Woodbridge LIFE, September 2013

September

Woodbridge owners will soon elect two new Resident Directors and say goodbye to two people who have served this community for the past four years. Through difficult decisions and good times alike, Bill Barnhart and Denise Drewry have listened, shared and cared about this community. We urge you to be an informed voter in this important WOA election. Read more about the candidates on pages 4 and 5.

The leadership quotes laced throughout this issue are from John C. Maxwell's book, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1998.

InsideBedford and Hancock . . . 27Bridge Scores . . . . . . . . 8Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Committees . . . . . . . . . 16 Day Trippin' . . . . . . . . .21Events and Tours . . . . . . . 17Garden Tasks . . . . . . . . 32Groups and Clubs . . . . . . 34Where in the World . . 20 & 38WOA Updates . . . . 30 - 31

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LIFE W ood bridge Volume 3 Issue 9 Your Life. Your Community. Your News. September 2013

Bill Barnhart and Denise Drewryprepare to step down after serving two terms on WOA Board

Story and photos by Deb Ristau

On September 25, Woodbridge will welcome two new Resident Directors to replace seats held for the past four years by Bill Barnhart and Denise Drewry. Resident Directors are elected by homeowners to serve a two-year term. According to Bill, he and Denise were initially elected from a slate of seven candidates in 2009. Both ran unopposed for a second term in 2011.

All residents are encouraged to attend the Annual General Membership meeting on September 25 at 6:30 p.m. when the new Resident Directors will be named. The meeting will be immediately followed by a resident social to express the appreciation of the community to Bill and Denise for their outstanding contributions. Their leadership, decision-making skills and countless hours of dedication have led to the ongoing success and continued

betterment of Woodbridge.

When asked which of his many individual contributions provided the greatest sense of accomplishment, Bill Barnhart replied, Two things come to mind. First would be the installation of additional handicap accessible doors. All residents can now enter the Fitness Center without having to ask for assistance. We have also developed into a non-typical Pulte community because we established resident-led committees to study issues and advise the Board.

"We [residents] got involved. Changes in the economy meant changes on the Pulte staff. We have had nine different Pulte people on our Board, five different Board presidents and three Executive Directors. Our committee structure gets residents involved in the decision-making process with regard to

governing our community. We have very capable people serving on the Finance, Policy and Procedures and Property and Grounds Committees.

Denise Drewry said she was on a mission from the beginning to improve communications. Creating the resident directory, teaching CPR classes and writing health care articles are all part of the legacy Denise leaves the community. I fell in love with this place when I first saw it. With a diversity of residents and ideas, its important to work together to maintain our beautiful community. Any improvements we make and any difficult decisions made are well worth it, she said, adding, I tried to bring reason and fair play into all decisions made.

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Bill and Patti Barnhart dance on the patio at the Lakeview Clubhouse.

Denise Drewry enjoys the evening at a recent WOA event.

See DIRECTORS page 37

September 2013 Woodbridge LIFE www.ourwoodbridge.netEditor's Viewpoint: NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

By Bob Hall

Once again Woodbridge residents turned out in the hundreds for a night of fun and music to celebrate National Night Out.

Parties were held all over the community; some were small in front of homes and others were very large and held in Panda and Stockbridge Parks. The Second Chance Band played for over two hours entertaining a large crowd at Stockbridge Park.

The parties were visited by representatives from the Manteca Police Department, including Police Chief Nick Obligacion. Councilwoman Debbie Moorhead, S.H.A.R.P. units, Fire Department personnel with fire trucks, Police Department Chaplains and other municipal units were also in attendance.

I want to thank all the Block Captains for their hard work each year putting this together and encouraging people

September. Sensitivity. Sensibility. Sensationalism. My brain is flitting across a river of hyperbole today.

September is upon us. Around the world, the weather is nearly perfect in September. Summer lingers through mid-month and then, as we get close to October, we can usually feel a touch of fall in the air as the daylight hours dwindle and yet another September fades into memory. Grandchildren are back in school and residents can once again enjoy a peaceful afternoon at the pool, uninterrupted by squealing cries of Marco! Polo!

Since we are normally allotted less than 100 Septembers in a lifetime, and we dont remember the first four or five, I do hope you will join me and make the most of this fabulous month. Look for something to do right here at Woodbridge. Sign up. Get out of the house. Visit with friends. Savor September.

Sensitivity to matters large and small can be heightened or completely lacking. Why do some people think they can say what they want, when they want, with no thought to the subject matter or who might be offended? That is often not a good policy. Conversely, another individual might be hypersensitive and easily hurt by a thoughtless comment. While life at Woodbridge is rather idyllic, we are not immune to social faux pas. Accidents happen and mistakes are made. Words are uttered that cannot be taken back.

Opinions differ and feelings get hurt. The good news is that, more often than not, we talk over differences and apologize for errors. We hold each other up when the chips are down. We laugh and learn and enjoy life together. We watch out for each other and share with one another. If you are not actively involved in events or activities at the Clubhouse, I urge you to get involved. You are an important part of this beautiful mosaic of personalities, both sensitive and insensitive, at this marvelous place we call home.

Sensibility is a cousin to sensitivity. The meanings are similar, but ever so slightly, they differ. I often remind myself that two people can hear the same spoken words and walk away with completely different understandings of the conversation. I heard the story of a woman concerned with being incontinent. Her friend said, Dont worry. Im incompetent, too. Im not sure where that conversation went, but that was the perfect time to keep quiet and not point out the discrepancy. My hearing isnt what it used to be either. Im striving, though not always with success, to use a bit of sensibility when telling stories or making statements that might be misconstrued or hurtful.

Sensationalism is a journalistic no-no. Its used to hype a story or create a big brouhaha over some trivial item. We are cautious about sensationalism at Woodbridge LIFE. But we do tend to be rather exuberant and over zealous about our wonderful community and our sensational residents.

We strive to balance the combination of articles with sensibility on every page. Our writers might exaggerate on occasion, but mostly we share positive stories about sensational residents and hope we do so with sensitivity and sensibility. We look forward to sharing your story, too. Contact us at [email protected].

Wishing everyone a sensational September - my favorite month of the year. I also invite you to join us on September 13 for a good cause. Space is limited. See the Veteran's article on page 28 for details.

to attend. These parties optimize exactly what National Night Out is about. I especially want to thank two of the Block Captains who have had to step down recently. Ray Olivares, who had health issues, is sorely missed and we wish him well. Barbara Silva has replaced Ray and did a great job of organizing the recent event.

The other Block Captain of note is Mel Reynolds, who at 84 has done a superb job for the last two years, and feels that It is time to turn it over to the kids. His humor will be missed, but Kathy Victoria and Tonya Nelson agreed to try to fill Mels shoes for Shadow Berry Drive.

To quote the Chief of Police, The whole idea of National Night Out in the community is people getting together for a crime-free night, and thats one of the things that Ive been big on pushing forward. I totally agree with the Chief.

Please, always be alert. I wish all of you a crime-free year.

Deb Ristau, Woodbridge LIFE Editor

Ron Berger, (center) visits with Don and Nancy Ome at the Stock-bridge Park gathering on National Night Out held August 6. WBL Photo by Deb Ristau.

l to r: Lynn and John Gilbert with Duane and Rosie Hadley

gathered with a large group of Shadow Berry residents.

WBL Photo by Deb Ristau.

Claudia Watkins sang a few numbers with the Second Chance Band. WBL Photo by Robert Philis.

l to r: Several Manteca K-9 Officers and dogs spent time with residents on National

Night Out. WBL Photo by Robert Philis.

