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the byView JUNE 2016

HappyFather’sDay

JUNE. My Favorite MonthBy Alan Siegel, Resident

2 The View | June 2016

SOLERA DIAMOND VALLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONGreg Rainier, General Manager

951.652.5766, Ext. 224 • [email protected] King, Lifestyle Director

951.652.5766, Ext. 223 • [email protected] Floyd, Executive Assistant Ext. 222

Gabriel Stearns, Facility Maintenance CoordinatorDonnovan Bravo, Steve Trevino, Luis Lara, Facility Monitors

Christina Juelch, Receptionist

COMMUNITY WEBSITEwww.soleradiamondvalley.com

DEL WEBBCUSTOMER SERVICE

[email protected] • 949.255.1650

SALES OFFICE Eileen Giroux, Sales Consultant, 760.775.1907

Terra Lynn Dearth, Sales Consultant, 951.374.6296Steven Tice, Sales Consultant, 760.342.54471640 Paseo Diamante, Hemet, CA 92545

PCM BILLING INQUIRIES800.369.7260

GUARD SYSTEMS INC.On-Site Community Patrol

951.388.4049 • (800) 606.6711 (secondary)

BOARD OF DIRECTORSBrian Rubin, President

951.925.3918, [email protected]

Leeanne Brock, Vice-President760.772.5400, [email protected]

Karl Edwards, Treasurer951.544.5183, [email protected]

Holly Sandler, Secretary949.330.8532, [email protected]

Melissa Karsting, Member-at-Large951.255.2561, [email protected]

HOURS OF OPERATIONMOUNTAIN VIEW LODGE

1645 Paseo Diamante, Hemet, CA 92545Lodge Hours: Monday - Saturday: 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

Sunday: 7:00 am - 8:00 pmPool Hours: Sunday: 7:00 am - 8:00 pmMonday - Saturday: 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

SALES OFFICE1640 Paseo Diamante, Hemet, CA 92545

Office Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

PUBLICATIONEDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Connie King, Lifestyle Director

COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEEAlan Siegel, Chairperson

Theresa Rossetti, Vice ChairpersonBerkie Harris, SecretaryDick Roppe, Mike Wynne

PRODUCTIONDorina Blythe, GranDesigns and Kevin Walker, Arrow Printing

ARTICLE SUBMISSIONS All submissions must be emailed to [email protected] by the tenth ofthe month. Articles should not exceed 500 words, 250 words for Clubnews and 100 words for Groups. The View is published monthly by the Solera Diamond ValleyCommunity Association (SDVCA). This publication is copyrighted andmay not be reproduced or reprinted without the written permission ofSDVCA. Advertising inquiries, 951.652.5766, Ext. 223 or [email protected].

Summer. Outdoor living. Swimming, hiking, biking, fishing,camping, waterskiing, surfing. Kayaking anyone? Hot airballooning? Mountain climbing? Outdoor activities foroutdoorsmen. Well, thanks, but no thanks. First, I have allergies. One of the only tests on which I scored100 was the allergist’s scratch test. Second, and I learned this thehard way, I am nothing more than bait for all flying insects.They’re attracted to me like metal shavings to an electro- magnet.The flies and mosquitoes that would otherwise bother you, will bedrawn right to me. You’re welcome for that. I do, truly, love theoutdoors, but I appreciate it most from indoors. I’m the oppositeof an outdoorsman, I’m an indoorsman. My idea of roughing it is having to sleep in any bed other thanmy own. For me, staying at a Holiday Inn is as bad as campingout. I’ve seen them do the black-light test in motel rooms on CSI.How do you know they haven’t just taken down the crime-scenetape from across the doorway to your room? The bed in a motel?I can’t even think about that. If I were camping out, at least I’d besleeping in my own sleeping bag. And I would know who else hadbeen sleeping in my sleeping bag (if I had one). So, I’d reallyrather not. I’ve loved the outdoors from indoors ever since MarlinPerkins’, Wild Kingdom. Cable TV came along and the NationalGeographic channel, and my appreciation of the outdoors greweven deeper. Since I most appreciated the outdoors from indoors,we decided to get an RV. We drove it all over and parked underbeautiful trees looking out on breathtaking vistas. I was outdoorswhile still being indoors. It was the perfect solution. Then, against my better judgement, I agreed to go for a hike.So we’re hiking. We’re walking along a trail, minding our ownbusiness, when I saw a tarantula. It was huge, hairy andterrifyingly scary. I started jumping up and down from foot to footlike I was walking on hot coals, all the while screaming like alittle girl. The tarantula didn’t move at all. I think I gave it a heartattack. So if you don’t see me doingoutdoorsy things this summer,it’s because I am designing anextensive array of slippersand sweat pants for everyoccasion. TheIndoorsman Collection.Only sold on-line, becauseindoorsman don’t gooutdoors unless absolutelynecessary.

