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DECEMBER 2015
Happy
Holidays!
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, Facility Monitors
COMMUNITY WEBSITE
www.soleradiamondvalley.com
DEL WEBB
CUSTOMER SERVICE
[email protected] • 949.255.1650
SALES OFFICE
Eileen Giroux, 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
Brian Rubin, President
951.925.3918, [email protected]
Leeanne Brock, Vice-President
Karl Edwards, Treasurer
Holly Sandler, Secretary
Melissa Karsting, 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
Dorina Blythe, GranDesigns
Kevin Walker, Arrow Printing
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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The View | December 2015
Report of the SDV Board of Director’s
Activities and Accomplishments
November 2014 through November 2015
Per the Rules and Regulations of the HOA, “the Board will report
on the Board’s activities and accomplishments since the preceding
Annual Meeting.” The following are highlights of the Board’s activities
and accomplishments from November 2014 to November 2015.
• Eleven contracts with a value in excess of $175,000 were approved.
Our existing providers were the successful low bidders.
• The Annual Audit Report was approved and distributed to the
membership.
• Completed the bi-annual certification that our community qualifies as
“housing for older persons” under the Federal Housing Act.
• The Reserve Study was accepted and reserve information was
distributed to the membership.
• The Board wants to insure that we are maintaining sufficient, but not
excessive reserves. We have tasked the Finance Committee to review
the latest Reserve Study in detail to determine if the replacement cost
and useful life used by our consultant accurately reflects our assets.
The first phase has been completed and the Board was able to
significantly reduce reserve contributions. The second phase of the
review is still in progress but should be completed prior to the
approval of the Reserve Study for 2016-2017.
• Our Lodge and other facilities have been in service for slightly over
seven years and we have started approving expenditures of our
reserves to keep our facilities in good shape. Twelve expenditures
totaling approximately $70,000 were approved during the last twelve
months.
• Starting with the 2014-2015 budget, the Board has included funding
for capital improvements. As part of that funding, the Board approved
the proposal for construction on the Emergency Preparedness
Advisory Committee storage building and surrounding landscaping,
the contract for the library bookshelves, the Active Network event
registration program and a third pool table and covers.
• Approved a new Procurement Policy to establish guidelines for
purchases.
• We continue replacing pool and landscape lights with significantly
more energy efficient LED lights.
• Approved updated Design Review Guidelines after responding to
Homeowner’s comments.
• Heard six appeals of Design Review Committee decisions, upholding
three of the decisions and overturning three including two for artificial
turf that the Design Guideline as written required the Committee to
deny.
• Approved the appointments of 16 people to committees.
• Approved formation of the “Solera Veteran’s and Friends Chartered
Club,” the “SDV Tennis Anyone? Chartered Club,” and the “Pickle
Ball Chartered Club.”
• Approved fundraising projects for the Emergency Preparedness
Advisory Committee and the Veterans and Friends Chartered Club.
• Starting with the Emergency Preparedness Advisory Committee
Charter, the Board is revising the committee charters to allow
outgoing committee members to participate in the selection process
for replacement members.
• Through the Association’s landscape maintenance contractor we
continued to offer tree trimming services to residents at a reduced rate
in the spring and the fall.
• Approved personal trainer rule addition to the Association’s Rules and
Regulations.
FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER
By Greg Rainier, General Manager
Annual Homeowners Meeting
Annual Homeowners Meeting &
Election was held on Thursday,
November 5, 2015 at 10:00 am in the
Mountain View Lodge. The following are
the owners that were elected to the Board
Management office will be closed on December 24th and
for a two (2) year term:
25th for Christmas and January 1st for New Year’s Day.
Karl Edwards and Brian Rubin
The lodge will be open from 7:00 am to 12:00 noon on
The Solera Diamond Valley Board of Directors:
December 24th and closed December 25th for Christmas
The lodge will be open from 12:00 noon to 9:00 pm on
Brian Rubin, President
January
1st New Year’s Day.
Leeanne Brock, Vice-President
Karl Edwards, Treasurer
Reminders
Holly Sandler, Secretary
• Please do not set your landscaping water
to come on before 8:00 am in the morning
as the water will freeze in the early
morning hours which can cause icy surfaces and could be
very
slippery for residents out walking!
