September`s View 2015

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View
the
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SEPTEMBER 2015
Goodbye...
Summer
SOLERA DIAMOND VALLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Greg Rainier, General Manager
951.652.5766, Ext. 224 • [email protected]
Connie King, Lifestyle Director
951.652.5766, Ext. 223 • [email protected]
Diana Floyd, Executive Assistant Ext. 222
Brenda Anderson, Receptionist
Gabriel Stearns, Facility Maintenance Coordinator
Donnovan Bravo, Steve Trevino, Christopher Robinson
Facility Monitors
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
Melissa Karsting, Secretary
Holly Sandler, Member-at-Large
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
1640 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
PRODUCTION
BOARD MEMBER REPORT
By Robert Ash, Board Member
This will be my last Board Member
Report. My wife, Gerri, and I have sold
our home in SDV and will be moving to
Carson City, Nevada. In fact, as you read
this, we are living there now.
I would like to say to you that it has
been an honor and privilege to represent
this wonderful community first as the
Chairperson of the Finance Advisory
Committee for four years and then as a Member of the SDV
Board for the past two years. I have learned so much from many
of you and have appreciated your kind words, suggestions and
support.
A special thanks to Leeanne Brock, our Board President, for
her guidance and counsel and her many years of dedicated,
efficient and sincere service to SDV. She is a major reason why
this HOA is so successful, well managed and financially healthy.
Also a special thanks to Al Boucher for his counsel, friendship
and for being my mentor. He has served this Community as a
Board Member for six years and has established many Clubs and
Groups. He is truly a Founding Father of SDV. He and his wife
Grace continue to question actions for our benefit.
Thank you to all of the Volunteers, Committee Members,
Groups and Club Members and to Management and Staff for your
hard work and dedication. SDV is successful because we all care
and we work as a Team. Based on my observations, we are
fortunate to have the PCM Staff, specifically:
1. Greg Rainier, General Manager, and action person with a “can
do” attitude, knowledgeable, and we are lucky to have him as
our leader,
2. Connie King, Lifestyle Director, combines happiness, humor,
health and heart with excellent human relation skill; she
contributes to our fun,
3. Diana Floyd, very efficient and effective
4. Gabe, watch this young man – also a “can do” personality, he
will be a super star
Dorina Blythe, GranDesigns
Kevin Walker, Arrow Printing
5. Brenda, she is a fantastic compliment to this great Community,
always a smile and a heart of gold – she is a jewel.
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].
And to my wife Gerri, thank you for all of the clerical
support, typing, graphs, etc. She knows that I am a two-finger
typist.
I sincerely hope that one of our “new” Board Members,
elected in November will continue this Board Member Report
article to keep us informed and enlightened. May God bless you
and Solera Diamond Valley.
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The View | September 2015
FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER
By Greg Rainier, General Manager
Important Announcement
Be advised that the BRE has
approved the new 2015-16 SDV
budget. Therefore, beginning September 1, 2015, assessments are
$195.00 per month. You will receive a
credit for the past two months, July and
August.
On or about August 7th, all owners
were mailed a Candidate Qualification
Form for interested owners that want to run for the Board. As a
reminder, the deadline to turn in your candidate form is
Monday, September 14th by 5:00pm. After all interested parties
have submitted their candidate form, Management will
schedule a meet the candidate’s forum.
ANNUAL HOMEOWNERS MEETING
Annual Homeowners Meeting &
Election will be held on Thursday,
November 5, 2015 at 10:00 am in the
Mountain View Lodge. There are two
homeowner positions available.
SWIMMING POOL SHOWER REMINDER
All residents, you must shower
before entering the swimming pools. You
must also be in proper swimwear;
children under the age of 17 years old can
only use the outside pool facilities
between the hours of 10:00 am to 2:00
pm. No swim diapers or training pants
are allowed in the pool or spa at any time
regardless of age.
THANKS FOR LEAVING ON TIME
It has been brought to Management’s attention that several
residents are lagging at leaving the facility on time. The facility
closes promptly at 9:00 pm Monday through Saturday and 8:00
pm on Sundays. Please gather your belongings and be out of the
facility and pools by no later than these hours.
Remember, if you are not sure what is allowed or not
allowed, all owners were given a set of Rules & Regulations and
Design Guidelines at the close of escrow. These documents are
also available on the SDV community website under governing
documents at www.soleradiamondvalley.com. You must be
registered on the website to access this information.
WELCOME CHRISTOPHER
We are pleased to announce that we have hired another part
time Facility Monitor to replace one of the monitors that left,
Christopher Robinson. For those of you that have not met
Christopher; please join me in welcoming him to SDV.
SAVE ENERGY
In an effort to better save on the energy
costs for the Lodge, only use the handicap
access button if needed.
