ROYAL PALM NEWS

May 2012 Royal Palm Office - 602-943-5833 Office Hours and Sales: 8am to 3pm Monday - Friday

9am to 3pm Saturday 10am to 3pm Sunday

Park Emergency – 602-725-4028 Association Meeting – Please join us EVERY THIRD SATURDAY at 9am. Meet, old and new, neighbors and friends. Voice your ideas, opinions and receive a chance to win $10. April April 21st winners were Janice Brandt and Joyce Dass. Monthly Activities (see specifics on PAGE 4) Pancake/ Waffle Breakfast (1st Saturday) – Served 8am to 9:30am - $4 at the door Potluck Dinner (2nd Saturday) – 6pm Texas Hold’em Tournament (4th Sunday) Bunco (3rd Saturday) Blood Pressure check (1st Monday) Special NOTICE

THE LAST BINGO WILL BE APRIL 26 AND WILL RESUME ON SEPTEMBER 6. Activities (see specifics on PAGE 4) Bridge – weekly Wednesday – 11:30am CHURCH – weekly Sunday – 9:30am Crafting – weekly Tuesday – 11am to 3pm Marbles & Jokers –Thursday & Sunday 6pm Men’s golf – Monday & Thursday – 7:45am Pinochle – weekly Tuesday – 7pm Poker – weekly Thursday – 1pm Pool aerobics – daily M-F – 10am Sewing – weekly Thursday – 1pm to 3pm Singles Swim M/Greet – 1st & 3rd Friday – 6pm Whist – weekly Tuesday – 1pm Women’s Golf – Monday – 8am ‘31’ – weekly Wednesday – 6pm This is your home, please keep it neat and clean – including picking up cigarette butts. Please be courteous to everyone in our park. If you see someone you don’t recognize, approach them, introduce yourself and welcome them to our beautiful park. Make them feel welcome. They could be looking for a place to live and might

become your future neighbor. Take the extra step and show them we care. ___________________________________

FRIENDS WE HAVE LOST

Ilaa O’Dherty M267

Dan Strahl B125 Art Torgerson B169

Connie Morgan O236 Martha Orvino R374

Tom and Chris Nugent (Tom’s sister Delores Eckenstein passed) L277

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NEW RESIDENTS

Thomas Kildare R436 Tom and Judy Rush relocated to A195

William Laybourne D65

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Reminder – PLEASE do not use the bottled water in the

card room to fill your water jugs. There is a water machine outside the club house to fill your jugs.

do not cut through your neighbor’s property.

look out for your neighbors, if you don’t see them for a while please check that they are OK.

do not remove items from the refrigerator/freezer in the club house. These items are used for the breakfasts and potlucks.

Keep your pet on a leash at all times and clean up after them.

_________________ Park Association Pres: Kate Prock (602) 944-2412 Park Association Vice-Pres: Sonnye Franklin AAMHO Pres: Jan Rose (602) 674-3020 Women’s Club Pres: Peggy Glidden (602) 242-6349 Newsletter Editor: Diana Carter (614) 668-4724 Newsletter Advertising: Gail Brazell (602) 230-2232

POT LUCK

May 12, 2012

Please bring by last name:

A – E Desert

F - L Side Dish or Salad

M - Z Meat dish ___________________________________________________

DONATIONS FOR NEEDY FAMILIES and INDIVIDUALS

Contact Maria at (602) 861-3472 or drop off at Q-384, RV section. In need of Household cleaning supplies, small appliances, canned and dry foods, children and adult clothing. For our TROOPS – box in card room with list of items needed to send to troops that are overseas. Call Sandy Burns at (602) 738-5133 or A-194 for more information.

Contact Richard Prock at (602) 944-2412 in B-130. Crutches or a walker, Richard is taking donations of durable medical equipment. Also if you find yourself in need of such equipment please call him. If you know someone under the weather or in the hospital, notify Flo Edwards and she will send out a lovely get well card. Call Flo Edwards (602) 997-1163 or see her at D-64.

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RECYCLING = ca$h for the association The association would like to thank everyone that uses the cardboard recycling bins for flattening their boxes. Not flattening your boxes makes extra work for George, Harry and Bill, our wonderful maintenance men.

