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Volume 12, No. 2 WWW.SVEHOA.COM 20 pages February 2019

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SVE Briefs

Saturday, February 2 Pancake Breakfast

7 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. – Auditorium

Saturday, February 2 Gary Lewis & The Playboys

7 p.m. – Auditorium

Tuesday, February 6 Meet the Candidate

1 p.m. – Oakwood Room

Tuesday, February 5 Strait Country

3 p.m. & 7 p.m. – Auditorium

Saturday, February 9 Pickleball Potato & Chili Event


Wednesday & Thursday, February 13 & 14

Valentine’s Day Rose Sale 9 a.m. – Saguaro Room

Thursday, February 14 HOA Monthly BOD Meeting

9 a.m. – Auditorium

Thursday, February 14 Dancing With the SVE Stars


Thursday, February 21 Softball Hamburger Fry

3:30 – 6:00 p.m. - Auditorium

Saturday, February 23 Comedy Dinner Show with Ken Kaz

Dinner 5 p.m., Show 6 p.m. – Auditorium

Tuesday, February 26 Concert Series – Dolly Parton Tribute

3 p.m. & 7 p.m. – Auditorium

Wednesday, February 27 SVE Players – Two Short Plays

3 p.m. & 7 p.m.

Thursday, February 28 Highland H.S. Strolling Strings

7 p.m. - Auditorium

Sunland Village East (SVE) 2019 ElectionsDuring the 2018 SVE Elections,

the SVE Residents voted to approve Electronic/on-line Elections. This year ballots will consist of candidates for 4 Board of Director positions and the dates to meet the candidates are: January 31st 2019 at 7:00 pm and February 5th, 2019

at 1:00 pm. Both meetings will be held in the Oakwood Room.

Sunland Village East has contracted with Vote HOA Now to conduct our electronic voting for those residents with an e-mail address on file and for residents without e-mail capabilities, voting

will be “Manually” as we have done in the past. Please be sure your e-mail address is on file in the HOA Office.

Vote HOA Now is a full-service voting management company. Dedicated to providing voting capabilities to HOA

Communities (only) throughout the country. Information on Vote HOA Now’s capabilities and services can be found at www.votehoanow.com.

BOB GRAZIANOMy name is Bob Graziano

and I have lived in SVE since March 2015. My wife Marie and I reside at 7820 E. Nopal.

My HOA experience includes working with two Boards in Colorado. One was in an established community

and the other was in a new sub-division. I am currently the president of the Alpine Heights HOA in Payson, AZ, and have held this position for over four years.

My business experience includes owning and running a successful security company for over 27 years. In addition to interacting with customers, controlling expenses, negotiating contract and inventory control were also part of my job.

While living in Sun Lakes, I attended the HOA Academy, a class for Board members and candidates. The most important thing I learned in that six week class and what it stressed the most, was that the boards’ job is to do what is best for the community. And that is my agenda, to keep our community

active and attractive to potential buyers. “We’ve always done it like that” is not in my vocabulary. At the present time there, are no issues before the board. Everything is running smooth and I plan on keeping it that way.

As I said earlier I do not have a personal agenda except for doing what is best for the community. My wife and I love living in SVE and I want to keep it a most desirable place to live. Come to one or both “Meet the Candidates” nights, ask questions and learn more.

In advance I thank you for your vote.

BOB THEILENSVE: Gracious living for

seniors where the quality of life is high and the cost of living is not! Our HOA board is the most elementary form of community government. It has a responsibility of equally protecting each members’

quality of life. As a board, our decisions must focus on using logic and common sense with respect for all residents. We need to concern ourselves with how those decisions will affect our community now, as well as in the future.

It is important to remember that our HOA has no source of income except for the money it takes from you, the members. We must be careful not to waste it. I will insist that all expenditures be thoroughly itemized, justified, and competitively quoted. Our maintenance policy will be quality before quick fixes. Properly maintaining our facilities will protect our quality of life and our property values. This must be done responsibly, without continually raising our association dues.

Experience: Member, Planning and Advisory Board, southern Minnesota..

Chairperson, Housing and Community Development committee, southern California. Senator, International Junior Chamber of Commerce. Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, Minnesota State University. Employment: Retired from 3M Corporation as a National Accounts Sales Manager.

My wife Joan and I purchased a home in SVE in January of 2005. I have no personal agenda or special interest that I want to promote. My primary interest is simply to do what is best to represent all SVE residents. Common sense for the common good.

CANDACE MASQUELIERIn looking around

Sunland Village East, I believe there is much for which we can be grateful. We have a vibrant community that is well-run and provides many enjoyable ways to spend our days and live out our

retirement. The variety of amenities, groups and clubs gives us opportunities to be as active as we wish.

The most recent Board has accomplished

much that we can all be proud of including the refurbishing of the tennis courts, reroofing of the Mesa Verde building, a new air conditioner and upgrading of the electrical and audiovisual in the auditorium, redoing of the decking and the addition of a fountain and plantings at the north pool, and too many continued maintenance items to list.

Upcoming projects are the construction of the pickleball courts, upgrading security systems, continued research and development for the proposed fiber arts facility, upgrading of the bathrooms and outdoor showers at the south

pool with similar future plans at the north pool, additional fitness center equipment, proposed updating of our bylaws and RCC&Rs, and various additional maintenance items. In any community of our size and age, much needs to be accomplished every year to maintain an attractive and appealing place to live as well as promote and enhance our property values. It is the responsibility of the SVE HOA Board of Directors to view long-range possibilities and make decisions in order to accomplish these goals. I would like to continue this work by serving another two-year term on the Board.

BEVERLY EFNOR

I would like to introduce myself, I am Beverly Efnor. I have lived in Sunland Village East for 7 years. I am a homeowner and participate in activities provided by the village such as: cribbage, neighbor

card playing on Sunday nights, pool activities and activities at the auditorium. I offer skills of management, leadership, and a good ear

to listen. In watching our village grow and beautify its surroundings, it has shown we have experienced good leadership. The key to my success in life is common sense and the strength to help others. I feel I could do a good job for our community.

Past experience in the work force was area manager for a staffing company. I offer supervisor skills, loan officer skills and the ability to work with people. I developed and opened my own business and ran it for four

years. This business was an ole fashion ice parlor/restaurant which is still in existence.

