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Please remember that there are dumpsters located behind the clubhouse specifically for recycling:

cardboard (broken down and flattened), paper, plastics (#1 & #2), cans. Please do not fillup the garbage dumpsters with these items. Do not leave glass beer bottles by the dumpsters (seebelow). Your use of the recycle bins benefits the association.

You may recycle your old household batteries in the basket provided on the front counter in the clubhouse.

GLASS RECYCLING IS NOW AVAILABLE

Any food or beverage container made of glass can be recycled. When my car trunk is full, I'll make a run, soyou can bring well-rinsed glass containers to me (Carolyn Taylor) at Lot 127, or you can call/text me at 480-376-3716 and I'll pick it up from you. As I have no idea how much glass will be recycled in our park, I'm justguessing that I can handle this alone. Should I be underestimating the amount, I may need help. If you havea truck or SUV and would be willing to assist if necessary, please let me know. The Association won't receiveany rebate for this but, as with hazardous waste and battery recycling, we can contribute to reducing pollution.

Useful Information

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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)

In the last issue of the Bubbles it was mentionedthat our manager had a torn retina that would berequiring surgery. As it turned out, it was a tear onthe cornea. He was treated, and the doctor ispleased that the results are positive enough thatBill, at this point, is not having surgery.

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

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

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.

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.

With so many of our residents gone, we must rememberthat it is the responsibility of each of us to secure ourhomes. As residents, we should also be aware of whatmay be happening at our absent neighbor’s home...yourvigilance keeps all of us safe and secure.

If you would like to participate in our evening securitypatrol, please contact: Bob Clark (#66 602-499-0800)

FROM THE MANAGER

Hello Everyone.....

I hope that everyone has enjoyed their summer. Wehave been busy her at Fountain East. The pool is

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complete. I am currently shopping for 12 new chaiselounge chairs for around the pool and will have orderedthem or have the delivery by the end of August or earlySeptember. New chairs are already in place.

The eye-sore cactus and century plants have beenremoved from the pool area. The landscaping aroundthe clubhouse is in; the palm trees have been trimmed;the streets have been swept; the grass is looking muchbetter. We are currently working on fixing thecrumbling stonework around the maintenance hatch bythe fountain.

The majority of residents seem to be happy with thegate closure. I had hoped to get rid of the gate codeentirely by now, but after thinking it through, I havedecided that it will remain until all our winter residentshave returned and have had time to familiarizethemselves with the new system. I will soon startworking on the pedestrian gate latch and plan to installa non-electric push-button coded lock rather than akeyed deadbolt. However, this will only be more secureif residents do not give out the code. Remember,guests are to be accompanied by a resident when outan about in the park, so there should be no reason otgive the code to ANYONE.

I would like to thank all the residents who came out forthe pool party/bbq on August 27th. I sincerely hopeeveryone enjoyed themselves. I would also like to givea special thank you to all of the residents who helped(and offered to help) in the planning, preparing andexecution of the party. It could not have happenedwithout you.

Finally, I would ask of all residents who smoke to stopthrowing their cigarette butts on the ground. Both Cleoand I pick up dozens of them on a daily basis. It isunacceptable and will not be tolerated any longer. Wehave supplied 7 ashtrays and 10 trash cans. Startusing them or the clubhouse grounds will be NOSMOKING. This means all grounds inside the curbsincluding the grass, dog walk, bocce ball courts,shuffleboard courts and around the clubhouse. Thearea around the mail rooms seems to be the worst.

Thank you.

Bill Walker, Fountain East Manager

We have one new arrival. Please take a moment to

welcome Rhonda Dunkirk in RV Space #312.

Sending Happy Birthday wishes to:

September 2 Treasure McKinney

September 5 Tony Ringwald

September 10 D W McKinney

September 17 Kay Hedges

September 28 Joyce Sillerud, Linda Wight

September 25 Karen Auka, Sherry Pryor

September 27 Allie Brant

September 29 Glenn Aagard

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WE’RE BACK!

Morning Aquacise 8:00am

All residents (men and women) welcome.

We do low-impact water-supported exercises. This is an excellent way to help your joints without

stressing them and therefore a great choice for seniors. It is a really good workout and will not hurt

your body in any way. Some days we use a noodle and some days not.

Start your day right, have some fun, get cool.

Come join us in the pool for water exercises-Monday through Friday.

For information contact Jan Wilhite (# 53) or Rosie Zentner (#65)

Poker 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 Tuesdays at 6:30pm

Fridays at 9:30am

Saturdays at 6:30pm

Clubhouse

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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.

Thursdays at 5:30pm

Out for Dinner

Instead of Potluck, we will be going out to

dinner on Thursdays. Check to see where.

