August 29, Tai Chi Qi Gong Class Returns NEW HORIZONS LABOR DAY PICNIC. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Monday September 3, 2018 EVENTS AT NEW HORIZONS

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1 August 29, 2018 NEW HORIZONS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER The Official Publication For the Board of Directors, Residents and Owners Maple Ave. Torrance, CA (310) Phone / (310) Fax Website nhnewsletter@yahoo.com Co-Editors: Maggie Pagan & Judy Patten (310) Wed. Aug. 29 NEWSLETTER Thurs. Aug. 30 EVENTS AT NEW HORIZONS 10:30 am Torrance P.D. Tour 1:00 pm DMT FD Training, T.H. Fri. Aug. 31 8:00 am Employee Safety Mtg. Sat. Sept. 1 Sun. Sept. 2 Mon. Sept. 3 Tues. Sept. 4 No Events 1:00 pm Getting to Know You Lng. 8:00 am Golf Tourney Shot Gun 11-2 LABOR DAY PICNIC 10:00 am Executive & Rules 10:30 am Personnel 1:00 pm Scrabble - Card Room 2:00 pm Civic Affairs Wed. Sept. 5 10:00 am Architecture 6:30 pm Golf Committee Thurs Sept. 6 Fri. Sept. 7 9:00 am Recyclables Pick up Sat. Sept. 8 No Events Sun. Sept. 9 1:00 pm Getting to Know You Lng. Mon. Sept :00 am Clubhouse Mtg. 10:30 am Bridge Club -Town Hall Tues. Sept. 11 Wed. Sept. 12 NEWSLETTER 1:00 pm Scrabble - Card Room 6:00 pm Bunco - 10:00 am Resident Orientation 2:00 pm Board Workshop Thurs. Sept.13 10:00 am Picnic Fun Club 2:00 pm Bingo Dear Friends, Your calls, cards and flowers have been overwehlming! I want to thank you for your kindness. It is greatly appreciated. Love, Cita Young 1 NEW HORIZONS LABOR DAY PICNIC SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Monday September 3, :00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. FUTURA TICKETS :00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Hot Dog and Drink Tickets 11:00 a.m. - Welcome by Barbara Kerr Along with the Flag Salute MC & Music compliments of Larry Neville 11:15 a.m. Hot Dogs and Drinks 12:00 p.m. Purchase Boat Race Tickets 12:15 p.m. First Boat Race Begins 2:00 p.m. Picnic ends Please remember to bring your own picnic utensils. To reserve a table the sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board in the Clubhouse. Submitted by Barbara Ker, Picnic Fun Club Chairperson Tai Chi Qi Gong Class Returns Here is a great way to welcome the ending of Summer and coming of Fall. Join the Tai Chi Qi Gong class starting up on Friday, September 14 th at 9:30 am. If you ve never tried Tai Chi, now is the time to start. An important element of Tai Chi is practicing mindfulness: that is focusing mind, body and spirit to be in the present through Qi Gong exercises. Qi Gong combined with the slow, meditative movements of the Yang 24 Form is known to improve balance, reduce stress, and circulate your body s natural energy to improve health. And, you can do that right here at New Horizons! For more information see the poster on the Clubhouse bulletin board. Sign up and check off whether you are New or Returning. I look forward to seeing you there! Elsie Wu, Instructor