I served on the Park and Recreation Board for the City of Bondurant for one year. I was involved with the Recreation Board for the high school of Bondurant. I organized for five years the senior Thanksgiving Dinner sponsored by the Boy Scouts and participated in Boy Scout functions.

Raised 2 sons and 2 nieces, I have 6 lovely grandchildren and 5 grand dogs.

KEVIN VAN PELTI am Kevin Van Pelt, age

64, and have lived year round in Sunland Village East since October 2013. I retired May 2012 after 35 years of service to the Illinois State Police, Communication Service Bureau. I have been very happily married to my wife

Renee for 40 years. In my spare time, I enjoy volunteering with Maricopa County Parks and Recreation at Usery Mountain Regional Park. I serve as a BOD liaison and chairperson of the SVE (ACC) Architectural Control Committee.

SVE was chosen as our retirement home for many reasons. It is affordable and well maintained. It offers richness in social events, clubs, activities, and recreational opportunities for very affordable HOA dues. I see many instances of neighbor helping neighbor producing a solid community with values, ethics, and patriotism. It is these values that I wish to maintain, encourage, and see flourish.

My whole life I have operated as an open, transparent and honest individual. I believe my last two years of BOD service to SVE have been witness to this statement. My internal conventionalities have not changed or will they

be compromised by anyone or anything. I will work hard for the betterment of our community. I will see that the quality of life we enjoy here stays on course while working to make SVE inviting and appealing for future younger residents, just as I found it in 2012. We must strive to stay in touch with changing times and remain appealing to those who follow. There are many housing opportunities for the 55+ generation in Mesa. We must work to keep SVE at the top of that list. Thanks to each and every resident who has placed their trust in me the last two years. If re-elected, I promise to continue working for all SVE residents.

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2018-2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORSCandace Masquelier – President (2019)

Pam Jensen – Vice President (2019) Kim Harding – Treasurer (2019)

Brad Windschill – Secretary (2020) Kevin Van Pelt –

Architectural Control Committee (2019) Mark Thurn – Security (2020)

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CHAPEL NOTESRichard Koerselman

When I grew up in Iowa corn country, a half century ago, plowing the fields for spring planting was an annual ritual.

I liked plowing. I couldn’t wait to go out into fields and plow. Rolling coulters, razor-like disks, located at the front end of the plow would cut into the earth so the three plowshares could turn over the dirt.

Today in much of the Midwest, the age of the plow is over. The disk, a piece of machinery with dozens of steel disks, chews up the earth, but it doesn’t really turn the soil over very well. The result is a field that looks like its hardly been prepared for planting and seeding.

Today, there is another kind of plow which is in danger of being thrown on the scrap heap. It’s the spiritual plow; the kind of plow people of faith use to go deep into their souls where God dwells.

Our prayers are usually packed with petitions like “Help me” and “Give me,” “Deliver me.” We need to meditate in prayer; not always be petitioning God. It will give us spiritual food that will last a long time.

David encourages us in Psalm 23 to lie down in green pastures and rest beside still waters. Still water runs deep and it’s quiet. . . .an ideal place to rest and refresh our souls.

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Chuck BortkumWHAT IS THE HOME SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAM

ABOUT?Did you know that the City of Mesa Fire and Medical

Department has a FREE (Yes, I said FREE) Home Safety Program available to all City of Mesa residents? The HSE Program aims to reduce the risk of fires and falls within the home and to link you the citizens to outside resources as needed.

LET US HELP YOU!The HSE program will send a trained fire department volunteer

to your home to help you identify possible hazards within the home. The volunteer will make suggestions and immediate changes wherever possible. Home safety education covers:

Community Resources Currently AvailableFire Prevention MeasuresFire Extinguisher Education/Safety Fall Prevention MeasuresOxygen safetyEDITH (Exit Drills in The Home)Smoke Alarm Checks/InstallationThe volunteer will provide you with FREE batteries and a

smoke alarm(s). Alarms for the deaf and hard of hearing are also available.

To schedule your request please call 480-644-2200 Extension 4928.

Deaths In The VillageJeanette Telle September 1, 2018Wendy Keel December 13, 2018Norman Soren Olson January 2, 2019

PANCAKE BREAKFASTTony Rasberry

First, we’d like to wish you and yours all a Happy New Year from the pancake group! I hope you had the chance to meet Tony Rasberry, our incoming coordinator.

Our January pancake breakfast was a great success. We had 623 guests at our breakfast! After expenses we had a net profit of $2044.90 which was an increase of $467.90 from last month.

It was great to have our regular volunteers back and to see a number of new volunteers both in the kitchen and dining room. Our heartfelt thanks to all of volunteers- we couldn’t do this without you!

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LONG RAMGE PLANNING

COMMITTEEPaul Christoffers

The committee seeks more ideas.Since the SVE Long Range Planning Committee was

appointed, numerous proposals and ideas have been submitted by residents. This is a good start, but many more ideas are being sought. As ideas are evaluated for inclusion in our long range plans, we will be looking for initiatives that will enable SVE to serve both current and future residents.

The LRPC wants to stress that everyone is welcome to submit ideas. This is a “bottom-up-process” and its success depends on you – our residents sharing your thoughts, suggestions and ideas.

Please email your comments and ideas to: [email protected] or feel free to visit with any member of the committee: Sue Hensley, Joann Peek, Lin-Da Stougard, Bob Graziano, Ed Zarr or Paul Christoffers.

GOLF CONDO IIMimi Handorff

Into the 2nd month of 2019 are you keeping your New Year’s resolutions? Have to honestly say I personally didn’t make any resolutions as I’ve found over the years they seem to quickly go by the wayside.

Our February meetings will be Monday, February 25, BOD study session, 2 PM, Rosewood Room; Thursday, February 28, BOD meeting 3 PM Oakwood Room. This is our annual meeting and voting will take place. Please plan to attend and support our BOD. Wear name tags.

Our Valentine social is Wednesday, February 13, at 5pm. It’s the much-looked-forward-to hors d’oeuvre party. Bring an hors d’oeuvre to serve 12 and BYOB. There is a $2 charge per person and gals will come to your door selling tickets prior to the 13th.

