woodbridgelife july edition

July

LIFE W ood bridge Volume 4 ▪ Issue 7 ▪ Number 34 Your Life. Your Community. Your News. July ▪ 2014

InsideBedford and Hancock . . . 6Bridge Scores . . . . . . . . 8Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Committees . . . . . . . . . 17 Events and Tours . . . . . . . 17Garden Tasks . . . . . . . . 10Groups and Clubs . . . . . . 34Where in the World . . . . . 38WOA Update . . . . . . . . . . 4

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Summer solstice has come and gone and we are entering the hot month of July. July promises to be "hot" at Woodbridge in many ways. Don't miss the Wheels of Woodbridge "Rods, Roadsters and Cruising Cars" show Saturday, July 12. This is the group's annual fundraiser to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank so it is not only a great show, it is a great cause!

My appreciation to local songstress Debby Hickey for her patience and understanding. Last month I mentioned her three cleverly written fight songs but forgot to include them in the paper. Please see pages 22 and 23 of this edition. I promise the songs are included this time!

Our Family City M u r a l

Our theme, this month, is “Woodbridge … the All-American Community” and what better time to highlight one of the many

murals in downtown Manteca that Woodbridge residents have helped to paint and, in doing so have forged a lasting relationship with the people of Manteca. In early October 2010, several Woodbridge residents joined with members of the Manteca Mural Society to create a lasting memorial to the American community titled “Our Family City.” Woodbridge residents Sandy and Bill Stanger, Edie Brown, Marge Nelson, Jana Kattenhorn, Roger LaPresle and Bill and Patti Barnhart spent much of one weekend bringing to life these pictures of the American family and community on the side of the State Farm building on Main Street near the Presbyterian church.

Early Saturday morning several members of the Mural Society and I prepared the building by snapping vertical and horizontal chalk lines over the entire side of the building making 12-inch squares. We then outlined where each individual drawing would be painted and snapped those areas into six-inch grids. As people started to arrive, each was given an option of which drawing to work on and handed an 8x10” copy of the drawing that also had a grid outlined on it. Using charcoal sticks, we transposed the outline

of the images in each picture onto the wall, grid by grid, enlarging them to ten times or more the original size. Once those were completed, we went over the outlines with black paint, which you can see in both the first day's work and the completed drawings. By noon the drawings were pretty much outlined and we began to prepare the paint for the next day. We took about six base color paints, then using predetermined formulas to achieve various shades of colors, we mixed the base paints by estimating amounts to attain the colors we would use the next day. This took nearly the entire afternoon.

The next morning dawned heavily overcast, not the sunny Sunday morning we had hoped for. Right about the time we all settled in to start painting, the clouds opened up and the rain started down. Luckily, one of the Mural Society volunteers was in construction and had a roll of plastic on his truck that unfolded to about a 15-foot width. He and I climbed up on the roof of the building and unrolled the plastic the full length of the building, attaching it to the façade as we went along and allowing it to hang down over the scaffolding set up to paint the upper portions of the wall. This seemed to satisfy the painters and we all set to work. I first painted the tractor in one of the pictures and then moved on

By Bill Barnhart

See FAMILY page 12

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From Dodie's Desk:By Dodie Miller, Activities Director

The Annual Spring Garden Tour brought out a large number

of residents and guests who enjoyed the day touring the backyards. Ten residents volunteered their yards for the tour. They were: Jerry and Robyn Bartley, Betty Buff, Bill and Nancy Deuell, Tom and Wanda Emerick, Robert and Joyce Graham, C.D. and Nilima Joglekar, Frank and Cathy Mello, Alan and Sandy Nevares, Rich and Judy Whitlock and Sheila Zaballos. A BIG thanks to all of you for giving our community another beautiful garden tour – our sixth!

Summer Dance 2014 was the beginning of our summer dances to come. We had the ‘50s band ”The Hot Rods” who had just about everyone on the dance floor. We danced to lots of great “oldies ” to help us shake off some calories and get us prepped for the summer. We needed it after enjoying those In-N-Out burgers! The band brought lots of energy to the room and we remembered that golden era of Rock ‘n’ Roll.

The Drama Group performed three shows - two on a Thursday and one on a Saturday. The main title “The Drama Group Hits the Road” broke out into four plays: “The Camper,” “Road Trip,” “Speeding Ticket” and “Dinner Date.” As always, there was lots of laughter as the audience related to all of these skits.

With the nice weather upon us our Happy Hours on the patio started up again in May with DJ Dave Badilla and the Crystal Image Band. We have such a beautiful setting on our lakeside patio. It is a perfect open outdoor venue with our beautiful Lake Rockwell in view for

dancing and socializing. Come out and enjoy these happy hours through the summer. We’ll have B T Express at the end of July.

We’ll be out around the gazebo (by the putting course) for an outside concert by the group “California Creedence” led by resident Bill Kistner, Saturday, July 5. The group focuses on the songs of Creedence Clearwater Revival and of John Fogerty. You will find more details under “Coming to Woodbridge - Events and Tours” on page 17. Our Veterans Group will be selling hot dogs in the parking lot to support the Veterans of Korea Honor Flight Program.

The Decades Band will be playing at the end of this month and will draw us into the illusion of some of the greatest concerts from the last five decades. Details are in the Events and Tours section of this paper on page 17.

We are going to have our first “Water Rodeo” Saturday, July 25. You will definitely want to participate in or at least watch this fun event. We have water rafts (the horses) and a cowboy hat with the name of the horse our cowboys will be riding.

Dodie Miller, WOA Activities Director

By Carol Jo Hargreaves, WBL Editor

Woodbridge … an all-American community” is the theme for this

month’s Woodbridge LIFE. Independence Day will be celebrated in one week and most Americans, including Woodbridge residents, will enjoy some combination of family, fireworks and fun to mark this patriotic summertime holiday.

Stemming from our forefathers’ famous words in the July 4, 1776, Declaration of Independence, there are many self-evident truths which characterize the American way of life: “… that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”

Living at Woodbridge provides new or increased opportunities to pursue these rights, particularly life and happiness. Some have been heard to say, “It’s a vacation without having to pack your bags!” “You can play where you live, live where you play!” “Every day is a 'big kids' play day!” Most of us would agree living at Woodbridge by Del Webb is one of the best decisions we’ve ever made.

Yes, Woodbridge, a community designed around an old-fashioned Norman Rockwell theme, is as all-American as hot dogs, baseball and apple pie.

In this edition, articles about America’s beloved pastime by Butch Larson and Dave Reed update us on the men’s and women’s softball teams. See page 18 for team rosters, the game schedule and recent play. Also, on page 19, relive Bob Webster’s thrilling youthful experience of being a Giants’ batboy.

In “Batter Up,” Pam Phelps introduces us to two nearby ballparks and encourages us to visit them before the season is over. See page 28.

Master Gardener Sandi Larson discovered there is an All-America plant selection made every year. In her article on page 10, Sandi explains the scientific selection process and notes one particular winning plant for our area.

In our cover article, Bill Barnhart shares Woodbridge residents’ experiences when helping paint the “Our Family City” mural in downtown Manteca. The colorful mural depicts the Manteca family and community and, to Bill, completing the mural under adverse conditions created a sense of family and community for the painters as they worked on it.

Page 29 is an assemblage of photos further bearing out the sense of family and community. Our kids and grandkids have fun at many Woodbridge activities.

One thing that seems true about American values: Most of us believe in unique individualism. Thus the same list of values could not be applied to all, or even most, of our fellow citizens. And, in the same way, each Woodbridge resident derives his/her own benefits while savoring the vast menu that is the Woodbridge lifestyle.

Until next month,

Carol Jo and the Woodbridge LIFE team

From the Editor

Carol Jo Hargreaves, WBL Editor

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pool usage and refer to the full document for additional rules:• All guests must ALWAYS

be directly accompanied by a resident unless 18 or older and carrying a valid Visitor’s Pass.

• Family hours for guests under 18 are Monday through Friday from 2 to 5 p.m. and weekends from noon to 3 p.m.

• Children under four or anyone in diapers or incontinence aids are not permitted in the pools or spas.

• Children under 12 are not permitted in the spas.

• Showers must be taken initially before entering any pool/spa and prior to re-entry if using oils or lotions.

• Running, diving or boisterous behavior is not permitted. Only pool toys provided by the Association may be used. Use of any device, other than swimmers’ goggles, (fins, inner tubes, snorkels, etc.) in the pool must be approved by a member of the Association staff. Lap lanes are reserved for lap swimmers or walkers ONLY and should not be played on or around.

• Food and beverages in plastic containers ONLY may be consumed around (not in) the outdoor pool. With the exception of water in plastic bottles, food or beverages are not allowed in the indoor pool area.

• Appropriate swimsuit cover-ups must be worn by all ages in the Clubhouse when going to and from the pool areas. The pool area may be exited from the southwest door (from the indoor pool area).

The Association’s Rules and Regulations are in place to ensure safety, encourage respect for other residents and enhance the longevity of your community’s valuable assets. So that all residents can equitably enjoy the amenities, thank you for respecting your neighbors, community and staff by abiding by these rules and ensuring your guests do as well.

Enjoy the summer at Woodbridge!

Kayo ArmstrongExecutive Director

Woodbridge… the All-Family Community

By Kayo Armstrong

Summer is in full swing and many residents are enjoying visiting

grandchildren. While Woodbridge is designed exclusively for those 55 and better, much of our mature lifestyle revolves around our families and we adore our grandkids! As you know, the CC&Rs applying to guests younger than 55 serve to maintain the age-restricted status while enabling kids and grandkids to visit on a temporary basis.

Likewise, the community’s Rules & Regulations address younger guests, outlining specific guidelines to keep everyone safe and enable residents to always have first priority in using the amenities. For each amenity, rules have been developed regarding minimum age requirements and in some cases, designated hours. Please familiarize yourself with the Rules & Regulations – a current copy can be downloaded from the community website or obtained at the Clubhouse front desk.

The most popular summer amenities at Woodbridge are our pools and spas, and, unfortunately, these are also the source of most complaints this time of year. As the community grows, it is more essential than ever that each resident takes responsibility for guests at ALL times so everyone’s grandkids remain safe and have fun.

Please abide by the following Rules & Regulations regarding

By Kayo ArmstrongWoodbridge LIFE Welcomes

New Editorial Team Member Judy McNamara

The Editorial Team is pleased to welcome our newest member, Judy McNamara. Judy will begin writing for the newspaper later this summer, and we’ll profile her life’s accomplishments in the September issue of Woodbridge LIFE. Many thanks to Judy for volunteering for this role and welcome to the Woodbridge LIFE team!

Welcome New Committee Members

Several new committee members have recently volunteered and been appointed to serve the community and make it even better than it is today! In order for a resident volunteer to be covered by the Association’s personnel insurance, it is required that the Board approve these appointments. Appointments approved at the June Board meeting, with gratitude, were the following resident volunteers:

Judy McNamara, WBLIFE

Charlene Haywood, Lifestyle

Kathy Dezotte, Lifestyle

Sharon Fields, Lifestyle

Linda Checci, Lifestyle

Karla Hoyer, Lifestyle

Kaye Sanchez, Lifestyle

Sandra Bosse, Lifestyle

Jacqueline Andrews, Lifestyle

Penny Dauler, Lifestyle

Dan Snyder, Softball Maintenance

Sandy Davison, Softball Maintenance

Robert Ybarra, Softball Maintenance

Many thanks to these residents for generously giving their time and talent to Woodbridge!

