ORACLE January 2019 for Printing

ORACLE

JANUARY 2019

Outdoor Resort Palm Springs - the Number One RV Resort in the USA

Board of Directors President C RAIG W IRCH Vice President

Oracle Staff Editor E VA N ORCROSS Production Staff L OUISE K NOBF S USAN M ATTHEW K AREN P ETERSON Proof Readers J OANNE N YQUIST T OM O’F LAHERTY

Meeting Calendar Election Calendar

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New Owners

Chapel Movies

Golf

T ED W ILSON Secretary D EDE L OOP CFO J IM W ALLER Members B OB M OORE

Tennis

Pickleball Activities

Communications

Vendor List

Friends of the Oracle

J OHN B OUDIN G REG F ARMER General Manager C LINT A THERTON

Safety and Security Committee Needs nurses and trained medical professionals to join our earthquake first aid team. Golf Committee Needs Owners to adopt a green and tee box to take care of and perform light maintenance.

VISION STATEMENT Outdoor Resort Palm Springs strives to be the ultimate RV Destination, unsurpassed in facilities, activities, amenities, social atmosphere and climate. Our 5-Star community delivers a “personal paradise and escape” creating new friendships and memories that last a lifetime. MISSION STATEMENT Our mission is to enhance and preserve the quality of life and sense of community through ongoing collaboration, transparency and connection with our membership, effective and efficient management of the Association, enforcement of the Covenants, Bylaws, Rules and Policies to maintain a safe and welcoming environment and preserve property values, and to support initiates and capital improvements that benefit the greater good of the community. VALUES STATEMENT To achieve our Vision and fulfill our Mission we value integrity, honesty, consistent firmness, common sense, outstanding customer service, innovation, community participation, cooperation, neighborliness, respect for our employees, and the pursuit of excellence in all things.

MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

It’s time to usher 2018 out and welcome the New Year in with all of its challenges and opportunities. Over the next few months, the Board will be working closely with management, the Finance Committee and other key advisory committees, as we develop a budget for the next fiscal year and make determinations on improvements to our facilities. Printed on this page is the Vision, Mission and Values statements adopted by the Board that guide us as we make these important decisions on your behalf. Please see the CFO Report that recounts steps we have taken to deliver the “ultimate RV destination” and how you can help keep HOA fees as low as possible. This Board encourages owner participation and your attendance at Board and Committee meetings which are listed below and open to all owners. We respond to input received from owners. A rule change regarding the reservation/rental of our facilities to our owners for private events was amended based on owner input. The final rule change under consideration allows groups who have used these rooms for card-playing and other activities to continue to do so on a weekly basis, but also provides the opportunity for owners to have access to these rooms for private one-time events for a nominal fee. The full text of the rule change is on the owners’ website for owner review prior to adoption on January 14. On behalf of the entire Board, you are wished a very happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year! C RAIG W IRCH , President

JANUARY MEETING CALENDAR

Study Session of the Board of Directors: Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors:

Monday, January 7, 12:30 PM- La Palma Monday, January 14, 1:00 PM - La Palma

COMMITTEE

DAY

TIME

MTG ROOM

JAN

2 nd Tues

Activities

2 PM

OL - MPR

A&A

9 & 30

Wed

2 PM

1 st Mon

Communications

10 AM

OL - MPR

Dog Owners & Friends

Monday

2 PM

1 st & 3 rd Thurs

Facilities Planning

3 & 17

2 PM

Finance

Wed

2 PM

8 (2 nd Tues)

1 st Tues

Golf

1 PM

OL- MPR

8 (2 nd Tues)

1 st Tues

Health & Fitness

10:30 AM

1 st Tues

Marketing

8 (2nd Tues)

1:30 PM

9 (2 nd Wed)

1 st Wed.

Pickleball

11AM

OL – MPR

1 st Fri.

Safety & Security

2PM

8* (2 nd Tues)

1 st Tues

Strategic Planning

8AM

1 st Sat.

Tennis

9AM

CFO Report ... continued

Now looking forward we are seeing a “new era” on the horizon thanks to the outward vision presented by the Board-Approved Vision Statement for our Resort. We are challenging our Strategic Planning/Facilities Planning/Finance Committees, and others, to react to the future in sight. This will require new focus on revenue sources to address future strains on the financial picture. We need upgraded sports and social facilities, a management structure that has breadth and depth operating 365 days a year, the need for more socially- oriented activities for all ORPS and a solidified policy for “capital” raising to fund all of this future we see ahead of us for ORPS. Another concern is the raising of the minimum wage as imposed by the State of California that will financially ripple into every labor-oriented cost we have. This, coupled with a reduction of the Resort Fee income anticipated with the selling off of vacant lots will strain our cash-generating future and ultimately force HOA fees up. The time to act is now, while we are still financially healthy. We have to find newer more consistent Revenue/Capital resources that are steadier going forward or our present financial picture will reverse itself forcing HOA fees to rise incrementally to meet the challenges. The rises will be substantial compared to what we’ve recently been used to. What can our “homeowners do” while management is coming to grips with the future? SIMPLY THIS: Take advantage of the expanded ORPS lounge area (19 th hole) that now has longer hours of operation, entertainment at least three times a week and food served most nights. By supporting this effort developed by your management as a new “socially-expanded” experience for all residents, you will put money into our coffers and put a “downward pressure” on the rise of HOA fees going forward. Every dollar you generate in net profit will offset potential increases in HOA fees. Wouldn’t you rather spend your money having a great time with friends at our newly expanded Lounge experience than just pay the money to ORPS in a coupon book each month all year? The answer is clear! Everybody wins and it becomes one new tool in the fight against higher HOA fees! Watch for the “Email Blasts” that come out of our Activities Office almost every day on what’s going on in the lounge or inquire at Activities Office!