Are you saving March 2 for the 2019 7th Annual Golf Condo II Classic Golf Tournament? This tournament is open to all Golf Condo II owners, renters, and guests. The first 56 registered and paid golfers are eligible to play. The $3.00 entry fee per golfer, cash only, may be paid to Jim or Gloria Tollefson #216 by February 18. If not an annual member, green fees will be applicable. Tournament starts 9:30 am. Immediately after tournament a pot luck lunch is served with ham sandwiches and coffee provided for $3 per person plus bring a dish to share. All Golf Condo II is welcome to the potluck even if you do not participate in the tournament.

GOLF CONDO 1 NEWSCharolette Ludwig

It’s our short month of February – but we crowd everything in: Happy Ground Hog Day! Happy Valentine’s Day! Happy Winter! February 20th is our next Board Meeting! Come to our meeting and see what we have planned.

WE ARE HOSTING OUR 5th ANNUAL CAR SHOWThursday, February 28, 2019If you have a classic, vintage or special interest car and

want it in our show, call me (at 419-260-1353). We will be blocking off our street, but if you live in Sunland Village East, we can park your car early. Cars will be lined ALL THE WAY up and down 2310 & 2311 S. Farnsworth Drive. We will have a “special car” parked in front of your condo, and people will be walking everywhere on our street from 2 pm to 5 pm. We will again have a “DOO-WAP Hot Dog Stand” with chips and a bottle of water for the Happiest Taste Around. I have two bands lined up and a popcorn stand! Hope to see you there!

FITNESS CENTERDiane Loram

There is great news at both fitness centers. Several new machines were approved

in the 2019 SVE HOA budget. If all has gone as planned (remember these articles are written a month in advance) the following changes are in place as your read this article.

Several months ago the Octane elliptical at the north center

malfunctioned and was removed. It will soon be replaced with a SciFit Rex 7001-INT, a total body recumbent elliptical. The SciFit Pro 1 upper body exerciser and the SciFit ISO 1000R recumbent bike are being replaced with a SciFit Pro 2 which is an upper body exerciser and lower body recumbent bike combined in one machine.

A rowing machine was added to the south fitness center. The TV in the South Fitness Center has been remounted, and the storage shelf was anchored to the wall so the ballet barre could be mounted to it. The DVD player has been installed.

What’s next? If you have yoga, Swiss ball exercise, or other fitness DVDs you want to donate, please contact Diane Loram at [email protected]. In addition, we are looking for health and fitness books for the South Fitness Center.

If you are a FaceBook user, please ask to join the Sunland Village East Fitness Club group. It is a place to share healthy recipes, exercise routines, pool exercises, etc. and look for people to join you in walks, hikes, runs, bike rides, etc. Together we grow stronger and healthier.

Family Home EveningDonna Hartman

Thank you to all who came out for our June pot luck dinner. We had lots of yummy foods. Everything was delicious. Thanks also to Vickie Brisco and Char for decorating. We had a lots of fun singing Arizona songs and playing an Arizona quiz game.

We will celebrate Christmas in July with hamburgers and hot dogs. Plan to bring foods for a picnic like potato salad, watermelon, fruit salad and chips and of course, dessert. Bring a small gift under $5 for a gift exchange. We will have some fun music and a special visit from a summer Santa.

Please join us for a pot luck meal Monday, July 9, 2018 at 6 pm. All are welcome. Call Donna Hartman if you have questions or want to help. 602 774-6926.

VETERANS CLUBLinda Hayden

The Veterans Club will meet on February 20th. The auditorium doors open at 4:30pm for social time, and dinner starts at 5:00 pm. This month the club will provide pizza. Club members should bring a side dish or dessert that serves 10-12 people. Don’t forget to bring your own plates, utensils, and a beverage of your choice. The business meeting starts immediately after dinner. “Matt & Allen” will entertain us at the end of the evening.

Membership is open to SVE residents & non-residents who have previously served in all branches of the Armed Forces of the United States and Canada and also to the veteran’s spouse.

Meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of every month, October through April in the SVE auditorium (see our monthly Outlook article and the weekly “club” email for up-to-date information). Annual dues are $15.00 per person, per year (Oct - Sept). Dues are payable at your first meeting. Please bring correct change or a check made payable to SVE Veterans Club.

Our meetings are a time for us to gather with our comrades & friends, share information, and have a few good laughs. If you are a veteran or the spouse of a veteran, we would love for you to join us. If you have any questions, please contact me at 951-237-8142 or email: [email protected].


SPORTS

BOCCELois Wierenga

Interested in Bocce? Come out any Monday thru Thursday at 9:30 am to watch our league players in action. Open play with instructors available is on Friday at 9:30 am. Come out and give it a try!

Bocce courts are available to all residents and their guests. Courts are open until 9:00 pm. Practice balls are in the closet just north of the courts. Please return equipment to the closet and turn off the lights when leaving.

Our Bocce socials are held on the second Saturday of each month at the Mesa Verde room. Guests are always welcome!

The Bocce Club also supports the concession stand at the Jam Session every Friday from 12:30 to 2:45 pm in the auditorium. We have a 50/50 raffle every week and a well-stocked concession stand. Come out to dance and enjoy the music!

Any questions, call Lois Wierenga 708-341-4616.

COUPLES’ GOLFMary Ann Roers

Here’s hoping you all had a wonderful New Year’s celebration.

Couples’ Golf Board Meeting was held on January 4, followed by couples’ social.

Couples Golf enjoyed a potluck dinner/karaoke party on January 18th complete with our 50/50 raffle. All proceeds collected (100%) for the 50/50 were dispersed to the lucky ticket holders.

Our Super Bowl/Pizza Party was changed from February 1 to January 25th due to an HOA conflict.

We are looking forward to the Valentine’s Day dinner and dance on Friday, February 15th.

Change in Activities Contact List: Please change the contact for Couples Golf from Gerry Fish

to Jerry Wagner # 602-616-98730.

LADIES’ GOLFKay Romstadt

The 9 and 18-hole ladies’ golf leagues are in full swing, LITERALLY, and the next several months are probably the busiest time for both!

