Welcome to Rancho Yolo - DCN`s Community Group Site
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Welcome to Rancho Yolo - DCN`s Community Group Site
WELCOME TO RANCHO YOLO SENIOR COMMUNITY DAVIS, CALIFORNIA Management Park Manager: John Burmester Rancho Yolo Park Office: 758-3900 Rancho Yolo Address: 620 Pole Line Rd., Davis, CA 95618-5429 When the office is closed, an answering service is on call 24 hours a day at the 758-3900 number, including holidays, for park-related emergencies. Property Management: Skip Schafer Andrew Schafer Management Company 7 Winged Foot Dr. Novato, CA 94949 Please refer to the Rancho Yolo Senior Community Rules and Regulations, available from the Park Manager, for additional park information. This Welcome Booklet has been produced, edited, and printed by the residents of the Rancho Yolo Senior Community in cooperation with the Rancho Yolo Community Association. Thanks to Pat Brown for her work on the original version. The sources for different aspects of Davis were the Davis Enterprise, Davis Public Library, the City of Davis, the Internet, and community members of Davis. Many thanks to all who provided information for this booklet. Table of Contents Emergency & Other Contact Information ................. 1 Rancho Yolo Senior Community—A Brief History ... 2 Rancho Yolo Community Association ...................... 3 RYCA Committees ................................................... 4 Park Amenities ......................................................... 6 Important Park Maintenance Information ................. 8 Outside Rancho Yolo—Resources ........................ 11 Updated January 1, 2012 Emergency & Other Contact Information Rancho Yolo Park Office: 758-3900 Police, Fire, or Medical Emergency From Home Phones: 911 From Cell Phones: 758-3600 police 756-3400 fire Business Numbers Fire Department: Police Department: Sutter Davis Hospital: 757-5684, http://cityofdavis.org/fire/ 747-5400 (24-hr.), http://cityofdavis.org/police/ 756-6440 Walk-In Medical Clinics Please call clinics for current business hours. Sutter West Urgent Care Center: 750-5830 2020 Sutter Place, Suite 101, Davis Woodland Clinic (in Davis): 756-2364 2330 W. Covell Blvd., Davis Procedure for Rancho Yolo Utility Outage Report utility outages to the Rancho Yolo Manager’s Office (758-3900). After business hours, the Park’s answering service handles calls at the same number. Directions for Deliveries Rancho Yolo is located at 620 Pole Line Rd. Delivery drivers need to know that your home is located in a mobile home park and the homes have street addresses, not space numbers. http://groups.dcn.org/ryca 1 Rancho Yolo Senior Community—A Brief History In the early 1970s, the property now known as Rancho Yolo Senior Community was envisioned as a community of cottages. After the main clubhouse and infrastructure were completed, financing fell through; the idea of cottages was abandoned, and the property was converted to a family mobile home park. The first owner of Rancho Yolo (RY) purchased singlewide mobile homes with plans to rent them. Many of the mobile homes were initially occupied by university students. The park was sold to the present owner, “the Cali Real Estate Partnership,” in the early 1980s. Part of the charm of RY is the abundance of trees and shrubs. In the early 1980s, the new owner purchased the stock of a nursery going out of business. The trees and shrubs were transported to the RY parking lot and offered to residents for their homes. Hence, the large variety of trees in Rancho Yolo! RY is now operated as a senior mobile home park (legally designated as housing for older persons). Therefore, each home in RY is intended to be permanently occupied by at least one person who is 55 years of age or older. The minimum age to reside in RY with a senior is 45. This requirement does not apply to spouses and full-time care givers whose presence is required by a licensed physician. Management may, in its sole discretion, make certain exceptions to this rule. When RY was converted from a family park to a senior park in 1990, the homeowners who were not senior citizens at the time of park conversion were allowed to continue renting space in the Park. The “non-seniors” are required to sell their homes to seniors when they decide to leave Rancho Yolo. 2 http://groups.dcn.org/ryca Rancho Yolo Community