The Courier. From the General Manager. Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome.

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1 The Courier July August 2017 Oaks North Community Center A 55+ Community Center Office Hours: Monday Friday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM After 5:00 PM by appointment only (Closed Saturday & Sunday) Oaks North Dr. San Diego, CA Board of Directors President ~ Jeanne MacLaren Vice-President ~ Barbara Darling Treasurer ~ Frank Auwarter Secretary ~ Mike Goldman Director ~ Cathy Huff Director ~ Jerry Vink Director ~ Beverly Starkey Board of Directors Meetings Wednesday 7/19/ :00 AM **In the Los Robles Room** ONCC Annual Meeting 10:00 AM Monday 8/14/2017 In the Center Auditorium From the General Manager Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome. Arthur Ashe Annual Disclosures and Budget Increases: You should have received a copy of the ONCC annual disclosures to include the new fiscal year budget, if not, please contact our office for a complimentary copy and we can update our data base to ensure we have the correct address. A few increases in budget revenue will be implemented as of July 1, The Budget Committee diligently cut back costs and increased portions of revenue to keep from having to assess 1,963 homeowners with an all-encompassing dues increase. With a rise in administrative time and materials processing Architectural Design Reviews/Applications, Tenant Registrations (some change every 30 days) and Center room rentals to include set-ups, the decision to increase or implement a fee for those particular items was a viable alternative to increasing dues. The center is gaining popularity and with it comes a welcome increase in member participation. It s a good problem to have, and we are striving to continue accommodating with great customer service. Board Operating Policies As a self-managed homeowners association, establishing a sound business structure regarding daily operations is imperative to the successful and cohesive interaction of future boards and your Manager. The board will review sample board policies from industry standard professionals to glean some insight and direction to adopt similar policies yet customized for the 55+ community and Oaks North. We look forward to continued success with the newly elected board members. Don t forget to vote and at the very least, sign your envelope and mail it to the PO Box to assist with establishing quorum requirements for the Annual Meeting. Staff Changes - Oaks North residents have had the express pleasure of encountering many of our competent staff members while visiting the Center. I have heard and appreciate the many comments of how friendly, professional and knowledgeable the ONCC staff are. We will see a new face in the front office, we are losing Carmen. She has been called to a higher calling to take care of some very personal family matters. She has enjoyed her time here and has mentioned that she has met some wonderful people along the way. She will be missed and we wish her peace and endurance in all that she has been called to do. Stop by and say good-bye and wish her well. The size of your success is measured by the strength of your desire; the size of your dream; and how you handle disappointment along the way. Robert Kiyosaki Cheers! Nina Stanley CMCA, AMS Norman H. Cooper resident of Oaks North for 27 Years. Died on April 30, 2017 and was interred at Rosecrans Military Cemetery Loving husband for 65 years to Shirley, devoted father to Ellen Pinczewski and William, revered grandfather to Jessica, Jacqueline, Ethan, Eli, and great grand father to David. Honored volunteer at Hamilton Glaucoma Eye Center, Oaks North #2, CCAE, ONCC, Poway Center, No Coast Rep. Generous and caring to everyone, he leaves a large space in our hearts, he will be missed by all who knew him and those who loved him.

