Annual Statements/ New Residents Gathered for Welcome Luncheon Coupon Books By Fran Morgan and Dottie Lewis, photos by Dave Ruff In December, you will receive welcomed the a HOA billing statement, reflect- new residents ing your current account balance and thanked all and a coupon book for 2018. We those who put strongly encourage you to review the event togeth- the statement and also note the er. Members assessments beginning January 1, of the Board 2018 will be $359.00 per month of Directors per homeowner. When the Board and committee transitioned to Powerstone Prop- chairs were also erty Management in mid-2017, at the luncheon. they agreed to go to monthly state- The room was festive with au- ments through the end of the year Joey and Eukie Shreman James and Shayneh Schott tumn colors, plants, and fall leaves. to assist in the transition. In 2018, early 100 new residents attended New residents have said this is a love living here. Another couple, James the Board has directed Powerstone a luncheon in their honor on Sat- N great opportunity to meet one another and Shayneh Schott, moved back to to begin coupon books. These urday, October 20 in the Vista Room. and chat about their experiences of California from Northern Virginia. coupon books will be received This annual event is hosted by the Wel- moving into Casta. New residents Joey They have moved back and forth be- by all homeowners in December come and the Social committees and and Eukie Shreman sold their home in tween California and Virginia several and will begin with your January is for those residents who moved into Mission Viejo to downsize and move times. When they made their decision 2018 payment. Casta del Sol during the previous year. to Casta. The beautiful hills, trees, and to return to California, they made a bid When reviewing your billing Board President Victoria Crayne scenery were what attracted them. They on a Casta home sight unseen. As they statement, you may be surprised and General Manager Josh Hodosh are both still working and said that they to discover you have either over Continued on page 6 or underpaid the monthly assess- ments (reflecting a credit or an unpaid balance). Please use this Casta del Sol Celebrates 45 Years information to get everything By Sara Henninger, photos by Dave Ruff resolved for 2018. REMINDER: Your HOA assessment is due the first of each month and is considered late if the bank hasn’t received it by the 15th. Please get Continued on page 6

Board Meeting Cancelled in December The Board meeting usually scheduled for the third Thursday n September 21, more than 200 Casta birthday party put on by the staff the delight of the residents. of each month (December 21) OCasta del Sol residents met at the of Powerstone Management Company. Mission Viejo Mayor Wendy Buck- was cancelled. The only Board pool area of Rec Ctr 1 for a festive Snacks and beverages were served to num presented Casta with a Certificate meeting in December will be the of Appreciation for its commit- regularly scheduled Workshop ment to beautifully maintain- in the Fiesta Room, December 7 ing the community. Casta’s at 9 a.m. reputation for beauty and ex- cellence continues to attract new residents, which increases Architectural property values, as well as the Committee Alert enjoyment of everyone who Reminder: Fill out an application lives here. It is no surprise for any exterior project. Any im- that Casta continues to be in provement or change must have the forefront of today’s senior written approval. Never buy ma- communities. The celebration terials or sign a contract without was a time to consider our prior written approval. gratitude that we live in Casta del Sol. Page 2 The Casta Courier December 2017

PRESIDENT’S MANAGER’S Casta del Sol HOA MESSAGE REPORT - Board of Directors - Victoria Crayne, President Josh Hodosh, General Manager The holiday season Board Approved the President: Victoria Crayne [email protected] is approaching and the Architectural Rules Vice President: Randy Gish [email protected] Secretary: Audrey Michaels [email protected] most common practice and Guidelines/ Treasurer: William Swift [email protected] is the giving of gifts. Rules and Regula- Directors: Steve Garman [email protected] If you are at a loss tions Becky Stetzel [email protected] for what to give this At the November Randy Thompson [email protected] season, perhaps the 16 Board meeting, following will inspire the Casta del Sol For Courier staffing contact information, please see page 22. you. Homeowners Association Board of The Casta Courier is published monthly by the Casta del Sol Homeowners Association. The mailing address is 27651 Casta del Sol Drive, Mission Viejo, Calif. 92692. Deadline Directors approved the final changes to H H ang a wreath on a neighbor’s door for submitting material for the next month appears at the bottom of this page. or gate. both the Association’s Rule Book and the Architectural Rules and Guidelines. DISCLAIMER A A ddress holiday cards for a neigh- CdS Homeowners Association and Farmer Publications, accept no responsibility for content, accuracy The Board would like to thank all the bor with arthritis. or opinion, expressed or implied, of articles, letters or advertisements. Inclusion of advertisements does homeowners who provided their com- not carry with it any endorsement, actual or implied, for the product or services advertised. The CdS P P ay for the purchase of the person ments. They were helpful in the final Homeowners Association and Farmer Publications have content Rules and Restrictions that must be met, behind you in line (cookies, ice approval. and accept no responsibility for damage occasioned through use of products or services advertised herein. cream, etc.). In December, all homeowners should P P urchase a box of holiday cards and receive a copy of both the final ap- LANDSCAPE the postage stamps for an elderly proved Association’s Rule Book and NOTES neighbor. the Architectural Rules and Guide- is the same grass used at the Rec Ctr Bill Thornton, 1 pool area. Y Y ou can offer to wrap gifts for lines in the mail. Please store these Landscape Services The irrigation system flows through someone. documents where all your important Coordinator Association documents are stored. If many yards making its modification to H Holiday issues of magazines make Synthetic Lawns a great gift (decorating, food, travel you don’t receive the mailing or if you adapt to synthetic lawns difficult, but There is a new or craft). have any questions on the content or not impossible. Water flow, pressure changes, please feel free to ask staff. law, AB349, signed by Governor and capping off sprinkler heads need O O ffer a shopping trip to a neighbor Brown which allows homeowners to to be completed prior to installation who no longer drives. Casta Website install synthetic lawns. This new law is so that the neighbors’ lawns can still L Donate a holiday-themed book to Casta del Sol has launched its new focused on homeowners that maintain get water. website www.castadelsol.com. The Casta’s Library. their turf areas. However, residents The Board approved the rule change I I nvite a neighbor or two to join you website is an additional information in Casta del Sol do not maintain their tool and has numerous uses. Some uses to allow homeowners to install syn- for cookies and eggnog and talk lawns; the Homeowners Association thetic lawns beginning January 1, 2018. include, but are not limited to, gaining about holiday traditions. manages all of the lawn care. The Applications, rules, conditions and fre- access to the Board monthly minutes, Greenbelt Committee did a lot of work quently asked questions are available D D eliver a small bouquet of flowers viewing your account online, paying as- to a shut-in neighbor. based on this new law to see if it is at the Rec Ctr 1 office counter. sessments online, setting up automatic achievable in Casta. They have been A Pick up a neighbor to Attend a holi- payments through ACH and opting charged with developing a new policy day concert or church service. for electronic statements. The website for interested homeowners that will be IF YOU ENJOY THE Y Y ou can organize a car pool of is being updated to have information practical, look good and meet certain HERITAGE GARDEN neighbors to drive around and see viewable to the public such as the cal- criteria. A Donation Will Help Us endar of events, rules and regulations, the decorated houses. First was the search for a product that Maintain and Expand S S end a thank you card to everyone and the Casta Courier current and back would be a standard so that there would issues. Thank you — The Casta del Sol in your cul-de-sac for being such a be some consistency and durability. Heritage Garden Club great neighbor. Quick Guide on how to Access the They recommended S Blade 90 which The greatest gift anyone can receive Casta Website: this holiday season is the gift of caring • Register as a user by clicking the sign Submissions to the Courier for one another. Wishing you a blessed in in the upper right-hand corner. All submissions must be by email in holiday season, • Under New User? Sign up Today,… the form of a document attached to INSIDE click Sign up to get access to the pri- an email. See staff box on page 22 Association News...... 2-4, 6 vate and secured portions of the site. for section editor email addresses. Pres. & Mgr’s. Reports...... 2, 6 YOU CAN HELP REDUCE • You will be prompted to fill in your Deadline for submitting is the Committees of the Board.... 8, 10 STREET DAMAGE personal information such as name eighth of the month for the paper to Travel...... 11 The Association spends and address, then prompted to create be delivered at the end of that month. Calendar...... 12 a sign in name and password. Feature of the Month...... 13 nearly $750,000 on asphalt Letters to the editor must also be Bulletin Board...... 14 paving each year. If you • Lastly, you are asked to agree with submitted by email by the eighth Clubs & Activities...... 15-16 live on a straight cul-de-sac, the terms of service. and may not exceed 200 words. The Sports...... 17 you and your neighbors can The website is being maintained writer’s name must appear at the Casta Connections...... 18-20 help reduce street damage by our new management company, bottom of the letter. by putting all trash cans on People, Places & Events... 21-22 Powerstone, and onsite staff. Please be The Courier Committee meets on ONE side of the street for patient as we are actively in the process Classifieds...... 23 pick up. the second Wednesday of the month of updating the new website to be an at 9:30 a.m. in the Garden Room. Continued on page 6 December 2017 The Casta Courier Page 3

BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS OCTOBER TREASURER’S REPORT November 16, 2017 November 16, 2017 The Board: The financial statement of Casta del Sol Homeowners Association through October 31, 2017 shows: • Approved renewal of the landscape maintenance contract with PWLC 1 over the next three years in amounts totaling $6,231,189.60. There were two A. Operating Fund: other bids received but PWLC 1’s was the best based on service, pricing, Total Income...... $6,710,946.00 responsiveness and additional services. The cost increases will be 2.8% in Interest Income ...... $6,853.00 2018 and 3.8% in 2019 and in 2020. PWLC 1 will also continue to provide Expenditures (Before Reserves)...... $5,064,068.00 lawn bowling green services for three years for a total of $42,364.20; Surplus (Current Year)...... $2,126.00 • Heard the treasurer’s report presented by Bill Swift and accepted the financial Balance – Total investments in Money Market accounts, statement. An abridged version appears on this page; Certificates of Deposit, Treasury Notes and Bills • Approved creation of an Ad Hoc Research Committee to look into uses of and Checking Account ...... $1,249,233.00 Casta del Sol’s open space lands. Board member Steve Garman will chair B. Maintenance Reserve Fund: the committee and will recruit other members from the community and one from the Board. The committee will meet on December 14, from 2-4 p.m. in Total Income ...... $1,644,000.00 the Garden Room; Interest Income ...... $44,625.00 • Approved revisions to the Association Rule Book and the Architectural Rules Expenditures ...... $1,143,633.00 and Guidelines and their mailing to members on December 1; Reserve Study planned expenditures for the total year ... $2,382,200.00 • Passed a resolution approving purchase of two defibrillators, one each for Balance – Total investments in Money Market accounts, Rec Ctr 1 and 2 at a cost not to exceed $5,500; Certificates of Deposit, Treasury Notes • Approved changes to the palette for exterior home colors and changing to and Bills ...... $5,737,917.00 Dunn Edwards paints. Painting will begin in February; C. Capital Fund Balance: • Heard from General Manager Josh Hodosh that delinquent homeowner dues Beginning of 2017 ...... $53,746.00 are down to $49,099.80 and that liens will be recorded on five more accounts. Interest Earned ...... $84.00 He also said that there are 44 cases being investigated for age violations Expenses (Rec Ctr 1 signage board system)...... $1,177.00 (underage people living in homes). In addition, he said that the person who Balance ...... $52,653.00 was involved in criminal activity at a house on Yanez has been rearrested and that the house is being sold. Josh said that the Association prevailed in D. General Contingency Fund: court and that the Association does have the right to suspend privileges from Beginning of 2017 ...... $150,000.00 a resident who violates the rules; Interest Earned ...... $797.00 • Heard from Maintenance Services Supervisor Tim Roller that Vista Room Expenses ...... $0.00 renovations are delayed and are scheduled to take place between April 30 Balance ...... $150,797.00 and August 20. He also said that residents will receive six weeks notice of Treasurer’s comments: when their houses will be painted; As the end of 2017 approaches, we are beginning to see areas where the budget • Approved purchase of an HP server and firewall and three years of support is being stressed, as evidenced by the YTD surplus now at $2,126, a decrease for a cost of $10,702 to back up all staff computers to the cloud; of approximately $99,000. The major contributor to the surplus reduction is • Approved and ratified spending up to $4,904.86 for a replacement pool heater in the Landscape area where we had large expenses for tree maintenance. Our at Pool 1. Also approved costs up to $2,529.98 for replacement desks and total surplus from prior years-to-date is healthy at $1,323,731. chairs for Josh’s office and the maintenance coordinator’s office; The following investment activities occurred in October: • Approved a proposal to provide an aerial and topographic survey of Rec • 2 CDs matured: First Internet Bank of IN, $100,000 redeemed on 10/10/2017; Ctr 2 for a price up to $16,657. The survey will be needed to coordinate and • 2 CDs purchased: $100,000 invested with State Bank of India on 10/18/2017 manage several proposed improvement projects; at an interest rate of 1.30% for 18 months; $200,000 invested with Sallie • Approved a conceptual plan for the Pool 2 restrooms and showers renovations Mae Bank on 10/18/2017 at an interest rate of 1.30% for 18 months. for review by the city of Mission Viejo; Respectfully submitted, • Heard a report from Landscape Services Coordinator Bill Thornton that 12 William G. Swift, Treasurer stone pines will be evaluated by a second arborist for girdling roots or decay. He also learned that the insect attacking sycamores in Casta and elsewhere cannot be stopped for now; and MAINTENANCE • Learned that coupon books for dues payments will be coming from Power- from that point forward. The paint- stone Management Company in January. REPORT ing contractor will be contacting the Tim Roller, residents six weeks before their home The next regular Board workshop meeting will be on December 7 at 9 a.m. Maintenance will be painted to give them a chance to in the Fiesta Room at Rec Ctr 1. Next month’s workshop meeting will be on Services Supervisor choose a new palette. More information January 4 at 9 a.m. in the Fiesta Room. will be coming soon. FYI: The Board Priscilla Tripp, Courier Chair 2018 Paint Project At the November is open to adding a couple more colors 2 workshop meeting, the Board of to the approved color palette, but at DECAL REMINDER Directors approved 23 paint colors this time, the 23 colors are the only official colors. When replacing or disposing of an auto or moving to another community, as recommended by the Architectural One of the main reasons for the please remember to remove and return the auto decal to the Recreation Office Committee. These color palettes will change is that the Association decided at Rec Ctr 1. Failure to do so will result in a $50 fine for each decal. go into effect in the 2018 paint cycle and will be the only colors available Continued on page 6 Page 4 The Casta Courier December 2017

Join Us In Welcoming The Following New Residents

December 2017 Galewick, Vince...... 28407 Alava...... 680-4798 Las Vegas, CA Messenger, Wilbur...... 28326 Yanez...... (636) 487-0582 Los Angeles, CA O’Connor, Linda...... Unlisted...... 830-8582 Mission Viejo, CA Passaglia, Marcia & Donald...... 28536 Barbosa...... 707-5358 Newport Beach, CA Casta del Sol Sakamoto, Larry & Ann...... 28136 Via Bonalde...... (703) 468-5040 Residents Receive Mission Viejo, CA Wennerberg, Merry...... 27835 Espinoza...... 338-8145 Mission Viejo, CA Just mention Wilkinson, Louise...... 27972 Via Chocano...... 697-5229 this advertisement at: Mission Viejo, CA Young-Mahoney, Joni...... 23895 Villena...... (951) 505-7256 Lake Forest, CA

2017 CdS Paint Schedule There will be no Paint Schedule until 2018. December 2017 The Casta Courier Page 5 Page 6 The Casta Courier December 2017

Major Project Summary

Project Name Description Committee Status Financial Impact Next Public Meeting

Rec Ctr 2: Renovate pool Replace plumbing for toilets and Facilities Review 2018 Reserve allotment: Wednesday, December 13, restrooms, showers and urinals, showers and sinks; repair construction $300,000 10 a.m. Fiesta Room lockers. or replace shower stalls and sink plans for 2018 counters; new paint and tile; remove A/C. For further information, see other Association News articles or committee reports that may be in this issue, or contact the committees directly.