Words of Wisdom
TREE TRIMMING
If you are interested in having your trees trimmed and
would like to receive a free estimate from Artistic Maintenance,
there will be a sign up sheet in the Lodge beginning on
September 1, 2015. Once Artistic sees there is sufficient
interest from residents, they will contact each owner to make
arrangements to provide you with a quote. Please sign up by
September 24, 2015. A tree trimming crew will be on site
October 1, 2015 to perform the work.
The announcements above are intended to improve your life
and experience at Solera Diamond Valley HOA. Management
thanks all residents for adhering to the rules and regulations of
the Association.
By Rosemary Calomese, Resident
“We see those we love in
every sunrise and in
every sunset, in every
tree and in every flower.”
~ Unknown
Goodbye Bob Ash
Management would like to take this opportunity to say
THANK YOU Bob Ash for all your dedication and time you
spent, making SDV a better place to live. From serving on the
Board as the Treasurer to working with several committees. You
will be missed by many!
As As always, please call or stop by the Management office for
questions or concerns. Any of the staff will be able to direct
your questions to the proper person so that they are answered
in a timely manner. We always look forward to assisting you.
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LIFESTYLE UPDATES
By Connie King, Lifestyle Director
We are saying good-bye to Summer and Hello to
Fall. Thank you for attending and supporting the
Lifestyle social events and programs. We hope that you
have enjoyed the events this past summer, starting with
the trip to the Nethercutt Museum, Anthony the
Magician, 4th of July Storm Game, Tribute to Cher and
those delicious Rootbeer Floats we served at our outdoor
movie. We are excited that our Fall programs will bring
even more excitement we look forward to seeing you at our next event!
SEPTEMBER
1 . . .Health Week Dr. Lisa Deforest – Good, Bad
and the Ugly (nutrition), 10am
2 . . .Medicare 101, 10am, (DG)
3 . . .Healthy Cooking Demonstration,
10am
4 . . .Health Fair, 11am
12 . . .Car Show, 5:30pm
25 . . .Sunset Sunrise – End of
Summer (at Sunset), $25
OCTOBER
6 . . .Grapeline Cabernet Wine Tour
Four wineries, gourmet box lunch
at Cougar Winery, $110
30 . . .Halloween Party, 6:00pm
TRAVEL WEEK!
20 . . .Jim Edwards - Collette Travels
Costa Rica Excursion, 10:00 am
22 . . .Jim Swaim - Road Scholar,
Ambassador Presentation,
10:00 am
23 . . .Jeniffer Doll-Wonder
Valley Ranch Presentation,
10:00 am
NOVEMBER
14 . . .Murder Mystery, $25, 6:00 pm
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Saturday, September 12 • 5:00 pm
Join us for a fun-filled day starting at 5:30 pm dancing (bunny hop, limbo and jitter-bug
contest), DJ and live entertainment provided. Preorder menu package for only $5.00 - choice
of hot dog or hamburger, chips and beverage served until 7:30 pm. Each guest over 21 will
receive (1) free ticket for beer or wine at check in. Preorder t-shirts for $10.00 at the front desk
to insure correct size. T-shirts will also be available for sale the day of the Car Show.
Parking lot unavailable for this event please use sales parking lot or street side. Thank you in
advance.
Awards will be presented throughout the event beginning at 6:00 pm. The awards include:
Pulte’s Choice, Ruthie’s Choice, People’s Choice, Lifestyle Choice and Best of Show.
SDV homeowners if you are interested in featuring your “show and shine,” register today!
Sign up at the front desk by September 7.
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The View | Septeber 2015
Rhythm
on the
Greens
ICE
CREAM
SOCIAL
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OLD DAYS OF HEMET
Elegant Tea Party
By Barbara Rosenberg, Resident
Hemet High School. There’s always been a start and finish to every school
year and in between years are different faces but all with the same hopes
and dreams. Featured here is the class of 1903.
Hancock McClung Johnston, son of Civil War Confederate General Albert
Sydney Johnston who died at Shiloh April 6, 1862 who was owner of Big
Springs Ranch on south side of valley and one of 5 original owners of Lake
Hemet Co. & Hemet Land Co. Pictured with are wife Mary, seated, L-R
Albert Sydney Johnston III, Hancock McClung Johnston Jr., Mary Hancock
Johnston, and John Griffin Johnston. Photo taken between 1886-1888.
Hemet incorporated in 1910 and almost immediately set about establishing
a library as the cornerstone of the newly formed community. Mr. & Mrs.
James St. John donated two lots at the corner of Florida Avenue & Buena
Vista Street. A grant was secured from the Carnegie Fund and the Carnegie
Library was completed December 24, 1912. It was demolished in 1969 and
replaced at the same location by the C.B. Covell library in December, 1971
which is now used by City of Hemet Fire Administration.
