Solera Oak Valley Greens ... A Del Webb 55+ Community 1 Table of Contents Important Phone Numbers Board Report 3 Board of Directors Mother-Daughter Tea and Fashion Show 4,5 Upcoming Events 6-8 Gary Stoh, President Enjoying Our Lifestlyes 9 Steve Mehlman, Vice President Schedule for Clubs and Groups 10,11 Clubs & Interest Groups 12-14 Pat King, Secretary Sports News 15, 16 Feature Articles 16-17, 20-22 Elaine Morgan, Treasurer Calendar 18-19 Harry Benton, Director at Large ______Advertisements 23-36 The Solera Oak Valley Greens Gazette If you wish to contact a Board June 2018 edition published by the member send an email to message Solera Oak Valley Greens Homeowners to management located on our Association & Lithopass Printing website, www.soleraovg.com Editor – Kimberly Little Contributing Editors: Management Office Feature Writers: Jesse Donardt, Diana Mangan, Christine Rodgers, General Manager Glenn & Nona Bradd, Clark Lunde, Dennis Rice and Sharon Waitman (951) 769-7598 Contributing Photographers: Lane Joel and George Vawter ______Gate Attendant/Main Gate Fitness Room/Pool Hours (951) 845-8648 Monday-Thursday...... 5:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Pulte Customer Service Friday...... 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. [email protected] Saturday...... 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Sunday...... 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Solera Website & Email soleraovg.com Clubhouse Hours Monday-Thursday...... 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. [email protected] Friday and Saturday...... 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Local Numbers Sunday...... 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Fire 845-2590 Homeowners Association Office Hours Police 769-8500 Monday-Friday...... 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sat-Sun...... Closed Hospital 845-1121 Animal Care City of Beaumont 654-8002 Dial-A-Ride 769-8532 DMV 800-777-0133 JUST A REMINDER . . . Waste Mgmt. 800-423-9986 The pool is officially open for the season. Guests under Utilities the age of 16 may use the pool from 10am – 2pm daily. All Spectrum 866-550-3211 residents must accompany guests at all times! No swim Edison 800-655-4555 diapers or training pants are allowed in the pool at any Frontier Cable 800-921-8102 time. Running, pushing, horseplay, diving, dunking and Gas Company 800-427-2200 radios (other than those using headsets) are prohibited. Beaumont Cherry Water toys for children that do not cause a nuisance to Valley Water Dist. (951) 845-9581 other residents are allowed and must be monitored by Keystone Pacific Management Staff resident to ensure safety and courtesy to other residents. [email protected] [email protected] For more details on the pool/spa rules see posted sig- [email protected] nage in the pool area or stop by the admin office for a [email protected] copy. [email protected] [email protected]
2 Solera Oak Valley Greens ... A Del Webb 55+ Community Four Seasons at Hemet MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD By Gary Stoh At the May 16, 2018 Annual Meeting two Directors were elected to and you are encouraged to consider volunteering to serve on a serve two-year terms on the Board of Directors. Congratulations to Committee that provides either an area of your expertise or one new Board member Greg DiGiavoni and returning Board member that you are interested in being a part of. Gary Stoh. Thanks also to Michael Tulledge for volunteering as a candidate in this election. We are all aware that Solera is a gated Community and it provides us a certain level of safety. However, we all need to be diligent The Board has a very busy agenda for the 2018/2019 Fiscal Year when it comes to protecting our individual properties. It is very and is lookng forward to serving you, the Members of Solera. easy for anyone intent on entering Solera to walk in through one I would like to acknowledge retiring Board member Pat King for of the access gates before the iron gates close. We have recently her service on the Board for the past four years. Pat’s commitment experienced a situation with a homeless person entering Solera. and dedication to Solera as a Board member has been invaluable It was reported and swiftly handled by our Patrol staff and the and she will be missed by all who have served on the Board with Beaumont PD; however, it does point out the need for each of us her. We wish her all the best as she continues to expand her to be aware and diligent when it comes to ensuring that we are involvement at the national level with Community Associations individually as secure as possible. Institute and their activity in promoting education and legislative action for Homeowners Associations. If you observe anything that you feel is not right, please contact the Main Gate and report it. They will respond and I would also like to acknowledge all the Volunteers that serve on take appropriate action. Depending on the situation it may be the various Committees in Solera. They are the “unsung” heroes necessary to contact the Beaumont PD. The City of Beaumont that make Solera a great Community to live in. Without their has a motto “See Something, Say Something”. It applies equally service and dedication, we would not have the lifestyle that we to Solera. enjoy. Being involved in a Committee is a rewarding experience Design Review Committee With the arrival of hotter weather make sure you check your drip systems that they are actually "dripping" water and are not clogged. This year June is reminder month. There Plants need regular watering especially at this time of year. are still faded address numbers. For safety reasons we encourage you to either replace Check that your yard ornaments/decorations are not growing. them or paint them with black paint to make The guidelines state that "the maximum number of ornaments them visible to not only your visitors but to and decorations permitted in the front yard area, including house any emergency vehicles that you may need. walls, shall be 5." Keep in mind that a family of 1 duck and 4 baby ducks equals 5 ornaments. Check the planted areas around the large Edison electrical boxes if you have them in your front yard. Recently we updated And last but certainly not least, any changes done to the exterior their requirements - nothing should be planted closer than 36 of your house or landscape do require an application to the DRC. inches from the back and sides. The front needs clearance of If you have any questions in this regard, please read the guidelines at least 8 feet. If Edison has to get to a box and there are plants or ask at the Administration Office in the clubhouse. in the way they will cut them back or, if needed, remove them REMINDER: Design Guidelines can be found on the Solera in order to access the box. website under: Publications>Governing Documents>Design guidelines. Schedule for All Committees Committee Meeting Times & Locations Contact
Finance Advisory Committee (FAC) 2nd Wednesday at 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Wayne Otte – Chairperson, [email protected] Recreation Activities Advisory Committee (RAAC) 2nd Monday at 10 a.m. - noon Lee Fitzgerald –Chairperson, [email protected] Common Area Landscape Advisory Committee (CALAC) 2nd Tuesday at 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Merele Chapman, [email protected] Design Review Committee (DRC) 1st & 3rd Tuesday at 10 a.m. Sharon Solis, Chairperson, [email protected] New Resident Welcome Advisory Committee 4th Friday of the month, 1p.m. Marcia Casem, Chairperson, [email protected] EPEAC- Emergency Preparedness Education Advisory Committee 2nd Thursday at 1:30p.m. Dennis Rice, [email protected]
Solera Oak Valley Greens ... A Del Webb 55+ Community 3 4 Solera Oak Valley Greens ... A Del Webb 55+ Community Four Seasons at Hemet Solera Oak Valley Greens ... A Del Webb 55+ Community 5 Upcoming Events Registration times: Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Please visit the Solera website at www.soleraovg.com to download and print the registration form.
Saturday, June 30, 2018, 7pm. It’s Back!!! One of Solera’s most popular events! Enjoy an evening of laughter as three comedians from our local areas come out to the clubhouse and provide you with an enjoyable evening. Tickets are just $15 pp and will be available beginning June 1, 2018. Tickets will be assigned table seating, first come, first served on seating. Scheduled comedians, Maria Herman, Steve Spenneberg and Tony Calabrese.
