BOARD NOTES 

 

The Center's Insurance Carrier has now waived the prohibition on consumption of alcoholic beverages. Therefore, the presence of a bartender will no longer be required at Center functions. However, the Board decided to reestablish procedures relative to the consumption of liquor while on Center property. Accordingly, the following Rule was adopted by the Board at its October 15, 2008 regular meeting. The procedures set out in this rule are the same as those that existed prior to 2001 when the stringent restrictions imposed by the insurance carrier were required to be adopted.

“No alcoholic beverages are allowed to be brought in, served or consumed on Community Center premises unless approved for an event by the Manager or the Board of Directors. The person or persons in charge of the event shall submit a written request for approval to the Manager. The Manager or the Board of Directors may revoke approval at any time. All approvals and disapprovals must be in writing. All Members and Guests must comply with the liquor regulations of the State of California. It is the responsibility of the Member and/or Guest to us alcohol in a safe manner. The person or persons in charge of the event shall ask any person found to be consuming alcohol in an unsafe manner to leave the premises and shall submit to the Manager the name of each person asked to leave and a summary of their conduct. The consumption of alcohol is at the Members and Guests own risk.”

The Board of Directors also approved at their October 15, 2008 Regular Meeting the following Rule with regard to guest passes:

“A Member will be allowed 48 guest usages per year (7/1 to 6/30) at no charge. The Manager may grant at her discretion, 6 additional guest passes, upon request, for house guests or family members only. Any guests in excess of 54 per year must have prior approval of the Board of Directors.”

 

 

WANTED

VOLUNTEERS FOR “ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE”

We need 2 or 3 people to develop new activities and determine if there is sufficient interest and support among our residents, and bring a fresh approach to finding new activities, crafts, games, etc. Your Board will assist you. Previous examples are badminton, bocci ball, horseshoes and shuffleboard, but adequate support/interest did not occur. We have many new residents - find out what can be done.

Help make life in Oaks North even more fun!

If you’re interested in volunteering, give your name to Gail in the office and you will be contacted by a Board member.

 

 

HOLIDAY FOOD COLLECTION

 

HOLIDAY FOOD COLLECTION: On Monday, November 3^rd the Community Center will provide collection containers for you to donate canned goods and non-perishable packaged food items to North County Interfaith Council. The collection containers will be located in the breeze way area between the office and auditorium and will remain there until Thursday, December 18^th . Why not help those less fortunate.

 

 

FROM THE BOARD AND STAFF

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

AND A HAPPY, HEALTHY NEW YEAR

 

 

VISIT US ON THE WEB!

YOU CAN REACH THE CENTER’S WEB SITE BY GOING TO:

www.oaksnorth.org

 

 

WELCOME TO OAKS NORTH TO THE FOLLOWING NEW OWNERS

PATRICE BLOOM

DAVID & TAMARA BODINE

JEAN RUTH FREEDMAN

DARLENE HARDING

FRANK & CAROLE HAVENS

ROBERT & ELIZABETH HEIGHTON

GEORGE & COLEEN HIGUCHI

FRANK & HACER ISZAK

ROBERT & JOYCE JOHNSTON

GEOFFREY KREGG

SALVADORE & LESLIE LAMANNA

MICHAEL & MARIE LANG

JANE LEGINGTON & EMILY LIEBSCHER

MARGARITA LOGAN

WAYNE PRAY

RICHARD REID

LINDA REIS

CECILIA SEID

PATRICK & JOANNE SMITH

DEE SNOW

GENE PUI YING YEE

ROBERT & DORIS ZIMMER

 

 

ELIZABETH ERICKSON

Artist and Instructor

(760) 746-5400

 

Mixed Media Art Lessons for Adults

Watercolor, Acrylic, Pastels, Colored Pencil, Pen and Ink, Oils

 

 

                     When:                  Mondays, 9:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.

                    Where:                Oaks North Community Center Art Room

                    Cost:                     $12.00 + $2.00 lab fee for materials

 

Full payment (by check or exact change, please) for the month is appreciated on the first Monday. Please let me know at the beginning of the month if you will be out of town, unavailable, etc. on a Monday, and there will be no charge. If you are sick, please try to let me know by 7:00 A.M. that day to avoid being charged for the lesson. If you wish, you may choose matting and framing for your artwork for an additional cost.

