June 2017 Useful Information If you need something placed in the Bubbles, you must have it to the editor no later than the 10 th of the month preceding the issue in which it should appear...even earlier is better: margret@onemain.com To view this newsletter online, type: http://fountaineastbubbles.wordpress.com into your browser address bar. If you want it emailed to you, please contact me at the above address. REMINDER If you wish to receive the Bubbles via email, please be sure that your email address is on file with the editor. This way you will not miss a thing. Carole Burrows is continuing Bob s project of collecting used eyeglasses, cases, and cell phones for the Lions Club. A collection box is located on a shelf in the clubhouse for this purpose. Thank you for your continued support. 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 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) 1
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 fill up the garbage dumpsters with these items. Do not leave glass beer bottles by the dumpsters (see below). 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. **NEW** 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, so you 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 just guessing that I can handle this alone. Should I be underestimating the amount, I may need help. If you have a truck or SUV and would be willing to assist if necessary, please let me know. The Association won't receive any rebate for this but, as with hazardous waste and battery recycling, we can contribute to reducing pollution. Fountain East Security Patrol Our evening security patrol is a volunteer opportunity for you to help keep our park safe and secure; however, it is every resident s responsibility to be aware of suspicious activity and/or people in the park. If you feel something is not right, if you see someone on a bicycle or walking in the park who does not belong, you should contact the POLICE immediately. With so many of our residents gone, we must remember that it is the responsibility of each of us to secure our homes. As residents, we should also be aware of what may be happening at our absent neighbor s home...your vigilance keeps all of us safe and secure. If you would like to participate in our evening security patrol, please contact: Bob Clark (#66 602-499-0800) FROM THE MANAGER Work on the pool has FINALLY begun!! Several issues had to be resolved and approved by the city inspector. I know it has been a big inconvenience for everyone, but it will be worth it when it is completed. We have begun the landscaping around the clubhouse and will continue into the pool area afterwards in order to fill in where the cactus and century plants were removed. The cell module has been installed on the front gate, and I am currently entering resident phone numbers into the system. The gate went into 24/7 closure beginning the middle of May with the old code still active until June 1. At that time a new code will go into effect. Eventually the code will go away altogether, and your only access to the front gate will be through phone (cell or regular) or clicker. Instructions and information on using this system are being sent to residents. While your current clicker will continue to work, you may also update to a new model. We will have one that clips on your visor for $15.00 or a new key fob style which is much smaller for $25.00. This system was very expensive, and it has been designed to be as easy as it can be, but it will only help keep the undesirable people out of the park if you only let the people you are expecting through the gate. I have received three quotes for a new surveillance system for the front gate and common areas around the clubhouse. They have been forwarded to corporate for consideration and approval. They are all comparative in cost (around $17,000). Since it has to be paid for somehow, I have decided that the shuffleboard courts will have to wait. I believe you all will agree that the security of our community is a priority so we must take care of this first. I hope this finds everyone well. Take care, and we will talk again next month. Bill Walker, Fountain East Manager 2
The following residents have left the park #2 Roger & Ruth Gerdes #27 Richard & Joy Sumrall #129 Joseph & Anna Steele #132 Armstrong #183 John Russo #191 Josephine Griffin #256 Dave & Shirley Friggstad #261 Martha Gonzales #265 Virginia Marshall RV#282 Dwight Chalmers RV#285 Joseph & Denise Baugnet RV#297 Thomas Wadle RV#302 Daryl Heiser RV#306 Curtis Demerais Welcoming these new residents #1 Ed Klatt& Anna Sjomeling (moving from #2) #3 Diane Cramer #27 Jim Touchette #67 Quality Mobile Home Service #84 Diane Anderson #86 Karen Rogers #132 Ruth Ensign #183 Jim & Barbara Collard #249 Stephanie Marks #251 Kim Ogle #256 James Connard #261 Dave Petit #265 Joseph Ouellette June 1 June 4 June 9 June 12 June 13 June 16 June 22 June 24 June 25 June 30 Elizabeth Tovar Jerry Ruechel, Bill Redford Kaethe McCoskery Heidi Christensen Paul Sebesta, Joan Wadle Jan Wilhite Cindy Pryor Don Stebbins, Mike Moyer Kyle Carrell Marilyn Sherlock FINAL CALL Fountain East Annual Reunion- Hinckley, MN Wednesday July 12 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 for about 17 summers. Come meet new and old friends then take time to tour Duluth and see the tall ships, drive the North Shore of Lake Superior, visit the Mall of America, or maybe take in a Twins game...see family and friends. 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 3