Steve Spennenberg Maria Herman Tony Calabrese
Clubhouse calendar reservations for 2019! Due to the increase of clubs and groups here at Solera I will begin to accept calendar reservations for the 2019 calendar year starting on Wednes- day, August 1, 2018. The reservations will be entered into the calendar on a first come; first serve basis with priority usage as listed in the Policies for Clubs and Groups. For more information you can contact Kim at the admin office.
6 Solera Oak Valley Greens ... A Del Webb 55+ Community Four Seasons at Hemet Herman, Maria - 2 comedian June Upcoming Events July 4 Golf Cart parade/ Car Show and Pancake Breakfast! Wednesday July 4, Pancake Breakfast 8:30-10:00 a.m. At the Clubhoues Tickets will be $6 pp includes homemade buttermilk pancakes, sausage, fruit, milk or orange juice! Tickets go on sale June 11 at 8am. The golf cart parade will begin at 10am! Golf carts should line up in the parking lot between the tennis courts and the mail room. Judging will begin at 10 and the parade will begin right after the judging is over. The parade will be led by classic cars, then motorcycles and bringing up the rear will be the golf carts and bicycles. Bring out your Patriotic best and come celebrate the 4th with your community! For more information you can contact the office or Bud Charlick at 769-6465 (who has been our honorary Master of Ceremonies for many years)!
SAVE THE DATES!!! The HOA has two very special events planned for the residents this summer! Make sure you mark your calendars for Saturday, August 18, 2018 beginning at 5:30pm for our Summer “Concert on the Greens” featuring: “Don’t Call Me Cougar” a Tribute to John Cougar Mellen- camp! Free of charge to all residents and their invited guests.
In addition we are hosting a very special, Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 29, 2018 from 4-7pm in the club- house parking lot. German food, beer, live music, fun and party games. Tickets will go on sale (food and beverage tickets) in August so keep an eye out for flyers and more upcoming information in the near future! This event will be for Solera residents only.
Solera Oak Valley Greens ... A Del Webb 55+ Community 7 Upcoming Events Upcoming cultural events and fun in our local area!
14th Annual Lavender Festival Thursday, June 7-10, 2018 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Each summer, Highland Springs Ranch & Inn celebrates the beginning of lavender harvest season by hosting the annual Lavender Festival. Offering family-friendly events and activities, visitors are invited to stroll through the winding paths of or- ganic lavender fields, participate in guided tours in horse-drawn hay wagons, learn how lavender essential oil is extracted, taste lavender-inspired dishes, an outdoor lavender-inspired afternoon tea and enjoy live music. Temecula Balloon and Wine Festival- Information at tvbwf.com In its 35th year, the Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival is calendared for June 1, 2 and 3, 2018. It will again be held on the spacious grounds of Lake Skin- ner Regional Park. This fun-filled three day event offers early morning Hot Air Balloon Flights, an evening Balloon Glow, Wine Tastings, Craft Beer Tastings, a Kids Faire as well as a Commercial Court with over 150 vendors - and a Food Court filled with your favorite Festival foods! Playhouse Bowl (Summer Concert Series) Surfin’ State Street Car Cruise THURSDAYS, AUG. 2-30, 2018 - 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 22, 2018 - 5 to 9 p. m. Repplier Park, 201 W George St, Banning, Downtown State Street between Orange and California 92220 Ninth streets, Redlands, CA From the Banning Playhouse Bowl: From City of Redlands: AUG. 2: Abbafab | tribute to ABBA "The popular Surfin’ State Street Car Cruise re- AUG. 9: Clapton Road | tribute to Eric Clapton turns to Historic Downtown Redlands from 5 AUG. 16: Bee Gees Gold | tribute to the Bee Gees to 9 p. m. Friday, June 22, on downtown State AUG. 23: Moonwalker | tribute to Michael Jackson Street between Orange and Ninth streets. AUG. 30: The Troubadour | tribute to George Strait "The event features pre-1973 muscle cars, street rods, classics, antiques and special inter- 4th of July Freedom Festival est cars. Wednesday, July 4th - 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Stewart Park, 9th Street and Orange Avenue, "Attendees will enjoy an evening of fun featur- Beaumont, CA ing surf music with Double A the DJ, a free car From the city of Beaumont: cruise and food and beverages. "Musical Entertainment - 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. "Prizes will be awarded for 'Best of' categories "Fireworks - approximately 9:00 p.m." and everyone – from classic car enthusiasts to Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and enjoy fun-loving families – are sure to enjoy the festivi- the free evening! ties!"
8 Solera Oak Valley Greens ... A Del Webb 55+ Community Four Seasons at Hemet Solera Oak Valley Greens ... A Del Webb 55+ Community 9 Solera Clubs and Groups Good News Bible Study, Non-Denominational Coffee Group Contact John Dorris @ 951-267-3399 Join the Coffee Group every Wednesday at 8:00 – 9:00am in the Oak- We meet every Monday at 6:00 – 7:00 pm mont 3 at the clubhouse.Contact George Vawter @ hbwisenheimer1@ yahoo.com or 951-846-3305 Solera Biking Group “Chain Gang” Cribbage Dave Smith @562-896-1474 Every Monday at 12 noon in the clubhouse living room. Men & women cyclists ride Monday, Thursday, Open to all residents beginners or advance. and Saturday leaving clubhouse at 9am (hot weather 8am) Contact: Charles Barnett at (909) 255-4607 Billiards Tourney Solera Flag Brigade Contact Earl @909-633-4867 or Jerry @ 951-845-2818 Contact Dennis Rice for more information at Join us to play billiards Monday, Wednesday, Thursday at 5:30 pm at [email protected] BINGO Social Group Solera Genealogy Group Contact Mary Anne Roadick @ 951-769-4789 Contact John Christensen @ 951-845-5187 Play twice a month-1st and 3rd Thursday. or Lynda Dostal @ 951-769-9571 Doors open @5pm This is a self-help group, which meets on the 4th Friday of each month Bingo begins @ 6pm at 1pm in the Arts & Crafts room in the clubhouse. Boccee Ball Solera Golf Club Contact Pat at (760) 265-8765 Contact Jack Sturm (951) 846-1773 or Earl Morton Come join the fun. Sunday & Wednesday. @ 951-769-0623 We tee off at Tukwet Canyon Starting time 3pm. Golf Course every Tuesday. Check in before 7:15 am Bon Appetit Club Havurah Group Contact Anne Zimmerman @ 909-557-4445 Contact Lauree Feigenbaum @ 951-769-5588 Enjoyable opportunity for you to meet other residents and have fun! We meet the 2nd Sunday of each month, 12 noon. Bowling Group Solera Hikers Contact Darrell @ 951-845-4171 Contact Karina De Leon @ 951-769-6166 We meet every Thursday, in the clubhouse parking lot at 9:15. Every Thursday, all year long, we meet from 8:00 – 9:30 am, Oct. 1st We carpool to a bowling alley in Moreno Valley. We return after lunch – June 30th. Our summer schedule is from 7:30 -9:00am. The hike is around 2:30 easy to moderate. Summer schedule is now in effect, 7:30am. Bridge Group Solera History Group Contact Margaret Morton @ 951-769-0623 Contact Richard Crowe @ 951-769-1580 16-20 residents play on Wednesday afternoons at 12:30pm The group meets in the clubhouse once a month in the Oakmont Room 3 of the clubhouse. Intermediate players. on the 1st Monday, from 4:30 – 5:30 pm. Bunco Beauties Karaoke Contact Rosita Dorris @ 951-267-3399 Questions call Ron at 951-769-8082 We play the 1st Wednesday of the month at 1:00 pm Come join the fun every 3rd Friday of the month. Potluck at 5:30pm Whether you are a beginner or long time player, let the good times roll! with singing at 6pm thereafter. Wraps up around 9:30pm. BYOB. Bunco Buddies Solera Knitters “Yackey Yarnovers” Contact Margarett Rogers at (951) 922-6792 Contact Julie @ 951-769-6894 We play the 4th Wednesday of the month We meet every Thursday morning from 10:00 – noon in the beginning at 6pm. Arts & Crafts room at the clubhouse. Please stop by and see the various projects we are working on. Minnesota Canasta Line Dancing “Solera Country Kickers” Contact Linda Donardt @ [email protected] Contact Sandi Joel at 951-769-2411 or [email protected] We meet on Tuesdays at 12:30pm in the Arts & Crafts room at the Join us Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning from clubhouse. 10:00 – noon, or Tuesday nights from 6:00 – 7:30pm. All residents are welcome to join our club. Card Art 101 Mahjong Contact Carol Stone @ 951-385-3450 or Third Saturday of the month in the arts and crafts room 10am. Con- Dr. Frank Tsai @ 951-378-4800. We play every Tuesday tact Vallarie Clegg @ 951-231-3991 from 10:00 to noon. If instructions are needed, our members will be happy to offer assistance.
