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JUNE 2019 * NEWSLETTER*

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All single Ladies and Gents in the

greens, join us for our monthly

meeting.

Tuesday, June 11th.

at 11:30am

RSVP: by June 4th.

To

Rita Roberts 805-3650

or

Regina Spiszman 654-8876

Our next Duplicate Bridge

Monday, June 3rd.

Ridge Oak Clubhouse

12:30pm

Arrive by 12:15, so we can begin play

promptly at 12:30. Confirm your

reservation by Monday, May 27th to

Carol Horan at 663-3509 or email at

leechip@hotmail.com or to

Mary Ann McGarrah at 412-7644 or

maryannron69@hotmail.com

MAY WINNERS

North - South

First Place: Vicki & Lois

Second Place: Suzee & Judy

East - South

First Place: Dale & Marie

Second Place: Andy & Barbara

We encourage and welcome all single

residents in The Greens to join our

Gadabouts dinner to get together. This

is a good way to meet your neighbors.

BJ’S

Restaurant/Brewhouse

10750 Stockdale Hwy.

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June’s book selection is “Educated” by T. Westover,

replacing “The Wife” by M. Wolitzer.

July’s book selection is “Where the Crawdads Sing” by D. Owens.

August’s book selection is “The Great Alone” by K. Hannah.

Please join us for a lively discussion,

new members are always welcome!!

The Management Trust will hold a “Meet and

Greet” session for our Residents on:

Come and meet the new

Management Company for our Community

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Pictured: Nancy Martinez, Joan Burritt, Monica Archer,

Kay Hussey CHAIRPERSON, Gloria Mattern. Debbie

Wells is also on this committee.

This Library Team is responsible for maintaining The Greens library for

the enjoyment of the community. They accept book donations, sort and

shelve them, remove older books to make room for new arrivals, and

pack up the discards to be sold at the Southwest Library Book Sales.

John Martinez has taken these discarded books for resale at our local

library branch for the past 10 years.

Each of the team members has an assigned day of the week to work in

the library but Kay would welcome any resident who would like to join

the group. Just give her a call.

“No matter how busy you may think you are, you must find time for

reading, or surrender yourself to self-chosen ignorance”-Confucius…

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POOL NEWS

I hope by the time you read this

our weather has improved

enough to enjoy our pools.

Please enjoy the pool area, but

put back the furniture where you

found it and put umbrellas down

after use. We have noticed some

dirt thrown in the pool. If you see

vandalism, report it to security

( the phone number is posted at

the clubhouse) and to manage-

ment.

Peggy Leapley, Pool Committee

All Articles for the Newsletter

are due by the 21th of every month.

e-mail to:

newsed@thegreensatsevenoaks.org

SECOND CUP MEN’S COFFEE MEETS

Join us for Donuts Saturday at 7am @ R/ O

On sad note July 19, 2019 will

be my last day. I am finally retir-

ing after 35 years and spending

some quality time with my wife.

I will miss my customers and the

talks we have had. It has been a

pleasure being your carrier for

last 10 years

Thank you for another successful

food drive. Duane Huse

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ANDREA ARCHIBALD-She has moved into her new home on Snowdrop

Dr with her mother. They are from Mission Viejo and Andrea is the primary

caregiver for her mother. Her sister and her family live nearby and will be

able to provide additional support and care for their mom. Andrea is a retired

corporate Travel Agent. She has an interest in gardening and is planning the

changes she wants to make in the landscaping of this new home.

DAVID & LISA DAVENPORT- This couple is settling into their new home

on Rosebud Ave. Lisa is a Bakersfield native and David is originally from

Chicago. They met in San Diego and lived there for 17 years before returning

to Bakersfield. David is still working, and Lisa has been a homemaker. She

has served on the Board of the Autism Society of Kern before stepping

down. They have a son and daughter both living locally. They both enjoy

reading.

DAVID & AMARA DOBBS- These Bakersfield natives have moved into

their new home on Crocus Dr. They were married in 2015 and both are cur-

rently working. David is an owner of Imbibe Wine and Amara works part

time as a nurse at Mercy Southwest. David has 2 children and Amara has 4

children. There are also 7 grandchildren in the family. They are involved in

Ministry through Influencers Bakersfield and work as a part of a team wher-

ever they are assigned.