Association The Rancho Yolo Community Association (RYCA), formerly the Rancho Yolo Homeowners’ Association, was first incorporated in 1992. In 2007, the Homeowners’ Association was re-structured with a new set of By-Laws and renamed the RYCA. Each homeowner is automatically a member of the RYCA. RYCA is an association comprised of the residents of Rancho Yolo Senior Community. Its purpose is to: (1) position the residents of RY for possible purchase of the Park as a resident-owned senior park; (2) provide, through unity of action, an orderly and strong influence in all RY matters affecting the welfare, security, and peace of mind of all homeowners; (3) provide a safe and enjoyable living environment, including social and recreational activities within the Park; and (4) promote a cooperative interface between RY owners, management and homeowners. The affairs of the Association are managed by a voluntary Board of eleven Directors. Directors serve staggered two-year terms and are elected at the annual RYCA Meeting held in January of each year in the RY Clubhouse. The RYCA Officers are the President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The officers are elected annually by the Board of Directors. The RYCA maintains two financial accounts. One account provides for the operation of the Association, including those activities aimed at purchasing the Park. Another account provides for the financing of the Social Events. The RYCA does not have a dues requirement. Rather, the Association depends on voluntary resident donations and RYCA fundraisers to finance operations. The Social Committee generally coordinates and oversees RYCA social events and RYCA fundraisers. http://groups.dcn.org/ryca 3 RYCA Committees The RYCA appoints and coordinates the various volunteer committees. All residents are invited to become involved in Park activities and committees. Residents working together make the RY Park a special place to live. Volunteer opportunities include the following: • Social Committee—Develops and organizes RYCA social events. Residents can help with organization, set up and take down, food service, cleanup for one or all of the social events, and can also join in the fun. All residents of the park are invited to Park social events. • Decorating Committee—Decorates the community room for each social event or fund-raiser. • Park Telephone Tree Calling Committee—Calls to remind residents of Park social events and meetings. • Welcome Committee—Creates a Rancho Yolo Welcome Booklet and packet, obtains names of new residents from Park Management, greets new residents, and distributes the welcome packet to new RY residents. • Library Committee—Maintains the Rancho Yolo library located in the RY Clubhouse. Volunteers shelve the returned books, sort and stamp donated books, and keep library shelves organized. • Phone Book Committee—Organizes the RY phone book, sells ads, and arranges for printing and delivery to each RY resident. • Newsletter Production—Writes articles and submits them to the Editor for publication in the RYCA Monthly Newsletter. • Newsletter Delivery Committee—Distributes the Newsletter to all RY residents. • Safety and Maintenance Committee—Monitors the RY Senior Community for safety and maintenance issues and alerts Park Management when problems are identified. The Committee also receives safety- and maintenance-related suggestions from residents and reports them to Park Management. 4 http://groups.dcn.org/ryca • The Caring Corner—Sends birthday, get well, and sympathy cards to residents on behalf of the RY residents. Residents are asked to contact the Caring Corner with the complete name and address of anyone they feel would appreciate a card. • Email Communications Committee—Manages the two RYCA email communication systems hosted by the Davis Community Network. • Web Site Committee—A webmaster and other volunteers maintain the RYCA web site for the benefit of the RY residents. The RYCA Website is at http://groups.dcn.org/ryca . Social Events and Activities • Events: Social events and fund–raisers over the years have included Saturday breakfasts, Luau Dinner, St. Patrick’s Day Dinner, Thanksgiving Dinner, Christmas Dinner, New Year’s Dinner and Dance, Italian Dinner, Wine–Tasting, Valentine’s Day Potluck, Ice Cream Social, Harvest Fest, Halloween Costume Party, Game Days, and many more. • Bible