Fountain East Residents’ Association Officers 2016-2017

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Thank you!

Fountain East Residents’ Monthly Treasurer’s Report

Balance Forward Balance on Hand $3,317.03 $2,897.54

Submitted by Carolyn Taylor, TreasurerA fully detailed monthly report is posted in the clubhouse hallway.

President Garry Brown!st. V. President Connie Aagard2nd V. President John StewartSecretary Linda WightTreasurer Carolyn TaylorAss’t Treasurer Carole BurrowsPast President Steve Knobbe

October 2016

Hello to all our Fountain East Family members......

We want to start off by THANKING all the FountainEast residents for the WONDERFUL managers’appreciation lunch that was held on Tuesday,September 13th. We cannot express how thankful we

are for your generosity and kindness. Knowing the

things we do for our residents are truly appreciatedmakes all of our hard work and long hours worth every

second of that time spent. Thank you for all you do. We truly feel like we can now comfortably call FountainEast "Our Home."

We are very happy to mention that Cleo is back on ourteam, taking care of the maintenance responsibilitiesaround the park. Welcome Home, Cleo!

Since we started the "pick up after your pet" fineprogram, it seems that the problem has gotten worseinstead of better so we will be putting up cameras incertain locations to catch whoever is not abiding by thisrule. It should not make anyone angry unless that is theperson receiving the fine. We would also like toencourage our residents to keep a watchful eye. If yousee someone not picking up after their pet, you mayreport it but only if there is photo documentation. Remember that these people are flaunting the rulesthat you have chosen to abide by.

Although it is a long time from now, we want to giveeveryone fair warning that the pool will be closed for 2weeks in January in order to have the pool deckreconditioned and recoated. We know it will be aninconvenience, but the city is requiring this be done.

Thank you all for being the best residents in Arizona.We are looking forward to seeing all of our winterresidents very soon.

Bill & Donna Your Fountain East Management Team

It's hard to believe, but it's time again to start

updating directory entries. If you know there is a

correction to be made on your listing, call or email

Carolyn (480-376-3716, ctaylor210@msn.com).

Correction sheets will be posted in the clubhouse by

October 15th, as well. The deadline for all changes

is November 10th. Remember that this includes

activity chair changes, time changes, etc.

NEW RESIDENTS: your information may not be

complete, so please be sure to check the sheets in

the clubhouse. Also, if you have suggestions for

changes to the format, please share them now, not

in December, after printing!

October 1 Jeff Smith

October 2 Dennis Sherlock

October 3 Darlene Hovind, Garry Brown

October 4 Murray Olsen

October 5 Ron Moyer

October 10 Paul Heers

October 16 Doris Caldwell

October 18 Bob Peters

October 20 Jean Murray

October 22 Virginia Andrews

October 27 Johnny Medina, Brenda

Brooks,Wendy Moran

October 28 Patricia Gates, Wayne Hovind

October 31 Kathy Shaw

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No job is too small!

If someone you know is under the weather, had a recent surgery, needs a caringthought, please be sure to contact:

Aleta Nybakke (#205 480-807-0919)

The Safety Patrol is in need of more members for the 8-10pm shift running daily.

Ideally, no one would be scheduled for more than twice monthly. If you think you

might be interested, please call Don Stebbins, 480-252-8937, or Carolyn Taylor,

480-376-3716. Aside from the obvious benefit to the park, it's a good way to meet

new people and become more familiar with the park in general.

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Morning Aquacise 8:00am

All residents welcome. Come join us in the pool for water exercises-Monday through Friday.

For information contact Jan Wilhite (# 53) or Rosie Zentner (#65)

Please remember that there are dumpsters located behind the clubhouse specifically for recycling:

cardboard (please remember to break down all boxes), 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. How? We receive 55¢ per pound for aluminum and 10¢ per pound

for everything else.

Also remember that you can recycle your used batteries in the basket provided in the clubhouse.

The first household hazardous waste materials recycle day is October 15

Recreational Activities in the Park

Please Note–When there are any changes or corrections to the activities schedule, misspellings of

names, please notify both Carolyn Taylor and Margret Atwood so that we make sure all information

is up-to-date and correct.

