M ARCH 2020
ORACLE Outdoor Resort Palm Springs - the Number One RV Resort in the USA
Activities in the Valley Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Joshua Tree National Park Cabazon Outlets Rancho Mirage Observatory Village Fest Every Thursday night Shields Date Garden Street Fair at the COD Palm Springs Chalk Art Festival March 14 Certified Farmers’ Markets March 25 Fashion Week El Paseo Picnic & Community Expo March 21 Palm Desert Food & Wine Festival March 27 - 29 Wildflower Bus Tour March 18 BNP Paribas Open Desert Art Festival March 6 & 7 Coachella Valley Wildflower Festival March 7 Living Desert Zoo & Garden Classic Cars Under Stars March 21
In This Issue:
Page
Board Message Meeting Calendar Finance & Planning Health & Fitness Ukulele Club, Hikers
2 2 3 4 4
New Owners
5 & 6
Quilting Show Results
6 7
Chapel, Resorters Lifestyle & Events
8 & 9
Golf
10 & 11
Tennis
12 13 14 14 15 15 19
Pickleball
Book Club & Red Hats
Quilting, Bingo
FMCA
Dog Owners & Friends
Big Star Night
Vendor List
Back Cover
March is upon us and the season is going to be winding down soon. We have had lots of changes this season, not the least of which was having our General Manager of six years leave for another opportunity in the valley. But when one door closes, another opens. We brought Ed Vitrano in as an interim General Manager to fill the void left by Clint’s departure. I can’t tell you how pleased the Board is that Ed is stepping in to take on that role. Ed brings a wealth of experience and knowledge of large-scale community associations, such as ours, to the resort. I am confident that, once you get to know him, you too will see how his skills and abilities are well suited for our oasis in the desert. We also have new members joining the Board of Directors and we will be bringing them up to speed in the weeks ahead. The rest of the Board looks forward to getting to know their strengths and how they can help us to be as effective as possible in ensuring we are moving the resort in the right direction. In February, the Board adopted by resolution, a revised Vision Statement, Mission Statement and core values. The vision is more succinct and pared down to one sentence. It reads:
Important Dates March 11 Ballots mailed to the Inspectors of Election Post Office Box must be received by 5PM Please vote early to ensure your ballot is delivered by this deadline March 12 4PM – Deadline for ballots to be deposited in Ballot Box at LP March 13 10:15AM Registration of hand-delivered ballots by the Inspectors of Election, LP East Room 10:30AM Annual Meeting Call to Order. 10:30AM Tabulation of Ballots, East Room 1:00PM Annual Meeting resumes. Election Results announced. “positive”. Any negativity that exists in our resort needs to be replaced with positivity. And finally, the word “all” . Again, we want a positive culture for everyone who resides, works, or visits our oasis in the desert. The future of ORPS is bright, but it will take all of “US” , working together, to achieve our vision! Immediate recess for tabulation of ballots by the Inspectors of Election
We strive to be a premier RV Resort with excellent facilities, amenities and activities creating a positive social culture for all.
In the months ahead, I will spend time on the Mission and Core Values, but I would like to elaborate on the revised vision statement now. The first word in the vision is “ We” . This is important, as it is inclusive of everyone who makes the turn off of Ramon into our resort. Vendors, guests, renters, owners, and employees. We all need to work together to achieve and maintain the status of “Premier” . Next is the “positive social culture” . The key word being
Greg Farmer Board President
BOARD MEETINGS, MARCH 2020 DATE
TIME
MEETING ROOM
Board Planning Meeting Regular Board Meeting
Monday, Mar 2 Monday, Mar 9
1:00 pm 1:00 pm
East Room
La Palma Ballroom
BOARD ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS, March 2020
COMMITTEE
DATE
Time
MEETING ROOM Multipurpose Room
Activities
Tuesday, Mar 10
2:00 pm
A&A
Wednesday, Mar 11 & 25 1:00 pm
East Room
Communications Dog Owners & Friends
Monday, Mar 9
10:30 am 2:00 pm 2:00 pm 1:00 pm 10:30 am 11:00 am 2:00 pm 9:00 am
East Room East Room East Room
Planning Finance
Thursday, Mar 5 & 19 Wednesday, Mar 18
Golf
Tuesday, Mar 3 Tuesday, Mar 3
Multipurpose Room Multipurpose Room
Health & Fitness
Pickleball
Wednesday, Mar 4 Friday, Mar 20 Saturday, Mar 7
El Saguaro East Room
Safety & Security
Tennis
La Palma Ballroom
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PLANNING COMMITTEE In February we welcomed new Committee members Brenda King and Bob Livingston. They have been great additions to the Committee. We are currently working diligently on projects the Board requested at its January meeting: 1. Provide information to the General Manager for the development of an RFP to remove the existing grass around the west, south and east sides of the Pickleball and Tennis Courts and replace with decomposed granite (DG). And replace the grass in the dog area near the Security shack with DG. 2. Develop a budget and plan to create a Tennis Center Meeting Area at the La Palma Tennis Courts. All information is to be provided to the Board by March 1 for consideration at its March 9 meeting. Finally, we are anticipating the distribution of the survey to the owners at the end of February or early March, the results of which will ultimately determine the Strategic Plan and the future direction of the resort. Kathy McCune Chair
SAFETY & SECURITY Frank Flores, Post Commander PostCommander@ .com
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Robert Mosley, Chair Tom Sellgren, Secretary
Tobi Perkins Rich Wright Scott McDonald John Penero Steve Stockman Frank Flores, Post Commander Byron Jessie, Maintenance Manager Charlie Leahy, Board Liaison
I was invited by the Board to take on the Interim General Manager role at ORPS. I have been here for only 13 days as I write this article for Oracle Magazine. I come to ORPS with over 30 years of experience in Large-scale Community Associations and am pleased to have been asked
FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Finance Committee had several opportunities to review and discuss the proposed budget by the end of February. Preliminary questions about the content of the budget remain to be answered and then reflected on before the final proposal is
to assist for as long as I am needed. As I drove into ORPS, after arriving in the valley from my home in Northern California, I was struck by the beauty and serenity of the resort. I look forward to fulfilling your expectations regarding the quality of time you spend here. I have had very little time to prepare an article so I will keep it short for now. As I told the employees in my first staff meeting, and quoting from Ritz Carlton Hotel’s Motto, my expectation is that “We are Ladies and Gentlemen serving Ladies and Gentlemen." I hope to meet you all in the not to distant future. Thanks for such a warm welcome and wave as I’ve traversed around the community.