FROM THE GENERAL MANAGERBy Greg Rainier, General Manager

The View | June 2016 3

Approved!The following are several items that

the Board of Directors approved at theirMay 19, 2016 Board meeting:

• The filing of lien against one delinquent owner

• The new Reserve Study

• The new 2016/17 Annual Budget, Annual Audit and Taxescontract

• Appointment of a Communication Advisory CommitteeMember

• Associa-PCM Annual Management Contract

• Forming an AD HOC Committee to review the rules

• New Insurance Policy for the Association

• Signing a contract for a new copier

• Design Guidelines update with member review

Important Announcements The Board, along withManagement and the FinanceCommittee have spent many hours overthe past couple of months working onthe next fiscal year budget, which isfrom July 1, 2016 through June 30,2017. The Board is pleased toannounce that the monthly assessmentsbeginning on July 1, 2016 will be $180per month. A portion of the HOA display case has been designated forresidents to utilize as a bulletin board to advertise items theywould like to sell. We have enough space to post a total ofthirty-six (36) 3x5 index cards. Beginning June 1st, allresidents wishing to post on the board MUST put their ad on a3x5 card with the date it is posted. Posted ads will be removedafter 30-days to keep the bulletin board up-to-date and clean.No outside organization or business will be allowed to post, asthis is just for items for sale. If your item(s) sell sooner then30-days, please contact Christina at the Management office @ 951-652-5766 so she can remove your ad. The Board of Directors is looking for 3 volunteers to joinan Ad-Hoc committee to review to the current Rules andRegulations for needed changes. If you are interested, pleasesubmit your Volunteer Interest Form to the General Manager.Forms may be obtained from the Reception desk.

As always, please call or stop by the Management Office forquestions or concerns. Any of the staff will be able to direct yourquestions to the proper person so that they are answered in a timelymanner. We always look forward to assisting you.

Descriptions of the Committees!Communications Advisory CommitteeMeets the 1st Thursday of every month at 10:00 am This committee reviews information pertaining to thepublication of the monthly newsletter and website. Thecommittee will work with other groups and clubs to ensurereliable and current information is provided to the community.

Design Review Committee Meets every other Wednesday at 10:00 am This committee shall review submitted home improvementapplications, back up plans, and design guidelines to providecompliance within the requirements of the governingdocuments. The committee will then provide the homeownerwith a letter of approval, denial or a request for additionalinformation.

Emergency Preparedness Advisory CommitteeMeets the 2nd Monday of every month at 9:30 am This committee makes recommendations to the Board ofDirectors on matters pertaining to emergency preparedness andresponse such as the execution of emergency programs toprepare for, and respond to, a disastrous event affecting thecommunity.

Finance Advisory CommitteeMeets the 2nd Thursday of every month at 2:00 pm The committee reviews the DRE budget, monthlyfinancials, investments, contracts, reserve study and annualaudit. The committee then reports back to the Board ofDirectors with their recommendations on the financial matters.

Recreation Advisory CommitteeMeets the 1st Monday of every month at 10:00 am The committee will assist at special events, will plan,promote and evaluate all recreation activities. This is done toprovide residents with an opportunity to attend and socializewith fellow residents.

The next Board ofDirectors meeting will beon Thursday, July 21, 2016 at 3:00 pmin the Mountain View Lodge Ballroom

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The Quilting Club is comprised of a group of dedicated(I’m sure they have even been called obsessed) women whowill not put down their needles and threads until they havecovered the world in quilts. Not the whole world, just theworld of veterans, the world of abused children and the worldof children with cancer. The tour de force behind this club is Suzanne Wade, whoestimates that she alone does more than 15 million stitches ayear. Her home, like the homes of many of the club members,

is a quilting factory. One ofSuzanne’s many sewingmachines, the Long ArmMachine, takes up an entireroom. The quilters includeCharlene Bowman, JoyStatler, Cheryl Iles, GinnyGass, Carolyn Whittaker,Diana Carofano, Ann Lontz,Joanne Krebs, Mary Lekivetz ,Marty Webb and KarenCarder. Together, they havemade and given away 126Quilts of Valor to veterans.Plus, they have given morethan 120 quilts to abusedchildren and children withcancer which, amongstthemselves, they simply call“kids quilts”.

Quilting Angels By Alan Siegel, Resident

The Quilting Clubstarted giving away Quilts ofValor to veterans at theVeteran’s Day celebrationhere at Solera Diamond in2009, when they gave away14 quilts. Now, they giveaway an average of 18 Quiltsof Valor each Veteran’s Day.

The children’s quilts are taken to the Ronald McDonald Housein Loma Linda or the Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego orto the Olive Crest Treatment Center in Riverside. Making a quilt costs about $250 in material alone and takesbetween 50 and 100 hours to complete. The quilters have paidfor this out of their own pockets and are seeking funds to helpoff-set their expenses. To accomplish this objective, one quiltwill be auctioned off at the Memorial Day event and four quiltswill be auctioned off by the group on July 17th at noon in thecrafts room. Additionally, YOU can sponsor a quilt! Donateany amount to the Quilting Club to help them out or you cansponsor a quilt for $250 and have your name put on a label onthe quilt that is given away. Remember George Bailey in “It’s a Wonderful Life” tellinghis daughter that whenever a bell rings, another angel gets herwings? Well, at the annual Veterans’ Day Luncheon, when aQuilt of Valor is given away, the quilter who made that quiltgets her wings. The women in the Quilting Club help make lifea little bit more wonderful for local veterans and children. Theymeet on Fridays at 9:00 AM in the Crafts Room. All quiltersand would be quilters are welcome. For more information,contact Susanne Wade at (951) 791-1707 or email her [email protected].

Meet the Quilters: Win a Raffle Quilt The Quilt Club invites you to come and see the fourquilts they are raffling – made by four (4) separatequilters, four (4) opportunities to win (see them in thedisplay case). Tickets are $1.00 or 6 for $5.00. Ticketsales and viewings will be held on Fridays during thesewing time (9AM – 12 PM) and the quilts will beplaced in the display case for a personal look. The quiltswill be raffled on July 17th at High Noon! Also available will be a price sheet where you cansponsor part or all of a Quilt of Valor which will bepresented to one of our veterans, or a Quilt for a Kidwhich will go to a local care center. Proceeds of theseevents go to purchase batting and other supplies usedby the quilters for these philanthropic items. Thank youfor sponsoring our ‘good deeds’.