10 Solera Oak Valley Greens ... A Del Webb 55+ Community Four Seasons at Hemet SoleraFeature Clubs Articlesand Groups Model Railroaders Solera Sippers Contact George Konrad at [email protected] Contact Dave James @ (562) 896-3381 Meets the last Monday of each Month at 6:30pm, Email: [email protected] at the Oakmont Clubhouse. All of our events are social outings to connect with other Sippers. We love to meet new people. Paper Crafters Solera Solos Contact Patty Grana at 769-4916 Contact Sally Fulmer @ 951-769-8632 Make new friends and have fun by joining us in Our mission is to promote a fun/uplifting environment for those of us the Arts & Crafts room the 2nd and 4th Thursday who are single/solos; an environment where we can make new and at 1pm and 2nd Saturday at 10am enjoy old friends as well as join in countless activities without the necessity of a partner. Solera Pickleball Paddlers Sunshine Club Monday and Wednesday, 8-11am at the tennis courts. Contact Shirle Skinner @ 951-769-5722 or Open to all residents. Judy Charlick @ 951-769-6465 Contact: Victoria Haviland at (951) 769-5399 We meet the 3rd Wednesday each month at 2:00pm. “Giving is a booster for your sense of well-being. It gets the focus away from what you don’t have and onto what you do.” Ping Pong Group Tennis Group Contact George @ 951-300-8255 Men’s play Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays, 7-10am We meet every Thursday from 10:00am – 1:00pm Ladies play Tuesday and Wednesday, 8-10am and every Monday, at 6pm. Mixed Doubles, Friday at 8:00 am. All levels of players are welcome. Clinics: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 8-10am Clinics are open to all residents! Solera Quilt Group Texas Hold’em Contact Linda DiGiovanni @ 951-769-7425 Contact Rocky Reckard @ 909-213-1504 or We meet every Monday from 12 noon to 3:00pm in 951-769-3090 the Arts & Crafts room. We are fun and supportive group We meet every Tuesday at 4:30pm at the Oakmont Clubhouse willing to share our knowledge and experience of quilting. Radio 101 Group Tole Painting and Decorative Art Painting Contact Joseph Veca (KK6FYE) at [email protected] Tuesday morning 9:00am – 12:15pm or Dennis Rice (KK6WXP) at [email protected] and Wednesday 4:30 – 8:00pm We meet every Friday at 8:00am at the Oakmont Clubhouse. Oak Valley RV Club Solera Library Contact Debbie Cochran (909) 286-5539 In the clubhouse-always open Meetings are the 1st Thursday every month at 1:00pm Contacts: Margarett Rogers 951-922-6792 in the Oakmont Clubhouse.We have six campouts a year, discount camping, potlucks, long and short trips, and day trips. Scrabble Contact Fran Zimmerman @ 310-497-9818 Join our SCRABBLE game Tuesday, 1pm. Solera Exercise Groups Aqua Aerobics Styles of Fitness Robert (951) 956-0004 Clubhouse pool 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1-2pm. Oakmont Clubhouse Carmen at (909) 389-1013 Contact Patty (206) 947-8953 for Classes begin June 5 and are held every Tuesday & Thursday Instruction on exercise equipment in our Fitness Center. Chair Yoga Zumba Gold Carmen Lopez at (909) 389-1013 Tuesday, 11:15 a.m. Valarie Williams at (909) 723-7502 Dark for the summer, will return in September. Beginning Yoga Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. Lisa Villalpando (909) 793-7063 or email: [email protected] Solera Oak Valley Greens ... A Del Webb 55+ Community 11 Club News BINGO of problems and their solutions come join us at 1:00 p.m. on the 4th Friday of the month at the Clubhouse and we’ll help you get June has arrived and with it the official beginning started on finding your history and building your family tree and of summer! Whatever your summer plans are, we what problems and their solutions you may incur in doing so. hope you will come out and join us for a fun evening of socializing with your neighbors and friends. Bon Appetit Cooking Club The Bingo Social Club welcomes everyone the Aloha from the Bon Appetit Cooking Club, first and third Thursdays of each month for a fun evening of who just had a “Wow of a Luau!” Nearly 100 socializing and playing Bingo games. Gift cards are given as members and guests dressed Hawaiian style prizes. Tickets to attend each event are $15.00 per person and while enjoying a delicious catered luncheon must be purchased in advance. NO TICKETS ARE SOLD AT by Ono Hawaiian BBQ. Thank you to the THE DOOR. Tickets may be purchased Monday-Friday from ‘Yucaipa Ukes” Ukelele Club (of which there are a few Solera 8:00am-5:00 pm at the front desk in the clubhouse. The only neighbors) and the Makua Luau Hawaiian Dancers (from Sun exception is the day of the event, tickets sales stops at 4:00pm. Lakes) for the wonderful poolside entertainment. The highlight When purchasing your tickets you may either write a check- of the day was seeing a few brave members (MALE and female!) made out to Bingo Social Club- or pay by cash. If paying by sway their hips to the hula music. All in all, another delightful cash, please be sure to have correct change as the front desk does time enjoying our food-focused club. not have money on hand to make change. We meet the first Friday of each month at 1pm and always The June events will be held June 7 and 21. welcome guests. June will find us learning about growing fruits The doors open at 5:00pm. and the event begins at 6:00pm. and vegetables in our homes for healthier eating. July we are Free cookies, coffee and tea are served and popcorn, sodas and planning an All-American Food Festival Picnic. There is always water are for sale. All Solera residents and their house guests are something fun planned for our club and we thank our members invited to attend. who pitch in each month with preparation and clean up. A special thank you to Lane Joel who takes great photos of smiling faces Come out and join us for a fun evening with your neighbors and enjoying friendship, food and fun! friends and don’t forget to bring your ticket the evening of the event. If you would like to know more, you can contact Anne Zimmerman at (909) 557-4445. Ancestry Group Julian vs. Gregory HIKING GROUP By: Bill Cramsie ABOUT WILDWOOD CANYON AND THE "HI UP HOUSE" Does the date 5 March 1710/11 seem confusing? When By: Karina De Leon researching ancestors in the 1500s, 1600s and 1700s, it is not On a recent Thursday in May, eighteen of us uncommon to see this type of a date associated with a person’s happy hikers car pooled over to Wildwood birth or death or a special event, but what does it mean and why Canyon State Park in Yucaipa to hike to the is it with two years to mark a single event? Over the centuries "Hi Up House." The well - maintained trail people have used a variety of systems to mark the dates of events takes us on a gradual up-hill hike - good for which lead to the development of Calendars. Today various our cardio workout - then continues on through a meadow where calendars are still in use, such as the Chinese, Jewish and Julian, the trail narrows and begins to resemble a gully or wash. Along Gregorian, etc. As to our date, the double year dates have to do the way, we make a couple of stops for sips of water, at the same with the use of the Julian and Gregorian calendars at the same time taking in the spectacular views. After a thirty-minute hike, time. The Julian system is the older and originally started the year we reach a leveled area