September 2007  Vol. 7 No. 9                                                        WhoWhatWhereWhen

   

Coco’s Café and Bakery in Rancho Bernardo congratulates Sally Edwards in Oaks North (District C) for her job as Miradors Area Coordinator and host of a large party on August Night Out and Gene Harrison from Bernardo Heights (District F) for his help in setting up the Training Seminar and serving on the recruitment panel.  They are honored in September with a Coco’s award certificate. Every month for over eight years, Coco’s has donated meals to active Neighborhood Watch and Emergency Preparedness volunteers. Thanks go to Coco’s and Marlene Jones, General Manager, for their generosity and their pride in RB’s hard working volunteers.

 

Two parties will kick off the fall season for the Continuing Education Center, both at Remington Club Phase II, 16916 Hierba Dr. An Open House on Sept. 5 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. will feature music by the Esprit Trio, refreshments, and complimentary valet parking by the Remington Club. Tables will be set up for registration for membership, lectures and cultural events. Membership is $30 annually for individuals and $50 for couples. Todd Schultz, Director of Development for The Old Globe Theater, will be the guest speaker at an Events Preview Party on Sept. 18 at 1:30 p.m. Outings to theaters, concerts, operas and other venues, such as the Dead Sea Scrolls and Reagan Library, will be described after a light lunch. Both parties are free but reservations are needed - call 858 487-0464. The next theater trip will be on Sept. 30 at 12:30 p.m. from Remington Club to the Lyric Opera presentation of “Man of La Mancha.” Cost for members is $57, nonmembers $62. Fall trimester lectures will resume on Sept. 11. For information call the CEC office at 858 487-0464 or find details on the internet at www.cecrb.org.

 

The Rancho Bernardo Chapter of Lady Lions will hold their opening meeting for 2007-2008, on Wednesday, September 5, at Stoneridge Country Club in Poway, starting at 11:30 a.m. Our guest speaker, Candace Conradi of Arbonne International Inc., will speak on "Mastering Your Health and Your Life.” For further information, contact Willy Sollie at (858)487-4671.

 

 

The Rancho Bernardo Hall of Fame is seeking nominations for 2007. Each year, the Hall of Fame selects up to three individuals to honor. To qualify for selection, a person must be a living individual with six or more years of outstanding volunteer leadership that has resulted in a significant contribution to Rancho Bernardo. The leadership positions may have been as leader of an organization, committee, or project.  If a candidate has held more than one leadership position, the six years may overlap and cover fewer than six calendar years. Typical organizations in which the candidate may have served are those designed to serve others, enhance the quality of life in RB, improve health or education in RB, or foster the civic or cultural life of RB. The nomination period this year is October 1-31.  Nominations must be made on forms provided by the Hall of Fame.  These forms are available on October 1 on the Hall of Fame web site RBHallofFame.org, at the RB Library, and in each of the RB Community Centers. For more information, call (858) 485-5449.

 

 

 

The Joslyn Center of RB is now offering a six-week course of Ballroom Dance Classes for teens and for ages 30-40. The Ages 30-40 class is beginning on September 6, Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Classes for Teens are also available for a six- week course, beginning on September 6, Thursday evenings at 6 to 7:00 p.m. You may register prior to the start of the first class on Sept. 6 at 5:30 PM by calling the center at 858-487-9324. Cost is $60.00 for the entire six week session. Full payment upon registration. No partner required.

 

Seniors Helping Our Kids:   Elementary schools in the Rancho

Bernardo/Poway/Rancho Penasquitos area are seeking senior volunteers to come to school an hour a week and help a child with reading or other subjects.  Pick your day and time.  No special background is needed -- we'll show you what to do.  Make a difference for a child.  Call Jane Radatz (858) 485-5449 for details.

