NEW HORIZONS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

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1 NEW HORIZONS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER The Official Publication For the Board of Directors, Residents and Owners WEBSITE: Feb. 15, 2013 E.MAIL: Maple Ave. Torrance, CA Phone: (310) EDITOR: Jacob Aslay (Office) Fax # AD. MGR. : Paul Cohen (Office) Important announcement regarding newsletter delivery. As of February 15th, we are canceling the office pickup option for our residents. Our volunteers will deliver them to your home instead. Please, let's keep the issues at the office window for visitors who would like to learn about New Horizons. If you have problems with delivery, please let us know with a brief note at the newsletter office or by . We still have glitches with our website and will continue our efforts to improve it. Help from you to improve our services would be greatly appreciated by the newsletter staff. WE NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR HELP We need a driver to help us Wednesdays for one hour for newsletter pickup and delivery. This is your newsletter, without your help we will not be able to serve you. Thank you for your urgent consideration. EDITOR Spring is coming!! (even if it doesn't feel like it on some days) Let's celebrate it with flowers. TREASURER S NOTICE Leon Silverman, Treasurer Change in late fees: Effective April, 2013 the charge for the late fees will be 10% of the monthly assessment. This is in accordance with the paragraph 3 of the Collection of Lien Enforcement Policies and Practices as required by section 1365, 1366, and 1367 of The California Civil Code. Late fee is effective after the 15th of the month. New Horizons welcomes new resident Marge Bradeen Bldg 601 Flower Fund donations are used to provide bright, cheerful color in our common areas where it would not otherwise be possible due to budget limitations. Recent donations include a gift from Linda Haxton, an anonymous gift in memory of Joe Moyal and a gift from Dorothy Adland in memory of Joe Moyal and a dear departed New Horizons resident. Cash donations may be placed in the Flower Fund box in the clubhouse lobby. Help us make New Horizons a beautiful place to live.

2 CALENDAR FOR NEW HORIZONS ELECTIONS FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS, 2013 Monday, Mar. 4: "Meet the Candidates Night" 7: 30 p.m. in the Town Hall Tuesday. Mar. 12: BOD Election: noon to 7 p.m. in the Club House. Annual Board Meeting: 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hall. Election results announced, and new Board members introduced. Thursday. Mar. 14: Transition Meeting: 10 a.m. in the Lounge Saturday, Mar 16: Board of Directors' Appreciation Dinner SAVE THIS DATE!! Sponsored by the Recreation Council Barbara Helm, Chair IN OUR NEW HORIZONS TOWN HALL 4:00 pm Meeting followed by Happy Hour CIC NEWS GET WITH IT, ALL YOU GUYS AND GALS, maenner und frauen, devcata a chlapci, ninos y ninas, 남녀여러분들 and all of you we ve missed this week. Put on your ethnic thinking caps; remember your favorite meal at mom s table. Get prepared to try your hand at it to serve to us all at the CIC International Potluck Dinner in May. This is the chance to show off the best dishes of your country. Some people are into it already, trying out this or that dish that would be delicious. Don t let them show you up. Start planning now and talk to your friends who don t read the Newsletter about getting in on the fun of meeting new people and trying new taste experiences. It s in May so you have plenty of time to come up with something special. Dress in your national costume, maybe display some works of art, show what you like about your "old" home. "Can t wait to get my fork into some of the exotic cuisine." Renee Chang and Phyllis Mathis 5:00 pm Dinner Choice of Chicken or Salmon $20.00 per person Watch for signup sheet on bulletin board!! MENU CHOICE OF ENTRÉE: CHICKEN BREAST IN DIJON SAUCE OR SALMON IN A BALSAMIC GLAZE AND POTATOES AU GRATIN ALMONDINE BEANS CAESAR SALAD ROLLS DESSERT LADIES SHOWER AND DRESSING ROOM will be closed Mondays from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm due to power washing. ABANDONED SHOPPING CARTS!!! Lately, there have been abandoned shopping carts left on New Horizons property. Our employees are not permitted to return them to the markets. So please, if you have to walk to the market, only buy what you can carry. Do not bring a shopping cart and leave it. We take pride in our community and do not want these carts cluttering our neighborhood. Thank you Clubhouse chair, Arlo Creamer Kathy Lindbergh

