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com Managing Editor: Maggie Pagan (310) 325-3080 Advertising: Judy Patten (310) 325-3080 NEXT WEEK AT NEW HORIZONS Daily 10:30 am Water Aerobics Sun. Nov.

1 22727 Maple Ave. Torrance, CA (310) Phone (310) Fax NEW HORIZONS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER The Official Publication For the Board of Directors, Residents and Owners. NOVEMBER 18, 2015 Website Managing Editor: Maggie Pagan (310) Advertising: Judy Patten (310) NEXT WEEK AT NEW HORIZONS Daily 10:30 am Water Aerobics Sun. Nov. 15 Mon. Nov. 16 Tues. Nov. 17 1:00 pm Getting to Know You - Lounge 2:00 pm New Resident Get Together Town Hall 10:30 am Bridge Club 11:00 am Newsletter & Publication Mtg. 1:00 pm Conservation Club 9:00 am Ceramics Workshop 11:00 am Architectural Mtg. 1:00 pm Scrabble - Card Rm. Wed. Nov. 18 8:00 am Men s Golf - Match Play 3:00 pm Board Meeting Thurs. Nov. 19 Fri. Nov. 20 Sat. Nov. 21 9:00 am Ladies' Golf 1:00 pm Sit n Knit Lounge No Events RECREATION COUNCIL COMMITTEE VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION Under a clear blue sky and bright sunshine, New Horizons Community paid tribute to its resident veterans who have departed and those who currently live here. Ed Reilly hosted the ceremony by the flagpole. Lynn Bateman, with her lovely voice, led all present singing the national anthem. Boy Scouts Troop 388 presented and raised the new American and MIA/POW Flags donated by the Conservation Club. Celebration continued in the Meeting Hall as Ed read the tribute prepared by Deon Munro. The reading centered on a table dressed with items that were symbolic of the courage and sacrifice made by our armed forces in war, and their effect upon those who loved them. Names of the departed and of current resident veterans were read by Paul Cohen, Scott Munro and Charles Haymore. At the end of the roll call, veterans who were present stood to receive heartfelt applause. Refreshments were prepared by members of the Recreation Committee under Jennifer Haymore, Chairman s leadership. Don Madsen, a Rec. Council member, added his homemade pies to the Stars and Stripes Flag cake. Nick Blaney played memory lane tunes while guests mixed and chatted. It was a memorable affair. Submitted by Elsie Wu, Rec. Council Secretary Approved by Jennifer Haymore, Rec. Council Chair Pg. 1

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3 BOARD OF DIRECTORS WORKSHOP MINUTES WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2015 Meeting called to order by Chairman, Bob Lombardi at 1:35pm. Meeting held in the Town Hall. Attendance: Chairman, Bob Lombardi; Secretary, Kathy Lindbergh; Treasurer, Scott Munro; Architecture, Tom Kasterko; BIS, Bud Brown; Building and Pools, Carl Aleccia; Clubhouse, Pat Artman; Condo Code, Linda Falzone; Grounds Maintenance, Linda Crickmore; Recreation Council, Jennifer Haymore; Resident & Orientation, Barbara Helm; Newsletter, Maggie Pagan. Absent: Vice Chairman, Gary Smith; Civic Affairs Chairperson, Julie Dojiri. Minutes of the Board Workshop, Wednesday, October 14, 2015, 2nd by Scott Munro no discussion or corrections, Minutes were approved as written. Motions read, after discussion these Motions will go to Board Meeting for vote at the next Board Meeting. Motion #1: In Julie Dojiri s, absence, Chairman, Bob Lombardi read the motion. Move that the New Horizons South -Bay Association Board of Directors accept a gift from the Conservation Club and the New Horizons Golf Committee of a Dell OptiPlex 3020 computer and Windows 7 Professional software for the Newsletter office. Value of gift is $590. There was no discussion; Motion goes for vote at Board Meeting. Motion #2: Presented by Scott Munro-Treasurer. Move that the New Horizons South-Bay Association Board of Directors approve the amount of $ for services of Michael E. Klein, New Horizons Certified Public Accountant, which will include the audit and tax return preparation. Source of funds: Administration Budget. Discussion was regarding the Budget for 2015 and is this done yearly? Because the amount is over $2,500.00, it must go for approval and vote of the Board of Directors. Discussion Item: by Julie Dojiri on additional microphones for Town Hall was postponed due to her absence. Presentation-Consulting Services by: Martha Perkins, Community Manager Associa - An Accredited Association Management Company along with (2) representatives discussed an overview of consulting services and management services offered by Associa. Rates and services were presented. Questions and Comments from Board and Residents: Chairman Lombardi stressed that more discussion is to take place and that another company will be interviewed. (Workshop Minutes continued) Meeting adjourned 2:40pm. Next Board Meeting is Wednesday, November 18, 2015, 3:00 pm, Town Hall. Respectfully submitted by Kathy Lindbergh, New Horizons Board of Directors Secretary 11/13/2015 Energy Savings Assistance Program This program is funded by California utility customers and administered by Southern California Edison under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission. Let the Energy Savings Assistance Program help you conserve energy and save money. For income-qualified customers, we ll provide free appliances* and installation of energy-efficient refrigerators, air conditioners and more, as well as home efficiency solutions like weatherization that will help you save energy and money every day. *In some instances you may be required to pay a copayment Qualified SCE customers are eligible for a number of appliance upgrades or energy-saving services: Refrigerator Replacement If you have a working electric refrigerator that was manufactured before 1999 and is at least 10 cubic feet in size, you may qualify to receive a free, new, more energy-efficient replacement. Weatherization Services If you use electric space heating, you may be eligible to receive free weatherization services. SCE will make repairs or improvements that will help keep your home warmer in winter and cooler in summer. Lighting If you qualify, you may be able to receive: Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs), which use up to 70% less energy than ordinary incandescent bulbs and last 7-8 times longer. Replacement outdoor fixtures with CFLs If you have a working incandescent or halogen torchiere, you may receive a replacement that s more energy efficient Water Conservation- installment of energy efficient devices for all faucets to conserve water flow and therefore reduce hot water usage. For questions or more information, visit on.sce.com/esp14 or for more information please call , Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Pg. 3