• The approval of a new security contractor to begin in January
Melissa Karsting, Member at Large
The following are highlights of the things that took place
at the last Board of Directors meeting on November 19, 2015:
• A Capital Improvement Policy was tabled by the Board
• We encourage all users of the fitness facility to practice good
cleanliness and to respect the health of other residents. Use
• Emergency Preparedness Advisory Committee appointment
the provided towelettes immediately following your use of
of Edith Reed, Jeanne Porter, Bob Radjsky, and Dori Theel
each piece of equipment.
• The replacement of the outdoor spa heater that is leaking
• Renewal of the Landscape Maintenance Contract (No Increase) • As a reminder to residents, you are not allowed to put vendor
advertising signs on your front lawn or on the front of your
• Renewal of the Annual Janitorial Maintenance Contract (No
home. When your vendors ask you to place a sign, please tell
Increase)
them this is against the Solera Diamond Valley rules.
• Renewal of the Annual HVAC Contract (No Increase)
• Please remember when you use the Mountain View Lodge for
The Next Board of Directors meeting will be Thursday,
a Club, Group or Private gathering, it is your responsibility to
January 21, 2016 at 3:00 pm in the Mountain View Lodge
clean up the kitchen after you use it.
Ballroom!!!
• Appropriate decorations may be displayed outside a residence to
commemorate recognized holidays. Decorations may be
As always, please call or stop by the Management Office for
displayed for 14 days prior and 7 days after holidays For the
questions or concerns. Any of the staff will be able to direct your
December holidays, decorations may be displayed beginning the
questions to the proper person so that they are answered in a timely
manner. We always look forward to assisting you.
weekend following Thanksgiving and removed by January 10th.
From the Staff at
Solera Diamond Valley, have a safe
and happy holiday season!
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LIFESTYLE UPDATES
By Connie King, Lifestyle Director
An Amazing Adventure
Awaits!
Costa Rica - a Tropical Excursion
October 15, 2016
Put on your travelling shoes, pack
your bags…we’re off to new and
exciting adventures in 2016!
Rates $ Double $2,499, Single $2,949, Triple $2,469
9 Days 13 Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners
Tour begins:
Lush forests and
stunning waterfalls…exotic wildlife and
endless coastlines…Costa Rica is truly a
slice of paradise. Your tour begins in the
colorful capital city of San Jose. Upon
arrival, relax and soak up the sights of
your new surroundings HIGHLIGHTS… San Jose, Coffee
Plantation, Guanacaste, Monteverde Cloud Forest, Hanging
Bridges Tour, Arenal Volcano, Lake Arenal Cruise, Cooking
Demonstration, Cano Negro Refuge, Zarcero, National Theatre.
Relax and Enjoy Adventures at
Wonder Valley Ranch
February 22-24
Rates double $384, single $464, triple $374
DECEMBER
5 . . .Holiday Home Tour, 1:00-3:30 pm
6 . . .Tree Trimming - Dessert and
Appetizer, 6:00 pm
JANUARY
Enjoy three fun-filled adventurous day’s at Wonder
Valley Ranch. You can relax and enjoy beautiful
surroundings or go zip lining, canoeing, fishing, horse-back
riding or whatever! Happy-hour every night w/two free
drinks and a full bar. Full buffet breakfast and dinner each
night are also included.
5 . . .Paint and Sip, 6:30 pm, $30,
seating limited
19 . . .National Popcorn Day, 6:30 pm,
$10, RSVP by January 13
26 . . .Pala Casino, $5 free slot and free
show (60 yrs.+)
First Time Cruisers If you are a first time or
experienced cruiser and would
like to join a group of travel
enthusiasts to discuss your
travel experiences join us in the
Deergrass Room, Monday
December 14 at 2:00 pm.
The Lifestyle Department Wish You and
Your Family a Happy Holiday Season!