Portal Discussion Group Changes

As you know, the Woodbridge website offers great opportunities for residents to stay connected with both the community and your neighbors. Because of recent discussions regarding the website and inappropriate uses of the Discussion Group feature, the following items have been implemented:

1. Before posting an item on any Discussion Group, residents should be compliant with the guidelines for use. On the portal in Discussion Group main page, the following is posted:

Welcome to Woodbridge’s on-line discussions. This site is an asset to us like our physical amenities. Our Rules & Regulations equally apply regarding appropriate language, content and tone. Ask questions or share helpful information. Please use the Resident Services menu to ask questions or to raise concerns to Management

or the Board of Directors. Using language that may interfere with the rights and privileges of others, use of profanity, or language which is considered abusive or disruptive will not be tolerated. Violators may be disciplined by the Board, to include the loss of website access. Inappropriate postings may be immediately deleted. Enjoy using these discussions to benefit our entire community. To get started, choose the Discussion Group below and then click the View button.

2. After you have composed your message to post on any of the Discussion Groups, the following reminder will pop up, providing you with another opportunity to consider the appropriateness of your comments before posting:

Please review and select “Edit,” “Publish” or “Cancel” following your review. Website administrators reserve the right to delete postings deemed inappropriate without notice. Thank you for respecting your neighbors and community by following “The Golden Rule.”

3. Several Discussion Groups are available for posting information. Please select the one that most closely represents the subject of your discussion topic. A General Discussion Group is available for items that don’t correspond to any of the other Discussion Groups.

New Pool and Spa Programs

In addition to the pool rules and regulations summarized in the Executive Director Update, the following programs have been

WOA Update

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By Kayo Armstrong, WOA Board of Directors Communications Liason

When Resident Directors Roger Cunning and Garry Dudley took office

in September 2013, they adopted a mantra that would serve as a unified goal for their term on the WOA Board of Directors … “Together a Community.” More recently the two have introduced the thought, “It’s MINE.” While at first blush these two concepts may appear to be contradictory, in reality both lines of thought are crucial to ensuring a successful community for many years to come.

“Together a Community” speaks to the united effort we all must have in continuing to make Woodbridge an enviable neighborhood. Varying viewpoints are healthy for any organization, but it is the support and encouragement we have for one another that enables Woodbridge to thrive not just as a place to live, but more importantly, as a TRUE community. Roger, Garry

and the other Board members are committed to establishing TOGETHER the infrastructure Woodbridge needs to succeed, both leading up to and after the transition to full resident control. Divisiveness serves to break down the community’s foundation, while unity will continue to strengthen the heritage of Woodbridge. While not every resident will always agree with every decision of the Board, it is the respect for our neighbors and leadership which makes Woodbridge “Together a Community.”

“It’s MINE!” At the Town Hall meeting hosted by Roger and Garry in June, several issues were raised regarding consistent enforcement of the community’s Rules & Regulations. Woodbridge homeowners chose this community because of the beautiful neighborhood aesthetics, the vast opportunities for self-actualization and the terrific neighbors and friends. While most buyers weren’t looking for the community with the

most rules, it is the rules and their consistent enforcement that makes Woodbridge what it is.

Who is responsible for enforcing the governing documents of the Woodbridge Owners Association, including the operational Rules & Regulations? The Board of Directors? YES. The paid staff and management company directed by the Board? YES. The residents? YES, YES, YES! It takes a commitment from EVERYONE to enforce the governing documents and continue the admirable legacy of Woodbridge. As residents, you deserve this lifestyle, you’ve earned the opportunity to live in a community like this and you have the right to protect it. “It’s YOURS!”

Legally speaking, Woodbridge is a Common Interest Development or CID, which is governed by several federal, state and local laws. Three of the primary governing codes for communities like ours are the Davis-Sterling Act, the Corporations Code and the California Civil Code. Regarding enforcement of the governing documents, including the Rules & Regulations, Civil Code 5975

states that these may be enforced by the association OR by an owner of a separate interest. This means that you, as a separate interest owner in the Woodbridge Owners Association, have the right to enforce the rules.

It’s been said that raising a child takes a village. The same holds true for raising Woodbridge into a solid, strong and self-managed community. It takes both a united vision and a commitment by each resident to take responsibility for protecting what’s yours. Each homeowner can and should claim “It’s MINE.” And, for all of us united in the spirit of preserving the heritage and legacy of Woodbridge, we say “Together A Community.”

Resident Directors Roger Cunning and Garry Dudley, as well as the other Board directors, welcome your comments and questions, at Board and Town Hall meetings and through the portal’s “Ask a Board Member” feature. The next Town Hall meeting is Wednesday, July 9, at 11 a.m. and Board meeting is Wednesday, July 16, at 6 p.m.

From the Boardroom

implemented. Thank you for helping to keep our pools safe and enjoyable during the summer season and please contact Kayo Armstrong with questions at 209.824.7831 or [email protected].

1. A pool monitor/lifeguard employed by the Association will be stationed in the pool area during family swim hours on weekends and holidays throughout the summer. While this individual is certified in water safety, his or her main role is to enforce the Rules & Regulations regarding the pools and spas. Please be respectful of your neighbors and amenities by following the rules in place and complying with the direction of this WOA staff member. The pools and spas continue to be “swim at your own risk” facilities.

2. As many residents have complained about improper use of the pool and spa areas by other residents and their guests, non-compliance/complaint forms have been made available in the pool area. If violations are observed, please complete a complaint form and return it to either the front desk or the locked container provided in the pool area, labeled “Completed non-compliance” forms. As any other complaint or non-compliance report, these forms and appropriate follow-up actions, are kept confidential between the Executive and Board Directors and resident in violation.

3. Beginning July 1, residents bringing guests during family swim hours will be required to sign for receipt and acknowledgement of

the pool and spa rules at the front desk before entering the pool area. Upon doing so, the resident and all guests will receive a hand stamp signifying the resident agrees to abide by the pool and spa rules. Anyone in the pool area without this hand stamp will be asked to return to the front desk. Residents are responsible and will be held accountable for their behavior as well as that of their guests.

4th of JulyThe Lakeview Clubhouse will

be open for regular operating hours Friday, July 4, although the administrative office and functions will be closed. Hours of operation on July 4 are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Recycling in the ClubhouseSeveral opportunities for

recycling bottles and cans are

available in the Clubhouse as well as surrounding amenity areas such as the rear patio and softball/tennis/pickleball complex. The recycling receptacles are labeled and should be used only for the following:

Containers labeled for CRV PLASTIC BOTTLES and CANS ONLY – these recyclables are managed by residents with proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society.

Containers labeled for ALL GLASS – these containers are for all glass (CRV or otherwise) and other non-CRV containers. This program is managed by the San Joaquin Conservation Corps.

Circuit Training ClassesCircuit training classes are

held in the Fitness Center at the following times: Mondays and

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Each rider will compete against another raft (the horse) to reach the other end of the pool. We will conduct the Water Rodeo in our indoor pool followed by a barbecue at the BBQ patio area, large patio (lakeside) and the outside pool. You’re welcome to come dressed in the “cowboy theme” and cheer on those cowboys riding the horses (rafts).

You’ll want to be watching for the Luau Party in August. You will enjoy a scrumptious luau buffet and entertainment by Polynesian dancers and Tahitian drums. The dancers always give us a highly energetic performance. At this writing, I do not have the menu for the luau buffet, but it promises to be very tasty. Be watching for the details.

SUMMER IS HERE!!

From DODIE page 3

From WOA page 5Wednesdays, 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. AND Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 to 9:45 a.m. During these times, residents participating in the circuit training class will be utilizing a number of machines which will be unavailable to non-class members. Please respect your neighbors by allowing them the opportunity to exercise in this manner.

Audio Book ExchangeAt a recent Listening Post, a question was

asked regarding the availability of audio books for resident use. Because of space limitations, audio books are not readily available in the Community Retreat book collection. However, a dedicated discussion group which enables residents to connect, discuss and exchange audio books is on the website. To access this feature, simply select “Stay Connected” from the main menu tabs of the portal (www.ourwoodbridge.net), and then choose “Discussion Groups.” From here, scroll down to the “Book Nook” discussion

group and choose “View.” Here you will be able to connect with neighbors to exchange audio books.

Group and Club GuidelinesThe Board of Directors approved changes to

the Group and Club Guidelines at the June meeting. The revised copy of this document will be available on the portal or in the Clubhouse beginning Tuesday, July 1. Please familiarize yourself with the new guidelines, and/or contact Activities Director Dodie Miller with questions.

Rules & Regulations RevisedAt the June meeting, the Board of Directors

approved several minor changes to the community’s Rules & Regulations. These, in addition to changes previously approved, will be made available at the Clubhouse and on the website beginning mid-July. Also in mid-July, Riverside Management will host an ice cream event which will provide an additional

opportunity to pick up a revised copy of the Rules & Regulations. Please watch the portal for announcements regarding this date.July Dates to Remember:

• Wednesday, July 9 – Town Hall Meeting with Resident Directors, 11 a.m.• Wednesday, July 16- Listening Post, 3 p.m.• Wednesday, July 16 – Board of Directors Meeting, 6 p.m. – the first 30 minutes will be dedicated to a financial review of the first two quarters of 2014.• Tuesday, July 15 – Finance Committee Meeting, 11 a.m.• Thursday, July 24 – New Resident Orientation, 6 p.m.

FINANCIAL PRESENTATION INVITATIONMark your calendar for Wednesday, July 16, when the WOA Finance Committee will present a recap of the Association’s financial performance for the first six months of 2014. Resident Committee members Tom Mishoe, Don St. Lawrence and WOA CFO Christine Carlson will host this presentation. This presentation will take place during the first 30 minutes of the regularly scheduled Board meeting which begins at 6 p.m.


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At the Clubhouse Arts

JUNE 16:Lee Stern 6300Letha Watson 5980Don St. Lawrence 5640Grace Pasion 5640Phyllis Tindell 4530Sandy Meeks 4210Don Harris 3780Carolee Jones 3030Phil McCallion 2850Cherie Ford 2590Betty Buff 2400

JUNE 23:Letha Watson 4590Phyllis Tindell 4430Lee Stern 3820Sandy Meeks 3540Don Harris 3400Phil McCallion 3350Betty Buff 3110Robi Cornelius 2990Grace Pasion 2660Kathy Comden 2300Don St. Lawrence 1620

ARTISTS & CRAFTERSBy Penny Dauler

I am sitting here Memorial Day weekend writing an article you will read at the end of

June. Class dates may change by then, so please check the yellow communication board or the class display window in the Arts and Crafts Room.

The Artists and Crafters of Woodbridge Hidden Talent Display and Demonstration was a HUGE success. People wandered through all day and lively conversations could be heard everywhere. Thank you, Betty Grandt for all of your hard work. Also, we especially thank those who displayed their work and those who demonstrated some of the classes available in the Arts and Crafts Room. This event would not have been a success without you.

Those of us who went on our ‘out and about’ to Turlock had a great time. We loved the quilt store and the several antique stores we went to. Lunch, however, was the highlight of our day. We decided it was worth the trip back just for the dessert. Ask Martha to show you a picture.

Christmas in July starts now!

BRIDGEBy Don St. Lawrence

The Bridge Group meets Mondays from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Club Room.

