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T h e W i l d l i f e J u l y / A u g u s t 2 0 1 6 V o l u m e 4 2 I s s u e 4 R a t t l e s n a k e S e a s o n As the temperature rises, so will the number of rattlesnake sightings. All residents are urged to be careful of rattlesnakes, and take precautions to protect themselves, their children, and their pets. The best way to deal with a rattlesnake sighting is through education. The Division of Agriculture Sciences Department of the University of California offers the following information on rattlesnakes: Although the chance of being bitten by a poisonous snake is slight, the risk frightens most people, particularly parents of young children whose outdoor play areas may be visited by rattlesnakes. Caution is always necessary in wild lands or undeveloped areas. Extra precautions should be taken where there are floods, fires, or land clearing operations, because these may destroy natural food and cover, and force snakes to other areas. The most effective method of discouraging snakes is to remove any food and cover that may attract them. Rodents are the primary food of rattlesnakes, and their burrows provide cover. Eliminating rodents by trapping or other methods, followed by plugging the burrows, will reduce the habitat for snakes. Closely mowed lawns and fields are less attractive to snakes than are weeds, brush and tall grass. Since snakes cannot survive on hot, bare ground, remove trash, lumber, brush and rock piles, or anything that might afford shade or hiding places. Rattlesnakes do not dig, nor do they climb vertical walls. Therefore, they can be kept out of buildings by installing tight-fitting doors or screens on all openings and by blocking all cracks and holes in foundations and floors. Erecting a snake-proof fence can be made of ¼ inch mesh hardware cloth that is 36 inches wide. Be sure to bury the bottom edge of the fence securely a few inches in the ground. Slant the fence outward at about a 30-degree angle, using support stakes inside the fence, and keep the fence tightly stretched. The gate must be tight fitting and hinged to swing inward because of the fence angle. Do not allow vegetation to grow or debris to accumulate next to the fence. Snakes can easily climb on vegetation, and it provides food and cover for rodents. If you hear a rattlesnake, stand still until you are sure of its location. Avoid running or jumping blindly; snakes retreat if given a chance. Don’t handle venomous snakes unnecessarily, even “dead” ones; they can be dangerous for some time after death because of reflex muscle action. If someone is bitten, you should act promptly by contacting the correct hospital or clinic with the first call. Not all facilities carry the anti-venom for snakebites. The (human) hospitals and veterinarian (animal) hospitals listed below may carry the serum and may be responsive to such an emergency: IN THIS ISSUE Community Rattlesnake Issues Brush Clearance Relationship Recommendations Home & Gardens Pools Rules Pool Attendant ALC Meetings for Home Improvements Health & Recreation Tennis Camp Info & Forms Merits of Exercise Comedy Night Photos Health Benefits of Honey; Lemons Recipes Regular Notices Birthdays / Anniversaries / Save the Dates Advertising Throughout Please Support our Advertisers Realtors, Roofer, Air Conditioning, Fitness, Services, Garage Doors and More As with every year at this time, the Association has started its annual fire brush clearance in the Common Areas. Los Angeles City Fire Codes require that native brush be trimmed up from the ground 1/3 of its total height, that tree branches be trimmed 6 feet up from the ground, and that all dead material be removed from all trees. Fire Codes require that fire brush clearance be performed within 200 feet of all building structures. In addition to the Association’s responsibility to perform fire clearance in the Common Areas, all homeowners are responsible for fire brush clearance in the Exclusive Use Common Areas of their front, back, and side yards. To help you accom- plish this, please refer to the dia- gram within this publication. It’s been posted be- fore whereby your should already be somewhat familiar with it. The dia- gram lists the re- B r u s h C l e a r a n c e Continued on Page 2 Continued on Page 2

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The Wildlife July / August 2016 Volume 42—Issue 4

Rattlesnake Season

As the temperature rises, so will the number of rattlesnake sightings. All residents are urged to be careful of rattlesnakes, and take precautions to protect themselves, their children, and their pets. The best way to deal with a rattlesnake sighting is through education. The Division of Agriculture Sciences Department of the University of California offers the following information on rattlesnakes: Although the chance of being bitten by a poisonous snake is slight, the risk frightens most people, particularly parents of young children whose outdoor play areas may be visited by rattlesnakes. Caution is always necessary in wild lands or undeveloped areas. Extra precautions should be taken where there are floods, fires, or land clearing operations, because these may destroy natural food and cover, and force snakes to other areas. The most effective method of discouraging snakes is to remove any food and cover that may attract them. Rodents are the primary food of rattlesnakes, and their burrows provide cover. Eliminating rodents by trapping or other methods, followed by plugging the burrows, will reduce the habitat for snakes. Closely mowed lawns and fields are less attractive to snakes than are weeds, brush and tall grass. Since snakes cannot survive on hot, bare ground, remove trash, lumber, brush and rock piles, or anything that might afford shade or hiding places. Rattlesnakes do not dig, nor do they climb vertical walls. Therefore, they can be kept out of buildings by installing tight-fitting doors or screens on all openings and by blocking all cracks and holes in foundations and floors. Erecting a snake-proof fence can be made of ¼ inch mesh hardware cloth that is 36 inches wide. Be sure to bury the bottom edge of the fence securely a few inches in the ground. Slant the fence outward at about a 30-degree angle, using support stakes inside the fence, and keep the fence tightly stretched. The gate must be tight fitting and hinged to swing inward because of the fence angle. Do not allow vegetation to grow or debris to accumulate next to the fence. Snakes can easily climb on vegetation, and it provides food and cover for rodents. If you hear a rattlesnake, stand still until you are sure of its location. Avoid running or jumping blindly; snakes retreat if given a chance. Don’t handle venomous snakes unnecessarily, even “dead” ones; they can be dangerous for some time after death because of reflex muscle action. If someone is bitten, you should act promptly by contacting the correct hospital or clinic with the first call. Not all facilities carry the anti-venom for snakebites. The (human) hospitals and veterinarian (animal) hospitals listed below may carry the serum and may be responsive to such an emergency:

IN THIS ISSUE

Community Rattlesnake Issues Brush Clearance Relationship Recommendations Home & Gardens Pools Rules Pool Attendant ALC Meetings for Home Improvements Health & Recreation Tennis Camp Info & Forms Merits of Exercise Comedy Night Photos Health Benefits of Honey; Lemons Recipes