4 A week or so ago I changed our holiday tour date from December 13 to December 9 for reasons I thought were important at the time, only to be beset with the slings and arrows of irritated club members. Having since eaten crow over my actions, I have now rebooked the trip for Sunday December 13. I apologize to the club and to whoever else might was affected and hereby promise that I will not do this again without getting the club s approval. So, on December 13 we are slated to travel south to the Lawrence Welk Resort to enjoy a delicious lunch and attend a classic holiday musical in the Welk Resort Theater. The show we selected is the holiday classic, Meet Me In St. Louis. Based on the 1944 motion picture of the same name, this musical is about a family living in St. Louis on the eve of the 1904 World s Fair. This musical had long, successful runs on Broadway, off-broadway and in England. The cost for this fun day of a delicious luncheon and musical nostalgia will be $ pre-paid due now. In light of what happened in November, we ask that if you sign up for this trip, please do so with a genuine intent of going. The signup sheet is on the board in the Clubhouse. See you on the bus. Going through the new Main Street catalog that has just come out, one outing seems like a winner for January. It s a comedy entitled You Can t Take It With You. It s a classic. Do you remember it? Thoroughly delightful, this golden oldie will be playing at the Glendale Center Theater. I must tell you that we have come to respect the shows at the Glendale Center Theater. This show urges us to be unconventional, live large, and have fun. Even with the all too predictable reconciliations at the end, the play has always been a hoot. I can pretty well guarantee that we will leave the theater with smiles on our faces. Judging by what my TV Guide provides for our viewing pleasure these days, this says a lot. And of course, that s not all; We will be having lunch at the Tam O Shanter restaurant. The show date is Saturday, January 9, It is a Matinee. The cost for this day of fun and good food is $88.00 for passengers or $ if we have folks. The signup sheet for this trip is on the board in the Clubhouse. Questions? Call Ed Reilly at (310) or Sharon Rose at (310) (From our cruising leader, Judy Foster) Travel is what inspires me to dream. Travel is not a luxury. It is a necessity. So come along on our April 16 cruise up the coast of California. Seven days of luxury and fun. Now is a busy time of the year, isn t it? Well, keep our upcoming cruise in the back of your mind and think of this as a Christmas present to yourself. Put those quarters and dollars in a sock and dream of cruising with the Travel Club. Costs as low as $100 a day, all inclusive can t beat that! Submitted by Ed Reilly Travel Chair and Judy Foster When you are ready to decide call our Princess Cruise Vacation Planner, Jennifer Hawkins, , ext Say you are with the New Horizons Group, Going on Voyage That s us! New Horizons Golf News Men's Golf Club Results 11/11/15 Only 13 golfers today. A little bit nippy in the morning. Men s Match Play starts this week. Good Luck to all! A Flight Low Gross Ray Tominaga 49 Low Net Larry Neville 47 B Flight Low Gross Al York 57 Low Net Fred Koblizek 48 Hole in one: None Submitted by Craig Conant ATTENTION MEN GOLFERS: Match Play Championship starts November 18 th at 8:00 am. Match Play pairings are on the board in the Golf room. Get with your partners prior to tee off time! Submitted by: John Thomson New Horizons Golf News Women's Golf Club Results 11/12/15 Ladies! Note the sheet for nominations for new officers is posted in the golf room. Do consider running for a position. Elections are on Thursday, December 3 rd. The list of nominations is on the board in the Golf room. Last but not least: Kay scored 52!!! A Flight Low Gross Kay Mori 52 Low Net Janet Weber 48 Low Net Renee Chang 51 B Flight Low Gross Dottie Lott 67 Low Net Joanie Johnson 52 Low Net Barbara Bowman 54 Hole in one: None Free Play: Renee Chang Submitted by B. Bowman and P. Mathis A JOKE FOR YOU The NSA: a government organization that actually listens to you! Pg. 4

