Oakmont’s Semimonthly Newspaper www.oakmontvillage.com/news October 15, 2018 • Volume 57, Number 20 Erin Brockovich Dog Park Near Community Lawn Bowling at the Berger Center Garden Gains Momentum, Demonstration Day Environmental activist Erin Brockovich drew a record Cost Questioned Sunday Symposium crowd nAl Haggerty of 200 on Sept. 23 at the Berger Center, where she urged individuals to become While a proposal to build an Oakmont dog park involved in community issues near the Community Garden on Stonebridge Road because “Superman is never appears to be gaining momentum, the estimated cost going to show up.” of $283,000 may turn out to be a roadblock. (Photo by Julie Kiil) Both the location and costs were explored at a board workshop Oct. 2 at the Berger Center. While the board cannot take any action at workshops, several directors expressed reservations about spending up to $295,000 Oakmont Seeks Firewise on a dog park. Estimated costs vary from $213,000 to $295,000 depending on which of three possible Designation locations is chosen. Directors Heidi Klyn and Carolyn n Jackie Ryan Bettencourt were absent. Oakmont residents got a chance to try their hand at lawn Pat Olive, president of the Oakmont Community bowling and sign up for some individual lessons during the Making Oakmont a designated Firewise USA Garden Board, said in a written statement to the board club’s demonstration day on October 24. Here club member community is more than just a name. For OVA Manager that “a dog park should not be allowed anywhere Mark Johnston (right) gives instruction to Sandy Throne. Kevin Hubred, the march towards earning the special near” the garden. “Any dog park on the west side of Waiting his turn is Topher Gayle. (Photo by Julie Kiil) status is an important milestone in being able to secure the garden,” she wrote, “has the high potential to prove grant funding to increase defensible space. a health risk to gardeners by contaminating the garden Hubred is working with the OVA’s new Fire and its produce and should not be allowed.” Safety Committee and local and state fire officials to However, after a lengthy workshop discussion of OVA Board President put together a framework that will allow Oakmont possible steps to mitigate the health risks, including to apply for special grant funding to help create controlling any water runoff from a dog park by changing “Somewhat Optimistic” “defensible space,” the area around a structure where the grade of the site and the use of a berm or swale, combustible vegetation has been cleared, reduced or Garden Club board members softened their position. Regarding Possible Aid replaced. Olive told the Oakmont News, “If we can be assured “Taking steps to become a Firewise community has that the garden is totally safe,” the Garden Club for Golf Course a lot of obvious safety benefits,” said Hubred. “The would drop its opposition. Shirley Phillips, a garden n designation may also give preference to applicants for Al Haggerty available state and federal grant money for wildfire See dog park on page 7 In the wake of an Oakmont Village Association safety or fuel mitigation. We’ve begun to take the board workshop to discuss possible financial aid steps to seek out available resources and funding.” for the Oakmont Golf Club, Steve Spanier, OVA Dan Milhollin, chairman of the Fire Safety Oakmont Honors Veterans Board President, told the Oakmont News that he is Committee, said several initiatives are planned to help “somewhat optimistic” that a special committee with Oakmont “come together to get organized and map and First Responders members from the two sides can work out a mutually out directions for our fire safety efforts. We hope as acceptable solution. people go through the processes, they will learn more nStaff reports In his comments the day after the Oct. 2 workshop about fire risks in the community and the things they at Berger, Spanier said “a lot of hope is pinned on Come out to recognize the sacrifice of veterans can do together and by themselves to reduce them.” the new committee,” which is tasked with creating a and first responders Nov. 12, 12 noon–1 p.m., at Milhollin said the committee is working on business plan that would indicate how much money the Berger Center. increasing face-to-face contacts with residents. They and over which time frame OGC needs the money. The annual appreciation event will honor will be onsite at Oakmont events, including the New He said the committee would have to “provide Oakmont’s past and present veterans and Residents Meeting, the Veterans and First Responder evidence that if this business plan were implemented, community first responders. It will also Day, town halls and small group “Firewise Chats.” OGC would return to financial stability.” He added commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of The committee recently published in the Sept. 15 that the two things the community needs to justify World War I with a special historical presentation, Oakmont News a list of plants that either should not financial aid to the OGC are: OVA getting things of according to event chairman Capt. Bob Cortelyou, be planted or should be removed to make homes value, especially to the non-golfer, and proof that the US Navy, Retired. safer. The published “do not plant/remove” list money “doesn’t go down a black hole.” A box lunch will be held at Oakmont Gardens gives members 30 days to review and comment Spanier told the ON that the committee must following the ceremony in the Berger. before it goes to the board on Oct. 16 for discussion construct “a real business plan that we’ve never had Event sponsors include Oakmont Village and a vote. If approved, the list becomes a part of the from OGC.” He said it must show how much money Association, Oakmont Gardens, Kiwanis, Architectural Committee guidelines. See the list at they need and how it’s justified. As a member of Century 21, McBride Realty and a number of https://oakmontvillage.com/article/ova-proposed- the OGC, Spanier has recused himself from voting do-not-plan-list. Oakmont residents. See firewise on page 13 on any OGC-related matter, but he said the recusal does not prevent him from discussing the issue and conducting the workshop. PRSRT STD Tom Kendrick, OVA Vice President and a member U.S. POSTAGE of an executive committee examining the golf course PAID SANTA ROSA, CA issue, said during the workshop that his email inbox PERMIT NO. 323 shows Oakmont residents “heavily in favor” of supporting the golf course. Nevertheless, he said the committee is looking for “more justification” and is “not there” yet. See golf course on page 5 2 The Oakmont News / October 15, 2018

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Regular Oakmont Association Committee Meetings President’s Message nSteve Spanier, OVA Board President nOVA Administration The listed Oakmont Village Association meetings are open sessions. Living in Community Any interested Oakmont residents are invited and encouraged to participate in these important meetings. When my wife and I first moved to Sonoma County, we decided to live MEETINGS DAte tIME PLACE* in FrogSong. No, that’s not a typo, Architectural (No participation) / [email protected] 2nd Tues. Monthly 1:30 PM Conf. Rm. cult, or some sort of vernal pond. Oakmont Village Association (OVA) Board 1st & 3rd Tues. Monthly 1–3 PM Berger Center FrogSong is a delightful cohousing COMMITTEES DAte tIME PLACE* community in the southern portion Communications (CC) / [email protected] 2nd Mon. Monthly 9 AM Rm. B of the county. Cohousing design Community Development (OCDC) / [email protected] 2nd Thurs. Monthly 11:15 AM Rm. B emphasizes neighbor-to-neighbor encounters, Finance (FC) / [email protected] The Thursday before the collaboration and sharing. It’s what many people believe small-town neighborhoods used to be. Regular Board meeting 2–3:30 PM Rm. B Lest you write off FrogSong as a place populated Long-Range Planning Committee (LRPC) 1st & 3rd Mon. Monthly 1 PM Conf. Rm. by long-haired hippie refugees from the summer of Landscape Improvement Committee (LIC) 2nd Tues. Monthly 10 AM–12 Noon Mgrs. Conf. Rm. love, I’ll tell you that those living in its 30 households League of Maintained Area Associations (LOMAA) include one of the world’s foremost climate scientists, Regular Meetings 1st Mon. Monthly 12 Noon Rm. B the president and CEO of a local power utility, Quarterly Meetings 1st Wed. (March, Sept., Dec.) 7 PM West Rec. three Sonoma State University professors and many LOMAA Annual Workshop 2nd Wed. (June) 9 AM East Rec. other successful and accomplished individuals and Emergency Preparedness Committee (OEPC) business professionals. OEPC Board 1st Thurs. Monthly 2 PM Rm. B FrogSong self-governs through a number of OEPC Community Meeting 3rd Thurs. (Jan., May, Sept.) 2 PM Berger Center committees and operates by consensus. Any household wishing to block any community decision A quorum of OVA Board of Directors may be present at these meetings. Locations may do so by voting against it. All 30 households Room B is in the Central Activity Center, 310 White Oak Drive. *It is sometimes necessary to change meeting locations and/or dates and must approve, or the community does nothing. Conf. Rm. is in the OVA Office, 6637 Oakmont Dr., Ste. A times. Please check the Rec. Center bulletin boards for written notice of change You might think this would be a recipe for disaster Mgrs. Conf. Rm. is in the OVA Office, 6637 Oakmont Dr., Ste. A or call the OVA office prior to scheduled meetings for confirmation. and would make it impossible to accomplish anything, but the opposite is true. FrogSong sports an organic garden, lushly permascaped grounds, OVA Launches LOMAA a really well-equipped workshop full of metal and woodworking tools, solar power, a shared bank of Member-Only Access League of Oakmont Maintained electric vehicle charging stations, guest rooms, open areas and a playground where kids can play, a hot n Area Associations Staff Reports tub, an exercise room, a vibrant concert series and nJohn Renwick Oh No! Not another password several optional common meals per week made by to remember! residents in a well-stocked commercial kitchen. BUDGET TIME So, why have I spent five paragraphs talking The OVA website, OakmontVillage.com, now (Again and Again!) about FrogSong? To make a point about living in includes a members-only section that requires This is a reminder that in accordance Civil Code community. individual passwords to access board and 5300, during the next few weeks associations will be Oakmont is, first and foremost, a community. administrative documents, including a complete finalizing their Operating Budgets for 2019. Like FrogSong, it features a number of amenities online version of the Oakmont directory. Civil Code 5550 requires a Reserve Study every and self-governs. Like FrogSong, its residents enjoy Users will need to create an account at www. three years (refer to Community Association Statute the benefits of knowing each other better than those OakmontVillage.com/signin. Book 2014 Edition last distributed to all associations living in a typical American neighborhood. Many A video at the top of that page provides a detailed with the LOMAA Handbook Section C update for Oakmonters know many more people here than we explanation of the registration process. Colin requirements). did in any previous place we’ve lived. Hanington, OVA communications IT coordinator, The pro-forma budget is due to be distributed to See president’s message on page 5 said recovering a forgotten password is a simple, association members not more than 90 days or less automated process. Users may automatically reset a than 30 days before the beginning of the fiscal year. password with their email address. The annual distribution of association policies and New Pickleball Hours Set “Password protecting board and member annual disclosures should be included with this documents provides an enhanced level of security,” distribution. for Final Approval Nov. 20 said Jackie Ryan, communications committee Next Board Meeting: Monday, November 5, 12 nKevin Hubred, OVA Manager chairperson. “The committee eliminated a universal noon, Room B password several years ago. Now, with automated Oakmont residents have until recovery, we’re focused on providing the best security Nov. 20 to review and comment on and convenience for Oakmont users.” the OVA vote to reduce pickleball Protected content in the members-only section will Architectural allowed play time by 2½ hours. include the OVA calendar of events, board meeting OVA directors voted unanimously videos, and meeting minutes. Committee for the change at the September board meeting. Under California n Mary Patricia Civil Code, members of Oakmont Village Association are given at least 30 days to Oakmont is a beautiful and dynamic community review and comment on proposed rule changes and and the volunteers on the Oakmont Architectural Volunteer Opportunity: must provide the text of the rule and its purpose and Committee play a vital role in assuring Oakmont effect as follows: ERRC residential properties are maintained or improved to Proposed Rule Change: The pickleball hours of nPhillip Herzog, Committee Chair the community’s preferred standards. play will change to 8 a.m.–7 p.m. We are now seeking interested, civic-minded applicants Purpose and Effect: The pickleball players will not The Election and Voting Rules Review Committee from amongst our Oakmont residents who would like be able to begin play until 8 a.m. and cannot play past (ERRC) is in need of volunteers to be on the committee. to contribute to their community. The committee has a 7 p.m. We plan to meet twice a month according to member comprehensive training program to help prepare you for The Board of Directors will be discussing the availability. committee activities. The major qualification is a sincere proposed rule change at its November 20 meeting. Our goal is to review the rules in their entirety and desire to be of service to Oakmont Members who desire to do so will have an opportunity recommend changes to the board. If you would like If interested or you have any questions, please send a to make comments on the proposed changes prior to to assist in this very important task, please contact me note with a brief description of your background, to the adoption by the board (pursuant to California Civil at [email protected] or call any afternoon at Architectural Office, 6637 Oakmont Drive, Suite A. You Code 4360 and 4040, respectively). If adopted, the 843-3053. will be advised of an interview date. new hours will become effective immediately. 4 The Oakmont News / October 15, 2018 The Oakmont News / October 15, 2018 5 SIR Robert Ripley Branch #53 Wii Bowling nAl Haggerty Oakmont Lanes ISSUES FACING SANTA ROSA the Roseland Cup Organizing Committee, coalition nTerry Leuthner, President, and Diane Price, Vice President Santa Rosa Councilmember Jack Tibbetts will discuss member of Parks Now and director of the Sonoma “Issues Facing Santa Rosa” at the Oct. 18 luncheon of Clean Power Board of Directors. Oakmont Lanes Bowling Club is a Bowling League consisting of four-person teams that utilize Nintendo Sons in Retirement #53 at the Berger Center. Tibbetts was born at the old Sutter Hospital on Wii to simulate the experience of bowling without Elected to the Santa Rosa City Council in 2016, Chanate Road and attended Saint Eugene’s and the weight of a bowling ball. Any resident who has Tibbetts is currently the executive director for the Montgomery High School. After graduation from UC the ability of holding a small remote control in their Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, Sonoma County. Berkeley in 2014, he returned to Santa Rosa. Tibbetts hand while swinging their arm as if they were rolling His other community service includes advisory interned for Congressman Mike Thompson in 2012 a bowling ball will be able to join. board member for both Children’s Humanitarian and worked as a project coordinator for the Sonoma Anyone interested in joining our club, either as a International and Roseland University Prep High County Economic Development Board from 2014 to team bowler or substitute, please call Terry at 538-9177 School, board member of the Pediatric Surgery 2015. or Diane at 538-3365 or stop by the West Rec. Center Initiative (PDI Surgery Center), committee chair of SIR Branch #53 is meeting on the third Thursday on Tuesdays from 3–4:30 p.m. to see us in action. See of each month in the Berger Center, 6633 Oakmont www.oakmontlanes.com for club information and Drive. A social hour starts at 11 a.m. with luncheon at Fall 2018 League schedule. golf course Continued from page 1 noon catered by A La Heart Catering. Any Oakmont man interested in attending this presentation and/ Bowling dates Iris Harrell, chair of the Building Construction or membership should contact Dave McCuan at during East Rec. remodel Committee, called the golf courses’ 250 acres of open 539-3028. Ladies are welcome at 1 p.m. to hear the We move to West Rec. with the following schedule: space “precious” adding, “There must be a solution speaker. 