Regular Notices Birthdays / Anniversaries / Save the Dates

Advertising Throughout Please Support our Advertisers Realtors, Roofer, Air Conditioning, Fitness, Services, Garage Doors and More

As with every year at this time, the Association has started its annual fire brush clearance in the Common Areas. Los Angeles City Fire Codes require that native brush be trimmed up from the ground 1/3 of its total height, that tree branches be trimmed 6 feet up from the ground, and that all dead material be removed from all trees. Fire Codes require that fire brush clearance be performed within 200 feet of all building structures. In addition to the Association’s responsibility to perform fire clearance in the Common Areas, all homeowners are responsible for fire brush clearance in the Exclusive Use Common Areas of their front, back, and side yards. To help you accom-plish this, please refer to the dia-gram within this publication. It’s been posted be-fore whereby your should already be somewhat familiar with it. The dia-gram lists the re-

Brush Clearance

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The Wildlife July / August 2016

Community

Tom Holliday July 3 Ron Pion July 4 Jalen Tucker, Association Maintenance Attendant July 14 Michael & Pat Brill July 17

(Anniversary) Michael Brill July 17 Samantha Brill July 17 Dan Weingart July 25 Danny Miller July 28 Bill Perry July 30 Grant Silver August 11 Lenore Miller August 17 Marci Holliday August 18 Debra Fischer August 25 Robert Avila, Association General Manager August 25 Afsaneh Afkhami August 26 David Halstead, Association Pool Attendant August 27 Amanda Silver August 28 Gloria Garcia, Association Gym Supervisor August 29 Editor’s Note: Where are all the May-June birthdays? If you or your neighbor have a May or June birthday please let the office know so that we may include them in our best wishes.

Birthdays, Special Occasions

at Bel Air Ridge

Brush Clearance Continued from Page 1

quirements outlined in the first para-graph above, as well as other re-quirements. The Fire Department will be perform-ing random inspections, with all homeowners subject to citations for non-compliance. Some homeown-ers may receive a Notice of Non-Compliance informing them that they must perform fire brush clearance in the Common Areas near their property. If you receive one of these Notices, please forward it to the Association Man-agement Office, so the clearance can be scheduled as soon as possible. We realize and understand the importance for some homeowners to have the facades created by shrubs and trees in the Common Areas near their homes. However, the Association is mandated and obligated to comply with all City, State, and Federal laws and codes, including fire brush clearance. Please, understand that fire brush clearance is a very important part of protecting all home-owners’ properties from fire.

Robert Avila, AMS, CCAM, CMCA General Manager

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you encounter a rattlesnake, stay calm, slowly retreat in the opposite direction, and contact the Los Angeles Fire Department, Animal Control, the Management Office or Security Specialists for possible assistance. Thank you,

Robert Avila, AMS, CCAM, CMCA General Manager

Rattlesnakes in the Hills Continued from Page 1

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Health & Recreation The Wildlife July / August 2016

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Health & Recreation The Wildlife July / August 2016

Why do you need to exercise? Do we really need to exercise? Sometimes even the thought of it seems hard. The truth of the matter is that you'll be a healthier person for it and not just in terms of cardiovascular fitness. Exercise prevents disease. As an active person, you're less likely to develop cardiovascular disease, type 2 Diabetes and osteoporosis, have a stroke or get certain types of cancers, such as colon and breast cancer. Physical inactiv-ity is ranked just behind cigarette smoking as a cause of ill health. How much exercise do you need? Just how much exercise do you need to see these benefits? You certainly don't have to join a triathlon club – even moder-ate exercise such as regular walking or climbing the stairs can be protective no matter how late in life you start. One thing experts agree on is that your exercise, at the very least, has to be moderately intense and has to be regular. The National Physical Activity Guidelines for Australians rec-ommends at a minimum 30 minutes of moderate physical activity – like walking – on most days of the week. How do you know if you're being moderately active? A good test is to see if you can talk easily while you're exercising. If you can, you are exercising at a light to moderate level. Once your breathing makes it too hard to talk, you know you've in-creased the intensity of your workout! One thing to remember is that the longer and more intensely you exercise, the greater the benefit. Researchers have found a positive correlation between the length and intensity of physical activity and the reduction in risk of coronary events such as heart attack. But even short periods of light exercise and daily activities are beneficial if you want to prevent obesity and diabetes. New research shows that sitting around for long periods of time can increase your blood glucose levels – even if you fit a 30 minute session of exercise in – so stay active and comple-ment your 30 minutes of exercise with regular light activity. If you haven't exercised for a while or you want to significantly increase your exercise level, it is advisable to speak with a health professional about designing an exercise plan. Many injuries are caused by exercising too much, too quickly, or by overuse. What types of exercise are there? There are three main types of exercise, each one has a dif-ferent effect on your body: Aerobic exercise such as swimming or running increases your cardiorespiratory fitness and endurance. This is the ca-pacity of your heart and lungs to supply oxygen-rich blood to your muscles so they can produce energy for movement over a sustained period. Flexibility exercises such as yoga and Pilates improve the full range of motion of your muscles and joints. Resistance exercise such as weight-lifting increases your mus-cle strength by requiring your muscles to lift, push or pull against something. This type of exercise can also increase bone density and help prevent osteoporosis, which is important as you get older. There are several different ways you can strengthen your muscles:

Isotonic strength training – during this type of training

your muscles shorten as they contract. For example when you flex your bicep muscle or do a sit up. This is the most common type of muscle contraction.

Isometric strength training – during this training the mus-cle contracts, but the muscle length remains the same. This type of muscle contraction is popular with body-builders and occurs when you try to move an immovable object, like pressing against a door frame.

Eccentric – this type of training is the opposite of isoton-ic training. Your muscles lengthen as they contract, for example when you run downhill.

Isokinetic strength training – this is similar to isotonic training, except that your muscle contracts at an even speed, for example when your arm moves evenly through the water when swimming.