On February 12th, a 9 and 18 hole match play is planned followed by a luncheon at Fat Willy’s. Players must sign up and pay the $5 entry no later than February 7th so time is short! The handicap tournament is scheduled for the 19th and 26th of this month .. and coming up in March will be the Home and Home with Sunland Village, scheduled for Tuesday the 5th here and Thursday the 7th there.

This month we have four new members to report! A warm welcome to Roxanne Garner, Karla Vanderbie, Judy Fisher, and Donna Schlake. We always welcome new members. Both the 9-hole and 18-hole league ladies play every Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Any of our present members will be happy to provide additional information, or if you have questions, feel free to call our President, Judy Olson, 612-270-6507. Application forms are available in the Pro Shop.

Come on out and join the fun .. you won’t find a nicer group of ladies!

MEN’S GOLF LEAGUETom Shea

As I sit in the sun writing this, my grandchildren have a day off school because of a Minnesota blizzard. This really makes one appreciate beautiful Arizona.

The Men’s Golf League is going great guns again this winter with many new members. New members include the following: Tracy Peterson, Pudge Soderberg, Eric Manternach, Michael Horken, Robert Rossow, Joe Dylla, Matt VanderBie, Kamal Dallal, Tom Schirber, Michael Garner, Clinton Schlake, Mick Baumann, and Dennis Johnson. If you see any of these fine gentlemen, give them a warm greeting to SVE.

Hole in one winners for this past month were Mike Kohrn, Erv Ohnemiller, and Lyn Goodbar. Spend your $35 wisely guys.

As you read this, the 123 Event will have taken place. In February we will have the President’s Cup and the Club Championship. Remember all you golfers out there, with your handicap you will be able to beat the best.

SUPERSTITION SENIOR MIXED

BOWLING LEAGUECoreen Renner

The bowling league resumed bowling following the holidays at the Mesa East Bowling Center at Ellsworth and Broadway.

On January 7, high series bowling for men was Danny Green, 587; Tom Dreyer, 569; Glen Vogel, 558; Rick Engelsman, 538. High games were Glen Vogel 213 and 202; Tom Dreyer, 211and 202; Pete Rowan, 202; Danny Green 200 and 200; and Bruce Evans, 200.

For the women, high series was Cathy Dryer, 501. High games for the women was Alice Weeks, 185; Cathy Dryer, 181 and 178; Roxanne Green, 180; Constance Young, 179 and Jeannie Bashford, 162.

Sub bowlers are needed. Stop in and join us. It is lots of fun. If you are interested in becoming a regular, contact President Tom Dreyer at 480-213-9683 or Vice President Herb Dwyer at 480-336-1201.

PICKLEBALLPaula Henry

Our annual Potato Bar is Saturday, February 9th from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Tickets are on sale for $7.00 at the SVE office from pickleball players and at the door the afternoon of the Potato Bar. This year’s baked and loaded potato will be served with a bowl of chili (instead of soup), delicious cake for dessert, and a beverage. Come and enjoy browsing our silent auction items and listening and participating in an evening of Karaoke. There will also be 50/50 raffles with a drawing at the end of each hour; you must be present to win the 50/50 raffle. Auction item tickets will be drawn at the end of the event; winners do not need to be present.

Pickelball is sponsoring a Super Bowl pool this year, and members have been busy selling squares for $25.00 each. Squares can be shared and have been selling fast in anticipation of the Feb. 3rd Super Bowl play off. The grid numbers will be drawn at the pickleball courts; date and time to be announced on Person to Person. We are hoping to make this an annual fun event.

Beginner and intermediate lessons remain popular at the pickleball courts. There were 16 intermediate and 32 beginner participants in November, 2018. This is a great way to discover the game of pickleball; there is no cost for the lessons. Also popular are round robin for beginner and intermediate players, as well as ladies and men’s play. A schedule is posted at the courts for member play and also open play for non-members. Pickelball players welcome you!

SHUFFLEBOARD Carleton Moore

SVE shuffleboarders are playing at 9:30 am on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Monday and Wednesday are entirely open play and Saturday is “In Park” (SVE) league play, but there are a few boards available for those of us not tied up in the organized league play. All equipment is furnished, and friendly members are willing to provide free instruction. Please come any or all of these days and give it a try. It’s not too late to start! We don’t bite!

Thank you to all the patrons of the Sloppy Joe Luncheon. It was a great success! Friday, February 8, is our Valentine party in the Mesa Verde Room at 5:00 pm. Check the bulletin board on the shuffleboard court building for more details on our activities. For more information please call Larry McGhinnis (603) 917-1707. Our club president is Curtis Faul (480) 245-8326.

SOFTBALLAl Ludwig

January saw a very successful completion of the first month of the winter softball season. The Sunland Village Softball Club fielded seven teams. Our resident team members have competed in recreational play, competitive play, very competitive play, ladies’ competitive league, and on national competing teams. A few resident players have joined several international competing teams. Our ladies’ team features ladies (dare we say) from the low 50’s in age to 85! On some men’s teams, the age range is from 55 to the mid 70’s in age. However, the 75+ team has seven players over 80 and one player who is 93! (He often runs for the younger players). With a wide range of levels of competition and openings for all skill level players, the club welcomes all residents to participate!

The Softball Club would like to thank all of the fans who have come by the softball field to support our teams and encourage everyone to attend our upcoming Hamburger Bash on the 21st of February. It is through fundraisers like this that we are able to maintain our field, make improvements, and provide this recreational activity for our residents.

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TENNIS TALKDorothy Danielson

December was a busy month for tennis club members. The Social Committee did a wonderful job of the Christmas party; a delicious prime rib dinner followed by an evening of dancing to DJ and the Midnight Sun. Several club members took part in the annual Christmas parade. Our membership again worked in conjunction with Woodshop to host a successful spaghetti dinner. Hank’s Bikes for Tots was well supported by our membership. The Holiday Mixed Doubles Tournament was a huge success with many of our members taking part in the play along with a good turnout of players from the other EVSTL clubs. As usual the membership came through in a big way, volunteering wherever necessary to make the tournament run smoothly.

