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| OHCC LIVING | JULY 2026 |25 Can you believe summer is halfway through — and the kids are still coming! If you are expecting company, Grandma's Closet stands ready to help make your little ones' visits a bit simpler by loaning out items they might need. If you have kiddies visiting, make reservations now so you don't get caught short. Some items are very popular! We maintain a list of individuals who have items available for loan, including their contact information and the specific items they wish to share. When someone inquires about borrowing, we will provide this list so that the donor and recipient can arrange the details. These loans are intended for our residents' visitors. Borrowed items (excluding car seats, strollers and car booster seats) are not to be taken out of the village or used by anyone other than the borrower. If you have items to loan out such as strollers, car seats, carriers, Pack'n'Plays, high chairs, books, toys, games, or puzzles, please email Naomi at NaomiBKatz@iCloud.com and/or Rich at redcisc@ gmail.com. Be sure to include the items, their age-appropriateness, and your name, address, phone number, and email address for inclusion on the list. Should you find yourself in need of an item or two, please reach out to Rich or Naomi and we will send you the list. Additionally, if your visiting grandchildren have left behind items you won't need for a while, consider offering them for loan at Grandma's Closet. If you have clothing or furniture for babies or children that you can't store or use, please let us know. We would be happy to deliver them to the folks at Father Joe's Village, who are always in need. Thank you for your attention and anticipated assistance. Your continued generosity and support are truly appreciated. ~ Naomi B Katz, naomibkatz@icloud.com Grandma's Closet Join ECOLIFE Conservation CEO Connor Leone and Founder Bill Toone for an inspiring presentation about how one organization is making a meaningful difference in the lives of people while helping to protect our planet. Through innovative, community- led programs, ECOLIFE is addressing some of today's most pressing challenges, including climate change, food insecurity, and biodiversity loss. Connor and Bill will share the story behind ECOLIFE's two f lagship initiatives. The first is a clean cookstove program that has improved air quality and health outcomes for more than 80,000 people in rural Mexico. The second is the implementation of aquaponics food systems. To date, these systems have provided more than 22,000 pounds of fresh produce to food-insecure families in San Diego. You'll hear how practical solutions, local partnerships, and a little ingenuity can create lasting benefits for both people and the environment. Their stories offer a hopeful reminder that positive change often begins at the community level. Many OHCC residents had the opportunity to attend Bill's inspiring talk last fall about the phenomenon of monarchs across eastern North America f lying thousands of miles to spend the winter in Mexico. The July Garden Club presentation by Bill and Connor promises to be equally informative and inspiring. Bill will have copies of his book On the Wings of the Condor available for purchase at this meeting. Event Details: Wed., July 8, in Abravanel Hall. Social time begins at 9:30 am with the meeting starting at 10 am. While Garden Club membership is not required to attend monthly meetings, we invite you to join for just $10 per year — sign up at any meeting. Don't forget to visit the Share Table for gardening treasures, and we look forward to seeing you there! Written by Betsy Davis, OHCCgardenclub@gmail.com Garden Club Bill Toone, ECOLIFE Founder Connor Leone, ECOLIFE CEO