Study Group—Meets once a week in the RY Clubhouse. Meeting day and time listed in the monthly RYCA Newsletter/Calendar. • Billiards—Meets in the Billiard Room, lower level of the RY Clubhouse, weekdays from 1 to 3 PM. Players provide their own cue sticks. • Book Club—Meets in the RY Clubhouse. Meeting day and time listed in the monthly RYCA Newsletter/Calendar. • Craft Group—Usually meets once a week at the Annex Clubhouse at the corner of Hidden and Quarter Circles. Meeting day and time listed in the monthly RYCA Newsletter/Calendar. • Exercise Classes—Meets weekdays, 9:30 to 10:30 AM, in the RY Clubhouse. Classes are aerobic and use exercise videos. • Email Discussion Group—Open to members of RYCA. Visit the website (http://groups.dcn.org/ryca) to subscribe. http://groups.dcn.org/ryca 5 Park Amenities RY Main Community Center/Clubhouse The main community center, the Clubhouse, is located in the center of Inner Circle. The Clubhouse houses the management office, library, community room, kitchen facilities, laundry facilities, adult swimming pool and changing areas, and the billiard room. The Clubhouse is open Monday through Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 4 PM. The management office is open weekdays. • Restroom facilities are located on the main floor of the Clubhouse and also downstairs adjacent to the laundry room area. • Laundry Facilities—The Park laundry room is located in the lower level of the Clubhouse. It can be accessed at the lower level through a door located beside the swimming pool or from the Clubhouse lobby by going down the stairs. Restroom facilities are available down the hall from the laundry room. Machines are coin-operated. In case of trouble with the equipment, please call the RY Manager’s Office. Washing machines are to be cleaned inside and outside after use. Residents are asked to leave the laundry room in a neat and orderly condition. Drying clothes outside at the home sites is prohibited. • Library—The Park lending library is located on the mezzanine in the community room of the Clubhouse. The library stocks a generous supply of novels and mysteries and a few non–fiction volumes; also available are videos, DVDs, and audiotapes. Items are taken out on the honor system. The library is maintained by park volunteers; books are donated by residents. Children are only allowed in the library if accompanied by an adult. • Billiard Room—The billiard room is located in the lower level of the Clubhouse and is available for use by residents from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. The Park Billiards Group, open to all Park residents, uses the room on weekdays from 1:00 – 3:00 PM. Keys are needed to access the billiard room and the cue ball cabinet, which are available from Park management. 6 http://groups.dcn.org/ryca • Community Room—Park social events, fund-raisers, committee meetings, and community meetings are held in the Clubhouse community room. Certain areas of the Clubhouse are available for park residents’ functions and small family parties, subject to the Park Manager’s approval. Reservations for private parties should be made well in advance of the proposed date. Annex Clubhouse The Annex Clubhouse is a smaller structure, sometimes called the Family Recreation Center. It is located at the corner of Quarter Circle and Hidden Circle and houses the teen pool and changing areas for the pool, rest rooms, the craft room, and extra storage for Park maintenance. Swimming Pools The adult swimming pool and Jacuzzi are located at the main Clubhouse. This pool is limited to adults, 18 years and older. The “teen” pool may be used by children under 14 only when accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. Children 14 or older are permitted in the teen pool without a parent or adult guardian; however, it is suggested they swim buddy style. Use of both pools is limited to Park residents and their guests. The pools are open for use from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM. A pool attendant is not available at either pool, so residents are responsible for safety. Management and owners are not responsible for accidents or injuries resulting from use of the pools. Keys for the pool gates are available at the Park Office. The same key will access both pool areas. Please consult the Rancho Yolo Rules and Regulations for further