FEBRUARY
9 . . .Fat Tuesday, Lobby, 5:30 pm,
$10
14 . . .Valentine’s Day with the Rat
Pack, $35
22-24 . .Wonder Valley Ranch,
$384 - $464
5
P
6
7
Paint
and
Sip
Friday, January 15
6:30 pm
~
$30 per person
All supplies, easels, paint, canvases and wine will be provided
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REGISTER BY JANUARY 4
Holiday Bazzar ~ Arts & Crafts
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OLD DAYS OF HEMET
Intersection of Florida Ave and State St looking east in 1914. White shirted
man in center is crossing intersection diagonally from southeast corner,
which would be from Hotel Hemet, headed toward northwest corner, which
would be to the newly built Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway depot.
Looking south on Harvard Street from Latham Avenue circa 1910. Hemet
Opera House is 2-story brick building in foreground to left.
Murdock & Woolfenden Cash Groceries and Meats Market on North
Harvard in 1915. Note auto is delivery vehicle which was for home
deliveries. Pictured are from L to R: Ray Brant, La Prell Murdock, Eddie
Murdock, Charles Murdock, Veryn Dillon.
Before dawn Sunday morning October 21, 1951 fire struck the heart of San
Jacinto business district due to a faulty refrigeration motor at the Soboban
Bar. The fire blazed westward through nine businesses before being
controlled. Second photo shows the same location the year before.
Words of Wisdom
By Rosemary Calomese, Resident
New Homeowners
John and Carolyn Wright
5434 Corte Ladera
Home: 951-652-5807
Cell: - 310-465-3482
Moved here from: Palos Verdes
Hobbies & Interests: John - Science,
History,Trumpet playing
Carolyn - Palietie, Grandchildren
Russ and Sharon Breeding
5584 Corte Del Mar
Moved here from: Corona
Hobbies & Interests: Boating,
Swimming, Quilting, Bocce Ball
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Gary Arrit
Donald and Carolyn Arritt
1468 Camino Sueno
Moved here from: Hemet
Hobbies & Interests: Look forward to
investigating many activities.
Romulo and Vaila Bernardo
5589 Corte Heraldo
Moved here from: Pomona
Hobbies & Interests: Romulo - Travel,
Cruising, Music, Guitar & Organ
Vaila - Travel, Interior Decorating,
Cooking, Gardening
“Let there be peace on
earth and Let it begin
with me. Let there be
peace on earth the peace
that was meant to be.”
~ Excerpt from song written
by Jill
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December
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
1
Items in Red
represent Lifestyle Events.
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7
8
8:30 am
9:00 am
10:00 am
10:00 am
10:00 am
6:00 pm
1:30 pm Game Day (EB)
5:00 pm Pickelball
6:00 pm Tree Trimming (BL)
9:30 am
10:00 am
10:00 am
1:00 pm
1:00 pm
13
14
15
20
5:00 pm Pickelball
Brush Strokes (SC)
DRC (SC)
Recreation Committee (DG)
Mah Jongg (DG)
Volunteer Meeting (SW)
8:30 am
9:00 am
10:00 am
6:00 pm
9:30 am EPAC (SC)
1:00 pm Mah Jong (DG)
6:30 pm Bingo (DG)
8:30 am
9:00 am
10:00 am
2:00 pm
6:00 pm
5:00 pm Pickelball
21
9:30 am Brush Strokes (SW)
10:00 am DRC (DG)
1:00 pm Mah Jongg (DG)
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27
28
29
5:00 pm Pickelball
6:30 pm Bingo (DG)
8:30 am
9:00 am
10:00 am
6:00 pm
8:30 am
9:00 am
10:00 am
6:00 pm
Massage Therapist (BL)
Billiard Group (LB)