where the homestead is located. on 1 January, but about the 9th century the 25th of March (the Feast of the Annunciation) for Christians was slowly adopted as The 'Hi Up House" was built in the 1930's by Charles McCullough the start of the New Year. Pope Gregory XIII changed all of that and family. Mr. McCullough moved to Wildwood Canyon from by decree in 1582 and the Gregorian calendar with 1 January as Pasadena, after his investment in apple farming went bust during its New Year start was begun and is the most widely used today. the Great Depression. He bought a parcel of land in the canyon, However, the two calendars were used by many people between and started a farm to sustain the family. He occupied the house 1582 and 1752 when most Christian countries switched to the for over twenty years. Eventually, he could no longer afford to Gregorian calendar, and that is why you will find double dates stay. for many people and events during that 170 year period. Today various ethnic and religious groups still use various calendars for Today, standing on the veranda of this abandoned and boarded- their religious holidays. To learn more about some of these types up house, there are sweeping views all around and far into the
12 Solera Oak Valley Greens ... A Del Webb 55+ Community Four Seasons at Hemet Club News distance, the same views he and his family must have loved so Our Solera Mahjong group meets every Tuesday in the clubhouse much. Before beginning our descent back to the parking lot via living room from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. Anyone interested in the Oak Tree Loop where 150-250 years-old Coast Live Oak trees playing this game, please contact Carole Stone at 951-385-3450. offer us a much-needed shade canopy, we make one last stop to give the house a closer look. One of the hikers noticed a hand- Paper Crafters written prosaic message on one of the boarded-up windows. It is in Spanish and reads: Greetings Everyone, The month of June is the time to celebrate SUENOS ROTOS, BROKEN DREAMS Father’s Day, Weddings, Graduations CARD ART 101 and Birthdays. with Vallarie Come and make some cards for these occasions. HEY LADIES I’M BACK….Yes it’s that time again to get your We are always looking for new members to share in the fun. The creative juices flowing and join me on the THIRD Saturday of ladies in our group are fabulous and we make 3 cards a session, the month for CARD ART 101, 10 a.m. in the craft room. We ready to mail to friends and family, for $7.00. There will be light are a creative card making group. This month we will be making refreshments and lots of camaraderie. the ‘NEVER ENDING CARD.’ You can’t stop opening this card cuz it’s like the Ever Ready Bunny and keeps going n going! We will be meeting on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month This card is like making 4 cards in one. The cost this month at 1:00 pm and the 2nd Saturday at 10:00 pm. is just $10. We will not be serving food, so if you get hungry, So, mark your calendar for Thursday, June 14 and 28 and please feel free to bring your own food and beverages as we Saturday, June 16. have the room for 3 hours! What else do you need to bring! Since I design and cut all the pieces for you, just bring your Please contact Patty Grana @ 951-769-4916 for further details. tombow fast drying glue, tape runner, a small ruler, a small sharp scissors and extra sparkle if you like a lot of bling! As before, I QUILTERS will have supplies on hand at a discount just for you. Email me Our group meets each Monday at 12:00 in the Arts at [email protected] if you want to be included in future and Crafts Room. classes or just give me a call or text at 951-231-3991 as I send an email out before each class looking for your R.S.V.P. so I have Our ladies did it again!! Everyone was given a enough kits on hand for you. small piece of green fabric and asked to create a quilted project incorporating that fabric. Well!! All the creations were terrific. Lots of ingenuity.
KOARA KE Hopefully you looked at the display case for last month to see MORE SINGING TIME FOR YOU! New times some of our projects.We celebrated ourselves with an array of for Karaoke! Doors open at 5:00 PM with potluck finger foods and deserts after sharing our creations. starting at 5:30 PM, singing at 6:00 PM. See you at the Solera Oakmont rooms on Friday, June 15th. Two Solera ladies, Martha Sandez and Sharon Barnett donated Come for potluck or just enjoy the singing. Bring their unused fabric for our quilters to take and enjoy. A big thank your neighbors and friends. Singing not required! See you there, you to Martha and Sharon. third Friday of every month. Hosted by D.J. Blast. Questions call 769-8082. May took us on a “field trip” to the desert to Monica’s Quilt Shop. Of course we needed sustenance, so a stop for lunch was MAHJONG included with the outing. Mahjong is the Chinese tile-based game that has gained Several of our ladies will join the Pass Patchers Quilt Guild on a worldwide interest and become increasingly popular with trip to Eleanor Burns “Quilt in a Day” shop in Julian. seniors. It is a great way to keep your mind sharp and improve cognitive function. And, we have a lot of fun. This month we will have an “Old Quilt Day”. We will be showing quilts from our grandmothers and great grandmothers. Although the tiles are made up of Chinese characters and Seems the love of quilting can be inherited. symbols, the game is similar to the Western card game "rummy." The object of the game is to get combinations of three-of-a-kind, We welcome all new residents of Solera who love to quilt. Come and/or runs of three consecutive numbers in a particular suit, in and join our lively gathering. addition to a pair. If you have never played Mahjong before, we would be happy to help you learn this fun game.
Please continue to next page Solera Oak Valley Greens ... A Del Webb 55+ Community 13 Club News RV Club Solera History Group Well, summer is here and we don’t plan trips On May 7 Marty Mangan finished part 2 of his very during the hot months. We will still have our interesting review of Martin Luther and the 500th monthly meetings on the 1st Thursday of the anniversary of the Reformation of the Church in month at 1:00pm. Europe.
If you don’t have an RV, but want to travel and enjoy the RV On Monday, June 4, 4:30-5:30 pm, Greg DiGiovanni experience, join us! Many RV parks have rental cabins available, will speak on the Mafia in America and two episodes of its deeds and you may have places in mind we don’t know about. Come to that were good for America. Now that should be interesting! a meeting and share your ideas with us. YAKKY YARNOVERS Often times, we plan trips not too far away, so you can join us There is a lot of chatter, laughs and helpful for day trips. Do you own a 4X4? Some of us like to go on off- instruction at our Thursday morning group. We roading adventures. even manage to get a few rows of our projects done. Our next trip is to Lone Pine in September. Should be loads of Whether you knit, crochet or want to learn, the Yakky Yarnover fun. gals would like to get to know you. We can admire your work You can find out more information about our club on Solera and expertise, or supply you with needles, yarn and instruction. OVG Web page or call Debbie Cochran at 909-286-5539 Men welcome, too!
