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If someone you know is under the weather,

had a recent surgery, needs a caring thought,

please be sure to contact Aleta Nybakke(#205 480-807-0919)

If you need something placed in the Bubbles, youmust have it to the editor no later than the 10th ofthe month preceding the issue in which it shouldappear....even earlier is better:

[email protected]

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

oREMINDERoThe purpose of this newsletter is to presentresidents with information about events andactivities in the park. The Bubbles is sponsoredand paid for by the association. Carole Burrows is continuing

Bob’s project of collectingused eyeglasses, cases, andcell phones for the LionsClub. A collection box islocated on a shelf in theclubhouse for this purpose.

Thank you for your continued support.

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

Fountain East Bubbles

March 2017

Useful Information

Fountain East Security Patrol

Our evening security patrol is a volunteer opportunity foryou to help keep our park safe and secure; however, it isevery resident’s responsibility to be aware of suspiciousactivity and/or people in the park. If you feel somethingis not right, if you see someone on a bicycle or walking inthe park who does not belong, you should contact thePOLICE immediately. Remember...your vigilance keepsall of us safe and secure.

If you would like to participate in our evening securitypatrol, please contact: Steve Knobbe (480-524-5084).

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Residents were once again reminded that theassociation’s scope covers recreational activitiesonly and has no jurisdiction over park policy. Parkissues need to be addressed to the management,in writing.

Fountain East Residents’ Association Officers 2016-2017

President Garry Brown!st. V. President John Stewart2nd V. President Ed VitezSecretary Linda WightTreasurer Carolyn TaylorAss’t Treasurer Carole Burrows

Please remember that there are dumpsters

located 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 also recycle your used

batteries in the basket provided in the clubhouse.

The next recycle date is April 8th. Electronics,

paint cans, aerosol cans, batteries, etc., can be

dropped off to Carolyn Taylor (#127) by the

evening of the 7th.

There is a list of acceptable items on the board

in the main hall or go to mesaaz.gov, solid waste

division for more information.

February 7, 2017, Fountain East Residents’ Meeting

� Treasurer’s Report:Balance Forward $4,494.76Balance on Hand $4,783.46

� Reports were given by committee chairs PaulSebesta on the last dance and Lynn Carrell onthe chili cook-off. Both made profits.,

� Laurie Barrett (#91) and Joan Alderdice (#15)

are the new librarians and are looking forsuggestions for the library.

� The Audit Committee will consist of HelenGuenette and Page Wilson.

� Steve Knobbe, Mel Verhulst and AudreyBrewster will serve as the NominatingCommittee. Any resident who is interested inserving on the board should contact one of thecommittee members.

� Anyone having anything planned for 2017-18should contact Carolyn Taylor so that all eventscan be coordinated on the calendar.

I'd like to thank the nominating committee (AudreyBrewster , Mel Verhulst, and Steve Knobbe). Theyspent a lot of time looking for candidates for the generalelection. I hope that you will do your part and come outand vote on March 7th at the meeting.

Beginning on March 5th we will go back to havingSaturday morning coffee at 8:00 AM. Now that thedays are longer, you can rise and shine half an hourearlier.

On Saturday March 18, there will be a grill cookoutsupper at 4:00PM. Get your tickets early.

I would also like to thank all the people who served, orwho are serving, on various committees. It makes myjob as social convener a lot easier.

In closing I would like to thank our manager Bill Walkerwho spends countless hours trying to make our park abetter place to live

Garry Brown, FE Association President

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February Ladies’ Luncheon

&

Meeting

Page Wilson and Patty Maxon hosted the Valentine’s

Day luncheon with the assistance of Barb Bemis,

Helen Guenette, Lana Clark, Marilyn Peterson, Rosie

Zentner, Aleta Nybakke, Judy Gemeinhardt, Gerry

Anshutz, Joanne Rebilas, Doreen Brown, and

Margret Atwood. Attendees enjoyed a beef

stroganoff casserole accompanied by salads, rolls

and dessert. Steve Knobbe entertained everyone by

playing his guitar and singing some good ol’ country

songs.