2 Page 2 Oa ks North Is Fortunate Aga in! Spotlight on Oa ks North Members We have another brilliant person living in Oaks North, and her name is Roberta Mikles! Roberta is about the kindest and thoughtful person in San Diego. There are well over a million San Diegans living in this wonderful world we call The Finest City but no one is more thoughtful for people in need as Roberta. Roberta s background is steeped in the behavioral health field with a degree in nursing. A person that has a profound background in behavioral health, as she does, does not survive in that career unless they give of themselves totally! She gives of herself today in the form of being advocate for patient rights and a very influential personality in Sacramento pushing for SB 349. Senate Bill 349 (Dialysis Patient Safety Act) has recently passed the State Senate. Now starts the Assembly process. Such legislation could save many lives if passed. Roberta Mikles one of the kindest people in San Diego has spent 20 years in Oaks North. If you are driving around the Oaks North community you may see her driving a beautiful silver sports car with the license plate of SLVRMOS. Give her a friendly wave and a big smile! Contributed by Andrew Palumbo Fe llow me mbers and frie nds of the Oa ks North Community: It has been my sincere pleasure to have served you, the members, during the past four years on the Oaks North Community Center s Board of Directors, and further, as the Secretary of the Association. During my term of Office, the Boards have accomplished several things: 1] Implemented procedures to ensure the Board of Directors are formally educated by competent Legal representatives in the various requirements of the applicable State laws and the Bylaws of the Association. As a result, the Board members set aside their personal agendas and acted as YOUR representatives in the governance of the Association: 2] Employed Prudent Person Principles in the governance of the Association without the need for a significant increase in the annual fees or of a Special Assessment. 3] Established procedures for the selection and employment of a General Manager who possessed the professional qualifications for a Community Association manager, especially as they relate to a Senior Community. In this process, we eliminated the possible practice of employing a friend of a friend who then had to be trained and qualified for the position at the expense of the Association; 4] Implemented a set of guidelines for the performance of employees and provided for an impartial procedure for the redress of grievances on the part of employees; 5] Improved and enhanced the facilities, [one as the result of a catastrophic fire, and another through a planned upgrade to the facilities], that resulted in increasing the value of the property at minimum cost to the treasury of the Association; 6] Established a policy of employing an impartial body to serve as the Tellers of the Annual Election of Directors. This process avoids the engagement of a single party to have access to and tabulate the ballots; 7] Established a system of regular meetings of the members to develop the long-range objectives of the Association; and 8] Established regular periodic meetings with members, the Manager, and representatives of the Board, to gain input into applicable items and issues; and also periodic meetings with members of the component Home Owner s Associations, the Manager, and representatives of the Board to foster improved relations and determine actions of mutual benefit. In these actions, the Boards I have been privileged to have served on have acted in a unified, cohesive manner. We have not always agreed unanimously on all issues, but, our differences of opinion have always resulted in actions that were in the best interest of the majority of you, the members of the Association. Upon my departure from service as a member of the Board of Directors, I have only one wish or admonition: that more members of the silent majority of the membership will make the time to serve OUR Community in some manner as a committee member or as a member of the Board of Directors. Again, it has truly been my sincere pleasure to have served you as a member of the Board of Directors. Sincerely and respectfully, Michael Goldman, CPO (Retired) US Navy Secretary, ONCC Board of Directors

3 Page 3 F r o m t h e P r e s i d e n t D e a r F r i e n d s a n d N e i g h b o r s, This will be my last President s Message as my term of office is over in August. Serving as your President for the past four years has been both an honor and a privilege. Your support has been amazing and has allowed us to accomplish a great many improvements to the Center. I am so grateful to have served with such an impressive group of fellow volunteers and Board members. Although we faced many obstacles including the locker room fire and two changes in management, your center has thrived. Your Board and our team of employees have been a remarkable group to work with. I am so lucky to have been a part of the leadership team. While impossible to highlight everyone s unique accomplishments I d like to acknowledge two individuals who were especially helpful to me during my tenure. I am very grateful to Roberta Mikles for developing such a dynamic activities and educational program. Attendance at events has increased due to her efforts and her legacy lives on. And I would be remiss not to also recognize Cathy Huff who planned and implemented our recent remodel of the library, fitness center and restrooms. Thanks to her efforts we have a beautiful and modern facility. She did an incredible job with such grace and efficiency. Finally, please be sure to vote in the upcoming election. Your input is essential to the continued success of our center. Thank you for letting me lead such a wonderful organization. I ll see you around, Jeanne MacLaren The Center does not assume any responsibility for the services rendered or provided by these companies. Paid advertisements in this publication do not constitute an endorsement of any kind.

4 From your Activities Committee Everyone had a great time at our annual catered Barbeque luncheon. Brett s Barbeque provided the delicious food and Joel Reese had great entertainment for us. July 16th will be our Sunday Brunch and back by popular demand is ukulele group Na Mele Po A Kahi to entertain us. Then on July 8th don t miss our exciting and entertaining 4th of July show featuring the very popular Rhapsody Singers! Be sure to get your tickets for both events in the Center Office. Our speakers program will include Oaks North Member Gary Kleemann returning for two very popular presentations. July 20th Gary will discuss his trip to Cuba and on August 17th he ll again have an interesting interactive discussion on the National Debt. See more information about all of these events on page 10 of this newsletter or contact the Center Office at ***Oaks North Residents only please Oa ks North Book Discussion Group The Book Discussion Group meets the 4th Monday of each month at 10:00 AM in the La Piñata Room. Here is a list of upcoming books on our reading list: 7/24 The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah 8/28 A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman 9/25 Pope Joan: A Novel by Donna Woolfolk Cross 10/23 La Rose by Louise Erdrich Page 4 Educators and Friends Social Group Our June social was a van tour of the UCSD Campus and dinner afterwards. Some of us also went to the Laguna Sawdust Art Festival. In July we will carpool to the Del Mar Fair and it should be great fun to see the fair as a group. All Oaks North residents are welcome to join our group. We meet the 3rd Friday of every month a 11:00 AM in the Center s Los Robles Room. For more information contact Beverly Starkey at and leave a message A t t e n t i o n n e w O a k s N o r t h Community Residents Join us on Sunday July 16th after the ONCC Sunday Brunch for our Oaks North Community new member orientation. New members will receive a tour of the Community Center and learn about the many clubs and activities Oaks North offers. We will also review the Oaks North Board of Directors function and the different committees. Be sure to join us and learn more about your new Community! You don t have to be a new member to attend! For more information contact the Center Office at Oa ks North Te nnis Club Ne ws A good time was had by all at our annual luncheon on Saturday June 10th. The United Country band was great and the line dancing got us away from the buffet tables! Our thanks to Mama Cella s for great food. We are looking for new members at any level. Annual fees are only $ We play Monday thru Friday at about 8:15 AM. Just show up and start having fun! Our next social will in September at the courts and will include donuts, coffee. Visit for our complete 2017 reading list Happy Reading! For more information contact Chris At For more information Call Byron at or Earhart@wmich.edu