Most notable for January was the grand opening of our beautiful new facility. Jan. 12 marked the official opening of the new courts with self-guided tours aided by the Court Renovation Committee standing by to answer any questions;The courts were filled with players enjoying the new facilities; the social committee provided refreshments, followed by the official ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony. A thank you to the HOA, as well as the generous donors, who made the court update possible.

Weekly league play and practice continues at each level and notably a new teaching/practice level has been added for beginners/rusty rackets Wed. at 2:30. Excellent coaches, rackets available. The majority of our players didn’t start playing tennis until retirement. It’s not too late for you!

TRAILBLAZERSSharon Batcher

See us in Facebook at SVE TrailblazersTrailblazers walking group walks each Thursday. Walks will

be 3 to 4 miles on mainly level terrain.Walkers will meet in the parking lot east of the Auditorium and

carpool. Riders compensate drivers. For information call Sharon Batcher 480-824-8435.

Starting time for February: 9:00Feb 7: Usery Mountain ParkFeb 14 Crosscut TrailFeb 21: San Tan Mountain ParkFeb 28: Lost Goldmine TrailTrailblazers hiking group hikes each Tuesday. Hikers meet in

the parking lot north of the courtyard. Riders compensate drivers. All hikers carpooling with the hiking group are required to carry a minimum of 1.5 liters of water on the trail. Food and sturdy footwear are recommended. For information call Greg Morgan 507-341-4116 or Ray Monks 480-247-8236. Schedule is subject to change depending on conditions.

Starting time for February 7:30February 5: Coffee Flat to Reeds Water: Peralta TH.

Dutchman trail to Coffee Flat trail. 10.5 miles, or turn around at any point, 1150 feet elevation gain. Moderate. A harder option is Bluff Springs Loop, 1485 feet elevation gain, strenuous.

February 12: Arizona Trail: Left off hwy 60 at MP 222+ road 375 across from Boyce Thompson Arb. Turn off. Walk north to a pretty creek. 8 mi. Moderate. OR go out Happy Camper road to another trailhead.

February 19: Carney Springs to West Boulder Saddle or Wave Cave: Very Steep and very strenuous. To second saddle on ridge 1600’ gain. Rt 3.5 mi. More if route is extended to Fremont Saddle. For a less strenuous hike take the wave trail.

February 26: San Tan Mt Park: N & S THs. Walk N or S to other entrance on the West Trail 7.2 mi. Key exchange. Rolling terrain.

VOLLEYBALLMarcia Gregorac

The first Monday in each month,we have a potluck at 5pm at the Mesa Verde room. Feb.4,March 4,and April 1.

Water volleyball members are welcome.Volleyball is 8-9 Monday-Saturday , number of players

and weather permitting, no need to sign up in advance.We meet at the pickle ball courts behind the south

swimming pool.We meet thru April. Come play and bring new friends.

Any questions,call Marcia 347-819-6144.

WATER VOLLEYBALLMike Lauer

We are having a great time playing water volleyball this winter. So many new people are coming out and playing. Come give it a try! The water is warm and so is the sun.

We play from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at our north pool on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

We recommend that you wear water shoes and sun protection (including sunglasses and a hat). Visit us on Facebook at “SVE Water Volleyball.” If you have questions about our group, please call Mike Lauer at 602-291-2823 or email to [email protected]


CLUBSBOOK CLUB

Pam MoserOn January 8, 2019, we had a great discussion on Prayers

for Sale by Sandra Dallas. She writes about friendship, human dignity, survival, forgiveness and redemption. Most of her novels are set in the mountains of Colorado with a strong emphasis on quilting, and the comfort and companionship it brings the women who live in Middle Swan, CO.

Eighty-six year old Hennie Comfort doesn’t sell her prayers but offers them free to Nit Spindle and others who ask. The reader will experience Nit and Hennie getting to know each other and becoming best friends.

Our book club has a wide variety of thoughts to share about the books we read, which makes for lively discussions.

Please join us on the 1st Tuesday of February, the 5th, for a discussion on The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See.

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Sunday evening partners bridge@ 6:30 no need to sign up; just bring a partner to Joe and Clarice Graham 984-3247. It would be nice if you gave them a call so they can have even pairs.

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Wednesday afternoon @ 1 pm Ollie and Larry Mann 480-357-2025

Friday afternoon @ 1 pm Joe and Claryce Graham 984-3247

Hope to see you at the all village bridge party Saturday, Feb. 2

CERAMICSSue Hensley

Come and join us for lots of fun! We will be having a horsehair class on March 4, 2019. There will be a sign-up sheet in the ceramics room. We have lots of new and fun projects on going.

Classes with a teacher are Monday and Tuesday from 9 am to 12:00 pm. The charge is $5.00 for the class, but if you join us for the second day, that is $3.00. A monitor will also be in the room on Thursday from 9 -12. Any questions please call Sherrie Larson 480-822-7124 or Sue Hensley 480-404-6056.

COMPUTER CLUBBits and Bytes

Peggy LenzThe Computer Club meets every Monday

in the Mesa Verda Room beginning at 9:00 am and is led by our computer guru Joe Zager. Election of officers: President, Dick Moon; 1st Vice President , Bonnie Catton; 2nd Vice President, Elvin Shaw; Treasurer, Jim Cherry; Secretary, Margaret Tweten.

Presentations will be at 10:15 am February 4th, Chamber of Commerce, Linda Haskill (What is happening in Mesa, including ASU expansion); February 11th at 10:15 am AVAST Antivirus; February 18th, Newsletter Review by Joe Zager. February 25th TBA. Current members and those who attend the 10:15 am presentation can participate in a door prize drawing at the end of the meeting. On February 28th at 7:00 pm our club will be sponsoring the Strolling Strings at the Auditorium at 7:00 pm.

Special interest groups Digital Photo meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month and the MAC Users group meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, both beginning at 1 pm in the Mesa Verda room. Linux Users group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month in the computer lab at 6 pm. We also have Fix-it Tuesday from 1 to 3 pm in the SVECC Computer Lab. Computer repairs are available to all SVE residents for a small fee.

To learn to enjoy your computer more, please join us any Monday. Annual membership is only $20 per individual or $30 per couple. Hope to see you at our meeting.