Chess (DG)
Pinochle (DG)
Billiard Group (LB)
Chess (LB)
Gardening Group (DG)
Performing Arts (SC)
Pinochle (DG)
Billiard Group (LB)
Chess (DG)
Library Club (SC)
Pinochle (DG)
Billiard Group (LB)
Chess (DG)
Pinochle (DG)
Billiard Group (LB)
Chess (DG)
Pinochle (DG)
Wednesday
2
9:30 am
10:00 am
1:30 pm
4:30 pm
6:00 pm
9
9:30 am
10:00 am
10:00 am
1:30 pm
4:30 pm
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
16
9:30 am
10:00 am
1:00 pm
1:30 pm
4:30 pm
6:00 pm
23
9:30 am
10:00 am
1:30 pm
1:45 pm
4:30 pm
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
30
9:30 am
10:00 am
1:30 pm
4:30 pm
6:00 pm
Ladies Billiards (LB)
Knitting Group (SW)
Game Day (DG)
Wine Wednesday (SW)
Cribbage (DG)
DRC (DG)
Knitting Group (SW)
Game Day (BL)
Wine Wednesday (SW)
Cribbage (DG)
Charades (SC)
Knitting Group (SW)
Book Group (DG)
Game Day (BL)
Wine Wednesday (SW)
Cribbage (DG)
Knitting Group (SW)
Game Day (EB)
Book Group (SC)
Wine Wednesday (SW)
Cribbage (DG)
Charades (SC)
Knitting Group (SW)
Game Day (BL)
Wine Wednesday (SW)
Cribbage (DG)
Events
Thursday
3
10:00 am Communications
Committee (DG)
2:00 pm Watercolors (SW)
4:30 pm Ping Pong (BL)
5:00 pm Billiards Club (LB)
10
10:00 am
2:00 pm
2:00 pm
5:00 pm
6:00 pm
17
2:00 pm
4:30 pm
5:00 pm
6:00 pm
Veterans & Friends (SW)
Watercolors (SW)
Finance Committee (DG)
Billiards Club (LB)
Mah Jongg (DG)
Watercolors (SW)
Ping Pong (BL)
Billiards Club (LB)
Mah Jongg (DG)
24
2:00 pm
4:30 pm
5:00 pm
6:00 pm
Saturday
4
5
11
12
9:00 am Quilting Club (SW)
6:00 pm Movie: Big Eyes - (DG)
6:00 pm Movie: Kingsman: The
Secret Service - (DG)
18
3:00 pm EPAC Radio Drill (SW)
6:00 pm Movie: A Merry Friggin’
Christmas - (DG)
25
Happy Holidays
Administrative Office Closed
Lodge open from
7:00 am - 12:00 noon
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Friday
Happy Holidays
Administrative Office Closed
Lodge Closed
1:00 pm Holiday Home Tour
19
Christmas - (DG)
Christmas - (DG)
26
1:00 pm Movie: Paul Blart: Mall
Cop 2 - (DG)
6:00 pm Movie: Paul Blart: Mall
Cop 2 - (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
Watercolors (SW)
Ping Pong (BL)
Billiards Club (LB)
Mah Jongg (DG)
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December Fitness Calendar
Monday
Tuesday
1
8:00 am
8:00 am
8:30 am
8:50 am
10:00 am
12:30 pm
5:00 pm
7
8
8:00 am Pickleball
5:45 pm Ladies Water
Volleyball
8:00 am
8:00 am
8:30 am
8:50 am
10:00 am
12:30 pm
5:00 pm
14
15
8:00 am Pickleball
8:00 am
8:00 am
8:30 am
8:50 am
10:00 am
12:30 pm
5:00 pm
21
22
8:00 am Pickleball
5:45 pm Ladies Water
Volleyball
8:00 am
8:00 am
8:30 am
8:50 am
10:00 am
12:30 pm
5:00 pm
28
29
8:00 am Pickleball
8:00 am
8:30 am
10:00 am
5:00 pm
Classes*
Wednesday
2
3
9
10
16
17
23
24
30
31
Flex & Stretch
8:00 am Pickleball
8:00 am
8:00 am
Pickleball Easyplay 9:30 am Aqua Stretch
Tennis Anyone 11:00 am Water Volleyball
8:50 am
Flex & Stretch
10:00 am
Chair Exercise
5:00 pm
Men’s Fitness
Pickleball
Flex & Stretch
Pickleball
Easyplay
Flex & Stretch
Chair Yoga
Pickleball
Flex & Stretch
8:00 am Pickleball
8:00 am Flex & Stretch
8:00 am Pickleball
Easyplay
8:50 am Flex & Stretch
Flex & Stretch
10:00 am Chair Yoga
Chair Exercise
4:00 pm Pickleball
Men’s Fitness
Holiday Party
Pickleball
5:00 pm Pickleball
8:00 am
Flex & Stretch
8:00 am Pickleball
