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SeptemberPOTENTIAL CHANGESBill Barnhart and Denise Drewry encourage residents to voice opinions regarding potential policy changes. Page 2

GREAT ESCAPESPepper Noble takes us ‘Beyond the Waterfalls of Woodbridge’ to explore Preston Castle in Ione. 3

VOLUNTEERS Sharyl Burgeson delivers a well-written profile about super residents Mike and Jan Spence. Pages 20 and 21

REMEMBERING PETE RILEYThe Third Annual Pete Riley Golf Tournament left many new residents asking, “Who is Pete Riley?” Editor Deb Ristau offers a poignant look at the man who made a difference. Page 29

InsideActivities . . . . . . . . . . . 34Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Bedford and Hancock . . . 6Bridge Scores . . . . . . . . 6Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Committees . . . . . . . . . 37Viewpoint . . . . . . . . . . . 3Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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LIFE W ood bridge Volume 2 ▪ Issue 9 Your Life. Your Community. Your News. September ▪ 2012

Make Your Great Escape

Photo courtesy of Bill Barnhart. Sandy Stanger took a turn on the drums during Happy Hour on the patio this summer. A Great Escape can be as close as your own backyard.

The Veterans of Woodbridge group is asking all Korean War era veterans to please contact Jack Dauler at 209.629.8579. The group will again be hosting a themed dance on November 10 to celebrate Veterans Day. The veterans will honor all Korean War era veterans at the dance and pay tribute to the 237th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. Members of the Woodbridge Singers will perform a patriotic medley and the veterans are busy gearing up and planning a few more surprises for the evening. This proved to be a spectacular event last year when the veterans honored 16 WWII era veterans. There are nearly 130 military service veterans living at Woodbridge. Please contact Jack Dauler if you are a veteran and would like to get involved.

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Woodbridge LIFE is a free monthly publication of the Woodbridge Owners Association, a nonprofit organization serving the residents of the Woodbridge by Del Webb community in Manteca, CA. Woodbridge LIFE invites stories, photographs, comments, cartoons, jokes and any other information that would be of interest to residents. We reserve the right to accept or refuse submissions and edit for content and length. We also reserve the right to refuse advertising or articles that in our opinion do not reflect the standards of the newspaper. The opinions expressed, whether by paid advertisement or editorial content, do not necessarily reflect the views of this newspaper or the Woodbridge Owners Association. Content submitted may be edited, reprinted and acknowledged without consent unless specifically requested. The publisher is not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts or artwork. Materials submitted with a self-addressed, stamped envelope will be returned. Contents copyright © 2012 by Woodbridge Owners Association. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission of the publisher.

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Directors’ ForumMajor culture change coming to Woodbridge?

changed since 2008 and how do our newer residents feel since they have an equal investment in our community? We hope you will respond so we can gauge the desires of the entire community. As some individuals on the committee feel that a non-response from any resident regarding this issue is a vote in favor of the proposal, you really do need to let your Resident Directors know where you stand if you have a position on either side of this issue.

I can be reached by phone 629-8838 or by email at [email protected]. Please let us hear from you.

Two things of importance from the Policy and

Procedures Committee (P&PC):

First, you will soon receive a yellow piece of paper that is the authorization and update form for you to be listed in the 2013 Woodbridge Community Directory. You MUST complete and return the form in order to be included EVEN IF YOU ARE IN THE

CURRENT BOOK! Some people did not return one last year. We made over 70 phone calls, but were not able to reach many people. Those people were left out of the directory. If you are NOT in the directory, you WILL NOT receive a copy. It is important to return the sheet by mail, in person or electronically by November 30.

Second, the Policy and Procedures Committee has formed a new subcommittee of five members who are developing a working proposal to allow hosting tournaments of various types which would involve non-resident teams. The tournaments would vary from softball, pickleball, tennis and bocce ball to bridge, billiards and/or swim teams. We are looking for comments from the residents to help guide us. What are your concerns, thoughts — for or against? Please submit these to me in writing by email or letter. No phone calls, please: I don’t take shorthand and want to be sure we have your thoughts accurately. My address is 2321 River Berry Drive, Manteca, CA 95336. My email is [email protected].

The next P & P Committee meeting isSeptember 13, at 2 p.m.

All residents are welcome.

The opinions expressed in Woodbridge LIFE’s feature articles, paid advertisements and editorial content do not necessarily reflect the views of this newspaper or the Woodbridge Owners Association.

Bill BarnhartResident Director

First, I need to make a minor correction from

my article last month. I was mistaken when I indicated a paramedic was on board with each fire dispatch. I’ve since learned it is an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) who is dispatched with each call. These individuals are allowed to start life-saving measures and they, along with the fire crews, will be welcome in our community.

Now a few notes to bring you up to date on our landscape maintenance: GP, our new maintenance company, is doing all the major maintenance on Tuesday instead of Thursday as our old maintenance company did, and GP will often have a crew here on Wednesday. Their separate pruning crew has been here for a couple of weeks going over the entire community and sprucing it up.

Although GP is giving our grounds a much more groomed appearance, they are also fighting a lot of weeds in both the grass areas and our shrub beds throughout the community along with aphids in many of the trees throughout our common areas. We hope to have these problems whipped back into shape in the next few weeks. In the meantime, enjoy the improved groomed appearance while they work on the few problems.

An issue is evolving here at Woodbridge that may cause a major culture change to the Del Webb lifestyle we all originally bought into. There is currently a proposal working its way through the Policy & Procedures Committee to change the use of our various amenities from purely recreational use as originally intended to more competitive use by allowing various sports-minded groups to hold tournaments here in/on our facilities with outside, non-Del Webb groups.

While the Del Webb lifestyle has always included friendly competition between Del Webb communities and the inclusion of family in events, the proposal being put forth would go far beyond this to include multiple sports teams from our local and surrounding communities, or possibly even all of northern California, playing here in tournaments. These questions were raised back in 2008, and the residents then were adamantly against this change.

Following are some of the questions we’d like to know your opinion on .... Has the mood of the residents

Denise DrewryResident Director

middle of the country. I think we met a scant few blocks from the iconic structure.

Between January 2004 and August 2008, David walked a total of 6,622 miles to make the virtual trek from Modesto to New York City via Madison, WI and returned via New Orleans. He burned up seven pairs of shoes, three treadmills and 30 pounds.

Moving to Woodbridge in Manteca, we chose the Bridgman model for David. The front living-dining room is home to David’s current treadmill and a TV that gets every sporting event on the planet.

Then came the game changer. David saw Bill Barnhart’s recumbent three-wheeler. We soon found ourselves at Anderson’s Bikes on Yosemite Avenue ordering two shiny-red trikes. On August 15, 2011, we rode them home along the Tidewater Bikeway.

In just over a year, David has logged 2,361 miles on his red three-wheeler, peddling mostly along the streets and bike paths of Woodbridge, waving at neighbors, stopping for a short hello and sometimes singing along to the tunes playing on his headphones. He has lost another 12 pounds. He has not changed his eating habits.

David said, “I’ve lost 42 pounds since I started keeping an exercise log. I have more stamina and I love it [cycling]. I do like it best when the editor of Woodbridge LIFE rides along with me,” he added with a grin.

David recommends setting a goal and

keeping a record. “Track your success to stay motivated.” he said. “I guarantee you will lose weight and feel better if you get out there and do something you enjoy.”

I’m glad the world is full of crazy, wonderful people and that I am in love and living at Woodbridge with one of the best.

FYI: 2,361 Miles ☺

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Kayo’s Corner . . .

As Woodbridge continues to grow in population and evolve

according to the current needs of our residents, it’s your positive involvement that guides the decisions affecting your lifestyle now and into the future. In the past two years, under the leadership of your two Resident Directors, Bill Barnhart and Denise Drewry, many aspects of the Association’s governance have broadened from the Board to the resident population. We’ve not only increased the number of resident committees that serve as advisory bodies to the Board, but we’ve also increased the responsibilities in all of our committees.

For example, the Board adopted revised bylaws for the Finance Committee this past year which empowers this committee to be more intricately involved in the contract awarding process, reserve funding, investment programs and annual reviews. Another example of increased resident involvement is on the Policy & Procedures Committee where the group has taken on significant policy revision projects to better accommodate the growing needs of the community.

The Lifestyle Committee, comprised of 100% homeowners,

is working to represent a greater diversity of interests by involving residents in lifestyle planning and coordination. The Architectural Review Committee has evolved as well over recent years and is now governed by a majority of resident rather than developer members. As the community continues to grow, the Welcoming Committee has ramped up its efforts in greeting new neighbors and serving others through the Neighbors Helping Neighbors program. And, of course, the Publication Committee each month delivers an outstanding communication venue called Woodbridge LIFE.

The world is full of

crazy, wonderful people. I was smart enough to marry one such guy. Although he can be a practical joker and

sometimes says the wrong thing at the wrong time, he is smart, funny, considerate, loving, generous and loves win-win situations. With such positive character traits in his favor, I try to cut him some slack when it comes to his few obsessive-compulsive tendencies, but we do share a few good laughs over them.

Heaven forbid if you say, “Thank God,” around David. He will always respond with, “You are welcome.” He will never put food in his mouth without washing or sanitizing his hands – please try not to shake hands with him when we are around food. He can also tell you exactly how many steps are on the staircase, how many items are in the shopping cart and which teams are playing on any given Sunday. He is rarely wrong.

David is a CPA. David loves numbers. David counts.

The saga of the miles began on January 22, 2004. David was overweight and out of shape. I was nagging. We bought a treadmill. He said, “I want it in the living room so I can walk while watching TV.” I asked, “Seriously?”

“Yes. Seriously.”

From that day on, David has kept a record of every step and every mile. He compared his miles with those on a road map and decided to track his progress in miles across the country. He proposed to walk to New York via Madison, Wisconsin. When I realized he was indeed, serious, I offered to track my miles leaving from the Empire State building in New York. I suggested we might meet somewhere in the

Kayo ArmstrongExecutive Director

Editor’s Viewpoint:The Property & Grounds

Committee’s (P&GC) role has continually grown since its inception and is intricately involved in overseeing all of your amenities, facilities and common areas. Comprised of committed, experienced and forward-thinking individuals, this group has tackled scope development for and recommendation of all major maintenance contracts, meets with various contractors on

a regular basis to ensure proper maintenance, has brought to fruition numerous community improvement projects and is currently in the midst of several more projects to maximize and maintain our valuable assets.

While the P&GC officially meets once

a month, a number of sub-committees are busy at work on a regular basis. Currently in place is a task force to examine and make recommendations to the Board and developer on our pool/spa equipment and necessary maintenance. Another task force is busy reviewing the draft Reserve Study to ensure our assets are protected years into the future. Another is diligently working to solve issues with our irrigation pumps and entry fountains, and the entire committee is focused on structuring an efficient overall maintenance program to meet the community’s growing needs.

I’m grateful for all the talent, expertise and dedication

represented in our Board-appointed committees and firmly believe it is the positive resident involvement that makes Woodbridge the best community around. If you have a suggestion on how to improve a facet of Woodbridge, please feel free to attend a meeting, contact one of the committee chairs listed on page 37, one of your Resident Directors or me.

