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DESERT HARBOR—A 55+ COMMUNITY—APACHE JUNCTION, AZ—JULY 2019

Residents Free Guests $3.00 per person

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From the President’s Desk—Dave Borchardt

Our first ever Father’s—Men’s Day was a huge success with the ladies cooking and serving the guys. We started out with great Bloody Mary's (thank you Arlene) then on to Orange Juice, a cin-namon roll, egg bake and biscuits with gravy. It was a great meal that was very much enjoyed. Thanks again to Karen Kroschel for coming up with the idea of a special event for Mother’s Day and Father's Day and a big Thank You to all the ladies who helped cook and serve. We had a 50-50 drawing as well as some table prizes and a couple of door prizes. What a special day it was! The hot dog day on June 12th was very well attended. We had 63 people sign up and probably around 70 or so show up and we had plenty of hot dogs to go around. Thank you Wayne Miller for enduring the heat to cook the hot dogs and onions! Our Strawberry Fest with Ice Cream was another huge success and I think we had around 70 people attend. Everything tasted so good! Thank you Connie for cutting and preparing the strawberries and for the delicious whipped cream. Thank you to everyone who helps with our events. We simply couldn’t do it without you!

President (term 2018-2020) Dave Borchardt Lot #142 612-790-7549

Vice President (term 2018-2020) Bruce Wicken Lot #37 612-418-5194

Secretary (term 2019-2021) Connie Riter Lot #81 315-657-3078

Treasurer (term 2019-2021) Richard Granata Lot #99 860-922-3642

Board Member (term 2017-2020) April Doud Lot #31 509-881-1130

Board Member (term 2018-2021) Bonnie Harrison Lot #40 480-304-2449

Board Member (term 2019-2022) Karen Kroschel Lot #197 480-645-5486

ACTIVITIES ORGANIZATION

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WEB MASTER, DICK SMITH, 480-983-5819

DESERT HARBOR ACTIVITIES COORDINATORS

ACTIVITY COORDINATOR TELEPHONE

BEAN BAG WAYNE MILLER 480-688-6903

BINGO PAULA BARKER WAYNE MILLER

712-490-7118 480-688-6903

BUNCO BECKY GARDNER 480-288-9068

CLOSET QUILTERS CAROLE HOBSON 480-288-6270

CLUBHOUSE DECORATING

GENEALOGY ESTHER LOUGH 480-288-8579

LADIES SOUP & SALAD IN PARK LeANA PEARSON 763-300-7128

LADIES LUNCHEON OUT OF PARK BEA GOUDESEUNE 602-703-0220

MAHJONGG ESTHER LOUGH 480-288-8579

PING PONG DON-JUDY CHILDERS 480-982-3664

POKER DAVE DROUIN 602-459-9039

SHUFFLEBOARD WAYNE MILLER 480-688-6903

TAI CHI MIDGE DROUIN 602-459-9039

WATER VOLLEYBALL CORALEE DIKE 920-740-4867

WELCOME BILL & SHARI HAUCKE 928-978-4457

SUNSHINE BONNIE HARRISON 480-304-2449

DESERT HARBOR MANAGER, 480-288-8876

NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE Co-Editors: Connie Riter & Dave Borchardt

Writers: Midge Drouin, Jane Boudreau, Barb Nienkark, Cami Weiss

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BIRTHDAYS - ANNIVERSARIES

JULY BIRTHDAYS JULY ANNIVERSARIES

If you wish to add your birthday and/or anniversary or make any corrections to the list, please call Dick Smith at 480-983-5819

Our advertisers are very important to us as they help to offset the cost of printing this newsletter. Please let them know where you saw their ad whenever you use their products or services.

Thank You!

DAY NAME LOT

1 Suzanne Dallas 207

4 John Kalmakoff 165

7 Bill Johnson 5

9 Cathleen Smartt 20

11 Dave Blomeyer 4

11 Anne Eubank 169

12 Phyllis Tessmer 51

14 Jerry Murphy 205

17 Karen Majur 173

17 Paula Barker 106

18 Cheryl Sunderman 71

18 Curt Mercer 117

20 Art Roberts 81

21 Noran Olson 27

21 David Fahlgren 108

22 Ron Schupbach 93

23 Bev Borchardt 142

24 Cliff Tessmer 51

24 Phyllis Gribben 100

24 Phil Briggs 105

26 Jeanie Smith 164

27 Wanda Tucker 80

27 Jill Heming 136

29 Jim Stephens 156

31 Brian Johnson 180

DAY NAME LOT

1 Howard & Sandi Loftus 95

3 Phil & Karen Briggs 105

4 Ronald & Carol Sabo 195

17 John & Carol Brassell 30

17 Rick & Jane Young 9

25 Bob & Fran LeVeque 62

26 Pat Pederson & Ed Kelly 69

27 Joe & Phyllis Bailey 117

31 Richard & Elaine Granata 99

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WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS

DAN & KARTHA NOHR Dan & Kartha recently moved into lot #58 from here in Arizona and will be full time residents. Dan enjoys golf, walking, hiking & football while Kartha enjoys crafts, baking and family. They have one child and one grandchild. Welcome Dan & Kartha to Desert Harbor!

CAROLE HYDER Carole recently moved into lot #174 from Iowa and will be a full time resident. Carole enjoys swimming and being retired. She has 5 children and 10 grandchildren. Welcome Carole to Desert Harbor!

TIM & KAREN CORMAY Tim & Karen recently moved into lot #1-2 from New Hampshire and will be full time residents. Tim & Karen both enjoy golf, fishing, boating, pool and bowling. They have 3 children and 3 grandchildren. Welcome Tim & Karen to Desert Harbor!

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NO RESIDENT MEETINGS JUNE-JULY-AUGUST AUG 3 Saturday Potato Bake 4:00 pm (with all the fixins) 17 Saturday Pot Luck 4:30 HH 5:00 Food (Hawaiian Theme)

Steel Drum Band for Entertainment SEP 2 Monday Labor Day Indoor Bar B Q 7 Saturday Resident Meeting 9:00 am (Coffee & Donuts provided) 21 Saturday Pot Luck 4:30 HH 5:00 Food (Italian Theme)

Magician Entertainment 6:00 to 7:00 pm OCT 5 Saturday Resident Meeting 9:00 am (Coffee & Donuts provided) 19 Saturday Pot Luck 4:30 HH 5:00 Food (German Theme) 31 Thursday Halloween (Need chairperson, details to be announced)

NOV 2 Saturday Resident Meeting 9:00 am (Coffee & Donuts provided)

16 Saturday Patio Sale Individual Homes (7 am to Noon) 28 Thursday Thanksgiving Pot Luck (Turkey Provided)

DEC 7 Saturday Resident Meeting 9:00 am (Coffee & Donuts provided)

? ? Christmas Carols 25 Wednesday Christmas Pot Luck (Ham Provided) 31 Tuesday New Year’s Eve (Need chairperson details to be announced)

ALL EVENTS, DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

UPCOMING EVENTS

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EGG BAKE RECIPE (was used for the Father’s Day Brunch) Spray pan and spread out 1 package frozen O’Brien hash brown potatoes. Beat together: 9 eggs 1 cup milk 1/2 tsp salt dash of pepper Pour over potatoes, spread 2 cups diced ham and 2 cups grated cheese over all. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight. Next day bake at 375 for one hour covered, then uncover and bake 5 minutes more.

One of our most attended events since we started it has been the Hot Dog Day. Everyone really seems to enjoy the hot dog with all the fixings. This is a free event for our residents and if you bring a guest it is only $3.00 per person for two hot dogs & chips. Quite the bargain. Our hot dogs are professionally cooked by Wayne Miller and this last event on June 12th Wayne even grilled up some onions at the same time he was cooking the hot dogs. Talk about multi-tasking. We probably won’t have another one now until September so watch your calendars for it.

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HOSTS AND HOSTESSES NEEDED We need Hosts and Hostesses for our monthly pot lucks

as well as a chairperson for our special events

JULY 4 Indoor Bar B Q Pat H. and Shant-Letty 20 Pot Luck All American Theme April—Elaine AUGUST 3 Potato Bake (need host & hostess) 17 Pot Luck Hawaii Theme Water Volleyball Players

SEPTEMBER

2 Labor Day Bar B Q ( need host & hostess) 21 Pot Luck (need host & hostess) OCTOBER

19 Pot Luck (need host & hostess) 31 Halloween (need chairperson)

If we don’t have hosts and hostesses we won’t be able to have the event

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STEVE BRIGGS JULY 10th 6:30 pm CLUBHOUSE

Be sure and mark July 10th on your calendars when we have Steve Briggs back with his one man show. We have had Steve entertain a few times for us and each time everyone comes away from his show feeling good. He does a great job of playing all kinds of music so you don’t want to miss it. It will be a fun and entertaining evening for sure.