September 2013 Woodbridge LIFE www.ourwoodbridge.net www.ourwoodbridge.net Woodbridge LIFE Page 3 September 2013From Dodie's Desk:

By Dodie Miller, Activities Director

Our summer months are coming to a close and August gave us lots of activity and lots of memories including the community-wide celebration on National Night Out. The free golf clinic with professional

golfer Al Elmer Weintz at Panda Park had 20 of our residents receiving some special instruction and tips. Our Lifestyle Committee hosted the Newcomers Social and welcomed 61 of our new residents. New friends were made, and some of them found out they had moved from the same city to Woodbridge and realized how much they had in common. It was a good feeling night. Next in the month came our annual

Luau Party with an Hawaiian-style dinner and beautiful Polynesian dancers who gave us a fabulous and very colorful show. But our residents really put on a show when the dancers asked for volunteers from the audience. Youll enjoy some of the pictures taken, seen here in Woodbridge LIFE. What a night it was! Some of our guys gave us moves we hadnt ever seen before.An event hosted by LaVerne

Cortesi and Denise Drewry celebrated Mary DiMaggios tenth heart birthday with ice cream sundaes and a slide show narrated

by Mary that told the story of her going to Spain to meet the family of the young mans heart she was given. It was a very touching story. The ladies' fashion show luncheon

was another huge success. Our residents modeled clothes from J.Jill, giving us a look at what to expect for the fall. Lunch was catered by Top Flight Caf and Jacqueline Andrews and Jacque Reynolds decorated the tables in white and sea-foam green with a touch of bling! Potted plants of vinca were the centerpieces.We ended the month with our

Mentalist, Mark Stone. He really wowed the audience with his uncanny demonstration of ESP.

See you next month!

Dodie Miller, WOA Activities Director

Right: Wayne and Carol Keirsey en-joy their first Luau at Woodbridge.

WBL Photo by Robert Philis.

Lower right: Mary DiMaggio (center) points out something special on the large screen to Louise Rodriguez (left) as Milllie D'Alessandro (right) looks on.

WBL Photo by Robert Philis.

Below: l to r: Kathy Belcher, Pam Brazil and Rosemary Cadle toast another successful fashion show at Woodbridge.


Below right: Jacqueline Andrews models one of the J. Jill ensembles last month.


WBL Photo by Robert Philis.Residents get into the act at the Luau last month.

September 2013 Woodbridge LIFE www.ourwoodbridge.net

Five Candidates . . . . . . vie for two WOA Board positions

Kayo ArmstrongExecutive Director

Resident Director ElectionsBy Kayo Armstrong

The time has come, and the elections are upon us for two new Resident Directors.

Ballots and voting instructions were mailed to all homeowners on August 23. If you have not received yours, please contact Riverside, the WOAs management company no later than

September 15 at 916-740-2462 for a replacement

ballot. Ballots must be returned either to Riverside or to the locked ballot box at the Clubhouse by 5 p.m. on Monday, September 23.

A very successful Candidate Forum was held on August 21, providing each candidate the opportunity to formally answer questions pre-determined by the Nominating Committee. Information on each candidate will be available at the Clubhouse through 5 p.m., Monday, September 23. Also, please read the short candidate profiles included here.

Ballots will be counted by the Nominating Committee and resident volunteers beginning at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25, in the Clubhouse. The counting process is being managed by the Inspector of Elections, Riverside Management, and residents are invited to observe. Election results will be announced at the Annual Membership Meeting on September 25 at 6:30 p.m.

The two Resident Directors elected on September 25 will take office immediately following the Annual Meeting, replacing outgoing Directors Bill Barnhart and Denise Drewry. Following the September 25 Annual Meeting, an appreciation reception will be held in honor of Bill and Denise. All residents are invited to stay after the meeting for cake and coffee.

Please submit your ballot by 5 p.m. on Monday, September 23, and plan to attend the Annual Membership Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25.

Your vote counts!I would also like to offer my sincere thanks to the WOA

Nominating Committee for all their work on the 2013 elections. Many thanks to Cindy Bolin, Kathleen Music, Jackie Rudy, Shirley Smith and Mike Wedlake.

Roger CunningBecause I grew up in a

kind of Leave It to Beaver family, I learned about honesty, integrity, respect, compassion, and faith. My father died when I was 16, changing my life. I worked my way through

Internet portal; I coordinate flying flags over Woodbridge on holidays; and, I lead an audio/visual upgrade effort in our Clubhouse. My education consists of a MBA, BS in Education (shop teacher), and I am a graduate of several armed forces leadership colleges.

I especially enjoy hearing stories from folks about their past. I am a musician, playing piano and harmonica, an audio/video geek, and a modest chef. I am married to my special sweetheart, Elizabeth. We have two sons and two grandsons.

In alphabetical order - in their own words.Candidate photos by Robert Philis.

college as a night shift factory welder, graduated and became a USAF officer stationed throughout our nations heartland, Europe, and retiring following my promotion to Colonel.

The Director of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory hired me to assist him and I retired a second time years later. Through those decades of professional life, my leadership roles in churches provided an excellent counterbalance to sometimes-harsh corporate decision-making.

I now chair our Internet sub-committee, bringing together great ideas for our next

Garry DudleyI have served in the public

arena for all of my adult life; first as an USAF officer, retiring as a Lt. Colonel after 20+ years of leadership; and second, as a public school teacher and administrator, helping the youth of our

communities. Additionally, I was sole proprietor of a bicycle shop and I have served on the Board of Directors of a charter high school. I am anxious to have the opportunity again to serve.

My leadership and management experiences over time have led me to realize that enduring solutions only come through communication and ensuring that all stakeholders are informed and heard. Our community challenges are essentially the same as those I experienced. Leadership is ensuring objectives are met

using available resources. One person can facilitate this but it requires the many ideas of concerned community members to arrive at a consensus to solve challenges.

Combining my integrity, objectivity, and courage, I commit to the Woodbridge community that if chosen: I will be available; I will thoroughly research all issues; I will seek concerned input from you, the residents, and with this information, I will objectively make decisions that best sustain and improve our Woodbridge community.

Ballots and voting instructions were mailed to all homeowners on August 23. If you have not received yours, please contact Riverside, the WOAs management company, no later than September 15 at 916-740-2462 for a replacement ballot. Ballots must be returned either to Riverside or to the locked ballot box at the Clubhouse by 5 p.m. on Monday, September 23.

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Five Candidates . . . . . . vie for two WOA Board positionsInternet portal; I coordinate flying flags over Woodbridge on holidays; and, I lead an audio/visual upgrade effort in our Clubhouse. My education consists of a MBA, BS in Education (shop teacher), and I am a graduate of several armed forces leadership colleges.

I especially enjoy hearing stories from folks about their past. I am a musician, playing piano and harmonica, an audio/video geek, and a modest chef. I am married to my special sweetheart, Elizabeth. We have two sons and two grandsons.

Bob HallI joined the navy in 1960,

after the navy I worked for the Kellogg Cereal Company for twenty-six

years. While at Kelloggs I chaired a Customer Relations Committee which involved traveling to Battle Creek, Michigan and to Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

I moved to Woodbridge, March of 2007. I started the Neighborhood Watch Program here and as the Commander try to protect our rights to live as crime free as possible. I love this community and want to preserve the well- being of everyone.

I am also involved in the Neighbors Helping Neighbors Program. I use the guard house to store medical equipment donated by the residents, then I deliver it to people to use for as long as they require it.

Also, in this community, I have spent time on both the Property and Grounds Committee and Policy and Procedures Committee.

Outside the community, I have been a member of

S.H.A.R.P. for over six years.

If, I am elected to the office of Resident Director, I intend to do my best to embrace actions that enhance the lives of all the Woodbridge residents.

