THE HIGHLANDS

ANNUAL

HOLIDAY PARTY Wednesday, December 9

5:30pm, Cocktails, 6:00pm Dinner

Followed by Dancing with East2West

$52pp

Sign up at the Front Desk

HOLIDAY CONCERT

TUCSON DESERT HARMONY

Tuesday, December 15

7:00pm, $10PP

Kick off the holiday season with an hour long wonderful holiday concert with Tucson Desert Harmony, an award win-ning women's chorus based in Tucson. Tucson Desert Harmony is a local chapter of Sweet Adelines International and its members consist of a wonderfully gifted and talented community of women who sing four-part harmony in the "Barbershop" style. TDH has won numerous awards at both a Regional and International level. Over the past five years TDH has been awarded several first place finishes for midsize choruses, including a second place on the worldwide stage at the No-vember 2014 Sweet Adelines International convention in Baltimore, Maryland. Please join us. It is an evening you will greatly enjoy! Tickets are on sale now. Sign up at the front desk.

CHRISTMAS “CANDLELIGHT”

SERVICE

Monday, December 21

5:00pm, Ballroom

Please join us for the community Christmas Candlelight Service in our beautifully decorated ballroom. Pat Kaltenberger, pianist and special guest tenor, Richard Ellis will provide special music selections. There will also be a sing-along of your favorite carols, and a short, inspirational message from Paul Johns. We encourage you to invite your friends and families to this joyful, festive event. Seating will begin at 4:45pm to a medley of beau-tiful seasonal music.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ CHRISTMAS BUFFET

FOLLOWING THE CANDLELIGHT

SERVICE

The Highland’s Grille will be serving an Italian Dinner Buffet featuring Caesar Salad, Spaghetti and Meat-balls with Pasta, Meat Lasagna, Seasonal Vegetables, Garlic Bread, and Raspberry Cannoli’s at $13.95 for Adults and $8.95 for Children (plus tax). Reservations for dining will be required.

HOLIDAY MUSIC AND FUN

With Pat Kaltenberger

Tuesday, December 8

7:00pm, No Charge

Start off the holiday season by celebrating with Pat Kaltenberger, Beyond Bluegrass and more of your friends. You will have an opportunity to sing holiday songs you most love, laugh and enjoy the revelry that comes when we gather to share the spirit of the season.

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BINGO

Monday, December 14

3:00pm, Ballroom

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

SHRED-IT DAY AT THE

HIGHLANDS

Saturday, December 5

9:00-11:00am

$5.00 per bankers box

Save the date for our community shred-it day at the Clubhouse. All you have to do is drive up with your boxes or garbage bags with all the stuff you need shredded. We cannot charge your account so please bring cash or check. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Marana Food Bank.

HOLIDAY FRIENDSHIP

LUNCHEON Thursday, December 10

11:30am, $14pp

Benefiting the Marana High School

TAPP Program

I personally want to thank all who have supported fund raisers during the last eight years. Together we have helped Sandy Schulte in her continued work with the Marana High School Teenage Parenting Program. We can all have a good feeling about helping these young parents graduate from high school. It is great to know the babies are being raised by a parent who is continuing their education and have learned some positive parenting skills. The MHS Chamber choir returns with holiday music for our enjoyment. Hope you will consider getting a group together and join us with a donation to a great cause. Door prizes will be going to some lucky people. Purchase tickets at front desk no later than December 7. Seat assignments available. Marianne Wyatt (744-1932).

EMPLOYEE HOLIDAY

FUND

The annual Employee Holiday

Fund is accepting contributions for

2015. The generosity of caring and

appreciative residents continues to

brighten the lives of our employees

for the holidays.

Please remember, this contribution cannot be debited from

your account. A separate check must be issued payable to

The Highlands at Dove Mountain with the notation

“Employee Holiday Fund”. This additional check may be

included with your December payment or dropped off at

the HOA Office in the Clubhouse. We would appreciate

receiving your contributions no later than December 15

so that distribution can be made to our staff the following

week.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, we send our wishes

for a joyous holiday season and a healthy and prosperous

New Year!

Debbie Hamernick, Board President

CURRENT ISSUES Tuesday, December 8

7:00 pm, Crafts Room

Topic: Brazil in Metamorphosis

The December meeting will focus on “Brazil in Metamor-phosis”. The background information for this topic can be found in "Great Decisions 2015" published by the Foreign Policy Association. www.fpa.org. With the world rapidly changing, we may discuss other timely topics as well. Anyone with an interest in current issues is welcomed to come and participate in our open and civil forum.

The Highlands at Dove Mountain

4949 W. Heritage Club Blvd.

Marana, AZ 85658

HOA Web

www.the HighlandsatDove Mountain

Board of Directors

Debbie Hamernick, President

Mary Ann Crutchfield, Vice President

Jim Hefele, Treasurer

Secretary, Carlene Rogers

Fran Crisman, Director

Vernon Sutphin, Director

Max Talbot, Director

HOA Staff

Community Manager

Mark Oswald

Controller

Carol Moreno

Golf Course Superintendent

Mike Treanor

Facilities Maintenance Services

John Clemans

Food Services Chef

Bill Braddock

Food & Beverage Director

Claudette Halpern

Activities Director /Highlander Editor

Aileen Fundingsland

Executive Assistant/ALC Staff Contact

Judy Graydon

Human Resources/Accounting

Specialist.