 

The Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary Club has announced their speaker schedule through early October: September 4 -  Michael Rennie, Associate Director of the Poway Center for Performing Arts; September 11-Allyson Roth of the Free Wheelchair Mission: September 18 - Phil Smith of the Space Foundation: September 25- Marty Rosenstein of Orphan Relief in South Africa will speak about AIDS: October 2-Kay Kimball of Palomar-Pomerado Health System will speak about Women’s Health Care. The meetings start promptly at 7:15 am at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo, 12280 Greens East Road. Speakers begin their presentations at 8:00 am. Members of the public are invited to attend these meetings. A $14.50 fee will be charged to those staying for breakfast. The Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary club can be found online at www.rbsunrise.org. For additional information, contact: Rob Weinberg, rob@marketbuilding.com 858-673-9960.

 

The RB Sunrise Rotary will be holding its sixth annual Freedom Ride – a direct response to the tragedy of 9/11, on September 15. RB Sunrise Rotary uses the money raised at this event to sponsor groups throughout the community, and the primary beneficiary of this year’s ride will be the San Diego Armed Services YMCA. Anyone interested in riding their motorcycle or classic car in the ride, or being a sponsor of the Freedom Ride, should call 858-521-7209. RB Sunrise Rotary can be found online at www.rbsunrise.org.

 

Unfortunately, many opportunities to increase law enforcement efficiency cannot be met within the San Diego Police Department’s city-funded budget. That’s why the San Diego Police Foundation is inviting you to join Mayor Jerry Sanders, Police Chief William Lansdowne and San Diego police officers Wednesday, Sept. 12, for a look at public safety “Beyond the Headlines.” Registration begins Wednesday, Sept. 12 at 11:15; Program and luncheon from 12:00 to 1:00; Displays are 11:15 to 12 noon and 1:00 to 1:30. It will be held at Town and Country Resort & Convention Center 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego. Cost is FREE (Complimentary parking too!) RSVP by Wed., Sept. 5, (858) 453-5060 or info@sdpolicefoundation.org/  In just one brief hour, we’ll share current challenges and opportunities facing the men and women (and police dogs) who keep our homes, businesses, parks and beaches safe.  If you feel good about what you hear, you can make a tax-deductible contribution that will be leveraged into far-reaching, tangible results. If you cannot attend, it would mean a lot if you would donate today by visiting http://www.sdpolicefoundation.org/donate_now.html

 

The North Central Democratic Club will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, September 24 at Remington Club II, 16916 Hierba Drive. The meeting is open to the public and begins at 7 p.m. he speaker will be a representative of the California Nurses Association. In coordination with the National Nurses Organizing Committee, the CNA is building a coalition of caregivers and patients supporting healthcare reform. The legislation to be discussed is House Resolution 676 introduced by Michigan Representative John Conyers and California Senate Bill 840 introduced by State Senator Sheila Kuehl. For more information call Bob Mott at 858-451-3469.

 

 

Need to report graffiti, a fallen tree, potholes, broken streetlights? Want the websites of essential services for the City of San Diego?  Just go to www.sandiego.gov and click on Services A to Z. You should find everything you need.

The Rancho Bernardo Woman's Club will have their meeting on October 4, Thursday, at 11:30 a.m. for a social hour followed by luncheon, meeting and program. Held at the Rancho Bernardo Inn 17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr. Members please bring your friends and neighbors; new members are always welcome. The program will be Mark Drucker, singer-pianist, with show tunes as the theme. Cost is $22, please call for reservations  858-451-6058  or 858-487-5012 by  Monday October 1.

 

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, Project SARAH  (Stop Abusive Relationships At Home) is hosting the Third Annual Game Day on October 25, from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm.  Over 150 people attended last year’s event and showed their support for survivors of abuse.  Proceeds from the event directly benefit Project SARAH clients in crisis.   Participants enjoy a delicious kosher luncheon and play games like Mah-Jongg, Kaluki, Bridge, and many others.  This year’s Game Day features a separate quiet area for bridge players and the option to bring your own game and team of four. Tickets are $25 per single player, or $100 for a group of four.  The event will take place at Congregation Beth Israel located at 9001 Towne Centre Drive, San Diego, 92122, with validated parking available at the La Jolla Gateway parking lot next door.  Registration must be received before Wednesday, October 10.  For more information about this event, please contact 858-637-3043 or register online at http://www.jfssd.org/.