CHARMENE VEGA- She is originally from Yonkers, NY but has moved to

her home on Cinderella Ave from Palmdale Hills in Antelope Valley. She is a

Registered Dietician and has her own business called “Choices N Nutrition”.

She is a consultant with Kaiser in the area of Holistic Nutrition. She has 2

daughters with one living here and the other in Northridge. There are 3

grandchildren, ages 7, 11, & 13. She is blogger and enjoys Photography.

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June is here. June brings the longest day of the year, and also has some mathematical uniqueness

built into it, that probably qualifies as useless information. However it is very interesting. There is

no other month that begins on the same day of the week as June. Also, the day of the week June

ends on is the same day of the week as March every year.

The Board of Directors met on May 14, 2019. While the agenda was rather short, the following

actions of interest were taken:

1. Held a hearing on a violation of our CC&R’s by a resident. As a result of the hearing your

board levied the maximum amount of penalties available, and will take further action if

necessary.

2. Received a refund check in the amount of $564.00 from our insurance carrier, for our good

workers compensation record during calendar year 2018.

3. Took action to resurface the shuffleboard and bocce ball courts at Ridge Oak Clubhouse.

While the survey sent to residents asking for thoughts on possible new amenities at Ridge

Oak did indicate an interest for some new amenities, such as a Pickle Ball court, our budget

does not allow us to expend the costs of these new amenities at this time. The funding for

the resurfacing mentioned above is built into, and planned for, in our reserve study. Thus

we are going ahead with these expenditures.

4. Heard updates from the hard working committees. Our Swimming Pool Committee

mentioned that there have been instances of vandalism in our pools. If you see any

suspicious activity please call Trans West Security. In addition, residents that use our pool

areas were asked to take umbrellas down, and return the lounge chairs to upright position

when leaving.

5. Took action to (a) set September 10, 2019 as the date for our Annual Meeting, and counting

of the ballots for board member elections (b) appoint Terry Hopkins as Chair of the Nomi-

nating Committee and (c) appoint Martin Hussey as Inspector of Elections.

6. Thanked Kelly Management for their service over the years as management firm to The

Greens. Kelly will be responsible for management of the Greens until June 30, 2019. The

Management Trust will assume management responsibility on July 1, 2019. It was also

announced that The Management Trust will hold a “Meet and Greet” session for our

residents on July2, 2019 at 2:00 PM at White Oak. This will be an excellent opportunity for

you to meet our new management firm. Please try to attend.

As mentioned above, there will be elections for the Greens Board coming up. There will be three

(3) seats up for election, and your board urges that any resident that is interested and qualified,

to run for the board. Information about running for the board, and the upcoming election will be

forthcoming via hard copy and e-mail.

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The Men’s Club wishes to extend an invitation to all male residents of THE

GREENS to check out the club to see if you have an interest in joining. We meet

every day for coffee between 6:30 - 8:30 AM Monday thru Friday and 7:00 – 8:30

AM on Saturday.

We are doing the following events:

Men’s Club will go to Breakfast (Big Bear Restaurant) on Saturday, May 25,

2019. We will meet at the Ridge Oak Clubhouse around 7AM and car pool to

the restaurant. All residents are invited, please call Rex Morton at 661-633-

7940.

We are delayed our returned trip to the Antique Chevrolet Museum in Strath-

more until later in year. The people running the Museum had a car Show in

Bakersfield last weekend.

To keep informed about the coming Men’s Club activities,

complete the form located on the desk in the library.

Board of Directors Meeting

Tuesday, July 9th., at 4 p.m.

White Oak Clubhouse

All residents are invited to attend

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661.203.2869

Marilee.reagor@att.net

dbradshaw@jordanlink.com

Lighten Up Wellness

Moving for Life

Strength-Balance-Flexibility

Jo Ellen Buckley Mosher

Certified Personal Trainer

For in home consultation call 661-201-9719

Resident

INTERESTED!

More Information e-mail to:

newsed@thegreensatsevenoaks.org

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INTERESTED!

More Information e-mail to:

newsed@thegreensatsevenoaks.org

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Larry Reider, President, Tony Castro, Vice-President, Mike McCoy, Secretary,

Andy Pederson, Chief Financial Officer and Bob Joy, Member at Large.