Choosing the best exercise for you Getting fit There are several parts to your all over fitness: your cardi-orespiratory endurance, your muscular strength and endur-ance, and your flexibility. Chris Tzar, exercise physiologist from the Lifestyle Clinic at the University of New South Wales, says ideally your exercise regime for getting fit should work on all three types. "You certainly need strength, cardiovascular endurance and suppleness, but the greater emphasis should be on cardiovas-cular fitness." Cardiovascular "In terms of health, cardiovascular fitness is one of the great-est predictors of mortality, and has the greatest impact on your ability to do day to day activities. It is recommended you do cardiovascular exercise from between three and five times a week, for either 20 minutes at high intensity or 45 minutes at a lower intensity." You can test your progress by monitoring your heart rate dur-ing exercise. If you do the same exercise every week as a test, your heart rate should be progressively lower week to week as your fitness levels increase. Strength training Strength training should pop up in your schedule around two to three times a week. Tzar says the length of your session is less important than making sure you address all the major muscle groups, preferably during exercises that use them sim-ultaneously. "Strength exercises that use several parts of your body, rather than just isolating one part are better. You're better off mimick-ing activities that you find in daily living so they help you cope better." "For older people, strength training is particularly important for bone density, maintaining muscle mass and preventing falls. It's also important in adolescence when your bones are devel-oping their peak density because if you fill the tank up then, your bones will take longer to become osteoporotic in older age."

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Health & Recreation The Wildlife July / August 2016

Why do you need to exercise? Continued from previous page

Flexibility Tzar says flexibility is important for muscle balance, good posture and joint movement, and helps prevent orthopedic issues later in life. "If the muscles around your hip are too tight, for example, this can produce problems in the joint, and can cause the carti-lage to wear away." The ideal combination Tzar suggests a combination of walking or jogging, cycling or swimming to increase your cardiovascular fitness, and strength training with either weights or doing callisthenic ex-ercises at home or in the park. Callisthenics, like push-ups or chin-ups, use your body weight against gravity and don't re-quire equipment so you can do them anywhere. For flexibility, Tzar says it's important to do stretches that work on the muscle groups that have common problems with flexibility: the shoulder and chest area, the hips and knees, the back, as well as the gluteals, hamstrings and hip flexors. Losing weight Tzar says that getting fit and losing weight go hand in hand. "But it's important to remember that it's body-fat loss, not muscle loss that's important for your health. If you just diet and don't exercise, a lot of the weight you lose could be mus-cle tissue and fluid." It's also important to remember that both structured exercise, like going for a jog, and incidental exercise, like walking to the shops to buy dinner, are both important and you shouldn't increase one at the expense of the other, says Tzar. "Some people might start driving to the shops because they're tired from exercise, and then find that their general physical activity levels haven't increased. Remember to keep taking the stairs because that kind of exercise is also really important." So just how much exercise do you need to lose weight? One important factor in losing weight is how you balance stocking up on energy and burning it off. If you're eating more than you burn off with your current amount of exercise, you're most likely putting on weight. If you do more exercise – so that you're burning more energy than what's in the food that goes in your mouth – eventually you'll burn off body fat. If you're after a rough guideline, take the minimum daily re-quirement – 30 minutes of moderate exercise most days of the week – and double or even triple it, depending on how frisky you're feeling. At 30 minutes a day you're protecting yourself against heart disease and other illness and at 60 to 100 minutes you'll be waving goodbye to those jiggly bits. Fighting depression More than a million of us suffer from some form of mental illness, including depression and anxiety. Encouragingly, both aerobic exercise and strength training has been successfully used in treating clinical anxiety and depression. One con-trolled trial found exercise training was as effective as antide-

pressant medication in older adults, albeit with a slower onset of benefits. We're still unsure of how much you need to exer-cise to feel the benefits or even why this relationship exists, but researchers are looking for answers, so watch this space. Recovering from injury Pretty much everyone knows someone who's sprained their ankle playing soccer or pulled a muscle running or done their back in gardening. Whatever your injury, Chris Tzar says it's important to see a health professional before you continue exercising. Your GP can give you advice or give you a referral to an exercise phys-iologist, both of which are covered by Medicare. Even more important than recovering sensibly from an injury is protecting yourself from one in the first place. Most injuries come from overuse or going too hard, too fast. To make sure you don't overdo it at the beginning of your fit-ness program, Tzar recommends starting off slow and try out some Fartlek training. "Fartlek training is when you alternate between a work and active rest period, for example walk-run-walk-run. You might start off with five minutes of walking and two minutes of run-ning, and you gradually increase your working period each time you go out. Eventually you'll be mostly working." For the avid exerciser, a week off from exercising every 12 weeks or so will help prevent overuse injuries. "You allow the soft tissues to recuperate," says Chris.

Short-term benefits of regular exercise Exercise regularly and you will:

Increase your endurance Have healthier muscles, joints and bones Increase your metabolism Have more energy Experience a sense of well-being and be better able to

cope with stress Be better able to get to sleep and stay asleep

Does stretching before exercise help?

A review of several studies in 2002 revealed that stretch-ing before and after exercise doesn't stop you from getting aching muscles the next day. The review looked at two studies on army recruits in military training, which both found that stretching before you exercise doesn't reduce your risk of injury. But remember stretching is different to warming up and research has shown a good warm-up can reduce chances of injury.

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©2016 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage office is owned by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker® and the Coldwell Banker Logo, Coldwell Banker Previews International® and the Coldwell Banker Previews International Logo, are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Broker does not guarantee the accuracy of square footage, lot size or other information concerning the condition or features of property provided by seller or obtained from public records or other sources, and the buyer is advised to independently verify the accuracy of that information through personal inspection and with appropriate professionals. CalBRE #01022615

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©2016 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage office is owned by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker® and the Coldwell Banker Logo, Coldwell Banker Previews International® and the Coldwell Banker Previews International Logo, are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Broker does not guarantee the accuracy of square footage, lot size or other information concerning the condition or features of property provided by seller or obtained from public records or other sources, and the buyer is advised to independently verify the accuracy of that information through personal inspection and with appropriate professionals. CalBRE #01022615

IN ESCROW!!

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[email protected]

“Make Every Day A HOLLIDAY!”

Bringing over 27 years of sales experience and the knowledge of actually being a resident of Bel Air Ridge!

JUST SOLD!!