Peggy Twinn

Finance Assistant: Susan Ray

Member Services

Susan Richards

Raquel Knight

Emergencies Call 911

Front Desk 579-9574

Golf Shop 579-7000

Highlands Grill 579-9583

Banquets 579-8881

Gate House 579-2458

Fax 579-9591

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THE INTERNATIONAL BEE GEES TRIBUTE

Friday, January 8

7:00pm, $20pp

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER is a sensational production featuring massive dance hits such as “Night Fever,” “Jive Talkin’,” “How Deep Is Your Love,” “You Should Be Dancing” and “Nights on Broadway” along with iconic Bee Gees ballads such as “I Started a Joke,” “Massachusetts,” “Words,” “How Can You Mend A Broken Heart?” and “To Love Somebody.” SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER captures the very essence of the Australian superstars and delivers a night that will live in your memory forever Tickets on sale now. Sign up at the front desk.

Tad Management

Present

A Tribute to

Christmas Thursday,

December 3, 7:00pm

$20pp A "Tribute To Christmas" will become a season favorite you won’t want to miss!

COMMITTEE MEETINGS DECEMBER

SPC, Thurs. Dec. 3 12:30pm

Common Area, Thurs. Dec. 3 2:00pm

CPC, Wed. Dec. 2 3:00pm

ALC, Thurs. Dec. 3 & 17 8:30am

Elections, Wed. Dec. 9 1:00pm

Financial Affairs, Thurs. Dec. 10 8:00am

Board Study Agenda, Thurs. Dec. 10 10:00am

Board of Directors, Wed. Dec. 16 3:00pm

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An Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meeting is held weekly on Wednesdays at 7:00pm in the Catalina II Room. This is a one-hour "Open" meeting, held each week, for the past 4 years. An AA "Open" meeting means that alcoholics, their spouses, relatives, friends, visitors and persons who want information about AA are all welcome.

The Highlands Neighbor to Neighbor lending program is availa-ble to assist all Highlands residents. It only takes an email to lend or borrow a piece of medical equipment or item for visiting grandchildren. Loaned equipment is available for a limit of 4 weeks. To borrow or loan equipment contact Judy Poffenberger at japoff@comcast.net or Ann Freeman at kenannf@comcast.net. Please do not call us as we may be out of town but we can always receive and send email. A former resident has offered The Highlands Neighbor to Neigh-bor program a wheelchair. We need a home for this wheelchair. If you would be willing to store a wheelchair at your home and lend it to other residents as needed, please contact either Judy or Ann at the above email addresses. This is a strictly neighbor to neighbor act of sharing. It is not a HHOA committee.

FIRST AND THIRD WEDNESDAYS

7:00pm, Craft Room

Interdenominational Our fall study will start with Chapter 1 of First Thessalonans. It's only 10 verses and is highly relevant to the situation in our cul-ture today. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or suggestions at either: Paul Johns (572-8015) or pauldjohns@hotmail.com.

The Monday 6:30pm, Bible Study will not meet in December for the Holidays. Check the January issue of the Highlander for the new schedule.

Meets Every Monday, 4:15pm

Catalina II Room Al-Anon is a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics, who share their experience, strength and hope in order to solve their common problems. The one purpose of Al-Anon is to help families of alcoholics.

Do you have questions about Medicare, Medicare supple-mental insurance, or Medicare prescription coverage? PCOA has answers to your questions and information to help you in your Medicare decisions. For information on seminars or an individual appointment with a Medicare counselor, contact the PCOA Helpline at 790-7262. A limited number of the PCOA monthly newsletter, Never Too Late, is available in the library at the clubhouse. You can also call PCOA Ambassador for The Highlands Mary Lou Hawkins (979-3264) for information.

As the holiday season approaches, unfortunately the need for a bit of extra sunshine does not stop. We cannot spread that sunshine if we do not know what is happening in our community. If you know of a Highlands resident that is having surgery, ill, suffering a loss in the family or simply needs a boost, send an email to Ann Freeman at kenannf@comcast.net with the resident’s name and situa-tion and a card will be sent from The Highlands HOA. Without your help someone may not receive that little boost that they really need.

Every Wednesday

6:30pm, Tortolita Room

Everyone is invited to participate in the Highlands Christian Meditation group that meets every Wednesday. Our weekly teachings and meditation practice are open to all and can be attended at any time. Learning to sit in silence is so helpful in today’s busy world. Questions? Contact Naomi Colburn (579-2552) or Carol McDonald (579-5201).

PIMA COUNCIL ON AGING

SUNSHINE SUPPORT TEAM

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (AA)

NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR

AL-ANON AT THE HIGHLANDS

BIBLE STUDY

MONDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY

CHRISTIAN MEDITATION

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HWGA December is upon us and there are many activities and festivities upcoming. Most of them will un-doubtedly involve shopping, planning, cooking, eat-

ing, and drinking. Don't let your stress level get too high, or your calorie intake too much. Remember the benefits of play-ing golf:

• Calorie burning

• Relieving stress due to time spent in a social and/or com-petitive experience

• Being outdoors and in the fresh air

• Staying supple December is a busy golf month for our HWGA members. December 1 is our Member-Member Tournament and Luncheon. That will be followed by a General Membership Meeting. Be sure to sign up for this always-popular tournament, either as a pair or as a single. Good golf, good friends, good food. December 8 is an individual tournament we call Criss Cross. This is one of my favorites. On December 15 we will once again introduce our players to team match play. This is the format for our Interclub matches and we want our members to become comfortable with it. December 22 will pair A,B,C, and D players together as teams. This is the way to meet players you may not have played with before. And December 29, the last game of the year, will be an indi-vidual game. We'll be throwing out some of our worst holes. Always a good feeling.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

HIGHLANDS LADY NINERS

The “Welcome Back” party for our Lady

Niner’s was a huge success!

