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California 
Capital City: Sacramento
Alpine (San Diego) Member No. 1665
Pete, a crew chief with an Armored Car Service, and Norene, an accountant, live in a large home with a view of the mountains just 25 miles E of San Diego. Both are actively involved in music ministry and both sing with church and Gospel Quartet. Within a 30 minute drive everything is available--mountains, beaches, desert, Mexico. Pete and Norene worship at a Baptist church. 1 Room 1D 
Anaheim Member No. 1380
Paul lives just a few minutes from Disneyland in a large house. He is a NASA engineer and a business man. He worships at a New Wine church. 4 Rooms 4D 
Arnold Member No. 1998
Nancy lives just off Hwy 4 near the Calveras Big Trees State Park. Another 20 miles up the highway is Bear Valley and Mt. Reba ski resort. In other seasons hiking and fishing abound in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Other attractions include the town of Murphys, the Gem of the Mother lode, Angels Camp, Columbia, a restored gold rush town and the New Melones reservoir offering fishing and water sports. Nancy is a medical transcriptionist who works at home. She likes to hike, fish, work in the yard, read and serves in her local Covenant church. 1 Room 1Q 
Atascadero Member No. 1728
Margaret and David both work at a local market. They love to read Christian literature. David plays drums for their church’s worship team and leads worship at a weekly Bible study at the local prison. They live 30 miles from San Luis Obispo, where there is a performing arts center. Beaches and Missions are 1/2 hour away. David and Margaret worship at a country Christian Fellowship church. 1 Room 1D 
Bakersfield Member No. 1902
Al and Judy live within 2 hours of mountains, beaches, Disneyland, Six Flags Magic Mountain and national parks. Al is a computer analyst and part-time worship pastor. Judy is an administrator for a non-profit organization and bookkeeper for the church. Both love music and books. Al and Judy worship at a Community church. 1 Room 1T
Bakersfield Member No. 2004
Albert is retired from the US Postal Service. Armentha is also retired. Nearby are popular Lake Ming (boating), auto race track, museum and the convention center. Albert and Armentha worship at a Church of God in Christ. 2 Rooms 1D 1Q
Banning (Palm Springs) Member No. 1808
Diana is an attorney and is on the Vestry for a nearby Episcopal church. Nearby are golf, hiking, biking, fishing, skiing and swimming. Near to all of southern California’s most famous attractions, Sea World, Disneyland, Universal Studios, The retreat is in a rural area at the 4,700 ft. level of Mt. San Jacinto. Her home is 90 minutes to skiing and the beaches. Diana worships at a charismatic Episcopal church. 3 Rooms 3T 1D 1K
Campbell Member No. 2229
Betty is retired and has many interests and hobbies. Great America Amusement Park is nearby. Santa Cruz and beaches are just 30 minutes away; one hour from San Francisco. Betty worships at a Baptist church. 1 Room 2D 
Castaic Member No. 1786
Dave, an insurance agent, and Dianna, a mom and housewife, enjoy music and singing. All major forms of entertainment and recreation are within easy driving distance from their home, since they are a suburb of Los Angeles. Castaic Lake is minutes away for boating, fishing and swimming. Magic Mountain is minutes away. The ocean is 1 hour and Disneyland is 2 hours away. Dave and Dianna worship at a Community church. 1 Room 2T
Chula Vista (San Diego) Member No. 2014
Dahlia likes reading, music, dancing, walking, water sports, kayaking, biking and hiking. Close by are mountains, beautiful sandy beaches, Sea World, San Diego Zoo, Tijuana, Mexico. She worships at a Community church. 1 Room 1T
Citrus Heights (Sacramento) Member No. 1329
Paula and Joe live in a community just north of Sacramento off Hiway 80. Joe, a retired arson investigator for State Forestry, likes to fish and hunt. Paula enjoys reading, sewing and cooking. They both love to travel. They very much enjoy visiting with their grandchildren. Paula and Joe attend an Evangelical Free church. 2 Rooms 2T 1Q
Cupertino Member No. 1603
Joe is retired and lives in a mobile home. He enjoys reading, golf, friends and his church connections. Nearby there is the theater, museums, parks, beaches, mountains, sports teams and good restaurants. His accommodations would suit a single man. Joe attends a Bible church. 1 Room 1T
Escondido Member No. 1945
Arlen is a retired navy and water service manager. Deborah is a school nurse working part time for a childrens’ hospital. They both like to jog and travel. Beaches and San Diego are a 30 minute drive. San Diego Wild Animal Park is located closeby. Arlen and Deborah also offer a ‘granny flat’ studio apartment that is available in the summer months only. They worship at a large friendly Community church. 2 Rooms 1D 1Q
Exeter Member No. 2036
Greg is a civil engineer. Patricia is a homemaker and part-time Masters student. They are active in their Evangelical Covenant church. Their interests include taking scenic drives, reading, cooking, board games, home projects, camping. Visitors enjoy murals on downtown buildings that depict local history. There are many antiques shops and several good restaurants. The community hosts many events during the year, including a fall festival with a parade in October. Nearby are Sequoia National Park, with camping, hiking and the huge General Sherman tree, as well as Lake Kaweah for camping and boating. 1 Room 1F 