We have a creative group and offer each other encouraging, constructive critique at the end of each lesson. I hope you will join us!

 

 

OAKS NORTH FITNESS CLASSES

 

NEW SESSIONS BEGINS

MONDAY - DECEMBER 1^ST AND WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 3^RD

BOTH CLASSES BEGIN AT 11:00 A.M.

THESE ARE 10 WEEK SESSIONS.

THE COST FOR ONE CLASS PER WEEK IS $50.00

THE COST FOR TWO CLASSES PER WEEK IS $100.00

CALL SHARON KEARIN (485-5021) FOR INFORMATION

OR SIGN-UP IN THE CENTER OFFICE

 

**WATER AEROBICS CLASSES**

**WITHOUT THE WATER**

NEW SESSIONS BEGINS

MONDAY - DECEMBER 1^ST AND WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 3^RD

12:00 (NOON) TO 1:00 P.M. IN THE AUDITORIUM

CALL SHARON KEARIN (485-5021) FOR INFORMATION

THESE CLASSES ARE ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT

WATER AEROBICS STUDENTS

PLEASE NOTE

The weeks of December 22^nd and December 29^th

the Wednesday classes will be held on Tuesday

 

 

TAI CHI FOR HEALTH AND ARTHRITIS

DO YOU HAVE TWINGES IN YOUR HINGES?

TAI CHI IS AN EFFECTIVE AND BENEFICIAL EXERCISE FOR

PEOPLE OF ALL AGES.

 

CLASSES ARE HELD EVERY TUESDAY

IN THE OAKS NORTH AUDITORIUM

BEGINNERS CLASS 9:30-10:30 A.M.

INTERMEDIATE-ADVANCED CLASS 8 :30 - 9:30 A.M.

CALL GEORGETTE COFFEY FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO

REGISTER 485-05I7

THROUGH HARMONY OF MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT COMES

GREAT HAPPINESS AND GOOD HEALTH.

 

 

SAN DIEGO THEATER ENSEMBLE

SCRIPT READING

2^ND AND 4^TH THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH

AT 1:30 P.M. IN THE GAME ROOM

Due to popular DEMAND, we are back with another Rollicking Script-reading Performance in the Center Auditorium on Thursday, February 12^that 7:00 P.M. It’s FREE, so save the date! Refreshments and fun. Questions? Call Rochelle or Gloria, 592-0788 or 676-6720.

 

 

THE OAKS NORTH CERAMICS CLUB

WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOU TO JOIN OUR CLUB

Ceramics may be a medium you have never tried before...be daring and try something new. We are sure you will enjoy your new adventure for ceramics is a lot of fun! Perhaps you are an experienced “ceramician”, by all means come and share your talents with us. A one time entry fee of $20.00 and $25.00 every six months will get you started (this covers the cost of slip/greenware, basic paints and firings).

CERAMICS ROOM HOURS:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Thursday, Saturday and Sunday - 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M.

Friday - 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

For more information please call:

Joyce Speers, President - 485-7015 Or

Haydee Candelario, Vice-President - 451-6737

 

 

OAKS NORTH DANCE CLUB

On November 15^th it will be our celebration to honor veterans. Red, White and Blue will be the order of the day. Bring a picture from the past of you in uniform and see if we can identify you? Dress code will be dressy for the ladies and jackets for the gentlemen, we will not stop anyone at the door no matter what you are wearing! "Our Song" will be our band for the evening and they are happy to take requests. Come join the fun right here close to home. Any questions should be directed to Loretta at 858-674-6365.

 

December 20, 2008 will be our "Holiday Dance" with "Our Song" again being the band for the evening. Get in the holiday mood and join your neighbors at the Community Center to celebrate the season. Dressy after five for the ladies and jackets and ties for the gentlemen. A great time to show off your holiday duds! Call Loretta at the above number with any questions.

 

 

NEW YEARS EVE DANCE!