Plan to attend the general membership meeting on Wednesday, September 26, at 6 p.m. Thank you for your contributions to Woodbridge!

Deb RistauEditor, Woodbridge LIFE

General Membership Meeting


Woodbridge Groups and Clubs Contact ListClub Day Time Contact Phone Location

Artists & Crafters Mon/Wed/Fri 9 am Kathy Dezotte 209-239-1617 ACRBocce Ball Sunday 2 pm Ray Pfoutz 209-239-0387 BBCBook Club 1st Wednesday 10:30 am Marie Evans 209-239-3726 CRBowling (Wii) Birdie Nieri 209-624-3779 MPRBridge Mondays 11 am Don St. Lawrence 209-825-7137 CRBunco 3rd Monday 6:30 pm Mary Braun 209-239-0409 CRCancer Support First Tuesday 2 pm Jackie Rudy 209-824-0454 CRCribbage Tuesdays 7 pm Dave Steffy 209-825-4805 MPRCrochet/Knitting Thursdays 10 am Geri Rogers 209-824-5310 ACRDance Fridays 6 pm Bill Goodwin 209-823-9767 MPRDisabilities Support 1st & 3rd Monday 3:30 pm Judy McNamara 20-923-4718 CRDrama Thursdays 1 pm Anne Madrid 209-824-5725 MPRGame Night Wed/Fri/Sat 6:30 pm Pat Buxton 209-239-8663 CRGolf See Schedule Craig Hoyer 209-825-5617 GPCGrandparents Claudia Watkins 209-823-8678 VARIES

Hand & Foot Cards Wed/Fri/SunThursdays

1 pm7 pm Ann King 209-815-9805 ACR

Indoor Walking Class Mon/Wed/Fri 8:30 am Jacque Reynolds 209-629-8508 MPRLCR Mondays 6:30 pm CRMen of Woodbridge 2nd Monday 10 am Terrell Estes 209-824-7464 CR

Mexican Train Dominoes TuesdaysThursdays

1 pm7 pm CR

Neighborhood Watch Bob Hall 209-239-5712 VARIESPickleball

(Beginners Workshop)

Mon/Wed/FriWeekdays

WednesdaysTuesdays

7 pm9 am

10 am7 pm

Robert Philis 209-239-1542 TPC

Ping Pong Mondays 4 pm MPR

Pinochle MondaysThursdays 1 pm Claudia Watkins 209-823-8678 LVC

Poker WednesdaysFridays

1:30 pm5:30 pm

Al SanchezJoe Victoria

209-239-8235209-815-9343 LVC

Quilters Second Friday 12:30 - 5 pm Kathy Dezotte 209-239-1617 ACR

Tennis Sun/Tue/ThuMondays

Open Play6 pm Matt Madrid 209-824-5725 TPC

Trivia (Fun Trivia) 3rd Tuesday 7 pm Bob Hall 209-239-5712 CRVeterans of WB 2nd Monday 4 pm Dave Reed 209-239-5175 MPRWB Silver Sluggers Diamond Gals Wolverines

See Schedule Varies Butch Larson 209-824-2062 DWF

Welcoming Committee Cheryl JuarezSue Vernali

209-239-6962209-923-4899

Wheels of Woodbridge 1st Tuesday 10 am Bill Barnhart 209-629-8838 CRWine 101 1st Wednesday Varies Ron Kreitzer 209-923-4350 BRWomen of Woodbridge 3rd Wednesday 11 am Marybeth Saari 209-629-8430 MPRWoodbridge Singers Every other Monday 7 pm Jacquie Steffy 209-825-4805 MPR


Other Local Interest Groups Contact ListGroup Day Time Contact Phone Location

55ers RV Group Varies Dave Steffy 209-825-4805 VariesSecond Chance Band Varies John Green 209-239-5256 Resident HomesSenior Bowling League Tuesday 1 pm Barbara Silva 209-824-0262 Strike Zone BowlChristian Men’s Fellowship Mel Reynolds 209-624-3768 Resident HomesRed Hat Ladies Claudia Watkins 209-823-8678

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MPR Multipurpose RoomOP Outdoor Pool PATIOOutdoor BBQ & PatioTPC Tennis & Pickelball Courts

PMH Pulte Model HomesPP Panda Park QR Quincy RoomSBP Stockbridge Park

BLING ~ BLING ~ BLINGCLOSE-OUT SALE ~ FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, at 9:30 A.M.

By Jackie Rudy

Like many businesses in the country, we are going under. We will sell all of our bling at one-half off the marked prices on Friday, September 7, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. in the Artists and Crafters Room. Come and find that beautiful piece to make your shirt or jacket sparkle. We will put the bling on your items or you can iron them on yourself. We will provide instructions.

This will be the last time we sell bling unless we have many requests to reopen.

Thanks to all our customers who helped donate money to the American Cancer Society. Through our bling project, we donated more than $6,000 to the American Cancer Society.


Games BRIDGE By Don St. Lawrence

JULY 23: Nancy Compton 4570; Kathy Comden 4550; Judy McNamara 4420; Carol Goodwin 4270.

JULY 30: Letha Watson 4610; Deb Ristau 4000; Kathy Comden 3560; Ted Rupert 3420.

AUG 6: Carolee Jones 5260; Don Harris 4290; Ted Rupert 3980; Letha Watson 3780.

AUG 13: Don Harris 4140; Janet Webster 3980; Robi Cornelius 3780; Ted Rupert 3650.

AUG 20: Letha Watson 6830; Robi Cornelius 5010; Nancy Compton 4680; Carol Goodwin 4410.

MISSISSIPPI HEART HANDThe hand below was first described and published by

Mr. Thomas Matthews in 1804. This rigged deal was purportedly used by cardsharps on steamboats to lure an unsuspecting South to bid a large sum of money, which he is doomed to lose. In this deal, South’s hand seems to be a sure winner. However, with West’s Diamond lead, South can do no better than six tricks.

Mississippi Heart Hand contributed by George Jones and Don St. Lawrence.

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LADIES:JANE KERR 41MARGARET KIMURA 43BILLIE KOLSRUD 46MARY BRAUN 46TERRI HEATH 47PENNY DAULER 47GENEVA TURNER 48ROBIN BLEVINS 48LYNN HEAGNEY 48BETTY WILLHOFT 49BIRDIE NIERI 49DODIE MILLER 49

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Sports SOFTBALL

By Butch Larson

According to Wikipedia, the earliest known softball

game was played in Chicago on Thanksgiving Day, 1887, at the Farragut Boat Club. Attendees were listening to the Yale versus Harvard football game. When the score was announced and bets settled, a Yale alumnus threw a boxing glove at a Harvard supporter who grabbed a stick and swung at it. George Hancock called out, “Play ball.” The game began when the glove was tightened into a ball and broom handles were used for bats. The first contest ended in a score of 41-40.

Hancock is considered the game’s inventor for his development of balls and bats in the weeks that followed. The Farragut Club soon set rules for their game. Originally it was envisioned as a way for baseball players to maintain their skills during the winter and was called “Indoor Baseball.” It moved outdoors under the name “Indoor-Outdoor” the next year and rules were published in 1889. In 1895 Minneapolis firefighters played a version known as kitten ball, lemon ball and diamond ball. A 12-inch (circumference) ball was used rather than the 16-inch ball used by the Farragut Club. Eventually the Minnesota ball became the most popular. Today sixteen-inch ball, aka “mushball” or “super-slow pitch” is played extensively in

Chicago where defensive players are not allowed to wear fielding gloves.

Despite the fact the sport is named “softball,” it is not a soft ball. It can be made of Kapok, cork and rubber or a polyurethane mixture. Kapok is a fiber from a tree grown in tropical climates of Central America and Western Africa. In 2002 the yellow “optic” covering became standard for competitive play. White is still being used, but yellow is the more popular color. Bats are made of wood, aluminum or composite material such as carbon fiber. Bat sizes vary but cannot be more than 34 inches in length and 2.25 inches in diameter. Wood bats are not allowed in fast-pitch softball.

One reason for softball’s popularity is the ease of modification of rules, allowing the game to be adapted to a variety of skill levels. Some slow pitch leagues start the pitch count at one ball, one strike or allow only one strike per out and two balls per walk. Some limit the number of home runs that may be hit by one team. Stealing may be prohibited. To allow for a more defensive game, home plate may become a force-out in place of first base (fielder has choice of throwing to first or home to record the out).

Woodbridge softball teams have started the second half of the 2012 season which will run through October. Schedules are available at the Clubhouse and games are posted on the Portal Calendar. Please come out and support our Diamond Gals and Silver Sluggers on a Wednesday or Saturday. We love to have fans be part of the game.


FITNESS By Paul E. Serpa

Personal Fitness Instructor

BUMP IT UP!

Now that you are four to six weeks into your new fitness

program, it is time to Bump It Up! It is time to intensify your workout by increasing weight, reps or sets. It is important to keep your program challenging and different. Although we are comfortable with routine, the muscles need a change in routine every four to six weeks in order to continue proper muscle development and increased strength. If you are performing 15 reps, try to increase the reps to 20. If you are presently able to perform 20 reps, then it is safe to bump up the weight by five pounds. The Lakeview Fitness Studio equipment is calibrated in five-pound increments, making this a simple adjustment. Another bump up would be to increase the number of sets. If you are currently doing one set, consider doing two sets on half of the equipment you are using, while staying at one set with the remaining half. A good rule of thumb for safety, is to increase no more than 10 percent.

Next month’s article will address how to Bump It Up for cardio and other ways to keep your routines fresh and interesting.

W.O.W.

SAVE THE DATE The Women of Woodbridge

(WOW) invites all residents to:

SAVE THE DATETUESDAY, OCTOBER 9

for theSecond Annual

WOW Oktoberfest

WINE 101 By Mike Machado

PRESENTATION OF RIEDEL CRYSTAL

Wednesday, September 5 6 p.m. at the

Lakeview ClubhouseSee how the shape of a glass

dramatically affects a wine’s bouquet and flavor. Riedel wine glasses are the finest instruments in the world for enhancing your enjoyment of wine and spirits.

Join us for an amazing discovery on how much better wine can taste in the appropriate glass.

Presentation consists of:• A presentation by a Riedel

representative on how wine tasting is enhanced in the appropriate stemware.

• Wine used in the presentation.• Your own set of four Riedel

Vinum tasting glasses to keep:• Sauvignon Blanc• Chardonnay• Pinot Noir • Cabernet Sauvignon

Suggested Retail $116Wine 101 cost: $ 45 per person

Reserve your set of tasting glasses today!

For reservations call: Mike or Debbie Machado 629-8336

orJon or Debi Ford 815-9803

SPEAKER SERIES By Linda Little

The Women of Woodbridge Speaker Series continues with

a presentation by the League of Women Voters at 2 p.m., Thursday, September 20, in the Lakeview Clubhouse.

