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IN THIS ISSUE
Important Numbers, Board Report ..........2
Calendars .......................................12 - 14
Big Band Night ........................................3
Performing Arts - It’s Hell Getting Old...15
Charter Clubs and Groups..............20 - 21
Sales Ad ..................................................4
Meet and Mingle....................................16
Advertisements ..............................22 - 23
Lifestyles............................................5 - 9
Pet Article ..............................................17
Lifestyle Events......................................24
Meet Your Neighbors.............................11
Reno/Tahoe Excursion ...........................18
Clubs and Groups Expo .........................19
SOLERA DIAMOND VALLEY
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Connie King, Lifestyle Director
951.652.5766, Ext. 223 • [email protected]
COMMUNITY WEBSITE
www.soleradiamondvalley.com
DEL WEBB
CUSTOMER SERVICE
[email protected] • 949.255.1650
SALES OFFICE
Daniel Stirn, Sales Consultant
Terra Lynn Dearth, Sales Consultant
951.374.6296
1640 Paseo Diamante, Hemet, CA 92545
PCM
BILLING INQUIRIES
800.369.7260
ALLIED BARTON SECURITY SERVICES
On-Site Community Patrol
951.541.8060 • (800) 942-9394 (secondary)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Leeanne Brock, President
760.772.5400, [email protected]
Brian Rubin, Vice-President
951.925.3918, [email protected]
Robert Ash, Treasurer
951.929.9638, [email protected]
Melissa Karsting, Secretary
951.255.2561, [email protected]
Holly Sandler, Member-at-Large
949.330.8532, [email protected]
HOURS OF OPERATION
MOUNTAIN VIEW LODGE
Pool Hours
Sunday: 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Monday - Saturday: 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
SALES OFFICE
1608 Paseo Diamante, Hemet, CA 92545
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
PUBLICATION
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Connie King, Lifestyle Director
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
Charlene Bowman, Chairperson
Alan Siegel, Vice Chairperson
Beverly Splitgerber and Berkie Harris, Co-Secretary
Janie Varilone
ARTICLE SUBMISSIONS
All submissions must be emailed to [email protected] by the tenth
of the month. Articles should not exceed 500 words, 250 words for Club news
and 100 words for Groups.
The View is published monthly by the Solera Diamond Valley
Community Association (SDVCA). This publication is copyrighted and may
not be reproduced or reprinted without the written permission of SDVCA.
Advertising
inquiries,
951.652.5766,
Ext.
223
or
email
[email protected].
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BOARD MEMBER REPORT
By Robert Ash, Board Member
I would like to share with you a
summary of the Board Meeting and the
Treasurer’s Report. I will place this
Summary of Actions in the second
published View after each Board meeting.
This is necessary because of publishing
deadlines.
Board Meeting – January 14, 2015 – Summary of Actions
• Appointed Communications Advisory Committee Members –
Berkie Harris, Alan Siegel and Janie Varilone
• Postponed Design Guidelines Update to allow more input from
residents
• Appointed Design Review Committee Members – Allan Webb
• Ratified Reserve Study Agreement with Advanced Reserve
Solutions, Inc.
• Approved Solera Veterans and Friends for club status
• Approved purchase of EPAC storage building and re-landscape
around building with Artistic Maintenance
• Approved Library supplies expenditure to come out of supplies
from Operating Budget
• Extended time line for the View to go online to June 30, 2015
for Communications Committee to research alternatives
• Approved re-investing $100K CD from maturing One West
Bank CD to 6 month federally insured CD at best rate of return
• Approved re-investing $100K CD from maturing Community
Bank CD to 6 month federally insured CD at best rate of return
• Approved re-investing $100K CD from maturing State Bank of
Indio CD to 6 month federally insured CD at best rate of return
• Approved investing $100K CD each from money market
accounts – Union Bank, Mutual of Omaha, and Comerica into
three 6 month federally insured CD at best rate of return
• Approved recording a lien against delinquent account
RD00048-5 if assessments not paid
• Approved request/appeal to allow 2 cacti to remain in front
yard of a resident’s property
Treasurer’s Report:
• January 6, 2015:
Assets - $1,850,120. includes Reserves of $1,711,830. and
does not include fixed assets; Liabilities - $138,290.
• July 2014 thru December 2014:
Income - $659,498. includes owner assessments of $552,550;
developer assessments of $55,900; other of $39,850. and
developer subsidy of $11,199.
Expenses - $659,498.
We also had excellent reports from the Committee
Chairpersons, General Manager and Life-Style Director.
Thanks to all who attended Your Board Meeting. I hope to see
you at the next Board Meeting on March 26, 2015 at 3:00 pm.
Dance the Night Away!
Big Band Night
Entertainment provided by the Stardusters
Big Band swing music, a little rock, latin,
waltz and line dancing.
