MAY 2017 VOLUME 42, ISSUE 5

This bulletin is published monthly by the Moraga Movers, Inc. for benefit of its members. Mailing Address - P.O. Box 13, Moraga, CA 94556-0013. Phone: (925) 376-6622

Web Site – www.moragamovers.org

CALENDAR

MAY 1 MONDAY - EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING AT 10 AM AT THE HACIENDA MAY 8 MONDAY - 5 PM SOCIAL HOUR, 6 PM DINNER, AND 7 PM PROGRAM AT SAINT MARY’S COLLEGE SODA CENTER APRIL 19, WEDNESDAY, AT 2 PM – CLASSIC FILM THE RAINMAKER AT THE RHEEM THEATRE – (PAGE 5) MAY 17, WEDNESDAY, AT 2 PM – CLASSIC FILM THE MALTESE FALCON AT THE RHEEM THEATRE – (PAGE 5) ALL MONDAYS: PLAY BRIDGE 12:30-3:30 PM AT MORAGA ROYALE (PAGE 5)

THURSDAY, MAY 4, AT 10:00 AM BOCCE BALL RESUMES (PAGE 5) Editor’s Note: Due to lack of interest, the Pinochle group will no longer be meeting. Thank you to Larry Beans who has faithfully coordinated this group for the past many years. The Moraga Movers Book Club is now under the auspices of the Moraga Library Book Club, so please see that announcement on Page 6 and in future issues. And thank you to Carol Derry who has coordinated the Moraga Movers Book Club so successfully.

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May President’s Message

I am composing this May message in the first week of April after receiving a raft of confusing and obtuse Federal Forms 1065 and California Forms 565 that must be incorporated into Gretchen’s and my individual income tax returns that must be filed by April 18th. So this will be a short message consisting of two announcements: Recording Secretary: We still need a recording secretary. Somebody out there must be able to take notes and type. Total time required is only about 2 ½ hours per month. This includes attending the Board meeting from 10:00-11:30 on the first Monday of every month (1 ½ hours) to record the minutes and then typing them up to send to the President. Don’t look for someone else to step up. If you have those skills, will you please volunteer? Redirected contribution: I expect you will recall that in 2015 and 2016 Moraga Movers gave $5,000 to the Town to replace the gateway signs into the Town. Our donation was contingent on the Town providing the additional funds to accomplish that goal. Due to higher priorities (such as fixing the sink hole), the Town passed on replacing the gateway signs and returned the $10,000 to Moraga Movers. Your Board of Directors was then pleased to redirect that returned contribution to the All-Access Playground to be constructed at the Commons Park. See you at the movie on April 19th for The Rainmaker. After filing our tax returns on the day before, I may bring a stronger beverage to have with my popcorn. Does anyone know if popcorn goes with gin?

Phil

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DINNER AND ENTERTAINMENT

Coordinator, John Haffner

MONDAY, MAY 10TH, DINNER AT SODA CENTER, SAINT MARY’S COLLEGE SOCIAL HOUR AT 5:00 DINNER AT 6:00 PROGRAM AT 7:00 PM

The Sodexo organization will prepare the following for your Mexican buffet dinner: Tossed Green Salad with Choice of Dressings

Corn Salad Cheese Enchiladas

Ground Beef or Shredded Chicken Tacos with Crisp Corn Shells, Tomatoes, Shredded Cheddar, Guacamole, and Sour Cream

Refried Beans and Spanish Rice Cinnamon Churros

Ice Water, Coffee, Decaf, Tea

Reservations must be honored and paid for whether you attend or not!