Solera Sippers Come on in Thursday morning. We look forward to seeing you. Our May event was tons of fun! We had an outdoor Join us picnic with many “athletic” feats (depending on your Thursdays from 10:00 to Noon. wine consumption), including Ladder Toss, a Golf For further information call: Chipping contest, Toss the Cork in the Wine Bottle and Julie Costello 769 6894 Corn hole (bean bag toss) games at a fevered pitch. Alas, there were no lawn darts (insert laugh here). We noshed Veterans Club & Flag on barbequed hamburgers and hot dogs, with all the classic picnic food fixins, and plenty of “refreshments”. All in Brigade all, our goal of fun and fellowship was accomplished. I wonder Flags were raised in the community on May how many folks are still nursing sunburns? 19 for Armed Forces Day and on May 28 to celebrate Memorial Day. Flags will be Our June 16 event will feature a luau, complete with roast pork raised on June 14 for Flag Day. Thank you and ukulele players. A few grass skirts may materialize also. to those few dedicated resident volunteers Later in the year, we have many events planned, including a who are up “at the crack of dawn” on these progressive wine tasting event, a “blind wine” trivia event, special holidays to put up and take down our flags. Oktoberfest and a field trip to San Antonio winery in downtown Los Angeles. There are a few veterans who have expressed an interest in expanding the scope of our Veterans Club in order to provide more Flyers for all our events can be found on the Clubhouse bulletin services, programs and events specifically designed for veterans. boards. It’s never too late to join in on all the fun and festivities. If you are someone (veteran or not) that would be interested in Our July event will be the progressive wine tasting, where we seeing such a revitalization or expansion, contact Dennis Rice at visit 3 separate houses to taste a variety of wines, paired with [email protected] or complete the form at www.socalrice. yummy appetizers. com/VETERANS/VETERANS.htm. You will be placed on a list I Heard it Through the Grapevine wine fun fact: The oldest and contacted if any action is taken in this regard. known wine cellar is on the Titanic. When divers searched the Billy (Mitch) Mitchell is a resident and veteran who has voluntarily wreckage, they noted that most of the bottles were surprisingly worked with individuals and the Veterans Administration (VA) intact! for years in order to assist veterans in obtaining veteran benefits. For membership or other information, please contact Dave James If you are a veteran and interested in finding out which benefits at (562) 896-3381 or [email protected] you may be eligible to obtain, contact Mitch at (951) 797-0800.
14 Solera Oak Valley Greens ... A Del Webb 55+ Community Four Seasons at Hemet Sports News SOLERA COUNTRY KICKERS Solera Golf Club According to Paul Harvey, “Golf is a game when you yell ‘Fore’, LINE DANCE CLUB shoot six and write down five”, he must have been a golfer! CLASS SCHSportsEDULE: News The Solera Golf Club is in the middle of a busy, exciting and • Mondays 10:00 a.m. – 12 Noon fun time. We just finished the annual Memorial Tournament, Sandi Joel, Instructor completed the match play tournament and are heading out for • Tuesdays 6:00 p.m – 7:30 p.m. our annual two day travel trip to San Vicente resort. Marilyn Hamerla, Instructor • Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. – 12 Noon The Memorial Tournament hosted over fifty golfers and guests Sandi Joel, Instructor and honored our former golfers and their spouses at the Oak • Fridays 10:00 a.m. – 12 Noon Valley Golf Course. A luncheon was held at the clubhouse Marilyn Hamerla, Instructor following the golf, with a number of former residents joining in for the good times and stories of or former golfing buddies. Line Dancing for Health! Our Match Play competition was recently completed prior to Line Dancing is a unique form of exercise providing the heart- publication with Marty Anderson and Dennis Wilson going healthy benefits of aerobic exercise while also allowing you hard at it in the finals. There were many close matches and to engage in a social activity. This is especially stimulating to overtime games played prior to the two meeting in the finals. the mind. A major study added to the growing evidence that Match Play Champion will be posted in Gazette’s next edition. stimulating one's mind by dancing can ward off Alzheimer's disease and other dementia, much as physical exercise can keep Members are looking forward to our annual travel trip to San the body fit. Vicente Golf Club and Resort. The beautiful course is located outside of Ramona in San Diego County. We will be playing The New England Journal of Medicine reported on the effects two days of competitive golf games and enjoying and evening of recreational activities on mental acuity in aging. The 21- pizza get together dinner. year study of senior citizens, 75 and older, objectively measured mental acuity in aging to monitor rates of dementia, including Our weekly golf continues thru the summer at Tukwet and Alzheimer's disease. The study wanted to see if any physical Oak Valley on Tuesday mornings, check in time by 7:15. New or cognitive recreational activities influenced mental acuity. members are always welcome, stop by and meet the friendly They discovered that some activities had a significant beneficial crew, for further information contact President Jack Sturm at effect while others had none. 951-846-1773 or VP Earl Morton 951-769-0623. They studied cognitive activities - reading books, writing for Always good to remember “ This is a game of misses. The guy pleasure, doing crossword puzzles, playing cards and playing who misses the best is going to win” -Ben Hogan. musical instruments. And they studied physical activities like playing tennis, golf, swimming, bicycling, dancing, walking for SOLERA PICKLEBALL PADDLERS exercise and housework. By: Gil Saenz One of the surprises was that almost none of the physical activities appeared to offer any protection against dementia. There was one important exception: the only physical activity to offer protection against dementia was frequent dancing. Dancing frequently - 76%. The greatest risk reduction of any activity studied, cognitive or physical. Crossword puzzles at least four days a week - 47% Reading - 35% Bicycling and swimming - 0% Playing golf - 0%
Want to improve your mind and health? Join our Solera Country A month has passed since Pickleball was first introduced here Kickers Line Dance Club! at Solera, we are increasing our numbers of people showing Happy Dancing! up to play and it has become a very popular sport for many to participate and get some good exercise while having fun For further information, please contact Sandi Joel 951-769- doing so. We began the month with approximately 6 regular 2411 or [email protected] players and soon others began coming to observe and try it
Solera Oak Valley Greens ... A Del Webb 55+ Community 15 Sports News Feature ArticlesFeature Articles out. It didn’t take long and they purchased their own paddles Support Our Troops and are now regulars. We more than doubled in a months’ time By: Jesse Donardt and now we are averaging between 12 and 15 participants on our scheduled days of play. As the word has spread to friends Some of our long time residents may recall Solera and neighbors more are coming to observe as well. On May residents, Tom and Sue Ann Summers. They were 9th Rose Roper who is the Inland Empire Ambassador for the instrumental in organizing several of our Support National Pickleball Association and some of her associates came Our Troops fund raisers. We had the pleasure and to visit Solera and provide a demonstration session for all those honor of supporting their son Michael and his unit on interested in playing Pickleball. The session lasted two hour two tours in Afghanistan. When he later served state side, we and consisted of instruction on the fundamentals of playing the supported his old outfit on two additional tours. Michael wrote game, its rules and time for questions and answers. The turnout this message a number of years ago, but I felt it was important to was amazing, 27 participants showed up. There were many new read it once more. faces that attended as well as the regulars. Everyone was able A NOTE FROM A SOLDIER to physically participate in playing and for the new ones special I can still remember the first time I received a care package attention was given. from the Solera Community’s Support Our Troops Program while I was deployed in Afghanistan. To this day it brings a smile to my face. It wasn’t just the items that were in the box (it had everything I needed!), it was the understanding of what it took to provide such a care package to soldiers, like me, on a regular basis. I knew from talking with my parents that the list of recipients was extensive and in multiple locations around the world. What it takes to consistently provide these types of care packages to service members all over the world is much more complex and costly than I think most people realize and the impact it is having on our service members is also much greater than most people can understand.
