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CreekSide Currents
Issue 11, December 2013
Board meeting highlights Calendar Classifieds Contact information 3
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Critters, Bocce Ball Election news Entertainment Garden Club 4
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Milestones Profiles Save the dates Social 6
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A conversation with Vallen…
“I know at the beginning of the month what is going to
happen at the end of the month. That’s my job… Having an
accounting background, everything has to balance with
me.” So said Vallen Cooper, in her straightforward way
when she and Janet Wentworth sat down to chat recently.
Vallen is the President of Windsor-based Commonwealth
Property Management, the company that recently assumed
responsibility for the day-to-day management of Creekside.
When Vallen left college and became a CPA, she worked as
a book-keeper in a property management company. She
never left the industry. In 1975, she started her own
property management business. Commonwealth currently
manages 47 properties that range from boutique
communities of 12 units to larger developments of almost
500. Two are retirement communities in Santa Rosa.
Commonwealth also manages Creekside Village’s sister
community, Vista del Lago in Santa Rosa.
As Vallen explained, Creekside Village is a multi-million
dollar corporation; it is the job of the CVHOA Board to
manage the corporation. As she sees it, part of her job is to
maintain objectivity, to keep the Board focused on that task,
and to filter out some of the distractions that crop up on a
daily basis.
Regarding the CC&Rs, Vallen recognizes them as being the
governing document. It isn’t part of Vallen’s job to interpret
the CC&Rs, although in order to maintain compliance with
updated laws she will occasionally recommend an
www.cvhoa.net amendment to them. The laws have changed a lot since the
CVHOA CC&Rs were originally written. As she
acknowledged, even though the Board members receive
training on HOA laws when first elected, their education
needs to be ongoing because the laws change from time to
time.
Budgets and expenditures are high on everyone’s list.
Vallen has already had a very successful meeting with the
House Committee, where they discussed procedures for
tracking and recommending Club House maintenance and
updates at the least cost with the best quality.
Every development that Commonwealth manages has its
own crew of volunteers, just as we do here at Creekside.
Betsy Saltzman has been Vallen’s assistant for seven years,
and she is very accustomed to working with volunteers
and helping make sure that things run smoothly. Crystal
Colville also works in the Commonwealth office in
Windsor. Should you forget to pay your CVHOA dues, she
will send you a reminder after two weeks so the oversight
can be taken care of in a timely manner.
Vallen has said that she considers Sonoma County to be
home, and she isn’t kidding. As she remembers fondly:
“As a kid, I used to ride my horse Suzy to the Plaza and
with permission from police officer Bettencourt, I’d tie her
to a tree. Then I’d go to the Sebastiani for a quarter with my
friend Mary Ann Eraldi.” Part of the deal with Office
Bettencourt was that she had to leave the grass on the Plaza
as clean as her horse had found it…And she always did.
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We are seeking candidates for the 2014/2015 Board of Directors
It’s coming up to election time again! Here’s what you need to know:
• Board members are elected for a term of Marion Colony, Lynn Sherman, and two years. Maureen Rooney are the Nominating • Three new Board members are elected in Committee , and they are looking for odd-­‐numbered years and two new Board residents to volunteer their time for this members are elected in even-­‐numbered worthy and important cause. years. Because 2014 is an even-­‐numbered year, we will elect two new Board Concerned citizens might well want to members.
consider running for the Board. If you • Board members may serve no more than know someone who might be interested two terms consecutively.
in running for the Board, please contact • Any member in good standing (that is, a anyone on the Nominating Committee lot owner who is current in their dues and one of them will follow up with you.
payments) may submit their name as a candidate to the Nominating Committee, The Nominating Committee asks you to which shall declare that person a seriously consider running for the Board. candidate and place his or her name on the ballot.
Creekside Village needs you.
• Nominations may also be made from the floor at the Annual Meeting, any time prior to the close of nominations. Any member nominated at the Annual Meeting will not have their name printed on the ballot.
