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President's Message
Over the past two weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to attend two conferences focused on the Village Movement. I came home excited—not only about what other Villages are doing, but about where our own Village can go.
These conferences reminded me that a Village is much more than a calendar of activities. It is about connection, purpose, helping one another, and creating opportunities to live full and meaningful lives as we age in place.
But if we are going to build our future, we need to know what you want that future to look like.
That is why the surveys going out for our Care Committee, Social Committee, and small interest groups are so important. They aren’t just surveys to fill out and forget. They are a way for every member to have a voice in determining where we put our time, energy, and resources.
Every voice matters.
We need to know what you care about, what you need, what interests you, what you would like to see more of—and perhaps even what you would be willing to help create.
We can’t do everything. But together, we can determine what matters most and put our efforts where they will make the greatest difference.
So please take a few minutes to complete the surveys. Your response may seem like just one voice, but when all of our voices come together, they give us something very valuable: direction.
I came home from these conferences energized about our present and excited about our future.
Now let’s build that future together.
Our Village belongs to all of us. And the future of our Village should reflect all of us.
Bradlyn Mulvey, Ph.D.
President, Tierrasanta Village Board of Directors
| 2027 Events Survey
If you have not yet had a chance to complete our 2027 Events Survey, please take a few minutes to share your thoughts and preferences.
Your feedback will help us plan a fun, engaging, and relevant calendar of events for 2027. We want to know what topics, activities, and programs you would like to see!
Take Survey
| Village Movement California Conference
Five Village members and two staff members enjoyed a wonderful few days at the 8th Annual Village Movement California Statewide Conference, held at the beautiful Los Angeles County Arboretum. With more than 160 people in attendance, the conference brought together Villages from throughout California for a few days of learning, sharing and connecting.
We enjoyed hearing from other Villages, exchanging ideas and learning about the incredible work happening throughout the Village Movement. There was plenty of learning, laughter and time to connect along the way.
We came home with new ideas, renewed enthusiasm and lots of great memories. A big thank you to Village Movement California for bringing us all together! |  | Social Committee Updates
Bingo Bash held on September 14th was a SMASH HIT! Lots of fun, snacks, and iced tea were enjoyed with members and friends. Thanks to all the volunteers who helped put together this great event! Several bingo winners went home with gift cards from our local Tierrasanta businesses. Congratulations to the winners! A special thank-you to Supporting Partner Team Mundell of Century 21, led by real estate agent Carol Mundell, for helping make this fun event possible!
October
The Social Team currently has no events scheduled on the calendar for October. However, we are looking for volunteers to help us organize a small event such as a trolley trip and lunch at UTC mall or Little Italy. Or, how about getting together to decorate pumpkins, or meet up for a wine tasting at Castillo & Pizarro Coffee Shop and Wine Bar? If you're interested in helping to organize one of these events, please contact Georgia Sparkman (georgiasparkman@yahoo.com or 619-871-2928).
November
Bernardo Winery Lunch and Shopping
Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Start Time: 11:30 am @ Bernardo Winery, 13330 Paseo del Verano Norte, San Diego
End Time: Flexible, whatever works for you and your village friends.
Tierrasanta Village is not providing bus transportation to this event due to the high cost. To see which members are planning to attend and may be interested in carpooling, visit the event page. Above the "Register Now" button, click the icon labeled “Registrants.” Member contact information can easily be found in the online Member Directory. You can also make a post on the Social Connections Discussion Forum regarding carpooling to events. Register now for this fun event!
Coming Soon
Watch for notification of our 2027 Social Event Calendar Kick-off! Meetings will be held before the end of the year.
Holiday Party Lunch
Date: Monday, December 7, 2026
Location: Tom Ham’s Lighthouse
Details to be announced in the coming months.
| Tierrasanta Village 18th Anniversary
A message from Tierrasanta Village Co-Founder, Susan Deininger:
On the occasion of our 18th year of Village existence, I grow a little nostalgic. I believe it was 2006.
