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| OHCC LIVING | OCTOBER 2025 | 35 Salt Club OHCC residents are invited to attend the SALT Club seminar with Special Guest Al Owens of Owens Training and Consulting. Don't miss this important event on Oct. 28, from 2 to 4 pm in Abravanel Hall. Imagine this… It's late at night. e world is quiet — until it isn't. A strange sound on the patio you can't explain. A shadow near your car, standing still. An aggressive individual approaching — yelling, throwing items. A knock at the door late at night. An active shooter in the mall. Your heart races. Your mind spins. In that moment, what do you do? We're here to walk you through those moments, the ones that make your pulse quicken, so that if they ever come, you'll be ready. Mr. Owens is a retired Escondido Police Lieutenant and USMC Veteran with more than 20 years of experience in planning, managing and training. He has an extensive background as a college public safety instructor, arrest and control/use of force instructor and emergency manager. He has served as an Incident Commander and Public Information Ocer for several high-prole events, including homicides, fatal hit and run accidents, barricaded suspects and ocer involved shootings. With the increasing threat of criminal activity, especially which may be directed toward the senior community, people need a new sense of condence and skills to protect themselves from becoming a victim. He will be addressing such issues as simple home defense techniques in securing your surroundings. Selecting the manner to approach public areas for shopping and pleasure activities, being careful not to place yourself in a vulnerable position. When in public areas, where to park and what to look for while entering and emerging from your vehicle and stores. e correct way to lock and unlock your vehicle in public and how to protect your valuables. What security devices should you consider carrying and what information not to provide potential fraudulent phone solicitors. And lastly, what to do in active shooter situations followed by a question-and-answer time aer the presentation. SALT will have a sign-up sheet at the front desk. We encourage residents who want to stay safe and informed about rising crimes targeting seniors to join us for this important seminar. Join SALT! Fill out a membership form at the front desk. $10/ person. saltoceanhillscc@gmail.com. Written by Marshall Kelsa and Jeannie Critcheld Yiddish Club As the Yiddish Club had "Yiddish Bingo" at the last meeting, a history of the word Bingo is interesting. Bingo was started in the 16th century in Italy. It arrived in America in the early 20th century. e name Bingo came about in a funny way. When an Italian man was supposed to yell "beano," he yelled Bingo by mistake thus bingo came to be. Books written by Ocean Hill authors were donated as prizes. Books by Drs. Sandy and Marty Sundell, Stan Katz, Dee Wardell, Laura Yotter and Dr. Joel Batzon. Of course, cash was added from the Yiddish Club. Don Kent and Marv Jaee manned the white board, and Arnie Wallins checked bingos from the oor. Also, thank you Bingo Club for lending us your president, Adele Seisel, to be our caller. Lots of folks took home prizes. Although it may seem early, we would like to remind you that our Deli Luncheon will be on Dec. 14. e entertainment will be the Jewish men's choir. And don't forget our October meeting on Oct. 27. e program has not been decided yet and I stress, denitely don't forget our Deli lunch in December. As always, our food Marvin and Lorraine Steinman handle the food at every occasion and does a great job. Written by Selma Leighton

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