Bridge ScoresJUNE 2: Lee Stern 5510Betty Buff 4910Phyllis Tindell 4250Robi Cornelius 4000Renée St. Lawrence 3630Phil McCallion 3480Don Harris 3390Don St. Lawrence 1250

JUNE 9:Robi Cornelius 5750Phil McCallion 4530Sandy Meeks 4290Phyllis Tindell 4020Don St. Lawrence 3740Kathy Comden 3360Betty Buff 3350Cherie Ford 2710Lee Stern 1840

Here is what we have planned:

Still to be added to the calendar are a Zentangle class and a multi-media class.

An added feature to July is the Christmas in July window sale. On Sunday, July 14 and 28, and Friday July 18 and 25, ALL Christmas boutique items from last year will be on sale at 50% off original price.

We hope you will stop by and help us celebrate Christmas in July.

Photo by Carole PfoutzCrochet/Knitting Group (left to right): Donna Devine, Monika Hunt, Anne Borrelli, Janet

DeLisle, Letha Watson, Nancy Berger, Elizabeth Cunning, Carol Harrington and Geri Rogers.

Monday - July 7 - 10 a.m. - General meeting {note date change}Friday - July 11 - 9:30 a.m. -Watercolor painting with MargoFriday - July 11 - 12:30 p.m - A Christmas basket projectFriday - July 18 - 10 a.m. - Christmas wine bottle projectMonday - July 21 - 10 a.m. - Breast cancer pillow workshopFriday - July 25 - 12:30 p.m. - Tree lot quilting projectMonday - July 28 - 10 a.m. - UFO and craft swap


READERS' GROUPBy Marie Evans

Our book for June was Blessings written by author and journalist Anne

Quindlen. Ms. Quindlen was born on July 8,1952, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and educated at Barnard College. She is well known and respected both as a journalist and an author. She and her family reside in New York City.

Judy Murdock suggested the book and presented it at our June meeting. It was very well received and a lively discussion followed.

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CROCHET/KNITTINGBy Carole Pfoutz

Happy smiles and busy hands are what you will find as you peek into the

Arts and Crafts Room on any Thursday between 10 a.m. and noon. Anywhere from 10 to 18 ladies come each week to create lovely items to be given away to homeless school children, prayer shawl ministries or local hospitals for newborn babies. What a triumph it is to see the delight on someone's face as they are getting instructions from a fellow resident as to a new pattern. Each and every creation is made for someone else-whether an unknown recipient or a relative's baby or grandchild. In addition to our cheery chitchat, one finds out about the latest comings and goings of our grand neighborhood. Very helpful advice is dispensed when it comes to the workings of our homes or other typical problems of everyday life. Come join us. There is always room for more ladies wishing to share their talents.

STRUMMIN' WONDERS

How the Ukulele Changed My LifeBy Eunice Olson

After eight beginner lessons you, too, can join the Strummin' Wonders weekly rehearsal on Mondays at 2 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room. Call Carla at 624-3754 for beginner lesson times and information about ukulele rental.

Photo by Carla MarquardtEunice Olson found the ukulele an avenue to express her passion for music.

Monday - July 7 - 10 a.m. - General meeting {note date change}Friday - July 11 - 9:30 a.m. -Watercolor painting with MargoFriday - July 11 - 12:30 p.m - A Christmas basket projectFriday - July 18 - 10 a.m. - Christmas wine bottle projectMonday - July 21 - 10 a.m. - Breast cancer pillow workshopFriday - July 25 - 12:30 p.m. - Tree lot quilting projectMonday - July 28 - 10 a.m. - UFO and craft swap

the book revolved around a baby who neither walked nor talked but was very much present in the lives of the main characters and her existence changed the lives of everyone who was close to her.

Without giving away the complete story, as we talked, we discovered that most, if not all, of us were looking ahead as we read because the characters and events we were coming to know began to pull us into the course of their lives.

However, what actually happened was a complete surprise to most of us. Some of the comments were that the story was 'warm' and the readers began to feel for the characters - the sign of a good story - it entertained us and drew us into the lives of people we did not yet know but soon would. Our one male member somewhat disagreed with the rest of us females and we welcomed another point of view which made our discussion more interesting. Many of us agreed that we would read more of Quindlen’s books. Blessings is an enjoyable and easy read - a good way to pass time in the summer. We had a large group and one newcomer to our community sat in for the meeting and we were happy to meet her and hope we see her again.

The book for July is “Cutting for Stone,” written by Abraham Verghese and suggested by Renée St. Lawrence. August is “A Death in the Family” by James Agee and presented by Marie Evans.

Every resident of Woodbridge is welcome to come to our meetings, held at 10:30 a.m., the first Wednesday of the month at the Clubhouse in the Club Room.

I had music inside me just waiting and pounding to get out. When I heard Carla and the Strummin' Wonders, I just knew the ukulele would be an avenue to express my

passion for music.After moving to Woodbridge, I had days devoid of the

direction and fulfillment that I once had in my established life in Foster City. Those feelings made me stop and evaluate what it was that drives me and satisfies my passions. I have found playing ukulele with the Strummin' Wonders became an expression of my love of music as well as an avenue for service to others. As a bonus, it is a band of friends having fun making music together. It has turned many blah days into a fun filled life!

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This month in Woodbridge LIFE our topic is “All-American Community.” I have been thinking of instances where

All American Community can be related to gardening and have come up with a few instances relating to our topic.

On a national level, Butch and I were able to visit the Betty Ford Alpine Garden near Vail, Colorado, during the summer several years ago. When we went there, it was a fairly new garden and it was even beautiful in its early days. Now it’s the world’s highest Botanical Garden. They currently host 100,000 visitors annually. For years one of their goals has been working with the Bureau of Land Management to monitor and survey the fragile alpine plants in the Vail area. Betty Ford donated her own money to get the garden started and it has become a world-class alpine garden in the years since it was established. I think of the Betty Ford Alpine Garden as a great testament to a former First Lady who has sought to protect and sustain the plants in that area. That to me is the American spirit.

Locally, the Manteca Garden Club continues to contribute annually to plantings of trees and shrubs in Manteca. Through the years, they have planted many trees along the Tidewater Bike Path and in many of the parks. They continue to maintain the Senior Center Rose Garden. New roses are planted annually to refurbish the garden or in memory of a former member. The Garden Club contributed funds this year to plant additional trees and shrubs around the perimeter of the Manteca Library. A couple of years ago, they purchased plants to be planted at the right side of the Library Park, closer to the railroad tracks. The Manteca Garden Club also placed a Blue Star Memorial in front of the Manteca Library. A Blue Star Memorial is a plaque to honor servicemen and women who have served, are serving or plan to serve in the United States military. There are Blue Star Memorials all over the country in public gardens, senior centers and public buildings that were placed there by the generosity of garden clubs in that city. In this way, the garden clubs are honoring outstanding Americans.

Did you know that a plant can be called an “All-America” selection? What does that mean? I decided to figure out how an “All-America” plant is chosen each year. I went to the All-America Selection website and

determined that it’s a pretty scientific process. The process includes a trial garden where a professional botanist watches the potential selection and compares it

to other plants in the trial situation. Here in California, we have several trial sites including the Gardens at Heather Farms in Walnut Creek, Pier 39 (yup, Pier 39 has a trial garden at the corner of Beech and Embarcadero), College of the Sequoias in Tulare, Fresno State and one in Woodland. The trial farms test the hardiness of plants that are nominated as All-America Plant Selection. Those plants chosen for 2014 in our area included a Penstemon named “Arabesque.” This Penstemon is a pollinator and is loved by hummingbirds. Love those All-America Selections. You might check with your favorite nursery to see if they carry them.

On a different subject, we were grandparents to three robin babies last week. We knew the mom who was just outside our bay window was sitting on the eggs for a while. We hadn’t seen any babies until last week when we saw three babies popping their beaks up above the nest looking for some grub. Lo and behold, about four days later, my husband Butch spotted one of the babies on a birdbath, not moving much, but obviously a baby with the scrawny hair! The next morning he was gone and the nest was empty. It was fun to watch the baby birds grow and fly out of the nest. Just like a lot of us here in Del Webb, we are empty nesters – but it’s a nice feeling.

Chores for July, one of our hottest months:• Continue to check your irrigation prior

to going on vacation. Pay particular attention to potted plants. Windy conditions can cause potted plants to dry out quickly. Pots on concrete heat up much faster than plants on grass because of reflective heat.

• Put down a minimum of 2” of mulch around your plants; leave an area around the base for water to penetrate the root ball.

• If you recently planted your yard, keep an eye out for insects moving in to your newly planted plants. If you spot aphids on your Crepe myrtles, use Bayer

12-month to control them. You should try squirting the aphids off with water first, but in some cases it’s futile.

• You may continue to plant vegetables. Be sure to thin them if they’re too close together.

• When mowing the lawn don’t mow too low or your grass will burn.

• Pick ripe fruit and vegetables early in the morning for the best flavor.

• Keep an eye out for tomato caterpillars and other issues with fruit and vegetables.

• Deadhead annuals and perennials for additional blooms.

• Cut back flowering plants such as Santa Barbara daisy to get a new crop of flowers in the fall.

• If lavender has finished blooming, cut it back a little bit but not severely.

• If your hydrangeas sit in afternoon sun consider getting a shade cloth to protect the blooms.

• Feed your camellias if you have not fed them for at least a month.

• Keep weeds under control as they can sap your garden of moisture.

• Make sure you have no standing water in your yard. Mosquito fish are available from San Joaquin Mosquito Abatement. See www.sjmosquito.org. Mosquitoes don’t need a lot of water in which to lay their eggs.

• Check with UC Davis Integrated Pest Management if you have any pest issues you need to track down.

Take time this summer to visit a public garden somewhere.

Sandi Larson

Garden Tasks for JulyBy Sandi Larson, Master Gardener

Photo courtesy of Sandi LarsonPenstemon "Arabesque"


Photo by Sandi LarsonSeveral attendees in the backyard of C.D. and Nilima Joglekar.

Photo by Sandi LarsonGrapes in Jerry

and Robyn Bartley's backyard.

Photo by Sandi LarsonGarden Tour attendees and homeowners in the backyard of Robert

and Joyce Graham.

Garden Tour


to the softball drawing I had sketched Saturday. In fact, many of the Woodbridge people worked on the softball drawing Sunday, each choosing a different color and portion of the picture to paint. The last portion of the mural to be completed was the Stars and Stripes as though it were flowing in the wind. I sketched in the stars but then to my chagrin, one of the local artists came over and redrew them saying I hadn’t made them look like they were flowing enough.

The “Our Family City” mural not only depicts the Manteca family and community, but the way in which all of us joined together under adverse conditions to complete the mural also bears out the sense of family and community we all felt as we worked on it. Manteca really is a unique city, one that the diverse Woodbridge community fits right into as though we are one big family. Go take a look at the mural. I’m sure you will walk away with the same feeling.

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Photo by Patti BarnhartBill Stranger dabbing some paint on the softball picture.

Photo by Patti BarnhartCompletion of first day's work on 'Mural In A Weekend.'

Photo by Patti BarnhartJana Kattenhorn and others mixing various shades of paint.

Photo by Patti BarnhartManteca - All American City


Through the LensPhoto by Ray Pfoutz

Spring Time in Panda Park

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By Paul E. Serpa, Senior Fitness Specialist

The best health insurance is to keep yourself physically fit. Instead of spending money hoping that you won’t need health insurance, spend time making yourself healthier. Healthy people spend less for prescription drugs and other health related expenses, out of pocket medical costs and have fewer sick days resulting in time away from work.