2 LEAVING THE BOARD BUT NOT NEW HORIZONS As you all know, at the end of the month, I will be leaving the Board but will still be active on the Treasurer s Committee. Family pressures are demanding my time and it makes me unpredictable for Board work. Being on the Board of Directors means that one is a Fiduciary with certain legal duties to ensure the value of the investment that each owner has made in our community. I cannot say I don t have time today. Certain duties must be performed. Because my time will not be my own for the foreseeable future, it is in the best interest of the owners, that someone who is willing to devote the time, take over the position. I have enjoyed my time on New Horizons Board and I can verify that the professional and time demands of a Board member have increased dramatically. Even though I am unable to meet the demands of a Board position, I will still be available to help and assist where I can. I want to thank each and every one of you for your support over the years. Submitted by: Joanie Jones AGE VERIFICATION FORMS THIS FORM IS ONLY FOR those of you who have not completed this REQUIRED AGE VERIFICATION FORM. We are providing this form again as an insert in this Newsletter BECAUSE 150 UNITS HAVE STILL NOT COMPLIED! We can lose our status as a 55 & Older Community. THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA REQUIRES THIS FORM EVERY TWO YEARSTO BE COMPLETED BY ALL RESIDENTS WHO LIVE IN A SENIOR COMMUNITY. Please complete the Form and attach a copy of your proof of age. You may drop the form off at the Administration Office or send it via mail to New Horizons South Bay Association, Maple Ave, Torrance CA Joanie Jones, Board Secretary CHALLENGES OF THE MODERN BOARD The time challenges of the modern Board of Directors are equivalent to a full-time (for some Board members) or part-time job. The reason for this is the business environment in which Board Members are required to operate. In the past we have had a self-managed community and those involved really did a superb job. But self-management no longer works in a business environment where specialized professionalism is required. For instance, with the Association s aging structures it is not in the best interest of the owners to have a nonprofessional attempting to obtain and evaluate bids for large projects. It is much more solid to have the Board Members working with professionals in the HOA business, who can obtain bone fide bids and then present them to the Board for final decision. It is also in the best interest of the owners to have financials handled by industry professionals who are insured and bonded and can make recommendation for savings or expenditures based on the experience of many other condominium communities. An excellent business decision this year was to introduce Horizon Management into the Association s business. Horizon manages and does financials for 75 condominium communities only two of which were/are self-managed. The two are New Horizons South Bay Association with 600 units and the other Association with 22 units. Horizon has access to many vendors with a verified track history at other Association s, so it saves our Board Members from finding out after the fact whether a vendor is good or bad. Submitted by: Joanie Jones DISASTER MANAGEMENT TEAM MEETING THURSDAY, AUGUST 30 TH AT 1:00 PM All residents are invited to attend a special DMT meeting with guest speaker, Chris Rhodes from the Torrance Fire Department. Chris will continue our disaster preparedness training on the use of our two gas generators, then help us plan our October special earthquake event. After a major Earthquake at New Horizons, decisions will be made by the communication center to get people to our first-aid station. All residents, area directors, building coordinators and DMT members need to attend this important workshop meeting in the Clubhouse Town Hall at 1 pm on Thursday, August 30 th. (Last month, we had very few residents in attendance at one of our more important meetings. Chris came although he was on vacation from the Fire Department during that week. Let s support Chris and be at our August meeting! Thank you.) Submitted by: Sumie Imada 2

3 To All Residents Are you all aware of the importance of attending and becoming mindful of major changes being proposed and implemented at New Horizons? Do attend the Board Workshops and Board Meetings that are scheduled on the second and third Wednesday of each month at 2:00 pm. It is most important that all of us are informed and are able to provide our skills and support to our Board of Directors to insure the fiscally responsible and smooth operation of our Community. We have many retired professional residents here and your input is needed! Consider joining a Committee! Submitted by Barbara Bowman NEW HORIZONS PROJECTS IN PROGRESS Balconies and decks-joe Mendence Sewers- Joe Mendence Asphalt- Joe Mendence & Heather Lamont Re-piping- Joe Mendence Roofs Pool deck repair- Joe Mendence Clubhouse renovation-tom Kasterko Fencing garages and lower units- Tom Kasterko Golf Course greens- Tom Kasterko Water bill increases- Tom Kasterko & Heather Lamont Monthly financial report- Tom Kasterko Budget for Tom Kasterko Age verification forms collection-joanie Jones Securing new property liability insurance policy collection- Joanie Jones Completion of painting in area 6- Linda Crickmore Purchase of 2 elliptical machines for Sports Center-Peter Wu SIDE PROJECTS Termites Sidewalk repairs Fire extinguisher relocation Electric car chargers COMPLETED PROJECTS Workman s compensation-completed All Board Members are working an average of 4-6 hours per day in the office and at home on these projects. All volunteers would be helpful. Submitted by: Tom Kasterko LABOR DAY PICNIC PLANS ARE IN THE WORKS! Residents, friends & family members are welcome to joins us Monday, September 3 rd for hot dogs, assorted drinks, bake sale goodies, ice cream Drumsticks ($2.00 in the golf room) and yes boat races! Donations for the Bake Sale are always welcome. (cookies & brownies only please). The Picnic Fun Club posted a volunteer sign-up sheet and a table reservation sheet on the Bulletin Board in the Club House. Please bring your own picnic supplies. Submitted by Barbara Kerr Picnic Fun Club Chairperson MEN S GOLF 8/15 LOW GROSS LOW NET A FLIGHT Julius Park 47 Ping Hsu 46 B FLIGHT Al York 55 Jim White 48 Fred Koblizek 48 Herman V E. Hole in One: None By Al York 8/22 LOW GROSS LOW NET A FLIGHT Rich Stoffer 50 Tom Kasterko 48 Hole in One: None By Al York WOMEN S GOLF 8/23 LOW GROSS LOW NET A FLIGHT Renee Chang 53 B FLIGHT Diane Fraley 48 Margaret Rodman 48 Hole in One: None By: Renee Chang & Janet Webber 3

