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Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat
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Yoga Spring Chickens Yoga
8:15-9:45 am Health Mobile 8:15-9:45 am
11 am - 3 pm Food Bank
1:00 PM Spectrum/noon 10:30 PM
Bingo Fall Prevention
6:30 PM 1:30 PM 1:00 PM
Snack Bar Board Mtg Movie Night
5-6:30 pm 7:00 PM Movie @ 6:30 pm
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Yoga Spring Chickens Yoga Spring Chickens Yoga
8:15-9:45 am 8:30 AM 8:15-9:45 am Health Mobile 8:15-9:45 am
Spectrum 11 am - 3 pm
1:00 PM noon 1:00 PM Spectrum/noon
Craft Class Spectrum Bingo Fall Prevention
5:30 PM 2:00 PM Fall Prevention 6:30 PM 1:30 PM 1:00 PM 8:30 AM
Line Dance 1:30 PM Snack Bar Gen Meeting Movie Night
3:30 - 5:00 pm 5-6:30 pm 7:00 PM Movie @ 6:30 pm
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Yoga Spring Chickens Yoga Spring Chickens Yoga
8:15-9:45 am 8:30 AM 8:15-9:45 am 8:30 AM 8:15-9:45 am
Spectrum Spectrum Food Bank
1:00 PM noon 1:00 PM noon 1:00 PM
Craft Class Spectrum Bingo Spectrum
2:00 PM Fall Prevention 6:30 PM Fall Prevention 1:30 PM
1:30 PM Snack Bar Dinner 1:30 PM Movie Night
5-6:30 pm Movie @ 6:30 pm
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Yoga Spring Chickens Yoga Spring Chickens Yoga
8:15-9:45 am 8:30 AM 8:15-9:45 am 8:30 AM 8:15-9:45 am
Spectrum Health Mobile I-Phone Class
1:00 PM noon 1:00 PM 11 am - 3 pm 10 - noon
Craft Class Spectrum Bingo Spectrum
2:00 PM Fall Prevention 6:30 PM Noon 1:00 PM 6:00 PM
Line Dance 1:30 PM Snack Bar Fall Prevention Movie Night
3:30 - 5:00 pm 5-6:30 pm 1:30 PM Movie @ 6:30 pm
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Yoga Spring Chickens Yoga Spring Chickens Yoga
8:15-9:45 am 8:30 AM 8:15-9:45 am 8:30 AM 8:15-9:45 am
Spectrum Health Mobile
1:00 PM noon 1:00 PM 11 am - 3 pm
Craft Class Fall Prevention Bingo Spectrum
2:00 PM 1:30 PM 6:30 PM Noon 1:00 PM
Snack Bar Fall Prevention Movie Night
5-6:30 pm 1:30 PM Movie @ 6:30 pm
MON-FRI: 9AM-4:30PM
BREEZE EDITOR
MICHAEL O'QUIN 510-265-4091
SUBMISSIONS TO: [email protected]
THE TROPICS MOBILE HOME PARK
ONSITE MANAGERS: NANCY PAYNE AND MIGUEL CARRILLO
PHONE: 510-471-8550 THE ANSWERING SERVICE WILL
RESPOND TO AFTER-HOUR CALLS
DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE
SORITA CAMARGO RUTH CHURCHILL
[email protected] [email protected]
CAROLYN HOPPES BOB SANBORN
[email protected] [email protected]
Open Position
tropics residents' club, inc.
33000 ALMADEN BLVD., UNION CITY, CA 94587
FOR EMERGENCY ISSUES
2018-19 OFFICERS
RESIDENTS MAY CALL 713-1260
TO SPEAK WITH THE GUARD
POLICE: NON-EMERGENCY
M-F 9AM-5PM: 471-1365
ALL OTHER TIMES CALL 911
PARK SECURITY
C & C SECURITY, INC.
1-800-443-8000
WHEN ON DUTY: 9PM-6AM,
PRESIDENT: RICHARD STOLL
VICE PRESIDENT: ERNIE ODIAMAR
SECRETARY: OPEN POSITION
TREASURER: RICK CASADOS
Your submissions to THE BREEZE are always invited, subject to editing and appropriateness. The deadline is six p.m. on the tenth of each month. Also, if you are leading a committee or program, please let us know if there are changes to time, place, etc., of your events, so we can publish accurate information.