I hope all had a fun and festive holiday season! As we start this new calendar year, we are busily planning for our next fiscal year. Budgets are being reviewed as are our list of summer projects. Speaking of future projects, the Board approved the distribution of a

survey to the membership. The survey was created by the Strategic Planning Committee and it will be used as a tool to help guide the resort in how we progress with improvements of our facilities. It is anticipated that the survey will go out the second week of January so please keep a lookout for it. The survey will be sent out via email and it is encouraged that the survey be completed this way as it is easier to gather data. However, there will be paper copies available for those who are not able to complete it electronically. There will be only one response per lot so if you have two email address on file, it will likely only go to one. Further information will be in an upcoming Out and About so stay tuned. On a separate note, my next Community Chats will be on January 11 and January 25 at 2PM in the Owners Lounge in El Saguaro. As a reminder, the chats are an informal conversation regarding things in the resort and an opportunity for questions and answers as well as discussion. This year we have a bit of a twist as we spend the first part of the meeting on a specific topic and then after that is exhausted it is open to all topics. The chat on January 11 will be a general discussion on facilities and B YRON J ESSIE , our facilities manager will be there. On January 25 , the topic will be on Security and F RANK F LORES , our post commander will be there. Here’s to a great start to the New Year! As we enter 2019 I can report that presently the Resort is financially healthy due to recent past management application of controls, better marketing of the resort to new prospective owners, and establishing a “new direction” by the present progressive Board. These management techniques included strict cost increase controlling, higher resort fee revenue contribution to operating cash levels, and strategic investments in our facilities. This has contributed to the selling down over the last two seasons of our vacant lot inventory from about 240 lots for sale to now less than 45 bringing in more than 150 new owners in the last 12 month period. Most of these new owners were previous renters. By raising the Resort Fee, we took out the financial advantage of renting here vs buying. This has benefited our present owners by helping them sell their lots faster and at a higher price with property values up more than 20% and still climbing.

See you all there, J IM W ALLER , CFO

2019 ELECTION CALENDAR

Jan 4 Date of Record - You must be an owner in good standing on this date in order to vote in this election. Jan 4 Last day to submit a statement of intent to be a candidate for Board Director by 4PM to the Board Room.

Directors C RAIG W IRCH and B OB M OORE are completing their terms of office, opening two positions on the Board of Directors. Serving on the Board is a challenging and rewarding way to contribute to your Resort. Board candidate information packets can be picked up in the Board Office, La Palma.

Jan 14 Board appoints Inspector of Election.

Jan 17Candidates’ Forum 1:30PM @ La Palma

Deadline for submitting your application is Friday, January 4, at 4PM

Feb 4 Ballots mailed

Mar 8 Annual Meeting 10:30AM

MEET THE CANDIDATES FORUM

Thursday January 17, 1:30PM - La Palma

Call to order and immediately recess for the tabulation of ballots by the Inspectors of Election. Ballots may be turned in up until 10:30AM but not after when the tabulation process begins. 1:00PM Annual Meeting Resumes & Election Results Announced.

Owners will have an opportunity to meet the candidates for Board and learn their positions on various topics. Following a formal program with questions posed to the candidates by a moderator, there will be an informal coffee reception for owners to meet and speak directly to the candidates.

Ballots will be mailed on Feb 4. If you want your ballot mailed to you at ORPS and NOT to your address of record (generally your home address) please notify: S USAN M ATTHEW BY EMAIL : (smatthew@orps.com) or call 760- 904-6643 no later than January 21, 2019

Are you receiving important announcements from the Board of Directors, the General Manager’s Out and About, or Announcements from the Activities Office with information on the many fun events and activities occurring in the Resort? I F NOT , please contact J ENNIFER M IRANDA at the Administrative Office, or call her at 760-328-3834, ext. 300.

The Owners Resource & Information Guide was recently updated by our Communications Committee and is now available to all owners. It is a

comprehensive guide that provides information on almost everything you need to know about the Resort, including contact information for staff, committees, and services. Pick up a copy in the Board Room – La Palma, or at the Administrative Office.

Thanks to past Chair and Vice Chair of the Communications Committee, J OAN C RAVEN and J UDY F ROESE , for their work on this document.

