Independence Day Hours

The HOA Office and the Lifestyle Desk are closed Friday, July 3, 2020 and Saturday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.

The east door to the Montecito Clubhouse (restroom access) will close at 12:00 pm

Was It in the Stars?

Written by Aggie Jordan

If you can answer this question, if you are a follower or simply a fan of astrology, I would really like your input. Normally I consider myself to be fairly lucky. Our daughter, Michelle, claims, “You are the luckiest person I know. You lose your phone and it’s returned to you. You lose good jewelry, often, and someone returns it to you. You lose a wallet and the money is still in it when you find it.” So I am grateful and believe that someone or some spirit is taking care of me, until recently.

June started as another month where we would all just continue our routine of being sheltered in place but with the hope that  our restaurants, our bars, and our non-essential shops would soon be opened and that opportunities to visit with family and friends could be initiated. Alas, it was not to be. I could bear  the news that it might be September before the virus would be  under control, or even perhaps January. So I know we will all cope.

Then the stars crossed, or the heavens opened up, and, not the rains, but bad luck just poured down. Was it karma? What had I done?

It began with the first week in June when I was attacked by a dog. What was it about me that the dog didn’t like? That was followed shortly  with a knee refusing to straighten which was followed by an orthopedic diagnosis that I needed a knee replacement. When could that be? Well, there was a back-up of surgeries from March, April, and May. I had a chipped femur and the bone was floating in the cavity of a recently repaired meniscus. The physician assistant asked, “Did you recently experience any trauma?” I explained the dog-attack. “That could be it. We have to watch that the bone chip doesn’t go back into that joint.” There appears to be a Bad Karma Spirit (BKS) here in the Coachella Valley.

During the toilet paper crisis in early April, I had ordered toilet paper on-line and, after eight weeks, it hadn't arrived. The vendor was in Hong Kong. I purchased through PayPal, the company that guarantees product delivery, and my inquiry to them got a response that they would investigate. Ten days later, they closed the case because the vendor said they delivered. Yes, they delivered but not my order of 18 mega rolls for $64.95. No, one three-inch roll with ¼ inch of paper arrived in a 5x7 envelope. When PayPal closes a case, they tell you it is final, there is no appeal. Will a letter to the CEO produce results? So far, not so much. So now, the BKS targeted me from Hong Kong!

Shortly after, water flooded our laundry room. Our clothes washer wasn’t draining. Well, it was draining but not where it should. We waited three weeks for the Samsung repairman to arrive from 100 miles away. There’s no Samsung or LG repair service within 100 miles of the Coachella Valley. The verdict when they arrived was, “We can fix it—but it won’t last. You need a new washer.” Is it possible that the BKS moved on to Samsung in South Korea?

Off we went to a number of the appliance sales stores looking for a reliable washer that had local service. We found at Lowe’s the best price for the Maytag recommended by Consumer Report—and they promised immediate delivery on Sunday, the following day. True to the promise, the delivery truck arrived. Truck doors opened but the delivery men looked confused. Our washer was not in that truck. Yes, it was on the manifest. No apologies were issued from the driver, just, “It’s not our fault. We only deliver. You’ll have to call the store delivery manager to see what happened”. And call I did. Finally after 45 minutes of waiting, a clerk tells me that she is not the delivery manager, but she knows what happened. The washer we purchased was damaged. “We have another one”, she claimed, “but it will have to be tomorrow before it can be delivered.” No persuasion would change that dictum. How did the delivery men get the manifest with our delivery on it—yet the washer was never put on their truck? I know BKS had to be messing with me.

Today is the end of June. If anyone can explain this BKS by explaining the stars, or any other explanation, I would be happy. And, if you can, please give me hope that my good karma will soon return.

View Delivery Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are needed to deliver The View each month in the areas listed below. Volunteers are notified at the end of the month when the magazines for their area are ready for pickup at the Santa Rosa Clubhouse.

If you are interested in volunteering, please email view@scshca.com or call 760-345-4349 ext. 2204.

 

All available delivery areas have been filled. Thanks to all our volunteers!

President’s Message: Montecito Outdoor Pool Reservations

Kim Fuller
President

Good afternoon residents:

An update was made to the Montecito Outdoor Pool Reservations. If you made an online appointment before 11:00 am today (Friday, 6/26), your appointment was cancelled. Please log in to the online reservation system and make a new reservation.  You may click here to go directly to the online system.

This only affects Montecito Outdoor Pool. If you made a reservation for the Santa Rosa pool or a court, you may ignore this message.

We apologize for the inconvenience .

