22727 Maple Ave. Torrance, CA 90505 (310) 325-3080 Phone (310) 961-5918 Fax

November 9, 2016

NEW HORIZONS NEWSLETTER FOR THE BOARD OF

DIRECTORS, RESIDENTS AND OWNERS

Website www.nhsb.org Email: nhnewsletter@yahoo.com Newsletter Chairman and Managing Editor: Gerry Johnson, (310) 325-3080

NEXT WEEK AT NEW HORIZONS

Daily 10:00 am Water Aerobics

Wed. Nov. 9 8:00 am Men’s Golf

10:30 am Res. & Orientation

2:00 pm WORKSHOP

Thur. Nov. 10 9:00 am Ladies Golf

Cancelled Picnic Fun Club

2:00 pm Bingo

Fri. Nov. 11 11:00 am Veterans Day Ceremony-Clubhouse

1:00 pm “Sit ‘N Knit”

Sat. Nov. 12 9:00 am Thanksgiving Golf

Sun. Nov. 13 1:00 pm “Getting to Know You”

Mon. Nov. 14 10:00 am Insurance Mtg.

10:30 am Bridge

1:00 pm Condo Code Mtg.

Tues. Nov. 15 9:00 am Ceramics

11:00 am Architecture Mtg.

1:00 pm Scrabble

Wed. Nov. 16 8:00 am Men’s Golf

2:00 pm BOARD MEETING

NO NEWSLETTER

Thurs. Nov.17 9:00 am Ladies Golf

Fri. Nov. 18 1:00 pm “Sit ’N Knit”

Sat. Nov. 19 No Events

Sun. Nov. 20 1:00 pm “Getting to Know You”

Mon. Nov. 21 10:00 am Newsletter Mtg

10:30 am Bridge Club

1:00 pm Conservation Club

Tues. Nov. 22 9:00 am Ceramics

9:30 am Bldgs. & Pools

1:00 pm Scrabble

Wed. Nov. 23 8:00 am Men’s Golf

7:00 pm CIC Cancelled

Thurs. Nov. 24 THANKSGIVING

Office Closed

Fri. Nov. 25 Office Closed

Commentary from the NL Chairman, Gerry Johnson

How do you feel about the outcome of the budget meeting? Or more succinctly, the passing of the 2017 Budget?

For those of you who were unable to attend, here’s a recap of what will be happening with your money as of 1/1/17:

1. HOA Assessment (Dues) raised $32.00. 2. Employees received a 2% RAISE 3. Two employees who are now recipients of

Medicare, will be given $287.50 monthly for the cost of Medicare Part B (I don’t know about you, but I only pay $104.90 monthly. How about giving them the ACTUAL cost? Why do WEhave to pay them?).

4. The amount being put into the sewer re-pipe reserve will be $32.00( as pointed out at the meeting, it is not necessary to put that amount in reserve, and still have the same end result…then why are we?)

5. Why is so much given to Grounds Maintenance? Where are the drought plants?

These were the main items that some of the members in attendance and three board members showed concern about. They voiced their opinions to change the budget in order to lower the dues. It was also brought to the Board’s attention that the BOARD HAS A FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY TO THE OWNERS, not to the employees. (Did we abide by our responsibility?).

OUTCOME: Board did not take the members wishes under advisement. No discussion among the Board members…..Just the vote….8 Yes (to pass the new budget) 3 No. Your opinion is most important. If you Care, Share. Let us know if you would like to see an opinion poll. Email your opinion or drop it off at the Newsletter office (slot in door), or call me and I’ll pick it up! Thanks!

Tai Chi Club Meets Fridays 9:30 am With 30 members present at the first Tai Chi Club meeting, the meaning of Chi and where Chi exists was shared. Three basic principles of Wu Chi were

practiced: Regulate Body, Regulate Breath, and Regulate Mind. Also, the first 3 moves of the Chi Kung set were introduced. Does all this sound intriguing?

Join us at the next meeting on Friday, November 4 at 9:30 in the Town Hall. This day and time will be the regular time, unless there is a special event, like Veterans’ Day and Thanksgiving weekend. Check your monthly New Horizons Newsletter calendar.

Submitted by Elsie Wu

Veterans Day will be commemorated at

New Horizons on Friday, November 11. The ceremony begins at 11:00 am.

Mark your calendar!!

All Veterans residing in New Horizons should be on our Roll Call and recognized for their service to America. Please contact Linda Falzone at (310) 748-9901 to be sure you are on the New Horizons Veterans List. Thank you.