I tell you these things for two reasons. The first, is to express my deepest gratitude on behalf of all the men and woman that the Solera Support Our Troops Program has supported and continues to support today, both at home and abroad. The dedication of your community to our military is above and beyond what we could ask from anyone. I am confident that each and every recipient of a Solera Support Our Troops care packages, personal notes, pictures of home, holiday cards to them and for them to send, will tell you how much it meant to them and how much better it made their deployment or assignment. You would be amazed how one of these packages can change the day, week, month, deployment, of one of our great service members who is having a challenging time with their deployment or assignment away from home. You bring a piece of home back to them and show that they are cared about and always remembered. The second reason is to request your continued community wide support for this program, to ensure that our brave men and women serving around the world always know there are great Americans like you, in the Solera Community, that are thankful for their service and willing to help out in any way they can.
My family and I enjoyed being with you at your annual fundraiser last year. With your help, and I know this year’s will be another huge success. Thanks to all in Solera for your continued support!
Gratefully. Michael G. Summers Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army
16 Solera Oak Valley Greens ... A Del Webb 55+ Community Four Seasons at Hemet Feature ArticlesFeature Articles Feature Articles REAL ESTATE NEWS The real opportunity for success lies within the person and By: Clark Lunde CalBRE#AG014325 not the job. Zig Ziglar Hello again. Hmmmm, lets see now... we Luck is a dividend of sweat. The more you sweat, the luckier have the "The Cherry Festival, The Apple you get. Ray Kroc Blossom Festival, The Lavender Festival, The Courage is the first of human qualities because it is the quality Coachella Valley Festival, The Stagecoach which guarantees all other. Winston Churchill Festival", The Gilman Ranch Festival", and so many others. I have to say, it's evident that The difference between a successful person and others is not we're having a "Beaumont Real Estate Growth Festival", a lack of strength or a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of have you seen it? Can you feel it? Have you ever seen so many will. Vince Lambardi new home communities being built in our City, and surrounding area? I don't think we've ever had so many festivals in a year, Life has two rules: #1: Never Quit #2: Always remember rule and/or "new home communities" being built. This is good news #1. for us here in Solera, as we head into our summer months and years to come. Our growth in the residential Real Estate market The Importance of Supervising your means our City is growing, which increases home values, with high market demand. It seems like everyone wants to move to Grandchild around the Swimming Pool our area, as evidenced by the lack of inventory (current listings Anyone overseeing a grandchild in the pool area must be aware are very low) in Solera. I talk with many new home buyers, that it is essential to watch them constantly! and the secret is out (I don't know who told them but), "Solera is a great place to live". Good amenities, great people, weather A child can be endangered around any body of water. This is good, with close proximity to entertainment and fun areas. includes the smallest bucket of water or the pool at the clubhouse. With that being said, it's good news, our home values continue According to the NSPSC (National Swimming Pool Safety to steadily rise. Committee) people who are drowning rarely yell for help or even splash. Drowning is both silent and preventable. The median sold price: As of May 6, 2018 the median sold price for all properties in Solera was $288.698. Average days on You must never leave a child alone in a swimming pool. No market was 35, with a maximum days on market (some being matter how shallow the water is or how good a swimmer your REO's) being 181. Over all, we see home prices continuing to grandchild may be, accidents can happen and do. An adult rise in our Solera Development over a prior 12 month period. should be within arm’s length, providing “touch supervision” for That's good news! toddlers. For older children, an adult should be paying constant attention and be free from distractions. The supervising adult must know how to swim. Your supervision is essential! You cannot trust an inflatable toy or any other floating devices including arm “floaties”. If the device suddenly deflates or simply becomes engaged, danger can prevail. Trash in the mail room trash vs recycling!! We have had numerous complaints about residents leaving their trash on the floor, on top of the trash containers and on the small table by the flyer rack in the mail room. The two trash receptacles that are in the mail room are for RECYCLE TRASH - PAPER ONLY! The HOA is fined by Waste Management if any other type of trash is found in the containers. Successful Quotes The quickest way to double your money is to fold it over and Please do not dispose of your trash (other than recycle paper) put it back in your pocket. Will Rogers in these two large containers. We ask that you recycle these items and take all other trash out with you. Thank you for your Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you cooperation with keeping this area clean and clutter-free! just sit there. Will Rogers
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3 4 5 Golf-Tukwet Canyon- 7a Bocce Ball, 4p Tennis-Men’s- 7a Aqua aerobics begins, 7:30a at the pool Pickleball, 8a BegYoga-OM2, 9:30a Bicycle Chain Gang, 9a Chair Yoga, OM2, 11:15a Linedance-OM1-2,10a Tennis-ladies- 8a Cribbage, OMLR-12p Tole Painting, OMAC, 9a Mahjong- OMFL- 10a Quilters – OMAC 12p Design/Review, OM3, 10a History Class, OM1-2, 4:30p Minnesota Canasta-OMAC-12:30p Good News Bible Study, OMAC, 6p, Scrabble, OMLR, 1p Ping Pong, OM1-2, 6p Texas Holdem, OM3, 4:30p Line dancing-OM1-2, 6p Billiards Tourney-Billiards, 5:30p Solera Sippers, OMAC, 5:30p 10 11 12 Golf-Tukwet Canyon- 7a Bocce Ball, 4p Tennis-Men’s- 7a Aqua Aerobics, 7:30a Pickleball, 8a BegYoga-OM2,9:30a Chair Yoga, OM2, 11:15a Huvurah Group, OM1-2, 12p Bicycle Chain Gang, 9a Tennis-ladies- 8a RAAC, OM3, 10a Tole Painting, OMAC, 9a Linedance-OM1-2, 10a Mahjong- OMFL- 10a Quilters - OMAC, 12p Minnesota Canasta-OMAC-12:30P Cribbage, OMLR, 12p Scrabble, OMLR, 1p Good News Bible Study, OM1-2, 6p CALAC, OM2, 2p Ping Pong, OM1-2, 6p Texas Holdem, OM3, 4:30p Billiards Tourney-Billiards, 5:30p Line dancing-OM1-2, 6p 17 18 19 Golf-Tukwet Canyon 7a Bocce Ball, 4p Tennis-Men’s- 7a Aqua aerobics, 7:30a Happy Father’s Day Pickleball, 8a BegYoga-OM2-9:30a Bicycle Chain Gang, 9a Chair Yoga, OM2, 11:15a Linedance-OM1-2,10a Tennis-Women- 8a Cribbage, OMLR-12p Tole Painting, OMAC, 9a Quilters – OMAC 12p Mahjong- OMFL- 10a Good news Bible Study, OM1-2, 6p Design & review, OM3, 10a Ping Pong, OM1-2, 6p Minnesota Canasta-OMAC, 12:30p Billiards Tourney-Billiards, 5:30p Scrabble, OMLR, 1p Texas Holdem, OM3, 4:30p Line dancing-OM1-2, 6p