At the meeting, it was discussed whether or not to

have a spring craft/bake sale. It was tabled until

next fall. A discussion was held about replacing the

signs used for the craft fair/bake sale and patio

sales. It was decided not to purchase a large sign

but to get replaceable signs for the teepee stand.

A prospective slate of offices was presented by

Carole Burrows.

Lynn Carrell, Ladies’ Club President

FROM THE MANAGER

I want to keep this very simple and address theseimportant issues:

The management requires only two things from allresidents of Fountain East. First, your rent must be paidon time each and every month. Secondly, everyresident is required to follow the Rules and Regulationsas set forth in the contact that you signed, and agreedto, with your lease agreement. If you need a reminderabout those Rules and Regulations, you may obtain acopy from the office. For those of you who signed thesheet to receive a copy and have not picked that copyup, please do so.

Understand that if these two requirements are met, youwill enjoy a long and happy residency here at FountainEast; however, if you cannot, or refuse to, abide bythese regulations, you will not.

I am sorry to be so blunt, but I think it is necessary sothat it is not misunderstood. The management isworking very hard to make this community the mostpleasant place to live for all of its residents.

I would like to thank all the residents for being patientand understanding about the issues with the pool. Also,the gate code will change as soon as we receive thekeyless electronic pedestrian gate lock. It has beenback-ordered. Once everything is in place, residentswill be notified a week in advance of the closing/codechange date.

I often overlook or neglect to thank all of the residentswho work to keep their home and lot neat and clean. Itimproves the overall appearance of the park and isappreciated greatly. So THANK YOU!

Bill Walker, Fountain East Manager

#132 Ruth Ensign

#223 JoAnn Gigniac and Ron Hare

#282 Dwight Chalmers

#285 Joseph & Denise Baugnet

#302 Daryl Heiser

#306 Curtis Demarais

Saying farewell to:

#132 Melinda Murray

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New phone number:

#106 Paul & Lois Sebesta 480-822-7888

March 1 Marcy Carroll

March 4 Phyllis Thoreson

March 6 Jo Griffin, Gene Pryor

March 7 Audrey Brewster, Bruce Satoe, ConnieAagard

March 8 Frances Wenz

March 10 Matt Jacobs

March 11 Danny White

March 13 Larry Matheny

March 16 Janet Clark

March 17 Gerri Smith

March 18 Dick Baird, Grant Rogers, Joan Read

March 28 Lois Sebesta, Doug Moran

January 14 saw the clubhouse full of toe-tapping,

two-stepping, twirling and twisting dancers as the

Needham Twins returned. It was a great evening

with a lot of wonderful music.

The first ever Fountain East Chili Cook-Off was held

on January 26 with 8 residents vying for the title of

Best Chili Maker. Over 60 people sampled the

various kinds of chili from white chili to Texas hot,

and traditional recipes with a little something extra.

The grand prize winner was Steve Knobbe (could it

have been that touch of red wine that put his chili

over the top?) with Kyle Carrell taking 1st place and

Gerry Anshutz, Joan Reed and Mercy Best tying for

2nd/3rd places.

Thank you to Lynn Carrell for putting this all

together and her helpers: Carolyn Taylor, Marilyn

Peterson, Kyle Carrell, Gerry and Jerry Anshutz.

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As we gear down from a busy, fun-filled season,it is important to remember that none of thiswould happen without the hard work anddedication of many residents. Carole Burrowspresented us with outstanding choices inentertainment both in park and out. Lois andPaul Sebesta booked the music that kept us onthe dance floor. Joanne Rebilas and AliceSpearman organized many of our off-seasonmeals plus chairing the FE Café for the craft andbake-sale day; Audrey Brewster who made thearrangements for our casino trips; Jan and KennyWilhite for organizing a New Year’s Evecelebration and a Super Bowl Party; those whostepped up to chair an event: Carolyn Taylor,Brenda Brooks, Lynn Carrell, Linda Wight, AletaNybakke, our Canadian friends for doing awonderful Thanksgiving dinner, John Stewart andhis crew for providing the Christmas Dinner.