3:15 League bowls first and third Tuesdays, Oct. 2 and reached to not let that go.” Kathy Sowers said she is 16, Nov. 6, and 20 from 3–4:30 p.m. 1:30 League bowls second and fourth Tuesdays, Oct. 9 and 23, Nov. “astounded by the beauty of the golf courses” and it’s 13 and 27 from 3–4:30 p.m. Fun day—Oct. 30, fifth important to help. Continued from page 3 president’s manager Tuesday. Fall playoffs—Dec. 4. Christmas Party— Some proposals under discussion, Kendrick said, Friday, Dec. 14 at Berger from 5–8 p.m. include the transfer of some property from the OGC The upsides of community life include the to the OVA, cost sharing for flood control, the OGC opportunity to enjoy amenities, clubs and resources FUN DAY providing OVA with some maintenance service shared by everyone, as well as enhanced friendship On October 30 from 3–4:30 p.m. (fifth Tuesday, and creating a non-golf OGC membership. Also opportunities and emotional support from neighbors. non-league bowling day), we will do a Fun Day to mentioned was the possible purchase by OVA of The downside of living in community is that, in some celebrate Halloween (dress up for best costume prize) the East golf course clubhouse to be used for OVA ways, external influences such as golf courses, dog with some challenging bowling activities. activities. parks, recreation centers and community politics Director Marianne Neufeld said, “If the golf course affect our lives more than they would in a standard RESULTS AS OF SEPT. 25 needs money, they have to give us something.” nondescript residential neighborhood. We need to (FIFTH WEEK OF FALL LEAGUE) Director Al Medeiros said he wouldn’t give the OGC care more about what our neighbors want, and that’s 1:30 PM League: first place, Alley Oops; second financial aid with nothing in return. not always easy. place, 4 Tops; third place, Strikers; fourth place, Alan Scott, a real estate agent and former OVA It’s unreasonable to expect to enjoy the benefits Pocket Hits; fifth place, Wii Four; sixth place, Wild board member, and Tom Woodrum focused on the of living in community without accepting the Turkeys. effect the golf courses have on home values. Scott said downside. Those who desire a bit more control over Men’s High Games: Don Shelhart, 267; Charlie Ensley, 266; John O’Neill, 244; Larry Lazzarini, 228; the failure of the golf courses would be “a catastrophe their environment can run for office, but the job even Terry Leuthner, 224; Christian van den Berghe, 212; for real estate prices.” Woodrum said a 10% drop in then is not to do what’s best for you, but to do what’s Juan Fuentes, 207. home prices would result in $125 million in lost value best for the community even when you’d personally Women’s High Games: Robin Schudel, 259; Peggy for Oakmont homes. “Keep these huge numbers in benefit more from the alternative. Ensley, 244; Beverly Shelhart, 242; Alicia Panizo, 223; mind,” he said. The vast majority of Oakmont residents moved Sandra Pessner, 209; Sandy Osheroff, 204; Beverly Scott added that any seller may have to disclose the here to relax after a lifetime of work, raising kids and Thompson, 203. golf course situation to prospective buyers, making it struggling to sock away enough money to enjoy their 3:15 PM League: first place, Strikes and Spares; difficult to sell homes. golden years. They don’t much care about community second place tie, Strike Outs and Wii Power; fourth Nick Beltrano, who said there could be a 19–30% governance as long as it’s reasonable and civil. No place, King Pins; fifth place, High Rollers; Sixth place, cut in values if the golf courses fail, called for a one, I would venture to say, moved here to govern Pin Heads. resident referendum on supporting the golf courses. the community. Men’s High Games: Al Bentham, 217. Herm Hermann, another former OVA board member, Living in community is not for everyone. Those Women’s High Games: Barbara Ford, 236; Maurine said a proposed five-year plan should “go to the who are least enjoying living here are, I believe, Bennett, 220; Jackie Jackanich, 220; Jan Blackburn, members.” those who are trying the hardest to bend the 213; Valerie Hulsey, 213; Diane Price, 204; Joanne Kendrick said any financial aid plan might not be community to their will. Those who are most Abrams, 203; Barbara Koch, 202; Judy Lawrence, 202; sustainable considering that there will be four open enjoying living here are those who gratefully accept Nicole Reed, 200. seats on the board for next April’s election and any the joys of community life as well as the flip side of Sub High Games: Al Thomas, 202; Christian van aid could be stopped by a new board. the community coin. den Berghe, 200. STEPHEN R. 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First Flight Manager (but continues to work at the club on a part- fifth, Barbara James; sixth, Henni Williston. Net Champion: Gary Smith, 139. Second Flight time basis). No sweeps for September 27. Net Champion: Mike Isola, 137. Third Flight Net Nina was born and raised in Santa Rosa and is a Champion: Gary Novak, 140. Most Improved Player: graduate of Montgomery High School. In the 1980’s, WRENS NEWS by Linda Yates Ron Bickert, 105 to 96. she moved to San Francisco where she worked in an Be sure to sign up for The Witches Brew at Black Closest-to-the-pins HDCP 0—19: #8—Shelly Italian restaurant, got married, and had a daughter— Rock on October 24. Brodsky, 8’9”; #13—Bill Salmina, 7’7”; #16—Gary Eliza Jayne. We had a fun time with our WRENS friends at Mt. Smith, 8’8”. After a period of time living in Boonville in the St Helena. The Surprise Scramble included Putting Closest-to-the-pins HDCP 20–up: #8—no one on Anderson Valley, Nina remarried in the year 2000 to with a Croquet Mallet on one hole, teeing off with an the green; #13—Bob Siela, 45’9”; #16—Tony Apolloni, Ron, a scientist from an old Italian family from Genoa. antique club on another, using a “Hand” Wedge on 15’6”; #5—Rick Yates, 5’4”. #7, and #9, using a Nine Iron for every shot. This was Nina enjoys a close-knit family that includes Eliza, the first time Mt. St. Helena was able to host at their Sept. 19, Individual three step-children (Jamie, Andrew and Debby), and own club and they did an outstanding job. Low Net Game now, three grandsons with another on the way. As First flight (15–20): first, Tony Apolloni, 68; second, well the family includes Jack the Chihuahua (13) and REMINDER: HALLOWEEN Rick Yates, 70. Roo, a Terrier mix (3). TOURNAMENT, October 25 Second flight (21–29): first, Pete Eschelbach, 69; Nina’s interests include cooking (she used to own Time for Ghosts and Goblins and Golf is 9 a.m. second, Tommy Yturralde, 75. a catering company), quilting, gardening, camping, Shotgun followed by 11:30 luncheon at the Quail Congratulations to our 2018 WMC Champion, and music (all types including jazz, blues, classic rock, Inn. Be sure to sign up at the Pro Shop by October 13 Steve Spanier and also to our Net Champion, Bill and bluegrass). She and Ron recently went to AT&T (perfect date!) Salmina! Park where they saw Journey and Def Leppard. Sept. 19, EAST COURSE Nina started working for the club in May 2014 and retired in April 2017. Then, following the fires, in INDIVIDUAL LOW NET GAME First, Keith Wise, 60; second, Ross Worboys, 62; order to help out the club, she rejoined the Business 9-Hole Monday third tie, Jack Haggerty and John Derby, 67. Closest- Office in December 2017. Nina has been working 9 to-the-pin: none. closely with new Controller Debbie Reiber. Says Men’s Club Nina, “We get along great, it is a good fit, we support Sept. 26, WEST COURSE each other.” nStan Augustine 1, 2, 3 GAME Based on my interview, it is apparent that there are First flight: first, Bob Giddings, Ross Alzina, Sal many talented people in the Dann Newton family Niners’ 2018 Club Championship has concluded, Cesario and Mike Doyle, 117; second, Bucky Peterson, tree. Dann’s grandfather designed the ice cream being held on two successive Mondays, Sept. 17 and Mike Isola, Bill Salmina and Danny Morgan, 126. shake machine used at the original Bob’s Big Boy 24. Twenty-four members competed Sept. 17 and 24 Second flight: first, Bill Wellman, Larry Frediani, restaurant in Glendale. Dann’s father monitored and the winner of the combined two-day event with Rodi Martinelli and Blind Draw, 122; second, Bob refineries for the Air Pollution Control District of a net score of 59 (28 + 31), was Ron Bickert. Ron’s Flores, Dennis DeSousa, Chuck Mendenhall and name will be added to the Gordon Hopper perpetual Frank James, 124. Southern California. Dann’s brother worked as an plaque displayed at the East Pro Shop. Closest-to-the-pins HDCP 0–19: #8—Steve Spanier, animator for Disney and Dreamworks on films such Individual scoring for Sept. 17: First, Ron Bickert, 9’3”; #13—Rick Yates, 15’2”; #16—Gary Novak, 4’3”. as Roger Rabbit and Mulan. 28; second, Art Boot, 29; third, Rich Silvas, 29.5; Closest-to-the-pins HDCP 20+: #8—Ted Mokricky, Dann grew up in the Glendale area of Southern fourth, Lee Huff, 30. 18’2”; #13—Mike Doyle, 4’; #16—Pete Eschelbach, California. He was very active in sports and played On September 24, Charlie Perotti was low scorer 15’2”; #5—Steve Spanier, 13’2”. baseball, basketball, football and water polo. Dann with 29; second, Don Schulte, 29.5; third tie, David studied engineering at Santa Rosa Junior College Beach, Neil Huber and Bub Ure, 30.5. starting in 1972, and in 1975, accepted a job at the Phil Sapp was closest-to-the-pin (#8) at 3’. Santa Rosa Police Department. Little did he know Fall Eclectic play started Oct. 1 and will conclude that this would be the beginning of a law enforcement November 26, with different games played during career that would span 22 years and include the alternate weeks thus keeping our format both fun Sausalito Police Department and the Sonoma County and challenging. Sheriff Department. Any OGC member can join the Monday Men’s Unfortunately, a work-related wrist injury in 1998 Niners. The 2019 registration is now open and it only costs $20 for the year. If interested, email me at forced Dann to change careers, so, in the year 2000, [email protected]. he obtained an Information Systems Management degree from the University of San Francisco. He then worked as an IT Consultant for Accenture and Fireman’s Fund for the next years. Dann began working for the Oakmont Golf Club in 2011. He enjoys working in the pro shop and serving the customers. He just reduced his work schedule to News happens daily in Oakmont. two days per week and in his newly-found free time enjoys playing golf, riding his bicycle, and traveling Read the latest online at with his partner Kelly on RV trips. www.oakmontvillage.com/news The Oakmont News / October 15, 2018 7

dog park Continued from page 1 made level with the gardens. 18-Hole When asked by board president Steve Spanier 18 Tuesday & Thursday board member, said the key issue is: “Would proper where the directors stand, Director Marianne Neufeld mitigation keep the garden safe?” She called for asked: “How do we fit $300,000 into the budget?” Treasurer Elke Strunka, noting that the Triones have n Women’s Club independent experts to answer that question. Debbie Warfel Board president Steve Spanier told the Oakmont pledged $25,000 toward construction of a dog park, News that a committee representing the Dog Park said fund balances would have to be reduced by OWGS Committee and the Community Garden has been $275,000 or there could be a dues’ increase. Eclectic results after 6 rounds and 25 players: formed to resolve safety issues. “What we need to Spanier said that while OVA has little surplus funds, overall Low Gross winner, Joan Seliga; overall Low do is alleviate concerns of the garden people,” he he reminded everyone that at last Spring’s candidates Net winners, three-way tie, Vanita Collins, Debbie said. In addition to a berm and/or swale, he added, forum prior to the April election, all nine candidates Warfel, and Tammy Siela. metal may be driven into the ground. He said the said they favored a dog park. He said he considered First flight: first, Judy Early; second, Kathy Faherty; OVA board won’t vote in October, but there is “a high that “a campaign promise.” He added that if dog third tie, Joan Seliga and Kim Agrella. likelihood” that the Stonebridge Road property will owners formed a club, it would be the largest or one Second flight: first tie, Joan DiMaggio and Lynn be the site for the dog park if it can be made safe. of the largest in Oakmont. Davis; third, Laurie Vree; fourth, Becky Hulick. Steve Huntley, who has a degree in environmental Director Tom Kendrick said that while he thought Third flight: first tie, Noreen Hagerty and Linda toxicology and operates a consulting firm, concluded the $290,000 cost estimate could be reduced, all the Yates; third, Mary Ann Gibbs; fourth tie, Ro Nicholson after a detailed discussion of how feces and urine estimates “seem a little expensive for a dog park.” and Michele Yturralde. could affect the area near the garden, that they are not Director Al Medeiros called the dog park “a nice Fourth flight: first, three-way tie, Vanita Collins, a major issue for the dog park. amenity” and said the Stonebridge site was the most Debbie Warfel and Tammy Siela; fourth, Patti Schweizer. Challenging the need for any dog park in Oakmont attractive. “If it’s a good thing for Oakmont, we can Sweeps results for Sept. 18: Joan Seliga was the was Ed Sutter, who noted that there has been no dog afford it,” he said. “Today I don’t know if it’s a good low gross winner in the field of 23 players. park in Oakmont for more than 50 years and said thing.” First flight: first, Joan Seliga; second, Angela there are two dog parks within a 10-minute drive of Director Goodwin noted that Oakmont’s primary Johnson; third, Eileen Beltrano; fourth, Elisabeth Oakmont. He called the project “foolhardy.” purpose is to provide recreational facilities, adding Romayko. The two-hour workshop opened with a discussion that the estimate of 1,000 dogs in Oakmont “blows Second flight: first, Yoshi Smith; second, Becky of three possible sites: on Stonebridge Road, a plot my mind.” However, he quickly added that he wants Hulick; third, Laurie Vree; fourth, Lynn Davis. behind Berger Center near the Petanque courts, and a “more information.” Third flight: first, Patti Schweizer; second, Jan site near the 4th tee of the east golf course. The site is Howard; third, Piilani Edwards; fourth tie, Vanita adjacent to the Quail Inn Parking lot. Collins and Colleen McAlexander. The discussion focused on the Stonebridge site Sweeps results, Combo Tees on Sept. 25: Eileen Saying Holiday Thanks after Iris Harrell, chair of the Building Construction Beltrano was the low gross winner in the field of 26 Committee, listed problems with the other two. The players. to OVA Employees plot near the Petanque courts, she said, is too close First flight: first, Eileen Beltrano; second, Angela to the pool, has a house nearby and would cause a From the smiling welcomes in our front office to the Johnson; third tie, Joan Seliga and Kathy Faherty. parking problem. She said there’s not enough parking meticulous care of our facilities and grounds, OVA’s Second flight: first, Mary Ann Gibbs; second, Marie in the area now, especially during special events. employees come to work every day with one mission— Delagnes; third, Noreen Hagerty; fourth, Laurie Vree; The first problem with the golf course site, Harrell making Oakmont the best place to live and play. fifth, Michele Yturralde. said, is whether the golf course would sell it. In OVA is re-establishing a holiday bonus gift for