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Letters fro the Editors ..............................................3

Think Holiday Safety ...............................................5

From Your Placer County Supervisor ....................5

Seniors Need to Know!, SHORS ...........................6

Executive Director Comments, Dance ...................7

Harmonicoots, Music & Laughter ..............................8

Cinema, Fine Arts, ..................................................................8

Needle Arts, Ambassador ............................... 9 - 10

Compliance, Website, Sunshine Service ...... 10 - 11

Creative Arts ......................................................... 12

International Social, Heartland ............................ 12

Travel, Boomer, Singles ...................................... 13

Jewish Fellowship, Roseville Stamp .................15

Veterans, Democrats ........................................15

Republicans, Computer ...................................... 15

Rods & Relics, Garden ......................................... 16

Birders, Trail, Cycling ........................................... 17

Billards, Bocce, He & She Golf............................19-20

Timber Creek Women’s Golf .................................. 21

Timber Creek Men’s Golf, Golden Niners .......... 21

Sierra Pines Ladies Golf, Croquet, Tennis .......... 23

Table Tennis, Bridge, Mah Jongg ........................ 24

Cribbage, Bunco ........................................................ 25

Bulletin Board ....................................................... 27

Neighborhood Watch/Citizens Patrol ..............28

Placer Community Foundation ........................30

SCR Writer —Of Christmas Bells And Candles . 32

SSN Gardening, Favorite Restaurants ................. 33

Obervations on This and That .................................. 34

Sun Senior News Classifi eds ...........................35

Merle Whitten may be the last Pearl Harbor survivor in Sun City Roseville. Born in 1922 in Amarillo, Texas, Merle graduated high school in May of 1940. After one semester in Junior College, Merle decided he really wanted to be a Marine and enlisted in the Marine Corp in Oklahoma City on February 5th, 1941. After Boot Camp in San Diego, Merle reported to Admiral Kimmel, the commander-in-chief of the USS Pennsylvania at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii in May of 1941.

Seven months later, on December 7th, 1941, Merle was aboard his ship when the Japanese fl ew over Pearl Harbor dropping torpedos.

“I was at Sub Base barracks on the 3rd fl oor when the bombing started,” Merle describes.

“At 7:55am, I was quartered at the submarine base barracks, chatting with a few of the other Marines.” he explained. “We heard the fi rst bomb explode and stepped

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out onto the second fl oor lanai. I could see the fi re on Ford Island and within seconds a Japanese plane fl ew by toward battleship row. It was very low and less than fi ve hundred feet away and was strafi ng the area.”

“Our Marine Sargeant ordered us to grab our rifl es and meet at the ballpark. Then he ordered us to the top of Cincpac’s

Headquarters,” he continues. From there, Norm was

sent to decoding at Fleet Communications to prevent any unauthorized persons from entering the decoding room.

“I could hear the action outside, but couldn’t see the bombing coming from the second round of Japanese planes that followed,” he explains.

While the troops were conditioned to expect war to start any day, Merle and his fellow troops thought there would be a declaration at least hours if not days before the action started.

“I never had to fi re a shot during the attack. I grew up that day,” Merle adds.

When Merle’s tour in Pearl Harbor was over, he returned to the United States and began his 40-year career with Bank of America. He also married his sweetheart, Allyce. Bank of America brought the Whitten family to Sacramento, California.

BY ANN WAHLENMEIER

Foundation Ball Acknowledgements

In December, Foundation Board members and other Ball contributors marvel at how successful and enjoyable the Ball was this year. We want to acknowledge and thank all those who made it that way, but there were so many people involved that it is not possible to thank everybody. Instead, we express gratitude to those who served in lead roles. They are :

Chairs: The overall event chairman was Foundation Director John Pennington, who also served as chair of the Silent Auction – ably assisted by Foundation Director Vi Arriola and thirty (30) others! Nancee Garst and Lenora Harrison made the Dinner arrangements and Louisa Ferkula who decided on the Winter Wonderland theme was chair of Decorations again this year. Once again Nancy and J.R. Moors took charge of Ticket Sales and Publicity.

These wonderful volunteers should be very well known to all Foundation Ball fans because they have served in leadership roles in prior years as well. In addition, the

other volunteers who worked on this year’s event include MANY who have

volunteered year after year. We owe them all a special thanks for creating a wonderful and elegant evening for all of us to enjoy.

Happily, the Foundation Ball Program – assembled by John Pennington and printed again by Sir Speedy Printing - provides the names of all

those who volunteered. So, if you have (or can get your hands

on) a copy, you will see the names of all the volunteers.

Sponsors: These people, and their organizations, simply provide money in an effort to make the event nice for everybody. Also, they want us to participate with them and use their services whenever the opportunity presents itself. They are also shown in the Program and are:

- Rick Johnson, Capitol Oaks Real Estate

- Lenora Harrison, Coldwell Banker’s Sun Ridge Real Estate

- Dave Cox, Hanson McClain, Independent Investment Advisors

- Members of our Needle Arts Club- Miles Noble, The Noble Way Pest

Control- Penny Rich, Woodland Development

Company- Adam Benedict, Charles Schwab &

Co. and - Guy Gibson, Attorney with Gibson

& Gibson Inc., providing Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning

Silent Auction: All the auction items are donated by their owners. If you want to see a list of VERY generous people and businesses, then you should stroll through the Silent Auction Program! It is impressive. Also impressive is the fact that whatever is bid on each item is money that fl ows directly to the Foundation, enabling our many programs and services.

Special Thanks: Each year we like to give special thanks to Association staff who assist with various aspects of the Ball. They are Jenny Giallanza, Catering Director; Gary Stidham, Executive Chef; Terry Armstrong, Graphics Design Specialist; Jason Smith, Food & Beverage Director; and the Sunshine Committee volunteers in the Coat Check Room. Joseph Campagna provided the piano music in the lobby.

And, as if they didn’t do enough with all their planning and volunteer work, Bobbie Cassidy-Riker and John Pennington donated the wine on each of the dinner tables. How about that!

Photo by Richard Paine

Merle Whitten — Pearl Harbor Survivor

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are Roseville, Ca. city streets and subjected to all traffi c codes. So due to golf courses stop signs were installed at every golf cart crossing giving traffi c the right of way to a point of safety like letting a person with a golf bag cross so traffi c has to stop (Common Sense right) as the person is a pedestrian.

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The tragic events that took place on Friday, October 24, ripped a giant wound in our region. Placer County Sheriff’s Detective Michael David Davis, Jr., and Sacramento County Sheriff’s Deputy Danny Oliver were killed in the line of duty on that day. Not only will the family members of these two brave men grieve for a very long time, but the law enforcement family will be grieving from the loss of two of their own, and the community as a whole will stay shocked and saddened by these senseless acts of violence.

The memorial services for these two men were spectacular. The outpouring of support from law enforcement not only from the region, but from around the country, and from the thousands who lined the procession routes, could not help but bring tears to the eyes of those who watched.

The analyses of how these two shootings happened will be as complex as they are thorough. We may learn more details of what happened that day in Sacramento and Auburn. And while that may satisfy our curiosity, it will never replace the loss to our community of these two brave men.

Every day, men and women of law enforcement put their lives on the line to make sure we, as civilians, are safe. On most days they will come home to their families and friends, but on this day these two men did not make it home. Their end of watch came far too soon. Two women became widows on that terrible day and six children will now grow up without their fathers.

I am shocked from the stark and sad reality of these events. I commend the men and women of law enforcement for their bravery. Deputies and offi cers never know if their shift will be routine or if they will confront the face of pure evil. But regardless of what they may face, they go about their duties with professionalism, integrity and bravery. We rest easier because these brave men and women are on watch when the criminal element in our society tries to take something from us or do us harm.

The wheels of justice are already turning for two people charged in the killings of a deputy and a detective. I have faith that the proceedings will end properly and that justice will be served. But regardless of whether

these two people are convicted and sentenced under the guidelines of the law, it seems an uneven trade: the lives of two dedicated men can never be replaced by the disposition of the two who are accused of committing these acts.

As the son and brother to law enforcement offi cers in California, Nevada and Washington, my heart

and prayers go out to the families who have suffered a horrifi c loss. May the wives of these two brave men fi nd solace in knowing their husbands gave the ultimate sacrifi ce to make our world a better place. And may the children fi nd comfort in knowing their fathers were true heroes.

This holiday season, please fi nd a moment to refl ect on what the men and women of law enforcement and our military do on a daily basis. Ask for their protection from the evil that will take from us the brightest, the bravest and the most dedicated.

As always, it is an honor and a privilege to serve you. I always welcome your feedback and can be reached by e-mail at [email protected] or by phone at 916-787-8950.

In Honor Of Those That Protect And Serve Us

Think Holiday SafetyBY ROB BAQUERA, Roseville Public Safety Outreach Coordinator

It is the holiday season and time to think… safety. The Roseville Police and Fire Departments have some tips to keep you, your family and your presents safe and sound.

While you’re out shopping — • Carry small amounts of cash, and only

credit cards and gift cards you actually plan to use.

• Park in busy, well-lit, well-traveled areas of parking lots.

• ALWAYS take your purse or wallet with you--never leave them in your vehicle. Stash your shopping bags in your trunk or out of sight in the cargo area, BEFORE driving to your next destination.

• If you carry a purse, keep it securely closed and wear it close to your body.

• Men should carry their wallet in a front pant pocket, rather than the back pocket or a jacket.

• Be aware of your surroundings at all times.

• Have your keys ready when you approach your vehicle.

• If possible, walk to the parking lot with other people.

• Ask store security to walk you to your car if it is late and you are carrying a lot of bags.

• If you see someone loitering near your car or who is acting suspicious, walk away and call 911.

While at home —• Keep a close eye on young children in the

kitchen lessen the chances of a cooking mishap.• While cooking, do not wear clothing

with loose sleeves or dangling jewelry.• Never leave cooking unattended.• Holiday decorations with candles should

never be left burning when you are away or asleep.

• Before choosing a tree, make sure it is fresh.

• Cut 2-3” off the trunk of the tree when you get home and place the tree base immediately in water.

• Place Christmas trees away from fi replaces, radiators and other heat sources.

• Turn off Christmas tree lights before leaving home or going to bed.

• Do not overload electrical outlets• Dispose of the tree as soon as needles

begin to fall off easilyFollowing these and other common sense

safety measures will help ensure your holidays are happy, merry and safe.

Roseville Customers Reduce Water Use

City of Roseville customers continue to reduce water use citywide. In October, the city saw a 21.3 percent decrease compared to this time last year. Overall, since January, customers have reduced water use by 18.4 percent.

With a 20 percent reduction goal by the end of the year, here are some things that customers can continue to do to save even more water.

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Roseville Police Department Receives Grant for Special Traffic Enforcement and Crash Prevention

The Roseville Police Department has been awarded a $70,000 grant from the California Offi ce of Traffi c Safety (OTS) for a year-long program of special enforcements and public awareness efforts to prevent traffi c-related deaths and injuries. The Roseville Police Department will use the funding as part of the city’s ongoing commitment to keep our roadways safe and improve the quality of life through both enforcement and education.

Roseville Police Chief Daniel Hahn said, “Traffi c safety is one of the most common concerns I hear from residents. We’re grateful for OTS’s help keeping our roadways safer.”

After falling dramatically between 2006 and 2010, the number of persons killed and

injured in California traffi c collisions saw slight increases in 2011 and 2012. Particularly worrisome are recent increases in pedestrian and motorcycle fatalities, and the dangers of distracting technologies. This grant funding will provide opportunities to combat these and other devastating problems such as drunk and drugged driving and speeding.

“California’s roadways are still among the safest in the nation,” said OTS Director Rhonda Craft. “But to meet future mobility, safety and sustainability objectives, we must create safer roadways for all users. The Roseville Police Department will be using these and other resources to reach the vision we all share--Toward zero deaths, every 1 counts.”

Activities that the grant will fund include:• DUI saturation patrols • Distracted driving enforcement • Bicycle and pedestrian safety

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Seniors Need to Know!Should I change my Part D plan during Fall Open Enrollment?

During Fall Open Enrollment, you should reassess your Part D coverage and consider changing plans if your current plan will no longer meet your needs next year. Even if you are happy with your plan, it is very important to reexamine your Part D coverage each year during Fall Open Enrollment, as plans typically change their costs and list of covered drugs, known as a formulary, at the start of each year. Most people can only make changes to their Part D coverage during Fall Open Enrollment, so it is essential that benefi ciaries use this opportunity to decide on their prescription drug coverage for the following year. Remember, Fall Open Enrollment takes place from October 15 to December 7 every year.

Each year, consider that there are two ways that you can get Medicare drug coverage. If you have Original Medicare, you must purchase a stand-alone Part D plan. If you have a Medicare Advantage plan, these plans often include prescription drug benefi ts as part of their plan’s benefi ts. The guidelines below can help people determine the best Part D coverage for them next year whether they have a stand-alone Part D plan or a Medicare Advantage plans with prescription drug benefi ts. As a reminder, you can change stand-alone Part D plans, Medicare Advantage plans or switch between Original Medicare with a stand-alone Part D plan and Medicare Advantage every year.

Before you start your research, make a list of the medications that you take on a regular

basis, the dosage, and how much you pay for them. Also make a list of the pharmacies that you use regularly.

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Also know that if your doctor asked your plan to make a special request—like prior authorization or an exception request—to cover a specifi c drug for you for this year, you should take steps to make sure the plan continues to cover your drug. Your doctor may have to make a new request for the next calendar year.

If your plan will no longer cover a drug that you take, you should consider enrolling

in a new plan that does during Fall Open Enrollment. If you’d like to remain in your current plan, your plan must help you complete the exception process or change to another drug formulary by the end of the year. If the plan fails to do this, your plan must provide you a 30-day supply of the drug during the fi rst 90 days of the year, and send you a notice explaining that the prescription is temporary and that you must fi le an exception to continue taking it. You may want to consider switching plans during Fall Open Enrollment if your current plan will no longer cover a drug you need next year.

