Coco’s Café and Bakery in Rancho Bernardo congratulates Jane Radatz and Alethea & Hal Altenbern and honors them with a Coco’s award certificate for October. Every month for six years, Coco’s has donated two meals each to two outstanding Neighborhood Watch and Emergency Preparedness volunteers. Thanks go to Coco’s and Janet Moller, new General Manager, for their generosity and their pride in RB’s hard working volunteers.

Reminder! Are you coming to the greatly enlarged, fun Pancake Festival on Saturday, October 1^st from 7 a.m. to noon? The RBHS Foundation is sponsoring it; benefits go to student programs. Don’t miss it!

Fall Festival is back at the Seven Oaks Community Center! Don’t miss this one on Saturday, October 1^st. RB Neighborhood Watch and Emergency Preparedness will be there. The various clubs will display their marvelous handmade goods for sale; there’s a fantastic book sale; burgers, hot dogs and sides can be purchased, and there’s even a chili cook-off with prizes awarded. All are invited to have a good time. Starts at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m. Something for everyone here!

Paul Greenwood, who is the San Diego County Assistant District Attorney, will be speaking at the San Raphael Catholic Church located at 17252 Bernardo Center Drive on October 3rd from 6:30 to 8:00pm.  He will cover topics on Elder Abuse, computer and mail frauds, and issues pertaining to workers coming into gated communities.  Come hear how one can be safer and better informed.

Join the Rancho Bernardo Woman's Club on October 6 for a luncheon meeting beginning with a social hour at 11:30 a.m., followed by lunch.  Our guest speaker will be from the Old Globe Theater with interesting stories to tell.  This theater is one of the top 10 regional theaters in the country.  Held at the Rancho Bernardo Inn at 17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive.  Luncheon cost is $22.  Guests and new members are welcome.  For reservations please call 858-484-6844 or 858-674-5941 by Monday, October 3rd.

Another unique opportunity to talk to and interact with the SDPD on Saturday, October 15 from 9:30 to noon. Learn what they do to protect us, and you may participate in use-of-force, vehicle stops and firearms training activities. See K-9 units in action! This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to get questions answered and gain insight into the risks of police work. Coffee, juice and pastries will be provided. The action takes place at Miramar College. Price is $15 ($10 for seniors and students over 18). Space is limited and advance registration is required. You will receive directions and parking information. Call (858) 453-5060 or email: wenda@sdpolicefoundation.org/ Check out the SD Police Foundation’s website at www.sdpolicefoundation.org to see the other exciting programs they offer to the public. By the way, this program is more fun than you’d ever imagine. Great donuts, too!

A new number for your telephone book: a non-emergency fire department number, 858-974-9891, is set up to answer all your questions about existing fires, etc. Since that line may be jammed with calls, it is important to listen to your radio (stations 600 and 1130). As you know, they are the stations that will broadcast emergency news when and if needed.

News from the new RB Dog Park- the 2^nd annual "Walk with your Dog" fundraiser will be on Sunday morning, October 23. Remember the Groundbreaking party and dogwalk? Now that the park is open, the RB Rec Council is planning another fun-filled morning. Don’t miss it. Call the Dog Park Liaison, Robin Kaufman, at 487-6227 or Helen Phillips, Park Director, at 538-8129 for details on the festivities. Want to know more about the park? – go to rbernardo.com and click on ‘Our Community." There you will find the latest news and rules & regulations.

Sunday at the Library, sponsored by Senior Wheels, a program of Jewish Family Service, will take place on Sunday, October 23 at 2 p.m. at the RB library and will feature "An afternoon with Kelly Ferrin" – author of "What’s Age got to do with it? – secrets to healthy aging in extraordinary ways." Seating is limited; reservations required. Call Barbara Howard at 760-747-0303.

Save up to $2,000 in closing costs or select a discounted interest rate with our Home Loan Purchase Special, which applies to every type of home loan. We will approve your home loan in advance and provide you with either the closing costs credit or the interest-rate discount when you close. Either way you save! Simply call Bert Morrison, owner of Quality Funding Group at 858-485-6100, and he will explain it all. "We make home loans easy."(Adv.)

