Fountain East Residents’ Association Officers 2016-2017

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Fountain East Residents’ Monthly Treasurer’s Report

Balance Forward Balance on Hand $3,379.12 $3,443,48

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

2016

This should bring our information current;HOWEVER, if you notice that you still haven't beenacknowledged and welcomed as a new neighbor,PLEASE contact Carolyn Taylor, Lot 127, 480-376-3716, email. Ctaylor210@msn.com

Don’t forget to make sure your name is included

on our birthday list posted in the clubhouse

hallway.

July was a busy month here at Fountain East.

The palm tree trimming as been completed, and the

dead pine tree has been removed. We put up the new

rope lights on the palm trees from the gate to the

clubhouse and doubled the number of lights on each

tree. The street sweepers were here mid-July, and

we are still working on getting the grass green until

we figure out what we can do (and afford) with that

area.

We found the source of the leaks in the pool and

had them repaired. I am told the water has been

wonderful.

I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying

themselves at their summer homes. Im looking

forward to seeing you all again soon. Thank You.

Bill Walker, Fountain East Manager

# 98 Donald Stone

# 264 Beth Barutti

# 69 Gregory Swain (deceased)

# 83 Naon Hemstreet

# 264 Donna Trevizo

# 283 Don Hidde (RV)

Changes:

Emmett and Kathy Firkins moved out of 98 and in to

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Carole Burrows--new phone number–480-434-9994

August 5 Jean Ringwald, Bertha Cabana, Elwood ThoresonAugust 8 George Ann BurkheadAugust 12 Shirlean GearAugust 13 Ann Bricker, Dolores BaldryAugust 14 Ron MurayAugust 15 Marloe AndersonAugust 19 Steve MooreAugust 20 Donna StewartAugust 21 Don HatcherAugust 22 Nancy BrunoAugust 27 Janice YoungAugust 28 Pat Robertson, Norma Lanning, Glen BemisAugust 29 Dan Zentner, Judy JacobsAugust 31 Patty Maxson

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rEFFECTIVE AUGUST 1r

NEW POLICY REGARDING DOG POOP

This continues to be an on-going problem.

Not only is it offensive but it is also unsanitary!

Beginning August 1, any resident who is caughtnot cleaning up after his/her dog will be subject tothe following:

1st Offense....$100 fine

2nd Offense....$200 fine

3rd Offense....Eviction of pet and/or resident

As a responsible pet-owner, it is your responsibility to

adhere to the park rules.

The Management

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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)

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

Please remember that there are

dumpsters located behind the

clubhouse specifically for recycling:

cardboard, paper, plastic (#1 & #2),

aluminum cans. Please do not fill up the

garbage dumpsters with these items. Your use

of the recycle bins benefits the association.

Also remember that you can recycle your used

batteries in the basket provided in the clubhouse.

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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Carole Burrows is continuing Bob’s project of collecting used eyeglasses, cases, andcell phones for the Lions Club. A collection box is located on a shelf in the clubhousefor this purpose. Thank you for your continued support.

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

Stitched With

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 Thursday

Summer Potlucks5:30pm 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

Every Saturday8:00am in the Clubhouse

Don’t worry....Bee happy!

It is coffee and donut day.

Just $1.50 starts your day out right.

Find out the news...celebrate

birthdays....visit...don’t miss out!

Wednesday, August 10Noon

Out to Lunch

Join your friends at various restaurants for this

monthly lunch throughout the summer. This month’s

lunch will be at

Midwestern Meats(4308 E. Main St.)

Don’t forget to sign up.

For more information, contact:

Brenda Brooks or Betty Copas

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Brian’s Handy ServicesSince 1974

Maintenance & Repair, Property & Home Clean-Up, House-Sitting

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Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Installation & Appliance Repair

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Pressure Washing, Painting, Gutter Cleaning, Water Damage Repair,

Landscaping

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Please call or text (805-400-5487) or email (hmsprca@gmail.com)

Brian Matthysse (Sp. #42) with any questions

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)

Putting a in your bonnet.

We need someone to take over being in charge of the distribution of the Bubbles during “the season.”