Snacks and beverages provided (BYOB optional)
Sunday,
May
17 7:00 pm
$20
Big band
dancing
basics
April 7 - May 12
Tuesdays, 1-2 pm
$10 per person per class
Come one and all! Beginners to advanced,
singles and partners-let's get out and learn to
dance. Taught by international dance
choreographer, Michelle Renee this class will
get you moving for the BIG BAND NIGHT.
Hello,
my name is
michelle renee -
I have been in dance and ballroom for the last 33 years of my life-including as a
dancer, competitor and choreographer. When I was younger, I danced for Disney and
various pop stars. As an adult, I did the choreography for the first two years of Dancing
with the Stars and five years in Britain doing their version of Dancing with the Stars. I
have taught all levels and styles of dance and enjoy teaching my craft to others as a
new form of expression.
I'm looking forward to meeting and teaching ballroom for you in April of this year!
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LIFESTYLE UPDATES
By Connie King, Lifestyle Director
The Lifestyle Department is working
on expanding the Del Webb Merchant
program in 2015. We are currently
negotiating relationships with local
businesses and service providers who
will offer savings and discounts to
Solera Diamond Valley residents. We
recently met with representatives from
Mt. San Jacinto College to discuss CoOp Educational programs. The benefit of working with the
local college is that classes can be taught here at the lodge.
The Lifestyle Department is in discussion with the Hemet
Farmers Market to bring fresh produce and other products to
residents once a month. Although we will repeat most of your
favorite social events in 2015 (i.e. Saint Patrick’s Day, Harvest
Fest and more…) we look forward to featuring new and
innovative program ideas.
Thank you for taking time to complete the on-line or paper
survey concerning The View. The results will be presented at the
board meeting along with other options the committee has
reviewed. We will keep you posted!
SAVE THE DATE FOR
UPCOMING EVENTS
Dance Classes
(6 weeks)
1:00 pm (SC) • $10.00
Pete Weddell’s
Wine and Cheese
4:00 pm
Breakfast with the
Mayor of Hemet
Linda Krupa 9:00 am
Solera Diamond Valley
Garage Sale
7:00 am $10 permit fee
Easy Listening with
Bruce Glover & Valerie Geason
6:30 pm • $15.00
Cinco de Mayo
5:30 pm
$15.00
Reno Tahoe Excursion
(thru May 15)
8:00 am • $194 - $216
Big Band Night
7:00 pm
$20.00
Men’s Day at the
Nethercutt Museum
7:30 am • $58.00
Back by Popular Demand
Anthony the Magician
6:00 pm • $15.00
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Valentine’s Day
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Valentine’s Day
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Saint Patrick's Day
Potluck
Tuesday, March 17
5:30 pm
UpTown Cowgirl Boutique
RSVP by March 13 at the Front Desk
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Music for your dancing and listening pleasure.
Featuring Vocalists -
BRUCE GLOVER & VALERIE GEASON
Sunday, April 26 ~ $15
6:30 pm ~ Mountain View Lodge
Bruce’s professional performances include lead singer with the
internationally-acclaimed “Hues Corporation,” a ‘70’s R&B group
known for the hit songs, “Rock the Boat.” Since moving to the Riverside
county area, he has performed locally at Pala Casino, Pala Mesa Resort,
Bel Vino Winery, Keyways Vineyard & Winery, the Idyllwild Wine
Festival, to name a few. He currently performs locally with Valerie
Geason, an accomplished jazz and blues singer who has performed with
artists such as Dizzy Gillespie, Mel Torme and Redd Foxx. Valerie also
traveled internationally with Ray Charles as one of his “Raelettes.”
They are known as a dynamic duo whether singing jazz, standards,
R&B or Gospel music.
BYOB and Lifestyle will provide snacks for cocktail hour.
Sign up at the fron desk by April 20
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OLD DAYS OF HEMET
During the 1880’s, south of the current San Jacinto Main Street, north
of Park Hill along Hewitt Street, Henry Hewitt’s 1871 purchase of land from
Francisco Estudillo was proving to be a profitable investment and he was
building an empire. It was the hub of commercial development and provided
substantial dividends for Hewitt.
Success is
always the magnet
for competition and
Old Town, or
Bowers, as it was
known, was no
exception. The Rev.
Griffin D. Compton,
a Methodist minister
and founder of the
city of Compton,
eyed opportunity in
the San Jacinto
Valley and he, along
with partners James
Kerr and Samuel
Oak Prince,
purchased 1,800
acres from Francisco
Estudillo near
Hewitt’s land. With
Compton as President the San Diego Land Association filed the map for
San Jacinto Rancho in San Diego July 31, 1883.
The map had a European city design and was unique in Southern
California with the focal point of the streets forming a 5-point intersection.
The main north-south street was San Jacinto Street and main east-west
street was Central Avenue, which traveled westward and then diagonally
along the riverbed.
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Hemet High School c. 1930. At that time located north of Latham
Avenue between Thompson and Santa Fe Streets.
Hemet Used Car Market was located on the north side of 300 block
Florida Avenue in 1926. Owner Jewell Lawrence Bagby had a used car lot
in Modesto before trying his hand at it in Hemet. The family later moved to
Cahuilla Mt where Jewell turned to farming and beekeeping.
MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR
Darlene “Dee” Belles
By Charlene Bowman, Resident
M-I-C – see ya real soon, K-E-Y – why, because we like
you, M-0-U-S-E . . .
How many of us remember this little ditty? Well, Dee
Belles certainly does. She was a dancer with Walt
Disney’s Mickey Mouse Club, in her
younger years. When did it all start?
Dee was born in the 40’s, right here in
So. California’s San Fernando Valley.
Yep, she is a genuine Valley Girl (look
that one up).
When Dee was about four years
old, she came down with Polio. For two
and one-half years, she lived in an iron
lung. She finally got out of this
contraption, but found she couldn’t walk
without support. To help with this situation,
she was enrolled in dance classes. After about
a year of dancing, Dee was able to walk and dance
without braces. She loved to dance and continued for
many years.
Dee danced for several TV shows and other venues
around the area. She danced for Disney, Knott’s Berry Farm,
Hollywood Dancers, Gold Diggers, Hilo Hattie’s, Lawrence Welk,
and USO Homeland (USA) – just to name a few. Oh yes, and Dee
sang and danced with Connie Stevens, too. After a time, Dee
discovered she didn’t really like the Hollywood scene. So, she
began teaching dance, which lasted for several years.
Dee, also attended school to become a professional florist. As
a florist, she decorated events for several celebrities. There was the
John Wayne family, the Ram’s football team and the Frank Sinatra
family ….. just to name a few. She loves to decorate and garden.
Plants, especially flowers, are a special love of hers.
Dee married nearly 50 years ago. She and her
husband, Rich, became foster parents. They
adopted a foster child and had three children
of their own. The Belles’ have 10
grandchildren. Dee loves being involved
with all the kids. All the kids and
grandkids, are fabulous. Everyone has
either graduated college or is attending
school or college. So far, all the
grandkids have earned scholarships.
Dee is definitely a proud grandma.
Dee enjoys traveling. She’s been on
about 15 cruises around the US, Europe,
China and Tahiti. She is very involved with
various cancer groups. (She has experienced bouts
of cancer since 1992, and is currently in treatment.)
Humor has played a major role in Dee’s experience. Ellen
DeGeneres has kept her laughing through all the various
treatments. She loves giving pep talks to people regarding their
battles. Her message to the world is, “Don’t ever give up on life.
Don’t ever quit!” She believes in living life to the fullest and never
fear dying. She lives by the motto, “Pick yourself up, dust yourself
off and walk forward – there’s life out there meant just for you.”
Dee is blessed to be close with 23 of her high school friends,
from Montebello High School. They all graduated together in 1959.
The group just celebrated their 55th high school reunion, last
October. They keep in touch and do a lot of things together….even,
taking a cruise full of great times. While on this cruise, she and her
hubby Rich, renewed wedding vows for their 25th wedding
anniversary. (It runs in the family, as Rich hangs out with his high
school friends, too.)
Dee describes herself
as a very caring and
giving person. She
loves to help others.
Also, she is involved
with many community
activities & events.
Be sure and say,
“Howdy”, when you
cross paths with this
fascinating “Valley
Girl”.
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March
Sunday
Monday
1
2
1:30 pm Game Day (EB)
9:30 am
10:00 am
1:00 pm
1:00 pm
6:00 pm
8
9
1:30 pm Game Day (EB)
Daylight Savings Time
Move clocks forward an hour!
9:30 am Emergency Preparedness
Committee (DG)
1:00 pm Mah Jongg (DG)
1:30 pm Bingo (SC)
6:00 pm Pinochle (SC)
15
16
1:30 pm Game Day (EB)
9:30 am
1:00 pm
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
22
23
1:30 pm Game Day (EB)
Brush Strokes (SW)
Recreation Committee (DG)
Volunteer Meeting (SW)
Mah Jongg (DG)
Pinochle (SC)
Tuesday
3
4
10:00 am Communications
Committee (DG)
10:00 am Chess (LB)
12:00 pm Massage Therapist (BL)
6:00 pm Bridge Beg. & Int. (DG)
10:00 am Ladies Billiards (LB)
10:00 am Knitting Group (SW)
10:00 am DRC Committee Meeting
(DG)
6:00 pm Cribbage (DG)
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7:30 am
10:00 am
10:00 am
10:00 am
10:00 am
10:00 am