Thomas MishoeSince I was raised in

a large family of seven children it was necessary to be self- sufficient.

I had to rely on my own efforts to obtain my goals.

I started my career as a banker. My experience included branch manager, assistant credit administrator, Commercial business lender, and commercial real estate loan underwriter. At age 46, I went back to school to obtain a Master Degree in Business Administration at California State University Bakersfield (CSUB). CSUB became my second career after our bank

was bought out by Wells Fargo Bank.

I started teaching there full-time in September 1996. The subjects I taught were Organizational Behavior, Finance, Accounting, and Business and Society. I was also Director of Student Services of the School of Business.

I was on the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency for 8 years, five of which I was chair. The experience reinforced my ability to

analyze risk versus benefits when making decisions. It also gave me a great awareness of the public trust.

Based on my lifes experiences I understand not to be quick to judge, obtain detail and analysis before making an important decision, and listen carefully to both sides of the issue before making a decision.

Barbara SilvaMy name is Barbara Silva.

I was raised in Modesto and spent my professional career working as part of

the management team at Bell Electrical Supply in Santa Clara. My husband, Cliff and I purchased our dream home at Woodbridge and moved here in 2007. Cliff passed away in 2008. I retired after 32 years and now work only in an advisory capacity to the owners. For the past six years I have embraced life at Woodbridge, made many wonderful new friends and would be honored to serve as a member of the Board.

My professional and community activities include; two terms on the WOA Policy and Procedures Committee, current member on the WOA Property and Grounds Committee, past president of the Credit Managers Association, member of California Native Daughters and an active member of the WOA Welcoming Committee. I volunteer with Flags over Manteca and serve as a Neighborhood Watch Block Captain. I also play softball and like to cheer for our

Woodbridge Wolverines.

I am very involved in our community and excited about the prospect of helping maintain and improve our wonderful way of life as a resident director on the WOA Board.

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Karla Hoyer

GOLF Perry Gibson, an unsung hero

By Karla Hoyer

Every volunteer group seems to have one person who stands a little above the others. In the Woodbridge Softball group, that person is Perry Gibson. Perry and his better half Caroline Oestreicher moved to Woodbridge in March 2010. Perry signed up to play softball and was also named manager of the White Knights team. After this initial season, Perry was also selected to be part of the newly-formed Softball Council, which would be responsible for overseeing the leagues operation. Perrys main council responsibility was field maintenance and equipment.Perhaps if he would have known

how time-consuming the little job of field maintenance was, he would have had second thoughts, but I doubt it. When Perry took on this responsibility, he took it on fully with the intention of doing the best job he could. Oftentimes this meant doing it alone or with a volunteer or two, whatever it took to get the job done and done correctly. Perry Gibson attends a monthly

meeting, as well as a meeting with the Woodbridge landscape crew, to ensure the proper maintenance of the softball field for the safety and playability for all softball players. If youre ever looking for Perry, just drive by the softball field. He will be there more times than not working on some field project. Perry is usually the first to arrive

at the field on game day to help line the field to have it ready to be played on. He is usually the last to leave, offering help to anyone in need. Perry loves the game of softball, has high standards of perfection and takes great pride in representing the Softball Council. In Perrys words, My ball-playing

experience started off in Little League and has brought me here playing ball and managing the White Knights softball team. In the 80s I played mens softball in Pacifica and in San

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By Paul E. Serpa, Senior Fitness Specialist

You are doing it wrong! As mentioned in a previous article, I consider it extremely important to protect your back. And guys yes I am talking about the way you use the Back Extension machine.The purpose of this machine

is to strengthen the lower back muscles that support your spine (Erector Spinae). Using improper technique on this machine will result in injury to your lower back. While performing this exercise, your knees should be bent and your hips should be down and pressed against the support rest. Push your upper back into the back pad and rock back and forth as if you were in a rocking chair, keeping your neck neutral. Do not lead with your head and do not hyperextend the arch of your back. This is not a machine to max out on do not use your legs for leverage as this will overstress the lower back, causing injury rather than strengthening it (the legs can push more weight than the lower back can handle).If you feel that you need help

with the Back Extension machine, please see your Fitness Specialist for a demonstration and personal instruction.

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Francisco. In 1991 I was fortunate to go to Arizona to play with the San Francisco fantasy camp. This was a full week of baseball (hardball) playing against other campers. We were managed and coached by ex-pro players. Orlando Cepeda and Jim Barr were our team captains. Like I said, it was a full week of playing ball and stories from ex-pros. I was lucky to have done this. As a result, we (the campers)

started our own baseball league in the Bay Area and still play on Sundays. We have three-day tournaments in Arizona, Palm Springs, San Diego, Lodi and other venues. Its getting harder to hang with the younger players now, but they accept me anyway. I also had years of play and some managing of the ABA (American Baseball Association) and the MSBL (Mens Senior Baseball League). I gave up softball until moving here, largely because I had trouble adjusting from slow pitch to fast pitch as in baseball. Just as all the other Woodbridge players here, I find playing ball at this mature age tough on the old bones. I wouldnt have it any other way.

A special thanks to Perry Gibson from the Woodbridge Senior Softball Club for a job well done.

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Diamond Gals Softball Come

Join the Fun!By Dave Reed

The Diamond Gals Softball program started five years ago. Al Sanchez sent out an email to see if any women were interested in playing softball. Around 25 women answered the call. This group of beginners had a lot of fun, but most of them could not hit, catch or throw very well. By the end of the first softball season, there was a lot of improvement. Some of the original players who are still playing are Dottie Aubrey, Louise Rodriquez, Mary Braun, Carolyn Fagan, Barbara Shapiro, Sue Edmiston, Grace Pasion and Pat Caccamo. The coaches for the first season were Al Sanchez, Bill Barnhart, Bob Hall and Jackie Rudy.The second season of Diamond

Gals softball saw a lot of improvement in hitting, catching and throwing. Our beloved Arlene Lopez started coaching that year. Dottie Aubrey had an in-the-park home run. It was a hard-hit double, but the fielders started throwing the ball around and the next thing you know, Dottie (one of our speedsters) crossed home plate.The number of Diamond Gal

players has averaged between 25 and 35 players since the first season. We currently have four squads of eight players each plus two dedicated runners. The squads rotate each week and form two teams that play every Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. We now see a lot of hits and double plays. Most of the original coaches have retired from coaching. The current coaches are Bill Barnhart and Dave Reed. Bill Norcup helps us by coaching first base during the games he is available. We are currently looking for additional coaches to help with the Diamond Gals program.

The emphasis for the Diamond Gals program is to have fun. Most of the ladies are really playing good ball in that they can hit, catch, throw, bat and run bases well. However, we always have new players who are less experienced and their skills are improving every week. The ball we use is a mush ball that is softer and spongier than a normal softball. The mush ball does not ping off the bat and hits do not travel as far as a regular softball. We accept new players anytime and

are looking for all ladies who want to come out and have some fun with us. Your skill level does not matter. Five of our current players are 70 or over (Dottie Aubrey, Grace Pasion, Mary Jo Kusalo, Harleene Bebout and Louise Rodriquez). [Editor's note: This list came from Dave Reed, ladies, not your WBL editing team!] Come out to watch a game on

Saturdays or visit our practices on Mondays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. If you are interested in joining the Diamond Gals softball program, sign-up forms are available at the Clubhouse front desk. If you have any questions, please give me a call Dave Reed at 740-6289.When our Senior Softball Council

members were checking with other Del Webb communities that have softball programs, they noted that our Diamond Gals softball program is by far the best one out there. Some of the other Del Webb communities do not even have womens softball programs. We look forward to seeing you on the field.