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On July 28th, 16 women from Solera Diamond Valley
traveled to the east side of Hemet for an afternoon formal tea.
The tea took place at the private home of Barbara and William
Black. They have named their residence Downtown Tabby and
the event, “Nana’s Elegant Tea Party.”
Upon arrival, all participants were
given time to select a boa and hat and
then tour the home with its many tea
party accessories. Next, both group
and individual photos were taken.
These pictures were later emailed to
the attendees so they could remember
such a pleasant and unique
experience. Barbara “Nana” gave a
short talk on the history of high tea,
tea etiquette and how
she started doing
these events.
Then it was
time for “The Tea.”
It was a three course
tea with the first
course being a sort
of
appetizer
of
crackers, scones and wonderful
jellies and spreads. The second
course consisted of three unique
mini-sandwiches, the most
interesting, egg salad in the
shape of a tea pot. The last
course was dessert. There was a
delicious fruit filled mousse and
several bite-sized sweets. And of course there was the tea. Each
table was provided with numerous choices including flavored,
traditional and non-caffeine. Then there were sweeteners, both
colored and white sugar cubes as well as
milk or cream-all kinds of choices to
suit everyone’s palate.
Each
person had her own tea pot and
“brewed” her own selection.
Eventually, it was time to travel
back home and away from our
journey to the days of formal
teas and precise etiquette. It
was a lovely afternoon and a
delightful experience.
Tossed Green Salad & Croutons
Lemon Herb Chicken
Rice Pilaf
Vegetable Medley
Fresh Baked Bread & Butter
Dessert
Mountain View Lodge
Sign up at the front desk by November 7
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Signature Drink
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
SUNSET 6:30 PM
$25
Smooth vocals & spinning records by
DJ Rob Robinson
Menu
Chicken Cuervo
Cilantro Rice
Raspberry Vinaigrette Salad
Garlic Rolls
Dessert
Tequila Sunrise
Register at the front desk by
September 20!
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See you poolside!
MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR
Gary and Norma Raffelson
By Charlene Bowman, Resident
Do you believe in fairy tales? Or, perhaps you believe in
love at first sight! Hmmm, it happened at Robert Mondavi
Winery, where Gary and Norma Raffelson were employed.
They were attending a special event and met for the first
time. It was love at first sight! They have been
blissfully married for 36 years. Life is
fabulous, the second time
around!
Gary and Norma grew up
and went to school in the San
Francisco bay area of
California. Gary graduated
from
San
Jose
State
University with biological
science degrees.
His
schooling set him on his
career path in the food and
health/beauty products. Also,
he spent six + years in real estate.
Norma graduated from high school
and went to work in insurance,
banking, winery PR and interior
decorating. She attended school for interior
decorating and has enjoyed working as a designer.
The Raffelsons moved into their new home in
February 2015. Prior to SDV, they lived in Temecula.
Norma has used her designer skills to create a
showcase home and yard. Walking into the front door is like
walking into an Interior Design magazine. The back yard is
equivalent to a resort setting. Absolutely spectacular!
Why Solera Diamond Valley? Norma loves the people,
making new friends and the gorgeous Mountain View
Lodge. Gary loves the opportunity to join the numerous
functions offered by Lifestyle, clubs and groups.
Now, let’s get to the fun trivia! What are your hobbies?
Norma’s are decorating, reading, cooking and going to
Casinos. Gary’s are working on the house/yard, grilling and
is looking forward to joining activities at SDV. Both of them
love country dancing. What makes you laugh? Norma
laughs at Gary’s dry humor. Gary enjoys a good joke.
What would you like us to know? Norma likes to travel,
enjoys decorating and loves to shop! Her wardrobe contains
many boutique items from Pechanga Casino shops. Gary
really likes meeting people. He never meets a stranger!
Where do you like to vacation? The Raffelsons love Hawaii.
What is your favorite food? Gary and Norma love all types
of Mexican food. Every day, Gary makes breakfast
burritos. Each day, for the duration of their
marriage, Gary has made Norma fresh
squeezed orange juice. He is such a
thoughtful husband!
Going on…… What is
on your bucket list? They want
to see more of the United
States, take a trip to Europe
(it’s already booked for next
year), and taking a special
trip each year in the future.
What was the happiest
moment of your life? Gary’s
was the divorce of his first wife
(or, he wouldn’t have Norma in his
life) and the birth of his son.
Norma’s was the birth of her two
daughters and marrying Gary. What is your
favorite song? Gary likes Mercury Blues and
Remember When by Alan Jackson. Norma likes
Have I Told You Lately That I Love You by Van
Morrison. What is your favorite TV show? Gary
enjoys all types of comedies. Norma enjoys all the home
shows. Once a designer, always a designer! What is your
favorite movie? Gary’s is Chicago, and Norma’s is American
Sniper.