RB Senior Services (above Aaron Bros.) announces that free flu shots will be given from 9 a.m, to 11:30 a.m. on October 24, 25 and 26^th by appointment only, 487-3740. There is also an AARP Safe Driving Course coming up on November 7th and 14^th. Call the office for more information. Reservations required.

For the latest details on crime in RB, go to rbernardo.com and click on Safety. Then click on RB Monthly Crime Stats, and then click on Details.

The Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church's season of "Prime Time" begins Thursday, September 29, 2005 to November 17 at 17010 Pomerado Road. Registrations may be made by calling the church office, 858-487-0811 by Monday of each week.  Time is 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 in the Fellowship Center. An "enchanting and mesmerizing cuisine, tantalizing to the tongue" is included for only $6.75.  The program is as follows:  Sept. 29 - PACIFIC BELL CHORDS, Women's Barber Shop Chorus, Oct. 6 - PETER SMALL – Historical Impressionist as Golda Meir, Oct. 13 - TRACEY SINGER - Pianist and Singer, Oct. 20 - JOHN CULLEA - Life After TV News, Oct. 27 - CHRIS COOK AND FRIENDS - The Music Lives On, Nov. 3 - THURMAN COSS -How The Bible Was Made, Nov. 10 - KIWANIKATS - Sweet Sounds With Harmonics, Nov. 17 - RB SWINGTET - Nostalgic Music - Big Band Era.  Come and bring friends!

Two local Republican women leaders attended a 4-day National convention in Nashville recently: Ann Gale, president Republican Women’s Federation in RB and Charlotte Devlin, advisor and editor, joined 2,000 other Republican women leaders from across the nation, one of the largest national meetings of Republicans this year and the official kick-off of the 2006 political season.

The RB Republican Women’s Federated speaker on Friday, October 21st will be Mr. Majur Malou, a Sudanese refugee. He works for St. Luke's Refugee Network, primarily with newly arrived refugees. He is a recent American Citizen and voted for President Bush in the last election. He will be speaking on "Persecution and genocide of Christians in the Sudan" - about things we don't see in the Media. Meeting and luncheon is at Stoneridge Country Club; all republicans, guests and friends are welcome; Donation is $20.00. Social hour is at 11:00 a.m., lunch at 12 noon. For reservations, call 858-485-0387 or 858-485-0360.

The Kiwanis Club of Los Rancheros in RB held its 37th annual pancake breakfast on September 3rd at the Rancho Bernardo High School. One thousand people enjoyed all you could eat pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee. Over 2500 pancakes and 3000 sausages were served between 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Proceeds go back to the community via college scholarships and to other charitable causes. Mark your calendars for Labor Day Weekend 2006 and come enjoy good food and meet your neighbors.

"Participating in a Thankful Community" is the theme for the 16^th Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon presented by the RB Community Foundation on Tuesday, November 22; 11:15 reception, 12 noon luncheon at the RB Inn. Great food, of course, and great entertainment – The California Recall Quartet, the RB High School Windwood Quintet and music led by Jack Mitchell. Master of Ceremonies, is our Councilmember Brian Maienschein. Call 858-229-9053 for information and/or send a check for $35.00 per person to RB Community Foundation at P.O. Box 270744, San Diego, CA 92198.  Reservations are by check or credit card. 

The Press Club of North San Diego County meets on the second Friday every month at 10:30 a.m. at Remington Club II, 16916 Hierba Drive, RB. Coming program: October 14, "Consumer" Bob Hanson Ch 7/39. Come and ask questions of these excellent speakers. For more information, call Beverly at 858-487-2504.

A stroke victim may suffer brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.  Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions: 1. Ask the individual to smile. 2. Ask him or her to raise both arms. 3. Ask the person to speak a simple sentence. If he or she has trouble with any of these tasks, call 9-1-1 immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher. You could help save a life.