Once you review your coverage, you can compare it with other plan options to fi nd one that works best for your health needs.

You can call 800-Medicare to get a list of plans in your area, or use Medicare’s online Plan Finder tool at www.medicare.gov/fi nd-a-plan to compare plans in your area. For more information about reviewing Part D plans: http://www.medicareinteractive.org/page2.php?topic=counselor&page=script&script_id=1204

It is best to enroll in a new plan by calling 800-Medicare, as this will protect you if there are any problems with enrollment. Write down the name and employee identifi cation number of the Medicare representative you speak with. You will be automatically disenrolled from your old plan once your new coverage goes into effect. Any changes made during Fall Open Enrollment will go into effect January 1, 2015.

The views expressed here are those of “Dear Marci“, a biweekly e-newsletter (www.medicarerightscenter.org) designed to keep people informed about health care benefi ts, rights, and options for older Americans and people with disabilities”, and do not necessarily represent those of the Commission or individual members. We thank The Medical Rights Center for the opportunity to share their article.

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HO! HO! HO! There goes a miniature Santa. Well, it is just one of the kids dressed as Santa. The children really get into Christmas every year and are so excited to draw and paint pictures for the Holidays. As class helpers we get to share in their enthusiasm.

Robert Keeling from the famous Harmonicoots is teaching the 3rd and 4th graders at Kaseberg School before classes to play the Harmonica and they love it. How is that for sharing with a new generation! If you have a special skill or just want to help in a classroom or even help our SHORS Group, please consider joining us in a great experience.

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Executive Director CommentsBY EARL WIKLUND

The Holiday Season: A Time to be Thankful

The end of each calendar year brings the Holiday season and is a time to refl ect on how well things are going within our Community. Instinctively we look around to see what we have to be thankful for and those areas that need future work. There are a number of areas that make us feel good that we may take for granted but actually require hard work, discipline and skillful decision making to maintain. I don’t know how many times I have heard a resident say that they are so happy that they have found Sun City Roseville as a great place to live. Here’s why I think that so many residents have that feeling.

Top on the list is the sense of security we have living in the Community. The sense of security is not only for our safety but also for our fi nancial security. We continue to be the most crime free neighborhood within the City of Roseville. From a fi nancial standpoint, we remain only one of a few large homeowner associations in California who are 100% funded for their Reserve Account. We continue to see the Community managed at or better than budget for 9 of the last 10 years. Financial strength allows us to continue to maintain the common areas at a high quality level. This helps to maintain strong home values and generates an active real estate market.

We are well managed with both a strong resident volunteer base along with a well tenured staff management team. It has been

the foresight of the resident volunteer base over the nearly 20 year life span of the Community to layout the policies, leadership foundation and generating the work environment and philosophy behind the continued strength and growth of the Community. Of particular note are the policies and procedures laid out in our governing documents concerning leadership, fi nancial tenants and the basis for compliance enforcement. All this contributes to the Community’s ability to remain a well- managed organization on a peak operating basis.

Most of us have moved to the area to be near family and have found quality medical care, shopping and entertainment nearby our location. You couple that with the fun and activities of our many Clubs and Groups, events produced by our Activities Department, access to our Fitness Center and walking paths within the preserves and great times at the golf courses and the Timbers Restaurant you begin to see why this Community can be such an enjoyment. Many have found the real joy in living here is found in taking advantage of all the Community offers; including the friendships that we create within our own neighborhoods. Enjoy your time and your Community; with a smile.

SCR Dance ClubBY GENE BALLARDPHOTO BY RICHARD PAINE

You might recognize that lady front and center. It’s Jean Duffi n doing East Coast swing with dance partner Dennis Carr. It’s Tuesday evening and it’s Ballroom Dance class. Beginners are welcome.

Jean is our featured dance club member this month. She is a long-term member of both the Ballroom Dance class and Line Dance class.

You might know her from Fine Arts where she works in oil, or you might have seen her singing in her church choir or occasionally singing at church in a trio she is part of.

As you approach her house you might hear her playing piano, the instrument she has played since childhood, or you might see her in her front room window working on an oil painting.

In their early retirement years she and

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On December 4TH we have our Dance Club Holiday Dinner/Dance Party and General Meeting. Entertainment will be provided by our own Jazz/Tap and Clogging performers, and of course, DJ music and dancing will be enjoyed by all. Doors will be open at 5PM, performances start at 5:45PM.

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HarmonicootsBY JOAN REGO

The Harmonicoots had a spooky good time at the home of Bud Gardner and Jennifer Martin to celebrate Halloween and Buds birthday the following day. Our hosts were appropriately dressed as King Arthur and Guinevere, with Bud knighting each Coot as they arrived. There were pirates, several packing cowgirls, two huge Giants fans, Johnny Cash, Superman, a pumpkin, maid, chef, railroad engineer, and a cute cat, to name a few of the mystery guests. After the potluck, the beautiful music began as Coots and their harps magically came together. It was a smashing success. Thank you Bud and Jennifer for opening your home and allowing us to welcome in your next great decade. We can’t wait to see what you will do next.

In October, the Coots were invited to perform for Sam Maggi’s birthday celebration.

Immediate family members came from as far away as Illinois, Missouri, New Mexico, and Oregon to celebrate, as well as family from the Bay Area. Thank you, Sam and Mary Ann, for inviting the Coots to be a small part of your birthday celebration of 95 years young.

As I write this, we are looking forward to a Music and Wine potluck in the Spruce Room in mid-November, organized by Head Coot, Robert Keeling. Other musical groups (All Tuned Up, Singers, Ukulele group, and Music and Laughter) invited to join us with their numerous musical talents. It should be a swinging good time of making beautiful music.

The Coots will be caroling on Tuesday-Thursday, 9, 10, and 11 of December. Please give Bill Hartman a call at 771-4234 if you know of anyone who might enjoy this service or if you would like to have caroling at a neighborhood gathering.

The Coots wish you all a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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Music & Laughter BY JANE BOHN

Although Shanghai Nights occurred at the Timbers Restaurant here in Sun City, it didn’t deter our exuberant fan club from appearing once again. Try as I may, its impossible to convey my heartfelt gratitude to all of you who continue to lift our spirits and keep my job remarkably easy.

After our “Happy Birthday” song to all those with birthdays in November and December, as well as our signature opening song “When You’re Smiling”...the following talented performers braved our Open Mic: Cleo Kocol, Julie Iso, Keiko Yoshikawa, Joe Hepburn, John Feller, Augie Vila, Jan

Montero, Jean Hedin, Joe Lopez, and lastly, a duet by Frank & Jane Bohn.

If you haven’t already done so, here comes a reminder to mark your new 2015 calendars for Wednesday Eve, January 14th, at 7pm and we’ll see you at the Sierra Pines for another hour of merriment.

Until then, Frank and I wish you all a healthy and happy holiday season surrounded by good friends and family.

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Cinema Group BY CHARLEE SWARTZ

‘Tis the season and a lovely reason for a

Holiday Break.Best wishes to

all for a wonderful,Happy New Year!See you at the movies in January –

Charlee!• • •

Fine Arts ClubBY PHYLLIS OBERLIN

It’s December and quieter around the Fine Arts Room. Two of our talented instructors are offering classes this month. Michael Mikolon is a new watercolor instructor here at Sun City Roseville and is offering December classes on Tuesday mornings at 9 A.M. - Noon in the Fine Arts Room. Brooke Walker-Knoblich is our oil/acrylic instructor who has been teaching here for 4 years and she is offering classes on Mondays 9A.M. - Noon in December. Beginning and advanced

students are welcome The Fine Arts Club Holiday Luncheon will be held on Thursday, December 11 at 11:30 A.M. At Sierra

Pines. A delicious Italian Buffet will be served. The last day to sign up is today, December 1. Guests are welcome.

The annual Boutique was held on Saturday, November 1 and it was a lovely day. The club is happy to report that 15 Artists sold their unique art. We thank all of you who purchased jewelry, note cards, prints and paintings.

We will be holding our monthly 3rd Saturday Reception on Saturday, December 20, 5:30 P.M. - 7 P.M. in the Fine Arts Room. Join us for appetizers and sweets and vote for your favorite painting or drawing. Join us and bring your friends and relatives.

There are no council or membership meetings in December, but we are looking forward to our membership meeting on Thursday, January 8, from 1P.M-3 P.M. when our demonstrator will be Abigail Van Cannon. She has a Bachelors degree from Iowa State and a Masters from the Academy of Art in San Francisco and she has studied in Rome. She has been featured in the South West Art Magazine and Art Business News as one of the top emerging artists under thirty. We are excited to see her demonstration and hope you will come. Happy Holidays!

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A big round of applause goes to our three Boutique Co-Chairs; Carolyn DeSantis, Gini Frederick, and Barbara Aaberg, and their committee; Sharon Donaldson, Darlene Hegerle, Elaine Tom, Margaret Sweeney, Rita Gordon,and Shirley Conzelmann who have overseen another successful event for our Needle Arts Club and our Sun City Community. Forty-seven vendors, a Cafe, and a Bake Sale, brimming with homemade goodies, greeted over a thousand happy shoppers. The success of the bake sale was the result of one hundred ninety-

who worked behind the scenes and on the day of the event, donating hours of their time.

Our November 5th speaker was Judy Sisneros, a teacher, author, quilter, lecturer, and a Rocklin neighbor. She shared her story with us, of taking her talent and a passionate heart to Cambodia. She traveled with a friend to teach hand-quilting to young girls, rescued from the sex-slave trade. She said it was the most diffi cult and rewarding thing she has ever done. The girls ranged in age from seven to eighteen. They learned to hand-quilt motifs of beautiful Cambodian silk pillows, which are sold world-wide.

Our January 7 Show and Tell meeting is always a highlight, as we start the New Year with

new projects in mind. This meeting becomes a workshop for those of us who need help or want to take on a new project. Our members share their projects and offer a wealth of ideas and inspiration.

As we begin this giving season, in the words of Robert Louis Stevenson, “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant”.

Happy Holidays from our Club to all of you and a Happy and Healthy New year!

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2014 Holiday Boutique Shoppers.2014 Holiday Boutique Shoppers.

November General Meeting Guest Speaker - Judy Sisneros.November General Meeting Guest Speaker - Judy Sisneros.

Boutique Chairs - Barbara Aaberg, Boutique Chairs - Barbara Aaberg,

Carolyn DeSantis and Gini Frederick.Carolyn DeSantis and Gini Frederick.

two Needle Arts members, who generously contributed home baked cookies, breads, and specialty items. Thanks to the many volunteers,



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BY BARBARA BLANK Please meet Sharon Donaldson and

Ginny Taylor. Sharon helped to start the Ambassador Committee many years ago and since has served on many other committees to benefi t our community. We are happy to welcome her back to the team. Ginny Taylor recently retired from the Board of Directors

where one of her responsibilities was the Board Liaison to the Ambassador Committee. She brings with her valuable experience gained through years of working on many different committees. Thanks to Sharon and Ginny who co-chaired the recent New Resident Welcome. It was a huge success. There is a lot of work that takes place behind scenes to execute this event. Fellow Ambassadors arrive early and stay late to make sure everything is perfect. The next New Resident welcome will be held in February 2015.

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and Roseville are a large part of Ambassador’s responsibilities. Throughout the year, we attended monthly Chamber business breakfasts and luncheons, participated in the Roseville Business Expo last spring and hosted the Rocklin late lunch business meeting in the Solarium in October. Most recently, Barbara Blank and Joanne Sanchez attended the “Good Morning Rocklin” Chamber breakfast meeting where the speaker was Dave Attaway from Placer Valley Tourism. Valerie Rice and Jane McNally attended the Roseville Chamber meeting where businesses learned how to assess their emergency preparedness from the Red Cross. These meetings are a wonderful opportunity to network with local business people as we promote our beautiful SCR public facilities.

Recently, prospective new residents from Napa, Carmichael, and Forest Hills were given grand tours of our facilities by Ginny Taylor, Janet Norris, Sharon Donaldson and Barbara Blank. We Ambassadors really enjoy the opportunity to “show off” the wonderful amenities here in SCR.

Last month, the Ambassadors were delighted to act as models for the annual “Dress to Impress” fashion show and luncheon. Models were: Ada Hale, Kathy Casten, Barbara Blank, Carita Connelly, Betty Smith, Sharon Donaldson, Carolyn Amador, Valarie Rice, Elaine Tom, and Jane McNalley. What’s not to love – a delicious lunch, beautiful clothes, and lovely piano music by George Porter. Two of the Ambassador husband’s, Bill Blank and David Casten, were also on hand to “lend a hand” to the models as they descended the stairs! You’ll see the picture next month’s Courier.

The Ambassador’s will not meet in December!

BY JANET PENCE

BURR… its chilly outside — winter is here! Did you know that from November 15th to March 15th Frost Protection is allowed during predicted hard frost conditions to protect certain landscaping plants?

Please refer to the Association Design Guidelines, Article III, Section 3.03 (i) Sun Frost Protection of Plants (iii) as your reference guide. You can use white, non-flashing miniature lights with green wiring, which adds to the festivity of the season, burlap fabric, or a new product that is called Frost Cloth. Frost Cloth allows air and moisture to penetrate so your plants can survive. Do you have plants that need protecting?

You can fi nd these products at your local hardware, garden centers or on-line. If you have any questions about this protection policy please call Lorri Booth at 774-3869 or Ryan O’Connell at 774-3863 in the Community Standards Offi ce.