information. Walking Paths Paths are located throughout the Park between home sites. Residents are welcome to use the Park paths for strolling and walking pets. Pets must be kept on a leash, respecting the property and privacy of other residents. Droppings must be picked up and placed in plastic bags in trash. For safety reasons, bike riding on the paths is discouraged. http://groups.dcn.org/ryca 7 Park Walking Gates RY has four walking exit and entry gates/doors that are kept locked for security purposes. Two gates are in the wire fence next to the Baptist Church parking lot at the corner of Pole Line Rd. and Eighth. Two other doors are located in the Fifth St. cement block sound walls: one at the end of Outer Circle, and another at the curve of Quarter Circle. All locked doors can be exited from the Park side without a key. However, a key is needed to return to the Park through the locked doors. Keys may be obtained at the Park Office. The keys also open the gates to the swimming pools. Important Park Maintenance Information Trash and Yard Waste Schedules: RY’s maintenance crew picks up at curbside as follows: Garbage and Recyclables • Wednesdays: Outer, Broken, Hidden and Quarter Circles • Thursdays: Full and Inner Circles Yard Waste • Tuesdays and Fridays for all streets throughout the park. Recyclables: Aluminum cans, glass, plastic bottles, newspapers, and small boxes. Garbage: Regular household waste placed in garbage cans or trash bags. Containers are furnished by tenants and must be kept in good condition. Waste containers are limited to no more than 33 gallons, as heavier containers are too difficult to empty. All containers are to be removed from the street and returned to the storage area of each home promptly after pickup service. Yard Waste: Use bags, tarps or containers for grass clippings, plants, leaves, brush, and small branches. Remember to limit the weight of filled containers. Large branches or brush should be placed curbside in stacks no larger than 4’ x 4’. Rocks or dirt are not accepted in yard waste. 8 http://groups.dcn.org/ryca Items not Included in Curbside Service: Lumber, metal, and bulky items (such as vacuum cleaners, furniture, appliances, mattresses, etc.) are not included in curbside service. These can be taken by residents to: Yolo County Central Landfill, 44090 County Rd. 28H, Woodland, 666-8729, http://www.yolocounty.org/index.aspx?page=443 Check with the Landfill for the fee. Extremely large cardboard cartons or large amounts of moving boxes should be flattened and taken to: Davis Waste Removal, 2727 Second St., Davis, 756-4646, http://www.dwrco.com/ . Davis Waste Removal also accepts bulky and non-bulky metal items and all recyclables. Hazardous Waste: Hazardous waste should never be discarded in trash or recycling and will not be accepted by Park personnel. Contact the Yolo County Landfill for hazardous waste free disposal days. Electronics: Computers, TVs, etc., are accepted at the County Landfill every day for free. Park Problems Maintenance and Safety Issues: Park maintenance and safety issues should be reported to the Park Manager using the Rancho Yolo Maintenance Request form. Copies of the form are available at the Park Manager’s office. Such items may also be reported to the Park Safety and Maintenance Committee. West Nile Virus: To limit the danger of West Nile Virus in the spring and summer, drain all sources of standing water on your space that might support mosquito breeding, including water in flowerpots and other containers. Water in birdbaths should be changed at least every two or three days. Report to the Park Office any potential mosquito problems related to Park property. http://groups.dcn.org/ryca 9 Rancho Yolo Senior Community Rules And Regulations The Rancho Yolo Senior Community Rules and Regulations may be obtained from the Park Manager. The Park Rules and Regulations cover such topics as planting of trees, installation of storage sheds, awnings, skirting, fencing, etc.; parking for residents and guests; storage of vehicles, campers, and boats; pets in the Park; and many more topics. Please refer to the Rules and Regulations document for specific information. GSMOL (Golden State Manufactured-Home Owners’ League) GSMOL is a non-profit statewide organization of manufactured homeowners and park residents dedicated to providing a united voice on issues and