 | President's Message
This is a busy time of the year for TVSD’s Board of Directors. In December, the finance team began pulling together a 2025 budget to present to the Board at its January meeting. After discussions and potential adjustments, the final proposed budget will be presented for approval at the February Board meeting.
We continue to digest the results of our recent member survey. The number one request was for transportation, so we are working on identifying the most efficient way to offer the service to our members by using our member volunteers. This encompasses learning the Club Express software we can use to manage the requests by matching them with providers. We began the process of getting some additional members vetted as approved drivers. What we learn from this will allow us to advance to offering other services that were identified as needs by our members.
Our annual meeting will be held on March 3, 2025. The Board will be pulling together an agenda that we hope will be of interest to everyone.
As a follow up to the Board’s November vote to expand the TVSD membership beyond Tierrasanta, we now need to write a definition of what non-resident members will, and will not, have access to in terms of the services TVSD provides. They will not have access to the Time Bank, and likely will have limited or no access to care related assistance. Once the Board has drawn up the specifics, we will share them with the membership and ask for comments/feedback. We will not accept any new non-resident members until we complete this process.
Edward Everett Hale, an American author, historian and Unitarian minister has been quoted as follows: “Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.”
Best Wishes for a safe and happy holiday season, and beyond.
Ken Ross
TVSD Board President
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New Tierrasanta Village Supporting Partner
The TVSD Board of Directors is pleased to announce a new Supporting Partner, Sean Robinson, owner of Precision Floor & Decor and Precision Drain Specialists. Sean began working in the trades in 1988, gaining extensive experience in retail sales and flooring installation before launching his first flooring business in 2007. In 2013, he began his full-service remodel contracting business, Precision Floor & Decor, combining expertise with a passion for excellence. Sean strives to provide honest, open communication, and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring every renovation experience is seamless. Check out some recent renovation project photos here!
Sean's second business, Precision Drain Specialists, can assist with any plumbing dilemma. With a team of skilled professionals equipped to tackle any plumbing challenge, Sean and his team are able to assess and resolve a plumbing issue, large or small. They have years of experience with pipe installation, replacement, cleaning, repairing burst pipes, and more. Sean's top priority in his drain specialty business is to ensure that customers receive reliable service, expert advice, and peace of mind when it comes to their plumbing needs. Learn more about Precision Drain Specialists here.
Thank you Sean for Supporting Tierrasanta Village!
Another Supporting Partner, Founder Erica Sell of Harmony Home Medical Supply, has worked with Sean for over 5 years. Together they help owners to age in place through home remodeling modification. For example, Harmony Home Medical sells a variety of stair lifts and helps customers to choose the ideal options for their home. Erica and Sean then work together to ensure proper installation of the selected chair lift. Similarly, Erica and her team will help design a bathroom remodel plan, handling all design details to help create a new age-friendly space. She then relies on Sean to implement that plan, working together to ensure an easy installation for every client.
As a special discount, Harmony Home Medical offers TVSD members a free home safety, accessibility and home modification consultation. Call the store anytime for immediate assistance at (858) 560-8177 or contact the Village Front Desk for more information.
| | Your Support Makes a Difference
Thank you to the generous donors who have helped TVSD raise $13,380 towards the $17,000 goal!
And, there's still time to donate.
Any amount is appreciated and allows our organization to continue improving the lives of older adults in Tierrasanta.
Click here to make your 2024 tax-deductible gift.
Thank you all for being part of the Village this year! | | | January Member Meeting
The next Member Meeting is Monday, January 6th at the Seventh-day Adventist Church beginning at 3 p.m. The guest presenter will be past TVSD member, Yasmin Shah. She is also the Founder/President of VillageCore and the author of the book and app, Caregiving for Seniors. Inspired by a personal experience, Yasmin leverages her background as a leader in technology, executive consulting, and solutions for aging to create an organization dedicated to providing dignified and compassionate care resources to seniors.
Please bring your name badges and non-perishable food items for the Seventh-day Adventist ongoing Food Drive - thank you!
Plan to join other members after the meeting for dinner at Round Table Pizza! |  |  | Real Estate Q&A
On January 24th, Senior Real Estate Specialist Carol Mundell will be available to answer all of our real estate questions and will also provide a few ideas about potential home improvements that could bring value while allowing owners to enjoy their homes even more.
So, get those real estate questions ready! Send them to the TVSD Front Desk at tierrasantavlg@gmail.com at your earliest convenience so Carol can have time to thoroughly answer them on January 24th. We will meet at the Seventh-day Adventist Church at 1:30 p.m. Please register here if you plan to attend. | Care Committee Corner
Having a Pet is Good For You!