10408 Summer Holly Circle

2774 Woodwardia Drive2648 Claray Drive

Health & Recreation The Wildlife July / August 2016

10 Health Benefits of Honey Honey is one of the oldest sweeteners on earth. Lucky for us, it also has many health benefits and uses. Honey is so good, we have included it in our list of power foods that should be in your kitchen right now. Read on for 10 health benefits and uses for this golden sweetener. Health Benefits: 1. Helps prevent cancer and heart disease: Honey con-

tains flavonoids, antioxidants which help reduce the risk of some cancers and heart disease.

2. Reduces ulcers and other gastrointestinal disorders: Recent research shows that honey treatment may help disorders such as ulcers and bacterial gastroen-teritis. This may be related to the 3rd benefit…

3. Anti-bacterial and anti-fungal: “All honey is antibacte-rial, because the bees add an enzyme that makes hydrogen peroxide,” said Peter Molan, director of the Honey Research Unit at the University of Waikato in New Zealand. This contributes to the incredibly long shelf-life of honey.

4. Increases athletic performance. Ancient Olympic ath-letes ate honey and dried figs to enhance their perfor-mance. This has now been verified with modern stud-ies, showing that it is superior in maintaining glycogen levels and improving recovery time than other sweet-eners.

5. Reduces cough and throat irritation: Honey helps with coughs, particularly buckwheat honey. In a study of 110 children, a single dose of buckwheat honey was just as effective as a single dose of dextro-methorphan in relieving nocturnal cough and allowing proper sleep.

6. Balances the 5 elements: Honey has been used in Ayurvedic medicine in India for at least 4,000 years and is considered to affect all three of the body’s primitive material imbalances positively. It is also said to be useful in improving eyesight, weight loss, curing impotence and premature ejaculation, urinary tract disorders, bronchial asthma, diarrhea and nausea. Honey is referred as “Yogavahi” since it has a quality of penetrating the deepest tissues of the body. When honey is used with other herbal prepara-tions, it enhances the medicinal qualities of those preparations and also helps them to reach the deeper tissues.

7. Helps regulate blood sugar: Even though honey con-tains simple sugars, it is not the same as white sug-ar or artificial sweeteners. Its exact combination of fructose and glucose actually helps the body regulate blood sugar levels. Some honeys have a low hypogly-cemic index, so they don’t jolt your blood sugar. (Watch this video Sweetener Comparison where I compare stevia, brown rice syrup, honey, molasses and agave, and discuss the strengths and weakness-es of each.)

8. Heals wounds and burns: External application of hon-ey has been shown to be as effective as conventional treatment with silver sulfadiazene. It is speculated that the drying effect of the simple sugars and honey’s anti-bacterial nature combine to create this effect.

9. Is probiotic: Some varieties of honey possess large amounts of friendly bacteria. This includes up to 6 spe-cies of lactobacilli and 4 species of bifidobacteria. This may explain many of the mysterious therapeutic prop-erties of honey.

10. Helps improve skin: Its anti-bacterial qualities are par-ticularly useful for the skin, and, when used with the other ingredients, honey can also be moisturizing and nourishing. For a powerful home beauty treatment for which you probably have all the ingredients in your kitchen already, read Carrot Face Mask.

There are at least 40 types of honey, and each one has a distinctive taste and unique properties. Different honeys have different flavonoid profiles, depending on the floral source of the nectar. Types of Honey (most popular):

Alfalfa Blueberry Buckwheat Clover Manuka Orange Blossom Wildflower

Darker honey tends to have higher antioxidant levels. Monofloral honey (honey from a single plant species) usu-ally has the lowest glycemic index (GI). For example, lo-cust honey from the Black Locust tree has a GI of 32. Clo-ver honey, which is used commercially, has the highest

glycemic index at 69. Honey Suggestions: To reap the most benefits from your hon-ey, make sure it is pure and raw. Raw hon-ey contains vitamins, minerals and en-zymes not present in refined honey. Honey Cautions:

Do not feed honey to infants. Spores of Clostridium botuli-num have been found in a small percentage of honey in North America. This is not dangerous to adults and older children, but infants can have a serious reaction of illness in the first year. Do not add honey to baby food or use as a soother to quiet a fussy or colicky baby. Most Canadian honey is not contaminated with the bacteria causing infant botulism, but it’s still best not to take the chance. Honey is a sugar, so consume it in moderation. It has a high caloric value and will put you on a sugar high and low. To cook with honey or not: There is some controversy about cooking with honey. While I personally have not found any problems with cooked honey, according to the Ayurveda Wellness Center, ”when honey is heated above 108 degrees Fahrenheit, it becomes transformed into a glue-like substance that is extremely difficult to di-gest.” When possible, try leaving honey raw.

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Health & Recreation The Wildlife July / August 2016

Sometimes, the best way to say “I love you” is to do something nice for your significant other. But when there’s no time to run and get flowers, or cook a nice meal for them, it’s better to just say it. But it’s more than just flat-out saying you love them — it’s about showing them how much you care for them, their safety, and their happiness. 1. “Be careful.” 2. “Stay safe.” 3. “Here, let me pay.” 4. “I made you breakfast.” 5. “It reminded me of you.” 6. “Have a good day.” 7. “Let me walk you home.” 8. “I’ll share with you.” 9. “Can we have two spoons?” 10. “Take my coat.” 11. “You can have mine.” 12. “How are you feeling?” 13. “This might make you feel better.” 14. “Watch the ice, it’s slippery.” 15. “Can I have this dance?” 16. “Everything is going to be OK.” 17. “Don’t worry about it.” 18. “You make me happy.” 19. “Will you come over?” 20. “I brought your favorite snack.” 21. “It’s my treat.” 22. “What do you want to watch?” 23. “You can pick.” 24. “I’ll drive.” 25. “Buckle up.” 26. “I picked up your favorite coffee.” 27. “I made plans for us.” 28. “Call me if you need anything.” 29. “Are you OK?” 30. “You can do this!” 31. “I’ll see you later.” 32. “I saved you a seat.” 33. “I made reservations.” 34. “Want to go on an adventure?” 35. “I’ll come get you.” 36. “Don’t worry about a thing.” 37. “I bought two.” 38. “Stay with me.”

