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| Four Seasons Hemet Herald | October 2016 | 5 Is our heat wave over? I hope so! Have you noticed a lot of new faces in and around the community or at recent events here on the plaza? Well, we have had over 35 owners who have moved in this year! Because of this, I felt it necessary to reiterate the importance and value of being a good neighbor. We are all familiar with the phrase "being neighborly" which would seem easy to do. The majority of residents in the Four Seasons Community are good neighbors. You might have some around you. On the other hand, you might have some of the other kind. You won't know until you meet them. When you do/ did, how did it go? Did you welcome them or did they welcome you? Did you invite them over for coffee or a drink to get acquainted? If all went well, you now have a new friend. Unfortunately, not everyone will get along with each other. It's human nature or otherwise called: "Senior Living" in Hemet! An example of being a good neighbor is when going about the community you give someone your smile, wave to them, or exchange pleasantries at the mailboxes. That's being a good neighbor. Treating the other person as how you would want to be treated. Have you heard that somewhere? Here's the simple truth and why I'm writing about this: You're settled in and living (stuck) next door to each other until one of you moves away. So, let's say your meeting didn't go so well. Maybe there was a personality conflict or some animosity. Then little things start to bug you. Then those things fester. Don't let them get too big! Please make every effort to work out any problems with your neighbor before you call our office and ask my staff or me to "take care of it." Be the bigger person; invite them over and casually bring up what might be bugging you. You would be surprised how many times I have asked the person calling me if they have spoken with their neighbor. Most of the time, their answer was no. All of you are good people from so many interesting backgrounds, cultures, and geographical regions. All of you made the decision to live here. So why carry grudges, bitterness and an ill temper? A cartoon we have in the office says: "Don't take life too seriously. No one makes it out alive anyway." Unfortunately we are reminded of this reality each time another resident's memorial picture is on display in the Lobby. So share a smile or a hug; it can make that person's day. In closing, please be a good neighbor. Thank you and have a Happy Halloween! A Message From Your General Manager By Rick Ruth, CCAM