LIFESTYLE UPDATESBy Connie King, Lifestyle Director

Hip! Hip! Horary! No more standing in long lines

at the lodge. Our new registrationprocedure is working accordingto the feedback we have receivedthus far. Homeowners haveexpressed their appreciation that

we were able to implement a new registrationprocedure…and it works!

Friendly Reminder The community has grown by leaps and bounds,which forces us to stress the importance of checkingin at the front desk to discuss meeting space.Although you may see a room and it is empty, youmay not realize that a club or group has it reserved.We appreciate your efforts to first inquire aboutavailability prior to entering any room for anunscheduled meeting. Thank you.

We’d Like to Hear From You Would you like to visit Zion National Park, seean evening show in Utah (Hunchback of NotreDame)? Enjoy 3 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner.August 9 thru 11 from $285 - $344. Sign up today!

Disco Night

JUNE 9 . . .Santa Anita Horseraces with

Lunch, 10:00 am, $54 pp

17 . . .Men’s Day, 5:30 pm, $25 pp

JULY 4 . . .Fourth of July BBQ, 6:30 pm, $20 pp

28 . . .Pageant of the Masters, $85 pp

AUGUST9-11 . . .Mesquite, Nevada

13 . . .Rhythm on the Greens, 6:30 pm


Earlier this year SDV resident Susie Debicki fulfilled alifelong dream of taking an extended three-week vacation toAustralia and New Zealand. Her trip started in Sydney withvisits to Chinatown, the iconic Sydney Opera House, BondiBeach and a cruise of the harbor. Dinners in Sydney includedcrocodile and kangaroo burgers as well as a wide assortment ofAsian dishes. The next several days took Susie’s group on toursof the Waradah Aboriginal Culture Center and the Blue

Mountains where they hiked in the rain forest and rode cablecars. They were then off to Featherdale Park to see 15’crocodiles, koala bears and many other animals native to theAustralian continent. A trip to the “outback” area of Maroota to see a workingsheep ranch was next. There they watched dogs herd sheep andthey learned how to crack whips and throw boomerangs. A bar-b-que lunch, that included Billy Tea and Damper Bread, madethe trip perfect. Susie thought that Sydney was safe and full offun-loving, wonderful people. The next leg of the trip took them aboard the RoyalCaribbean Explorer of the Seas. After two days at sea the ship

Livin’ the Bucket List

Down Under with Susie By Berkie Harris, Resident

landed in MilfordSound, NewZealand for thesecond part of theadventure. On atwo day busjourney throughthe valleys,mountains andrain forest, Susiesaw a Kea parrot,the mostintelligent animalon earth that canlive in coldclimates and alsocan be verydestructive tovehicles andbuses. After anight at a 5-starhotel inQueenstown, thegroup went to thefamous BungeeBridge where thesport began in the1980s. Then itwas on to thehistoric city ofDunedin, famous for its churches and a Cadbury ChocolateFactory! In Auckland the group went to the “MaoriExperience” and learned about the native people of NewZealand. They ate a Hagi lunch of typical Maori food eaten intheir later days…not their earlier days when they werecannibals! The last stop was the Bay of Islands, which turned out tobe Susie’s favorite. She rode through green valleys and pastranches to see the glow worms in the limestone Kawiti Caveswhich were full of stalactite and stalagmite formations. Theythen hiked in to see the 1200 year old Kauri trees during a tripto Waipahu forest. These are majestic trees with light graybark that feels cold to the touch and as smooth as cement. Susie said that New Zealand left her with a greater respectfor nature. There were no crowds, just gorgeous beauty allaround. She hopes to return to this wonderful country in thefuture. It is a 12 hour nonstop flight from LAX (10 hourreturn) and she highly recommends this trip to everyone.

Words of WisdomBy Rosemary Calomese, Resident

“My father gave me thegreatest gift anyone couldgive another person, hebelieved in me.”

~ Jim Valvano


Come Celebrate 4th of Julywith neighbors and friends!

~Live Entertainment from Rhonda

and the Showdown Band~

BBQ from Sweet Baby Jane’sPulled Pork • Chicken • Macaroni and Cheese

Beans • Fruit • Garden Salad~

Lifestyle will provide soft drinks RSVP by June 27

Monday, July 4

6:30 - 9:00 pm

$20 Per Person

Back Patio


Thank you to everyone who made this a wonderful event!


Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday

1 9:30 am Ladies Billiards (LB)10:00 am Knitting Group (SW) 1:30 pm Game Day (BL) 4:30 pm Wine Wednesday (BP) 6:00 pm Cribbage (DG)

5 6 9:30 am Brush Strokes (SW)10:00 am Recreation Meeting (DG)12:30 pm Mah Jongg (DG) 1:00 pm Volunteer Meeting (SW) 6:00 pm Hearts (DG)

9:00 am Billiard Group (LB)10:00 am Chess (DG) 6:00 pm Pinochle (DG)

7 8

12 13

June

9:30 am EPAC (SC)12:30 pm Mah Jongg (DG) 2:00 pm Cruise Group (SC) 6:00 pm Hearts (DG) 6:30 pm Bingo (EB)



Items in RedRepresent Lifestyle Events.