Are you checking Hoaxbusters to make sure you’re not forwarding a hoax, or urban legend? Don’t embarrass yourself by forwarding stuff that has been on the Internet for eons! Go to: http://hoaxbusters.ciac.org and check it out before you push the "forward" button. This is truly a fascinating Website – you’ll enjoy it.

The Friends of the Rancho Bernardo Library's new "Morning Coffee" program on Thursday, October 13, will feature Logan Jenkins, the San Diego Union-Tribune columnist.  His topic will be "A Tour of North County's Political Landscape."  The program, free and open to the public, will be held at 10 a.m. in the library's second-floor Community Room, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive.  For more information, call 858-592-0177.

The well-known Kensington Trio, pianist, cellist and violinist, will perform in the free chamber music concert sponsored by the Friends of the Rancho Bernardo Library.  The concert will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 19, in the library's second-floor Community Room.  For more information, call 858-592-0177.

The RB SWINGTET will play their monthly swing concert at the RB Branch Library on Monday, October 10th from 1:30 to 3:00 pm. The concert will feature clarinetist Hugh Friedman. Admission is free and is open to the public. The concerts are in the Community Room of the library in the Park Terrace Complex on Bernardo Center Drive, and are usually held on the second Monday of every month unless otherwise noted.

The second concert of the Bernardo Concerts Association's 2005-2006 season will be held on Thursday, October 27 featuring John Jorgenson, "Gypsy Jazz" a la Django Reinhardt. These performances have been called "simply exhilarating."  The concert will be held at 8 p.m. at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road, Poway.  For more information about this performance and the season's remaining concerts, call 858-451-3459 or 858-485-9063. Or go to: http://www.rbernardo.com/otherrb/concertassoc.htm/

NEW! To see the RB Travelers’ very exciting schedule of day and multiple-day trips in 2005-6, go to: rbernardo.com to "clubs, organizations."

New hours for the RB Community Service Center (2^nd floor library): Only open on Mondays and Wednesdays 8-1; 2:30-5:00 p.m. No passport service after 4 p.m.

For the full text of all of President Bush’s speeches go to: rbernardo.com and click on the flag. Latest speech is from Jackson Square in New Orleans on September 15.

The San Diego Crochet Guild meets on October 20 (the third Thursday of the month) at the Weingart Senior Center, Civic Center Drive, in Poway at 1 p.m. All levels of expertise are welcome. We donate crocheted items to several charities, such as The Polinsky Children’s Shelter, the Linus Group, and the Pomerado and Palomar Hospitals. Come and become inspired with a new project or advice on a started project, known as an U.F.O.(Un Finished Object). For more information, call Flora at 858-487-1776.

Rides and Smiles -- Would you give a neighbor a ride to a doctor's appointment or to the store?   Sign up with Rides and Smiles.  You'll receive liability insurance, mileage reimbursement, and a weekly list of ride requests.  You choose which rides, if any, to give.  Call (858) 674-1124 for details.

RBernardo.com now has Supervisor Pam Slater-Price’s new online newsletter, "The District 3 Slate." Check it out. Click on local news then" News from the County."

The Continuing Education Center at Rancho Bernardo, "a fitness center for the mind," offers non-credit, college-level, enrichment classes for area residents.  Choose from among these varied topics for an enticing and enlightening experience:

"Landmark Decisions of the U. S. Supreme Court" with Del Dickson, J.D., Ph.D., 10:00 a.m., Tues. Oct. 25; a trip to the San Diego Symphony at Copley Hall on Sunday, October 30 is $45 for members and $50 for non-members.  All classes are held at the Remington Club, Phase II, 16916 Hierba Drive, Rancho Bernardo.  Class fees are $5 per session for members and $7 for non-members.  For registration or additional information, leave a message at the CEC Office, (858) 487-0464.

Enjoy the outdoors?  Pomerado Hospital is seeking volunteers to drive a golf-cart-like shuttle in the parking lot to take visitors and patients to and from their cars.  The gift shop is also seeking volunteers.  Call (858)  613-4659 for details.