DRAMA CLUBConnie Young

Rehearsals have started for our upcoming plays. The Drama Club is presenting two one act plays that will keep you laughing and on the edge of your seat the entire evening. At our first run through, we could hardly keep a straight face because of the clever dialogue . We all have been challenged to dress the stage ourselves . Our director usually does that, but she decided we needed the experience of finding the furniture and props that we need. We are all digging through our closets and homes and perusing antique stores and thrift stores looking for that just right piece of furniture or prop.

The two short plays highlight the theatrical prowess and high jinx of the group. Off with His Head demonstrates the follies of a husband’s tomfoolery when it involves pumpkins,costumes and a large knife. The second play, Any body for Tea, shows how far a group of over-zealous elderly women will go to get a handsome detective to visit their home. Their plan proves to be a bit dangerous- even deadly - to at least one of the home’s residents .

Performances are scheduled February 27th in the SVE auditorium. We are having a matinee at 3:00, and an evening performance at 7:00. The tickets are $3.00 and can be bought in the office or at the door.

If you’re interested in helping backstage we would love to have you join us .Questions , contact Darlene Dally 480-986-6985 or Vickie Briscoe 480-357-3942.

GENEALOGYBonnie Catton

The last genealogy meeting was on “Internet Genealogy”. Steve Packer was the presenter for our first meeting of the new year. Steve has been with the Family History Center since 2007. He provided an interesting program for obtaining many genealogy results. More and more of our

research is dependent on the internet. Thank you Steve Packer!Our February 20th the presenter will be Bev Bachman. Bev

is very skilled in Family Tree Maker. She will be sharing family research on American Revolution and her ancestor. Bev is sure to have some surprises up her sleeve.

Gary Van Valkenburg has also planned on time to clean out our cabinets. There are stacks of magazines collected through the years which may contain articles to aid in research. They will be spread out and may be taken to keep. What is left will be donated or recycled.

We welcome new members. Please join us as we learn and share our experiences exploring genealogy. New ideas are always welcome, and we meet the third Wednesday of the month, at 9 am in the Mesa Verde Room. October through April.

Hope to see you there!

LAPIDARY AND SILVERSMITH CLUBSharleen HarveyWINTER HOURS AND NEW ACTIVITIES:

Valentine’s Day is coming. A nice piece of jewelry would be a “special” gift for your sweetheart! The lapidary workshop is open for all from 8:30 am to 11:30am and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Monday through Fridays. The new cabinets, built by the SVE woodshop, have been installed and will provide more working space around the work stations. From time to time, members will conduct demonstrations and/or training sessions for specific equipment operation and various lapidary/silversmith skills and techniques. Monitors are present during all open hours; they are available to help new members in getting started with their projects and to show visitors the tools, equipment and facilities that we have for members to use. At this time, volunteers are beginning to fashion jewelry to be raffled at the March 16th Arts and Crafts Fair. The club will again be serving the sloppy joe lunch at the Fair. We invite you to stop in to the workshop, located in the North Complex, and check out the display windows to see the beautifully handcrafted jewelry. The next regular meeting will be held in the workshop on Thursday, February 7th, at 9:00 am. Visitors Welcome.

ACTIVE SINGLESMartha Gardner

Wow, already a month into the new year is behind us, and what fun we have had. It started off with a catered dinner and installation of new officers. Thanks to Ruth, we were able to get three tables at the Comedy Dinner Show. What a great time! The light rail ride to the Spaghetti Factory was new to some and a great time together. If you are an SVE single resident and are tired of doing things alone, we invite you to come be a part of a fun group that gets out and does things together. In addition to the fun activities that our committees plan, we socialize and play cards and table games every Wednesday from 6:00 – 8:30 in the Mesa Verde Room. So, come get to know us.

Welcome new member Jerry Jones, Jan Barlow and Diane Lince.Thanks to the January committee for the great activities.February 7, we go to I-hop for lunch. Don’t forget to ask for a

senior discount at the register. On self- Sign-up deadline January 30 - contact Beverly 480-357-2500.

Come with us to the family owned Sourdough Pizza on February 12. They also offer gluten free mini pizzas, pastas and sandwiches. On self – Sign-up deadline February 6, contact Gail 334-432-2798.

February 24, come join us in the Mesa Verde Room 1-3 for garbage. Never heard of garbage? Come learn a new game and enjoy social time with fun people. Cost $2.00- Signup deadline February 20, contact Della 480-380-8794.

SUNLAND STITCHERSJoan Falken

THOSE SUNLAND STITCHERS and KNITTERS & CROCHETERS KNOW HOW TO THROW A PARTY!

We hope our friends and neighbors enjoyed our Hoe Down and the Meet and Greet with Lori Dragt’s brother, Richard Turner, the famed close-up card mechanic, as much as we did. Thanks to Dianne Hetland, all the Hoe Down volunteers, and to Lori and Richard for helping us to raise money toward our Fiber Arts Center.

Now we are looking forward to our Ladies’ Luncheon and Fashion Show on February 12th, our Garage Sale on February 23rd and the Quilt Show on March 9th. Ticket sales continue on the Snazzy Red Golf Cart at many venues around the village. The drawing will be held at our Monday meeting after the Craft Fair on March 16th. Don’t miss out!

In the meantime, we’ve shared our quilts with Sally Lee’s friends and quilting colleagues who survived the deadly Camp Fire in Paradise, CA. Our hearts go out to them.

As if we weren’t busy already, we’ve also enjoyed many classes on Basic Appliqué’, Coloring Fabric, Paper Piecing, Christmas Stockings and Table Runners, and many more.

New members are most welcome to join in our fun. We meet in the Oakwood Room on Mondays and Wednesdays at 12:30. For more detailed information, please contact Karen Thurn, Membership Committee Chair, at 701-220-5182, or email: [email protected].

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It’s almost here. The Sunsationals’ 2019 review -- “Dancing Across America”. Performances are scheduled for Saturday, March 2nd ,at 2:00 and 7:00 pm and Wednesday, March 6th ,at 7:00 pm in the SVE auditorium. Tickets are on sale in the SVE office or from the dancers. It’s a performance you won’t want to miss.