Creekside Board of Directors Nominating Committee
Marion Colony, Chair
m.colony@comcast.net
939-­‐8122
190 Avenida Barbera
Lynn Sherman
lynnsherman@sonic.net
888-­‐5231 (cell)
185 Avenida Barbera Page 2 Maureen Rooney
themyrooney@gmail.com
415-­‐205-­‐2340 (cell)
938-­‐9913
787 Crocus Drive
Inspectors of Election
Vallen Cooper
Alison Tinsley
Joan Stier
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Budgets, Management, Insurance and Tree Care...
highlights from the November Board Meeting
Creekside Village’s 2014 operating budget, a new
property management company, tree care, and
volunteer insurance led the list of issues covered at
the November 12 Board of Directors meeting.
The 2014 budget proposed by the Budget
Committee and approved by the Board calls for
$485K expenses, and an equal revenue level from
homeowner dues. To achieve this slightly
increased budget level to cover growing expenses,
the Budget Committee recommended a
homeowners’ dues increase of $7 per month,
resulting in an increase from $124 to $131 per
month, effective January 1. (Official notice of this
increase will be provided by the Board, along with
a detailed budget breakdown).
Board President Wally Tice introduced Creekside’s
new property management firm, Commonwealth
Property Management (CPM). Wally noted that the
Search Committee and the Board had concluded
that the management task had grown too large and
complex for an “in-house” property manager to
handle efficiently. The subsequent search for an
appropriate management company resulted in the
selection of CPM.
CPM President Vallen Cooper made a
presentation, describing her firm as a “boutique
property management firm,” seeking clients that
met specific criteria, and where she thought CPM
could make a positive impact. The company has 12
employees, and manages all activities in-house. It
was founded in 1987, and works in five North Bay
counties. Vallen noted that she was raised in
Sonoma Valley and feels “right at home” with
Creekside Village.
Procedurally, CPM will handle all accounting,
including receipt and recording of dues, paying
invoices, and maintaining account balances. Karen
Owen serves as the CPM “face on site,” in the
Clubhouse office, and will handle questions and
suggestions from residents.
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requested they be put in writing, signed, and
given to Karen, for response by CPM.
Vallen commented that the recent batch of duesdelinquency notices included a number that
were sent in error because of direct-deposit
software issues. She added that a new
accounting system is being phased in to correct
the problem. In addition, a new, specific
“Collections and Fines” policy is under review
by an attorney and will be released to the
residents in the near future.
Creekside oak trees received attention because
of a planned removal of several trees thought to
be diseased. After extensive discussion, with
residents in the audience participating, the
Board announced it would take the matter
under review before any further steps are taken.
Good news for Creekside volunteers came in the
form of Board approval of a new a “Volunteer
Accident Insurance” policy, recommended by
CPM President Cooper. The policy covers up to
100 resident volunteers at an annual cost of
$300. Details on eligibility, coverage and benefits
will be forthcoming when the policy is
purchased and in effect.
It will be Creekside Board election time in
March. Marion Colony has agreed to serve as
Chair of the Election Committee, with Alison
Tinsley and Joan Stier serving as election
inspectors. Two Board seats will be open, and
Marion encouraged candidates to announce
their plans to run as soon as possible.
Individual committee reports included: news
from the Social Committee that Creekside has 34
new homeowners so far in 2013, creating a need
for “meet and greet” activities; a reminder of the
December 7 holiday party; and confirmation
that the swimming pool (now closed for the
season) had passed its routine county
inspection. Next Board meeting is scheduled for
Tuesday, January 14th, 2014, at 10:00am.
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HOME AND GARDEN CLUB NEWS
The Home and Garden Club met on
Wednesday, November 13, at 1:30. After
delectable edibles during the social hour,
the members were invited to view the
holiday decorations brought by club
members. Each member who brought a
decoration was invited to tell the story
behind the decoration. It turned out that
many of the decorations were actually made
by the members and had interesting
histories.
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After a very enjoyable video about the beautiful
Butchart Gardens, there was a drawing for
“prizes” for those who brought decorations and
a drawing for door prizes. There were also
plants for those who wished them that were
donated by Sally Sands, member and Master
Gardener.
Erlyne Beltz, President, reminded members that
the present officers are all finishing their terms
and that all offices must be filled by March.
Members were urged to help find people to fill
all the offices, which are: President, Program
Chair, Treasurer, Social (co-chairs), Membership
and Hospitality, Secretary/Historian, and
Sunshine. The Past President will be Erlyne
Beltz.