And lastly, the special trivia. Gary has very strong
organizational skills. He thinks through projects, starts them
and finishes according to plan. (Secret – he was President of
their previous HOA.) Right out of high school, Norma was
selected to reign as Miss Dodge. And, she appeared in the
1962 Parade Magazine. The article, Animals Are a Girl’s
Best Friend, featured a color photo with Norma holding a
little kitten. In describing themselves, Gary says his is
conservative and Norma says she is friendly.
Introduce yourself to Gary and Norma and get a hug and
friendship. You can’t ask for more than that!
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September
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
1
8:30 am
10:00 am
10:00 am
10:00 am
6
7
9:30 am
10:00 am
10:00 am
10:00 am
1:30 pm
4:30 pm
6:00 pm
8
9
8:30 am
10:00 am
10:00 am
10:00 am
10:00 am
6:00 pm
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14
15
20
21
27
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Administrative Office Closed
Labor Day
1:30 pm Game Day (EB)
9:30 am
1:00 pm
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
9:30 am
1:00 pm
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
EPAC (DG)
Mah Jong (DG)
Pinochle (DG)
Bingo (EB)
Brush Strucks (SW)
Mah Jongg (DG)
Pinochle (DG)
Tech Group (DG)
1:00 pm Mah Jongg (DG)
6:00 pm Pinochle (DG)
6:30 pm BINGO (EB)
2
Massage Therapist (BL)
Chess (DG)
Chair Exercice (SC)
The Good Bad and Ugly Nutrition (EB)
6:00 pm Bridge Int. & Adv. (DG)
9:30 am Brush Strokes (SW)
6:00 pm Pinochle (DG)
Wednesday
8:30 am
10:00 am
10:00 am
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
6:00 pm
22
8:30 am
10:00 am
10:00 am
6:00 pm
29
8:30 am
10:00 am
10:00 am
6:00 pm
Chess (DG)
Chair Exercice (SC)
Gardening Group (DG)
Performing Arts (SW)
Bridge Int. & Adv. (DG)
Chess (DG)
Chair Exercise (EB)
Library Club (SW)
EPAC Pot Luck (BL)
Bridge Beg. & Int. (DG)
Chess (DG)
Chair Exercise (SC)
Bridge Int. & Adv. (DG)
Chess (DG)
Chair Exercise (EB)
Bridge Beg. & Int. (DG)
9:30 am
10:00 am
1:30 pm
4:30 pm
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
16
9:30 am
10:00 am
10:00 am
1:30 pm
4:30 pm
6:00 pm
23
9:30 am
10:00 am
1:30 pm
2:00 pm
4:30 pm
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
30
9:30 am
10:00 am
10:00 am
1:30 pm
4:30 pm
6:00 pm
Ladies Billiards (LB)
Knitting Group (SW)
DRC Meeting (DG)
Medicare 101 (SC)
Game Day (DG)
Wine Wednesday (SC)
Cribbage (DG)
Knitting Group (SW)
Game Day (DG)
Wine Wednesday (SC)
Cribbage (DG)
Charades (SW)
DRC (DG)
Knitting Group (SW)
Game Day (BL)
Wine Wednesday (EB)
Cribbage (DG)
Knitting Group (SW)
Game Day (EB)
Book Group (DG)
Wine Wednesday (SC)
Cribbage (DG)
Charades (SW)
DRC (DG)
Knitting Group (SW)
Game Day (BL)
Wine Wednesday (SC)
Cribbage (DG)
Events
Thursday
Friday
3
4
10:00 am Chair Yoga (EB)
10:00 am Communications
Committee (DG)
10:00 am Healthy Cooking (BL)
1:30 pm Line Dancing (BL)
2:00 pm Water Colors (SW)
5:00 pm Billiards Club (LB)
9:00 am Quilting Club (SW)
11:00 am Health Fair (BL)
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11
10:00 am
10:00 am
1:30 pm
2:00 pm
2:00 pm
5:00 pm
6:00 pm
17
10:00 am
1:30 pm
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
5:00 pm
6:00 pm
24
10:00 am
1:30 pm
2:00 pm
5:00 pm
6:00 pm
6:00 pm Movie: The Expendables 3
(DG)
Chair Yoga (EB)
Veterans & Friends (SW)
Line Dancing (BL)
Finance Committee (DG)
Water Colors (SW)
Billiards Club (LB)
Mah Jongg (DG)
Chair Yoga (EB)
Line Dancing (AR)
Water Colors (SW)
Board Meeting (DG)
Billiards Club (LB)
Mah Jongg (DG)
Chair Yoga (EB)
Line Dancing (BL)
Water Colors (SW)
Billiards Club (LB)
Mah Jongg (DG)
10:00 am Tech Group (DG)
