As always, the Bubbles is your source of information about happenings in our community. You will also findinformation posted in the clubhouse, on the bulletin boards in the mail rooms and in the glass case at the endof the mail rooms. Please keep deadlines in mind for purchasing tickets to events.

If you need something placed in The Bubbles, you must have it to the editor no later than the 10th of themonth preceding the issue in which it should appear....even earlier is better:

margret@onemain.com

To view this newsletter online, type: http://fountaineastbubbles.wordpress.com into your browser address bar. If you want it emailed to you, please contact the editor at the above address.

Blood Pressure MonitoringMondays

10:00am-11:30am

Clubhouse

A perfect way to check your health.

If you are in need of temporary medical

equipment such as a transport chair, crutches,

walkers, bedside commode, riser toilet seat,

canes, please contact:

Eva Watson #204 480 818-1160

Please remember...if you borrow a piece of

equipment, please return it when you no longer

are in need.

FOUNTAIN EAST BUBBLES

2020

USEFUL INFORMATION

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Please remember that there are dumpsterslocated behind the clubhouse specifically for

recycling: cardboard, paper, plastic (#1 & #2),aluminum cans. Please do not fill up the

garbage dumpsters with these items. Your use

of the recycle bins benefits the association. Also remember that you can recycle your used

batteries in the basket provided in theclubhouse.

IN CONSIDERATION OF YOURNEIGHBORS, PLEASE BREAK DOWN (NOTJUST FLATTEN) CARDBOARD BOXESWHEN BRINGING THEM TO BE RECYCLED

Do your part to help our environment.

Please note: Mesa has closed all its drop-off

recycling centers so glass containers must now

to in the regular trash.

If someone you know is under the weather, had a

recent surgery, needs a caring thought, please be sure

to contact Aleta Nybakke (#205 480-276-7760)

Fountain East Residents’ Association Officers 2019-20

President Kari Torgerson1st V. President Brenda Woodbeck2nd V. President Mike NicholsonSecretary Terri Henson Treasurer Margret AtwoodAss’t Treasurer Audrey BrewsterPast President Carole Burrows-Baird

FRAMING IT FORWARD.......

Used eyeglasses, cases,and cell phones may bedonated to the Lions Club. Acollection box is located on ashelf in the clubhouse forthis purpose. Thank you foryour continued support.

Fountain East Safety Patrol

Our evening security patrol is a volunteer opportunityfor you to help keep our park safe and secure;however, it is every resident’s responsibility to be awareof suspicious activity and/or people in the park. If youfeel something is not right, if you see someone on abicycle or walking in the park who does not belong, youshould contact the POLICE immediately. Remember...your vigilance keeps all of us safe andsecure.

If you would like to participate in our evening securitypatrol, please contact: Bob Clark (#66 602-499-0800).

February 4, 2020 Fountain East Residents’Meeting

Items discussed at the meeting:

Cookbooks showing a profit-only 169 available.

A detailed proposal was presented for dog parkwith a signature sheet.

Signs have been posted at the clubhouseentrances stipulating that only certified servicedogs may be in the clubhouse.

It was requested that those who have permits topark an extra car out of their space use theback parking area allowing those withdisabilities to have closer parking.

Report on January dance-profit of $254.00.

Upcoming events for February and March wereannounced.

People are needed to chair special events for

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As a “thankyou,” each hostr e c e i v e d achocolate man.

yyEVENTS PLANNINGyyA meeting will be held in the clubhouse on Monday,March 2 at 2pm to schedule events for the comingyear. If you chair any event, game or sport, pleasetry to attend the meeting. If you cannot attend,please be sure to give the information to CarolynTyalor (#127), in writing if possible.

next year: Welcome Back Breakfast or Dinner,Christmas hall decorating, dances and more.

The Park Life by

Kari Torgerson FE Association President

Hope the luck of the leprechaunsfinds you this month of March. Wehad a great turnout for the firstRadio Theater group...in fact ourfirst performance will be Sunday,March 1 at 2 pm . It is a Fibber

McGee and Molly show. Hope you all can make it....Itis FREE! If you missed the first meeting and still wantto be a part of the group, please come to ourpractices...the 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 6:30. Everyoneis welcome.

Thanks to the Somba group for an amazing lunch forFebruary's Ladies Luncheon...It was a wonderful funtime. Thanks also to the men who were our waiters andtable hosts....all of you gentlemen did a great job.

A note on parking: if you have a second vehicle and areparking it at the clubhouse where it stays for longerthan just overnight, please consider parking yourvehicle back by the pool or the dumpsters. We wouldlike to keep the front parking spaces open for activitiesso people that can't walk a great distance can parkclose to the clubhouse. Thank you for your cooperationon this.

