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| OHCC LIVING | APRIL 2025 | 39 RV Club Fireworks in the Desert: 24 club members began our trip in the picturesque Coachella Valley. e group spent three nights in the renowned desert oasis. Following arrival on Monday aernoon, the group gathered for a light dinner around the campres that evening. On Tuesday, the group enjoyed a bus tour of celebrity homes in Palm Springs, marveling at the lavish residences of the rich and famous. Lunch-time saw them exploring the delightful eateries along Palm Canyon Drive, each restaurant oering unique avors and ambiance. Wednesday oered a free day for individual exploration. Some members ventured to the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, where they fed the giraes and experienced a zoo tour. Meanwhile, thrill- seekers rode the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, ascending over 10,000 feet above the desert oor for spectacular valley views and lunch at the scenic café. Others indulged in the sweet oerings of Shields Date Gardens, savoring various date varieties, enjoying a refreshing date shake, and watching an informative video on the intriguing "Sex Life of the Date." To cap o the day, the group enjoyed dinner at the renowned Jackalope Ranch, sharing stories and laughter over a delicious meal and experiencing the unique decor of the location. ursday morning marked the group's departure to Lake Havasu City, for the annual Fireworks Exposition. at evening, we cruised the lake on the historic Dixie Belle Steamboat, partook in a light dinner, and learned about the fascinating history behind the relocation of the London Bridge to the area. e following days the group members had ample time to explore Lake Havasu City, hike the scenic trails, or simply relax and socialize. A few adventurous souls braved the drive to Oatman, experiencing the charm of the Ghost Town and its wild donkeys. During the aernoon and early evening, the venue oered music with live bands performing and plenty of opportunity to dance. Each evening, hundreds of reworks illuminated the night sky, with the displays growing progressively more spectacular, culminating in a grand nale on Saturday night. e vibrant bursts of color and light were a mesmerizing end to the festive celebration. Despite contending with a couple of days of strong winds and intermittent rain, the trip was a resounding success, lled with camaraderie, adventure, and memorable moments for all involved. Our next membership meeting will be on Tues., April 29 at 4 pm in Abravanel Hall and I think you know what I'm thinking, if you're not there, we may talk about you! Written by Marshall Kelsay Golf Club April is here and spring is upon us at our beautiful golf course at OHCC! Articles are sent in one month in advance, hopefully we had our Guys and Dolls Tournament on March 15. e upcoming TA is April 14 at Native Oaks. is month our feature is on golf BALLS… What's all the hype? Why is there such a big price dierence and why do some players have superstitious feelings about the ball they use while others will use whatever and not care at all? e rst golf balls were completely smooth and in no time, golfers realized that as they got dimpled from hitting, they performed better because dimples on the ball reduced wind resistance inuencing li and trajectory. ere are no regulations on how many dimples are on a type of ball or the shape of those dimples once they meet 336 baseline dimples /patterns with some having 388 dimples. Balls measure 1.68 inches in diameter and are standard in golf. Balls are made with dierent layers giving each brand an ability to make balls 2, 3, 4 or even 5 piece or "layers" to achieve carry distance, spin rate and control dispersion. e top ball in golf is the Titlest Pro V1 and Pro V1X about $55 doz. ere is also new technology that works with launch monitors to provide outstanding data collection at about $70 dozen. Other companies use "so" outer shells like Bridgestone e6 made for slower swing speeds 80-90 MPH which make them a good choice for seniors at approximately $25 dozen. ere are excellent videos on YouTube about Golf Balls and how to nd one that works for you as well as being "tted" for the best ball for you just like clubs. Our practice area sports a variety of abandoned balls so you're likely to nd one you like to hit then go buy your own. My Monday teammate always says, "A clean ball is a happy ball" who carries a towel to each green for his "soccer balls." A fellow golfer asked me, "How do you know when you need to replace a ball?" I said, "When you lose it! As casual golfers we are not likely to rip o a cover like the pros! Having a signature ball adds to the fun of golf-go out a get yours and don't forget to mark it! Written by Teresa Deutman