The Home and Garden Club will not meet in December, but a special treat is planned for the
January 8 meeting: Morgan Ray, owner of SortedLives.
Creekside Critters
Play & Party & Play
Who doesn't love a Pizza Party? The
Critters to a person do,so they plan an
annual one. This year the party was at
the clubhouse so they could play before
and after the pizza, and work off a few
of those extra calories!
Good fun and games were had by all.
Lucille Marinko and Rick Fouts were in
charge of the event and from all reports
did a masterly job.
Among the party goers were Diane
Murphy and Maureen Vantrees, our
newest Critter members. A hearty
welcome and keep coming back to you
both, Diane and Maureen !
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Bocce ball
On Tuesday, October 29th, the men won the
game 21-20. As you can see it was a real close
game. There were a lot of good shots (mainly by
the Friday morning art guru in charge – Victor
de Bec). Everybody had a good time, the
weather was good, and I hope we can have a
few more games before winter sets in.
On November 5th, the men (how strange) beat
the women 21-5. The weather was good
although it will get a little cooler soon. We will
stop playing as soon as it gets real cold.
On November 12th, the men beat the women
21-17. Cold weather is settling in now with rain
along the way, so games will be few and far
between.
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Meet Your Creekside Neighbors:
Ted and Joan Stier
Ted and Joan’s paths finally crossed in 1975, despite many
earlier opportunities. Both had been born in New York,
both had spent their early childhoods in Long Island, NY,
both had lived in New Jersey for many years, both were
employed in education, and both had even vacationed
many times in northern California. But it wasn’t until that
1975 dinner for educational professionals that they met.
They liked each other, but it wasn’t until their second
meeting a few months later that things really clicked.
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Eventually, they decided that it was time to properly retire
and take advantage of other opportunities in the local
area. They have enjoyed subscriptions to the American
Conservatory Theater and the Best of Broadway, as well as
the Marin Symphony.
Deciding that Sonoma was a good thing, Joan’s mother,
father, and son moved here, as did Ted’s son – a happy
convergence of family members that was enjoyed by all.
Other adult children and grandchildren live in New Jersey
and Colorado.
They had an enjoyable and happy New Jersey wedding in
June 1979. After a few more years of working - Ted was
Director of Admissions at Kean University, and Joan was a
high school counsellor -- their thoughts turned to
retirement and fun. Their retirement destination had to
satisfy a list of requirements - with the lack of snow being
priority #1, although they did want a place that had
seasonal changes. They had enjoyed the wonderful
amenities of New York City, so close access to a first-class
city was high on the list. San Francisco called out to them,
and their northern California search began.
They spent several vacations scouting for a location and
when a Highway 12 billboard sign proclaimed that “Life
is a picnic at Creekside Village,” they decided to check it
out. Shortly thereafter, their Creekside retirement got
underway.
In June 1984, the intrepid couple packed up their new van
and headed west, arriving in plenty of time to enjoy their
first Creekside party on the 4th July.
Initially, Joan worked as a substitute teacher but was
asked by Fischer Development to work in the Creekside
Sales Office. Joan scrambled to take as many real estate
classes as she could to obtain her license in the shortest
time possible, traveling from Vacaville to Marin to do so.
Ted, meanwhile, was employed from opening day in the
Gloria Ferrer tasting room, and worked there for 20 happy
years. Off-hours, Ted was instrumental in starting the
Sonoma County Wine Library, which is located in a wing
of the Healdsburg Library. During this time, Ted and Joan
participated behind-the-table at many wine pourings all
across Sonoma County.
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Within Creekside, Ted and Joan have been active in
various committees. Joan is currently a member of the
House Committee and Ted has served on the Landscape
Committee and is a three-time Past President.
In their spare time, they enjoy traveling. They’ve visited
China, New Zealand, and several countries in Europe.
They’ve sailed around the Cape of Good Hope, and even
explored the entire perimeter of Australia by bus and
train!
Citing good people, good weather, and a good community,
Ted and Joan understandably continue to feel that their
life at Creekside is indeed a picnic.
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Milestones...
Congratulations to Creekside resident
Morgan Ray on the publication of her first
book of poetry!