COMMITTEES
BREAKFAST CHAIR RICHARD STOLL 408-839-3358
HOUSE FACILITIES POSITION OPEN
POTLUCK STEVE EVANS
BEA BARTZ 386-0509 489-6388
SUNSHINE RUBY BARKER 489-3947 Please leave message
LIBRARY BEA BARTZ 489-6388
EMERGENCY COMMU-NICATIONS
BRAVOBEN TINA MARIA
489-5749
SENIOR CITIZENS - CITY HALL
ANITA ROQUE 586-2293
WELCOMING COMMITTEE
NIKKI BRACKEN-POE CAROLYN HOPPES
489-6894
RESIDENTS’ CLUB AUDITING COMMITTEE
LITA MADRANO RICK HENRY
ROBERT HISLE 487-7817
RESIDENTS’ ACTIVITIES AND
ENTERTAINMENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Thank you’s and kudos to Carol Lowe!
Carol, a dear friend of many, many of us Tropics residents, has helped
the Park in all sorts of ways, from kitchen volunteer, to chair of the disas-
ter committee, to distributor of The Breeze. Now she wishes to be excused
from the latter task. A big thank you to Carol, and a welcome to JoAnn
Harteau, who becomes our newest distributor hero. Happy day, ladies!
THE WHAT, THE WHEN, THE WHERE
TROPICS RESIDENTS' CLUB
MEETING 2ND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH
IN CLUBHOUSE @7PM PRESIDENT: RICHARD STOLL
408 839-3358
B BUG FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIE DOORS OPEN 5:30PM
MOVIE STARTS 6:30PM LOCATED NEXT TO THE LAUNDRY
ROOM AND "SPLIT ENDS BEAUTY SALON"
102 PALM DR.
MOBILE HEALTH VAN EVERY THURSDAY @ CLUB-
HOUSE 11 AM—3 PM
LINE DANCING 2ND AND 4TH MONDAYS
3:30-5:00 IN CLUBHOUSE
TROPICS POTLUCK DISH TO PASS
FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH 5:30 P.M. IN THE CLUBHOUSE
STEVE EVANS 386-0506
BINGO - EVERY WEDNESDAY DOORS OPEN 4:30PM EARLY BIRD 6:30PM
REGULAR GAMES 7PM SNACK BAR 5:00PM
MELODY PETERSON 266-2607 OR RICHARD STOLL
CRAFT CLUB MONDAYS: 2P.M. IN CLUBHOUSE
LORIS COOK 489-7027
TROPICS TRAVELERS SEE FLYERS IN CLUBHOUSE
CONTACT: Richard Stoll
TROPICS COFFEE CLUB MON-FRI 8:30AM IN CONFER-
ENCE ROOM JACKIE HILL 489-4388
TROPICS SPRING CHICKENS EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY
8:30AM IN CLUBHOUSE CAROLYN HOPPES 489-6894
LIVE 2B HEALTHY EVERY MON, WED & FRI 1:00 PM
SEE CALENDAR OR FLYERS IN CLUBHOUSE
B BUG COMPUTER CENTER MON-FRI 8AM-12:30PM
B BUG BUILDING 102 PALM DR. LARRY CORNELL 487-1040
YOGA MON., WED., FRI.
8:15-9:45 CLUBHIOUSE
TROPICS CERAMICS CLUB MONDAY 11-2, THURS 4-8
(BEHIND POOL) MELODY PETERSON 266-2607
May Message from Board President Richard Stoll
Three months until this Board is finished! We have had a great year with
three more great events coming, Latin Night, Hawaiian Night and Appreciation
dinners. We are seeing MORE residents coming to the Breakfast and Dinners. If
you are a new resident, use your coupons to visit the events that are for you.
At the General Meeting this month, May 9th, find out who is running for the
Board next year. You will also have the opportunity to nominate someone for the
offices. I know a lot of you are still working, but we have accommodated the two
board members this year that are still working. It is very rewarding to be involved
in the park activities and decisions. The answer the Board is giving people that
complain: “Are you volunteering to help?”
Since our doctors keep telling us to do more exercise, the Tropics have
several programs and opportunities 1) Spring Chickens—every Tuesday and
Thursday at 8:30am; 2) Spectrum fall Prevention Class—Every Tuesday and
Thursday at 1:30pm; 3) Yoga—Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8:15 am; 4) a
Tai-Chi class every Wednesday at 10 am; 5) the swimming pool is heated now; 6)
New exercise equipment in the pool restrooms; 7) walking the park on the paths
or on the road.
Many more changes are coming to the park. We have new curtains on the
stage. The resident club bought another large screen TV for the Dining room.
Ernie has been using this for a slide show of photos taken during events. He also
used it on St. Patrick’s Dinner to tell us why we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. I’m
sure it will be used more often. Did you notice the new covers on the pool tables?
Bingo is really going strong. If you “want to see paint dry” we have Bingo
every Wednesday night. Also, I am seeing more people coming to the Snack Bar
Wednesday nights. I enjoy coming up with new recipes every week. This is
Melody Peterson’s and my 4th year co-chairing Bingo.