E-MAIL UPDATE Please be sure we have your updated correct e-mail address. For park activities and events Dick Smith is the new person handling them so Dick will be the contact person if you have something you want to get out to our residents. You can reach him at [email protected], [email protected] or phone 480-983-5819.

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LADIES OUT OF PARK LUNCHEON by Bea Goudeseune Once again, Red White & Brew did not disappoint! Many ordered the Coconut Shrimp and had more than they could eat! It was burgers, soup, shrimp, sandwiches and platters of Parmesan Garlic rolls and so much more!!! Every month the ladies here in Desert Harbor choose a new adventure for our Out of Park Luncheon, but, we do return to our favorites, this is our 2nd lunch at the Red White & Brew in the past 12 months. For the Month of July the ladies have chosen “The Angry Crab Shack “at 8253 E. Guada-lupe, in Mesa. As usual, it is the third Tuesday of each month, July 16th … (in the general area of Greenfield & Guadalupe on the South side of the street). Sign up sheet in the clubhouse. Meet us there by 11:00am. We car pool or you may drive your own car and meet us there.

I will try to get a menu and attach it to the sign-up sheet.. J Looking forward to seeing you ! U L Crack Crack !! July 16th. !!! Y Stay cool , Bea 16th ..

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Pina colada dump cake Ingredients 2 sticks butter 3 cans chunk pineapple drained 1/3 cup rum or pineapple juice 1 box yellow cake mix 2 cups sweetened coconut flakes Preheat oven to 350 Melt 1 stick of butter in 9x13 pan. Add juice or rum. Spread pine-apple evenly over mixture. Sprinkle cake mx and coconut (I mixed mine together) over pineapple. Cube last stick of butter and place over the cake mix. Bake 50-60 minutes. If coconut browns too much cover with foil. Cool and enjoy May serve with ice cream or whipped cream.

Calling All Wii Bowlers by M. Drouin

If you are looking for something to do on a Monday afternoon around 1:30pm, come to the clubhouse and join us in an afternoon of bowling with our neighbors. We have a group of around 8 - 10 bowlers and it’s a lot of fun. We cheer each other on, it beats sitting around in the house, and its air conditioned. A trophy is given to the high one game score. Come meet some people you haven't met before and give it a try. For further information, call Midge Drouin or Don Chil-ders.

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Strawberry and Ice Cream Festival by Connie Riter

On Friday, June 21

st, the first day of summer, we

held our yearly strawberry festival with over 70 people participating. Over 20 quarts of strawber-ries were prepared, 3 quarts of real whipped cream mixed, 72 individual pound cakes pur-chased, as well as several gallons of ice cream and all the toppings. We held this event at 5pm and by 4:30pm the

clubhouse was almost full. It was very difficult to

wait until 5 to begin serving, but we did! In previ-

ous years we sometimes were all done by the

time we were supposed to start. There was no

whipped cream left, only a smattering of straw-

berries, and just a little ice cream. Everyone seemed to have a good time and a few people even

managed to find room for seconds.

T'ai Chi classes by M. Drouin

Why do chair yoga, light weights, and T'ai Chi? Well, for starters, do you have stress in your life, depression, and anxiety? For some of you newbies out there, you might want to change your life to loosen, expand, and open your grip on life. Take T'ai Chi for instance- it will teach you to breathe deeply and properly, let your body’s rigid muscles let go, and relax your mind and heart to begin to do well. Now, let me explain our light weight and Yoga class....everything is done sitting in a chair. On Mondays, we work on upper body and on Thursdays lower body. It's not an intense workout. Doc-tors recommend doing these type of exercises to help with balance, mind, and wellness. You’re welcome to come and sit and watch, take notes, or just enjoy listening to the music. Give it a try...you might like it. Any questions, call Midge Drouin at 602-459-9039 or on my cell, 480-278-0474. Classes will start up again in August. Times are always from 9am until approximately 10 am.

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DESERT HARBOR FATHERS’ DAY—MENS’ DAY JUNE 16, 2019

Father Day Brunch by Karen Kroschel

On Father's Day some of the resident ladies put together a wonderful brunch for the men who attended. They treated them royally, for sure. Their meal began with coffee, orange juice and even Bloody Marys for those who wanted them. And those were fancy ones at that. Almost a meal in a glass, complete with veggies, olives, beef sticks and shrimp. They were a big hit! Each place setting included gold flatware and a cloth bandana napkin, and a bowl with a cinna-mon roll (which they all dove into right away.) When the meal was served the men were each presented with a large plate of a delicious egg bake filled with ham, potatoes and eggs. They also received biscuits with some delicious sausage gravy on the side. All the men enjoyed just sitting and visiting with those at their table. Before they left they got chances to win the 50/50 drawing. Then we drew for an ACE Hardware as well as Home Depot gift cards. Plus there were two gift bag prizes. Once that was done they checked their tables for a secret sticker to win the gift bag at each table. From the looks of their plates, no one went home hungry and they enjoyed it all.