Serving two years on the Tierrasanta Community Council made it clear to me our little community did not realize that 20% of our community was over 50. There were no senior services and few social activities in this community surrounded by canyons and freeways. A number of our first members were still driving themselves everywhere, even though hearing and processing were obviously impaired...names are withheld for obvious reasons!
I began asking for the names of residents interested in starting a senior program based on an article about Beacon Hill Village in Boston, MA. Eric Germain gave me one name: Candy Walsh. I called her and we were off and running. Trish Newbill, our historian, kept the names of those first excited Tierrasantans who immediately caught the vision and helped us stand in the parking lots, passing out flyers for informational meetings at my home and then the library. When we put together our Board of Directors, we were delighted to accept Eric's offer to be our President. I played Executive Director for a year or so, identifying and organizing committees and programs until we had finances to hire a real Executive Director. That suited my background. Co-founder Candy Walsh and I stayed on the Board.
It was a lot of work. Candy and I brought different skills to the project but these complimented each other in such a way as to make putting the various organizational and social pieces together efficiently and quickly...or so it seems now. Candy brought us the Time Bank program and what a blessing that has been to the Village as she organized it to meet Village needs. It was a new concept and if I remember correctly, she worked hard to explain it and get us all on board.
Congratulations to you all and especially Candy, who ties it all together and keeps its direction clear!
What a privilege it is to watch the maturing and flexibility of this Village which needs to adapt and be watchful as the community grows and changes.
Love and much grace to you all, Susan Deininger
| Care Committee Corner
We’ve reached the time of year when the flu starts making the rounds, looking for its next victim. But we’re busy people! We have lunches to attend, grandchildren to spoil, trips to take, and books to read. Spending a week in bed with a fever, aches, and a box of tissues simply isn’t on the calendar.
For adults 65 and older the CDC preferentially recommends higher-dose or adjuvanted flu vaccines over standard-dose flu shots. An adjuvanted vaccine has an extra ingredient that potentially helps the immune system respond more strongly to the vaccine. This is because your immune response naturally becomes less robust as you age, and these “enhanced” shots could provide stronger protection against severe illness and hospitalization. Staying current on vaccinations can help reduce the risk of serious illness and complications.
Talk with your healthcare provider or pharmacist about which vaccines are recommended for you based on your age, health history, and previous vaccinations. Many vaccines are available at local pharmacies and clinics, making it convenient to stay protected. Taking a few minutes to check your vaccination status is a simple step towards maintaining your health and protecting those around you. A quick visit, a little pinch in the arm, and you can get on with the important business of enjoying life!
| October Member Meeting
Monday, October 5th @ 3PM
Omar Tawafi, Membership Director, and Karen from the Toby Wells YMCA’s Health, Fitness and Wellbeing Department will join us to share information about the YMCA’s programs and services for adults 55+, with a focus on health, fitness and overall wellbeing.
The meeting begins at 3 p.m. at the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Please note: This month's meeting is not accessible online via Zoom.
Please register if you are able to attend. | | | | New Name Badges Have Arrived!
Each member will receive a newly designed name badge featuring our new Village logo and name, Tierrasanta Village Movement.
A special thank you to member Anne Kellette for her volunteer help in designing our new look and new name badges!
Members will have two options for wearing their new badge:
Keep your lanyard: Simply place the new name card insert into your existing lanyard holder.
Go magnetic: Pick up a magnetic name badge that can be worn on your shirt.
Please plan to pick up your new name badge at the October Member Meeting on Monday, October 5 at 3 p.m.
Members who are unable to attend the October 5 meeting will receive a communication the following day asking whether they would like a magnetic name badge or plan to continue using a lanyard. All members will receive their name badge items by USPS shortly afterward.
| October Educational Events
Estate Planning: What You Need to Know
October 19
6:00–7:00 p.m.