Poker Wednesdays at 6:00pm

Saturdays at 10:30am

Billiards Room

Dominos Wednesdays at 6:30pm Clubhouse

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

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Every Monday9:15am-noon each Monday at the Clubhouse

The Stitched with Love 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. Please come and check us out!

For more information: Janice Young

#115, 480-807-8560

Special Note: If you have any flannel or cotton

sheets and/or pillowcases (without holes) in pastel

colors, don’t throw them away. 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.

Every Wednesday**Beginning on October 12-9am**

BowlingEast Mesa Bowl (9260 E. Broadway)

$10/person

There will be a sign-up sheet

posted on the bulletin board in

the clubhouse Looking forward

to seeing everyone...bring your

friends and enjoy the fun.

Contact Aleta Nybakke (480-807-0919)

or

Jerry Gemeinhardt (814-386-3010)

Every Thursday

Summer Potluck5:30pm in the Clubhouse

Bring your favorite dish to share (one that will serve

10-12), your place setting, and an appetite!

Sign up in the Clubhouse hallway

After dinner, stay and play.....

Chase the Ace

Every Saturday8:00am in the Clubhouse

Witch’s Brew? No, just good straight coffee (or

tea). Eye of newt, tongue of toad, lizard legs not

included!

$1.50 will get you all the news...let you celebrate

birthdays....visit...and of course munch your

favorite pastry.

Don’t miss out!

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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 #204 480 830-7421

Saturday, October 19:00am-after Saturday coffee in the clubhouse

Fountain East Veterans Association(FEVA)

ALL veterans are invited to these meetings–both

American and Canadian veterans as well as any other

country’s veteran who might be represented in our

park. The invitation extends to our First Responder

(Police and Fire) Veterans as well.

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.

Wednesday, October 1211:30am

Out to Lunch

This is the LAST lunch for the summer season, and

you don’t want to miss it. This month’s lunch will be

at

The Village Inn(6813 E. Main-corner of Power and E. Main)

Join your friends and enjoy “free pie day.”

Don’t forget to sign up.

For more information, contact:

Sheryl Breen (#51)

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TIM’S LANDSCAPING & REMODELING SERVICES, LLC

REMODELING-KITCHENS, BATHS, TILE & WOOD FLOORS, LANDSCAPINGReliable Service-References Available

(Not a licensed Contractor)Competitive Pricing-Free Estimates-No job too small

Contact Tim today at 480-695-8102 to discuss your project needs.I take pride in my work and treat your home as if it were my own.

Before

After

Be in the know with your Arizona Republic subscription.....

NO INCREASE IN SUBSCRIPTION RATES

Prices will be the same as last year - ISN'T THAT GREAT NEWS!

Subscribers will also receive offer of one month free with minimum of two monthsorder. So whatever your length of stay, winter visitors will receive one month freewith two, three, four, five or six month subscription.

In addition to the one month free offer, subscribers will also receive a coupon book of discounts fromrestaurants and local attractions.

CONTACT CAROLE BURROWS, PARK REPRESENTATIVE AT carob58@msn.com or 480-434-9994

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It’s an ice cream social!

We will have various toppings

plus cobbler.

Bring your own bowl and a

spoon.

$3 at the door

This October issue will be the last virtual-only issue of the Bubbles. InNovember we will resume the printed format; however, the virtual edition willstill be available by email and at our website. To view this newsletter online, type: http://fountaineastbubbles.wordpress.com into your browser addressbar. If you are not on the email list and want it emailed to you, pleasecontact me at the email address below or in person.

There will be no advertisements printed in the Bubbles. Those who wish toadvertise must submit printed flyers that will be inserted into the monthlyissues (Please check with me for number of pages and cost).

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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

It is necessary to have a deadline so that the formatting of each issue can be done in a timely manner andsent to the printer on time.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Margret Atwood (#239)

We are still looking for someone to take over the Bubbles delivery within the park. Please contact Kenny and Jan Wilhite.

Sunday, October 9

3:00pm

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Remember this date....Saturday, December 3

The sign-up sheets are in the clubhouse hallway. There are many opportunities toparticipate...selling home-crafted items, donating baked good, helping in the FountainEast Café, etc. Take a moment to look at the sheets and see where your help may beneeded.

