Volume 17 Issue 1 Highlands at Vista Ridge Newsletter December 2018 Editors: Bill Ward (wardwr@dslextreme.com), Helen Bressler (hmb@dslextreme.com) 541-679-5691 Board of Directors President Kay Henderson 541-679-1718 Vice President Dennis Kinney 541-580-4147 Secretary Helen Bird 541-598-4832 Treasurer Carole Hogge 541-637-5776 Member-At-Large Roger Stockstad 541-219-6877 Committees Arch/Lands. Ray Salyer Elections Beckey Beckey Finance Carole Hogge Grounds Roger Stockstad Maintenance Roger Stockstad RV Storage Mearline Schmidt Safety/Neighborhood Watch Donna Karlen Functions Calendar Larry Karlen Clubhouse Reservations Mearline Schmidt IT support Bill Ward Newsletter Bill Ward, Helen Bressler Phone list Bill Ward Social Helen Bressler Sunshine Kay Henderson Welcoming The Board Christmas Party Come Join us on December 11th for a Holiday gathering Provided by our good neighbor Chet Golik. Doors will be open at 4:30, Dinner at 5:00. Dinner will include fried chicken, coleslaw, mash potatoes and rolls from KFC. Desserts will be provided by the social committee. There will be games, music and a 50-50 raffle drawing. The price will be only $2.00 to cover door prizes. Please buy your tickets early so we can have a good head count of everyone coming. Tickets can be purchased from Linda Stockstad at 541-219-6868. Please RSVP for the Holiday Party gathering by 12-8-18. No exceptions please. Looking forward to seeing you all. Happenings in The Community December2018 Charles Dickens Writes December 1 - December 16 Betty Long Unruh Theatre, 1614 West Harvard Roseburg, OR United States + Google Map A stingy, penny-pincher named Scrooge is visited by three ghosts in one night. He changes his mindset and is transformed into a warm-hearted giver. Charles Dickens was inspired to write this popular holiday story to remind people of the true meaning of Christmas. Performing November 23rd to December 16th, Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm & Sunday at 2pm. There are some restrictions: no dogs allowed, flash photography is not permitted, no alcohol or food on premise, and no late seating. For Festival of Lights, Holiday Village & Giant Nutcracker December 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019 River Forks Park, 380 River Forks Park Road Roseburg, OR 97471 United States + Google Map Come and enjoy the Festival of Lights where you will be able to see the World's Largest Nutcracker on display, 90 different light displays, wagon rides and more. Visit the holiday village where you'll be able to visit Santa and enjoy some warm hot chocolate, model train
2 ONGOING EVENTS Bowling 12:30pm Mondays at Ten Down Bowling Lanes Clubhouse Coffee Tuesdays 10am Pool Tues 11am, Wed/Thurs 12pm Walking to music Mon, Wed, Fri 8am Chair Yoga Mon, Wed, Fri 9am Ladies Luncheon Dec. 5, 11:30am at Papa Morgan s in Canyonville.. Call Elaine Choate at 541-679- 0708. Bingo Last Sunday of the month at 2:30pm HIGHLAND LADIES PEO Sisterhood Christmas Luncheon and Auction: Dec. 6, 11:00 AM. Contact Margo (541-679-0760) or Gunilla (541-784-9393) if interested. set, holiday goodies and more. The Festival of Lights will be at the River Forks Park from November 18th through January 1st, Holiday Village will be open nightly through December 24. Enjoy the dazzling lights Roseburg Tree Lighting Ceremony December 1 @ 5:45 pm - 7:45 pm Douglas County Courthouse, 1036 SE Douglas Ave Roseburg, OR 97470 United States + Google Map Kick off the season and get in the holiday spirit at the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in downtown Roseburg. There will also be a live nativity scene at the First Christian Church across the street from the Courthouse beginning at 4:30. Hot chocolate, cider, coffee and cookies will be served thanks to a generous donation by our local Starbucks and members of the church. Santa will be there to greet the kiddos! The tree lighting ceremony starts at 5:45pm at the Douglas County Timber Truckers Light Parade December 8 Mainstreet Myrtle Creek Myrtle Creek, OR 97457 United States + Google Map Come and enjoy the Timber Truckers Light Parade and Myrtle Creek Winter Festival. The Parade features several different entries from the fire trucks to the logging trucks all lit up with Christmas lights. The parade starts on Main Street in Riddle and travels along Old Highway 99 to Main Street in Myrtle Creek where all entries will be judged. The Winter Festival is held along Main Street in Myrtle Creek where you ll be able to enjoy hot cider and festive The Jazz Kings: Ring Those Bells December 10 Jacoby Auditorium at UCC Roseburg, OR United States + Google Map Come celebrate with The Jazz Kings to poems such as Longfellow s I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day and traditional carol sing-a-longs that bring cheerful tones that express warmth of the holiday season. It's happening on Monday, December 10th at 7:30-9:30pm in the Jacoby Auditorium at Umpqua Community College. For ticket information click here. The Bighorn Jazz Band and Umpqua Singers Holiday Concert December 11 Umpqua Community College, 1140 Umpqua College Rd. Roseburg, OR United States + Google Map The Umpqua Community College Performing and Visual Arts Department presents THE BIGHORN JAZZ BAND AND UMPQUA SINGERS HOLIDAY CONCERT. The Bighorn Jazz Band, (directed by Matt Taylor), and the Umpqua Singers, (directed by Dr. Jason A. Heald), will present a program of high-energy music including jazz standards, contemporary selections, and holiday favorites. Listen to their music on December 11th at 7:00pm in the Whipple Fine Arts Center at the Umpqua Community College Campus. For more information call 541-440-4691.