NEW RESIDENTS recreation office and fill out the gray GATHERED FOR Email Notification Authorization form WELCOME LUNCHEON and staff will input it. Please make sure to print legibly to ensure staff inputs the Continued from page 1 correct email address. chatted during lunch with another new New Executive Assistant resident at their table, they discovered We are very pleased that Terry Daun they had each placed a bid on the same has joined our team as the executive house in Casta. assistant. We’ll bring you more infor- For the past several years, the lun- mation about her in the future, but for cheon has been coordinated with a now, her contact information is tdaun@ Community Fair, where representatives powerstonepm.com or 837-4073. of the committees and clubs are invited to set up tables around the patio, as well as in the Garden and Vista rooms, MAINTENANCE REPORT to provide information about activities Continued from page 3 available to Casta residents. This year to change from Vista Paint to Dunn the tables were decorated with either Edwards Paint due to quality, When a fall theme, or with the theme of the this happened, it caused the paint con- activity. New residents were invited tractor to have to match every Vista to visit the tables and chat about what paint color that is currently approved to their interests might be. a Dunn Edwards paint, which resulted in around 90 total colors. Thanks go to Social and Welcome committee chairs Kathy Ransom and Something to Consider for Common Diana Swanson and all the members of Area Project Costs: their respective committees. Did you know that the 2016 Cali- fornia Building Code (CBC) Section 11B-202 Title 24 mandates that any ANNUAL STATEMENTS/ new construction project or altera- COUPON BOOKS tion/remodel of an existing facility Continued from page 1 with construction costs exceeding it in early to avoid any late charges. If $130,000 is required to comply with ✓ ✓ you have any questions, have recently upgrades, whatever the cost, to provide ✓ moved or changed your mailing ad- a path of travel to the specific area of dress, please call the Administration ✓ ✓ alteration? Also, a project under the Office at 837-4073 to assist you. $130,000 threshold must spend 20% of the project cost on accessibility MANAGER’S REPORT and/or path of travel to the altered or Continued from page 2 upgraded facility. These provisions are enforced through state, county, and city Susan White effective resource tool. If you have any building codes. 949-303-6783 questions on accessing the website or The Board and staff will always Ca Lic. #0I78297 some ideas for the website, please feel free to contact the administration office do their best to keep costs down for Richard White at 837-4073. projects. That being said, the above is 949-392-0579 included here because there are certain E-Blast Notification Ca Lic. #0G87086 requirements we must comply with. The Courier is the main source of Please contact Maintenance Services We Do Not Work for Medicare information for Casta news, but there with any maintenance or construction are other methods including, but not project questions. Call today for your complimentary Medicare Insurance Analysis! limited to the website, postings at Maintenance Supervisor: the recreation centers and our e-blast Tim Roller, 455-4671 notifications. If you are not receiving Maintenance Coordinator: e-blasts, all you need to do is go to the Ed Pedroncelli, 215-1955 December 2017 The Casta Courier Page 7 Page 8 The Casta Courier December 2017

ARCHITECTURAL Plans were also made for a redesign The Architectural Committee has of Pool 2 restrooms and showers with been working hard this past year. A work scheduled to begin in 2018. quick review of 2017 shows that more Grounds: Gate houses at all four gates than 1630 of the 1927 homes in Casta had their windows replaced, and were were inspected for the following spe- cleaned and re-stuccoed before finish- cific issues: outdoor lighting, patios, ing stone work was added. The hillside items attached to neighboring walls, V-Ditch clearing and repair was started trash cans in view, gates and fences, in October. This included cement repair and sun shades. Inspections are for and the removal of 11 tree sprouts and violations, maintenance, and being out two complete trees. of compliance with the Rules & Guide- Congratulations go to the Board, the lines. Residents followed through with management team, and the resident many corrections. volunteers who have invested hours of 2017 has been a good year for home time working together to make all these improvements with over 658 appli- needed improvements happen. cation approvals. The Architectural Wayne Block, 916-5387 Committee meets on the first Tuesday [email protected] of each month in the Garden Room Sally Gilmore-Hernadi, 581-6060 at 1 p.m. sharp to review homeowner [email protected] applications for exterior changes or im- Victoria Crayne, Liaison provements. All are welcome to attend. And yet, there is more to be done. GREENBELT The Architectural Committee notice on The holidays are here again this year. the community sandwich boards indi- As we prepare for all the festivities and cates that clutter and unsightly storage enjoyment, the question of Thanksgiv- around the houses need a strong effort towards cleanup. This is the area the ing and Christmas decorations and committee will be focusing on during lighting has come about again. As its next inspection cycle. a reminder, see pages 54-55 in your Pat Riethmeier, Co-chair, 770-7022 Casta del Sol phone book. Please note Bill Stetzel, Co-chair, 728-8029 the Greenbelt section 3.1, Paragraph Steve Garman, Liaison #2 and Paragraph #3, which states as follows: FACILITIES No personal property may be placed anywhere in the common December seems a good time to look area: i.e., bird feeders, birdbaths, back at the improvements that have birdhouses, stepping-stones, and been made at Casta del Sol over the such items. No personal property past year. Remember, for any upgrades can be in or attached to trees or at to occur, the items must be brought to the base of trees or mailboxes; also the Facilities Committee for approval. no lawn ornaments, Malibu-lights, From there they go to the Board of Di- or similar items. Nothing may be rectors for a final approval. Only then placed on the lawn that might be an can any work begin. obstruction for the mowing crew. Rec Ctr 1: Updating was completed Although temporary use of the in the library, the women’s restroom, common area is permitted, no and the Rec Ctr 1 office. Work began in item is to be left on common area the Vista Room with new lighting, im- beyond 24 hours. For example, you proved acoustics and air conditioning may place chairs or a table on the adjustments. Further improvements lawn; however such objects must are scheduled to continue in 2018. The be removed within 24 hours and Bocce Ball courts got new backboards, not placed on the days when the drainage problems were corrected, and area is being mowed. a new layer of decomposed granite The Greenbelt Committee wants to was installed. Storage containers were wish all residents happy holidays and a added to provide clubs and activities successful 2018. If you have any ques- with more storage space. tion regarding placement of holiday Rec Ctr 2: The landscape mainte- decorations, please do not hesitate to nance yard was renovated with expand- call Bill Thornton, Landscape Services ed and improved restroom facilities for Coordinator, at 455-4672 for clarifica- both men and women workers. A new tion. modular office building was installed Pac West is very actively planting for both the Pac West and Color West trees, shrubs and handling any prior managers. Additional ground space LMRs throughout the community. This is now available for plant storage and is due to our fall planting program parking. Continued on page 10 December 2017 The Casta Courier Page 9

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GREENBELT The list of newly purchased books Enigma, Catherine Coulter Happy New Year-Viva Las Vegas and Continued from page 8 is now on E-blast as well as on the Killing England, the price is $49.50. Sign up at the Rec Ctr 1 office. when the weather is much cooler. We electronic bulletin board at Rec Ctr 1. Bill O’Reilly & Martin Dugard have current plans to start upgrading We continue to offer the homebound Name Unknown, Roseanna M. White Your Social Committee is looking delivery service. We would much ap- forward to 2018 as we plan to have the plantings at as many small corners Standard Deviation, Katherine Heiny as possible. If you notice anything that preciate your help by making friends some great events. We wish you all a needs attention, please do not hesitate and neighbors aware of this service The Boat Runner, Devin Murphy happy holiday season; hope your holi- to call Pac West at 583-2705. whenever you are in attendance at a The Summer That Made Us, days are joyous and memorable, meeting or socializing with friends Robyn Carr Jill Colombana, 470-9495 Join our team and become a member, Becky Stetzel, Liaison thus keeping Casta del Sol beautiful. and other Casta residents. Contact Until You Loved Me, Brenda Novak Mary Kay Crowley at 581-2826 for Just stop in with your thoughts and You Belong to Me, Colin Harrison ideas by attending any one of our meet- information. TRAVEL Audio CD: ings. Help us create a stronger commu- There will be no Book Club meet- This month we are planning to travel Deep Freeze, John Sandford nity for all of us to enjoy. All meetings ing in December. Suzanne Popel will to the Nixon Presidential Library. They are held on the second Tuesday of the notify members regarding the January Endurance, Scott Kelly have spent several million dollars month in the Garden Room at 9 a.m. meeting and the name of the book to Dorothy Liljegren, 215-0365 upgrading the buildings. The exhibits Ron Ryan, Chair, 294-0013 be discussed. Becky Stetzel, Liaison have been transformed into a mod- Randy Gish, Liaison ern museum, complete with updated technology, interactive displays and SOCIAL New Additions to the Library participatory learning opportunities. LIBRARY It is finally here, the season of joy – One highlight might be to step aboard Regular Print: Our library will soon offer a new me- Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year’s Marine One, the presidential helicopter A Column of Fire, Ken Follett dium to please our senses. Beginning in Eve. Are you ready? This month with that took the president to all corners of January you will find local Casta del Sol Deep Freeze, John Sandford all the colors and decorations and the the world. For this Christmas season, residents’ art on display on a rotating Don’t Let Go, Harlan Coben holiday parties, there is never a moment the local people have added concerts and choirs to entertain the visitors basis. If you are an artist or photogra- to spare; but take time to catch your Fairytale, Danielle Steel throughout the day. The date is Decem- pher and are interested in having your breath and give thanks for the place in Grant, Ron Chernow ber 10 and the cost is $111 with lunch art displayed, please contact Mary Kay which we live. Neighbors, friends, and their families are celebrating with us at the Five Crowns Restaurant. Crowley at 581-2826. Mary Kay will be Origin, Dan Brown because they too are happy to be living one of five serving on a committee that Sleeping Beauties, You will be receiving the printed in this place. will select the artwork. Stephen King & Owen King schedule of the 2018 Travel Trips with We have been seeing more people your January Courier. We had over 100 The Floating World, C. Morgan Babst Many of you are enjoying our audio participating in the Decorate Casta people attend our Preview Night. There books placed in the decorative shelving The Girl Who Takes an Eye for an Eye, del Sol contest. The signup date began are many wonderful new trips for 2018. to the right just as you enter the library. David Lagercrantz on November 20 and will go on until Please join us, as we are always ready They are a part of our inventory and The Rooster Bar, John Grisham judging dates, December 12 to 18. First to serve you. must be checked out at the desk and The Rules of Magic, Alice Hoffman and second place awards will be given For January 20, we offer a trip to returned in two weeks as you would a on December 19 in the Vista Room. the Glendale Center Theater with the Turtles All the Way Down, John Green book. The card you sign is a different Themes for judging are Reason for the wonderful play, Barefoot in the Park. color (blue), but the procedure is the Two Kinds of Truth, Michael Connelly Season, Whole House, Traditional, and Lunch will be at O’Shanter Restaurant same. However, if the audio book has a Large Print: Everything Goes. with your choice of roast beef, chicken green dot on it, it has been donated and A Snow Country Christmas, Tree trimming night on November breast or filet of sole; make your meal doesn’t need to be checked out, just as 28 allows you to come help the Social selection at signup. donated books with a green dot do not Linda Lael Miller Committee decorate the Christmas tree. All the busy seasons will soon be have to be checked out. Collared, David Rosenfelt Hot cider and cookies will be offered over and you will have a little more as well as camaraderie, chatter and time on your hands. If you like travel- getting to know others who live here ing and planning trips, we could use in our paradise. you on our team. We meet on the third As we look forward to 2018, we start Friday of the month at 9:30 a.m. in the by being with friends and neighbors at Garden Room. the New Year’s Eve Party. Come enjoy We thank you for traveling with us wonderful music for dancing or listen- and we have enjoyed having you. May ing, and some delicious food choices of your Christmas and New Year celebra- prime rib or salmon. You may bring the tions be joyful as you spend time with beverage of your choice. Champagne your loved ones. will be served at midnight as we greet Jill Colombana, Chair, 470-9495 the New Year. The theme this year is Randy Thompson, Liaison