ITEMS THAT MAY BE RECYCLED

CARDBOARD BIN Soda boxes Beer boxes Cereal boxes

Laundry detergent boxes Frozen food boxes Retail item boxes Paper item rolls

ALUMINUM BIN Pop cans Beer cans

Pie pans (rinse out) Baking pans (rinse out)

NEWSPAPER BIN

Newspapers including inserts Magazines Junk mail

Computer paper Copy paper Phone books

Books (hard or soft bound) Please do not throw plastic bags or trash into the recycle bins. For those that are house bound or just can’t get to the recycling bins please call Gail Brazell at 602-230-2232 or Diana Carter 614-668-4724.

YOUR PICTURES COULD BE PRINTED HERE – IF YOU ATTEND ANY OF OUR SPONSORED EVENTS SEND IN YOUR PICTURES TO CARTER.17@OSU.EDU AND I WILL PRINT THEM – WHEN SPACE IS AVAILABLE. (type Royal Palm in subject line of any e-mails you send) IF YOU DON’T HAVE A COMPUTER BRING PICTURES TO ME AT A-209

COMING ATTRACTIONS

JULY

Free - Fourth of July Dinner

More information in next issue

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PARK ACTIVITIES FOR ALL RESIDENTS Detailed information

Please call contact person before

attending the card games due to space limitations.

WEEKDAYS Pool Exercises 10am – times vary

due to weather – Contact (Phoebe Vik 331-3855 or Gail Brazell 230-2232)

MONDAY 1st Monday – Blood Pressure

check (FREE) – Card room – 10am to noon - Contact Sherrie Pinnick, RN (602) 999-9157.

Golf – Glen Lakes Gold Course (Men) 7:45am – Contact (Ken Bartlett at 674-0716) (Women) 8am – Contact (Margaret Mackie 944-5294)

Hand & Foot – 6:30pm - Contact (Marge Blake 997-6149) – This game requires 6 people – sign up as substitute or to make a 2nd table.

TUESDAY CRAFTING – 11am to 3pm – learn

new craft ideas and show others what you are crafting – bring own supplies and snacks - Contact (Chris Nugent 708-516-5247)

Whist ($2) – 1pm – Contact (Agnes Volk 861-2089

Billiards 2pm – Contact (Larry Schenck 995-4342)

Pinochle – 7pm – Contact (Marge Blake 997-6149)

WEDNESDAY Women’s Club Meeting – 9:30am

1st & 3rd Wednesday - NEXT MEETING OCTOBER 2012

Bridge – 11:30am in Cardroom – Contact (Mickey McDonald (602) 943-3794)

“31” 6pm sharp (Bring $$)

THURSDAY Marbles and Jokers – 6pm contact

(Dave 602-331-9127). Golf - Glen Lakes Gold Course (Men)

7:45am – Contact (Ken Bartlett at 674-0716)

Sewing 1pm to 3pm in card room. Makes lap robes for residents returning from the hospital. Material and sewing machines furnished and you do not need to know how to sew.– Contact (Mickey McDonald 943-3794)

Poker 1pm sharp! Open game, will make 2 tables if enough players! Contact (Roger Verhoff 678-7933)

FRIDAY 1st & 3rd FRIDAY – 6pm

Singles Swimming meet and greet – contact (Dave 602-331-9127).

SATURDAY FIRST Saturday monthly

Pancake/Waffle Breakfast – 8am to 9:30am – Pancake, WAFFLES, sausage gravy and biscuits, fruit cocktail, coffee and orange juice - Contact (Bill Clark 602-568-3501)

SECOND Saturday monthly Potluck Dinner - 6pm (see Newsletter for dish to bring that serves 8)

THIRD Saturday monthly Association meeting - 9am

THIRD Saturday monthly – Bunco - 1pm – Contact (Jean Verhoff 678-7933)

SUNDAY EVERY SUNDAY

CHURCH AT ROYAL PALM – 9:30am - Christian services at the Clubhouse – For more information contact (Chaplain Dan 602-999-6244).

EVERY SUNDAY Marbles and Jokers – 6pm contact (Dave 602-331-9127).

FOURTH Sunday monthly TEXAS HOLD’EM - 2:00PM. For more information contact (Bill Schuling 602-370-7366).