BY CHARLYN ROSS

21st Century, Here We Come!As time goes by, it is apparent that

more Sun City Roseville residents are using computers to take care of business that previously required a personal appearance—banking, utility bills, retail purchases, etc. The resident survey, which was held earlier this

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year, indicated many residents wish to extend this convenience to their interactions with the Association. Being able to make reservations via the Internet would certainly be a benefi t.

Realizing that the ability to make a reservation online is an important feature in our current technological age, the Association is working to bring this convenience to our community. The Activities Staff is beginning this process by developing an online reservations procedure for day trips and ticketed events.

Online Registration will begin January 2015. Initially, you will only be able to register for day trips and ticketed events through the Resident Website, www.suncityresident.com. A button at the bottom of the Website’s Home Page labeled “Register for Activities Events” will lead you to the registration web page. For each activity, a specifi c number of tickets will be assigned for online registration, and the remaining tickets will be available for in-person registration. Online signups for an activity will begin on the same day and at the same time as the in-person registration. Specifi c policy and procedure details will be available in a handout on the Courier Table Monday, December 1st through Wednesday, December 3rd, or also in the Lobby kiosk.

As with any new process, there will be an adjustment period. Activities Director, Sharon Mowry, and her staff would greatly appreciate your patience as this new feature is put into effect. This fi rst step is just the beginning to bringing Sun City Roseville into the 21st century.

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Website Work Group(cont’ from page 10)

BY JENNIFER MARTIN

In Gratitude: Carol Hoskins has stepped down from her position as Vice President of Communications for Sunshine Services. Her fi fteen years of outstanding service are deeply appreciated. Also, many thanks to Clare Handcock for her magnifi cent contribution to the Caregiver Relief/Individual Care Program, during more than ten years of service.

Holiday Luncheon Reminder: For all of you who made a reservation for our Holiday Luncheon, Thursday, December 4th, noon, at Sierra Pines, we’re looking forward to a delightful afternoon of good food, music, door prizes and friendship. If you missed the deadline to reserve your spot, there’s always next year!

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cameras have made picture taking a very simple task. Unlike the limitations of photo fi lm, these modern instruments permit us to shoot photos quickly, easily, and numerously. The many holiday events scheduled in our community this month, will provide for extensive photo-taking opportunities. Wouldn’t it be great if those photos could be made available for all participants, friends, and family to see? Well, that is possible!

On the Resident Website, www.suncityresident.com, the Photo Gallery can be accessed from the “Sun City” drop-down menu. Every Club and Group has been assigned a location to upload photos taken at their activities. In the Photo Gallery (Media Gallery) side bar, when you click on “All albums” you will see the button icon assigned to each Club and Group in the center column. Clicking on this icon will access any pictures associated with it.

To determine whether a Club or Group has previously uploaded pictures, click on the small arrowhead to the left of “All albums,” a list of all the Clubs/Groups albums will descend. If a Club or Group has already posted photos, there will be an arrowhead to the left of the Club or Group’s name. Clicking on this arrowhead will list the various photo events that have been uploaded for viewing. All the photos from that event can be accessible from that event link.

Photos appearing on the Photo (Media) Gallery can be shared with others, even non-resident friends and family. To share, click on the desired photo. At the top, center of the photo, there are two symbols. Click on the one

at the left, the small circle with three connected dots, which will lead to a “Download/Share” box. You can either download the picture to your desktop, and attach it to an email, or copy the web page address (http://xxxxxxx) and paste that in an email.

Betty Foley, Website Coordinator, can assist in explaining to a member of your Club/Group the simple procedure for uploading photos. She can be reached via email at [email protected] or by phone at 774-3878. Start using the Photo Gallery to let us see all those faces.

walkers, and canes to Sun City residents at no cost. Transport chairs are loaned out for no longer than a week while the other equipment will be loaned out for up to four months. Thanks to the new acquisition of a Toshiba laptop PC, the loan program will be able to effi ciently maintain its inventory. Call Larry Leighton, lead monitor, at 916-462-7261 to check out any needed equipment. Residents who still have loaned equipment that is no longer needed are asked to return it as soon as possible.

Caregiver Relief/Individual Care: Resident caregivers of family members can use four hours weekly of relief provided by a local caregiving agency. Individual care of 40 hours per year is provided for residents returning home from a hospital stay with no in-home assistance. The co-pay is $5.00 per hour with the Foundation funding the balance. Contact Jean Hawkins at 781-7705 for further information.

Meals On Wheels: Meals will no longer be delivered to residents by our volunteers; Monday through Friday, due to budget constraints. Area 4 on Aging will deliver fi ve frozen meals once a week to the clients. The new number to call to request a delivery is 916-444-9533. A donation of $2 is suggested.

Dial-A-Ride: Roseville Transit bus service (curb to curb) Electronic Fare Cards for $10 are available to Sun City Roseville residents only, at the Lodge, 8:30 to10:30 a.m. on the fi rst Thursday of each month. Wheelchairs can be accommodated. Hours are Mon-Fri 5:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sat-Sun, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This van includes service within Sun City (lodge, fi tness center, restaurant, etc.) as well as within the city of Roseville. Call 745-7560 at least 24 hours in advance to schedule a ride. Many thanks to the SCR Foundation for subsidizing

the balance of the regular cost of $25. See our yellow fl ier, “We’re Here to

Help, in the lodge kiosk, and inside the back page of the 2014 Resident Directory, for available services and contact numbers for help with errands, rides, support groups, housing placement assistance and more. If you’re unable to go to the Lodge, call Betty Melton at 916-784-1666, to have a fl ier sent to you, or download a copy from the Sun City resident website: www/suncityroseville.org; Resident Site (bottom right); Resources, Sunshine Services. Available fi les are listed on the bottom left.

Thought for the Day: In the end it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years. — Abraham Lincoln

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Creative Arts Club BY CORY BLASSER

Our Holiday Brunch is on December 11th • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

In the Timbers Ballroom. Tickets are $15.00 and must be purchased by December 7.

Put your check to (SCRCAC) with a note in the mailbox in the Creative Arts room or mail it to:

Ms. Janet Patrick4156 Napa LoopRoseville, CA 95747We will have live entertainment, gifts,

great food and the best of company, please consider joining us to celebrate this magical time of year.

Club Business:• The Creative

Arts Club has 73 paid members.

• We continue to need volunteers to clean the kiln shelves. Contact Juanita (204-4231).

Creative Arts consists of a group of residents with a desire to learn and share their craft with each other. Please feel free to drop in and experience a class. We are always interested in new class ideas, contact Cory Blasser (474-4059) if you would like to teach a class. For

information about our club look for the fl yers in the Lodge kiosk or on the wall next to the Creative Arts classroom.

Classes:Ceramics Tue

10AM-1PMI n s t r u c t o r :

Vickie SoaresContact: Yoshi

Polgar (771-5382)Learn to paint on

ceramic greenware.D e c o r a t i v e

P a i n t i n g T h u r 9:00AM-11:30AM

Instructor: Lois Habein (772-2484)

Paint on anything.Stained Glass Fri 2:00PM-4:00PMInstructor: Shirley Moe (771-5572)Workshops:Pottery Wed/Fri 9:00AM-12:00PMContact: Juanita Stonebraker (204-4231)Woodcarvers Tue 1:00PM-4:00PM

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International Social GroupBY CYNTHIA SINDREY

The holiday season is approaching and we waste no time starting the season with a Christmas Party on Tuesday, December 2nd at Sierra View Country Club. There will be a no-host cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres a plenty followed by a three-course meal including wine. Music and dancing will be provided by Jim Keener.

We wish everyone in the International

Social Group and all Sun City residents a very Happy Holiday season in the way you are accustomed to celebrating.

January we will start the year back on schedule with meetings every other month on the 4th Wednesday at Sierra Pines. The January meeting will be an auction lead by our amazing auctioneer, David Sindrey. (If nothing else, come for a good laugh). Please bring a NEW item valued at a minimum of $10.00 to be auctioned. It is quite O.K. to donate a holiday gift that doesn’t quite fi t your pleasure. Flyers will be mailed to all members and also will be available on the carousel at the lodge.

Please contact Cynthia Sindrey 916-773-5151 for information on membership and events.

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Heartland ClubBY RAYANN GOLDA

The January 31, 2015 event will feature barbecue by Dickey’s Barbecue and entertainment by Sister Swing. The cost will be $8 for members and $13 for nonmembers. The time is 6 PM at Sierra Pines.

The tickets will be limited to 75 prepaid and payable to Heartland Club at Joe Golda (772-2928), 4144 Enchanted Circle.

As of this writing the club is in dire need of member participation in the planning and executing of future events. Please give Joe Flores a call if you would like to become a member of the team.

Happy Holidays! Happy New Year!Joe Flores, President 580-3787

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Nancy, Jenny, Cory, Darlene, Juanita and Pam gathered to wish Pam Jacobson Nancy, Jenny, Cory, Darlene, Juanita and Pam gathered to wish Pam Jacobson

congratulations on her move. We will all miss our mighty leader! congratulations on her move. We will all miss our mighty leader!

The Holiday Boutique was a big success. The Holiday Boutique was a big success.

We had a wonderful team of members We had a wonderful team of members

headed up by Lois Habein (pictured). headed up by Lois Habein (pictured).

All items were displayed beautifully All items were displayed beautifully

and we collected over two thousand dollars. and we collected over two thousand dollars. (more Club News cont’ on page 13)


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SCR Travel ClubBY JANICE MARCUM

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah to all. The Holiday Brunch doors open at 11 AM on Sunday, December 14; brunch starts at 11:30. Your name and table # will be on a chart by the doors and on your place card. Enjoy the Members Only Brunch, the award winning photos, entertainment and great conversation with your travel buddies.

Then greet the New Year and make travel plans for 2015. There will be two presentations in January. The regular meeting will be January 26 at 3 PM in the ballroom and Bert Donlon will present and critique all of the contest photo entries. See the great travel photos that were entered and learn why the winners won. At this meeting the Mystery trip, April 15-18 will be introduced and you may register. That same evening, 7 PM at Sierra Pines, Collette Tours will present several trips for 2015 that you will want to go on. It is always fun to hear and see what Jay Fehan has in store. But for a special chat with other travelers who want to meet people, who like to go places, come at 6:15 PM for 45 minutes of conversation and a glass of wine. You may fi nd a companion to accompany you on your next venture. RSVP for either/both evening sessions Joy Winston 773-2479 [email protected] .

2015 trips include:• New Orleans February 7 - 13: Bill

AhFong 784-1941• Mystery Trip - April 15 - 18: Pat Drosdat

781-9988• South Africa - April 22 - May 5: Linda

Bevins 666-7627• Alaska Land & Sea-May 27 - June 10:

Marian Kress 771-3238

• Maine’s Rugged Coast-July 25 - Aug 1: Sherrill Pahl 71-4245

• Pearl Mist Cruise Chicago to Toronto August 18 - 25: Janice Marcum 771-4758

• So. Italy, Sicily & Rome Oct 8 – 29: Rudy Ketola 774-9729

• Grand Circle Panama Canal & City Small Ship October 27 - November 7: Joey Woods 474-5671

• Christmas on the Danube November 27 - December 5: Vicki Evans (925)998-8465

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Boomer GenerationBY DEE FRANZ

With the New Year, the Boomer Generation welcomes several new Offi cers. Stepping in to fi ll some very large shoes, as President is Nancy Schubach. Taking over as Secretary, is Pam Hemingway. A new position – Membership Chair – will be fi lled by Tena Johnson. Returning for a 4th term: Michael Hemingway – Vice President & Events Chair; and Debbie Short – Treasurer. Thank you to all of you for volunteering to organize and run this great club!

How do we fi nd the words to thank our founder and current President – Susan Glover – for her vision and hard work to establish the Boomer Generation and lead it to be one of the largest clubs in Sun City? Susan – you’re the BEST! Thank you for all you’ve done to grow the Boomer’s into such a fun group. Also leaving, our Secretary – Dee Franz. Note from Susan: Dee, we couldn’t have become such a great success without your amazing articles in the Courier and Sun Senior News that let residents know about this group and encouraged them to join.

While we’re all enjoying the Winter

Holidays, it’s time to start thinking about our January “After the Holidays” party on January 16th in the Ballroom. Watch for an email with registration information. If you would like to volunteer to help organize this special event, contact Michael Hemingway at [email protected].

It’s that time of year again!! Boomer Generation dues remain at $10 per person. To renew your membership, drop off your check to Treasurer, Debbie Christenson-Short (7521 School House Lane). P.S. You must pay your 2015 dues in order to attend the “After the Holidays” party!

Boomer golfers have enjoyed the great fall weather and will be out on the Sierra Pines course on December 6th and 20th beginning at noon. Watch your email for sign-up information. If you’d like to get in on the action, sign up at [email protected]. Have questions? Contact Vernita Hillwig at 872-8422.

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SCR Singles ClubBY KARLEEN MONROE

HO! HO! HO! It’s that time of year so let’s get together for a night of good cheer at the Christmas Dinner/Dance Party. Tuesday, December 9 in the ballroom. Cocktails at 5:00 pm with dinner at 6:00. Doug Meredith will entertain us for our dancing and listening pleasure. Menu choices are Filet Mignon Oscar, Fresh Salmon, Breast of Chicken and Pillow Ravioli. Call Bertha Thompson before December 1, at 773-4224 for reservations.

December Meeting - There will be no regular meeting in December. Our next scheduled meeting will be Wednesday, January 2nd at 6:00 pm.

Christmas Sing Along - December 14 - In lieu of our regular Saturday Night Social we are having our “Cookie, Coffee and Christmas Sing Along” to the music of Joan Thomas on the piano. Note the date is the Second Sunday of December at Sierra Pines at 6:00 PM. Please come and join us for a fun time and bring Homemade cookies. If you don’t bake you can pay $3 at the door. The club will supply coffee and wine. Call Bente Frydendahl at 773-1707 for further information.