 

The RB branch of the American Association of University Women will hold its first meeting of the year on Thursday, September 18 at 11:30 at Bernardo Heights Country Club, 16066 Bernardo Heights Parkway.  The general meeting and luncheon will feature guest speakers Winifred Cox and Leigh Fenly, President and Vice President of Women’s Empowerment International, San Diego.  Their topic will be:  “Working Her Way Out of Poverty: The Transformative Power of $96.” AAUW is open to all college graduates with a bachelor’s or higher degree.  Guests are always welcome.  For more information call Val at (858) 613-9202.

 

Are you tired of paying for Information for a phone number?  There is a free information number to call – 1-800-373-3411.  You’ll have to listen to an advertising message, but it’s worth it!!

 

 

The Press Club of North San Diego County cordially invites the public to its Friday, September 14 meeting, presenting Kathi Diamant, award-winning author, actress and KPBS-TV / radio broadcaster. Many will remember Kathi as the co-host of the KFMB-TV morning talk-show. The meeting is at 10 a.m, at the Remington Club II. Light refreshments will be served, and additional parking is available in the Von’s parking lot. For further information please call 858/487-2504.

 

If you have a love of singing, come join Pat Bean and the Rancho Bernardo Chorale! The RB Chorale is kicking off the Fall semester of its 34th year with its first rehearsal on Tuesday, September 11th at 7:30 pm at Westwood Elementary School, 17449 Matinal Rd. New members are encouraged to arrive at 7:00 pm to complete registration. Member registration will be open through October 2nd for anyone, especially tenors and basses, interested in joining the Chorale for our December show, “A Jingle Bell Celebration”, being performed December 21st and 22nd at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts.  For more information or to contact the chorale, please visit our website at www.rbchorale.org, or call us at (858)485-SONG(7664).

RB Lions Club, a service club, helping the blind and hearing impaired is meeting Tuesday, September 11 at StoneRidge Country Club, Espola Rd, in Poway, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.  Lunch is $16.00.  Speaker is Lorraine Beck "In-Home Pollution".  Call Howard Ayers, Membership Chairman to make reservations. 858-451-1359. The   Tuesday, September 25th meeting will be held at Carver's in RB.  Same time, same price.  

How to monitor your garage door (is it open or closed?) from any where in your home.  It’s easy – no real installation, it’s wireless and inexpensive.  It’s a Craftsman (a Sears brand), and it’s called Wireless Garage Door Monitor. It’s small, unobtrusive and really works.  It has two lights – green and blinking red (if the door is open). Only $34.99.  We will see far fewer crimes when we all purchase this, a brilliant answer to garage thefts. Can be purchased at Sears in the Mall or Online at Sears.com/  Can work on more than one garage door at a time.

The Rancho Bernardo Better Breathers will meet on Monday September 10th at 1:30 p.m. in the auditorium of Seven Oaks Community Center, 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive.  Valerie Naegele, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Coordinator from Tri-City Hospital returns to continue educating us about our disease and how we can live our lives more fully.  Contact Dale Swank-858-487-7739 for more information.

 

On September 20th at 1:30 p.m.  - The Bernardo Gardeners’ first meeting of the season will feature Ana Flora Royer, a dynamic speaker and owner of a wonderful little shop at the Bernardo Winery in RB.  Ana has done many parties, weddings, and garden creations, and her enthusiasm will encourage everyone to start decorating.   Ana is also well known for winning the Del Mar Race Track opening day fancy hat contest six years in a row and was the only person to win the Kentucky Derby Fancy Hat contest with a hat made entirely of fresh flowers.  Please join us for Ana's exciting presentation!   The public is welcome.  Refreshments will follow the presentation.   Our meetings are held upstairs in the Community Room, of the RB Library. For more information, please call (858) 673-8728. 