Program: HeartSafe Lamorinda

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the nation. More than 400,000 people suffer out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) annually in the US. Sadly less than ten percent of those who suffer SCA outside the hospital survive. A victim’s chance of survival decreases by 10 percent every minute that CPR and defibrillation is delayed. Even with the best trained emergency responders it is difficult for these responders to reach every patient quickly. The Lamorinda cities are joining together with the Moraga Orinda Fire District, the Rescue One Foundation, Contra Costa County Fire and Contra Costa County Emergency Medical Services, through its Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program, to help Lamorinda insure that anyone suffering a sudden cardiac arrest in our community will have the best possible chance for survival. The program, called "HeartSafe Lamorinda”, is rolling out in May. Bystander CPR and early defibrillation are two key links in what’s called the “Chain of Survival”. The community plays an important role in recognizing cardiac events, calling 911 at the first signs of distress, providing CPR and using our public access automatic defibrillators (AEDs). AEDs are safe and easy to use, making it possible for non-medical personnel to provide rapid defibrillation to save a life. The after-dinner presentation will include information about Moraga’s Public Access Defibrillators and training on hands-only CPR.

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Dinner Reservations

Reservations must be made no later than Wednesday, May 3rd by midnight. Those of you who have Internet access can go to our new and improved website www.moragamovers.org to make your reservations. Those without Internet access can call (925) 376-6622. Reservations must be honored and paid for whether you attend or not unless the reservation is canceled by Wednesday, May 3rd before midnight. The price of the meal for members is $20 and for guests it is $30 (which includes gratuity and tax). It is payable at the entrance. Please pay by check. It helps our bookkeeping.

If you make your reservations by telephone, you will be talking to an answering machine and you should: • State your name(s) clearly and slowly, spelling first and last; • Provide your telephone number. If we can’t understand your message, it may be the

only way we can identify you; • State clearly the names of other persons, your spouse/partner or other members or

guests for whom you are making reservations; • We will not call you to confirm your reservation unless we have a problem with your

message.

MEMBERSHIP NEWS Norma Claassen

The Moraga Movers is pleased to announce that the “new” website is up and running. The site will post the most recent newsletter for your review, dinner reservations, and a calendar for your convenience. Please check it out! Don’t forget, if you refer a new member to Moraga Movers, you have a chance to win a year of ‘free” meals. Just have the new applicant add your name to the “referred by” on the application. The drawing is held at the end of year at the Holiday luncheon. Please remember the guest fee to attend the monthly dinner meetings has been increased to $30. More reason to have your guest join the Moraga Movers.

SUNSHINE & HEALTH NEWS Carol Derry

A sympathy card was sent to Marty Aufhauser and his family honoring his wife Judy Aufhauser who passed recently.

If you know or hear of someone who is ill, injured or has experienced the loss of a loved one, I would appreciate it if you would let me know so that I can send that person and his

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or her family a caring card. You can call me at 925-376-3229 or email me at rcderry@gmail.com.

BRIDGE

Every Monday afternoon, including holidays, bridge players meet at Moraga Royale from 12:30 to 3:30 PM. Coffee, tea and refreshments are served. An individual contribution of $1.25 is collected to provide for refreshments ($0.25) and prize money ($1.00) at your table. These games are sponsored by the Moraga Movers for its own membership. The generous goodwill of Moraga Royale is greatly appreciated. New members are always welcome so we hope that you will join us. For more information, please call Felicia Teller at 376-7079.

CLASSIC FILMS Larry Swindell.

The Movers’ classic movie for Wednesday, April 19th is THE RAINMAKER, a period piece set in parched small-town Kansas in 1913. The 1956 film in Technicolor stars Katharine Hepburn as a local spinster, Wendell Corey as the town sheriff mooning awkwardly after her, and Burt Lancaster as a charming con man promising rain for the town’s desperate populace. The classic film for Wednesday,May 17th at the Rheem is one of the great melodramas of all time. THE MALTESE FALCON (1941) was a film noir before the term existed. Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Sydney Greenstreet and Peter Lorre head the cast. The adaptation of Dashiell Hammett’s famous crime novel was by John Huston, who also directed. Screening is at 2 p.m. in the main downstairs theater. Larry Swindell has a lot to say about this movie to get you in a mood to watch a true classic. Screening time is 2 PM in the main downstairs theater at the Rheem. We hope that you will come and join us!