Under the tutelage of our amazing instructor ,Stephani Szoke, the dancers are diligently polishing and perfecting their dances. The cloggers are high-stepping it to “Callin’ Baton Rouge.” With rhythm and syncopation, the jazz dancers present, “Hurray for Hollywood.” The tappers enthusiastically dance across Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, Tennessee, Kansas, Illinois, Pennsylvania and New York. All the Sunsationals are committed to working hard and preparing an incredible evening of dance that will make Terpsichore proud. Plan to join us for our toe tapping “Dance Across America.”

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activities, such as knitting and crocheting, are in full swing every Monday in the Ocotillo room at 9:30 am. Many fiber artists are making baby hats for Banner Children’s Hospital and hats for the homeless, along with garments of their own choosing. Free yarn is available for those donating items. Please join us!

Those who saw the movie Dealt, featuring Richard Turner as the Card Mechanic, visited with him and saw his show at SVE in January. We were inspired by his personality, card skills, and personal challenge—blindness. His sister, too, is a fiber artist, and also blind. She lives in SVE and is often found crocheting and quilting with the guilds. The proceeds benefited the Fiber Arts Center.

Once again, the guild is offering a beginning class in crocheting. The class will begin

January11th. A one time $5 fee will be charged. Various colors of yarn and a crochet hook will be available for your use. Learning and practicing the single crochet stitch will result in a potholder or hot pad. Please contact Belva Greenfield, 1-480-993-7246, if interested. Come and make new friends, learn a new craft, and create a useful item.

Lastly, we are sad to see one of our fellow knitters, Jan Rasmussen, move from SVE. A send-off party was held in her honor by the knitting and crochet family. Best wishes, Jan.

CLUBSART CLUB

Diane MooreCome and join us draw and paint! Watercolor classes

are at 9am for beginners and 1pm for advanced. Watercolor Pencil class is at 9am ,Thursday, and Colored Pencil class is at 9am, Friday. The beautiful colored pencil drawing you see here is by Merylin Traynor.

March is a busy month for us! We will again be partnering with the SVE Photography Show on Sunday, March 3rd ,in the Oakwood Room from 1:00-4:00pm. There will be lots of room to show our watercolor, pen and ink, and colored pencil drawings. We hope to see friends and neighbors to admire our latest creations. Call Elaine Dubé with any questions about classes at 984-6491. Barb Hess is our president 353-9424. Come join us!

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December 15 some of us dressed our dogs in Christmas attire for a dog social by the softball field. Examples of the costumes were one little girl dog was wearing a pink/red tutu, a larger dog had Santa sitting in a saddle on her back while Santa supposedly reined her in,

On February 16, we will have Valentine dog social in the same location. Everyone who has a dog is welcome to bring him/her to meet the other dogs. You don’t have to belong to the club to participate in our socials.

February is also the month that we collect supplies for the dog shelters and foster homes. Clean sheets, light blankets, small rugs, toys, food, dog crates, dishes, towels, paper towels, and many more items are welcome. Boxes will be available in thelLibrary and the Activity Room for your donation.

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two story Includes in & out up to 30 panes. Sun screens cleaned $3 each.

Attention to detail and tidy in your home. Appearance

Counts LLC 480-584-1643 BBB member.

Home Services

Romco Roofing LLC,Free estimates, and storm

damage inspections. Repairs, emergency

tarping or full replacement. Locally owned and

operated. Meet your roofer today and get your roof

on! ROC #298707. Cody 480-909-5548

Roofing and AwningsShingle & Tile roofs,

awnings, coatings, flat roofs, patios and repairs. Licensed, bonded, and insured. ROC# 297093. Janoes Construction has been serving the valley for over 50 years. Call for a

free estimate today. 480-217-9946. Military and

senior discounts.

Make It Right Remodeling, LLC

For all your minor home improvement needs. 15 years

of experience with minor home improvements. Light electrical, light plumbing, garbage disposals, epoxy

garage floors or drive ways. No job too small. I have

online booking available at www.makeitright

remodeling.com orcall Jasen Stevens-Owner

480-653-7976. Not a licensed contractor.

Keith’s Home MaintenanceNo job too big. Interior &

exterior painting. Plumbing, electrical, locks, drywall repair, fixtures, flooring,

carpentry and more. Call for free estimate. 480-225-9187.

Handyman Services by Dan (resident of SSV)

specializing in retirement communities, services

include, but not limited to, finish carpentry, painting, drywall , plumbing and

electrical. Call 517-206-2088.

Steve’s Handy Company A Company You Can Rely

On With over 20 Years’ Experience. Electrical,Plumbing, Carpentry,

Painting: Inside & Outside. Miscellaneous Maintenance & Repairs. Not a licensed contractor. Free Estimates

480-924-6858.

Mel’s Handyman Services Expert painting, drywall, stucco repair, plumbing, water heater installation,

electrical, carpentry. Careful, courteous and professional.

Available year round. 602-565-2993.

Home Remodeling & Rain Gutter SpecialistAZ Rooms, Dual Pane, Replacement Windows,

Aluminum & Vinyl Siding& Trim, Seamless Rain gutters;

30 colors. Very Reliable. Licensed & Bonded.

ROC #114475 George 480-820-8711.

We love small jobs.

MidWest Homes Services LLC

Home Care All Year. Handy man services while you are here; Peace of mind

while you are away. Minor home repairs! Snowbird watch! Fixtures, drywall repair, smoke detectors, garbage disposals, locks, no jobs too small! www.

midwesthomeservices.net Call Tom 480-788-7086.

Mazon’s Air Conditioning & Heating Service Only

$18.95 for a completeheating system check-up. Includes 20 point check

plus service complete unit. Expert service and repairs

or unit replacement. Licensed & Bonded.

480-966-7794 or602-579-1012.

East Valley PlumbingAlways on time,

independently owned & operated with over

30 years of experience providing our customers

with quality service at reasonable prices. I

specialize in slab leaks, sewer & drain.

Smoke testing, (smelly pipes) trenchless

excavation, water heaters and much more. Free estimates, discounts, licensed, *bonded*,

insured. R.O.C. #267828, PH: 480-255-7325.

RWB Plumbing, Inc. Plumber. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. ROC#178767. Call

480-332-1457.

Mazon’s Plumbing Expert service and repairs. Free water heater inspections.

