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34 | OHCC LIVING | JUNE 2025 | Woodchucks Is it summer yet? ough I'm writing this in early May, sunny skies remain elusive reminding us that the season doesn't always arrive on schedule. Yet Mother Nature may still surprise us as there is no longer any "normal" weather. Hopefully your spring cleaning has been accomplished, and you are looking forward to traveling or visits from your children/ grandchildren. is doesn't leave much free time; however, the Woodchucks encourage you to join our Toy Makers for the Annual Toy Drive supporting the children of Camp Pendleton. You don't have to be an accomplished woodworker to build or decorate a simple wooden toy for giing. All that is necessary is an hour or two per week. Supervision and/or inspiration is available without appointments at these days/times: Mondays and Fridays, 3 to 4 pm, and Tuesdays, 3 to 4:30 pm. As we continue to highlight the creativity and skill within our community, we're proud to showcase just a few of our members' handiwork below. We'd love to have you join us in the shop to make some sawdust and have fun creating! Sign-up forms are available at the Clubhouse desk, please stop by and get involved! Written by Larry See e Table Tennis Club kicked o spring with its annual Spring Fling Tacos & Ping Pong Party on May 4. Abravanel Hall was abuzz with merriment and activity with play taking place on four tables, with muy delicioso tacos, and a delectible spread of desserts baked by club members. Who knew pong and baking skills meshed so well! To quote an attendee, "We were very impressed with how wonderful and fun the Taco Party turned yesterday. We are truly grateful for all of your hard work and invaluable contributions to bring so much joy and cement deeper friendship for the TT members here. We look forward to sharing more TT fun with all." Most welcome recent additions to the Table Tennis Club were the addition of a new Joola TT table, seperator divider screens, and a Buttery Amicus ball launcher for practice and instruction, all generously gied by Dennis and Crystelle Hong, new residents to OHCC. A VERY BIG THANK YOU to Dennis and Crystelle from all the members! Welcoming the new table, and anking Crystelle Hong in the middle are, from L to R: Cli Singh, Julie Van Dam, Stan Katz and Babu Patrose Weekly play in the Clubhouse is held on Mon., Wed., Fri., Sat. and Sun. On weekdays the default location for the play is Mykonos Room from 1 to 3:30 pm (sometimes it is extended to 8 pm depending on room availability). Play on Saturday and Sunday are typically scheduled in Abravanel Hall from 1 to 8 pm. On Sundays a block of time is set aside exclusively for beginner instruction, and practice/ lessons on the automatic ball launcher. A few rackets (paddles) and balls are available for general use, although most members have their own rackets. Nonmembers are welcome to stop in any time and talk to members and join in to play, and take their time to decide if they would like join the club. Written by Babu Patrose Table Tennis Forrest Newberg designed & built a stand for the Bingo machine which has been known to fall over during the jubilant winners' celebrations! Dan Shuey has designed and built an easily assembled birdhouse for kids of all ages. Dale Willis has turned his rst wooden writing pen and there is more to come in the future.