Featuring speakers Bea Lingenfelter, a Woodbridge resident, and Vickie Markarian, the pros/cons

presentation will focus on the impact of a “yes” or “no” vote for the 11 propositions on the November ballot.

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation of citizens in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy. The League never supports or opposes any political party or candidate.

There is no charge for this presentation. Please RSVP at the main desk in the Lakeview Clubhouse, however, as a count is needed for set-up and preparation of materials.

BOOK CLUB By Marie Evans

We had a small group last month with many members

off trying to get somewhere a little cooler. Everyone liked our book for August, THE INVENTION OF HUGO CABRET. This is a very different book and I wasn’t quite sure what I would think of it - however, I LOVED it! It is a children’s book but also very enjoyable for an adult to read. The story takes place in Paris, mostly in a train station, and it is set around the late nineteenth or early twentieth century. It is about a little boy named Hugo, his interest in automatons and his very unusual life.

About half of the book consists of stunning pencil

drawings which help the reader follow the story and see Hugo’s world in Paris as it must have looked to him. Some members were so interested they were inspired to do a little research and learned, for instance, that, among other things, the author was inspired by a book written by Gaby Wood, titled EDISON’S EVE: A MAGICAL HISTORY OF THE QUEST FOR MECHANICAL LIFE. There is also a movie and I intend to watch it. Jeanne Thomas was supposed to be our leader as HUGO was her recommendation but she was ill so Reneé St. Lawrence led

an animated, enjoyable discussion. Thank you, Reneé. Everyone gave the book a rating of four, meaning they enjoyed it very much.

I am always interested in the books and

authors my reader friends enjoy. I asked everyone to name their favorite: Hazel Fields picked ONE TRUE THING by Anna Quindlan and didn’t pick a favorite author; Helen Navarro selected THE GOOD EARTH by Pearl Buck; Reneé St. Lawrence selected THE SECRET GARDEN by Frances Hodgson Burnett; Patty DeRoos selected TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD by

Harper Lee and I selected GIANTS OF THE EARTH by Ole Rolvaag, a novel that chronicles the life of a group of Scandinavian immigrants to Minnesota.

Our next meeting is Wednesday, September 5, at 10:30 a.m.

in the Clubhouse. I will be leading a discussion of EAST OF EDEN by John Steinbeck. He is one of my favorite authors and this book is one of my favorites. Many of Steinbeck’s novels are set in and around Salinas, California, where he grew up, as is this one. I hope to see you next month.


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The Big One Got Away By Karla Hoyer

Here we are at my latest venture. I’m not going to keep anyone

guessing this time and will just tell you it’s fishing. More specifically, it’s fishing at Lake Rockwell. I don’t know if fishing is a sport or an activity. If getting your hands dirty, walking and repeated casting count, then I’m all for calling it a sport.

Of course you know that I had to make an attempt to dress in the fashion you have become accustomed to. So off I went to Bass Pro Shop trying to find that “right” outfit. I can tell you that it was a fruitless endeavor. The store is full of merchandise, but it’s not Macy’s or Nordstrom. I scoured the racks, but it just wasn’t to be. I had to settle on a pink Bass Pro hat and a fishing tee shirt. There certainly would not be a photo op as I had wished for.

Well, as to the fishing itself, I knew how I was going to go about it. I was going to hire a fishing guide. I chose someone who had fished Lake Rockwell a good number of times and was cheap. I contacted an extremely handsome young man and his only request was lunch and dinner of his choice. Don’t get too excited, ladies; my guide was my eight- year- old grandson, Cooper Hoyer. My guide brought his fishing vest for me to wear to finish my outfit. I wore it to please him, even though it was a youth’s small and barely fit.

I picked up Cooper early Sunday morning, loaded up his fishing gear and headed toward the lake. We had to make a quick stop at McDonald’s drive thru for hash browns and orange juice for my guide.

Cooper felt our best place to throw our first cast was at the pier. We spent the next five hours moving around every square inch of Lake Rockwell. My guide told me that the lake only had two types of fish for us to catch, and they were blue gill and

bass. I spent a lot of my day fixing tangles in the line for my guide and began to question the price that I would be paying for his service.

I felt very lucky when we took a lunch break at two o’clock and Cooper’s choice was Chinese food and not McDonald’s. We headed straight back to the lake to begin fishing the upper lake this time. We managed to catch four fish, but all of the big ones got away.

I can honestly say that I had the most terrific time fishing and the best part of it was spending the day with Cooper. I am a lucky grandmother to have such a wonderful and fun- loving grandson. We now have a fishing guide in our family, and I will be calling on him again for his expertise.

The worst thing about fishing is the smell of the fish and their

slimy skin. I couldn’t wait to get home, take a shower, dress in my normal clothes and spend the rest of the evening relaxing.

The catch and release rule at Lake Rockwell is only for humans. The pelicans and other birds of prey are allowed to feast on our fish, although they are quite entertaining to watch. Is this rule fair?

Anyway, I would rather go to the Catfish House in Modesto for a great meal.

You can find me next month at one of my regular haunts here at Club Woodbridge. I am looking forward to seeing all of you in all of your sporting endeavors.


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CROCHET / KNITBy Geri Rogers

Geri Rogers, member of both Woodbridge

Crochet/Knit group and Artists/Crafters group, has been a Kaiser Hospital volunteer for 10 years. She has been making pillows for breast cancer patients recovering from surgery since last October’s Breast Cancer Awareness month. After making some 60 pillows on her own, Kaiser Surgery asked Geri if she could continue making them as the patients had expressed how much they aided in comforting them after surgery. The pillows are an accentuated heart shape that enable women to put them under their arms to help with any pain endured after surgery. They are a cheerful pink flannel on the back of the pillow and a breast cancer ribbon fabric with appliqué hearts on the front.

Geri recently approached Kaiser Volunteer Services to fund this project contingent upon getting a group of Del Webb ladies to help make the pillows. Funding was allocated. All materials, thread, stuffing, ribbon, etc., was paid for by Kaiser Permanente Hospital Volunteer Services. Geri then invited and organized a group of Del Webb crafters and sewers to create a monthly workshop. July was the first workshop and a group of caring ladies joined Geri to create kits for 60 pillows. Women volunteered to cut fabric, sew, stuff and apply appliques to finish one dozen new pillows last month.

Everyone was sharing their gifts and talents for a worthwhile cause. Those pillows have since been delivered to the hospitals.

The group will be conducting workshops every month in the Artists and Crafters room. This month’s workshop will be held Monday, September 17, from 10 a.m. to noon. Anyone interested

ARTISTS & CRAFTERSBy Kathy Dezotte

I’m so glad summer is almost over! I’m looking forward to some cool

weather. The Artists and Crafters group had a very productive summer. Mary DiMaggio and Margo Flannagan taught some wonderful painting classes. Mary did her Zebra class and Margo did an Italian villa scene; the results were spectacular.

The papercrafters (card makers and scrapbookers) meet each Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon. Drop by and visit. They can answer any questions you may have regarding card making or scrapbooking. Or better yet, join them!

Quilters have changed their class time to the afternoon, 12:30 to 5 p.m., the second Friday of the month. The response has been so good we are thinking of adding another day to their schedule. Keep an eye out for the added day on the calendar.

The rest of us are gearing up for the Holiday Boutique to be held Saturday, December 8. We have some very clever items!

We will repeat our fall leaf stamping class, so watch for a sweatshirt or canvas bag to stamp.

To find out when our classes are held, go to the Artists and Crafter’s group site on the Woodbridge portal and print our calendar or go into our classroom where we have a calendar posted on the paper dispenser.

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WBL Photo by Dreanna Langdon. These dedicated Woodbridge ladies make heart shaped pillows for breast cancer patients at Kaiser

Hospital. Standing (l to r): Nedra Ball, Pat Dobbins, Joann Prendergast, Kathy Topping, Sally Murray, Penny Dauler and Kathy Dezotte. Seated (l to r): Geri Rogers, Marsha Savage, Janet DeLisle and Andy Hyden.

in helping with this worthwhile community project is greatly welcomed.

Thank you to all the wonderful Woodbridge ladies who so willingly give of themselves to create a better community!

SINGERSBy Sharyl Burgeson

After being off all summer, the Woodbridge Singers will resume

practice sessions from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Monday, September 10, in the Multipurpose Room. Practices will then be every other Monday, according to Dave Steffy, organizer.

Dave and his wife, Jacquie, started the group in their home two years ago. The initial response was so positive that the group moved to the Clubhouse to practice. They now have 40 - 50 singers.

“We usually have three free performances a year and start with holiday songs in our annual Christmas Concert. We sang patriotic songs for the Woodbridge Veterans dance this year and have been invited back for their next

dance. We finish our season with a variety of songs for the Spring Concert,” he said.

The group is directed by Chris Seibert, a Woodbridge resident and professional choir director. Jacquie Steffy, who has played piano all her life, accompanies the group on an electric piano donated by the Women of Woodbridge.

“We are fortunate to have Chris as director. He makes everyone feel at ease and makes practicing fun,” said Dave.

Singing the National Anthem before a packed crowd at the first Wednesday home baseball game for the Stockton Ports (Silver Sluggers night) and also getting their picture from that event published on the front page of Woodbridge Life [July 2012] were highlights of the year, according to Dave.

Dave encourages anyone interested in singing to attend the September 10 practice. No prior experience is necessary and there are no auditions.

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Minute to Win It WinnersBy Dodie Miller

Minute to Win It Game Night was fun for all

The cheering, the laughter and camaraderie of all participants

made this game night fun for all who attended. Eight different games were played and our eleven players gave us quite a show. Pat Caccamo, Vicki Conner, LaVerne Cortesi, Jack Dauler, Carole Gordon, Wayne Gordon, Rosemary Hekl, Mary Jo Kusalo, Lucy Ramos, Louise Rodriguez and Jackie Rudy were our game players.

The winners were: Wayne Gordon for Ping Pong Throw;

Rosemary Hekl for Elephant Walk; Mary Jo Kusalo for Hex Nut Stack and Cotton Ball Pick Up; Jack Dauler for Tray Flip, LaVerne Cortesi for Fish Hook and Vicki Conner for the M&M’s Pick Up.

A very big “thank you” to our Master of Ceremonies, Bob Naquin, for guiding all of the players through their games, making it all go so smoothly and giving us all a laugh with a few of his “I’ve got a million of ‘em” jokes.

I also want to thank the Lifestyle Committee for all the help with the preparation of the games as it made everything fall into place.

Photo courtesy of Jane Kerr. The Woodbridge MInute to Win It game night last month provided a riot of entertainment for

residents and participants alike. The ladies above (l to r): Lucy Ramos, Louise Rodriguez, Carole Gordon and Vicki Conner are competing in the M&M’s Pick Up event. In the end, Vicki Conner was victorious in this event.

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Escape Beyond the Waterfalls of Woodbridge

By Pepper Noble

Would you like to know about the Preston School of Industry, the largest historic

landmark in Amador County located in Ione, California? Do you want to tour a Romanesque Revival built in 1890 that is 46,000 square feet situated on 230 acres? Can you imagine a building with lavish details such as plaster medallions, exquisite tile floors, picture molding, huge plaster crown molding and the first water-powered elevator in California?