non- Third flight: first, Jan Howard; second, Vanita addition, she said a 30- to 40-foot high screen would management employees. It’s a little extra pat on the Collins; third, Christy Rexford; fourth tie, Patti be needed to protect dog owners and their pets from back for Oakmont’s amazing and dedicated staff. Schweizer and Barbara Robinson. golf balls and raises an aesthetic issue and she doubts Donations will be distributed at year-end. TOWGC it would pass a City of Santa Rosa design review. Participation is, of course, voluntary. Members Sweeps results, WGANC #6 on Sept. 27: Rachel She added that it would have to be ADA compliant, who wish to make a donation of any amount, Moreaux was the low gross winner of 15 players. posing additional problems. may contribute via check by December 1 to: 6637 First flight: first, Kathy Faherty; second, Kathy Not only is the Stonebridge site owned by OVA, Oakmont Drive (OVA office), Suite A. Please make Mokricky; third, Rachel Moreaux; fourth, Leslie Harrell said, but there is adequate parking on both checks payable to OVA and in the lower left corner Clark. sides of Stonebridge Road and there is only a 3% of the check memo that it’s for EMP APP Fund (OVA Second flight: first, Leslie Wiener; second, Becky slope toward the gardens, which could easily be Employee Appreciation Fund.) Hulick; third, Vanita Collins; fourth, Michele Yturralde. OWGS and TOWGC Joint Invitational “Sonoma Strong” on Sept. 20: Warming Trends Very beautiful and special event, expertly led by Laurie Vree and Laura Bellows, included 84 golfers. Oakmont Special The game was Cha-Cha-Cha with many surprises Only available to Oakmont Residents along the course, including hitting a marshmallow from the tee box as the first stroke, using a mulligan, 15% OFF allowing Pro Rebecca Heinmert perform the drive for the team. The event raised $220 for the Oakmont Golf • High-Efficiency Inserts • Decorative Gas Log Sets Academy. There was an amazing signage at each hole • Clean Burning & Clean House • Push Button Fire with instructions, and closest-to-the-pin for member • No More Spare-the-Air Alerts and for guest at the Par 3’s. Thank you to Kathy Mokricky for all the unique We provide a complete line of high-efficiency, clean-burning and fun signage, Kris Peters for the perfect score gas inserts, stoves, fireplaces, and decorative log sets, cards, Linda Yates and Tammy Siela for incredible as well as all EPA certified wood-burning units. decorations, Lynn Davis for gift cards, Eileen Beltrano We are the premier hearth shop in Northern California and are the only for a powerful and moving video chronicling our hearth shop in the North Bay that offers our own in-house installation. Sonoma Strong theme, and Joan Seliga for our special Tee prizes. Realtors generously contributing to the So, whether you prefer the traditional warmth and feeling of event: Linda Frediani, Nancy Shaw, Gail Holmes and a wood fire or choose the more convenient option of gas, Karen Sites. Multiple volunteers included: Debbie Warming Trends, Inc. is your clear choice. Kendrick, Dee Johnson, Eileen Mickaelian, Jennifer Huff, Judy Duport (photography), Lee Huff, Bill Smith, Rick Yates, and John Munkacsy. There were multiple winners in all the flights and Debbie Warfel got her first hole-in-one on hole #13 West. Joint Halloween Luncheon and Shotgun on Thursday, Nov. 1: note date change. Get creative! 578-9276 Save the Date: Monday, November 5—Maintenance #4 South A St., Santa Rosa • www.warmingtrendsinc.com Crew Thank-You Potluck! 8 The Oakmont News / October 15, 2018 Playreaders Pickleball Corner Oakmont Music Lovers n Norma Doyle nConnie Medeiros nJudy Walker Playreaders meet every Monday from 2–3 p.m. in the Central Activity Center, Room B. Visitors are HELPING TO KEEP SAMUEL BARBER AND LEONTYNE PRICE always welcome. Come early so that we can meet you THE SCORE STRAIGHT In late 1952 Samuel Barber began work on one of and greet you. Many times, when there is confusion about the the great song cycles of the 20th century—Hermit The Play: On October 15 and 22 Cynthia Corn will score, the score is off by one. If you know whether Songs—based on texts written by Irish monks on the present God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza. Playreaders the score should be odd or even, that would help margins of medieval manuscripts. Barber chose the will be Cynthia Corn, John Dolan, Norma Doyle, you to know the correct score. There is a way to young soprano Leontyne Price as his vocalist. With Jackie Kokemor and Jeffrey Sheff. always know whether a team’s score should be odd the composer at the piano they performed the cycle God of Carnage is about two sets of parents. One has a or even. several times to great acclaim. child, who has hurt another child. The parents meet for At the start of each game, make a mental note of the This collaboration kindled an enduring friendship, a civilized discussion about the dilemma. Ferdinand’s player that served first for each side. If the rotation and inspired Barber to write some of his most beautiful music for Price, including the soprano solo father, is a lawyer who is never off his mobile phone is done correctly, a team’s score will always be even in the cantata Prayers of Kierkegaard, the later song cycle and his mother is in “wealth management.” Bruno’s when that player is on the right and odd when that Despite and Still, and the role of Cleopatra in his opera father, Michael is a wholesaler. His wife, Veronica is an player is on the left. As you call the score, use the Antony and Cleopatra. Written for the opening of the author. As the evening develops, the parents become player position as a double check on whether you increasingly childish, devolving into chaos. Their new Metropolitan Opera House in 1966, the opera was have the correct score. If every player would use regarded by many critics as an epic failure, and this arguments become irrational arguments, and are loaded this technique, it would put an end to those long with misogyny, racial prejudice and homophobia. harsh reception contributed to Barber’s struggles with discussions about whether a team’s score should be depression and alcoholism in the remaining years of Originally written in French, the play was a 3 or 4. resounding success and has enjoyed equal acclaim his life. Meanwhile Leontyne Price’s career flourished. As an aid to help everyone to keep the score in in both London and New York including the Best In his presentation John Burchard will describe the straight, call the score before every serve, including Play in 2009 at the Tony Awards. In collaboration complex genesis of the original Zeffirelli production the server number. It helps to call the score and wait with Roman Polanski, Reza wrote the screenplay of Antony and Cleopatra, and a later version revised adaptation. a few seconds to serve (but less than 10 seconds) to by Gian Carlo Menotti. Musical excerpts (all sung by The Playwright: Yasmina Reza (1959-) is a French give everyone a chance to make a correction. It is Leontyne Price) will include “Crucifixion” and “The playwright, actress, novelist and screenwriter. Her very distracting to call the score while you are in your Monk and His Cat” from Hermit Songs, the soprano plays reflect on contemporary middle-class issues. in serving motion, especially if the score is wrong. solo from Prayers of Kierkegaard, and the aria “Give me 1987 Reza wrote Conversations after a Burial winning For other great tips, go to: https://www.usapa. my robe” from Antony and Cleopatra. Also included the Molière Award, the French equivalent of the Tony org/more-playing-tips/ will be an interview with Price from 2017 (when she Award, for Best Author. In 1994 Art, her next play, turned 90) in conjunction with a documentary about won the Molière Award for Best Author. It has been PICKLEBALL ON THE ROAD the building of the new Metropolitan Opera House. produced worldwide performed in over 30 languages. Have travel plans and want to take your paddle WHEN: Tuesday, November 6, at 10:30 a.m. The Next Play: On October 29 and November along? Check out https://www.places2play.org/ WHERE: Berger Center, 6633 Oakmont Drive 5 Honora Clemens will present Butterflies Are Free for places to play while you are out on the road. Just COST: Free PRESENTER: John Burchard by Leonard Gershe. Playreaders will be Honora enter your destination and sites for play will pop up. Clemens, John Dolan, Dennis Hall, Penny McKenzie, and Malcolm Wing. PADDLE TALK After living all his life with his mother, Don has Interested in trying out some different paddles? moved out and insists that his mother, Mrs. Barker The club now has a variety of 14 paddles from three not come to see him for at least two months. Then major manufacturers for you to check out for a few Jill moves into an apartment next door. After inviting days. Just see Connie (who is at the court most days) herself over, Jill is shocked to discover that Don and her big brown bag of paddles to check one out. has lived a very sheltered life and tells him that her favorite quote is: “I only ask to be free. Butterflies are HOLD THE DATE free.” To help liberate him she takes him out shopping Mark your calendars now: next semi-annual club to buy bohemian clothing. meeting will be Friday, November 16 at 3 p.m. at the Soon they unlock the door separating their Berger. apartments opening other vistas. Mrs. Baker fears LESSONS WITH ADAM that Jill will break Don’s heart and tries to talk her The Lessons with Adam program has gotten off to out of Don’s life. Jill tells Mrs. Baker that if there is someone who should get out of Don’s life, it is she. an enthusiastic start. The November series of classes Is heartbreak in the future for the couple or will it be will begin November 14 with sign-ups beginning on freedom, independence and maybe love? November 6. More information will be sent to club Eileen Heckhart won an Oscar playing Mrs. Barker members via the club’s Shutterfly site. in the movie. OAKMONT PICKLEBALL The Playwright: Leonard Gershe (1922–2002) was an American playwright, screenwriter, and PLAY INFORMATION lyricist. Gershe was the lyricist, in the musical stage WHERE: East Rec. Center lower courts, Courts # 1 adaptation of Destry Rides Again. He won an Oscar and # 4 for Best Writing for Funny Face and the Writers Guild WHEN: New players (strictly beginners) of America Award for Best Comedy Adapted from introduction to Pickleball every Tuesday at 9 a.m. Another Medium for Butterflies Are Free. sharp. Coached play for beginners and novices every Tuesday at 10 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time. Time will change to 10 a.m.–noon beginning November 1. ATTIRE: Court shoes with non-marking soles. EQUIPMENT: Balls are provided. Loaner paddles are available for introduction and coached play. these balls and paddles are for use only on the Oakmont Pickleball courts. WEBSITE: https://oakmontpickleball.shutterfly.com NEW PLAYER CONTACT: Shirley Lieberman, [email protected], 537-9871 All Oakmont residents are welcome.

In early September Playreaders read Theft by Eric Chappell. Readers were: (standing) Jane Borr, Pat Thelan, John Doland; (seated) Al Johnson, Jeffrey Sheff and Ginny Smith. 45^fifl¢∞ The Oakmont News / October 15, 2018 9 Friday Ladies’ Friendship Bible Study nNancy Crosby Growing in the Christian Life: sharing and discussion. Our small and friendly group nRay Haverson A Guide to James would love to welcome you! Try something new this fall! The book of James is Please call me for more information. Hope to see Sha-Boom Events Club like a handbook for good life practices. James connects you there! is proud to Present faith with behavior that is based on God’s principles— DATE: Fridays (no class on October 19) The Decades Dance and Show principles that improve your relationships and bring TIME: 10:15–11:50 a.m. Christmas Party deeper meaning to your life. PLACE: OVA Office conference room (while the WHAT: Decades Dance and Show Christmas Party Stonecroft Bible Studies encourage people to know East Rec. Center is being remodeled), 6637 Oakmont WHEN: Sunday, December 9 God and grow in His love through exploration of the Drive, Suite A WHERE: The Berger Center Bible. We progress at our own speed, taking time for LEADER/CONTACT: Nancy Crosby, 480-0566 TIME: Doors open at 5:30 p.m., music from 6:30– 9:30 p.m. COST: Members $22, member’s guest $25 and non-members $30. Best deal $34 includes one-year membership and the party. Lifelong Learning FOOD: You may bring your own food, snacks and nMarlena Cannon beverage of choice. The Sha-Boom Events Club will Final October Class Hard copy registration forms included in the Class supply lemon water, ice, coffee and cookies for all to Listings Flyer (available at the CAC kiosk) can be enjoy. Nutrition and Mental Health with Instructor Dr. Chiara Kae, mailed to SRJC or placed in the OLL folder in the You watched them on the Green at the golf course OVA offices. last summer now you can see them up close and PhD, RDN Mon., Oct. 29 and Nov. 5, 3–5 p.m., Berger Center Credit card registration is available by calling personal. Are you ready for a great night of music 527-4372. and dancing to ring in the Christmas season then you 2-week session, $52 will not want to miss? (includes $5 of materials at cost), Class ID 7417 SPECIAL LECTURE: Do not forget the Sha-Boom Club will put on the How to Register A Post Election Analysis New Year’s Eve Party on December 31. Details to Register for class on the first day of class, online Dr. David McCuan, Chair, Department of Political follow. through the Oakmont Lifelong Learning website, Science of Sonoma State University looks at the results If you have any questions please feel free to call us oakmontll.org or through the SRJC website at of the mid-term elections on Saturday, November 10, at 539-6666 or E-mail us at [email protected]. communityed.santarosa.edu/oakmont. at the Berger Center from 1–3 p.m. See you all there. You should hurry as this will sell out fast. Dr. Mccuan’s lecture sign-up coupon Please do not forget to put all names of your To register go to oakmontll.org or place this coupon in the OLL folder at the OVA office. party and payments in one envelope to guarantee you will all be sitting together as we fill seats at a Name______table as your payment is received. If someone pays later they may not be able to sit at your table. Make Email ______Phone ______checks payable to Sha-Boom and you may put them Total enclosed at $20 each______in our folder at the OVA office or mail them to 7111 Oak Leaf Drive, Santa Rosa, Ca. 95409. Or drop them in my mail box—right side of my driveway, brass mail slot. Single Boomers Social Club nCarolita Carr Next Event—October Mixer and Guillory stepped down. Mary Costa came on 45^fifl¢∞ WHAT: Our Tribute to Scary Movies as Treasurer. One member stepped up to tackle WHEN: October 18, 6 p.m. membership, but learning Excel proved to be too WHERE: Berger Center daunting, so she respectfully declined. BRING: All members should bring an appetizer to We appealed to our membership and now have share and BYOB new board members in place. Kat Stephens will be It’s October, and that means Halloween celebrations. Membership Director and Bailey Penzotti will serve We are using scary movies/TV shows and their as Secretary, allowing me to concentrate on the job characters to mix things up a bit. Come and see what of Communications Director. Alan Schackman and we are doing. Also, we would like our members to get Barbara Powell will continue as President and Event creative and bring food that looks scary. Deviled egg Director respectively. We are indeed a flexible and eyeballs, maybe? Not in a creative mood? Just bring resilient group. something to share. Single Boomers Social Club is open to any single person residing in Oakmont. Only an interest in Save the Date meeting people and socializing is required. We have November 11: Our annual Thanksgiving Potluck monthly mixers, organize outings to restaurants, December 2: Member appreciation evening attend Happy Hours at restaurant/bars around the area, and join in other Oakmont activities. Board Doings Join us by filling out the attached application form, The past few months have been interesting for or pick up one in the Single Boomers Social Club our SBSC Board of Directors. Directors Hepner folder at the OVA office.