Take charge of your life. Every day that you do something active and healthy will add a healthy day at the end of your life. It is not about getting more days at the end of your life – modern medicine will do that. It is about having a better quality of life. You have to fight for your own personal health – no one else will.

Your community here at Woodbridge gives you many opportunities for a healthy lifestyle. You have several amenities available to you including the Lakeview Clubhouse, tennis courts, swimming pool and pickleball courts – check the Woodbridge LIFE calendar of events as well as the online portal for lists of classes and activities to enhance your healthy lifestyle.

You have no greater responsibility than to take good care of yourself.


May Golf Putting TournamentBy Dodie Miller

The monthly golf putting tournament held Saturday, May 31, was well attended by our Woodbridge residents. Many residents have just started playing

golf after moving to Woodbridge and they are having a fun afternoon playing golf and making new friends.

Tournaments are held monthly through the summer and are open to all residents, even if you’ve never played. There is a limit of 72 players in each tournament. After playing everyone goes back to the Clubhouse patio (“the 19th hole”) to socialize while awaiting tournament results. You can see from the pictures accompanying this article, it makes for a wonderful way to spend an afternoon.

Photos by Volker MoerbitzGolf Tournament

GOLFSubmitted by Dodie Miller

Results of the golf putting tournament held on May 31.

LADIES: 1. Jackie Rudy 422. Terry Cummings 423. Margaret Kimura 434. Rosemary Cadle 465. Lynn Heagney 466. Susan Russitano 477. Birdie Nieri 478. Shirley Smith 479. Robin Blevins 4810. Val Espeseth 4811. Dodie Miller 4812. Shirley McCarthy 48

MEN:1. Ben Kimura 382. Dick Turner 393. Joe Brusco 414. Larry Evans 415. Will Weintz 426. Ray Foxworth 437. Garry Kerr 438. Robin Adams 439. Mike Wedlake 4410. Rich Sgro 4411. Jime Cadle 4412. Tom Bolle 45

Jerry Just 45LADIES (CLOSEST TO THE HOLE): 1. Rosemary Cadle 44-3/4"

2. Maria Phillips 45-1/2"

"MEN (CLOSEST TO THE HOLE):1. Ben Kimira 36"2. Dan Nieri 38"


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Coming to WoodbridgeEVENTS and TOURS - July/August 2014

By Dodie Miller, Activities Director

4TH OF JULY SUNDAES – Thursday, July 3 @ 2 p.m. – Because families celebrate the 4th of July with barbecuing and being together watching fireworks, we decided to have sundaes the day before prepping for the big holiday celebration. We’ll have all the trimmings so you can build your own sundae. Tickets will be $3 each and go on sale Thursday, June 5, at the front desk.WINE 101 – Thursday, July 3 @ 6 p.m. – Notice change in the day! This meeting will address studies on the variations of people’s sense of taste. You’ll be taking a simple “taste sensitivity assessment” to help you understand why you like the wine you choose to drink. You bring your own wine glass, your favorite wine (uncorked and re-corked) for sharing, an appetizer to share and a thirst for new wine knowledge. Sign up at the front desk.CALIFORNIA CREEDENCE BAND – Saturday, July 5 @ 6 p.m. – A rock ‘n’ roll tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival. Resident Bill Kistner and his band will play at no charge. This event will be held at the gazebo by the putting course so bring blankets or chairs for the lawn area. Also bring your beverage of choice and any snacks you wish. Our Veterans Group will be cooking hot dogs for sale in the parking lot to raise money for the Veterans of Korea Honor Flight Program.CHEESE BUFFET TASTING – Tuesday, July 8 @ 5:30 p.m. – Judy Leighton, core instructor at the Cheese School of San Francisco and C’est la Cheese in Sacramento is our guest. Judy will present a buffet of cheeses giving a background and history of cheese making. Locally she is known as the “Calaveras Cheese Lady.” You’ll be tasting specialty cheeses garnished with fruit, nuts, etc. Tickets are $10 pp and a maximum of 50 tickets are available. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, June 4, at the Clubhouse front desk.

WHEELS OF WOODBRIDGE CAR SHOW – Saturday, July 12 @ 10 a.m. – “Rods, Roadsters and Cruising Cars.” This is the “Wheels” big fundraising event aiding Second Harvest Food Bank. There will be food, raffle, bake sale and T-shirts for sale and all those fantastic cars to look at. This is a must see. Plan to participate.DECADES BAND – Saturday, July 19 Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and band begins playing at 7 p.m. – This band plays rock and roll songs of the last five decades. The band’s “wall of sound” draws you into the illusion of some of the greatest concerts you wish you had attended. You’ll find yourself saying, “I remember that song.” Please feel free to bring your beverage of choice and snacks. Tickets are $14 pp and go on sale Friday, June 13.OVERNIGHT TRIP TO RENO – Sunday, July 20 and Monday, July 21 – Bus leaves the Clubhouse 8:30 a.m. and picks up at the Elk Grove Del Webb and The Club Del Webb. Price includes bus transportation, driver gratuity, overnight accommodation, buffet dinner, “Dance Inferno” Show, breakfast buffet, luggage delivered to/from room and all taxes and gratuities. Single Trip Price is $149 and Double Trip Price is $125 pp.JERSEY BOYS – Sunday, July 20 - The Tony Award winning Jersey Boys at Broadway San Jose. The story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Their songs remain infectious -

Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Rag Doll, Oh What A Night and Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You. To make reservations, call Setness Tours @ 209 476-8486. Bus picks up at the Clubhouse at 9:15 a.m. Price includes hosted brunch, orchestra seating and escorted trip. Cost is $179 pp,SPEAKER SERIES – Thursday, July 24 @ 2 p.m. – The Women of Woodbridge will have Manteca Fire Chief Kirk Waters for their speaker who will discuss the future of the fire department and answer any questions you may have. Sign-ups taken at the Clubhouse front desk.HAPPY HOUR – Friday, July 25 @ 6 p.m. – We’re bringing back B T Express to entertain on the patio. Bring your beverage of choice and an appetizer to share at your table. You may bring a folding chair and table if you think you need them. Tickets are $3 pp for the entertainment and go on sale Wednesday, July 2.RESIDENTS’ OIL PAINTING ART SHOW – Saturday, July 26 @ 1 p.m. – A beautiful display of paintings residents have completed in class. These talented ladies and gentlemen have done so many outstanding works of art from scenery to portraits in a variety of styles. Come and enjoy.

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Softball this monthThe Diamond Gals Are Playing Great Softball

By Dave Reed

Wow, have you noticed the improvement in the Diamond Gals softball

games? They have improved considerably since they started several years ago. In addition, they seem to improve each game they play. This improvement is in all aspects of the game – hitting, fielding, catching and running. They are getting a lot of hits to the outfield (even though we use the spongy softball). Doubles are commonplace and they even have a home run this season. The fielders have done some great stops on hard- hit ground balls and double plays are more frequent. What makes this more rewarding is the ladies have continued this progress even though they have new players every year. A lot of the Diamond Gals have not played softball since high school and some have never played softball at all. Accordingly, we have a mix of many different skill levels. The emphasis in the Diamond Gals softball season is to have fun.

The Diamond Gals have 35 players divided into four squads of eight to nine players. We rotate the squads so that everyone has a chance to play every Saturday. The Saturday games are on the published schedule and we practice every Monday at 9:30 a.m. So, come out to our Monday practices or Saturday games and see if you are interested in joining our Diamond Gals softball program. We are always looking for players regardless of skill level.

BIG CHANGE FOR DIAMOND GALS' SECOND HALF

The Diamond Gals' program is excellent, but they have normally been coached by men. This is changing for the second half of the 2014 season. No more Al Sanchez, Bob Hall, Bill Barnhart or Dave Reed. Coach Dave will be around

as an advisor for the rest of 2014, but four new coaches are taking over. They are Dottie Aubrey, Harleene Bebout, Sue Lough and Karen Mower. Dottie will coordinate the practice activities; Harleene will be responsible for the equipment, and Sue will run for the Diamond Gals Council representative in the October election of Woodbridge Senior Softball Council Officers. Karen will work with Perry Gibson (Council member in charge of the field) to mark the field and put out the bases.

Three out of these four ladies are former P.E. teachers, all of them have lots of experience with the Diamond Gals softball program, and they have always encouraged the other players. Accordingly, they plan the following:• Have more skills practice,

position play, game strategy and understanding of the rules.

• Hold special practices for designated skills – pitchers, batters, etc.

• Work with players on their first and second choice of position.

• Hold a separate workshop for beginners in mid- to late July.

Continue the squads and have the squad members elect their squad leader. Squad Leaders will continue to be responsible for the line-ups and batting order on game days. The Squad Leaders for the first half of the season were Harleene Bebout, Karen Mower, Barbara Shapiro and Trudy Snyder. We thank them for all of the time and effort they contributed. Many thanks, too, to Bill Norcup who coached first base.

So that is the big change – nothing but women running the women’s softball program. We have bragged that we have the best women’s softball program in the California Del Webbs. These changes will make the Diamond Gals even more fantastic.

SPONSORS/PARTNERSPlease frequent our sponsors

and thank them for sponsoring our softball league.

Alhambra WaterArvin Home Systems, Inc.Chez Shari’sCenter ApplianceDelicato VineyardsDel Webb/Pulte HomesDenise’s Farmers’ MarketFagundes Meats and CateringFarmington FreshThe Lori’s PMZ Real EstateManteca LightingManteca OptometryOld McGowan’s FeedOrchard Supply HardwarePapa Murphy’s Precision AutomotiveRaley’s SuperstoresSandi Larson Re/MaxSteve’s Mobile SunscreensSvenhard’s Swedish BakeryUltimate Furniture and AccessoriesValero CruisersWalgreens

SOFTBALL SCHEDULE The Silver Slugger men play two

games Wednesdays at 8:30 and 10 a.m. There are three games Saturdays at 8:30, 10 and 11:30 a.m.; the Silver Slugger men play two games and the Diamond Gals play one game. The Wolverines, our travel team, normally play Modesto seniors the first and third Mondays of the month and the Lodi Seniors on Fridays. All of the games are shown on the community calendar.

The first half of the Woodbridge Senior Softball season runs through the end of June. We have the month of July off and the second half of the season starts at the beginning of August and runs through October.

If you missed the main sign-up period you may still sign up any time during the softball season. You can obtain the sign-up sheets at the front desk of the Clubhouse.

2014 ROSTER

14 Victoria, Joe

IMPORTANT DATESCoaches meetings (5 p.m.): Tuesday,

July 1, and Tuesday, August 5. All residents are welcome.

Woodbridge Senior Softball Council (WSSC) Meetings (6 p.m.): Tuesday, July 1, and Tuesday, August 5. All residents are welcome.

Our Annual Dinner/General Meeting is scheduled for November 1, so mark your calendars.

I look forward to seeing you at the Del Webb Field. If you have any questions please give me a call, Dave Reed, WSSC Vice President Communications (209-740-6289) and currently the proud coach of the Diamond Gals.


August starts the Second Half of our Silver Slugger Men's and Diamond Gals Softball Season. If you are not on a team and would like to sign up, please obtain an application from the front desk at the Clubhouse, complete and submit it as soon as possible. If you have any questions please call Butch Larson at 824-2062.