Guess what? The Preston Castle was a correctional institute for minor boys and opened in 1894. At that time, Senator Edward Preston wished to remove the youth from Folsom and San Quentin prisons to a rural environment. He conceived running the facility as a self-contained unit and ran it as a military-style school. Wards spent half their days in school and the other half learning one or two trades that could support them after their release.

Some offerings included: farming, electrical, brick making, woodworking, tailoring,

photography and printing. The library offered 7,000 books and I discovered a large proportion of wards became writers, either from high security prisons or from life on the outside. Preston’s hospital offered its use to the citizens of Ione who chose not to drive the distance to nearby Sutter Creek.

Famous Preston inmates include Eddie Anderson, known for his role as ‘Rochester’

in Jack Benny’s radio and television programs. We all remember Rory Calhoun, Lee J. Cobb and Merle Haggard, who by the way, does not wish to discuss this portion of his life. Pancho Gonzales honed his tennis skills on the courts while in residence.

I hope I have piqued your curiosity enough to view “History of Preston Castle June 2011” on You Tube or to actually visit the castle, about a 50-minute drive from Woodbridge. I want to learn more about this unusual facility.

[Editor’s note: While living a mere 15 miles from the ‘castle,’ I, too, was intrigued by the shuttered facility. Most locals heard rumors of ghosts behind the chain link fence and boarded windows. It’s nice to see that history buffs are working to preserve Preston Castle. In the ‘Small World’ department, read Anne Madrid’s story about Ernie and Suzanne Mauck on page 31 for more about Preston Castle. Thank you Pepper Noble for bringing our attention to this unique piece of California history.

As an added caveat, there is a lovely lake resort for RVers and campers just a few miles from Ione, near the now defunct Rancho Seco Nuclear Power Plant, and Sutter Creek offers visitors a walk into the past with many antique shops, board sidewalks, old-time atmosphere and even a haunted bed and breakfast. Happy exploring! D.R.]

Not all boys fared well. Many tried to escape. Cleverly, staff had the youths wear brightly colored night wear so they could be seen easily in the surrounding country side. Also, the soles of their shoes were notched for easy tracking. Unfortunately, some boys, of course, returned to lives involving serious crime.

According to our guide, there were a few murders at the site. In 1950, the beloved Anna Corbin, a housekeeper, was found beaten to death. Our guide stated, “Two boys were discovered in the kitchen when she arrived to work. They should not have been there. Supposedly, the lads did not want to lose the merits they had thus earned, and to keep Anna from telling on them, killed her. Their role in the crime was never resolved, which leads to the theory of her ghostly presence.”One may elect to stay overnight in the castle, for a fee, to attend the ghost activity generated by Anna herself. If this does not appeal to you, you may prefer to attend music venues, wine tasting or mystery dinners.

In 1960 the facility was closed and a new on-site facility was opened. Sadly, the magnificent castle

has fallen into disrepair, but there are still enough artifacts to view. The docents are knowledgeable and share personal touches, either having been an inmate or by knowing staff who worked at Preston.

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Photo courtesy of Ray and Pepper Noble. Pepper Noble (center) pauses in front of the Preston Castle, former correctional institute for minor boys, in Ione, CA.

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Na tional Night Out MemoriesBy Deb Ristau

National Night Out was held on August 7. Woodbridge residents gathered in neighborhoods throughout the community to eat, drink and celebrate a crime-free environment. Many groups were visited by local police and SHARPS volunteers. A few generous photographers captured some of

the special moments and shared them with Woodbridge LIFE. All residents are welcome to submit photos as well as letters to the editor. Submit photos on a USB flashdrive (available at the front desk). Keep letters under 200 words. Submit to [email protected] with “Letter to the Editor” in the subject line.

Photo courtesy of Kathy Comden.This hamburger (above) is a cake. Ann Rupert shows the cake she made

and decorated for last month’s National Night Out block party. The cake, which is based on two eight-inch horizontally-sliced rounds, has been cut so its contours resemble a bun. Different colors of icing simulate hamburger, tomatoes, cheese and mayonnaise. Strawberry glaze serves as catsup. Ann then airbrushed details onto the icing for a realistic effect.Ann has worked in the bakery department at Save-Mart for the last three

years where she specializes in decorating confections. She said the hamburger cake was very popular for NNO parties this year.Ann’s Block Captain, Ron Kackley, reported that their party under the

gazebo at Stockbridge Park included 89 people representing seven blocks.

Photo courtesy of Roger Cunning.All members of the Second Chance Band (above) are Woodbridge residents. Playing for

neighbors on National Night Out last month are (l to r): Irma Lewis, percussion, John Green, drums and vocalist, Gary DiMare, electric guitar, Chuck Lewis, keyboard, Fred Welch, electric guitar, Elizabeth Cunning, keyboard and vocalist and Roger Cunning (not pictured) harmonica. The group is slated to play at the Lakeview Clubhouse on Friday, August 31, at 6 p.m.Steve Matthews took several enthusiastic flag waving residents for a ride in his WWII era

weapons carrier (below).Bob Naquin gives an appreciation hug to two local SHARPS volunteers visiting his

neighborhood NNO party last month (below right).

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Neighborhood WatchCanine VestsBy Bob Hall, Neighborhood Watch Commander

Those of you who attended a block party on August 7 were

probably visited by one of the Manteca Police Department Canine units.

One of these canine units stopped at a block party where Cindy Armstrong greeted the officer and his canine partner. Cindy learned that Officer Jason Massey and K-9 Maxx were one of six canine units in the Manteca police force, and that the dogs did not have bullet-proof vests because the city could not afford them.

One of the many things the dogs are trained to do is hunt out criminals in a building and this leaves the dog vulnerable to attack. Cindy decided she wanted to raise money for bullet-proof vests that would help prevent injury to the dogs while they do their duty for us.

Officer Massey told Cindy that each vest costs $1,000.

I have given Cindy a check to help with this worthy cause, and I am hoping that other residents will want to contribute. Every little bit will help.

Contact Cindy at 923-4704.

Safety TipsBy Ed Shoup

Very little has been happening within our community requiring

the police department, so we must be doing something good. There has been only one incident recorded in the last 45 days.

As the heat rises, so do garage doors. We advise that you open your garage doors no more than four to six inches for air circulation. Residents who leave their garage doors open wider than six inches are risking the possibility that someone can slide under, get everything ready that they want to steal, hit the garage door opener and out they go.

Before going to bed, make sure your garage door is closed all the way to make sure no one gets inside, including animals and varmints. When you have visitors, encourage them to remove everything of value from their parked car, including garage door openers, registration and vehicle manuals.

For the new residents, enter Manteca Police Department into

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your cell phone. For the name, use “aManteca Police” and the number will come up first in your address book and enter the number, 456-8101. This number goes directly to the dispatcher. If you call “9-1-1” you will be connected to the nearest California Highway Patrol dispatcher who might not know anything about Del Webb Woodbridge. Again, be proactive to prevent problems and above all, be safe.

DutchwoodNight Out - 9/15 Dutchwood Lane residents are

having a Night Out, Saturday, September 15, at 6 p.m. Bring your own beverage and join your neighbors who will host snacks.

We will also be having dessert and a short meeting @ 7:30 p.m.

Come mingle with your neighbors and meet our newest residents and co-captains, Betty Basehore and Virginia Anderson.

Great Escapesright here at home

Photos courtesy of Robert Philis.Making a great escape can be as easy as a visit to the Lakeview Clubhouse, Stockbridge

Park or one of the many other amenities open exclusively to Woodbridge residents in Manteca. Double Pickleball (left) and Hand and Foot card games (above) are just two of the many activities offered daily at Woodbridge.


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2400 2499 Ashbridge Ln Bruce Whitten 510-910-49282300 2399 Ashbrooke Ln. Ron Kackley 823-2851 209-470-28511900 2030 Autumn Oaks St. Bill & Carol Goodwin 823-9767 209-993-39552031 2038 Autumn Oaks St. Mary Salvador 629-8060 209-605-35562039 2099 Autumn Oaks St. Bill & Carol Goodwin 823-9767 209-993-39552200 2330 Bellchase Dr Sam Larussa 629-8094 408-391-26502331 2399 Bellchase Dr Bob Radke 825-1940 408-568-02632400 2499 Bellchase Dr Pat Buxton 239-8663 209-470-86632500 2599 Bellchase Dr Len Ambers 824-6910 650-773-46062300 2360 Belle Glade Ln Susan Sullivan 825-68062361 2399 Belle Glade Ln Odd # Kathy Dezotte 239-16172362 2398 Belle Glade Ln Even # Susan Sullivan 825-68062400 2499 Belle Glade Ln Kathy Dezotte 239-16171200 1250 Birchbrook Ct. Len Ambers 824-6910 650-773-46061251 1299 Birchbrook St. Len Ambers 824-6910 650-773-46062300 2399 Birdsong Pl Ginger Stone 815-99562400 2544 Chimney Point Ln. Victor Nusbaum 209-275-56211300 1450 Cobblecreek St Vern Mendes 823-4760 707-246-13311451 1499 Cobblecreek St Mike Maduena 624-37342300 2399 DeGroot Ln. Mary Salvador 629-8060 209-605-35561700 1799 Dogwood Glen Wy Mary Jo Keenan 923-33352400 2599 Dutchwood Ln Virginia Anderson

CoCapt 624-3464 925-890-21092400 2599 Dutchwood Ln Betty Basehore CoCapt 923-49051800 1899 Elmbrook Way Bruce Whitten 910-4928 510-910-49282300 2399 Fawnwood Ln Ron Kackley 823-2851 209-470-28511700 1799 Fox Trot Wy. Vern & Carol Edgren 624-3012 209-337-86872400 2499 Gardenstone Pl Rick Arucan 823-1214