Fountain Valley (Costa Mesa) Member No. 1776
Richard and Cheryl are both teachers. Richard, a handyman and gardener, teaches continuation education in Watts. Cheryl, who loves children, animals, hospitality and music, teaches adult education English. Their home is quite large (includes separate living room)...they have housed a family of six. Nearby are Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm, Magic Mountain, Raging Waters, Wild Rivers, SeaWorld, Legoland (discount tickets are available for these plus more). Richard and Cheryl worship at both an Orthodox church and a Southern Baptist church. 2 Rooms 1Q 1K 1F
Groveland (Columbia, Sonora) Member No. 2203
Ron and Carolyn live at the 3,000 ft. level just 30 miles W of Yosemite National Park’s West entrance. Also near historic gold mining towns of Columbia and Sonora. They are in a gated community with lake, marina, golf/country club, water taxi and more. Ron works for the California Department of Transportation. He is host of Chapel services at Yosemite Lakes Resort. Carolyn is self employed as a wallpaper/painter contractor. She plays piano and is active in the community and church. Ron and Carolyn love to travel. They worship at a country church. 1 Room 1D 2F
Hacienda Heights (Los Angeles) Member No. 1796
Pak and Barbara live in a rural community up on a hill where public transportation is not too convenient, but they are conveniently located approximately 45 minutes East of Los Angeles--4 miles from the 60 freeway. Pak is a pastor of an Evangelical Free church. Barbara is an airline employee. 1 Room 1Q
Hemet Member No. 2129
Stan and Gretchen live in a delightful desert community close to Riverside. They have a large outdoor pool and are surrounded by mountains. They are 30 minutes from both the new Diamond Lake and the lovely mountain town of Idyllwild. They are both semi-retired. Stan drove truck and Gretchen sold Avon for 35 years. Stan has raised fancy pigeons for years. They do the White Dove Release for weddings, funerals and other special occasions. Stan and Gretchen fellowship at a non-denominational church. 2 Rooms 2T 1Q
Huntington Beach Member No. 1859
Stan lives in Huntington Harbor area, within walking distance to the water. He is a retired aerospace engineer and is a church musician--organ, piano and electric keyboards; also jazz. He lives close to Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, Orange County Performing Arts Center, surfing, boating, beach, birding. He worships at the Crystal Cathedral. 1 Room 1D
Jamul (San Diego) Member No. 1970
Sam has a nonprofit, non-denominational ministry. Jan enjoys camping, horses, hospitality, sightseeing, Christian music and fellowship. Near their home is Sea World, the ocean, boating, fishing, a zoo, and a theater. They live 10 miles from San Diego and less than 20 miles from Mexico. 1 Room 1T
La Crescenta (Los Angeles) Member No. 1885
Colleen is a graphic artist. She lives in an apartment and enjoys home decorating, art, writing and pets. Nearby are Disneyland, Hollywood, San Diego and Mexico. Colleen worships at a Christian Assembly church. 1 Room 1D 2F
La Mesa (San Diego) Member No. 1213
Cris, a musician and teacher, and Alana, a commercial video producer, live in an apartment just 17 minutes from the beach. They like music, piano, recitals, sports, hiking, coffee shops, education and travel. There is a pool and hot spa in the complex. Cris and Alana attend a Community church. 1 Room 2T 
Laguna Hills (Santa Ana) Member No. 2235
Susan and Dale’s home has a large beautiful rock pool and whirlpool spa with ample area for lounging, playing table tennis, horseshoes, or swinging in the tree hammock. Laguna Beach is about 15 minutes by car. Disneyland is about 45 minutes north. Mountains and desert area are about a two hour drive. Dale is a CPA and Susan is a stay-at-home mom. They enjoy reading, gardening, jogging and family activities. They worship at both an Evangelical and a Presbyterian church. 2 Rooms 1T 1D
Lakeside (San Diego) Member No. 1987
Charles and Jean are both retired. They like to travel, walk, go to ball games. Charles writes New Testament commentaries at www.oldpaths.org. Among the many activities available in the San Diego area are small lakes, interesting birds, mountains to the east. Charles and Jean worship at a Church of Christ. 1 Room 1D
Los Angeles (LAX Airport) -- "BedBreakfastLAX" Member No. 1897
Located just 3 minutes from LAX airport, this B & B takes in many travelers. Owner, Victoria, works closeby at an International Courier Company. Visiting her family throughout the L.A. and Orange Counties area keeps her happy and busy. Plus her new Golden Retriever puppy keeps her hopping! A computer hosting business is carried our in the home by Victoria’s son, Steve. Nearby are Westchester Park / seasonal public swimming pool, tennis courts, a day and night golf course, children’s swing play area, soccer & baseball fields, BBQ picnic fire pots, table and seating areas. Victoria worships at an Episcopalian church.