Please join the gang for a meal you don’t

have to fix, dishes you don’t have to wash!

Good Morning Coffee

Saturday at 8:00am

Clubhouse

Come hear the news, purchase event

tickets, visit. Enjoy your cup of coffee, or

tea, and a sweet roll. $2/person

Tuesday, September 54:00pm

Happy Birthday Happy Hour

Bring your own beverage, an appetizer to share, and

your own place setting.

No sign-up, no cost!

Come join the fun!

Questions or information? Contact Carole Burrows

Wednesday, September 1311:30am

Out to LunchJoin your friends at various restaurants for this

monthly lunch throughout the summer. This month’s

lunch will be at J J Madison’s (430 N. Power Rd.)

Don’t forget to sign up.

For more information, contact:

Carole Burrows or Aleta Nybakke

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August 1-Happy Birthday

Happy Hour celebrating the

birthdays of Patty Maxon, Judy

Jacobs, Dan Zentner, and Jean

Ringwald.

It was a good turnout with lots

of yummy appetizers and cake.

Each birthday person was asked

to recall his or her most

memorable birthday.

The next birthday celebration

will take place on September 4.

Come and have a good time.

Bring an appetizer to share and

enjoy an celebration with your

friends.

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Each week it has been an adventure in dining as the Potluck Group finds different restaurants to try. Some

are old favorites; some are a new experience. China City brought out a good number of diners ready to pick

their favorite dishes.

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SPECIAL NOTICE

Changes are coming to Medicare as well as to supplemental insurance plans and HMO’s in 2018. AtSaturday Coffee on September 23 we will have a presentation by Absolute Secure Insurance on how thesechanges will affect you and what you can do to help make sure that you have the coverage you need.

Please come and listen, ask questions, learn.

It was finger licking ribs, pulled meat sandwiches, chicken for the group at

Waldo’s

Other restaurants have included The Wok In, Pizza Pie, Fat Willy’s, 5 & Diner, What’s Crackin..

What a nice way to enjoy an evening with friends, dinner out, no dishes to wash.

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August 9 Out-to-Lunch Day at Tasty Joe’s. It may not have been a huge group, but it was a fun one.

Everyone enjoyed lunch and sharing their fortunes.

The Stitched With Love group continues to meet, sew, knit and stuff throughout the summer for this very

worthwhile cause.

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Celebrating Lemon Meringue Pie Day on August 15. It was anything from

brown bag lunches to takeout salads and subs as residents met in the

clubhouse for lunch. Lots of chatter and good fun....and lemon meringue pie

to finish the meal. Great idea Carolyn Taylor!!

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FE Manager Bill Walker

manning the BBQ.....in the

sweltering 107 heat!

100 hamburgers and 60 brats later, 90+ Fountain East Residents enjoyed a luncheon celebrating the grand

reopening of the pool. There were a lot of faces we seldom see at regular park functions so it was good

to meet and visit with them and to let them know about upcoming events.

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Everyone got into the spirit of the day when they had to “sing for their supper.” To determine the order

in which tables would go to the buffet, someone from a table had to come up with a song then the whole

table stood and sang that song. The quicker a table volunteered, the sooner they got to eat. We heard such

songs as “Jingle Bells”, “Jesus Loves Me”, and “Your Are My Sunshine”.

A big thank you to Carolyn Taylor and Patty Maxon who made potato salad, Margret Atwood who sliced up

watermelons, Carole Burrows and Aleta Nybakke who helped plate and serve the meal. Lanny Barringer gave

the Grace. Aleta washed dishes and pans. Jan Wilhite swept and wiped up after the event was over. A

hard-working crew!!!

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THANK YOU

BILL

FOR A GREAT DAY!!!!

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5th SaturdayBreakfast-Waffle Bar

September 30 th-9:00am

Come prepared to feast on waffles with a great selection oftoppings (including berries, syrups, sauces, chocolate chips,whipped cream and assorted crunchies), bacon and sausage.

Purchase tickets at Saturday coffee or from Carolyn (#127) orPatty (#180).

$6Tickets must be purchased by August 25th.

Don’t forget to bring your own place setting

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Sie sind herzlich eingeladen’ (You are cordially invited)

Monday, October 94:00pm-Clubhouse

German Cheese Spread, Sausage, Pretzelse

Beef Rouladen, Pork Schnitzel, Potato Pancakes, German RedCabbage, Green Beans Almondine

eApple Strudel

Oompah music provided by the Petersons

$6

Tickets available at Saturday coffee or from Margret (#239)Last day to purchase tickets: October 4

Please bring your own place setting

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The October issue of the Bubbles will be the final online-only edition. Beginning with the November issue, wewill return to our printed format in addition to the online edition.