ASSOCIATION PET RULES Pet owners must ensure that pets do not disturb the peace and comfort of neighbors. Pet owners are responsible for removing all pet droppings and keeping their dogs on a leash. Pets are prohibited at the recreation centers and should always be watched to protect from possible coyote attacks. Voluntary cooperation of pet owners is required to enforce these regulations. Please report stray animals to Mission Viejo Animal Services by calling 470-3045. December 2017 The Casta Courier Page 11 TRAVEL COMMITTEE

December 2017 Let’s Go Traveling Pomona for his Arabian horse ranch and winter home. We’ll wander off to the stables to see the beautiful Arabian horses and view the Equestrian Center. You’ll Glendale Centre Theatre - Barefoot in the Park dine at the School of Hotel and Restaurant Management’s own restaurant. The Saturday, January 20 meal will be prepared and served by students. Before leaving campus we’ll shop Depart: 10:30 a.m. at the Farm Store. Return: 7 p.m. Other Events With Signups Underway Price: $117 (includes all tax and gratuities) Signup: Ongoing Nixon Library with a Holiday Concert and Lunch at Five Crowns Restaurant Glendale Centre Theatre is celebrating 71 years in show biz. This theatre in the Sunday, December 10 round might be the best-kept secret in town! In 1947 Ruth and Nathan Hale first moved to Glendale with aspirations of being actors. They realized the only way Depart: 10 a.m. to pursue their dream was to open their own theatre. Hence, they rented a small Return: 6 p.m. building. Today the New Orleans-style theatre house continues to sell out its 440 Price: $111 (includes all tax and gratuities) seats to theatre goers of all ages. Our play, a romantic comedy written by Neil Simon, focuses on newlyweds Paul and Corie as they begin their married life in a small fifth floor walk up in a Manhattan brownstone. Paul is a straight-laced attorney; Corie is a far more spontaneous, free spirit. Lunch is at Tam O’Shanters, established in 1922. Entrée choices are: crown roast beef slices with creamed spinach, chicken breast with vegetables or filet of sole with lemon butter caper sauce and vegetables. All entrees are served with house salad, and dessert is English Trifle. Coffee, hot or iced tea are the beverage choices. Bring Batteries & Eyeglasses to Rec Ctr 1 Cooking on Campus at Cal Poly Pomona State law prohibits disposal of household batteries in landfills, where our Thursday, February 8 trash is taken, because they contain toxic materials which contaminate the environment. Casta del Sol makes it easy to dispose of your used batteries. Depart: 8:30 a.m. Just drop them in the marked container outside the main door of Rec Ctr 1. Return: 4:30 p.m. You may also leave your old eyeglasses at Rec Ctr 1. The Mission Viejo Price: $88 (includes all tax and gratuities) Lions Club has a box on the left counter inside the front door where you Signup: Thursday, December 14 may leave glasses that you no longer need. The Lions Club has programs to This trip is a four-for-one experience. In no particular order. we’ll visit the get the glasses to people who do need them. Kellogg House. In 1925, cereal magnate W.K. Kellogg purchased 377 acres in

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 Calendar Coordinator eetings vents M & E Valerie Hanich December RECREATION CENTER HOURS Recreation Supervisor, Monday - Friday 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. [email protected] 11 a.m. Toastmasters, G Saturday & Sunday 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. 455-4681 6 p.m. Baby 2017 10 a.m. Social, G Boomers, V 3 4 5 6 7 Pearl Harbor Day 8 9

9 a.m. CdS BoD Workshop, F 10:15 a.m. Greenbelt 1 p.m. Singles Group, H Master, G 7 p.m. Free Music 5:30 p.m. LB, Paddle, 9 a.m. Traffic, G 1 p.m. Architectural, G 10 a.m. Library, G Concert , V Pickleball, Tennis Party, V 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

9 a.m. Free Blood Pressure Screening, L 9:30 a.m. Courier, G 9:30 a.m. Travel, G 11:15 a.m. Las Damas 9 a.m. Facilities, G 6 p.m.Bocce Ball/ 4 p.m. Democratic, F 9 a.m. Greenbelt, G Luncheon, V 6 p.m. Italian American, V Shuffleboard Party, V 4:30 p.m. ARMDI, V 17 18 19 20 21 22 23

9 a.m. Veggie Garden, G 10 a.m. Welcome, G 7 p.m. Strummers 1 p.m. Budget & 6:30 p.m. Let’s Concert, V Finance, G Decorate Casta Awards, V 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