The 60 Most Important Phrases In A Relationship

Prep/Total Time: 30 min. Makes: 12 servings Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup orange juice 1/3 cup butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 197 calories, 6 g fat (3 g saturat-ed fat),49 mg cholesterol, 333 mg sodium,33 g carbohy-drate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein. Directions: In large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, juice, butter and vanilla; mix well. Stir into dry ingredients. Fill 12 greased muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Honey Muffins Recipe

39. “I did the dishes.” 40. “Drive safe.” 41. “I’m still up.” 42. “I made this for you.” 43. “We can squeeze.” 44. “You didn’t have to ask.” 45. “Never change.” 46. “I miss you.” 47. “I can’t wait to see you.” 48. “Just because.” 49. “I picked these for you.” 50. “I hope you like it.” 51. “I put a lot of time into it.” 52. “I’ll order pizza.” 53. “Come over.” 54. “I just want to see you.” 55. “I needed to hear your voice.” 56. “Sleep tight.” 57. “I’m proud of you.” 58. “I knew you could do it.” 59. “I love your laugh.” 60. “Hey, guess what? I love you.”

GENE MALIN’S TENNIS CAMPS 2016

REGISTRATION FORM (MUST be fully completed by parent or legal guardian of EACH minor child)

GUEST OF BELAIR RIDGE MEMBER (name):______________________________________________ Child’s Full Name: _______________________________Address:________________________________________ Date of Birth:______________________ Age:____________________ Parent’s Name: ________________________________ E-mail Address: _________________________________ Home Telephone: _______________________________ Work Telephone: ________________________________ Pager: ________________________________________ Cell Telephone: _________________________________ Family Doctor: __________________________________ Telephone: _____________________________________ ************************************************************************************************************** *Emergency Contact(s):___________________________________________Telephone: ___________________________ Other: _____________________________________Can your child(ren) swim and are they pool safe? YES ( ) NO ( ) **Does your child have any special needs, activity restrictions, allergies or medical restrictions/considerations? _______ If yes, please explain:________________________________________________________________________________ Does your child have any special dietary restrictions, allergies or take any medications? _________ If yes, please explain:______________________________________________________________________________ $85.00 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT REQUIRED TWO (2) WEEKS PRIOR TO EACH RESERVED SESSION.........FULL PAYMENT FOR EACH SESSION WEEK MUST BE MADE SEVEN (7) DAYS IN ADVANCE. ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS. Telephone: 310-475-8511 PROPER TENNIS ATTIRE AND ACCESSORIES REQUIRED. ABSOLUTELY NO BLACK BOTTOM SHOES ALLOWED ON THE TENNIS COURTS. $______________PAID Date: ______________________ $__________________BALANCE OWING SESSION(S) APPLICATION FOR _____________________________________________________________________

Mail Payments/Deposits Made Payable to Gene Malin at the following address: Gene Malin c/o BelAir Tennis Center, 2760 Claray Drive, Bel Air, California 90077

PH: 310-475-8511 Email: [email protected]

EMERGENCY AND MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION

If immediate/emergency medical attention is required for my minor child: (fill in the full name)____________________________ during their attendance at Gene Malin’s Tennis Camps, and I cannot be reached, I/we being the parent/legal guardian of said minor child hereby give full and complete consent, authority and permission to Gene Malin, an adult, to give permission to any hospital and/or medical facility/personnel for emergency medical care of my minor child, and I/we hold Gene Malin, TMG Management & Sports, Inc. and/or the BelAir Ridge Homeowners Association and any or either of either of their respective officers, assigns, employees and any and all independent contractors harmless regarding any emergency medical care given. Parent/Legal Guardian Dated:____________________ Signed:_______________________________________ Print Name:___________________________________

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RELEASE OF LIABILITY

In consideration of the acceptance of my/my child’s application and participation in Gene Malin’s Tennis Camps (herein ‘Camp’), at any time, I hereby release and hold harmless Gene Malin, TMG Management & Sports, Inc. and BelAir Ridge Tennis Center/ Homeowners Association (collectively “Principals”) and any of the Principals’ respective officers, assigns, employees and any and all independent contractors hired by Principals from any and all claims and demands of every kind, nature and character that may result in any and all damages, losses or injuries suffered, caused or sustained by me, my assign and/or family, or my child, in connection with the Camp. I understand that participating and engaging in the Camp activities, which include, but are not limited to tennis instruction, swimming and any/all other camp activities, can result in a number of possible injuries or medical issues. I certify that I, or my child, have no known medical conditions that might be adversely affected by participation in the Camp. Signed: _______________________________Child’s Name: __________________________ Parent/Legal Guardian (Print Name):___________________________________ Dated: _______________________________________

The Wildlife July / August 2016 Comedy Night at Bel Air Ridge

The Wildlife July / August 2016 Comedy Night at Bel Air Ridge

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Health Benefits of the Lemon The health benefits of lemon include treatment of throat infections, indigestion, constipation, dental problems, and fever, internal bleeding, rheumatism, burns, obesity, respiratory disorders, cholera and high blood pressure, while it also benefits hair and skin care. Known for its therapeutic property since generations, lemon helps to strengthen your immune system, cleanse your stomach, and it is considered a blood purifier.

Lemon juice, especially, has several health benefits asso-ciated with it. It is well known as a useful treatment for kidney stones, reducing strokes and lowering body tem-perature. As a refreshing drink, lemonade helps stay calm and cool. The health benefits of lemons are due to its many nourishing elements like vitamin C, vitamin B6, vita-

min A, vitamin E, flate, niacin thiamin,riboflavin, acid, cop-per, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium/zinc, phospho-rus and protein. Lemon is a fruit that contains flavonoids, which are composites that contain antioxidant and cancer fighting properties. It helps to prevent diabetes, constipa-tion, high blood pressure, fever, indigestion and many oth-er problems, as well as improving the skin, hair, and teeth. Studies conducted at the American Urological Association highlight the fact that lemonade or lemon juice can elimi-nate the occurrence of kidney stones by forming urinary citrate, which prevents the formation of crystals. People use lemons to make lemonade by mixing lemon juice and water. Many people also use lemon as a washing agent, because of its ability to remove stains. The scent of lemon can also repel mosquitoes, while drinking lemon

juice with olive oil helps to get rid of gall stones. Lem-on is well known for its medicinal power and is used in many different ways. As per the results reported in a study by the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, lemon provides protection against inflammatory poly-arthritis and arthritis.