SINGLE BOOMERS SOCIAL CLUB MEMBERSHIP FORM Please complete this form and return it to the OVA SBSC folder, along with your check for $ 12 to SBSC. Name______Date______Address______E-mail (to receive Evites and Shout-outs)______Phone______By signing below, I agree to review, accept and abide by the SBSC bylaws (copies available in SBSC folder). Signature: ______10 The Oakmont News / October 15, 2018 Valley of the Moon Rotary Club Current Events nJack Monahan Discussion Group The 4-Way Test 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? nTina Lewis Rotarians around the world have always been The 4-Way Test is international, transcending concerned with promoting high ethical standards national boundaries and language barriers. It knows The Current Events Group consists of lively in their professional lives. One of the world’s most no politics, dogma or creed. It has all the ingredients discussions of current events, from local to widely printed and quoted statements of business for a successful life in every way. It can and will work international. Informed comments are voiced ethics is the 4-Way Test. The test was created in 1932 in today’s society. It is a call to moral excellence. from across the political spectrum, from liberals to by American Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor, who later As Morro Bay Rotarian Darrell Thompson said, conservatives. Some prefer to just listen and learn, served as RI president, when he was asked to take “Few things are needed more in our society than others offer to moderate. charge of a company that was facing bankruptcy. moral integrity. The 4-Way Test will guide those Whatever your comfort level, you will be welcomed Mr. Taylor, looking for a way to resuscitate the who dare to use it for worthy objectives: choosing, when you join us. The discussions are moderated company, prayed for inspiration to craft a short winning, and keeping friends; getting along well by volunteers within the group, and microphones measuring stick of ethics for the staff to use. After with others; ensuring a happy home life; developing are passed around to enable everyone to hear. A $1 several attempts at longer statements he finally high ethical and moral standards; becoming donation is requested. reduced it to the four searching questions that successful in a chosen business or profession; and comprise The Test today. becoming a better citizen and better example for the moderators Profound in its simplicity the Test gradually next generation.” October 19: Karen Donnelly (ballot issues will be became a guide for every aspect of Taylor’s business, Darrell continued this way: “Eloquently simple, discussed) creating a climate of trust and goodwill among stunning in its power, undeniable in its results, October 26: Molly Fleischman dealers, customers and employees. It became part of the 4-Way Test offers a fresh and positive vision in Join us on Fridays, 1–2:30 p.m. at the West Rec. and the corporate culture, and eventually helped improve the midst of a world full of tension, confusion and bring ideas of what you’d like us to discuss. the company’s reputation and finances. The survival uncertainty.” For more information call 539-5546 or send an email of the company is credited to this simple philosophy. The 4-Way Test remains today as a central part of to [email protected]. Adopted by Rotary in 1943, the 4-Way Test has been the Rotary structure throughout the world and is translated into more than a hundred languages and is held as the standard by which all behavior should be now considered a vital element in all five of Rotary’s measured. Avenues of Service. At the conclusion of every Valley of the Moon Just for Fun Games Club The 4-Way Test of the things we think, say or do is Rotary Club meeting our members all stand and recite as follows: the 4-Way Test in unison. Leaving the meeting, each nPhillip Herzog 1. Is it the TRUTH? member takes the principles of The Test with them ABOUT US as a nonpartisan and non-sectarian ethical guide to 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned? The Just for Fun Games Club is a great place to use in their personal and professional relationships 3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER make friends and play all sorts of old and new games. for the ensuing week. FRIENDSHIPS? We meet in the Card and Game Room at the CAC (Central Activities Center) every Saturday at 1 p.m., and on the second and fourth Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. There are multiple games being played at the same time and you will always be able to choose what game you want to play. We are not too serious—because we nPastor Brinda play games just for fun! We have a large collection of games on hand. Hello Beloved Community thing that God has done. I think I should be thankful— Players often bring new and different games as well. We invite you to join us for worship and to be a lots more thankful than I am. Grateful to God for the If you have any games that you would like to donate part of our family of faith. Speaking of faith, I was wonder of rain. (Article using some of John Pipper’s or lend to the club, please let us know. thinking about the first rain of the season and how words.) Come join us! Even if you are not good at games, our faith grows when we see the hand of God. In everyone is welcome to come and have a good time the book of Job, Job says these words, “But as for at the Just for Fun Games Club. me, I would seek God, And I would place my cause For more information contact me at 843-3053 or before God; Who does great and unsearchable things, send an email to [email protected]. Wonders without number. He gives rain on the earth Game of the Month and sends water on the fields.”—Job 5:8-10. Texas Hold’em Poker Is rain a great and unsearchable wonder wrought Texas Hold’em is the most popular of all poker by God? “Picture yourself as a farmer in the Near At the Movies variations. In this game, each player is dealt two hole East, far from any lake or stream. A few wells keep Tuesday, October 30, 2–4 pm cards, then five community cards are placed in the center the family and animals supplied with water. But if of the table for all players to use. Each player makes the Oakmont Community Church is pleased to the crops are to grow and the family is to be fed from best five-card hand possible using the two hole cards be hosting the faith-based movie Do You Believe. month to month, water has to come on the fields from and the five community cards. We will teach you how to Everyone in the community is invited to attend. It another source. From where?” play if you don’t know how. All are welcome. will be playing at the Berger Center. Free admission, I don’t understand how water can be carried in the free popcorn and free bottled water. FALL POTLUCK sky, and I don’t know how the drops ever make to Our fall potluck will be on Saturday, October 20. We the ground, because if they start falling as soon as Oakmont Community Church will meet in the Art Room (next to the Card and Game they are heavier than air, they would be too small 50 Years of Service Room) at 11 a.m. for lunch and then move to the Card not to evaporate on the way down, but if they wait We are here for you. Room for games at 1 p.m. Please bring enough of to come down, what holds them up till they are big Sunday Worship Services at the Central Activity whatever you prefer to share for about eight persons. enough not to evaporate? How is it that some drops Center at 10:30 a.m. Your dish can be an appetizer, salad, main dish, are large, and some are small, or some drops fall in Sunday Worship Service for the Oakmont Gardens dessert, sweet, savory, whatever. mass amounts and some just gradually fall from the residents at 1 p.m. PAN GAMES IN OCTOBER sky. Tuesday Bible Study at the Oakmont Gardens at Join us on Saturday, October 20 at 1 p.m. for Pan Yes, I am sure we can show science behind all of 1:30 p.m.—Teaching on Isaiah (Panguingue) games and lesson. it, because we have a tendency to science everything Wednesday Bible Study at the OVA office suite B at Please RSVP to Jeri Phillips at (714) 883-3126 or away. But when we do that, we miss the glory of God 10:30 a.m.—Teaching on Acts email [email protected] if you would like to behind it. As for me, I will just take Job’s word for it. Visit of updated website: occsantarosa.org play at these scheduled Pan games. Thank you! I am satisfied that, this is a great and unsearchable Need prayer: Pastor Brinda, 595-0166 Want to learn how to play Pan? We can always use new Pan players and will be happy to teach newcomers. If you think you might be interested in learning this very sociable—anything can happen— 45^fifl¢∞§45^fifl¢∞§ kind of card game, just give me a call! The Oakmont News / October 15, 2018 11 Zentangle™ Oakmont Art Association Art Classes nPhilip Wilkinson nBetsy Smith November General Meeting November 9, 10 am, Berger Center Explore your creative side with the Zentangle™ Our speaker will be Alfred Escoffier, who has given art technique. If you can draw a dot, line, squiggly, many wonderful talks to us as a docent from the de circle or square, etc., you can do the Zentangle™ Art Young Museum. Alfred will give us a preview of the Method. You do not have to have attended any other upcoming Gauguin exhibition, called “Gauguin, A Zentangle™ class to come. Everyone is welcome! Spiritual Journey,” and will be opening about a week Monday, October 22: Let’s tangle leaves. It is time after the talk. for fall decorations! It will feature paintings, wood carvings and ceramics Monday, November 12: Bijou tiles TIME: 4:30–6 p.m. COST: $10 per class from a renowned collection from Copenhagen on WHERE: Central Activity Center Art Room view for the first time in SF. It will explore Gauguin’s INFO: All supplies provided. Be sure to register inner quests and imaginings, and how his intimate before class starts to have a space. Please E-mail me relationships shaped his artistic development. at [email protected] Ova board members needed We need a Trip Director and a Publicity Director now, and next year we will need elected members of own stencils with tape. Students will walk away with the board. If you think you could help or need further two multi-layered compositions. All levels of ability information, call me at 529-4587. In the past, we have are welcome. Bring a brown bag lunch. Class size is had a bus trip in November, but there will be none limited to 10. Please see materials list. this year due to lack of a Trip Director. Help us out Zoya Scholis’ teaching style includes movement, with your skills, or double up with a friend to fill a improv games and music to enhance learning and vacant position. creative inspiration. She is an award-winning painter Tape and Spray who has been teaching creativity workshops since Watercolor Workshop 2006. To view her resume please visit Zoyart.com or Saturday, October 27 ArtForPersonalGrowth.com. Led by Zoya Scholis WHEN: Saturday, October 27, from 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Have fun with watercolor like never before. Zoya WHERE: Art Room at the Central Activities Center demonstrates her award-winning tape and spray FEE: $110 technique for watercolor. The exercises give you REGISTRATION: Contact Dan Fishman at confidence to jump in. Learn to easily create your [email protected]

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707-538-2270 www.mcbridere.com • 6520 Oakmont Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95409 DRE #01151843 12 The Oakmont News / October 15, 2018 Former SRJC President Reflects on Career “Heroes of October” nGrace Boyle Golf Tournament While living in fortunate to have very good vice presidents and an Fountaingrove, Robert outstanding faculty and staff.” Agrella, president of Santa Dr. Agrella’s retirement from SRJC in 2012 lasted Rosa Junior College, and five weeks. He was called by the state to oversee his wife Kim, head of Santa the administration of City College of San Francisco, Rosa City Schools Fiscal which was on the verge of bankruptcy and losing Department, found time in accreditation. He headed a staff that managed to their busy schedules to drive get the huge SF college back in the black and fully to Oakmont on Saturdays to accredited. “It took three years of hard work,” he play golf. says. “Turning a community college around is like “One of the nice things about Oakmont was the steering a big ship. It takes a long time.” interesting people we met on the golf course,” Post retirement, Dr. Agrella continues to be Dr. Agrella says. “We met founding presidents of honored at SRJC. The Robert F. Agrella Art Gallery international companies and we met people with was named in his honor, his portrait is on display very minimal jobs but what you did with your other in the college library, and the Robert F. Agrella life, how much money you had or how big a house Scholarship given to math majors honors his you lived in, wasn’t that big a deal on the Oakmont background in mathematics. Santa Rosa radio station KSRO sponsored a “Heroes of golf course—how you played golf was the big deal. In Oakmont, he is playing some golf, rebuilding old October” golf tournament to honor and support firefighters Oakmont, we thought, was a nice community to live cars, active in electronics and ham radio. “Something and first responders, so naturally Freddie the camel showed in.” up at the 13th green to help out. Freddie is 16 months old and always comes along to fill up your day,” he says. usually lives on a ranch in Sonoma. When it was time for the Agrellas to downsize from What’s next for Dr. Agrella? Wife Kim has a clue: The Oct. 1 event also drew 120 golfers, along with radio their Fountaingrove home and find a place to retire, it “He failed Retirement 101.” personality Pat Kerrigan and a baby alligator. was easy. “We chose Oakmont.” Dr. Agrella was named president of Santa Rosa Junior College in 1990, a tenure that lasted 22 years. His background makes him well qualified to have been selected chief executive of the historic junior college, 100 years old this year. He grew up in Chicago where his father was an OAKMONT Illinois State policeman. “I had a strict upbringing,” he acknowledges. He received bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Purdue University and a doctorate DENTAL in education from Nova Southwestern University. Dr. Agrella taught mathematics and engineering in Chicago before coming to California in 1985 to be president of Cabrillo College in Aptos for the next five years. Credited to Dr. Agrella’s SRJC tenure is the largest IMPLANT, COSMETIC & GENERAL DENTISTRY growth period in its history and a budget that almost tripled. But he is most proud of overseeing the implementation of Measure A in 2002, a $252 million Tony Sanchez, DDS bond that funded a Public Safety Training Center, a modern Petaluma campus, a new library and a new Debra A. Riker, RDH, BS, MS student center. The measure also brought upgraded facilities and expanded curricula, including a dental hygiene program, the only such program north of the Golden Gate Bridge. 707-539-0336 Current SRJC President Dr. Frank Chong offers: “Bob Agrella is a consummate leader. He helped establish SRJC as a cutting-edge community college 6594 Stone Bridge Rd. particularly in the area of technology and by Located between McBride and the Fire Station rebuilding infrastructure with Measure A.” “A college president is only as good as the people [email protected] he or she works with,” Dr. Agrella will tell you. “I was

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Women of Faith Bible Study firewise Continued from page 1 nGayle Miller Hubred said he has recently toured Oakmont to identify priority areas, noting that property on the author. She enjoys getting to serve women of every NEW STUDY south side of Oakmont Drive, which is part of the age and denomination and she is passionate about JESUS THE ONE AND ONLY Wildland Urban Interface (WUI), is at the top of women knowing and loving the Word of God. presented by Beth Moore the list. A WUI is any area where houses meet with This is your personal invitation to join with us in Presentation is on a large-screen TV (titles for undeveloped vegetation. Grant money, if obtained, this exciting new Bible study. These presentations are hearing impaired). could be helpful in accomplishing fire-safe actions not to be missed! Beth’s presentation of the Bible just Come along with us on a life-changing journey in high-risk areas. He will seek information from brings it to life and her engaging style of speaking which will lead you through the hills of Galilee with Oakmont’s homeowner association boards to increase keeps you interested and enthralled to the very last the Teacher, across the lake with the Master, and support for the program and will distribute a scope of word! finally, on the road toward the cross with the Savior. work to help HOAs compile data on the location and This is a weekly, non-denominational study. We Get to know Jesus intimately, as though you had costs of needed mitigation. walked with Him during His days of earthly ministry. meet each Tuesday. Our class is small and informal, a This in-depth Bible study includes workbooks, very comfortable setting to meet new people and gain and video sessions taped on location in Jerusalem new knowledge of the Bible. Please call for additional and throughout Israel. We take time to review our information. workbook questions and have a time of fellowship DATE: Tuesdays TIME: 9:30–11:30 a.m. with one another. PLACE: Meeting Room B, Central Activity Center Beth Moore is a Christian speaker and Bible Study CONTACT: Gayle Miller, 537-9309 Larry Vuckovich at the Berger Center nDolora Hurst

Friday, Oct. 26, 7 pm years with so many jazz greats, has Presented by the acquired an extensive repertoire Oakmont Jazz Club of various jazz gems—the best Oakmont Jazz Club is proud America has to offer musically. to announce the return of Larry A former member of an Vuckovich, for a very special audience for this most interesting program. This will be a “listening listening session termed this a session” concert of rare gems of “feats for the ears.” This will be a exciting jazz from the USA, and musical experience performed by also from around the world. one of the premiere jazz pianists Pianist Larry Vuckovich, having played throughout the of our time. It is not to be missed.