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ADVERTISING

SERVICES

Auto Repair – Call Tim Richardson for fast, competent, reasonable service. Mention you live in the park. Timbo’s Auto Repair, 6840 N. 27th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85021, 602-336-0760. Dirty House? – Have your Mobile or RV Home power washed. Price depends on size of home. Also have your driveway washed. Prices starting at $50.00 and up. Call for details. Lives in Park. (602) 515-4382 – David Ballance. For carpet, upholstery, tile, or grout cleaning - CALL Carol or Greg at KOKOPELLI STEAM LLC 602-690-2210 Hair Stylist – Call Joan Toner for a hair cut, permanent or color. She styles men and women. Monday through Saturday only. Joan is in #B164 at cell 602-718-8716. Pest Control Specials – At Bills Pest Control, no contracts required. We treat you like family. Call for a free phone quote today. Bills Pest & Termite. 602-308-4509. We know Arizona Bugs. Check us out on www.kudzu.com.

PERSONAL CARE or HOUSEKEEPING

CAREGIVER – When you need the best care, call Elizabeth for long term care that is just like home, so you enjoy each day. Mention you live in the park. Best Care by Elizabeth, 24/7 Group Home Care, 3741 W. Puget Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85051, 602-973-5893. CAREGIVER/HOUSEKEEPING – Need some help around the house? I can help with laundry, house cleaning, anything you may need. Call Rosie at 331-9060 in B157.

“HOUSE CHECK” AND PLANT CARE – while you are gone. Call Peg (602) 242-6349. NEED SOME ASSISTANCE? – I’m a retired (but not tired Nurse), who wants to stay active. I can assist with personal Hygiene, medical needs, Housework, errands, etc… - Very reasonable – Free in-Home evaluation. Call anytime – Sherrie Pinnick L281, 602-999-9157. Also checks Blood Pressure on Monday in the card room (free). Pet Care – Enjoy yourselves and leave your pet in my loving care! Call Peggy (602) 242-6349.

FOR SALE GOING OUT OF BUSINESS - WINDCHIMES AND KNICK KNACK SHOP Everything at wholesale price. Call David at 602-331-9127, Lot M274. If no answer please leave a message. By appointment only. Binoculars 8x21mm $20 Canvas Cargo Carrier $25 COLOR TV 19” Samsung $20 Desk Chair $35 Guest Chair $45 Folding Table 6’ Hvy Duty $60 Massage Cushion with Heat $20 Bakers Rack Shelf-Sections 5x3 Gold $15 each Lamps, Hurricane Wht/Ylw $50 and Ceramic Coral $40 QUEEN Sofabed High-Back Gray/White/Gold $200 NonStick Electric Wok w/Heat-Control & Cookbook $40 Please call Rosemary at 602-841-2841, Space R-261. NEWSLETTER BOX – You can obtain a box from Ray Shepherd at O-237 or by calling (602) 944-2578.

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Royal Palm MH Cookbook – The cookbook is here and sales have been wonderful. Many thanks to all that have purchased books. For those that still need to purchase books, they are available at the pancake breakfast, potluck, Association meetings and at the office or you can contact Gail Brazell at R-446 or call (602) 230-2232.

PARK HANDYMAN SERVICES RAY IRVIN – Hello neighbors. I live at space A203 and I am willing and able to do honey do’s and just work that needs done or if you need two or more hands to help you. I’m happy to give a free estimate so give me a try. I can do general, automotive work, paining, light electrical and some plumbing. I can’t repair the crack of dawn and I’m not sure of a broken heart, but I’m open to small jobs or large jobs if I feel it’s within my knowledge. Call Ray at 602-885-4258. – not licensed.

Handyman – Plumbing, electrical, kitchen and bath remodeling, tile and laminate, flooring. I also do installing of locks, dead bolts, rekeying of locks and cutting general keys. I am very handy in almost everything. Call Wayne Moderson in C91. Call 920-205-8028. (If you use any of our advertisers from the Royal Palm newsletter and would like to submit a commit please contact Gail or me and I will print your comment.) ADVERTISING RATES Full page $35/month Half page $20/month Business card $5/month Line add (limit 50 words) $1/month To advertise item(s) for sale and/or services include name, space and phone number. Submit all ads with payment to Gail Brazell (602) 230-2232.

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Also doing roof coating-Very Reasonable –L281

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