BOCCE BALL John Haffner

The 2017-18 Bocce Ball season will open on Thursday, May 4th at 10:00 AM and continue every Thursday until October 21st. Bill Bondy will be coordinating. Games will be played at the Moraga Commons and the group is looking forward to another successful and fun season. New members are welcome.

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MORAGA MOVERS BOOK CLUB Since we were unable to find a chairperson to coordinate the Moraga Movers Book Club, it has now been subsumed under the auspices of the Moraga Library Book Club. We hope that those of you who have participated in the Moraga Movers Book Club will continue to read and join the Moraga Library Book Club instead. All new members are also welcome to attend!

May Birthdays

5/1 Peggy Fuerst 5/15 John Harrell 5/2 Elsie Mastick 5/16 Joachim von Pohl 5/2 Nancy Chenoweth 5/16 Nancy Braden 5/7 Darlene Haffner 5/17 Pat Stull 5/8 Gary Bernie 5/18 Sue Hanes 5/10 Caroline Zorich 5/20 Ginger Thompson 5/10 Keitha DeMara 5/25 Delores Austin 5/11 Bill Sumner 5/25 Norma Cuneo 5/12 Nita Mossman 5/25 Victoria Nakamura 5/14 Charlotte Marname 5/27 BettyReady

5/30 Bob Prindle

OTHER ACTIVITIES IN LAMORINDA The Rotary Club of Lamorinda Sunrise meets every Friday morning at 7:00 AM for its weekly breakfast meeting at the Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa, 3287 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA. Upcoming programs are:

April 14, 2017: Morning Harvest Farm (“Morning Harvest”) is a non-profit urban farm and culinary garden in Contra Costa County operating for the benefit of transitioning age (18-23) foster youth. Come learn about this innovative program from speaker Kim Overaa.

MAY BIRTHDAYS HAPPY BIRTHDAY, EVERYONE!

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April 21, 2017: Student Reach Bay Area, Robert Rickett. Student Reach Bay Area helps at-risk, homeless, refugee and foster students reach their full potential. Communities are benefiting from the success of the youth they serve through their award winning and innovative program. Student Reach serves over 500 students in Northern California annually. May 5, 2017: VEX Robotics Programs, speaker Nancy McIntyre. With STEM education as a priority, robotics is a wonderful way to teach 21st century skills. In an academic career of 23 years, Nancy McIntyre has started VEX Robotics programs all across California, Hawaii, UK, Ireland, Chile, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, Guam and South Korea. She now works on the team that trains teachers in school districts across the country. Come join us, meet an energetic, fun loving rotary group, and enjoy a great breakfast! Visit our website at http://www.lamorindasunrise.com/.

Chris Laszcz-Davis, Public Relations/Communications Chair

The Moraga Art Gallery announces its springtime show, “Color and Caprice,” an exhibit that spotlights member artist Angelica Samame’s eye-catching collection of stylized portraits of sophisticated women—slender and fashionably-clad. The show also features guest artist, Elizabeth Russell, aka Liz R Honeypots, from Forestville, CA, whose ceramics consist of utilitarian platters, mugs, casserole dishes and more. When not in use, all her piece serve equally well as art objects, each boldly and tastefully decorated with a unique design derived from nature: trees, plants, and a menagerie of owls, honeybees, whimsical sea creatures—even mythical beasts and dragons. Artwork by the gallery’s fifteen member artists as well as additional guest artists will also be on display from now until June 3rd. The gallery is located at 522 Center Street, Rheem Shopping Center, in Moraga. Hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 12 noon to 5:00 PM. For more information, visit the Gallery’s website: www.moragaartgallery.com, call 925-376-5407 or email moragaartgallery@gmail.com. Saint Mary’s College Museum of Art has an exhibit by artist and faculty member Peter Freund entitled “IRAN/USA” featuring video arts and prints that will continue through May 28th. The multi-language exhibit re-envisions key moments of the politically-charged history of the two countries through the lens of an experimental artist. Open 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM on Wednesdays through Sundays; $5.00 admission.