ready for recommendation to the Board of Directors by the committee. The budget is scheduled to be approved after the election of the directors in March. Finance Committee is looking for new recruits to come forward and participate on the committee. Further retirements from the committee are anticipated and accumulated knowledge of the current members will be fully shared to get new members up to speed and "into the gang".
Edwin J. Vitrano Interim General Manager 760-328-3834, Ext: 244 evitrano@orps.com
Gail Pollock Chair
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Join the ORPS’ Ukulele Club
Saturdays in the West Room in ES from 1-1:45PM for beginning instruction and players who want a refresher, and 2-3:30PM for all players. All players are encouraged to stay for the 2PM “jam” session. For more info contact: Marilyn Sabens, Lot 363
CHAVALLA'S HEALTH CORNER A lot of factors play a role in staying healthy. In turn, good health can decrease your risk of developing certain conditions. These include heart disease, stroke, some cancers, and injuries. Learn what you can do to maintain your and your family’s health. Want to change it up. Please let me know and I can share a naturally sourced health system that will have you healthy in no time. EAT HEALTHY What you eat is closely linked to your health. Balanced nutrition has many benefits. By making healthier food choices, you can prevent or treat some conditions. These include heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. A healthy diet can help you lose weight and Exercise can help prevent heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and colon cancer. It can help treat depression, osteoporosis, and high blood pressure. People who exercise also get injured less often. Routine exercise can make you feel better and keep your weight under control. Try to be active for 30 to 60 minutes 5 times a week. Remember, any amount of exercise is better than none. SO LET'S GET MOVING . The Health and Fitness, and the Dog Committee had a successful 5K walk/run with great success. Incredible prizes and dog baskets were enjoyed by so many as well as 50/50 raffle for cash and prizes. The Health & Fitness Committee is raising funds for a rowing machine, but more donations are needed. We still have bricks for sale as a fund raiser. Leave your legacy at ORPS on the pathway to Fitness path in front of the gym. Dr Brossfield was with us on Wednesday, February 19, speaking on Brain Health. Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 14 for the Health Fair . If you want a booth at the Fair, please let me know asap. If you want to give blood, the blood mobile with be available from 9AM to Noon. lower your cholesterol, as well. GET REGULAR EXERCISE
Outdoor Resort Hiking Group meets every Monday November to April at 7:45AM in front of La Palma Clubhouse. Info: Daryl Koch ofkoch@msn.com 509-879-5613
Chavalla Lopez-Bassam Chair
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New Owners
692 330 871 114
Scott Peterson & Scott Johnson
Box Elder, SD
11/4/2019
Ricky, Lori & Brock Leitner
Summerlands, BC
11/6/2019
Dennis & Jeannie Tuohy
Lords Valley, PA
11/8/2019
Mark & Sandi Hansen
Mukilteo, WA
11/8/2019
95
Raymond & Colleen Cop
Redvers, SK
11/12/2019
791
Martin Lentz & Judith Johnson Lentz Randall Mannen & Darrel Saunders
Cathedral City, CA
11/13/2019
2
Manzanita, OR
11/14/2019
1039
Donald & Bonnie Brandon
Sherwood Park, AB
11/15/2019
1131
David & Janice Crosswhite
Tigard, OR
11/18/2019
36
Robert & Sharon Duncan
Rapid City, SD
11/21/2019
849
Sharleen & Shelli James
Washougal, WA
11/22/2019
765
Roland & Elizabeth Stromberg
Sparks, NV
11/22/2019
983 880
Rudy Dostal
Sioux Falls, SD
11/25/2019
John Hall
Beaverton, OR
11/25/2019
950
Tobi Perkins & Kathleen McCune
Morrison, CO
11/26/2019
180
David & Shauna Riely
Issaquah, WA
11/27/2019
1046
Gordon & Marilyn Bohn
Edmonton, AB
12/2/2019
958
Howard Berman & Susan Matthew
Cathedral City, CA
12/2/2019
885
Louis Trifos
Cathedral City, CA
12/5/2019
610
Joni Moss
San Juan Capistrano, CA
12/5/2019
485 737
Ronald & Carol Hulett
Keizer, OR
12/6/2019
Vernon & Kathy Chastain
Cathedral City, CA
12/6/2019
533
Rodney & Melissa Hall / Andrew & Megan Falkowski
Maplewood, MN
12/9/2019
1009
Mark & Sandra Kostick
Cathedral City, CA