Great food provided by the Clubhouse Grill. New members welcomed and current members celebrating the start of a new

season.

Our season has gotten off to a good start – 3 chip-ins and 1

birdie.

The fourth Tuesday of the month will be game day with prizes

for the best team.

DECEMBER 2 IS PLAY WITH THE PRO.

Happy golfing on our beautiful course!

HMGA

Events:

December 2, Wednesday, 12:30pm Shotgun - HMGA Event – Ryder Cup – Entry Fee: $45 December 2, Wednesday, 5:30pm - HMGA An-

nual Mtg. – Dinner Only $25 December 3, Thursday, 8:30am Pro Shop Patio - Divots & Do-

nuts December 3, Thursday, 1:00pm HMGA - Putting League December 9, Pro Shop Game – 2-Man Scramble December 10, Thursday, 1:00pm HMGA - Putting League December 16, Wednesday, 8:00am Shotgun - HMGA Event –

Beat The Pro Charity Event (Tournament Score)

December 17, Thursday, 8:30am Pro Shop Patio - Divots &

Donuts December 17, Thursday, 1:00pm HMGA - Putting League December 23, Pro Shop Game – 2-Man Stableford December 24, Christmas Eve December 30, Pro Shop Game – 4-Man Scramble December 31, New Years Eve News:

HMGA Board Member: Elections will be held at the Annual Meeting to fill 3 vacancies. All members are encouraged to at-tend. Divots and Ball Marks: We need everyone’s help in keeping our golf course in “tip top” shape. Please fill divots and DO NOT place divots back, fill with sand. The grass has not rooted enough to regenerate. If you can, fill others that are not filled. Check green for your ball mark and others not repaired.

HIGHLANDS COUPLES

GOLF ASSOCIATION

HCGA

DIVORCE OPEN Sunday, December 6 12:30pm Shotgun Start

Alternate Shot, Sign up on Chelsea Members Only $10 per couple

All Male/Female Combinations welcome Must have established USGA Handicap Question? Joanne Bradley (744-5687)

GRAPEVINE GRAZERS

No meeting in December

Meeting dates are: January 26,

February 23, March 29, and

April 26 Begin the New Year right by marking your calendar for the last Tuesday of

the month at 6 P.M. to attend Grapevine Grazer. We meet in individual homes with 8-12 other grazers to share great fun and conversation. Each guest brings a hearty appetizer to serve the group and a beverage of their choice. It is easy and informal. Everyone offers to host after attending 3-4 events. The host provides utensils (paper and plastic are perfect), perhaps coffee and tea, something sweet and an appetizer. To join just send an email to grapevinegrazers@yahoo.com Be sure and include an email address and phone number. Once you are on the email list you will receive monthly reminders. Come join us! * Where does our club name originate: Making the assumption that most members would bring wine as their beverage of choice and the evening would include some discussion of interest. The following defini-tions are from online dictionaries:

Grapevine A vine native to both Eurasia and North America, especial-ly one bearing fruit (grapes) used for eating or winemak-ing. Informal – used to refer to the circulation of rumors and

ADVENTURES IN

DINING

ON SAFARI Saturday, January 16th

6:00 pm

Highlands Homes TBD

Africa is the world's sec-ond-largest and second-most-populous continent, comprised of 55 coun-tries, and over 3,000

tribes. Join us as we explore its cuisines. Maize (corn) is the primary staple, accompanied by pumpkin, squash, peanuts and spinach. Meats and chicken are usually stewed. Our dinner will incorporate traditional recipes from Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa. Sign up by Friday, January 1 by responding to Evite or by e-mail to MaryBeth Ursum, mbursem@gmail.com. The planning meeting will be held Monday, January 4t at the clubhouse. How the group works: Hosted in Highlands homes, recipes assigned—all are welcome—singles and couples. Only sign up when interested—all beverage and food costs shared equal-ly. A great way to experience new cuisines and meet other neighbors.

THE HIGHLANDS AT

DOVE MOUNTAIN

FARMERS MARKET

Every Thursday

9:00am-1:00pm

Parking Lot

This year’s Farmers Market will offer organic grass fed

beef, organic eggs, locally made jams and jellies, honey, grain and fruit breads, as well as other baked goods, coffee, salsas, homemade soaps, exotic and cultural foods, an array of vine-gars and oils, flavored garlic, olives and cheeses, tortillas and plants.

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THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY

Join us for an informal Thursday morning bible study at a table in the clubhouse Grille every week at 9:00am. This is non-denominational; please bring the bible of your choice. In his letter to the Roman Church in Romans 12:2, Paul said: “Do not be

conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of

your mind.” Using selected scriptures the focus of the discussion is spiritual growth. Coffee is provided in the Grille and we sometimes have cookies. For more information email pauldjohns@hotmail.com or (572-8015).