1800 1899 Glenoaks St. Ed Shoup 923-4729 209-483-60121701 1799 Hickory Creek Ln. Dan Snyder 629-8549 510-303-68811200 1249 Holly Berry Ct. Marcia Umberger 239-2983 209-627-81011250 1299 Holly Berry St Marcia Umberger 239-2983 209-627-81012300 2399 Lincoln Landing Ln Ed Shoup 923-4729 209-483-60121414 1475 Manor Station Wy Jack Dauler 629-85751200 1299 Maple Hill Ct Marcia Umberger 239-2983 209-627-81011200 1299 Maple Leaf Ct Marcia Umberger 239-2983 209-627-81011200 1295 Maple Valley St. Marcia Umberger 239-2983 209-627-81011296 1499 Maple Valley St. Carolyn Fagan 629-8828 408-425-42001500 1699 Maple Valley St. - CoCaptain Donna Deltondo 239-52301500 1699 Maple Valley St. - CoCaptain Dave Raxter 815-9852 510-375-59072400 2499 Millpond Way Sue Garoutte 815-9587 650-642-05452300 2399 Nutwood Pl Karen Beauchamp 824-23432300 2345 Pepper Tree Ln Don St. Lawrence 825-7137 209-275-36812346 2399 Pepper Tree Ln Barbara Silva 824-0262 510-409-07852400 2499 Pepper Tree Ln - CoCaptain Dennis & Jackie Rudy 824-0454 510-219-56962400 2499 Pepper Tree Ln - CoCaptain Vern Mendes 823-4760 707-246-13311800 1899 Pleasant Knoll Way Sue Garoutte 815-9587 650-642-05452300 2351 River Berry Dr Dave Steffy 825-4805 209-480-21182354 2499 River Berry Dr Matt & Anne Madrid 824-5725 209-814-47832200 2299 Rockwell Ln - CoCaptain Donna Deltondo 239-52302200 2299 Rockwell Ln - CoCaptain Dave Raxter 815-9852 510-375-59072300 2399 Rose Briar Pl - Even Suzanne Mauck 418-90452300 2399 Rose Briar Pl - Odd Donna Ybarra 815-9478 209-679-84452300 2351 Shadow Berry Dr Sally Murray 923-46282352 2399 Shadow Berry Dr Ann King 815-9805 650-464-01512400 2599 Shadow Berry Dr Mel Reynolds 624-3768 408-482-17262421 2497 Shady Oak Ct - CoCaptain Jon Ford 815-98032421 2497 Shady Oak Ct - CoCaptain Mike Machado 629-83361919 2061 Shady Oak St - CoCaptain Jon Ford 815-9803 1919 2061 Shady Oak St - CoCaptain Mike Machado 629-8336

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Canine VestsBy Kayo Armstrong

VESTS FOR CANINE OFFICERSThanks to the work of several

residents, the WOA front desk is supporting the effort by collecting donations to purchase protective vests for two of Manteca’s finest. Dagger and Maxx are both canine officers protecting the Manteca community and are in need of vests. Our goal is to raise $2000 for these local heroes.

MEMBERSHIP BADGES

Don’t forget to wear your membership name badge

when enjoying amenities at Woodbridge. Name badges help to identify residents throughout the community and are required in the Clubhouse. For the staff to consistently enforce this rule from our Rules & Regulations, you need to always wear your name badge in the Clubhouse regardless of the purpose of your visit. In addition to identifying members in the Clubhouse, the tracking ability of the badges helps the WOA management team in effectively evaluating use of the indoor amenities and supplies.

AUTOMATIC PAYMENTSFor your convenience, Union

Bank of California offers the Association free automatic electronic payment of your monthly assessments from your checking account. If you’d like this free service, please call the VierraMoore accounting department at 1.800.696.7027 for an enrollment form. If you return the form to Union Bank by the 10th of the month, this process will begin the next month. Please note that you will still receive a monthly statement showing receipt of your payment. No more late fees! No more searching for

Association Newsstamps! Please call Union Bank directly at the phone number on the form with any questions on this service. If you have already signed up for this great service, you do not need to sign up again.

NEED TO RETIRE A FLAG? The Veterans of Woodbridge

group has introduced a new program to properly retire used flags and replace them. If you have a flag that needs to be retired, please contact Mel Reynolds at 624.3768. Also, if you’re needing a replacement flag to hang on your home at Woodbridge, the Veterans are also maintaining a supply for purchase at their cost. Please contact Mel Reynolds if you’re looking to purchase a new flag.

NAME YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD! Several Woodbridge residents

have joined together to name their neighborhoods. So far, we’ve got “Gilligan’s Island,” representing the community’s first neighborhood and located around Stockbridge Park. The residents of Fox Trot, Hickory Creek, Dogwood Glen, Dutchwood and Chimney Point call their neighborhood “Sherwood Forest.” If you’d like to name your neighborhood, get together with your neighbors and think of a fun way to identify your area.

IN AN EMERGENCY, CALL 911

If you are in the midst of an emergency situation at

Woodbridge, don’t hesitate to call 911. While our Neighborhood Watch program is the best around, these volunteers may not be able to respond to your need as quickly as the Manteca Police and Fire Departments. Please continue to report suspicious or other activity of interest to your Block Captain, but in an emergency, call 911. To reach the Manteca Police Department directly, call 209-456-8101.

Photo courtesy of Ray Phoutz.Stu Heller conducted a Wine 101 educational session at the home of Ray and Carole

Pfoutz last month. Forty participants learned more about Australian wines, winegrape growing and wine making practices down under. Stu shared his vast knowledge of the region and offered advice and tips regarding future Wine 101 educational options for the group. The next Wine 101 meeting will focus on Riedel wine glasses and the difference a glass can make on the taste of the wine. See page 8.

What do you like to do?By Deb Ristau

All of our Woodbridge groups began because someone said, “Hey, are you interested in ____________?” Fill in the blank. You name it, and

chances are, that if you are interested, someone else would like to join you and do the same thing.

Most groups began with a handful of members and some are already bursting at the seams. The groups at Woodbridge bring people together with a common interest. It might seem like we now have many groups and activities, but we are likely to have many more within another year or two as our community continues to grow. Not all groups need to be focused on ‘fund-raisers’ for charity. What about starting a ‘friend-raiser’ group and get together monthly for the sole purpose of meeting new people? It’s easy to get comfortable within your own, already formed social circle or neighborhood, but don’t forget to reach out to our newer residents, too. We can all think of fun ways to expand our social network and welcome others.

Organizers for the Golf Cart Poker Run & Rally slated for September 22, (l to r): Earl Reedy, Butch Larson, Dave Silva and Nick Music, think residents are ready to turn back the clock and participate in a good old- fashioned poker run and car rally - using golf carts, bicycles or tricycles within the Woodbridge community. Participation in the rally is free and entry forms are available at the Lakeview Clubhouse. A tri-tip barbecue will be held following the rally where the winners will be announced. All residents and family members are invited to the barbecue. Tickets for the barbecue are also available at the Clubhouse for $6 per person. The deadline to enter or purchase tickets for the barbecue is September 17.Wheels of Woodbridge plans annual

Golf Cart Poker Run & RallyBy Butch Larson

The Wheels of Woodbridge group is going to hold a fun event for golf carts and non-

motorized vehicles such as bicycles and tricycles that will incorporate many of the same elements of the old-style Poker Run or Road Rally.

They are calling it the First Annual Woodbridge Golf Cart Poker Run & Rally. It will be held Saturday evening, September 22, beginning at 5 p.m. and concluding by 6:30 p.m. at the Clubhouse with a barbecue tri-tip dinner. Coffee, water and root beer floats will be provided. Residents are welcome to bring other beverages.

There is NO entry fee for your vehicle, just complete and turn in a registration form by September 17. Tri-tip dinner tickets are available for residents and family members only. The dinner tickets are $6 per person and may be purchased at the Clubhouse, also by September 17. All residents and family members, whether participating in the rally or not, are invited to buy tickets for the dinner.

Have you ever participated in a Poker Run or Car Rally?

Many years ago, when we were all a bit younger, they were very popular events

usually taking place on a Friday or Saturday night. Sports car enthusiasts gathered at a starting point, typically a city park, where they


picked up a set of clues directing them to several checkpoints around the city. The clues were often expressed as riddles or cryptic directions to make the trip both fun and challenging. When participants arrived at each checkpoint, they would receive a playing card. Cards were collected to create a poker hand for each entry. They would also answer trivia questions to score points. After the rally, participants and friends gathered to eat and drink as the winners were announced. Awards were given for best poker hands, travel times and trivia scores.

The Woodbridge Poker Run & Rally will begin at the Clubhouse where participants will

be given clues for locating seven different “checkpoints,” each manned by a Wheels of Woodbridge member and one or more classic cars. All checkpoints will be located within our community. A street map will also be provided. Upon arriving at each checkpoint, contestants will draw a poker card and answer two trivia questions about Woodbridge or Manteca.

Once a rally entry has found all seven checkpoints or the clock strikes 6:30 p.m., whichever comes first, they will return to the Clubhouse and join the barbecue. Organizers will calculate and post trivia scores and poker hands and award prizes. There will be no measuring of time to run the “course” as the Wheels Group wants to ensure a safe event

where “speed” is not a component. We encourage each driver to have a navigator to assist in finding the checkpoints and answering the trivia questions.

The committee members for this event are Earl Reedy, Dave Silva, Nick Music and Butch Larson. Please feel free to connect with any of these men if you have questions about the event. They can be reached through the Community Directory or by leaving a message at the front desk.

The Wheels of Woodbridge members are excited about this September event and encourage all residents to sign up. They look forward to seeing many golf carts, bicycles and tricycles on September 22.

Photo courtesy of Bill Barnhart.

Photo courtesy of Bill Barnhart.


By Sharyl Burgeson

Mike and Jan Spence are two of the 16 Woodbridge Resident Ambassadors

who volunteer at the Woodbridge Sales Pavilion and, in their enthusiastic way, also have a penchant for parties.

As ambassadors, Mike and Jan help communicate the benefits of living at Woodbridge through direct interaction with prospective buyers.

When the Spences moved to Woodbridge two years ago, they asked to talk to residents who owned the model they chose. “Now, we stand at the ‘cookie station’ in the Sales Office and greet folks with, ‘We live here. We’re not salespeople, but we can tell you about our experiences and answer any questions you might have,’” said Mike.

“We live here. We’re not salespeople, but we can tell you about our experiences and answer any questions

you might have.”

In another marketing activity, ambassadors station themselves in the model they

own and talk to visitors. “We’ve sometimes talked about the model for as long as 20 minutes,” said Mike.

“We recently volunteered to work three hours every Monday and Tuesday for three months because our [Pulte] salesman friend Tony Hallbourg was sidelined with a medical problem.

“We volunteered around the lunch hour so the staff could have a break. In addition to ‘meeting and greeting,’ we showed prospective clients the Lakeview Clubhouse, which is about a 15-minute tour. Most people were especially impressed with the multiple pools

Mike and Jan Spence volunteer at the ‘Cookie Station’

guests.”

Mike Spence won the first BBQ competition by applause voting with his Honey Thai Baby Back Ribs. Other chefs were Eddie Thompson, Baby Back Ribs, Texas Style, Ned Anderson, brisket and Bill Schab, brisket. Eddie presented Mike with the first trophy, now perpetual, a small orange Tonka truck. Mike announced his recipe “could be bought” (although he has shared the recipe with any who asked).

Mike Hill won the 2012 throw-down with his secret tri-tip recipe cooked on site. Mike is now an honorary Sherwood Forest resident who, with his wife, was one of the five couples invited to the first party

by the sales staff. The Hills have since purchased a home on Manor Station Way.

Other 2012 competitors were Mike Spence with his baby back ribs, Ned Anderson with chicken kabobs, Eddie Thompson with sticky ribs, Lockeford sausages and brisket and Dan Snyder with Five-Alarm Chili which needed to be followed with a glass of milk.

The Spences speculated they would have around 100 guests for 2012 and 97 showed up. This number included grandchildren and salespeople and their guests.

Photo courtesy of Mike and Jan Spence.Jan and Mike Spence with their miniature Schnauzer, Sadie.

and fitness center. The lake drew positive comments because it’s stocked for catch and release fishing and is not just cosmetic,” he said.