12/11/2019
963
Maclane & Ava Felt
Willard, UT
12/11/2019
1178
William & Shirley Woodard
Bend, OR
12/17/2019
722
Richard & Pamela Orr
Big Bear Lake, CA
12/17/2019
110
Richard & Sandra Stelting
Surrey, BC
12/19/2019
797
Dennis & Carol Husty
Surrey, BC
12/23/2019
1008
Kent & Verna Boothman / Lee Anne Clark
Ellensburg, WA
12/27/2019
1065
Glennon & Karen Brewer Allan & Eileen Galarneau
Seattle, WA
12/30/2019
520
Kelowna, BC
12/30/2019
397
Dale & Hannele Chila
West Vancouver, BC
1/6/2020
146
Phillip Hamel c/o 5th Greens Holdings, Inc
Irvine, CA
1/8/2020
68
Paul & Loretta House
Oswego, IL
1/13/2020
1178
Jerry McGee & Kristine Hamilton
Cathedral City, CA
1/22/2020
608
Terry & Holly Baril
Ladysmith, BC
1/27/2020
898
William & Salley Ziprick
Yucaipa, CA
1/27/2020
671
Warren & Linda Yavis/Christopher Yavis & Ryan Johnston
Eckville, AB
1/28/2020
460
Michael & Melinda Clune
Prescott, AZ
1/29/2020
328
Jason & Cynthia Hudson
Huntington Beach, CA
1/29/2020
5
David & Diana Bullen Paul & Cheryl Rosen
Vancouver, WA
1/29/2020
67
Portland, OR
1/30/2020
5
New Owners
1183
Claude & Elizabeth Mongeon Robert Scott & Joanne Reid
Brantfort, ON
1/31/2020
340
Vancouver, BC
1/31/2020
156
Debbie Smith & Janet Ream
Bella Vista, CA
1/31/2020
1038
Keith & Pauline Reader
Vernon, BC
2/3/2020
167
Jorge Gonzalez & Maria Cordero
Cathedral City, CA
2/3/2020
897 860
Gloria Clements & James McClarty
Cathedral City, CA
2/4/2020
Timothy & Judith Heffernan
Christopher Lake, SK
2/4/2020
1035
Dennis & Sally Rebinsky
Smithers, BC
2/4/2020
48
Gary & Sue Fraser
Perris, CA
2/4/2020
104
Stephen Weiderick & Michelle Gagne
Kimberly, BC
2/4/2020
530
Spencer Nath
West Linn, OR
2/5/2020
874
Patrick & Bobbie McDonald
Milwaukie, OR
2/6/2020
549 603
Philip & Gina Sanstrum
Gresham, OR
2/11/2020
Brian & Joanne Roberts
Chetwynd, BC
2/13/2020
1st Place - Tannis Haddrell "The Elephant"
2nd Place - Jamie Davis "Midnight Rose"
Tied for 3rd Place ◄Carroll Hales "Bargello"
Pat Keyes "Hatboxes"► Thank you all for your participation in this event. We had a wonderful day sharing our love of quilting and crafting with the ORPS community. Note: March Ladies’ Luncheon Wednesday, March 11 “Celebrating Community” is being hosted by ORPS Quilters & Sewing Club
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ORPS CHAPEL
RESORTERS’
Chapel meets every Sunday at 8:50AM in La Palma Chaplain Jim Gwinn Lot 274 847-445-0077
Attention ALL ORPS residents: if you enjoy singing just for fun - please come and join us on Tuesdays 2 - 3:30PM in La Palma Contact Pat Duncan 250-833-8498 pr.duncan@telus.net Margot Baur mmbaur@telus.net Join Us for a Concert at LaPalma Sunday March 8 @ 3PM with ukuleles, David Ballantine, Cornie Tanneman. Admission by donation
DON'T JUDGE ME BY MY COVER… AS WE DO WITH BOOKS A coat of paint can conceal many a jagged crack. You can't judge a book by its cover. The way folk act doesn't explain the motives behind their actions. Jesus had the ability to penetrate and explain motives behind actions. This caused Him conflict with the religious leaders of the day. Our heart reduces religious life to outward obedience and often lets our thoughts go unhampered. In a life of true holiness, everything depends on control of ones thoughts. "As a person thinks in his heart so is he." Jesus put evil thoughts in the category of the contents of an evil heart. Ask yourself if you are more eager for the outward than the inward cleanliness. Here is a Biblical prayer; "create in me a clean heart O Lord." Make that a constant prayer. Because the mind is a private domain, no one may notice whether your thought life is pure or polluted. Listen to YOUR heart, what do you hear? A clean heartbeat of devotion to God, or the confused rhythm of a heart far from God? Right now may be a great time for a cleansing prayer!!! The way to deal with the issue of sin is 1 John 1:9 "If we confess our sin He is eager and ready to forgive our sin." March Chapel programs: March 1 Ron Pierce World traveler & spokesperson on our world today in China March 8 Huntley Brown Renowned pianist from Jamaica playing on a grand piano March 15 Johnny & Ruth Larring Musicians and Norwegian story teller March 22 Robert Schuler Jr. Crystal Cathedral March 29 Greg Speck a Chapel favorite who has been with us for years.