Please contact Kenny or Jan Wilhite if you are willing to take on this responsibility. Your job would be to

place the inserts in the printed Bubbles (November through April) then give them to the individuals who do

the street delivery.

Contact Kenny or Jan Wilhite for more information. It is just a couple months before we need to have

someone step up and say...

Yes, I can....Yes, I will!

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Labor Day Luncheon

Monday, September 5

Noon in the Clubhouse

$5/person

Step back in time--It’s the 1970's again

Bellbottom pants, peace signs, flower power.

Go through your closet or hit up a thrift store,

But whatever you do, get your groove on!

Tickets available at Saturday coffee with the absolute

final day to purchase them on August 31

Menu: Baked potatoes, toppings (broccoli and

cheese, chili, green onions, black olives, butter,

sour cream, bacon, shredded cheese), salad, and a

choice of cobblers (apple, blueberry, blackberry,

peach) for dessert.

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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

SUMMER RESIDENTS - Just a reminder from the Safety Patrol that we've begun the random 11pm-1am,

1am to 3am, and 3am-5am patrol shifts. If you're a night owl, don't be surprised when you see the cart out

and about. We could REALLY use a few more residents to help cover the shifts, so if you're willing, please

call Don Stebbins, 480-252-8937, to volunteer.

Just one or two shifts a month would really help, as only nine people are covering all of the shifts for the

next 90 days. The regular 8-10pm shift can use more help, as well.

Remember to aware so that you or your neighbors don’t get stung by overlooking a

suspicious person or activity in the park!

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An All-American Fourth of July barbecue was attended by sixty plus Fountain Eastresidents and guests. The event, ably chaired by Judy Jacobs with Matt Jacobs and EricClark as Masters of the Grill, saw everyone chowing down on juicy burgers and deluxe hotdogs with all the fixings, potato salad and chips. Ice cream sundaes topped off the menu.

In addition to table prizes and a lovely holiday wreath as the door prize, the pièce derésistance was the White Elephant event (be sure to ask Judy what her white elephant wasnext time you see her).

Judy was assisted by several residents, including Joanne Rebilas, Alice Spearman, Janand Ken Wilhite, Bob and Lani Clark, Kathy Kasparek, Ina Quenga, Savannah Clark,Bertha Cabana, Page Wilson, and Betty Copas. Carole Burrows was the White Elephant“trainer.”

Calling all crafters. Now is the time to start getting ready for the Christmas Craft Fair (December 3). I am in the process of putting together applications for all serious crafters. We will NOT have yard saleitems or junk entered in the fair this year. We will also not be having patio sales at this time as too manycrafters cannot do both. If you would like to do a combination craft/patio sale day, perhaps somethingcan be organized for spring.

During the Craft Fair, the Fountain East Café is a big money-maker involving a dedicated group ofworkers. However, it may be that we have lost our kitchen chairman so we are looking for someone totake over and be in charge of our café.

Also, as President of the Fountain East Ladies’ Association, I am trying to round up any and all keys tothe cabinets or cupboards storing items used by our ladies’ association. Once we have all the keys, wewill use a log to keep track of them. With luck, we will know who has which keys plus this will cut downon the extra expense of having to change locks.

If there are any questions or you want an application, please email me, Lynn Carrell, atcarrellfamily@yahoo.com or call my cell phone at 706-294-0911.

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On July 13, 19 guests gathered together for the Fountain East mid-summer

reunion in Hinckley. Everyone enjoyed the luncheon while sharing stories and

updates on what they had been doing and are looking forward to their return

to Mesa this fall.

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Ah, bonjour mes amis de

Fountain East!

Notre petit déjeuner était

merveilleux grâce à

Carolyn Taylor

Merci, merci, merci!

The final 5th Saturday breakfast was held on July 30 with 32 gathering to enjoy the stuffed French

toast(either with provolone cheese and ham or with cream cheese and blueberries), sausage, fruit salad

and juice. Carolyn was assisted by a fabulous crew consisting of Virginia Andrews, Patty Maxson, Kathy

Kasparek, Carole Burrows, Page Wilson, Karen Taylor, Brenda Brooks and Dick Baird. Without residents like

these, there would be none of the exceptional events and meals we all enjoy.

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