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April 20 Moraga Garden Club Spring Luncheon, 11:00-2:00 at the Serbian Center, 1500 School St., Moraga. Tickets are $25. Contact Ginger Thompson at 631-9528 or Phyllis Reed at 376-8179. April 20 7:30 PM Moraga Historical Society presents the film “Mare Island” in the Moraga Library Community Room. April 22 Saint Mary’s Guild Luncheon and Fashion Show with designs by CABi Fashions for all age, body types and lifestyles Soda Center at Saint Mary’s College For tickets, contact Pat Wiegmann at 925-376-6088. All proceeds will be used for financial aid to students in need. Get a free t-shirt too! 2017 Moraga Treeline Triathlon Saturday, April 22, Campolindo High School Adult, student, relay, and youth divisions! Swim, bike and run in beautiful Moraga. Registration is now open at www.moragatri.com Volunteers are needed for all aspects of the race. April 23rd 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Earth Day at the Lafayette Library Simple Sentences Exhibit with Featured Artist Bill Rushton Opening reception April 27, Doors open at 6 PM, Artist Talk at 7 PM; Exhibit through Thursday, May 27 The Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery in Lafayette presents Simple Sentences, an exhibit of new paintings and explorations by Bay Area artist Bill Rushton. Both studio and plein-air work are complementary to the current abstract and figurative direction his work occupies, and both genres serve as points of departure for "play". Subject is not always important, but serves as a temporary way of organizing the chaos of shapes, colors and values. Community Conversations (cont’d.) Saturday, April 29th 9:30-11:30 AM at the Soda Center at Saint Mary’s College E-Waste Collection/Document Shred April 29th, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM at 5-A Rent-A-Space, 455 Moraga Rd., Moraga Orinda Restaurant Walk, May 2 Tickets $40 available at Orinda Chamber of Commerce Saturday, May 13 11:00 AM-4:00 PM Community Faire at Rheem Shopping Center Saturday, May 20th Community Garage Sale all over Town of Moraga

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Taste of Lafayette Restaurant Tour Tuesday, May 16, 5:30 PM-9 PM, Downtown Lafayette A tour of Lafayette's finest dining establishments and the opportunity to sample the signature cuisine of each restaurant. The tour begins in downtown Lafayette at the corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Lafayette Circle near Bank of the West, 3583 Mount Diablo Blvd. From there, ticket holders will go at their own pace to any - or all - of the participating restaurants. The evening concludes with dessert and coffee, more music, raffles, silent and live auction. Tickets available at Lafayette Chamber of Commerce.

LAMORINDA THEATRE NEWS

Silent Movie Night Saturday, April 15, 7 PM at the Rheem Theatre Enjoy an evening of short films starring silent screen legend, Lillian Gish, with live piano score by Patty Liedecker. Lecture included by Leonard Pirkle. Admission is $15. Sponsored by the Moraga Community Foundation. www.lamorindatheatres.com Sustainable Lafayette presents: “A Plastic Ocean” Sustainable Lafayette presents a special showing of A Plastic Ocean at Town Hall Theatre. April 28. Doors open at 6:30; Movie at 7:30 TownHalTheatre.com for tickets $10 Adult - $5 Senior/Youth (Proceeds will go to Town Hall Theatre's effort to eliminate the use of plastic bottles in our building.) “A Plastic Ocean” (Under Patronage of UNESCO) A feature-length adventure documentary that brings to light the consequences of our global disposable lifestyle. We thought we could use plastic once and throw it away with negligible impact to humans and animals. That turns out to be untrue. Producers Adam Leipzig (March of the Penguins) and Jo Ruxton (BBC Blue Planet) take you through the plastic journey from source to solution. Featuring legendary broadcaster Sir David Attenborough and world-renowned oceanographer, Dr. Sylvia Earle. This film has potential to make great contributions to the way viewers begin to engage in behavioral change in their own lives and families. For even greater impact, our campaign will support a core subset to become advocates for this issue - going beyond their own homes and motivating others in their workplaces, schools, and communities to create an ongoing ripple effect from the film. 7th Annual Lafayette Community Music Festival, April 29 $25 Advance/$30 Door 7PM/Music @ 8PM TownHallTheatre.com for tickets The BEST musical talent in the area comes together each year to donate their time for one night of acoustic music in a benefit for Town Hall Theatre and Town Hall Education. This year, Town Hall Theatre welcomes Caroompas Room, Harrison Flynn, Way Fatt Reunion, a tribute to Steve Swan and Steve Sage, Katy Lawrence Acoutic Trio, Meg Merry & the Locust Street Band plus special guests.