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Recreation Center 1 Daily/Weekly Activities Schedule - December 2017 * = Emeritus Saddleback College *Beg. Chair Exercise ...... M,W, 1 p.m., V; Jewelry Class...... F, 1 p.m., AC Pinochle...... F, 6:30 p.m., H AC = Arts & Crafts BC = Bocce Ball Courts T,TH, 8 a.m., V Lapidary Class...... M,W, 9 a.m., LP Poker...... TH, 7 p.m., F CW = Ceramics Workshop *Pilates ...... M,W,F, 9 a.m., V; Lawn Bowling...... M,W,F, 12:45 p.m.; Poker Group...... W, 6:30 p.m., H F = Whole Fiesta Room Bible Study...... T, 10:30 a.m., H S, 9:15 a.m.; Poker Ladies...... 1st, 3rd W, 6 p.m., F F1 = Fiesta Room Fireplace Side Bocce Ball...... M,W,F, 2-3 p.m., BC T,TH, 3:15 p.m., LBG Quilting...... 2nd, 4th TH, 1 p.m., F F2 = Fiesta Room Back Side Bunco 1...... 3rd T, 7 p.m., H Mah Jongg...... M, 1 p.m., H Scrabble...... T, 7 p.m., L G = Garden Room Bunco 2...... 2nd T, 6:30 p.m., H Mah Jongg Mavens...... M, 6:30 p.m. H; Shuffle Lessons...... F, 10 a.m., SBP L = Library Bunco 3...... 1st T, 6 p.m., H S, 10 a.m., H Shuffle (Pot of Gold)...... W, 6:30 p.m., SBP LP = Lapidary Room th P1 = Pool 1 Bunco 4...... 4 T, 7 p.m., H Mexican Train...... F, 6 p.m., F Shuffle Team Play...... TH, 9 a.m., SBP SBP = Shuffleboard Pavilion Bunco Babes...... 3rd T, 6 p.m., F Open Paddle Tennis...... M,T,W,TH,F, 9 a.m., PTC Shuffle Travel Teams...... T, 9 a.m., SBP V = Vista Bunco Bunnies...... 4th T, 7 p.m., H Open Tennis...... T,TH, 7 p.m., Strummers...... 1st W,2:30 p.m., V; Ceramics Club...... M,T,TH,F,S, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; S, 8-10 a.m., TC 2nd, 3rd, 4th W, 2:30 p.m., G Recreation Center 2 W, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., AC & CW Original Mexican Train....S, 6:30 p.m., H Tennis/Paddle Tennis Courts Cleaned Crafts for Charity...... 1st, 3rd W, 10 a.m., H Party Bridge...... M, 12 p.m., F; ...... T, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. CG = Chipping Green nd, th H = Heritage Room Cribbage...... TH, 6:30 p.m., H 2 4 S, 6:30 p.m., F Texas Hold’em...... W, 6:30 p.m., F2 LBG = Lawn Bowling Green Duplicate Bridge...... T, 12 p.m., F Pickleball...... F, 8:30 a.m., TC Water Exercise...... M,T,W,TH,F, 9 a.m., P1 LBP = Lawn Bowling Patio/Pavilion Hand & Foot...... 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th W, 12 p.m., H; Ping Pong...... S, 9:15 a.m.; Woodcarvers...... M, 2nd, 4th TH, 12:30 p.m., CW; P2 = Pool 2 1st M, 5 p.m.,G M,W, 6 p.m., V or G ...... 1st, 3rd TH, 1 p.m., AR PTC = Paddle Tennis Court TC = Tennis Court CELEBRATING 30 YEARS ESTABLISHED IN 1987 Our Gift OFF Of One To You. Scheduled Service We’re OPEN SATURDAYS

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the tables but have more recently added years she has coordinated the club’s Party Decorating with a Flair full-blown wall and ceiling-hung deco- annual fashion show. She too picks By Priscilla Tripp rations. With a little gold spray paint a theme, from which the décor, food im Chiurazzi, Sondra Nelson and ing twenties theme, did not disappoint. here and there, they have made silk and music flow. Also with a roaring KCarol Martinez are the queens In the beginning, they just decorated purses out of sows’ ears collected from twenties theme, her favorite one was of party décor in Casta del garage sales and Goodwill. the Puttin’ on the Ritz show. She also Sol; they are party decora- Kim Chiurazzi decorates the tables does event styling and custom gift tors extraordinaire. On many for Las Damas luncheons and for three baskets in addition to table and room occasions, their visions have décor in Casta. transformed the Vista Room with beauty. The Nelson/Martinez duo (self-proclaimed BFFs) have been decorating for the Casta racquet clubs’ dinner dance galas since 2007. Their most recent, which featured a roar- Party Decorators Sondra Nelson and Carol Martinez, photo by Dave Ruff

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BABY BOOMERS Everyone enjoyed the homemade CRIBBAGE ITALIAN AMERICAN The annual Jingle Bell Rock dinner pumpkin pies by Linda Brockmiller. Come one, come all. Well, don’t all Everyone is invited to come and join dance will be held on Saturday, De- We had over 30 people attending. We come because there is a seating limit us for our Christmas bingo on Thurs- cember 2 in the Vista Room. Wine and are always looking for more to join. set by the fire marshal. We play one- day, December 14 at 6 p.m. in the Vista appetizers will be served at 6 p.m. and The new calendar of events will be in on-one with three players, and partners Room. Come and celebrate the holidays a catered dinner including salad, choice the January Courier. with four players. Contact Wayne for with a fun night of bingo and enjoy a of entrée, vegetables, rolls, dessert, Fred Rowen, president, 714-743-0612 lessons. light dessert and coffee, or BYOB. The coffee and tea will follow at 6:30 p.m. Hone your mathematics skills so that Black-Out Game will pay $100 to the DJ Kip will provide music for your you can show your grandchildren how lucky winner. There is no charge for listening and dancing pleasure. And as well you can count to fifteen, and really this event and everyone is welcome, always, a Golden Rainbow raffle will CERAMICS impress them by going to thirty-one. but you must sign up at Rec Ctr 1 by be held. The cost is $20 for members The holidays are upon us. Have you The games are on Thursday nights in December 8. Bingo cards will be $1. and $26 for guests. Signups will begin signed up for our Christmas Potato Bar the Heritage Room at Rec Ctr 2 from It is not known when the Vista Room November 4 and end November 27. Party set for Friday, December 8 at 6:30 until approximately 8:45 p.m. Stop will be available, so at this time January Any questions, call Jayne Freed at 11:30 a.m.? There is no charge for this by and introduce yourself. And if you will be dark. Stay tuned for any changes 837-9099 or Barbara Harris at 837- members-only event, but please sign up want to play, you’re very welcome to to future plans. 0925. in the office so we can have a proper join us in a game or two, or three. We wish you all Happy Holidays and Linda Clark, 855-1904 count and enough food. For more information, call Wayne a Joyous New Year. We are proud to announce that checks Block at 916-5387 or Joan Davis at Mo Caywood 916-1972 BIBLE STUDY have gone out to the Alzheimer’s As- 768-6650. John Richardson, 609-0334 sociation, Ronald McDonald House, Any resident of Casta del Sol as well Wayne Block, 916-5387 Providence Speech & Hearing Cen- as any non-resident who has an inter- ter, Orangewood Children’s Home, est in participating in the study of the Make-A-Wish, and Juvenile Diabetes Bible is welcome to join us. This is an Association from the proceeds of our active group of folks from different members’ hard work. churches. Our studies are varied but always Bible-oriented. We examine Our first class taught by a certified and/or question the study of the day Duncan instructor was a success and a but always keep the discussion on topic second class is scheduled for Monday, and in the Bible. January 8. Sign up now. The club meets at Rec Ctr 2 every We are pleased to welcome the fol- Tuesday morning from 10 to 11:30 a.m. lowing new members: Maria Lucia for study and prayer. Come and join us Gomez Greenberg, Cindy Peterson, and as we sing the old hymns. Karen Krauson. Special note: We will have our Merry Christmas and Happy New Christmas luncheon at Asia Buffet at Year. 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 19. All Diane Harris, 916-1781 are welcome. We are a non-profit, no dues club. For more information, contact Fred CRAFTS FOR CHARITY Schram, 633-4803. If you would like to have fun, make Kay Reed, 354-1460 new friends and help someone less fortunate, join Crafts for Charity on the first and third Wednesday of each CANINE COMPANIONS month (December 6 & 20) from 10 to 11:55 a.m. in the Heritage Room at Rec The next outing of the Canine Com- Ctr 2. No membership fee, but small panions will be our annual Holiday donations are accepted to defray costs. Party on Thursday December 7 at 5:30 All materials are supplied and you will p.m. at Mimi’s in Lake Forest. Please be shown what to do. bring a gift not to exceed $10. Sorry, no doggies allowed. This month we will be wrapping up our holiday gifts for the women and Our Halloween outing winners for children of Laura’s House, a shelter the best doggie costumes are: for victims of domestic violence. On First place - Dawn Robinson with December 20 we are planning a special Lucy as a bumble bee. They won a make-and-take activity for our mem- five-day stay at Wagly Pet Campus in bers and will discuss plans for 2018. Rancho Santa Margarita. Afterward, many of us meet at a nearby Second place - Larry and Mary eatery for a no-host lunch gathering. Kromling with Tilly as a devil. They We are always looking for new ideas won an adorable turkey chew toy. and we would love to meet you. Third place - Rita and Ed Fuller with For details, please call Marlene Ka- Annie as a princess. They won doggie zen, 916-5044. waste bags and a squeaky ball. Jessica Hollowell, 916-9399 Page 16 The Casta Courier December 2017