Last reminder we need a Breeze editor for next year. Michael is willing to
train a new person. It can be a lot of fun and rewarding. Let us know.
See you all Thursday night, May 9 at the General Meeting
MILLENNIUM MEMO Some good news this month: The Tropics refinancing seems to be moving right along. Because of publishing deadlines I’m typing this on April 4, but I’m predicting that we got City approval at its April 9 Council Meeting, gave Bond Investors a Park Tour on April 23 (St. George’s Day!) and received a high bond rating by April 30. If all goes well, we’ll close on the new bonds around mid-May. Once this happens, The Tropics will add an additional $1M to the Capital Improvement Fund, have $200-$300K more each year to spend on Park operations and the Housing Assistance Program) and, for the first time, have Earthquake Insurance, a $60K cost. Your rent dollars will work even harder. Wish us luck! SPARC in The Tropics Thanks to Stacee and the folks at SPARC, our resident services partner, for sponsoring the Senior Resource Fair. 80 or so residents interacted with 22 vendors, 3 health screening stations (dental, blood pressure & strength/gait)…there was even a Gardening Station. The highlight may have been the amazing Hawaiian Performance, which entertained during the FREE lunch. After lunch, Spectrum gave a demonstration of the Exercise Classes they’ll be sponsoring every Tuesday & Thursday. For all this, Stacee gets this month’s Kudo. There is Other News…
Miguel might officially be the happiest person at The Tropics, now that Jorge is back and Juan has joined the Maintenance Staff. Miguel can finally take a moment and catch his breath, although he’ll probably just keep working.
Next up for SPARC: Smartphone Training Classes, set for May 24 & June 3. One day will be Android phones, the other IPhones, although I’m not sure which day is which.
Recent expenditures: Refurbish Pool Tables ($1,816), Stage Curtains ($2,200) and all those new Locks & Keys for the Pool, Restrooms, Laundry Room and BBug ($2,600).
Mother’s Day Tribute My mother once told me: “You won’t amount to anything because you’re always procrastinating.” My reply at the time: “Oh yeah? You just wait!” A little tough love that paid off for me—although I didn’t know it at the time. She passed years ago but I thank her daily for all she did for me, including giving me this bit of good advice: “If at first you don’t succeed, try doing it the way I told you.” Now have a Happy Mother’s Day! George Turk
Wedding bells rang out at 192 Hawaii Circle for
Ralph Balestra and Lorraine Pine who were married
March 15. The Breeze calls down peace and blessings on the
happy couple!
Manager’s Corner for May 2019
We had a great turnout at the Resource Fair last month and Stacy Price of SPARC did a great job
with obtaining vendors, entertainment and, of course, good food. Many of you cleaned out
closets and Kathy Vincent delivered the clothing to Tri-Valley Thrift Store. They really
appreciated the donations.
April showers bring May flowers and also weeds. Please try to maintain your landscaping so
the weeds do not encroach on to your neighbors. Maintenance personnel (Miguel, Jorge and
Juan) have been busy cleaning up guest parking areas, pathway shrubs and also cleaning the
street lights to make our common areas more attractive. The new benches have been a great
addition as well.
Warmer weather brings out solicitors too - Please do not open your door to them as they are
never welcome in our Park. When we get calls that they are in the Park we try to locate them
to avoid any of our residents getting scammed. We are 50% successful, but they are slick and
hide when they see us coming.
Busy month ahead with Mother’s Day, Cinco De Mayo and Memorial Day. Food, fun and
festivities. Enjoy and stay safe.
Nancy Payne
Resident Manager
A Warm Welcome to New Resident Angie Kim, 120 Madrone Circle
Senior Meals
Senior Nutrition Program Spectrum’s Senior Nutrition Program is a healthy and convenient alternative to cooking, and
offers freshly prepared, nutritious meals at 25 Alameda County locations. Our dining sites
ease the burden of cooking and provide seniors with the opportunity to enjoy tasty food,
meet new people, and participate in a variety of activities.
What the Meal Plan Offers
A Healthy, freshly cooked meal planned by our Registered Dietitian
An atmosphere that promotes socialization with other seniors in a welcoming environment
At least 1/3 of your Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) including fruits vegetables rich in Vitamin A
& C
Daily alternative menu options include a hearty Chef Salad (chicken or vegetarian)
Sample Menu
Tomato Florentine Soup
Baked Salmon with a Lemon Caper Sauce
Whole Wheat Penne Pasta
Brussel Sprouts
Seasonal Fresh Fruit
1% milk
Suggested Donation
$3.75 for seniors 60 years and older
No senior will be turned away due to lack of funds
Please note, guests under 60 are to pay $6.00 for their meal
Friday Night Movies at the B Bug Club
Doors open at 5 pm – Shows start at 6:30
May 3 – GREEN BOOK (2018) Academy Award for Best Picture
May 10 – THE WIFE (2018) Glenn Close and Jonathan Pryce
May 17 – SECOND ACT (2018) Jennifer Lopez, Vanessa Hudgens
May 24 – AVENGERS INFINITY WAR (2018) Robert Downey, Jr.