ORPS’ ACTIVITIES
Beginner Line Dancing Thur
2PM ES
Beading
Tues Mon Wed Wed Tues Thur
1PM WR-ES 1PM MPR ES 1PM MPR ES
Bridge Novice
Bridge Bingo Chorus
6:30P LP 2PM LP
Duplicate Bridge
5:45 MPR- ES
Fused Glass
Friday 9:30A MPR - ES
Fit for Life
Tue/Thur 8AM LP
Ice Cream Social
Sun Mon
2PM ES 1:30 ER
Knitting/Needlework
Line dancing
Mon & Wed 1P ES
Mahjong
Tues Thur
1PM ER 6PM ES
Ping Pong
Poker
Mon &Thur 6:45P ES Wkdays 8AM WR ES
Quilting
Tap - Advance
Friday 9AM LP
Tap Class
Tues
2PM ES
Ukelele
Sat
1PM WR ES LP
Water Aerobics
Wkdays 9AM LP & ES
Yoga Yoga Yoga
Mon
9:30A Lev 2, ER
Tues 9:30A Lev 1, ER Wed 10:30 Lev2 MPR-ES
Zentangle
Tue/Thur 10:30A LP
For more information on any of these activities, check with Lifestyles & Entertainment
MEMORIAL CORNER
Singles are welcome to join our Friday night social. We choose a restaurant in the Valley and meet there at 5PM. Just sign up in the Activities Office by Thursday and note if you want a ride. We have a great time! Join Us!
Roger Smith passed January 31 Lot 137
Please send e-mail to ORACLE@ORPS.COM to let us know one of our ORPS residents has passed. We all share your loss. Thank You .
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Lifestyle and Events
6:30
$ 15
Always a new show
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Free entertainment
Ice Cream Social SUNDAYS 2-3 for times We have scheduled entertainment at ES on all Tuesday , Wednesday , and Thursday evenings. Along with dance bands, easy listening music, Karaoke, DJ's and games, light food such as Hotdogs, Hamburgers and Tacos will be sold on different nights. Check out the E-Blasts
Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
March 3
Knives Out
March 10
Ford v Ferrari
March 17
Rocketman
March 24
TAG
March 31
El Saguaro NEW VENUE
Hot Dogs & Chips $5
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The reports filed by golfers who reported a Hole In One between March 20 and mid May 2019 were placed in a file that went walk-about until it was found in recently. Some of those golfers
Golf
submitted a duplicate report and were recognized in the December 2019 and the January 2020 Oracles. Others didn't get their "public recognition" and we are glad to complete the record in this issue. Belated congratulations to all.
Tuesdays we have a mixed scramble. Thursdays play is men and women on separate teams. Play your own ball all the way around the course. Game formats will vary from week to week. Teams are handicapped and both high and low handicaps are welcome. Guest handicaps will be based on your home course handicap. Register at ES between 8AM and 8:45AM, play starts at 9AM. Games are generally $5/person. 50/50 draw tickets and Hole In One buy-ins are also available. Join us to meet your neighbors and make new friends!
Name
Date
Hole #
First
Dearld Vesey
14-Dec-19 6-Jan-20 12-Jan-20 15-Jan-20 17-Jan-20 17-Jan-20 17-Jan-20 19-Jan-20 21-Jan-20 22-Jan-20 27-Jan-20 30-Jan-20 4-Feb-20 13-Feb-20 13-Feb-20 13-Feb-20 22-Mar-19 24-Mar-19 26-Mar-19 1-Apr-19 3-Apr-19 10-Apr-19 17-Apr-19 20-Apr-19 21-Apr-19
1
No Yes No No No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No No No Yes No No Yes Yes No No No No No
Ian Frew
16
Stephen Marsh
7
Ian Frew
12
Gary Eggertson Nadine Waterman Roman Orenchuk Don Armstrong
7
16 16 17
Ken Yochim Cathy Yochim Cathy Yochim Brian Caton
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2020 Tournaments
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Saturday
FEB 29 - 3 Club Tournament
Fri-Sat-Sun
MAR 13-14-15 - Club Championship MAR 21 - Farewell Tournament
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Saturday
17
Lynne Reid Kris McGee
8 8 5
January 25 dawned sunny and windless so conditions were perfect for golf. Eighty four golfers, who already had at least one Hole In One, came out to play together and had a great time and a very good lunch. BUT no one scored a hole in one during the round. Congratulations to the winning team of Fred Hyde, Jacques Blain, Cindy Rosa, Lois Campbell & Steve Rosa who played the scramble to a minus 19. They were 2 strokes under par on 8 of the 18 holes. Wow!