LAPIDARY & JEWELRY Toy Drive. Because of your generosity, us as we socialize at fun get-togethers Cindy Savage has volunteered to MAKING there will be many smiles on the faces and form new friendships. We organize serve on the Executive Council as our The members of our jewelry-making of the children of Camp Pendleton. two meet-ups a month, but members new Communications Director. We group have come up with a unique and As you are aware, Las Damas will may plan additional get-togethers by are ecstatic to have her; make sure helpful idea for the holiday season. We not be meeting during the months of emailing the group. Be sure to get on you introduce yourself as you see her would like to extend an offer to all resi- January, February and March due to our email list. in the garden. dents of Casta del Sol: we are opening the renovations that are planned for Meet-up 1: Thursday, December 7, 1 Monthly meetings are normally on our craft door to anyone who would like the Vista Room. At this point our next p.m. in the Heritage Room at Rec Ctr the fourth Monday at 9 a.m. in the Gar- to have help making a pair of earrings luncheon will be on April 11 when we 2 for socializing and games. Meet-up den Room, but the December meeting for that special someone this holiday will enjoy our annual fashion show 2: Wednesday, December 13, 1 p.m. will be on the 18th. season. The club and its members extravaganza. See you in April. for lunch at P.F. Chang’s inside the Carole Gish, 439-3734 have quite a collection of beads (free Dianna Swanson, 470-4716 Shops at Mission Viejo Mall. RSVP of charge) available to use. We want Roxanne Spafford, 951-1770 is required to reserve a luncheon table to encourage attendees to create their and to notify members of changes. The WATER EXERCISE own earrings, however the members last day to RSVP is December 10, so Come on in. The water is warm. Ac- will step in to help if you are not com- PINOCHLE please contact Lynn Schroder ASAP by cording to Tim Roller, Casta del Sol fortable. Our get-together for earring Hello, pinochle players. We play pi- email at [email protected], so I Maintenance Supervisor, Pool 1 is of- creativity will be Friday, December 8 nochle in the Heritage Room at Rec Ctr can send you a confirmation. ficially heated to 86 degrees. 2 every Friday starting promptly at 6:30 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the ceramics room. To join and get on our email list or Membership in this club involves p.m. We mostly play three-handed, but Seating will be limited so it’s on a first for more information, please call Mary stopping by Rec Ctr 1, completing their we also may play partners. We played come basis. We feel we will be able to Carlson at 310-0744. mandatory liability form and paying partners once in October and Dawn move quite a few people through during Lynn Schroder, 215-2078 our $5 annual fee. After joining, you Hibbs and Cathie Joy were high with the three hours. may attend any/all days that fit your 5,940. Denise Chan, 444-4703 schedule. We meet at Pool 1 Monday In October, Dawn had the highest VARIETY through Friday from 9 to10 a.m. year games (three hands) of 1,110 and 1,100. November was the wrap-up for the round. Instruction is given by CDs on LAS DAMAS The high series was won by Cathie 2018 show program. Music was in the our boom box. with a total of 4,330 points, and Linda Merry Christmas. Happy Hanukah. majority with fewer skits, however the The benefits of water exercise include Owen was second with 3,690 points. Feliz Navidad. Any way you say it, key issue was production locale, et al, improved posture and balance, greater For the month, Nancy Money was in we wish you a festive holiday season. with the Vista Room being renovated. mobility and flexibility of joints, in- first place with 9,190 points and Dawn Las Damas is excited to once again Staging, backdrop, curtains, lighting creased muscle strength, and improved was second with 9,110 points. There have the El Toro High School Sound- and sound were critical as always. endurance and fitness. Before starting were eight double pinochles reported sations and Choralistics singers bring- Were these concerns taken into consid- any new exercise routine, please con- during the month. Congratulations to ing their holiday spirit to our ears on eration? The short answer is absolutely sult your doctor. our winners. Wednesday, December 13 at 11:15 as evidenced by a presentation for Jane Garman, 817-723-7265 a.m. Signup deadline is Sunday, Everyone interested in the game of Variety Club members by Powerstone December 10; members $16, non- pinochle is invited to come and join Property Management/CdS HOA. members $18. Our holiday luncheon us. For more information, call Wayne The Vista Room will be renovated WOODCARVERS menu includes citrus salad, baked ham, 916-5387 or Nancy 457-9066. with appropriate consideration given Woodcarvers Club members par- sweet potatoes, peas & carrots and Nancy Money, 457-9066 to Variety Clubs’ needs for successful ticipated in the Ceramics Club’s an- apple pie for dessert. This luncheon show production. Our concerns were nual Holiday Boutique on October is your last opportunity to make your SOCIAL SINGLES addressed by Tim Roller and Valerie 27 and 28. Club members displayed Hanich. Consequently, our comfort monetary donations for our traditional We are not a dating club. All single handcrafted cork trivets, small wood level is high with a 2018 show themed Camp Pendleton Children’s Holiday Casta residents are welcome to join carvings and chip carving art, as well as a delightful jog through a fun filled as samples of wood signs created by array of music and comedy. For show the members. goers, it will be the first adventure into Woodcarvers meet each Monday and TECHNOLOGY TO SUPPORT a theatre-like setting for the Variety YOUR HEARING + YOUR MIND Thursday afternoon from 12:30 until Club show. 2:30 p.m.in the Arts and Crafts Room Gene Weaver, 460-3823 PREMIUM TECHNOLOGY. at Rec Ctr 1, next door to the Fitness TOTAL BRAIN SUPPORT. Center. Stop by and see what the mem- VEGETABLE GARDEN bers are working on for the upcoming holidays. You may be interested in From your local Bills for the 2018 dues were mailed developing a hidden talent for working AudigyCertified™ practice. November 1. All dues are to be paid with wood or you may want to order a no later than December 31. You will wood sign as a gift for a friend or fam- notice on your bill that lot dues have ily member. Call today to schedule been reduced and are now $30 per lot. Because of the lack of major expendi- Steve Vallely, 916-0228 a hearing consultation! tures over the last couple of years, the Executive Council decided the way that 949.777.6545 would benefit all gardeners would be Mission Viejo • 26302 La Paz Rd, Ste 107 Rachel Burnett, Au.D. this reduction in dues. We are so happy to provide this reduction to you and www.MissionAudiology.com hope that you continue to enjoy your garden and your bounties. December 2017 The Casta Courier Page 17