All plumbing repairs. Sewer and drains unclogged. Water

heaters, faucets, garbagedisposals, toilets, water

leaks. Licensed & Bonded. 480-966-7794 or 602-579-1012.

Dumping DaveI haul it all. Yard debris,

junk, appliances, furniture, home cleanouts. Whatever you need cleaned up and hauled away. Dependable

and Honest. I’m a Mesa 6th grade teacher working his 2nd

job. Dave 480-369-5182.

Garage Door Repairs Free Service Calls. $20 Off Any Repair. Always Open Garage Door LIC# ROC182785 Bonded/Insured

480-703-9963.

Garage Door ServiceSenior discounts. Veteran

owned. BBB Accredited. My Garage Guys. 480-630-3638.

Epoxy CoatingsGarage, Patio & Drive. New, Repair, Re-Seal & Removal.

Free Estimates. Local, Family-owned

& operated. A+ Rated BBB member. 480-890-1141.

www.amazoncoatings.com

Licensed Remodeling Contractor King Home

Restoration, Inc.Cell 480-593-2568

Additions, Kitchens, Patios, Baths, Roofs, Tile, Windows,

Flooring, Doors,Plumbing, Painting,

Electrical, Stucco Drywall, Trim. ROC # 244055.

Built-Rite Masonry Serving your communities for over 25 years. Block-

Brick-Concrete-StoneStucco. We Do It All. Free Estimates.

Call Richard at 602-692-7898.

Painting

Robak Painting Interior, exterior, small Jobs OK. Kitchen and bathroom

cabinets painted.Wallpaper removal, paint popcorn ceilings. Senior

Discounts. ROC LIC #104337, bonded/insured. Free estimates. Call Frank

480-586-1090 or 480-981-6868.

Tom the Painter Over 10 years as

Farnsworth’s top painter. I am now available to paint

the interior or exteriorof your home with the same quality and craftsmanship

that Farnsworth has providedfor an economical price. Call

for free estimates. 602-571-9014 ROC #280369

Mel Thompson PaintingWe do it All! Exterior,

interior painting, wallpaper removal, drywall repair

and more. Over 40 years’ experience. Call for a free bid. Mel 480-983-0585.

Licensed, Bonded, Insured.

Ned’s Pro PaintingSmall Jobs Welcome. One room or complete interior/

exterior. Kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Accent walls. Free estimates and

color consultation. Call Ned 480-306-3805. ROC# 184452

Landscape Services

Designing Arizona Landscape Specializing in

complete desert landscape and sprinkler install/repair,

trimming, blowing, removal, rock, lighting. Low Prices for

Seniors. A+ rating with The Better Business

Bureau. Perfect record with the Arizona Registrar of

Contractors. Arizona License #243110. Bonded & Insured. Free estimates. 480-380-9966.

Granite Ridge Landscape Inc.

One-time clean-ups/regular maintenance, Monthly,

Quarterly, Weekly service, Weed Control,

Irrigation & drip systems. Tree trimming / removal.

All your Landscape needs. Insured &Bonded.

Rick 480-430-3544.

Sprinkler Repair

Designing Arizona Landscape Specializing in all phases of Sprinkler

Repair, PVC, Drip Systems, Trouble Shooting. Low

prices for Seniors. A+ rating with The Better Business

Bureau. Perfect record with the Arizona Registrar of

Contractors. Arizona License #243110. Bonded & Insured.

Free Estimates: 480-380-9966.

Full Service Sprinkler Repair & Installation

Specializing in all aspects of sprinkler and drip system repair and

installation. Timers, valves, leaks, backflow devices,

troubleshooting, etc. Licensed, bonded & insured for your protection, 2 year warranties. Guaranteed lowest priced licensed

contractor. Flawless ROC record #243662. Call Mike Smith at 480-233-1009 or schedule online at www.iRepairSprinklers.com

Valley Lawn Sprinkler Co.

Established 1970. Install/repair: Drip systems,

sprinklers, valves, timers, landscape and Malibu lighting. Underground

valve and wire locating. Free estimates and

professional evaluation of sprinkler systems. Call Don Shinke 480-969-0117 or 480-215-6134.

Computer ServicesComputer & Digital

Technology AssistanceTrouble operating electronic

devices? Frustrated with computer, cell phone, tablet,

(hand-held devices) television, internet, email, social media? Don’t give up just yet! Learn

to efficiently use these modern conveniences for your benefit without the frustration. I come to you for set up, proper usage/

instruction and repair. Also specialize in virus removal and data recovery. Call the Computer Coach today!

480-298-2761.

Miscellaneous

Mary Kay CosmeticsWe have amazing skin care,

body care, color cosmetics and fragrances. I am happy to help.

Free Delivery. Call or text 480-993-5407,

[email protected] Website:

marykay.com/catherinehendon

Do you leave for the summer? Need a summer sitter for your winter home? At least monthly, I inspect your home, pull your weeds and email updates. Call

Teresa 480-390-3135.

D2U- Offers private airport shuttles! Sky Harbor $40 (1-2), Mesa/Gateway $30

(1-2) and an additional $5 per extra passenger. 480-289-1156.

SSV Golf Cart Batteries Replace your old Batteries.

“Don’t get Stranded” I come to you - No pick up/Drop

off fee! Call Steve Ferguson 480-206-4812.

Have Your SMOKE ALARMS checked or

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Call: Steve Ferguson, Fireman-Paramedic 480-206-4812.

Locksmith Who has your keys? Want to re-key your

home? Locked yourself out? Need help installing new

locks? Give me a call. Local locksmith with reasonable rates. Mark 480-225-0284.

Handy man, Errand Running, Rides, Cleaning etc. I love people. Friendly and helpful for anything you

may need. Call Brian 602-509-5152.

RV’S Wanted. Top Dollar Paid for clean well maintained RV’S. All Years, Makes and

Models. Free Appraisal ! Call Leon 480-912-3035

or 916-599-0324 for more information. Thank You

We Buy Pretty CactusHave healthy cactus in your

yard that has become too large, overgrown or is simply in the way? I’ll inspect your cactus and make you a fair

offer to purchase and remove it. Contact Steven Kennard - Growing Toward the Light Landscapes 602-541-1212

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