By Linda Falzone, Rec. Council Committee, Chairman

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM Come and enjoy the spirit of Christmas with kids!! On December 21st at 5:00 pm in the Clubhouse, CIC is hosting a delightful hour with a children's

choir from a local church. You will love it😁! Kids

make the Christmas season. There will be snacks and drinks afterwards. Come and join the fun!! I hope to see you there. Submitted by: Jeannie Rennhack

Picnic Fun Club Meeting Thursday,

November 10TH @ 10:00am

HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Happy Holidays! We hope to see everyone at the January scheduled meeting.

Submitted by Barbara Kerr, Chairperson

COMMUNITY BULLETIN

*Y’s Senior Thanksgiving Party – You will be treated

to a traditional turkey feast, big band music, and a raffle.

2900 Sepulveda 310-325-5885 ext. 2732

Friday, November 18th

11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Seniors - $5.50 Non-seniors - $6.00

*33rd

Annual Torrance Memorial Holiday Festival –

Enjoy the beautifully decorated holiday trees, boutique,

food court and entertainment by community groups.

White tent at Skypark Dr. & Medical Center Dr.

Senior Days (free admission to seniors)

Wed, Nov 30th

10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Thurs. Dec. 1st 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

*34th

Annual Christmas Boutique – Handcrafted goods, one-of-a-kind gifts, food vendors,

photos with Santa, crafts for children

Sponsored by Torrance Youth Council

Wilson Park – free admission

Sunday, Dec. 11th

9:00 am – 4:00 pm

HOA Homefront – Kelly Richardson, Esq., CCAL,

focuses on homeowner association law and publishes a

weekly article in the Home Guide of the Daily Breeze.

As an FYI to NH residents, his articles will be posted on

the community bulletin board.

*See flyer on the community bulletin.

by Julie Dojiri, Civic Affairs Chairperson

MEN’S GOLF 10/26

LOW GROSS LOW NET

A FLIGHT

Ray Tominaga 50

Larry Neville 47

B FLIGHT

Jacob King 54

Bruce Kenney 50

Fred Koblizek 50

Hole in One: None

11/2

LOW GROSS LOW NET

A FLIGHT

Ray Tominaga 48

Larry Neville 46

Rich Stoffer 46

B FLIGHT

Jacob Kang 56

Jim Kenny 49

Hole in One: None

WOMEN’S GOLF 10/27

LOW GROSS LOW NET

A FLIGHT

Renee Chang 56

Sumi Fukuchi 50

B FLIGHT

Juliet Park 60

Marge Frye 50

Barbara Helm 51

Free Play: Ricki Decker

Hole in One :None

11/3 LOW GROSS LOW NET

A FLIGHT

Renee Chang 53

Juliet Park 44

B FLIGHT

Dottie Lott 70

Margaret Rodman 56

Hole in One: None

Free Play: Barbara Helm

Todays Low Score: 53 – High Score: 84

WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS

Unit Building Name Note

25 125 Kensil Owen New Owner

355 223 Renda Lee Calacino New Renter

496 601 Stephen Lauder New Renter

19 120 John & Claudia Joseph New Renter

324 209 James & Jennifer White New Owner

84 515 Blossom & Meiyan Huey New Owner

433 410 Larry & Lola Duke New Owner

445 415 Carol DeLone New Owner

It was reported to the

Newsletter Office that

one of our residents

fell while walking on

229th Street. One of our gardeners came to her

rescue and helped her up. She wanted to find out

her hero’s name so she could thank him. We

would also like to say a big thank you to Sam.

TRAVEL NEWS

As we indicated in the travel article printed in the last newsletter, it appears that there just isn’t sufficient interest in travel to maintain a travel club. We can’t seem to draw enough folks to fill the buses we need to take us on our trips. That means we have to end up cancelling our outings. Unfortunately this has happened time and again. Therefore, we find it necessary to dissolve the club as of the end of this year. There will be one more trip – on December 3, which will be our holiday party. Any comments regarding the dissolution of the Travel Club can be relayed to Ed Reilly at (310) 326-4710 or Sharon Rose at (310) 539-0811.

As I stated, our final hurrah will in fact be our holiday party on December 3. This should prove to be a memorable outing with which to end our club’s existence. We have planned a delicious holiday luncheon at Gulliver’s Restaurant in Irvine, followed by a special program at the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa featuring the Vienna Boys Choir. The choir will be on a West Coast tour for the holidays and stopping by the Concert Hall for this “one day only” performance. As expected, this trip is full with wait list only.

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS

EMPLOYEE CHRISTMAS FUND

Residents who wish to make a donation;

please leave your checks made out to

New Horizons HOA at the Clubhouse Office.

Donations will be evenly distributed among

employees at their Christmas luncheon for

the employees on Friday, Dec. 16, 2015.

Thank you

Sumi Fukuchi, Rich Stoffer, Janet Weber, Jim White

2016 New Horizons Club Champions

Rich Stoffer and Janet Weber

2016 NEW HORIZONS NET

CHAMPIONS Sumi Fukuchi and Jim White

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