problems affecting residents of the state’s manufactured home parks. Membership in GSMOL connects individual manufactured and mobile homeowners to the supportive statewide and regional volunteer network and is open to every Rancho Yolo homeowner for a $20 annual membership fee. (11021 Magnolia St., Garden Grove, CA 92831; 1-800-888-1727; www.gsmol.org) 10 http://groups.dcn.org/ryca Outside Rancho Yolo—Resources The City of Davis Davis is located in Yolo County, one of the top ten fastest growing counties in California. The population of approximately 71,000 swells each school year with the 33,000 students at the University. The city has a very high level of education, with more than 80% of Davis' adult population completing a minimum of one year of college training and more than 60% having attained at least a four-year college degree. For more information on the city of Davis, see: http://cityofdavis.org/visitors.cfm http://www.davisdowntown.com/ http://www.davisenterprise.com/ http://www.davislifemagazine.com/ http://daviswiki.org/ For information on Yolo County, see: http://www.yolocounty.org/ Davis Transportation Rancho Yolo residents have many options for non-car travel: buses, paratransit, bicycles, and trains (and feet). Unitrans Unitrans is UC Davis’s bus system. Driven by university students, it provides daily bus service to students and residents of Davis on 17 routes. Rancho Yolo residents can get almost anywhere in Davis by bus. Best of all, people 60 and over may ride free with a senior pass available from the Davis Senior Center (please call in advance for the pass). Most Unitrans buses, with the exception of the red double-decker buses, have a mechanism for lowering the entry step, in case you have trouble with stairs (and for wheelchairs). http://groups.dcn.org/ryca 11 Four bus lines pass near Rancho Yolo: • A, M, and P/Q Lines stop at Fifth and Pole Line (westward near the DMV; eastward across the street on Fifth). • L Line stops on Eighth and Pole Line (westward by the cemetery on Pole Line; eastward near Grocery Outlet on Eighth). Schedules are available on board buses, at the library and the Senior Center, and from the Davis Chamber of Commerce (604 Third St.). Schedules change for finals week, holiday breaks, and summer. For more information, phone 752-BUSS (752-2877) or visit http://www.unitrans.com. Yolobus Yolobus, the public transportation system for Yolo County, provides local and express route service, special charters, and paratransit services to the public 365 days a year in Yolo County and neighboring areas, including Davis, Woodland, West Sacramento, Sacramento International Airport, downtown Sacramento, Cache Creek Casino, Winters, Esparto, Madison, Dunnigan, Knights Landing, and the Capay Valley. For more information, phone 666-2877 or visit http://www.yolobus.org. Davis Community Transit Davis Community Transit provides curb-to-curb services by advance reservations. Priority is given to residents 62 years and older or those with disabilities. For more information, call 747-8240 or visit http://www.cityofdavis.org/cs/transit. 12 http://groups.dcn.org/ryca Amtrak Amtrak offers eight round-trip trains that link Davis to the Bay Area and beyond, on the Capitol Corridor, California Zephyr, and Coast Starlight routes. Schedules are available in the historic mission-style depot at 840 Second St. For more information, call (800) USA-RAIL or 758-4220 or visit http://www.amtrak.com. Davis Senior Center Established in 1972, the Davis Senior Center, located at 646 A St., is operated by the Davis Parks and Community Services Department. The Center, open weekdays 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, specializes in services to Davis residents 55 years and over. These services include a monthly informationpacked newsletter, weekday lunches, Meals on Wheels, classes, referral services, and much more. For more information, call 757-5696 or visit http://cityofdavis.org/cs/seniors/ . Davis Library Davis Library, a branch of the Yolo County Library System, is located at 315 14th St. A library card is free with verification of current mailing address (driver’s license, phone bill, Rancho rent bill, etc.). Library hours are: Monday: Tues/Wed/Thur: Fri/Sat: Sunday: 1 – 9 PM 10 AM – 9 PM 10 AM – 5:30 PM 1 – 5 PM For more information, call 757-5593 or visit http://www.yolocounty.org/Index.aspx?page=256 . http://groups.dcn.org/ryca 13 Things to See in Davis Movie Theaters Regal Cinemas Davis Holiday 6 101 F St, 753-3945 Regal Cinemas Davis Stadium 5 420 G St, 297-4100 Davis Varsity Theatre 616 Second St, 758-5284 Drama and Music Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts UC Davis Campus, 752-1915, (866) 754-ARTS Veteran’s Memorial Theater 203 E. Fourteenth St, 757-5665 Odd Fellows Lodge 415 Second St., 758-4940 Davis Downtown Art Galleries Art Connections, 903 Third St. The Artery, 207 G St. Davis Art Center, 1919 F St. John Natsoulas Gallery, 521 First St. Pence Gallery, 212 D St. 14 http://groups.dcn.org/ryca Where to Eat and Shop A Few Davis Restaurants (Note: As restaurants sometimes go out of business unexpectedly, it is always a good idea to phone ahead before your first visit. For reviews of restaurants, most written by students and professors, see the Davis Wiki at www.daviswiki.org .) Applebee’s (coffee shop), 1753 Research Park Dr. Black Bear Diner (coffee shop), 255 Second St. Bistro 33, 226 F St. Burgers and Brew, 403 Third St. Café Bernardo, 234 D St. Caffé Italia, 1121 Richards Chipotle Mexican Grill, 227 E St., #1 Cindy’s (coffee shop, Thai dinners), 4823 Chiles Rd. Ciocolat (lunch, desserts), 301 B St. Crepeville, 330 Third St. De Vere’s Irish Pub, 217 E St. Dos Coyotes (2) (Southwestern), 1411 W. Covell, 2191 Cowell El Mariachi (Mexican), 400 G St. Fish’s Wild, 516 Second St. The Graduate (popular with students), 805 Russell Great Wall of China, 223 F St. The Hotdogger, 129 E St. House of Chang, (Asian cuisine) 2151 Cowell IHOP (International House of Pancakes) (coffee shop), 1745 Cowell Kathmandu (India/Nepali cuisine), 234 G St. Konditorei Café/Bakery (Austrian pastries), 2710 Fifth St. La Esperanza (Mexican cuisine), 825 Russell Little Prague (Czechoslovakian cuisine), 330 G St. Monticello Bistro, (seasonal cuisine), 630 G St. The Mustard Seed (upscale dining), 222 D St. Osteria Fasulo (Italian cuisine, upscale dining), 2657 Portage Bay Our House, 808 Second St. Paesanos (Italian fusion), 139 G St. Panda Express, (Asian fast food), 1491 W Covell Rostini’s, 1411 W. Covell, #111 http://groups.dcn.org/ryca 15 Seasons (upscale dining), 102 F St. Sophie's Thai Kitchen, 129 E St. Sudwerk Restaurant & Brewery, 2001 Second Symposium (Greek & pizza), 1620 East Eighth Taqueria Guadalajara (2) (Mexican), 640 W Covell, 417 Mace Thai Bistro and Satay Bar, 234 E St. Togo's (sandwiches), 715 Second St. Tres Hermanas, 805 Second St. Tucos (upscale dining), 130 G St. Village Bakery (2) (pastry, bread, pizza), 814 Second St., 403 G St. Woodstock's (pizza), 219 G St. Zen Toro (Japanese), 132 E St. Well-Known Restaurants in Dixon, Winters, & Woodland Buckhorn, 2 Main St., Winters Cattleman’s Steak House, Interstate 80 & Curry Rd., Dixon Ficelle, 5 East St, Ste. C, Winters Ludy’s Main St. BBQ & Catering, 667 Main St., Woodland Putah Creek Café, 1 Main St., Winters Tazzina Bistro, 614 Main St., Woodland Davis Shopping Centers Anderson Plaza—Corner of Covell Blvd. and Anderson Rd. Davis Commons—Corner of First St. and Richards Blvd. at E St. Davis Food Co-Op—Corner of Sixth St. and G St. Davis Manor Shopping Center—On Eighth St. near Pole Line Rd. El Macero Shopping Center—Corner of Mace Blvd. and Chiles Rd. Fifth St. Plaza—Corner of Spafford St. and Fifth St. The Marketplace—Off Covell Blvd. near Highway 113 Oak Tree Plaza—Corner of Covell Blvd. and Pole Line Rd. Oakshade Town Center—Corner of Cowell Blvd. and Pole Line Rd. University Mall—On Russell Blvd. between Sycamore and Anderson Westlake Plaza—Corner of Lake Blvd. and Arlington Blvd. 16 http://groups.dcn.org/ryca Grocers / Markets Note: Addresses of shopping centers above. Cost Plus World Market—University Mall Grocery Outlet—Davis Manor Shopping Center Davis Food Co-Op Farmers’ Market—Central Park, downtown Davis, open Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings. Ikedas (Food/Produce Stand) —26295 Mace Blvd.; just north of I-80, next to the Mace Park & Ride Lot. Nugget Super Markets: • East Davis—Oak Tree Plaza • South Davis—El Macero Shopping Center Save Mart Super Market—Anderson Plaza, Safeway Super Markets: • South Davis—Oakshade Town Center • The Marketplace Trader Joe’s—University Mall Whole Foods (opening in 2012)—Davis Commons Yolo Fruit Stand—46710 County Rd. 32b, East of Davis http://groups.dcn.org/ryca 17