Prior to Woodbridge, the Spences lived in a motor home with “social” Sadie, a miniature Schnauzer, for ten years. They visited Canada, Mexico and 40 American states.

Sadie is the reason the Spences have become the party people of their neighborhood, now affectionately known as Sherwood Forest.

In the spring of 2010, the Spences took possession of the fourth house in their new neighborhood and walked Sadie up to five times a day.

In the spring of 2011, Mike was walking Sadie on Dutchwood Street when he spotted Eddie Thompson working in his front yard. The two began talking and Eddie commented that he made the best BBQ ribs in all of Woodbridge.

Mike, who is a Bobby Flay advocate, consulted with Jan and promptly returned to Eddie with a BBQ throw-down challenge.

The first neighborhood party was organized. Neighbors asked to invite other neighbors and, when the party included four chef competitors and about 60 others bringing a potluck dish, the Spences and the Thompsons relocated the party to Stockbridge Park. “This is no backyard party,” said Jan and Eddie’s wife, Celia. The initial two-man challenge had escalated into a major feast.

Mike told Tony Hallbourg about the BBQ challenge party. Tony asked if he

could bring prospective clients and also offered to help pay for the chef competitors’ meat costs. “It was a win-win situation,” said Mike. “The sales office had a fun marketing strategy, and we had financial help for four chefs each cooking for 60

SEE SPENCE, PAGE 21


“We asked for volunteer chefs and judges on our invitations and three judges, Ken Olson, Ray McHenry and JoAnn Nusbaum, had to suffer through all that good food,” said Jan. Their reward for judging was a bottle of BBQ sauce.

Rick Line, a Baptist minister who can “hold a room,” emceed both parties. He also conducted the Name the Neighborhood contest. Because three of the five street names involved are wood related and another includes a fox, Sherwood Forest was the winner by applause. Ironically, Jane Kerr of Gilligan’s Island, the first nicknamed neighborhood

Photo courtesy of Mike and Jan Spence.It’s a gift from the heart – Mike Spence is pleased with the hand-made bucket Trudy

Snyder made for Jan and him after the 2012 BBQ challenge as a thank you for the party, camaraderie and fun activities. Trudy wood-burned Sherwood Forest’s five street names on the front of the bucket and tucked a bottle of wine inside.

in Woodbridge, suggested the name to Jan. Sherwood Forest encompasses Fox Trot Way, Dogwood Glen Way, Dutchwood Lane, Hickory Creek Lane and Chimney Point Lane.

“We already have plans for next year,” announced Mike. “The party will always be held on the Sunday following Father’s Day. The Second Chance Band, a seven-member group from Del Webb headed by Sherwood Forest’s own John Green with other Woodbridge residents, will

provide the entertainment.”

“We live in a very active neighborhood where everyone feels so welcome and so happy to live in Woodbridge,” he concluded.

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Sherwood Forest encompasses Fox Trot Way,

Dogwood Glen Way, Dutchwood Lane,

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Highway to HawaiiContributed by Joyce Renebome

A man on a motorcycle found a brass lamp. With a wishful heart, he rubbed the lamp to see if anything might happen. Against all odds, a genie popped out and said in a booming

voice, “Because you have set me free, I will grant you one wish.” The biker, a resident of Woodbridge who was preparing to take a nice road trip with pals, sat thoughtfully for a moment and said, “Could you build a bridge to Hawaii so we can ride over anytime we want?”

The genie stroked his chin, and after a considerable amount of thought and reflection, he said, “Sir, your request is materialistic; think of the enormous challenges for that kind of undertaking the supports required reaching the bottom of the Pacific and the concrete and steel it would take! I can do it, but it is hard for me to justify your desire for such a worldly thing. Perhaps you might take a little more time, and think of something that could possibly help all of mankind.”

The Woodbridge biker thought about it for a long time. Finally, he said, “Genie, I wish that I, and all men, could understand women. I want to know how a woman feels inside, what she’s thinking when she gives me the silent treatment, why she cries, what she means when she says nothing’s wrong, why she snaps and complains when I try to help and how I can make a woman truly happy.”

The genie replied: “Do you want two lanes or four on that bridge?”


On the Road with‘The Eleven Wine-ettes’

By Karla Hoyer

Life and friendship at “Club Woodbridge.” Could it get any

better than this? They say you can count your wealth by the number of friends you have in your lifetime. With that being said, I feel like a billionaire. I recently had the great pleasure of traveling with ten wonderful Woodbridge ladies for a three-day weekend adventure.

We met at Sandy Bosse’s home to make sure everyone was ready to load and depart together. We had three designated drivers for our weekend journey. The lead car was driven by Birdie Nieri, with Dodie Miller and Kaye Sanchez as passengers. Kaye knew the fastest way to our destination. The second car was driven by Jacque Reynolds. Her passengers were Sandy Bosse, Jacqueline Andrews and me. The caboose car was driven by Cindy Bolin. Her passengers were Lynn Heagney and Jane Kerr. When the trunks were full, we filled the inside of each car to the brim with all of our necessities. You would have thought we were going for a month-long trip.

We headed up to Murphys for three days of wine tasting,

shopping and just enjoying life. The town of Murphys was having its 16th Annual Passport Weekend, with 21 wineries offering tasting, food and music. Murphys is northeast of Manteca in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It is a quaint town nestled in the trees, with clear blue skies and a wonderful fresh smell that took my breath away. Our little escape took longer than expected due to Kaye missing a turn-off, so we just sat back and enjoyed the ride. We learned not to listen to Kaye’s directions after that. Our arrival time was one hour later than expected.

Shirley McGuire greeted us and

was our hostess for the next three days of fun and laughter. I must say the look on Shirley’s face was priceless as we began to unload our luggage and commandeered her home. Shirley is a fabulous hostess and a wonderful, funny and loving friend.

We spent our first evening playing games, eating a wide

assortment of snack foods and drinking wine. We tried to figure out the best way to split up for sleeping. There were three bedrooms upstairs and one large dorm-style room downstairs. The decision was unanimous to put all of those who snored downstairs to spare the others from the noise.

Saturday morning started off with 11 of us taking showers and everything seemed to run smoothly, surprising all of us. With make-up, hair and breakfast finished , we headed off to begin our wine-tasting event for the day. The next six hours were spent traveling to 15 different wineries with shopping mixed in. Yes, we are all great at multi-tasking and never skipped a beat. We headed back up the hill to Shirley’s cabin to relax and freshen up for dinner. Our dinner reservations were for Sequoia Woods Country Club, located in Arnold, California. The view of the golf course and the enormous redwood trees were welcoming sights we enjoyed. The dinner and service were excellent, and we stopped in the bar to pose for a picture, while holding a copy of Woodbridge LIFE. We finished the evening by playing charades until the wee hours of the morning. We were blessed to have many entertainers in the group, who gave us a lot of laughs.

Sunday morning was a fast up, breakfast and pack for the trip back down the hill. We stopped in Copperopolis to have coffee and muffins along with a little more shopping. This was a great adventure and surprise all in one, with 11 ladies getting along swimmingly well with no problems. I asked five of the ladies to give me their favorite memories of our adventure.

“I laughed till the tears ran down my legs the whole time, and driving with Kaye and getting lost, not once but three times, was hysterical,” answered Birdie Nieri.

“Playing charades and Birdie doing her hand signs,” said Jacque Reynolds.

“All eleven of us getting along and also getting to know each other,” replied Jacqueline Andrews.

“Seeing the same people at each winery and becoming drinking buddies. Finding out that the ones who thought they were going to snore didn’t,” responded Jane Kerr.

“The night of playing charades past midnight and the antics by Shirley, Birdie and Jacqueline, had all of us laughing until our cheeks hurt (the ones on our faces),” said Dodie Miller.

The number eleven will hopefully grow due to the

wonderful life offered at “Club Woodbridge.” Thanks to everyone for all of the fantastic times that we share together on our life journey.

My reflection of this trip was filled with the great stories

of the roads traveled by each of my friends and how they arrived at Woodbridge to enjoy their golden years. We are all so different, yet so very much alike. They say laughter causes wrinkles and I can now say I have earned every one of mine. I wouldn’t trade any of my wrinkles. Well, maybe just a few.

A memory that still brings me laughter was having the fireplace on and the windows open. This was the way of helping the ones having hot flashes stay cool and keeping the rest of us from freezing. Shirley was a fabulous hostess with a great sense of humor. Her never-ending smile and love for game-playing were enjoyed by all.

I now can cross one more item off my bucket list.

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Photo courtesy of Jane Kerr.The Woodbridge Eleven Wine-ettes are (l to r): Lynn Heagney, Shirley McGuire, Dodie Miller, Jacque

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Manteca Parks & Rec helps seniors escapeBy Deb Ristau

The Manteca Parks & Recreation Department offers low-cost trips and tours to Manteca seniors. That’s us!

Several residents have taken advantage of these fun-filled adventures. The Senior Center has offered to have their bus stop here at Woodbridge to pick up participants, too!

TRIPS & TOURSThe Manteca Trips and Tours

Office is located inside the Senior Center at 295 Cherry Lane. Flyers for all excursions are available outside of the office.

The Trips & Tours Committee meets on the first Monday of each month at 9 a.m.

Check out some of the coming tours, call your friends and start packing for your next escape.

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One-Day Excursions:ANGEL ISLAND STATE PARKTuesday, September 11, 2012,

$84 per person. Need nine more or the trip may cancel. This price includes the ferry ride to and from Angel Island and a narrated one-hour tram tour.

GOLDEN GATE FIELDSFriday, October 26, 2012,

$72 per person. This tour includes admission to Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley, the racing program and a hosted luncheon in the exclusive Turf Club.

APPLE HILL GROWERSTuesday, October 30, 2012,

$50 per person. The bus will leave the Senior Center at 8 a.m. and will return at approximately 6 p.m. This tour includes a hosted chicken lunch at High Hill Ranch,

with shopping at High Hill Ranch and Boa Orchards.

Overnight Excursions:“JERSEY NIGHTS” Tuesday-Wednesday, October

16-17, 2012, $162 per person double occupancy; $25 single supplement. This musical tribute to the Four Seasons includes a one-night stay at the El Dorado in Reno, the performance of “Jersey Nights” in the El Dorado Showroom, buffet dinner, buffet breakfast and casino stops at the Silver Legacy and Boomtown. A casino bonus of $10 slot and $5 food credit is included.

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We recently had the occasion to visit some good friends in

Washington for about a week and a half in early July. Fortunately for us, our friends were very good sports about taking Butch and me to visit the most popular gardens in that area. We only had one little hiccup after 10 days of visiting, and that was a wrestling match with a roundabout (rotary) in Victoria. Somehow we found ourselves going against the traffic in a rotary!