Hey, kid! Do you want to be the Giants’ batboy?” Ken and Eunice Olson,

Woodbridge homeowners and Stockton Ports season ticket holders, recently gave us two tickets to see a game against the San Jose Giants baseball club.

Sitting there in the new Banner Island Ballpark, I was flooded with memories of the way it used to be when attending Ports games back in the old Oak Park stadium in the forties.

On this night, we found ourselves sitting right in the middle of some Woodbridge homeowners who were filling up part of one section on the third base side. I wondered how many of them knew about the old Ports ballpark of the forties. The stands, typical of the times, were all wooden floors, wooden benches and a PA system that announced starting line-ups and player names that were ready to step up to the plate. At the Banner Island Ballpark, I couldn’t wait for the game to start in order to quiet the incessant announcer and the pounding of the loud music.

The Stockton Ports in the forties was mostly an independent unaffiliated team. They did have some connections with the Oakland Seals and one or two other teams from the old Pacific Coast League. The Ports played in a league that was rated as a “C” level league, but everyone around California knew that the caliber of play rated a much higher ranking.

Getting back to my thoughts about the old wooden stands, I remember attending games with my grandparents and was totally surprised to see my conservative, Bible thumping grandmother stomping her feet and clapping her hands with the rest of the fans. You cannot believe the noise one could generate when the old wooden floors had 3,000 people urging on their team by stomping their feet, clapping their hands and yelling their hearts out.

In 1946 and 1947, the Ports won the California League championship and were so loaded with talent that in 1947, they won 26 games in a row, one of

the longest winning streaks in professional baseball and still a California League record. Unfortunately, I was there to see them lose the streak and we all went home with a sense of loss but that was soon forgotten at the next game.

Dick, my fellow grammar school friend and neighbor had a job with the Ports as the scorekeeper in the wooden scoreboard out in center field. His job was to hang the inning’s wood scorecard from a hook so that the people in the stands could see the score for each inning, just like with the current electronic billboards you see at Banner Island Park, only manually operated.

On many occasions, I would hop over the wooden fence and sit with Dick as he did his scoring job in a very narrow and cramped area. I could happily sit in the tight area just so I could save the price of a ticket and still see the ballgame, even though we were a long way from home plate.

It was because of this privilege I had to sit in the score box that I found myself sitting on the fence rather early before the start of a spring training game that had come to town to be played between the New York Giants and the Cleveland Indians.

In those days, the major league teams traveled around the country scheduling games rather than what we have today with most of the spring training games concentrated in Arizona or Florida. So there I was, sitting on the fence, when one of the New York managers came over and offered me the job of batboy with the Giants.

To this day, I cannot remember a whole lot of the game or what went on in the dugout during the game because I was so excited and totally out of my element. My memory

does recall one instance when a young player yelled

at me to find a number 32 bat just before he stepped

into the batter’s box. I couldn’t find it and went into a panic. My first shot at bat boy and I couldn’t

find his bat! I didn’t think about autographs

in those days, wasn’t prepared to ask for one and only recognized two members of the club anyway. One was Mel Ott, the manager and the other, Johnny Mize, the first baseman. Both have been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, in 1951 for Ott and 1981 for Mize.

While I was awarded a major league bat with a hairline split, (not the number 32), for my work as batboy, I became a local celebrity in my school, with the neighbors and with friends who had attended the game.

I didn’t have any batboy experience and I didn’t have a nice uniform like batboys at the recent game. I had even brought my cheap catcher’s mitt to catch foul balls only to have it wind up being used as a home plate for the players warming up on the sidelines. The mitt even shows up in a photograph taken

by a reporter for the next day’s Stockton Record. So, a broken bat became my pay for the day, a mitt actually used by the players and I came away with memories to last a lifetime.

Those were the thoughts that came streaming back to me while I watched the San Jose team maintain a lead over the Ports for the entire game and no amount of pounding our feet on the cement floors (you couldn’t anyway!) could bring our boys home to victory. Nor could I ever forget my memories of rubbing elbows with future Hall of Famers as their batboy.

A Kid's MemoryBy Bob Webster

Bob and Janet Webster have lived in Del Webb Woodridge for the last two years. Bob was born and raised in Stockton and graduated from the University of the Pacific. During a transfer to Dallas, Texas, he met and married Janet. They had moved to a Del Webb community in Arizona but did not like the desert heat and moved back to California. Bob's sports activities have included sum-mer softball leagues, golf and tennis.

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The seventh annual Wheels of Woodbridge Rods, Roadsters & Cruising Cars car show will

be here before you know it. July 12 is the date and everyone at Woodbridge is invited to check out all the beautiful cars that will be here. This partnership between Pulte Sales and the Wheels of Woodbridge has resulted in at least a dozen home sales through the first five years plus another six just from last year’s show alone. The show will be in front of the new model homes stretching from the Sales Center around to Daisywood. We anticipate right around 100 classic and muscle cars vying for the many awards we give out every year. All awards at our car show are based on people’s choice so we really want everyone to come and help pick out the best cars in each category. Ballots will be handed out the day of the event or you may cut out the ballot below and save it for the event.

We get participants from all over northern California but we also welcome cars from surrounding communities and Woodbridge residents as well. In fact, at last year’s show, Woodbridge residents took home an award in all but one category, plus Chuck and Shirley Foley’s 1957 Dodge

Custom Royal Convertible took the Best of Show award.

For entertainment this year, we will again have Gene Adams doing the lively DJ work for us. This will be the third year Gene has provided the background music and announcements throughout the show. As an added entertainment bonus this year, we are arranging to have nearly the entire Manteca Police Department Canine Unit put on a performance for the spectators and participants of the car show. We will give you more information on this later but be sure to put on your calendar to be at the car show by 10 a.m., July 12, to see this spectacular performance.

The great sponsors we’ve lined up by the publication date include: Platinum Sponsors –

• Pulte Homes plus Best of Show Trophy• Riverside Management plus

sponsoring First Place Trophy and T-shirts• The Lori’s plus awarding a

Sponsor Trophy and T-shirts• Doctors Hospital of Manteca• Steve’s Mobile Sunscreens plus

sponsoring First Place Trophy and lots of raffle prizes

Rods, Roadsters and Cruising Cars Car Show – July 12By Bill Barnhart

Classic Modified Classic Stock Hot Rod Muscle Car Sports Car Truck Best of Show

To be counted, ballots must be turned in at the main counter in the Sales Center no later than 12 noon.

Please write in the Car Numbers, in the boxes below, one for each prize category

Rods, Roadsters and Cruising Cars Ballot

Ballot2014 Wheels of Woodbridge, Second Harvest Food Bank, and Del Webb

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Silver Sponsors –• Dominic Martos Insurance Agency• Susan Russitano plus sponsoring First

Place Trophy• P.L. Fry & Son Funeral Home• Fran’s Creative Upholstery sponsoring

T-shirts• Security Public Storage sponsoring

T-shirtsSponsoring Raffle Gifts –• Manteca Lighting• Ripon Roadhouse• Tracy Texas Roadhouse• Jackie’s Grooming• Kitty’s Kitchen• LoJack Corporation

The past success of the car show can be measured in many ways but the sure sign of success important to the car club is the amount of money raised for Second Harvest Food Bank. After expenses, over the past four years, we have been able to raise $30,000. Second Harvest tells us that with their purchasing power, this amount of cash actually equates to a $150,000 value. This money is used to feed the under privileged throughout the surrounding communities in a three-county area.

We can be proud that quite a large number of Woodbridge residents volunteer each year to help make the show a success. This year the Men of Woodbridge will again do an awesome job preparing and selling the hot dogs while the Women of Woodbridge will again make this year’s bake sale one to remember. The coordinated efforts by all our volunteers make a person proud to live here at Woodbridge. And, the best part about it is

that the majority of the money raised is brought in through sponsors and other sources from outside the Woodbridge community but yet Woodbridge residents get to enjoy both the car show itself and receive the acknowledgement of having done such a worthwhile service for those less fortunate served by Second Harvest.

Photo Courtesy of Chuck Foley2013 Best of Show – 1957 Dodge Custom Royal Convertible owned by Woodbridge residents

Chuck and Shirley Foley

Photo by Bill Barnhart2013 Second Place Sports Car - Earl and Dolly Reedy's 1957 Ford T-Bird

Photo by Bill Barnhart2013 Third Place Classic Stock - Garth Porter's 1941 Chevy Master Deluxe

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From COMING page 17 WATER RODEO – Saturday, July 26 @ 5 p.m. – There will be water rafts (horse) races and a BBQ using the indoor pool and the outdoor pool area. We’ll furnish your cowboy hat and your raft (your horse) and see who makes it across to the other side of the pool. Following the horse (raft) races will be a barbecue. Hamburgers, hot dogs, homemade baked beans, chips and all the trimmings will be available. You may bring your beverage of choice. There will be a prize for the winning cowboy. Races start at 5 p.m. Barbecue to follow at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 pp and go on sale Tuesday, July 1.POTLUCK – Tuesday, July 29 @ 5:30 p.m. – It’s pizza, salad night and dessert. Bring your favorite pizza, salad or dessert to feed 8 to 10 people. We’ll have a nice variety with all of us bringing our favorite pizza. Please sign up at the front desk. Coffee and water will be provided. You may bring your beverage of choice. WINE 101 – Wednesday, August 7 @ 6 p.m. – Jon Ford will have a flyer out with what this meeting will be about after the July Wine 101. Be looking for his details.LUAU PARTY – Saturday, August 9 @ 5 p.m. – A luau buffet with Polynesian dancers and Tahitian drums. If you’ve not seen these dancers, it’s a must see. Watch for the flyer announcing what will be served at the buffet and the ticket cost.LADIES FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON– Wednesday, August 13 @ 12 (noon) – Lunch will be catered by Mark Angelo. Details to follow. STRUMMIN’ WONDERS UKULELE ‘50s and ‘60s SING ALONG. – Wednesday, August 13 @ 6:30 p.m. –

Sing along while the ukulele players show their stuff. Bring a goodie to share after the show. Be watching for the group’s flyer.

“DJ” JASON CARMEL – Saturday, August 16 @ 6:30 p.m. - This entertainer plays music, leads everyone in group sing alongs, line dancing, the hokey pokey, the chicken dance, etc. He also gets some of the audience to sing karaoke. A little different kind of dance. Tickets are $5 pp and go on sale Friday, July 18.WHEELS OF WOODBRIDGE FIESTA DINNER – Wednesday, August 20 @ 5:30 p.m. – A fabulous dinner catered by Taqueria La Estrella. This is a delicious dinner and you don’t want to miss it. Details and cost will follow.POTLUCK NIGHT – Tuesday, August 26 @ 5:30 p.m. – This will be an open potluck night which will be a variety of favorites. Main dish, salads, vegetables and desserts. Please make sure your dish feeds 8 to 10 people. Coffee and water provided. Sign up at the front desk.HAPPY HOUR – Friday, August 29 @ 6 p.m. – “Natalia,” the female singer whom everyone liked so much last year, will be back. Bring your beverage of choice and an appetizer to share at your table. You may bring a folding chair and table if you think you need them. Tickets are $3 pp for the entertainment and go on sale Friday, August 1.

When you have signed up for an event, activity or tour and you find you are unable to attend, please, as a courtesy to others, call the Clubhouse front desk (824-7581) to cancel. If the event has a wait list, the front desk can fill the vacancy from the list. Thank you!