9:30 am Ladies Billiards (LB)10:00 am Knitting Group (SW)10:00 am DRC (DG) 1:30 pm Game Day (BL) 4:30 pm Wine Wednesday (BP) 6:00 pm Cribbage (DG) 6:30 pm Charades (SC)

9:00 am Billiard Group (LB)10:00 am Chess (LB)10:00 am Performing Arts (SW)10:00 am Gardening Group (DG) 6:00 pm Pinochle (DG)

14

1:30 pm Game Day (BL)

19 20 9:30 am Brush Strokes (SW)12:30 pm Mah Jongg (DG) 2:00 pm Tennis Club Meeting (SW) 6:00 pm Hearts (DG) 7:00 pm Daytrippers Meeting (SW)



26 2712:30 pm Mah Jongg (DG) 6:00 pm Hearts (DG) 6:30 pm Bingo (EB)

9:00 am Billiard Group (LB)10:00 am Chess (DG) 6:00 pm Pinochle (DG)

28 1:30 pm Game Day (BL)

9:00 am Billiard Group (LB)10:00 am Chess (DG) 2:00 pm Library Club (SW) 6:00 pm Pinochle (DG)

21 22 9:30 am Ladies Billiards (LB)10:00 am Knitting Group (SW)10:00 am DRC (DG) 1:30 pm Game Day (BL) 2:00 pm Book Group (DG) 4:30 pm Wine Wednesday (BP) 6:00 pm Cribbage (DG) 6:30 pm Charades (SW)


Wednesday Thursday Friday

9:30 am Ladies Billiards (LB)10:00 am Knitting Group (SW) 1:30 pm Game Day (BL) 4:30 pm Wine Wednesday (BP) 6:00 pm Cribbage (DG)

210:00 am Communications

Committee (DG) 2:00 pm Watercolors (SW) 5:00 pm Billiards Club (LB) 5:30 pm Mah Jongg (DG)

3 4

9 9:00 am Quilting Club (SW) 6:00 pm Movie: Star Wars: The

Force Awakens - (DG)

10 11 1:00 pm Movie: Star Wars: The

Force Awakens - (DG) 6:00 pm Movie: Star Wars: The

Force Awakens - (DG)

Events

9:00 am Quilting Club (SW) 6:00 pm Movie: Daddy’s Home -

(DG)

2:00 pm Watercolors (SW) 5:00 pm Billiards Club (LB) 5:30 pm Mah Jongg (DG)

9:00 am Quilting Club (SW) 5:30 pm Men’s Day (BP) 6:00 pm Movie: Spotlight - (DG)

1:00 pm Movie: Daddy’sHome - (DG)

6:00 pm Movie: Daddy’sHome - (DG)


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30

17 18 1:00 pm Movie: Spotlight - (DG) 6:00 pm Movie: Spotlight - (DG)

Be sure you don’tmiss out on any ofour special events &activities. Check outThe View Calendar,the flyer board orask us at the frontdesk in the MountainView Lodge.

(AR) Aerobics Room

(BC) Bocce Courts

(BP) Back Patio

(BL) Broadleaf Room

(DG) Deergrass Room

(EB) Entire Ballroom

(FC) Fitness Center

(IP) Indoor Pool

(K) Kitchen

(LB) Lobby

(LE) Lodge Entrance

(OP) Outdoor Pool

(P) Paseo

(PL) Parking Lot

(SC) Stonecreek Room

(SW) Silverwood Room

(TC) Tennis Courts

951-652-5766

LEGEND 9:30 am Ladies Billiards (LB)10:00 am Knitting Group (SW)10:00 am DRC (DG) 1:30 pm Game Day (BL) 4:30 pm Wine Wednesday (BP) 6:00 pm Cribbage (DG) 6:30 pm Charades (SC)

9:00 am Quilting Club (SW) 6:00 pm Movie: Joy - (DG)

24 25 1:00 pm Movie: Joy - (DG) 6:00 pm Movie: Joy - (DG)

StayConnected!Saturday

10:00 am Solos (DG)10:00 am Veterans and Friends (SW)10:00 am Santa Anita Horseraces 2:00 pm Watercolors (SW) 2:00 pm Finance Committee (DG) 5:00 pm Billiards Club (LB) 5:30 pm Mah Jongg (DG)

23 9:30 am Ladies Billiards (LB)10:00 am Knitting Group (SW)10:00 am DRC (DG) 1:30 pm Game Day (BL) 2:00 pm Book Group (DG) 4:30 pm Wine Wednesday (BP) 6:00 pm Cribbage (DG) 6:30 pm Charades (SW)


Tina Aragon,Message Therapist, is onvacation in June and will

resume her regularschedule in July.


1 8:00 am Pickleball 11:00 am Water Volleyball 5:00 pm Ladies Pickleball

2 8:00 am Flex & Stretch 8:00 am Pickleball

Easyplay 9:00 am Flex & Stretch 10:00 am Chair Yoga 2:00 pm Tai Chi 5:00 pm Pickleball 5:30 pm Flex & Stretch

8:00 am Pickleball 11:00 am Water Volleyball 5:00 pm Ladies Pickleball

3 8:00 am Pickleball 8:30 am Open Tennis 9:30 am Water Aerobics 11:00 am Water Volleyball 12:30 pm Men’s Fitness 1:00 pm Pickleball Very

Easyplay 2:00 pm Ping Pong

8:00 am Flex & Stretch 8:00 am Pickleball

Easyplay 9:00 am Flex & Stretch 10:00 am Chair Yoga 10:30 am Fitness Equipment

Training 2:00 pm Tai Chi 5:00 pm Pickleball 5:30 pm Flex & Stretch

8:00 am Pickleball 8:30 am Open Tennis 9:30 am Water Aerobics 11:00 am Water Volleyball 12:30 pm Men’s Fitness 1:00 pm Pickleball Very