LARRY VUCKOVICH PROGRAM reservation coupon FRIDAY, OCT. 26, BERGER CENTER Admission $20, open seating. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., concert at 7 p.m. Name(s): ______Address: ______Phone: ______Before and after: In front of the West Rec. some 20 Manzanita # of tickets at $20 each______Amount included $______trees were removed. They are highly flammable and will burn as Please make check payable to “Oakmont Jazz Program” and return it to the Oakmont Jazz Program folder much as 8 times the height of the plant. in the OVA office, or mail it to OVA, 6637 Oakmont Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95409. “Becoming Firewise is just the first step,” he said. “The process is a collaborative effort to engage the entire community by empowering everyone with a plan and a set of actions that can increase their home’s chances of surviving a fire.” He said the application for the designation could be submitted before Nov. 1. Milhollin said the committee’s work will start with broad-based education efforts and events to raise awareness of fire safety, including encouraging and assisting neighbors with Firewise efforts. Learn more about fire-adapted living at Firewise USA www.nfpa.org, Ready, Set, Go www. wildlandfirersg.org or www.readyforwildfire.org/ Defensible-Space.

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Please keep checking website for updates: www. about one hour each way; total time about 5½ hours. oakmonthikingclub.com. Bring water, lunch, and poles if you need them on a paved surface. Leave Berger at 9 a.m. Hike leader is October 18 Long Hike Becky Brown, 282-9941. BOTHE-NAPA VALLEY STATE PARK This moderately strenuous hike follows shaded OCTOBER 25 INTERMEDIATE HIKE trails past an old homestead and some view spots. OAT HILL MINE ROAD Lunch on a hillside where we might see a breeding This hike begins at the Silverado trailhead in Napa. ground for ladybugs. Distance is about eight miles The trail winds its way up to the Holms Homestead with 1,400’ of elevation gain. over an old mercury mining road. This is an up-and- Depart Berger Center at 8:30 a.m. for the ride to back hike of nine miles and 2,000’ elevation gain. Napa. Bring lunch and water. Hike includes rocky Great views! The hike will leave the Berger parking Lake Basin Rim Loop. (Photo by Martin Johns) creek crossings. Bring poles. Poison oak is plentiful. lot at 9 a.m. Hike leader is Jason Wilkenfeld, 978-2385. Hike leaders are Dave Stein, (650) 215-0327 and Gil Grangier, (650) 390-3224. Email: [email protected]. OCTOBER 25 LONG HIKE LAKE SONOMA PARK OCTOBER 18 INTERMEDIATE HIKE The Huff n Puff Trail. This is a strenuous hike of CROSS MARIN AT SAMUEL P. TAYLOR about eight miles and elevation gain of about 2,000’, The Cross Marin Trail is a paved bike path along over varied hilly terrain with rewarding views of the Paper Mill Creek in Samuel P. Taylor State Park. An lake and surroundings. Bring seasonally appropriate in-and-out hike of approximately 6+ miles through attire, poles, water and lunch. Leave the Berger at 8:30 oak woodlands and redwood forest. Drive time is a.m. Hike leader is Martin Johns, (330) 815-5167. NOVEMBER 1 LONG HIKE Gunsight Express This one-way hike, starting in Sugarloaf and ending Oakmont Fall Bridge Series in Hood Mountain Park, is only a bit over eight miles. Intermediate The initial trek up Goodspeed Trail makes it feel a bit longer, especially when combined with the 2,000’ Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. (Photo by George Hasa) nKate Hill elevation gain. But after taking in the views from Adventures in Declarer Play: Gunsight Overlook, it’s almost all downhill. Bring A REMINDER TO ALL HIKERS How to Stroke the Dummy lunch and water, hiking poles, state and Regional If the hiking trail is more than 30 miles round trip Like a Pro parking passes, if you have them. We’ll leave Berger from Oakmont, it is customary to compensate your Come one, come all! What’s the first thing you do at 8:30 a.m. Hike leader is Chris Sork, 495-3196. Note: driver at least $5 for gas. when dummy hits the table? Panic? Decide which if there is a lot of early rain, the first creek crossing is card to play from dummy? Not anymore! We’ll give a bit more challenging. Home Care you three easy steps for planning dummy play on NOVEMBER 1 SHORT HIKE every hand. This will include: Armstrong Redwoods State Park Reading the opening lead: Why that card? Was that This will be a cool and easy 2-3-mile stroll on Top 10 Reasons suit bid? What does it mean, and what does it imply? the park’s level nature trail through some very to choose the #1 agency* in Oakmont When/whether to pull trump. We always start by impressive giant redwoods, including the Burbank pulling the opponents trump, don’t we? Does this KEEP THIS Circle and the Parson Jones, Colonel Armstrong and AD! hand fall into one of the exceptions? Do I ever leave Icicle Trees. A beautiful stroll through the redwoods. See below. the opponents holding a trump? Two miles plus. Hike leaders are Dick and Sharon Managing transportion. Does it matter whether I’m Shlegeris. Leave Berger at 9 a.m. in my hand or in the dummy? How to decide where to win the trick and how it could matter. How to decide which opponent to avoid and how to insulate yourself. WHEN: Four Friday mornings, Oct. 26–Nov. 16 TIME: 9:30–11:30 a.m. #1 Quality. WeCare employs only the best caregivers. WHERE: Central Activity Center, Card Room #2 Security. Employees are screened, bonded, insured. COST: $50 per person for the series, or $15 per class. #3 Placement. Caregivers matched to clients’ satisfaction. HOW TO JOIN: Enroll, with or without a partner, at #4 Supervision. Ongoing oversight of care. the first class meeting on Oct. 26, or drop in for any #5 Stability. 10 years in business. First agency in Oakmont. class. You’re most welcome! Join us for bridge fun, #6 Experience. Hundreds of satisfied clients. where we always remember bridge is for play! #7 Family-Owned. Highest standards. Not a franchise. QUESTIONS: Kate Hill, 545-3664, kate.hill@ #8 Reputation. Referred by clients and professionals alike. sbcglobal.net #9 Satisfaction. Guaranteed. #10 WE CARE! Caring for your family as we would our own. Keep this ad for a 10% discount on first month’s services. your real estate pro Nancy shaw

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Santa Rosa, CA 6528 Oakmont Dr. (next to Oakmont Market) 707-322-2344 wecarehomeassistants.com The Oakmont News / October 15, 2018 15 Canine Club nRandi Hulce nRosemary Waller MUSIC AT OAKMONT 2018-19 OPENER: Let’s Dance—Together! LINCOLN TRIO It’s always with great anticipation that we welcome nTerry Whitten the first artists of the new season, but it’s with special Introduction enthusiasm that we greet longtime Oakmont favorites, to West Coast Swing the Chicago-based Lincoln Piano Trio, returning for WHAT: Beginning West Coast Swing partner dance its sixth appearance on our stage. classes WHEN: Wednesdays, November 7 and 14 from Special Meeting 4–5:15 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, 3–5 PM, West Rec. WHERE: Lower West Rec. COST: $9 pp for single class; $14 pp for both classes Did you RSVP? Many are saying they plan to attend West Coast Swing (WCS) is the official state dance but few have RSVP’d. Are you one of them? of California and is one of the most popular partner Next Club Meeting is a reception open to all dances in Sonoma County as well as throughout the Oakmont residents and features a speaker from the US and internationally. Best Friends Animal Society. Come learn about their WCS was born in California in the 1940’s and is a innovative work. Plus enjoy some really special smooth swing dance that is usually danced to slower musical entertainment and light refreshments. music than Jitterbug or East Coast Swing. It is a fun This meeting should be enlightening and fun! No and versatile dance that can be danced to a wide cost! But you must please RSVP to specialevents@ Our summer break this year has been unusually range of music including Rhythm & Blues, Country bestfriends.org by Sunday, October 21. Well you don’t long because of last October’s wildfires. The only Western, Disco, Rock and contemporary Pop tunes. actually have to RSVP, only if you would like a chair possible date to reschedule the cancelled Calidore Because of the upcoming holiday season, we are and some refreshments! Quartet turned out to be in January 2019. As a result, limited to two classes in which the most basic steps of there will be no concerts in October and two in We won’t have rain WCS will be taught. If there is interest in more classes, January, when we will have the serendipitous treat of on November 3 they can be scheduled for the future. hearing two top-ranked young American ensembles We know that, because our first annual Canine As before, no partners or experience are required. within two weeks, the Calidore and the Dover String Club picnic is November 3 from noon to 2 p.m. at the We will rotate partners during the classes. Quartets, on Jan. 31 and Feb. 14. West Rec. picnic area. This party is for current club Join us for a fun way to get exercise. Some studies Described by Strad magazine as “sensational” members only, so if you want to join the fun and also indicate that partner dancing may actually and “bewitching,” and by Gramophone magazine as you’re not a member yet, you’re welcome to join at increase mental acuity and reduce the possibility of “models of vibrancy and control,” the Lincoln Trio is the picnic. We’ll provide the application, you just cognitive decline. It is definitely good for our muscles, made up of Desirée Ruhstrat, violin; David Cunliffe, bring your checkbook (or cash). balance, brains and spirit! cello; and Marta Aznavoorian, piano. Each member Reminder: Even though this is an outdoor event Please let me know if you have any questions. You is an artist of international renown. The trio has sorry, no pups allowed, humans only. Is it on your can email me (Terry Whitten) at [email protected] performed throughout the US, including appearances calendar as a “save the date?” or call me at (415) 265-7590 (cell.) I hope to see you on at Carnegie’s Weill Hall, Alice Tully Hall, Bryant Park the dance floor! Festival, Ravinia Festival, Green Center, Barge Music, What’s Happening the Indianapolis Symphony Beethoven Chamber With The Dog Park? Music Series, University of Chicago, Dame Myra The OVA board re-established board workshops Star of the Valley Hess Memorial Concert Series, and in Springfield to be held, as needed, on the first Tuesday of the IL, where the trio was chosen to celebrate the month. On Tuesday, October 2, the first topic was, Catholic Church Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial with President Barack you guessed it, the dog park! A large number of nJoyce O’Conner Obama. International engagements include concerts Canine Club members attended to show support for throughout Europe, Asia, and South America. establishment of an off-leash dog park in Oakmont. World religions classes For their appearance in Oakmont the Lincoln Trio The ad-hoc committee’s 15-minute overview Buddhism and Confucianism and Taoism are the has chosen works by Gabriel Fauré, Astor Piazzolla, presentation revealed three new possible sites for focus of the October/November World Religions Johannes Brahms, and the multiple award-winning BOD consideration. They provided pros and cons for series sponsored by Star of the Valley Catholic Church. American composer Daron Hagen. An excerpt from each, along with cost estimates and photos. The three Classes are free and open to the public on Thursday, the program notes will appear in the Nov. 1 Oakmont possible sites: 1) OGC 4th tee, (2) CAC sport court from 1:30–3 p.m. at the church, 495 White Oak Drive. News. For the complete notes, please visit our website area, and (3) Stone Bridge Rd. SW of the Community Buddhism lecture is set for October 18; Confucianism www.musicatoakmont.org. Gardens. Open discussion came next so questions and Taoism for Oct. 25 and Nov. 8. and concerns could be heard. Instructor Marcella Fox, an active member of SOV DONOR DRIVE AND SEASON TICKETS The cost estimates, which are very preliminary, did parish, describes the series as a “respectful learning As always, we’d like to express our appreciation to raise some concern as the $250k plus range is much adventure for anyone interested in wanting a deeper the Oakmont Community Foundation for partnering higher than many residents had expected. Although understanding of world religions.” with us in our successful 2018 Donor Drive. We thank the BOD appeared to lean towards the Stone Bridge The series got off to a gratifying start in September all of you who have so generously donated. If you site, it was also the location drawing most opposition. with an audience of 60 hearing about Hinduism, Fox haven’t yet contributed and would like to do so, there Most concern focused over health and environmental said. will be donor envelopes available at the concert Nov. issues (i.e. poop and pee) and concern over proximity Registration is not required but appreciated for 8. Donation checks should be made out to Oakmont to the Community Gardens. planning refreshments. Prospective participants are Community Foundation, with “Music at Oakmont” The ad-hoc committee is “hanging in there” urged to contact Cristina Wadsworth at 583-3194 or on the memo line. and will now take a step back to review comments email her [email protected]. If you would like to purchase a season pass for raised. Perhaps next is professional input from soil After a holiday break, the series will resume in 2018–19, you may do so at the Nov. 8 concert. The pass engineering and environmental experts to determine January. provides admittance to all eight concerts, including what is realistic and how to mitigate concerns about nPete Hardy Nov. 8, for the price of seven. The cost is $140, cash the gardens and environmental questions, or check made out to Music at Oakmont. If you held NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR a season pass for last season (2017–18), your cost will Not a member yet? PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUND RAISER be $20 less, or $120, since you have already paid for Why not join? Supporting Nick’s Pantry, Kid’s Street School, the rescheduled Jan. 31 concert. Single admission, Membership forms are always available in the Family Christmas Food Basket and Gift Program. available only at the door before each concert, remains Canine Club folder in the OVA office or download WHERE: Star of the Valley Catholic Church, 495 at $20, cash or check made out to Music at Oakmont. from our website www.oakmontcanineclub.org. White Oak Dr. Doors open at 1 p.m., with seating unreserved. WHEN: Sunday, November 4, 8 a.m.