5 Page 5 After a very busy year, the volunteers of Oaks North Travel Club are taking a vacation in August and we will not be having our Monthly Social Meeting when we usually announce our upcoming trips and take sign-ups. BUT, be sure to read the enclosed trip sheet and call or the Tour Director for the trip that excites you. For our July monthly meeting we are proud to have Vincent Young, the local, very talented, self taught, keyboard virtuoso. He will entertain us with an eclectic mix of music including some pieces from the big Broadway hit "Hamilton". The Community Center office has informed us that many new residents have moved into Oaks North over the last few months and we would like to welcome them to the Travel Club and if you are looking for something extra in your new life, perhaps you would like to join our Board as a volunteer. We have a variety of opportunities available. The new and renewal membership dues are due July 1st so our membership chairman will be at the door on Friday, July 14 to collect payment and save you from mailing a check. And don't forget the drawing for a $50 coupon for any upcoming trip for people who are in attendance. See you there on July 14! 7/05 7/12 7/19 July August Hiking Group Schedule C o r o n a d o ( S i l v e r S t r a n d B e a c h ) 5 Miles - Moderate Torrey Pines State Beach (North) 5 Miles - Moderate Mission Beach to Pacific Beach 5 Miles - Moderate 8/02 Shelter & Harbor Islands - 5 Miles Moderate 8/09 Hotel Del Beaches (North & South) 5 Miles - Moderate 8/16 Del Mar Crest & Beach - 5 Miles - Moderate 8/23 Pacific Beach (Tourmaline) to Mission Beach 5 Miles - Moderate 8/30 Moonlight Beach (Encinitas) 5 Miles - Moderate Questions? Call Chris Meet at Oaks North Community Center between 7:50 & 8:00 AM to carpool to the trailhead. Visit for more details on our July & August Hikes The Center does not assume any responsibility for the services rendered or provided by these companies. Paid advertisements in this publication do not constitute an endorsement of any kind.

6 July May August June 2017 Page 6 Page 6 Dance Club News In July, in honor of the birth of our nation and our Independence Day, the dance club s monthly dance theme is Let Freedom Ring! The monthly dance will be held on Saturday July 15 th at the Community Center at Oaks North Drive from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Come show your patriotic spirit by dressing up in red, white and blue! All residents of Oaks North are invited to attend. Come enjoy the music of Our Song, a 3-piece band that plays popular ballroom music. Refreshments will be served and it is also BYOB. The August dance will be held on Saturday August 19 th, with the theme being a Hawaiian Luau so dig out your Hawaiian dress apparel and any leis you may have. Leis will also be available for attendees to wear at the Community Center. And you never know, maybe you can learn the hula! As with all of our dances, attendance is free for any first-time attendees from the Oaks North community- just let them know at the door! Otherwise, the charge is $10.00 per person for non-members of the Oaks North Dance Club, including any guests. You can join at any time- annual dues of $70.00 are pro-rated throughout the year. CENTER RULES REMINDER Come kick up your heels and have some fun! For more information contact Maureen DeSelms at or John Bugado at As we head into the Summer months and use of our swimming pool increases, keep in mind that our rules state ; persons under 18 years of age will not be allowed to use the Center. Our Community Center Rules and Regulations are available on our website at For more information contact the Center Office at The Oaks North Lawn Bowlers held their annual Open House event on May 20th and the following weekend was the Memorial Day Special event club competition. Tournament team winners were Roger Teske, Allan Preckel and Susan Pratt. In June an Australian Pairs Tournament was scheduled and the next big event is the Independence Day games and luncheon scheduled for Thursday, July 6th. The lawn bowling open house has come and gone, but you can still give the game a try. Nine new members are participating in the free lessons t h i s m o n t h. J u s t c o n t a c t u s a t oaksnorthlawnbowing@gmail.com and we'll be glad to show you what it's all about. See you on the Green! You are invited to join the latest relaxation, art therapy and stress free group in Oaks North, Adult coloring! We meet every Wednesday from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the Art Room. Bring your imagination along with colored pencils and coloring book. This group is a social and fun activity for all residents. For more information call Lucille Rabinowitz New York Group New York Group Oaks North members residents and friends met at Cordiano Winery on June 22nd. Their third annual "field trip" was full of fun and nostalgic memories. Reminiscing and sharing our New York /East Coast activities and growing up stories were heart warming! We meet on the fourth Thursday monthly at 7PM in the ONCC auditorium. The next two meeting dates are July 27th ( a movie ) and August 24th ( TBA ). Hope to see you then! All Oaks North residents welcome and light refreshments are served. For more information call Lucille Rabinowitz

