A Simi Dabah sculpture was installed at our Wonder Valley
Community Center, 80526 ½ Amboy Road at Blower Road, on January 27. This is a
real honor, and we thank the Simi Dabah Foundation and all who participated in
the actual installation. Stop by and take a look at our huge metal “WV”!
The Wonder Valley Community Meeting was very informative and
interesting. Our Morongo Basin Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) representative
Steve Reyes not only chaired the meeting, but received the very first “Citizen
of the Year” award presented by Captain Trevis Newport of the San Bernardino
County Sheriff’s Department. Way to go, Steve!
The MAC meeting will be held on Monday, February 10 at the
Joshua Tree Community Center, 6171 Sunburst, at 5:30 p.m. For further
information, contact Steve Reyes at stevenr26251@outlook.com.
The USDA Food Distribution will take place at our community center
on Tuesday, February 11 from 9 to noon or when the food is gone.
The Coffee and Friends group invites all Wonder Valley
ladies to attend a gathering at 73883 Manana Drive in Twentynine Palms on
Tuesday, February 11 at 10 a.m. Call Sharon at 760-910-9039 for further
information.
Most events at our community center are sponsored by our
non-profit organization Friends of Wonder Valley. For additional information on
any local event, contact WVCC Coordinator Teresa Sitz at teresa.sitz@sdd.sbcounty.gov or
760-367-9880.
Since the birthstone for February is the amethyst and the
flower is the violet, we send out Rainbows-of-Amethysts-and-Violets to Chetara
Bevins, Darlene Parris (68), and Mary Lindsley who celebrate their special days
this week. Happy birthday, Mary, Darlene and Chetara!
Darlene’s Commentary:
Behind a stack of books on my bookshelf, I found “an old friend” that I
thought was gone for good. This book should be in everyone’s home. It’s “The
Home Care Companion’s Quick Tips for Caregivers” by Marion Kartinski, RN. It’s not
fancy, just a well-written, very informative, down-to-Earth book. Excellent!
Karen’s Commentary: Giving
space to Dar.
Food for Life Ministries prepare and serve delicious and
free hot meals at Church of the Nazarene, 72603 Juanita Drive in Twentynine
Palms every Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m. If you have problems getting to the
church, Reach Out Morongo Basin may deliver these meals to your residence at no
charge. Call 760-361-1410.
Handy Hint: When you
freeze anything in a zip-top bag, spread it out and lay it flat before forcing
all the air out and freezing. If you
flatten out the food before freezing it takes much less room and your freezer stays
neater.
Today’s Thought: “Laughter
is the shortest distance between two people.” – Victor Borge
Until next time . . . remember to take time to enjoy the
WONDERs all around us.
Darlene’s Commentary:
Behind a stack of books on my bookshelf, I found “an old friend” that I
thought was gone for good. This book should be in everyone’s home. It’s “The
Home Care Companion’s Quick Tips for Caregivers” by Marion Kartinski, RN. It’s not
fancy, just a well-written, very informative, down-to-Earth book. Excellent! 