–12 noon WHAT: Lincoln Piano Trio MENU: Pancakes, sausage, ham, eggs, juice, coffee WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 8, 1:30 p.m. and champagne or mimosa—all you can eat WHERE: Berger Center COST: $12 adults, $8 children ADMISSION: $20 at the door or your season pass 16 The Oakmont News / October 15, 2018 OEPC Oakmont Emergency Preparedness Committee nPat Barclay The Yellow Vests are Back! If you don’t see one of our volunteers on Oct. 18, it is We will have representatives from local government In concert with the Great California Shakeout on likely that your neighborhood is not in our coverage agencies, utilities, and vendors available to answer Thursday, October 18, the Oakmont Emergency area. (At present, we only have enough volunteers to your questions and discuss their emergency-related Preparedness Committee (OEPC) will be conducting cover about 50% of Oakmont.) If you fall in one of products. There will also be a presentation on its Fall emergency communications drill. Focusing those areas, please consider helping your neighbors— actions you can/should take to prepare and survive on earthquake response, our radio operators—with and yourself—by becoming a Zone Communicator. an earthquake or fire affecting our community. support from the Santa Rosa Fire Department—will No experience is necessary, we provide the equipment Numerous handouts will be available, covering such respond to a simulated earthquake on the Hayward/ and will train you on the procedures we follow. If you topics as “go bags,” preparation checklists, online Rodgers Creek faults. are a COPE Leader, consider also becoming a Zone resources and helpful products. Neighborhood radio operators (aka Zone Communicator. You know your neighborhood and The forum/fair is a reprise of an OEPC event held two Communicators) will don their yellow emergency what better way to get the help you might need by years ago which was very well attended and received. vests, take their handheld radios, and walk our streets calling it in on your own radio? Hopefully you will learn or find something new, that looking for problems and resident needs for assistance. If you might be interested in volunteering, please might just save your life. We hope to see you there! These issues are reported via our communications e-mail us at [email protected] or call me at network to city and county emergency services 570-7500. The life you save may be your own! personnel. To handle the neighborhood reports, other OEPC volunteers will set up radio communications Get Ready, Oakmont! Free Windows PC and equipment at each of our recreation centers that will The Emergency Preparedness Committee (OEPC) interact with SRFD emergency personnel. is hosting a resident forum and fair on October 25 Android Smartphone Help If you see our volunteers, please make a point of from 2–4 p.m. in the Berger Center. There is no cost nAl Medeiros seeking them out—and perhaps report a simulated and all Oakmonters are welcome. In addition to the issue for them to process. Our goal is to both exercise forum and fair, we will be providing free finger food Do you have an Android smartphone or PC and stress our communications capabilities. and beverages. computer with which you need assistance? Andy Holroyd-Sills, Carl Appellof and Al Medeiros may be Boomers able to lend a hand. n Al has been aiding members of the Oakmont Carolita Carr Community since the days of the Oakmont PC Users Here’s hoping you have made your reservations for Up next: Trivia Night Group, and Andy and Carl have just joined him. our Halloween bash, the Ghoulish Gala, taking place WHEN: Thursday, November 15 If you would like to see if they can help, call Carl at on Saturday, Oct. 27. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., not TIME: Doors open at 5:45 p.m., first round of 843-5138, Al at 843-4447, or Andy at 775-5220, . before. Music will be provided by the Floorshakers. questions begins at 6 p.m. Bring a beverage and food of your choice. Costumes WHERE: Berger Center PRICE: Free to members are encouraged but not required. BRING: Beverage of your choice and snacks for your OakMUG If you haven’t registered yet, do it now! Use the table Oakmont Macintosh Users Group coupon below. Fill it out, and place it with your Questions will be geared for the Boomer generation, check in the Boomers folder in the file at the OVA with categories such as music, events, TV shows, etc. nLinda Koepplin office. You may also register online at our website- Start forming your teams now. There should be eight oakmontboomers.org. Use your credit card or Paypal people per team. Prizes will be given to the top three Saturday, Oct. 20, West Rec. Center to pay and your registration is instantaneous. teams in each round. Come join in the fun. The Internet on your TV by Pat Barclay GHOULISH GALA RESERVATION COUPON The internet is not just for your computer, iPad OCTOBER 27, Berger Center, 5:30–9:30 PM and iPhone anymore. Have you heard the terms Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $15 per member and guest. Limit of one non-member guest per member. “streaming to your TV” or “unplugging from cable?” The two options you have to register for seating for this event are: If not—or even if you have—this session may be for Reserved table for eight: Reservation must be accompanied by full payment of $120 and the names of all you. the people sitting at the table. Please be sure to include a party name for the table, example Smith Party. Pat Barclay, long-time Mac user and OTLC instructor, will discuss the technologies and the Names: ______variety of options in getting video content on your TV. Services like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and Party name: ______Amount enclosed: $______a myriad of others offer movies and TV shows to Unreserved seating: If you chose unreserved seating and wish to sit with friends, you should plan to stream on your TV—some at a cost, some included arrive together when the doors open at 5:30 p.m. Full payment must accompany the reservation. by your cable or satellite provider, and some just free. Come see what’s available and what it takes to Name: ______Amount enclosed: $______access them! The deadline for reservations is no later than 3 p.m., October 23. You may also register and pay online. Plan to come early at 1:30 p.m. for coffee/tea, If you have any questions about reservations, please contact: [email protected]. refreshments and fellowship. The meeting begins at 2 p.m. in the West Recreation Center. Oakmont Technology Learning Center (OTLC) Website: http://www.oakmug.org nLinda Canar MEMBERSHIP Dues are $10 per household. Three ways to join: at fall session 2018­—October • November any meeting; a check made payable to OakMUG and To register: Visit oakmont-learning.org or call 538-1485 to leave a message. sent to Justine Haugen, Treasurer, 8926 Acorn Lane, The OTLC is located int he CAC at 310 White Oak Drive. Advanced registration is required, no drop-ins! Santa Rosa, CA 95409; or you may put your check For more information go to oakmont-learning.org into our file in the OVA Office. MAC TECHNICAL HELP If you need technical help with your Mac or other apple product, call Ronnie Roche, Certified Apple Consultant, 573-9649. A free service to our membership: Send your Mac questions by email to the following email address: [email protected]. An OakMUG Mac expert will either get you an answer or will recommend someone who can. iPAD SIG meetings have been suspended until further notice The Oakmont News / October 15, 2018 17 Lawn Bowling Bocce Club Garden Club n nPhil Bowman Linda and Don McPherson nPatty McHugh TOURNAMENT RESULTS TOURNAMENT NEWS “We may think we’re nurturing our garden but of Novice Singles Next up is the Falling Leaves Tournament, men course it’s our garden that is really nurturing us.” There was a great turnout this year. Out of our versus women, on Saturday, November 3 at 1 —Jenny Uglow current 22 novices, 12 signed up and played! And p.m. (Note time change to Winter hours effective enjoyed themselves. All members should take November 1–April 30). OCTOBER MEETING WHEN AND WHERE: note: when a tournament is announced, mark your Winning teams in the October 13 Autumn Tuesday, October 16, Berger calendar, sign up and play. You’ll have fun and get Tournament will be pictured in the next Oakmont News. Center TIME: good experience in competitive play. Tea and Social at 9:30 a.m., followed by The tourney started September 19. After the first POTLUCK and BUSINESS MEETING meeting from 10–11:15 a.m. TOPIC: rounds, the field was reduced to four players, the A potluck lunch and the Annual Business Meeting How to make your home extra special for fall semi-finalists: Sherry Kohut vs Pam Dempsey and followed the Autumn Tournament on October 13. using flowers, berries, pumpkins, twigs and more! GUEST SPEAKER: Denise Lenahan vs. Bonnie Johnston. On September The Nominating Committee presented a slate of Ellyn Pelikan 21, Bonnie and Pam won the semis and immediately officers for 2019: Jean Reed (President); Barbara Ellyn Pelikan has been a floral designer and artist played the final match. Bonnie played very well and Lowell (Vice President); Bev Schilpp (Secretary and for over 50 years. Ellyn credits her mother for her won the tournament going away. “Sunshine Lady”); Eric Neilsen (Treasurer); Ellie and enduring love of floral design, gardening and art. She It is worth noting, that all the semi-finalists were Bob Baciocco, Barbara James and Elaine Foote (Social thinks they go hand in hand! Ellyn owned a florist women. Perhaps this was because only three men, Committee); Linda and Don McPherson (Publicity); shop for many years and worked with major catalog brave men, entered the tournament; good for them. Barbara Newton (Historian and Badge Coordinator); companies designing and producing floral products. Frank Gyorgy breathed a big sigh of relief. It was the Tony D’Agosta (Court Maintenance Overseer). She teaches floral classes and mixed media art at her last intra-club tourney for which he was responsible. President Sherry Magers presided. farm in Sebastopol and other venues. “Thinking out of the box” is one of her favorite things to do. As Ellyn ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY says, “Life is too short to be normal.” DECEMBER 8 The always popular Bocce Club holiday dinner and THIS MONTH party for members and guests will be on Saturday, IN THE GARDEN December 8 at the West Rec. Center starting with Autumn is the time for the wabi-sabi beauty of appetizers at 5:30 and catered dinner at 6 p.m. with changing seasons. In traditional Japanese aesthetics, entertainment following. Reservation forms will wabi-sabi is a world view centered on the acceptance be available in the November 1 and November 15 of transience and imperfection. The aesthetic Oakmont News and also in the Bocce Club folder at is sometimes described as one of beauty that is the OVA office and at the West Rec. Bocce Courts. “imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete.” This Deadline for reservations is December 1. encourages us to embrace the imperfect and the passing of prime. NEW MEMBERS Tony and prospective • October is the best month for setting out any kind Champion Bonnie and Pam. bowler Wendell Freeman. New players are always welcome during daily play, of plant that’s not frost-tender. Before buying plants, which begins at 9:30 a.m. until November 1 when the learn their ultimate height and spread (I’ve learned DEMO DAY start time moves to 1 p.m. Bocce Club membership the hard way). Allow room for them to grow. Many September 20 stands at 116 and growing! kinds of perennials can go into the ground now; plant Big response! About 20 Oakmonters visited the Club dues for a calendar year are $15. Members this month so they can establish roots through the green and were greeted by as many lawn bowlers can attend a variety of members-only events winter. to give them an introduction to the game. Lots of throughout the year and also have unlimited • For blooms from winter through spring, plant cool treats too. Many of the prospective bowlers showed access to Club equipment at the bocce courts. season annuals now so they get established and start promise and asked to trained. If this turnout is as New members who join in the last quarter of 2018 flowering before the weather turns cold. Otherwise, successful as the last one we can expect to see a lot of (October, November, December) will be considered they may not flower until spring. Sow seeds of baby new faces on the green. as also paid in full for 2019. Membership forms blue eyes, forget-me-not, sweet alyssum, sweet peas, are available at the bocce courts and in the Bocce and spring wildflowers. UPCOMING EVENTS Club file folder at the OVA office. Completed forms • Clean up debris. To reduce the number of sites Halloween Pizza Bowl Tournament: Wednesday, should be returned with a check for $15 payable to that harbor insects and diseases over winter, pull and October 31. An opportunity to play in something “Oakmont Bocce Club” to the Bocce Club file folder discard weeds, spent annuals and vegetables, clean other than whites! In fact, you can wear whatever in the OVA office. up fruit and fallen leaves. your little heart desires. (But you must still pay Name badges can be ordered using the form $2!) Bowling starts at 4 p.m., followed by a family- available at both the bocce courts and in the Bocce THE GLORY OF BULBS style pizza and salad dinner at 5:30-ish. A donation Club file folder in the OVA office and will be available One of the great joys of gardening is watching of $12 per person is suggested if you plan to after the first week of each month in the name badge flowering bulbs pop up in the spring time. If you stay for the dinner. Costumes are encouraged basket in the Club Shed. want to bring in spring with a burst of beautiful color, —be creative. you’ll need to start planting your bulbs real soon. Annual Meeting: at the Berger on November 1 at 1 CLUB PLAY Choosing the right bulbs can be fun. You can find sun p.m. Officers and directors for the coming year will All three West Rec. Center bocce courts are loving bulbs, shade loving bulbs, ones that attract be elected, committee chairperson will be announced reserved for club play butterflies and bees, as well as drought tolerant and and special issues will be discussed—Plaques for Monday through Saturday deer resistant bulbs. Benches. There will be snacks. beginning at 9:30 a.m. Plant varieties that bloom over an extended period Thanksgiving: November 20, 12:30 p.m. As always, in the summer and 1 of time. You can choose a variety of early, mid- and remember to bring $2 and to arrive at 12:15 p.m. p.m. in the Winter and late-season bulbs. Annual Holiday Party: Friday, December 7 at 5 p.m. continuing until all games For an informal mass of flowers that can spread Awards will be presented. And as in the past we’ll be are completed. Players naturally year after year, toss handfuls of a single wrapping gifts for foster kids again this year. More are reminded to arrive kind of bulb over a planting area, varying the density. details will follow. about 15 minutes early for Repeat with a second or third kind of bulb, then plant the teams and court chip the bulbs where they fall. GIVE-IT-A-ROLL draw. To all Oakmont residents: Come try your hand The club extends its at the sport you see played on the green next to the appreciation to the OVA Activity Center. Lawn Bowling! You are invited to for the attractive addition try your hand at the game each and every Saturday, of new, sturdy handrails 12–1:30 p.m. We’ll have demonstrations and mini on both hillside ramps to lessons. Smooth sole shoes (no cleats) only, please. the West Rec. bocce courts The Bocce Club appreciates See you on the green! and to Bob Baciocco for his and thanks Bob Baciocco for See more OLBC information at www. regular volunteer efforts his regular volunteer service oakmontlawnbowling.com. grooming the courts. grooming the courts. 18 The Oakmont News / October 15, 2018 Afternoon Fitness Club Exercises Classes nPeggy Clark Entrée choice: 1. Prime Rib with au jus and creamy nBetsy Smith, Instructor horseradish sauce, mashed potatoes and vegetable WHEN: Tuesdays, 4:30–5:30 p.m.—Aerobics; medley. 2. Baked Salmon filet with maple citrus glaze, Thursday, 4:30–5:30 p.m.—Strength and balance rice pilaf with toasted almonds and vegetable medley. WHERE: Classes are held at the West Rec. Center 3. Chicken Piccata, rice pilaf with roasted almonds downstairs FITNESS CLUB HOLIDAY DINNER/DANCE and vegetable medley. 4. Eggplant Parmesan Stack WHEN: Friday, December 8 WHERE: Berger Center COST: $7 per class, four classes for $24 or eight with penne and vegetable medley. Dinner rolls and TIME: 5–6 p.m. social hour/appetizers; dinner to follow classes for $48 butter, coffee, hot tea, water. MUSIC: By 7th Sons Band PRICE: $50 per person INFO: Please bring water, mat, and weights, balls if Dessert: Chocolate Mousse Cake. you have them. We have equipment to share if not, so Menu BYOB—we will provide water and ice. come on by! Appetizers: Antipasti platter with salami, olives, Reservations accepted through Dec. 1. Make check INSTRUCTOR: Betsy Smith, [email protected] dried fruits, baguettes, assorted cheese platter with payable to the Oakmont Fitness Club. Place your Keep going with your Fall weather workout. Stay in fig tapenade and assorted nuts. check with the form below in the OFC Fitness Folder shape with exercise in the afternoon exercise classes. Salad: Spring mix with gorgonzola cheese, dried at the OVA or drop it in the OFC mail slot outside Low impact aerobics meets on Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m., cranberries, pears, red onion, pecans and white the trainer’s office. Questions? Call me at (650) Strength and Balance meets Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. balsamic and shallot salad dressing. 