1:30 pm
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
King Tut Exhibit
Chess (LB)
Garden/Bonsai Group (DG)
Performing Arts Society
Meeting (SW)
12:00 pm Massage Therapist (BL)
6:00 pm Bridge Int. & Adv. (DG)
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Brush Strokes (SW)
Mah Jongg (DG)
Pinochle (SC)
Bingo (SC)
1:00 pm Mah Jongg (DG)
1:30 pm Bingo (SC)
6:00 pm Pinochle (SC)
10:00 am
12:00 pm
2:00 pm
5:30 pm
6:00 pm
Ladies Billiards (LB)
Knitting Group (SW)
Game Day (EB)
Cribbage (DG)
Charades (SW)
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Chess (DG)
Massage Therapist (BL)
Library Club (DG)
St. Patrick’s Day (EB/SW)
Bridge Beg. & Int. (DG)
10:00 am Ladies Billiards (LB)
10:00 am Knitting Group (SW)
10:00 am DRC Committee Meeting
(DG)
1:30 pm Game Day (EB)
6:00 pm Cribbage (DG)
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25
10:00 am Chess (DG)
6:00 pm Bridge Int. & Adv. (DG)
10:00 am
10:00 am
1:30 pm
2:00 pm
6:00 pm
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30
31
1:30 pm Game Day (EB)
1:00 pm Mah Jongg (DG)
6:00 pm Pinochle (SC)
10:00 am Chess (DG)
6:00 pm Bridge Int. & Adv. (DG)
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Wednesday
Ladies Billiards (LB)
Knitting Group (SW)
Game Day (EB)
Book Group (DG)
Cribbage (DG)
Events
Thursday
Friday
6
5
1:30 pm
2:00 pm
5:00 pm
6:00 pm
Line Dancing Divas (SC)
Water Colors (SW)
Billiards Club (LB)
Mah Jongg (DG)
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1:30 pm
2:00 pm
5:00 pm
6:00 pm
Line Dancing Divas (SC)
Water Colors (SW)
Billiards Club (LB)
Mah Jongg (DG)
1:00 pm Movie: Jersey Boys (DG)
6:00 pm Movie: Jersey Boys (DG)
Last day to sign up for
St. Patrick’s Day
9:00 am Quilting Club (SW)
6:00 pm Movie: Million Dollar Arm
(DG)
Last day to sign up for the
Club and Group EXPO
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Line Dancing Divas (AR)
Water Colors (SW)
Board Meeting (EB)
Billiards Club (LB)
Mah Jongg (DG)
1:00 pm Movie: Jobs (DG)
6:00 pm Movie: Jobs (DG)
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9:00 am Quilting Club (SW)
6:00 pm Movie: Jersey Boys (DG)
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1:30 pm
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
5:00 pm
6:00 pm
7
9:00 am Quilting Club (SW)
6:00 pm Movie: Jobs (DG)
13
10:00 am Veterans and Friends (SW)
1:30 pm Line Dancing Divas (SC)
2:00 pm Finance Advisory
Committee (DG)
2:00 pm Water Colors (SW)
5:00 pm Billiards Club (LB)
6:00 pm Mah Jongg (DG)
Saturday
9:00 am Quilting Club (SW)
4:00 pm Club and Group Expo
(EB/LB)
6:00 pm Movie: Sniper: Legacy (DG)
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1:00 pm Movie: Million Dollar Arm
(DG)
6:00 pm Movie: Million Dollar Arm
(DG)
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1:00 pm Movie: Sniper: Legacy
(DG)
6:00 pm Movie: Sniper: Legacy
(DG)
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LEGEND
(AR)
Aerobics Room
(BC)
Bocce Courts
(BP)
Back Patio
(BL)
Broadleaf Room
(DG)
Deergrass Room
(EB)
Entire Ballroom
(FC)
Fitness Center
(IP)
Indoor Pool
(K)
Kitchen
(LB)
Lobby
(LE)
Lodge Entrance
(OP)
Outdoor Pool
(P)
Paseo
(PL)
Parking Lot
(SC)
Stonecreek Room
(SW)
Silverwood Room
(TC)
Tennis Courts
951-652-5766
Items in Red represent Lifestyle Events and
also the last day to sign up for those events
at the front desk.
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March Fitness Calendar
Monday
Tuesday
2
3
9:00 am Pickleball
1:00 pm Men &
Machines
8:00 am
8:50 am
9:00 am
9:00 am
10:00 am
11:30 am
5:00 pm
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10
9:00 am Pickleball
1:00 pm Men &
Machines
8:00 am
8:50 am
9:00 am
9:00 am
10:00 am
11:30 am
5:00 pm
6:30 pm
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17
9:00 am Pickleball
1:00 pm Men &
Machines
8:00 am
8:50 am
9:00 am
9:00 am
10:00 am
11:30 am
5:00 pm
6:30 pm
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24
9:00 am Pickleball
1:00 pm Men &
Machines
8:00 am
8:50 am
9:00 am
9:00 am
10:00 am
11:30 am
1:00 pm
5:00 pm
6:30 pm
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31
9:00 am Pickleball
1:00 pm Men &
Machines
8:00 am
8:50 am
9:00 am
9:00 am
10:00 am
11:30 am
1:00 pm
5:00 pm
6:30 pm
Wednesday
4
Thursday
5
Flex & Stretch
8:15 am Dance Aerobics 8:00 am
Flex & Stretch
8:50 am
9:00 am Pickleball
Tennis Anyone?