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DESERT HARBOR CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT

The June cribbage tournament was held on Tuesday June 11th with a total of 9 people playing. Scott Hudson had the high card with a total of 9 points with only 1 loss and 1 skunk. There was a 3 way tie for the high hand of 21 with Scott Hudson, Char Hudson and Sue Behrens sharing it. Midge Drouin had the famous “String of Pearls”. The next tournament will be on Tuesday July 9th at noon. Please come out and join us, it’s a lot of fun.

Thank you to Scott and Char Hudson for hosting the tournament.

Bunco Results by Becky Gardner

Hello everyone, here we are almost into July- where is the time go-ing ?? Bunco results for May 30th are Joyce Myers for Most Buncos and most wins. Cheryl Sunderman and Judy Childers came in 2nd and 3rd. Jean Myers has most losses and Ann Marie Bush had last Bunco.

June 6th winners were Sidney Gardner for most Buncos. Jean Myers had most wins. Jackie Hatfield had second most wins and Charlene Hudson had most losses. Cheryl Sunderman had last Bunco. June 20th winners were Sidney Gardner for Most Buncos and 3rd most wins. Cheryl Sunderman and Becky Gardner came in 1st and 2nd. Most losses was Joyce Myers . Thank you everyone for coming. We will not be having Bunco on July 4th. We will have Bunco the following next 2 Thursdays- July 11th and July 18th. August 1st, 15th and 30th will follow . Keep cool and see you all in July.

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RESIDENT SHOWCASE DON CHILDERS Lot #201 by Connie Riter

A Man Who is Everyone’s Friend Don and Judy moved into Desert Harbor only 5 years ago, but those of us who know them feel like they have been here forever. Don grew up here in Phoenix where he met Judy. But at her insistence they moved back to her state, Minnesota. Don has 2 sons, Don, Jr. who lives in Richmond, Virginia and Mike who lives in Goodyear, AZ. Don spent 15 years working as a prison guard at a correctional facility on a work farm. Before that he worked for 20 years with his father running their own service station in Phoenix. These jobs helped him to learn to do many things. Judy worked for 3M for many years. She found their house in Desert Harbor on line, and they moved here in 2014. Don is willing to help anyone who has a need. They were only here for 2 days when he resurfaced the shuf-fleboard scoreboard. He helped set up the new TV in the Clubhouse, too. When Jerry and Judith Dilley moved into the house across the street, and began his class in wood carving, Don was one of the first to join! He has made unique bingo boards which he gives away. He carves chains out of one piece of wood. He has carved little toys from a solid piece of wood also, and many beautiful bowls, some inlaid with crushed tur-quoise. He belongs to the Rock and Gem Club and has made and fixed many unusual clocks. Much of what he has made he has learned to do from books. And he doesn’t want to sell anything. He prefers to give his creations away. Yet he still has time to do many park activities. He is the one who organized the Ping Pong games. He also plays bingo and poker at every opportunity. Mexican Train is another of his hobbies. He plays darts and Wee bowling. He also has organized a golf cart challenge, and has many stories he can tell of the time he worked in the correctional facility. Don and Judy have 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Don is willing to help anyone he sees needs help in the Park, sometimes without even being asked. Twice he came to our house after early Saturday morning coffee and asked if he could “borrow” our golf cart. He brought it back in the afternoon, all cleaned up and polished. (Judy said she saw him using a toothpick to get out some of the caked on dirt.) Thanks, Don. When I asked him if he missed Minnesota, he said, “I miss the FISHING!”

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What a nice day today. 34 of our Desert Harbor residents took the light rail in to downtown Phoe-nix to have lunch together at the Old Spaghetti Factory. We had the 1 hour plus ride getting there then a delicious lunch. Albeit we didn't get to choose from the full menu but the choices were very adequate. Our choices were Spaghetti and meatballs, Spaghetti marinara, or Fettuccini Alfredo. It came with baked bread loaves, salad and even spumoni ice cream for the price. I know not everyone enjoyed the train but it was a great experience for all. Would do it again sometime. And just think, we got to see a real spaghetti tree. I really think we can make one of those next time we hold a Spaghetti dinner in the clubhouse. Easy peasy.