AWAY GOLF a meeting, joining the club, or want PADDLE TENNIS and Paul Stover. Merry Christmas, golfers! As we ap- to fish from Dana Point? Call Nick The Roaring Twenties Dinner and Monday, December 11 will be the proach the end of 2017, we celebrate Morenc, 588-6223, or John Waters, Dance in league with the tennis and last day to sign up for our combina- another great year of golf, fun and 951-7720. pickleball clubs was held on November tion club (Bocce and Shuffleboard) friendship. The Away Golf Club was Dave Ruff, 415-5644 10 in the Vista Room. Our end-of-the- Christmas party taking place on Friday, able to pick up several new members year holiday party will be held there December 15 at 6 p.m. Dinner choices from Jolanda include brisket of beef, over the past year and we have played LAWN BOWLING also. several beautiful golf courses, which We welcome the addition of Kevin salmon, or chicken. Price for members The Lawn Bowling Club wishes some of us may have never had the Smith, joining wife Marci, to our roster is $20 and guests $24. Tony Rogers everyone a very merry, healthy and opportunity to play otherwise. We bringing our membership up to 110. will entertain. look forward to more great Away Golf joyful holiday. Our fall general business meeting Our membership dues for 2018 will tournaments in 2018. Open bowling winter hours are now in the Vista Room presented our club remain the same at $10 and will be due in effect. Monday, Wednesday, and Happy New Year! officers for 2018: President - Leo Mar- on January 1 in the Rec Ctr 1 office. Friday check in by 12:45, games begin Joyce Parlin, 588-0337 tinez, Vice President - Shuman Chan, Friday instruction and practice con- at 1 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday check Treasurer - Ed Pratt, Secretary - Al tinues at 10 a.m. All are welcome. in by 3:15, games begin at 3:30 p.m. Guild, and Tournament Director - Gin- Mary Lou Oster, 855-3890 BOCCE BALL Saturday times remain the same. Check nie Swartz. Looks like the heat wave is over, so in by 9:15, games begin at 9:30 a.m. we have returned to our winter hours. Hope to see you there. Our Monday afternoon clinics are TENNIS 4-4:30 p.m. for new player instruction, Please join us on Monday, Wednesday Our annual Skins Game results will and 4:30-5:30 p.m. for new and inter- The newly elected officers for 2018 and Friday afternoons from 2-3 p.m. be in the January Courier. mediate players to practice their skills are: Charlie Nobile, President; Jeff Signups for our combined Christmas The next SW Ladies Day will be the with drills and The Lobster. Matlin, Vice President; Joe Hart, Party with the Shuffleboard Club is Secretary; Dave Smith, Treasurer; Holiday Tournament and Luncheon, on Al Guild, 446-0005 well underway. Closing date for the Wednesday December 20, at Laguna Hedy Kane and Sonia Letourneau as party will be on December 11. Woods Lawn Bowling green. Co-Tournament Officers. Also, Jodie PICKLEBALL We would like to welcome the fol- Free Lessons are available for all Trainer is now the Social Committee lowing new members: Debra Friedman, Casta del Sol residents on Wednesdays It was great to have several new resi- Chairperson. The new team discussed Richard Scott, Cynthia and Roman at 12:45 p.m. Flat-soled shoes are re- dents at the Newcomers Luncheon stop the 2018 schedule of events to include Swystun. quired - no other equipment necessary. by our table to ask about Pickleball. several tennis tournaments that will be open to all, as well as over eight dif- Dues for 2018 will remain at $10 per To arrange another lesson time, contact Just as a reminder, we play on Fri- ferent social events. These events will year and are due in January. Anyone Shuman Chan, (626) 428-0250 or Mary day mornings from 8:30-10 a.m. New include a Mexican Night Dinner, Pasta wishing to place a name in nomination Thompson, 916-8076. players are welcome to come learn the Party, Appetizer Party, the favorite Po- for the 2018 Board of Directors will Dottie Lewis, 716-6438 basics. Please wear tennis shoes. tato Party and a fun Casino Night. The need to contact me before December 4. Dues for 2018 are just $10 for mem- bers and may be paid at Rec Ctr 1. other events will be coordinated with Our next regular meeting will be the tennis tournaments and our friends MEN’S GOLF Joann Reinhold, 859-7592 held on Monday, January 8 in the Fi- from the Paddle Tennis Club. esta Room. Following a short business We have started our new Men’s Golf Remember, we have open tennis for meeting, we will enjoy a night of cards. Club year, and are now entering our second month. Our officers met on SHUFFLEBOARD all on Tuesday and Thursday nights Happy Holidays to all of my fellow Sunday Super Shuffle winners for from 7-8:30 p.m., and our Drop in Bocce Ball Club members. November 1 and determined assign- ments for our 2017-2018 year. They October were: first place—Valerie Tennis on Saturday from 8-10 a.m. All Carol Zinsmeister, 305-9890 are: President - Randy Smith; VP & Stover and Michael Bukala; second are welcome at any time. Come join Membership - Bill Reithmeier; Sec- place—Carol Zinsmeister and Pat On- us for fun! retary - Carl Ballard; Treasurer - Tom tiveros; and third place—Carole Storrie Joe Hart, 939-1792 FISHING Driskill; Social Events - Ed Tutton; Great news for our lake fishermen! Handicaps & Publicity - Bill Burfeind; Tilapia fishing has been very successful Club Championship - Randy Reed; the last couple of months, but now it is and Wednesday Games - Ed Martinez. trout season. Four trout stocking dates We’re looking forward to another suc- were scheduled for this year with two cessful year. already completed in November and The main topic for December is get- two more happening in December. ting all members who have an SCGA Club derbies are planned for all 12/31/17 expiration date to renew that months through October 2018. Mem- membership. This can be accomplished bers’ fish club sponsored derbies free. with a credit card using SCGA.org, Monthly club lunch meetings are held Renew or sending your check for $88 12-1:30 p.m. the fourth Friday of each to our Treasurer, Tom Driskill, made month in the Garden Room. The club out to CDS Men’s Golf Club to 28491 also hosts family social activities in Pacheco, MV 92692. June (picnic and cruise at the lake) and December games are: December November (Turkey Shoot with food, 6 - Team Foursome Total; December prizes and games). 13 - Team Scramble; December 20 - You are invited to join in the fun and Odd/Even Twosome; and December become a member of the Casta del Sol 27 - Blind 12 Holes. Fishing Club. Interested in attending Bill Burfeind, 305-4260 Page 18 The Casta Courier December 2017

CITY HIGHLIGHTS Take time to enjoy the beautiful SMALL TALK I thought, mentally kicking myself for holiday lights on La Paz Road, and My Woodstock not warning the man. elsewhere in Mission Viejo. Our city City Council meet- “Aren’t you a nice bird,” he said, with ing report provided becomes a true fairyland. Here in Casta, a big smile. A freelance writer’s by Casta del Sol’s one can drive or walk around enjoy- humorous spin on “Hiss!” Splat! Board liaison to the ing the many thoughtful and colorful the ups and downs Council. decorations displayed by our residents. The man’s smile quickly disappeared, of life. and I heard him mutter, “Rude bird!” Carole Weidler Enjoy the sights and sounds of the sea- Despite Woodstock’s behavior with Do not dispose of old or unused pre- son during December. Dorothy Frances others, he was my baby, and I loved scription drugs at the Murray Center The Council voted to add over In 1981, when we lived in Colorado, him very much. So, when our veteri- drop-box; that container is only for $400,000 of unused monies back into my family gave me a cockatiel for narian told me three weeks before the non-prescription medicines. Place the general fund reserves, thereby Christmas. I named him Woodstock move that Woodstock wouldn’t survive prescription drugs in a zip-lock bag, maintaining a 47 percent reserve fund. because he reminded me of the bird in a plane ride to California, I was heart- add hot water or coffee, crush the pills, The Council is looking at the cost of a well-known comic strip. Woodstock broken. My husband said we would finally add dirt or kitty litter, and then the Sheriff’s contract, which has been turned out to be quite the character. have to find a good home for Wood- toss into the trash. Monitor, Secure, steadily increasing. The Orange County He somehow knew when my car ap- stock. My instant response was that if Destroy are the buzzwords of the City’s Board of Supervisors negotiates the proached the house and would run up Woodstock wasn’t going, neither was I. fight against the drug epidemic. contract with the Sheriff’s deputies. and down the perches screeching for The following weekend, my husband, On your next shopping excursion, The 13 cities in the county do not have my attention. Sometimes he comically bless his heart, drove Woodstock from pick up a toy for the child of one of a say in the negotiations; only the five sat with his little hanging bell on top of Colorado to California and left him our Marines from Headquarters Bat- supervisors determine the contract. his head. Woodstock did have one be- with friends who looked after him until talion, Camp Pendleton. Place your Police protection costs approximately havioral problem, however. If anyone we arrived two weeks later. They told unwrapped toy in the box located at Rec one third of the City’s budget. other than me came near his cage, he us afterward that if anything had hap- Ctr 1. Santa himself will distribute the hissed at them, promptly followed by a pened to Woodstock on their watch, toys to the children at the Battalion’s bowel movement. Although our family the plan was to buy another cockatiel annual Christmas party held in mid- laughed about Woodstock’s attitude, it to replace him and not tell me. It never December. Members of the Marine was sometimes embarrassing when we would have worked. Besides, another Adoption Committee, many of them had visitors. A case in point was a year cockatiel surely would have failed the Casta residents, assist Santa at the later when we were preparing to move Hiss! Splat! test. party. It is a gratifying experience to back home to Mission Viejo. We were see how excited the children are when selling the house, and I saw a realtor Woodstock lived another ten years, Santa hands them a new toy. walk up to Woodstock’s cage. Oh, no, Continued on page 20 December 2017 The Casta Courier Page 19

DAY TRIPPING fruits and vegetables. If you are into NORMAN MURRAY There are many stresses that can Chinatown Chinese herbs or medicines, there are CENTER overcome a caregiver, especially over several places you might want to visit. the holiday season. On Tuesday, De- There are also lots of stores selling December Events cember 5, at 10 a.m., a presentation by Need a break? No time Silverado will cover the warning signs to spare for a vacation? clothing at really low prices. of a caregiver’s stress. Suggestions for Then, it is time to con- We did find dim sum at Ocean Sea- Mary Lou reports sider a day trip. Let Liz food, 750 N. Hill Street. There was an on Murray Center decreasing stress and tools available to guide you to attractions amazing selection of dishes to taste, all programs available cope with stress will also be discussed. close to home. Course #7219 Liz Rickett of which were tasty, as well as reason- to Casta residents. ably priced. Best of all, they left us Have you ever regretted overin- It was time to meet my friend in Mary Lou Oster alone so that we had a lot of time to dulging on holiday treats, drinks, and downtown Los Angeles again, so we I have never heard of MELT, but it catch up. party snacks? You are not alone! On decided to go to Chinatown. It had been seems that by using soft body rollers, Thursday, December 7 at 1 p.m., you a long time since I had been there, but Now it may well be that somehow we you will be able to release pain. This can hear Marissa Kent, a registered I remembered that there was a lot to do never found the Chinatown I remem- is particularly helpful in your neck, dietitian, discuss healthy options and and see and some good places to eat. bered, but I think I know how I went shoulders, and upper back. But, your wrong. Instead of going online and strategies for enjoying holiday foods. Arriving at Union Station, I knew that entire body will feel the changes. You plotting our trip, I decided to wing it. If Course #7674 we would have time to chat and stroll as can reduce inflammation, ease chronic I ever want to go to Chinatown again, The Hearing Loss Chapter will hold we looked for interesting sites, because neck and low-back strain, improve bal- I will hit the internet before I venture their Monday, December 11 meeting Chinatown is a short walk away. We ance and alignment, and ease arthritis, forth. The internet does have a walking at 10 a.m. Penny Flaherty, who has left Union Station, walked to North carpal tunnel and plantar fasciitis. tour of Chinatown which I did not con- an M.A. in Deaf Education, Speech Broadway, and began to explore. According to the reports, these simple sult. That was also probably a mistake. self-treatments can make your whole Pathology, and Audiology, will speak Was I surprised! The area has really Next month, I will write about where body feel better. Check out the MELT about lip-reading for the hearing im- changed. Yes, there are many restau- we should have gone, and where we courses on December 5 and December paired. Special refreshments will be rants, but not the ones I remembered. probably will go the next time we meet. 19 from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. The served at no cost. For more informa- And yes, there are interesting places, cost is $12 per session. Course #5887 tion, contact Pril Kirkeby at 855-6786 but not the higher end Asian art and or [email protected]. gift shops I remembered. On December 5 from 1 to 2 p.m., the MELT instructor will offer a Bal- The Arthritis Foundation states that Instead we found that lots of Viet- ance and Mobility class using similar osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common namese restaurants have cropped up. methods with emphasis on your hands chronic disease of the joints, and affects There are also lots of green grocers and feet. The cost is $12 for that class over one third of the senior popula- with some very interesting looking also. Course #5890 Continued on page 20 ALUMA-WOOD LATTICE Page 20 The Casta Courier December 2017