We have had, and continue to have, quite a bit ofchange over of residents in the park. If you haverecently moved in, please let us know. Call me, KariTorgerson at 218-360-5274, Carolyn Taylor at 480-376-3716, or Margret Atwood at 480-396-9169. Havea great month!

Fountain East Ladies’ ClubMargret Atwood, Ladies’ Club President

Hears and Flowers was the theme for theFebruary Ladies’ Luncheon planned by the SombaGroup with Joanne Rebilas and Alice Spearmanheading the group. Helping with the plans and some ofthe preparations were: Audrey Brewster, ConnieAagard, Nancy Dennis, Aleta Nyabkke, Page Wilson,Jan Spearman, Jean Ringwald and Jeannette England.

Special help came from some of the men of FountainEast who acted as table hosts and escorts. What fun! Larry Spearman, Dave Behrehsmeyer, Randy Kohler,Gary Letcher, Garry Brown, Merlin Koenig, JerryAnshutz, Tom Wadle, Jerry Gemeinhardt, TomMarinich, Larry Wadle, Larry Henson. They all lookedspiffy with their red bow ties. Then Tom Marunich sang“Love Me Tender” to all the ladies.

The salad bar was magnificent and everyone enjoyedcheesecake topped as they saw fit. What a fun andcreative luncheon!

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Please be sure to have your name on the birthday listsin the hallway so that we may send you good wishes onyour special day.

iiIMPORTANTii

In mid-January, shortly after I hadcompleted the February issue ofthe Bubbles then sent it to theprinter, my computer died. Whenit went, it took EVERYTHING on itto the grave with it.

I do have a new computer and have, for the pastmonth, been attempting to rebuild the informationthat I lost.

One of the biggest problems is that I lost my entireemail address books, both my personal one andthe lists of people who received the Bubbles viaemail. I had a document backup that containedmany of the names but not all. I typed in all thenames again and then tried several test runs tomake sure I had put them in correctly. Theproblem that then arose was that any person withan outlook account, msn, hotmail or live.comaccount could not receive what I sent.

I have since set up another email account just forthe Bubbles email groups and may have to sendfrom there.

If you are here at Fountain East and receive this inhard copy and are on the email list but have notreceived it that way, please, please contact me soI can get you back on that list. The only way Iknow is if you tell me.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. My email is: margret@onemain.com,

Remember that we only have one more month forthe Bubbles to be published in paper form. Stayconnected to your home away from home byreceiving the Bubbles monthly via email.

March Birthdays

March 4 Phyllis Thoreson

March 6 Gene Pryor

March 7 Audrey Brewster, Bruce Satoe, Connie

Aagard

March 8 Frances Wertz

March 11 Danny White

March 13 Larry Matheny

March 16 Janet Clark

March 17 Gerri Smith

March 18 Dick Baird, Grant Rodgers, Joan Read

March 28 Doug Moran

March 31 Jim Touchette

Directory Updates

Add phone number:

#194 Dennis Huff 602-689-0886

Fountain East Cookbook

Get your copy, or copies, from Brenda (#244) or Kari (#293)

or you may order online by contacting Brenda at

woodbeck_b@yahoo.com

$10

Books mailed will have anadditional charge for postage added

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Weekly Games & ActivitiesActivities out of the Park

Bowling Wednesdays at 9:00am

Sign up in Clubhouse Hallway

East Mesa Bowl

9260 E. Broadway

Golf Tuesdays at 11:00am

Sign up in Clubhouse Hallway

Sunland Village Golf

Activities in the Park

Shuffleboard Monday, Wednesday, Friday

9:30am

Bingo Mondays at 5:30pm-get cards

6:30pm-play

Clubhouse

Bunco First Wednesday of each month

12:30pm-Clubhouse

$1 buy-in

Bring drink, snack if desired

Poker Jokers Mondays and Fridays

1:00pm-4:00pm

Billiards Room

Pinochle Tuesdays and Fridays at 6:30pm

We will play 3,4, or 5-handed

pinochle so no one needs to go

home

Clubhouse

Poker Wednesdays at 6:00pm

Saturdays at 10:30am

Billiards Room

Marble Races 2nd & 4th Thursdays at 6:30pm Clubhouse

Dominos Wednesdays at 6:30pm Clubhouse

Bocce Ball Thursday at 9:00am

Saturday at 9:30am

For information contact

Sal Triano (#102)

Cribbage Thursdays at 1:00pm Clubhouse

Somba (mornings)

Somba (evenings)

Fridays at 9:30am

Saturdays at 6:30pm

Clubhouse

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Stay healthy! Pick the type of exercise that is right for you and join the

fun.

A Morning Walk: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:45am

Meet at the clubhouse then join a morning video walk with Leslie Sansome. We will walk about 2 miles

in 30 minutes. Everyone welcome!