6 7 8:00 am Flex & Stretch 8:00 am Pickleball Easyplay 8:30 am Open Tennis 9:00 am Flex & Stretch 10:00 am Chair Exercise 10:00 am Men’s Fitness 2:00 pm Ping Pong 2:00 pm Fun with Fins 2:00 pm Tai Chi 5:00 pm Pickleball 6:30 pm Bocce

8 9 8:00 am Pickleball 8:30 am Open Tennis 9:30 am Water Aerobics 11:00 am Water Volleyball 12:30 pm Men’s Fitness 1:00 pm Pickleball Very


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June Fitness CalendarMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Flex & Stretch, Men’s Fitness, Zumba . . . . . . . .Aerobics RoomChair Exercise, Chair Yoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stonecreek RoomHiking and Biking Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lobby Entry

Pickleball Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pickleball CourtsTennis Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tennis CourtsFun with Fins, Water Aerobics, Water Volleyball . .Indoor Pool

LEGEND

4 8:00 am Pickleball

8:00 am Pickleball11

8:00 am Pickleball 8:30 am Open Tennis 9:30 am Water Aerobics 11:00 am Water Volleyball 12:30 pm Men’s Fitness 1:00 pm Pickleball Very


24 8:00 am Pickleball25

17 8:00 am Pickleball18

Classes* Classes with Barbara CalderonFun with Fins, Flex and Stretch, Men’s Fitness and Water Aerobics - *All classes $6.00

New fun class using webbed hands clipboards

8:00 am Pickleball 9:00 am Zumba

13 14 8:00 am Flex & Stretch 8:00 am Pickleball Easyplay 8:30 am Open Tennis 9:00 am Flex & Stretch 10:00 am Chair Exercise 10:00 am Men’s Fitness 2:00 pm Ping Pong 2:00 pm Fun with Fins 2:00 pm Tai Chi 5:00 pm Pickleball 6:30 pm Bocce

8:00 am Pickleball 9:00 am Zumba



8:00 am Pickleball 11:00 am Water Volleyball 5:00 pm Ladies Pickleball

21 8:00 am Flex & Stretch 8:00 am Pickleball Easyplay 8:30 am Open Tennis 9:00 am Flex & Stretch 10:00 am Chair Exercise 10:00 am Men’s Fitness 2:00 pm Ping Pong 2:00 pm Fun with Fins 2:00 pm Tai Chi 5:00 pm Pickleball 6:30 pm Bocce

22 23 8:00 am Flex & Stretch 8:00 am Pickleball


20 8:00 am Pickleball 9:00 am Zumba

28 8:00 am Flex & Stretch 8:00 am Pickleball Easyplay 8:30 am Tennis 9:00 am Flex & Stretch 10:00 am Chair Exercise 10:00 am Men’s Fitness 2:00 pm Ping Pong 2:00 pm Fun with Fins 2:00 pm Tai Chi 5:00 pm Pickleball 6:30 pm Bocce

27 8:00 am Pickleball 9:00 am Zumba


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305, 12, 19, 26

5:00 pm Pickleball

Sunday

to 1:30 pm


By Lorraine K. Brealey, Neighborhood Watch – Chairperson and Resident

On May 2ndNeighborhood Watchsponsored aninformational meetingon measure E whichwill be on the ballotthis June. ChiefBrown of the HemetPolice and ChiefBrown of the FireDepartment outlined the need for the additional funds and howthey would benefit public safety here in Hemet. HowardRosenthal represented the businesses throughout Hemet. Mr.Rosenthal, whose mother lives here in our community,discussed how as more law enforcement would aid in makingour community safer, it would also filter out to bring moredevelopment and businesses into our city. Thanks to JerseyMikes who supplied some great sandwiches, cookies and drinks

Informational Meeting - Vote on EBrought Out the Crowd

for all after the meeting. If you would like more informationyou can go to www.cityofhemet.org andwww.KeepHemetSafe.com.

By Dick Roppé, Resident

Performing Arts Club Goes to the Dogs

At the Measure E informational meeting Lynn Roppé, aHemet Police volunteer and member of Solera’s performingarts club, presented a check to Hemet Police Chief DaveBrown with Officer Gomez and police dog Jack watching.

The performing arts club donated $500 and othercommunity members contributed an additional $500. Themoney was given to the Hemet Police K-9 fund to be usedtoward the purchase of a specially trained police dog.


Located very close toSDV, Los Vaqueros is thego-to Mexican restaurant formany of our residents.Perhaps, though, you are:

A. New to the community

B. Haven’t been thererecently or

C. Weren’t raised in aplace that offered manyoptions for Mexicandining.

OK, I confess option Cdescribes yours truly. Ourchoices for Mexican foodwere Taco Bell, Taco Bell orTaco Bell until the last 10years or so. Five of us went to LosVaqueros to check out theirEarly Bird dining options,and/or sample other dishesfrom the menu. Therestaurant is decorated withmetal cutouts depictingcowboy themes between thebooths, and many otherTex/Mex cowboy decora-tions throughout. If you aregoing for dinner, plan to getthere early. We arrived closeto 4 and waited 5 minutes orso for our table. By the timewe left, the place wascrowded, people were waiting for seating, and the parking lot wasjammed. Generous bowls of chips and salsa were served as we decided on ourchoices. The Early Bird offering (not advertised anywhere that we couldsee) is $2 off the first 7 Combo plates. We ordered Fajitas, the Taco/Enchilada Combo and a Tostadita. TheFajita dish is large enough to share, which 2 of us did, ordering theSteak/Chicken option. Both the combined plate and the chicken alone disharrived sizzling to the table, accompanied by tortillas, beans, rice,guacamole and sour cream. All three of us found the dish very good, andhad fun mixing the add-ins into our tortillas. TheTaco/Enchilada Combo was “authentic and spicy” according toour diner, the raspberry ice tea to accompany it was delicious. A generoussalad was substituted for the rice and beans. The Tostadita, a new term to me, is a smaller version of a tostada. Theportion was perfect for one, nicely presented and given a thumbs up byour diner.