HIGHLANDS BOOK CLUB Wednesday, December 16

4:00pm

Book Club will hold our annual holiday party (location TBA). We will be

discussing Julia’s Cats by Patricia Barey and Therese Burson.

Read ahead: Author Toni Morrison will be January Reader’s Choice on

January 27.

Please contact Sharon King at (572-4960) for more information.

DIVOTS AND

DONUTS Hi, my name is Gary Hayden, a Highlands of Dove Mountain resident, and, legend in my own mind, golfer.

I decided to join an event that is called "Divots and Donuts" that is held every Thursday, 8am. at the golf shop. I experienced great camaraderie, and got to meet new people that live at the Highlands. Its is not work, it is just good clean fun. I decided to take this picture of the gang, to put in the Highlander and maybe get more people to attend. We started at 8:30am and were-finished in less than an hour just riding around in a golf cart and pouring seed and sand into divots, at the same time Mother Nature, supplied beautiful sunlight, and then had free coffee and great Donuts that were supplied by John "Van" Crary. It felt good to do a little something to enhance our great course and boost my own pride, to say, Yup, I contributed to our beautiful course and I did and I am proud of it. Join us if you would like and bring some of your own comments, jokes or suggestions and see what I mean.

DOVE MOUNTAIN BIRDERS

A Holiday Gift for Highlands' Birds - Dove Mt Birders at

The Highlands

Mistletoe is not uncommon in our trees in our yards and common areas at The Highlands. Some of us do not care for the look of mistletoe and remove it from the trees. But did you know that the lush berries from mistletoe are an important food for our native birds? Phainopepla (black bird with crest), Mockingbird, Verdin, Pyrrhuloxia (desert Cardinal), and others savor the blush-colored berries. The Desert Museum advises leaving mistletoe in our trees as a wildlife food since mistletoe does not harm a healthy tree. Mistletoe will only harm trees that are already stressed, such as from over pruning. So this holiday season, leave some mistletoe in your trees. The Phainopepla will thank you!

HIGHLANDS DEMOCRATIC CLUB The Highlands/Dove Mountain Democratic Club suspended its meetings and programming during 2015 when new candidates for Club leadership positions did not step forward. The 2014 Executive Committee agreed to continue on and to take steps to resume Club activities for 2016. We are now seeking candidates for three officer positions for 2016: President, Secretary and Treasurer. If you are a registered Democrat and would be willing to serve in one (or any) of those positions, please contact, no later than December 15, 2015, any member of the Execu-tive Committee: Dick Reddy (reddy@fredonia.edu), Mary Ann Tatum (cwsphhb@comcast.net), Judy Wilson (shawood02@gmail.com), Carolyn Goldberg (chgoldberg75@gmail.com), or Karen Wiley (karenbwiley@comcast.net ).

THE HIGHLANDS LIBRARY

The library is available to all residents of the Highlands. All checkouts are on an honor basis. Both fiction and non-fiction books, audio books, DVD’s, games and puzzles are

available for your enjoyment.

We gladly accept donations of hardcover and paperback books dated 2006 or later. Due to space constraints books with earlier copyright cannot be accepted. We encourage

you to find a charity of your choice for these items.

We would like to start a large-print book section. If you would like to donate any large-print books we would be grateful and will gladly accept this category of book with

any copyright date.

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HIKING CLUB

It’s that time of year to start thinking about “resolutions.” We see many articles extolling the benefits of exercise. Our hikes offer exercise, great mountain views and companionship on the trail. Invite someone to join you! Check out the hikes on our December Hike Schedule that members receive by email. You can also find the schedule on the HOA web page – click on Homeowners, then Clubs, and then on The Highlands Hik-ing Club. Welcome Chuck Fish as the new President of The Highlands Hiking Club. We found Chuck through a nation wide search that was limited to our current list of hike leaders. Also, we welcome Barb Hannagan as the Club Secretary, and Linda and Gordon Hanson as Social Co-Chairpersons. We also wish to thank Diane Prater and Marlene Mangan for their years of service to the club as Social Co-chairs. NOTE: If you are new to the Highlands or just interested in joining us for some fun hikes, please check the hiking schedule for a convenient orientation hike and sign up! If you wish more information about the Hiking Club, please don’t hesitate to contact George Hammond at 579-3296 or Chuck Fish at 520-989-3434. DUES: The $5 hiking club membership dues, for 2016, will be billed on your January 2016 Highlands HOA statement. Only members who are on the current Hiking Club Membership list as of December 15, 2015 will be billed by the HOA in January, 2016. If you have been receiving this announcement by email from the Hiking Club, you know that you are on the current membership list. If you do not want to be a member in 2016, you need to notify the following individual before December 15, 2015: John Skillicorn, Treasurer: JJskilly@gmail.com or 320-282-8463. Dan Nestor, Past President

ELECTION

COMMITTEE

ELECTION NEWS AND

UPDATES

The voting for new Board members will be conducted by the Election and Volunteer Committee, in accordance with the HOA governing documents on Tuesday, February 9,

2016. Only one owner of record for each lot that is in good standing is eligible to vote. If you will not be able to be present to cast your ballot on the voting date, you may request an absentee ballot. The absentee ballots will be available at the front desk starting on December 26. If you need an absentee ballot, and are unable to pick it up, contact elections@thehighlandsatdovemountain.com . In order to promote and facilitate open communication and informed member participation, the Election and Vol-unteer Committee will be publishing candidate-provided biographies on the Association website, and in the Highlander and Week Ahead. There will also be two Can-didate Forums in January. More detailed information will be in the January Highlander. These are the only HOA sanctioned activities. Candidates may conduct their own activities within approved guidelines. If you would like to submit questions to the candidates, please email them to candidatequestions@thehighlandsatdovemountain.com .