Kim Fuller
President

Montecito Outdoor Pool

President’s Message: Gym Opening Delayed

Kim Fuller
President

Good Afternoon Residents:

The gym opening will be delayed one week, so it will open on July 6. I will give a podcast at 3 pm and go into details.

  1. A staff person was not feeling well, sent home, and was then tested for the virus and the test was positive. As a result, some staff members have been sent home to self-quarantine and be tested. We want to get the results of those tests before opening the gym because we need some of these staff people back to work in order to open the gym.
  2. This extra week will also give staff more time in resolving questions and concerns as people register for the online reservation system.

Remember, beginning tomorrow, to make reservations either by phone or online, it all begins at 10 am for every activity. The desk will start taking calls for reservations at 10 am, or you can go online at 10 am. Phone in reservations will stop at 4 pm. Online reservations will stop at 11 pm.

I wish you all a safe and healthy day. If you have any questions, please let me know.

Thank you and Take Care.

Kim Fuller
President

 

Brighten Someone’s Day – Write a Letter

When was the last time you wrote a postcard or letter to a friend? Sending a letter is a simple way to brighten someone’s day. Surprise someone and remind them you are still thinking of them, even though we are unable to visit each other during the pandemic.

President’s Message: Current Guidelines 6-22-20

Kim Fuller
President

Here is an overview of current activities and guidelines.

The State Order is still in effect about ‘Stay at Home’ and ‘No gatherings.’ Residents are responsible to follow the State Order. The HOA will not be looking for violations of the State Order on private property. We will investigate any complaints of noise or conduct on private property. The HOA will be looking for and enforce no visitors and no gatherings on Common Property, such as streets, parking lots, etc.

If a resident is walking with a child, they can be cited for violating State Order because a young person is not supposed to be visiting and they are on common property. If walking, biking, etc. on common property with guests including on streets, you may be cited. We are not looking for such violations on private property, for example in your home or in your backyard.

  • Masks are required everywhere Indoors. Masks are not required outdoors as long as you can maintain social distancing of at least 6’ apart. If you can’t maintain social distancing of at least 6’ apart a mask is required.
  • Social distancing of at least 6’ is required both indoors and outdoors at all times.
  • Montecito Outdoor Pool is closing June 24-July 1 for deck repair work.
  • Residents have requested that everyone who walks on side streets please walk on the side of the street facing traffic.
  • Board met to determine opening guidelines of Club Facilities going forward:
    • Golf
      • Montecito Putting Course remains closed.
      • North and South Course Putting Greens will be open for practice beginning June 18 at 10 AM. Putting Greens are open from 10 AM till dusk.
      • Driving Range will be open for practice beginning June 18 at 10 AM. Driving range is open from 10 AM to 1 PM. You still need to pay $10 to practice on the driving range.
      • Driving Range tee at the South side of the driving range is closed – You may not take balls to the South side of the driving range.
        Montecito Practice chipping area is open anytime, but you must use your own balls. You may not take range balls to this practice area. Social distancing is required at all times.
      • No split tees for golf.
      • No water-bring your own.
    • Pools:
      • Montecito Indoor Pool will now have 5 lanes instead of 4. Walkers should use lanes 1 and 2.
      • Beginning 6/24 new pool hours will be: 6 AM-6 PM. This keeps consistency with gym hours, accommodates staffing, and allows for maintaining cleaning supplies.
      • Santa Rosa Pool – no change. 1 person at a time, or multiple people from the same household. If you are not a high-risk person, please use Montecito Pool so high-risk people can swim without risk.
      • Montecito Pool – After deck repair, 4 people will be allowed in the pool at one time. Social distancing (6 ft apart) is required. This is 4 people, not 4 households. If you want to swim with someone else in your household, you must make separate reservations for the same time.
      • No gatherings around the pool. You must leave complex after swimming. No chairs, no sunbathing.
      • Since there will be 4 people permitted in the Montecito Outdoor Pool, reservation time periods for this pool will be for 1 hour instead of the ½ hour used previously. There will be a 15-minute break between reservations for staff cleaning.
    • Dog Parks
      • The Dog parks will open on June 23, 2020. Reservations will be taken beginning June 22, 2020.
      • Reservations can be made up to one-week in advance.
      • One reservation per day per person.
      • Reservations can be made by calling the Lifestyle Department at 760-345-4349 ext. 2120, Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. You may only make reservations by phone.
      • Dog Parks Hours of Operations:
        • November 1st – March 15th: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
        • March 16th – October 31st: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
      • Maximum of four (4) people in each dog park section, total of eight (8) persons at a time per dog park.
      • One person equals one reservation.
      • 25-minutes reservations only.
      • Social distancing is required at all times.
      • Per CA State Code, people in California must wear a face covering when outdoors and cannot maintain a 6’ foot social distance.
      • All chairs in dog parks will be removed.
      • Water Fountains are unavailable.
      • If during the day the dog park is empty you can use it without reservation. However, if 4 people do come in and have reservations you must leave.
      • We recommend wearing masks in dog parks.
    • Gyms
      • Gyms will open on 6/29.
      • Montecito Fitness Center is limited to 18 people.
      • Santa Rosa Fitness Center is limited to 12 people.
      • Reservations for 60 minutes maximum.
      • Make reservations up to one week in advance.
      • We are not taking reservations until 6/26 because the system will not be set up until then.
      • Only one reservation per day per person.
      • Masks required at all times.
      • No fitness classes for now.
      • Hours: 6 AM – 6 PM.
      • 30-minute time limit on cardio equipment.
      • Lounge chairs will be removed because no gathering rules are in place.
      • All small equipment will be removed.
      • Only small equipment left: dumbbells and small dumbbells.
      • Please exercise and leave so next group can come in.
    • Online Reservation System
      • An online reservation system is being created and ultimately will be used for all Lifestyle events as well as dog park, gym, pools, etc.
      • The on-line reservation system and the phone-in reservation system will have the same start time to make reservations.
      • We will send out instructions on how to create an account for the reservation system and how to use it.
      • Once your account is active you can make:
      • Reservations one week in advance.
      • 1 reservation per day per person.
      • You must have a separate account for each person who wants to make reservations.
      • Need to cancel 24 hours in advance so that others can use the time.
      • Failure to cancel could result in removal of online rights.
      • You will still be able to call in to make reservations, but it will not be as efficient.
      • Please be aware that Dog Park Reservations will be call-in only for now.
      • Eventually the on-line system will allow for payment of Lifestyle activities on-line.
    • Shadows
      • Shadows will remain status quo with takeout and delivery service only. No sit-down dining.
    • Clubhouses
      • Clubhouses are still Closed – No Activities in the Clubhouses – No events until further notice. We do not know when the Clubhouses, indoor activities, or events will open.