Los Vaqueros Cantina& Grill3909 W. Florida Ave., Hemet, CA 92545

951-766-1192M-Th 11-9, F-Sat 11-10, Sun 10-9 • credit cards accepted

DIAMOND VALLEY DINERLos Vaqueros Cantina & GrillBy Theresa Rossetti, Resident

I find it funny that the woman who rarely cooks iswriting another recipe article, but here goes!

Ingredients1 loaf Italian bread 1 stick of butter, melted1/8 cup olive oil 3 tsp. minced onion2-3 cloves of grated garlic 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard1 tbsp. poppy seeds 3 tsp. chopped parsley12 oz. shredded cheese (your choice of cheese orcheeses, cheddar and Monterey jack are good, feelfree to mix it up)

Directions Preheat the oven to 350° F. Mix the butter, oil, onion, garlic, mustard, poppyseed and parsley in a bowl. Cut the bread (see photo) into cubes with Xslices, cutting close to, but not through, the bottomcrust. Using a small spoon, pour the butter mix into theX channels and over the top of the bread. Then stuffthe cheese into the channels in the bread. Wrap the loaf tightly with foil, sealing the sides,and bake for 15-20 mins. Remove from oven, unwrapand return to oven for 10 mins more until the cheeseis melted and gooey. To prep ahead of time, after wrapping theprepared loaf in foil, store in a freezer bag or plasticwrap till needed. Thaw and bake as above. With all the activities we have in our community,I’m always looking for tasty, not hard to prepare,goodies to bring to potlucks, BYOBs, etc. This breadcould certainly fill that bill!

Cheesy Garlic BreadBy Theresa Rossetti, Resident


On April 30th Solera had its’ “First” Neighborhood Watch Community Block Party.I say first because everyone had such a great time, I hear they want to do it again nextyear!!! The purpose of the event was to show that our residents are “out there” watchingtheir neighbors in an effort to help keep our community safe. A BIG thank you to all mycaptains/co-captains for gathering people in 15 locations throughout SDV. We hadparties going in both of the paseo parks, behind the Lodge, driveways/garages/courtyards and out in the streets. I tried to make it outto them all but didn’t have time. What a delight it wasto come around the corner and find another 20-40people gathered around getting to know one another.The pictures are only a small sample of the tremendousturnout our community had. Thanks to all for making our community the greatplace that it is.

Solera’s First Neighborhood WatchCommunity Block Party a HUGE SuccessBy Lorraine K. Brealey, Neighborhood Watch, Chairperson and Resident


Club and Group Act iv i t ies

Water VolleyballBy Dana Kilpatrick, Resident

Water Volleyball isa fun “team” sportsactivity here at SDVand we would love foryou to try it outsometime!! We havecustomized our style of play to be safe for seniors and funfor beginners; however, this sport provides plenty ofchallenging fun for volleyball veterans as well! We playwith “ultra-light” volleyballs, which are easier on thejoints, and the water is a great, low-impact environment aswell. No experience is necessary; we are a co-ed activity,and being tall is not required. Water Volleyball is played in the indoor pool everyWed & Fri at 11:00 a.m. All you need to do is show up!!We need a minimum of 4 players, 2 per side, in order to setup the equipment, but there is no maximum limit ofplayers and no waiting for a turn to play. We just move theboundary in or out to accommodate an ever-changing

What is Pickleball?By Melinda Terrian, Resident

Pickleball is a game that compares to tennis, badminton, racquetball and ping-pong. You can play singles or with a partner -- but you need a court, a paddle, aball and an opponent to play. Pickleball has its own special set of equipment: Thecourt is the size of a badminton court; the paddle has a short handle and the ballis similar to a wiffle ball. The sport began as a casual backyard game, but it caught on. It has its ownassociation, the USA Pickleball Association, and there are even national pickleballtournaments. Great News !!!! At Solera Diamond Valley we have a very active pickleballgroup. Group play is as follows: Easy play is Tuesday and Thursday from 9am-12pm and Intermediate play Saturday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am-12pm. We also play in the evening, Intermediate on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursdayfrom 5-8pm. Wednesday night is for ladiesonly, 5-8pm. In addition throughout the year there areorganized tournaments, social events andlessons. If you have any questions contact -Rick Terrian [email protected] [email protected] Once you get on the courts you will notwant to leave. Come over and join the fun.

number of players. You can even join in during the middleof a game! We typically play for 2-3 hours, depending onhow long people want to stay, but some players leave earlyif physical limitations preclude playing longer. The rules are easy to learn and we love to have newpeople join us. Feel free to pull up a chair by the pool andwatch us for a while or, better yet, jump on in and enjoy thefun. We don’t care much who wins or loses. We just liketo have lots of laughter and fun in the water! For more information please contact: Group Organizer- Dana Kilpatrick at: [email protected] or (951) 764-4959 or Co-Organizer - Julio Arostegui at:[email protected] or (909) 260-7876


Club and Group Act iv i t ies

WatercolorsBy Bob Stowell, Resident

Those that have interest or would enjoy just playingaround with water color come join us Thursdays 2:00 to4:00; if you are coming, either text Kim Walker orRobert Stowell (see page 21 for contact numbers) prioras there are times when other commitments keep usfrom making a particular date. Hope to see you in theArts and Crafts room soon. There are plenty ofsupplies to get you started.


