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HERITAGE PARK
W W W. H P O A . B I Z | JANUARY 2020
International
Food Fair
PG 16
Heritage Park Clubhouse
2481 Heritage Park Lane,
Sacramento, Ca 95835
916-515-2121 Office
916-515-2122 Fax
hpoa.biz
General Manager’s REPORT
Clubhouse
Sun – Thurs: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Fri – Sat: 8 a.m. – 11 p.m.
• Stacy Long
Royal Palm Pub Kitchen
Mon – Thurs: 4:30 – 8 p.m. Welcome to the new year. We hope you all had a won-
Fri: noon – 3 p.m.; 4:30 – 8 p.m. derful and safe holiday season. Our goal here at Herit-
Sat – Sun: Closed age Park is to make 2020 your best year yet.
Royal Palm Pub Bar The Clubhouse landscape renovation project is com-
Mon – Thurs: 4 – 10 p.m. ing along, though not as quickly as we had hoped. The
Fri – Sat: 4 – 11 p.m. staff is working closely with BrightView to ensure that
Sun: Closed the plants are of the highest quality, placed correctly
and have adequate irrigation based on plant size.
Fitness Center, Pools, Spas, Patios
Sun: 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. We appreciate your patience as we wrap up the pro-
Mon – Thurs: 5:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. ject. A special thank you to Michelle Lewis, Chris Bare-
Fri: 5:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. la and the Landscape Committee for their dedicated
Sat: 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. attention and monitoring of this project. The results
will be in full bloom in the spring and throughout the
Children’s Outdoor Swim summer.
Daily 1 – 4 p.m. We renewed the following Clubhouse contracts for
2020:
Administrative Office Hours
Mon – Fri: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Cooper Oates Air Conditioning – maintenance of the 23 HVAC units
• CSV - alarm monitoring
Board of Directors
John Wilson, President • Fitguard – fitness equipment maintenance
Tony Joordens, Vice President • Pinnacle Pest – pest control for Clubhouse and Pub
Marc Bratman, CFO
Dodie Lutes-Burnett, Secretary • Robb’s Commercial Pool Service – weekly pool maintenance
Lisa Pray, Director at Large • Telelink – phone service for 12 lines
Association Management • Tri Signal Integration - fire system maintenance
Denice Duncan, General Manager • Tropical Plant House – maintenance of interior tropical plants
Stacy Long, Interim GM In addition, our new insurance broker, Interwest Insurance Services, was able to reduce
the workers compensation annual rate from $21,903 to $15,229 by closely examining
Corrine Reyes, Assistant GM our various job classifications. That’s a savings of $6,674, approximately 30%. What a
Michele Keller, Pub Manager great way to start off the year!
Chris Barela, Facilities Reminder: all Board meetings for 2020 will be on the second Thursday of the month at
Manager 6:30 p.m. Please be sure to join us at our January Board meeting on Thursday, Jan. 9 in
the Ballroom.
Happy New Year and we hope to see you all at the Clubhouse soon.
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Contents
MANAGEMENT REPORT 2
Interim General Manager
BOARD NOTES 5
News and Communication
COMMITTEE NEWS 8
Rules & Regulations, Health & Safety and Landscape
BLOTTER 14
Sacramento Police and First Security
OUTSIDE THE GATES 20
REAL ESTATE 23
Homes Sales
SERVICE DIRECTORY 23
HARK! IT’S THE HERALD 24
CLUB NEWS 25
HERITAGE PARK HERALD DEADLINES
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Articles may be edited and republished in any format. All articles submitted become the property of the Heritage Park Owners Asso-
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The accuracy of information in articles submitted for publication is the responsibility of the author. Communications Committee
members and staff are not responsible for verifying the accuracy of dates, times, location of events and/or names and phone num-
bers of individuals in the article.
Helpful documents, including how to format your material and a Herald style sheet, are located on the Communications Committee
page at the hpoa.biz website.
Heritage Park Herald 3
COMMITTEES
Listed committee meetings are Upcoming
EVENTS
open to residents. Each committee
has a mailbox at the Front Desk.
Communications
Rich Waters, Chair
John Wilson, Board Liaison
Coffee and Conversation 12th Annual Soup Social
Meets: ad hoc Fireside Room Sponsor: Social Events Club
Wednesday, Jan. 8, 6:30 p.m. Ballroom
Design Review Sumday, Jan. 19, 4-9 p.m.
Yvonne Scott, Chair •
•
Tony Joordens, Board Liaison
Thunder Valley Casino
Meets: Second Wednesday, 2.p.m. Bus Trip Wine Club Meeting
Wednesday, Jan. 8, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sponsor: Wine Club
Facilities Ballroom
Paul Hultin, Chair • Monday, Jan. 27, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Dodie Lutes-Burnett, Board Liaison
Bingo
Meets: First Wednesday, 2 p.m. Ballroom
Wednesday, Jan. 8, 7p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 25, 7 p.m.
Finance
Amar Phadnis, Chair •
Marc Bratman, Board Liaison
Meets: Fourth Tuesday, 12:30 p.m. Board Meeting
Ballroom
Thursday, Jan. 9, 6:30 p.m.
Health and Safety
Mike Brickner, Chair
Dodie Lutes-Burnett, Board Liaison
Meets: First Tuesday, 1 p.m.
Copyright © 2020
Landscape HERITAGE PARK OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Jo Ann Clark , Chair No part of this publication shall be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by
Tony Joordens, Board Liaison any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or any
information storage and retrieval system without express permission in writing from
Meets: Second Wednesday, 1 p.m. the Association.
All copyrighted materials submitted for publication shall be considered to have the
Rules & Regulations Advisory permission of the owner and shall remain the property of the owner with full rights
under his or her respective copyright.
Brett Rowett, Chair
The Association provides this publication for informational purposes only. Heritage
Lisa Pray, Board Liaison Park Owners Association does not guarantee, endorse or promote any of the products
or services advertised herein and assumes no responsibility or liability for the
Meets: First Tuesday, 3 p.m. statements made in this publication.
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Board NOTES • John Wilson
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his month marks the start of a new year and a bright this spring. Opportunities to serve on a variety of committees
new decade. are routinely available. Take the next step and volunteer your
skills, experience and energy to the joint effort.
