May 2010 Entries
PBS Star Encourages Audience to Seek Their Own "California’s Gold"
THOUSAND OAKS, CALIF. (May 5, 2010) — Before a packed audience of residents and special guests, PBS television star Huell Howser shared stories from the road recently in an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at his popular series, "California's Gold," at University Village in Thousand Oaks, Calif.
Nearly 500 residents and guests were treated to three presentations by Howser in the community's Catalina Hall. In his warm, engaging style, he explained how he uncovers what he likes to call California's "hidden gems" and how he decides which gems will make the air. Each presentation...
- By Peggy Perry -
Imagine the thrill of a late-teen-aged girl from Ohio heading west to visit an aunt and cousins who lived in California. And the startling surprise of having all train travel, including her homeward bound trip, canceled when World War II broke out and railroads served only the military. She stayed in California, and it turned out to be not only exciting, but life-changing for Marty Obbink.
Marty’s cousin was a couple of years older and provided a social whirl with his friends - she loved it. In time, she met and married Everett Rose, an Air...
- By Peggy Perry -
Retirement is supposed to make time for fun and games. Just look at the opportunities for fun in The Club Corner in Village View. In the Clubhouse you’ll see the games – plus cards, chips, dominoes, tiles and the smiles of happy players who would love to have you join them.
BINGO comes in two versions, gambling on the second Saturday and for prizes on the fourth Saturday. Gambling bingo is $5.00 for ten games (some invented by leader Marty Obbink) with winners of each game awarded 10% of the days contributions. Surprise awards please the...