Gerry Van Den Brink
Bill Grant Jim Tiner Fred Hyde*
17 10
8
William Bester George Ritchie
10 10 18
Trish Hall
Carol Thomson Roman Orenchuk
3
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February 13, organized golf celebrated holes in one by Gerry Van Den Brink, Kris McGee & Bill Grant. That is a lot of good luck at the same time. Congratulations everyone!!
Mike Moore Mike Moore
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Fred Hyde* This is Fred’s 30th HIO!!! Congratulations!
Mixed PUTTING CLUB Sign up Wednesday mornings 8:45AM at ES Bring your putter, a ball and 4 quarters
2019-2020 GOLF COMMITTEE Brenda Goorts - CHAIR
Hal Mortenson Michelle Moore Gail Pollock Mike Schnarr Glenda Edwardson
and have FUN!
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Feb 8 &9 - Beautiful weather for the Sweethearts who seemed to thoroughly enjoy themselves.
Tournament/Events Hello again golfers, We are hoping everyone is having a fantastic winter season so far! In March we have some exciting tournaments on the schedule. Listed below are the dates and details:
March 6 Spring Nine and Wine - 3:45PM shotgun (Team Sign ups through the events tab on Foretees or through the starter shack). March 13-15 Club Championship - Tee Times by flight starting at 8AM each day. (Individual Sign up through the events tab on Foretees or through the starter shack). March 21st - Farewell Tournament Lunch included. (Team Sign Ups at ES from 8-8:45AM, shotgun start at 9AM).
Please join us for these excellent tournaments and contact the starter shack with any questions.
Remington Post, PGA Director Of Golf
Sweetheart Tournament 2020 Summary 110 couples participated 50/50 – $223 won by Clancy & Norma Lafray HIO - $250 - Bert Foord Flight A 1 st Gross Ken & Kathy Yochim Flight A 2 nd Gross Dave & Louise Ross Flight A 1 st Net Bill & Brenda Goorts Flight B 1 st Gross Greg Bach & Jill Trelawny Flight B 2 nd Gross Stan Miller-Nielsen & Christina Anderson Flight B 2 nd Gross Bob Keven & Fran Swanson Flight B 1 st Net Gary & Bev Holliday Flight C 1 st Gross Brad & Deb Curle Flight C 2 nd Gross Clancy Lafray & Karen Peterson Flight C 2 nd Gross Gene & Madeline Furman Flight G 1 st Gross Dave & Renae Ooley Flight G 2 nd Gross John & Ann Pfaff
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TENNIS NEWS FROM ORPS
As promised in the last ORACLE, here are a few pictures from our February mixer. We had a large group and many thanks to the 4.0/4.5 mixed team for hosting.
Our Tuesday night tennis has been super fun. We have been having some great turnouts. Join us for dinner afterwards at Bella Roma. Begins at 4PM. This month I wanted to highlight two people that epitomize grace in aging. They say that keeping active is the key to staying young. After looking at Dick & Charlotte Frink, I would say it is absolutely true. Both 90, they will be married 65 years in June. They started coming to the desert to be in bike races. Dick still loves to ride. They have been coming to ORPS for 12 years now and still enjoy it. They met at Iowa State College at the wedding of good friends. They have four children, 6 grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. Their hometown, when not in ORPS, is Carmichael, California. If you see them around and don’t know them be sure to introduce yourself to them as they are both gems. Charlotte is still very fierce out there on the courts so Dick has to tell her to just have fun!
We also celebrated a beautiful lady’s birthday. Happy 90 th to you Charlotte Frink!
Our wonderful cooks and hosts for this event.
Our next mixer will be held on March 22, look for details on the bulletin boards. The Horse Race is always the first Saturday of the month at La Palma. Bring $5 and be there by 8:30. It’s a fun time and you will be grouped with your level. The first Sunday of the month is our potluck, also at LaPalma. Bring a dish to share, your place setting, and drinks.
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ORPS PICKLEBALL
NEW COURT AMBASSADORS!!!
With the goal of increasing the efficient flow of players to vacated courts, ambassadors will be now managing the “sign-up” boards. Please be respectful of these volunteers who are working to get each of us as much playing time on the courts as possible. Thank you to Bonny Friesen and her team! PLEASE: Be sure to use the outside perimeter gates to access the courts. To ensure safe play DO NOT run across the courts behind players. Do not sign up a player who is still out on the courts. That player must leave the courts before their name can be placed on the sign-up board. Use a tissue to clear your nose or throat. ORPS WINNERS Congratulations to Holly Aschenbrenner and her partner Cassie Williams for their silver medals in the Catalina Spa tournament and to John Boudin & Dean Tarabochia for their recent bronze at the Palm Desert Senior Games. Way to go ORPS players! A REMINDER OF COURT ETIQUETTE
SUCCESSFUL THEME TABLE AND DISCO 54 PICKLEBALL FUNDRAISERS
Thanks to everyone who supported these events! Great fun was had by all!