Our first trip was to Snohomish, Washington. Snohomish is a quaint antique-filled town about an hour and a half from Seattle. On the way, we visited Antique Rose Farm about half a mile off the main highway. This nursery specializes in roses for the Northwest, many of them no longer available in retail nurseries. They carry many of the David Austin roses from England. Their specialties are hydrangeas and perennials. The grounds are lovely and the staff very friendly. My only regret was not being able to buy any roses to take home on the plane. Their website is www.antiquerosefarm.com. The setting for this nursery was beautiful with

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its white picket fences showcasing climbing roses.

Our next stop was McAuliffe’s Valley Nursery. This nursery specializes mainly in evergreens they have grown themselves. We forget how many evergreens grow in the Northwest that we can’t grow successfully in the dry heat of the Central Valley. Both of these nurseries were unexpected surprises and both had very old barns on their property. Snohomish County has many old barns, most of which are over 100 years old.

Crossing into Vancouver, Canada, we headed out to Stanley Park.

This 1,000-acre park is just across the bay from Vancouver. There is a lovely Rose Garden with many beautiful roses. There were also many specimen trees including a huge Henry Launder Walking Stick. This park could include a lot of walking, but you can tackle one section at a time. Parking is at a premium, particularly on weekends, and be sure to bring lots of change to feed the parking meters that don’t always accept atm or credit cards. Besides the rose garden, there is

a rhododendron garden, which, unfortunately, was not in bloom while we were there. There is also a Shakespeare garden with trees mentioned in his plays. It’s a beautiful park, and you’ll want to allow most of the day to see all of the gardens.

Also in Vancouver is Queen Elizabeth Park. This is the

second most-visited garden in Vancouver. This park offers

an arboretum and indoor Bloedel Floral Conservancy. This indoor arboretum also has over 100 exotic birds that are free flying. There are many tropicals such as bromeliads, bird’s nest ferns and orchids. Below the conservancy is a beautiful quarry garden designed after the famous Butchart Gardens Sunken Room. You can easily see the Vancouver skyline and the beautiful mountains as a backdrop.

After Vancouver we took the ferry to Sidney on Vancouver Island near

Victoria, and saw the beautiful Butchart Gardens. On this trip we were able to visit the sunken garden, attend a musical concert on the grounds (included in the price) and then wander the garden after the lights came on. It was quite a sight. The weather was perfect, high 70s and clear.

This garden was designed and built by a couple who

took an old rock quarry and converted it into an unreal “sunken garden.” There are

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Photo courtesy of Sandi Larson.Antique Rose Farm perennial display.

Photo courtesy of Sandi Larson.David Austin Roses.


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paths through manicured gardens, waterfalls, ponds and even a viewing area about 20 feet off the ground to view the garden from that vantage point. I am amazed at how well kept and manicured the entire gardens are. There’s a beautiful perennial garden with irises, peonies, roses and many others. There is also a Japanese garden. Finely pruned and manicured evergreens, azaleas and rhododendrons primarily occupy this garden. There is an indoor garden for photo opportunities that is lovely. It’s mostly tropical so the door stays closed to keep the humidity high for these plants which include begonias, bromeliads and orchids. There is a wonderful tea room where you can order high tea. Reservations are recommended in the tea room.

Another hidden gem in Victoria is Abkhazi Garden. This is a one-acre garden originally owned by

Prince and Princess Abkhazi. They took over 40 years to design their garden around rock outcroppings and beautiful vistas. There are many Japanese maples, rhododendrons, naturalized bulbs and alpine plantings. There is a gift shop on the property, along with a darling restaurant. This is a garden that is owned by the Land Conservancy so the garden is being preserved for generations to come. It is well worth the extra stop to see it.

Back in Washington, we visited the most unbelievable nursery! It is Molbak’s Garden and Home

in Woodinville, Washington. www.Molbaks.com. This nursery and garden store is a Disneyland for the homeowner and gardener. It has so many “rooms” with a different theme, garden tools, candles, artificial plants, vases, wall décor and nursery items as extensive as

Photo courtesy of Sandi Larson.Butchart Gardens’ beautiful sunken garden in Victoria, BC.

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Remembering Pete RileyBy Deb Ristau

A very special event was held at the Woodbridge putting course last month.

It was called the Third Annual Peter Riley Memorial Putting Tournament and is a testament to the difference one person can make on the lives of others.

Who was Peter Riley and why is he honored with a Memorial Putting Tournament? The answers are found in the words of the friends he made here at Woodbridge, the impact he had on their lives and the laughter and love he joyously gave to his wife and family.

Pete Riley and his wife Marlene moved to Woodbridge in 2007. He had already been diagnosed with Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), was not a candidate for a bone marrow transplant and knew that his condition was terminal. Determined to always look on the bright side of life and to bring joy to the lives of his family and friends, Pete never complained nor was he a burden to those who knew and loved him.

With a love for the game of golf, Pete soon met fellow Woodbridge residents and golf enthusiasts Mike Wedlake, Garry Kerr, Sam Larussa and Bob Hall. When Pete told them about his condition, the men were crushed by the news from their new friend, yet quickly rallied with a commitment to keep Pete smiling.

“We were devastated by the news that he had cancer. Then, for the next two and a half years, it became our job to keep Pete laughing, and, in return, he kept us laughing, too. He is one of the most courageous men I’ve ever met in my life. He dealt with this trauma and never, ever complained,” said Mike Wedlake.

“I took him to chemo once and … we got a chance to talk and bond. Pete was just a really, really nice guy and he’s missed. He’s in a better place because his suffering is all gone,” said Garry Kerr.

“Pete was an individual who was very considerate of others. He maintained his great sense of humor, his conviction and faith until the very end. Pete had the uncanny ability to

hit the ball down the center of the fairway – every time,” said Sam Larussa.

“We had good times … Pete was always keeping us laughing. When I finally hit my last long drive, Pete will be on the green waiting for me,” said Bob Hall.

Pete’s wife Marlene said,

“He was an amazing man and a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. I’ve never met a person who didn’t love Pete from the moment they met him. Just knowing him made you a better person. How do I thank the love of my life for being so thoughtful, so loving, so kind, so tender, so funny, so smart, so unselfish, so understanding, so wonderful and so full of God’s love that it shines from his spirit?”

Such was the nature of a man who lived here at Woodbridge for two years and eight months and touched many lives along the way. After his death, Pete’s golf pals decided to hold a memorial putting tournament in his honor. Through the tournament, nearly $5,000 has been raised and donated to the American Cancer Society.

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Suzanne and Ernie MauckBy Anne Madrid

could afford. “We ran out of money and lived in the unfinished interior for 10 years. I cooked with hot plates and microwaves,” she said. They finally finished their dome house and Suzanne said, “It was unconventional, but beautiful.”

When their two boys were older, Suzanne returned to school and earned an AA in accounting. She worked for the Department of Corrections in accounting at several institutions and at the Sacramento headquarters. “It was a far cry from my original passion of drama,” she said.

After living 20 years on six acres, with the upkeep, well water and septic worries, the Maucks decided to sell and enjoy their retirement years.

They chose a retirement home in St. George, Utah, where golf and pickleball are very popular. The World Senior Games in St. George draws competitors from around the world. Ernie won a gold medal at the games for golf as well as the Sun River Men’s Golf Club Championship. Suzanne and Ernie also developed a passion for pickleball. “You can find 15-plus courts in use there every day,” said Ernie.

Suzanne joined the Prime Time Performers, a group of “mature” women, doing routines for the opening ceremonies for the Senior Games as well as parades and other venues. They even performed in China at The Great Wall. The group was almost arrested by a big tall Chinese police officer for their impromptu routine at Tiananmen Square.

The Maucks loved their home and way of life in St. George. “But relationships with families are a significant part of life,” said Ernie. So the Maucks decided to move to Woodbridge in order to be closer to children and grandchildren.

“We are a multi-recreational family,” said Ernie. This is

evidenced by their participation in softball, bowling, pickleball, golf, working out and kayaking. Ernie enjoys reading, especially now in their newly constructed sunroom.

Suzanne has reawakened her passion of the arts by joining the Drama Club. She has performed in several of the plays and was director

or co-director in: “A Dinner to Die For,” “Errs a Parent” and “Momma’s Bikini Wax.”

The Maucks look forward to many new experiences here in Woodbridge. “Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans,” said Suzanne.

WBL Photo by Anne Madrid.Ernie and Suzanne Mauck like to ‘escape’ to their newly constructed sunroom.

Suzanne Hansen was just 17 and the new kid in town at Kelly

Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. It was a hot Texas summer and Suzanne spent her days around the swimming pool in her bikini. Ernie Mauck lived on base with his parents and was very interested in meeting the cute newcomer.

They began dating. One year later, Ernie was about to be drafted, so he enlisted in the Air Force. Luckily, his basic training was in San Antonio, so Suzanne could see Ernie from time to time. After attending tech school in Biloxi, Mississippi, Ernie was stationed in Darmstadt, Germany, for three years.

The year was 1967 and the Vietnam War was in full swing. Suzanne was attending Southwest Texas State University majoring in drama and speech education when Ernie returned on leave and asked Suzanne to join him in Germany. “I was studying to be a drama teacher, but it didn’t feel as much fun as before. The shoe didn’t seem to fit,” said Suzanne. She willingly dropped out of school to join Ernie. They were married October 25, 1969, moved to Germany and honeymooned in Paris.

Returning to the States in 1971, Ernie attended and graduated from CSU, Chico, in 1975 with a degree in Social Welfare and Corrections. He was a Colusa County Probation Officer until he was hired as a youth counselor by the California Youth Authority (CYA) at the Preston School of Industry (Preston Castle) in Ione.

Suzanne and Ernie rented a small home in Colusa, bought six acres on a hill in Plymouth and began building their dream “dome.” Suzanne remembers being pregnant with their second child and walking up and down the aptly named “Rattlesnake Hill.”

They wanted to pay cash for the house and so only built what they

Photo courtesy of Ernie and Suzanne Mauck.Ernie and Suzanne in Austria after their wedding in 1969.


Garden Tasks for SeptemberBy Sandi Larson, Master Gardener

September is a transition month in the garden. We still have that heat, but

it’s almost time to think about planting for the fall.

Consider planting shrubs, trees, vines, California natives and fall blooming perennials later in the month. If our weather remains warm, you will need to adjust your watering to get them started. Aphids will continue to be a problem on newly planted plants, so keep a watchful eye for pests. Plants that look good this month are Japanese maples, burning bush, ornamental grasses, marigold, campanula, early blooming chrysanthemums, begonias, fuchsias and some varieties of lavender.

September is a good month to look for spring bulbs in stores. Shop early for best selection. Only fertilize flowers about to bloom this month. It is probably best to wait until October to plant winter vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, carrots, leeks, onions and cauliflower. Azaleas may benefit from another dose of acid fertilizer this month. Make sure your camellias are kept watered as buds will be forming now. If you are interested in larger blooms, you can remove all but one bud on your camellias, and you will have one large flower at the end of your branch. Keep fruit trees well-watered this month as they prepare for their winter bearing of fruit.

September is also a good month to put in a new lawn if you keep it watered regularly. Anything planted this month will do well in the winter months because the roots will have a couple of months to grow prior to our cold winter weather. This is a good month to look for bargains at your nearest garden center and still have the plants get established before our

ground gets cold. Be wary of plants that are pot-bound or look stressed. Do not do any major pruning of plants in September. Doing so will encourage new growth that could be damaged when the cold weather begins.