6:00 pm Movie: American Sniper
(DG)
18
3:00 pm EPAC Radio Drill (SW)
6:00 pm Movie: Dolphin Tale 2 (DG)
25
6:00 pm Movie: Unbroken (DG)
6:30 pm Sunrise Sunset Pool
Party
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Saturday
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Mount
the
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5
12
(DG)
5:30 pm Twilight Car Show
(DG)
19
1:00 pm Movie: Dolphin Tale 2
(DG)
6:00 pm Movie: Dolphin Tale 2
(DG)
26
1:00 pm Show Time VI (BL)
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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September Fitness Calendar
Monday
Tuesday
1
8:00 am
8:00 am
8:30 am
8:50 am
11:30 am
12:30 pm
5:00 pm
6:30 pm
7
8
8:00 am Pickleball
8:00 am
8:00 am
8:30 am
8:50 am
11:30 am
12:30 pm
5:00 pm
6:30 pm
14
15
9:00 am Pickleball
7:30 am Equipment
Training
8:00 am
8:00 am
8:30 am
8:50 am
11:30 am
12:30 pm
5:00 pm
6:30 pm
21
22
9:00 am Pickleball
8:00 am
8:00 am
8:30 am
8:50 am
11:30 am
12:30 pm
5:00 pm
6:30 pm
28
29
9:00 am Pickleball
8:00 am
8:00 am
8:30 am
8:50 am
11:30 am
12:30 pm
5:00 pm
6:30 pm
Flex & Stretch
Pickleball Easyplay
Tennis Anyone
Flex & Stretch
Tranquility Stretch
Men & Machines
Pickleball
Bocce
Flex & Stretch
Pickleball Easyplay
Tennis Anyone
Flex & Stretch
Tranquility Stretch
Men & Machines
Pickleball
Bocce
Wednesday
2
8:00 am
8:00 am
9:30 am
11:00 am
9
8:00 am
8:00 am
9:30 am
11:00 am
16
Flex & Stretch
8:00 am
Pickleball Easyplay 8:00 am
Tennis Anyone
9:30 am
Flex & Stretch
11:00 am
Tranquility Stretch
Men & Machines
Pickleball
Bocce
23
Flex & Stretch
8:00 am
Tennis Anyone
9:30 am
Flex & Stretch
11:00 am
Tranquility Stretch
Men & Machines
Pickleball
Bocce
30
Flex & Stretch
8:00 am
Tennis Anyone
9:30 am
Flex & Stretch
11:00 am
Tranquility Stretch
Men & Machines
Pickleball
Bocce
Classes
Dance Aerobics
Pickleball
Aqua Stretch
Water Volleyball
Dance Aerobics
Pickleball
Aqua Stretch
Water Volleyball
Dance Aerobics
Pickleball
Aqua Stretch
Water Volleyball
Dance Aerobics
Pickleball
Aqua Stretch
Water Volleyball
3
8:00 am Flex & Stretch
8:00 am Pickleball
Easyplay
5:00 pm Pickleball
10
8:00 am Pickleball
Easyplay
5:00 pm Pickleball
17
8:00 am Pickleball
Easyplay
5:00 pm Pickleball
24
8:00 am Pickleball
Easyplay
5:00 pm Pickleball
Friday
4
8:00 am
8:15 am
8:30 am
9:30 am
11:00 am
12:30 pm
11
8:00 am
8:15 am
8:30 am
9:30 am
11:00 am
12:30 pm
18
8:00 am
8:15 am
8:30 am
9:30 am
11:00 am
12:30 pm
25
8:00 am
8:15 am
8:30 am
9:30 am
11:00 am
12:30 pm
Saturday
5
Pickleball
8:00 am Pickleball
Fit Plus
Tennis Anyone
Water Aerobics
Water Volleyball
Men & Machines
12
Pickleball
9:00 am Pickleball
Fit Plus
Tennis Anyone
Water Aerobics
Water Volleyball
Men & Machines
19
9:00 am Pickleball
Pickleball
Fit Plus
Tennis Anyone
Water Aerobics
Water Volleyball
Men & Machines
26
Pickleball
9:00 am Pickleball
Fit Plus
Tennis Anyone
Water Aerobics
Water Volleyball
Men & Machines
Dance Aerobics
Pickleball
Aqua Stretch
Water Volleyball
Classes with Barbara Calderon
Dance Aerobics and Fit Plus - $6.00
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
Thursday
Cycling Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lobby Entry
Pickleball Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pickleball Courts
Tennis Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tennis Courts
Aquastretch, Water Aerobics, Water Volleyball . . . .Indoor Pool
LIV’N BUCKET LIST
Fred Hoppe
By Bill Coles, Resident
Long ago I left the Navy where
I last swam in competition. I hung
up my swim suit and figured I
would not compete in swimming
again.
After 50 years of a
comfortable sedentary life, I moved
to Solera Diamond Valley to settle
down to more life on the couch.