Arthritis Exercise: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00am-11:00am

This class is a low-impact physical activity and is proven to reduce pain and decrease stiffness. Routines

include gentle range of motion exercises that are suitable for every fitness level. This is an ongoing

class.

For more information, contact Audrey Brewster (#230)

Morning Aquacise: Mondays & Wednesdays at 9:30am...come enjoy the pool, fun exercises,good friends.

Stitched with Love

Mondays at 9:15am-Noon

Clubhouse

For information, contact:

Judy Precise

480-830-5447

This group sews, knits, crochets as part

of a child outreach program that services

Sunshine Acres and Jefferson Elementary

School. Special Note: If you have any

flannel or cotton sheets and/or pillowcases

(without holes) in pastel colors, donate

them to this group so they can make their

special blankets. Also, if you knit or

crochet, hats are needed. Please check to

see what sizes and styles are needed.

Good Morning Coffee

Saturdays at 8:00am

Clubhouse

Come hear the news, purchase event

tickets, visit. Enjoy your cup of coffee, or

tea, and a sweet roll. $2 /person

Bible Study Sundays at 6:00pmClubhouse

This is a non-denominational group. You

are welcome to come and listen or join in

as we explore God’s word.

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Please refer to pages 5 & 6 for complete listing ofgames, days and times.

Monthly Activities

Tuesday, March 3Association Meeting

6:30pm-Clubhouse

Remember that if you have concerns that need be

addressed, present them in writing to a board

member two weeks prior to this meeting.

These meeting are for you and to keep you updated

on what is going on in the park.

Saturday, March 79:00am-after Saturday Coffee

Fountain East VeteransAssociation

(FEVA)

All veterans are invited to join our association and to

attend these meetings-both American and Canadian

veterans as well as any other country’s veterans who

might be represented in our park. The invitation

extends to our First Responder Veterans (Police and

Fire) as well as the wives or widows of veterans.

FEVA offers the opportunity to retire your tired

and worn flags with honor and respect. Please

deliver your torn and damaged flags to Dick Baird

(#109).

Your support in buying 50/50 raffle tickets allows

the organization to help veterans, their wives and

widows of veterans.

Wednesday, March 11Ladies’ Luncheon

11:30am

Vegetarian lasagne, garlic bread, salad and spumoni

ice cream.

$6

Tickets available at Saturday Coffee or from Alice

Spearman (#167),

Thursday, March 12Book Club

10:00am-Library

BECOMING, published in 2018, is the memoir of

former United States first lady Michelle Obama.

Described by the author as a deeply personal

experience, the book talks about her roots and how

she found her voice, as well as her time in the White

House, her public health campaign, and her role as a

mother.

Come join us, enter into the discussion. This is our

last read of the season. We will be back again in

January of next year.

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Tuesday, March 174:00pm-Clubhouse

Happy Birthday Happy Hour

Bring your own beverage, an

appetizer to share, and your own

place setting.

Cake will be furnished.

No sign-up, no cost. Come join the fun!

Thursday, March 198:00am

Apache Gold Casino

The cost will be $15 for a full bus. Return of $20 on

your players card and a $5 food voucher.

Sign up at Saturday coffee or with Audrey Brewster

(#230 989-860-9274).

Special March Activities

Sunday, March 12:00pm-Clubhouse

Radio Theater

Come be a part of the studio audience as your local

radio station, FEMP, brings you the first broadcast

of Radio Theater. The production this afternoon will

be “Fibber Magee and Molly.” Relive the golden

years of radio with your FE actors.

Be a part of the fun, be entertained, and

remember....it is FREE!

Friday, March 6Shuffleboard Tournament

followed by

Lunch

Friday, March 6 7:00pm

Break out your poodle skirt,

saddle shoes, rolled up jeans,

turn back the clock and get

ready to rock!

The “Come Back Buddy

Band” salutes the artists of

the ‘50's. Come join the fun

and enjoy all your jukebox

favorites!

$8Bring your own liquid refreshment and a snack to

share.

Tickets on sale at Saturday coffee.

This is the last dance of season, and due to this

group’s popularity, there is sure to be a large

crowd...get your tickets EARLY!

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9:00am-Clubhouse

PANCAKES

plus: eggs, sausage, juice

$6

Saturday, March 7Rib Dinner

4:00pm-Clubhouse

$8

You don’t want to miss this event!

Tickets available at Saturday coffee or from

Merlin Koenig (#303)

Last day to purchase tickets: March 1

Saturday, March 14

Tickets available at Saturday Coffee or from Mercy

(#131).

Last day to purchase tickets: March 7

Wednesday, March 183:00pm

Pool Party

Aloha

Time for swaying palms, tropical drinks, hula

skirts, and leis.

