Professional Documents
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OFFICERS
President: Darlene Richardson — 785-8780 • Vice President: Mary Dimsdale — 785-2571
Secretary: Norma Moore—887-0463 • Treasurer: Rey Abaya—670-8711
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Charles Eldred—264-0357 • Evelyn Ely—785-3997 • Ron Gomez—782-5183
Pat Higgins—783-5780 • Julie Manzo—783-1911 • Linda Moniz—780-0631
• Jeanie Schultz—784-1997
CONTACTS
Dime Bingo . . . .Lorraine Schmuck — 783-7294 HMOA Representative . . . . Mary Dimsdale — 785-2571
Hot Line . . . . . . . . . . . .Juan Pueyo—782-4624 Lunch Bunch . . . . . . . . Joy Cunningham — 785-4609
El Toro Editor. . . . . Jeanie Schultz — 784-1997 Lunch Bunch . . . . . . . . . . . Joyce Stevens —785-5889
Neighborhood Alert. . . Linda Moniz — 780-0631 Spectrum Meals (Tu&Th) . . . Ruth Horton — 732-6671
The EXECUTIVE BOARD meets the LAST THURSDAY of the month at 7:00 p.m.
in the main clubhouse.
Los Rancheros RESIDENT’S ASSOCIATION meets the FIRST THURSDAY of the month
at 7:00 p.m. in the main clubhouse unless otherwise announced.
PICTURES FOUND
A large package of family photos was
found on Miranda on November 26.
If you lost them, please
contact the office.
THWART THE
THIEVES!
Put your mail in the
U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
MAILBOX
located in front of the Come join your neighbors and bring your
Main Clubhouse close to the good ideas for making our park safe,
street (near the Park map). drug-free and a nice place to live!
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sponsored by the Los Rancheros Homeowners Association
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From FEMA: What to Do Before an Earthquake
Earthquakes strike suddenly, violently and without Portable battery-operated radio and extra batteries.
warning. Identifying potential hazards ahead of time First aid kit and manual.
and advance planning can reduce the dangers of seri-
Emergency food and water.
ous injury or loss of life from an earthquake. Repairing
deep plaster cracks in ceilings and foundations, anchor- Nonelectric can opener.
ing overhead lighting fixtures to the ceiling, and fol- Essential medicines.
lowing local seismic building standards, will help Cash and credit cards.
reduce the impact of earthquakes.
Sturdy shoes.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Low income seniors age 60+; only one brown bag per household.
Monthly income limited to $1096 for a single person; $2192 for a
household of two of more.
HOW DO I REGISTER?
Come at the time listed below and bring a Driver’s License or other
identification with birth date and current address. Also bring all sources
of income for verification including: SSI, Social Security, Pension, etc.
Come any 2nd or 4th Thursday of any month.
IS THERE A COST?
An annual voluntary contribution of $10 is requested.
So as not to be outdone by all the redneck, hillbilly, • Your child’s 3rd-grade teacher has purple hair, a
and Texan jokes, somebody had to come up with nose ring, and is named Flower.
this. • You can’t remember . . . is pot illegal?
You know you’re from California if: • You’ve been to a baby shower that has two moth-
• Your coworker has 8 body piercings and none ers and a sperm donor.
are visible. • You have a very strong opinion about where your
• You make over $300,000 and still can’t afford a coffee beans are grown, and you can taste the
house. difference between Sumatran and Ethiopian.
• You take a bus and are shocked at two people • A really great parking space can totally move you
carrying on a conversation in English. to tears.
• Gas costs $1.00 per gallon more than anywhere
else in the U.S.
Join the • Unlike back home, the guy sitting in Starbucks at
8:30 a.m. wearing a baseball cap and sunglasses
Ladies Club who looks like George Clooney really IS George
at noon on the Clooney.
• Your car insurance costs as much as your house
second Thursday
payment.
for • It’s barely sprinkling rain and there’s a report on
DIME BINGO!
every news station: ‘STORM WATCH.’
• You pass an elementary school playground and
the children are all busy with their cell phones or
I-pods.