The Friends of the Rancho Bernardo Library announces its fall chamber music concert series: noted pianist Dr. Dmitry Kirichenko will perform on Wednesday, September 26; the popular Encore Trio on Wednesday, October 29 and pianist Ines Irawati and cellist Erin Breene on Wednesday, November 28. The concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. The one-hour concerts are free and will be held in the library's second-floor Community Room.  For more information or to be placed on the mailing list for future concerts, call 858-592-0177.

 

At the September meeting of the RB Community Council on September 27 at 7:00 p.m. at the RB Library, 2nd floor, Captain Miguel Rosario, the new Northeastern Division Police Captain, will present pertinent information on crime issues relating to Rancho Bernardo and surrounding areas.

 

The Progressive Grandmothers for Political Action will meet on September 25th at 1:00 P.M. at the Remington II located at 16925 Hierba Drive. Our speaker will be Marjorie Cohn who lectures throughout the world and provides legal and political commentary on human rights and U.S. foreign policy for CBS News, Court TV, BBC, CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, NPR, Air America, and Pacifica Radio.  She is president of the National Lawyers Guild and a professor at Thomas Jefferson School of Law.  She was named one of San Diego's top attorneys in academics for 2006.   Her latest book "Cowboy Republic" is now available. She will be happy to sign books at the meeting.  We welcome everyone regardless of age or Grandmother status. 

 

The Original Community Phone Book is now online with lots of great coupons, menus and special offers. Just click here: http://www.rbphonebook.com/ and click on the starburst.

 

RB Community Presbyterian Church, 17010 Pomerado Road, invites the community to attend our "Prime Time" program on Thursday mornings at 10:30-12:30, commencing on September 27-November 15.  The Prime Time Program was started 23 years ago.  The format and programs are directed at people over 55 who enjoy meeting others, hearing interesting speakers and entertaining programs, and enjoy delicious meals.  Price is $7.00 per person.  For reservations call the church office at (858) 487-0811. Programs are: Sept. 27 SANDY DeVITO QUARTET PLUS ONE - Well known guitar playing music of the 40's -50's-60's.  Oct. 4 - Dr. MARK STRAUSS - Professor of New Testament, Bethel Seminary, previously conducted Dead Sea Scroll Classes at RBCPC.  Oct. 11 - SAM JOHNSON'S JAZZ QUARTET - Plays nostalgic music of the 60's and 70's.  Bass, piano, and sax.  Oct. 18 - RX PETS - VOLUNTEER DOGS - Well behaved dogs bring smiles.  Oct. 25 - MOREBELLO & RODEWALD - Piano-four hands team.  Juilliard School of Music. Nov. 1 - KEN KRAMER - NBC - CHANNEL 39 - "About San Diego" - highlights of county's history & people.  Nov. 8 - PAUL GREENWOOD - DEPUTY D.A. - Entertaining & informative review of issues that are of interest to seniors.  Nov. 15 - JERRY JAMES AND THE SOUND INVESTMENT BAND- Back by popular demand - former Horace Heidt vocalist.  Come and bring a friend.

 

 

The Friends of the Rancho Bernardo Library will present acclaimed pianist Dr. Dmitry Kirichenko in a free chamber music concert at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 26.  A concert pianist and popular teacher, Dr. Kirichenko emigrated from Russia where he was the orchestra leader and soloist at the Odessa Conservatory.  The concert is open to the public and will be held in the library's second-floor Community Room, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive.  For more information, call 858-592-0177

 

You would look great in an RSVP uniform and badge!   If you are at least 50, have a valid drivers license and can devote three days a month to keeping Rancho Bernardo a safer place to live, give us a call and we'll set up a "ride along" so you can see what we do, and we’ll fill you in on all the details.  We don't do anything confrontational; we’re the eyes and ears of the San Diego Police Department.  We can always use a few more good women or men. The office (2nd floor Library) is open M - F, 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. until 3 p.m.  Phone 538-8146.