8:00 am
8:50 am
Flex & Stretch
10:00 am
Chair Exercise
5:00 pm
Men’s Fitness
Pickleball
Flex & Stretch
8:00 am Pickleball
Pickleball Easyplay 11:00 am Water Volleyball
Tennis Anyone
Flex & Stretch
Chair Exercise
Men’s Fitness
Pickleball
Flex & Stretch
Pickleball
Easyplay
Flex & Stretch
Chair Yoga
Pickleball
Happy Holidays
Facility Closed
Lodge open from
7:00 am - 12:00 noon
8:00 am
Pickleball Easyplay 8:00 am Pickleball
10:00 am
Chair Exercise
5:00 pm
Pickleball
Friday
4
8:00 am
8:30 am
9:30 am
11:00 am
12:30 pm
11
8:00 am
8:30 am
9:30 am
11:00 am
12:30 pm
18
8:00 am
8:30 am
9:30 am
11:00 am
12:30 pm
25
Dance Aerobics, Fit Plus, Flex & Stretch, Pilates
Men and Machines, Zumba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Aerobics Room
Chair Exercise, Chair Yoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stonecreek Room
Saturday
Pickleball
Tennis Anyone
Water Aerobics
Water Volleyball
Men’s Fitness
Pickleball
Tennis Anyone
Water Aerobics
Water Volleyball
Men’s Fitness
Pickleball
Tennis Anyone
Water Aerobics
Water Volleyball
Men’s Fitness
Happy Holidays
Facility Closed
5
8:00 am Pickleball
12
8:00 am Pickleball
19
8:00 am Pickleball
26
8:00 am Pickleball
Pickleball
Easyplay
Chair Yoga
Pickleball
Classes with Barbara Calderon
Dance Aerobics and Fit Plus
Aquastretch, Flex and Stretch-Pilates, Men & Machines and Water Aerobics
LEGEND
Thursday
*All classes $6.00
Cycling Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lobby Entry
Pickleball Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pickleball Courts
Tennis Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tennis Courts
Aquastretch, Water Aerobics, Water Volleyball . . . .Indoor Pool
Tuesday, January 26
Bus leaves at 8:30 am
Each guest will receive $5 in added play.
Register online or sign up at the front desk beginning December 1.
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Ninth Annual
Veteran’s day Celebration
By Suzanne Wade, Resident
Once again the community came forward to
honor our veterans. The volunteer group did a
fantastic job of serving up the luncheon provided
through the generosity of the Hemet Valley
Mortuary, with Tom Bloom at the grill. The
dessert was furnished by Café DJ and included
four flavors of cake, cookies and brownie bites.
But the focus has always been on thanking our
men and women for the service they have done for
our country, through entertainment, sharing of
experiences and the highlight is the giving of the
Quilts of Valor by the Quilt Club ‘Quilting Angels’.
There were raffle items and happy winners as
well. A couple of surprise quilts were awarded and
with 18 veterans going home with a new quilt, the
day was once again deemed a success in the
expression of gratitude.
The winners of the Raffle
Quilt were Jim and Donna
Quibodeaux. They are new
SDV residents. Jim is a veteran
and served in the Korean War.
Also, the Quibodeaux's just
celebrated their 65th wedding
anniversary.
They were
thrilled to be the winners!!
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DIAMOND VALLEY DINER
The Hat
By Berkie Harris, Resident
Ultimate Pumpkin Bread
By Charlene Bowman, Resident
Prep time - 20 minutes, cook time - 1 hour
Total time - 1 hour 20 mins
Yields 2 loaves., serves - 14
The best pumpkin bread you'll ever taste.