Remember:

Masks are required indoors at all times. Not required outdoors.

At least 6’ social distancing is required at all times, indoors or outdoors.

If you are high-risk please be aware and stay home.

If you are high risk and want to swim use the Santa Rosa Pool. If you are not high risk and want to swim outside, please use the Montecito Pool to allow the high-risk people to swim.

Stay safe and use caution.

Thank you.

Kim Fuller
President

 

Montecito Outdoor Pool Closure

The Montecito Outdoor Pool will be closed for maintenance from June 24 to June 30. It is scheduled to reopen on Wednesday, July 1.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

Fire Ant Treatment on Common Areas June 10

Treatment Locations: Landscape Common Areas, Phase I & III Dog Park, North Channel, Retention Basins, Montecito Clubhouse, and Santa Rosa Clubhouse.

North Channel Park will be closed on June 10, from 6:30 am to 4:00 pm

Date: June 10, 2020 – Technician should arrive between 6:30 am – 3:00 pm

If you have any pets (animals) please keep them indoors or in a secure enclosed area outdoors while the technicians are on property for safety precautions.

Product Information: Coachella Valley Vector Control has provided the following information regarding the treatment product: Control product are water soluble and will render ineffective when in contact with water. Control product are made at a very low dosage, enough to kill an ant and should not harm pets. If you have any pets, please keep them indoors while the technicians are on property for safety precaution.

If you have any questions, please contact the Association’s Facilities Maintenance Department at 760-345-4349 ext. 2401.

Fire Ant Treatment on Golf Course June 5

Coachella Valley Vector Control will be on property to treat for Red Imported Fire Ants, Friday, June 05, 2020. Both golf courses will be treated.

Please see schedule of information below:

**Confirmation of Scheduled Red Imported Fire Ant Treatment**

Treatment Schedule:

Friday, June 05, 2020 – North Golf Course & South Golf Course
(Only the Areas on the Golf Courses Inside the Pony Walls Will Be Treated)

Technician(s) should arrive between: 6:30 am – 3:00 pm

If you have any pets (animals) please keep them indoors or in a secure enclosed area outdoors while the technicians are on property for safety precautions.

Note: the irrigation is turned off in accordance with the schedule to ensure the effectiveness of the treatment.

Product Information:

Coachella Valley Vector Control has provided the following information regarding the treatment product: Control products are water soluble and will render ineffective when in contact with water. Control Products are made at a very low dosage, enough to kill an ant and should not harm pets.