24 25 Tennis-Men’s- 7a 26 Golf-Tukwet Canyon- 7a Canasta, OMAC, 12:30p Pickleball, 8a Aqua aerobics, 7:30a Bicycle Chain Gang, 9a BegYoga-OM2-9:30a Bocce Ball, 4p Linedance-OM1-2,10a Chair Yoga, OM2-11:15a Cribbage, OMLR, 12p Tennis-Women- 8a Quilters – OMAC, 12p Tole Painting, OMAC, 9a Billiards Tourney-Billiards, 5:30p Mahjong- OMFL- 10a Good news Bible Study, OMAC, 6p Minnesota Canasta- OMAC, 12:30p Ping Pong, OM1-2, 6p Scrabble, OMLR, 1p Model Railroaders, OM3, 6:30p Texas Holdem, OM3, 4:30p Line dancing-OM1-2, 6p
18 Solera Oak Valley Greens ... A Del Webb 55+ Community Four Seasons at Hemet Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 Tennis-Mixed-8a Men’s Tennis-7a Line Dance-OM1-3, 10a Bicycle Chain Gang-9a Radio 101, OMAC, 8a Tennis-Open-9a Bon Appetit, OM1-3, 1p Private party, OM3, 12p Couples Canasta, OMAC, 6p
6 7 Aqua Aerobics , 7:30a 8 9 Coffee Group-OM3, 8a Men’s Tennis-7a Tennis-Mixed-8a Men’s Tennis-7a Tennis-ladies- 8a Hiking- 7:30a Bicycle Chain Gang-9a Radio 101, OMAC, 8a Bicycle Chain Gang-9a Pickleball, 8a Bowling, 9:15a Line Dance-OM1-3, 10a Tennis-Open -9a Board Executive Session, OMAC, Knitting/Crochet-OM3-10a Quilters, OMAC, 10a Paper Crafters, OMAC, 10a 9:30a Ex Board training, OMAC, 10a Private party, OM 1-2, 4p Beginning line dance-OM1-2, 10a RV Club OM1-2, 1p Solos OM1-3, 5p Bridge-OM3, 12:30p Scrabble-OMFL-2p Ping Pong, OM1-2, 10a Bunco, OM2, 1p EPEAC, OMAC, 2p Bocce, 4p Bingo Social Club, OM1-3, 5p Tole Painting, OMAC, 4:30p Hearts Cards-OMLR,6:30p Billiards, 5:30p Billiards, 5:30p 13 14 Aqua Aerobics, 7:30a 15 16 Coffee Group-OM3, 8a Men’s Tennis-7a Tennis-Mixed-8a Men’s Tennis-7a Tennis-ladies- 8a Hiking, 7:30a Radio 101, OMAC, 8a Bicycle Chain Gang-9a Pickleball, 8a Bicycle Chain Gang-9a Line Dance-OM1-2, 10a Tennis-Open, 9a Beginning line dance, OM1-2, 10a Bowling, 9:15a Card Art 101, OMAC, 10a Knitting/Crochet-OM3-10a Bridge-OM3, 12:30p Karaoke, OM1-3, 5:30p FAC, OMAC, 2p Ping Pong, OM1-2, 10a Sippers, OM1-3, 5p Line dance performers, OM1, 12:45p Bocce, 4p Paper crafters, OMAC, 1p Tole Painting, OMAC, 4:30p Scrabble-OMFL-2p Billiards, 5:30p Billiards, 5:30p Hearts Cards-OMLR,6:30p Flag Day! Fly the flag proudly! 20 21 Aqua aerobics, 7:30a 22 23 Coffee Group-OM3, 8a Hiking, 7:30a Tennis-mixed, 8a Men’s Tennis-7a Ladies Tennis, 8a Men’s Tennis-7a Radio 101, OMAC, 8a Bicycle Chain Gang-9a Pickleball, 8a Bowling, 9:15a Line Dance-OM1-2, 10a Private Party, OM3, 1p Board Executive Session, OMAC, 9a Bicycle Chain Gang-9a Ancestry, OMAC, 1p Beginning line dance, OM1-2 10a- Tennis-Mix Dbls-8a Bridge-OMLR, 12:30p Knitting/Crochet-OMAC-10a Sunshine Club, OMAC, 2p Ping Pong, OM1-2, 10a Bocce, 4p Tole Painting, OMAC, 4:30p Paper Crafters, OMAC, 1p Open Session Board Meeting, OM1- Bingo Social Club, OM1-3, 5p 3, 6:30p Billiards, 5:30p Hearts Cards-OMLR,6:30p
27 28 29 30 Coffee Group-OM3, 8a Aqua aerobics, 7:30a Tennis, mixed, 8a Men’s Tennis-7a Pickleball, 8a Hiking, 7:30a Radio 101, OMAC, 8a Bicycle Chain Gang-9a Ladies Tennis, 8a Men’s Tennis-7a Line Dance-OM1-2, 10a Beginning line dance, OM1-2, 10a Bowling, 9:15a Comedy Night, OM1-3, 7p Bridge-OM3, 12:30p Bicycle Chain Gang-9a Doors open at 6:30p Bocce, 4p Tennis-Mix Dbls-8a Tole Painting, OMAC, 4:30p Ping pong, OM1-2, 10a Bunco Buddies, OM3, 6p Knitting/Crochet-OMAC-10a Paper Crafters, OMAC, 1p
Solera Oak Valley Greens ... A Del Webb 55+ Community 19 Feature Articles People across the United States celebrate Flag Day on June 14 each year to honor the United States flag and to com- memorate the flag’s adoption. On the same day, the United States Army celebrates its birthday.
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“ Water, water, every where, Nor any drop to drink”. This well know phrase from “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” by Samuel Taylor Coleridge was written in 1797 & 98; but, it may have a real meaning to us today if a major disaster strikes. Water may not Flag Day honors the United States flag. Flag Day honors be available or not suitable for consumption. the United States flag.©iStockphoto.com/ RiverNorthPho- tography First, BE PREPARED with AT LEAST three gallons of clean fresh DRINKING water available for each person in your household; What Do People Do? enough to last at least three days (enough to last one to two weeks is even better). In addition, it is advisable to have an abundance of other Flag Day falls within National Flag Week, a time when water (not necessarily potable) in tanks or barrels that can be used for Americans reflect on the foundations of the nation’s free- flushing your toilet, bathing, etc. dom. The flag of the United States represents freedom and has been an enduring symbol of the country’s ideals since Second, be prepared to treat all water of uncertain quality before using its early days. During both events, Americans also remem- it for drinking, food washing or preparation, washing dishes, brush- ber their loyalty to the nation, reaffirm their belief in liberty ing teeth or making ice. In addition to having a bad odor and taste, and justice, and observe the nation’s unity. contaminated water can contain microorganisms (germs) that cause Many people in the United States honor this day by display- diseases such as dysentery, cholera, typhoid and hepatitis. There are ing the American flag at homes and public buildings. Other three common ways to treat water. popular ways of observing this holiday include: flag-raising ceremonies; Flag Day services; school quizzes and essay • Boiling is the safest method of treating water. In a large pot or competitions about the American flag; musical salutes; kettle, bring water to a rolling boil for one full minute, keeping street parades; and awards for special recognition. in mind that some water will evaporate. Let the water cool before drinking. Boiled water will taste better if you put oxygen back Organizations such as The National Flag Day Foundation into it by pouring the water back and forth between two clean are actively involved in coordinating activities centered on containers. This also will improve the taste of stored water. the event and keeping the flag’s traditions alive. Following Flag Day is Honor America Days, a 21-day period through • You can use household liquid bleach to kill microorganisms. Use to Independence Day (July 4) to honor America. During only regular household liquid bleach that contains 5.25 to 6.0 this period, people hold public gatherings and activities to percent sodium hypochlorite. Do not use scented bleaches, color celebrate and honor the nation. safe bleaches or bleaches with added cleaners. Add 16 drops (1/8 teaspoon) of bleach per gallon of water, stir and let stand for 30 minutes.