9:00 am
9:30 am Aqua Stretch
Pickleball Easyplay
11:00
am
Water
Volleyball
Chair Exercise
Water Aerobics 1:00 pm Men & Machines 10:00 am
10:00 am
Pickleball
6:30 pm Tennis
5:00 pm
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6
Flex & Stretch
Flex & Stretch
Pickleball
Easyplay
Chair Yoga
Cycling Group
Pickleball
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Flex & Stretch
8:15 am Dance Aerobics 8:00 am Flex & Stretch
Flex & Stretch
9:00 am Pickleball
8:50 am Flex & Stretch
Tennis Anyone?
9:30 am Aqua Stretch
9:00 am Pickleball
Pickleball Easyplay
Easyplay
Chair Exercise 11:00 am Water Volleyball
Water Aerobics 1:00 pm Men & Machines 10:00 am Chair Yoga
Pickleball
10:00 am Cycling Group
6:30 pm Tennis
Bocce
5:00 pm Pickleball
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19
Flex & Stretch
8:15 am Dance Aerobics 8:00 am Flex & Stretch
Flex & Stretch
9:00 am Pickleball
8:50 am Flex & Stretch
Tennis Anyone?
9:30 am Aqua Stretch
9:00 am Pickleball
Pickleball Easyplay
Easyplay
Chair Exercise 11:00 am Water Volleyball
Water Aerobics 1:00 pm Men & Machines 10:00 am Chair Yoga
10:00 am Cycling Group
Pickleball
6:30 pm Tennis
Bocce
5:00 pm Pickleball
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Friday
26
Flex & Stretch
8:15 am Dance Aerobics 8:00 am Flex & Stretch
Flex & Stretch
8:50 am Flex & Stretch
9:00 am Pickleball
Tennis Anyone?
9:00 am Pickleball
Pickleball Easyplay 9:30 am Aqua Stretch
Easyplay
Chair Exercise
11:00 am Water Volleyball
Water Aerobics
1:00 pm Men & Machines 10:00 am Chair Yoga
Circuit Training
10:00 am Cycling Group
6:30 pm Tennis
Pickleball
5:00 pm Pickleball
Bocce
8:15 am
9:00 am
9:00 am
9:30 am
9:30 am
Saturday
7
Fit Plus
Pickleball
Tennis Anyone?
Water Aerobics
Zumba - DVD
(AR)
11:00 am Water Volleyball
8:15 am Tranquility
Stretch
9:00 am Pickleball
9:30 am Flex & Stretch
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14
8:15 am
9:00 am
9:00 am
9:30 am
9:30 am
Fit Plus
Pickleball
Tennis Anyone?
Water Aerobics
Zumba - DVD
(AR)
11:00 am Water Volleyball
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8:15 am
9:00 am
9:00 am
9:30 am
9:30 am
8:15 am Tranquility
Stretch
9:00 am Pickleball
9:30 am Flex & Stretch
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Fit Plus
Pickleball
Tennis Anyone?
Water Aerobics
Zumba - DVD
(AR)
11:00 am Water Volleyball
8:15 am Tranquility
Stretch
9:00 am Pickleball
9:30 am Flex & Stretch
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8:15 am
9:00 am
9:00 am
9:30 am
9:30 am
Fit Plus
Pickleball
Tennis Anyone?
Water Aerobics
Zumba - DVD
(AR)
11:00 am Water Volleyball
8:15 am Tranquility
Stretch
9:00 am Pickleball
9:30 am Flex & Stretch
Flex & Stretch
Flex & Stretch
Tennis Anyone?
Pickleball Easyplay
Chair Exercise
Water Aerobics
Circuit Training
Pickleball
Bocce
Classes with Barbara Calderon
Classes
Dance Aerobics and Fit Plus - $5.00
Aquastretch, Flex and Stretch-Pilates, Men & Machines and Water Aerobics - $6.00
LEGEND
Dance Aerobics, Fit Plus, Flex & Stretch, Pilates
Men and Machines, Zumba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Aerobics Room
Chair Exercise, Chair Yoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stonecreek Room
Cycling Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lobby Entry
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Pickleball Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pickleball Courts
Tennis Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tennis Courts
Aquastretch, Water Aerobics, Water Volleyball . . . .Indoor Pool
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Margarita Meet & Mingle
Wow look at all the name tags…
January 29 ~ 4:00 - 6:00 pm
The Lodge
New Homeowners
Jana Main
5310 Corte Ladera • 951-206-0303
Moved here from: Temecula
Hobbies & Interests: Dancing, Biking,
Pickleball
Judy Von Boeticher
1479 Camino Sueno • 951-679-2091
Moved here from: Sun City
Hobbies & Interests: Pickleball, Movies,
Bunco/Games, Travel
Barbara (Bobbie) Foote
1347 Via Alturas • 951-892-6766
Moved here from: Nuevo and Glendora
Hobbies & Interests: Quilting, Reading,
Watching Basketball, APU
Lloyd and Libby Linton
5591 Corte Del Mar • 951-229-3586
Moved here from: Norco
Hobbies & Interests: Lloyd - Golf,
Fishing, Music
Libby - Quilting, Music, Pickleball, Art
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Steve and Sandra Day
5528 Corte La Luna • 805-990-6315
Moved here from: Moorpark
Hobbies & Interests: Steve - Church,
SDV Activities
Sandra - Art, Horses
"Sweet Baby Girl"
By Janie Varilone, Resident
Pet Parent: Darylene Schreiber
"Sweet Baby Girl" were the first words uttered as the
breeder handed Tessie, a black, eight-week-old Toy Poodle to
Darylene Schreiber. And that's what she has been called, all
seven pounds of her, for the past 15 years. During this time,
Tessie has provided joy, companionship, and unconditional
love every day for her mom Darylene and Darylene's mom
Betty who lived at Solera until 4 1/2 years ago. Tessie came
into their home and hearts in June of 2000, adjusting
immediately to their
lifestyle, never questioning or
complaining. All she needed was love and a little of their
time. In fact, Tessie has had to adjust to many lifestyle
changes over the past 15 years. She has lived in five different
homes during this time, most recently as late as four months
ago when her owner purchased a second home in Northern
California. " I was really concerned about this change for her
as she is definitely a senior citizen now" her owner says. But
not to worry, she handles the long drive like she's been doing
it her whole life, riding for long hours in her kennel. She
simply curls up, goes to sleep and takes a break when stopping
to eat or get gas.