Back in 2003, the Heritage Park Owners Association
was created as part of a development on newly an- This first year of the decade will be a busy one.
nexed rice fields on the northern border of Sacramento. With
full buildout completed in 2006, the developers departed and 1. The Board anticipates three elections early this year: selec-
the Association’s owners assumed full responsibility for the tion of three members to the Board of Directors; requesting
management, maintenance and operation of Sacramento’s approval of revised Community Bylaws; and a proposed in-
premier age-restricted, gated community. crease in dues to properly fund the Duet Paint Reserve Fund.
A glorious Clubhouse, broad streets, beautifully landscaped 2. Conducting the federally-mandated biennial community
commons, parks and gardens, swimming pools, spas, sports census.
courts, meeting rooms, a Pub and extensive recreational op-
3. Full realization of the financial and operational opportuni-
portunities and clubs provide endless opportunities for our
ties of our new management system and software.
diverse residents to enjoy a safe, peaceful and fulfilling life-
style. 4. Completing the renovation of the Royal Palm Pub.
Managing ongoing operations, keeping the community fresh, 5. Planning and implementing a variety of repair, replace-
and ensuring that our facilities and opportunities are relevant ment and/or renovations of community assets. $1.2 million
to new generations of ownership requires a joint commit- in reserve-funded projects have been initially scheduled for
ment of owners, residents and staff. Board Directors, com- 2020. Projects include major landscape efforts, common-area
mittee chairs and members, club leaders and a multitude of repairs, painting, and the replacement of aged-out assets.
volunteers are essential to the ongoing financial and social
success of the community. These efforts, coordinated and su- 6. Developing a funding strategy for future major capital im-
pervised by our employed staff, are focused on maintaining provement projects.
and increasing the value of your investment.
7. Initiating a planning process for the continued growth and
As we enter this new decade, numerous challenges and op- management of the community.
portunities confront the Association. Foremost is the tran-
sitioning of leadership to the new generation of HP owners. Yes, it will be a busy year. Play a part, provide leadership, con-
Three seats on the Board of Directors will be up for election tribute expertise. It will challenge and reward you.
Board of Directors Meeting Recap
Actions taken by the Board of Directors, Nov. 27, 10 a.m., Ballroom, 4 Directors present
AGENDA ITEM ACTION TAKEN / VOTE NOTES
Revised Election Rules to be posted for 28 days Approved 4-0 Member review
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Management Team Contacts
FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS NOTES
Please put a work order in
at the eUnify website or
Landscape Issues Michelle Lewis MichelleL@hpoa.biz
walk in to fill out a work
order form at Front Desk.
DRC & Violations Lindsey Ladd-Rodriguez LindseyLR@hpoa.biz
Pub Menu/Catering Michele Keller MicheleK@hpoa.biz
YettaB@hpoa.biz
Events Yetta Brown or Irisha Gibbs IrishaG@hpoa.biz
Dinner Reservations Front Desk HPClubhouse@hpoa.biz
HPHerald@hpoa.biz
Herald Articles/ Advertising James Hein JamesH@hpoa.biz
eUnify Questions and Training HPClubhouse@hpoa.biz
Front Desk or James Hein JamesH@hpoa.biz
Classes
Escalated issues not resolved Stacy Long, Interim General
StacyL@hpoa.biz
by staff Manager
Assistant General Manager Corrine Reyes corriner@hpoa.biz
Facilities and Maintenance Chris Barela chrisb@hpoa.biz
Stacy Long, Interim General
Issues not listed above StacyL@hpoa.biz
Manager
The Giving Tree
The KnitWits Crafts Club would like to thank the community for responding
to the SOS eblast for the Boys and Girls Club of Sacramento. Heritage Park
residents gave enough gifts for two schools, which is over 200 students. Two
holiday parties will be provided thanks to our community.
The Giving Tree would also like to send a special thank you to the Veter-
ans Club for their generous donation.
As we all prepare to spend the holidays with our families, think of
how many smiles we were able to put on children’s faces. The Giv-
ing Tree is grateful that our community can be a resource to fam-
ilies in need.
Due to the outpouring of support, the Giving Tree was able to
make an additional large donation to Saint John’s Program
for Real Change, which is a shelter for women and children.
Thank you to everyone!
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Rules & Regulations
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
• Brett Rowett
COMMUNICATIONS
COMMITTEE Election Rule Changes Are Coming
• Rich Waters
The Heritage Park Owners Association is a corpora-
tion, and our elections are governed in general by
The Herald is testing a new feature called Neighbor Helping the California Corporations Code. The Davis-Stir-
Neighbor.
ling Act, which applies to homeowner associations
Check it out on page 30. It looks similar to the Service Directory (HOAs), adds additional requirements for HOA elec-
but serves a different purpose. The Board of Directors will review tions.
the feature at its next meeting.
The Service Directory contains recommendations by residents Recent state legislation (SB 323) made changes to
of service providers they have had good experiences with and the Davis-Stirling Act that mandate changes to our
think might benefit their neighbors. It is similar to the binder election rules, and those changes must be in place
that has been in the Clubhouse since the early days of Heritage before any election materials or other ballot meas-
Park. You don’t need to leave the comforts of home to check out ures are sent to members in 2020.
these referrals, however.
We have long protected the purity of the list, always insisting SB 323 appears to have been motivated by concerns
that a resident not affiliated with the provider submit the name. about election misconduct at some HOAs. It plac-
Listings there are not for sale. Some might say priceless. es added procedural requirements on HOAs (which
While the listings don’t mean that the HPOA is standing behind may increase the costs of conducting an election),
the vendor, you can be sure that at least one of your neighbors gives members new rights to challenge and exam-
has been pleased with the quality and/or value received. ine election results, and limits the criteria that may
Neighbor Helping Neighbor differs in a couple of important be used to disqualify candidates for the board. The
ways. First, the names there are of people, not companies, who new limitation on board candidate disqualifications
are residents providing services to fellow residents. These list- makes term limits illegal; term limits no longer apply
ings are for sale. The costs are kept low. You might not get the to our Board members and will be removed from the
same bang you’d get from a quarter-page ad, but you also won’t next revision of our Bylaws.
get a much easier tap on your pocketbook.
If you provide a service that you think might interest your neigh- Legal opinion about some provisions of SB 323 is
bors, consider giving it a try. See James Hein at the Front Desk mixed. Portions of the language are unclear, it may
for more information. be in conflict with parts of California Corporations
••• Code, and it sets deadlines that most HOAs (includ-
Herald contributors are reminded that there are helpful docu- ing ourselves) cannot meet. It appears likely that
ments posted on the Communication Committee page of the some corrections to SB 323 will be made in the future
hpoa.biz website.