Make your reservation to say goodbye to 2008 and welcome 2009 on December 31^st 2008. Dinner at 7:30 P.M. and dancing from 8:30 P.M. until 12:30 A.M. $50.00 per person includes dinner, dancing, noise makers, champagne at midnight and maybe a few surprises. Four piece "Our Song" will be our band for the night. A nice safe night, close to home, celebrating with our Oaks North neighbors. Call Loretta with any questions at 858-6746365

 

 

OAKS NORTH DEBONAIRES DANCE CLUB

 

NOVEMBER 1... Don't wait 'til January. Come to our PRESIDENTIAL BALL. Dancing from 7:15 PM to 10:00 PM to our three piece live band, Our Song. Complimentary snack, tea, and coffee. Ice and cups provided for the "hard" or soft drinks you may want to bring. But remember, for this and all our dances, carry your open wines or liquors in the trunk of your car. Maybe we'll introduce our new 2009 Debonaires President... but not too late, let Carol know if you want to be on the board. Dress code: casual dressy for the ladies. Men, tie optional, but coat or jacket required.

DECEMBER 6.... You won't need a sleigh or bells, but do come to our SLEIGH BELLS Dance. Again, Our Song will play from 7:15 PM to 10:00 PM for your dancing and listening pleasure. Complimentary snacks, tea, coffee. Ice, and cups provided for soft or hard drinks you bring. Dress code: casual dressy for the ladies, coat or jacket, with tie optional for the men.

 

NOTE: 2009 DUES will NOT increase. $50 per person per year for Oaks North Residents. $55 for per person for non residents. Dues are payable on or before our December dance.

 

Oaks North Residents are free to visit one time. Guest fees: $10.00 per person. Call Carol, 385 9446 for information on our club AND/OR your willingness to be a 2009 board member or volunteer in any capacity.

 

 

OAKS NORTH TENNIS CLUB

 

Tennis Club Board meetings are held the 2n^d Wednesday of the month in the La Pinata Room. Members are always welcome. If you have something specific to bring to the board please let us know so you will be on the agenda.

Upcoming Activities:

Saturday January 10^th, 9:00 A.M.—Tennis followed by lunch at noon in the Oaks North auditorium. Come and have fun.

 

Board member Brian Kratz has volunteered to give FREE tennis lesson. Call Brian or a board member for dates and times.

 

If you know of someone interested in joining our tennis groups, call Barb Shaw 485-8314 or Maurice Nahum 716-9631.

REMEMBER: TENNIS FOR LIFE!

 

 

OAKS NORTH TRAVEL CLUB

Upcoming programs are:

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 14^TH AT 7:00 P.M.

“EUROPE’S ALPS”

A live travelogue by Jim Thompkins

 

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12^TH AT 7:00 P.M.

OUR ANNUAL

“HOLIDAY PARTY NIGHT”

Music, Door Prizes, Holiday Food

Come Join Us!

 

If you are a long-time resident or new to the area and not a member, we invite you to join the Oaks North Travel Club. We meet monthly at the Community Center. Dues are $13.00 per year for Oaks North residents, and $15.00 per person for non-Oaks North residents. Join and travel with us. Call Clo Massad Membership Chairman, at 487-4781..

 

 

OAKS NORTH LIBRARY

 

Look for the following new books in the library this November:

 

               Baldacci                Divine Justice

               Bell                        Tsar

               Connelly                Brass Verdict

               DeMile                   Gate House

               Francis                  Silks

               Sandford               Heat Lightning

               Schroeder             The Snowball: Warren Buffet

                                              and the Business of Life

               Shaffer                  Guernsey Literary and Potato

                                              Peel Pie Society

               Silva                      Moscow Rules

               Woods                   Hot Mahogany

 

 

 

RB SENIOR SERVICES

 

The offices of Senior Services are located at 16769 Bernardo Center Drive, Suite K-14 (upstairs above Aaron Brothers - elevator available) in the Plaza Shopping Center. Telephone number is: 487-2640. Office hours are 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Senior Services provides a variety of services to area seniors.