NEW OWNERS

DATE Purchased

LOT

FIRST and LAST NAMES

City State/Province

Country

Duncan, BC

11/30/2018

945

Douglas & Darlene ALLEN

CAN

11/21/2018

932

Oran & Chrissy BEQUETTE

Garden Valley, ID

Ventura, CA

11/19/2018

796

James & Georgann GARVER

Sioux Falls, SD

11/20/2018

1187

Robert & Linda NICHOLS

Lincoln, CA

11/2/2018

227

Brian & Gay WOLD

Salem, OR

11/1/2018

373 341

Scott & Karen DANGERMOND

Olympia, WA

James & Stephanie ALLEN

11/1/2018

853

Melvin PEARSON & Diane CRAWFORD-PEARSON

Cathedral City, CA

11/30/2018

Kelowna, BC

11/29/2018

375

Robert & Corinne TAYLOR

CAN

White Rock BC

11/16/2018

935

Edmund MAIER & Sheila CHEQUER

CAN

1063

Gary & Deborah SELANDERS

Sherwood Park, AB

4/5/2018

CAN

HEALTH & FITNESS COMMITTEE We hope you find the facility satisfactory in giving you what you need to help keep you fit and healthy during your time within the resort. With nearly an all new committee in place, we are striving to make this an informative and fun season. Some things are still in the works and we will post the events and dates as they become finalized. Expect a Health and wellness speaker later this month, 5K Walk/Run event within the resort in February, Health and Wellness Fair on March 9 at LP. We have a new reader board in the gym that will provide you with health and wellness tips and information monthly. It will also keep you updated with any new Fitness Center news and activities. We are giving instructions and demonstrations on the proper use of the weight room and its equipment on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-10AM. We are providing a sign-up sheet at the center and you may sign up if needing instructions or you just need a refresher. The resort also provides other physical fitness activities including sports such as: Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, Water Aerobics, Swimming, Lap Swimming, Line and Tap Dancing, Hiking, Bicycling, Golf, Pickleball and Tennis. Our main fundraiser for the fitness center is selling bricks for our walk path in front of the building. It’s a great way to leave your legacy here at ORPS. It not only helps to raise funds for items needed to hold our events, but also to help beautify our resort. If you are interested in purchasing a brick, the order forms are posted on the business bulletin board in the fitness center. (Contact a committee member for full details.) PLEASE REMEMBER TO WIPE DOWN ALL EQUIPMENT AFTER USE AND WASH YOUR HANDS. WE WANT EVEYONE TO STAY HEALTHY THIS WINTER. PREVENTION IS THE KEY. Thank you for your interest in fitness and keep watching for upcoming information and events. C HERI B OUDIN , Health & Fitness Co-Chair This newly created committee now has a full contingent of volunteers with the appointment of M ICHAEL C URLEY , #1195, B RENDA K ING , #1114, S HERYL N ELSON , #755, J ANET R EAM , 154, F RAN D UFFY , #467, T ONY S URIAN , #320, S TEPHANIE WHITE , #323, J UDY V AREY , #893, and D EBBIE S MITH , #154. Officers will be selected at the January 7 meeting at 2 PM in the East Room, LP and the Committee’s work will officially begin as it explores ways to enhance facilities for pets within the Resort now and into the future. All owners are welcome to attend the Committee meetings. DOG OWNERS & FRIENDS COMMITTEE

ORPS’ Five Star Outdoor Resort Palm Springs is creating a Legacy Fund. A legacy gift is a planned donation given through a will or other form of designation. It is a decision that each person makes in their own financial planning process, taking into account their wishes and values. People create legacy gifts for many different reasons. For some, it is a way to ensure their memory lives on. For others, it is a way to ensure that ORPS continues to be a five star resort for their family or friends who will enjoy the resort. A legacy gift is a great way to show our community the positive impact that ORPS has had on your life. Consider a legacy gift to ORPS’ Five Star Legacy Fund when you are evaluating your personal, family and financial needs as well as your long-term giving goals. There are different options for legacy gifts and the ORPS Legacy Fund volunteers will help you navigate the best option for you. Stay tuned for more information. FACILITIES PLANNING COMMITTEE The FPC has submitted their recommendation to the Board for 2019-2020 as follows: 1. El Saguaro Chef line consisting of hood system and equipment. This is the remaining phase of the ES kitchen renovation. 2. La Palma Pool Deck Replacement. Due to the size of the project, the FPC reduced this into components that could be phased over two budget years. It was recommended to the Board to begin with the Tennis Seating Area. Thank you to C HARLES S TINSON for all his contributions to FPC and Outdoor Resort. He has withdrawn from FPC but will assist us in the future. We now have a position open to ORPS owners. Our next meeting is scheduled for January 17 at 2PM in the East Room. All interested owners are invited to attend. A VA F ELT , Chair