FIRE PREVENTION: Smokey the Bear says, Only you can prevent fires. Step One. Before a fire turns into a roaring blaze, you are best protected by good smoke detectors.

Purchase and install smoke detectors labeled by the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) or Factory Mutual (FM). Consider installing 10-year alarms. (I put them in all four of my units.

5 FIRE PREVENTION: Smokey the Bear says, Only you can prevent fires. Step One. Before a fire turns into a roaring blaze, you are best protected by good smoke detectors. Sixty percent of house fire deaths occur in homes with no working smoke alarms. Install smoke alarms throughout your home, but particularly inside bedrooms and anywhere you may nap. Purchase and install smoke detectors labeled by the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) or Factory Mutual (FM). Consider installing 10-year alarms. (I put them in all four of my units.) 10-year smoke alarms feature extended life batteries or power cells that provide long service without battery changes. First Alert model SA340 Smoke Alarm, for example, has three non-removable Lithium power cells sealed into the battery pack. Remove Hazards. The most effective way to protect your home is to identify and remove fire hazards. Some things to consider: Space Heaters Need Space. Keep portable and space heaters at least 3 feet from anything that may burn. Never leave heaters on when you leave home or go to sleep. Don t leave them unattended. Always keep grandchildren and pets away from them. Smokers Need To Be Extra Careful. Never smoke in bed or when you are sleepy. Carelessly discarded cigarettes are America s leading cause of fire deaths. Be Careful Cooking. Keep cooking areas clear of combustibles and wear short or tight-fitting sleeves. Keep pot handles turned inward so they don t over-hang the stove. If grease catches fire, carefully slide a lid over the pan and smother the flames, then turn off the burner. (Microwaves will be in an article to follow.) Matches and Lighters are Dangerous. In the hands of a visiting child, matches and lighters can be deadly! Store them where kids can't reach them, preferably in a locked area. Use Electricity Safely. If an appliance smokes or has an unusual smell, unplug and repair it. Replace frayed or cracked electrical cords and don't overload extension cords. Don t run them under rugs. Only use a heavy duty extension cord on a space heater. Be Careful of Halogen Lights. If you have halogen lights, make sure they are away from flammable drapes and low ceiling areas. Never leave them on when you leave home. Don't put anything over a lamp. Things thrown over a lamp (like blankets or clothing) could catch fire. Submitted by Judy Foster, Insurance Committee member CENTENARIAN CELEBRATED Friends from New Horizons helped Bobbi Schmidt celebrate her 100 th Birthday in October at the Elephant Bar -- a favorite of hers. Proving she is still young at heart, Bobbi could not resist a quick taste of the frosting on her cake. Pictured at the restaurant are Joy Dean, Mary Gilliland, Joyce Paine, Sharon Rose, Margaret Carter, Bobbi, Pat Artman, Irma Maggio, Judith McCoy, Barbara Carr, Lynda Clark and Inga Dorn. Not in picture/taking it, Lynn Boyd and Judy Foster. Submitted by Judy Foster NOTICE: DEADLINE FOR DECEMBER CALENDAR If you have an event you want on the December calendar, you must submit it to the Newsletter by November 18. December draft calendars will be available at the Board Meeting. If you don t inform us to correct, add or remove your event, we have no way of knowing. Please look at your events carefully to assure an accurate December Calendar. Pg. 5

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Website Newsletter Chairman and Managing Editor: Gerry Johnson, (310)

Website Newsletter Chairman and Managing Editor: Gerry Johnson, (310) 22727 Maple Ave. Torrance, CA 90505 (310) 325-3080 Phone (310) 961-5918 Fax September 21, 2016 NEW HORIZONS NEWSLETTER FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, RESIDENTS AND OWNERS Website www.nhsb.org Email: nhnewsletter@yahoo.com