One resident asked me about tomatoes this year, and one of the problems he was having had to do with tomatoes not setting fruit. I recently found that when temperatures get above 85 to 90 degrees, pollination of the fruit doesn’t happen because the pollen dries out in our hot and dry climate. Tomato plants are self-pollinating. When the temperatures get a little lower, the fruit will begin to self- pollinate again.

Many people also have their vegetables on the same watering cycle as their lawn

and shrubs. If your vegetables are in pots, they may need to be watered every other day, but I’m not sure the irrigation is going to provide the deep watering the vegetables need if they’re in a container. Container gardening is tougher on vegetables as they get reflected heat from the surface they’re on – particularly on concrete or against a reflective wall. I would probably water every other day for pots in this hot, hot weather, but water deeply. The soil shouldn’t dry out.

Watering vegetables in the ground two to three times a week should be ok, if you water deeply. If you want to give your tomatoes a little more energy this month, cut off damaged branches, be sure to take off ripe and over- ripe fruit and give them a dose of vegetable food to help them perk up a little. September is the month when most of the vegetables in your garden will be ripening, so enjoy your harvest!

Hard water is an issue now in Woodbridge (13 is the current hardness number

which is considered very hard water). I am a proponent of not watering your outdoor plants with softened water. If you want to have a hose hooked up for washing windows or cars, go for it, but do not hook up your irrigation to softened water. First off, soft water is not particularly great for our plants, particularly those in pots as it raises the pH levels in our soil which is the same as adding lime to our soil. This is more notable in pots than in general plantings. The higher pH level can cause chlorosis because of an iron deficiency. Plants in the soil may not suffer as much because there is rainfall to counterbalance the irrigation water. Plants that suffer from high pH levels are acid loving plants like azaleas, rhododendrons and gardenias.

In our sprinklers, hard water will be responsible for white spots on plants as the water

evaporates and the minerals remain. Hard water will also clog sprinkler emitters. To counteract the hard water, experts recommend reducing overhead watering and checking sprinklers for clogged emitters.

Continue to make sure your bird baths have water in them for our feathered friends. Pick up fruit that has fallen so as not to attract unwanted wildlife and wasps.

I just recently had my first harvest of grapes that were planted three summers ago. It’s been a learning experience. If you are interested in growing table grapes, I highly

recommend Summer Royal. It was developed by UC Davis and is a black seedless very sweet grape. Dave Wilson Nursery has some wonderful instructional videos on pruning grapes for the first three years they are planted. Google Dave Wilson Nurseries pruning videos and you should be able to find them.

Two announcements to make regarding gardening. The UC Master Gardeners

of San Joaquin County is presenting their second Smart Gardening Conference. The information is on our website www.SJmastergardeners.ucdavis.edu/.

On the left hand side, you will see “Smart Gardening Conference.” It is on Saturday, September 29. The cost is $20 and includes lunch. We have some wonderful sessions “Gardening on a Dime,” “Backyard vs. Supermarket-fresh – Growing Your Own Vegetables,” “Big Valley Winners – Best Plants for Your Yard” and several other great classes.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The San Joaquin Master Gardeners has announced a new class which will

be taught beginning February 2013. Registration is now being accepted until November 16. Cost is $150. The program is wonderful and I would encourage any of you who are interested in becoming a Master Gardener to look into the program. Call or email me with any questions.

Sandi Larson may be reached at 209-824-2062 or [email protected].


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DOCTORS HOSPITAL LECTURE – EXPANDED MENOPAUSE WOMEN’S HEALTH WINE & CHEESE

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HAPPY HOUR Tuesday, September 11 @ 6 p.m. on the patio.

FRAUD ALERTS by DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE

September 12 @ 6:30 p.m. - MPR.

BRUBECK JAZZ QUARTET September 13 @ 6:30 p.m. - MPR.

HEALTH FAIR sponsored by Comfort Keepers September 15 @ 9 a.m. – Clubhouse parking lot.

WOW SPEAKER SERIES League of Women Voters - September 20 @ 2 p.m. - MPR.

GOLF CART POKER RUN & RALLY September 22 @ 5 p.m.

POTLUCK NIGHT September 25 @ 5:30 p.m. - MPR.

COUNTRY~ WESTERN NIGHT October 6 @ 6:30 p.m. - MPR.

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This cruise escape package offers many features to make it easy and convenient.

Roundtrip from the Clubhouse includes transportation to the airport and back, airfare from San Francisco to Barcelona and back, one night pre-cruise hotel stay in Barcelona including breakfast, half-day sightseeing tour of Barcelona, the 12-night cruise, all shipboard meals, transfers from airport/hotel/ship and ship to airport, all taxes including port taxes and driver and Stevadore gratuities. Travel October 13-27, 2012. All this included makes for a truly GREAT ESCAPE. Contact me for cruise details and arrangements. Join your Woodbridge friends and neighbors for the adventure of a lifetime!

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THOUGHTS ON MAKING A GREAT ESCAPE“When we get out of the glass bottle of our ego and when we

escape like the squirrels in the cage of our personality and get into

the forest again, we shall shiver with cold and fright. But things will

happen to us so that we don’t know ourselves. Cool, unlying life will

rush in.”

~ D. H. Lawrence

HOLIDAY SHOPPING IN WALNUT CREEKBy Dodie Miller

The holidays may seem a long way off, but if you are interested in joining our Saturday, November 17, Walnut Creek holiday shopping trip, sign up NOW because this bus fills up very quickly!

Enjoy a continental breakfast of croissants, fruit and cheese served while the comfortable motorcoach takes you to Walnut Creek and delight in chocolate truffles, cookies and champagne or sparkling cider on the return trip home.

Lafayette’s Orchard Nursery will be transformed into a wonderland of Christmas trees covered with thousands of ornaments. A wide array of outdoor decorations, fresh wreaths, gifts and decorative accessories will enchant you.

You will spend most of the day at the Broadway Plaza, an open-air shopping center in Walnut Creek that boasts a varied collection of 29 national and local stores.

The cost for the day is $69, and sign ups are through Setness Tours by calling (209)-476-8486. Mention you are from Del Webb.

Don’t forget to check the portal and activity schedule listed on pages 4 - 5. There are many fun activities each month from which to choose. Many are free. Residents enjoy everything from billiards and dance class to drama and trivia night. There is often a jigsaw puzzle going in the game room and you can usually find card players getting together at the Clubhouse. Come and enjoy our beautiful facility. Your friends are waiting here for you.


October 2012Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 25:30 p.m. Steve’s Mobile Sun-screens Dinner/MPR6 p.m. WSSC Council Open Mtg.

36 p.m. Wine 101/MPR

46:30 p.m. Document Party for Mediterranean Cruisers/MPR

5 68 a.m. Community Wide Garage Sale6:30 p.m. Country/Western Night/MPR

7 8 96 p.m. Oktoberfest/MPR

1012 noon Ladies’ Luncheon

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55:30 p.m. Farmers’ Market6 p.m. Wine 101/MPR

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7 89 a.m. CPR class/MPR

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9 1010 a.m. MOW/CR4 p.m. Veterans/MPR

116 p.m. Happy Hour/Patio

1212 noon Ladies’ Luncheon/TRACY5:30 p.m. Farmers’ Market6:30 p.m. Fraud Alerts - District Attorney’s Office/MPR

136:30 p.m. Brubeck Jazz Quar-tet/MPR

14 159 a.m. Health Fair sponsored by Comfort Keepers

16 17 189 a.m. Architectural Review/CR

1911 a.m. WOW/MOR3 p.m. Community Listening Post/MPR5:30 p.m. Farmers’ Market

202 p.m. WOW Speaker/MPR

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Our Woodbridge.Net Facelift?By Roger Cunning

It’s time for a facelift of our Woodbridge on-line communication tool, better known as ourwoodbridge.net. We need your ideas regarding just how this digital site should best serve our community. Roger

Cunning agreed to lead a task force to investigate all your suggestions. The task force will likely require several months to complete their research and make recommendations.

You can help in possibly two different ways. If you have a background in this digital world and understand the possibilities, we could use your help on the task force. Likewise, if you have specific desires of our portal or also if you have specific complaints about any limitations of our existing site, this task force would like to hear from you.

If you would be willing to help with either of these, please contact Roger directly. His home phone is 209-647-4380. His email address is [email protected].

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Classified Woodbridge Owners AssociationBoard-Appointed Committees

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

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW• Mike Wallick, Chair

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FINANCE• Christine Carlson, Chair

[email protected]. 260.4753

LIFESTYLE• Dodie Miller, [email protected]

209.824.7927

POLICY & PROCEDURES• Denise Drewry, Chair

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• Bea Lingenfelter, [email protected]

209.239.3881

PROPERTY & GROUNDS• Bill Barnhart, Chair

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PUBLICATION• Kayo Armstrong, Chair

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• Deb Ristau, [email protected]

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WELCOMING• Cheryl Juarez, Co-Chair

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• Sue Vernali, [email protected]

209.923.4899

Pet Care: SHARON’S PET CARE Pet sitting services. Great references available. Call 624-3577. [email protected].

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Wanted: SENIORS 55+ TO ENJOY LIFE Now accepting new residents.Must be willing to make new friends. Skill not necessary. Bring your smile and apply at Woodbridge, Manteca.

Woodbridge LIFE Classified Ad FormRates: Six Lines, 120 characters. Do not break words at the end of a line. $10 per ad.

ENTER ONE CHARACTER per space, continuously. Include all punctuation and blank spaces. The first phrase (2-3 words) is always CAPITALIZED. Contact information MUST be included IN the ad. Submit ads to the front desk at the Clubhouse. No photos.* Use one classified ad form per ad. Ads may not be combined. Payment must accompany each ad form.* Submit classified ad form and payment by the 20th of each month for inclusion in the following issue.

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Board of DirectorsMark Kaushagen, PresidentChristine Carlson, Director

John Johnson, Director

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

Executive DirectorKayo Armstrong: 824-7831

Activities DirectorDodie Miller: 824-7927

ManagementVierra Moore, Inc.

Randee Walshe, Community Mgr.James Martin, Accountant

Phoua Vang, Property Administrator1-800-696-7027

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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. Send travel photos to the editor: [email protected].

Sharon and Ron Kreitzer made an escape to Descanso Beach on Catalina Island.

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do.

So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover”

~ Mark Twain.

Mary and Tony Braun of Woodbridge (center holding WBL) escaped to Alaska with Tony’s sisters, Carolyn Iturraran of Acampo (5th from left) and Vicki Wentz of Lodi (right). The four travelers met up with Mary’s sisters, Joyce Koppert (left) and Theresa Norris (2nd from left) of Cooper Landing, Alaska.

John and Vicki Bauer escaped to Elkhorn Slough near Moss Landing last month.

Gary and Melinda Fiorio also escaped to the cool waters of Elkhorn Slough last month.Great Escapes


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