Do you have a cat or dog? Fish, bird, hamster? You may think that they improve your life in many ways, and you would be right! They are good for both your physical and mental health. Here are some of the benefits:
Social Interaction: Pets can create opportunities for seniors to engage with others. Taking your pet out for a walk can allow you to meet other people on the way. Pets are good ice-breakers for starting conversations. Our own Tierrasanta Village Dog Pack get-togethers are fun social gatherings both for us and for our dogs.
Physical Activity: Walking, playing with, chasing, and caring for our pets increases our physical activity.
Companionship and Emotional Support: A pet is a constant, reliable presence, and a source of love and care. Having a pet reduces isolation and loneliness.
And here is a bonus for those who live alone—
Reduced Cognitive Decline: A study of almost 8,000 older adults published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that “having a pet was associated with a slower rate of cognitive decline, specifically composite verbal cognition, verbal memory and verbal fluency”. *
So, if you have a pet, that’s good! And if you are considering getting a pet, now you have more reason to do so!
*”Pet Ownership, Living Alone, and Cognitive Decline Among Adults 50 Years and Older”,
JAMA Network, December 26, 2023.
- Joan McGeachy, TVSD Care Committee |  | Harmony Home Medical Supply Tour
There's still time to register!
As mobility, hearing, vision and balance diminish with aging, we must find ways to remain safe in our homes. There is plenty of technology to help meet these challenges. On January 10th members will meet for lunch at Elijah’s Delicatessen and then head over to tour Harmony Home Medical Supply. Owner Erica Sell will show us around and let us check out all the options and latest technology to help us age safely and independently at home. Harmony Home Medical has an extensive inventory, providing walkers, grab bars, fall alert devices, adjustable beds, electric scooters, stair lifts, and other home modification equipment, to ensure that you have all the tools necessary to age comfortably and safely in place. Please register here if you are able to attend.
|  | | Social Committee Updates
The Social Committee Welcomes You to 2025!
The committee has scheduled many events for the new year. Here is what's happening in January:
Tues, Jan. 14: Calendar Kick-0ff & Lunch (11:30-1:00 VMC)
For each event throughout the year, we need members to sign up to be part of a planning team. There are many small ways to help. Joining a planning team is a great way to contribute to the Village, get to know members and have fun!!!!
Sign up on the Website calendar if you are interested in learning about our events and helping the social committee in some way. As a special thank you for showing an interest in our scheduled events, we are providing a light lunch.
Register here to join the fun at the Calendar Kick-Off Party!
Thursday, Jan. 16: Third Thursday Social
Keg & Bottle, 4:00-5:30
Register here.
Tuesday, Jan. 21: San Diego History Museum
Here is a new adventure for our January field trip! We have planned a wonderful trip to the Natural History Museum. They have a film called "Wild San Diego" showing the history of San Diego, and the native plants and animals of our area. It looks very interesting. Also, there are always excellent exhibits throughout the museum. The latest one just opened called "Action from the Archives. The Nat at 150 years". Then we can head on to the Mingei museum right across the street to have lunch in their new restaurant. We always have to eat!
10:30 Leave Tierrasanta
11:00 Meet at the Museum of Natural History
11-11:45 Explore the museum
11:45 Meet at the theater (inside the museum) to see "Wild San Diego"
12:45 Head over to lunch for those who would like to join the group (Reservations needed)
Cost is $20 which includes the movie. All attendees will purchase their ticket at the museum entrance. We hope you can join us. Carpooling can be arranged if we have enough certified drivers. Register here.
Friday, Jan. 31: Groundhog Gala
More details below....
Thursday, Feb. 6: Safari Park Visit
Haven’t been to San Diego Zoo Safari Park recently? Here’s a chance to see the Safari Park and ride the Africa Tram for FREE! We’ll depart around 8:30 a.m. and use TVSD vetted drivers to carpool from the McDonald’s parking lot. There will be a shuttle for those who need assistance getting to the far end of the park to ride to the Africa Tram.
More details to follow shortly. In the meantime, you can download the San Diego Zoo Safari Park app to your phone to help you discover things to see and places to eat. You can also visit their website by clicking here. Anyone over 65 receives free admission in the month of February. Members can share the $20 parking fee. Register for this event on the TVSD website here.
|  | | Groundhog Gala 2025
Come join the fun at southern California’s premier Groundhog Day celebration. This year’s TVSD event will be held the morning of Friday, January 31, between 10:30 and noon at the Villa Monterey clubhouse, 5275 Rimpark Lane.
Be greeted by our inflatable groundhog, brush up on your groundhog trivia, play groundhog bingo, enjoy light snacks and conversation.
