July 2018 Oakmont Owl1401 Fountaingrove Parkway

Santa Rosa, CA 95403 Leadership, Wellness, Express, Educate, Contribute, Socialize, Connect and Experience.Each Oakmont community calendar is planned to include all of our Core Elements, listed above. Specific offerings will change from month to month and vary per location to reflect the interests of residents and local opportunities.

A Summer in EuropeAllow yourself to be transported to Europe through this breathtaking pictorial presentation prepared by Paula Becerra. We'll see photos from her travels to the Swiss Alps, Germany, the Eiffel Tower in France, and the Tower of London in England, among others. View the majestic summer season in Europe, no passport required!

Wednesday, July 18th, 2:00 pm

Featured July Events

Varenna's Annual 4th of July CelebrationAll Varenna residents are cordially invited to our annual 4th of July celebration! Enjoy live music by the Jami Jamison Band, delicious barbeque foods prepared by Chef Tim, and classic American desserts like vanilla ice cream and tasty apple pies. Celebrate the holiday in the company of your Oakmont friends and neighbors. Families welcome!

Wednesday, July 4th, 12:00 pm

The community you’ve imagined…the lifestyle you deserve.

Friends make great neighbors and we want to thank you for each referral that you give us. For each friend that moves in and lives at Oakmont for 90 days, we will thank you

by giving you a rent credit and making you a member of our exclusive Oak Club.

Contact the Marketing Department to learn more about this wonderful program!

RCFE# 496803049 COA# 225

Seasonal Recipe: Watermelon & Roasted Beet SaladSummer has arrived! Our culinary teams will prepare the following recipe for residents to enjoy this season. It is the perfect dish for a 4th of July barbeque or a day at the pool. Buon appetito!Method of preparation:Place roasted beets alternating colors on a 12” plate.Cut 4-5oz pieces of watermelon (rectangular) brush with Dijon mustard and crumble feta cheese to cover the top.Toss arugula with vinegar & olive oil until well coated, season with salt and black pepper.Place arugula in center of plate.Place watermelon atop arugula, then arrange orange sections on top of the watermelon and sprinkle with honey glazed pistachios, garnish with micro greens. Serve cold and enjoy!Optional: add chilled shrimp around plate.

Ingredients:Watermelon 4-5oz piece cut rectangular1 teaspoon Dijon mustard2oz feta cheese crumbles2oz orange sections3 each slice roasted gold beet3 each slice roasted red beet2.5oz baby arugulaPinch of micro greens for garnish1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil1 teaspoon red wine vinegar1.5oz honey glazed pistachiosS&P to taste

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Oakmont of Varenna1401 Fountaingrove Parkway

Santa Rosa, CA 95403707-526-1226

Please visit OakmontOfVarenna.com

to see a list of our Directors

Communications Committee1st Monday, 2:00 pm

Healthcare Committee2nd Tuesday, 2:00 pm

Buildings & Grounds Committee3rd Tuesday, 1:30 pm

Welcome Committee2nd Thursday, 11:00 am

Library Committee1st Friday, 1:00 pm

Food Committee1st Friday, 2:00 pm

Resident-led meetings to shape and enhance our community.

Health and exercise classes, seminars and trainings.

Classes and workshops that inspire creativity and showcase our residents’ artistic talents.

Stimulating lectures, presentations and seminars.

Opportunities to give back to the local community through thoughtful, resident-led charity projects.

Opportunities to connect with fellow residents at entertaining, in-house events.

Gatherings to promote fellowship and spiritual connection.

Fiber Arts Circle: Making Infant Caps for Pakistan Mondays, 3:00 pm

Kiwanis Club: Eye Glasses Donations Contact Resident: Dick Davis

Connect

Enriching excursions to places of interest and enjoyment, selected by the residents, for the residents.

Country Drive: Bodega BayMonday, July 9th, 9:00 am

Santa Rosa Wednesday Night Farmers Market Wednesday, July 11th, 5:00 pm

Bluegrass & Craft Beer Festival at the Green Music CenterSunday, July 15th, 3:15 pm

Rialto Cinemas - Met Opera: TurandotWednesday, July 18th, 1:00 pm

Walt Disney Museum in San FranciscoThursday, July 19th, 9:00 am

NHRA Drag Race at Sears PointSaturday, July 21st, 9:00 am

Leadership

Movie Theater Community Profile

Resident Meetings

Wellness Express Educate ContributeSocialize

Oakmont Signature Enrichment Program July 2018

Bluegrass & Craft Beer Festival at the Green Music Center Sunday, July 15th, 3:15 pmSonoma County’s signature bluegrass festival returns this year with a hard-hitting lineup featuring the man Chet Atkins once credited as “single-handedly saving country music.” Now a fifteen-time Grammy Award-winner, Ricky Skaggs and his bluegrass band, Kentucky Thunder, are leading a roots music revival. $35 per person. 48 hour cancellation policy.

NHRA Drag Races at Sonoma Raceway Saturday, July 21st, 9:00 amDrivers, start your engines! Presented by Korbel Winery, the NHRA races return to the drag strip, offering high-speed indulgence for drag racing fans. Sit back, relax and enjoy the show. $25 per person. 48 hour cancellation policy. Lunch available on own.

Showings Daily 3:00 pm and 7:30 pm

Experience

Roberta worked as the Marketing Director at Villa Capri for nine years and recently joined the Varenna team in the same capacity. You may hear others refer to Roberta as, "Bertie." Bertie is her childhood nickname given to her by her aunt. Bertie has been married to her high school sweetheart, Robert, for 13 years. They have a beautiful son, Jared, who will turn 11 years old in July. They enjoy spending time together watching Jared play baseball. Welcome to the team, Bertie!

PIYO - Pilates/Yoga Chair FitnessMondays, 10:00 am

Water AerobicsTuesdays & Thursdays, 8:30 am

Tai ChiTuesdays, 11:45 am

Blood Pressure ClinicWednesdays, 3:00 pm

Ladies Bocce ClubThursdays, 11:00 am

Friday Walking ClubFridays, 9:00 am

Artist Workshop with ChristianMondays, 1:30 pm

Fun with UkuleleTuesdays, 10:45 am

Floral Arranging4th Tuesday, 2:00 pm

Writer's Club2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 1:30 pm

Jewelry Making1st Thursday, 9:30 am & 11:30 am

Horticulure Class3rd Saturday, 2:00 pm

Great Decisions Discussion (Foreign Policies)3rd Monday, 2:00 pm

Investment Round Table1st Tuesday, 1:30 pm

Film Documentary Series4th Tuesday, 1:00 pm

TED TalksThursdays, 1:30 pm

US History LectureThursdays, 2:30 pm

Bridge ClassWednesdays, 1:00 pm

Birthday Club1st Tuesday, 2:30 pm

Men's Breakfast2nd Tuesday, 8:30 am

Mexican TrainTuesdays, 2:30 pm

DominoesThursdays, 1:00 pm

Hand & Foot GameThursdays, 1:00 pm

Sip & Savor4th Thursday, 4:00 pm

Men's Forum2nd & 4th Mondays, 2:30 pm

Mind & Memory1st & 3rd Mondays, 3:00 pm

Resident Council Meeting3rd Friday, 1:00 pm

Resident Association Meeting3rd Friday, 2:00 pm

Transportation available 7 days a week. Please see the concierge for more information.

Transportation

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