Dinner on the Town - Watch for the details of our next Dinner on the Town in January at China Villa.

Activities - Members play Bridge, Canasta, Hand and Foot and Mexican Train. If interested Contact Kathy Roach - 772-0917 or Jan Zucca - 771-5544 for Bridge; Hilda Deus at 771-0802 for Hand and Foot; Don Phinney at 772-6181 for Mexican Train.

We welcome new members. - Anyone living single in Sun City Roseville is eligible to join our Club. More information is available on the website. General meetings are in the ballroom at 6:00 P.M. the fi rst Wednesday of each month (except no meeting in December. Contact Pauline Battle, membership chair for further information at 771-0890.

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Our regular Friday night Shabbat service will take place on December 5 at 7:30 at Sierra Pines. Cora and David Rose will lead our services with Joann Belkin providing the Oneg. As always, an interesting discussion will follow so we can share our thoughts and enjoy the camraderie of our Fellowship members.

Cultural Chair, Rita Abbott brought us a very informative program on November16. It featured our own member, Inge Farkas, a Jewish Gaucho, who grew up in Moisesville, Argentina, one of the farming communities endowed by philanthropist Baron Hirsh. Beginning in 1888, he developed many such places to protect, resettle and retrain Jewish immigrants.

The program also included the installation of our new Council members. Irv Herman did the honors.

We hope your calendars are already marked for December 22 at 5:30. That’s when we’ll be celebrating Chanukah by lighting the seventh candle, telling the story of the holiday, enjoying professional musical entertainment and a festive meal, complete with potato latkes Do plan to attend. Your family and friends are welcome. Details will follow.

Kudos to Mort Schafer, retiring Vice President of our Council. Mort and his wife Ruth moved to Sun City in 1996 and have been active members of our Fellowship since its inception. Mort has served on the Councils of many Presidents helping in multiple ways, he’s also a past writer of our Fellowship news and an enthusiastic performer in many of our Purim Shpeils. Way to go, Mort!

MEA CULPA… Those of you that read last month’s column, with a tribute to outgoing President Steve Emanuel, may have chuckled upon reading that Steve and Jean moved here in 1909 and joined our group in 19ll! A senior moment for your columnist… Steve is now contemplating wearing Pilgrim gear!

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Roseville Stamp ClubBY TIM MILES

We have finished the 2014 meeting year due to the demand for the Sierra Pines meeting rooms during the holiday season. Our next meeting will be Jan 8th at 6:30 pm. We always have an interesting mix of stamps news, upcoming shows in the region, USPS announcements, news from the American Philatelic Society, and door prizes.

The APS is the national organization for collectors.

Recently, we were given a stamp album

dating from 1934 to evaluate and there were several countries listed that no longer exist. Ever hear of North Ingermanland or Niue or Nyasaland or Nejd or Penrhyn Island? These are lands that at one time issued their own stamps and were, in time, swallowed up by a larger country or changed their name when they achieved independence, usually from Great Britain, France or Portugal. Some are islands. This is the stuff one gleans from collecting stamps. A lot of the political pieces fall into place in today’s world when the past stamp issues of a country are closely examined.

Get your “old” album off the top shelf in the back of your closet and bring it to the Jan 8th meeting at Sierra Pines at 6:30 pm and get an idea of what it is worth. We have the full gamut of catalogs available to ascertain relative value for your stamps. Our members will be happy to assist you in whatever direction you wish to go. Get back into a very fulfi lling hobby. We go to dinner in the area as a group periodically, our dues are very low, and it doesn’t take up all your time. Additionally, as a club member you can buy stamps, albums, and paraphernalia at sizable discounts from host of suppliers to the hobby. Join us!!

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SCR Veterans ClubBY RAY ILLE

Our current offi cers were reelected to serve for the 2015 year by members at the November general meeting. They have been an excellent team this year, and we are pleased that they all agreed to continue serving for another year.

Our speaker, George E. Pfautsch, gave an inspiring presentation about “Freedom and its Defenders” before an audience of 93 at this meeting. Virginia Thompson was presented with a “Certifi cate of Appreciation” for her many years of loyal duty, greeting members at general meetings.

The annual Dinner-Dance is set for December 3rd in the Timbers Ballroom. Don’t forget that cocktails begin at 6:00 PM. Dinner will start at 6:30 PM.

There will be no Pearl Harbor ceremony this year, as the date falls on a Sunday, and in the event of bad weather, the participation would be low.

Our Bridge group meets the 3rd Thursday from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Contact Gordon Bjonerud at 771-4744 for additional information.

Bob Kramer and Gary Kern are our newest members. We are pleased to have you aboard.

Ray Aguilera, Carl Kube and Bob Dick are on the mend after various medical problems.

Paul Regnier is joining the Vets Council as director of Publicity. He has lived in Sun City for some time and will be in charge of news articles starting in 2015. Paul also serves on the Properties Committee.

There will be no general meeting in December. The next meeting will be January 7, 2015.

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Democrats of SCRBY PEG HALL

In place of our regular monthly meeting for December, the club will have a Gala Luncheon to celebrate the holiday season.

Date: Friday, December 12 • Time: 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. • Place: Sierra Pines • Cost: $23 per person.

A catered buffet meal will feature carved baked ham and roast turkey, herb stuffi ng with gravy, green beans amandine, potatoes au gratin, fresh spinach salad, dinner rolls and butter, and for dessert, choice of pumpkin, apple or pecan pie with whipped cream. Champagne will be poured, as well as coffee, hot tea or iced tea. Members may bring their own wine if desired.

For our annual charitable project, we will be collecting donations for the Woodbridge Elementary School Giving Tree. New clothing and toys, unwrapped, are requested for needy families. Anyone unable to attend the luncheon but wishing to donate an item may contact Toni Fisher at 783-0327.

Checks payable to Democrats of Sun City Roseville may be sent to Wayne Appleman: 232 Trolleybell Ct. If the cost of the ticket is a barrier to attendance, please get in touch with club president Susan Cohn.

Program chair Kathleen Crawford is asking for your ideas for speakers and programs in 2015.

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Sun City RepublicansBY NANCY PEFFLEY

Monday, December 8th, 12:00 PM, Holiday Lunch Buffet, Timbers Lodge Ballroom. Join us as we celebrate the holidays with a delicious lunch, entertainment and door prizes. Reservations and payments are required by December 1st and will be $18.00 for Members and $20.00 for Non-Members with checks payable to Sun City Republicans.

Doors will open at 11:45 a.m. with open seating. For further information, please call Mary at 771-3472 or Carole at 781-2468.

Happy Holidays!• • •

Computer Club BY P.J. PALMER

General Meeting – NO MEETING IN DECEMBER – Happy Holidays to all. See you Jan 26, 2015 in the Ballroom.

Council Meeting – No Meeting in December

Special Interest Groups (SIGs):Digital Imaging And Editing – First

Monday, December 1st. 7:00PM in Computer Room. Call Charlyn Ross at 772-1447.

Genealogy - No Meeting in December. See you on January 8th in the CARD room. Questions? P.J. Cousineau-Palmer at 916-990-4125 or [email protected].

PC Forum – December 4th - First Thursday, 3:00 PM, Computer Room. For more advanced computer users, but all are welcome. Call Carver Sears at 771-2672.

PC Support Group – December 8th - Second Monday, 3:00 – 5:00 PM, Computer Room.

Question/Answer workshop for PC users. Free workshop for Android Tablet/Android Phone users available on alternate months, stop by Computer Room for dates/information.

MAC@NIGHT – No Meeting in December. See you January 13th - Second Tuesday, 7:00 PM, Aspen Room. All levels of experience using the Macintosh, iPad and iPhone. Information: call Charlyn Ross at 772-1447 - [email protected]

Programming – Group has been dissolved but for specifi c questions Contact Gerald Rathjen ([email protected]).

Photo SIG – December 19th – Third Friday, 10:00 AM, Computer Room. December’s theme: “Three of a Kind”. Members email up to three photos to [email protected] by December 15th. Call Dennis Studer – 787-1968.

iDEVICES – no meeting in December. See you January 28 - 4th Wed. 6:00PM - Computer Room.

Bring your iPhone or iPad, your user ID and your password. Contact Rita Gordon at 916-622-4729.

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Rods & RelicsBY ELNA RAGAN

Wednesday October 22nd our members gathered at the Del Webb Sports Pavilion for a picnic/potluck. Everyone in attendance had a great time. The next day 17 members cruised over to the Sierra Regency Retirement Community so the residents could enjoy our cars and reminisce about the cars they owned in their younger days. The staff rolled out the Red Carpet

for us, treating our club members and their residents to a great lunch and entertainment.

Members are looking forward to our annual Christmas Party to be held December 4th at Orchard Creek Lodge. Members attending will enjoy a great meal, and opportunity to socialize with friends and provide joy for a needy child by donating toys to the Toys for Tots Drive

The car show scene in Northern California slows down dramatically in the fall and winter. There are a few Toy Runs between now and Christmas and weather permitting Mel’s in Auburn is still hosting their weekly Wednesday night show. This is the time of the year

that members will be working on their cars to make changes or improvements and to get them ready for next year. The indoor Car Show season in California starts with the Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona January 23-25 and moves to Sacramento for the Autorama February 14-16.

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Garden ClubBY RAYANN GOLDA

The Garden Club will close out the year with our Annual Holiday Breakfast on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at 8 AM in the Solarium at Timbers. If you do not yet have your ticket you can check with Judy Coddington to see if there have been any cancellations. (740-3819) If you have a ticket remember the optional gift exchange of an unmarked wrapped gift (valued under $10). The game is always a crowd pleaser.

A special thank you to Cathy Barta (Program Chairperson) for opening her home to the Wreath Making group in October. Check out the photos on the Photo Gallery of the Garden Club web page. The wreaths are beautiful!

The January 6, 2015 meeting will feature Mary Ann Horton of Horton’s Iris Garden. Many of you have enjoyed trips out to Horton’s in Loomis. This will be our opportunity to connect with Mary Ann on “everything iris.”

We are working on getting a speaker on Bonsai for the February meeting.

The Garden Club meets the fi rst Tuesday of each month at 7 PM at Sierra Pines. The exceptions are the months of July and August when we are all on vacation. Visitors and new members are always welcome. Dues are $10 per year.

Happy Holidays! Happy New Year!Questions: Rayann Golda 772-2928

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Al Mangini talking to residents in front of his ‘48 Plymouth. Al Mangini talking to residents in front of his ‘48 Plymouth.

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SCR BirdersBY JANET MORELLI

SCR Birders could hardly have scheduled a better day than November 6th for a fi eld trip to the Colusa National Wildlife Refuge. The skies were clear, there was a hint of a breeze, and the temperature climbed to the low 70’s. As a result, the birders sighted 40 different species on the ponds, in the trees, on the ground, and fl ying overhead. There were more Pintails, Shovelers, White Fronted Geese, and Coots than could be counted. Northern Harriers and Turkey Vultures were circling the fi elds nearby and Red Tailed hawks were waiting patiently nearby for a sign of their next meal. A close look at several trees on the side of a canal revealed at least 50 Black-Crowned Night-Herons perched on the branches.

Fingers are crossed to ensure the Birders fi nd equally good weather conditions for their next scheduled bird watch on Thursday, December 4th. We will be meeting in the lobby of the Timbers, as usual, but at 8:15 am instead of 7:15 am and will leave for the Lincoln Water Treatment Plant on Fiddyment Road at 8:30 am. This will be an auto tour with occasional pull-outs to get out of the car to view the birds. If you have any questions, please call Janet Zeitman at 771-5235.

The annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count will be held on December 30, 2014 in the Lincoln-Roseville area. The counts from the “Lincoln Circle” will be combined with counts from over 2300 other “circles” throughout North America. The data collected allows researchers, conservation biologists, farmers and other individuals to study the long-term health and status of bird populations. For more information, contact Denise Gonzales

at 771-3921.The fi rst fi eld trip of 2015 is scheduled for

January 8 (second Thursday of the month). This trip will be to Miners Ravine/Piches Trail in Roseville. Call Janet Zeitman, 771-5235, for more information.

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SCR Trails Club BY JIM BERKOVEC

Hikes begin at 9:00 amDecember 4 - Independence Trail, Hike

Leader Charlie Baughman, $8.00 rideI80 east to Auburn, Hwy 49 north past

Nevada City to TH SCR-TH = 55 miles, #4 (moderate)

Length=7 miles, Elev gain = 450 feet, TH elev = 1500 feet

Road and single track, Mostly shade, Out and back

Facility at Government Center and THLunch - Yuba River (turn around point)December 11 - Magnolia Ranch and Xmas

Party, Hike Leader Bill Haley, $6.00 rideI80 east to Auburn, Hwy 49 south past

Cool to TH, SCR-TH = 35 miles #3.5 (easy)Length=3.5 miles, Elev gain = 300 feet,

TH elev = 800 feet Single track, Mostly shade, LoopFacility at THLunch - American RiverDecember 18 - Maidu to Rattlesnake Bar,

Hike Leader B.J. Stokes, $6.00 rideI80 east to Indian Hill Road to Auburn

Folsom Road to Maidu to TH, SCR-TH = 24 miles,

#5.5 (mod to diffi cult)Length=9 miles, Elev gain = 700 feet,

TH elev = 700 feetDownhill to river and then roughly along

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Facility at THLunch at Averys PondDecember 25 - Christmas - No Hike

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SCR Cycling ClubBY ANN WAHLENMEIER

Now that Thanksgiving is over, the club looks forward to our annual Holiday party. Dee Franz has planned a delightful evening. There is defi nitely a wonderful choice of dishes so don’t forget, December 10th, 6 pm.in the Ballroom. And we get a chance to wear our fi nery... no bike clothes here.