LINE DANCING

Every Tuesday

Fitness Studio

1:30-2:30pm

$7per class

or $6.00 with a set

of five tickets for $30.

Tony and Lana Wilson, experienced line dancing instructors will be here for line dancing every Tuesday. Line dancing is an enjoyable social activity and its good exercise for the mind and body.

There were 677 replies to the ALC Enhanced Design Features Survey of which 96.9% were from homeowners. The ALC hopes to have some new standards written on the most popular items to submit to the BOD for approval next year.

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October 2015 Consolidated Operating Income Statement vs. Budget (000)

favorable (unfavorable)

Monthly Information Year to Date Information

Golf Actual Budget Vari-ance 2014 Actual Budget

Vari-ance 2014

Net Revenue-Golf Oper-ations 113.6 110.5 3.0 108.7 1487.2 1553.8 (66.6) 1469.6

+HOA Dues Allocation to Golf (1) 20.8 20.8 0.0 16.6 201.2 201.2 0.0 165.9

Net Revenue-Golf Oper-ations 134.3 131.3 3.0 125.3 1688.4 1755.0 (66.6) 1635.5

-Total Expense 260.0 248.8 (11.2) 232.2 1657.7 1764.4 106.7 1667.7

Net Revenue/ (Cost) (125.7) (117.5) (8.2) (106.9) 30.7 (9.4) 40.1 (32.3)

Food & Beverage (F&B)

Net Revenue- F&B 37.6 37.9 (0.3) 34.5 507.5 504.7 2.8 444.3

+HOA Dues Allocation to F&B (2) 1.8 1.8 0.0 5.0 18.0 18.0 0.0 50.0

Net Revenue-F&B 39.4 39.7 (0.3) 39.5 525.5 522.8 2.8 494.3

-Total Expense 65.3 62.3 (3.0) 63.2 604.0 564.7 (39.2) 531.6

Net Revenue/ (Cost) (25.8) (22.6) (3.2) (23.7) (78.4) (42.0) (36.5) (37.3)

Administration

Net Revenue-Admin 14.2 9.9 4.3 6.6 173.1 158.3 14.8 204.6

+HOA Dues Allocation to Admin (3) 148.1 148.1 (0.0) 138.7 1480.8 1480.8 (0.0) 1386.6

Net Revenue-Admin 162.2 158.0 4.3 145.3 1653.9 1639.1 14.8 1591.3

-Total Expense 210.4 228.0 17.6 204.1 1619.3 1657.1 37.8 1401.8

Net Revenue/ (Cost) (48.2) (70.0) 21.9 (58.8) 34.5 (18.0) 52.5 56.8

Total Net Revenue/

(Cost) (199.7) (210.2) 10.5 (189.5) (13.2) (69.4) 56.2 (12.7)

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CASINO TRIP

CASINO DEL SOL

Monday, December 14

Depart The Highlands at 10:30am

and return at approximately, 5:30pm,

$18PP

A bus has been booked for a fun day at Casino Del Sol. Each guest will receive one complimentary buffet lunch valued at $20. You will also receive $10 free play if you are a card holder or sign up for free card. They have lots of slot machines, table games, bingo and poker. How can you go wrong? Space will be limited so sign up today at the front desk. Bingo Players will be able to play the 1:30pm session. Plenty of time for

lunch, free play and Bingo.

REIKI MASTER TRAINING

Judy Ferrig, M.S., Reiki Master Teacher

Saturday, December 12, 2015 12:00 – 5:00 pm

This training is NOT just for those who plan to teach Reiki!

With the master attunement, we increase our capacity to conduct energy dramatically. Perhaps it is called the Master symbol be-cause it gives us direct connection to the Master within which is the real source of Reiki energy. To cite a well known contem-porary physician, Dr. Melmet Oz in discussing alternative medi-cine said, “Reiki…may ultimately be the most important alterna-tive treatment of all…” With Reiki Master attunement, you will:

•Balance and heal from the level of the soul

•Raise your level of intuition, spirituality, and consciousness

•Increase your capacity to receive and channel energy

•Become infused with light, clarity, intention, understanding and Reiki’s beating heart

•Learn advanced healing techniques If you have taken Reiki training sometime in the past and would like to refresh your skills and receive some new information, I offer a discounted rate for those who have already received at-tunements at other levels with other master teachers. This class is offered at $125 to make it affordable for all. Preregistration is required. To register or for more information, contact Judy Fer-rig, M.S., Reiki Master at (520) 245-4214 judyfer-rig@comcast.net http://OpenPathways-EnergyandCommunication.com to register or for more infor-mation.

