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If someone you know is under the weather,
had a recent surgery, needs a caring thought,please be sure to contact Aleta Nybakke
(#205 480-807-0919)
If you need something placed in the Bubbles, you must have it to the editor no later than the 10th of themonth preceding the issue in which it should appear....even earlier is better:
To view this newsletter online, type: http://fountaineastbubbles.wordpress.com into your browser addressbar. If you want it emailed to you, please contact me at the above address.
oREMINDERo
This month’s issue will be the last “hard” copy issue until November. If you wish to receive the Bubblesonline, please be sure that your email address is on file with the editor. This way you will not missa thing.
Carole Burrows is continuingBob’s project of collectingused eyeglasses, cases, andcell phones for the LionsClub. A collection box islocated on a shelf in theclubhouse for this purpose.
Thank you for your continued support.
Fountain East Bubbles
April 2017
Useful Information
Fountain East Security PatrolOur evening security patrol is a volunteer opportunity foryou to help keep our park safe and secure; however, it isevery resident’s responsibility to be aware of suspiciousactivity and/or people in the park. If you feel somethingis not right, if you see someone on a bicycle or walking inthe park who does not belong, you should contact thePOLICE immediately.
As we approach the time when so many of our residentswill be gone, we must remember that it is theresponsibility of each of us to secure our homes. Asresidents, we should also be aware of what may behappening at our absent neighbor’s home...your vigilancekeeps all of us safe and secure.
If you would like to participate in our evening securitypatrol, please contact: Bob Clark (#66 602-499-0800).
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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 #204 480 818-1160
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 also recycle your used
batteries in the basket provided in the clubhouse.
The next recycle date is April 8th. Electronics,
paint cans, aerosol cans, batteries, etc., can be
dropped off to Carolyn Taylor (#127) by the
evening of the 7th.
There is a list of acceptable items on the board
in the main hall or go to mesaaz.gov, solid waste
division for more information.
Fountain East Residents’ Association Officers 2016-2017
President Garry Brown!st. V. President John Stewart2nd V. President Ed VitezSecretary Linda WightTreasurer Carolyn TaylorAss’t Treasurer Carole BurrowsPast President Steve Knobbe
** IMPORTANT REMINDER**
If you have subscribed to the Arizona Republic
during your stay this winter, you need to phone them
with your STOP DELIVERY date.
602-444-1000 (press 0)
March 7, 2017, Fountain EastResidents’ Meeting
i Treasurer’s ReportBalance Forward $4,786.96Balance on Hand $6,158.09
i Activity Reports were given by Carole Burrows(on Maggie Mae), Brenda Brooks (stew supper)and Paul Sebesta (February dance). Paul alsonoted that dances were being coordinated withParkhaven to see if that increased attendance. Parkhaven will host a New Year’s Eve dance.
i Helen Guenette and Page Wilson audited theTreasurer’s book and found them to be in goodorder.
i Steve Knobbe presented the nominees for theoffices on the Executive Board. The followingwere elected to serve for the 2017-18 term:
President Wally Peech1st V. President John Bassingthwaite2nd V. President Carole BurrowsSecretary Paul SebestaTreasurer Carolyn TaylorAss’t Treasurer Audrey Brewster
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i The calendar for the coming year wasdiscussed. Chairmen are needed for thefollowing events: Christmas Dinner, SoupSupper, and Stew Supper.
I would like to take a moment to thank all the residentswho have supported me as your FERA President thispast year. Along with you, I look forward to a good yearunder the supervision of the new board. Remember tobe patient, understanding, and cooperative.
Garry Brown, 2016-17 FE Association President
Thank You for supporting me as your President of theFountain East Residents’ Association. I look forward toworking for and with our 2017/18 Executive Board, andwe look forward to working with our Fountain Eastcommunity of citizens, volunteers, and management.
I anticipate an effective and efficient transition from ourpast board to our new board. I thank both for theirparticipation in and contribution to our community.
The spring brings a migration of snowbirds to the greatand true north; have a safe journey. Soon, it will besummer in Mesa, and it will be hot. Stay hydrated, cool,safe, and healthy. For your well-being, I urge all of youto also stay active and in touch with your community.
Some of our executive board will remain for thesummer, and we will all be accessible to each other.
And, thanks to Bill Walker, our park manager, for allyou do.
Have a sunny day,
Wally Peech, 2017-18 FE Association President
February Ladies’ Luncheon
&
Meeting
St. Patrick’s Day was the theme for the luncheon
hosted by the ladies from Parkhaven. The hostesses
were surely wearin’ the green to carry out their
theme as they served “Irish” stew and a green jello
salad.