HAWAIIAN TOURNAMENT
AED DEMONSTRATION Thank you to Tobi Perkins for demonstrating the AED defibrillator to our club. It is recommended that we participate in the ongoing scheduled training opportunities! CONGRATULATIONS to the following winners of the Hawaiian tournament: (2.5) 1) Leo Turko; 2) Jeannie Unverzagt; 3) Joe Halerewich (3.0) 1) Pat McCann; 2) Jennifer Stingley (3.5) 1) Steve Unverzagt; 2) Talon Baker; 3) Cyril Schoen (4.0) 1) Gerry Friesen; 2) Dave Cross- white; 3) Steve Stockman.
SUBCOMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Please support our club by joining a sub-committee! It takes many hands to make our club successful! We have many sub-committees to choose from, including food, decorations, PR, ambassadors, court maintenance, tournaments, Track-it-Hub, lessons & drills, setup/take-down/cleanup. Talk to Alisia!
FIVE MISTAKES INTERMEDIATE PLAYERS MAKE
https://www.thirdshotsports.com/ articles/2018/3/15/5intermediatemistakes? fbclid=lwAR2CROnCSY1mHiVeSkRoRlhLLVofAJ8 hrPr7uXtYfCIHnXhfKyapZvHTqT8
Submitted by Lynn Barry
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BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Thursday, March 19, 2020 3:30PM’ Owners Lounge
ORPS QUILTERS & SEWING CLUB
The ORPS Quilters & Sewing Club would like to invite you to the March Ladies’ Luncheon, “ Celebrating Community .” The luncheon will be held Wednesday, March 11, at 11:30AM, in ES. Ticket cost is $22 and can be purchased in the Lifestyle and Events Office. During the luncheon we will raffle off handmade treasures made by the members of the ORPS Quilters & Sewing Club. Attendees present will have a one(1) in eight(8) chance of winning a beautiful quilted table centerpiece. Special guest speakers include Angelina Coe, Executive Director, at Shelter from the Storm. Shelter From The Storm is the Coachella Valley’s only comprehensive domestic victim assistance service and shelter provider organization. Their first priority is the safety of those who seek assistance. Their programs work with clients to meet their needs so they can look ahead to a safe horizon. We hope to raise awareness to their needs. Simple items such as diapers, underwear and socks for women and children in all sizes are wanted. Those of you who wish to donate any new items the day of the luncheon will receive a raffle ticket for a special drawing during the luncheon. The luncheon will also welcome guest speaker, Chief Paul Wilson from the Cathedral City Fire Department. He will share with us the services the fire department have available to our community and how the children's quilts donated to the first
The Pearl that Broke Its Shell By Nadia Hashimi
A searing story of powerlessness, fate and the freedom to control one’s own fate. The Pearl that Broke Its Shell “combines the cultural flavor and emotional resonance of works of Khalid Hassini, Jhumpa Lahiri and Lisa See.” Goodreads Set in Kabul in 2017 it is the story of Rahima, a modern day young woman and her aunt who, in the early 1900s, experienced the same limitations on females as did Rahima and her sisters. Only when the two women dressed as boys did their lives change.
Everyone is welcome For information Jean Dietrich 760 992-8225
Saturday March 14, 1 PM MPR in Owners’ Lounge BUNCO AND
RED HATS
ICE CREAM SUNDAES Bring $7 for bunco, prizes and delicious sundaes
responders can impact a child in crisis. Lunch will be catered by Gourmet Passions. Our menu will consist of harvest berry salad, beef bourguignon, roasted jeweled potatoes, roll, and dessert.
RSVP to Marilyn Simon - 408 309-5617
All women are welcome. Just put on some purple and a red hat and join us for fun with resort friends.
The luncheon, will also name two lucky
Sewphistocates
WEDNESDAYS AT LA PALMA 6:30PM Early Bird Bingo 7PM Regular Bingo Games end around 9PM
winners of the charity quilt raffle. Tickets are available at various pop-up locations within the resort, and in the West Room during sewing hours.
