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FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | JULY 2017 31 Neighborhood Watch Why be involved in Neighborhood Watch or any community clubs or committees? Recently, I joined the ranks of the physically handicapped when I had a surgical procedure on my right foot. After being in terrible pain and drugged for four days, I am unable to stand for two months. During that time, I found out how wonderful it is to be part of the Four Seasons community. Being involved in Neighborhood Watch means that the neighbors on our block really know each other. If we are leaving for a vacation or having surgery, everyone knows it. And they came to my aide with food, balloons, magazines, tons of prayers, well wishes, flowers, phone calls and cards. What a wonderful, caring group of people we are fortunate to know. One friend from the TOPS Club went to the store for us and got us butter pecan ice-cream and blueberries. Another friend from Carol's Kitchen brought cookies, flowers from their garden and offered to try out, my knee scooter. My "Believe" Bible Class wanted to bring in dinners. Bunches of flowers and cards covered my kitchen counter. I felt as if many people cared about me. Now all this was not because I am such a warm, lovable person, but because I am a person who has become involved in activities and especially involved with Neighborhood Watch which forms the base for my close friendships. I know that Crime Prevention is an important component of Neighborhood Watch, but so is caring and sharing so we can "watch out" for each other. I encourage you all to become involved. Neighborhood Watch is free and easy to be a part of. Find out who your block captain is and encourage him/her to get your block participation going. Also look for clubs and committees that you find interesting and join. Friends are waiting to get to know you. In the last few months, Neighborhood Watch has brought in speakers from major medical suppliers in our area, the most recent being Loma Linda University Medical Center. The seminar, June 14, 2017, informed the residents about the opportunities and many services available with Loma Linda. Everyone is a member of Neighborhood Watch by living in Four Seasons, but if you would like to be the Block Captain of your small area, please contact Anita Worthen at (951) 769-9858. ~ Andrea Henderson