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4 SOLERA DIAMOND VALLEY | AUGUST 2021 I would like to start off by sharing a moment of gratitude from the bottom of my heart — thank you all for the warmest welcome to the Solera Diamond Valley community. My first week here has been nothing short of amazing and I am truly looking forward to my time here working with our great staff and all of you. It is of my utmost importance to continue on with the fun events that have been happening in the community, as well as bring some new ideas to the table. If you have any ideas/input, please feel free to send me an email as I'd like to hear from all of you! A huge thank you to Teri Collett for all her assistance with last month's Comedy Night and Fourth of July event, which were both a great turnout. Thank you everyone who came out and supported the Vets and Friends and for all the volunteers who donated their time for such a great day. I heard a lot of great feedback about both events and am looking forward to what is up and coming. Please be sure to check out the event flyers and calendar in this issue of The View to see what is going on in Solera Diamond Valley in the coming weeks. If anyone is interested in joining the Volunteer Group, they are looking for new members and would love to have you. Please feel free to join in on their upcoming meetings. Thank you again for all the warm welcomes. I truly am grateful to be here with all of you. Lifestyle Report By Sam Kendig By Theresa Rosesetti, Resident Hopefully most of us find our lives returning to pre-pandemic times. Here's a refresher of things we should remember to do or not do that we may have neglected or forgotten over the past year and a half: 1. Restock your car. Did you raid your to-go kit last year for masks, sanitizer, water, snacks or any other items? If so, time to restock. Don't forget sunglasses, sunscreen, a first-aid kit and reusable grocery bags. 2. A phone charger in your car. Many businesses have loved the convenience of contactless payments via mobile devices for menus, ordering and payments. Don't get caught with a dead battery if your phone and car don't support wireless charging. 3. Back at the movie theater? Remember, you're not home where you can talk back to the screen, pause and rewind, tell the actors or directors what they did wrong, etc. Save that for social media after you leave. 4. Regain the use of your "indoor voice." Remember when out in public, you are OUT IN PUBLIC. No need to project to another person in a distant part of the house. 5. Remember to be kind. If someone is still wearing a mask, it's not our business to question why. They probably have a valid reason. Wear a mask in places it is still required, such as airports. We've all read too many stories about people being removed from flights, inconveniencing many others, due to selfish behavior. 6. Yes, you'll probably need reservations. Many venues have reconfigured their spaces and everyone is eager to get out of the house. That restaurant that you've really missed? Make a reservation. For those of us who are retired, go during the week. Leave the weekends for those who just did the TGIF dance, and for visits with family and friends who are still employed. 7. Your attire. Gained weight? Lost weight? It doesn't matter. Ditch whatever makes you feel uncomfortable, we'll be forgiving. 8. Cranky? Don't be surprised. Places will be crowded. Tickets will be sold out. Parking could be a pain. Traffic? You betcha! 9. Lastly, don't want to go? Say so. It's very liberating. Note: Many of these suggestions are thanks to an L.A. Times article from June. Embellishment added by the writer/typist. Have You Forgotten?

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