We had an event in those days
called "The Del Webb Challenge."
I was able to ignore it until
someone told me there was a
champion swimmer living here. "Self," I said, "you can beat any
champion!" Thus, I began swimming again in the newly
constructed Solera pool. Something had happened during those
quiet years in front of the TV. I couldn't get across the pool! So, I
set to work and after six months of water aerobics and practice,
swimming four lengths across the pool wasn't that long. I was able
to beat the champion by an couple of inches. He was eight years
older and swam a much slower breast stroke to my faster crawl
stroke. Former resident Fred Hoppe was very kind to this pretender
to the throne.
Fred guided me to the
Masters Swimmer's Program
and brought me along slowly. I
started with the National Senior
Games Novice Meet. One meet
followed another until July of
this year when I won first place in the National Senior Games
Championship in the 200 yard backstroke for men in the 80 to 84
age category. My time was 00.03.51.050. (Fred won seven
National Championships plus setting two World Records his last
year here.) I will keep trying but probably will never come close to
the true Solera swimming champion.
The past seven and one-half years have brought major changes
to my life. Some of the best have occurred in our "to hot for prime
time" swimming pool.
While returning from the Nationals in Minneapolis, MN my
brother and I toured and camped out in six of our National Parks.
We first went through the Badlands of the Dakotas and then on to
Mt. Rushmore. Glacier, Yellowstone, Arches, Bryce and Zion parks
followed. I saw in detail the true color and majesty of our land.
And, I will always be grateful to Fred Hoppe for helping to rekindle
my competitive spirit.
Exciting Times for the Pickleballers
by Lorraine K. Brealey
Well, we are now officially a club. At the last board
meeting we became, Solara Diamond Valley Pickleball club.
Thanks for Rick Terrian, our new club President for pulling us
all together. In addition, through Rick’s efforts along with
Greg Rainer and Diana Floyd and the finance committee, the
board approved the improvements to our Pickleball area. We
will soon be having benches and bike racks to make the area
safer and more comfortable for our growing membership. On
May 30th, we had our first Men’s tournament. What a great
success it was thanks to Rick for organizing it, to the players
and of course our cheering section. I think we embarrassed
some of the guys with our routing cheers but it was all in fun.
The winners were, First place -Irving Waldo, Second Place Bob Portor and Third Place -Chuck Orrico. On June 13th, we
had our 2nd Ladies Pickleball Tournament. Thanks to Rick
and Lyn Boothby for keeping the scores, Barb Mophew for the
donuts and to all those who came out to support the ladies.
Tough competition out there but the weather was great. The
results were: 1st place – Lorraine Brealey, 2nd place – Irene
Cianfarani and 3rd place – Melinda Terrain. To celebrate, we
had our 2nd BBQ on June 27th. Thanks for Julie and Mike
Grant and Cindi Buck for organizing another great time.
Finally, some of our players are venturing our into the
Pickleball
tournament
and
world
competing in
v a r i o u s
tour naments.
Rick Terrian
and Mike Grant
won the bronze
medal at the
Mel B Oceanside tournament. Rick
Terrian won the men’s single and
Melinda Terrian (and her friend from
San Diego) took the bronze in the
women’s double at a tournament in
Coronado. Last but not least, Kay
Grasso and Libby Linton won 1st place
in their first doubles tournament in
Encinitas at the Bobby Riggs Tennis
Club 6 & 0. They played in division
2.5 and won $50! So, as you can see there are exciting times for
Pickleball here. As new homeowners move in, more people join the
fastest growing sport in the nation. So, see you on the courts!
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Solera
Solera Performing Arts Society’s
SHOWTIME VI
September 26, 2015
Mountain View Lodge
Matinee 1:00 PM $10, Evening 7:00 PM $12.50
*Buy your show tickets across from the front desk in the lodge.
Prior to the evening performance,
tickets will be sold for wine, $2 and water, $1
TICKETS NOW ON SALE!
Solera Diamond Valley Tennis Club
Fun Play-Day...Come One Come All...
Celebrate with us becoming an official club.
Whether you play or not. Bring your lawn chair.
Saturday, October 24, 2015
8:00 am – NOON • $10.00 per person
Sign up at the Lodge by October 3
Place cash or check in box.
Make checks out to: Solera Diamond Valley Tennis Club
Mixer games, prizes, food & drinks (balls provided)
Women’s Doubles • Mixed Doubles • Men’s Doubles
Questions? Call the Bickmores 951-663-6618
Veterans & Friends Club
The Veterans & Friends Club of Solera Diamond Valley
Community supports the “Wings for Warriors” Org., of
wounded combat soldiers from Iraq & Afghanistan, through
donations. Help us to help them by donating your unused
items (books, CDs, DVDs, clothing, tools, small electronics,
household décor and anything saleable.