274-4137. Catchy music and meeting new friends are some of the features of both classes. You can join at any Holiday dinner/dance reservation form time! You work from your base of aerobic and fitness strength. You should be able to get up and down from Name______the floor. Bring yourself, water, mat, weights, and a ball if Phone______Email______you have them. We do have equipment to share if Price is $50 per person. Please indicate your name and choice of entrée. If you wish to guarantee a table of you do not have any of your own, so come on by. eight please submit your reservation for the full table. Be sure to wear tennis or exercise shoes, not street shoes. Name______Entrée______Name______Entrée______Foam Roller nSandra Shaner WE’RE ROLLIN’—CHECK US OUT! WHAT: Foam Roller Class—Stretching, Core Work, and Self-Myofacial Release Therapy WHEN: Tuesdays, 8:45–9:45 a.m. nTom and Teresa Woodrum WHERE: Lower West Rec Center with musical accompaniment by The Mellow Tones. COST: $50/6 classes Seating: chairs around the dance floor, no tables. WHAT TO BRING: Yoga mat and a foam roller (see below) ymca healthy living This class uses movements from Yoga to increase Mondays, wednesdays and flexibility and balance; movements from Pilates to build core strength; and movements from myofascial fridays free classes by JoRene release therapy to target trigger points soothing and 9–10 AM, Berger Center releasing tight muscles. Class canceled second Friday each month due to Berger scheduling. Fragrance-free please. Share the floor with kindness. Equipment: Non-skid yoga mats, resistance bands (available in class), a towel that can be folded to serve The program for this most unusual and entertaining as a knee cushion and cervical support, athletic shoes afternoon will include dances from the Middle East, that are supportive but not too grippy, and water the British Isles, and the Americas. Featured will be bottle—hydration revitalizes. Apple Tree Morris, Wild Card Belly Dance, Dunsmuir The fine print: Welcome to Free Fitness. For your Scottish Dancers, Oakmont Dancing Divas, Latin safety, good balance and lateral movement are Elements, and more. needed in these quick aerobic classes. A fall may Refreshments provided by Gilded Grape, Wine cause serious injury. Please check with your doctor Country Caterer. Eat, drink and enjoy the show. prior to beginning this or any exercise regimen. After the show, if you choose, enjoy a little dancing All Free Fitness Classes are too large to of your own. Chef LeeAnn Geneve will serve Oaked accommodate those who need special supervision. Chardonnay and Soft Red Blend that pairs nicely If you have shoulder, back, knee problems, anything with her specialty biscotti. C’est tres chic that is painful, it is advisable to join a smaller, well- Foam rolling has been shown to be beneficial in WHEN: Sunday, November 4 at 3 p.m. Doors open supervised class first, and consult a personal trainer reducing chance of injury and increasing recovery by at 2:30. or medical professional to learn modifications that hydrating the muscles with increased blood flow and WHERE: Berger Center are suitable to your condition. Participants need to breaking up adhesions between skin, muscles and bones. TICKETS: $20pp. use their judgment and body awareness, altering Range of motion is greatly increased, and the bottom Come early for the pre-show entertainment—videos each exercise to prevent injury. Be careful, dear ones. line is, you just feel and move better in your body. I am a Yoga Alliance certified instructor, certified in Dances from around the world SIGN-UP FORM Mat Pilates, and ACE-certified as a personal trainer. I developed this class in conjunction with the physical Name of attendees: ______therapists at a health care facility where I taught for 18 years. Email (to confirm receipt of payment): ______This is a “feel good” class, but so good for your body. Please make checks payable to “Oakmont Health Initiative.” You may leave your check in the OHI folder in Come roll with us! The only requirements are a foam the OVA office, or mail them to Oakmont Health Initiative, c/o Tom Woodrum, 12 Valley Green, Santa Rosa, roller (which you will love having at home to do self- Ca 95409. massage) and a yoga mat. Feel free to come and try a class to see if foam rolling is for you. Questions? Call me at 636-532-4690 or email at [email protected]. 45^fifl¢∞§45^fifl¢∞§ The Oakmont News / October 15, 2018 19 Tai Chi Buddhist Meeting for Beginners October 27 n nDr. Kate Ha, Faculty at SSU Interval Training Pennijean Savage nJohn Phillips Now is your time to try this ancient and slow Q: “I feel like I’m always putting myself down. movement and meditation practice from China. Studies have shown that Interval Training helps How can I change this tendency?” Our balance is improved with this exercise, says the keep us young and active and promotes weight loss “Prayer is the courage to persevere. It is the struggle Harvard School of Medicine newsletter. more than any other activity including cardiovascular to overcome our own weakness and lack of confidence Call me at 318-5284 if you have questions or to work. in ourselves. It is the act of impressing in the very preregister. Tuition is $75 for five classes which do We meet Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at depths of our being the conviction that we can change not have to be consecutive, in case you have other 2 p.m. at the Lower Level at the West Recreation the situation without fail... Believe in yourself! Don’t appointments to attend to. We meet on Thursdays in Center. The cost is $8, or $64 for 10 sessions (first is sell yourself short! Devaluing yourself is contrary to the Berger Center, Room G, 9 a.m. session free). Buddhism, because it denigrates the Buddha state I am looking forward to talking with you. Equipment needed: light hand weights, none slip of being within you.”—Living Buddhism, September mat and water. 2018, pg. 6. Check it out at: https://www.youtube.com/ You are cordially invited to join us on Saturday, watch?v=0-Yvm2cXLYo. October 27, and learn more about the benefits of this Forrest Yoga Get a great workout in 40 minutes or less! Buddhist practice and life philosophy. WHEN: Saturday, October 27, 11 a.m.–12 noon (new Chair Stretch time!) WHERE: 7 Oak Leaf Place. Look for SGI sign at and Balance Class Genealogy entrance on Oak Leaf Drive. nCarol King, RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) Monthly SGI Nichiren Buddhist discussion Club meetings of chanting, study and dialogue are open take action to feel better nMelinda Price to all Oakmonters and are free of charge. Call Judy at in your body 548-0225, Elaine Stanley at 539-3642 or Pj Savage, 595- The Norwegian Emigrant’s Trunk 5648 for directions or more information. come to chair class The next meeting of the Genealogy Club is on WHAT: Chair Stretch and Balance Class See www.sgi-usa.org for additional information on Monday, Oct. 22 at 1 p.m. in the West Rec. Nichiren Buddhism. WHEN: Tuesdays from 2–3 p.m.; Thursdays from Our guest speaker will be Mary Beth Ingvoldstad, 10:30–11:30 a.m. president of the local chapter of the Sons of Norway, WHERE: West Rec. Center—Lower who will show a film called American Fever about a Level young woman emigrating from her native Norway COST: $50 for six classes. First class is to come to America. Mary Beth will then open her free with the purchase of a class series family’s trunk filled with memorabilia chronicling Cal Alumni Club Calm your inner self with challenging the journey her ancestors made from Norway to chair classes. Do as much or as little as Minnesota and then to North Dakota. Anyone either of Oakmont your body needs. The class provides a with or without Scandinavian ancestors will enjoy nJim Hammer great deal of core work, mostly while seated. Students this program. may stay seated for the entire class or explore balance Annual Fall Dinner Last month’s program focused on how to find those friday, october 19, berger center safely. Boost your energy and mental clarity. Stretch lost ancestors who suddenly disappear in the records. Please join us for the Cal Alumni Club’s Fall dinner every part. Small free weights are used to tone and George McKinney showed several examples of such featuring our speaker Jack Dold, who will speak strengthen the upper body. situations with tips on how to find those people. The about the many trips and tours that he has led for Cal Equipment: Bring a set of free weights—your choice program notes are available at our website as are all Alumni. Jack has recently led Cal groups to Iceland of 1, 2 or more pounds—the weight you want to work prior programs, at www.oakgenclub.org. and Spain. with. Please bring water. The Oakmont Genealogy Club regularly meets in Appetizers and a no-host wine bar will start at 5:30 the West Rec. Center on the fourth Monday of each p.m., dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. feel grounded and de-stress month (except July and December) at 1 p.m. There are The menu consists of a mixed green Italian salad WHAT: Forrest Yoga Classes no club dues, and everyone is welcome to attend our with tomatoes, cucumbers, black olives, beans, and WHEN: Tuesdays from 12:30–1:30 p.m.; Thursdays meetings, both newbies and experienced researchers. cheese with creamy Italian dressing. There is a choice from 9–10 a.m. For information about genealogy or club activities of one entrée: Chicken Picata, BBQ Rib-Eye, Eggplant WHERE: West Rec. Center—Lower Level please visit our website at www.oakgenclub.org. If you Parmigiana, or Pasta Primavera. Each entrée will COST: $50 for six classes. First class is free with the have research questions or would like to receive our come with rice pilaf, vegetable medley, assorted purchase of a class series e-newsletter, please email: [email protected]. Clear your brain and use your breath to increase bread and butter, coffee, hot tea and water. Dessert your focus and connect inside. Build strength with will be apple cake. standing poses. Focus on how your feet and legs The price of $40 includes the meal, tax and tip. support you while upright. Feel grounded and steady Table Tennis Club Please contact Helen Young at 539-9649 to make as the daylight shrinks. Ease your neck and other a reservation and receive payment information. nTom Gilmer tight spots. My classes are appropriate for all levels. Payment must be received by October 15. People with injuries or conditions are encouraged to The Oakmont Table Tennis Club invites players We welcome all Cal Alumni and also Friends of Cal. attend. Connect with yourself and others in a safe and of all ages and skill levels to join in the fun. We supportive setting. Appropriate for all levels play in the air conditioned second floor of the West Forrest Yoga does not require strength or flexibility; Recreation Center. it only requires that you bring a willingness to learn We recently added Friday afternoon from 4–6 how to feel authentically and respond honestly. p.m. to our playing schedule. This is a significant Oakmont Equipment: Bring your mat, water and props you enhancement to the reduced schedule we were have—like blocks, straps and yoga blankets. A beach originally assigned as a result of the East Rec. repairs. Cannabis Club towel can be used in place of a yoga blanket so please We now have open play on Wednesdays from noon nHeidi Klyn bring one. I supply a limited amount of props to share. to 2:30 p.m., Thursdays from 3–5:30 p.m., Fridays from I am a certified Forrest yoga instructor. I am 4–6 p.m. and Sundays from 2–4:30 p.m. Members can WHEN: Monday, November 5 TIME: 2 p.m. passionate about helping others feel better in their also play on Sundays from noon to 2 p.m., but need to WHERE: Upper West Recreation Building bodies. I have several years of experience teaching prearrange with other players to join them. Come and hear the speakers from Solful dispensary Chair Stretch and Balance classes in addition to We play for fun and enjoyment, usually doubles. in Sebastopol talk about their field guide to getting yoga classes and private sessions. Please see http:// There are no dues—just show up ready to play. We the most out of Cannabis. Literally thousands of www.carolkingyoga.com for more information about also have occasional social events for members and strains of cannabis, each with unique attributes and me, Forrest Yoga, local classes near Oakmont and their significant others, including a New Year’s Eve qualities along with a growing number of ways to Saturday workshops. Party and a summer picnic. consume them, will be explained. Feel free to contact me at carolking1234@yahoo. Contact me at 791-7448 or Ruth Snyder at 230-2491 Everyone is invited. Our website is up and running: com, 696-5464. for additional information. oakmontcannabisclub.com. 20 The Oakmont News / October 15, 2018 Quilting Bee Dead Ringer Horseshoe Club nElizabeth McDonnell nRay Haverson During the “sewing day” gathering on September The Dead Ringer Horseshoe Club is now up and Horse shoes is a low stress game. We are open! The 12, there was discussion about pros and cons of using running with our new horseshoe pits located at the horse shoes are in a brown bin behind the horse shoe spray basting techniques. There was also discussion of West Rec. Center lower parking lot area. The club pit back stop. quilting fees by “long arm quilt professionals” and the plays every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come on down and have some fun and meet some varied ways they want our tops and backings prepared. If you want to have a great time with your neighbors new folks we are open to all levels of ability. Betsy Smith told about the progress on her and friends then the Horseshoe Club is for you. We are Please let me know if you are coming so I can get “Handkerchief” quilt, using hankies recently donated a laid-back club with laid-back rules. Never played? you on my list of times to play. You may call me at to her by Cathy Rapp. She has 25 blocks completed Come on down and we will teach you. 539-6666 or e-mail me at [email protected]. and she explained a little about the method she’s using for handling the delicate hankies. Betsy also showed us the block she completed for a “Friendship” quilt. “Alice in Wonderland” is the theme and Betsy created Drop-In Chess the Mad Hatter’s hat. nRichard Duncan Kim Taddei showed a “Spider Web Quilt” (Foundation Paper Pieced). She thinks the pattern The Drop-In Chess players meet on Tuesday take part in these games. may have had an issue because the blocks were very afternoons between 1–4:30 p.m. in the Card Room If you have not played chess in a while, are new hard to square up when she attempted to put the top at the Central Activity Center, 310 White Oak Drive. to our Oakmont community, or are just curious and together. Another foundation pieced quilt was shown Beginners are welcome and there are no fees or cost— would like to know more about the “Game of Kings,” by Bonnie Butler. It is a lovely “Christmas Cactus just your time as you see fit. Bring a board and chess drop in and check us out. If you have any questions Quilt” she made for her mother. set if you have one. The atmosphere is casual and or would like to know more, feel free to contact us at Yvonne Draper showed a set of placemats, players of varying proficiency, both men and women, [email protected] or at 707-225-0661. hexagonal