Everyone had a good time being entertained by the
Sunshine Gals as they played their instruments and
encouraged everyone to sing along.
At the meeting Joan Read did a presentation on
what the Stitched With Love group makes. Many
items were displayed. It was voted to donate money
to the group to help defray the cost of materials
used for the many items they create.
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If you notice that you have not been acknowledgedand welcomed as a new neighbor, PLEASE contactCarolyn Taylor, Lot 127, 480-376-3716, [email protected]
The proposed slate of officers was presented and
voted upon. The new board will be:
President Margret Atwood
V. President Audrey Brewster
Secretary Ann Bricker
Treasurer Connie Rhinesmith
Past President Lynn Carrell
Lynn Carrell, Ladies’ Club President
FROM THE MANAGER
Well, it is the time of year that we say goodbye to allour winter residents for the summer. I truly hope thatyou have enjoyed another season here at our park andplan on returning for many more years to come. Thankyou all for making our park the very best in Mesa. It isa task that could not be achieved without you.
We here at Fountain East will be very busy this summergetting done all of those upgrades and repairs to thepark’s amenities and infrastructure.
So wherever your summer home is, go and escape theArizona heat and enjoy yourselves. I hope you will beimpressed with the condition of our park when youreturn.
Bill Walker, Fountain East Manager
New phone number:
Carole Burrows (#75) 480-252-5619
New Residents#27 Jim Touchette
#86 Karen Rogers
#129 Joseph Steele
Leaving the Park#1 Marietta Wright
#67 & 129 Charles & Eveline Scholz
#86 Joyce & Crawford Drennon
#251 Sylvia & Marloe Anderson
April 1 Betty Copas
April 6 Cliff Wadle
April 8 Eddie Hathorn
April 15 Cindy Hill
April 16 Bill Jackson
April17 J. D. Fox
April20 Arden Caldwell
April 21 Peggy Jackson
April 22 Robert Spearman
April 26 Ken Atwood
April 27 Judie Jackson
April 29 J. D. Bricker, John Evans
April 30 Joanne Rebilas, Alice Spearman
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This has been a very busy time at Fountain East
with so many activities and meals. We thank all
those who stepped up to chair an event.
Our neighbors to the north
experienced a taste of our
neighbors to the south at the annual
Canadian dinner on February 19.
Carolyn Taylor did all the cooking
for the dinner which was a taco
buffet with all the fixings and sides. Margret
Atwood did the desserts. Place favors included bags
of “Cheezies” (a snack you can only find in Canada)
provided by Murray Olsen.
Keeping up with the hearty appetites was not an
easy job but helpers Betty Hansen, Audrey
Brewster, Ed Vitez, Carolyn Taylor and Patty
Maxson made sure that everyone had plenty to eat.
It’s a tried and true recipe that
never fails and was enjoyed by 80
residents on February 23. Thank you
Brenda Brooks and team (Doreen
Brown, Barb Bemis, Margret Atwood,
Connie Peters, Betty Rodgers, Lois Sebesta, Betty
Hansen, Audrey Brewster and Betty Copas) for
stewing up this meal function.
March 9, decked out in their yellow suspenders to
honor Ralph Sager (seated center), the bocce ball
teams assembled. The jack was thrown. Balls rolled
down the court. In the end, the winning team was
Norris Breitbach, Merlin Boenig, Ralph Sager and
Larry Wadle. Congratulations!!
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Once again Tracy and Mike Nicholson,
with their trusty crew, outdid
themselves. 115 residents lined up for
deep fried halibut, baked salmon and
moose chili on March 10.
There was no shortage of side dishes and desserts
to round out the meal.
The final dance of the season had the “Come Back
Buddy” band playing to a full house of throwback
teenagers who rocked, twisted, bopped, strolled, and
line-danced the night away. It was a great way to
end the season! There were poodle skirts and
saddle shoes, rolled up jeans, pony tails and lots of
good fun and laughter.
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Weekly Games & ActivitiesMany of the activities listed will continue through part of April. The summer schedule will appear in the
May Bubbles.