SECURITY REPORT F RANK F LORES P OST C OMMANDER

A&A Committee From our new members I often get asked, What does A&A stand for? Architecture and Aesthetics. The A&A Committee is staffed by volunteers who evaluate all requested permit work and variance requests, perform lot consultations, and assist in lot line delineations. We are always seeking ideas as to how we can craft new rules and change existing ones to embrace new products and ideas that will enhance our outdoor living space. New regulations were recently enacted that you need to be aware of.  First , owners are reminded that they must use contractors for their permitted work who are licensed by the State of California and hold a business license from the City of Cathedral City. An owner acting as their own contractor must hire licensed sub-contractors.  Secondly , Association employees may not perform any work for an owner that requires a permit. Please do not jeopardize their employment at ORPS, and limit your contact to after-hours for work that does not require a licensed contractor. The Committee intends to implement a vendor performance feedback survey for permitted work performed within the Resort. We believe this information gathering will be valuable to our members in the selection of vendors for their lot improvements. More to come on this. T ED W ILSON , A&A Chair ACCOUNTING 101 Welcome to Accounting 101! Do you know what happens to your monthly assessment fee? Currently you pay $383 per month. This amount is divided into 3 separate entities and bank accounts: • $291 Operating • $89 Reserves • $3 Capital Operating is the daily ins and outs of what makes this resort run. Your $291 is deposited into the bank and checks are written to pay all the operation bills, i.e. utilities, landscaping, payroll, supplies, etc. Reserve is the “savings” account of the resort. This money is used for replacing/repairing the property. An annual reserve study is done by an outside firm to assess the life of the property. i.e. roof, HVAC, streets, etc. These projects are determined annually and approved by your Board. The balance is invested in CD’s for earning interest. Capital is the “extra” fund. This is for new additional improvements that are not included in the reserve study, i.e. shade structures at ES pool deck. Look for next month’s article on How to read Financial Statements B RENDA M EJIA , Controller

Hello everyone. As some of you may have already noticed during your evening walks, certain areas of the resort are very dark at night. Security is doing its best to maintain a

continuous patrol of these areas from dusk till dawn. As a staff, we appreciate any help the residents of ORPS can provide us by reporting any trespassers or things that look out of place in these darkened areas. Some residents have extremely dark areas behind their lots, giving trespassers an easy place to hide. A quick solution that would also be a great help to the Security staff is the installation of motion detection lights at the back of your lots. When motion is detected in the light placement area, the lights come on and stay on for a period of time. The motion detection lights help reduce light pollution by only turning on when triggered. These lights are relatively low priced and can be ordered and purchased at the A-1 Convenience Store. SAFETY AND SECURITY When we return to California from Michigan we think about the wisdom of living just a few miles from the famous San Andreas fault. Who would do that? We take comfort in the fact that it’s been 350 years since the big one, but then other people say that just means we are overdue. I spent $9 on Amazon to buy a red duffel bag that we can use to store some emergency supplies. But what to put the bag? Back in August 2003 we lived in Detroit and experienced the Northeast Blackout in which 10 million in Ontario and 45 million in eight states had the electric grid go down for several days. Water could not be pumped and the sewage systems overflowed when it rained. The first day was fun, barbecuing all the meat that thawed in the freezer. But everything in the refrigerator had to be thrown out after two days. No TV, Internet, grocery stores, gas stations. No shower. No cold beer or ice. They say that the big one, when it comes, will likely originate at the Salton Sea and roll north from there. The shaking may last one and one half minutes and the ground go up and down violently. We are told that RV’s are safer than homes because the RV’s are not attached to the ground, can bounce separately and are built to withstand rough treatment as they are hauled down the road. Some RV’s have generators and water tanks. Do some research on the Internet and think about how you should prepare for the big one. F RANK F LORES PostCommander@ .com

C HARLIE L EAHY , Vice Chair

LADIES’ BIBLE STUDY

ORPS CHAPEL

Chapel meets every Sunday at 8:50AM in La Palma C HAPLAIN J IM G WINN Lot 274 847-445-0077 Come Join Us! All are Welcome.

Starting January 9, at 9AM in the East room at La Palma.

The study is Gideon by P RISCILLA S HIRER . Study books are $15 and a few will be available during our first session. If you have ordered your book you can pick it up on or before our first session. This study will encourage you to recognize your weaknesses as the key the Lord gives you to unlock the full experience of His strength in your life. Don’t ignore or try to escape your weaknesses, see them as the gifts they are, given specifically and strategically by God to unlock the door of His strength in your life. PLEASE join us and you’ll meet some of the friendliest ladies in the resort. D ONNICE K OCH , Lot 81 dckoch911@yahoo.com Phone: 913-952-9285 RESORTERS’ CHORUS If you like to sing, keep reading. For over 20 years ORPS has had its own four-part chorus. We welcome ladies and men to sing soprano, alto, tenor and bass (SATB). The group is “easy-going”. We don’t memorize our parts, we have an experienced director and a piano accompanist. We sing a wide variety of songs from hymns & gospel to Broadway to old favorites, even some modern rock tunes. Practice is every Tuesday from 2PM to 3:30PM at La Palma. There are no auditions.

