This is a wonderful, thought provoking quote by Pope Francis:

“Rivers do not drink their own water; trees do not eat their own fruit; the sun does not shine on itself and flowers do not spread their fragrance for themselves. Living for others is a rule of nature. We are all born to help each other. No matter how difficult it is…Life is good when you are happy; but much better when others are happy because of you.”

He offers us a way to live our lives. If everyone embodied this believe, what a wonderful world we would live in. As we can’t control much of what goes on around us, it is good we recognize we can have an impact within our community.

Tierrasanta Village of San Diego’s members understand the value of and the benefits of assisting and caring for others. We are blessed to have so many of you that are willing and able to give back to others. With the wide variety of events and programs we sponsor, there is always a way one can contribute.

How about that Senior Resource Fair on April 23rd?! It was an amazing success. Thank you to Cassandra for all of her energy and expertise in pulling it together. We received only positive feedback while fostering many new relationships. This will become an annual event.

This will be my last newsletter message as President of the TVSD Board of Directors. As I have expressed a few times, I love what this organization is about. I am impressed by how many members give of their time and talents to assure the long term viability of the Tierrasanta Village. It has been a pleasure to work with so many committed volunteers.

Because I believe in TVSD’s mission and believe we are on the right track, I will continue to serve on the Board as its Immediate Past President. Let’s continue to work together to help one another age well in place, for as long as possible. Thank you to Ginny Van for agreeing to step into the President’s role as of June 1st. I expect and believe everyone will offer her support, as you have done for me.

We have a good thing going here at TVSD. Let’s keep it moving forward!

Thank you,

Ken Ross
TVSD Board President

Social Committee Update

PuzzleMania was a great success this year, with 38 attendees. Tied for First Prize was Melinda McGlinn & Thom VanBenthuysen with the highest score. Second prize winner was Marilyn Millikan. Puzzlemania was hosted by Diana and Jay Keyes. Again this year, the Keyes created fun and sometimes challenging new puzzles. All players had a great time and enjoyed the team work in solving the puzzles. The event’s success could not have happened without the work and time put in by the Puzzlemania aka Puzzlehead team members. Our Volunteers are essential to continue having these fun events. Thank you volunteers!

The month of May of course means it’s time for our Taco Party!

 

 

Spring Has Sprung, and So Have Our Spring Allergies!*

With Spring upon us, the trees and flowers are blooming. When they bloom, plants release pollen into the air to fertilize other plants. Pollen is the biggest cause of the sniffling and sneezing we may experience this time of year. If you experience Spring allergy symptoms, your body’s immune system mistakenly reacts to the pollen in your nose as a danger. Your immune system releases chemicals called histamines into the blood, and the itchy eyes and runny nose are triggered. It’s not just the plants in your immediate area that are the culprits, as pollen can travel for miles on a breezy day.

There are some trees and grasses that are more likely to cause allergies than others. Some of the trees common to this area are oak, olive, palm, pine, sycamore, and willow. Grasses and weeds that cause allergic reactions include: bermuda, fescue, perennial rye, and saltgrass. These are just a few examples.

You may notice that your local weather report gives pollen counts in the Spring. High pollen counts are more likely on breezy days, and lower on rainy days.

What can you do to mitigate your Spring allergy symptoms? First, you may want to check with your doctor. They can test for specific allergens and recommend treatment. Treatments may include over-the-counter remedies. Second, you can modify your habits to minimize allergic reactions. Keep your doors and windows closed when the pollen counts are high. Use an air purifier and clean your home air filters often. Wash your hair and face often, also. Pollen can collect on you, as well as your home.

If Spring allergies are bothering you, don’t despair—it will be summer before we know it!

*Parts of this article were excerpted from “How to Handle Your Spring Allergies” by Stephanie Watson, WebMD, January 22, 2025.
 
- Joan McGeachy, TVSD Care Committee

“This is Your Life 4.0” is a series of monthly workshops and feedback. Each meeting will deal with a new aspect of the things you need to prepare for now so that your survivors can handle your estate without going to probate court. Even if you haven’t completed your estate planning, you can still do this series of workshops. And, if you started the planning but didn’t finish, you are welcome to join us.

 

Save these dates! The meetings will be held 1-2:30PM on the last Friday of the month; May 30th, June 27th, July 25th and August 29th. Registration is now open here for the first meeting on May 30th.

Calling all Bunko players and those who just want to have fun while supporting the fundraising efforts of our Village!

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, May 13, from 2:00 to 4:00 for an enjoyable afternoon of Bunko. All you need is $20 to play and all proceeds will go towards TVSD’s social committee’s fundraising efforts to help lower the cost of events such as the annual holiday party. In the past we’ve had as many as six tables of players at the clubhouse. There will be door prizes and snacks. Like our regular evening Bunko, feel free to bring a snack or a beverage to share. Be sure to register soon!

 

Take this simple test. The sit-to-stand test takes just 30 seconds to complete, but its results can provide profound insights into your health. 

 

Want to improve your score? Join a TVSD exercise class!  Check out the full calendar of events below.