Activities in the Park
Shuffleboard Monday, Wednesday, Friday
9:30am
Bingo Mondays at 5:30pm-get cards
6:30pm-play
Clubhouse
Poker Jokers Mondays and Fridays
1:00pm-4:00pm
Billiards Room
Pinochle Tuesdays and Fridays at 6:30pm
We will play 3,4, or 5-handed
pinochle so no one needs to go home
Clubhouse
Poker Wednesdays at 6:00pm
Saturdays at 10:30am
Billiards Room
Dominos Wednesdays at 6:30pm Clubhouse
Bocce Ball Thursday at 9:00am
Saturday at 9:30am
For information contact
Sal Triano (#102)
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
Morning Aquasize Monday through Friday-8:00am Pool
Arthritis Exercise Tuesdays and Thursdays-
10:30am
Clubhouse
For information contact Audrey
Brewster (#230)
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Fountain East Residents’ Association Officers 2017-2018
President Wally Peech1st V. President John Bassingthwaite2nd V. President Carole BurrowsSecretary Paul SebestaTreasurer Carolyn TaylorAss’t Treasurer Audrey BrewsterPast President Garry Brown
Stitched with Love
Mondays at 9:15am-Noon
Clubhouse
For more information: Janice
Young
#115, 480-807-8560
The 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. Special Note: If you have any
flannel or cotton sheets and/or pillowcases
(without holes) in pastel colors, 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.
Saturday Coffee(and donuts)
at 8:00am
Clubhouse
Come hear the news, purchase event
tickets, visit.
Bible Study Sundays at 6:00pm
Clubhouse
This is a non-denominational group. You
are welcome to come and listen or join as
we explore God’s word.
Saturday, April 49:00am-after Saturday coffee in the clubhouse
Fountain East Veterans Association(FEVA)
FEVA offers the opportunity to retire your tired
and worn flags with honor and respect. Please
deliver your torn and damaged flags to Dick Baird
(#109). Your flag will be honorably retired by the
Elks Lodge sponsored Boy Scout Troop with an
official and proper ceremony. Your donation for
50/50 tickets sold at Saturday coffee is the main
source of income for this organization. Your support
means that they can in turn help others in the park.
Tuesday, April 7
Association Meeting6:30pm-Clubhouse
Attend this meeting and meet your new Board.
Please remember that if you have concerns that
need to be addressed, present them in writing to a
board member prior to this meeting.
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Wednesday, April 12
Ladies’ Luncheon11:30am
$5
Hosted by the Aquasize Group
Thursday, April 135:30pm
Join your friends for a great dinner. Bring a dish to
share, one that will serve 10-12 people, and your
place setting.
Thursday, April 2010:00am
This is the final casino trip of the season. You pay
nothing for the bus and will get $20 on your player’s
card plus a $5 food voucher.
Make reservations with Audrey Brewster
(#230 480-807-5420)
Saturday, April 299:00am-Clubhouse
Fifth Saturday Breakfast
In place of our regular coffee, you will be able to
feast on stuffed french toast (both sweet and
savory), sausage, and fruit, plus coffee and juice.
Tickets will be sold at Saturday coffee or may be
purchased from Carolyn Taylor (#127).
Please provide your own table service.
Potluck Dinners
We will resume our weekly potluck dinners on each
Thursday at 5:30pm.
Out to Lunch--Join the “out-to-
lunch bunch” on the second
Wednesday of each summer month
as we try different restaurants in
the area. The first lunch will be on:
May 10-Little Mesa Cafe
Look for the sign-up sheet in the clubhouse
hallway.
Monday, May 29-Noon
Memorial Day Lunch
More information and tickets available at Saturday
coffee.
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This cart drives up and down our streets at night, checking tomake sure all is safe andsecure. In order to keep thatcart running a lottery was heldto raise funds that will be setaside for its servicing. Thankyou Steve Knobbe for undertaking this project andraising over $800. The winner of the 20% drawwas Bill Mowat. Corkey Auka and Mel Verhulsteach won a walking stick made and donated byCharlie Paxton. Thank you residents for yoursupport.
Here we are...just winding down from our current season,
but plans are already underway for you when you
return. We have some exciting events coming next fall
and winter. You will not want to miss them!
Each Monday morning there is a group of people who
meet in the clubhouse, bring their sewing machines,
quilting racks, scissors, thread and hearts.
This is the Stitched With Love group. They
make items for the neo-natal unit at Maricopa
County Hospital. These items have been created for
newborns, to make their entry into the world so
much more comfortable. Some of the items made
and donated include knitted hats, pediatric quilts,
flannel blankets, car seat covers, nursing covers,
memory bags as needed for families to take
keepsakes home in. In addition most of the scraps
go into pillow cases for dog beds for animal shelters.
In February alone, this industrious group donated
nearly 600 items.
