November is a time to reflect on all that we are thankful for and I thought I’d take this opportunity to share my thanks with you all. I am thankful for my family: my sister, four cats, and two dogs who bring me joy and new challenges every day. I’m thankful for the many friends I made during my working career and I’m happy that I still enjoy their friendships and have lots of fun adventures with them. Finally, I am very thankful for the many new friends that I’ve made by joining Vista Friends and Newcomers. I appreciate your warmth, camaraderie, and all the many activities we enjoy together. Happy Thanksgiving!
President’s Message
President’s Message
November is a time to reflect on all that we are thankful for and I thought I’d take this opportunity to share my thanks with you all. I am thankful for my family: my sister, four cats, and two dogs who bring me joy and new challenges every day. I’m thankful for the many friends I made during my working career and I’m happy that I still enjoy their friendships and have lots of fun adventures with them. Finally, I am very thankful for the many new friends that I’ve made by joining Vista Friends and Newcomers. I appreciate your warmth, camaraderie, and all the many activities we enjoy together. Happy Thanksgiving!
Results of the Newsletter Poll
We had 13 participants in the Newsletter Poll. Here’s a brief summary of the responses:
- The respondents all read all of the Newsletter.
- Things they liked most include: “Getting to know you,” the variety of activities we provide, the recommendations for what to stream on TV, the new devices and tips column, and weekly reminders of upcoming activities.
- Nobody skips reading any part of the Newsletter. Seven people suggested that an editor or proofreader might be helpful.
- There were several suggestions about what could be added: a cooking column; a brief description of the functions of the groups and what acronyms stand for; and a humor column.
This November issue of the Newsletter will include the debut of the humor column, edited by Bonnie Armstrong—you are sure to get a chuckle from her first piece! Linda Mueller will edit the recipe column. With her experience in the LEI (Let’s Eat In) group, we’re in store for a tasty Thanksgiving.
Thank you for your helpful suggestions! The Board will work on implementing all of them.
President’s Message
Greetings Vista Friends and Happy October!
Now that the weather is turning cool, it makes me think of making soup. I thought I’d share my favorite soup recipe with you all. It comes from America’s Test Kitchen, but it’s not too fussy :)It is delicious. Enjoy!
Sweet Potato Soup
4 tablespoons butte,r 1 shallot, chopped, 4 sprigs fresh thyme, 2 lbs sweet potatoes, scrubbed, peeled and chopped—reserve 1/4 of the peels,1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper
In a large pot, sauté shallot and thyme (just toss in the whole springs) in butter until shallot is translucent. Add 4 1/4 C water to the shallots and thyme and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat! Add chopped sweet potatoes and 1/4 of the peels. Steep 20 minutes.
Add brown sugar, cider vinegar, salt and pepper and turn on heat to med-high. Cook 10 minutes, remove from heat. Remove thyme sprigs. Puree soup WITH peels 45-50 seconds in batches of 1/2 blender-full. Always cover blender lid with a towel, to control hot liquid.
I hope you enjoy the cooler weather and this soup as much as I do.
See you soon—Shirley
President’s Message
Happy September and Happy Fall! Autumn arrives on September 22nd, and marks the beginning of my favrote time of year. Cool weather, crisp apples, and lots of activities leading up to the holidays.
Our annual membership renewal is almost complete—just a few more dues to collect and we will have a final roster. I will send everyone a new directory on email (and paper mail for members without email) as soon as we have confirmed our membership for 2021-22.
We have lots of fun in store for everyone, as each of the Vice Presidents and Committee chairs have plans for outings, meals, crafts, games, and even tea! I’m looking forward to spending time with you all in the coming months—vaccinated, with a booster, and masks, of course!
President’s Message
Wishing you a Happy and Healthy August!