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Arts DRAMA

By Anne Madrid

LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION! I could use a COUGAR

experience! are the words which launched Catherine Elandts career as a character actress in the Woodbridge Drama Club.Catherine is a sweet-spoken person

with a sparkle in her eye. Who would have guessed that she would bring such comedy and talent to the stage? I never knew what cougar was and had to have someone explain it to me, she said. For others who dont know the social meaning behind the term cougar, a cougar is a hot mature woman dating a younger man.Catherines only

experience with the stage was when she taught third grade and had to come up with skits and Christmas plays for her students.In 1963, Catherine, her husband

Eddie and their four children moved from Michigan to California because of her oldest daughters severe asthma. They found out it was not the weather, but their house had cat dander from previous owners that caused her illness.The family moved to Concord

where they had an acre with 22 fruit trees. We made our own soap and processed our own olives, she said. The children grew and moved out, so Catherine and Eddie searched for a retirement home with a smaller yard and more time for themselves. That was in 2005 and Woodbridge was two years away. They moved to Del Webb in Bakersfield.Eddie became ill so the Elandts

decided to move to Woodbridge

in 2010 to be closer to family. Unfortunately, Catherines love of 58 years passed away a short four weeks after moving here. With Eddie gone, Catherine developed a digestive disorder where she couldnt eat and lost a lot of weight.I never would have made it after

Eddie died without the support of my neighbors and the community, said Catherine. This is a wonderful place to live! You can go to a potluck and sit next to someone youve never met and they accept you and you have a new friend.When Catherine is not studying for

her next starring role in a Drama Group play, she enjoys cards, jigsaw puzzles and playing classical music on her baby grand piano.

Catherine was attending a grief session with her neighbor, Claudia Watkins, and she told Claudia of her secret desire to paint. Claudia encouraged Catherine and now she is going down a new street and loving her watercolor classes with Margo Flanagan.Catherines best

role was hard of hearing Mrs. Magillicutty in Dramas last play Doctor, Doctor! Dr. Fatpacker, played by Mike Killingsworth, finds Catherine has put suppositories in her ears instead of her hearing aids. When Dr. Fatpacker pulls the suppositories out of Catherines ears, she says, "Oh, I can hear MUCH better now!"Where ARE your hearing aids?

asks the doctor. OH. OH! NOW I know where they

are! Catherine says as she hurries off the stage!

Woodbridge SingersBy Dave Steffy

The Woodbridge singers will begin practice again on Monday, Sepember 9, at 7 p.m. at the Lakeview Clubhouse. Anyone interested in joining the group, please come to the first practice.

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Book NookBy Marie Evans

Our book for this month was chosen and presented by Patty DeRoos. A non-fiction book, it is relevant both to today's world and to the world of the past. The title of the book is HALF THE SKY, Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide, authored by the husband and wife team of Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn. Kristof and WuDunn used to write for the NEW YORK TIMES. The theme is the exploitation of

women worldwide and the terrible facts of their lives. It was also the basis for a PBS special. Certainly, the topic provided a lot of discussion and concern. Comments on the book included that

it was a difficult subject to read about and that the book is enlightening and well-written.We had a nice turnout for our

meeting and one man! My neighbor, Phil Bookman, came to our meeting for the first time. We appreciate a man's point-of-view and men are certainly welcome to join. Our group is open to everyone at Woodbridge. Our book for September is A

MOTHERS' SECRET, written by Carolyn Haddad and presented by Helen Navarro; October will be WILD by Cheryl Strayed and will be presented by Sandi Young; our November selection is THE THREE WEISSMANNS OF WESTPORT, author Cathleen Schine, presented by Hazel Fields, and our December meeting will be a holiday luncheon.Do you have a favorite author?

I have many 'favorite' authors, including Ole Rolvaag, author of GIANTS OF THE EARTH, a tale of Norwegian immigrants.

Artists and CraftersBy Penny Dauler

The artists and crafters here at Woodbridge were busy bees in the month of August. Carole Pfoutz held another sold out handmade silk scarf class. The hand- painted scarves are amazing. Geri Rogers chaired our monthly breast cancer pillow workshop and we again spent a morning making crafts for

our annual Holiday Boutique. The highlight of the month was the Zen tangles we made.

What is a Zen tangle?

Fancy doodling is the answer. It is addictive and we are offering monthly projects in Zen tangle. So far, we have done our names and a wonderful butterfly. Come by next month and see what Kathy Dezotte and Margo Flanagan have in store for us.

September classes include: 9/6 10 a.m. General

Meeting, election of officers for 2014 and a potluck.

9/9 10 a.m. Pumpkin watercolor with Margo. Cost $12. Bring your own brushes.

9/13 10 a.m. Zen tangle class. Cost is $1.

9/13 and 9/27 12:30 p.m. Genie Becker will be teaching the quilters how to make a reverse appliqu landscape table runner. Cost is $8 for the kit and $1 for the class. Pay in advance to hold your spot.

9/16 10 a.m. Breast cancer pillow workshop.

9/20 10 a.m. Bonnie Buckman will hold a class on watch making. Cost is $10 and bring your own beads.

9/23 10 a.m. We will be making items for the Holiday Boutique.

Sign-up sheets for all classes can be found in the Artists and Crafters Room and examples will be on display in the window.Still dont see anything to get your

creative juices going? Come by any Monday, Wednesday or Friday morning and tell us what you would like to learn or teach. We are always looking for new ideas. Our annual election of officers will

take place on Friday, September 6. All members of the Artists and Crafters Group are encouraged to attend. Pick up your Holiday Boutique

application forms in the Artists and Crafters Room. They are due back by September 9.


Women's Bible Study

Retreat By Betty Basehore

The first Woodbridge Womens Bible Study Retreat with 75 attendees was held August 16 at the historic River Mill in French Camp. The theme of the day was Proverbs 31: Woman - Leaving a Legacy.The day began with a continental

breakfast, followed by guest speaker Susi Heath. Susi is known for talking on issues women face and sharing straight from her heart.Throughout the day, ladies enjoyed

singing favorite songs, and they watched videos and skits led by Elizabeth Cunning. Members of the choral group, drama team, ukulele players and video support included: Diana Clements, Linda Cookman, Gayle Cretan, Carolyn Cruz, Margo Flanagan, Rose Froisness, Dee Gotelli, Pat Hartwell, Eunice Olson, Nancy Ome, Carla Marquardt, Sally McNamara, Shirley Reynolds, Sarah Tella and Hilda Urban.

After a gourmet lunch, participants enjoyed making a special paper craft memento, followed by a panel discussion with our own Woodbridge ladies for a time of sharing questions and answers. This panel consisted of Janet Conner, Marge Reynolds, Hilda Urban and Barbara Webb.

Local merchants and artisans donated prizes for inclusion in drawings. The Retreat Committee included: Virginia Anderson, Betty Basehore, Diana Clements, Elizabeth Cunning, Carolyn Johnson, Carmela Hickey, Roberta McMurry, Eunice Olson and Ruth Whitten. Carolyn Johnson started the

Woodbridge Womens Bible Study approximately four years ago and still is its leader. The next study, Twelve Women of the Bible will begin September 13. All Woodbridge women are welcome to attend.For more information, please contact

Carolyn Johnson at 239-0936.

DOCENTS NEEDED IN STOCKTONBy Deb Ristau

Do you love history? Fanatic about visiting museums? Love delving into the archives our past? Looking for something fun and interesting to do? Being a docent of the Haggin Museum in Stockton might be the perfect job for you.Woodbridge LIFE received the following letter from Lisa Cooperman,

Curator of Education at the Haggin Museum. This might be the perfect opportunity knocking at your door. Time is of the essence as the next docent training session begins on September 12.