Regards,

Rolland Vaughn
General Manager, Shadow Hills Golf Club

Answers to Trivia Tuesday #8

The four U.S. states with the most golf courses are Florida, California, Texas and what other state?

Alaska
Hawaii
Michigan
Arizona

Which type of gas is produced when am airbag inflates in a car after an accident?

Oxygen
Carbon Dioxide
Nitrogen
Helium

A sawbuck is slang for which denomination of U.S. currency?

One
Five
Ten
Twenty

The geographical center of the United States including Alaska and Hawaii is located in which state?

Kansas
South Dakota
Colorado
Oregon

Bialys, second cousin to the bagel, came to the U.S. from Bialystok, a city in which country?

Romania
Finland
Ukraine
Poland

The Statue of Liberty’s second toe is larger than its big toe. What is the name of this condition?

Spark’s Toe
Luger’s Toe
Ruth’s Toe
Morton’s Toe

Memorial Day Hours

The HOA Office and the Lifestyle Desk will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2020 in observance of Memorial Day.

The east door to the Montecito Clubhouse (restroom access) will close at 12:00 pm

Pool hours at both clubhouses will be from 7:00 am – 3:00 pm

Jancis Robinson’s Wine Course

A five-hour guide to the world of wine. All about wine, grapes, regions, and other wine themes. In an encyclopedic tour around the wine producing countries of the the world, Jancis Robinson captures the flavor of each region's wines and recommends the best names to look out for. Everything is covered from production and tasting to storing of wine .

All 10 episodes are available for free on YouTube and are linked below.

Episode 1: Aperitif

Episode 2: Chardonnay

Episode 3: Cabernet Sauvignon

Episode 4: Sauvignon Blanc

Episode 5: Syrah a.k.a. Shiraz

Episode 6: Riesling

Episode 7: Pinot Noir

Episode 8: Merlot

Episode 9: Grapes and Gas

Episode 10: Grape Invaders

Palm Springs Air Museum’s Memorial Day Fly-Over

Memorial Day May 25 Route for Palm Springs Air Museum's Fly-Over Routes to Thank All Those Who Serve and Served Our Country - Two Segments: Coachella Valley and Southern California

PALM DESERT, Calif., May 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2020 starting at 11:15 am, six vintage warbird airplanes from The Palm Springs Air Museum will fly over the Coachella Valley and then Southern California in honor of those who serve and served our country. The six aircraft are the C-47 Skytrain, P-51 Mustang, P-63 Kingcobra, two T-28 Trojans and the T-33 Shooting Star Jet.  The aircraft will then meet up with other warbirds over San Bernardino and fly over parts of Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

The Coachella Valley route goes from Palm Springs International Airport to Desert Hot Springs City Hall, Sun Line Transit Center, Sun City / Shadow Hills, Indio City Hall, John F. Kennedy Medical Center, Coachella City Hall, Coachella Valley Water District, Cochran Regional Airport, La Quinta City Hall, Indian Wells City Hall, Palm Desert City Hall, Eisenhower Medical Center, Rancho Mirage City Hall, Cathedral City's City Hall, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians' Tribal Offices, Palm Springs City Hall, and Desert Regional Hospital.

Link to videos of the aircraft: https://bit.ly/Frontline360

THEN these six aircraft will join other aircraft from the Inland Empire Wing of the CAF, Flabob Aviation Associates, and the Condor Squadron Threshold Technologies, Inc, over San Bernardino. All aircraft will then fly over the following locations in Southern California:  Loma Linda VA Medical Center, Riverside National Cemetery, CHOC Children's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St. Joseph's Hospital (Orange), John Wayne Airport, Pacific View Memorial Park (Tuskegee Airman Lt. Col. Bob Friend's grave), Newport Beach, Long Beach VA Hospital, The Queen Mary, USS Iowa, Green Hills Memorial Park, Torrance Airport, LAX, Santa Monica Airport, LA National Cemetery, UCLA Medical Center, USC Medical Center, City of Hope, and finally Chino Airport.

The Palm Springs Air Museum is an educational non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve and honor our veterans while educating future generations. One of the largest collections of flying WWII aircraft, plus Korea and Vietnam era aircraft, 9,500 volume Library, flight simulators and tours through a flyable B-17 are housed in 86,000 square feet of climate-controlled exhibit space.  Currently closed due to Covid-19, the Palm Springs Air Museum hosts weekly Warbird Wednesdays on YouTube. palmspringsairmuseum.org

Courtesy of PR Newswire