Important Notice About Cancellations


WOODBRIDGE SENIOR GOLF GROUPBy Chuck Gary

On a beautiful sunny day, 40 Woodbridge Senior Golf Group members sought to challenge the Lockeford Springs Golf Course in Lockeford. All

enjoyed the links course. In the competitive group Frank Mello was the top

scorer with a 60 net score and Jeff Pace and Albert Low tied for second with a score of 67. There was a three-way tie for third place. Ernie Mauck, Dick Turner and Rudy Salvador each scored a 72. The winner of the fun group was Bob Perrin with a round of 88. Bill Goodwin followed him with a 95. Leading the rankings with the least putts taken was John Armstrong with 27. Close behind was Jack little with 28. Bill Norcup was third with 30 putts.

After three tournaments, Ernie Mauck and Frank Mello sit atop the rankings with 260 points. In second are Albert Low with 210 points and Dick Turner and Bill Norcup in third with 200 points. In the Putting Stroke standing John Armstrong is number one with 230 points. Ernie Mauck is in second with 220 points and Dick Turner in third with 180 points.

The Senior Golf Group’s June outing was to the Elkhorn Golf Club in Stockton.

A group of six pickleball players represented Woodbridge in the recent Wine Country Senior

Games. This tournament is often called the Senior Olympics. The last weekend in May found Marcia and Bob Umberger, Pat Fidler, Dick Juarez, Bob Hall and Albert Low playing in their first tournament. The Umbergers, Juarezes and Fidlers camped at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds and Bob and Albert were roommates at a hotel.

The tournament was sponsored by the Sonoma County Council on Aging. Their goal is to keep seniors healthy by providing activities for them. The Wine Country Senior Games hosted athletes from all over California as well as Florida, Ohio and Massachusetts. There were 120 pickleball participants, many of whom were nationally ranked players. Needless to say, the competition was fierce. Marcia and Pat were first to play in the ladies doubles on Friday. They were paired with a 79-year-old powerhouse! She ultimately won the gold medal. The men played on Saturday with Bob Umberger and Dick Juarez pairing up and Bob Hall and Albert Low as partners. They also had strong competitors and didn’t bring home any medals. Sunday found the mixed doubles partners of Marcia Umberger and Dick Juarez and Bob

Umberger and Pat Fidler competing. All competitions consisted of best two out of three games. If you lost that round, you were eligible to play in a “come-back” game. None of us made it past the come-back round.

We all had a good time playing and learned a lot. We met many friendly people and even bumped into our Modesto friends. The next four months will find Bob and Pat and Dick and Marcia training as much as possible to prepare themselves for the next tournament in St. George, Utah. The 55ers RV group will travel with them to cheer them on! These games are called the “Huntsman Games” and draw people from all over the world. There will be 500 athletes in the pickleball category alone. Some 10,000 athletes will participate in these senior games during the two-week period in October.

Pickleball participation at Woodbridge is growing. You can find someone playing every morning, with the ladies starting as early as 7:30 and mixed doubles at 9 a.m. Come out and join us to learn this very addictive, fun game. You can always call Robert Philis to arrange for beginner lessons. If he gets a group of three or four, he can get you playing very quickly.

WINE COUNTRY SENIOR GAMES - SANTA ROSA, CABy Marcia Umberger

Photo Courtesy of Marcia Umberger Avid pickleball players, the Umbergers, Juarezes and Fidlers, represented Woodbridge in the recent Wine Country Senior Games.


WOA Business P&GC REPORT By Mike Spence, ChairProperty and Grounds

P&PC REPORT

By Debby Hickey, Chair, Policy

and Procedures Committee

With the July issue’s

theme of All-American Community, I realize just how American our community really is.

Our Homeowners Association board comprised of volunteers strives, by vote, to keep our CC&Rs updated, applicable and fair. We also have several committees, again filled by volunteers, striving to do the same.

Many committee members don't necessarily have the specific skills or training for that particular job. Each member, however, brings his/her own unique talents and life experiences to the table, and it is the culmination of this that creates the needed end results!

Even better than this is the fact that these meetings

are open to all residents, and the guest attendees bring their contributions as well.

I’ve been on the Policy & Procedures Committee for just over a year

now, and I can’t tell you how many times a simple

comment or question from a guest attendee has provided the very solution we needed to an extremely challenging situation. We need many residents to give us their time by attending our meetings or work groups—and putting their “two cents” in! Some topics need to be looked at from all angles so we can figure out what works best for our Woodbridge lifestyle.

I invite you to attend any of these posted meetings by our many committees and offer your thoughts or concerns. You are welcome and wanted!

It’s the American way!

Things are changing at the P&GC. At the May Board meeting, alternate P&GC members Barbara Silva and

Bekke Hess were promoted to full voting members. At the same meeting, we've added three additional members to the ad hoc subcommittee attached to the P&GC, charged with painting the city-owned pump houses and lift station within Woodbridge’s boundaries. These new members are Bill Barnhart, Jack Dauler and Barbara Silva. Near the end of the same meeting, the Board adopted changes to our Rules and Regulations. The P&GC will now be advisory to our Executive Director who will pass along information from the P&GC to the Board.

By the time this article goes to press, the pump house painting project should be complete. I want to thank all of the resident volunteers that helped complete the project. I would particularly like to single out P&GC member Bill Goodwin for his leadership in getting the project approved by the city and getting the job done. Good job, Bill!

The Woodbridge 100 (golf cart racing) happened on May 25, on the softball field, with much fanfare, cheering and giggling. Wheels of Woodbridge, led by Bill Barnhart and Men of Woodbridge, led by Ed Shoup sponsored the races. The races were great fun but they also raised money for an unfunded P&GC project - additional automated interior doors at the Clubhouse for our physically challenged neighbors. The fundraising efforts were successful and at least one automated door can be retrofitted without cost to WOA members. The P&GC identified eight different doors within the Clubhouse for potential retrofitting. We also established a priority list for these doors to be retrofitted as funds become available.

Mike Spence

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Debby Hickey

With the onset of DST, the tennis schedule for open doubles play has been revised to 8 - 10 a.m., Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday mornings. What better way to

get some exercise and interact with like-minded neighbors than a couple of hours on the tennis courts. Come on out and let’s play tennis.

Speaking of Let, here’s a brief explanation of the term and its use on the courts. How the word came into common usage is not exactly known, but the best suggestions are from early English of a word meaning ‘hindrance’. The only official use of the term Let in the USTA Official Rule Book refers to the serve. When the ball hits the net (a hindrance) on the serve and bounces in to the correct box on the returner’s side, it is called a Let and is

replayed. All other uses of the term such as when a ball rolls onto the court from an adjoining area and restricts the attention or becomes a safety issue, a Let (a hindrance) is called and the point is replayed. There are other examples of when a Let is called, but they are all subjective and fall into the area of good sportsmanship and common sense.

Which brings me to Woodbridge, the All American Community. When I think All American, I think mother and apple pie but I also think of sportsmanship and inclusion. The amenities at Woodbridge are for the enjoyment of all residents and we in the tennis program welcome anyone who wishes to play. So don’t let anything be a hindrance to your enjoyment of all of the facilities.

Hope to see you on the courts. . .

LET'S PLAY TENNISBy Mel Topping


Household HintsBy Bill Barnhart

GARAGE DOORS - MAINTENANCE AND PROBLEM-

SOLVING

Regular maintenance of your garage door, about twice a year,

goes a long way to eliminate potential problems. The main maintenance is lubrication; you’ll need some silicone spray, a rag and a large piece of cardboard. Do not use regular WD40 or grease. Both regular WD40 and grease attract dust, which decreases their usefulness, grease doesn’t do anything since the parts never heat up enough to melt it into where it is needed. I suggest moving your car(s) out of the garage to perform this maintenance.

Start with the rollers on both ends of the door. If the rollers have been lubricated with grease or WD40 in the past, they are going to have nasty black gunk on them that needs to be cleaned off first. It’s a messy but necessary step. Each roller has two parts to lubricate. The wheel has bearings where

it attaches to the short shaft and the shaft itself fits inside a metal tube. On two or three rollers, spray the bearings and inside the tube the shaft is in as best as you can. Then raise and lower the door to work the silicone where you want it. Repeat this process until all of the rollers have been lubricated. Make sure you wipe up any silicone that drips/runs down the door. Next, spray some

silicone on the inside of both the vertical and horizontal tracks to help quiet the metal-to-metal contact.

On each end of the door, at least two if not three of the rollers are built into an offset part of a hinge. Those hinges, along with the three

horizontal hinges connecting each two panels of the door together need a little lubrication where metal moves against metal. Again, wipe up any drips or runs.

A very important part that most people forget to lubricate is the coil springs. Spray them one at a time standing on a ladder with cardboard or something else held behind the spring to catch the overspray and drips. Spray the spring nearly

to the saturation point and then operate the door opener immediately up and then back down. Spray the other spring in a similar fashion. There may be some drips on the outside of the door that will need to be wiped off.

When a garage door starts giving you trouble, it more than likely is when you want it to go down. The most common causes are either something has been moved into the line of sight between the two infrared sensors connected to the lower part of the tracks since the last time the door was lowered or cobwebs may have accumulated over the lens of one of the sensors to the point it no longer can see the infrared beam from the other sensor. It is also quite easy to accidently knock one of the infrared sensors out of alignment. For all of these potential causes, move anything even close to being in the line of sight between the sensors, clean away any cobwebs and, if that fails to make the door work properly, slightly loosen the wing nut and try to realign the sensors so they have a firm line of sight, retighten the wing nut and try to lower the door again.

Another cause I found on my door and one other resident’s door is the wire connection leading from the sensors. When

the electricians pre-wire a garage, they run the garage opener wire out to the base of the garage door frame and stub it out. When the garage door installers come a few weeks later, they connect the sensor’s wires to the wires left by the electricians. Sometimes the wires were not properly connected and cause problems with opening and closing. Sometimes the connections are outside the wall and sometimes they are inside the wall. You need to redo those connections and then try to open and close the door again. If the connections are inside the wall, punch out the spackle around where the wire enters the wall with a screwdriver, leaving a hole at least an inch or more in diameter. Gently, gently pull on the wire until the connection points are outside the hole and then redo the connections. If the door still doesn’t operate properly, call me and/or a garage door company.

The last bit of maintenance is to clean the accumulated bits and pieces of trash off the rubber seal at the bottom of the door with a wet rag to keep dust from blowing in under the door.

Bill Barnhart

Our group has had a busy month. Some of our members volunteered to help paint the City of Manteca pump houses at Panda and Stockbridge parks and the gate to the pump

station on Airport Way. They should be done with that task shortly. The Wheels of Woodbridge completed their annual Woodbridge

100 golf cart event and Men of Woodbridge was responsible for obtaining the raffle prizes and handling the sale of raffle tickets. Over $1,000 was raised from raffle ticket sales to donate to the Homeowners Association to purchase automatic door openers in the Clubhouse. Some members also assisted the Orange Crush softball team with cooking at the event.

Our next cooking event is the Wheels of Woodbridge annual car show, Saturday, July 12. We will be cooking hot dogs and serving chips and sodas to hungry residents and their friends. The event is also open to the public and potential homebuyers.

Men of Woodbridge meets the second Monday of the month at 10 a.m. in the Club Room at the Clubhouse. Meetings are open to all male residents of Woodbridge. Our July meeting is a breakfast/meeting. We will meet in the Clubhouse parking lot and carpool at 8:45 a.m. to Mike's restaurant. Please join us for a great meal.

