Fountain East Residents’ Association Officers 2016-2017

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Fountain East Residents’ Monthly Treasurer’s Report

Balance Forward Balance on Hand $3,105.18 $3049.12

Submitted by Ken Wilhite, 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

Fountain East Security Patrol

Our evening security patrol is avolunteer opportunity for you tohelp keep our park safe andsecure; however, it is everyresident’s responsibility to beaware of suspicious activity

and/or people in the park. If you feel something isnot right, if you see someone on a bicycle or walkingin the park who does not belong, you should contactthe POLICE immediately.

The security patrol co-ordinators plan to have peopledoing late-night shifts during what appears to be theprime time for criminal activity, namely 1-5 a.m. Ifyou would like to be involved, please contact DonStebbins #140 or Jim Owens #33. With enoughpeople, it probably would entail only 1-2 shifts amonth.

Let’s be safe not sorry!

The New Management Team

When you see these new faces around the park, take

a moment to say hello and welcome. They are Bill

and Donna, and they are Fountain East’s new

management team. Bill is originally from

Pennsylvania, lived in Wisconsin and has been an

Arizona resident for 10 years. As a Marine he

served in the Gulf War. Bill comes to us with a

background in park management and maintenance.

Donna also hails from Pennsylvania. She is number

13 out of 14 children in her family. She is a

certified medical assistant and worked in that field

for 18 years. She can be found in the office

handling the business work of the park.

We welcome them and ask that should any resident

feel the need to act directly with Park Management,

please always be respectful. They would like us to

know that they are employed by Kingsley but work

for the residents!

April 5, 2016, Fountain East Residents’Meeting

This was the final association meeting of the year. Conducted by Vice President Connie Aagar, some ofthe business handled:

i Profits from the last two Thursdayentertainments, $157.90. Profit from the March5th dance, $593.

i Residents were advised to check with CarolynTaylor, Activities Co-ordinator, beforescheduling any event so that there would be noconflict. Activities schedules are available fromCarolyn.

i A signed check made out to Basha’s will begiven to the person who picks up the Saturdaydonuts thus relieving that person of paying outof his own pocket and asking for reimbursementfrom the Association.

i A resident asked about replacing theshuffleboard courts, something that waspromised in 1999. It was requested that the

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At the January Residents’ Association meeting itwas evident that many residents had similarconcerns about the general deterioration of the parkand park services over the past few years. Surveyswere delivered door-to-door for input. As a result,meetings took place in February between KingsleyManagement and the Residents’ Associationrepresentatives. The results were as follows:

Kingsley Management agreed to repair and/or fix allissues brought to their attention. This includes, butis not limited to, a major repair or replacement ofthe front gate, major renovations to the poolbathrooms (now underway), replace the lights onthe front entrance trees. The expectation is that allrepairs should be completed in the next threemonths.

We are hopeful that with some reinvestment by theManagement Company and Owners, our park canbe brought back up to the standard once enjoyedby all.

Thank you to all the residents for your input.

resident put this in writing, and it would be givento the management. Concern was expressedabout the expense of doing this replacementand that it would probably be passed on toresidents in the form of another rent increase.

i John Stewart gave updates on park issues asper the surveys completed by residents. Seebelow.

Donna and I would like to thank all the residents for

your nice warm welcome as we assume our duties as

managers here at Fountain East. All of you have

been very patient with us as we settle in.

We would like to address the pool and spa situation.

The pool and spa have both had to be drained and

cleaned in the last month due to vandalism. This

very large and unnecessary expense, plus the

inconvenience and aggravation to the active pool-

going residents, was caused by malicious vandalism!

We are going to do our best to find out who is

responsible for these actions, and they will

prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. We will

not have this type of resident or associate living in

or visiting our park.

In order to help curtail these kinds of problems, we

will be installing security cameras at the front gate

and all around the pool area as soon as possible, and

hopefully the vandalism will stop.

You also may have noticed signs posted near the

office and other places regarding the sale or rental

of park homes. Residents who sell or rent their

units to others MUST be sure that those potential

buyers/renters are pre-approved by the Fountain

East MHC prior to the transaction. A completed

application packet plus application fee ($25/person

or $45/couple), copy of driver’s license/state ID

and proof of income need to be submitted to the

office. No transaction is final until the park has

approved the potential resident.

Also remember that this is a 55+/40 community and

that pets must be under 25 pounds.

We are looking forward to working with all the

residents as we make this a safe and happy home for

everyone here at Fountain East. Remember that our

office door is always open for you to express any

concerns or ask questions.