Nonetheless, we must do our best to comply with
There are tips for writing articles, helpful reminders about how
articles should be formatted, a style guide to help contributors the new legislation so that we can send proposed
and editors stay on the same page so to speak, and even details Bylaws updates to members and hold our next
on how to submit photographs. Board election. The Board, our attorney and RRAC
are working to meet the requirements of SB 323 as
We can’t print every photo we receive, but we do encourage you
soon as possible.
to submit pictures you think might be of general interest. Hark!
The Herald has shown us that just about everyone with a smart
phone can take a pretty decent photo.
Reminder: Deadline for submissions is the 10th of the month
prior to publication.
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Health & Safety Committee
SAFE HABITS • Mike Brickner
2020 Resolutions falls, improve bone density, reduce the ed to helping Sacramento-area older
risk of dementia and help you to live a adults learn about new topics, meet
Drive Safely -- In January 2016, Dan longer and healthier life? new people and have a lot of fun. It is
Holt, a Health and Safety Committee participatory, and the members them-
member, wrote a Herald article on The HP gym is stocked with some of the selves come up with the ideas for the
speeding, in which he shared this bit best treadmills, stationary bikes and el- seminars as well as lead them. Very few
of humor: When an older adult was liptical and strength-training machines of the members have a teaching back-
asked why he was speeding, he replied, available, all included in your member- ground, but they share an enthusiasm
“I have to speed because I need to get ship dues. Beginning soon, there will for lifelong learning. The list of seminars
where I’m going before I forget where I be a one-hour gym equipment training is limited only by the imagination of its
am going.” session for groups of 6-8 at no cost to members. Membership is open to all
you. Watch for an e-blast or check with older adults, no type of degree is re-
The speed limit in Heritage Park is gov- the Front Desk and be sure to take ad- quired, and the seminars are all free. All
erned by California law. For business or vantage of this opportunity that could you need to belong is the wisdom that
residential districts, the speed limit is change your life. comes with experience and a curiosi-
25 mph unless otherwise posted.
ty that sustains an interest in learning.
Expand Your Horizons -- Have you
The Health and Safety Committee re- Check it out at csus.edu/org/rensoc/.
heard of the local Renaissance Society?
ceives more complaints about speed- According to its website, “It’s an organ- Quality of Life -- Companionship is
ing than any other safety issue. Please ization, in partnership with the Califor- something that adds to the quality of
resolve to remind family members and nia State University, Sacramento, that life and often prolongs it. Consider the
neighbors of the 25 mph speed limit provides opportunities for participa- life-affirming decision of adopting a
and the importance of observing it. tory lifelong learning and community four-footed feline or canine compan-
engagement for older adults.” ion. Any weekend you can visit our
See Your Doctor -- When was the last
time that you had a physical checkup? Natomas Petsmart where they have
According to former social work profes-
Has it been years? If the answer is yes, adorable, wiggly, cuddly future fur-
sor Robert Heilman, who helped found
call your physician and make an ap- ry friends just waiting for you to give
the organization when he retired in
pointment today. them a forever home. And if you adopt
1986, “I don’t believe in aging at all. Ag-
a puppy, or an older dog who is already
ing is a losing concept. Our group be-
Exercise -- Do you know that a well-bal- trained, you can meet other HP dog
lieves in learning and staying alive and
anced, structured exercise regime has owners at our newest amenity, Canine
active and teaching.”
been found to prevent or delay dis- Corner.
ease, reduce the risk of stroke or heart Heilman died in 2018 at the age of 90,
disease, improve balance and prevent A safe and healthy 2020 to all!
but the group lives on. It is dedicat-
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LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE
• Jo Ann Clark
The Clubhouse landscape renovation is nearing completion. If • Following submission, work orders are assigned. You’ll receive
Mother Nature cooperates, phase one is on schedule to be fin- email verification. BrightView will also receive notification of
ished in mid-January. When the Clubhouse area is complete, this assignment.
phase two will move outside the main gate and its surrounding
area. • Irrigation issues are resolved in 48 hours. If it is an emergency
irrigation issue, please contact the Front Desk and they will
In addition to all the new plantings, you will notice the many communicate with BrightView.
textures used as ground cover. Multi-colored small rocks, Sono-
ma gold path fines, river rocks and large accent rocks were add- • Work orders are reviewed weekly with Management and
ed to the gardens. The use of many types of ground covering BrightView. If it is an out-of-scope request, it will need to be
provide an interesting and visually appealing accent. approved before moving forward.
Some of our residents have inquired about the roses that were • If after 10 days the work order is still open, both BrightView
removed from the Clubhouse entryway gardens. They were not and Management will get an alert that the work has not been
disposed of BrightView hard-pruned and moved them to Hid- completed and determine why.
den Trail Gardens. Come spring, these roses will enhance the
• You will be notified when the work has been done. BrightView
beauty of their new home.
will mark it “complete” and Management will go into the sys-
In our ongoing effort to educate the community about all things tem and mark it “closed.”
landscape, this month we are focusing on work orders. At De-
• You will be notified throughout the process by email and able
cember’s Coffee and Conversation, this topic generated much
to view any and all notes added to your work order as long as
interest and deserves to be shared with all residents.
you are registered on eUnify.
A defined process is now in place for accurate tracking of all
• It is important that you provide feedback directly to Manage-
work orders by both residents and Management. It is our hope
ment. Let us know if the job was both performed in a timely
that this new process will expedite these requests and provide
manner and met your expectations.
a method for you to follow the work order from submission to
completion. So what do you need to know? • Should you have additional questions, contact Michelle Lewis
at 916-515-2121.
• Submit all work orders via eUnify. It is still possible to complete
a work order and leave it at the Front Desk where someone The Landscape Committee meets the second Wednesday of
from the staff will enter your request into the eUnify system. each month at 1 p.m in Flex Room 2. If you have questions,
please contact Jo Ann Clark at 916-835-1720 or joannsclark@
• Make sure your contact information is included, both phone
me.com.