Tierrasanta Lutheran Church
Join estate planning attorney Steve Wedeking of Wedeking Law APC for a free, 60-minute class on protecting your family, your home and your assets with a solid estate plan. Whether you own a home, have children or grandchildren, are helping an aging parent, or simply want to make sure your wishes are carried out, this presentation is for you.
Learn how probate really works in California, how to help keep your home and assets out of court, and the important difference between a will and a trust. Steve will also discuss other essential estate planning tools and common mistakes that can create stress and expense for your family later. Please register.
Medicare 101
October 28
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Tierrasanta Recreation Center
Are you new to Medicare or wondering whether you’re making the most of your current coverage? Join local Medicare Agent Amanda Huerta for an informative Medicare 101 presentation. Amanda will explain the different parts of Medicare, Medicare costs, and what Medicare does and does not cover. The presentation will also cover how to enroll in Medicare for the first time and when and how changes can be made during Open Enrollment and Special Enrollment periods. Please register.
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Continue reading for important tips.
|  | | Elderhelp Holiday Angels
This holiday season Tierrasanta Village will again be taking part in the Elderhelp Holiday Angel giving campaign, delivering $25 Target and Walmart gift cards to local seniors. The Village Community Outreach team had a great idea: to use Raise Right to purchase all of the gift cards, so that the gifting campaign will double as a fundraiser for our village. So, if you have a Raise Right account, please purchase your donated gift card through this venue.
If you do not have a Raise Right account and do not want to set one up, the Community Outreach team Sheila Weiner (sheilaweiner@att.net) and Marilyn Bente (cinqavenues5@gmail.com) are collecting donated dollars and will purchase the cards through their Raise Right accounts. You can either:
• Bring your check (made out to Sheila Weiner, not TVSD) to the next Member Meeting on Monday, October 5th at the Seventh-day Adventist Church
• Drop off a check at the clubhouse during business hours, 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. M-F
• Mail your check to Sheila at 4765 Seda Drive, 92124
• VenMo Sheila (@Sheila-Weiner-1)
• Give your donation to either Sheila, Marilyn, or Cassandra when you see them at an upcoming event.
Last year we raised $1,000 to assist needy seniors right here in our county. We hope that our Village can be as generous as last year!
Please make your donations before November 10 so that we have time to purchase and deliver the gift cards.
Thank you for supporting Elderhelp & Tierrasanta Village! | | Tuesday Lunch Bunch
Village Indian Cuisine
October 20th, 11:30 a.m. | | ROMEO
Troy's Greek
October 8th, 11:30 a.m. | | | | (SNAP) Singles Network
Yanni's Bar & Grill
October 17th, 11:30 a.m. | | Men's Java & Jive
Industrial Grind Coffee
October 26th, 8:00 a.m. | | | | October 2026 Village Events
Check out the Event Calendar for all of the upcoming events, classes, and activities!
| | | Tierrasanta Library Events
Learn to Protect Your Home From a Wildfire
Tuesday, September 29th @ 6:00- 7:30pm
* Volunteers from Tierrasanta's Fire Safe Council will present information about the recent "Zone Zero" law concerning hardening your home against wildfire.
* State of California Department of Insurance presenter and expert, Yolanda Diaz, will be on hand to answer your questions.
* The Zone Zero Guidelines are available at this link and will be discussed. This document is a description of the City of San Diego Fire-Rescue's present standards for existing structures.
https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/2026-04/zone-0-guidelines-for-existing-structures.pdf |  | Local CPR & AED Workshop
Want to learn lifesaving skills right here in Tierrasanta? Join this free Community CPR & AED Workshop on Sunday, October 18 hosted by the Chinese Community Church. The workshop is open to all ages and skill levels and will cover basic CPR and AED skills. Lunch will also be served before the workshop.
| | Thinking about joining Tierrasanta Village Movement?
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 Movement
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 | |