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“American Graffiti” with 2 Oscar Nominees Saturday, April 29, 7 PM, Rheem Theatre This Academy Award-nominated classic film features the coming of age of four teenagers on their last summer night before college. Rediscover drag racing, Inspiration Point, and drive-ins in this nostalgic look-back at the early 60's. Special guests include Oscar nominees: Candy Clark and Bo Hopkins. Admission is $15. www.lamorindatheatres.com

PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS AT THE MORAGA LIBRARY

April 17 – May 15

LITERATURE Moraga Library Book Club, Thursday, April 20 at 1 PM All are welcome to join us for a lively discussion of One Summer: America 1927 by Bill Bryson. With his trademark vividness, eye for telling detail, and delightful humor, Bill Bryson captures the summer of 1927 with its outsized personalities, exciting events, and occasional plain weirdness. LECTURE & TALKS Author Talk: Elizabeth Koehler-Pentacoff, Tuesday, May 2 at 6:30 PM Ms. Koehler-Pentacoff will discuss her book The Missing Kennedy, about the hidden life of JFK’s little sister Rosemary Kennedy. Given a lobotomy at age 23 and hidden away in a convent for decades without a visitor, Rosemary’s life seems a tragedy. Come hear the author discuss her friendship with Rosemary, and learn of the surprising good that came of her interrupted life. CLASSES Tech Instruction Series: Using Email, Saturday, April 15 at 10 AM Join us for the third class in our four-class series on technology, designed for new and curious users of digital technology. This 1.5 hour class will teach you how to use email, including adding contacts, subscribing to email reminders, search through old messages and more! Bring your own device, or use one of the laptops provided by the library. Remember your account passwords! Space is limited, pre-registration is strongly suggested. Tech Instruction Series: Photo Sharing, Saturday, May 13 at 10 AM Join us for the final class in our technology instruction series, designed for new and curious users of digital technology. This 1.5 hour class will teach you how to safely store and share your photos online. Bring your own device, or use one of the laptops provided by the library. Remember your account passwords! Space is limited; pre-registration is strongly suggested. [FINAL CLASS!]

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Drop-in Tech Tutoring, Saturday, April 15, and Saturday, May 13 at 11:30 AM Drop in one-on-one tutoring with the Tech Series instructor. Bring your computer and technology related questions, passwords, and personal devices or use one of the library laptops. No registration required.

Saturday, April 29, 10 AM – 2:PM GIANT Book Sale at the Moraga Library. SAVE THE DATE!

PROGRAMS AT SAINT MARY’S COLLEGE

April 27-30 8:00 PM Performance of “In the Heights” (first produced by Lin-Manuel Miranda of “Hamilton” fame) on campus at LeFevre Theatre. Directed by guest artist Nick Gabriel of the San Francisco American Conservatory Theatre. Student Recital Series, Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 1:15. On campus Chapel. Join us for a beautiful instrumental and vocal recital featuring our wonderful and talented student musicians. Free and open to the public. Rise – Dance Performance, May 11, 12 and 13 at 8:00 PM and May 13 at 4:00 PM. LeFevre Theatre.