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Heritage Park Herald 13BLOTTER • Mike Garner
T
he Sacramento Police Department’s Daily Activity Log Officers found a loaded gun and a very large amount of illegal
provides an online list of incidents city-wide. This arti- drugs in the car they stopped for a brake light violation. This is a
cle reflects reported incidents that occurred north of good example of the expression that “There is no such thing as
Del Paso Road. First Security Services submits a dai- a routine traffic stop in police work.”
ly report to Heritage Park regarding suspicious activity, unse-
cure homes and parking violations. This article is a summary of First Security Services
events that occurred between Nov. 16 and Dec. 15.
First Security Services checked the perimeter of several homes
Sacramento Police Department where the residents were away on vacation. During their pa-
trols, the security company also documented and took photo-
At 1:27 a.m., police responded to a report of the driver of a Ford graphs of illegally parked vehicles on HP property. First Security
truck doing donuts in the parking lot of a business located at also responded to the following calls for service.
Northgate and Del Paso Road. Upon officers’ arrival, the vehicle
fled the scene at a high rate of speed. Police attempted to stop Security received a report of a homeless subject, with a large
the fleeing vehicle which was later found to be stolen; however, dog, sitting in San Marin Park. Security checked the area for the
due to the dangerous high speeds, the pursuit was canceled for subject with negative results. Security contacted a neighbor,
public safety. who related the same subject has been in the park for the last
four days.
A short time later officers found the stolen truck parked at
Truxel Road and Arena Boulevard. Police observed the driver Security responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked
exit the stolen truck and get in her neighbor’s driveway on
into another stolen Ford F-25 Heritage Park Lane. The report-
truck and quickly drive away. Emergency 9-1-1 ing person stated a subject was
Officers again canceled the sitting a strange vehicle that
pursuit because of the dan- First Service Security 916-331-3175 did not belong to their neigh-
gerous speeds. The stolen ve- bors, who were not at home.
hicle was later found by CHP at Elverta Road and Dutch Haven Security checked the residence;
Boulevard after an injury accident occurred. The driver of the however, the vehicle had left the scene prior to their arrival.
stolen truck fled the scene after the accident and has not been
Security received a call regarding a subject vomiting blood in
apprehended.
the San Marin Park. Security responded to conduct a welfare
At 9:30 p.m., police responded to the 5600 Block of Dasco Way check on the subject. However, on their arrival he ignored their
regarding eight vehicles that were broken into. The victim relat- requests and ran inside a near-by residence. A neighbor told
ed that she had a security video that showed a white SUV that security the subject may have been having a mental problem
was involved in the thefts. of some type. Security documented the incident for Manage-
ment.
Police responded late at night to several separate business bur-
glaries, which occurred on different days of the week, at the Security responded late one night to several burglar alarm acti-
4700 Block of Natomas Boulevard. vations coming from various areas inside the Clubhouse. Upon
arrival, security found a confused resident wandering around
Police have received several reports of package thefts from the inside. The subject could not give his name or address, at which
front porches of homes located in the North Natomas area. time security contacted Facilities Manager Chris Barela, who
recognized the subject’s description. Chris told security where
Patrol officers conducted a routine traffic stop for a minor traffic the subject lived and they escorted him safely home.
violation at Del Paso Road and East Commerce Way at 11 p.m.
14 Heritage Park HeraldNEIGHBORHOOD
WATCH
• Don Arrington
Carbon monoxide (CO) is known as the “invisible killer.” It is a colorless,
odorless, poisonous gas which results from incomplete burning of fuels
such as natural gas, propane, oil, wood, coal and gasoline. The Sacramen-
to Fire Department website provides the following helpful information
about the dangers of CO and safety suggestions.
You can’t see or smell carbon monoxide, but at high levels it can kill a
person in minutes.
As of July 1, 2011, the Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act re-
quires all single-family homes with an attached garage or a fuel source to
install CO detectors within the home.
Sign up for
HPOA EMAIL
CO is produced whenever a fuel such as gas, oil, kerosene, wood or char-
coal is burned. If appliances that burn fuel are maintained and used prop-
erly, the amount of CO produced is usually not hazardous. However, if
appliances are not working properly or are used incorrectly, dangerous
levels can result.
and you could win a
Pub gift certificate
Hundreds of people die accidentally every year from CO poisoning • Stacy Long
caused by malfunctioning or improperly used fuel-burning appliances.
Even more die from CO produced by idling cars.
Sign up for HPOA email and you could win a
Fetuses, infants, elder- Pub gift certificate.
ly people and people
with anemia or with a Crime Alert: 916-443-HELP If you have an email address, the Heritage
history of heart or res- Park Owners Association encourages you to
piratory disease can be
especially susceptible.
or 800-AA-CRIME sign up to have your Association documents
and notices sent to you electronically rather
At moderate levels, than through the U.S. mail.
you or your family can get severe headaches, become dizzy, mentally
confused, nauseated or faint. You can even die if these levels persist for It costs the HPOA a pretty penny each time we
a long time. Low levels can cause shortness of breath, mild nausea and mail correspondence to our residents. In fact,
mild headaches, and may have longer-term effects on your health. Since the 2020 operating budget has $12,000 allot-
many of these symptoms are similar to those of the flu, food poisoning or ted for mailing costs. By utilizing email, the
other illnesses, you may not think that CO poisoning could be the cause. Association saves in labor and mailing costs
while providing information in a timely man-
Follow these guidelines to help keep your family safer: ner. It helps keep monthly assessments low.
• Install CO alarms outside each sleeping area and on every level of Sign up to receive your Association commu-
the home. nications (notices, eStatements, etc.) via email
• The CO alarm can warn you if too much CO is in your home. during January and you will be entered to win
one of three $50 gift certificates for the Roy-
• Keep CO alarms clear of dust and debris. al Palm Pub. Homeowners who have already
• Ensure CO alarms are plugged all the way into a working outlet or, if signed up for electronic mailings will also be
battery operated, have working batteries. entered.
• CO alarms should be in addition to your smoke alarms and the bat-
teries should follow the same battery replacement procedure of Email James Hein at jamesh@hpoa.biz today
once a year. to obtain the proper forms to get your email
registered. Election material and ballots will
• CO detectors have an estimated life of 5-7 years. still be mailed to all owners via first class mail.
• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installation, testing, main-
tenance and replacement.
Heritage Park Herald 15INTERNATIONAL FOOD FAIR 16 Heritage Park Herald
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Sports Equipment
Recycle • Rich Waters
BEST PRACTICES The Heritage Park Owners Association has sporting
equipment at the Clubhouse for use by members and
• Pam Connolly guests who want to try a new game or sport before
springing for gear.