June is National Rose Month. Roses have a long and colorful history. They have been symbols of love, beauty, war and politics. On November 20, 1986 President Ronald Reagan signed a resolution making the rose the national floral emblem at a ceremony in the White House Rose Garden. Americans have always loved the flowers with which God decorates our land. More often than any other flower, we hold the rose dear as the symbol of life and love and devotion, of beauty and eternity. For the love of man and woman, for the love of mankind and God, for the love of country, Americans who would speak the language of the heart do so with a rose. The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 159, has designated the rose as the National Floral Emblem of the United States and authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation declaring this fact. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the rose as the National Floral emblem of the United States of America. The meaning of roses: the color of roses; the number of roses each has its meaning. Do you know that 11 roses represent "You are my treasured one; the one I love most in my life" whereas 15 roses represent "I am truly sorry, please forgive me"? The color of the rose...red Rose: Sincere Love & Respect, Courage & Passion; Pink Rose: Grace and Gentility, the rose of sweet thoughts; Yellow Rose: In the Victorian times, yellow roses meant jealousy, but today, they signify friendship, joy, gladness and freedom, the promise of a new beginning; White Rose: Spiritual love & Purity, the rose of confession, the bridal rose; "You are heavenly", "I am worthy of you"; Pinochle Tuesdays at 6:30pm Clubhouse 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 Fridays at 9:30am Saturdays at 6:30pm Clubhouse 4
Morning Aquasize Class will resume as soon as the pool is operative. Watch for the water! Stitched with 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. Every Thursday at 5:30pm. Bring a dish to share that will serve 10-12 people, your own place setting and an appetite. Then stay and play Chase the Ace. 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 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. Thursday, June 14 11:30am Out to Lunch Join your friends at various restaurants for this monthly lunch throughout the summer. This month s lunch will be at Chili s (6648 E. McKellips Rd.) Don t forget to sign up. For more information, contact: Joanne Rebilas (#32) or Alice Spearman (#167) 5
Celebrate your June Birthday Tuesday, June 6-Beginning at 4pm It s a Happy Hour Birthday Party Everyone is invited Bring your own beverage, an appetizer to share, and your own place setting No sign-up, no cost We will be having a monthly birthday party on the first Tuesday of each month Join the fun!!! For more information, contact Carole Burrows 6
MEMORIAL DAY-PICNIC AT THE BEACH May 29 th Thank you Joanne Rebilas and Alice Spearman and all those who helped: Roney Wright, Bob Clark, Betty Copas, Bertha Cabana, Kay Hedges, Marcy Carroll, Janice and Harold Young Over 50 residents and guests enjoyed the beach picnic. 7
Marolynn Christianson celebrating 85 years young! Friends gathered in the clubhouse to help celebrate this special day. A surprise guest was the male stripper (Kenny Wilhite). As he went down to his fancy underwear, women rushed up to stuff dollar bills in them. Judy Jacobs points out to Sheryl Breen that some of those bills are on the floor. 8
was done for me. I want to thank my Family of Friends here at Fountain East for the wonderful 85 th Birthday Party that was given for me. A very special thank you to Carole Burrows who put this gathering together. Also, many thanks to everyone else who helped make it so special for me. I am deeply humble, grateful to everyone who came and hope I am worthy of all that Love, Blessings and Thanks to everyone...marolynn The first summer lunch outing took place on May 10. Twenty-two people met at The Little Mesa Café. A surprise visitor was Barbara Downen who was in for a visit from Texas. Thank you Kay Hedges and Betha Cabana for organizing this month s event. 9
Luncheon-Noon Join your friends and neighbors for a Meatloaf Dinner Meatloaf, smashed baby gold potatoes, gravy, green beans sauteed with bacon and onion, roasted carrots, homemade rolls and of course Dessert Please provide your own place setting and beverage container $6 Tickets on sale at Saturday coffee or from Carolyn (#127) or Patty (#180) No tickets will be sold after 5pm, June 28 10
With the days heating up, our menu ideas are chilling down. Soup is not something one associates with summer, but here are some cool summer ideas guaranteed to bring the temperature down at mealtime: GAZPACHO WITH SHRIMP Serves 4-6 6 cups Clamato juice 2 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded and diced ¼ cup minced fresh, or 2 tablespoons crumbed dried, basil leaves 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 teaspoons pepper ½ pound shelled, cooked small shrimp (like salad shrimp) 1 large avocado 1 3-ounce package cream cheese, cut in ½-inch cubes Combine 3 cups juice and ½ of the cucumbers in blender; whirl until smooth. Pour mixture into a large bowl and stir in remaining juice, cucumber, basil, vinegar and pepper. Cover and chill until soup is cold, at least 1 hour or up to 1 day. When ready to serve, ladle into bowls and garnish with shrimp, cubed avocado and cheese cubes. Season with salt and pepper and Tabasco, if desired. * This soup is nice served in a tall stemmed glass. VICHYSSOISE (Cold Potato Soup) Serves 5 The hardest part of this recipe is pronouncing the name! 2 leeks, chopped, white and green parts only 1 onion, chopped 2 tablespoons unsalted butter ¾ cup thinly sliced potatoes 2a cups chicken stock salt to taste ground black pepper to taste 1c cups heavy whipping cream Gently sweat the chopped leeks and the chopped onion in butter or margarine until soft, about 8 minutes. Do NOT let them brown. Add potatoes and stock to the saucepan. Salt and pepper to taste; do not overdo them! Bring to the boil, and simmer very gently for 30 minutes. Puree in a blender or food processor until very smooth. Cool. Gently stir in the cream before serving. 11