Another example of her ability to adjust was when Janie
Varilone and her dachshund, Reggie lived with us for four
months while their home here in Solera was being
built. She and Reggie shared dog beds, food and
human attention like they had been raised together.
Tessie is now almost blind, totally deaf, and has
only a few teeth left, but her sense of smell and taste
are still operating at 100%. She never hears or sees
when her mom goes into the kitchen, but she still
shows up almost immediately hoping for a treat or something to
drop on the floor so she can "clean it up..
Even though Tessie is more of a charcoal gray with a white
muzzle these days, she still has a cocky bounce to her step,
especially in the morning after a good night's sleep. When she
barks, all four feet still come up off the floor, and her ears still
stand out wildly with static electricity on a windy, dry day. Yes,
Tessie is still Darylene's "Sweet Baby Girl."
Words of Wisdom
By Rosemary Calomese, Resident
“May joy and peace
surround you, contentment
latch your door, and
happiness be with you now
and bless you evermore!”
~ Irish Blessing
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Reno!
Tuesday, may 12 - Friday, May 15
$194
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Silver Legacy in Downtown Reno
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Carson City
virginia City
Side trips to
these fun cities!
Sign up at the front desk through April 12
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Come and check out all the exciting
clubs and groups here at Solera Valley,
you may want to join them all!
Join Us at the Lodge!
If you are interested in starting a club or group, stop by the front desk and see
Lifestyle Director, Connie King or call the office at 951.652.5766 by March 20.
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Chartered Clubs
Billiards
Contact: Al Boucher - 951.658.5428
Thursdays - 5:00 pm
Billiards is played weekly, everyone welcome, gents and ladies, any skill level,
beginners included. Because of the growth, only the first 30 players will be
signed up to play.
Bingo
Contact: Suzanne Wade - 951.791.1707 [email protected]. Second, and
fourth Monday of the month at 1:30 pm and third Monday
of the month at 6:30, minimum cost $6.00
This is low-key Bingo, played for fun! Guests are
welcome; however, they must be at least 18 years of age.
Bocce
Contact: Dennis Riemann - 951.658.7084
Tuesdays - 6:30 pm - Will resume in March
We have weekly competition each Tuesday
from March through October. Come join us. No experience is required.
Weekly Bocce play will resume in March. Look for the announcements when
the weather starts to warm up.
Community Craft Fair Club
Contact: Carolyn Whittaker - 760.715.9609 (cell)
or Janet Rubin - 951.925.3918, [email protected]
Purpose of the club is to organize and facilitate our
community craft fairs to provide an opportunity for residents to exhibit and
sell their craft products. Our current crafters will meet in the Spring (no date
determined at this time) to discuss the November craft fair and plan for next
year's Craft Fair.
Diamond Valley Daytrippers Club
Contact: Stan Rosenberg - 951.929.6722
We co-ordinate daytrips using trips from several local bus companies. We will
be selecting daytrips through March. Contact [email protected] to be
added to our e-mail list.
Library Club
Contact: Dave LeClair- 951.925.0137
[email protected]
Third Tuesday of the month, 2:00 pm, Deergrass Room
Our purpose is to operate and maintain the library in our community lodge. If
you like fellowship with other friendly people you are encouraged to join our
group. We will train you to be a caretaker for an occasional volunteer shift
performing “light duty” in the Deergrass Room. Attend one of our monthly
meetings to meet us and learn more details of why we are smiling!
Neighbor To Neighbor
The Neighbor To Neighbor Club is a Welcome Committee, Neighbor Helping
Hands and Celebration of Life for all Solera
Diamond Valley residents. Pick up a flyer at the
clubhouse on your next visit for information
regarding services provided.