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#43 Heidi Christensen

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#235 Randy Eary 779-423-3155

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#260 Josefina Cornejo

#274 Steve Ybarra & Starla Buelteman

Moves within the park

Dennis & Debbie Haehn from #63 to #39

Irina Quenga from #273 to #41

Diane Roth from #112 to #189

We bid a sad goodbye to

Barbara Mejia (#43)

and Dick and Charlotte

St. Denny (#45). Their contributions to our park

helped make it what it is. You will be missed. We

say goodby to the following residents as well as:

#41 Gary & Edna Shirrmacher

#78 Joe & Barbara Downen

#139 Peter Agoney

#158 Ally Raaum

#168 Shirley Heim

#241 William & Margaret Wier

#274 Michell & Sidney Simms

May 2 Marolynn Christianson

May 11 Tony Stewart

May 17 Ted Peterson

May 22 Stan Jackson

May 25 Deborah Moore, Don Thoreson

May 26 Tom Murray

May 27 Bill Ackerman

May 28 Donna Wagner

Held on April 13 and hosted by the morning aquasize

group, it was the final ladies’ luncheon of the season.

Over 50 residents and guests enjoyed a croissant

sandwich, fluff salad, chips and a cupcake. And of

course, pre-lunch punch. Special recognition goes to

Crystal Mitchell who prepared the amazing food, did

the table decorations and created the papier-maché

elephant. Pictured above are the hostesses Marilyn

Peterson, Aleta Naybakke, Eva Watson, Lani Clark,

Joan Wadle, Brenda Brooks, Rosie Zentner, (Crystal

Mitchell) Jan Wilhite, and Betty Copas.

Rosie Zentner read “Too Much Time on My Hands”

while Marilyn Peterson provided background music.

As the old board retired, the new board assumed its

duties, headed by Lyn Carrell as president. There

were two important pieces of business discussed: (1)

the date for the winter craft, patio and bake sales

was changed to Saturday, December 3, and (2) it

was asked that some consideration be given on how

to efficiently donate the monies raised. Several

ideas were discussed and will be investigated over

the summer.

Also, chairmen are needed for both the January and

February luncheons and some of the memorials

during the summer months.

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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)

Arthritis ExerciseWe will be back in November. See you then!

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.

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

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

Stitched With Love

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

Lots of fun!!!

Every Saturday8:00am in the Clubhouse

How seriously to you take YOUR coffee? For just

$1.50

You will also hear announcements, buy tickets to

upcoming events and just visit with your friends,

PLUS have a serious cup of coffee and a donut.

Come join us.....A great way to start your day!

Saturday, May 7

9:00am-after Saturday coffee in the clubhouse

Fountain East Veterans Association

(FEVA)

ALL veterans are invited to these meetings–both

American and Canadian veterans as well as any other

country’s veteran who might be represented in our

park. The invitation extends to our First Responder

(Police and Fire) Veterans as well.

FEVA offers the opportunity to retire your tired

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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)

and worn flags with honor and respect. Please

deliver your torn and damaged flags to either Dick

Wright (#1) or 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.

Wednesday, May 11

Out to LunchJoin your friends at various restaurants for this

monthly lunch throughout the summer. The first

lunch will be at the East Valley Café (6102 E. Main

St.).

Don’t forget to sign up.

For more information, contact:

Kay Hedges (#175) or Bertha Cabana (#200)

It’s Called “A 5th Saturday Breakfast”

During the two summer months that have a 5th Saturday, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a special

breakfast instead of just coffee and donuts. The first one was April 30th. The next one will be on July 30th.

Carolyn Taylor chaired the event and was the Chef-du-

Jour making special scrambled eggs, cottage fried

potatoes, a wonderful assortment of breads and rolls

(yes, all homemade!) plus fresh fruit cups and orange

juice. Forty-five residents and guests were there to

enjoy this feast.

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LuncheonMonday, May 30

Noon in the ClubhouseAlbertson’s Fried Chicken

Corn on the Cob, Hawaiian Pineapple Salad,Hot Roll, Watermelon Slice

Dessert$5

Tickets available at Saturday CoffeeHosted by Bertha Cabana & Kay Hedges

Bring your own table service & a cupGet your tickets early!!!

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**A Reminder**

Fountain East Annual Reunion-Hinckley, MNWednesday, July 13, 2016

Hinckley Grand Casino, Hinckley, MN, on 1-35 north of Minneapolis/St. Paul

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Complete schedule in the next Bubbles.