WHAT DOES OUR FUTURE HOLD We have an insatiable desire to know what lies ahead and hunger for a glimpse of our destiny. Psychics, clairvoyants, and fortune tellers remain in business due to our seeking facts of the future. Most of them are frauds; those who aren't, which would be very few if any, receive information from ungodly spirits. They attempt to give information to desperate people who desire hope. The desire to dream and set goals that we often can't predict the outcome of was put into us by our Creator, Jesus Christ, what He puts in us and reveals is truth. He wants us to see our potential in Him, envision through the Bible what His plans are for us. He is a forward looking God who longs to give us glimpses of our future. His Word is trustworthy and reliable. Jeremiah 29:11 states: I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future. Don't quench or doubt the dreams and visions God puts in your heart. He gives us dreams and wants us to fulfill them. The Bible is full of promises that apply to us today, He gives us glimpses of His plan and asks us to follow and trust Him as revealed in the Bible. Jeremiah 33:3 says, call unto Me and I will answer you showing great and mighty things you don't even know about. Here is the best Bible fact that is available to all of us. John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. There is a life-changing fact that impacts who we become and our eternal destiny. Need guidance in reading and heeding the Bible? Come to Chapel each Sunday at 8:50 and find answers and friends who are seeking just as you. Speakers for January Chapels January 6 R ON C LINE Reach Beyond Missionary Radio January 13 J OHN G UEST Episcopal Priest from Pennsylvania January 20 B ERT K ETTINGER , Soloist Songs in the Night with E RWIN L UTZER January 27 S INGING S AMOANS - One of our favorite programs of the year

If you like to sing, please join us.

HEART ATTACK or STROKE Give the victim an aspirin! First call 911 Then call Security 760-770-0065

L ILIA V ARGAS ORPS’ 19 th Hole Manager

ACTIVITIES

Lilia joins us with prior experience at the Avalon Hotel and Bungalows in old downtown Palm Springs and the Indian Wells Golf Resort .

M EREDITH P ATE

A LYSSA T ORRES

C LARISA R OBLES

Q. Have your first six weeks in this new position been a challenge? A. Yes, in a very good way. As residents have returned we have increased our hours. We adjusted our prices and added happy hour discounts until 5PM. We have bar snacks of pretzels, chips and hummus. Monday night football, hot dogs on Tuesday, hamburger Wednesdays, Bella Roma specials Thursday. Live music on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. January is going to be very busy and exciting. Working with M EREDITH we issue an email almost everyday detailing our specials. Be sure to add your email address to our list. Q . Tell us about your staff . A. We are fortunate to have bartenders A DRIAN and Y ESCENIA , they bring experience and enthusiasm. We enjoy getting to know our customers and their drink preferences. Our customers are amazing and have such interesting stories about their home states and provinces. We couldn’t work in a nicer resort. Q. One comment we hear is it takes too long to get a drink. Any thoughts? A. We are working to speed up our service. For larger events we open our beverage cart where volunteers serve beer and wine. We use a cash box instead of our electronic point of sale system. We respect that some people bring their favorite bottle of wine, but remind you to come to the bar or cart and buy a $5 corkage sticker so your tablemates know you are supporting our entertainment budget. Q. Do I see a new machine on the counter? A That’s our Island Oasis frozen drink machine. Try one. Evening specials include margaritas, and mango and strawberry fruit drinks.

Happy 2019! We hope this is your best year yet! We hope everyone had a great holiday season! Things will begin to pick back up in January and we want everyone to get involved. First, we would like to thank everyone who donated toys for The Narrow Door toy drive. We were able to fill the box and then some! Thank you for giving to those in need in the Valley during the holidays. A BIG thank you to G EORGE H OLGUIN and M ARGOT B AUR . Margot has volunteered to put up the flyers for our various activities throughout the community. George and his team cook the hamburgers on Wednesday nights. Make sure to stop by the Activities Office during the week and get your ticket! We hope all of you will join us in 2019 for events! In order to get updates regularly, have your name added to our email list to receive notices of bar updates and weekly happenings. Come into the Activities Office, or email activities@orps.com to get on our email list today! M EREDITH P ATE meredithpate@orps.com

1/15-Mission Impossible: Fallout: During an Impossible Mission Force mission in Berlin, things go sideways after Ethan Hunt must make a terrible choice between completing the mission or protecting his team. As a result of his decision, billions of lives are put at risk. He receives the blame from their superiors who decide to bench Hunt and his team while the Central Intelligence Agency has them

under review. One of their enemies tells Hunt that soon he and the world will have to face the "fallout" for all of his good intentions. Hunt tries to stop the fallout while at the same time facing off against agents of both the US government and its enemies. 1/22-Operation Finale

In the wake of World War II, many people began to gain awareness of the horrors that had unfolded. Before long, a secret team is assembled to locate the evil men who served as the architects of the Holocaust; many have fled to South America. They set their sights on Adolph Eichmann, a Nazi officer who seems practically impossible to catch. During their search, they will discover so much more about the tragedy of the Holocaust, as well as themselves. 1/29-First Man A first-person account through the eyes of Neil Armstrong recounts the history-changing years before the Apollo 11 mission. Neil's character takes us back to 1961, and recalls what it was like to be the first man on the moon. Retelling the most dangerous mission America had ever done, Neil brings to life his personal sacrifices, and the sacrifices of the country. Neil leads us from the very beginning, all the way up to July 20, 1969, when he took one giant leap for mankind.