Performing Arts Society
Contact: Sharon Latimer - 951.282.2518
Tuesday, March 10, 10:00 am, Silverwood Room
Fee: $5.00/year
Quilting Club
Contact: Suzanne Wade - 951.791.1707
[email protected], Fridays, 9:00am - 3:00pm, Craft Room
The quilters are learning free motion quilting from JoAnn
Krebbs. There are many adventures to be had within these walls,
not to mention laughs and a lot of new faces joining in with their talents
and experiences. We’re inspired, we do our own thing, and occasionally
we manage to do something for others. Lots of fun and friends!
Side Pocket Sisters Ladies Billiards
Contact: Edith Reed - 951.392.2131. Wednesdays, 10:00 am
This club promotes billiards for women within SDV. The
club meets for basic instruction, mutual support, friendly
competition, and quarterly tournaments. The focus is on fun and
camaraderie. All Solera sisters, regardless of skill level or experience,
are welcome to watch us play or to join in the fun; but we warn you—
our enthusiasm is contagious!
Veterans and Friends
Contact: Don Harn; 951-791-0637. Second Thursday
every month, 10:00 am, Silverwood Room
Our club is made up of veterans and non-veterans, who
wish to show their appreciation and thanks for our military and veteran
personnel for all they do. We also help the needy in the local
Hemet/San Jacinto Valley area. This club is open to all SDV residents.
Come and join us!
Groups
Book Group – Hooked on Books
Contacts: Barbara Rosenberg - 951.929.6722 and
Barbara Garcia - 760.902.7585
Fourth Wednesday of the month, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Please join Solera’s book discussion group for an
interesting discussion of our selected book. A reading list for 2015 is
available at the Lodge. We look forward to seeing you.
Bridge Group
Contact: Tom Naylor - 951.282-3440
[email protected], Tuesday 6:00 - 8:30 pm, Deergrass Room
1st and 3rd Tuesdays - Social bridge for beginners & players with
coaches to help you learn and improve. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays - Bridge
for intermediate and advanced players bring your partner or we’ll
provide one.
Brush Strokes
Contact: MarjorieRempel - 951.663-4900
[email protected], First & Third
Monday of the Month - 9:30 am, Craft Room
Bring any craft or art project you enjoy working on & join others who
like to create. It's fun to work in a group and great to see what others
are making. Any and all mediums welcome. Come join us!
Chair Exercise
Tuesdays 10:00 am. Bring 2 paper plates
We do chair exercises to music (DVD). Join in the fun and
laughter along with easy exercises.
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Groups
Charades
Contact: Bob and Sherrie Chaparro - 951-925-2069
2nd Wednesday, 6:30 pm - closing, Craft Room
Join us for a laugh-out-loud good time. Each month we take turns
acting out and guessing book, song and movie titles, quotes and TV
shows. No timing or scorekeeping, just loads of fun. Please bring a
snack to share and your beverage of choice. Feel free to drop by just
to watch.
Chess Group
Contact: John Jacobs - 951.282.2148
Tuesdays, 10:00 am, Deergrass Room
The Chess Group invites everyone who wants to learn
how to play chess or improve their skills.
Garden/Bonsai Group
Contact: Bill Coles - 951.233.8610
Second Tuesday of the month, 10:00 - 11:30 am, Deergrass Room
Join us for monthly meetings to enjoy each other’s company, share
gardening successes and challenges, and learn from each other about
new techniques, plants, products and bonsai styling. We rotate
meetings between the club house and members’ homes and gardens.
We also take occasional field trips to nurseries and public gardens, so
new members should contact Bill for a monthly schedule.
Game Day
Contact: Hilary Ross - 951.925-4378 and Joy Statler - 951-652-0148
Sunday and Wednesday, 1:30 - 4:00 pm, Ballroom
Come and join the fun. Learn and play the popular Hand
& Foot Card game or any other table game that interests you.
Golf Group
Contact: Al Boucher - 951.658.5428
Thursday mornings
All skill levels are welcome. We have three to four foursomes playing
every week. Anyone interested in golfing, please join us.
Knitting/Crochet/Needlework Group
Contact: Judy Kenniston - 951.652.2120
[email protected], Wednesdays, 10:00 am, Lodge
We are a group of ladies that enjoy knitting, crocheting, needlework,
etc. and just getting together to have fun. We help each other learn
new techniques and share patterns. So, if you like to create and enjoy
laughter please join us on Wednesdays.
Ladies Golf Group (Par-Tee Gals)
Contact: Kathy McNall - 951.537.4016
Monday afternoons
We meet at several golf courses every Monday afternoon for
lunch and nine holes of golf. Come join in the fun.
Line Dancing Divas and Dudes
Contact: Margaret Gott - 951.282.2917 & Ranay Collins 951.260.3629
Thursdays, 1:30 pm, Ballroom at the Lodge, $5/lesson
Put on your dancing shoes! You don’t have to know how to
dance. Instructor Lois is patient & fun. You don’t even have to sign
up! The first 45 minutes is dedicated to new dancers or those who
want to review steps. More experienced dancers will come in after
that.