Our club members will pick up your items on Thursday,
Sept. 17 from 8am to 11am. Stage the items in your driveway
that morning. A receipt will be left at your front door. The
items collected will be sold at a Rummage Sale event on
Saturday, October 10 at the Elks Lodge rear parking lot at
1305 W. Florida Avenue. Contact Don Harn, 951-791-0637,
with any questions/concern
The Veterans & Friends Club of Solera Diamond Valley
Community met with representatives of the Four Seasons
Retirement Community of Hemet, to donate funds towards
their "Feed the Homeless Vets" event at March Air Force Base
in late July. There were over 250 homeless Vets and their
families who enjoyed a full dinner menu. Our clubs donation
of $500, presented by our Treasurer, Tom McCain, helped to
purchase much of the food for the event. Our donation was
from a portion of the funds raised by the clubs Memorial Day
Celebration luncheon and Chili-cook-off Contest.
Thanks again for all who attended and know that your
support helped feed so many needy Vets.
The SDV Quilting Club is proud to present the
2015 Raffle Quilt
Celebrate Freedom -This beautiful, star filled red, white
and blue quilt is a generous 58? x 70?
Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5 and are being sold by
members of the SDV Quilting Club. To get your tickets stop by
the Craft Room any Friday morning after 9:00 am, call Suzanne
Wade, 951-791-1707 or Jo Anne Krebs, 951-929-1431.
All proceeds of this raffle will go to our Quilt of Valor
program, so that we can continue to
honor and say Thank-you for your
service to all Veterans living at
Solara Diamond Valley!
The drawing will be held at our
annual Veteran?s Day Luncheon,
November 11, 2015, along with the
presentation of Quilts of Valor to
this years recipients. (Winner need
not be present.)
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DIAMOND VALLEY DINER
C&L Coffee House and Deli
By Berkie Harris, Resident
DEVILED AVOCADO EGGS
Submitted by Charlene Bowman, Resident
Mash 1 large avocado with 3 egg yolks.
Add 1 tsp. cilantro,
3 tsp lime juice,
1 tbsp red onion,
and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Top with a sprinkle of chili or paprika.
GRILLED VEGGIE & HUMMUS WRAPS
Taken from myrecipes.com
4 (1/2-inch-thick) slices red onion
1 red bell pepper, seeded and quartered
1 (12-ounce) eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1 (8-ounce) container plain hummus
4 (1.9-ounce) whole-grain flatbreads (such as Flatout Light)
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Heat a large grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush
onion, bell pepper, and eggplant with 1 tablespoon oil. Add
onion and bell pepper to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or
until grill marks appear. Remove from pan. Add eggplant to
pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until grill marks appear.
Remove from pan; coarsely chop vegetables. Combine
vegetables, remaining
1 tablespoon oil,
parsley, and salt; toss
to combine.
Spread 1/4 cup
hummus over each
flatbread, leaving a
1/2-inch border around
edges.
Divide
vegetables over each
flatbread; top each
serving
with
2
tablespoons cheese.
Roll up wraps, and cut
diagonally in half.
Looking for a relaxing
place to stop in during the day
and enjoy a delicious drink,
lunch, light breakfast or
snack?
Then give locally
owned and operated C&L
Coffee House and Deli in the
Old Hemet Train Station a try.
You can order ahead for
takeout or enjoy your food in
the newly refurbished indoor
dining area, which is decorated
in a country kitchen theme.
During cooler hours, the
outdoor patio facing Florida
Ave.
is
an
enjoyable
experience.
The patio
furniture is freshly painted in
bright colors. Assorted plants
give the area a garden feel.
Breakfast is served all day.
Lunch choices include salads
(Cobb, Chef, Garden or Cranberry Turkey) and an assortment
of sandwiches. All fare is made with Boar’s Head brand
products. Coffee based drinks are served hot or cold. Some
standouts are iced mochas, lattes and Chai. If you are not a
coffee or tea drinker, they make natural fruit smoothies. I had
a refreshing mango/peach smoothie topped with whipped
cream. Brewed coffee refills are free, and let’s not forget to
mention the 10% senior discount. Oh, and homemade, fresh
baked goods sit in a case on the front counter. (The cranberry
scones are fabulous!) Live, local entertainment plays during
the lunch hours (11 to 2) on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Besides being a meeting place for locals, C&L also
features and sells jewelry, greeting cards and other items made
by local artists. If your grandkids come for a visit take them
there. There is a row of old fashioned penny candy machines
that will keep them busy while looking at the assortment of
toys and pictures from yester year. Free WIFI is provided.
C&L Coffee House and Deli
100 W. Florida Avenue
(State and Florida in the Old Hemet Train Station)
Mon. thru Sat. 7 am to 4 pm, closed Sun.