Dear Prospective Docent,

Thank you so much for your interest in The Haggin Museums Docent History Training Program. Docents are essential to the success of the Museums mission to inspire present and future generations to appreciate the fine arts and regional history.

For a large number of our visitors, Docents are the public face and voice of the Museum. Docents provide tours for approximately 7,000 10,000 children and adults each year, greet many more, and participate in a wide variety of public events held at the museum. Our ability to connect to the community depends on volunteers like you.

Serving as a volunteer Docent will open a world of learning possibilities, forge close friendships, create paths to the community, and enable you to be a part of one of the citys great cultural institutions. It is a volunteer opportunity that makes a difference.

We begin our next training session on September 12, 2013. The class runs for two semesters: September 12 November 21, 2013 and January 9 April 24, 2014. Classes are held on Thursday mornings from 9:00 a.m. 12:00 noon and will consist of lectures, group discussion, tour techniques, hands-on activities and written evaluations. Lectures will be given by Museum Director Tod Ruhstaller with additional tour training provided by the Education Department and veteran Docents.

Prospective docents are asked to commit to attending all classes during the training period, but arrangements may be made to make up missed classes. You will also be asked to join the museum, if you are not already a member, purchase a museum catalog and pay a $25 materials fee.

If you are interested in joining us please complete the enclosed form and return it to me at your earliest convenience. Please feel free to call with any questions; I look forward to getting to know you.

Best regards,

Lisa CoopermanCurator of Education(209) [email protected]

"Major barriers to successful planning are fear of change, ignorance, uncertainty about the future and lack of imagination."Photo contributed by Roger Cunning.Susi Heath addresses 75 Woodbridge residents at a Bible Study Retreat

held last month at the historic River Mill in French Camp. For more infor-mation regarding this special interest group, contact Carolyn Johnson at 239-0936.

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WINE EDUCATIONBy Jon Ford

Our August meeting was our most attended meeting since inception of the class. We were at full capacity with 60 residents hearing John Concannon, fourth-generation vintner, talk about the history of Concannon Vineyards and the Livermore Valley. We also sampled chardonnay, petite sirah and a very special wine known as Crimson and Clover from the Conservancy line of Concannon Vineyards. Mr. Concannon's presentation was followed by a social hour where participants brought their favorite wines and incredible appetizers. The September Wine 101 is a label contest. Participants are asked

to bring a bottle of wine, regardless of varietal, that they think could win a prize for the most creative or the most unusual label. The presentation will be about how to read a wine label. After the presentation, we will have our usual social time with wonderful appetizers.The class runs from 6 to 8:30 p.m. and space is limited to 60 people, so

make your reservations early. Each class is held on the first Wednesday of the month. The next class will be September 4, 2013.All are invited to submit a reservation as no special knowledge of wine is

required. All one needs is an open mind to learn new things about wine and a desire to meet and socialize with the great people who live in Woodbridge.To reserve a place, please call Jon Ford at 815-9803. If you get the

recorder, please leave your name, the number attending and especially a call-back number in case you need to be notified if the class is full.

We ask you to bring: your own wine glasses an appetizer to share with the group a bottle of wine with an unusual or creative label for the contest

NOTE: Yes, we will be opening bottles and tasting too.

Welcome to our newest residents! By Kayo Armstrong

As many of you know, one of our Lake Rockwell resident turtles was accidentally hit by a vehicle while it was crossing the street.Several of our residents requested that we acquire some new turtles for

the lake. Bobbie Melhus did the research and located an animal rescue sanctuary in Modesto. We adopted six turtles looking for a good home.Prior to the adoption process, our lake management contractor was

consulted to ensure the added wildlife would cause no unforeseen consequences to the lake, bio-filters, eco-system or the turtles. While ducks can cause negative effects, the good news is that turtles will not!Welcoming the turtles to Woodbridge were residents Bobbie and Greg

Melhus, Donna Ybarra and Bill Barnhart. Yvette Rose from the Del Webb sales office joined the WOA staff, and together we all became proud parents of six new turtles. As the turtles were placed in the lake, they went swimming away, delighted to settle into their new environment.Our new turtles are Red-eared Sliders, which, according to Wikipedia,

get their name from the small red dash around their ears. The slider part of their name comes from the ability to slide off rocks into the water quickly. Red-eared Sliders are almost entirely aquatic but leave the water to bask in the sun and lay eggs. These reptiles are fast and good swimmers. Like most aquatic turtles, these have fixed tongues, so they must eat their food in water. These turtles are aware of predators and people, generally shy away, and are known to frantically slide off rocks when approached. Our turtles are estimated to be five to ten years old and are full-grown. As

always, please refrain from feeding or disturbing any of our wildlife.Our new bundles of shell were provided by Cali FID, a non-profit Parrot

and Exotics Rescue Sanctuary in Modesto, which works with Petcos Unleashed adoption program.

Congratulations to Woodbridge on the new additions to our family!

WBL photo by Robert Philis.Donna Ybarra is very excited as she gently places one of our six new turtles in Lake

Rockwell. The Red-eared Sliders came from a non-profit Parrot and Exotics Rescue Sanctuary in Modesto known as Calif FID. Experts consulted prior to acquiring the new turtles agree they will not harm the environment here at Woodbridge.


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Creative energy + innovation = Kathy Dezotte!By Sharyl Burgeson

What would you get if you crossed Martha Stewart with the Energizer Bunny? Kathy Dezotte, of course, is the correct answer.Kathy is an energetic woman of

creative talents who has made a positive contribution to many activities involving Woodbridge residents. I wanted to become involved and to meet people when I moved here five years ago. I met Bonnie Buckman who also had an interest in mixed media and we started teaching crafts classes, she said.Those first classes resulted in

the Artist and Crafters Group. Kathy has been the only president of the group and has watched its membership increase from a few to more than 80 participants.Kathy still teaches classes year

round. We make Christmas ornaments with picture frames and this year were making lighted glass boxes with bows. We try to offer as many free or inexpensive classes/

projects as possible, she explained. We are now working on items

for our Fourth Annual Christmas Boutique which is held in conjunction with the Christmas Home Tour. Weve slated workshops where we make jewelry, watch bands, Christmas ornaments, floral wreaths and purses, she said.Kathy encouraged Ellen Wooten

and Betty Grandt to begin two offshoots, or umbrella groups, for the crafters two years ago. Ellen took over the quilting faction that started by having the initial group quilt one 12 x 12 old-fashioned block a month. After 12 months, the blocks were sewn into quilts. The hands-on group now has advanced to more intricate designs and projects.Bettys splinter group of paper

crafters involves 10 members who scrapbook, stamp and make cards.Bonnie, Margo Flanagan and I

have a lot of fun teaching. We laugh more than we talk. The emphasis of the group is to learn, create and have fun. Residents come with various

WBL photo by Robert Philis.Kathy Dezotte is the manager of the Woodbridge Snack Shack and has a crew of six. The

Snack Shack opens at 7 a.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays during softball season and closes in the early afternoon.

skill levels and we encourage them to try different projects, Kathy emphasized.