I hope you all have enjoyed the extra pages available during this time and have enjoyed seeing how activeyour friends and neighbors are during those long, sweltering Arizona days...and nights.

However, with the return of the printed edition, it will be necessary to curtail the number of pages plus it isvitally important that anyone who has something that needs to go into the Bubbles has it to the editor well inadvance and no later than the monthly deadline of the 10th of the month prior to publication. This date is therefor a reason. It allows time to format the edition and get it to the printer in a timely manner so you will haveyour newsletter by the first of each month.

As your editor, I appreciate your cooperation so we can make our newsletter as enjoyable and informative aspossible.

Margret Atwood

John Chapman (September 26, 1774 – March 18, 1845), often called

Johnny Appleseed, was an American pioneer nurseryman who

introduced apple trees to large parts of Ontario, Pennsylvania, Ohio,

Indiana, and Illinois, as well as the northern counties of present-day

West Virginia. Today more than 2,500 varieties of apples are grown

in the United States. Apples contain no fat, sodium or cholesterol and

are a good source of fiber. Apple trees take four to five years to

produce their first fruit.

We have grown up hearing such sayings as “an apple a day keeps the doctor

away,” and “an apple for the teacher,” and “American as apple pie,” and “apple of

my eye,” and “don’t upset the apple cart” to name a few.

During September, we will celebrate the apple on Apple Dumpling Day. Bring

your lunch and enjoy an apple dumpling for dessert. Sign up on the sheets

provided by September 9.

11:30am-Tuesday, September 12-Clubhouse

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In October we will begin to see the return of many residents who tripped home for the summer. With their

return, our seasonal activities begin to kick into gear. Mark your calendars and watch for detailed

announcements about these and new happenings at Fountain East.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturda

October 2017

1 2 3 4

Bowling

begins

5 6 7

8 9

Oktoberfest

Dinner

10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24

Pumpkin

Carving

25 26 27 28

29 30 31

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

November 2017

1 2 3 4 Welcome

Back

Breakfast

5 6 7

Assoc.

Meeting

8 9 10 11

Veterans

Day Program

12 13 14

Golf begins

15

Book Club

begins

16

Casino Trip

17 18

19 20 21 22 23 24 25

26 27 28 29 30

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This is AGAIN a serious plea for people to step up and help with some of the activities in the park during “the

season.” Without your help, these activities cannot take place. Now is the time to think about what you can do.

The magic words are Yes, I can! Yes, I will!

Chairmen and helpers are needed for the following events:

December–Christmas Dinner

January–Pancake Breakfast

March–Pasta Dinner

Additionally, there are other areas that need or will soon need new volunteers: the park directory, posters andtickets, association leadership, and calendering, to name a few. PLEASE consider getting involved in our park!Fountain East is full of great people, friendly, fun, caring people, who love to have a good time, a good card game,a good meal. Let's see what we can do to continue and strengthen our sense of community!

If you are willing to help, please contact Carolyn Taylor (ctaylor210@msn.com) as soon as possible.

Don’t wait until you return this fall, step forward NOW!

THANK YOU!!!!

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Cheddar Apple Soup (6 servings)

Ingredients:3 tablespoons butter 4 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored, and chopped, divided1 large onion, diced 3 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese1/3 cup all-purpose flour 2 dashes hot pepper sauce (such as Tapatio), or to taste2 teaspoons mustard powder freshly ground black pepper to taste5 cups chicken stock

Directions:Melt butter in a stockpot over medium heat; saute onion until tender, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle flour andmustard powder over onion and stir to coat. Cook and stir onion mixture until flour and mustard have dissolved,1to 2 more minutes.

Stir chicken stock into onion mixture until well-blended; add 3/4 of the apples. Cover the stockpot with a lid,reduce heat to low, and simmer until soup is thickened and apples are tender, about 10 minutes.

Stir Cheddar cheese into soup, stirring constantly, until cheese is melted and soup is a silky texture, 3 to 5minutes.

Blend soup using a hand blender or transfer soup to a blender, working in batches, until soup is smooth. Stirhot sauce and black pepper into soup. Ladle soup into serving bowls and garnish with remaining 1/4 choppedapple.

Easy Apple Cake

2 cups diced apples1 cup sugar1/4 cup vegetable oil1 cup flour1/4 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla1/2 cup chopped walnuts1 egg (beaten)1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon cinnamon

Place apples in a mixing bowl; add sugar and mix. Let stand 1/2hour. Then add oil and egg and blend well. Sift all dry ingredientson apple mixture, add walnuts and mix well. Add vanilla and stirwell again. Turn into well greased and floured 8 x 8 pan. Bake 45to 50 minutes in 350 degree oven. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Servewarm with whipped cream or serve cold.

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