Side Pocket Sisters Ladies BilliardsContact: Edith Reed - 951.392.2131. Wednesdays, 9:30 amThis club promotes billiards for women within SDV. Theclub meets for basic instruction, mutual support, friendlycompetition, and quarterly tournaments. The focus is on fun andcamaraderie. All Solera sisters, regardless of skill level or experience, arewelcome to watch us play or to join in the fun; but we warn you—ourenthusiasm is contagious!

Tennis ClubContact: Jerry Giambeluca - 951.282.2902 [email protected], Dianne Heard - 951-925-5146 [email protected]. “Open Tennis” Tuesday and Fridays 8:30 - 11:30 am.Tennis Club meeting every third Monday, 2:00 pm, Silverwood Room.All residents and guests are welcome to play on “Open Tennis” times,Tuesdays and Fridays, 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM, regardless of age, ability, orgender (including players who have no partners). All players will be “mixedand matched”, so that all can meet and play with a wide variety of partners.Just bring your tennis racquet, a can of tennis balls (optional), and tennisshoes with non-marking soles. Weather permitting.”

Veterans and FriendsContact: Al Hocevar; 719.484.9555. Second Thursday every month, 10:00 am, Silverwood RoomOur club is made up of veterans and non-veterans, who wish to show theirappreciation and thanks for our military and veteran personnel for all theydo. We also help the needy in the local Hemet/San Jacinto Valley area.This club is open to all SDV residents. Come and join us!

Book Group – Hooked on BooksContacts: Barbara Rosenberg - 951.929.6722 and Barbara Garcia - 760.902.7585Fourth Wednesday of the month, 2:00 - 3:30 pmPlease join Solera’s book discussion group for an interestingdiscussion of our selected book. We look forward to seeing you.

Brush StrokesContact: Allan Shall - [email protected], First & Third Monday of the Month - 9:30 am, Craft RoomBring any craft or art project you enjoy working on & join others who like to create. It's fun to work in a group and great to seewhat others are making. Any and all mediums welcome. Come join us!

Chair Yoga and ExerciseChair Exercise - Tuesdays, 10:00 am, Stonecreek Room. Bring 2 paper plates. Chair Yoga - Thursdays, 10:00 am, Stonecreek Room. We do chair exercises to music (DVD). Join in the fun and laughter along with easy exercises.

CharadesContact: Bob Chaparro - 951.925.2069 and BarbaraRosenberg - 951.929.67222nd and 4th Wednesdays, 6:30 pm - closing, Craft RoomJoin us for a laugh-out-loud good time. Each month we take turns actingout and guessing book, song and movie titles, quotes and TV shows. Notiming or scorekeeping, just fun. Please bring a snack to share and yourbeverage of choice. Feel free to drop by just to watch.

BilliardsContact: Al Boucher - 961.658.5428Thursdays - 5:00 pmThursday night! Everyone welcome, gents and ladies, any skill level.Beginners included. Sign-ups begin at 4:30, play begins at 5:00 pm.

BingoContact: Suzanne Wade - [email protected]. Second, and fourth Monday of themonth at 6:30 pm, minimum cost $6.00Join the fun, join your neighbors, shout BINGO. Guestsare welcome, must be 18 years or older to participate.

BocceContact: Tom Bird - [email protected]. We play each Tuesday (weather permitting).Play begins at 6:30 pm, please arrive 15 minutes early tosign in for team selection. No experience required. Theseason will conclude in October with a Tournament & BBQ.

Community Craft Fair ClubContact: Carolyn Whittaker - 760.715.9609 (cell)Purpose of the club is to organize and facilitate ourcommunity craft fairs to provide an opportunity for residentsto exhibit and sell their craft products.

Diamond Valley Daytrippers ClubContact: Stan Rosenberg - 951.929.6722The Daytrippers meeting will be Monday June 20 at 7:00 pm in the Arts and Crafts room.We will discuss the new trips from Silver Lining Traveland decide what trips we will sponsor for the summer and early fall. Contact [email protected] to be added to our e-mail list.

Library ClubContact: Vivian Hall- 951.765.9692, [email protected] and Pearl Silverman- 951.765.0747, [email protected] Tuesday of the month, 2:00 pm, Art & Crafts RoomOur club’s passion is to operate and maintain the library in our communitylodge. If you like fellowship with other friendly people you are encouragedto join our group. We will train you to be a helper for an occasionalvolunteer shift.

Performing Arts SocietyContact: Dick Roppé - 951.492.3009, Fee: $5.00/year Second Tuesday of the month, 10:00 am, Silverwood Room Be on-stage or back-stage. Act, sing, dance. It’s all aboutthe fun! Come join us.

Pickleball ClubContact: Rick Terrian - 760.807.1341 - [email protected] play Tuesday & Thursday, 8:00 am & Friday, 1:00 pm. Openplay Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday, 8:00 am and Tuesday,Thursday & Sunday, 5:00 pm. Ladies only, Wednesday, 5:00 pmA fun and easy game to learn. You get a good work out but not too much.The more that play the better. All you need is court shoes and a smile.