The wonderful weather this fall has brought our cyclists out often.

Recaps:October 26th - Octoberfest: Once again

Jack Ellison and Karl & Dori Zuchold

provided the club with a wonderful German feast. And those who attended made sure there wasn’t a crumb left. Thanks again Jack, Karl, and Dori.

November 5th - Dave Axthelm led about 23 bicyclists along Folsom’s wonderful trails. The weather was fantastic. We rode from the Dam to the Aquatic Center and then on to Peets Coffee shop. After we got our coffee fi x, we headed along the maize of trails to the Mesquite Mexican Restaurant where we enjoyed a sumptuous lunch. A big thanks to Dave Axthelm for this ride.

Have a Happy Holiday and a fun, safe New Year 2015!

Like to learn more about the Cycling Club? Contact Rich Fitzgerald at 772-3732.

As always, ride safely and have fun!• • •

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Merle and Allyce have four children. Ann, a widow, lives in Rancho Cordova with her pet dog. Sue and her husband have two children and live in Woodland. David lives in Arlington, Virginia, and Patrick and his wife have one child and live in Virginia City, Nevada.

When Sun Ci ty Roseville started its development, Merle and Allyce purchased their retirement home. Merle became a member of the Veteran’s Club. In 2004, Allyce passed away.

Through the Veteran’s Club, Merle was asked by Steve Quesinberry, a teacher at Vacaville High School, to answer his student’s questions about his experience at Pearl Harbor. Merle has saved his responses to those students.

It was at Bank of America that Merle met Charles Ehmann, also a long time employee of BofA. The Whitten’s and Ehmann’s became friends.

Jean Ehmann, was born in Indiana. When she was twelve, the family moved to Sacramento, CA. She met and married Charles Ehmann. And they, too, raised four children. Daughter, Lynda and her husband, Rob, live in Virginia Beach, VA. Patti Brecht, a widow lives in Eldorado Hills. Charles, Jr. and his wife Sharon live in Roseville; and Sharon and Bruce MacClean live in Sacramento. Jean has 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Charles, Sr. passed away in 1995.After Charles and Allyce’s passing,

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Merle is 92 and Jean is 89. He suffered a stroke in 2008. He has speech issues. That doesn’t stop him. The two of them went on a short trip a week before this story was written.

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Billiards ClubBY MELANIE SHERWOOD

October was an interesting month for the Pool Players. On the 21st,the Men’s 8 Ball Tournament was won by the team of Ken and Don winning all 7 games, which only happens rarely.

On the 28th,the Open 8 Ball Tournament had 3 Lady players, which we would like to encourage.

In fact, our Treasurer, Marie fi nished in a tie for First place with her partner Ken Evans.

Congratulations to all.

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October 7 - Men’s 9 Ball: Paul Garcia and Bill Gray.

October 14 - Open 8 Ball: Mercedes Pack and Derek Tegg.

October 21 - Men’s 8 Ball: Ken Arena and Don Warden.

October 28 - Open 8 Ball: TIE - Jim Baker and Bob Wroblewski / Ken Evans and Marie Levens.

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Mercedes Pack & Derek Tegg on the October 14 Open 8 Ball Tournament.Mercedes Pack & Derek Tegg on the October 14 Open 8 Ball Tournament.

There was a tie for First Place at the October 28 Open Tournament. There was a tie for First Place at the October 28 Open Tournament.

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Bocce ClubBY JOY WINSTON

The Bocce Halloween party held on October 25th was enjoyed by over 100-members. Due to the weather forecast of rain the Halloween committee, chaired by Judy Hackbarth decided not to take chances of being rained out at the Bocce courts so within 3 days of the event Judy was able to obtain Sierra Pines for the party. Forty-eight (48) hours later, with fast thinking, hard work, determination, and lots of energy, all the food, drink, games, and decorations that were planned for the Bocce courts were moved to Sierra Pines. WOW, what a team! Costumed Bocce members started coming with some

great costumes, and happy hour began on the patio (of course no rain!). Everyone then moved inside and played a fun game of card bingo called by Bill Wells. After the games we enjoyed tasty pizza, salads, dessert and drinks. The costume parade followed dinner with pumpkins, pirates, a French clown, doctors, cooks, witches, cowboys, a cop, a fl asher, “twenties style” (fl appers), a gangster (or 2), Zorro, “60’s and 70’s” outfi ts, and more. Everyone looked great and the King and Queen of Hearts won 1st place, with a pair of Pumpkins 2nd and the “70’s man 3rd. Bill Swayne played music for line dancing throughout the party. A great time was had by all, congratulations to Judy Hackbarth and her committee for a job well done!

The Bocce Holliday Dinner/Dance party on December 8th is a week away. Hope you bought your ticket!! Details and Pictures will be in the January 2015 Courier.

Happy Holidays to all and may everyone be blessed with good health, happiness and more fun times in 2015.

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SCR He and She GolfBY MADDI ROBISON

First of all, a BIG shout-out to Peg Mucci who scored a Hole-In-One on Hole #6 of

Timber Creek on November 3, 2014. A great achievement for sure!

Christmas is in the air and a Happy, Healthy Holiday Season is wished for you all.

Our Holiday Party is scheduled for December 5 at 6:00 P. M. It is sure to be a great time and if you weren’t able to go, you’ll read all about it in our January newsletter. Good food, good friends and entertainment – a dynamite combination!

18-Hole Results – November 3, 2014Closest to Pin – Hole #16Lady: Marge Donnelly – 17’0”Man: Al Dumm – 18’9”Team PlayFirst – Score 106Peg Mucci; Jim Sherrard; Pam Wilkinson;

Cary DiskinSecond – Score 117Dolly/Bill Manning; Joanne/Mike

MastalskiThird – Score 119Lisa Giles; Lisa Smith; Bev/Bill HagopianFourth – Score 121Dee/Ed Olsen; BJ/Al Dumm9-HOLE RESULTS – NOVEMBER 3,

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Closest to Pin – Hole #5Lady: Phyllis Melberg – 15’0”Man: Sol Labrada – 11’6-1/2”Duane Kreun – 21’6”Team PlayFirst – Score 107Shelia/John Long; Heidi Gongaware;

Dwight RoseSecond – Score 108Frankie Lee/Bob Schesser; Darlene/

Chuck FloraThird – Score 109Bev/Rudy Warrington; Phyllis Melberg;

Geri WomackFourth – Score 110Diane/Ron Feist;; Sharon Nagel; Bernie

GouldArleen/Don Strunk; Darlene Reber;

Duane KreunFifth – Score 111Mary Ann Borden; Bob Banks; Ginger/

Gino SpadaroZoanne/Jim Skala; Lois Habein; Aud BairJanie/Jim Monahan; Evon/Ed Steele

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Timber Creek Women’s Golf Club BY JUDITH SHIVELY

The 2014 year fl ew by with delightful days of golf. October was fi lled with the “Play for Pink” tournaments. The women collected a generous donation for the fi ght against breast cancer. Ladies wore pink and enjoyed two different tournaments with the “Pink Ball” day being the most challenging. The second tournament was played from the Front tees.

On October 22nd and 23rd the Sunheim Cup was played between Timber Creek and Lincoln. Timber Creek was on top the fi rst day but the second day at Lincoln allowed the Lincoln ladies to win the cup for 2014. However, the challenge was enjoyed by all

October 29th was the Happy Halloween day. The players glowed in orange and black and a clown was roaming around shooting water from her fl ower. There was a witch in fl owing black hair and one with long blond hair – long blond hair? That’s right – a most special sort of witch. One naughty witch and one nice witch perhaps? This fun event ended with a delicious baked potato luncheon.

Construction has begun on the new Front tees and formal play from those tee boxes will begin in January. All tournaments beginning in March will allow for equitable tournaments for those choosing the Front tees (white) and those choosing the Forward tees (red). Women interested in trying these tees who are not 18-hole members are welcomed to play on any Wednesday and give them a try.

On December 4th the “Holly Jolly” tournament will be held and the Holiday luncheon will be in the ballroom on December 11. EC winners, WGANC winners, and club championships will be recognized. Also, the

new offi cers for 2015 will be installed and the out-going Captain will past the gavel. And before we can turn around twice the 2015 season will begin.

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Timber Creek Men’s Golf ClubBY DICK GILBERG

Your offi cers and chairmen for the 2015 Calendar Year have been elected. They offi cially assume offi ce at the Holiday Breakfast on December 3. In case you missed it, they are:

John Quintel – President, Darryl Anderson - Vice President, Tom May - Treasurer, Russ Blak – Secretary, Ernie Bell – Tournaments, Cary Diskin – Membership, Tom Devitt – Rules, Bill Aaberg - NCGA Tournaments, Tom Werth – Handicaps, Bill Hagopian – Website, Joey Mastrantonio – RAMP, Fred Haseley - Golf Committee.

The Last Chance tournament is next week, December 9. If you haven’t signed up yet, you can do so at golf on December 2 or at the Holiday Breakfast on December 3. Look for one of the directors, Daryl Anderson or Dick Gilberg.

Also on the horizon is the Skills Challenge after the Holiday Breakfast. No signup necessary, but you have to be at the breakfast. And don’t forget the venue for the awards ceremony for all of the Men’s Club Champions is the Holiday Breakfast. If you don’t remember who won, the way to fi nd out is to show up and give him a hand.

Finally, the Membership Renewal Period is over but you can still sign up and avoid the $10.00 late fee if you hurry. Get your check into Dick Gilberg ASAP if you plan to play with the club next year.

Looking ahead to January, Phil Hart needs to reassemble his crew to deliver the 2015 Sun City Roseville Membership Directory and Community Guide (aka phone directory). The delivery dates will be Friday, January 16th thru Monday, January 19th. Phil needs volunteers to go door to door to drop off the directories, A good way to meet your neighbors and get some exercise. Contact Phil at 759-3920 or email him at [email protected] to let him know you’re available.

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Golden NinersBY THOMAS MCCLELLAND

Top winners for October. Monthly winnings were

spread evenly for the Golden Niners’ October play. Emerging on top with $24 in trade money was Joe Harnsberger. Close benind Joe were Don Mertz, $23; Bob Ironside, $21; and Ken Neal, $20. Four others earned $19.

As winter approached and Daylight Saving Time went off,

several players switched to late starting times. Traditionally, the Golden Niners have more participants in the 8 a.m starting slot, but there were 40 in the 10:30 late start for the battle against the offi cers on Nov. 4. The early golfers were down to 32 swingers. Somebody started a rumor that the late group had more big winners than the early guys. So that might be the reason for so many moving to late. Or let’s not forget the weather.

As winter approaches, the Niners have 119 members, down from last year’s 152 paid players. Duffers and good golfers can join the fun-loving group by applying at the Pines. Dues are $35 a year. The Niners play every Tuesday

morning in team games with new partners every week.

On the Nov. 4 game, it was everyone competing against a squad representing the club’s offi cers. Jerry Bell subbed for treasurer Joe Campagna who is still recuperating from hip surgery. The other three offi cers were president J R Moors, vice-

Joe Harsnberger was top Joe Harsnberger was top winner for October.winner for October.

Losing offi cers team was, from left, Doug Peck, Mike Cepress, J R Moors and Jerry Bell.Losing offi cers team was, from left, Doug Peck, Mike Cepress, J R Moors and Jerry Bell.



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Sierra Pines Ladies GolfBY BARBARA CLEGGPHOTOS BY ARLENE LIZOTTE

He’s baaack!!!! That old, hearty “heavy set” man with the unusual high coloring, scraggly beard, and droopy eyebrows, who dresses in a fi re-red two piece suit trimmed in white faux fur. Be extremely careful how you approach him, as he has been known to “Ho Ho” ladies into “Happy Hour” at the Lodge. He is NOT the gift giver you may have expected! He looks familiar, somehow…hmm.

The Holiday luncheon at the Timbers Lodge is on December 2 from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM. This is the day of delivery from Putt for Points and Eclectic play to fi nd the most skillful among us, so that we can congratulate and applaud them with genuine smiles on our faces. Remember… keep it genuine! There is always next year and if we hit the practice putting green with less gusto and get to the driving range with more gusto (hopefully, more than once), then this year’s winners will have to practice their genuine smiles and congrats. Look for this year’s names and photos in the January 2015 article. The photos will have been skillfully photographed by “perfect, perfect” Arlene Lizotte, guaranteed.

There will not be regular play on

Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve, but if you are still friends with the winners of the aforementioned games, there is no reason that you can’t pick a tee time on those days and play the best game of your whole golf year with them (*!*@#). For the fi rst three Wednesdays, however, winter rules are in order and tee times are 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM. If you can’t make it early depending on your needs; trouble with your hair, dog’s walk, son’s/daughter’s phone call from out of state, clothing decision, stalled golf cart, forgotten dental appointment, etc.; in that case we will see you later.

But wait! You are all invited to a Sierra Pines Ladies Golf gala at Arlene Lizotte’s newly painted home on December 17 at 5:00 PM. You are asked to bring an hors d’oeuvre and a fabulous hostess gift, your smiling self. This is a DO NOT MISS party!!!

Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah for all that you celebrate with those who join your celebration!!

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Croquet ClubBY BERT DONLON

One of the highlights of the year was Jim Turner returning to our courts. Jim is a National and International Croquet Champion. In the morning Jim and Patrick Maglione played against Marian Applegate and Dale Bailey and in the afternoon Jim and Rudy Solarez played against Louisa Maglione and Jean Tollis. Jim followed that match with lessons on some of the fi ner points of the game. What a pleasure to have Jim return to our courts and to watch the technique and strategy of a master. Jim once again commented on the beauty and the condition of our courts, one of the best he has ever played on. Thanks to Carolyn and Jim

Miller for arranging Jim and Sandy’s return.The November quarterly meeting was

another great success. The potluck dinner meeting once again included singing and dancing.