HIGHLANDS TENNIS

ASSOCIATION

If you are a tennis player who wants to get the most enjoyment out of his or her game, then the Highlands Tennis Association is for you. As a member, you can sign up to have one of our schedulers arrange a game of doubles for you with players of similar ability – Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday for men and Monday, Wednesday and Friday for women. In addition, as a member of the association you will pay a reduced price for dinner or brunch during the two annual social events, the Spring Fling and Fall Fling. You will also have 24/7 access to our top-flight ball machine. Membership, which costs $15 a year, is open to all own-ers and renters living at The Highlands at Dove Moun-tain. Payments are added to your HOA bill automatically once a year. For further information, contact HTA Presi-dent Bob Meredith at (661-0042) or HTA Secretary/Treasurer Linda Hefele at (579-6964).

SANTA’S WORKSHOP

WRAPPING PARTY

Sunday, December 13 Santa's Workshop wrapping party

Sunday, December 13

Participating "elves" are invited to the annual Santa's Workshop wrapping party in the Highlands Ballroom. The wrapping party will be 1-4 p.m. with paper, tape and tags provided, or participants may bring their gifts pre-wrapped. Either way, come and enjoy fellowship, holiday music and refreshments. Sponsored by Dove Mountain Rotary, Santa's Workshop is in its tenth year of providing Highlands residents and friends a chance to provide holiday gifts for children of financially distressed families. Names of about 100 par-ticipating children were chosen on Nov. 22 to receive gifts in the $25-30 range. For more information contact Carol Smelser, 572-7815

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COMMON AREA COMMITTEE

(CAC)

The Common Area Committee meets the first Thursday of each month at 2:00pm in the Tortolita Room. Applications are accepted for three golf holes per month on a rotating basis. We began at the November meeting with the acceptance of applications for holes 1, 2 and 3. At the December 3 meeting, applications for holes 4, 5 and 6 will be accepted. Miscellaneous non-golf course applications can also be submitted with holes 16, 17 and 18. The agenda for each meeting will be available by the day after ap-plications are due. It will be in the Week Ahead Message and will contain the names and lot numbers and a brief description for the applications. At the meeting these applications will be reviewed for completeness.

Complete applications will then be posted online and placed in a binder available at the Front Desk and in a binder in the Library. Inspections will be set up for the following week. Committee mem-bers and George Berg, the landscape supervisor and HOA certified arborist, meet on site to go over the application and reach a consen-sus about the project. Approval or disapproval of the projects will be decided at the next CAC Committee meeting. Holes 7, 8 and 9 Applications due 12/31/2015 Holes 10, 11 and 12 Applications due 1/28/2016 Holes 13, 14 and 15 Applications due 2/25/2016 Holes 16, 17 and 18 Applications due 3/31/2016 Homeowners are encouraged to read the provisions of the Common Area Standards of Care and Programs which explain the role of the Common Area Committee and HOA staff for maintaining a healthy and diverse common area. Common Area Standards of Care and Programs can be found on the website under the Homeowners Section>Common Area Documents or in the Library on the reference shelf.

SCULPTURE CLASSES

NEW and returning students wishing to explore their

inner artistic talents are encouraged to sign up for sculp-

ture classes starting Thursday, January 7 through May

12. Classes will be held from 9:00am to Noon in the Craft Room.

This years instructor, Jane Norskog, SACA, brings special a talent

and expertise in a variety of sculpture techniques and finishes. The

cost of the course is $40.00, includes clay supplies and equipment.

Starter tool kits will be available to purchase at the first class for

$18.00.

The class size is limited so SIGN UP NOW!!!

Make checks payable to: Jane Norskog For more information contact: Jane Norskog (275.3274) janenorskog@comcast.net

Claudia Holzemer (744.6063 holzemer@comcast.net

CURIOUS ABOUT CLOGGING?

Every Monday

First two classes are free so there’s nothing to lose! Bring tennis shoes and taps will be added later. It’s great exercise and a lot of fun. Regular classes resume on November as follows:

• 8:00am Team Practice

• 9:00am Advanced—$4.00

• 10:00am Intermediate—$4.00

• 11:00am Beginners and anyone wanting to build a better foundation $4.00

You may attend two levels per week for $5.50.

ANNOUNCING NEW

ARRIVALS HERE AT

THE HIGHLANDS!!

Tuesday, December 8

11:00am-1:00pm

Come celebrate with Caren Evarts two new piano CD creations at the Clubhouse

“ Quiet Classics III: SERENITY” In response to requests from our Step Aerobics instructors, as well as massage and acupuncture therapists, Caren was inspired to create a third “ Quiet Classics” of peaceful, calming piano music, for relaxation, and relieving stress in our busy lives. Also intended to provide gentle music for the stretching part of Step Aerobics classes and Yoga. And…….

VIVA! Lively, Happy Piano Classics for the

Young at Heart!” Three delightful grandchildren: Mikey, Sedona, and Bre were the inspiration for this second CD of happy, lilting classics of light mood, created to put a spring in your step and a smile on your face. The little ones in your families, will love to “move and dance about” to the music! Caren will be available in the clubhouse foyer to tell you about her new CDs , and to demonstrate at the piano, her new additions, “Serenity”.

Perfect gifts for the Holiday season!

They will be available for purchase at that time.

