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As we look ahead to the year's end, we are beginning to think about the upcoming holidays and all the planning and work required to maximize our enjoyment. This can be a stressful time, unfortunately, when many activities are taking place at the same time. One contributing factor in all this is "information overload." This term was coined by Bertram Gross, Professor of Political Science, in 1964. More information is now available than ever before in history. There are multiple sources of information, which is difficult to manage. When there is more information in our head than we can effectively process, our brain starts to rush from one idea to another. Typically, we can pay attention to three, maybe four, things at once. Going beyond that can lead to poor judgment and losing focus. One example: In 1976, there were 9,000 products in the average grocery store; now it has ballooned to 40,000 products. By one calculation, we've created more information in the last 10 years than in all of human history before that! The Internet plays a role in "information overload." According to one study, 73 percent of people over 65 in the U.S. use the Internet, up from 14 percent in 2000. Those who have adopted these technologies use them a great deal and learn new skills to do so. More seniors are using social networking sites like Facebook or Twitter. We need to strive to establish balance in our lives. A few steps can help: • Clump together similar tasks: If you have several bills, pay them all at once. If you are going to clean the house, don't get distracted by reorganizing your closet. Try to complete each task once you begin. • Don't multitask: Making lots of little decisions uses energy. Stay focused on each task. • Make important decisions at the beginning of the day. • Keep things simple. • Keep it relevant. • Keep it clear… Take a break and clear your mind. Here are a couple of quotes to think about: "Getting information off the Internet is like taking a drink from a fire hydrant." ~ Mitchell Kapor "Information is not knowledge." ~ Albert Einstein Changing topics, in late August, members of your Board met with our resident City Council Member, Russ Brown, and Hemet's City Manager, Chris Lopez, and his staff. The purpose of the meeting was to define ownership of land around Four Seasons and discuss how we can work with the City of Hemet regarding fire mitigation. As a result of this meeting, we have a better understanding of the maintenance the city provides, which includes the area on the hillside behind Stephenson Lane. Although not under their control, the city will maintain the area behind Parry Drive and the EVA (Emergency Vehicle Access) Road, thanks to Russ and the City Manager. We plan to work with the Hemet Fire Department and the Golf Course to reduce fire risks on golf course property. We agreed to provide the city maintenance crew an additional access entrance at the end of Janzen Way. Our goal is to make Four Seasons a safer place to live. Message from the Board of Directors 2 | Four Seasons Hemet Herald | OCTOBER 2021 | Sincerely, and on behalf of your Board of Directors, Greg Rockvam, Cliff Post, Tony Criscenti, Roxy Snider, Fred Kydd, and Barbra Balser Jim Crase President

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