Hopefully December will bring us more rain. California sure needs it. Playing on the courts is not a problem after it rains. The lawn can be mowed right after the sprinklers are turned off. Play can resume right after a rain or right after the sprinklers are off. Frost is quite a different matter. Do not play on the courts if there is frost on them, as this will damage the turf. A good indication of whether it is OK to use the courts is what is happening on the golf course. On a frosty morning, look for golfers. If there are no golfers, there should be no croquet players. The same rules apply to us as to the golfers on frosty mornings. Afternoon

games are more enjoyable anyway, because of the warmer weather.

See you on the courts!• • •

SCR Tennis ClubBY JEAN ECCLESTON

This month I would like to tell you about our Tennis Social Chairperson, Linda Gordon. Linda knows how we all like a good meal and she is the one who makes it happen.

Linda and Gary moved to SCR in 2008 from Freemont where they lived for 38 years. Linda is a nurse and continues to coordinate the monthly Blood Pressure Program here and teach First Aid and CPR at St Claire Catholic Church. She also plays tennis 2 or 3 times a week and participates in water fi tness and Citizens Patrol monthly.

The 1st Wednesday of every other month, the tennis club has their meetings with a social hour, then dinner. Linda and her “phenomenal” committee plan and prepare the meals each month.

Our Holiday party this year will be December 17th in the ballroom. The theme is “Jingle Bell Follies Vaudeville 2014”. Music will be by DJ, Tom Fretwell playing for our dancing pleasure. Our menu will be Prime Rib, Chicken, Salmon and Butternut Squash Ravioli. Money donations for “the Gathering Inn” will be our Holiday Charity. Entertainment will be by Tennis Club Members planned and directed by Nancy Watkins. We encourage you to give, come and have a wonderful time celebrating. Thank you, Linda for all you do for the tennis club.

Happy holidays to all!• • •

Golden Niners(cont’ from page 21)

Ladies enjoying the Fall Pie Social.Ladies enjoying the Fall Pie Social.(more Club News cont’ on page 24)

Carolyn and Jim Miller, Jim and Sandy Turner.Carolyn and Jim Miller, Jim and Sandy Turner.

Jim Turner Jim Turner stalking the stalking the

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Happy holidays to everyone this month. Don’t get too carried away with all the parties and celebrations. Remember it is a season to spread love, peace and joy. Sometimes all the activities seem to bring on the opposite feelings. And that gets us to the decision not to have our holiday party in December, but wait until January. Wednesday, January 21st, is the date. We will have a dinner party at the Solarium – Timbers Restaurant. It starts at 5:30PM, with dinner service at 6PM. You will have a choice of four entrees – Beef Brined Hanger Steak ($26), Polenta Crusted Snapper ($24), Chicken Parmesan ($22) or Roasted Eggplant & Butternut Squash Cannelloni ($22). Prices include coffee or tea, tax and gratuity. New York Cheesecake (extra cost) will be the dessert. Additional beverages are available to purchase. Please contact Ron Houston ([email protected]) before January 9th if you plan to attend. Also let him know if you are bringing a guest and what entrée you want to order.

Our December play times do have some changes to our normal schedule, due to party demands on Sierra Pines usage in December. Play times in December will be Tuesday, the 2nd regular time, Saturday the 6th (9-11am), Tuesday the 16th and Thursday the 18th, regular times; Tuesday the 23rd regular time, Saturday the 20th (10am – noon), and Tuesday the 30th, regular time. If we have your e-mail, you will receive e-mail notifi cation as well. Finally, a big welcome back to Shin Nishikawa, who was a very active member for several years until he and his wife abandoned us for Oregon. They now have returned to wonderful Sun

City Roseville and, of course, one of the fi rst things on the list was to rejoin Table Tennis!! Happy Holidays to all and to all a good night.

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SCR Bridge Club BY BARBARA O’MALLEY

SCR Bridge Club will honor Willie & Dick Williams at the Holiday Bridge Luncheon on December 12, 2014. We hope that all bridge p l a y e r s w i l l come to honor them. Cost of the luncheon is $20. To make r e s e r v a t i o n s , social players should send their checks to Karen Yamada and duplicate players should send their checks to Sue Tuana. The following is their personal story:

Meet Willie and Dick Williams—sweethearts for over 67 years over the bridge table! Theirs is a storybook romance. Young Dick, a freshman in college, worked as a dishwasher in a Montana restaurant owned by Willie’s mother. Willie was in junior high. She washed the dishes when Dick did her algebra homework.

When the 2nd World War began, Dick joined the Army Air Corps serving as a navigator on a bomber; only to be taken prisoner by the Germans. Dick was set free

by General Patton’s army after 11 months of captivity. Dick returned to Montana to complete his education. In the meantime, Willie had matured to be a lovely, young woman, ready to start college. Willie took one look at this handsome hero and set her cap for him. They began their college education and

were married during Willie’s s o p h o m o r e year . After they finished their education, t h e y m o v e d t o S o u t h e r n California.

Dick began his career as an aeronautic engineer and Willie stayed home and raised their two sons. D u r i n g t h i s time, according

to Dick, they started playing bridge “by the seat of their pants”. It wasn’t long before Willie became serious about bridge, started taking lessons, and worked to improve both of their games.

When the boys, one a doctor, the other a wine maker, left the nest, Willie and Dick really concentrated on their bridge, becoming Directors, Life Masters, and accredited bridge teachers.

In 1995 they moved to Sun City Roseville to be closer to their son’s families and to enhance their retirement years. The rest is history! They actively helped establish bridge in the new community, giving generously of

their time and talent. During this time they also cruised as bridge directors, traveling to many exotic ports of call.

For 20 years, Willie and Dick have dedicated two days a week to teaching bridge to over 400 seniors. Their goal is to encourage seniors to play well the challenging game of bridge, which stimulates the brain, and to enjoy social interaction with friends and neighbors. We are all so lucky to sit at the bridge table with this truly amazing couple!

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Mah Jongg Club BY CAROL BACIGALUPI

Here we are in the middle of the holiday season with all the great activities that come with living in beautiful Sun City. Even in this busy time we have lots of tables full in the card room with members enjoying not only playing Mah Jongg but also the friendships that have formed over the years. If you’re thinking about learning a new activity that’s both challenging and fun, call our president Gerraldine Evans at 774-1180 for information about the game and upcoming classes. We’d love to have you join us!

Hard to believe it’s time to order our new cards for 2015; the regular size is $8 and the large is $9. We have to send our order in to our national headquarters in January so please bring your check this month to the card room during regular play on Monday afternoon or Friday morning. No cash please! Make the check out to SCRMJC and please complete everything on the sign in table that’s required for the order. Our vice-president Arline Tedeschi is handling this for us; if you have any

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in the card room; new pictures from the Halloween luncheon have appeared as well as other surprises. Thank you Lana for always having your camera handy to catch us in the most fl attering and not so fl attering poses! Another reminder to always come to all Mah Jongg functions fragrance free; this is so appreciated by our allergy sufferers.

However we celebrate this festive season, it always seems to include family, friends, fun and food. We wish everyone peace, happiness and good health as we look forward to the New Year!

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Cribbage GroupBY MARIE LEVENS

T h e N o v e m b e r 2014 Cribbage Group Tournament winners were Marie Levens and Linda Solomon.

Next month the Cribbage players will be found in the Card Room as opposed to their former meeting place in the Fine Arts room. Anyone wishing to play a few games of Cribbage is invited to drop by the Card Room at 1:00 PM on any Friday afternoon. Tournament Day will continue to be

the fi rst Friday of the month. Every Friday players will compete to hold the last high hand of the day.

Instruction or a quick refresher course will be provided if needed. “ Come on down; cut the cards; low card deals!”

For additional information call Wayne Berger 899-5582.

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BuncoBY SHIRLEY SEGALE

October 13th — Most Buncos: Shirley Segale, Sonia Lillo,

Shelia Sullivan, June BatesMost Games: Diane VargasBooby: Yoshiko PolgaOctober 24th —

Most Buncos: Diane Vargas & Sidney McKinney

Most Games: Jean DavisBooby: June BatesWe play twice a month on the second and

forth Monday mornings, 8:30 check in time, we start playing at 9:00am sharp. There is no fee to join, four one-dollar bills to play, and that is where the prize money comes from. It is paid out at the end of playing about 11:30. Come try your luck, and maybe you will go home with a fi st full of dollars! Bye for now.

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Voices Of CaliforniaA seasonal concert will be presented by

voices of California on Saturday, December 6 at First United Methodist Church, Loomis. The group is a world-class male performing ensemble that create harmony through

Roseville Emblem Club’s Breakfast With Santa

Roseville Emblem Club #407 will conduct its eighth annual “Breakfast with Santa” on Sunday, December 7, 2014 from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the Roseville Elks Lodge, 3000 Brady Lane, Roseville. All proceeds of the event will benefi t charities in the Placer County area and the Roseville Emblem Club’s scholarship program for graduating seniors in the Roseville High School District.

Attendees who want to help Santa are encouraged to bring an unwrapped children’s toy for the Roseville Elks’ Holiday Toy Drive.

Santa and his Elf will be at breakfast to talk to the children, activity toy bags for children under -10. Parents and grandparents are encouraged to bring their cameras for photo opportunities. Personalized letters from Santa will also be available. Breakfast includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage and beverage. Adults $8; children $6; for more information, please contact Cindy McKim at 916-771-4910.

Holiday Shopping At Maidu25th Annual Holiday Craft Fair &

Book Sale December 6thHoliday cooking, crafting and storybooks

will be featured at the 25th Annual Maidu Holiday Craft Fair on December 6th. The Friends of the Roseville Public Library will have these items for sale in the Maidu Library. These holiday-themed materials are collected all year long from community donations. Gently used Table Top books will also be offered along with general fi ction and non-fi ction. The sale prices are $.25 for children’s books; $1 for paperbacks and most media and $2-$10 for hardbound fi ction and non-fi ction. Tabletop books are priced from $2-$10.

The sale is scheduled from 9:00 am-through 3:00 pm and features over 100 crafters located both in the Maidu Community Center and the Maidu Library, 1530 Maidu Drive.

The Friends will also present tabletop books for sale at each of their Bookstores located in the Riley, Downtown and Maidu libraries the month of December. Money from the used books sales and bookstores are earmarked for library programs and materials. Information and questions: www.rosevillefriendsofthelibrary.org or 916-746-1212.

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By volunteering for the Utility Exploration Center you can help spread the word! Our volunteer program and its valued members are a part of a team to assist staff members in various utility conservation efforts. Our Tech Team is the core that keeps our center running.

Within our Tech Team (volunteers) there are two different volunteer opportunities available, interpretive docents and customer service volunteers.

Interpretive DocentsInterpretive docents lead exhibit hall tours

and curriculum-based classes offered to local school children (1st – 6th grade).

Duties -Lead educational tours of the Utility Exploration Center and curriculum-based; attend interpretive training and continuing education classes; assist staff with updating and evaluating school programming.

Customer ServiceCustomer Service volunteers are our

integral front desk assistance when staff and/or docents are amidst teaching our school tours and curriculum-based classes.

Duties –Staff the front counter of the Utility Exploration Center; answer any and all public questions with the center’s mission in mind; answer phones; small interpretive/administrative projects provided by staff; staff outreach and special event booths; promote the Utility Exploration Center’s message to a variety of audiences.

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Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. at 6414 Brace Road, close to the 80 Freeway. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $15. To reserve, call the church at 652-0469.

This is a repeat performance for Voices of California, who delighted audiences at the same venue in 2013. They bring to life very animated and energetic style music that includes classic quartet songs as well as other musical genres. They compete each year in contests throughout the US and Canada.


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Love College Football? Look Here!Hello my name is Mike Dawson and with

football season upon us I looked around for a group at Sun City that loves college football and didn’t fi nd one so I am looking to start one.

I envision an informal group that gets together to enjoy college football and the camaraderie that goes with it, be you a Sooner fan like myself or a Texas Longhorn fan like my friend Jerry or whomever you root for.

My thoughts were we could meet at different sports bars like Thunder Valley’s, TGIF’s, BJ’s, the Sports bar at Orchard Creek Lodge and even members homes should they want to host

If you or anyone you know loves college football contact me at 916-209-3683 or [email protected] for more info.

ONGOING —

All Tuned UpAll Tuned Up meets every Thursday,

9-10:45 A.M., at Sierra Pines, Ponderosa Room. All musicians are welcome. Sun City Roseville has a lot of talent. We want people with and without instruments. Come and sing or just listen. For more information, call Letha Dawson at 916-872-8019.

Strikes Unlimited in Rocklin. Practice starts at 9:30 AM.

For further information you can contact: Secretary, Debbie LaFleur, 916-435-8064,

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Semper Fi Association Breakfast: Every 1st Monday, 9:00am, at

Thunder Valley Casino. All USMC personnel and Naval corpsmen welcome!

For information, contact Rich Ruef, 645-5446 or [email protected].

Sons in Retirement (SIRS)The Lincoln/Roseville branch of SIR

meets the third Wednesday of each month at the Roseville Elks Lodge, 3000 Brady Lane, Roseville for a three course luncheon that costs $16. SIR is a men’s social group, dedicated to preserving the dignity and independence of retired men. The Lincoln/Roseville branch of SIR has golf activities weekly at courses throughout the region as well as bridge weekly that occurs at Raley’s in Lincoln. Please call Chet Winton at 916-408-8708.

Sons in Retirement Branch 98The Rocklin/Rosevile Branch of SIR

meets monthly on the 2nd Wednesday in

the ball room of the Timbers at Sun City Roseville beginning at 10:30a.m. Join retirees for fellowship, lunch, golf, fi shing, cards, and even bocce ball… many other activities also available. Call Tom Werth at 782-3536 for more information. No dues, just fun!