TIPS AND HINTS FOR • Use caution in letting others use your YOU AND YOUR PC computer, including grandchildren. With the user under control, move on Keep Your PC Secure to the computer itself.

This is a new column • Microsoft has improved security with in the Courier written every version of Windows. There- by Casta’s computer fore, use Windows 10. Upgrades whiz, Jerry Hewitt. We from Windows 7 and 8 are still free. welcome his valuable • Keep an antivirus program active advice. and updated. Free or paid versions Jerry Hewitt are both effective. For most, the free Viruses, spyware, adware, ransom- antivirus that is built into Windows ware, and who knows what else, all 10, Windows Defender, is adequate. threaten your PC security. The ques- It is automatically kept up to date tion is: How do you best protect your and does not nag about upgrading computer, while still being able to use to a paid version. If you have Win- it? While it is still possible that you dows 10, and you want to switch to will be infected by malware, no matter Windows Defender, just uninstall how you try to protect yourself, you can your current anti-virus program and greatly reduce the risk. Windows Defender will start auto- The first risk factor to consider is matically. the person using the computer. That • Use Malwarebytes in addition to person, whether it is you or me, must your anti-virus. Malwarebytes finds use good judgment in what they do. and removes adware, spyware, and That means: undesirable programs that antivirus • Don’t respond to suspicious emails, programs often miss. The free ver- or click on links in emails from sion runs on demand. You run it on people you don’t know and trust. schedule, like once per week, or if • Don’t download programs that say you see unusual performance, like they will speed up your computer or slowness or pop-ups. You can get keep your drivers updated. Malwarebytes from ninite.com. • Only download programs from the • Use the most secure browser avail- originator of the program or, for able, which most agree is Google many free programs, from ninite. Chrome. com. Other sites often include mal- Send your pc questions to cdshelp- ware along with the requested file. [email protected].

SMALL TALK arthritis. A presentation by pharmacist Continued from page 18 Bill Liu on Tuesday, December 12 at happily hissing and issuing splats at 10 a.m. will give an overview of this others. One thing’s for sure. There will form of arthritis, as well as discussing never be another Christmas gift quite the medications used to manage this like my precious little Woodstock. chronic disease. The above courses are free (except as noted), but need reservations. Call NORMAN MURRAY 470-3062. CENTER I wish all of you a very happy and Continued from page 19 healthy holiday season, and the same tion. It is sometimes called degenera- for the New Year. tive joint disease or wear and tear

REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY Reminder: If you observe suspi- colas Dugan, at 837-7640. If it is after cious activity, please call 911 or the hours, contact Gate 1 at 455-4674 and non-emergency police department they will send a patrol officer to your number at 770-6011. If it is a non- area. Also, Casta now has additional emergency and you believe the as- patrols on the weekends, so when sociation's patrol service should be calling Gate 1 on the weekends, you notified, don’t hesitate. Contact the should get a quick response! association's Post Commander Ny- December 2017 The Casta Courier Page 21

Casta Walkers in 5K Cancer Walk A MEMORIAL TO JOHN EDWARDS By Priscilla Tripp Article and photo by Liz Rickett

If you have not walked the western of an average boulder, weighing over Joining about 7,000 others, a group of cancer survivor who has been actively area of the Heritage Garden lately, you a ton, is about $500. hearty souls from Casta del Sol walked raising money for the American Can- have missed seeing the many different When her husband, John Edwards, the 5K Making Strides Against Breast cer Society since 2003. In just this sized rocks and boulders that have died, Suzanne Popel wanted to place a Cancer event in Costa Mesa in October. one event, she was the top fundraiser been artfully placed among the native special memorial to him in the Heritage Heading the group were Phyllis and among individual participants with plants. The use of boulders was part of Garden. This is very fitting as for years Lee Lesser of Casta with 14 family $5,445 raised. In the teams category, the original plan for this part of the gar- John spent hours every day working members in the walk, plus 15 Casta Phyllis and Lee’s Empowered Team den as devised by Bill Kress, a former tirelessly in the garden. No chore was residents. Phyllis is a long-time breast brought in $5,681. Casta del Sol resident. Unfortunately, too big or too little. He seemed to be ev- boulders do not come cheap. The cost Continued on page 22

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TELL THE STORIES OF YOUR LIFE AND Wi-Fi AVAILABLE AT REC CTR 1 SOCIALIZE AT TOASTMASTERS MEETING At Rec Ctr 1, the Association has Wi-Fi capabilities available. If you would Do you want a place to tell your life in a friendly, safe environment. There like the password and are a resident, the staff at Rec Ctr 1 will be happy to stories on any subject you want, or do is so much to learn about communi- provide you with the password. While guests may use the wireless in this area, you want to socialize with other resi- cating with each other. This is a place they need to be accompanied by the resident. dents and have fun while doing it, or where you will never stop learning and do you want to learn about how others growing. Meet at 11 a.m. in the Garden hear you, see you and respond to you? Room on December 2. Toastmasters will provide the feedback IN MEMORIAM Richard Harding A MEMORIAL TO JOHN EDWARDS Continued from page 21 Robert Martin erywhere, doing whatever was needed and then finding just the right spot took with a twinkle in his eye, a smile on his a while. After the boulder was in place, face and a lilt in his step. Suzanne chose a plaque in memory of - Courier Committee Members and Staff - John to place on it. Native plants are With the help of friends, she chose Board Liaison Audrey Michaels [email protected] to donate a boulder to be placed in the being selected to surround the area. Courier Chair Priscilla Tripp [email protected] garden. Choosing just the right boulder Courier Vice-Chair Kip Isbell [email protected] Editor-in-Chief Judy Clendenin [email protected] Secretary Pat Vitti [email protected] Consultant Arthur Rosen [email protected] Section Editors: Association News April Wilsey [email protected] Bulletin Board Al Guild [email protected] Casta Connections Donna Guild [email protected] Clubs Jane Garman [email protected] Committees Nellie Cisneros [email protected] Opinions Fran Morgan [email protected] People, Places and Events Fran Morgan [email protected] Sports Bob Destino [email protected] Columnists: City Highlights Carole Weidler [email protected] Day Tripping Liz Rickett [email protected] Computer Tips Jerry Hewitt [email protected] Murray Center Mary Lou Oster [email protected] Small Talk Dorothy Frances [email protected] Feature Writers: Nellie Cisneros [email protected] Fran Morgan [email protected] Liz Rickett [email protected] Lois Rothschild [email protected] Dave Ruff [email protected] Priscilla Tripp [email protected] April Wilsey [email protected] Protempore: Sara Henninger [email protected] Staff Photographer: Merl Barrett [email protected] Paul Harmon [email protected] Dave Ruff [email protected] Darrelyn Wood [email protected] Photo Coordinator: Kip Isbell [email protected] Proofreaders: Bob Destino [email protected] Donna Guild [email protected] Dottie Lewis [email protected] Suzanne Moore [email protected] Delivery Preparations: Kip Isbell [email protected]

Courier Volunteers The Courier expresses its gratitude to these dedicated volunteers who, each month, pack the paper for distribution. The next stuffing date is Friday, December 29, 10:30 a.m. in the Vista Room.

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