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3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp ground cloves
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground nutmeg
½ tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
3 cups granulated sugar
1 cup butter, really soft, half melted really
3 large eggs
1 16 oz. can of pure pumpkin
½ cup chopped pecans (optional)
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350˚F and spray two medium loaf pans with
nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a medium bowl, mix the flour, spices, salt, baking soda,
and baking powder and set aside.
3. In the bowl of a stand mixer with the wire whisk attached,
dump in the sugar. Take the butter and put it in the microwave
for about 30 seconds, so that it is half melted. Dump it into
the sugar. Add the eggs. Cream these three ingredients
together on medium speed for about 2 minutes or until fluffy.
Add the pumpkin and combine well.
4. In three batches, add the dry ingredients and mix gently until
each batch is just incorporated. Scrape the sides between
each batch.
5. Pour half of the batter into a one of the prepared pans. Fold
the pecans into the remaining batter and then pour it into the
other prepared pan. Bake side-by-side for about one hour or
until an inserted knife comes out clean the top is golden.
The
“power
of
pastrami” will get people
going every time. So sure
enough, when I told
native Southern Californians that “The Hat –
World Famous Pastrami”
was opening in Murrieta,
they literally jumped for
joy! You see, this iconic
eatery started in 1951
with
its
original
restaurant located in
Alhambra in the San Gabriel Valley. Over the years
restaurants were established in towns like Glendora,
Pasadena and Simi Valley. Murrieta is the eleventh
location.
Don’t bother to dress up to come to The Hat
because it is casual all of the way. The Murrieta
restaurant is new and spacious with ample booth
seating indoors. Outdoor seating is also available. You
order and pay at one counter and pick up at another
counter when your number is called. Huge bins of
condiments, napkins and plastic utensils line the
counter as this is truly a “serve yourself operation.”
Everything comes wrapped in paper and served in
brown paper bags but you can ask for paper plates to
facilitate eating at a table.
The menu centers on traditional drive-in choices
such as burgers, dogs and chili. The leader, of course,
is the item that made them famous, the pastrami dip
sandwich for $8.99. However, the health conscious
can eat here too. One of my lunch partners tried the
turkey burger ($4.99) and claimed that it was the best
she had ever had! Another ordered a turkey sandwich
on rye with lettuce, tomato and avocado ($6.89) and
marveled at the freshness of the ingredients.
Traditional or light, So Cal native or transplant from
another state, our entire party agreed that “The Hat” is
a welcome addition to our local dining options.
The Hat - World Famous Pastrami
40476 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd.
(I-215 and Murrieta Hot Springs Rd)
Murrieta, CA 92563 951-304-2244
Sun. thru Thurs. 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Fri. and Sat. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Club and Group Activities
FIRST ANNUAL SOLERA TENNIS CLUB TOURNAMENT
By Dave Bickmore, Resident
A tennis tournament, appropriately dubbed the "Meet
and Greet Tourney," was held on our courts on Saturday,
October 24.
Players from both Solera and Four Seasons converged on
our courts for friendly competition. Some family members
and friends came to ooh, aah, laugh, and cheer on the
participants.
A total of 22 players were spread out among men's,
women's, and mixed doubles. The entrants played four
games before switching partners, and then repeated the
process several times. During the tourney, everyone enjoyed
meeting others. In addition, all satisfied their palates and
stomachs with sandwiches, fruits, and drinks.
The time needed to complete all three categories, 7:30
am to 1:30 pm, is evidence of the close and highly
competitive nature of many of the matches. That having
been said, all participants were winners as each walked
away with a special tennis weather ball plaque,
compliments of our own Mayrene Bickmore. All had a
good time.
Winners of the three categories are as follows:
Women's doubles . . .Judy Bailey - Mary Ellen Brogdon
Runners-up . . . . . . .Cheryl Robinson - Terry Potts
Men's doubles . . . . .Dennis Ulhken - Job Victoria
Runners-up . . . . . . .Chuck Williams - Chuck Sims
Mixed doubles . . . . .Mark DeSautel - Carol Ferber
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Jerry Giambeluca - Mary Ellen Brogdon
MEN’S GOLF GROUP
The Mens Golf Group completed a 2 day Club
championship round at Soboba Country Club on Nov 12.