Morgan spent her adult working life as a
“writer for hire” but in 2007 she decided it
was time to do her own work and began
writing poetry. Earlier this year, she
published her first book of poetry, called
“Sticks and Stones.”
In her review of the book, poet and author
Collette Anderson Gill said: Sticks
said: Sticks and
Stones will take you on a journey...if you're
willing to go. Morgan Ray’s poems are a
searching, an exploring, a coming to terms.
Who can’t relate to the ambivalence
children feel toward their parents and the
searching for a fitting way to say
“Goodbye?”
For a signed copy of the book, visit
morganpoems.com. (No www preceding
the address)
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Meet Your Creekside Neighbor:
Richard Isaacs is in tune
When Rich Isaacs was eight years old he bought his first
record: a 45 RPM copy of Neil Sedaka’s “Hey, Little
Devil.” You can say that was only the beginning, or that it
foretold his future. Both are true.
Today, Rich is immersed in music emotionally, and
surrounded by music physically. Not surprisingly, his
career included management and ownership of music
stores. His home in Creekside, where he has lived since
2009, is a virtual music studio, with walls lined with
recordings in all formats, and hand-picked audio
equipment to play and enjoy the tunes.
Not only does he hold down a full-time job with an
engineering company in Santa Rosa, but he engages in
Creekside recreation activities including pool (billiards)
two or three nights a week, and ping pong two nights a
week. And if that’s not enough, Tuesday nights are
reserved for league bowling.
With that schedule, where does he get time to indulge his
music habit? “Oh, a few hours each night, and then
weekends,” he responds. This approach also works for his
latest big music project (though they all look “big” to a
visitor): Rich is well into his goal of digitizing 100 vintage
LPs by the end of the year, storing them to his computer
for transfer to iPod.
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A career in the music retailing business followed, with
Wherehouse Entertainment and then venerable Rasputin
Music, in Berkeley and Pleasant Hill, the latter store
featuring an eclectic music collection and a robust
inventory of used records and CDs.
Eventually, personal music entrepreneurship got his
attention. Rich opened his own music store, “Listening
Pleasure,” in Larkspur Landing. The store was conceived
as an “adult” music store, with a broad selection of rock,
jazz, blues, and new age titles (no rap). The store allowed
customers to preview CD’s at listening stations before
deciding to buy. It was a labor of love and hard work for
Rich, as he was the only employee, working full time in
the store six days a week (seven in holiday season). After
five years of dedicated music marketing, he moved his
store to downtown San Rafael and continued the effort for
two more years. By then, music retailing had undergone
major disruptions, led by the Amazon online model, and
other music format changes.
After a brief stint with a pool-cleaning firm, Rich returned
to school, securing an associate degree in Survey and Civil
Technology from Santa Rosa Junior College. He joined
Moe Engineering in Santa Rosa, and has been a steady
part of the “Moe team” for the past 10 years.
Rich figures there must be some other music aficionados/
audiophiles here in Creekside, and would be interested in
getting together to talk music and share favorites.
Asked how much of his record collection the “first 100”
represents, he shrugs and replies with an honest “I have
no idea.” When you glance at the shelves of vinyl (over
100 linear feet of same), organized by type of music and
other criteria, it’s clear why he hasn’t taken a detailed
inventory (too time-consuming).
Rich’s professional career has had a strong music track, as
well, but it didn’t start that way. After a childhood In
Sunnyvale, California, where his family lived after
moving from Pennsylvania, he enrolled at UC Berkeley in
the physical sciences program, but realized ”there were
people who were serious about it.” During the summer
following his freshman year, he stumbled upon a course at
Foothill Junior College in Los Altos, “Radio Station
Operations,” found it engaging, and made an academic
course correction, enrolling in San Francisco State’s
“Broadcast Communications Arts” program.
The switch to SF State put him on a course to an early
career in broadcasting and music. The school named him
music director of its school radio station, KRTG (now
KTFS), and his duties focused on talking record company
reps into donations of albums so the station had a good,
fresh selection of music to play.
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Here, Rich poses with two album covers from his
collection: Three Friends (Gentle Giant, 1972) and In the
Court of the Crimson King (King Crimson, 1969).
Final note: He has that Neil Sedaka 45 somewhere in the
collection. Last time we checked, he was digging around
for it. Guaranteed he’ll find it.