Owners’ Lounge Tuesdays @ 4PM & 7PM Hot dog & chips - $4.50 (5:30 - 6:30) 1/8-The Good Lie: Based on true events, this story features the lives of refugees in America and the people that become intertwined within their journey and

adjustment. After four Sudanese refugees win a special designed lottery, permitting them to leave their torrential home in Africa and live in the United States, they become the assignment of an American woman.

HOLES-IN-ONE Hole-in-one scorecards must be dated and signed by at least one playing witness. Include phone number and indicate if this is his/her first hole-in-one. We can only list the hole in ones if you turn in your completed form. The lucky golfer may purchase a hole-in-one bag tag.

Golf

NAME

DATE

HOLE

FIRST

T OM O’F LAHERTY

Nov 16

TOURNAMENTS Saturday, January 12 - String Tournament Saturday, January 26 - Owners Hole-in-One Sat/Sun February 9 and 10 - Sweetheart Friday, February 22 - Can-Am Saturday, March 2 - Three Club Fri-Sat-Sun March 15-16-17 - Club Championship Saturday, March 23 - Farewell Tournament Formats vary from week to week. On both days teams are handicapped as evenly as possible. All low and high handicappers are encouraged to play. Guest averages will be based upon your home course handicap. Register at ES between 8AM and 8:45 AM. Play starts at 9AM Bring $5 and join us OPEN TO ALL! Tuesdays we have a mixed scramble. Thursdays men and women are on separate teams with each member playing his or her own ball.

K EN Y OCHIM

Nov 23

G ERI S OBOOL

Dec 02

YES

R OMAN O RENCHUK

Dec 4

ORPS Players Cub HIO Challenge is sponsored by A1 Custom Golf Cars . To date150 members have joined and $522 has been paid out. Join the Players Club and you could join these winners of HIO! HIO on hole 6 wins $78 Hal Mortenson Nov 27 For Newcomers and in case you didn’t know…... Yellow ball on flagstick indicates pin placement on the green – high on the stick – hole is at back of green, midway on stick, hole is central, and low on the flagstick, hole located near front. New USGA Golf rules effective January 2019 are posted on the bulletin board at the golf shack – check them out. Reminder: Don’t forget to enter your scores so that your handicap reflects your actual ability and ensures fair representation in building teams and in tournament play.

LADIES’ PUTTING CLUB Sign up Wednesday mornings 8:45AM at ES

Bring your putter, a ball and 4 quarters and have FUN!

2018 - 2019 Golf Committee

D ON R ENOE :

Chair

A LLEN G AYKEN :

Vice Chair, handicaps, new owner/renters sign-ups & tournament entries Treasurer, tournament entries

G REG R OSE :

HIO on hole 4 wins $115 Jerry McGee Dec 6

B RENDA G OORTS :

Secretary, & handicaps

G AIL P OLLACK :

Hospitality, & teams, HIO tags

M ICHELLE M OORE :

Hospitality, & teams & tournament entries

Orange Ball Tournament Results 78 Entrants Winning score was Plus 1 Team of D ANIEL , C ARL , B OB , J OE , S ONYA & B RENDA KP - Ladies – J OANNE N YQUIST KP Mens – M ARTY L ENTZ

TENNIS NEWS FROM ORPS We are really having a great turnout at all our events even though many have gone home for the holidays. We had our second Horse Race on December 1 with 37 people in attendance. Even the weather cooperated. The Tennis Committee has been busy behind the scenes trying to schedule all the upcoming play in January and throughout the springtime. The courts are going to be filled both day and night so please pay close attention to the calendars when they come out. We have posted them at the main bulletin board and all Satellites as well as in the mailroom lobbies. We will also distribute them at the next meeting. It is also posted on the website. This year we are going to be trying new things in the evening as the lights at La Palma are fantastic. On Tuesday night, January 8, we will be having a mixed doubles play beginning at 4PM and then eat at Bella Roma after play. All levels are welcome and we hope to have a terrific time. Upcoming dates to remember: January 5 at 8:15AM first Horse Race of the year and a general meeting right afterwards. January 6 tennis barbecue starting at 5PM it is a fun event and we encourage you to attend. January 19 is our first mixer and lunch: 8:15AM

COMMITTEE CORNER

This month I would like to introduce J OHN M AYSMITH although most of you already know him. He is our court maintenance person. Hometown: Victoria, British Columbia

Occupation: retired Dentist

Family: Wife - Carolyn, and two boys ages 40 and 37 Favorite Pastime: other than tennis - gardening and carpentry Why did you choose ORPS? we used to come and stay in horrid trailer parks until one of my patients recommended ORPS. He was one of the first owners at ORPS in 1986, and used to come for vacations when his oldest son was only 5!