HOW CAN I HELP? The Seven Oaks Emergency Preparedness Committee advises us all that the best way to help in a general emergency is to be prepared. That means taking steps to be self-sufficient in an emergency situation. Have water, non-perishable food, and medication supplies on hand to keep you and your household comfortable for at least three days. You may be without utilities for at least 72 hours before help arrives. Be part of the solution.

Seniors Helping Our Kids - Local schools are seeking senior volunteers to come to school an hour a week to read one-on-one with a first, second, or third grader. No special background is needed.  Attend a simple, enjoyable class on October 11 or October 14 to learn the approach.  Call Jane Radatz (858) 485-5449 for details.

The following World Affairs Council’s Thursday morning meetings in October at 10 a.m. at Remington Phase II, 2^nd floor meeting room. (Please do not park in Club’s parking spaces.)

October 6: Mr. Irving Tragen, served for over 50 years in the U.S. Foreign Service mostly in Latin America, in the 1990s focused on Combating Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering, "How Effective are the U.S. and International Drug Control Policies."

October 13: Dr. Srdja Trifkovic, Foreign Affairs Editor Chronicles: A Magazine of American Culture, Director, Center for International Affairs, The Rockford Institute, Best-selling author (The Sword of the Prophet), journalist, historian, current affairs analyst, "Islam is a Factor in the Israeli-Palestinian Dispute."

October 20: Dr. Richard Banister, with a 39-year career in education as teacher, superintendent, 20-year career with the San Diego Community College District, Author, "Civilization: When will it end?"

October 27: Dr. Vojin Joksimovich, Nuclear Safety Engineer, Author of Kosovo Crisis: A Study in Foreign Policy Mismanagement and The Revenge of the Prophet: How Clinton and Predecessors Empowered Radical Islam; will speak on "How Clinton and Predecessors Empowered Radical Islam." 

The Continuing Education Center at Rancho Bernardo (CEC) invites members and residents of the surrounding communities to view Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art on loan from the Egyptian Museum in Cairo on October 21,2005, departing at 9:15 a.m.– returning at 5:30 p.m. Round trip coach transportation is provided from The Remington Club, Phase II, 16916 Hierba Drive. The visit, with a CEC escort, includes a no-host lunch stop at the LA Farmers’ Market with a choice of 29 restaurants and fees for the pre-arranged entrance, audio tour by Omar Sharif and coach. Cost is $50 for members and $55 for nonmembers. For reservations or details, please phone CEC/RB at 858-487-0464. Ask for Bee St Clair.

Neighborhood Watch and Emergency Preparedness need your help. Budget cuts by the SDPD have left them without paper supplies (and you know how much paper they use – just check their Display Board next to the elevator, 2^nd floor Library.) Can you spare a ream or two of white or colored paper? Help them get the printed word out to the public! Just drop it off at Community Services, RSVP or the NHW office (all are at the library, 2^nd floor) any time. Please include your name. Keep that paper coming! Thanks go this month to Evelyn Dobson, Bob Kelly, and Carrie Griffith. We are very grateful for this help. Our thanks also go to Anna Marzouk, a new sales agent with Prudential Real Estate in RB who is donating a portion of her commissions to Neighborhood Watch and Emergency Preparedness. What a thoughtful and generous action on her part! We all appreciate it so much.

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Wow, Jacquie -- the RB eNEWS just keeps getting better and better.  What a resource for our community!  Thank you.

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Hello, Let me just say that I thoroughly enjoy your newsletter, it is chock full of information.  I wanted to ask if you know of anyplace in RB, PQ or Poway where I can take a yoga class and anywhere in the same areas that may offer a class in German.  There was a German class at RH High but it was cancelled due to low enrollment.  I am not a senior, so I may not be able to take these classes if they are available at any of the local senior communities. Thanks for your help, (ED: readers, can you help her?)

Jacquie Nelson, editor