 

 

RANCHO BERNARDO BETTER BREATHERS CLUB

 

The RB Better Breathers Club meets on the second Monday of the month at 1:30 P.M. in the auditorium at Seven Oaks Community Center.

 

We encourage anyone who has a breathing problem to attend the meetings whether or not they are on breathing medications and oxygen. It is an opportunity for people to talk to others who suffer from the same problems and share ideas. For additional information call Dale Swank at 487-7739.

 

 

CONTINUING EDUCATION CENTER

 

Donizetti's opera Daughter of the Regiment, with its demanding soprano and tenor roles, brought prominence to such stars as Beverly Sills and Luciano Pavarotti. Continuing Education Center members and guests can attend a performance by Lyric Opera San Diego on Sunday, November 16^th. November 7^th the deadline for reservations. Cost $57.00 for members and $62.00 for non-members.

 

   The November lecture schedule is:

 

November 5^th, 1:30 P.M. "Books Too Good to Miss" by Sandy Steel

November 6^th, 1:30 P.M. "20^th Century Trends" by Dr. Vicki Golich, Dean of California State University San Marcos

November 11^th, 10:00 A.M. "Nuclear Renaissance" by Dr. Vojin Joksimovich

November 12^th, 1:30 P.M. "Women's Equality—Marriage: What's In It for Women and Girls?" by Anne Hoiberg

November 13^th and 20^th. 1:30 P.M. Film "Best Years of Our Lives" with commentary by Dr. William Cheek

November 18^th, 10:00 A.M. Book Review ^-“Rising Powers, Shrinking Planet" by Cal Watson

November 19^th, 1:30 P.M. "America's Mid-life Crisis" by Dr. Don Gragg

 

The lectures are offered at Remington II, 16916 Hierba Drive in Rancho Bernardo, which is also the departure point for the trips. Lecture costs are $5.00 members, $7.00 non-members. Exact amounts are appreciated if paying at the door.

 

CEC lectures will resume in January. Save January 9^th from 1:30 to 3:30 P.M. when Dr. Nicolas Reveles will offer a preview of the San Diego Opera season.

 

CEC is an all-volunteer organization described as a "Fitness Center For The Mind." Memberships are $30.00 for an individual and $50.00 per household, which includes a newsletter published September through May. More information can be found on the website: www.cecrb.org. Some publications are available in the Oaks North Library.

 

 

OAKS NORTH COMMUNITY CENTER

 

ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEES

 

NOTES AND POLICIES

 

ARCHITECTURAL CHANGES INCLUDING LANDSCAPING, SCREEN DOORS, SECURITY DOORS, SKYLIGHTS, REPAINTING (EVEN IF IT’S THE SAME COLOR), RE-ROOFING, NEW GARAGE DOORS, PATIO COVERS, ETC., MUST HAVE PRIOR ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEE APPROVAL. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER OFFICE.

A RULE OF THUMB IS: IF IT IS OUTSIDE THE WALLS OF YOUR HOME, IT MUST HAVE PRIOR ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL. REMEMBER TO GET APPROVAL BEFORE YOU START THE WORK!

THE HOUSE COMMITTEE MEETS ON THE 2^ND AND 4^TH TUESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 9:00 A.M. THE CONDOMINIUM COMMITTEE MEETS ON THE 2^ND AND 4^TH WEDNESDAY AT 9:00 A.M.

ALL ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATIONS FOR BEST ASSURANCE OF PROPER AND TIMELY PROCESSING, SHOULD BE RECEIVED IN THE CENTER OFFICE BY 5:00 P.M. ON THE THURSDAY PRECEDING THE MEETINGS IN ORDER TO BE PROCESSED AND READY FOR THE MEETINGS. YOUR COOPERATION IS APPRECIATED IN GETTING YOUR APPLICATIONS IN EARLY.

AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COMMITTEES, A SITE INSPECTION MAY BE REQUIRED ON YOUR APPLICATION. FOR PROMPT HANDLING OF YOUR REQUEST, YOU SHOULD ARRANGE TO BE AT HOME ON THE DAY YOUR APPLICATION IS TO BE REVIEWED.