The first round of the Tournament was held at Diamond
Valley Country Club on Nov 5. This was our second year
for this event .
The Club championship was won by Al Triba second
place went to Ed Parris.
Al Triba was also the 2014 winner, he plans on making this
his personal Trophy.
The Tournament was followed by a Luncheon at the
Lodge. It was a great success and we all had a great time.
If you would like to participate in the Mens Group please
contact Al Boucher, [email protected]
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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 6:30 pm, minimum cost $6.00
Join the fun, join your neighbors, shout BINGO. Minimum cost $6.00.
Guests are welcome, must be 18 years or older to participate.
Bocce
Contact: Dennis Riemann - 951.658.7084
[email protected], Tuesdays - 6:30 pm (weather permitting)
Community Craft Fair Club
Contact: Carolyn Whittaker - 760.715.9609 (cell)
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.
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. If interested in any of the trips being considered
below, please attend to vote on other trips.
Trips being considered:
Sunday, December 20 - Newport Beach Boat Parade
Library Club
Contact: Dave LeClair- 951.925.0137
[email protected]
Third Tuesday of the month, 2:00 pm, Art & Crafts Room
Our club’s passion 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: Sharon Latimer- 951.282.2518, Fee: $5.00/year
Second Tuesday of the month, 10:00 am, Silverwood Room
Do you have a flair for the dramatic or a taste for comedy?
Do you love to sing or dance, play an instrument, or just
want to fulfill that life-long dream of being on stage? Maybe you want to
work behind the scenes on a production. If you do, come check us out.
Submit all updates for the
January 2016 issue of The View by the
7th of December for your club or group.
Pickleball Club
Contact: Rick Terrian - 760.807.1341 - [email protected]
Learn how the game is played and the rules. Tuesday & Thursday
at 9:00am. Open play on Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday at
9:00am. Also Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday night at 5:00pm.
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.
Quilting Club
Contact: Suzanne Wade - 951.791.1707
[email protected], Fridays, 9:00am - 3:00pm, Craft Room
A Quilters work is never done. Just finished the Craft Fair, the Veteran’s
Day Celebration where our Quilts of Valor were awarded and now we have
the holidays ahead of us. Oh, and then we flip the calendar to a whole new
year and there’s the Valley Quilter’s Guild Quilt Show. Some of our local
Quilters will be entering their quilts, so plan on coming out in February
12th and 13th for the show. Perhaps we’ll really get the rain we so sorely
need, and then perhaps we can think of our gardens?
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
Our Tennis Club's "Fun Play-Get Acquainted" tournament in
October was a huge success. It was a round-robin-change
partner format for Women's Doubles, Men's Doubles, and Mixed Doubles.
Players from Four Seasons also participated. In all there were 22 different
players. Good food was enjoyed and new friends made. The Bickmores
organized the event and made "tennis weatherball" plaques for all winners.
Since all were winners, all received one.
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 2016 will
be decided at the December meeting! We look forward to seeing you.
Brush Strokes
Contact: Allan Shall - 951.652.8283
[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.
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.
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
If you want to learn the latest steps in Line Dancing, join us!
Mah Jongg
Contact: Sharon Larson - 951.658.0916
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!!
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.
Neighborhood Watch
Contact: Lorraine Brealey - 760.717.0920
[email protected]
Next meeting Wednesday, February 10, 2016, 2:00 pm,
The Lodge
Thanks to Hemet Deputy Chief Rob Webb for the great power point
presentation on the Police Dept.
Cribbage
Contact: Mary Lauria - 951.658.1413
Wednesdays - 6:00 pm, Deergrass Room
Join us for a fun evening of cribbage.
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.
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.
Solera Solo Singles
Contact: Mitch Lane - 951.392.2221 [email protected],
Chris Fullerton - 951.204.3887, Julie Martin - 951.652.0604
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: Darlene Mayer - 858.663.1085 or Gabrielle Rehm 951.652.9039, Monday afternoons
We meet at several golf courses every Monday afternoon for
lunch and nine holes of golf. Come join in the fun.
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.
Watercolor 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
Ladies game 1 & 3, Mondays, 6:00 pm
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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