Dances
We will be coordinating our dances with Parkhaven
and invite everyone to enjoy dances at both parks.
Dances at Fountain East
January 13th-Debbie and the Double Eagles
February 10th-Jerry and Judy’s Back to the Fifties
Show
March 10th-Come Back Buddy
Dances at Parkhaven
January 20th-The Fairlanes
February 14th-Cool Vibrations
March 17th-The Rave Ons
Something new. Come celebrate this traditional
German festival in......October.
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Fountain East Annual Reunion-Hinckley, MNWednesday, July 12, 2017
Hinckley Grand Casino, Hinckley, MN, on I-35 north of Minneapolis/St. Paul
For all F.E. residents past or present....This same time and place has been a mid-summer meeting place forabout 17 summers. Come meet new and old friends then take time to tour Duluth and see the tall ships, drivethe North Shore of Lake Superior, visit the Mall of America, or maybe take in a Twins game....see family andfriends.Overnight hotel or RV reservations: 1-800-472-6321 or for more information contact Cliff Wadle 515-371-8102
Schedule.....11:45am--Buffet 1:15pm--Meeting-Pool area 3:00pm--Free time
Pasta Dinner
March 23
The annual Fountain East
Shuffleboard Tournament was
held March 15th under the
blazing Arizona sun. There were
30 participants.
The overall winner of the tournament was Charlie
Paxton, with Norris Breitbach taking 2nd, Bob
Barrett in 3rd and Dick Wadle took 4th place. Lowell
Klatt was the winner of the Toilet Bowl Trophy with
“the crappiest performance” and a score of only 10
points.
Fortunately by starting early at 8am, we were able
to “beat the heat” and complete the Round Robin
tournament totally, including the championship game,
before our luncheon.....pizza, salad and ice cream
bars chaired by Judy Verhulst and Heather Bruni. A
big thank you to Mario Bruni and Merlin Koenig for
managing the tournament.
Big Grill BBQ March 18
It was new and it was great!! Ribs, lots of sides and
finishing with rice pudding and/or ice cream. Over
150 residents and guests were licking their fingers
and making those “mmmm” noises. Thank you Merlin
Koenig and Dan Hungle for chairing this event and to
all your help for efficiently serving such a large
group.
Served family-style, the
Italian rigatoni casserole
dinner accompanied by
Caesar salad and hot
Italian bread was a hit
for the 60 who came and
enjoyed. The special
treat at the end of the meal was handmade cannoli.
Molte grazie Brenda Brooks for your wonderful
and innovative dinner.
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
April 2017 1
8:00am-Coffee9:00am-FEVA10:30am- Poker
6:30pm-Somba
2
6:00pm-BibleStudy
39:15 am-Stitchedw/Love9:30am-Shuffleboard6:30pm-Bingo6:30pm-65Cards
4
6:30pm-Assoc.Meeting
6:30pm-Pinochle
59:30am-Shufflboard
6:00pm-Poker6:30pm-Dominos
61:00pm-Cribbage
79:30am-Somba9:30am-Shuffleboard
6:30pm-Pinochle
88:00am-Coffee
10:30am- Poker
6:30pm-Somba
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6:00pm-BibleStudy
109:15 am-Stitchedw/Love9:30am-Shuffleboard6:30pm-Bingo6:30pm-65Cards
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6:30pm-Pinochle
129:30am-Shufflboard11:30am-Ladies’Luncheon6:00pm-Poker6:30pm-Dominos
131:00pm-Cribbage
5:30pm-Potluck
149:30am-Somba9:30am-Shuffleboard
6:30pm-Pinochle
158:00am-Coffee
10:30am- Poker
6:30pm-Somba
16 179:15 am-Stitchedw/Love9:30am-Shuffleboard
6:30pm-65Cards
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6:30pm-Pinochle
199:30am-Shufflboard
6:00pm-Poker6:30pm-Dominos
2010:00am-Casino Trip
1:00pm-Cribbage
219:30am-Somba9:30am-Shuffleboard
6:30pm-Pinochle
228:00am-Coffee
10:30am- Poker
6:30pm-Somba
23 249:15 am-Stitchedw/Love9:30am-Shuffleboard
6:30pm-65Cards
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6:30pm-Pinochle
269:30am-Shufflboard
6:00pm-Poker6:30pm-Dominos
271:00pm-Cribbage
289:30am-Somba9:30am-Shuffleboard
6:30pm-Pinochle
299:00am-Breakfast
10:30am- Poker
6:30pm-Somba
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