We cannot forget the men and women who serveon the board of our Residents’ Association. Their job is at times frustrating, but they try theirbest to give us the leadership we need to keepus moving in the right direction. The list goes on and on, and it would beimpossible to name everyone, but please knowthat your efforts are truly appreciated.

It is what you do for our park that makesFountain East such a great place to live!

It was a full house on

February 9 as Maggie

M ae and Steve

entertained over 90

residents and guests.

The two-hour show

was full of fun and

music spurring many

positive comments

about the presentation. During intermission,

everyone enjoyed ice cream treats.

Although it was a smaller group who came to the

dance on February 11, everyone agreed that they

enjoyed the music and had a wonderful time.

Jerry and Judy’s Back to the 50's show provided

exceptional music.

The g low ing

Eiffel Tower

o f f e r e d a

picture-perfect

momen t f or

s w e e t h e a r t

couples

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Weekly Games & Activities

Activities in the Park

Shuffleboard Monday, Wednesday, Friday

9:30am

Bingo Mondays at 5:30pm-get cards

6:30pm-play

Clubhouse

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

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

Chase the Ace Thursdays after potluck Clubhouse

Somba (mornings)

Somba (evenings)

Fridays at 9:30am

Saturdays at 6:30pm

Clubhouse

Morning Aquasize Monday through Friday-8:00am Pool

Arthritis Exercise Tuesdays and Thursdays-

10:30am

Clubhouse

For information contact Audrey

Brewster (#230)

Activities 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

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Stitched with Love

Mondays at 9:15am-Noon

Clubhouse

For more information: Janice

Young

#115, 480-807-8560

The group sews for the neo-natal unit at

Maricopa County Hospital. You do not have to

know how to sew in order to help with the many

projects. 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, baby

hats are needed. Please check to see what

sizes and styles are needed.

Saturdays at 8:00am

Clubhouse

Come hear the news, purchase event

tickets, visit.

Bible Study Sundays at 6:00pm

Clubhouse

This is a non-denominational group. You

are welcome to come and listen or join as

we explore God’s word.

Saturday, March 49:00am-after Saturday coffee in the clubhouse

Fountain East Veterans Association(FEVA)

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 flag will be honorably retired by the

Elks Lodge sponsored Boy Scout Troop with an

official and proper ceremony. Your donation for

50/50 tickets sold at Saturday coffee is the main

source of income for this organization. Your support

means that they can in turn help others in the park.

Tuesday, March 7

Association Meeting6:30pm-Clubhouse

Please remember that if you have concerns that

need to be addressed, present them in writing to a

board member prior to this meeting.

This meeting is especially important as we will be

electing the officers who will serve as your

Executive Board for the coming year.

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Wednesday, March 8

Ladies’ Luncheon11:30am

$5

Get Your Irish On

Hosted by the ladies from Park Haven

Thursday, March 9

Potluck5:30pm

Join your friends for a great dinner. Bring a dish to

share, one that will serve 10-12 people, and your

place setting.

Wednesday, March 16

Book Club1:00pm-Library

Hi everyone....This is the last month this season for

our book club. We have had an interesting season

reading some very good books. It seems the time

goes by so fast. Our final choice for March is by a

author well known to most readers. Jodi Picoult is a

person who electrifies the reader of her stories.

She takes on issues of the day as well as many moral

questions and presents stories that rivet the reader

to continue the story till the very end.

This month we will be discussing one of her latest

books: "SMALL GREAT THINGS.” This is a story

you won't want to miss. The publisher writes: “With

incredible empathy, intelligence, and candor Jodi

Picoult tackles race, privilege, prejudice, justice and

compassion-and doesn't offer easy answers.

“SMALL GREAT THINGS” is a remarkable

achievement from a writer at the top of her game.”

Again we invite anyone interested in reviewing good

reads to join us the third Wednesday of the month

at 1:00pm in the library. You will find it's worth your

while. We will keep you posted on upcoming events

for the book club. Everyone have safe travels home,

and we will connect again in the fall.

Saturday, March 4

Patio Sales

Time to do your spring housecleaning? More

information at Saturday coffee.