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3 Rooms 3T 1K 2F
Mission Hills Member No. 1702
Ken is retired from the insurance business. He loves the outdoors, gardening and meeting new people. He has two accommodation choices--there is a single bed in his home and there is a 27’ self-contained trailer with a double bed near the house. Nearby is Magic Mountain and the San Fernando Mission. Ken worships at a Community Christian church. 1 Room 1T
Moraga (San Francisco) Member No. 1360
Hugo, a retired minister, and Kathleen live in a ranch style house in a community a few miles east of Oakland. There are many recreation and cultural activities in the Bay area. Information about the Bay Area can be found on the Net: www.thebayarea.com. Hugo and Kathleen fellowhip at an Evangelical Free church. 1 Room 1D
Palm Springs Member No. 1497
Don is a retired history professor, who has a degree in theology as well. Currently, he works as a wellness consultant. His garden features a large pool and badminton sport court. The guest room includes a library, harpsichord, fireplace, small refrigerator, and spa with steam shower. Nearby are hiking, horse riding, tennis, golfing, various desert attractions, and great restaurants. Don worships at a Foursquare Gospel Church. 1 Room 1Q
Paradise (Chico) Member No. 1683
Joyce works part time. Her hobbies are music and gardening. She is a volunteer at the Lake Oroville Visitor’s Center. She is a Grange member and has numerous outside interests. She lives 1/2 hour from beautiful Lake Oroville--house boat rentals, swimming, picnics, camping. There are many other recreational activities nearby including panning for gold. Joyce attends a Bible chapel. 2 Rooms 1T 1Q 1F
Penn Valley Member No. 2130
Matthew is retired as an air force and commercial airline pilot. He loves reading, music, being a handyman and volunteer work. Joyce loves playing games, water sports, music, family and volunteering with Prison Fellowship Angel Tree. Close by is Gold Rush country--mine tour, Yuba River for swimming and rafting, County Fair, concerts, fall colors. Also, there is the Music in the Mountains program, as well as boating, fishing, sightseeing, hiking trails and covered bridges. Matthew and Joyce worship at a Bible church. 2 Rooms 1Q 1K
Penryn Member No. 1294
Rich and Mary live in the secluded pines 45 minutes east of Sacramento. Rich works full-time as a Project Coordinator, maintenance man and Car Donation Program Organizer. Mary is a full-time self-employed quilter. They both enjoy gardening. In their area is river rafting, hiking, sailing, and historical gold sites. They fellowship a Covenant Church. 1 Room 1Q 1F
Placerville Member No. 1944
George and Rose are both retired. They have a passion for foreign missions and evangelism. They worship at a Bible chapel. 1 Room 1D
Rancho Mirage (Palm Springs) Member No. 1985
Rosemary is a retired teacher. Perry is in the floor covering business. They both enjoy travel, Bible study, dining, reading, art and music. Palm Springs area is a resort with golf, tennis, hiking, spas and restaurants. Rancho Mirage is referred to as the “Playground of the Presidents”. Rosemary and Perry worship at a local Christian chapel. 1 Room 1Q
San Diego Member No. 1980
Sylvia lives in a tri-level condominium in the central eastern part of the city. She is a third grade teacher at a public school. She loves bicycle riding and has participated in biking tours in US and Canada. She hosts a fellowship for Bible study in her home on Tuesday evenings which is open for visitors. Sylvia loves moviegoing and restaurants. San Diego has the most beautiful weather for visiting beaches, bays, hiking, zoo, Sea World, LegoLand, Balboa Park and historic Old Town. Sylvia worships at a Bible church. 1 Room 1D
San Diego Member No. 2183