The Snack Shack

While looking for something else to do five years ago, Kathy joined Silver Sluggers, the co-ed softball team. However, she was never able to play in a game because a ball hit her in the face during warm-ups. The ball was coming at me. Somehow it slipped past my glove and hit me on the forehead, right between my eyes. My first thought was, Theres no crying in baseball. My second thought was, Theres a beautiful, unused snack bar and if we started it up, I could cook hot dogs, get grease burns and hurt less. Thus, with help from Karla

Hoyer and Charlene Haywood, the Snack Shack opened serving doughnuts, coffee, water and sodas. They also offer hot dogs and hamburgers cooked on a barbecue donated by Al Sanchez. Kathy is now manager of the Snack

Shack and has a crew of six. The Snack Shack opens at 7 a.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays during softball season and closes in the early afternoon. Its a long day and we work hard. We serve fresh taco and chicken salads, hamburgers, tamales and Polish hotdogs. On special days, we make breakfast burritos. Some regulars come only for the food.On a personal note, I enjoy working

the Snack Shack because of the interaction with people. Its a great place to be. I can step outside the booth and see residents and grandchildren sitting at picnic tables under the shade or in the bleachers enjoying the game and their food. When I look around like this, I think Woodbridge is a beautiful place to live.Proceeds from the Snack Shack

go back into the softball program. Purchases have included two metal eight-foot picnic tables and funding for supplies, equipment and a special

mixture of dirt which softened and leveled the infield.

Grandparents Group

Kathy again jumped in to help when Claudia Watkins started a Grandparents Group in 2008. She painted childrens faces at Easter and made reindeer or snowman packets of hot chocolate and marshmallows for Santa to distribute at Christmas. Some of the original children are coming back dressed as elves or bunnies to help with the face painting, Kathy exclaimed. Easter festivities now include 80 to

90 children for the Easter egg hunt and games. The Christmas party with its Childrens Boutique (a place to buy Mommy or Daddy a small present), face painting and Santa visit elicits as many children.

PostersKathy started making posters for Activities Director Dodie Miller three years ago. Now, groups are coming to her. Im the go-to person for posters, she said. I usually get inspiration from the flyer. Residents get information from the flyer, but the poster grabs their attention. Kathy was a marathon poster woman when she constructed 17 posters for sponsors at the Clubhouse five-year anniversary in May. Recent posters have included the Veterans Dinner Show, Mentalist Mark Stone Dinner and Show and the George Burns Show. Kathy is happy to make a poster for any group if they supply the poster board and give her enough time. In the last three years, Kathy has probably made 70 posters for various groups.

Art BackgroundKathy has always had an inborn interest and talent for mixed media projects. She discovered her talent in elementary school, but took only general art classes in

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WBL photo by Deb Ristau.Hosting a Hollywood-themed table at the Ladies Tea earlier this year, Kathy Dezotte was inspired by an oil painting her father created featuring Gene Kelly and a scene from the 1952 film, Singin' in the Rain. With her innate talent for art and color, Kathy used yellow daisies, royal blue accents and a four-foot tall light pole to highlight her table. She hand-painted tableware and wine glasses to complete the setting.

high school and one in college. Her posters, more cartoonish than fine art, were refined when she worked at a Bay Area high school.

Personal LifeKathy celebrated 50 years of marriage to husband Buzz this past June. The couple raised three daughters and have six grandchildren. All live within a two-hour drive. Her girls graduated from four-year colleges and after that We had three weddings in three years because Kathy told them, The statute of limitations for our paying for their weddings expired at 30 years of age. Two were married at 30 and one at 27, she chuckled.

DEZOTTE from page 12

From the front panel of the dust cover on John C. Maxwell's The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership:"What would happen if a top expert with more than 40 years of leadership experience were willing to distill everything he had learned about leadership into a handful of life-changing principles just for you? It would change your life."John C. Maxwell has done exactly that in The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. He has combined insights learned from his thirty-plus years of leadership successes and mistakes with observations from the worlds of business, politics, sports, religion, and military conflict. The result is a revealing study of leadership delivered as only a communicator like Maxwell can."

Scattered throughout this issue of Woodbridge LIFE are direct quotes from Maxwell's highly acclaimed book on leadership.

Page 225: ". . . Everything rises and falls on leadership. Most people don't believe me when I say that, but it's true. . .

Personnel determine the potential of the organization. Relationships determine the morale of the organization. Structure determines the size of the organization. Vision determines the direction of the organization. Leadership determines the success of the organization."

John C. Maxwell


Fire Station Opens at WoodbridgeBy Kayo Armstrong

Wednesday, September 11, is the date for the grand opening of Manteca Fire Station #4. All residents are invited to join the festivities beginning at 9:30 a.m.Woodbridge residents welcomed

Fire Chief Kirk Waters and Captain Sterrie McLeod at the August Community Listening Post. Also in attendance was our very own resident Engineer Bob Marty. Both McLeod and Marty will be stationed at the new Woodbridge fire station. Chief Waters provided insight

on locating a new fire station and an overview of the Manteca Fire Departments volunteer programs. Two major aspects are considered when locating a new station. First is distribution, meaning stations are strategically located throughout Manteca so response crews can arrive anywhere within five minutes. The second aspect considered in

a new station is concentration, which is the ability to get enough firefighters on the scene of a major fire within nine minutes. Fifteen

firefighters is the typical industry standard for a large structural fire. The northwest area of Manteca is

slightly outside these ideal ranges and, according to Chief Waters, In an economy where many cities are struggling financially, we are very fortunate to be able to move forward with Mantecas fourth fire station.Mantecas four fire department

volunteer programs are: SAFE Seniors Assisting Fire

Efforts These volunteers perform a number of auxiliary tasks.

Reserve Firefighting Program Twenty volunteer firefighters make up this reserve which responds to large fire emergencies.

CERT Citizen Emergency Response Team This group assists professional firefighters at community events and disaster response.

Fire Explorers The program, coordinated through Boy Scouts of America, provides opportunities for kids to train, ride along and assist at

WBL photo by Robert Philis.Electrical and construction crews work to finish the new Manteca Fire Station located at the

corner of Lathrop Road and Madison Grove. Woodbridge residents are invited to attend the grand opening on September 11 at 9:30 a.m.

community events, showing them first-hand a firefighting career path.

The Fire Chiefs Foundation was developed to address the unmet needs outside the City budget and is funded purely by donations. The Foundation currently has two major initiatives: installing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors for seniors and providing car seats for parents in need. At the new station, individual citizens will have the opportunity to purchase engraved bricks and proceeds will benefit the Foundation. The bricks sell for $100, and the Woodbridge Owners Association will purchase one on behalf of the community. Captain McLeod provided an

overview of the new Woodbridge station and its staffing plans. Station #4 will be staffed 24 hours per day, seven days a week. Fifty percent of the time, it will be staffed by a three-member fire response team and the other fifty percent by a two-person rescue squad. Each shift is on duty for 48 hours and then off for four days. All responders are medically

trained, all are Emergency Medical Technicians and many are paramedics. Captain McLeod

indicated that About 60 percent of the calls received are for medical issues and Manteca has a great ambulance company with which we work hand-in-hand.

911 is the number to call for all needs, including non-emergencies. The fire department also offers lift-assists and welcomes residents to stop by for a quick blood pressure check or an answer to a medical question. In fact,

Captain McLeod invited Woodbridge residents to stop by the station

any time, even if just to say hello. Were a part of your community. We appreciate the support weve received from Del Webb and Woodbridge, and we invite you to come over any time. We are excited to open the fourth station for the City of Manteca and give Del Webb residents what you were promised.In his article, Mike Spence

discusses many of the state-of-the-art features of Station #4 which you will see at the grand opening on September 11. Just about the only thing our new fire station wont have is a dog, but Captain McLeod says youre welcome to bring yours by for a visit.

WBL photo by Robert Philis.The communication tower located at Station #4.

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The station is nearly complete. Floor coverings, furniture and kitchen appliances are about all thats missing. It will open on 9/11.