You never appreciate what you have till it’s gone. Toilet paper is a good example. Have a great day and a better tomorrow!

MEN OF WOODBRIDGEBy Ed Shoup

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www.ourwoodbridge.net Woodbridge LIFE • July 2014

Women of Woodbridge: Speaker’s Series Features Fire Chief

By Linda Little

Kirk Waters, Manteca Fire Chief, will be the featured speaker in the continuing

series sponsored by the Women of Woodbridge. Waters’ presentation will take place Thursday, July 24, at 2 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room.

Chief Waters has been with the Manteca Fire Department for 27 years, serving as chief for the past five years. He is proud to lead a department which emphasizes and epitomizes the values of professionalism, respect, dedication, excellence and teamwork.

Although the city was able to recently build a beautiful, state-of-the-art fire station adjacent to the Woodbridge community, Chief Waters believes one of the biggest challenges for the fire department is financial. “Having the funding needed to keep our existing

community safe and expanding to serve new development” is a major concern. The city’s target is a five-minute response time.

The other challenge relates to staffing. As stated in a Manteca Bulletin article earlier this year, “Among cities in the region of roughly the same population, Manteca has the lowest firefighters per capita.” Additionally, according to Waters, “We have several key members of our department who will be retiring within the next five years, and a priority is to get current staff ready to lead our department into the future.”

Chief Waters will allow time for questions following his formal presentation. As always, this event is free, however please RSVP to the front desk in the Clubhouse as a count is needed for set-up and preparation of materials.

WOW Speaker Series - Kirk Waters - July 24, at 2 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room

We live at Del Webb.We are the best.We’ve got more talentThan all the rest.Our players have agility; success is

our destiny!White Knights have armorAnd tricks up their sleeve.Green Hornets buzz ‘round youAnd don’t want to leave.These players play with dignity;

success is our destiny!

Orange Crush is juicy.Blues Brothers have soul.Red Devils will dog you.Even fans have their role!Our players play fantastically; success is our destiny!Our Diamond GalsMix/match up their team.All players will sparkleAnd winners will beam.These girls play with tenacity; success is our destiny!

DEL WEBB FIGHT SONGBy Debby Hickey

CALENDAR TEAMBy Debby Hickey

I love, I love, I love my calendar team.Yeah, sweet calendar team.I love, I love, I love my

calendar teamEach and every day of the

year!April-that’s when the season

starts.May-Blues Brothers won our

hearts.June-Orange will crush your

playAnd Diamond Gals-will

sparkle their way.Yeah, yeah, my heart wants to

beam.I love, I love, I love my little

calendar teamEvery day (every day) every

day (every day) of the year!July-Green Hornets know how

to sting.August-your booth announcers

will sing.September-White Knights

don’t need their shieldAnd Red Devils-don’t need no

angels outfield.Yeah, yeah, my heart wants to

beam.I love, I love, I love my little

calendar teamEvery day (every day) every

day (every day) of the year!

Call me out at the ball game,Take me out of the game.Call all my good throwsOutside when I pitch.One day I’m going toPitch you in a ditch.Let me Boo! Boo! Boo!

At the umpire‘Cause I can’t win; it’s a shame.For it’s one, two, three strikes I’m

out.It’s an umpire’s game!

THE UMPIRE SONGBy Debby Hickey


Baseball and apple pie." Ah, yes, a credo of our nation for so many

decades, meaning that it’s now the middle of summer, July, and baseball season is in full swing. Most of the children are out of school on summer vacation, and it gives us a chance for more premium time with the grandkids and our families in general. What better time than this to gather everyone up and enjoy a great day at a baseball game especially on the 4th of July. Yes, you might consider going to a big league game at the Oakland A’s or San Francisco Giants stadiums, but you could encounter heavy traffic, $20 parking fees, long lines at the concession stands and an hour’s wait trying to exit the parking lot after the game. With that in mind, I’d like to entice you to think about two nearby day trips that could easily ensure a great family day and take you back to your childhood.

If a good ol' minor league game suits your fancy, consider a Stockton Ports game at the Banner Island Ballpark located at 404 W. Fremont Street in Stockton. The Ports moved to

their waterfront home and played their inaugural game on April 28, 2005, to a packed house of 5,287 fans. The ballpark was built in record time as part of the downtown revitalization project of the Downtown Stockton Waterfront area. There are rumors that Banner Island was home to a baseball team that played there in the late 1800s in an area they called “Mudville” which ran alongside the San Joaquin River. Due to its history, Banner Island Ballpark was even marked as a historical site by the Stockton Historical Society in 2008.

If food is a favorite part of your game day experience, there’s plenty of it to be found at this ballpark. Different concession areas have clever, catchy names and offer quite a variety of choices. If you’re craving an old-fashioned dog, peanuts and a beer (or soda), then head for the “3rd Base Express” in Section 108. Barbecue more your style? Then you’ll want to zero in on the “1st Base” concession in Section 215. If you desire something more eclectic, you can find it at the “Tecate Cantina” in Section 101, which serves up

great Mexican food. And, if you happen to be sitting near Section 117, you could take advantage of the “Asparagus Cart.” If it’s Stockton, there must be asparagus, right?

The team will be away on July 4 but will host a home game at 7:05 p.m. July 3 and will feature a cap auction and fireworks for all to enjoy. For more information on the park, directions, schedules and promotions, try their website at www.stocktonports.com or call (209) 644-1900.

Want someplace even closer? Well, for the few of you who may not know, we have one

of the largest multi-sport fields venues around. I’m talking about the Big League Dreams (more commonly referred to as BLD) sports fields facility right here in Manteca, located at 1077 Milo Candini Drive just across from the Stadium Shopping Center. The park was the vision of two brothers, Rick and Jeff Odekirk (both former baseball players) who wanted to provide a safe, inviting place for younger ballplayers to compete in league play along with providing a great family environment. They also had the desire to build several fields and replicate the design to mirror some of the most famous baseball parks in the

country such as Yankee Stadium, Wrigley Field and Fenway Park, just to name a few. This, in itself is enough to slingshot many of us back to our carefree childhoods. If that isn't enough, they also offer a 20,000-square foot indoor pavilion for league soccer play.

Hungry on your family day out at the park? No problem. BLD offers a large variety of burgers, dogs, sandwiches, salads and drinks galore at the Stadium Club Restaurant. From the restaurant, you have a bird’s-eye view of three replica fields, and 12 televisions and an onsite arcade keep the active little ones entertained.

This park is also a popular venue for those who wish to host their company meetings, birthday parties, weddings, receptions and more. For more information, visit their website at www.bigleaguedreams.com

or call (209) 824-2400.I hope these little suggestions

are helpful to those of you who want to spend a fun July 4th or summer day enjoying our country’s national pastime in a beautiful and happy place. Maybe you’ll sit your grandchild on your knee as you score the game and take in the aroma of newly mowed stadium grass.

Day Trip: Batter UpBy Pam Phelps

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Family Fun Photos - An All-American Coummunity

First fish caught

2013 Grandparents Christmas Party

2013 Grandparents Christmas Party

Mini golfer playing mini golf

2013 Wheels of Woodbridge car show


As a result of the very successful Sip for Scholarship event held on May 1, the Women of Woodbridge were able to award $6,500 in scholarships to local

high school students. On May 21, WOW members Carol Edgren, Linda Little,

and Sandi Young attended the senior recognition evenings at the three Manteca high schools and awarded the following scholarships:

East Union: Courtney Posz received a $1,000 scholarship. She will be attending Delta Community College, majoring in business with a career goal of working in public relations for a professional sports team.

Manteca: Victoria Ryser received a $1,000 scholarship. She will be attending Las Positas Community College, majoring in mass communications with a career goal of broadcasting or marketing. Samantha Mena received a $500 scholarship. She will be attending Delta Community College, majoring in education with a career goal of becoming a high school English teacher.

Sierra: Sareena Hazelbaker-Alexander received a $1,000 scholarship. She will be attending Delta Community College (Mountain House campus), completing her general education studies with a career goal of becoming an interpreter for the deaf.

In addition to these scholarships, $3,000 in scholarships will be awarded to three students, still to be determined, in the Manteca Unified Vocational Academy culinary program. These students will be attending out-of-state culinary academies.

Thank you to all who attended the Sip for Scholarship as well as those who planned and worked at this event. The funds generated from this event are further proof of the generosity of the Woodbridge community.

Women of Woodbridge: Scholarships Awarded to Local StudentsBy Linda Little

Linda Little and Sierra High School senior Sareena Hazelbaker-Alexander

Sandi Young, Samantha Mena, Victoria Ryser

Courtney Posz presented by Carol Edgren


My wife, Jan, and I are birders. We designed our backyard to be bird friendly; three feeders, a fresh water fountain and landscaping small birds

can hide within. We wanted more we wanted bluebirds to nest in our yard. Two years ago we strategically installed a birdhouse. Last year we figured out that the opening should face away from the prevailing wind and sized specific for bluebirds. In March, we began putting out just a few dried mealworms, a favorite of bluebirds. We kept the portions small; we wanted the bluebirds to like our back yard, not become dependent upon it. IT WORKED! In early April, a pair of Western Bluebirds began constructing a nest in our birdhouse, 15 feet from Daisywood Drive.

The nest building took about a week. I should mention that the birdhouse has a hinged roof panel that can be lifted; iPhone® held just above, “click” and lowered back. The first egg arrived April 14 and the fifth and final egg of the clutch on April 18. Momma bluebird kept the eggs

warm for 15 days, leaving the nest only briefly to drink, eat and, we think, attend one short bunco party. On May 2, we had three gaping mouths and by the next day five. We increased the mealworms to about 30 a day. Four days after hatching we had five “fuzzy caterpillars” with gaping mouths. Three days later, ten new eyes looked at the iPhone®. By May 12, baby bird heads crowded the birdhouse opening demanding food. The folks at www.Bluebirdnut.com recommend that you not peek in the birdhouse after day 12 for fear of causing the chicks to fledge prematurely. Momma and Papa bluebird fed the chicks dawn to dusk. We watched diligently but did not see any of the chicks fledge. On May 23, we peeked in the birdhouse; two healthy looking chicks remained. When the last two leave, we’ll clean the birdhouse and make it available for a second brood, which is common for bluebirds. It was a fun nest watch.

Nest Watch at WoodbridgeBy Mike Spence ♦ Photos by Jan Spence

Birdhouse Bringing home dinner. Five eggs

Hungry? Mother bird


CALIFORNIA CREEDENCE COMES TO WOODBRIDGE

By Dodie Miller

California Creedence, including our own Bill Kistner, will be playing for Woodbridge in our gazebo on the evening of Saturday, July 5. They feature a group of professional

musicians and singers who have a love and a great deal of experience in the classic rock and country genres. This group focuses on the songs of Creedence Clearwater Revival and John Fogerty. They come together to present a sound that is without equal, a hypnotic, rock-solid rhythm and drive played with the classic, unmistakable sound of Creedence.

The band members’ musical and singing experience includes a number of years in Nashville, dozens of CMT/TNN appearances, two CBS primetime specials, playing for President Ronald Reagan and much, much more.