 

YOUR OAKS NORTH ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEES      HOUSES                              CONDOMINIUMS    DOROTHY DALEY                    RITA JACOBS    JOHN FOOTE                           MARIE LEE    MEL MONES                             MARGARET TERSCHAN     ROBERT PRUCHNIK    JAMES STARKEY

 

RB SENIOR SERVICES

 

The offices of Senior Services are located at 16769 Bernardo Center Drive, Suite K-14 (upstairs above Aaron Brothers - elevator available) in the Plaza Shopping Center. Telephone number is: 487-2640. Office hours are 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Senior Services provides a variety of services to area seniors.

 

Free “Simple Will” for Seniors 55 & older: Rancho Bernard Senior Services will provide a “Will” , free of charge, to seniors 55 and over the last two Fridays of each month. The only criteria is that they keep it simple (leaving assets to spouses, and/or children). The attorney will give ½ hr appointments from 1:00-4:00 P.M.* For reservations call 487-2640 and advise the volunteer it is for a “Free Will” appointment - always the last two Fridays of each month.

 

*This wonderful service is not to be confused with the weekly free “legal advise” that Senior Services provides every Monday.

 

 

RANCHO BERNARDO BETTER BREATHERS CLUB

 

The RB Better Breathers Club meets on the second Monday of the month at 1:30 P.M. in the auditorium at Seven Oaks Community Center.

 

We encourage anyone who has a breathing problem to attend the meetings whether or not they are on breathing medications and oxygen. It is an opportunity for people to talk to others who suffer from the same problems and share ideas. For additional information call Dale Swank at 858 487-7739.

 

 

I C E

(In Case of Emergency)

A campaign encouraging people to enter an emergency contact number in their mobile (cell) phone's memory under the heading "ICE" (i.e. In Case of Emergency), has rapidly spread throughout the world as a particular consequence of the terrorist attacks in London.

Originally established as a nation-wide campaign in the United Kingdom, ICE allows paramedics or police to be able to contact a designated relative or next-of-kin in an emergency situation. The idea is the brainchild of East Anglian Ambulance Service paramedic Bob Brotchie and was launched in May of this year. Bob, 41, who has been a paramedic for 13 years, said:

 

"I was reflecting on some of the calls I've attended at the roadside where I had to look through the mobile phone contacts struggling for information on a shocked or injured person. Almost everyone carries a mobile phone now, and with ICE we'd know immediately who to contact and what number to call. The person may even know their medical history."

 

By adopting the ICE advice, your mobile (cell) phone will help the rescue services quickly contact a friend or relative - which could be vital in a life or death situation. It only takes a few seconds to do, and it could easily help save your life. Why not put ICE in your phone now? Simply select a new contact in your phone book, enter the word 'ICE' and the number of the person you wish to be contacted.

In an emergency situation ambulance and hospital staff will then be able to quickly find out who your next of kin are and be able to contact them. It's so simple that everyone can do it. For more than one contact name ICE1, ICE2, ICE3 etc It really could save your life, or put a loved one's mind at rest.

 

Editor’s Note: Most newer regular phones, whether corded or cordless have speed dial numbers which are listed either on the phone unit itself or in an internal directory. Listing ICE numbers in these as well could be helpful, especially if you live alone.

 

 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

 

SENIORS HELPING OUR KIDS

 

Elementary schools in the Rancho Bernardo, Poway and Rancho Penasquitos areas are seeking senior volunteers to come to school an hour a week and help a child with reading or other subjects. Pick your day and time. No special background is needed. We’ll show you what to do. Make a difference for a child. Please call 485-5449 for details.

 

RIDES AND SMILES

 

Would you give a neighbor a lift to a doctor appointment or to the store? Sign up with Rides & Smiles. You’ll receive liability insurance, mileage reimbursement, and a weekly list of ride requests. You choose which rides, if any, to give. Call 674-1124 for details.

 

 

PROJECT CARE

Community Action to Reach the Elderly

This program is a community effort to enable a frail, elderly or disabled person to remain in their homes and feel safe. It recognizes that what the elderly and disabled value most of all is their independence. CARE provides them with a safety net allowing them to remain independent.