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Social Committee Activities -- it’s been
busy!!!
On October 18 the Social Committee hosted a
Friday night Happy Hour with wine tasting at the
Clubhouse. At least 20 neighbors joined in the fun
of blind tasting 3 reds and 3 whites for qualities
such as taste and price. There were some surprises
and lucky winners of 2 bottles of Kunde wine! New friendships were formed and old friendships
renewed. . . . Fun for all.
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The Fall Brunch on November 10 was filled with
laughter, good food, and fulfilling connections with
neighbors. New faces in the group gave everyone the
chance to welcome new residents and say hello to
familiar faces as well. Our buffet tables were heavy
with Fall's bounty and beautiful colors reminding us
of how fortunate we are to live in CreekSide Village.
Look for details in this issue of Currents on the catered
Holiday Party on December 14, 5 - 7:30 PM. Want to join the Social Committee? Call Gail at
707-938-7325.
A good time was had by all, and everyone enjoyed the delicious flavors at the Fall Brunch
Don’t delay -­‐‑ the annual holiday party deadline is looming
The deadline for sending your reservation and payment for the catered holiday party is December 5th!
For details, see the flyer that landed in your tube or contact Gail Moser at 938 7325.
Don’t miss out on a good time, with good food and good neighbors.
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Life is a picnic at Creekside Village
The following text is excerpted from the official sales
brochure that was in use in 1984 when Ted and Joan Stier
moved in to Creekside Village and planted their first
Christmas tree that grew into the magnificent specimen
shown in the photograph. Who wouldn’t want to live
here?
Imagine life away from harsh winters, urban tangles,
transit wrangles, and schedules, schedules,
schedules. Imagine life in beautiful Sonoma, the
heart of Jack London’s storied Valley of the Moon.
Imagine life as a picnic and you’ve already imagined
life at Creekside Village.
Creekside Village is a planned community nestled in
California’s idyllic wine country, a place for adults
over age 55 ready to savor the best of the good life.
Carefully planned over 91 acres of land, a third of
which are meticulously landscaped parks and
unspoiled natural areas. Creekside offers 313 single
family, detached two bedroom, two bath homes.
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Landscape architect Michael Painter, winner of 13
awards of merit from the American Society of
Landscape Architects for design and another dozen
from the American Association of Nurserymen, has
brought natural splendor literally to the doorstep of
each Creekside Village home. His gifts – and nature’s
– are in evidence throughout the 29 acres of parks
and verdant hillsides that greet the eye at Creekside.
Add to that Rogers Creek which meanders through
the development, lined with hiking and walking
trails, tempting for brisk morning walks or leisurely
sunset strolls.
Life is sweet, indeed, in the Valley of the Moon, a
picnic basket brimful of this world’s pleasures. And,
there’s no better place to savor those pleasures than
Creekside Village, where home-owning makes life a
veritable feast of a picnic.
Moderately priced but beautifully designed,
Creekside Village homes belong in a place that
celebrates tradition set in the midst of nature’s
bounty. The architecture, designed by the awardwinning firm of Hall, Goodhue, Haisley and Barker,
takes a page from a European storybook village.
Steep, cedar-shingled roofs top new-world homes
with the best of old-world grace and charm. Within,
the thoughtfulness and careful attention to detail
that have won the architects award upon award for
residential design, are apparent everywhere. From
ceilings that soar to eighteen feet, to skylights,
atriums, patios, decks and inviting fireplaces to
conveniences from self-cleaning ovens to all-electric
kitchens, all is designed within to give Creekside
Village owners the best of all worlds.
And since leisure enough to enjoy the good life is
important, the fenced front-yards are landscaped
and maintained by the Homeowner’s Association.
Of course, it takes no ordinary imagination and hand
to landscape in California’s most beautiful setting, so
Creekside Village turned to an extraordinary talent.
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That’s Entertainment! Playgoers to the November 6th Playreading received
a double treat. The first mini play, “Meg and Frank,”
was written by our very own Creeksider, the
talented Leslie Polit, and featured Joan Stier as the
wife and Bob Chanteloup as the very much “taken
for granted” husband.
The audience loved the wonderful turn around at
the finale.