Mah Jongg
Contact: Sue De Sautel - 352.874.1046
Mondays, 1:00 pm, Deergrass Room
For those of you who love to play Mah Jongg, there are two
opportunities weekly. Monday at 1:00 pm and Thursday at 6:00 pm.
Come play with us!!
Neighborhood Watch
Contact: Corinne Jorgensen - 951.282.3813
[email protected]
Thank you to the Hemet Police Department, Neighborhood Watch
and Dee Goddare. We had a great turn-out. The next Neighborhood Watch
meeting is May 6 at 2:00 pm.
Pickleball Group
Contact: Rick Terrian - 760.807.1341 - [email protected]
Tuesday & Thursday, 9:00 am, Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, 5:00 pm
Learn how the game is played and the rules. Tuesday and Thursday at 9:00 am.
Games are played on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 9:00 am. Also
Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday night at 5:00 pm. This is a fun game and easy to
learn. You get a good work out but not too much. The more that play the better
and fun it is for all. All you need is court shoes and a smile.
Solera Solo Singles
Contact: Mitch Lane - 951.392.2221 - [email protected]
Chris Fullerton - 951.204.2221, Julie Martin - 951.652.0604
Next Meeting March 19, 10:30 am, Lodge
Metro Link and Union Station tour is March 28. We will leave the lodge at
6:45AM and carpool to Riverside Station. Our train leaves at 7:40 am and our
return train is at 3:15 pm. All day train pass Saturday is $10.00. Union Station
tour is $10.00 (advanced reservations required). Lunch is on your own. Any
questions call Corinne at 282-3813 or [email protected].
Tennis Group
Contact: Rosemary Calomese, 951.652.9265
Tuesday & Fridays, 9:00 am - 11:00 am, Tennis Courts
Residents are invited to join doubles tennis sessions: round-robin format.
Registration not required. Bring your tennis racket, new can of balls (optional),
tennis shoes (non-marking soles). Weather permitting.
Volunteers Group
Contact: Harriet Brunner - 951.765.0237
[email protected]
Perfect for new residents looking for entry into the "casual group" atmoshpere
at SDV, or any homeowner who can spare an hour or two occasionally to help
make our events a success. No need to commit to every event-help when you
can! We decorate, set tables, dish up potlucks...no moving furniture nor heavy
lifting. Reach out to contact person with questions.
Water Color Creativity
Contact: Call the front desk for more information - 951.652.5766
Thursdays, 2:00 pm, Silverwood Room
Join us for open painting time, join fellow SDV artists for
creative inspiration.
Water Volleyball
Contact: Dana Kilpatrick at [email protected] 951-764-4959 and Julio Arostegui at [email protected]
Wednesdays and Fridays, 11:00 am, Pool
Open to all residents and all skill levels. Beginners Welcome! Join us for fun,
exercise and a great way to get to know your fellow neighbors. Please contact
Dana or Julio for more information.
Zumba
Contact: Margaret Gott - 951.282.2917
and Riyani Hatch - 909.644.1072
[email protected], Aerobics Room
Mondays 9:00 am, Fridays 9:30 am
Anyone interested in participating in Zumba sessions should contact Margaret
Gott to schedule. No charge to participants. Takes place in Aerobics room using
video.
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King Tut Exhibit
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St. Patrick’s Day Pot Luck
Friday, March 27
4:00 pm Must Choose Entrée upon sign-up:
1. Teriyaki Chicken Breast 2. Fried Fish & Shrimp or
3. Caesar Salad & cup of Chowder (Includes Beverage)
For Information & Reservations:
Connie King @ (951) 652-5766
Saturday, April 25
7:00 am
Departs at 8:00am
Return approx. 4:00pm
Clubs and Groups EXPO
Meet & Mingle
Solera Diamond Valley
Garage Sale
Sunday, April 26
6:00 pm
Easy Listening
Save the Date
May 12 - 15
8:00 am bus departs
Reno and Tahoe Excursion
The Four-leaf Clover
The four-leaf clover is an uncommon variation of the common,
three-leafed clover. According to tradition, such leaves bring good
luck to their finders, especially if found accidentally. In addition,
each leaf is believed to represent something: the first is for faith,
the second is for hope, the third is for love, and the fourth is for
luck.
It has been estimated that there are approximately 10,000
three-leaf clovers for every four-leaf clover.
Clovers can have more than four leaves: The most leaves
ever found on a single clover stem (Trifolium repens L.) is 56.
Five-leaf clovers are less commonly found naturally than four-leaf
clovers; however, they, too, have been successfully cultivated.
Some four-leaf clover collectors, particularly in Ireland, regard the
five-leaf clover, known as a rose clover, as a particular prize.
To find a four-leaf clover, one should look in a patch of white
clover (Trifolium repens) or red clover (Trifolium pratense) to find
genuine mutant clovers.