Tag Archives: Ruby Bonham

In Memoriam:  Andrew (Andy) VanDerVelde

Timber Valley was saddened by the passing of former resident Andy VanDerVelde of Lot 69 on November 9, 2025. Andy was born May 28, 1936 in a suburb of Los Angeles,  After high school he had a career in professional … Continue reading

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TIMBER VALLEY SPOTLIGHT

TIMBER VALLEY SPOTLIGHT Ken & Valerie Knowles Lot 156           Many of you know Ken Knowles as our resident artist.  Several of his paintings are on display in the Club House and Valerie is a frequent participant in Mahjong and … Continue reading

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COMING SOON …

Timber Valley Spotlight This will spotlight individuals here in the park. We will learn more about the person, highlights of their life and how they came to be in Timber Valley. Do you know someone whose story should be spotlighted? … Continue reading

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MEXICAN DOLLY

She staggered a little as someone shoved past her at the door. Her big brown eyes looked sad yet hopeful as she watched the people entering and exiting the store. It had

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Timber Valley Support Group

Submitted by Ruby Bonham Have you lost a loved one? Are you a caregiver for someone? Are you going through a tough time in life? We have a support group here to give you understanding and a sympathetic ear as … Continue reading

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Life with a Dog (or a Cat)

Dogs have owners, cats have staff.  Most people may think that is true but personally I think they both have staff.  Some of us humans have just taken longer to realize it.  Dogs may be a little more subtle, allowing … Continue reading

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Timber Valley Library

by Ruby Bonham What an astonishing thing a book is: it’s a flat object made from a tree with flexible parts on which are imprinted lots of funny dark squiggles. But one glance at it and you are inside the … Continue reading

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Points to Ponder

By Ruby Bonham Before we work on artificial intelligence why don’t we do something about natural stupidity. Remember when you could lay in one position for hours, now you have to rotate like a rotisserie chicken or a hip hurts. … Continue reading

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LAUGHTER

How long has it been since you laughed until tears ran down your cheeks – happy tears? Laughter is not only good for the soul it is good for your health. Laughter releases endorphins known as

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Why Words Matter

Words matter. In stories they can create a multitude of emotions. A writer essentially creates a picture with words. A reader can lose himself in a well written story as the writer weaves his magic spell. Have you ever been … Continue reading

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