in shape. Vivian showed the progress she has made on blocks she’s making for a challenge quilt. She’s using wool hearts on cotton backing for part of Would Your Dog Like a Job? the blocks. Leigh Uselton showed her ongoing project using batiks. Kat Stephens spoke about the “Row by Press release Row” quilt guild project on which she is working. Paws for Healing Orientation—Saturday, Oct. 20, 10 am or 1 pm, Oakmont The picnic on September Have you ever thought that your Most dogs love having something 26 was attended by 20 friendly, polite dog could make an special to do. Wouldn’t you like to give people. Pat Marabella amazing contribution to the local your dog (and yourself) an important was introduced as a new community? And spend more quality new way to bring happiness to others in member. Lunch on the time with you? our community? We bring our friendly patio was lovely. After Paws for Healing is a non-profit canines to Spring Lake Village, Friends lunch members went inside canine-assisted therapy organization House, Memorial Hospital and more. for a “Quilt Block Wheel based in the North Bay. We are looking for some Come to our Oakmont orientation meeting. We of Fortune” game. Joan special people to visit hospitals, schools and other will explain the program, answer your questions and Rumrill, her husband and Vanna, aka Cathy Rapp. Sonoma County facilities. Training and mentoring you can meet two of our canine assistance team dogs. Cathy Rapp created a wheel are provided. Our motto is “Mending Hearts with Space is limited; so please no dogs or small children. with different money amounts. Each member took a Gentle Paws and Guiding Hands” and we make a lot For further questions/to reserve a seat, call Donna turn to spin and choose a letter in the puzzle in an of people smile! Forst at 978-2511. attempt to guess the mystery quilt block. Cathy was Vanna and Joan was Pat Sajak. The game generated a lot of laughter and fun. Lisa showed a quilt called “Burgoyne Surrounded” Movies At Oakmont n all made from found fabric and a pumpkin quilt made Barbara Bowman using a Bonnie Hunter pattern for string piecing. WHERE: Berger Center Julie Jones purchased a hockey themed fabric panel SCREENING DAYS AND TIMES: Sundays at 2 and 7 p.m. from Missouri Star Quilt Company for the quilt she HOSTS: Barbara Bowman, Chris Decker, Ernie Erler, Al Haggerty, Carol Haggerty, showed. She is giving it to a relative who is a San Jose Mike McInnis and Jeff Neuman. Sharks fan. NOTE: All films are shown with English subtitles when possible, free of charge— compliments of the OVA October 21, 2 and 7 PM STAR WARS: EPISODE VIII: THE LAST JEDI Jedi Master (Mark Hamill) unwillingly attempts to guide young hopeful Rey (Daisy Ridley) in the ways of the force, while Leia, former princess turned general (Carrie Fisher in a final film) rallies to lead what is left of the Resistance and its leader, Captain Poe (Oscar Isaac) away from the ruthless tyrannical grip of the First Order. Packed with invention, wit and action, this critically acclaimed film was nominated for four Oscars, including Best Original Score and Best Visual Effects. (2017), PG-13, 152 minutes. October 28, 2 and 7 PM SOMETHING THE LORD MADE This Emmy-winning HBO film based on a true story follows white surgeon Alfred Blalock (Alan Rickman) and his black assistant, Vivien Thomas (Mos Def), who teamed in the 1940s to develop a procedure to save children suffering from a heart defect. But Thomas’s status Julie Jones’ Hockey Players. as a second-class citizen prevented him from getting recognition, as Blalock took all the Paula Scull showed a cute bird quilt which is a credit. Their close, respectful relationship was complicated by the social realities of the time. wedding gift. The couple picked the pattern and Engrossing and moving. (2004), NR, 102 minutes. fabric and she took a class from Judy Bianchi at Pearls of Joy to complete the quilt. Vicki Chambers shared November 4 her applique UFO’s from an Asilomar class given by NO FILM SHOWN: HEALTH INITIATIVE EVENT AT BERGER Nancy Brown. She has also taken classes with Nancy in Walnut Creek. For Your Refrigerator/Wallet The Quilting Bee meets on the second and fourth Sunday, October 21, 2 and 7 p.m.: Star Wars, Episode VIII: The Last Jedi, (2017), PG-13, 152 minutes. Wednesday of each month in the Arts and Crafts Sunday, October 28, 2 and 7 p.m.: Something the Lord Made, (2004), NR, 104 minutes. room from 1–4 p.m. For further information please Sunday, November 4: No film shown—Health Initiative at Berger. call me at 538-2523. The Oakmont News / October 15, 2018 21 CLASSIFIEDS

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oakmont village association maintenance Office oakmont News PAS Management Hours: M–F 9 AM–5 PM Hours: Daily 6 AM–10 PM Tel 575-7200 Company Tel 539-1611 Tel 539-6720 E-mail: [email protected] Hours: M–F 9 AM–Noon, and 1–4 PM 6637 Oakmont Dr., Ste. A Maintenance Building (next to Central Auditorium) architectural office Tel 539-5810 OVA E-mail: [email protected] 6572 Oakmont Dr., Ste. A Condominium Financial Hours: M– Th 9 AM–Noon, 1–5 PM Website: www.oakmontvillage.com (for Association Maintained Homes) management (cfM) Tel 539-0701 Go to the members only page to view the monthly calendar, OVA Accounting 6637 Oakmont Dr., Ste. A Board Meeting Minutes, criminal activity information and more. Tel 800-585-4297 E-mail: [email protected]

Available in OVA Office Need a ride? give a ride! 2018–2019 Gas Shut-off Wrench...... $9 oakmont volunteer helpers OVA board of Directors Tennis COurt Key...... $2 E-mail: [email protected] Vials for Life...... FREE Coordinator Steve Spanier, President resident access card...... $25 EA We provide the following Rides to Medical If you would like to be a [email protected] replacements...... $25 ea services to Oakmont Residents: Appointments volunteer, please call Tom Kendrick, Vice President Guest access card...... $25 ea n Transportation to medical/ Rides Within Oakmont 539-8996. Donations to [email protected] Emergency Contacts for Residents dental appointments Call 9AM–5PM Oakmont Volunteer Helpers are appreciated and tax deductible. Marianne Neufeld, Secretary This form is confidential and used only in case of in Santa Rosa only October 16–31 [email protected] an emergency to notify your named contacts. Mail your check payable to n Grocery shopping to Safeway Leanne Smith Oakmont Volunteer Helpers, Al Medeiros, Director Bulletin Boards (at Calistoga Center only) 539-6795 6637 Oakmont Dr., Ste. A, [email protected] There are three OVA bulletin boards, one at each n Meals on Wheels, 525-0383 November 1–15 Santa Rosa, CA 95409. Heidi Klyn, Director recreation center, where OVA events can be posted. Jack Lucetti Thank you. [email protected] Please bring in notices to the Events Coordinator 833-1110 Carolyn Bettencourt, Director at the OVA Office. Size is limited to 8.5"x5.5". [email protected] Items “For Sale”, “For Rent” or “Want to Buy” can Mon.–Fri. medical rides before 9 AM or after 4 PM are subject to limited volunteer driver availability. Greg Goodwin, Director be put on a 3"x5" card and left at the OVA Office. No service on weekends or holidays. Please call at least three full working days prior to appointment. [email protected] We regret that we are unable to provide either wheelchair or emergency service. Elke Strunka, Treasurer locker rentals (Non-voting officer) Annual Locker Fee $30 (January 1–December 31). If [email protected] you wish to rent a locker, come to the OVA office and give us a check, your information and the number of POOLS & JACUZZIS Street Cleaning GENERAL Manager the locker you want to rent. You provide the lock. We SUMMER SCHEDULE City streets in Oakmont are cleaned by the Kevin D. Hubred can prorate the annual fee. Daily use lockers are free. Access to OVA pools is by magnetic card. city early on the fourth Friday of each month. [email protected] NOTICE: Weekly locker inspections are done by OVA Call OVA Office, 539-1611 if you need a permanent Residents who want their streets swept should Maintenance. Locks could be sawed off with no prior new member pool access card or to register for a avoid street parking overnight on those days. temporary guest pool access card. OVA Board Meetings notice and locker contents removed on all unpaid 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month lockers. Items will be held in OVA Maintenance office West: 7 AM–9 PM Blood Pressure clinic (Closes 7 PM Wednesdays for cleaning) 1 pm in the Berger Center for 30 days. Wed 10:30 AM–12 PM, Berger Center, Room D. All residents of Oakmont are welcome. If you have any questions, please contact the OVA East: 6:30 AM–9 PM Contact: Del Baker 539-1657. Office M-F 539-1611 (Closes 7 PM Mondays for cleaning) Central: 5:45 AM–9 PM (Closes 7 PM Tuesdays for cleaning) Library GUEST PASSES Central Activity Center, 310 White Oak Dr. The Board of Directors of Oakmont Village JACUZZI HOURS: Same as facility. No one under 18 The following are OVA Guest Pass types and Hours: Daily 6 AM–9 PM. Closed Christmas Day. Association reserves the right to select years in West and East pools and Jacuzzis. duration: 1) Guest from outside Sonoma County— It is run by volunteers. All donations are gladly those articles submitted for publication Central Pool Children’s Hours: 11 AM–2 PM up to 90 days; 2) House sitters—up to 90 days (OVA accepted. Materials we cannot use will be passed (Exception: 12 Noon –4 PM Memorial Day Weekend that seem appropriate to the purpose host must present written request to OVA Office for on to others. of this association. approval prior to visit); 3) Guests living in Sonoma thru Labor Day.) Children must be accompanied by an OVA member or adult with a valid pool access card. County—2 days per card, and no more than 3 Letters to the Editor cards per month. Guest cards are available during NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY AT ANY OVA POOL. regular hours in the OVA Office for a $25 refundable ALL FACILITIES CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY. Writer Guidelines E-mail List deposit. Guests accompanied by their Oakmont host The Oakmont News welcomes residents’ letters to are not required to have a Guest Pass. Passages the editor about Oakmont life. Email letters of no Please contact OVA resident Bev Schilpp by more than 250 words to [email protected]. Do you want to stay updated on what is going on in Oakmont? STORAGE UNITS phone 538-4293 or by E-mail wallyschilpp1@ Writer’s name, address and phone number must peoplepc.com if you would like to have published be included. Writers will be limited to one letter Join the OVA E-mail list. You will receive AND PARKING in the Oakmont News the name and date of death published every 90 days. Letters may be edited for Call Oak Creek RV & Storage, P.O. Box 2246, of your loved one. length and clarity. Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes, Santa Rosa, CA 95405. 707-538-3230 Oakmont Notices, Meeting Announcements and the weekly Manager's Newsletter. oakmont community To join, go to the OVA office and fill out garden on stonebridge a sign-up form, or visit www. For more info on signing up contact OVA at Public Transportation Available in Oakmont oakmontvillage.com/oakmont-residents/. 539-1611 or email Oakmontcommunitygarden@ To receive E-Blast by E-mail, click the gmail.com. Spaces are available. n CityBus #16 bus takes residents to n Sonoma County Transit #30 bus goes to "join our E-Blast email list" link. If you 5 different shopping centers weekday Memorial and Kaiser Hospitals and downtown would like a hardcopy, please come to​ the FITNESS CENTER mornings and around Oakmont afternoons. Santa Rosa. Returns via Oakmont to Sonoma. Central Activity Center, 310 White Oak Dr. OVA Activities​ office. They are located on Daily 5 AM–9 PM. Closed at 7 PM on Tues. for n Schedules available at OVA office. the front counter. cleaning. Closed Christmas day. The Oakmont News / October 15, 2018 23 OVA-Sponsored Events Tennis Club nRuth Layne New Board Elected Congratulations to our newly elected 2019 Board of Directors. The membership gave their stamp of approval to the proposed slate at the Oct. 9 Membership Meeting. We welcome new officers, John Kline, President, and Edilberto Loaiza, Tennis Events Director, and returning officers Arnie Herskovic, Vice President; Diane Linneball, Secretary; Stephanie Oakmont Community Curry, Treasurer; Fred Merrill, Social Events Director; Toxic Waste Collection and Terri Somers, Ex-Officio Director. nAnita Roraus Revelry Before the Rivalry November 9 is our big, end of the year bash. Come Tuesday, November 6 down to the Berger Center and celebrate a year’s OVA New Resident Reception West Rec. Parking Lot worth of tennis fun and friendship. We’ll find out nAnita Roraus Four times a year Oakmont has a Community who will be this year’s MVP at the awards ceremony. Toxic Collection at the West Rec. parking lot, 6470 If you heard them at Funky Friday, you know the Meadowridge Drive, from 2–7 p.m. WHEN: Tuesday, October 23, 10–11:30 a.m. Rock and Roll Rhythm Review will provide music WHERE: Berger Auditorium, 6633 Oakmont Drive LIMITS: 15 gallons of liquid (with a maximum to get you groovin’! Dinner will be USO style: KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Kevin D. Hubred, OVA of 5 gallons per container) or 125 pounds of solid Manager material. Never mix chemicals. Place in sealed meatloaf, mashed potatoes, veggies, bread and butter, New owners and tenants who have moved to containers in the trunk, packed to prevent spills. homemade pimento cheese spread and a surprise Oakmont that have not yet attended a New Resident Syringes/needles in sealed, approved Sharps dessert. Chef Greg Hallihan will supervise kids from Reception, are invited. containers. the Juvenile Probation Camp’s Culinary Program in An informative discussion on: NOT ACCEPTED: Explosives or ammunition, the meal preparation and serving. But they’re kids, so • How to discover Oakmont’s special lifestyle radioactive materials, biological waste (except they can’t serve booze—bring your own! offerings. syringes), TVs, computer monitors and other If you want to get the Army-Navy rivalry started • Important Architectural information. electronics or business waste. ahead of time, reserve a table for 8! This event is • Community Resources. Call 795-2025 to schedule an appointment or ask open to all OVA residents, and space is limited so Please join us! You’ll meet new neighbors and have your questions. sign up fast. Place your registration coupon and $35 Appointment bookings are scheduled 30 days prior an opportunity to ask questions. Refreshments will per person payment in the Tennis Club folder in the be served. to event date. OVA office no later than Nov. 2. Don’t wait, do it now; you’ll be so disappointed if you miss it! Army Navy Tournament Free Flu Shots November 10 is the big match. Army and Navy nStaff Report meet again to determine who has the most might. The tournament is dedicated to the memory of Mel Ruiz, Sutter Health will offer flu shots at a clinic in the B will be charged $32 for the quadrivalent flu shot who battled in war and on the tennis courts. This will Umpqua Bank branch on Oakmont Drive on five and $35 for the preservative flu shot. be a co-ed tournament, meeting, as usual, at 8:30 a.m. days in September, October and November. The clinic schedule: Sutter Care at Home nurses will administer the Thursday, Oct. 25: 9:30–11:30 a.m. on the West Courts. shots free to Medicare Part B recipients who show a Thursday, Nov. 1: 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Please note the actual date of this tourney has Medicare card. People not covered by Medicare Part Questions? Contact Denise Sobel, RN, 535-5690. been changed from November 3 as listed in our 2018 Directory calendar. The Nov. 10 is the day to bring your big guns out and battle for superiority of the courts. Sign up online using the OTC website Sign- Up tab, or contact Phil House directly.

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