Waste Management, a leading provider of waste management ser-
vices, advises that once an aluminum can touches a greasy pizza Simply go to the Front Desk to check out any of the
box in your blue recycling bin, the hopes that it will become a new equipment below. Personnel can even steer you to the
recycled aluminum can are greatly diminished. proper location to put the gear to good use.
After China put severe restrictions on its importation of solid waste Badminton – Rackets, shuttlecocks, stakes, boundary
from the West in 2018, including elimination of most plastics, Cali- markers.
fornia along with the rest of the United States have had big reduc-
Basketballs
tions in their recycle markets.
Bocce ball – Complete set of balls and a measuring tape.
The requirement now is that the materials be very clean and soiled Cornhole – Pair of target boards.
less than 0.5%. We all grew up with recycling, but it turns out that
with new 2020 standards we have much to learn and improve Croquet – Color-coded balls, stakes, wickets and mallets.
upon. According to the Waste Management website, some recycle Horseshoes – Shoes and stakes.
material in our blue bins is up to 25% soiled. Lawn darts – Two sets.
We are better off (and keeping more material out of landfills) if Mah-Jongg – Two tile sets.
we endeavor to recycle a smaller amount of the correct materi- Pickleball – Wooden paddles (also balls and loaner pad-
als and clean/rinse it well. An insert in the Sacramento Bee some dles on the courts).
time ago cautioned: “While Waste Management’s transfer station
Ping-Pong – Paddles and balls.
is equipped to handle all sorts of household recycling materials, in-
cluding glass bottles, plastic milk jugs, and aluminum and tin cans, Playing cards – Decks and shufflers, scoring pencils.
it is not designed to process hazardous waste and materials, such Shuffleboard – Polls and discs.
as steel, lumber, diapers, needles, dead animals and electronics Tennis – Rackets and balls.
that end up in the blue bin.”
Volleyball – Balls, net, poles, pump.
Plastics in the environment are very prevalent. These are the plas-
tics which can go into our blue bins: containers 1-7, soda bottles,
milk jugs, shampoo bottles and similar plastic containers; buckets, COMMUNITY STANDARDS
pails and crates; laundry baskets. Please remember that the rinse-
• Lindsey Ladd-Rodriguez
out needs to be much better than in the past or the item will go to
Community Standards Coordinator
a landfill.
Some Heritage Park residents have discovered that they can put
Trash/Recycle Containers
a recyclable item in the dishwasher for a thorough cleaning. It is
important to recycle plastics. According to a PBS Special Report on Garbage and recycle containers must be returned your
“The Plastics Problem,” which aired in November, close to 90% of garage or other area not visible from other lots or com-
all plastic produced since plastics were invented 70 years ago still mon areas by the evening of the pick-up day. (CR&R,
exists in the environment. sec. 5.22.) If your garbage or recycle container is still out
after that time, you may get a violation notice.
Many of us will purchase a bag of cinnamon-scented pine cones
this holiday season. The bag, which is called “mixed packaging,” However, if your garbage or recycle container is out af-
presents a real challenge to the diligent recycler. Instructions from ter that time because the city will be dropping off a new
Waste Management for the most effective recycling of this pine container in exchange for your old one, please call the
cone bag is to remove the bottom staples and remove the plastic Front Desk and let us know that this is why your contain-
stitches along the top piece of light cardboard. Cut up the plastic er is still outside and how long it will be out.
bag. Metal staples and the cardboard top are recycled, the plastics
are garbage. (If this seems like a lot of work, check out those retail- Please also let us know if you have scheduled a pick up
ers, including Michael’s, who sell the scented pine cones individu- for large trash/recycle items by the city or other contrac-
ally without the wrap.) tors.
For recycle questions, contact Pam Connolly at 916-202-5232. We will be happy to note your account to avoid an un-
necessary violation notice.
18 Heritage Park HeraldSAVE THE DATE
Heritage Park
Health & Safety Fair
Saturday, March 7
1-4 p.m.
Visit with over 30 Local Health & Safety Providers
in the HP Ballroom
Heritage Park Herald 19Outside the GATES • Rich Waters
D
etails for improvements to the greenbelt (OK, ing to observers. It has long offered to match internet pric-
so it’s brown nine months out of the year) that es, but that apparently isn’t enough to dissuade potential
lies between Elkhorn Boulevard and the upper customers from buying products online and waiting for
reaches of Natomas, including Heritage Park, are them to be delivered to their front door.
starting to take shape.
There will soon be another reason to make a turn onto
As mentioned in an earlier column, owners of the land Tandy Drive. (Not named for Tandy Leather across North-
across the road have ambitious plans to turn space between gate from Fry’s parking lot, but for the Tandy Corporation’s
Elkhorn and the county line into a development nearly the Incredible Universe, the original occupant of the Fry’s build-
size of North Natomas. The start is a few years out, but they ing.) Construction will soon begin on a retail complex on
envision the dedicated empty space as being a beautiful the north side of the street, which will house a Dutch Bros.
front door to Grandpark. drive-through coffee franchise and a 7-Eleven and conveni-
ence store with eight gasoline pumps.
There was a thought that the entire width and length would
be landscaped with an emphasis on trees and a multipur- Dutch Bros. is a popular coffee chain based in Grants Pass,
pose path. But there are worries that that would turn the Ore., that has an almost cult-like following. Another facility
strip into a magnet for the homeless. Instead plans now call is planned a couple of exits west on the South Natomas side
for the area immediately adjacent to Elkhorn getting the of El Centro. That project, mentioned in an earlier Outside
trees and path, with a wide “natural” buffer between the the Gates, is still undergoing city review.
trees and the houses.
The existing retention basins would remain, and the path •••
would meander among trees and other plants between
Highway 99 and the Panhandle. Intersections at East Com- The Natomas terminal of the extension of passenger rail
merce, Northborough, Natomas Boulevard and Sageview service along the Union Pacific tracks to Stockton has run
Drive would be improved. into some headwinds. The easy solution is to put the rail
maintenance facility and terminal on the bare land at the
••• north end of the Panhandle, between the unfinished high
school and Elkhorn.