Jacquie is a social worker and is a supervisor with Children’s Services for the county. She has three daughters. Jacquie is an avid learner and has lived in Paris and North Africa. She is interested in family, church activities, gardening, travel, walking, cooking, geology and movies. She speaks French fluently and some Spanish. Nearby are San Diego harbor, beach, zoo, Sea World, Balboa Park, Old Town and Tijuana, Mexico. Jacquie worships at a Community Church. 1 Room 1D
San Jacinto (Hemet) Member No. 1934
Duncan and Maxine are both retired from ownership of a plastic molding business in Oregon. They both enjoy reading, shuffleboard, travel and building. The complex in which they live has a swimming pool, and a separate enclosed Jacuzzi tub. They live close to Mt. San Jacinto College, where they have art shows, concerts, etc. Lake Perris is 10 miles away; good fishing. They are 1 hour from Palm Springs; 1/2 hour to Redland; close to golf courses. Duncan and Maxine worship at a Community church. 1 Room 1D 1F
San José Member No. 1214
John, an electrician, and Judy, a media clerk in an elementary school, live in the southwestern part of the city, approximately 7 miles from the San José airport. They have three grown children. They attend a Covenant church where John enjoys playing the guitar in the worship band, and Judy shares the leadership of the women’s ministries. They both enjoy singing in the choir. John is interested in restoring old cars, currently working on a ‘51 Ford. The ocean at Santa Cruz is about a 30 minute drive. 2 Rooms 1D 1Q
San José Member No. 1340
Gerardo and Roberta live in the southern part of the city. Gerardo is a Project Manager and a Process Improvement Consultant. He enjoys reading, running, weight-lifting and self improvement. Roberta is a Human Resources assistant with a medical device company. She likes reading and walking. They fellowship at a Four Square church. There are many cultural and recreational activities in this Bay Area city. 2 Rooms 1D 1Q
San Luis Obispo Member No. 1240
Glori and Roger, both part time (university and elementary) teachers, live approximately 125 miles north of Santa Barbara. They enjoy tennis, hikes, reading and video productions of small missions. Their community includes activities such as sand dunes and beaches, plays, operettas, zoo and golf. Glori and Roger attend a Nazarene church. 1 Room 1T 1D
Santa Barbara Member No. 1866
Both Myrna and Robert are retired. They enjoy hiking and concerts. Myrna especially enjoys cooking, needlework and travel. Robert is interested in diving, fishing, backpacking and gardening. They are both involved in Christian work; i.e. Bible study, Desert Stream ministry. The area boasts fine dining, theatre, concerts, parks, Botanical Gardens, Old Spanish Mission, water sports, fishing, zoo, tours and historic spots. Myrna and Robert worship at an independent Christian church. 2 Rooms 2D 1Q 1F
Santa Barbara Member No. 2045
Gloria is a property manager and property owner. The accommodations she offers can vary based on availability of various apartments she manages. Accommodations are central. There are many activities in this beautiful southern California beach city. Gloria worships at a Pentecostal church. 1 Room 1T 1D
Santa Barbara Member No. 2133
Gregg leads a leadership development and diagnostic services ministry to churches. Linda is a Spanish teacher at Santa Barbara High School. They are very involved in the Covenant church they fellowship at and enjoy sports, reading, walking and their four college age kids. Nearby are concerts, museums, beaches, ocean sports and shopping. Gregg and Linda’s home is along a bike path and a 10 minute ride from Goleta Beach. 1 Room 1T 1Q
Seaside (Carmel, Monterey) Member No. 1812
Jack is single and lives with his dog in a tiny house close to the sea on the Monterey Peninsula. He offers a comfortable sofa for any male traveler wishing a place to stay. Nearby is Monterey, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Pebble Beach, 17 Mile Drive, golf, tennis, shopping, sailing, fishing and fine restaurants. Jack worships at a Fellowship church.