What a change there was when Robert Philis and I returned for our second visit, August 9. The power was off so workers could wire the CAT generator to the industrial power supply panels. The generator system has nearly 900 gallons of fuel and can totally operate the station if theres a power failure. Weve all seen portable generators for a few hundred dollars. This one cost nearly $50,000 and weighs more than 8,000 pounds. The generator has auto start and a monitoring panel in the supervisors office.

The engine bay area was interesting. The back doors are roll-up style. The front/main exit doors are glass panel bi-fold doors, which are simpler and can be opened manually quickly. The bays will have a break-away power supply for each engine. The power will keep the diesel engines at optimum temperature so they can go to work at a moments notice.

There is a vehicle exhaust system as well. This is a large yellow flexible tube that attaches to the engines exhaust pipe and an automatic exhaust fan. There is another break-away device which starts the engines and opens the doors to allow for a quick exit. The engine bays also have radiant heating and a compressed air supply.

The giant tower is bristling with antennas and serious wiring. The tower has a ladder attached. Im sure the ladder is for maintenance, but outside contractors will likely use it more than firefighters.

The HVAC for the station is designed using a zone system. I counted four air conditioners and three separate heating systems. They can choose what to heat and cool as needed.

On the east side of the building are the utility areas. The extractor had not arrived when we visited, but the

eyewash station and shower were done. The locker room was ready, except for the lockers. The shop had its counters in place but awaited a few tools and machines.

On the west side are the living areas. Most lights and fixtures are installed. The kitchen is spacious by anyones standards. There will be a large stand-alone refrigerator and next to it, a large stand-alone freezer. There are three huge pantries in the adjoining dayroom, one for each of the three crews who will work and live at the station for their 48-hour shifts. The day room is all wired for flat screen TV and there was some discussion about furniture from La-Z-Boy (no insult intended). The conference room will be used by the Fire Department for training and meetings with other city departments and other city uses.

The City of Manteca has built a great fire station. It is comforting to know that help, if we need it, is a mile closer.

Mike Spence

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ourwoodbridge.net" will be no longer active after 5 p.m. on September 18. You will need a personal email address to log in. Please call the front desk if you need assistance with creating a personal email address.Your personal contact information is pre-loaded if you were previously in our old portal or in our printed directory. This new site is very secure and personal information is not available to anyone outside our community.Beginning September 26, we will be offering training classes on navigating the new portal. These differ from the orientation sessions on September 16, in that these will provide real-time training on the site which will be

live by this time. Please be sure to sign up for a training class at the front desk after you've logged on to the new portal.

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The Portal By Roger Cunning, NETCOM Chair

Our internet portal site, known as "ourwoodbridge.net," will be looking very new to you shortly. Prior to the transition to the new site, I will be offering orientation programs to provide an overview of the new and improved portal.On Monday, September 16, four orientation sessions are offered: 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Each of these meetings will be 45 minutes long and designed to acquaint you with the new portal before it is officially rolled out. You won't be able to actually access the new site for a few days after this orientation, but it will show you the basics before you log on and what you'll need to be successful getting started. Please sign up for one of these orientation sessions at the front desk.Beginning on Wednesday, September 18 at 5 p.m., the current portal will go off-line for the transition. The new live website will be available to log on no later than 8 a.m. on Tuesday, September 24. To log on, go to our portal address as you always have: http://www.ourwoodbridge.net. You will then be prompted to log in. We recommend you use your personal email address as your login name. You will also need to establish a password just for this site and provide address information. You will need a personal email address to log in. Please remember, your former email address ending with "@

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RED HAWK CASINO BUS TRIP Tuesday, October 22 @ 8:45 a.m. Sponsored by Thorson Financial and its a FREE trip. Youll receive a few gambling and food discounts when you arrive at the casino. Tom Thorson will do a short presentation on the bus. Save your seat by signing up at the front desk.COVIDEN VASCULAR THERAPIES Wednesday, October 23 @ NOON Details to followOKTOBERFEST Thursday, October 24 Sponsored by the Women of Woodbridge Time and details to follow.REAL ESTATE FORUM Friday, October 25 Sponsored by The Lori's Time and details to follow.WESSON HEARING Monday, October 28 @ 6 p.m. Details to follow.POTLUCK NIGHT Tuesday, October 29 @ 5:30 p.m. Bring a dish to share with a Halloween theme. Sign up at the front desk.COSTA RICA ADVENTURE AND GUANACASTE BEACH November 2 11. 10-day trip - Sightseeing highlights will include Tortuguero National Park, Tortuguero Village, Green Turtle Research Station, Sarapiqui, Arenal-See Arenal Volcano, Tabacon Hot Springs, Monteverde Cloud Forest and Guanacaste Beach. Brochures are available at the front desk.

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GEORGE BURNS ALIVE AGAIN AND IN CONCERT Saturday, September 7 @ 6 p.m. Duffy Hudson stars as George Burns. This musical, comedy performance of the beloved George Burns is sure to delight all. Tickets are $10 pp. You may bring your beverage of choice. Snacks provided.SHINGLES IMMUNIZATION DAY Tuesday, September 10 @ 10:00 am sign up at the front desk.VETERANS VAUDEVILLE SHOW/DINNER Wednesday, September 11 @ 5:30 p.m. A catered dinner and a Vaudeville Troupe from Lincoln Hills Del Webb to entertain. Tickets are $15 pp. SOLD OUTWOW SPEAKER SERIES MANTECA VISITORS BUREAU Thursday, September 12 @ 2 p.m. featuring the CEO of the Visitors Bureau. Sign up at the front desk.SILENT MOVIE AT IRONSTONE VINEYARDS Saturday, September 14 @ 8:30 a.m. - The movie is Charlie Chaplins comic classic, The Gold Rush. Organist, Dave Moreno at the pipe organ with personal stories and folklore surrounding the silent movies and actors. Lunch at Ironstone Vineyards, transportation with escort from Setness Tours. Contact Setness Tours to sign up at 209-476-8486. Tour price is $99.CALIFORNIA BEACH BOYS TRIBUTE BAND Saturday, September 14 @ 7 p.m. This group is world renown for its precise harmonies that are trademarked by the songs of The Beach Boys. Their performance and entertainment truly pay tribute to The Beach Boys. Youll be dancing to Barbara Ann, Little Deuce Coupe, Surfer Girl, Good Vibrations and all those great hits by The Beach Boys. Tickets are $22 pp and you may bring your beverage of choice. BUY EARLYBRUBECK INSTITUTE JAZZ QUARTET Monday, September

16 @ 6:30 p.m. A jazz performance of five musicians who are in the UOP Institutes Fellowship Program. Winners of numerous awards. They have performed at festivals, jazz clubs and do clinics and performances in schools throughout the country. Please sign up at the front desk early as this event fills quickly. Theater seating.