Pinwheels
Paper pack of 10 games $7 Early Bird sheets $1 each Intermission game $1 each
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There will also be a last chance to purchase tickets at the luncheon. Ticket prices are one(1) for $5 or five(5) for $20. The ORPS Quilters & Sewing Club is open to everyone. Please drop in and see us or email us for more information at orpsquilters@gmail.com. You can join our Facebook page by searching for: orps quilters & sewing club. Laura Moore, Lot 646 ORPS Quilters & Sewing Club Reporter
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Join the Fun Chair, Sandy - 951-236-3155
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The busy season is upon us and in January and February there were over 80 check-ins scheduled at our reception area. As part of the DOG OWNERS AND FRIENDS (DOF) ongoing education campaign, our
ORPS Family Motor Coach Association Bicycle ride FMCA Rally Speaker Series and New Members Welcome four new families into ORPS FMCA:
reception team has been asking at check-in if the renters have pets. If they do, they are given a “Doggie Welcome Bag” which includes a treat for Fido, a waste pick up bag and a information about the pet rules and approved relief areas. Committee member Judy Varey volunteered part of an afternoon on a busy check-in day to meet and greet new arrivals to the resort and personally give them a Doggie Welcome Bag – Thanks Judy!!! Additionally, our security team, who is responsible for rule enforcement, has been using the welcome bags as a gentle reminder to folks who may not be clear on the pet rules. They have reported this to be a softer yet successful way to start a difficult conversation. Ironically, it is often our very own ORPS owners who choose not to follow the pet rules. Dude with off leash golden retriever – you know who you are!!! The welcome bags are also available in the Lifestyles Office. I would like to thank the members of the DOF Committee for sponsoring the Welcome Bags and keeping all three locations in the resort stocked this season. The DOF Committee also recently co-sponsored, along with the Health and Fitness Committee, the 5K walk/run here at the resort. The 5K was open to anyone at the resort and pets were invited too. Prizes were awarded to the first finishers as well as the best dressed dog and human. It was a fun morning of exercise and there were cute pooch and people costumes too. The DOF Committee would like to thank our major sponsor – The Canine Spa which is here in Cathedral City. They donated some great treat baskets for the pooches as well as boarding and doggie day care gift certificates. Brenda King Chair
Gary & Donna Boehm Lot 1115 Tad and Carol Allen Lot 221
Donald Woolhouse Oscar Mena Lot 892
So, who can be a member of the FMCA? Simply any family with a Motor Coach, towable RV, parked 5th wheel and former RV owners. You will find applications near the mailroom in ES and LP. Benefits include Emergency Medical Assistance as needed, mail forwarding, travel assistance in the event of an issue, discount wireless hotspot, discount tires for your RV or car and a great magazine. The FMCA North America parent club dues is $85 first year; $75 thereafter. Local dues is $25 for ORPS FMCA. New local members also need to purchase a name tag at $10 each. Recent Past Events: Potluck dinner and Business meeting on Feb 6. Sixty-three members came out to share dinner and look at our accomplishments and upcoming events. A memorial brick at the fitness center for Curt Curtis was overwhelmingly approved by the crowd. The food was wonderful, and no one went home hungry. TOUR d’Palm Springs on Feb 8. Nine cyclists from FMCA ORPS participated in the annual bicycle ride/benefit. Riders battled the challenging and hilly 25-mile route. Other members walked a 5-mile course. Upcoming 2020 Events: March 3-5 - Onsite Rally , including Rally Welcome Party, Breakfast, Pickleball and Golf Tournaments, Cocktail Party, Dinner and Annual Business Meeting. March 5 - FMCA Speaker Series . 2-4PM in the Owner’s Lounge. This event is an open event and we encourage all to attend. ORPS resident Jim Leishman is a partner in Nordhavn, the world’s most respected “Passage Maker”, seaworthy personal motor-yachts. His family journeyed around the world in boats not as long as some RV units. Jim will tell us of his adventures including circumnavigating the world in a record 172 days in a 40-foot single engine trawler. March 26 - 29 FMCA’s 2020 International Convention & Expo at Pima County Fairgrounds, Tucson Arizona. Shopping, seminars, entertainment and Chapter events. Many ORPS FMCA members are traveling in caravan. Thursday 1-5PM. Friday - Sunday 9AM-5PM. See the posters by each mailroom or go online: www.fmca.com
Pam Rose
President - 224-217-1869 - Lot 989
Jeff Buchman VP - 202-577-6478 - Lot 835 Vicki Helmer
Treasurer - 253-312-0193 - Lot 1082 Secretary - 610-573-3747 - Lot 835
Ken Hearn Doug Hibl
ORPS FMCA Nat’l Dir. – 209-480-8971 – Lot 99
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Please Support OUR ORPS Vendors!
Lupe’s Hair Salon Providing for your hair and nail care needs. Cuts & Design Coloring (Hi Lites & Lo Lites) Perms Facial Waxing Full Set Acrylic Nails Full Set Gel Nails Manicure Pedicure Hours: Tue - Sat 9AM to 5PM El Saguaro - Right here in ORPS
MON-SAT 7AM-1:30PM
Lupe 760-328-0007