Indigestion and Constipation: Lemon juice helps to cure problems related to indigestion and constipa-tion. Add a few drops of lemon on your dish (take care, it does not go well with milk), and it will aid in digestion. It acts as a blood purifier and a cleansing agent, so a good drink after lunch or dinner is fresh lemon soda, which is also called fresh lime soda in many places. The recipe is lemon juice, cold water, soda, salts and sugar/honey for sweetness. You can also add some mintleaves or crushed fennel seeds for added flavor. Drink this whenever you have a heavy lunch or dinner.

Fever: Lemon juice can treat a person who is suf-fering from a cold, flu or fever. It helps to break fevers by increasing perspiration. Dental Care: It is also frequently used in dental care. If fresh lemon juice is applied on the area of a toothache, it can assist in getting rid of the pain. Mas-saging the juice on the gums can stop gum bleeding, while eliminating the bad odors that can come from various gum diseasesand conditions. Additionally, it can be used in the regular cleansing of your teeth. Keep your eye out for a toothpaste containing lemon as one of the ingredients, or add a drop of its juice onto your normal toothpaste. Some people also rub their teeth with the outer shell (the inner side touching your teeth) of a lemon after removing the juice. But be careful, lemons are highly acidic, so if your mouth starts burning, rinse your gums and mouth quickly with water. Hair Care: Lemon juice has Continued on nextpage

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Health Benefits of the Lemon Continued from previous page

proven itself in the treatment of hair on a wide scale. The juice applied to the scalp can treat problems like dan-druff, hair loss and problems related to the scalp. If you apply lemon juice directly on the hair, it can give your hair a natural shine. Skin Care: Lemon juice, being a natural antiseptic medicine, can also cure problems related to the skin. The juice can be applied to reduce the pain of sun burn, and it helps to ease the pain from bee stings as well. It is also good for acne and eczema. It acts as an anti-aging remedy and can remove wrinkles and blackheads. Drinking lemon juice with water and honey brings a healthy glow to the skin, and if you thoroughly search the cosmetic market, you will find some soaps containing lemon juice, but they aren’t too easy to find!

Burns: Use lemon juice on the site of old burns can help fade the scars, and since lemon is a cooling agent, it re-duces the burning sensation on the skin when you have an irritating burn. Internal Bleeding: It has antiseptic and coagulant proper-ties, so it can stop internal bleeding. You can apply lemon juice to a small cotton ball and place it inside your nose to stop nose bleeds. Weight Loss: If a person drinks lemon juice mixed with lukewarm water and honey, it can help reduce body weight. Respiratory Disorders: Lemon juice assists in reliev-ing respiratory problems and breathing problems, such as an asthma attack. Being a rich source of vitamin C, it helps in dealing with more long-term respiratory disorders.

Cholera: Diseases like cholera and malaria can be treat-ed with lemon juice, because it acts as a blood purifier. Foot Relaxation: Lemon is an aromatic and antiseptic agent and is useful in foot relaxation. Add some lemon juice to warm water and dip your feet in the mixture for instant relief and muscle relaxation. Rheumatism: It is also a diuretic and can treat rheuma-tism and arthritis. It helps to flush out bacteria and toxins from the body. Corns: Lemon juice can dissolve lumps on the skin, so it can be applied at the places where the skin has hardened up, like the soles of feet and the palms of your hands. Drinking lemon juice with water can help patients reduce gall stones for the same reasons.

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt 1 1/3 cups sugar, divided 3 extra-large eggs 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest (2 lemons) 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8 1/2 by 4 1/4 by 2 1/2-inch loaf pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper. Grease and flour the pan. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt into 1 bowl. In another bowl, whisk together the yogurt, 1 cup sugar, the eggs, lemon zest, and vanilla. Slowly whisk the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. With a rubber spatula, fold the vegetable oil into the batter, making sure it's all incorporated. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 50 minutes, or until a cake tester placed in the center of the loaf comes out clean. Meanwhile, cook the 1/3 cup lemon juice and remaining 1/3 cup sugar in a small pan until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is clear. Set aside. When the cake is done, allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Carefully place on a baking rack over a sheet pan. While the cake is still warm, pour the lemon-sugar mixture over the cake and allow it to soak in. Cool. For the glaze, combine the confectioners' sugar and lemon juice and pour over the cake. Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/lemon-yogurt-cake-recipe.html#lightbox-recipe-video?oc=linkback Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/lemon-yogurt-cake-recipe.html#lightbox-recipe-video?oc=linkback

Lemon Yogurt Cake Simple to make

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Bel Air – 90077

List Price $1,150,000

– SOLD OVER ASKING –

Buyer Representation

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Swimming Pool & Spa Rules

NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY - All persons using pool areas do so at own risk

Pool area hours of operation are 5:30AM to 11:00PM daily

1. Pool areas are for the exclusive use of Bel Air Ridge

Residents and their guests. All guests must be ac-companied by the Bel Air Ridge Resident.

2. For safety reasons, diving and/or jumping into the shallow end of the pool is prohibited. Please be care-ful of other swimmers before entering pool.

3. Each family unit may bring up to four (4) guests to the pool area per day. Any family unit who wishes to bring more than four (4) guests may request an Extra Guest Pass from the Association Manage-ment Office. Association Management shall have the discretion to limit the number of extra guests permitted on each Extra Guest Pass, limit the num-ber of extra guests permitted on any given day, and/or limit the use of Extra Guest Passes by any family unit it feels is abusing the privilege.

4. Persons under 14 years of age are not permitted in the pool area or Jacuzzi unless accompanied by an adult – California State Law.

5. Infants and small children must wear swim diapers and/or bathing suits.

6. Shouting, running, roughhousing or throwing objects around the pool area is prohibited.

7. No animals are allowed in the pool area at anytime. 8. Beverages must be in plastic containers. Eating in

the pool or Jacuzzi is prohibited. People bringing food and beverages to pool area must clean up after themselves to avoid insect problems.

9. Smoking is strictly prohibited in the pool area. 10. Radios, cassette and cd players, and other audio

devices must be used with headphones. 11. Rafts, boats, inner tubes, boogie boards and/or other

oversize flotation devices are not allowed in the pool or Jacuzzi. Bicycles, skates, skateboards and other wheeled toys are not permitted in the pool area.

12. Safety and life saving devices in pool area shall not be used for any purpose other than for which they were designed.