 

Starting a new business can be a daunting task with the myriad of regulations and permits required by all levels of government. You can pick up at the Rancho Bernardo Community Service Center and other City Community Service Centers a collection of informational brochures and flyers that will help you navigate through these processes.  Stop by and pick up your copy.  Ask for the “Congratulations on… Your New Business” packet.  For more information, please click on http://www.sandiego.gov/servicecenters/. The Service Center is located on the 2nd floor of the RB library on Mondays and Fridays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2:30 to 5 p.m.

 

The Chamber Music Society of North County announces a five-concert subscription series for 2007-08. The concerts are held at Lutheran Church of the Incarnation, 16889 Espola Road, in Poway, on Sunday afternoons at 2:30 p.m. Groups performing in the upcoming season include piano duo Macfarlane and Wayshner, the Felici Trio, cellist R. Biryukov and pianist Mary Au, the California Quartet, and the Verbunkos Trio. Concerts begin October 7. Cost for the series is one hundred dollars. Further information is available from Charlene Barber, 858 673-9906.

 

 

Friendly Visitors:  Friendly Visitors is seeking volunteers in the Rancho Bernardo/Poway area to visit local seniors who would like a visit.  Call Sandie Dewane (858) 487- 9324,ext.4 for details.

 

The Bernardo Concerts Association announces their 2007-2008 season of outstanding musical performances. See it at:  http://www.rbernardo.com/  go to entertainment- to music. All concerts will be held at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road, Poway and will begin (except for the Boys Chorus) at 7:30 p.m.  Season tickets are $60 and may be purchased by sending a check payable and mail to: Bernardo Concerts Association, P.O. Box 270735, San Diego CA 92198-2755.  For more information, call 858-451-6614 or 858-485-1879.

 

Pomerado Hospital:  Pomerado Hospital at 15615 Pomerado Road in Poway is seeking volunteers to help in the convalescent center, drive the parking lot shuttle, push patients in wheelchairs, work in the gift shop, attend to families of patients in surgery, staff reception desks, and other interesting assignments.  Join a great group of volunteers.  Call 858-613-4659 for details

 

Dead Sea Scroll and audio viewing at the San Diego Natural History Museum from 12 - 3:00 p.m. Monday, October 15. Cost, $65; tax deduction, $25. Send your reservation and encourage your friends to be a part of our Dead Sea Scrolls Special Event and lunch on the rooftop of the San Diego Natural History Museum. You will be fulfilling Brandeis University's National Women's Committee's commitment to raising 2 million dollars for Science for Life Research. Call for reservations:  858-673-0883.

 

Want to feel good about giving?  Go to www.thehungersite.org every day and click on the “free” button.  Then go “back” and pull down the breast cancer site and click on “free.”  This works on all the following sites and does so much good for so many.  You can do this daily.

Name	2006 results
The Hunger Site	47,849,161 cups of food
Breast Cancer Site	2613 mammograms
Child Health	Helped 628,708 children
Literacy Site	305,642 books
Rainforest Site	Protected 7,261 acres
Animal Rescue	29,723,566 bowls of food

   

 The RB Swingtet will perform its next monthly swing concert at the RB Library on Monday, September 10, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.  Admission is free and is open to the public. The concerts are in the Community Room of the library. and are held on the second Monday of every month

 

Rides and Smiles:   Volunteers are sought in the Rancho

Bernardo/Poway/Rancho Penasquitos area to drive senior neighbors to medical appointments or to the store.  Volunteers receive a weekly list of ride requests and can pick which rides, if any, to give.  Liability insurance and mileage reimbursement are provided.  Call (858) 674-1124 for details.

 

For the latest details on crime in RB, go to the homepage at www.rbernardo.com/ and click on the “teaser.” The Year-to-date stats are now also included!  All Districts are covered.