New Christy Minstrels® ConcertBenefits SJ County Historical Society and Museum

Randy Sparks—founder of The New Christy Minstrels®—and fellow musicians have for years performed an annual “Sparks in the Park” concert benefiting the San Joaquin County Historical

Society. While past concerts have presented mostly local members of Randy’s musical family, this concert will feature all eight members of The New Christy Minstrels® under the direction of Randy Sparks. The event will be on the grounds of the Historical Museum (in Micke Grove Regional Park) Friday, July 25, beginning at 6 p.m. A donation of $75 per person includes a New York steak dinner and the concert. For ticket information see www.SanJoaquinHistory.org or call (209) 331-2055 or (209) 953-3460.

The New Christy Minstrels® debut album, "Presenting the New Christy Minstrels," won a Grammy Award and was on the Billboard charts for two years. Their song "Green, Green" (written by Sparks and the lead singer on the song, Barry McGuire) moved up the charts to number three on the Adult Contemporary Charts. "Green, Green" sold more than one million copies and was awarded a gold record.

The group had other top forty hits such as "Saturday Night", "Today," "This Land is Your Land," "Denver," and "Chim Chim Cher-ee" (which they performed on The Academy Awards show the evening the song was awarded the 1964 Oscar for Best Song). They eventually recorded more than 20 albums.

WINE 101By Jon Ford

On June 23, 54 people participated in Wine 101's first bus trip to the Livermore Valley to visit historical Concannon Vineyards, one of the longest continu-

ally running wineries in the state. We were greeted by two Concannon Ambassadors, split into two groups, and then partook of a very informative tour of the facility. In addition to the technical side of wine making, we were given the his-torical background of the family and their winery. After our tour we were situated under a beautiful arbor that divided the vineyards and the enormous tree-lined grass area. At that time the ambassadors conducted a wine tasting with some of Concannon's reserve wines. Participants were also given a chance to visit the tasting room and receive a 15% discount on their day’s purchases. Snacks were provided and our group also brought other goodies to consume during the wine tasting portion of the event. This event sold out and even had a waiting list, so it is likely that another trip will be planned in the near future.

Woodbridge resident Bill Kistner sitting on the fence with drumsticks in hand.

Sparks in the Park - The New Christy Minstrels


NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH NATIONAL NIGHT OUTBy Marcia Umberger

Mark your calendar for Tuesday, August 5. That is the night people throughout the nation make a special effort to get to know their neighbors. Parties are held-some small and others who go all out to make it a special evening. Woodbridge is no exception. Our experienced Neighborhood Watch Block Captains have been planning these

parties for more than five years. I’m sure this year will be bigger and better than last. With the opening of the north section of our community, there are many more opportunities for new residents to join in the festivities.

Block captains will be contacting their residents and making arrangements for individual parties. It is always a fun time as Manteca city leaders, city hall employees and, of course, police and fire personnel make it a point to come by and visit with residents. So plan to participate August 5 and get to know your Woodbridge neighbors.

Note to Block captains: When you get your details finalized, remember to register your party with the city so they can put you on their list to visit.

WOODBRIDGE SCHOOL SUPPLIES DRIVEBy Linda Little

As part of their focus on children, the Women of Woodbridge are once again sponsoring a drive to collect school supplies for Neil Hafley, George McParland, and French Camp schools. Budget cuts have made it more difficult each year for the schools to purchase adequate supplies. The list below reflects the schools’

greatest needs.You can help by taking an apple(s) off the tree located in the Clubhouse, purchase the school supply(ies) listed on

the apple, and return the supplies and apple to the bin provided in the Club Room. Please return your donations by Friday, August 15 so that all supplies can be delivered during the first two weeks of the new school year that begins August 6.

Thank you in advance for your donations. Questions may be directed to Linda Little, [email protected].

BackpacksBinder Paper

Colored Construction PaperCopy Paper

CrayonsDry Erase Markers

File FoldersGlue Sticks

Granola Bars (individually wrapped)Jump Ropes

MarkersPaper TowelsPencil Boxes

PencilsScissors

Single Subject Spiral NotebooksTissue

Vis-a-Vis PensWet Wipes


July Activities

August Activities

Non WOA Sanctioned Clubs:

WOA Groups and Clubs:

Please refer to www.ourwoodbridge.net for more detailed information

Group, Club Contact PhoneArtists & Crafters Nedra Ball 815-‐9309 Painters Quilters

Bocce Ball Ray Pfoutz 239-‐0387Bridge Don St. Lawrence 825-‐7137Bunco Mary Braun 239-‐0409Chair Volleyball Jacquie Steffy 825-‐4805Cribbage Dave Steffy 825-‐4805Crochet/Knitting Renée St. Lawrence 825-‐7137Dance -‐ Ballroom Patti Barnhart 629-‐8838Dance -‐ Line Patti Barnhart 629-‐8838Drama Claudette Conklin 985-‐4282Game Night Pat Buxton 239-‐8663Golf Group Rudy Salvador 629-‐8060Grandparents Claudia Watkins 823-‐8678Hand & Foot Cards Ruth Field 229-‐6977Men of Woodbridge Terrell Estes 824-‐7464Neighborhood Watch Bob Hall 239-‐5712Paddle Tennis Bob Hall 239-‐5712Pickleball Bob Hall 239-‐5712Pinochle Claudia Watkins 823-‐8678Poker Al Sanchez 239-‐8235Poker -‐ also may contact Joe Victoria 815-‐9343Radio Controlled Flyers Bob Umberger 239-‐2983Readers' Club Renée St. Lawrence 825-‐7137Second Chance Band John Green 239-‐5256Strummin' Wonders Carla Marquardt 624-‐3754Tennis Mel Topping 239-‐8718Trivia (Fun Trivia) Bob Hall 239-‐5712Veterans Jack Dauler 629-‐8575WB Softball Butch Larson 824-‐2062Wheels of Woodbridge Bill Barnhart 629-‐8838Wine 101 Jon Ford 815-‐9803Women of Woodbridge Birdie Nieri 624-‐3779Woodbridge Singers Elizabeth Cunning 647-‐4380

Coming to Woodbridge Wednesdays at 5:30 pm beginning June 11!

OR

Visit us at our Ripon Store!

16569 E. Hwy. 1208 am – 7 pm Monday –Thursday8 am to 8 pm Friday – Sunday

Denise’s Farmers’Market


► Clubs and groups are listed on page 34. More detailed information may be found on the Woodbridge portal and at the Lakeview Clubhouse.

WOA meetings are also listed on page 6.

July Activities

August Activities

10:30 a.m. - Wine 101 Field Trip

'Woodbridge 100'


Upcoming Events

WOODBRIDGE RODEO ON RAFTS

Don’t miss Woodbridge’s first Water Rodeo, Saturday, July 26. Races start at 5 p.m., barbecue at 6 p.m.

A cowboy hat and raft (horse) will be provided for each contestant. Swimmers will ride their rafts across the pool. Cowboy hats will have a name just like a real horse race and the crowd will enthusiastically cheer you on. A prize will be awarded to the winning cowboy!

Races will be held in the indoor pool. The barbecue will be conducted in the outdoor pool area. Hamburgers, hot dogs, homemade baked beans, chips and all the customary condiments for the burgers and hotdogs will be served. You may bring your beverage of choice.

Tickets for this fun new event are $10 per person. Sorry, no refunds.

B T EXPRESS AT HAPPY HOUR

Join the Lifestyle Committee and your Woodbridge neighbors for a relaxing evening on the Lakeview Clubhouse patio. Listen to, maybe even dance to, the

music of B T Express. Bring an appetizer to share at your table and your beverage of choice. If you wish, bring an extra folding table and folding chairs. We may not have enough seating to accommodate everyone.

Happy Hour will be the last Friday of the month, July 25, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Access to the patio begins at 5 p.m.

Tickets are $3 per person to cover the cost of entertainment and go on sale at the front desk June 27. Sorry, no refunds.

COME TO A CHEESE BUFFET TASTING

The Woodbridge Lifestyle Committee invites you to meet Judy Creighton, a cheese monger and core instructor at the Cheese School of San Francisco and C’est Le

Cheese in Sacramento. Judy will present a buffet of artisan cheeses, share the background and history of cheese making and provide some cheese buying and serving suggestions.

The cheese buffet tasting will be held Tuesday, July 8, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. At this special event you will have the opportunity to taste specialty cheeses, some of which will be garnished with fruits, olives or nuts. You may bring your choice of wine or other beverage to accompany the cheese.

Judy knows a lot about cheese! She is one of an elite group of 253 individuals who passed the ACS Certified Cheese Professional™ Exam. In doing so, she demonstrated a high standard of comprehensive cheese knowledge and skills across a range of subject areas. In addition, she is a cheese educator and consultant who has owned two San Francisco cheese shops, served as a judge at American Cheese Society and California State Fair competitions, is Cheese Program Director at Lavender Ridge Vineyard in the Sierra Foothills, is membership chair of the California Artisan Cheese Guild, is guest lecturer at School of Restaurant Hospitality, City College of San Francisco, and Cheese School of San Francisco. She is also a columnist in the Sierra Lodestar newspaper and in that region is known as "The Calaveras Cheese Lady."

Tickets for the Cheese Buffet Tasting are $10 per person and went on sale Wednesday, June 4. Get your tickets early because seating for this special event is limited to only 50 people.

CELEBRATE THE FOURTH OF JULY WITH AN ALL-AMERICAN SUNDAE

The Woodbridge Lifestyle Committee invites you to celebrate our nation’s independence with an authentic all-American ice cream sundae the day before the 4th of

July - Thursday, July 3, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room.

There will be a wide array of tasty ingredients set out for you to build your own sundae, just the way YOU like it! Come create your own concoction of ice cream, sweet syrup, cherry, nuts and whipped topping.

Tickets for this sundae-building event are $3 each and went on sale at the front desk, Thursday, June 5.

DID YOU KNOW?

Manteca was founded in 1861 by Joshua Coswell and is known as "The Family City".

A family business, Levi Strauss and Co. of California, applied for a patent in 1873.

The Addams Family aired for two seasons beginning in 1966. How old were you?

A community of moles are called a labor. We do labor to get rid of them.

Monkeys live in troops comprised of several hundred individuals. Remind you of anything?

In 1878 the first telephone book contained only fifty names.

Sherwood Schwartz wrote the lyrics for the Brady Bunch theme song.

The Wente winery of California is a family owned winery that has operated for 130 years.


Where in the world ?

Send travel photos to [email protected] use highest resolution and type WB TRAVEL in the subject line. All travel photos MUST be submitted electronically.

Wow! Woodbridge LIFE has been circling the globe with our wandering residents! We will do our best to include ALL travel photographs, but space and clarity will dictate. Preference will go to those not featured in previous editions and, yes, to those in exotic locales and interesting photo ops! Send images electronically to [email protected] using high resolution or actual size. Thank you for your contributions. We're happy that you continue to enjoy Woodbridge LIFE. If your picture isn't here, look for it in the coming months and keep sending them in! Sorry, we can no longer accept print photos.

Eileen and Mike Hill in Alaska with Mt. McKinley in the background.Gwen Speckman (right) and her sister Elaine Cartwright at Mad King Ludwig's Castle,

Neuschwanstein, in the Bavarian region of Germany.

Marybeth and Ron Saari paying a visit to the future new home of Deb and Dave Ristau in Nashville's beautiful Del Webb community. Claudette and Mike Conklin (at right) with their son, Chase, at Animal Kingdom in Orlando,

Florida.


Send travel photos to [email protected] use highest resolution and type WB TRAVEL in the subject line. All travel photos MUST be submitted electronically.

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