Things are happening at the southeast corner of North “No way,” says the Twin Rivers School District Board, which
Natomas, some good – if you like coffee or need gas – and sees its troubled school site cut off from Elkhorn access. “No
some not so good – if you’re looking for just about anything way,” say Natomas residents who live nearby and don’t want
else. to have train activity across their back fences.
Fry’s Electronics at Northgate Boulevard and Interstate 80 Both would prefer an alternate site across the levee in an
has been struggling for some time, but may be at the end of industrial area. That would mean relocating established
the line. Many shelves were empty just days before Christ- businesses and likely raising Elkhorn to pass over the tracks.
mas, not a good sign for a retailer, especially one with such a More expensive, but probably a better fit for the area, which
huge footprint. Rumors of the chain’s demise go back years, will likely see extensive development in the coming years.
a Google search quickly reveals, but none of the stories
come close to the December versions of doom and gloom. Stay tuned. The project has already been funded and is ex-
pected to be moving passengers by 2022 or 2023. The final
The internet has played havoc with the bottom line, accord- site will be selected early this year.
20 Heritage Park HeraldWelcome Village at Heritage Park,
Home
offers safe, attractive and convenient living for
seniors, from independent living cottages to as-
sisted living and memory care accommodations.
They are available with utilities, activities, weekly
Village at Heritage Park cleaning and more.
Two-bedroom, two-bath cottages are light-
filled and spacious. They have full kitchens with
new appliances, a full-size washer and dryer,
a garage, plenty of storage, and a generously
sized patio. The Village is pet friendly.
The Village at Heritage Park offers Aging
in Place options, with Assisted Living or Memory
Care when needed. Our new Alzheimer’s Sup-
port Group meets each month to offer resources
to our family members as well as support for fam-
ilies in the broader community. Call the Village at
Heritage Park today for more information.
The Village at
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Heritage Park Herald 21Brick’s Team A Reputation for Excellence
Marsha Z Bateson, GRI, CRS, CNE 916-539-2680
MBateson@goLyon.com DRE #0185380
Winner of 2018 & 2019 Nextdoor Favorite
My Best Wishes for a Fabulous Holiday
My Recent Sales / Activity in Heritage Park
SOLD 5972 Country Manor $575,000 SOLD 2706 Ingleton Ln $485,000
SOLD 2383 Cotterdale Alley $325,000 SOLD 2344 Bay Horse $348,000
SOLD 5927 Country Manor $385,000 SOLD 2684 San Marin $423,875
SOLD 2748 San Marin $365,000 SOLD 197 Mill Valley Cir S $489,000
SOLD 2600 Heritage Park $506,000 SOLD 5923 Country Manor $370,000
SOLD 197 Mill Valley $474,000 SOLD 46 Walshford Pl $463,000
SOLD 16 Buenvante Pl $562,000 PENDING 2725 Aspen Valley $555,000
SOLD 21 Cristalla Pl $459,900 ACTIVE 2833 Rockaway $532,000
SOLD 390 Mill Valley $300,000
My Heartfelt Thank You to All Who Promoted and Supported My 2018 / 2019 Winner of
Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite Realtor for Heritage & Natomas Park Neighborhoods. A True
Honor and my Commitment to continued Excellence in Servicing My Real Estate Communities.
Experience Counts: Over 40 Years of Top Real Estate Production
10 Year Resident of Heritage Park
Call me any time to talk about the market and your Home Sale /Purchase Goals
22 Heritage Park HeraldHERITAGE PARK
Service Directory
Do you know of a service that should be on this
list? Send information to hpherald@hpoa.biz. The
Herald and HPOA do not recommend or guarantee
any of these services or vendors. HOME SALES AND LISTINGS
NOV. 1 THROUGH DEC. 10
COMPUTER SUPPORT NOTARY
HK Services Kelly Wyatt Courtesy of Kathy Dahl, Lyon Real Estate - Natomas Source:
916-365-2349 916-718-5441 Sacramento Multiple Listing Service
CONTRACTOR PAINTER
Paul Kearney, Inc. Craig VanSluyters ACTIVE:
916-870-4668 616-550-4078
360 Mill Valley Cir N 1557 sf 349,999
ESTATE PLANNING Corneliu’s Painting
Drobny Law Offices 916-521-0318 461 Pelican Bay Cir 1344 sf 359,250
916-419-2100 160 Pelican Bay Cir 1538 sf 360,000
IMC Painting
ELECTRICIAN 916-870-3396
5936 Wheatsheaf Ln 1538 sf 369,000
George Pappas
916-955-0288 PET TENDING
Myriam Adam 2241 Ryedale Lane 1399 sf 389,000
HANDYMAN 916-285-9106 21 Buenvante Pl 1815 sf 459,000
Affordable Handyman Service
916-838-1247 PLUMBER
2546 Heritage Park Ln 2538 sf 520,000
Servieux Plumbing
John Hennessey 916-612-4808 2833 Rockaway Ln 2538 sf 532,000
916-712-6280
Tinkey Plumbing
2527 Heritage Park Ln 2356 sf 535,000
West Coast Handyman 916-400-1517
& Landscape 5811 San Anselmo Ln 2757 sf 558,000
916-335-3131 REAL ESTATE
Holly Brickner 2527 Heritage Park Ln 2757 sf 559,000
HEALTHCARE ADVOCATE 916-215-7127
Kelly Lonigan
916-501-2734 Karen Baldigo
916-662-0544 PENDING:
HOUSEKEEPING
Caribe Home Service by Rodie Marsha Bateson 481 Pelican Bay Cir 1344 sf 368,000
707-628-6623 916-539-2680
131 N Mill Valley Cir 2218 sf 489,500
Kira’s Housekeeping Ruben and Deborah
916-450-0203 Dominguez 41 Camrosa Pl 2830 sf 535,000
916-431-8300
Laura Vasile Housekeeping 2725 Aspen Valley Ln 2757 sf 554,900
916-331-4043 Results Realty
916-870-4700
Layla Lee Housekeeping
916-233-5966 SENIOR HEALTH SOLD:
INSURANCE
LANDSCAPING Aileen Ross-Gutaw 260 Perazul Cir 1536 sf 379,000
Albert Sandoval 916-515-1752
916-417-1657
WINDOW CLEANING
David Rodriguez Best Window * Source: Sacramento MLS Dec.10, 2019
916-470-8750 Cleaning Service ** Prices of pending homes are list price. Final sale price may
530-342-4747 change.
LOCKSMITH
Natomas Lock & Key
916-247-2784
Heritage Park Herald 23HARK!