May 31 – PEPPERMINT (2018) Jennifer Garner, John Gallagher, Jr.
Drivers Safety Classes for Seniors FREE, at the B Bug! Tues., May 14 and 21, 1:00 to 5:00. Must attend both classes to receive certificate good for three years’ discount from most auto insurance companies. (Check with yours.) Register in advance. B Bug open M-F mornings.
Mother’s Day Potluck
Sunday, May 5 at 5:30 Share your dish. Tea and coffee served.
Best Wishes for those Under the Weather
Jackie Hill Rita Cote Ruth Churchill Luapo Poe Fran Eikeberg
Board Meeting Minutes 3-7-19
The Meeting was called to Order by President Richard Stoll at 7 pm
The roll call was called and all board members were present
There were no guest speakers
The minutes for the February 7th Board meeting were read and approved
The Treasurer’s, Bingo, and Travelers’ reports were given and accepted as read
Rick Henry gave the Audit Report which showed no discrepancies
Correspondence:
A letter and response to Management was read along with Response, concerning
homeless people in the park.
A Cajun/Zydeco band reached out if needed
Old Business:
Positions are still open for Secretary, Board Member at Large, City Hall, Breeze Editor
March Breakfast was discussed
Mardi Gras went over very well
Wish List
Ernie moved and Rick second the motion to buy a Pop Corn machine for the B-
Bug. Motion passed
Radar signs are to be put on the wish list
Speed Bumps, were shown to the board and will be sent to Management
Digital Clock for the dining room
Kitchen Floor will be replaced
Railing for the Swimming pool may not be able to be taken care of until January
Lawn equipment must be through the Community Betterment Committee
Karen agreed to a new sound system on the wish list
The solar light s above the poopy bag station
A ramp for the dumpster area. The one for last year was over $20,000.
Lighting outside is being worked on
The Breeze has received notice of the following deaths: Joseph Reid, husband to Dottie Reid Geno Garcia, son to Genaro Garcia, and nephew of Margie Saenz Kenneth Dixon, son to Loris Cook
LOST, STRAYED, OR ???
Group One - If you do not receive your Breeze, please call Marylou Sandolo, 366-9650
Your Street Delivery Hero Phone QuantityAcapulco,Polynesia,Palm 149,50 Richard, Del McQuade, 124 Hana 487-2269 24
Hana Roger Taylor, 131 Hana 386-2154 12
Madrone Tom Chitwood, 119 Madrone 489-2103 14
Hoya Carolyn Hoppes, 482 Hoya 489-6894 15
Panama, Makaha Jadee Bacelis, 469 Panama 491-5444 21
Seema. Kawella Ray Miller, 489 Seema 475-1950 21
Lanai, Samoa Rick Henry, 443 Samoa 487-7817 26
Honolulu Rocky Samson, 427 Honolulu 471-7332 16
Fiji Ruth Scarson, 416 Fiji 487-4831 16
Tropicana 368-386 Allison Hughes, 373 Tropicana 471-2050 19
Tropicana 387-403 Carl Hughes, 373 Tropicana 471-2050 18
Group Two - If you do not receive your Breeze, please call Michael O'Quin, 265-4091Kona Fred, Ruby Barker, 169 Kona 489-3947 20
Trinidad Virgil Lewis, 528 Trinidad 324-1773 14
Cumana Ernie Odiamar, 535 Cumana 703-8753 17
Waikiki, Hawaii Traci Kinel, 252 Molokai 927-0255 25, 31
Palm Drive 1-19 JoAnn Harteau, 11 Palm 552-1096 19
Palm Drive 20-39 Dianne Steele, 26 Palm 471-1750 20
Palm Drive 40-60 Irv Mayer, 51 Palm 487-0235 21
Palm Drive 61-90 Michael O'Quin, 70 Palm 265-4091 30
Palm Drive 91-109 Dan Galindo, 91 Palm 471-7870 16
Tahitian Hazel Carr, 363 Tahitian 489-9416 22
Hula James Rosenheim, 220 Hula 467-3425 18
Jamaica Gloria Lovato, 238 Jamaica 324-0071 18
Molokai Steve Evans, 265 Molokai 266-2607 18
Oahu Christina Demello, 57 Palm 18
Maui Ruth Churchill, 301 Maui 489-3053 18
Kauai J.J. Libbon. 313 Kauai 366-4270 18
Distribution of The Tropics Breeze
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