The second play was “Whiskey” by Terrence
McNally and directed by Ted DuBois. Kudos to the
lively presentation by the featured actors: Judy
Schuster, Joan Stier, Bob Chanteloup, Ted DuBois,
Gerry Sher, and, of course, Whiskey; a cantankerous
horse who made a surprise appearance at the end of
the play.
The audience laughed and loved all of the comical
mayhem presented by these characters!
Seen here is the entire cast of “Whiskey” with the cantankerous horse himself
The next Entertainment Committee meeting will be held Saturday, December 7th at 10 a.m.
Save these dates!
The next treat we have in store for you is our ANNUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT on Saturday, December 7th,
at 3 pm. This is our way of thanking the Creekside community for their support during the past year. The
Playreaders will present special readings for the occasion, the Singers have prepared a variety songs, and, as
a special treat this year, we will be joined by Creekside’s own Uncle John’s Band. Refreshments will be
served.
Let’s not forget the ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY on Saturday, December 14th! From 5:00-7:30, come
celebrate the season with your friends and neighbors. Catered by Rose Catering, we’ll serve hot hors
d’oeuvres (some vegetarian) and desserts, one cocktail, and free soft drinks -- and all for only $25 per
person! Deadline for reservation and payment is December 5th. For additional information call Gail Moser
at 707 938 7325.
And then on Saturday, January 11th, at 2 pm, local author Newton dal Poggetto will read from his book, “The
Visit: An Unusual Walk through Sonoma History on an Early Easter Morning.” Three generations of Sonoma
history unfold through the pages of “The Visit” with candid conversations, historical photos and engrossing
tales of the valley and its people. Copies of the book will be available for signing and purchase.
Refreshments will be served.
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Save CVHOA dollars
S S O C I A T I O N
2014 Board of Directors
by switching to email!
Meeting Schedule
With costs from the United States Postal
System continuing to increase, the
Association is determined to find ways to
communicate with homeowners in a cost
effective and efficient manner. With your
permission, we would like to start emailing
you copies of all community notices in lieu of
sending you hard copies. This does not
include emailing bills, pre-lien and collection
notices, hearing and violation notices, or
Requests for Alternative Dispute Resolutions.
Commonwealth Property Management has
built a private base of homeowners’ email
addresses that will be used only to transmit
your Association’s information. Releasing
your email address is intended for the private
use of the CreekSide Village Homeowners
Association’s business only, and will not be
distributed, sold or otherwise, to any entity
outside the Association. This Authorization
can be rescinded by written request at any
time.
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If you have not done so already, please
complete the Electronic Communication
Authorization form. You may obtain the form
from the onsite office Monday - Thursday,
9:00 am to 2:30 pm (closed between 12:30pm
and 1:00 pm) or by calling Commonwealth
Property Management at 707-687-2580.
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January 14th
10:00am
February 11th
10:00am
March 11th
7:00pm
This is the Annual
Meeting of the
Membership followed
by a Board of Directors
Meeting to Elect Officers
April 8th
10:00am
May 13
10:00am
June 10
7:00pm
July 15th
10:00am
August 12th
10:00am
September 9th
7:00pm
October 14th
10:00am
November 11th
10:00am
December 2013 No December meeting
Directory update
Marion Colony m.colony@comcast.net
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9:30am Gentle yoga
7:30am Yoga
10:00am Meditation
7:30am Yoga
9:30am Art group
4:30pm Jam session
9-noon: Mah Jongg
7:30pm Table tennis
10:00am Holiday
decorating
5:00pm Happy hour
7:30pm Table tennis 2:00pm Bocce ball
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10:00am
Entertainment
meeting
3:00pm
Holiday Concert
6:30pm Billiards
6:30pm Billiards
7:00pm Mah Jongg
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9:30am Gentle yoga 7:30am Yoga
Billiards,
Movie: Before 4:30pm Jam session 9-noon: Mah Jongg
Sunrise
7:30pm Table tennis 2:00pm Bocce ball
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10:00am Meditation
7:30am Yoga
9:30am Art group
7:30pm Table tennis
6:30pm Billiards
5:00pm Happy hour
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5:00pm - 7:30pm
Holiday Party
7:00pm Mah Jongg
6:30pm Billiards
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9:30am Gentle yoga
7:30am Yoga
10:00am Meditation
7:30am Yoga
9:30am Art group
4:30pm Jam session
9-noon: Mah Jongg
7:30pm Table tennis
6:30pm Billiards
5:00pm Happy hour
7:30pm Table tennis 2:00pm Bocce ball
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6:30pm Billiards
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9:30am Gentle yoga
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Christmas Eve
Merry Christmas!