Saturday, March 11

Dance7:00pm

Break out your poodle skirt, saddle shoes, rolled up

jeans, turn back the clock and get ready to rock!

Inspired by Buddy Holly and

the Crickets, the “Come Back

Buddy Band” salutes the

artists of the ‘50's.

Come join the fun and enjoy all your jukebox

favorites!

$10Bring your own liquid refreshment and a snack to

share.

Tickets on sale at Saturday coffee or from Paul

and Lois Sebesta

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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*A REMINDER*

If you have subscribed to the Arizona Republic andare leaving soon, you need to contact thenewspaper personally to make sure they stop yourdelivery.

Wednesday, March 15

Shuffleboard tournament/Luncheon9:30am

Our year-end tournament will

be followed by a luncheon at

about 11:30am

Thursday, March 16

Apache Gold Casino-GlobeThe bus leaves promptly at 8:00am

$15 for the bus but you get $20 on

your card and a $5 food voucher

Make reservations with Audrey Brewster

(#230 480-807-5420)

Saturday, March 18

Year-End BBQ4:00pm

$7

New this year- BBQ Ribs

Lots of goodies on the

side.

This is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

Get your tickets at Saturday Coffee

or from Merlin Koenig or Dan Hungle (#258)

Thursday, March 23

Pasta Dinner5:30pm

$6

Buon appetito!

Tickets available at Saturday coffee or from Brenda

Brooks (#22)

The final casino trip will be in April. More

information will be available at Saturday coffee or

from Audrey Brewster.

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There is a quiet room in the clubhouse that houses

the Fountain East Library. It is a wonderful place.

You will find all sorts of reading materials, jigsaw

puzzles, movies...all for your enjoyment....at no cost.

Just borrow and return. Or you may add to it

yourself.

Over the years the librarian has taken care to keep

the reading materials in order, and we need to

recognize and thank Josephine Griffen for all her

hard work. Recently the shelves have been cleaned.

Old books will find a new home at a local thrift store

making room for new books.

If you are not familiar with our library, take a few

minutes and visit, look over the selections there, and

enjoy.

Open a Book

Open a book and you will find

People and places of every kind. Open a book and you can be Anything you want to be. Open a book and you can share Wondrous words you find in there.

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Patio Sales

March 2017

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

19:00am-Bowling9:30am-Shufflboard

6:00pm-Poker6:30pm-Dominos

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1:00pm-Cribbage

39:30am-Somba9:30am-Shuffleboard

6:30pm-Pinochle

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8:00am-Coffee9:00am-FEVA10:30am- Poker

6:30pm-Somba

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6:00pm-BibleStudy

69:15 am-Stitchedw/Love9:30am-Shuffleboard

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

711:00am-Golf

6:30pm-Assoc.Meeting

6:30pm-Pinochle

89:00am-Bowling9:30am-Shuffleboard11:30am-Ladies’Luncheon6:00pm-Poker6:30pm-Dominos

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1:00pm-Cribbage

5:30pm-Potluck

10BubblesDeadline9:30am-Somba9:30am-Shuffleboard6:30pm-Pinochle

118:00am-Coffee10:30am- Poker

7:00pm-Dance

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6:00pm-BibleStudy



1411:00am-Golf

6:30pm-Pinochle

159:00am-Bowling9:30am-Shuffleboard/Luncheon1:00pm-BookClub3:00pm-PoolParty6:00pm-Poker6:30pm-Dominos

168:00am-Casino Trip

1:00pm-Cribbage


6:30pm-Pinochle


4:00pm-Year-end BBQ

6:30pm-Somba

19

6:00pm-BibleStudy



2111:00am-Golf

6:30pm-Pinochle

229:00am-Bowling9:30am-Shuffleboard


23

1:00pm-Cribbage

5:30pm-PastaDinner


6:30pm-Pinochle


6:30pm-Somba

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6:00pm-BibleStudy



2811:00am-Golf

6:30pm-Pinochle

299:00am-Bowling9:30am-Shuffleboard


30

1:00pm-Cribbage


6:30pm-Pinochle

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