Senior Peer CounselingSenior Peer Counseling provides free, in-

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Traditional Scandinavian Christmas Lunch

Saturday, December 13 (St Lucia’s Day) at 11AM - Sun City Roseville, Timbers Lodge. Menu will include traditional Herring /Sild with snaps (beer) followed by Flaeskesteg -Roast Pork with all its trimmings followed by Risen Groed, (rice pudding with berry sauce and almonds). Bring favorite Christmas cookies to share. Honored guest is Consulate General of Denmark, Dorothy Mikkelsen giving an update on the “old country.” The cost is $35 per person – make check to Jonas Porup. Send to him at 1853 Leander Lane, Lincoln 95648. For information: Jonas Porup 916-543-3302. Seating is limited - deadline is December 5.

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I want to advertise that our monthly meetings present expert information of great value to our residents. Meetings are open to all residents.

For our October meeting, our guest speakers from the Society for the Blind gave valuable information on programs and technologies for people with low vision.

For our November meeting, a dispatcher from the Roseville Police Department explained what occurs at their end when we call 911 or 774-5000. Then our very own resident, Jim Viele, spoke on the RPD’s Vacation House Check program, which sends volunteers, like Jim, in a marked patrol car to check on our homes.

On January 12, 2015, a staff registered nurse from the Roseville Fire Department will speak on what to expect when they respond to our calls for medical assistance, and on preparedness regarding Do-Not-Resuscitate orders and Vials of Life.

A regular speaker at all our meetings is “our” Offi cer Doug Brown, who gives us crimes stats and updates. Meetings

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John “J. J.” Jensen — John has lived in Sun City Roseville with his wife, Cam, since 1998, and they really enjoy our community’s activities and lifestyle. He is involved in the Cycling Group, where he became known as J. J. because they have too many Johns,

the Computer Club, and bowling. About 12 years ago, John decided to give back a small portion of his time by volunteering for Citizens Patrol.

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Noted and local musicians come together for the Fourth Annual Be The Change Winter Music Festival on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at The Blue Goose Event Center at 3550 Taylor Road in Loomis, California.

Doors open at 5:30pm, show starts at 6:30pm. Tickets to the event are $30.00 in advance/ $40.00 at the door.

All proceeds go to The Gathering Inn in south Placer County offering homeless individuals and families hope, dignity and a warm and secure place to rest at night, with a portion also benefi ting Gold Country Wildlife Rescue in support of their continued work in rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife in Placer County; both 501 (c)(3) nonprofi t organizations.

This benefi t concert features members of Pablo Cruise, Tesla, Y&T, Garratt Wilkin and The Parrot Heads, along with Mr. December Band, Nashville singer-song writer Jaime Kyle; introducing from Carson City The Whitehats, and several other incredible guest artists all taking the stage for this worthy cause.

Meals by Billie Bones BBQ, and soft drinks, beer, wine and cocktails will be available for purchase at the event.

Raffl e and silent auctions items will be available for purchase that will make great holiday gifts.

A live auction will be held at the event for an autographed guitar signed by Peter Frampton, Melissa Etheridge, Huey Lewis

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The Gathering Inn is already reporting an unseasonably high demand for beds and shelter that will only continue to grow with the cold winter nights ahead. With homelessness on the rise, funding is desperately needed in order to keep their operation going.

GCWL is experiencing an increase of injured and orphaned wildlife, rescuing and rehabilitating over 2,400 animals since the beginning of this year. In order to keep their doors open year round, community support and funding is needed.

Due to the success of past three years this has become an annual event bringing musicians, volunteers, and the community together to raise funds to help those in need.

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Placer Community Foundation (PCF) proudly announces that it has awarded fi ve grants of $50,000 each to local nonprofi ts that provide services to at-risk youth and their families. This funding will allow the organizations to provide varied mental health services, including; court advocates for foster children, mentors for fathers of at-risk children, counseling for birth families recently reunited with their children, intervention for those at risk of mental illness in the Placer Native community, and intervention for teens exposed to, and at risk for, drug abuse.

“Nine out of ten people who have experienced addiction began use in their

teen years,” said Ariel King-Lovett, Deputy Director of Community Recovery Resources, one of the fi ve grantees. “With this support we have the opportunity to change the lives of teens, and in doing so help them build a safer and healthier future.”

This funding was made available through a partnership with the County of Placer Department of Health and Human Services and the Mental Health Services Act.

“I’m excited that we’re partnering with the county to fund these projects and provide services to people in our community who need it most,” said Veronica Blake, CEO of Placer Community Foundation.

“We partner with Placer Community Foundation because we know that it really takes everyone working together to improve the lives of those in need,” said Maureen Bauman, Director of Placer County Mental Health Adult System of Care Services.

Grantees include:Child Advocates of Placer County for their

CASA Expansion Project which will expand the Court Appointed Special Advocate program to serve 650 unduplicated foster children.

Community Recovery Resources will offer the Full Circle Student and Family Support Program for Western Placer County youth ages 12-18 who are at greater risk of

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developing a mental health disorder due to identifi ed substance misuse or dependence, and their families.

KidsFirst for Supporting Fathers consists of an intervention group, a mentorship program, therapy and case management services to address the mental health, emotional, and behavioral challenges experienced by fathers.

Lilliput Children’s Services Home to Stay will provide counseling and support services by building on the strengths of birth parents and kinship caregivers. Intensive in-home support will be offered to birth families during and following reunifi cation, and kinship families.

Sierra Native Alliance Native Community Early-Onset Therapeutic Services project will provide outreach, peer support and mental health assessment, referral and counseling services for 120 members of the Placer Native community at risk for mental health disorders.

About Placer Community Foundation —Placer Community Foundation (PCF)

grows local giving to strengthen our community by connecting donors who care with causes that matter. Known for sound fi nancial management and knowledge of the nonprofi t sector, the Community Foundation continually monitors the region to better understand the nature of local needs, so that it can invest in areas such as arts and culture, education, health and human services, and the environment. The Community Foundation provides regular trainings and technical assistance for the many local nonprofi ts that are experiencing growing public demand for programs and services. To learn more about establishing charitable funds, visit placercf.org, contact Veronica Blake at [email protected], or call 530-885-4920.

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Ted Hovanec• • •

Timbers Restaurant ExpansionThe working title is a misnomer. The plan

calls to add 4 tables of 4 and 1 table of 2 in 160 square feet, but plans to add 15 bar seats and 45 table seats in 1200 square feet. Does this sound like a restaurant expansion to you? From the April 2014 Timbers Work Group, it states “the number of dining tables cannot be increased substantially because of the capacity of the kitchen”. It also states “the bar is not convenient to the kitchen for the food orders and will require a runner”. It continues “there is no convenient door or convenient way from the kitchen for outside dining”. In the comments

and answers to questions section: “The view will be diminished for diners; however, the view is still there when you enter the restaurant and are being seated”. Also “the dance fl oor will be in the same spot in the restaurant”. From the May 2014 Timbers Work Group report, it states this plan will “provide a perceived improvement in appearance, atmosphere, accessibility, reception, and convenience that enhances customer enjoyment without signifi cant adverse impact on staff logistics or serving capabilities”. I think for $1 million dollars of improvements, it should actually make improvements and not just a perception of improvements. The working group is a restaurant expansion but as stated above, the kitchen is almost at capacity, the restaurant would gain 160 square feet while the bar gains 1200 square feet. This 15 member committee was selected by the leader of the work group, with 13 out of the 15 members being golfers. Since the April Survey stated that less than 25% of our residents are golfers, this seems to be unrepresentative of our community.

Our Timbers restaurant, along with catering, is the only amenity in Sun City Roseville that actually makes money for the residents. It does well because the residents enjoy eating and enjoying the view. This new plan will take the beautiful view away from the diners and add a bar for the enjoyment of the golfers and a small contingent that enjoy eating in the bar or having appetizers and drinks only. A million dollars seems a steep price to pay for a bar to make the Timbers comparable to Lincoln Hills which has a separate bar area. Since when does Sun City Roseville try to emulate Sun City Lincoln?

Cindy Faulkner• • •

Oak St. Roundabout/Traffi c CircleInteresting article. I have a difficult

time when justifi cation for the expenditure is “People Safety” without supporting data. In all probability, the Roundabout/Traffi c circle is solely intended to revitalize downtown.

Whenever safety spending is used as justifi cation, actual comparison have to be included, for example:

Nationally Collision reduced by 37%, Injury accident reduced by 75%, etc. How does it compare to this intersection over the last 5 years, how many collisions, how many injury accidents and so forth.

The moment we obfuscate the reasoning, we leave ourselves open to criticism. This Roundabout/traffi c circle is totally to revitalize downtown, not to improve traffi c fl ow, in my experience; traffi c fl ow has never been an issue for this intersection.

As a fi nal thought, lots of luck with revitalizing without a shopping center and adequate free parking for shoppers. Competition is fi erce and shopping centers are abundant.

Carlos Negrete• • •

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A Charlie Brown Christmas Comes To Life At RTAA!

The Roseville Theatre Arts Academy (RTAA) is proud to present A Charlie Brown Christmas as part of their continuing Treehouse Players Series. Tickets are $8.00 at brownpapertickets.com or $10.00 at the door.

The classic animated television special; A Charlie Brown Christmas comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation where Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the other Peanuts grapple with the real meaning of Christmas. Music samples provided courtesy of Fantasy Records and Lee Mendelson Film Productions.

A Charlie Brown Christmas runs December 6th through December 20th, 2014 with performances on Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door or $8 through brownpapertickets.com. The Roseville Theatre Arts Academy is located at 241 Vernon St, Roseville in the historic Roseville Theatre.

The Roseville Theatre Arts Academy is a not-for-profi t organization dedicated to fostering theatre arts within the Roseville community. Programs include children’s workshops each season, a “Masters’ Series” for more experienced actors, a Community Choir, and Academy classes in voice, dance and drama. The 2014-2015 Season is sponsored by Consolidated Communications Inc. and continues with the Treehouse Players production of Fairytale Survivor, January 17th through February 7th, 2015.

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with the small size of your congregation, what would you do to increase their number, especially at collection time? Well, sometimes giving congregates fewer rather than more words can help. One thing the minister, rabbi or priest doesn’t like to see is congregates frequently looking at their watches. Many prefer ‘brief’ services.

Case in point: My mother choosing her Catholic church, on the other side of our city, rather than attend the nearest one a mile away. My mother was as Irish as a pint of Guinness, but the church we ended up going to was a Lithuanian Catholic church. Its draw was its shortened Mass, running less than a half hour. And when it came to Christmas Midnight Mass, we had to get to the Lithuanian church extra early, because, by 11:00, it was fi lled with people who were mostly anything except Lithuanian. Notably, they all had the same objective: Sleeping in on Christmas morning, gleefully tearing off Christmas wrapping paper, and playing around with gifts and knowing that you could skip church altogether on Christmas Day.

When I was a teenager in the late-1950s, a memorable Christmas Midnight Mass at the Lithuanian Church presented us with two surprises. The fi rst incident involved some ‘inspirational’ Christmas bells.

In the Catholic Mass, the small communion wafers are just wafers until the

priest saying the mass, holds them aloft in a chalice, asking God to spiritually make them into the ‘body and blood of Christ’. As he does this, one of the alter boys rings some sort of small bell, or bells, telling the congregates that the ‘transformation’ has taken place. In some masses, it’s just one bell. But at a special High Mass, such as Christmas, they often use a device holding a grouping of very small bells that all jingle together. And that’s what they did at this Midnight Mass.

All those j ingl ing l i t t le bel ls simultaneously ringing in unison enjoined the congregation to be joyful. It especially caught the attention of one little tyke somewhere in the pews. We realized it when we suddenly heard a clear, childish voice start singing, “Jinga bells, jinga bells, jinga aw dah way. Oh what fun it is to ride....”

And, at that point, some embarrassed parent quickly silenced the bewildered little guy, probably ruining his chances to get on Ted Mack’s Original Amateur Hour. Sic transit gloria. (“How fl eeting is fame.”)

I rather think Catholic priests those days didn’t have a particularly good sense of humor. The elderly Lithuanian priest at this midnight mass frowned deeply at the unexpected ‘jinga bells’ incident, and brusquely went back to his liturgical chores. Those days, Priests could be somewhat intimidating, especially to altar boys. They were taught to avoid getting in the priest’s way and to never turn their backs on the

priest, but rather to ‘back up’ toward the wings of the altar when not needed. In this case, that was risky.

Altar boys generally wear two garments over their street clothes during the mass. One was a cassock, a black full length, wrap-around garment with long sleeves. The other was a white garment, somewhat like an abbreviated short-sleeved shirt, worn over the cassock, resting on their shoulders and open in the front. If it was a fancy version, it was called a rochet, made of satin or silk and sometimes adorned with lace. They were worn for a High Mass, like the Christmas Midnight Mass we were attending. And unbeknownst to us, this night, that rochet was dangerous.

As the priest busied himself with the Mass, one altar boy on his left did his best to stay out of the priest’s way, backing up to the far left edge of the altar. Because it was a Christmas Midnight Mass, the whole area on and around the altar was abundantly decorated with lit candles, including some on waist-high A-frames, each holding as many as eight lit candles. Unaware and not looking, the altar boy made the mistake, placing himself rather close to one of those A-frame candleholders. With their collective vision focused on the priest, the congregation barely noticed his position.

Suddenly, the unthinkable happened. Flames leaped upward from the altar boy’s upper back, several inches higher than his shoulders. His fl ammable rochet had

SCR Writer — Of Christmas Bells And Candles been set afi re by the candles! There was a collective gasp from those who could see what was happening from the front rows. Someone shouted, “There’s a fi re! Help him!” The altar boy felt the heat and tried to pull the rochet off.