Please register here by the end of the day on Tuesday, January 28 so we’ll know how many groundhog lovers to expect. | TVSD Fitness Classes
If you're looking for a healthier start to 2025, remember to check out one of the TVSD Exercise Classes.
Chair Yoga - Monday/Wednesday/Friday 10-11 a.m. at the Clubhouse
Low intensity, 30-minutes of seated poses, then 30-minutes of standing. Some members choose to attend only the first half of the class. Members are able to perform the movements from the top level of the VMC if they do not wish to meet downstairs.
Balance & Strengthening - Tuesday/Thursday 9-10 a.m. at the Tierrasanta Recreation Center
Highest Intensity, includes cardio and resistance training, weights optional.
Tai Chi - Wednesday 11:30-12:30 p.m. at the Tierrasanta Recreation Center
An excellent practice to maintain balance as we age!
Stretch & Balance - Wednesday 9-10 a.m. at the Clubhouse
Medium intensity, light cardio, focuses on core strength and balance.
Please remember to register - classes have a capacity. | UCSD Tech Help
Once again the UCSD student members of their Intergenerational Club are offering their tech help to our Villagers January 11th, 10AM-12PM. This is a hands-on opportunity for you to get assistance with your smart watches, cell phones, tablets, and computers. These tech-savvy students will answer your questions such as:
How can I use my watch to call 911 if needed?
How can I access the Village calendar and register for an event from my cell phone?
Come join us while we socialize and get the tech assistance we need.
Capacity is limited to 12 so please be sure to register here. | Chocolate Class
You may not know that the Industrial Grind Coffee Shop, on Santo Road next to the Post Office, is operated by an amazing baker. In addition to coffee, the shop sells incredible desserts and even a few breakfast items like frittatas, parfaits and muesli. The shop operator, Crystal Jones, has a passion for baking and she has started offering hands on classes to teach others as well. Recently, TVSD member Joann Reichenbacher and TVSD staff member Cassandra Hanrahan had the opportunity to attend one of Crystal's chocolate making classes and have been raving about it ever since.
Cassandra and Joann have offered to help arrange a similar class for other members if there is enough interest. The class(es) could occur on Thursday 2/13 and/or Friday 2/14 (Valentine's Day) depending on members interest level. Each class would be held 2-3:30 p.m. and attendees could enjoy lunch at KNB Bistro before the class. The cost is usually $45 for the 1.5 hours class. Each attendee leaves with 4 gourmet chocolate bars, created with their favorite ingredients, along with 6 mendiants also made to their liking. If there is a lot of interest among TVSD members, the owner will lower the cost to $35.
If you would be interested in attending a class, please reply to this newsletter email and note if you are available 2/13, 2/14 or both dates. Cassandra & Joann will keep you updated regarding date and possible costs.
Invite Your Friends & Family! Let's get a large group together for this fun event. Please invite others and even grandkids, although they likely need to be 10 or older to enjoy the class. Include the number of guests you may bring in your reply. You can also text or call the Village cell phone to share your interest in attending at 858-569-9119. Hope to see you there! | | Tuesday Lunch Bunch
(Held on the 4th Tuesday this month)
Keg N Bottle
January 28th, 11:30 a.m. | | ROMEO
Keg N Bottle
January 14th,11:30 a.m.
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Solo Network (SNAP)
Park Social
January 18th, 11:30 a.m.
| Upcoming Village Fundraisers
Join other members for dinner and help TVSD raise some dough! Save these dates, and keep an eye out for more details.
Wednesday, January 29th - Panera Bread
Wednesday, February 26th - Filippi's Pizza
Monday, March 10 - Sunday, March 16th - Submarina #2 | |
January 2025 Village Events
The Village Clubhouse and Front Desk will be closed on Monday, January 20th for MLK Day.
Check out the full Event Calendar for all of the upcoming events, classes, and activities!
| | | Tierrasanta Library
The Book Sale is coming this Friday 11:30-5:00, Saturday 9:30-5:00, or Monday 11:30-6:00. | | Thinking about joining Tierrasanta Village?
Attend the next Informational Happy Hour! This event is an excellent way to meet our members and learn about the Village Movement.
Every 3rd Wednesday 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Let us know you'll be there with a Call/Text to 858-569-9119 or email tierrasantavlg@gmail.com. | | | Tierrasanta Village
Clubhouse Address:
5275 Rimpark Lane
San Diego, CA 92124
858-569-9119
www.tierrasantavillage.org
Mailing Address:
10601 Tierrasanta Boulevard, G-405
San Diego, CA 92124 | |