4 Golf course closed Mondays until 3:00PM September 2018 HOA FEE $ DUE Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat. 2 1:00 pm Getting to Know You 3 Golf Tourney Shot Gun 8:00 am 11:00 am 2:00 pm NH Picnic All Welcome 4 10:00 am Exec & Rules 10:30 am Personnel 1:00 pm Scrabble Card Rm 2:00 pm Civic Affairs 5 10:00 am Architectural 6:30 pm Golf Committee 6 7 9:00 am Recyclable Pick up :00 pm Getting to Know You 10 10:00 am Clubhouse Mtg. 10:30 am Bridge Club 11 1:00 pm Scrabble Card Rm. 6:00 pm Bunco :00 am Resident s Orientation 2:00 pm Board Workshop 13 10:00 am Picnic Fun Club Meeting 2:00 pm Bingo - Town Hall 14 9:30 am Tai Chi 15 NEWSLETTER 16 1:00 pm Getting to Know You 17 10:30 am Bridge Club 1:00 pm Conservation Club 18 1:00 pm Treasurer\Ins. 1:00 pm Scrabble Card Rm. 19 2:00 pm Board Meeting - Town Hall :30 am Tai Chi :00 pm Getting to Know You 30 1:00 pm Getting to Know You 24 10:30 am Bridge Club 25 1:00 pm Scrabble Card Rm. 26 7:00 pm CIC plus 50/50 NEWSLETTER 27 1:00 DMT Mtg. Torrance FD Hands on Training Town Hall All are welcome 28 7:00 am Employee Safety Meeting 9:30 am Tai Chi 29 4

5 CALL GARY THE PLUMBER FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS (310) Hour Emergency Service Discounts for N.H. residents Lic# GOLDEN STATE PLUMBING & HEATING BILL BRYSON APPLIANCE SPECIALIST Providing appliance repair service 6 days a week for all domestic brands of kitchen and laundry equipment, including dryer and vent clean-out. Serving New Horizons Since 1978 Call Bill (310) BRYAN SAMPSON IMPROVEMENTS Home Repair and Remodeling - Painting, Plumbing, Electrical, Flooring, Tiling & Patching. Custom baths and kitchen remodels. No job too small. Work guaranteed. Complex referrals. Free estimates. Lic. # Bonded & Insured. Call or (cell) 5

6 Custom Treatment Plans Skilled CNA Caregiver available $15.00 per hour assistance. Call: Michele Barlow CALL GARY THE PLUMBER FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS (310) Hour Emergency Service Discounts for N.H. residents Lic# GOLDEN STATE PLUMBING & HEATING BILL BRYSON APPLIANCE SPECIALIST Providing appliance repair service 6 days a week for all domestic brands of kitchen and laundry equipment, including dryer and vent clean-out. Serving New Horizons Since 1978 Call Bill (310) BRYAN SAMPSON IMPROVEMENTS Home Repair and Remodeling - Painting, Plumbing, Electrical, Flooring, Tiling & Patching. Custom baths and kitchen remodels. No job too small. Work guaranteed. Complex referrals. Free estimates. Lic. # Bonded & Insured. Call or (cell) 6

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