ONLY ONE MONTH LEFT TO PREPARE

FOR THE

ANNUAL ALL-RESIDENT

PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

There’s only four weeks left to choose this year’s photos for the 2016 Highlands’ Resident Photography Contest. This contest is sponsored annually by the Highlands Photo Club and open to all residents. A maximum of THREE photos per person can be submitted to the clubhouse front desk starting Monday, January 4. The last day to submit your entries is Friday, January 15 at 4:00pm. All entries must be: 8”x10” photos Matted to 11”x14” (any color mat) No framed pictures are eligible. 1. Photos may be entered for judging in five Categories: 2. Black and White 3. People (which includes kids of all ages, portraits, action shots

etc) 4. Nature (which includes flora, fauna, landscapes, waterfalls etc) 5. Cityscapes (a NEW category which includes urban settings,

architecture etc) Patterns (which includes repeating sequences thru the image). Put on the back of each photo your: 1. Name 2. Phone number 3. Category in which you wish the photo to be placed 4. Email address The photos will be displayed on the bulletin boards and inner win-dows along the Highlands Clubhouse hallway starting Saturday, Jan. 16th. Everyone is encouraged to view the photos and vote for your favorite in each category. Resident voting will start January 16 and be available to all residents thru Monday, February 15. Voting ends that day at noon. Ballots and ballot box will be available in the hallway. There will be ONE vote per household (lot number or street address required on the ballot). Ribbons for first, second and third place vote getters in each category will be awarded. The show will also be judged by a professional photographer. This judge will choose first, second and third place winners in each category and one over-all “Best of Show” image. Each win-ner will also be acknowledged by a ribbon. The Best of Show winner will have his/her image enlarged and displayed in the lobby for all to see and will receive a $50 gift certificate to be used in a local camera store. You don’t have to be a member of the Photo Club to enter. This is our chance to share our skills and talents with our neighbors. Questions can be sent to Gordon Hanson at gordonphanson@gmail.com.

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HOME FOR SALE:

For sale or Rent: Completely remodeled Keystone 2BR/2BA w/tile and granite throughout. New stainless steel appliances and AC/furnace. Call 970-290-8301/ 970-290-8305 for showing.

Stunning signature hole golf course view. Wrangler, 2/BD, 2/BA +den with multiple upgrades. Contact Karin Radzewicz, Coldwell Banker, for viewing. (572-8180).

WANT TO BUY: SUV or pickup truck. Highlands resident. Greg (906-2035).

MISC. FOR SALE:

Attention hunters/target shooters. Complete set of Ammo Reloading Equipment (Rifle & Pistol). Includes some components. (237-4633)

2013 4D Hyundai Elantra - Blue Book $16,000.00 Asking $13,000.00 Excellent Condition - Under 20,000.00 miles, Cranberry Red - Tan Interior Highlands Resident - Call Luis or Sally at (603-2287) or (603-5525).

Outdoor Patio Screens - used. SW Sun Control brand. 2 screens, each 8 ft. wide. $200 for pair. SW Sun Control will install for a fee, if requested. Contact Gary at (920-419-7911) or (920-740-7643). MOVING SALE: Misc. items such as large pots, luggage, outside heater with 2 propane tanks, $50. 12 ft. ex. Ladder, $40. 4-drawer metal filing cabinet legal size, $25. Slide projector and slide trays, $25. Movie projector and screen $25. Office chair, $25, a lot of misc. items. Great buys. Call Ray (579-2579). Prefer email: usmcaz@comcast.net for info. or pictures of items.

For sale – Gorgeous professionally framed painting (41 x 52) Howard Behrens giclee print “Antibes Remem-bered”. The works of the late Mr. Behrens are very collecti-ble and he is widely regarded as a painter of vivid colors and exceptional skill. One can view the painting at Sunset Interiors near Wells Fargo at Dove Mountain Blvd. and Tangerine. Hours are 10-5 weekdays and Sat. Closed Sunday and Monday. If you are interested, call Aleta Wiener, (429-8642.) The painting was donated to our Dove Mountain Rotary Club but it was not claimed at our live auction.

HOMES FOR RENT:

Hillsboro Model / 1700 SF unfurnished, 2BR/2BA + den– +2 car garage. $1375/mo. – utilities included (phone / cable excluded), available Dec. 1st. Greg (906-2035).

Fully furnished 2/BR, 2/BA, 2 Car garage with formal study, &private patio. Gas grill and fire pit. Min 3/mo. Cal Schmidt (303-210-9351).

Fully furnished 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage. Backs to the Tortolita Preserve providing spectacular views. (907-360-1778.)

Beautifully furnished, new carpet, fresh paint Spectacular view backing up to the golf course; 2 bedroom/2 full bath, 2 car garage home on North Heritage Canyon available for rent immediately. Same renter last 5 years and completely re-done since; Flexible in length of term. Please call Tim at (707-478-2147).

For Rent: Semi-furnished custom built Northwest Tuc-

son home. 3BR, 2BA, 3,000 sq. ft. Handicap accessible. Fireplace, A/C, and swamp. Fenced, private backyard, out-door fireplace, fire-pit, and built in BBQ. Two car garage, 20'x30' shed. Water and gas included. $2,000/mo, for more information and photos by email please call Paul @ (429-1606).