7 Page 7 The Center does not assume any responsibility for the services rendered or provided by these companies. Paid advertisements in this publication do not constitute an endorsement of any kind.

8 Page 8 The Center does not assume any responsibility for the services rendered or provided by these companies. Paid advertisements in this publication do not constitute an endorsement of any kind.

9 Page 9 Oaks North Night at Off Broadway Live! Sunday, July 3:00 PM When I Wasn t Looking A Musical Play It s A best selling author has been "tapped" by a Broadway producer to turn his novel into a play. "Big Band" & Swing music from Frank Sinatra, Julie London & Rosemary Clooney is featured in this show, and recently re-done by Linda Ronstadt, Rod Stewart & Norah Jones. Tickets are just $20 for this event ($30 Regular Priced), just call the box and tell them you are from Oaks North. The Center does not assume any responsibility for the services rendered or provided by these companies. Paid advertisements in this publication do not constitute an endorsement of any kind.

10 Page 10 Oaks North Community Center Upcoming Sponsored Activities Be sure visit for upcoming events at Oaks North Community Center Friday July 7th & August 4th 7:00 PM Movie Night Saturday July 8th 4th of July Show 5:30 PM Featuring the Rhapsody Singers Wednesday July 12th & August 9th 5:30 PM Wine Down Wednesday Thursday July 13th 6:00 PM Meet the Candidates Sunday July 16th 11:00 AM Sunday Brunch ** Oaks North Residents Only Please ** Tickets Available in the Center Office Thursday July 20th 6:30 PM Cuba Presentation By Gary Kleemann Friday July 21st & August 18th 2:00 PM BINGO! **4 cards maximum per player Monday August 14th 10:00 AM ONCC Annual Meeting **Be sure to sign & mail in your ballots! Thursday August 17th 6:30 PM Presentation Gary Kleemann ***Registration required- or call before August 14th Thursday August 31st 6:30 PM Senior Investments Presentation by Nate Treadwell & Christopher Hokokian from Merrill Lynch July 7th ONCC Movie Night Presents Buen Dia Ramon starring Kristyan Ferrer & Ingeborg Schoner. This is a Heartwarming story of a young Mexican immigrant in Germany & his relationship to a German senior citizen. The film is presented in Spanish & German with English subtitles. Light refreshments are served with a great discussion after the film. ***August 4th movie to be announced Independence Day celebration at Oaks North is July 8th featuring a patriotic show from the very popular Rhapsody Singers! You won t want to miss this special event. Tickets are available at the Center Office. ***Oaks North residents only please. ***Doors open at 5:00 PM. Our regular Wine Down Wednesday Happy Hours are the second Wednesday of each month. Bring your favorite appetizer to share with your neighbors. These are BYOB or your favorite beverage. We will provide coffee and soft drinks. July 13th from 6:00 8:00 PM is Meet the Candidates in the Community Center Auditorium. This is an opportunity for you to meet your Board of Directors candidates and ask important questions. Hope to see you there! A light brunch will be served; bagels & cream cheese & trimmings along with fruit, juice etc. There is no charge, but tickets are required and can be picked up in the Center office. Join your neighbors for a yummy Sunday brunch! We ll have a special treat again with music by ukulele group Na Mele Po A Kahi See you Sunday! A Trip to Cuba Come join your neighbors and friends as speaker Gary Kleemann once again shares a wonderful presentation on his trip to Cuba complete with pictures and first hand experience. Definitely a must see event! Play a few games of Bingo with your friends and neighbors on the third Friday each month in the Community Center auditorium. Have fun and win prizes! The Oaks North Community Annual Meeting will be held on Monday August 14th in the Center Auditorium at 10:00 AM. The regular open session meeting will be held during the annual meeting recess. For more information contact the Center Office at This is a 2 hour interactive workshop. The first half will review some facts about our national debt while the second half members in attendance will discuss any opinions. Enrollment is limited to the first 36 Oaks North residents to sign up to allow for discussion. To register for the workshop, gary@asu.edu (preferred) or phone before August 14th. Best Investment Ideas of 2017 presented by Merrill Lynch This will be and interactive and informative presentation with an open forum question and answer period. You will receive complimentary material to take home.