Detailed information will be in the November Bubbles.

Applications for craft tables are available from Lynn Carrel at carrellfamily@yahoo.com or call her cell phoneat 706-294-0911.

Tuesday, November 1- Fountain East

Residents’ Association Meeting

This is the first meeting of the year. Come out and support

your board and find out what plans are in the making for the

coming season.

Tuesday, November 15-Calling all duffers. Golf will resume play at Sunland Village at 11:00am.

The cost will remain the same as last year. Watch for further announcements and look for the weekly sign-

up sheet in the clubhouse hallway as the time to begin our play nears.

Wednesday, November 16- From Connie Aagard

Hi everyone, I hope you all are getting excited about being back to Fountain East soon. Summers are

wonderful, but for me Fountain East is the best place to be!! Our monthly book club will be starting up again

in November. We would love for those interested in delving into reading a variety of books and having a

robust discussion on them to join us. We love bringing the joys of reading to as many as possible!! And we

always share a dessert. The November book for discussion is one I think everyone will enjoy. It is "THE

HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY" by Richard C. Morais. It was made into a movie which was produced by

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Time to clean the closets, the storage sheds?

Interest has been expressed in having a fall park patio sale day. This would NOT be in conjunction with our Craft Fair and wouldhave to take place in November. If you are interested, pleasecontact Carolyn Taylor (480-376-3716 or ctaylor210@msn.com)to coordinate the date. A chairman is needed to take the lead.

Carole Burrows is continuingBob’s project of collecting usedeyeglasses, cases, and cellphones for the Lions Club. Acollection box is located on ashelf in the clubhouse for this

purpose. Thank you for your continued support.

Steven Spielberg and Oprah Winfrey. I know it will be fun to discuss it. Remember we meet the 2nd

Wednesday of the month at 1:00 pm. Please consider joining a really interesting and fun group of individuals.

We'd love having you there!! See you in November. Did I mention that we always have a dessert along with

our discussions?

Friday, November 12-Veterans Day program. Complete information in the next Bubbles

Thursday, November 17- From Audrey Brewster

Our first casino trip of the season will be to VeeQuiva. The bus will leave from the clubhouse at 10am.

Not only will you have the regular machines to play but also Bingo. Be sure to sign up with Audrey. The next

trip will be on December 15 to Ft. McDowell. More information to follow.

Saturday, November 19-Welcome Back Breakfast

Thursday, November 24-Thanksgiving Dinner

Exercise-Plan to join the sit-and-be-fit group this season. Some new exercises will be added to help

keep yourself limber, protect your bones and help arthritic joints. Date and time to be announced.

It’s time. Get your flu shot now!

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LABOR DAY LUNCHEONSeventy-six residents and guests enjoyed the annual baked potato lunch on September 5. Many attendees

were right in the ‘70's mood wearing their tie-dyes, bell bottoms, love beads and of course, long hair. There

was “peace” everywhere.

The event was chaired by Joanne Rebilas and Alice Spearman who thank their helpers: Marcy Carroll and

Jean Ringwald for making the salads; Betty Copas for doing the bacon; Bertha Cabana, Page Wilson, Connie

Coleman, Lynn Carrell, and Carolyn Taylor for making the cobblers; Jan and Kenny Wilhite for cleaning all

the potatoes and baking some of them.

Many thanks also go to all who moved the tables and stayed to help clean up. A special thank you to Ted

Peterson for mopping the floor.

Prizes were awarded for different costume categories

(winners on the left). Then names were drawn for prizes which

amounted to gift certificates worth a total of over $600.

Happy birthday wishes were sent to Tony

Ringwald (below) on celebrating his 89th

birthday!

Thank you Alice and Joanne

for a remarkable day! We

appreciate all your hard

work.

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On Tuesday, September 13 close to eighty residents gathered in the clubhouse to show their appreciation

for the management team of Fountain East. Bill, Donna, Bernie and Cleo were the guests of honor at this

potluck luncheon. Carole Burrows organized the event. She presented the team with a card signed by the

residents then did several readings about “old folks” (which, of course, did not apply to any of us!). It was

a great day and a wonderful way to show our team how much their hard work and efforts on our behalf

mean.

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