13. The three lanes closest to the changing rooms will be set aside for lap swimmers only before 10 a.m. and from 5 to 8 p.m. daily at the Claray Pool. Residents will have priority in the lap lanes and guests will have to accede the lanes to residents if residents wish to swim laps. People using lanes should swim on the black lines, not between them. At all other times, lap swimmers must avoid children playing in pool.

14. Elderly persons, pregnant women, children, and those with health conditions requiring medical care should consult with a physician before entering the Jacuzzi. Long exposure in the Jacuzzi may result in

nausea, dizziness and/or fainting. 15. Hot water immersion alone or while under the influ-

ence of alcohol, narcotics, drugs/medicines may lead to serious consequences and is not recommended.

16. Rowdy, rude, offensive, and / or uncooperative be-havior is not permitted and will not be tolerated. Of-fenders of any Pool & Spa Rules may be asked to leave the facility.

17. Swim instructors may work with a Bel Air Ridge homeowner / resident at the Claray or Angelo Pool, but must have at least $1 million liability insurance naming the Association as an additional insured inter-est. A certificate of insurance evidencing the cover-age must be on file with the Association Management Office. Swim instructors must comply with all Pool & Spa Rules. Proof of renewal of the policy must be filed at appropriate time.

Pool Attendant On Duty

Notice: Pool Attendant will be on duty at the Claray Pool Area during the summer months. The Pool Attendant will be on duty from 11:00AM to 7:00PM based on the follow-ing calendar schedule:

May 14th through June 8th - Saturdays and Sundays June 8th through September 5th

Monday through Sunday September 5th through October 2nd

Saturdays and Sundays

Pool Attendant will also be present on summer holidays: Memorial Day (May 30th)

Independence Day (July 4th) Labor Day (September 5th)

The Pool Attendant is not a lifeguard. The Pool Attendant will be responsible for signing in everyone who wishes to enter the Claray Pool Area (please sign in using the Sign-In Book when the Pool Attendant is not on duty). This is to ensure that only Bel Air Ridge residents access and use the facility. Please, be prepared to show Photo ID, upon request. The Pool Attendant will also be responsible for enforcing the Association's Pool and Spa Rules, which are listed on the following page. If you have nannies, babysitters, or visiting family mem-bers who may be taking your children to the pool, please contact the Association Management Office to obtain a Temporary Facilities User Pass. It is not the Association's intent to restrict or limit Bel Air Ridge residents’ use of the Recreational Facilities. The in-tent is to ensure each person’s equal enjoyment of the facili-ties. Your courtesy and cooperation with the Pool Attendant is greatly appreciated. Thank you,

Robert Avila, AMS, CCAM, CMCA General Manager

Pool Rules Continued

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Serving Southern California since 1969, Olympic Roofing Company specializes in providing a preventive roofing maintenance program to extend the life expectancy of all types and styles of roofing.

Olympic Roofing Company, Inc Please contact our office to discuss roofing or sheet metal needs

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Architectural & Landscaping Committee Meeting Schedule 2016 Meeting Scheduled Submission Deadline July 18th July 7th August 15th August 4th September 19th September 8th October 17th October 6th November 21th November 10th No meeting held in the month of December. The meetings will be held at 7:00PM at the Claray Club-house. Please submit 12 copies of your request/plan and expla-nation cover letter to the Management Office no later than 12 noon, 11 days prior to the scheduled meeting. If you have any further questions, please call me at 310-475-7812 or email me at [email protected]. Some meetings may be rescheduled during the year. To view the Architectural and Landscaping Guidelines, go to: www.belairridgehoa.com

Debbie Schwartz, Secretary Architectural and Landscaping Committee

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No Check Writing with Auto Debit System

This is a reminder that you can pay your monthly assess-ments and / or special assessments, when imposed, by automatic debit from your bank account. Using this auto-matic debit system will eliminate late fees, the need to re-member about your coupon books, and the need to write and send checks through the mail. What could be easier? If you would like to take advantage of this convenient ser-vice, please complete the form available in the office, at-tach a voided check from the bank account you would like your assessment payments debited from, and return both to the Management Office in the Claray Clubhouse. Please, do not send this form and your voided check to the bank lock box where you currently mail your assessment payments. After we receive your com-pleted form and voided check, you will be added to the system and we will advise you when your assessment payments will begin to be debited from your bank account. If you are already enrolled in the automatic debit sys-tem, there is no need to do anything. We encourage everyone to take advantage of this time-saving and efficient program. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the Management Office.

Robert Avila, AMS, CCAM, CMCA General Manager

Authorization Agreement Direct Payments (ACH DEBITS)

I (we) hereby authorize, the Bel Air Ridge Homeowners Association hereinafter called “Company,” to debit the amount of the current assessments (monthly and/or special) from my / our account indicated below and the financial institution named below, hereinafter called “Financial Institution,” to debit the same from such account. The ACH Debits shall be initiated on the first Monday of each month, regardless of the date. Should a legal holiday fall on said Monday, the ACH Debit shall be initiated on the first Tuesday of the month.

Financial Institution Name Branch

Financial Institution Address City / State Zip Code

Routing / ABA Number Financial Institution Account Number

Type of Account: Checking Savings

This authority is to remain in full force and effect until Company has received written notification from me (or either of us) of its termination in such time and manner as to afford Company and Financial Institution a reasonable opportunity to act on it.

Print Homeowner Name Signature

Print Bel Air Ridge Account Number Date

PLEASE ATTACH A VOIDED CHECK TO THIS FORM.

Association Representative: Effective Date:

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SAVE THE DATE

Emergency Preparedness Faire

Sunday, October 23rd 1:30PM – 3:30PM Claray Clubhouse

A CERT Guest Speaker will talk about emergency preparedness,

CPR and First Aid.

Emergency Supplies will be available for purchase. It may be time to replenish expired supplies

LAFD ASC will talk about the need for intra and inter community communications.

HAM RADIO CLASS: Last year EPAC hosted a HAM Radio class

where 10 people passed their Ham Radio license test. We would like to do another class if enough people are interested.

CPR CLASS: Please contact Ron Cornell

at [email protected] if you are interested.