3 TRAVEL CLUB UPDATE.2/15/'13 From: Ed Reilly, Club New Horizons Chairman Phone: We enjoyed a reasonably nice turnout for our February 7 meeting and got quite a bit accomplished. As reported last week in the February 8 newsletter, we had to cancel our March 21 trip to the J. Paul Getty Villa for lack of signups. So one of the first bits of business was to replace the Getty Villa trip with another. We regret we had to take this action for there were a modest number of you who really wanted to see this international educational center dedicated to the study of the arts and cultures of ancient Greece, Rome and Etruria. It truly is a fascinating attraction. Our replacement trip should appeal to our members who enjoy musical comedy theater (and who doesn t?). On Saturday, March 23, we will be going to the Glendale Center Theater to see the award winning show Crazy for You. This riotously entertaining show is a romantic musical comedy filled with a number of George and Ira Gershwin s classic songs. Crazy For You won the 1992 Tony Award for best musical and the Laurence Olivier award for best musical revival. We ve seen several plays at the Glendale and each one has been a winner. Lunch will be at the Outback Steak House. The cost for this exceptionally entertaining afternoon is $77.00 per person with 38 or more or $85.00 with 29 to 37 folks. The signup sheet is on the board. When you sign up, we ask that you also make your meal selection. Choices are: Sirloin steak, Chicken, Salmon or a veggie plate. We ll be leaving at 10:00 AM and returning at 5:00 PM. Let s make this trip a go. In April we are taking a cruise to Hawaii. The dates are April 10 through the 24 th. At our February 7 meeting we were fortunate to have one of our travel agents, Jo Tuzzolino of All Stars Travel, give us an over view of the trip. She was able to give us answers to a number of questions pertaining to the cruise. We sail round trip from San Pedro on the Golden Princess cruise ship. This means we won t have to do any flying, thereby saving us the hassle of going through LAX. Of course we visit all four islands. If you would like to go, give Ed Reilly a call at (310) and we will have the club make your reservations for you. We will need to know your name, who you wish to room with and whether you desire a stateroom with a balcony, a room with an ocean view or, perhaps, a mini suite. This will tell us how many cabins we need to have blocked and in what category. Once we determine what type of accommodations are desired, we can move forward and price according to individual desires. cont'd TRAVEL -cont'd. You are also free to make your own arrangements assuming you have a specific travel agency you like to use. Again, the ship is the Golden Princess and the dates are April 10-24, I ve just learned of an extra incentive for you men and women who might be veterans. The cruise line is offering a $250 shipboard credit in addition to other incentives if you are a vet. It makes no difference when you served. To be eligible, you only need to submit a copy of your discharge papers (DD-214) or a copy of your military retirement papers. If you have any questions, please give Ed Reilly a call. **************** WOMEN S GOLF TOURNAMENT THURS., 2/7/13 Beautiful day.. but not many players. Nine ladies. We hope for more next week. Mathis and McCue A FLIGHT LOW GROSS LOW NET Kay Mori 54 Phyllis Mathis 53 B FLIGHT Marge Frye 68 Elisabeth McCue 50 Free Player: Dottie Lott Please note: Thu. Ladies Golf starts at 9 am until Apr. 1 ***************** MEN S GOLF TOURNAMENT, Wed., Only 13 players this week. Where is everyone? The bright spot was Steve Spolidoro s- hole in one on hole # 3. WINNERS A FLIGHT LOW GROSS LOW NET Steve Spolidoro 50 Larry Neville 49 B FLIGHT Jim White 55 Fred Koblizek 45 Hole in One Steve Spolidoro Hole # 3 February Tournament. SATURDAY, February 16, 2013 "Best Nine" format Shotgun 9:00a.m. New games: Low putts, 50/50 raffle

4 Nick Blaney New Horizon s Resident Listings and Sales For all your Real Estate Needs Call Nick At New Listing: 22711"B Maple 2Bd+Den1-3/4 Bath $300,000 in escrow nickblaney@yahoo.com Ogawa Realty DRE # CALL GARY THE PLUMBER for ALL your plumbing needs (310) Hour Emergency Service - Discounts for N. H. residents GOLDEN STATE PLUMBING & HEATING GUITAR LESSONS - Learn in the comfort of your own home. 35 years experience. All types of music: acoustic or electric. Call or years experience Caregiver. Live in, or live out. All around. References upon request Please call Siony Ibarra MR. KENT'S HANDYMAN SERVICE PLUMBING, CARPENTRY, REPAIRS PAINTING, LITTLE THINGS CALL Thank you.

5 SENIOR COMEDY AFTERNOONS March 10th at the Palos Verdes Golf Club " GREAT GATSBY REVUE " Used Kenmore Canister vacuum, works just fine, cardboard moving boxes Free, Just call SOLD A Nadine Circle B Nadine Circle B Maple Ave B Maple Ave. Looking to buy your used car for cash. Free appraisal. I will come to you. Call Brad Hart at Handyman - Housecleaning, Int./Ext.painting. Free window wash with Ext. jobs, power washing, plumbing. General Cleanup. Call Gary, (310) Please patronize our advertisers! They make our newsletter possible.