Heritage Park Globetrotters
It’s The Herald
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Residents who bought tickets for the upcoming Kings games, please take pictures!
24 Heritage Park HeraldHeritage Park
CLUB NEWS
BIKE CLUB One of the most fun practice/play times CHARITY CLUB
Bob Schnetz is the morning play with the Billiards Connie Battisti
Club. This is a group of residents who
The start times for all scheduled rides enjoy playing pool and get together The Charity Club wrapped up the 2019
have been changed to 10 a.m. to accom- Monday through Saturday from 8-10 year with one of its most successful
modate the colder weather. All rides a.m. Some days there are only a few of fundraising events. Along with a ma-
start at the Clubhouse. us, and other days more. We play 9-ball jor clothing drive, we were able to do-
If you made a New Year’s resolution to and if there are more than 3 players, we nate an additional cash contribution
start riding your bike this year, you can play in teams. No one sits out for more of $2,654 to St. John’s Program for Real
choose from a casual ride (10-12 mph than one game. Change.
for 14-17 miles on Wednesdays and Sat- If you are interested, come by and try it St. John’s Program, the selected 2019
urdays); a moderate ride (12-15 mph for out. If you can’t make it at 8 a.m., come club charity, is a valuable and compre-
18-25 miles on Mondays and Wednes- when you can. If you can’t stay until 10 hensive program which provides help
days); challenging rides (15-22 mph for a.m., no problem. You will find that it is and hope to Sacramento’s most vulner-
30 or more miles); or start with our EZ a great way to start the day. able - homeless mothers and children.
Rides (10 mph for 10-14 miles on first
If you would like more information or Families spend up to 18 months on a
Saturdays, with a coffee stop and social-
have ideas for the tournament, stop journey of transformation from home-
izing).
by in the morning or contact Margaret lessness toward self-sustainability and
Annual elections for Bike Club officers
Lamb at malamb47@gmail.com or 916- independence. It is a journey that offers
will be held at our Jan.15 meeting at 7
837-3564. shelter, children’s programs, access to
p.m. in the Flex Rooms. New residents
community services, career education,
with questions can call Bob Schnetz at
hands-on employment, clothing, men-
916-419-9802.
BOOK CLUB tal health services, counseling and so
much more. It is a journey filled with
Diane Hill stories of success.
BILLIARDS CLUB The Book Club meets in Flex Room 3 on A thank you letter from St. John’s Pro-
Margaret Lamb the third Monday of month at 1 p.m. for gram’s vice president says it best: “Our
a great discussion of the current book success stories are tied directly to your
The holidays are over and it is time to
we are reading. All readers are welcome. support. It is so heartening when a do-
start planning a spring billiards tourna-
Please let me know if you plan to attend nor makes it possible for us to say ‘yes’ to
ment. A specific time has not yet been
so we don’t start the discussion without one more family that needs us. I thank
set.
you. Of course it is best if you have read you for your commitment to breaking
The tournament will be in a format sim- the book, but if you just want to join the cycle of poverty. On behalf of all
ilar to the one we used in the Sports us to see what it is all about, please do. of us at Saint John’s, but especially the
Festival. We will play a combination of These are the books we have chosen for mothers and children... thank you.”
8-ball and 9-ball. It will be double-elimi- the next two meetings: Charity Club annually selects and sup-
nation unless we need to make a change
Jan. 20 – “The Botticelli Secret” by Mani- ports at least one community charitable
due to the number of participants.
na Fiorato organization, service or program that
All skill levels are encouraged to partici- focuses on those in need. It organiz-
Feb. 17 – “Maid Joan of Arc” by Kimberly
pate, and we are looking for newcomers es and facilitates fundraising activities
Cutler
to give it a try. If you are a bit rusty or to achieve that goal. The 2020 select-
just want to hone your skills, now is an Come join us, and happy reading. ed charity program will soon be an-
excellent time to make your way to the Diane Hill, dianhill@yahoo.com, 916- nounced. Membership is open to any
Clubhouse and practice. 418-4574. HP resident interested in the mission
Heritage Park Herald 25Heritage Park
CLUB NEWS
and activities of the Charity Club. Please Dog Club has a list of residents who are GREETERS
contact Maureen Evans at 408-472- offering pet care. It is difficult to keep Don Arrington
3757 for more information. this list up to date, but contact a club
member to get the names, if needed. The Heritage Park Greeters were very
active in meeting and greeting new HP
DOG CLUB neighbors this past year.
Pam Connolly EXPERIENCING GOD CLUB A total of 76 new neighbors, both
Welcome to any new dogs and owners Doug Bera homeowners and renters, met with the
who move to Heritage Park in 2020. Greeters in 2019. This total set a new re-
The Experiencing God Club meets every cord for meetings since the club formed
Make sure you plan to come and join in
other Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in the Ball- in 2008.
our Canine Corner dog amenity and res-
room or in the Flex Rooms; just look for
ident social gathering place. The Dog
our sign. The goal of the Greeters is to welcome
Club meets there on Wednesdays and
and assist new homeowners and rent-
Saturdays at 1 p.m. for about one hour. We believe people get to know God ers in discovering the many fun, educa-
Our Dog Club evening meeting is the by experiencing him for themselves. tional and social events that take place
third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Since our goal is to help people gain a within the community. In addition to HP
in Flex Room 3. The next meeting will further understanding about God, we activities, the Greeters inform new res-
be Jan. 21. will be spending the better part of 2020 idents of regional services and events
Canine Corner is an HP amenity and teaching on topics related to intimacy available throughout the Sacramento
available to you and your dog even if with God. If you would like to know a area.
little more about God, or you are curi-
you are not a member of Dog Club.
ous about topics of faith, you are always New residents are presented with a
Dog Club members had a great time welcome to join us. welcome packet during their meeting.
selling dog-related products, heavily Each packet contains HP rules, regula-
Here is what you can expect when at- tions and a multitude of information to
supported by member and seamstress
tending our meetings. We want peo- make the move here a smooth transi-
Barbara Ogata, at the November Hol-
ple to feel comfortable and relaxed; we tion.
iday Arts and Crafts Sale. January will
dress casually; beverages are provided
see the start to some of our annual
upon arrival; and we sit at tables for Greeters meetings are held in the Club-
events and planning. Annual events
ease of discussion and note-taking. We house and a tour of the facilities is of-
the club has participated in each year
take time to interact with each other, fered at the end of the meeting. The
are the SPCA Doggie Dash Fundraiser
singing a couple of songs and sharing ultimate goal is to ensure that moving
in April, the Cinco de Meow and Bow-
recent personal experiences of faith. We into the community will be a warm and
Wow Fundraiser in May, and our very
have a time of teaching which includes friendly experience.
own printed calendar with dogs from
having an open discussion and answer-
HP (not just Dog Club dogs) pictured If you are a new neighbor or if you know
ing questions. We also take time for so-
in each of the 12 months. Now that the of a new neighbor in the community
cial interaction; praying for each other’s
Canine Corner has been constructed, who is interested in a Greeters meeting,
personal needs; and concluding with a
we expect to have more simple but fun please contact Don Arrington at arring-
luncheon. Stop by anytime; lunch is al-
social events there. ton.don@gmail.com or call 916-515-
ways on us.