Bring a snack to share, your favorite beverage and

enjoy the warmth of the tropics pool-side.

Tuesday, March 2412:30pm

Jam Session

Do you play an instrument? Come join us as we

make beautiful harmony. Don’t play? Come and

listen, maybe dance a step or two. Refreshments.

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Friday, March 277:00pm

Switchback

If you missed them before, you missed a great evening of music. They are

back as a personal favor to entertain you. With a small donation at the

door, you will have an evening of entertainment you will not forget.

The first dance of the season was held on January 18. Residents

and guests danced to the music of Reign-N-Country. The dance

floor was full for nearly every dance plus there were those who

came just to enjoy the great music.

Thank you Brenda and Woody!

Happy Birthday Happy Hour on January21st honored Millie Torgerson, Bob Clark, Brenda

Carlson, Marilyn Gahner, Kenny Wilhite, Barb

Bemis and Doreen Brown. A delicious pineapple

cake was made by Karen Kube.

January 22nd and it’s winter pool-side at

Fountain East. The January Pool Partyfollowed that winter theme with blow-up

winter figures (thank you Mike and Tracy

Nicholson), special hot chocolate and hot

cider provided by the hostesses (pictured)

Shelley Friesen and Betty Rodgers.

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Over 50 residents enjoyed the pizza andshow at Organ Stop Pizza on February 6. This most excellent outing was puttogether by Carole Burrows-Baird, and wethank her for a great day!

Twenty musicians playing everything from accordions to guitars, piano, harmonica treated residents and

guests to a great afternoon. Many took to the dance floor while others listened and enjoyed. Our own

Jeanette Robb led off the Beer Barrel Polka on her accordion

It was a surprise birthday luncheon for

Millie Torgerson as she celebrated

being 90 years young. Not only were

there about 30 residents there, all her

children, Gwen, Tim and Kari, were

there as a special surprise.

Super Sunday and wherewould anyone be but in front of

the TV? Our FE fans gathered

at the clubhouse to share

snacks, drinks and team spirit.

Thank you Kari for setting

things up.

February 8 had the Sawmill Grinders playing everything from country to 50's to smooth dancing and

listening music.

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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2:00pm-RadioTheater

6:00pm-BibleStudy

29:15am-Stitched withLove10:00am-BP1:00pm-Poker2:00pm-EventsPlanning6:30pm-Bingo6:30pm-65Cards

311:00am-Golf

6:30pm-FERA

49:00am-Bowling12:30pm-Bunco2:00pm-Poker

6:30pm-Dominos

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1:00pm-Cribbage

6:30pm-RadioTheaterrehearsal

69:00am-ShufflelboardTournament9:30am-Somba

1:00pm-Poker

7:00pm-Dance

78:00am-Coffee9:00am-FEVA

11:00am- Poker

4:00pm-RibFest

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6:00pm-BibleStudy

99:15am-Stitched withLove10:00am-BP1:00pm-Poker

6:30pm-Bingo6:30pm-65Cards

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11:00am-Golf

6:30pm-Pinochle

119:00am-Bowling

11:30am-Ladies’Luncheon2:00pm-Poker

6:30pm-Dominos

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10:00am-Book Club

1:00pm-Cribbage

6:300pm-Marbles

139:30am-Somba

1:00pm-Poker

6:30pm-Pinochle

149:00am

11:00am- Poker

6:30pm-Somba

15 169:15am-Stitched withLove10:00am-BP1:00pm-Poker

6:30pm-Bingo6:30pm-65Cards

1711:00am-Golf

4:00pm-HappyBirthdayHappy Hour

6:30pm-Pinochle

189:00am-Bowling

2:00pm-Poker

3:00pm-Pool Party

6:30pm-Dominos

198:00am-Casino

1:00pm-Cribbage

6:30pm-RadioTheaterrehearsal

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9:30am-Somba

1:00pm-Poker

6:30pm-Pinochle

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8:00am-Coffee

11:00am- Poker

6:30pm-Somba

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9:15am-Stitched withLove10:00am-BP1:00pm-Poker

6:30pm-Bingo6:30pm-65Cards

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11:00am-Golf

12:30pm-JamSession

6:30pm-Pinochle

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9:00am-Bowling

2:00pm-Poker

6:30pm-Dominos

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1:00pm-Cribbage

6:30pm-Marbles

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9:30am-Somba

1:00pm-Poker

7:00pm-Switchbackconcert

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8:00am-Coffee

11:00am- Poker

6:30pm-Somba

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9:15am-Stitched withLove10:00am-BP1:00pm-Poker

6:30pm-Bingo6:30pm-65Cards

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11:00am-Golf

6:30pm-Pinochle

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