4:30pm Jam session
7:30pm Table tennis
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Billiards
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Office closed
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4:30pm Jam session
7:30pm Table tennis
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9:30am Art group
6:30pm Billiards
5:00pm Happy hour
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New Year’s Eve!
No Board meeting in December.
Next meeting is January 14th 2014 at 10am.
Next month’s movie: Marley (January 5th)
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acc@cvhoa.net
Art group
President: Wally Tice
S S O C I A T I O N
Creekside Village Office:
Vice President: Walt Forsiak
Vic De Beck, 938-7342
Secretary: Lee Farrell
Bocce Ball group
Treasurer: Monica Schaeffert
Lucille Marinko, 939-7414
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Board and Management contacts
Contacts
Architectural committee
O M E O W N E R S
Karen Owen
Hours 9:00-2:30, Monday - Thursday
Phone: 707 938 8920, Fax: 707 938 1383
Email: creeksidevillage@sbcglobal.net
Director at large: Helene Silver
Bridge group
Jean Lopes, 933-9359
Jackie Schultz, 939-8529
Landscape street representatives
Budget committee
Avenida Barbera (lower)
Dahlia Drive
Communications committee
Avenida Barbera (upper) and
Calle Merlot
Lobelia Court
Stuart Walters, 996-3255
Tom Northen, 343 1622
Helen Issel, 996 1041
Sally Sands, 996 2931
Beth Ann Farris, 939 1494
Don Brown, 996 3145
Jacquie Denny, 938-9192
Lynn Sherman, 996-6706
Avenida Sebastiani
Via Colombard (lower) and
Calle Petite Sirah
Morgan Ray, 939 8663
Pat Stuhldreher, 938 3904
Emergency Preparedness
Buttercup Court
Via Colombard (upper)
Lynn Sherman, 996-6706
Jonna Ramey, 939-8663
Charlene Rundstrom,
996-8583
Kathleen Kiernan, 996 9337
Lois and Bill Anderson, 939 0457
Carnation Court
Zinnia Court
Garden club
Bud Copeland, 935 9294
Entertainment committee
Erlyne Beltz, 933-3075
Gentle yoga
Lindy Freeman, 938 7766
House committee
Bob Mandell, 938 7111
Landscape committee
Beth Ann Farris, 939-1494
Patsy Barnett, 935-4481
Library committee
Jess Martinelli, 939-7873
Mah Jongg group
Lori Wicklund, 939-0433
Meditation & Wellness
Rose Cody, 933-8370
Playreaders
Ted Du Bois, 935-1514
Pond committee
John Waller, 938-0497
Pool & Spa committee
Stuart Walters, 996-3255
Maureen Rooney, 938-9913
Reserve committee
Stephen North, 939-8352
Social committee
Gail Moser, 938 7325
Table Tennis group
Jim Lomenzo, 935-7135
Tennis group
Jim Adams, 996-7102
Yoga group
Linda Williams, 938 7540
Charlie Barnett, 935 4481
Crocus Court & Drive
Please call your street representative for irrigation problems or
concerns. This is the quickest way to resolve the issue and to save
our precious water.
If your representative is not available and you believe that the
irrigation problem is an emergency, please call the office to report
your concern.
We want to hear from you!
Do you have an upcoming milestone that you want to share with your
friends and neighbors? Tell us about it! Maybe you have an anniversary
or a big birthday on the horizon, or maybe you’ve finally achieved that
lifetime goal -- whatever it is, write to us at
CreekSideCurrentsEditor@gmail.com.
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CreekSide Currents Newsletter
Published by Creekside Village Homeowners Association
Communications Committee: Chair, Tom Northen
Editor: Kathie Farrell
Contributors: Janet Wentworth, Ray Schuster, and group representatives
Linda Forsman, 343-1325
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