11 CONTAC T THE CENTER OFFICE FOR M ORE INFORM ATION OAKS NOR TH COMM UNITY CE NTE R RE GUL ARL Y SCHE DULE D AC TI VI TIE S page 11 GROUPS MEETING DAYS CONTACT Art Oil, Water Color etc. Mondays Betty Erickson Art Group Tuesdays & Thursdays Marie Lee Art Group Multi Media Fridays Sayoko Becker Ceramics Club Daily Dennis Muslusky or Chris Berg Adult Coloring Group Wednesdays Lucille Rabinowitz Quilters Mondays -Saturdays & Sundays Patsy Tighe Book Discussion Group 4th Monday each month Chris Berg Bridge Couples or Partners Tuesdays Kurt Beran Bridge Women s Intermediate Mondays Erma Bradley Bunco Group 1st Friday each month Marian Kuykendall Canasta Fridays Marie Lee Dance & Social Club 3rd Saturday each month Maureen DeSelms or John Bugado Discussion Group Mondays Herb Stern Dominoes Mexican Train Thursdays Barbara Brugh Hiking Group Wednesdays Chris Berg Hearts Mondays Jim Carroll Lawn Bowling Club Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays Georgie Deno or oaksnorthlawnbowls@gmail.com Mahjong Saturdays Deborah Dutilly Mahjong Tuesdays Karen Miller Rancho Belles Mahjong 3rd & 4th Tuesdays Sandra McManus New York Group 4th Thursday each month Lucille Rabinowitz PAN Tuesdays Betty Roman PAN Wednesdays Rachel Wagner Rancho Belles Rummy 3rd Thursday each month Betty Hayes Scrabble Wednesdays Rosalind Gillett Spanish Group Mondays & Wednesdays Joyce Anderson Tennis Club Schedule posted at Courts Paul Brock Travel Club 2nd Friday each month Lorraine Woitas Deep Water Exercise Tuesdays & Thursdays Renee Meyst Massage 1st & 3rd Thursday each month Lisa Oakes, CMT PiYo Class Fridays Sussan Maneshni Strength & Balance Tuesdays & Thursdays Renee Meyst Tai Chi (Yang long Group) Monday, Wednesday & Fridays Alice Specht Tai Chi (Group 2 Intermediate) Mondays & Wednesdays, Cathy Kurland Water Aerobics Mondays & Wednesdays See Instructor directly at class Fitness Class Level II Mondays & Wednesdays See Instructor directly at class Yoga & Chair Yoga Classes Tuesdays & Thursdays Sussan Maneshni ART GROUPS G A M E S A N D E N T E R T A I N M E N T F I T N E S S A N D W E L L B E I N G

12 Page 12 Calendar Notes Join us on July 13th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Community Center Auditorium and meet your 2017 Board of Directors Candidates This is your opportunity to meet your Board of Directors candidates and ask important questions. Hope to see you there! *** For more information contact the Center Office at The Oaks North Community Center Annual Meeting will be held on Monday August 14, 2017 at 10:00 AM in the Community Center Auditorium. The Shriners will once again be counting our Ballots Don t forget to vote! ***Be sure to sign & mail in your ballots! ***Regular open session meeting will be held during recess *** For more information contact the Center Office at OAKS NORTH INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION!! F E AT U R IN G T H E R H A P S O DY S I N G E R S Saturday July 8th at 5:30 P M **Doors open at 5:00 PM** Join us for a fun celebration!! Sunday July 16th 11:00 AM Come and meet new members and visit with friends! Join us as we se rve Cof fee, Juice, Danish, Cheese, Rolls and Bagels at our Yummy S u n d a y B r u n c h! Back by popular demand is ukulele group Na Mele Po A Kahi Please pick up your ti cket in the C enter Offi ce *** O a k s N o r t h M e m b e r s o n l y p l e a s e ***Oaks Nor th Residents onl y pleas e ***T i c k e t s a v a i l a b l e i n t h e C e n t e r O f f i c e