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Bowling

The results are in

Top 3 In Each Class

Men Average High Game High Series With Handicap

Sal Triano 177 224 592 652

Jerry Gemeinhardt 176 234 607 670

Glen Bemis 168 236 593 677

WomenJudy Gemeinhardt 150 245 541 658

Jan Wilhite 142 193 529 682

Peggy Jackson 137 180 505 661

Most Improved Bowlers

Men: Matt Jacobs +15.79 (1st) Jerry Gemeinhardt +8.02 (2nd)

Women: Peggy Jackson +12.74 (1st) Jan Wilhite +5.83 (2nd)

Last Day NO TAP Bowling

Single Game Scratch Series with Handicap

Men:

1st Place Jerry Gemeinhardt 275 Jerry Gemeinhardt 797

2nd Place Don Thoreson 244 Glen Bemis 756

3rd Place Glen Bemis 243 Dean Bemis 753

Women:

1st Place Judy Gemeinhardt 242 Judy Gemeinhardt 707

2nd Place Aleta Nybakke 193 Aleta Nybakke 690

3rd Place Vice Riordan 188 Betty Hansen 681

For more information about bowling, please contact Aleta Nybakke (#205) 480-807-0919

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Shuffleboard

Thank you, Judy Paxton, for the following report: Our annual round robin shuffleboard tournament took

place this season on March 16 with 28 intrepid players participating. It was great fun and spiced up with

a superb luncheon organized by Judy Verhulst and Heather Bruni. After lunch, the toilet bowl trophy for

first player to be knocked out with the lowest score, was awarded to Cliff and Joan Wadle’s son, Gary for

“Winner of Crappiest Performance”...all in good fun!

The tournament then resumed until all players were knocked out, leaving Lowell Klatt declared as Champion

and Merlin Koenig as runner up.

A big thank you to Mel Verhulst for organizing and staging this event and to all who assisted him. And to

all the players who helped prepare the sheets throughout the season. As they say...”Many hands make light

work.”

Due to an unexpected early departure last season by 2 of our players, we were unable to honor a particular

accomplishment appropriately at last year’s annual luncheon. So, at the beginning of this season we were

able to rectify the deed. Therefore, as the result of an outstanding score margin of “99" by Mario Bruni

and “-10" by Pat Yuill (something never before accomplished here in the past several years!), it was decided

that this must be recorded into the history of Fountain East Shufflers and duly recognized.

So, with that in mind, Mario was called forth and crowned “DUKE OF DISCS,” complete with gold foil crown,

and Pat was honored with the noble title of “THE PATSY” and appropriately crowned with a Jester’s

hat...again...all in good fun. This event spurred the inaugural launching of the Toilet Bowl Trophy for this

year, and Pat graciously donated her Jester’s hap to the recipient, Gary Wadle, in order that he feel the

weight of his momentous honor. Way to go, Gary!! And who will it be next year????

Pat Yuill, Judy Paxton with

Gary Wadle receiving

“Toilet Bowl Prize”

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The final evening of entertainment was on

Thursday, March 31. “The Freddie & Sheila

Show” provided the audience with world-class

guitar picking and fantastic vocals. Over 90

residents enjoyed this show.

We thank Carole Burrows and Connie Aagard

for all the excellent entertainment we have had

this year. If you missed any of the

performances, you missed some wonderful

evenings. Watch for more information about

what and who will be coming to our park next

year.

On April 2, Tracy and Mike Nicholson hosted their 4th annual Fish Fry. 100+ residents enjoyed the baked-

on-the-barbeque salmon, deep-fried salmon and fried shrimp as well as a huge pot of moose chili. Ah, a

taste of Alaska! There were tables of salads, hot dishes and desserts to go with the fish, all provided by

the residents. We thank Tracy and Mike and their efficient, hard-working crew for a wonderful afternoon.

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No event in this park takes place without the dedication, supervision, and help of our residents. Many of thoseresidents volunteer over and over again, and although they are willing to work for and with you in order that weall have the kind of activities we want, sometimes new blood is needed....asked for. Bearing that in mind,please consider stepping forward when the call for help goes out. You may volunteer as part of the group orstep forward to chair an event.

Those who have been in charge of these activities are asking for a new chairman:

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Canadian Dinner (February))-Contact Helen Guenette for more information

Big Grill BBQ (March)-Contact Helen Guenette for more information

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Golf- We will hit the links again in November. Watch for the sign-up sheet in the

clubhouse hallway.

Bowling-The new season begins on October 12 at the Mesa East Bowl.

Book Club -Farewell to all our winter residents. We certainly had a wonderful

season at the Fountain East Book Club. It’s amazing to me how many ideas are shared

from people reading the same book! It was such fun. Those of you who were there

know what I am talking about!! We invite one and all to join us next season. We’re

meeting the 3rd Wednesday of the month from November through March at 1pm. If

you have ever wished you could share a good book with others, this is the place for

you. Looking forward to seeing everyone next year. Summer people, thanks for

keeping Fountain East “hopping” all year round. Connie Aagard (#124)

Arthritis Exercise- Stay healthy and fit during the summer then join us again

in the fall. This is a great way to keep those bones and muscles moving!

Casino Trips-We will resume our casino trips in November.

Blood Drive-The Bloodmobile will return in late February or early March. We

will be working with Park Place. Watch for exact date as the time gets closer.

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