951-929-3139
DEAL ALERT! Bring in a copy of this issue of The View
during the month of September and receive a cup of
brewed coffee on the house!
SIGN UP AT THE FRONT DESK BY OCTOBER 24
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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
[email protected]
Tuesdays - 6:30 pm (weather permitting)
Bocce Tournament and Barbeque is Saturday, October 24 at 1:00 pm.
Signups start October 1 at the Lodge. Sign up early to get your spot.
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. The Craft Fair is in November.
Diamond Valley Daytrippers Club
Contact: Stan Rosenberg - 951.929.6722
We coordinate daytrips using trips from several local bus
companies. 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, Art & Crafts Room
The Library club is sponsoring a “Meet the Author” event to be held at
the lodge on October 7 at 3:30 pm. Plan to attend to hear SDV resident
Don Trimble talk about his current and upcoming books. Light
refreshments will be available. Our club’s 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 helper for an occasional volunteer shift.
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: Susan Briggs- 303.549.7098
Second Tuesday of the month, 10:00 am, Silverwood Room
Fee: $5.00/year
If you have a flair for the dramatic, or a taste for comedy,
love to sing or dance, if you play an instrument, or just want to fulfill
that life-long dream of being on stage, come check us out. Mark your
calendars, the date for Showtime VI will be September 26, 2015.
Quilting Club
Contact: Suzanne Wade - 951.791.1707
[email protected], Fridays, 9:00am - 3:00pm, Craft Room
The Quilt Club is thinking about starting a Friendship Group for all
interested quilters/sewers. The idea is to have a non-sewing (unless it’s a
joint project) meeting with our common interest to share ideas,
challenges and projects. The Friendship Group would meet the second
Friday of the month from 1-3 pm in the Craft Room. If you are
interested, please visit the quilters while they are busy sewing any Friday
morning or contact Suzanne at the number posted. Hope you like the
idea and will come forward and join those with a common interest.
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!
Tennis Club
Contact: Jerry Giambeluca - 951.282.2902 - [email protected]
Dianne Heard - 951-925-5146 - [email protected]
“Open Tennis” Tuesday and Fridays 8:30 - 10:30 am
All residents are invited to join in “open tennis” doubles
sessions in round-robin format. Registration is not required.
Bring your tennis racquet, new can of tennis balls (optional), and tennis
shoes with non-marking soles. Weather permitting.
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!
Groups
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.
Mah Jongg
Contact: Sue De Sautel - 352.874.1046
Mondays, 1:00 pm, Thursdays, 6:00 pm, Deergrass
For those of you who love to play Mah Jongg, there are two
opportunities weekly. Come play with us!!
Charades
Contact: Bob Chaparro - 951.925.2069 and
Barbara Rosenberg - 951.929.6722
2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 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 fun. Please bring a snack to
share and your beverage of choice. Feel free to drop by just to watch.
Neighborhood Watch
Contact: Corinne Jorgensen - 951.282.3813
[email protected]
Next meeting Tuesday, November 5, 2:00 pm, The Lodge
Thanks to Hemet Deputy Chief Rob Webb for the great power point
presentation on the Police Dept.
Chess Group
Contact: John Jacobs - 951.282.2148
Tuesdays, 10:00 am, Deergrass Room
Chess Players new or returning of every skill level are
invited to play chess Personalized lessons are available upon request.
Pickleball Group
Contact: Rick Terrian - 760.807.1341 - [email protected]
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.
A fun game and easy to learn, you get a good work out but not too much.
The more that play the better. All you need is court shoes and a smile.
Cribbage
Contact: Mary Lauria - 951.658.1413
Wednesdays - 6:00 pm, Deergrass Room
Join us for a fun evening of cribbage.
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. If you like to create and enjoy laughter please join us.
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
Closed until September 3, 2015
Pinochle
Contact: Mary Lauria - 951.658.1413
Mondays - 6:00 pm, Deergrass Room
Join us if you enjoy playing pinochle, we play single and double deck.
Solera Solo Singles
Contact: Mitch Lane - 951.392.2221 - [email protected],
Chris Fullerton - 951.204.3887, Julie Martin - 951.652.0604
Tech Group
Contact: Jerry Moore - 951.521.3418 - [email protected],
Second Friday of the month, 10:00 am, Deergrass Room and
Third Monday of the month, 7:00 pm, Silverwood Room
We share and improve our knowledge of all things related to tech. Fridays
are theatre style presentations followed by an open forum Q & A session.
Mondays are “workshop” sessions with tables and Wi-Fi access where you
bring your laptop or any other portable device and practice what you learn.
Volunteers Group
Contact: Harriet Brunner - 951.765.0237 [email protected]
Perfect for new residents looking for entry into the "casual group"
atmoshpere, or any homeowner who can spare an hour or two 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 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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