Quilting ClubContact: Suzanne Wade - [email protected], Fridays, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Craft RoomFriendship Group meets on the THIRD Friday from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmSummertime, and the quilting is easy. Sales are hoppin’ and the AC’s just fineOh the patterns are tempting, and the fabrics’ real good. So, hush dear quilter,and stop on by! One of these days you’ll finish the binding. Spreading yourarms to show us the size. And ‘til that time comes, there’s seams to be fixin’.So come on quilter –do stop on by!

Chartered Clubs

Groups


GroupsNeighborhood WatchContact: Lorraine Brealey - 760.717.0920, [email protected] takes everyone in the community to kept it safe. Until we getour mail box situation better, Put your mail out into themorning. Take checks to mail either to the post office or out inthe morning. Careful of all our walkers by observing the stop signs.Observe and report suspicious activity. It is you, the residents, that makeliving here great.

Ping PongContact: Mitsuko Frederickson - [email protected] Tuesdays & Fridays, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm with somevariation. Please email Mitsuko to have your name added to the contact list and ifthere are last minute changes to the schedule you will be notified by email.

PinochleContact: Mary Lauria - 951.658.1413Tuesdays - 6:00 pm, Deergrass RoomJoin us if you enjoy playing pinochle, we play single and double deck.

Solera Solo SinglesContact: Linda Winstead - 818-585-9975 - [email protected],Carol Jacobs - 858.874.1929 - [email protected] Meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of themonth at 10:00 am in the Lodge. Please bring suggestionsfor future events or trips with you to the meeting. Obtain a Solos Singlesflyer from the Lodge for a list of current activities..

Volunteers GroupContact: Harriet Brunner - 951.765.0237 [email protected], First Monday, 1:00 pm, Silvrwood roomPerfect for new residents looking for entry into the "casual group"atmoshpere, or any homeowner who can spare an hour or two tohelp make our events a success. No need to commit to every event-helpwhen you can! We decorate, set tables, dish up potlucks...no movingfurniture nor heavy lifting. Reach out to contact person with questions.

Watercolor Creativity Contact: Bob Stowell - 951.214.0836 and Kim Walker - 503.999.5305. Thursdays, 2:00 pm, Silverwood RoomJoin us for open painting time, join fellow SDV artists for creative inspiration.

Water Volleyball Contact: Dana Kilpatrick at [email protected] - 951.764.4959 and Julio Arostegui at [email protected] Wednesdays and Fridays, 11:00 am, PoolOpen to all residents and all skill levels. Beginners Welcome! Join us forfun, exercise and a great way to get to know your fellow neighbors. Pleasecontact Dana for more information.

ZumbaContact: Margaret Gott - 951.282.2917 [email protected], Mondays 9:00 am, Aerobics RoomZumba session using video. No charge to participants.

Chess GroupContact: John Jacobs - 951.282.2148Tuesdays, 10:00 am, Deergrass RoomChess Players new or returning of every skill level are invited to play chess Personalized lessons are available upon request.

CribbageContact: Mary Lauria - 951.658.1413Wednesdays - 6:00 pm, Deergrass RoomJoin us for a fun evening of cribbage.

Game DayContact: Hilary Ross - 951.925.4378 and Joy Statler - 951.652.0148Sunday and Wednesday, 1:30 - 4:00 pm, Ballroom Come and join the fun. Learn and play the popular Hand, Knee & Foot Card game or any other table game that interests you.

Garden/Bonsai GroupContact: Bill Coles - 951.233.8610Second Tuesday of the month, 10:00 - 11:30 am, Deergrass Room Meetings rotate between the club house and member’s homes.We also take day trips to nurseries, gardens and other localareas of interest. If you wish to be placed on the mailing listto learn about upcoming meetings, please [email protected].

Golf GroupContact: Al Boucher - 961.658.5428, Thursday morningsAll golfers welcome. We are now playing every Thursdaymorning. If intersted please call Al Boucher no later thanTuesday morning for a tee time that [email protected]

Hearts and Other GamesContact: Irving Waldo - 951.658.6360, [email protected] Mondays - 6:00 pm, Deergrass RoomWe play hearts, spades, gin, euchre, rummycube, etc.

Hiking and Biking GroupContact: Larry McGary - 951.536.2959,[email protected] hike San Bernardino National Forest, Cleveland National Forest, and Mt.San Jacinto Park. We bike on roads and lakes around Hemet and beyond. Letus know of other places/trails that would be enjoyable for all. Contact Larryto be added to the email list of future outings.

Knitting/Crochet/Needlework GroupContact: Judy Kenniston - 951.652.2120 [email protected], Wednesdays, 10:00 am, LodgeWe are a group of ladies that enjoy knitting, crocheting, needlework, etc. andjust getting together to have fun. We help each other learn new techniquesand share patterns. If you like to create and enjoy laughter please join us.

Ladies Golf Group (Par-Tee Gals)Contact: Darlene Mayer - 858.663.1085 or Gabrielle Rehm -951.652.9039, Monday 12:00 lunch, 1:00 pm gameWe meet at several golf courses every Monday afternoon forlunch and nine holes of golf. Come join in the fun.

Mah JonggContact: Sharon Larson - 951.658.0916Mondays, 12:30 pm, Thursdays, 5:30 pm, DeergrassFor those of you who love to play Mah Jongg, there are two opportunities weekly. Come play with us!!

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