6 HOUSECLEANING OR CAREGIVER VERY AFFORDABLE RATES Reliable European lady, for housecleaning or caregiver, meal preparation, Dr. appt., etc. (Have Elder Care certificate.) References upon request. - (lives in N.H. neighborhood.) Call ANNE TAX PREPARATION DISCOUNT!! * * 15% for all new clients! * * Celebrating 31 years of service! Located 1/2 mile from New Horizons Weitzel & Associates, Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 2, Torrance HANDYMAN - N.H. OWNER & N.H. REF. Paint, elec., tiles, screen and safety doors, safety bars. Call Rich Stoffer, (310) GIRL SCOUT COOKIES My Grandma, Frieda Lampert, is helping me sell our world famous cookies, & I would love your help. If you would like to support my troop, please me at rachelml2001@socal.rr.com, & I will send you a webpage link. Or, you can call (310) Thank you, Rachel New listing Recently Updated B Maple Avenue. 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, 950 sq. ft. Literally move right in! New windows, sliding doors, appliances, granite counters and fixtures. Located off of Maple Ave. away from street. $ 279,900 Frank Kenny, Keller Williams Realty, (310) or Frank@Frankkenny.com DRE #

7 EXECUTIVE & RULES COMMITTEE MEETING Tuesday, February 05, 2013 Posted Feb. 6, 2013 Meeting called to order at 10:00am by Kathy Lindbergh, Chairman of Executive & Rules Committee. Attendance: Kathy Lindbergh, Deputy Chairman Irma Maggio, William Scott Munro, Marlene Kraft, Joyce Harrington, Gary Smith, Jacob Aslay, Leon Silverman. Guests: Deon Munro, William Parker Motions discussed below for wording and compliance with the Governing Documents. #1 Motion presented by Joyce Harrington, Grounds Maintenance Chairman Move that the New Horizons-South Bay Association Board of Directors approve the Amount of $7, for the shaping, trimming, and cutting of the Olive Trees and (2) remaining Pine Trees. The preferred vendor is Finley s Tree & Landscape, Inc. The source of funding to come from the Grounds Maintenance Fund. #2 Motion presented by Carl Aleccia, Buildings and Pools Chairman Move that the New Horizons-South Bay Association Board of Directors approve the amount of $16, for the plan preparation, and approval from the City of Torrance and to repair the existing retaining south wall of the Madrona Med Center, 3290 Sepulveda Blvd. Torrance, by removing damaged part of wall and rebuild it. Cause of damage to brick wall was a tree on New Horizons property which has been removed. Three (3) bids have been obtained. The preferred vendor is HMH Construction Group. Source of funding to come from the Building and Pools Maintenance Fund. #3 Motion presented by Carl Aleccia, Building and Pools Chairman Move that the New Horizons-South Bay Association Board of Directors approve the amount of 4, for the Emergency Service of Water Extraction and Remediation of a leak from a pipe in the wall in building 503, unit Nadine Circle, Torrance. This emergency service was performed Sunday evening, January 6, The vendor was Dry Down. Source of funding to come from the Building and Pools Maintenance Fund. #4 Motion presented by Leon Silverman, Treasurer Move that the New Horizons South Bay Association Board of Directors initiate a search for an in house office manager. The individual must be thorough and knowledgeable in accounting administration, contract and be able to assist our Fund Chairman as well as work jointly with our Executive Board. cont'd E & R mtg. - cont'd #5 Emergency Motion presented by Carl Aleccia Move that the New Horizons South Bay Association Board of Directors approve the expenditure of $5, for termite tenting of building 307 on January 28, This service was performed by preferred vendor Ever/Safe Exterminating Co., Inc. For the record, this building was not termited in August Source of funding to come from the Building and Pools Maintenance Fund. Motions to be discussed at Board Workshop, Wed., February 13, 2013, and vote on Motions at Board Meeting, Wednesday, February 20, Meeting adjourned 10:30am Respectfully submitted by Kathy Lindbergh, Board of Directors Vice Chairman, Chairman of Executive & Rules Committee NEW HORIZONS GOLF CLUB 2013 TOURNAMENTS The 2013 golf committee conferred with many golfers for ideas to increase participation. The goal is to make each tournament a social experience. We want players to mingle, get to know each other and have fun. We are planning eight (8) tournaments, with after-golf activities including food and beverages. Most will have a theme, and a shotgun start. Some on Saturday, others on Sundays, and of course the holidays of Memorial Day, the 4th, and Labor Day We created an "a la carte menu" of new games from which the players can pick and choose, and include 50/50 raffle that everyone can enter, not just golfers. "Inside the Rope" is another game, and in the larger tournaments we will have blind draws for gift cards. There will be a team of volunteers at every tournament to help sign up players, explain the games and do the scorekeeping. We encourage single players to sign up, and we will put the groups together. Invite your friends to play with us. We are also working on a miniature golf tournament, a summer evening golf league, and other ways to get together for fun. The tournament entry fee has been raised to $3.00, and the prize fund raised too. The 50/50 raffle tickets are $1.00 each or 7 for $5.00. Please contact me at genecando@gmail.com with questions, comments, suggestions Gene Aurand, Golf Committee Tournament Director.

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