1753.
Karen Huie has been our Dog Club
Meeting topics
chairperson over the past year. She
has done a great job and especially has Jan. 12 - “Intimacy with God Starts with
taken care of details really well. Maria Salvation” GOLF CLUB
Wheeler is our treasurer. Don Nieglos
Rich Waters
has kept our email list and sent out Jan. 26 - “Intimacy with God is Talking to
needed information and meeting min- Him in Prayer” Club officers are setting up a busy
utes for the group. Thanks to Maria and schedule of events for the new year.
Don for that valuable help. We expect If you have any questions, please feel
to announce a new chairperson during free to contact Doug Bera at 916-419- In addition to the regular Wednesday
January. For any questions about the 1824, 530-219-3021 or opa99@sbcglob- outings that often feature competitive
club, please call Karen at 916-928-0667. al.net. events and the Friday social group, the
26 Heritage Park HeraldHeritage Park
CLUB NEWS
Golf Club will be hosting at least four of hats and deliver them to Mustard Seed participant’s Spanish-language skills
the popular Wine and Nine outings, and School, a part of Loaves & Fishes Sac- by having conversations and playing
one or more private clinics. There will ramento. The school serves children in games in Spanish. Join us to practice
also be the club championships in April need from ages 3-15. the language and have fun. Partici-
(match play) and October (stroke play) pants are allowed to go into English-lan-
and the Sports Festival (18-hole, 9-hole To participate, all you need to do is knit guage mode as needed. For additional
and skills events) in August. or crochet a hat or two. You can use information, please contact Jill Nieglos
the colors and a pattern of your choice. at 951-760-0145 or crazyaboutdogs@
Membership renewals are being taken (Need a pattern? Contact Candi Saul at
until Jan. 10. Existing members can re- earthlink.net.
916-502-5192.) When you finish your
new for $60. Late renewals, transferring hat, please attach a size label with a La Fiesta Pub night, Thursday, Jan. 30 at
members and new memberships are safety pin to help with distribution. You 5:30 p.m.
$70. can drop off your hat at the Front Desk.
Membership includes fees for the Amigos … Charlemos!, Thursday, Jan. 23
Northern California Golf Association, If you are still in the mood for charitable at 11 a.m. in front of the Clubhouse. The
which maintains handicap informa- (and quick) projects, we are also collect- group will proceed to a Mexican-food
tion, a ticket to the annual banquet in ing red hats for infants for the American lunch and meeting at Casa Tulum, 1914
October and participation in regular Heart Association for their Little Hats- Alhambra Boulevard. Call Luz Maria at
events throughout the year, including Big Hearts project. Requirements for in- 360-420-1507 to register for this event
club championships in match play and fant red hats are given at heart.org/en/ in advance. This meeting is about hav-
stroke play. get-involved/little-hats-big-hearts. We’ll ing friendly conversations in Spanish
handle delivery if you make the hats. to stimulate and improve Spanish-lan-
Golfers who maintain a handicap else- Deadline for red hats is Jan. 15. guage skills.
where can purchase an annual guest
pass, which includes a banquet ticket As always, all knitters and crocheters are Chinazo, every Monday at 6:30 p.m. in
and priority when signing up for regu- welcome at our meetings each Thurs- the Library. Chinazo is an exciting card
lar outings. The fee for the guest pass is day at 1 p.m. in the Clubhouse. Hope to game that requires no prior experience.
$30. see you there. Please contact Irene Carew at 916-607-
Payments can be made to any club of- 3780 for additional information.
ficer and are also being collected at the
We cordially invite all interested mem-
Front Desk. LA FIESTA CLUB bers of our community to join and par-
Greg Kies is coordinating our weekly Juan F. Lopez Sr. ticipate in all of the La Fiesta Club activ-
Wednesday outings for January. To sign ities. The annual individual membership
up, use the MemberPlanet website as- Upcoming events sponsored by La Fies- donation of $10 helps offset the fixed
sociated with your HPGC membership, ta Club: cost of our events. Membership appli-
or contact Greg at forekies@att.net. cations are posted on the bulletin board
Traditional Spanish class, beginner level,
Upcoming events: Thursdays except Jan. 2, in Flex Room 2, located between Flex Rooms 2 and 3. If
at 4:30 p.m. Anyone interested in learn- you wish to receive updates on current
Jan. 8 – Teal Bend La Fiesta Club activities, send your email
ing the basic fundamentals of the lan-
Jan. 15 – Bartley Cavanaugh guage, including vocabulary and gram- address to Irene at irenec5216@gmail.
Jan. 22 – Haggin Oaks mar, is invited to attend. For additional com.
Jan. 29 – Diamond Oaks information, please contact Pat Yium at
916-515-1955 or pyium1@gmail.com.
NEWCOMERS CLUB
Mexican Train, Thursdays in the Fireside
KNITWITS Room, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Bar ser-
Margaret Lamb
Candi Saul vice is not available most of the time; The holidays are over and the Newcom-
therefore, you can bring your own ers Club will be resuming our monthly
Calling all knitters and crocheters. The drinks and snacks.
Knitwits are starting a project, and we dinners at the Pub. In November and
need your assistance. We want to make December, we celebrated the holidays
La Hora Feliz en Español, Tuesday, Jan. 7
100 hats for children in need, ages with potlucks at members’ homes and
in the Fireside Room at 5 p.m. The main
three through teen. We will collect the enjoyed wonderful food and socializing.
purpose of this activity is to improve the
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