If you see John out and about, thank him for all his dedication in keeping our courts in tip top shape. He works tirelessly to make sure they stay that way. He’s on: Lot #1042 760-904-6168 jmaysmith@shaw.ca

Congratulations to our Horse Race Winners - do you recognize anyone?

We will have 7 competing teams starting in January along with Men’s and Women’s Top Gun. We will keep you posted so you can come out and cheer everyone on! Such an exciting time to be a tennis player at ORPS. Happy New Year! See you on the courts!

Submitted by: K ATHY B ROWN , Tennis Communications

PICKLEBALL FUN UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER TOURNAMENT AND POT LUCK DINNER/DANCE Santa would have enjoyed the laughs and festive Christmas spirit as “pickleballers” took to the courts with great glee on December 7. Congratulations to the following winners: Women: 1 st Karen Schaper 2 nd Kathy Oedekerk 3 rd Diana Welt & Barbara Griffith

1 st Gary Oedekerk 2 nd Michael Murray 3 rd John Boudin

Men:

NEXT PICKLEBALL MEETING JANUARY 9 at 11AM at El Saguaro Hope to see you all there!

COURT CHAIRS FUNDRAISER

SAVE THE DATE HAWAIIAN PB TOURNAMENT

ORPS Pickleball is now able to receive $100 donations for the imprinting of personalized backstraps for the court chairs to raise money for

JANUARY 19 Registration for men and women from 7:30AM - 8AM Women play at 8:30AM Men play at 10:30AM

the finishing of lighting at the pickleball courts. We would like to have the money collected by the end of January. Cash is accepted or checks can be made out to ORPS - ensuring that the memo line is entitled “pickleball”. D IANA W ELT and J ANICE W ALD will collect money at the shootout check-in on Thursday mornings. These are the only two individuals accepting payments!

Potluck under the Pergola at ES from 12:30 to 2:30PM Bring a favorite dish!

Check out the PICKLEBALL INFORMATION BOARD for any changes to the schedule.

Submitted by L YNN B ARRY

ACTIVITIES

Outdoor Resort COMEDY NIGHT Tuesday January 15

6:30 PM $15

Winter Wonderland Ladies Luncheon Hosted by: Sandy Holguin & Geri Sobool January 9th  11:30 am Fashion Show by Revenge Door Prizes!! Catered by...Papa Dans Antipasto Salad, Assorted Rolls Carrot Cake for Dessert

Featuring L. A.s Best Comedians

Don Friesen, James Connolly and Jason Love

POTATO BAKE

SATURDAY

January 19th ES

Bar opens at 5

Dinner Served at 6

Entertainment starts at 7

Wednesday Nights are Burger Nights ! tickets at Activities Office 10 – 3 daily and Bar Wednesday 3 to 5 $7

Dave Ambrose returns ! Tickets on sale online

Activities Office

5 Guys Ribs $20

EL Saguaro January 28

WEDNESDAYS AT LA PALMA 6:30PM Early Bird Bingo 7PM Regular Bingo Games end around 9PM

Bar 5PM Dinner 6PM Entertainment by: Pat Higgins

Popcorn by donation and fun for free

Paper pack of 10 games $6 Early Bird sheets $1 each Intermission game $1 each Candy & soda pop available

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Craft & Flea Market January 12th 8 to 10AM Sign up for table in activities

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We NEED Volunteers!

 Callers  Game verifiers  Ticket sellers Please call Sandy if you can help out! 951-236-3155  See you there!

DUPLICATE BRIDGE Wednesday 5:45PM January - February - March Intermediate players WELCOME Call Activities office For information

COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE New leadership is in place for the Committee with the selection of K RISTEN D AMAZIO , Chair, and L YNNE L IVINGSTON , Vice Chair, who will also participate on an ad hoc Team that is in the process of developing a Communications Plan for this resort. This will include a review of the Committee’s Charter and of the role of the Phase Reps with the input of the Committee. The Committee is still seeking additional phase reps. Come join the team and help with this effort. The Committee is in the midst of planning for the NEW OWNERS’ RECEPTION, scheduled for Monday, January 21, at 4PM in El Saguaro. All owners who purchased in 2018 are invited to attend, along with any new owners who were missed last year, to meet your Board, members of the management team, and your phase reps.

ORPS QUILTERS & SEWING CLUB 8AM Tuesday - Friday West Room at ES Everyone is welcome! Bring your sewing machine and your own project to work on. Watch for our quilt display at ORPS’ events for tickets sales, tickets are also available on our quilting days in the West Room.

For more info, email us at: orpsquilters&sewingclub@gmail.com and request to join our facebook page, orps quilters & sewing club. S ANDY W HITTAKER , Lot 884 ORPS Quilter & Sewing Club Reporter

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Thursday, January 17 4PM Owners’ Lounge EDUCATED By Tara Westover

Sixteen and never been to school. In this autobiographical book Tara tells us about growing up with her six siblings in rural Idaho. Living in a filthy, ramshackle house at the base of a mountain, the family had no television, radio, or even a telephone for many years. Her domineering father obsessed about armed Feds showing up at their door, causing them to flee and live in the woods. Life for her was hard and odd. After watching longingly as the school passed by on the highway day after day, Tara made a decision. She was going to get educated even though she had no idea how to go about that task. Guided by her indomitable spirit, she accomplished her goal and changed her life.