Now available winter months 2015/16- 2/BR, 2/BA

home. Fabulous full views of Catalina mountains, desert and city at night. Fully furnished. Walk to pool and golf. Rent starting in December. Contact Suzanne- sarmour53@comcast.net or (206 498 9405). Available Dec 1 - Feb. 25 2/BR, 2/Bath, Den with queen sofa, fully furnished. 3 mo min. rent by HH regulations. No smoking, no pets. Pool, clubhouse, golf, etc. within 2 minutes. $2050/mo. includes utilities except cable. (270-276-3516) leave message. Art From the Attic - hosted by the Southern Arizona Clay Artists (SACA). Currently seeking/collecting donations of unused/unsuited fine art including paintings, sculptures, ves-sels, posters, etc. that are no longer in use or no longer fit in a home. Very likely we all have some of these tucked away in the garage or in the back of a closet. We want to recycle this art to a new home and raise funds for art education. A bargain bonanza sale will take place in early 2016, details on date and location to follow. To donate, please bring your items to the Highlands Clubhouse parking area near golf cart parking on December 11 from 10am until 2pm where I will pick them up. Otherwise, please contact me at ray.e.kuhn@gmail.com or call (484-347-8123) to arrange pick up of your items.

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SERVICES: Joel’s Handyman Service – Specializing in home maintenance such as: electrical problems, kitchen & bath plumbing issues (faucet & garbage disposal replacement). Installation of Hot Water Recirculation and Garage Exhaust Systems. Wall mount TV’s & entertainment equipment hookup. Misc. other jobs. 30+ years’ expe-rience. Call The Highlands resident Joel Miller (572-8928).

PAM’S PAMPERING SERVICE: Let me pamper your pet(s) as I have for the past 10 years here at HH & Dove Mountain. You might know me as “Auntie Pam, the Pet Nanny”. (572-8928) or (907-7009). SMALL HAUL Personal Delivery Service to all of our three air-ports, TIA, Sky Harbor or Mesa. Dennis (313-388-2850). CLOCK REPAIR: Complete clock cleaning and servicing. Some pocket watches and wrist watches. Also batteries replaced in quartz watches. 40 years experience. Will pick up and deliver only in HH. Gary Hayden HH resident (293-4968)) or garyleeretired4@comcast.net. SEWING: Sewing and alterations for you and your home. Reasona-ble prices. 50 years sewing experience. Deb Darnell (579-7520).

HOME WATCH & HANDYMAN SERVICE:

Weekly, Bi-Monthly or Monthly home inspections. All systems checked and not just a walk-thru. I also do handyman services cover-ing carpentry, plumbing, electrical and irrigation systems. Dependa-ble results in all services with over 35 years Construction & Property Management experience. Mike Tisci (444-9207) Highlands Resident. SMALL BUSINESS & MEMBERSHIP WEBSITES. Design, build and maintain. Visit my site: www.chrisstyes.com or call (602-) 510-0000.

HOME PROTECTION SERVICE

YOUR HOME GUARDIANS, LLC

"You have an investment in your home, we have an interest in

protecting it!"

We will keep an attentive presence at your home, with visits either weekly or bi-monthly, minimizing issues from vacancy while you are not there. Formally launching a new licensed, bonded, and insured home protection service, Your Home Guardians, LLC. I have apprenticed with long time, local home oversight team and will assume sole responsibility, and eagerly looking to seamlessly transition and GROW this service in 2016. Servicing NW Tucson area including Dove Mountain, Oro Valley, and surrounding areas. Will provide a wide range of services and will customize to your particular needs involv-ing home protection and limited handyman services. To set up an initial appointment, please contact Ray Kuhn preferably at

rkuhn@urhomeguardians.com or call (484-347-8123).

SERVICES:

HOME WATCH: Weekly inspections inside and out. Highlands residents Jeff, Jerry and Mike. Our 11th year of continuous dependable service. As a team of four, your investment is never left unprotected. Jeff (612-247-9693) or Jerry (520-834-3990). DOG SITTING: Dependable, nurturing quality care by a dog loving couple. HH residents Terry and Jo Ellen. (465-0222). COMPUTER SERVICES: For all your computer needs. Apple included. HH resident Bruno Rauch (303-0953) or (610-704-5432). HOME ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS Simplify cabling and operation of HDTV, internet connection. AV receivers, blue ray DVD, digital TV input, CD music. We can help you select and install components and try to make it simple. We also install in-wall and ceiling speakers for surround sound systems. Let George do it. (909-7035). HH resident.

INTERIOR DESIGN

Julia Brisk , HH Res. Professional, affordable, 35 years exp, new construction, remodel, colorizing, staging, accessorizing, custom arrangements. Everything from the sheetrock in. References avail. (744-5998) or (591-2239). Free 30 min. consultation.

ENERGY WORK IS LIFE ENHANCING

Reiki is the most medically documented complementary health healing modality. Highlands resident Judy Ferrig, M.S., is a Reiki Master/Teacher, utilizes her training in many energy modalities and the frequencies of color, sound and crystals to enhance results to help you be well on all levels . She employs her skills to clear chakras and auras, using techniques such as journeying, past life work, akashic records, visioning, acupressure points, and guides to enable clients to develop intuition and re-place limiting beliefs that block abundance and wellbeing. Judy clears home and work spaces to optimize environments. Her work is effective for healing and addressing wellness and behavior issues with pets as well. JudyFerrig@comcast.net (520) 245-4214. HOME HOUSESITTING: HH Resident Michael & Vilma Reynoso provide caring and dependable service when you are away from your home. Call (572-3962). COLLEEN’S CONCIERGE SERVICE: House sitting, pet sitting and airport shuttle to Tucson and Phoenix. If there is a need for something not included don’t hesitate to ask. (744-9688)or coolma76@yahoo.com.

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