Refreshments provided; Children are encouraged to come as well

Event sponsored by: EPAC

Emergency Preparedness Advisory Committee Bel Air Ridge Homeowners Association

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This is a reminder that in April 2012 the Board of Directors (“Board”) adopted a rule which states that users of the Bel Air Ridge Recreational Facilities may be asked to present photo identification. By adopting this rule, it was not the Board’s intent to in-convenience Bel Air Ridge homeowners and residents. The intent is to ensure that everyone accessing and using the Recreational Facilities is an actual Bel Air Ridge homeowner or resident, rather than just saying the name of a homeowner or resident in order to gain access and use the Recreational Facilities. I’m sure you can appreci-ate the Board’s effort to protect Bel Air Ridge’s Recrea-tional Facilities and its homeowners and residents. I’m also sure you can imagine how difficult it is to know, by face and name, everyone who lives in one of the 377 homes within Bel Air Ridge, especially new employees, or when someone new moves into the community. I certain-ly do not know everyone by face and name, and I have worked for Bel Air Ridge for close to 19 years. Therefore, it is requested that you cooperate with Bel Air Ridge per-sonnel and security personnel when asked to provide pho-to identification, at any time. In the past, some homeowners have expressed con-cern about possibly losing their driver’s license by taking it to the pool area or the Fitness Center. Since we almost always carry our smartphones with us wherever we go, an option is to take a picture of your photo identification and keep it on your smartphone so it is available if you are asked for photo identifica-tion. Please make sure the picture is clear and your name, address, and photo can be seen clearly. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and under-standing.

Robert Avila, AMS, CCAM, CMCA General Manager

Photo Identification Rule Reminder

Your Personal Assistant to the Rescue

Bookkeeping Organization—office, desk, desktop,

garage, closets Help with your smart phone

Install some great, useful Apps Learn more uses for your iPad

Need more training on your PC or MAC applications

Have a marketing project Help with a printing project? Regularly scheduled or on call.

I’m nearby in BAR (not “the” bar)

and happy to help.

Contact: Monica Panno

[email protected] 310-488-8655

BAR Resident and Editor of this publication.

So much to do; So little time

Where do the days go?

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Activities at Bel Air Ridge by Activity Activity Days Times Location Contact Information Cardio/Circuit Training

Mon/Wed/Fri

9:00 — 10:00AM

Fitness Center Cindy Maloney 310-393-2587

Pilates Tone and Sculpt Tue. & Thur. 8:30 — 9:30AM Fitness Center Dana Handler, 323-901-3775

Tennis Clinics — Adults Children 3 to 8 years Children 9 to 14 years

Thursdays Wed.. & Fri. Wed. & Fri.

9:30AM 4:00PM 5:00PM

Claray Tennis Courts

Gene Malin, 310-475-8511

Tennis Round Robin Monday & Friday

9:00AM Claray Tennis Courts

Gene Malin, 310-475-8511

Yoga — Hatha Flow Yoga — Gentle

Tuesday Saturday

7:00 — 8:15PM 8:30 — 9:30AM

Fitness Center Jen Netherby, 323-578-8894

Zumba Class Monday 6:30 — 7:30PM Fitness Center Dennis Guzman, 917-600-1301

Activities At Bel Air Ridge -- By Day of the Week Monday Cardio / Sculpt Circuit Training Tennis Round Robin Zumba Class

Time 9:00 — 10:00AM 9:00AM 6:30 — 7:30PM

Location Fitness Center Claray Tennis Courts Fitness Center

Tuesday Pilates Tone & Sculpt Yoga — Hatha Flow

8:30 — 9:30AM 7:00 — 8:15PM

Fitness Center Fitness Center

Wednesday Cardio / Sculpt Circuit Training Children 5 to 8 years Children 9 to 14

9:00 — 10:00AM 4:00PM 5:00PM

Fitness Center Claray Tennis Courts Claray Tennis Courts

Thursday Pilates Tone & Sculpt Tennis — Adult Clinic

8:30 — 9:30AM 9:30AM

Fitness Center Claray Tennis Courts

Friday Cardio / Sculpt Circuit Training Tennis — Round Robin Tennis — Children 5 to 8 years Tennis — Children 9 to 14 years

9:00 — 10:00AM 9:00AM 4:00PM 5:00PM

Fitness Center Claray Tennis Courts Claray Tennis Courts Claray Tennis Courts

Saturday Yoga — Gentle

8:30 — 9:30AM

Fitness Center

Next up: Happy Easter

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Bel Air Ridge Meetings & Contacts Group Days Time Location Contact Information

Architectural & Landscap-ing Committee

3rd Monday Each Month

7:00PM Claray Clubhouse Debbie Schwartz, ALC Secretary, Office 475-7812

Board of Directors

4th Tuesday Each Month

7:00PM Claray Clubhouse Management Office 475-7812

Emergency Preparedness Advisory Committee

2nd Monday Each Month

7:00PM Claray Clubhouse Chair, Ron Cornell 475-1855

Tennis Committee

2nd Tuesday Each Month

7:00PM Claray Clubhouse Chair, Amir Navab 308-3197

Fitness Committee 2nd Tuesday Each month

7:30PM Claray Clubhouse Management Office 475-7812

Important Contact Information &

Management Office and Contacts:: Robert Avila, General Manager E-Mail, Manager Debbie Schwartz, Assistant Manager Monica Panno, Editor, The Wildlife Website:

(310) 475-7812 Phone (310) 474-7752 Fax [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.belairridgehoa.com

Fitness Center (310) 858-6482 Tennis Shop & Lessons: Gene Malin, Tennis Director (310) 475-8511 Security Specialists Patrol: Questions/Comments Emergency Patrol Response & Vacation Watch

(818) 785-5831 (888) 739-5750

Water Emergency – Common Areas Only Ed Gold Harold Tennen

(310) 446-9225 (310) 850-4600

Important Hours At Bel Air Ridge  

  Weekdays Weekends

Management Office 7:00AM—4:00PM Closed, also on holidays

Tennis Shop* 1:00PM—5:00PM 9:00AM—3:00PM Fitness Center 6:00AM—10:00PM Fri: 6:00AM—9:00PM

Sat: 7:00AM—7:00PM Sun: 7:00AM—7:00PM

Tennis Courts (Lighting after dark)

7:00AM—10:00PM

8:00AM—10:00PM

Pools 5:30AM—11:00PM 5:30AM—11:00PM