BILLY REED’S

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! 14

For information: J EAN D IETRICH , 760 992-8225

To more “Friends of the Oracle” These are a few names that were missed in our last issue, plus a few new contributors. We thank You ALL:

G EORGE & W ILMA V AN D EN B RINK G ERRY & C AROL V AN D EN B RINK B ERT & W ENDY V AN D EN B RINK D ENNIS M ILLER M IKE D UFF & J ULIE O’N EIL R ON & L OIS C AMPBELL J IM S EAMAN D ONNICE K OCH E D & G LENDA H ENGESH S ANDY & G EORGE H OLGUIN

ACKER CHIROPRATIC & WELLNESS CENTER Cory Acker DC 33669 Date Palm Drive

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NO Trash Pick up Tuesdays or Thursdays do not put your trash out Tuesday or Thursday OR AT NIGHT

All Valley Deck Works 760 340 9335 Country Club Carpet Cleaning 760 774 2889 Frank’s RV Washing & Wax 760 399 6320 G&A City Landscape & Design 760 391 7078 Jaime Garcia Masonry 760 668 7302 Ray Duff 760 272 1965 Romero RV Wash

DO YOU RECYCLE? • Do you conserve water?

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Upcoming Palm Springs Events

Villagefest Street Festival: Over 180 Vendors! Located in the heart of downtown Palm Springs, on Palm Canyon Drive. Every Thursday night offering a wide variety of entertainment , art, food and shopping. 6PM-10PM Farmer’s Market: Outdoor market returns with fresh food products, chef demonstrations and entertainment! Every Saturday from 8AM to 12:30PM next to the Palm Springs Cultural Center. 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs Career Builder Challenge: January 16 @ 8AM - Sunday, January 20. Formerly known as the Bob Hope Classic. Tournament will consist of four days at La Quinta Country Club, PGA West Palmer Private, and PGA West Nicklaus private with 144 professionals and 144 amateurs. Some of the ORPS Activities Monday & Thursday at 6:45PM With a limit of 50 players, we often sell out. Be a little early if you want a seat. The winners of these weekly events are invited to play in the Championship Tournament next March. We welcome all owners and renters at El Saguaro. Come and join in the fun for an evening of Texas Hold'em and your chance to win. ( One time $10 buy in ) Saturdays @ La Palma (sometimes at El Saguara) 1 - 1:45PM - Beginners’ lessons and practice time 2PM - 3:30PM - Regular Play Come join the fun, All levels welcome ! Instruction provided by: M ARK D ENEEN For more info: M ARK D ENEEN (760-668-7819) or T OM R AY (760-831-8150) MAHJONG: Meets in the East Room Tuesdays at 1PM. For more information call S UE D OTY 916-205-7966 or Thursdays call C HARLENE S ULLIVAN @ 775-771-2871 - Come and play or learn to play. It’s addictive! Outdoor Resort's Hiking : Every Monday D ARYL K OCH leads a different hike. Meet in front of our LP Clubhouse at 7:45AM and the group usually leaves 8AM sharp. For more info contact Daryl at: ofkoch@msn.com or 509-879-5613

All calls 1 760-328-3834 Admin Office Ext. GM 244 Accounting 262 Front desk 301/302 Gate 260 or 760-328-3834 or 760-770-0065 La Palma Clubhouse Board Office/ Susan 250 Store 254 Mailroom 255 El Saguaro Clubhouse Activities Meredith 270 Activities Assistant 271 Mailroom 272

E-MAIL ADDRESSES Clint Atherton - General Manager catherton@orps.com Brenda Mejia - Controller Bmejia@orps.com Susan Matthew - Board Secretary SMatthew@orps.com Meredith Pate Activities Director Meredithpate@orps.com ORACLE ORACLE@ORPS.COM Byron Jessie Maintenance Manager bjessie@orps.com Jennifer Miranda Resort Services Manager Jmiranda@orps.com

Message from the Editor

69411 RAMON ROAD CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234-3350

If you have a suggestion or comment that might improve our magazine, please email me at the address below. Any of our Vendors working in the Resort, wanting to be added to our vendor list in the Oracle or anyone wishing to advertise in the Oracle, please email the address below with your details and request and we will try to respond as soon as possible. We always welcome photographs of our beautiful resort and activities within. Please send them to the ORACLE office by e-mail (no more than 2 per email), with details and date captured. The printed Oracle issues are meant to be distributed to ORPS’ owner mailboxes that are open, but if you did not receive your copy, extras may be available in the Activities Office, or email the Oracle office with your name and lot# and we will have one put into your ORPS mail slot. This is your ORACLE ORACLE@ORPS.COM Eva Norcross, Editor

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