 

The World Affairs Council, North County Chapter, meets every Thursday at 10 a.m.  at the Remington Club II 16925 Hierba Drive, Rancho Bernardo, in the meeting room on the second floor. Guests are always welcome and there is no charge to attend. The programs for the month of September will be as follows:

Thursday, September 6, Mr. Cal Watson, former President of our chapter and the current President of the Continuing Education Center, R. B. will speak on “Central Asia, a Critical Mass and Why it Remains an Anomaly,”

Thursday, September 13, Mr. Tim Tweeten, whose career in corporate and commercial real estate provided him with six years of International assignments including the Middle East and Asia.  He will share his observations and experiences of living and managing a local staff in China’s largest city in his talk, “Inside Shanghai; Living and Working in the People’s Republic.”

Thursday, September 20, Mr. Hamou Amirouche, freedom fighter, member of the first Independent government of Algeria, scholar and author, will discuss Al-Qaeda in “North Africa: An Old Threat, New Challenges?” dealing with the politics of terrorism and oil in North Africa, from Algeria through Morocco to the Western Sahara.

Thursday, September 27, Mr. David Johns will discuss, “Evolving South Africa Politics: A Complex (but not conflicted) Political Landscape.” 

 

The San Diego Crochet Guild meets on the fourth Monday of the month at the Weingart Senior Center, on Bowron Road in Poway, at 1 P.M. They have guests at their monthly meetings who demonstrate knitting techniques, as well as “show & tell” for members to display items they have tackled during the month.  They also knit for several charities, such as the Polinsky children's shelter, hats for the babies born at Pomerado hospital, scarves for heart and cancer patients, and wool helmets for the military to wear under their helmets.  They also "dress" teddy bears that are presented to the San Diego police department for children experiencing traumatic events. All levels of expertise are welcome. Come and become inspired with a new project.

 

 

 

Neighborhood Watch and Emergency Preparedness are very appreciative of your donated reams of white and pastel-colored paper. Sorry, but they cannot use typing paper, carbon paper or onionskin.  Just 20- or 24-lb copy paper or #10 envelopes, please. Thanks go to Tim Dodge, who donated paper this month.

 

Check out the Neighborhood e-Watch free subscription service available, provided by SDPD Crime Analysis, that will automatically alert you (via e-mail) of crime activity in any neighborhood within a one-mile radius, or less. You can access up to 3 locations! At this time, only City addresses are available. If interested, check out: http://apps.sandiego.gov/ewatch/   I’m repeating this, because it is so important, and the URL has changed. AND you should be concerned and join the RB Neighborhood Watch program. Call 538-8148 to help.

 

To see trips planned by the RB Travelers and Oaks North Travel Club, go to http://www.rbernardo.com/ to Clubs, Organizations, to Travel Clubs. The Oaks North Travel Club meeting will be on Friday, September 14th at their Community Center, 12578 Oaks North Drive. There will be an entertaining and lively presentation with slides by Caitlin Curry of the Cheetah Conservation in Nambia, Africa. Members and guests are invited at no charge. Call 487-4781 or 618-1981 for more information. All are invited to join us at R B Travelers meeting, 1:30 PM Friday, September 14 in the auditorium of Seven Oaks Community Center, 16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive.  Our great travelogue will be "China" by Buddy Hatton.

 

Remember that Boy Scout Troop 680 in RB is picking up newspapers, magazines, aluminum cans and phone books on the 2nd Saturday of each month (rain or shine). Next date for pickup is September 8 – a great way to donate to the scouts of RB without writing a check!  For more information, email editor@rbenews.com/

 

                          

Thanks for your time and effort - putting together this great letter - it's always a winner. 

 

I am reading your August newsletter right now. You do a good job of getting the info out there!

Thank you, Jacquie. Nice newsletter, as usual.

Hey Jacquie: Good job on the newsletter!

 

I should like to be included to receive the RB eNEWS.   

 

Hi Jacquie -- Thanks for the 45th birthday party plug.  It looks great.

 

Just received my first issue of your newsletter online and thoroughly enjoyed it.  You do a great job of publishing and we'd very much appreciate our inclusion. 

 

Your newsletter is excellent.  Thank you.  Please change my e-mail address.

 

What a great idea! - - just "print" and then sit down, read and enjoy. (Editor: go to RBernardo.com and click on “latest RBeNEWS” to view in HTML format.)

 

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