Sebastapol (Santa Rosa) Member No. 1942
Karolyn’s tranquil country home is on 6 1/2 acres. It is a 30-40 minute drive to the Redwoods, beaches and Napa Valley wine country. Nearby are hiking, museums, wine tasting. San Francisco is one hour away. Karolyn spends many pleasant hours on her computer and loves to learn. She is someday hoping to write. Friends and family give her happiness and travel opens new windows. Her greatest interest is Jesus, His Word and love. Karolyn worships at an Episcopal church. 2 Rooms 2D
Selma (Fresno) Member No. 2232
Matthew and Kerri live on a 10 acre farm with sheep, horses and grapes. Selma is the raisin capital of the world and is within driving distance to Yosemite National Park (1.5 hours), snow (1 hour), and the beach (2 hours). They are located halfway between Fresno and Visalia (1/2 hour) as well as halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco (3 hours). Matthew runs a forensic engineering firm from the house (CSI). He and Kerri farm the land and also own three laundromats in nearby towns. Matthew also teaches college level math, science and engineering courses part time. Matthew, Kerri and their three boys worship at a Church of the Nazarene. 1 Room 1D 1F
Solana Beach Member No. 1261
Roland, a pastor, and Harriet, a counselor, live in a small beach town just 20 miles north of San Diego. Their interests include fishing, skiing, tennis, golf, swimming, hiking and travel. They attend a local Presbyterian church. Activities in their area include Sea World, Balboa Park, Old Town, zoo, symphony, plays, harbor cruises and good restaurants. 1 Room 1K
Sonora Member No. 1205
Jerry and Virginia are both retired. Their hobbies are music and photography. Railtown Historic Park in Jamestown is nearby as well as gold panning and hiking. The new Melones Reservoir and Don Pedro are both good places to fish. There are four live theaters in Sonora! Skiing at Dodge Ridge is just 17 miles away and Columbia State Park is 9 miles. Yosemite is 80 miles from their home. Jerry and Virginia attend a local Bible church. 2 Rooms 1D 1K
Sun City (Riverside) Member No. 1956
Michael and Marianna are both retired school teachers. Michael plays several musical instruments--classical guitar, accordion, harmonica--and likes tennis and hiking. Marianna likes to play shuffleboard, bocci, walking and reading. They live in a retirement community where there are lots of activities. Michael and Marianna worship at a Community church. 1 Room 1Q
Tehachapi Member No. 1908
Loida and Tom live in a mountain community (4,200 ft.). Loida is a social worker; Tom works with the California Highway Patrol. They both enjoy walking, nature-tripping, theater and visiting museums. Loida loves to read, while Tom loves cars. Nearby are camping, Annual Indian Festival held in June, Tehachapi Train Loop and the 4,500 windmills. They worship at an Assembly of God church. 1 Room 2T
Thousand Oaks Member No. 1916
John and Kay live in a condominium 40 miles NW of Los Angeles. John is self- employed in the communications business. Hobbies include playing for a soccer team and reading. Kay is the Director of Kids Programs for an International enterprise, and is interested in poetry, piano and tap dance. They are close to Santa Barbara, Universal studios, Santa Monica mountains and Beverly Hills. John and Kay worship at a Bible Fellowship church. 1 Room 1D
Three Rivers Member No. 2111
Hannah and Jim live right on the river in the foothills of the Sierras. They are semi-retired from social work. They are involved as artists, church leaders and missionaries. There are numerous activities nearby, including fishing, hunting, hiking, skiing, coffee theatre, bird watching, boating, swimming, biking, artists tour, jazz festival, community theatre and good restaurants. Hannah and Jim worship at a Presbyterian church. 1 Room 2T 1F
Turlock Member No. 1869
Loren, a printer, and Marie are both retired. They like golf, travel, seeing plays, church activities and playing cards. Nearby are movies, bowling, plays and skiing (within 40 minutes) and Scandanavian festivals. Turlock is famous for a large annual car swap meet in the month of January. Loren and Marie worship at a Church of the Nazarene. 1 Room 1D
Westmorland (El Centro) Member No. 1991
Robin lives in a rural desert town close to the Mexican border. She teaches at an elementary school and is the grandmother of two boys. She worships at an Assembly of God church. There is cattle call activities in the area. 1 Room 1D 1F
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