HOME CARE FOR SENIORS

HOME stands for Home Maintenance for the Elderly, an ongoing project of the Rotary Club of Lamorinda Sunrise. The team exists to help senior citizens with minor maintenance chores around the home such as changing light bulbs, weather stripping, caulking around the tub or changing batteries in smoke detectors.

Basic home maintenance services provided free of charge for seniors. For more information, go to http://lamorindasunrise.com/lsr_Services.html If you would like to use this service, call (888) 204-5573. Ask Peggy or Chris about the HOME team and its testimonials.

MORAGA PARKS AND RECREATION

Clinton Calkins, Recreation Coordinator

Community Garage Sale The 4th annual Moraga Community Garage Sale will take place on Saturday, May 20th. This event provides an opportunity to clean out garages, attics, storage sheds and closets, while meeting neighbors and recycling unwanted items. Town of Moraga

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residents are invited to hold garage sales at their homes, join with neighbors to hold block sales, or organize a community group to hold a combined sale on Saturday, May 20, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. A $15.00 registration fee will provide a listing in the Community Garage Sale Guide. The Town will provide marketing for the event and the sellers keep the cash - it’s that easy! Garage Sale Guides, with a map of all the sales in Town will be available starting May 17th at the Hacienda de las Flores, Town Offices, Moraga Library, and online.

Trips NIKE Missile Site SF-88 Thursday, May 18 Fee: $70 During the tense years from 1953 to 1979, the United States Army built and operated close to 300 Nike missile firing batteries in the United States. Today, a dedicated group of volunteers works in partnership with the Golden Gate National Recreation Area on the continuous task of restoration at site SF-88, which has been turned into a museum. This valuable historical resource is the only restored Nike missile site in the entire country. Lunch is included. Activity Level: 3 Last Day to register: May 4, 2017 Academy of Sciences Thursday, June 1 Fee: $98 The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution dedicated to exploring, explaining, and sustaining life on Earth. Based in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, it is home to a world-class aquarium, planetarium, and natural history museum-all under one living roof. From the splashing penguins in African Hall to the wildflowers on the roof, the building is bursting with life. A four-story living rainforest and awe-inspiring coral reef ecosystem showcase Earth's biodiversity, while immersive planetarium shows offer a new perspective on the planet we call home. This trip will include reserved group seating for lunch in the café featuring local, sustainable, and seasonal ingredients. Activity Level: 2 Last Day to register: May 17, 2017 Lunch n Learn CLEAR the Deck: Paper, Paper, Everywhere Presenter: Tammy Jo Borosky Location: Orinda Community Center Date: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 Time: 10:30am Are you swimming in paper? How much space in your home is filled with paperwork that you may not need anymore? Let’s discuss the best practices on what to keep, how long to

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keep it, and where to store your important paper. In addition to financial/tax paperwork, we will review other forms of paper including photos, books, travel keepsakes, newspaper clippings, and other important documents. For more information on offerings by the Parks & Recreation Department, please visit moragarec.com or call Clinton at (925) 888-7036.

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

An elementary teacher presented her first grade students with half of several well-known proverbs and asked them to complete the other half. Below is the results:

Don’t change horses … until they stop running.

Strike while the … bug is close.

A miss is as good as a … Mr.

An idle mind is … the best way to relax.

If at first you don’t succeed … get new batteries.

Children should be seen and not … spanked or grounded.

Better late than … pregnant.

When the blind lead the blind … get out of the way.

MORAGA MOVERS BOARD MEMBERS

President Phil Arth phil@arth.com

Vice President/Program Coordinator John Haffner johnhaffner@comcast.net

Secretary

Treasurer Dick Courtney rcourtney1893@gmail.com

Membership Norma Claassen normamc44@gmail.com

Newsletter Editor Tory Courtney torycourt@gmail.com