3 SPECIAL EVENTS Finance Committee: No meeting for December Board Meeting: No meeting for December Happy Hanukkah! Dec. 3 Merry Christmas! Dec. 25 Happy Kwanzaa! Dec. 26 Elephant Elves December 14 - December 15 Wildlife Safari, 1790 Safari Road Winston, OR 97496 United States + Google Map Join Wildlife Safari s Elephants as they celebrate the holidays by hosting a Christmas extravaganza in the elephant barn! The elephant artists paint a wooden ornament for visitors to complete and take home. Get up close and personal with your favorite elephant, pet their trunks, and get an elephant selfie. Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus! Coffee, hot cocoa, and cookies will be served inside of the Elephant Elves own art shop- offering one of a kind gifts for the pachyderm lover in Zoolights at Wildlife Safari December 14 @ 5:00 pm - December 16 @ 8:00 pm Wildlife Safari, 1790 Safari Road Winston, OR 97496 United States + Google Map Take a stroll through Wildlife Safari's Village while it's dressed in lights for the holiday season. See the lights and check out the Animals Production in the Discovery Theatre planned for holiday family fun. Plus, a delightful gingerbread house craft in the Event Center and storybook ride. Wildlights happens December 14-16 from 5:00-8:00 pm For more information, call Wildlife Safari Guest Services at 541-679-6761 ext. 200 Timber Town Toyland Parade December 15 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Downtown Sutherlin Sutherlin, OR + Google Map Every year, Sutherlin puts together an electric light parade full of uniquely decorated vehicles just in time for the holiday. Come see what this year's parade theme is and all the creative floats that make up this festive event. See the grand display of holiday lights from 7pm-9pm. For more information call (541) 459-3280 Kudo s/thank You s Thank you to Helen and the Social Committee for a great Halloween Party, especially the unique, fun time of unraveling the saran wrap with gifts inside. Margo Wilkins Miscellany Feral cats continue to be a topic of concern. The Board cannot do anything about the feral cats and Saving Grace typically will not take feral cats. There is a feeding area down behind Love s. So, if you stop feeding them, they won t starve. They ll just go somewhere else to find their meals. Regarding barking dogs, the first step is to talk to your neighbor that has the barking dog and discuss what might be done. If, however, you don t get results, fill out a BAR (Board Action Request) and the Board will try to resolve the issue. Even though the holidays are a time of joy and happiness, it is also a time when crime increases. Be aware of your surroundings when you re shopping and don t leave purchases visible; put them in your trunk. At home, keep your doors locked. If you experience a break-in, please contact the police and inform one of the Board members as soon as possible so they can alert the community.
4 FOOD FOR THOUGHT Perfect Snickerdoodles Ingredients 1 cup butter, room temperature 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1 egg, plus 1 yolk 1 tablespoon vanilla 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 3/4 cup flour Directions Prep Cook Ready In 5 m 10-12 m 15-17 m Cinnamon Sugar Mixture 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1. Preheat oven to 325 F. Line a baking sheet with a parchment paper and set aside. 2. In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment mix the butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes. Add in the egg, the yolk, vanilla, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt, and cinnamon and mix for 1 minute, scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary. 3. Turn mixer to low and add in flour, mixing until just combined. 4. In a separate small bowl make your Cinnamon Sugar by mixing together cinnamon and sugar, stirring until evenly combined. 5. Using a medium (2- tablespoon) cookie scoop portion out the dough and roll into a ball. Then roll each cookie dough ball into the cinnamon sugar mixture until coated. 6. Place on prepared baking sheet about 2- inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, turning cookie sheet halfway through baking. 7. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 3-4 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Notes: Bake Snickerdoodles for exactly 11 minutes every time for perfect results, but ovens vary, so bake only until the edges are slightly golden. The tops may seem slightly undercooked, but they will firm up perfectly when they cool. If you prefer a crisper cookie, bake for 2 additional minutes. Store airtight for up to 3 days.
ON REACHING 80 By Melanie Hill I m older than most people I m talking to My doctor is the age of my son My nurse is the age of my granddaughter The tech taking my blood my great granddaughter I am older than most of the people at our 55+ village, older than half the dead people in the obituary page My kids have grey hair and get senior discounts I can sing Mares Eat Oats and no one knows what I m singing about I can mutter Jack Benny, Bob Hope, Doris Day and people think I m senile Everyone opens doors for me I know everything and remember very little I know everything and my kids think I know nothing But my grandkids think I m cool and old I never needed Algebra 80 year olds should not be allowed to have puppies, miniskirts or bikini s Eating bran and flax seed really isn t as healthy as chocolate Of all the things I can t do anymore, I can do lunch very well I never became a ballerina or astronaut but I have been loved well and I have had my heart broken and I m supremely happy So I think you could say a good 80 years! HUMOR? As the hostess at the casino buffet showed me to my table, I asked her to keep an eye out for my husband, who would be joining me momentarily. I started to describe him: He has gray hair, wears glasses, has a potbelly She stopped me there. Honey, she said, today is senior day. They all look like that. Senior citizens have taken to texting with gusto. They even have their own vocabulary: BFF: Best Friend Fainted BYOT: Bring Your Own Teeth CBM: Covered by Medicare FWB: Friend with Beta-blockers LMDO: Laughing My Dentures Out GGPBL: Gotta Go, Pacemaker Battery Low! Q: What's it called when you steal someone's coffee? A: Mugging!