🌱 Why Wear A Mask? + Elder Care + House Hunting

Happy Saturday, people of Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, your weekend weather:

• Saturday: Plenty of sunshine. High: 66, Low: 33.
• Sunday: Sunshine. High: 65, Low: 35.
• Monday: Clouds and sunshine. High: 67, Low: 38.

Here are the top stories in Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch today:

1. Yes, the mask mandate is now in effect. Yes, wearing a mask may protect those around you from a possible COVID-19 exposure. When those around you wear a mask, they are protecting you. There is also another reason to wear a mask. In addition to preventing COVID-19 infection, masks may also prevent the spread of influenza (the flu), and perhaps even the common cold. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Patch Press Release Desk)
2. Perhaps you have an elderly neighbor who could use some help. Maybe you are a caregiver and don't even know it. Or it could be that you are a caregiver who needs some help with self-care. Elderhelp Solutions for Living is a nonprofit that provides personalized services and information to help seniors live independently and with dignity in their own homes. They offer care coordination, "Seniors a Go Go," housing services, and much more. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Elderhelpofsandiego.org)
3. If you are house hunting right now, you know that it is still a seller's market since inventory is low. However, there are a few affordable homes available right now and other homes available for those with more to spend. From just over $400,000 to over $4 million, there are homes for sale here in the Rancho Bernardo-4S Ranch areas. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch Patch)

This weekend in Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch:

Saturday, Dec. 18

• Breakfasts with Santa 2021 — Bernardo Winery. (9 a.m.)
• Zumba with Lynn for Boomers (a la carte ) — San Diego Oasis. (9 a.m.)
• Tiny Tannenbaum (All Ages 8+) — Painting with a Twist. (1 p.m.)
• Holiday Nights & Winter Wonderland 2021 — Bernardo Winery. (5 p.m.)
• Rustic Santa (21+) — Painting with a Twist. (7:30 p.m.)

Sunday, Dec. 19

• Breakfasts with Santa 2021 — Bernardo Winery. (9 a.m.)
• Holiday Nights & Winter Wonderland 2021 — Bernardo Winery. (5 p.m.)

Monday, Dec. 20

• A Bright Christmas (21+) — Painting with a Twist (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Rancho Bernardo Little League: "The perfect holiday gift! Your kids deserve it! Sign your kids up for RBLL Spring Season today!" (Facebook)
• USSD Bridge2breakthru: "Learning purple belt material online was tough for many but Thomas did not give up. Despite the difficulties, he made it to blue belt and rocked it! This young man transformed to an amazing martial artist and just achieved his blue/green belt." (Facebook)
• North San Diego Business Chamber: "Representatives from North San Diego Business Chamber's Emerging Leaders Network had the opportunity to volunteer today at the Armed Services YMCA San Diego Neighborhood Exchange handing out groceries to military families." (Facebook)
• Rancho Bernardo Branch Library: "We're up to letter 'Y' in our 'Alphabundles' program, can you believe it? We'll be finishing up the year and the alphabet with 'Z' on Dec. 29, and then starting all over again in January. If you haven't already, come on in and pick up your 'Y' early literacy packet and book today!" (Facebook)

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— Bettyann Pernice

About me: I have lived in Rancho Bernardo since 2006 and I am very happy to live in this wonderful town. I have been active in the Rancho Bernardo Community Council as well as the Planning Board. I am also a member of the Maintenance Assessment District (the MAD) which works with the City of San Diego to create our beautiful new medians. I am also vice president of HOA 2 in Seven Oaks. I am a regular contributor to Patch, Nextdoor, and Facebook. I am very pleased to be writing the Patch RB Newsletter as well.