Breakfast: 7AM to11AM Eggs, Pancakes, Country Fried
A1 Convenience Store Operated by A1 Custom Golf Cars Your On-Site Store carries a wide range of Sundry items, RV Parts and Supplies. We offer Golf Carts, Golf Cart Repair, RV Batteries, Golf Cart Parts, Cart Rentals and Summer Storage. Special orders may be placed for RV Parts and Golf Cart Parts not carried on site. NOW SELLING CART BATTERIES We look forward to serving all your needs. Hours of Operation : MON – SAT 8AM – 3PM SUNDAYS 8AM – 12 Noon A-1 Convenience Store
Steak, Omelets and more Daily Lunch Specials $9.95
Lunch : 11AM to 3PM Lasagna, Eggplant Parmigiana, Chicken Parmigiana, Chicken Piccata, Fish & Chips, Sausage, Peppers & Onion Pasta, Baked Ziti 3PM to 8PM House Specialties include: Shrimp Fra Diablo, Scampi, Shrimp Sofia, Linguini with Clams, Fettuccine Alfredo, Lasagna Alforno, Roma Combo, Veal Parmigiana, Chicken Limonigio, Pasta Primavera, Ravioli, a variety of Pastas Subs, Pizzas, Calzones, Salads, & Desserts Fried Cheese Sticks, Wings, Sautéed Garlic Mushrooms, Calamari, Garlic Cheese Toast & Fried Zucchini Appetizers: Dinner:
35 Years of Experience
WELCOME BACK
We welcome you to come join us again this year. We are excited for you to taste and enjoy our wonderful Italian Cuisine . We can provide custom catering for any occasion. LET US HELP YOU IN YOUR FUTURE EVENTS 760-328-3834 Ext. 256 Open 7 days a week 7AM-8PM
Now Serving Beer & Wine
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Elias Mobile Golf Cart Repair
RUDY ELIAS 760-898-1440 www.eliasmobilegolfcar.com
We Repair All Makes & Models CLUB CAR YAMAHA EZGO WESTERN PLANET FORD THINK GEM Pick–up and Delivery Service Available
RoundTablePizza.com for online ordering use ' ORPS ' for a 15% discount off of the regular menu price for all orders, cannot be combined with other discounts/promotions. Round Table Pizza #0858
31775 Date Palm Drive Cathedral City, CA 92234 760-321-1756
JUST 4 HAIR
FULL SERVICE SALON
760-202-6393
HUMBERTO CORONADO
ELIZABETH CORONADO
BARBER
HAIRSTYLIST
LIZ CORONADO HAIRSTYLIST / LASH TECH
MONDAY - FRIDAY 9:30AM - 5:30 PM Saturday 10AM - 2PM
RAMON PLAZA 68100 RAMON RD. A-2, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 SERVICES & COUPONS
Men’s Cut: Reg 15/Coupon $13 Women’s Cut: Reg $18/Coupon $15 Shampoo & Blow dry: Reg $25/Coupon $20 Color: Reg $55/Coupon $45
Don’t forget to bring your COUPON
NEW SERVICES Eyelash Extensions: $85 Eyebrow & Lip Wax: Reg $19/Coupon $15
Highlights: Reg $70/Coupon $60 Balayage: Reg $70/Coupon $60 Permanent: Reg $65/Coupon $60
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REVENGE BOUTIQUE Ladies’ fashions XS to 1X FREE Sunglasses with ad and $20+ Purchase (O.P.P)
ACKER CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS CENTER Cory Acker DC 33669 Date Palm Drive
222 N Palm Canyon Dr
760 7709133 Emergency Calls Accepted We Care For People, Not Just Injuries Ask about our Decompression Therapy
Palm Springs 760-322-2180
Aguirre's Propane On Site Fill (760) 342-1645
31855 Date Palm Drive Suite 3 Cathedral City, CA 92234
Shipping Packaging Notary Live Scan Mailboxes
Business Cards Wide Format Printing Color Copies Freight
(760) 324-8184 Tel (760) 321-9682 Fax
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store3065@theupsstore.com
Grooming With Love 34116 Date Palm Dr 7, Cathedral City Phone: (760) 328- 4523 Ask us about our new dental Service
February is Doggie dental month
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2020 ORPS Big Star Night
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ORPS
760-328-3834
ORPS Vendor List AGUIRRE'S PROPANE 760 342 1645 COUNTRY CLUB CARPET CLEANING 760 774 2889 CONCRETE COATINGS 877 437 6999 EXPRESS TECH MOBILE RV 760 487 2500 FRANK’S RV WASH & WAX 760 399 6320 GILBERTO CHAVEZ ( G&A CITY) 760-391-7078 JAIME GARCIA MASONRY 760 668 7302 JORGE’S LANDSCAPING 760 443 3672 JOSE GOMEZ GARDENING 760 641 4571 K & D VALLEY BLINDS 760 272 5621 NELSON’S RV WASH & WAX 760 408 5941 ON SITE RV FLUSH & TANKWORKS 800 517 6977 RAY DUFF 760 567 8772 ROMERO RV WASH 760 272 1965 SHADEMAKER INC 951 654 0841 SOUL SHADES 760 699 4297 If you are an approved vendor working in ORPS, who wishes to be on this list, please e-mail Editor ORACLE@orps.com
Admin Office
Ext . 244 262
GM
Accounting Front desk
301/302
Maintenance Dispatch Community Standards
293 246
Gate/Security
260 760-770-0065
La Palma Clubhouse Board Office/ Robert
250 254 255
Store
Mailroom
El Saguaro Clubhouse Lifestyle & Events
270 271 272
Activities Assistant
Mailroom
Golf Shack Attendant
280 or 760-324-8638
Bella Roma Beauty Salon
256
760-328-0007
E-MAIL ADDRESSES Edwin J. Vitrano Interim General Manager evitrano@orps.com
Oracle Staff Editor E VA N ORCROSS Assistant Editors L OUISE K NOBF K AREN P ETERSON Proof Readers J OANNE N YQUIST R ONALD C OLLINS Photography Distribution S HAREN W OODGRIFT Ad Crew S ANDY S EAMAN
Brenda Mejia Controller bmejia@orps.com Robert Brown Board Secretary rbrown@orps.com
Alyssa Torres Lifestyle & Events Director lifestyledirector@orps.com ORACLE ORACLE@ORPS.COM Byron Jessie Maintenance Manager bjessie@orps.com Jennifer Miranda Resort Services Manager Jmiranda@orps.com
J UDY T HORGEIRSSON R ICHARD M C G INNIS J IM G WINN E VA N ORCROSS ORACLE@orps.com
Outdoor Resort Palm Springs 69411 Ramon Road Cathedral City, California 92234
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