THE GREENS AT SEVEN OAKS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

Contact information for Board members along with Kelly Management can be found in the Greens

Telephone Directory and in the Member Area of the community website

(www.thegreensatsevenoaks.org) Contact Webmaster at (mktgch@thegreensatsevenoaks.org).

All articles need to be sent by e-mail to Zenaida Mansoor at (newsed@thegreensatsevenoaks.org).

NEWSLETTER ADVERTISING

Residents: sale or wanted of personal items, place ad and $5.00 each ad in box in library at White Oak

Clubhouse by the 18th of the month.

BUSINESS ADVERTISING

(Newsletter & our Website)

Residents and Non-Residents: (Business Card, 1/4. 1/2, or full page available),

For more information, contact newsed@thegreensatsevenoaks.org

CLUBHOUSE RESERVATIONS

The Ridge Oak and The White Oak

Please send your questions, comments or concerns to

Kelly Management for distribution to the Board members.

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MONTHLY EVENTS AT THE CLUBHOUSE

BOOK CLUB

3rd.Thursday of every month 1:00 - 2:00 pm

Ridge Oak, Ellen Sozutek, 412-4474

BRIDGE

Wednesday, 9:30-11:30 am, Ridge Oak, Carol Horan 663-3509.

2nd & 4th Friday, 1:00-4:00 pm

Ridge Oak, Wayne Lubke, 664-7714

Duplicate 1st Monday, every month 12:30-4:00 pm

Ridge Oak, Carol Horan,663-2509 or

Mary Ann McGarrah, 412-7644

Intermediate 1st and 3rd Thursday, 6:30-9:00 pm

Ridge Oak, Mary Ann McGarrah, 412-7644

BUNCO

2ND Monday, 7:00-9:00 pm, Ridge Oak

Kay Hussey 282-8843, Randi Zielke (810) 919-3536

4th Monday, 1:00 to 3:00 pm, Ridge Oak

Monica Archer 654-8364 Mary Knight 665-0036

2nd Thursday, 5:30 pm Potluck 6:30 pm Bunco

Ridge Oak, Ann Young 331-7800

CANASTA

Wednesday, 1:00-4:00 pm

Ridge Oak, Wayne Lubke, 664-7714

DIVOTS:

Tuesday & Thursday morning golf, Riverlakes Ranch Golf

Course, open to men golfers, Tony Castro, 665-8425

GENEALOGY CLASS

Every Wednesday 1:00 - 2:00 pm

Ridge Oak, Regina Spiszman, 654-8876

INDOOR EXERCISE

Tuesday, Thursday, 10:00-11:00 am

White Oak, Fran Fuhrmark, 663-0785

LINE DANCE

Intermediate Class,

Friday, 10:00 - 11:30 am

White Oak, Bonnie Castro, 665-8425

TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER

Every Thursday, 1:00-4:00 pm

White Oak, Rodney Knight 665-0036

TAI CHI

Advanced Tai Chi Class Friday, 11:30 - 1pm. White Oak, Jenny Lai 663-0182 Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday 8:30-9:30 am White Oak, Wayne Lubke, 664-7714

WATER AEROBICS

Tue, Thur, Sat. 9:30-10:30am Ridge Oak Pool Monica Archer, 654-8364.

YOGA

Monday, 8:30 - 9:45 am

White Oak, Paul Van Metre, 654-0860

ZUMBA DANCE CLASS

Wednesday, & Friday, 8:30-9:45 am

White Oak, Paul Van Metre, 654-0860

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

CLUBHOUSE COMMITTEE

3rd Monday every month 2 pm

Ridge Oak, Nancy Joy, 664-9883

SOCIAL COMMITTEE

2nd Monday, 3 pm

Ridge Oak, Ann Young, 331-7800

GROUNDS COMMITTEE

1st Friday every month, 10:00 am

White Oak, Steve Escobar, 665-0003

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

1st. Wednesday 8:30am

Ridge Oak, Library, Andy Pederson,664-8199

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2nd Tuesday, every other month (odd months)

PLEASE BE CONSIDERATE OF OTHER

RESIDENTS AND VACATE THE

CLUBHOUSE WHEN YOUR ACTIVITY IS

OVER.

SOMEONE ELSE MIGHT WANT TO USE

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