• While boiling and chlorination will kill most microbes in water, distillation will remove microbes (germs) that resist these meth- ods, as well as heavy metals, salts and most other chemicals. Dis- tillation involves boiling water and then collection of only the vapor that condenses.
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“SOCIAL GATHERING” Recipe of the month At June 2018 Solera Oak Valley Greens The New Resident Welcome Advisory Committee would like to thank everyone who helped organize and put together the April 25th “Social Gathering”. Members of this commit- tee provided great food, water, coffee, and wine. Thank you to the various clubs and groups who sent a representative to introduce their club or group to the guests. Also, thank you to Pat King, Board of Director, who presented “Living in a HOA”. Most importantly, a big thank you to the all the resi- dents, new and not new, who attended this event. For those who were not able to attend, you will have another opportu- nity on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. Please mark your cal- endar and watch for notices in the Gazette or the mailroom. It’s grilling season, so let’s fire up What is the “Social Gathering” and why do we have it? A the grill and get cooking! recommendation was made to have a gathering of our recent new residents, so they may meet other residents in a social atmosphere. This will allow everyone to get to know each Green Curry Shrimp other and find out more about what living in Solera has to offer. We spoke to the board regarding such an event and Skewers discovered that Pat King and Gary Stoh had been present- ing “Living in a HOA” a couple times a year. Together, we 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled & devined felt this would be a wonderful opportunity for our residents, 2 tbsp. green curry paste and especially our new residents, to meet more people, learn 1 lime, 1/2 juiced (about 1 tbsp.) cut into wedges 1 tbsp. coconut oil what Solera offers, and learn important information regard- 3 tbsp. toasted coconut flaks ing our HOA. There is a good chance that you will meet 2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro someone who belongs to a club or group that you may have 1 red Thai chile, thinly sliced and seeded an interest and find out more information about joining them. In a bowl toss shrimp, curry past and lime juice; season. Let marinate for 10 minutes. Thread We have asked the opinion of those who attended this event shrimp onto skewers. On grill pan, cook shrimp in and the one held last November. The response was an over- oil over medium-high until charred in spots, about whelming “Yes”. It was great meeting new neighbors, the 2 minutes per side. Garnish with remaining food and drinks were delightful, and the information most ingredients. Serve with lime wedges. valuable.
This event is presented twice a year, April, and October, and is open to all residents.
If you have not attended, or would like to hear new informa- tion, please join us for either event during the year. You re- ally don’t want to miss it!
Marcia Casem Recipe by: Rachael Ray Chairperson New Resident Welcome Advisory Committee If you have a recipe you would like to share, submit it to [email protected] no later than the 10th of the month for review and consideration.
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In 1962 he became a L.A. deputy marshal for L.A. County. The test was oral, and he was sure he had failed because the interviewer fell sound asleep. He woke up, handed him a paper and only later did Bob bother to read it, thinking it was a no-pass notice. But, to his amazement, they had hired him. His job was to serve arrest warrants, transport prisoners, capture fugitives, etc. His favorite deputy story is when he served a warrant to a lady who came to the door stark naked. There was a mirror behind her and ROAD TO SOLERA he noticed she had a birthmark on her rear-end. When he had to appear in court to testify that he had served her he described By: Sharon Waitman what was on her bottom. The judge knew then that she had been served. During this time Bob continued his education at Cal State BOB JENSEN and earned his MS Degree in 1967.
Bob Jensen’s odds of Six years later he joined the L.A. County sheriff’s department and success were against was there for two years working patrol out of Norwalk station. him when he was born He next went to work for the District Attorney’s office as a senior in Pasadena in 1935. He investigator. He’s a pretty bright guy because out of hundreds of weighed just over two applicants taking the test, he was one of thirteen who was hired. pounds and was raised by his grandparents. As an investigator he worked many different assignments, i.e., However, Bob overcame fraud, police officer involved shootings, and domestic violence those odds and cases. He was part of the Manson trial, searching for girls accomplished much in that had been a part of the cult. He had four years with L.A. his life. County District Attorney, working security and public relations. As security he rubbed elbows with famous people, politicians, It was 1954, an armistice movie stars, and the like. Bob could keep you entertained for to end the Korean war days telling you his adventures and close calls. He was with the had been signed just District Attorney’s office from 1970 to 1983. months earlier. Bob had just finished high About 1984 he went to work with a financial planning service school. He enlisted in in Ventura, where he worked for seven years while Carol was the Marines and after a employed with Chevron Oil. Eventually, they moved and built a tough boot camp, was home in Bakersfield. shipped to Korea where he was assigned to the demarcation line patrolling the DMZ and In 1977, he joined the Coast Guard Reserve. His duties included searching for stray combatants. Ironically, that very area is where search and rescue, inspecting oil tankers and small arms training. North and South Korea met recently to discuss peace talks. In 1989 he was sent to take charge of the Northwest Bay clean-up following the Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska. When he arrived, Returning to the marine base in California he transferred to it was chaos and very little was being done. No one seemed to Regimental Intelligence and was promoted to sergeant where he know what to do. Bob didn’t either, but with his military, legal stayed until he was discharged in 1956. and engineering background he took over and began assigning duties and after thirty days and little sleep the job was completed, In 1957 he returned home to Duarte, California, where he met and Bob was praised highly for his leadership and getting the job his wife, Carol, through his former girlfriend. They had a lot in done. He was awarded the Coast Guard Achievement medal for common, fell in love and got married. The world was at peace his work. In 1995 he retired as a chief warrant officer. in 1957, but jobs were scarce. Finally, Bob landed a job when the interviewer read he had been in intelligence in the Marines. In 2004 he and Carol moved from Bakersfield to Solera to be closer to their three kids, grandkids and great grandkids. They Bob realized while working in the low paying job that he love the security and the commonality with the folks who live needed more education if he expected to advance. He started here. night school at Citrus College and earned his Engineering AA degree in 1959. Now, on his way to becoming an engineer, he At 82 years young, Bob is in good shape. He’s a cyclist, a golfer, went to work as a draftsman for an air-conditioning company fly fisherman, and ukulele player. In his younger days he taught and continued his engineering studies at L.A. State University mountaineering. He and Carol are avid RVers and have traveled earning a B.S. Degree. far and wide.
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