California has now changed its mask requirements to match CDC guidance:
Vaccinated people do not need to wear masks, except in the following settings where masks are required for everyone:
- Public transit
- Healthcare settings (including long term care facilities)
- Indoors in K-12 schools, childcare, and other youth settings
- State and local correctional facilities and detention centers
- Homeless shelters,emergency shelters, and cooling centers
Unvaccinated people are required to wear masks in indoor public settings and businesses, like:
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- Retail
- Restaurants
- Theaters
- Family entertainment centers
- Meetings
- State and local government offices that serve the public
President’s Letter
It was wonderful to see so many of you at our May Breakfast Meeting and catching up on the past year. Our June meeting is special because we will be installing our new board for 2021-2022, so I hope that you will be joining us at Pegah’s on June 10th at 9:30 a.m. Help me welcome the new board members and wish them well. See you there!!
Judy Beaumont, President VFN
President’s Letter
Staying busy during the past few months has been difficult when we are all used to being so active with club activities. Here are some ideas:
1. Have fun w/crafts and hobbies. Coloring is an activity that can be adapted for any level!
2. Play fun, games, and puzzles,
3. Listen to books, and radio shows, podcasts.
4. Watch cooking shows,
5. S T A Y active with senior – friendly exercise,
6. Learn something fun and interesting, Check out some of VFN ZOOM activities listed in your newsletter. TOGETHER WE CAN GET THROUGH THESE CHALLENGING TIMES!
Judy Beaumont
President, VFN
PRESIDENT LETTER TO MEMBERSHIP
PRESIDENT LETTER TO MEMBERSHIP
Hello Everyone, it seems like forever since we have been together. So, I have some GREAT NEWS to share with you!
ZOOM GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING ON THURSDAY, JULY 9TH, 10:00 A.M.
Yes, you read that correctly!!!!! Since we cannot be together for our regular meetings at Peghas’s Kitchen we are going to try a ZOOM Meeting. If you would please RSVP to me at: beaumontj66@gmail.com I would greatly appreciate it. I will be sending each of you that RSVP the link that you will need to join the meeting once I set it up.
I know that some of you have never used Zoom on your computer but don’t panic. Our Webmaster, Elizabeth DeBoer is ready to help you. Give her a call or send an email to her, she’s in the yellow directory you received. She is the Guru of IT and she wants to help you so you can participate in ZOOM meetings.
We are also going to be installing the new board that you elected in May. You will not want to miss that.
Judy Beaumont
President, VFN
Vista Friends and Newcomers
I hope everyone is staying safe and staying home. I pray that this situation will soon end so that we can get back to normal. What is normal? For a lot of us some things will change for sure. This stay at home has for many changed how we view what we call normal. For me, it means connecting with family and friends more, being thankful for what I already have, supporting local small business, patience, cooking, walking the dog and actually seeing the world around me, the blue skies, the flowers I planted, the nurses and doctors caring for the patients and finally, taking time just for me and appreciating the small things like reading a book or the phone calls from my pastor checking in with me. It truly has been a time for me to reflect on the future which is going to be different after all of this has gone away. Whatever your normal was, perhaps some things have changed for you. I hope, for the better.
Have some great news to share! The board has decided that your dues for 2020-2021 will be cut in half to $12.50!! We really want you to take advantage of this offer. We are not going to be locked down forever and as soon as we can, we will be starting our many activities. Dues should be sent to Membership Chair, Sandy Stevens. For the first 30 members who pay their dues you will receive a token of our appreciation, an herb plant. Oceanside members can pick theirs up at Linda Mueller’s. She has a covered patio area and plants will be out there for you pick up. Vista members can pick theirs up at Treasurer, Yolanda Hayden’s. You may also pay your dues directly to Yolanda if you wish.
The board decided and voted to temporarily suspend updating our website until January. Since we have no activities scheduled there is nothing to update.
The board decided and voted on continuing with our current board until we can get together to conduct an installation of the new board.
Your membership is important so PLEASE take this opportunity to rejoin at half price. We do a lot of fun things throughout the year and YOU being a part of that means a lot. This also is a chance for you to invite a neighbor or friend to join with you because the dues are HALF.
I can’t wait to see all of you again.
Judy Beaumont
President
Vista Friends & Newcomers
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