June 27, 2019

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Hello from Sunshine Home Sales. We’ve been serving home sale and listing needs of Desert Harbor residents and the East Valley for over a decade. As your Desert Harbor neighbor at Lot 173, Karen has your best interest at heart. Please feel free to call anytime with questions or concerns regarding the listing and sale of your home. With over 30 years of combined experi-ence in the industry, we know the local market and will find you a new home, or sell your pre-sent home at the best possible market price.

Karen Majur Hagit (Heidi) Francis Cell: (480) 250-2219 Cell: (602) 309-9678

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INFORMATION

GARBAGE Picked up every Monday and Thursday morning (please don’t put your food garbage out the night before because the Coyotes love to rip it open). If one of the following holidays falls on a week-day, the garbage will be picked up one day later: Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day RECYCLE We have dumpsters located on the west side of the clubhouse. There is one yellow color container for paper and cardboard. We get money for the paper and cardboard so PLEASE use it as it helps the Activity Club’s treasury. This is for paper and cardboard only nothing else. There is a small container that is marked Aluminum Cans Only. Aluminum Cans Only, Nothing Else. MAIL The mail person that delivers our mail will put the “red flag” up when he/she is done. If you have outgoing mail, just put it in the outgoing mail slots and it will be picked up. Please do not put the red flag up, let the mail person do it. WEB SITE www.desertharboraz.net You can find lots of information there including updates to our calendar NAME BADGES Custom made name badge with your name & lot number Contact Mike Kereluk, lot #82, 480-987-8587

FOOD BANK There is a cardboard box in the clubhouse marked “Food Bank”. Please bring non-perishable items to put in the box. Please do not bring outdated or expired items, we just have to throw them away. MEDICINE You can drop off your old prescription medications at the Apache Junction DISPOSAL Police Dept., 1001 N Idaho Rd., Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm DRIVERS LICENSE & TITLE-REGISTRATION 575 N Idaho Rd Ste 600 Apache Junction 85119 www.azdot.gov APACHE JUNCTION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 567 Apache Trail Apache Junction 85120 www.ajchamber.com

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DESERT HARBOR RESIDENTS OFFER SERVICES

NAME LOT SERVICE PHONE

Midge Drouin 203 Haircuts, Styling, Blow Drying 602-459-9039

Esther Lough 123 Puppy Sitting 480-288-8579

Connie Riter 81 Bus Trips 315-657-3078

Jean Myers 44 Pet & House Sitting, Drive to Store, Doctor’s 480-671-4481

Office, Airport, House Cleaning

Bob Myers 44 Yard work, odd jobs 480-671-4481

Karen Majur 173 Sunshine Home Sales 480-250-2219

Richard Nienkark 192 Light landscaping, irrigation, gutter cleaning 480-288-0568

Karen Ayo 25 House cleaning, Elder care 480-383-9071

Jim Jackson 57 Computer help (call after 1:00 pm) 480-625-1364

Pat Pederson-Ed Kelly 69 Hummingbird Homes, Inc. 480-832-6241

Elaine Granata 99 Hairdresser 860-922-3681

Wayne Miller 161 Tree & Bush Trimming, Yard Maintenance 480-688-6903

Ed Williams 176 Watch Repair & Watch Battery Replacement $4.00 480-558-1579

Includes labor & cleaning

Karen Hamillton 111 House Cleaning, Holiday decorating 602-291-7574

Greg Sather 10 GONE FOR SUMMER 602-558-0612

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JULY 2019 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

AM

6:30 Water Workout 10:00 Ping Pong


6:30 Water Workout 10:00-12:00 Water V-Ball 10:00 Crafting

6:30 Water Workout


7:00 Coffee Donuts 10:00-12:00 Water V-Ball

PM 12:30 Poker

1:00 Mahjongg 6:30 Bingo 6:30 Billiards

2:30 Pizza Lot #131 6:00 NDQ Poker 6:00 Cards

1:00 Mexican Train

7:30 Shufflelboard

1:00 Cards 1:00 Quilting 6:30 Billiards 6:00 Cards

4:00 Happy Hour

5:30 Poker 7:30 Bean Bag

1 2 12:00 Noon Ladies In Park Soup & Salad Luncheon

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10am BUNCO Indoor Bar B Q 4:30 HH 5:00 Food

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12:00 Noon Cribbage Tournament

10 6:30 pm Steve Briggs Music/Entertainment

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11 am Ladies Out Of Park Luncheon Angry Crab Shack

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