Luckily the garment was wide open in the front, and a large, middle-aged man in the front row jumped up, pulled the rochet off him, threw it to the fl oor and stomped on it until the fl ames went out. The shaken altar boy was escorted quickly to a staging area behind the altar and out of sight. Once he got his breath, the priest quickly wrapped up the mass, briefl y wishing all a ‘blessed Christmas’ and asking for prayers for the altar boy.

We never learned if the boy suffered any burns, but guessed he didn’t since the priest at Mass the following Sunday didn’t even mention him. I did suggest to my parents that the church really needed a visible fi re extinguisher. That January mom moved us from the Lithuanian Church over to the larger St. Peter’s Church, where my parents had been married. Its masses were longer, but mom phoned the church and verifi ed that, yes, they defi nitely had a fi re extinguisher.


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George Porter directed the landscaping and landscape maintenance work for over 20-years at the Northgate Property Owners Association in Walnut Creek, CA before moving to Sun City Roseville (SCR) in 1999. At SCR, he has worked with various staff specialists to provide the landscape designs and upgrades to the Common Areas as well as a number of Golf Course locations. At his SCR home, he grows almost all of the plants used in his designs. His home and garden have been featured on a number of local home/garden tours.

BY GEORGE PORTER

Another of the challenges all gardeners face is ‘wandering roots’.

When we buy a plant that lives on year after year (perennial) we typically buy small plants - like those in one gallon pots or smaller – because smal l p lants adapt quicker than large ones to their new environment. At the time of planting we run a drip emitter to both sides of the plant, choosing among low, medium, or high water discharge depending on the plant’s requirement.

After planting, the water emitters drop water into the hole we dug for the plant. During this fi rst season the plant is happy and it tells us so by looking good and often adding a little growth. Then comes winter.

The winter rains moisten the soil between plants and, sure enough, opportunistic roots wander out into the newly moistened soil. When the following dry season arrives, the drip emitters go back to work but, just like in the fi rst year, they drip overwhelmingly into the hole you dug at planting time. Yes – there is some fanning out in a funnel shape but the key word is ‘some’. The young plant will often grow larger in this second season, especially if there are late winter and spring rains, water from other sources, and for other reasons.

Then, another winter of roots wandering well beyond the original planting hole, sometimes reaching a neighboring source of water that was probably intended for some other plant! But, the wandering roots will travel in all directions during the rainy season – taking up where they left off the previous winter.

It doesn’t take long for us to notice that the original drip emitters are no longer doing the job. After several seasons of root wandering, plants will actually look

thirsty in the summer. Furthermore, they are now larger and REQUIRE more water than they did as youngsters.

How do we cope with this?

There are several things we can do. First, we can do some hand watering with a hose during the summer. Second, we can use “T” connectors to add

additional drip emitters to service the plant. Third,

we can convert one or more drippers to sprayers that work

with drip systems and cover much more ground. My favorite is the 360-degree micro-jet sprayer. Fourth, we can resort to hand watering if the new sprayers aren’t enough.

Eventually, I converted so many drip emitters to sprayers that I experienced a signifi cant pressure drop – since the sprayers offer less resistance than an emitter does. I found a few of my sprayers were performing more like drippers! So what did I do? I bought a battery-operated irrigation clock that attaches to a hose bib and installed a separate circuit of sprayers – enabling me to shut off a number of the other emitters and sprayers.

An even better solution (that we’ve also been doing this past couple of years) is to remove some plants and not replace them. If the plants you remove are thirsty, so much the better. Also using plants with low water needs as your replacements is a fi ne idea since there are MANY such plants that are handsome and do quite nicely in our climate.

Favorite RestaurantsBY MARTIN GREEN

Beverly’s friend and fellow SCR Singer Georgia Vournas sent me an old-fashioned letter about a restaurant a while ago and fi nally here it is: “After attending the City Council Candidate Forum... my sister Caliroy and myself spoke to Dr. Tim Herman... He let me know some of the proposed doings on Vernon Street and I told him that it really needs more restaurants (like Pasadena’s Colorado Street). He said that there is a terrifi c Italian restaurant at 221 Vernon Street called ‘THE PLACE.’ We decided to go and try it.

“What a surprise!!! It looked like a hole in the wall, but upon entering we found a gorgeous interior that extended to the rear of the building. It holds probably 80 people with a full bar. They specialize in Pizzas but we ordered the Chicken Picatta, which comes with a Pasta of your choice. Large---what can I say---portions. We couldn’t fi nish it and will be having the second half at dinner at home. We also split a salad, which was very ample. Looked at some of the customers’ orders and want to try the Pizza next time we go in. They serve lunch and have a Happy Hour until 5:30. Closed on Mondays. We were served by the owner’s wife, who buzzed around the restaurant as well as the other servers. To my surprise, it was full by the time we left. The restaurant has been there about three years. Give it a try---a little pricey, but very tasty.”

We have reported on The Place but it was some time ago and nice to know it’s doing so well. Georgia enclosed a menu and as she noted Pizzas are a specialty, as are Calzones. Antipasti and Insalata are offered. Lunch entrees, Tuesday-Saturday till 3 PM, Padina and half a dozen Paninis, one of which is the “Smoke Bomb,” house roasted beef, sweet onions, fontina provolone, on house made butter bread. Dinner entrees, Tuesday-Saturday, 5-9 PM, all day Sunday, include a number of Pastas, Chicken Parmigiana, Veal Piccata, Chicken Marsala and Vivo E Polo. Desserts, hand-made to order, are Tiramisu and Cannoli. The Place does carry-out and catering. The phone number is 742-5447.

A lady who wishes to remain anonymous e-mailed: “I’ve enjoyed your column in the Sun Senior News. I belong to a once-a-month dine out group here at SCR. We try restaurants in and around the area. Over the last year, we’ve enjoyed Seasons 52, in Arden Fair Mall (fantastic gourmet plates that have no more than 475 calories), Via Roma and Anatolian

Table in Rocklin, and a new fi nd … La Huaca in Roseville in the Granite Bay area. Here’s

our recommendation/review if you’d like to include it in one of your articles.

“Sun City Roseville’s TDW dining group recently visited La Huaca at 9213 Sierra College Blvd. at the corner of Eureka Blvd.

in a shopping complex. It may be in a typical suburban shopping center, but once you walk in you’ll appreciate the Peruvian ambience of this restaurant and friendly and helpful service staff. You haven’t tried Peruvian food? You have to try this place! We were surprised to fi nd this food so different from either Mexican or Brazilian, a more refi ned cuisine with duck, lamb and salmon in a light and tasty, but not spicy, sauces. The TDW group, six in all, sampled several of the appetizers. “Excellent and so full of fl avor!” Dinners sampled included Arroz con Pato (rice infused with cilantro sauce with tender comfi t duck, carrots, peas served with Salsa Criolla and avocado). Others had Seco de Cordero con frijoles (lamb shank braised in a cilantro sauce served with rice and beans with Salsa Criolea) and Salmon del Sur (grilled salmon drizzled with chimichurri sauce, served with quinola salad and sauteed veggies. Everything was freshly made and infused with wonderful sauces. Great atmosphere, friendly staff and a warm setting.”

I did ask what the TDW stood for and was told it’s not for publication. The group also recently visited Anatolian Table in Rocklin and found “wonderful Mediterranean food and superior service.” I’ll just round this off by giving the phone number for La Huaca, 771-2558, and for Anatolian Table, the Turkish restaurant, mentioned here a number of times, 772-3020.

Don Hug e-mailed: “In your last restaurant article, you gave a great review of the Farmhaus in Folsom. My wife, Karen, and I ate there and had a marvelous time. I had the beef tenderloin, with carrots and potatoes for $30. It was top quality beef, cooked perfectly medium rare and one inch thick, with a great taste. Karen had the chicken, with white and dark meat, moist and very tasty, for $26. We also had a bottle of pino grigio wine for $18 that was one dollar more than two glasses. We defi nitely recommend this place.” Thank you, Don. It’s always nice when a reader has a good experience at a place reviewed in this column. I had a phone call from a reader who had some diffi culty locating this restaurant, so I’ll give the address, 8230 Auburn-Folsom Road, and phone number, 772-3276. Always a good idea to call for directions if uncertain.

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they don’t need to be watered at all. Change your sprinkler timer now, and then remember to turn if off when it is raining. Another option is to invest in a weather-based sprinkler timer and never worry about your sprinkler schedule.

Look inside for effi ciency. Consider the follow water-saving activities:

- Install high-effi ciency appliances such as toilets, showerheads, faucets, dishwashers and clothes washer

- Limit showers to fi ve minutes or less- Check plumbing and appliances for leaks

and fi x them within 48 hours- Run the clothes washer and dishwasher

only when full- Turn off water when brushing teeth or

shavingKnow your water use. We’ve got a neat

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Observations on This and ThatBY MARTIN GREEN

LLA’s and GTH’s: I said in last month’s “Observations” that I could fi ll a book with the LLA’s that took place during my three-days hospital stay after hip replacement surgery. These continued, along with some TGH’s, during my recovery at home. As I wasn’t driving my car (we were using Beverly’s) it was a TGH that, even though Beverly tried to start it up every few days, the engine would die. I did have someone come to jump-start it, but sure enough, after two weeks, it died again. The one outstanding LLA was the telephone calls from marketing people, organizations asking for money and, of course, those having to do with the elections. Such calls are annoying at the best of times. During the weeks immediately after my hospital stay, we were expecting calls from home health people and from Kaiser almost daily. Invariably, when the phone rang it was from some person who’d ask cheerfully if Martin was in and then turned out to be, not anyone I knew, but a stranger trying to sell something. Finally, I told one such person that when someone I didn’t know used my fi rst name that was an immediate hang-up, and then I hung up.

TV watching: When you’re convalescing at home it’s inevitable that you watch a lot of television; whatever else, it serves as a distraction. You quickly learn that the cable news programs recycle the same things over and over again. When the fi ve PM program starts with a breathtaking announcement that here’s the latest breaking news fl ash, you can be pretty sure that it’s the same news fl ash

that started off the two, three and four PM news programs. And, if it’s something that will scare the public, cable news will seize on it like a long-awaited Christmas gift and not let go until the last possible drop is squeezed out.

Ebola: So when a case of Ebola popped up it was all systems go. Then, when a second case appeared, it was as if nothing else was going on in the world. The theme of these early broadcasts was that the public should remain calm, while the coverage given to Ebola served to put everyone on edge. Given all of this attention, there must be something to worry about. That the procedures for handling an Ebola case kept changing was also not reassuring. As always happens, the Ebola coverage fi nally ran its course. Who was that CDC guy who was all over TV? He’s disappeared. And what about the Ebola Czar? What happened to him? Does anyone remember his name?

The elections: Earlier, I mentioned the annoying elections phone calls. The mid-term elections of course took over as the only story on cable news, and well before election night when there was actual news to report. In the days preceding, there was endless speculation on who would turn out to vote, what issues were important, would there be a wave, etc., etc. I don’t have to tell you that almost of the speculation turned out to be wrong. The predictions made by politicians of both parties were interesting. Republicans predicted they would win. Democrats predicted they would win. The two parties were equally confi dent.

The way things are spun out of Washington these days, even those who made wrong predictions will somehow make it seem that they were right, as in: “Party A wins, but actually a win is a loss.”

Year End Stuff: It’s December and so, as we say in our annual Christmas letters, another year has fl own by. But is the year’s end the end of everything? I seem to have collected a number of websites that offer free or low-priced books for downloading on my iPad and it’s amazing how many of these have to do with the end of our world and/or a grim future for what’s left of humankind. Then there was the TV show, “The Last Ship,” in which a plague threatens to wipe us out (shades of Ebola). I can’t help wondering if this refl ects the gloomy world in which we live. What with ISIS, Syria, Iraq, Iran, North Korea, a shallow recovery at home and a dysfunctional political system? There’s certainly plenty of reason for gloom and doom. This is especially true if you’re a 49ers fan, with the team struggling to stay above .500. On the other hand, there’s reason for hope. The Sacramento Kings have started 5-1 and the San Francisco Giants have won another World Series. I seem to recall that the Mayan calendar predicted the end of the world one or two years ago and we’re still here. So, happy holidays to all readers and see you next year.


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TUESDAY-THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16-18 – Maidu Museum Free Days (Maidu Museum & Historic Site). Enjoy hot coffee and guided tours at 10:00am and 1:00pm plus free children’s activities all day long. 9am-4pm.

• • •CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: 3rd Thursday 6:30-8:00PM, Timbers Lodge - Aspen Room, facilitated by Alzheimer’s Association.

• • •ROSEVILLE ELKS BINGO! 3000 Brady Lane, Roseville. First Tuesday of the month! Spaghetti dinner starting at 5:30 pm, $8. Stay for BINGO starting at 7pm. Open to the public. All cash prizes! All proceeds benefi t our Veterans. For more info: 916-783-4515.

• • •ARE YOU A DOG LOVER? A CAT LOVER? The Friends of the Rocklin Animal Shelter need volunteers! Walk-ing, socializing, grooming, fund-raising, publicity – we need it all. If you can help, contact Cathy Duer at [email protected].

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• • •THE ROSEVILLE CHAPTER NO 9 Of The Widowed Persons Association hosts a general information and meeting the second Friday of each month at Wood-creek Country Club off Hwy 65 between Blue Oaks Blvd and Pleasant Grove Blvd. 5880 Woodcreek Oaks Blvd in Roseville. Information: 916 990-9751.

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• • •HANDYMAN, PAINTER: No job too small, Sun City resident. Fences, gutters, fans, faucets, call Larry 916-878-9917.

• • •MY GUN STORE will buy your unwant-ed fi rearms, ammo, pistols, rifl es, please call for pick up or drop off: 916-742-5525.

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