Ladies! Bring your lunch and let’s get
together. Dessert provided. • It’s barely sprinkling rain outside, so you leave for
work an hour early to avoid all the weather-related
It costs only a dime a game, winner accidents.
take all! + .25 for the bank which gets raffled • Both you AND your dog have therapists, psychics,
back to somebody at the first gathering in January. personal trainers and cosmetic surgeons.
• The Terminator is your governor.
Come to the Main clubhouse on the
Second Thursday, at noon! IF IT’S NOT YOURS, DON’T
FEED IT!
For more information call
Sure, you feel sorry for that stray cat or dog,
Lorraine Schmuck 783-7294 but if you feed it, it WILL stick around
and perhaps not go back to
it’s rightful family.
Ladies Club Dime Bingo Dessert Schedule:
Don’t leave pet food outside!
January: Lorraine • February: Darlene
March: Louise • April: Bridgette Food left out will attract
raccoons, stray pets, opposums,
May: Joy • June: Darlene
and other varmints!
July: Lorraine • August: Fannie
September: Louise • October: Irene Only indoor pets
November: Joy • December: Christmas Party are permitted in the
park so don’t encourage outside animals to stay!
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Come and Eat!! It’s a SNAP!
(Senior Nutrition and Activities Project)
All SR-1 seniors are eligible and invited to participate in
SPECTRUM MEALS
A government-sponsored program for seniors over 55.
Es un programa guvernamental para ancianos mas de 55 años.
NOTE! Signups are required. You must call before noon the day before.
Tiener que registrarse antes de doce un dia nates. Llamen a Ruth Horton 732-6671.
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SPANISH RANCH I
RESIDENT EMERGENCY INFORMATION
SPECIAL NEEDS Please list any special needs of family members, including those who may require assistance fol-
lowing a disaster. _________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Does anyone NOT understand English? __________________ Primary language_____________________________
SPECIAL SKILLS/TRAINING/EQUIPMENT Please indicate if you or your family members have any of the fol-
lowing that would be available to the neighborhood following a disaster:
Medical (specify type) Doctor___ Nurse___ CPR___ First aid___ Other _________________________________
Firefighting______________________________ Plumber/Electrician/Carpenter ______________________________
EQUIPMENT/RESOURCES
Vehicle to Transport Injured_________________________ 4-Wheel Drive Vehicle ___________ R.V. ___________
Camp Stove____________ Camp Light _______________ CB or HAM Radio ______________ Tent ___________
This information is being gathered that we might better assist park residents in case of a natural disaster, utility inter-
ruptions and any other disruptive event, and will be available to first responders. If you do NOT want parts or all of this
form shared with others, specify here: _________________________________________________________________
In the event that no one is home, I hereby give permission for gas, electricity and/or water to be shut off if it is neces-
sary to do so for the safety of the residence and/or the neighborhood.
Detail suggestion, feedback, incident or concern (specify date, time and place if applicable):
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Signed: _____________________________________________________________________Dated:_____________________
Print name:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
______ This form is for informational purposes only and does not require a response.
______ I wish for a response. My telephone number is:_____________________________________________________
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SPECTRUM Homeowners
DINNER
4:30 p.m.
Association
Meeting
7:00 p.m.
SPECTRUM
BUS BUS
DINNER
10 A.M. 10 A.M.
4:30 p.m.
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Daylight SPECTRUM
El Toro
DINNER
Savings Deadline 4:30 p.m.
Begins
N’borhood
Watch
7pm
SPECTRUM
BUS DINNER BUS
10 A.M. 4:30 p.m. 10 A.M.
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Palm SPECTRUM
Sunday DINNER
4:30 p.m.
SPECTRUM
BUS DINNER BUS
10 A.M. 4:30 p.m. 10 A.M.
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Easter SPECTRUM Assn Board BINGO
DINNER
Meeting 12-3
4:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
SPECTRUM
BUS DINNER BUS
10 A.M. 4:30 p.m. 10 A.M.
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Spectrum Dinner Spectrum Dinner BUS BINGO
4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 10 A.M. 12-3
BUS 10 A.M. A P R I L
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