THE SOLAR COMPANY LUNCH & LEARN Tuesday, September 17 @ NOON You are invited to enjoy lunch and listen to a brief seminar about solar energy. Sign up at the front desk. MOW CHILI/BAKED POTATO DINNER Wednesday, September 18 @ 5:30 p.m. Fresh made chili and baked potatoes with all the trimmings. Tickets are $8 pp and available at the front desk.POTLUCK NIGHT Tuesday, September 24 @ 5:30 p.m. - Bring a dish to share that will feed 8 12 people. Coffee, water and sodas provided and you may bring your beverage of choice. Please sign up at the front desk.HAPPY HOUR Friday, September 27 @ 6 p.m. Our entertainment will be Dave Badilla. Tickets are $3 pp. Bring your beverage of choice and an appetizer for your table. BRING A FOLDING CHAIR PLEASE.GOLF CART POKER RUN & RALLY Saturday, September 28 @ 4 p.m. Wheels of Woodbridge are holding the event again this year so youll want to get your golf cart, bicycle or tri-cycle ready for the run. A BBQ tri-tip dinner will follow the run. Tickets are $8 pp or $15 per couple. You will also need to fill out a registration form that you can pick up at the Clubhouse. Registration begins August 27 and ends September 23.LAKE TAHOE & VIRGINIA CITY TOUR Sunday & Monday, September 29 & 30. Travel to Lake Tahoe and board the Tahoe Queen for a cruise around Emerald

Bay followed by dinner at Harrahs. Enjoy an overnight stay and breakfast at the Park Tahoe hotel before heading to Virginia City and a ride on the Virginia & Truckee Railroad. Reservations are made through Setness Tours at 209-476-8486. Flyers have detailed information.SECOND CHANCE BAND ON THE PATIO Wednesday, October 2 @ 5:30 p.m. - Bring your beverage of choice, snacks and FOLDING CHAIRS. Tickets are $3 pp. Sign up at the front desk. I LIKE RETIREMENT YOUVE EARNED IT Thursday, October 3 @ 6:30 p.m. This is presented by Chris Riggs. Sign up at the front desk.COMMUNITY-WIDE GARAGE SALE Saturday, October 5 @ 8 a.m. Everyone puts out their treasures at their garages. Please have everything cleaned up at 2 p.m. Signs will be placed throughout the community and the event will be advertised in the Manteca Bulletin.THE SWINGIN BLUE STARS OF THE USS HORNET SHOW Tuesday, October 8 @ 6:30 p.m. - This group does an Andrews Sisters and McGuire Sisters show. Tickets are $10 pp. You may bring your beverage of choice and any snacks.STEVES MOBILE SUNSCREENS OKTOBERFEST Wednesday, October 9 @ 5 p.m. Details to follow.HAPPY HOUR Friday, October 18 @ 6 p.m. Bring an appetizer to share at your table and your beverage of choice. Oh, and dont forget that folding chair. Tickets are $3 pp for the music.BIG BOOTY BOB & THE BACKSIDE KICKERS BAND Saturday, October 19 @ 6:30 p.m. This is a great dance band. Bring your beverage of choice and any snacks. Tickets are $10 pp.

Coming to WoodbridgeEVENTS and TOURS - September/October 2013


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Memories of TeachersBy Bekke Hesse

Throughout history, there have been some world-changing teachers, such as Socrates and Plato and Anne Sullivan, who taught Helen Keller. Some renowned people were teachers at one time in their lives, including Andy Griffith, Stephen King and Billy Crystal. For a while, both Sylvester Stallone and 'Mr. T' taught gym classes. Sting once taught in a convent school! As the next generation of students returns to school for the fall semester, all of us can probably recall a favorite teacher. Here are a few memories from Woodbridge residents about teachers.

Judy MurdockMy favorite teacher was Mrs.

Stevens. I was in her class at Horace Mann School in Oakland, CA. It was a fifth and sixth grade combination class. She was funny, kind and encouraging. Coming into my life at a very difficult time, she provided a haven of peace for me on a daily basis. I stayed after school in her classroom many afternoons, cleaning blackboards and helping her correct papers. She was wonderful. I can still see her on yard duty, walking around with a whistle and a large Kennedy for President button on her coat. I have been looking for her for many years without success. I still hope to find her so I can thank her for believing in me and helping me to believe in myself.

Len AmbersIn my early years of school,

I found a dislike for math was developing. I could not master getting the difference of two

multi-digit numbers, namely subtraction. My problem was not being able to remember if I borrowed a number from the digit to the left of the upper number. My third grade teacher suggested, when needed, instead of borrowing from the left neighbor of the upper number, just add one to the adjacent digit of the lower number. From then on, I mastered subtraction and started to enjoy math. In the past 70 years, I have not found anyone using this secret method of mine. With a little research recently, to my dismay, Wikipedia calls this the Austrian method of subtraction and its usage is common in Europe. So much for a secret method!

Lou HighlanderMy favorite teacher was Mrs.

Hockley in third grade. She was a very stern disciplinarian and had a paddle with holes in it to back her up (which my ornery brother got a taste of more than a few times!). She was from Australia and had a

wonderful accent and she told the best stories. Ill never forget her telling us about her first days after coming to the United States with her husband. It was fall and she went out and picked a lovely bunch of red leaves for a bouquet. Turns out her lovely red leaves were poison oak! Needless to say, it was not a very pleasant way to start your life in a new country!

David RistauAs a high school senior in 1958, I

walked into my trigonometry class and a teacher named Louie Free changed my life.

I was getting horrible grades at St. Joseph High School, 90 miles around Lake Michigan from Chicago. Mr. Free was new to the school that year. He had been a math professor at the University of Chicago when his doctor advised him to quit his job and find something with less stress if he wanted to live a few years longer.

I am eternally grateful that he chose to move to our quaint

lakeside town of St. Joe. Mr. Free told me I was too sharp to get such poor grades and he challenged me to be a better student. I took the challenge and applied myself in his class, which led to better study habits in all of my classes. Although I did get all A's and B's that year, I didn't bring my grades up in time to attend the University of Wisconsin, but I did get into Western Michigan and later transferred to San Jose State to play on the golf team and major in accounting.

Bekke HesseAs for me, it really is difficult

for me to choose my favorite teacher, as they have all had such an impact on my life from Mrs. Barnes in kindergarten to Louise Harms for U.S. History and Joe Ales for chemistry and physics; from Auntie Peggy in nursery school to my Food Science and Enology professors at UC Davis. To them all, I give my heartfelt thanks!

"The greatest test of respect comes when a leader creates major change in an organization."

"Leaders who want to succeed maximize every asset and resource they have for the benefit of their organization."

"If you think your people are negative then you better check your attitude."


Where in the world ?Share your travel photos with us. We especially love it when you take along a copy of our very own community newspaper, Woodbridge LIFE.

Woodbridge LIFE is on the road and across the globe

Right: The Woodbridge 55ers wanted to make a point about what can happen to a front yard without CCRs! "Can you believe someone had all of of these toilets in their front yard?" asked Sue Edmiston. The Woodbridge 55ers RV club is comprised of residents with RVs who like to travel. They plan several trips each year and love to take to the open road. For more information about these wandering, fun-loving residents, contact Sue Edmiston at 601-9210.

Front: Loren Case, Vickie Conner, Gail Lawrence, Faye Breshears, Dick Juarez, Rex Edmiston, Rudy Lara and Jacquie Steffy.Back: Jan Blasquez, Cheryl Juarez, Sue Edmiston, Dave Steffy and Gary Breshears.

Right: Carol Radke snapped this photo of her husband Bob, posing with a copy of Woodbridge LIFE on the Cabot Trail, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia.

Far right: Irma Lewis (third from left) along with grandaughter Brenna (left), traveled to Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England in July to spend two weeks visiting her son, Jon, daughter-in-law Helle, grandson, Matt, and granddaughter, Anna. This photo was taken at Bolton Abbey in the Yorkshire Dales.

Send travel photos to [email protected] use highest resolution and type WB TRAVEL in the subject line or leave photos at the front desk.

More Vacation Memories

WBL photo by Deb Ristau.A view of San Francisco from the bay is simply spectacular.


Yep, once again its time to entice you with another idea to get you

thinking about getting up, getting out, and possibly discovering new places on a day trip.

This time, Ill tell you about a fun destination for you to consider with the help of Amtrak (you can find schedules and ticket information to suit your needs at www.amtrak.com/train-schedules-timetables). And dont be shy about asking a station agent for scheduling/route assistance if you feel the need. I did, and they were very helpful!

This is one of my all-time favorite day trips. Its a two-part trip to the San Fr

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