Ventana Views October 2014 Ventana Lakes Partners With Benevilla to Offer Services to Residents! At the September 13 Board Meeting, your Board of Directors approved a lease agreement with Benevilla. This agreement will provide for an onsite Benevilla office right here at our Community Management Office, providing our residents with access to the programs and services Benevilla has been providing in the west valley for over 30 years. Based in Surprise, this wonderful non-profit organization will provide the residents of Ventana Lakes with senior based services such as information and referral, helping seniors get all the benefits they need; emergency monitoring and response service, providing 24 hour monitoring through “Lifeline”; volunteer home services such as grocery shopping, transportation, business assistance, handymen and visits/phone pals; caregiver support; and meals on wheels. They run five adult day care centers in the area. Birt’s Bistro is part restaurant, part bookstore and offers live music, breakfast, lunch, and beverages. All proceeds from Birt’s Bistro fund the Benevilla programs. Benevilla is licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services (DHS) and maintains service contracts with the Area Agency on Aging, the Veterans Administration, the Division of Developmental Disabilities, and others. They are an organization committed to quality, compassionate care, and service to the Community. Their slogan is “Cultivating Caring Communities” and they live up to that vision by connecting Residents to Volunteers, by connecting those in need with the services which fill those needs and by providing a continuum of care that promotes independence and instills a sense of dignity and self-empowerment, regardless of the ability to pay. At our onsite office, counselors will work in a private, confidential environment to connect our Residents to the services they are interested in. We will begin with two days per week (yet to be determined as of the deadline for publication) and assess the need from there. Look for additional detailed information on our website, www.vlpoa.org, via bulk emails, and in future editions of the Ventana Views as this program evolves. Visit their website at www.benevilla.org for more information on services available and ways you can support and volunteer for this wonderful program. 2 Committee Meeting Schedules BOARD SEATS AVAILABLE FOR UPCOMING MARCH ELECTION There will be three seats available for the Board of Directors in the March election. It is never too early to start thinking about running. The Board of Directors will meet for their Monthly Workshop at 1pm on Wednesday, October 1. They will meet for the Monthly Business Meeting at 1:30pm on Wednesday, October 22. Both of these meetings will be held in the Yacht Club. All Residents are welcome and encouraged to attend all open meetings. 3 Community Connection Ventana Lakes Property Owners Association 10874 W. Chino Dr. Sun City, AZ 85373 Hours of Operation Mon.-Fri. 8:30am– 4:30pm Administrative Office 623-566-6001 Evenings & Weekends leave message at X13 Staff: Facilities & Grounds Manager: John Lunsford [email protected] Administrative Manager: Rhonda Alegria [email protected] Events & Communications Coordinator: Gale O’Leary [email protected] Administrative Assistant: Lorraine Benson [email protected] Office Assistant: Karen Carr [email protected] Ventana Views: [email protected] Webmaster: [email protected] General Information: [email protected] Board Of Directors (all phone numbers are 623 area code unless otherwise indicated President Lori Norris [email protected] 878-9566 Vice President Ken Matz [email protected] 271-7225 Secretary Pat Roark [email protected] 748-9305 Treasurer Larry Englerth [email protected] 374-4216 Director Carol Burris [email protected] 825-8674 Director Anthony Fiore [email protected] 572-3128 Director Chet Homan [email protected] 255-5273 Feature Index President Report Treasurer Report Administrative Manager Report Facilities Manager Report Exercise Groups Sports Groups Cards & Games Groups Craft Groups Social Groups Did You Know Scribbler Story Everyone has a Story 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 9 9 11 17 18 The Board of Directors does not endorse products, services, or workmanship being advertised in the Ventana Views and will never knowingly accept an advertisement which is illegal or fraudulent. The Board of Directors and Ventana Lakes POA assumes no responsibility for any loss or hardship (be it loss of life, property, equipment, bodily injury, money, time or other) incurred directly or indirectly by any person using any advertiser sourced in this publication. If you as a reader have a question about an ad and suspect that it might promote an illegal or fraudulent activity, please contact the Management Office to file a complaint; or check with the Attorney General’s Consumer Fraud line at 1-800-220-5424. NOTE OF THANKS FROM VALLEY COMMUNITY FOOD BANK Thank you so much for all that you do for Valley View Community Food Bank. Ventana Lakes you have been so generous about giving. We at Valley View are so blessed to have you as supporters for our feeding people programs. We pray for your wonderful community and that people will recognize your generosity. Thank You. 4 President Report Lori Norris, President I remember the first day mom and I moved to Ventana Lakes. As we were unloading our U-haul, two neighbors approached, introduced themselves and welcomed us to the neighborhood. Their names were Wilma and Betty, and I remember thinking we have just moved to Bedrock and are new neighbors are the Flintstones. To this day, I am still friends with Wilma and Betty. That small gesture of kindness went a long way, and it reinforced that we had made the right choice in communities. The other day as I traveled to one of our four lovely pools, I noticed numerous residents out walking with each other and their dogs. It was such a pleasant and lovely sight to see so many people enjoying the early morning and the picturesque community. We have wonderful walkways that wind around multiple lakes and neighborhoods. They are perfect for exercising, socializing and are even peaceful enough for meditating. Remembering my first day here, and focusing on the beauty and serenity of the moment, put a smile on my face. These experiences are why I volunteering to help my community. I applaud all residents who have chosen to participate in our community, whether it is in the enjoyment of scheduled community activities, or the greater commitment of assisting with the business management of the Association. It’s not easy making decisions for the majority, when only a minority expresses their wants or needs. Your current Board Members have taken the time to educate themselves on what a homeowner association is and how it should it be managed. Realizing it should have a business foundation with social advantages, the tasks became clear. Granted we are still structuring and have made some mistakes along the way, but overall our Association is growing stronger and with constructive criticism we will be successful. New residents are moving in every month, and we are seeing an increase in the use of our amenities. This is a good thing! As an active adult community, all amenities should be functional regardless of the amount of use. Following the governing documents as the base, management is systematically addressing every amenity within the community. Be sure to welcome any new faces and share your favorite amenities, clubs and activities. For some, it means stepping outside their comfort zone to participate or even to be encouraged to join a social event. I have seen firsthand the joy on someone’s face when greeted by a stranger, offered a seat at a already full table or just talked with so they weren’t alone. This is what a community is all about, making new friends and socializing with neighbors. I am proud to say I am a Ventana Lakes resident and volunteer. I encourage those interested in looking for a challenge to declare their candidacy for one of the three Board position vacancies coming up in 2015. Talk with current and past Board Members, sit in on committee meetings, attend a Board meeting, decide for yourself how you can support your community. Listen Assist is available for the Hearing Impaired at all Yacht Club functions. Bring your own FM radio and headphones and tune to 101.9. All Board of Directors Business Meetings and Workshops, as well as all Committee Meetings, are open to the Membership. All Owners are welcome and encouraged to attend and participate. Only Executive Meetings of the Board are closed, pursuant to ARS §33-1804. 5 Treasurer Report Larry Englerth, Treasurer Financial Results: There are 18 delinquent homeowner accounts (more than two quarters past due) with a total of $41,396 outstanding compared to the previous months amount outstanding of $42,853. A majority of these accounts are in the legal collection process. We have increased the legal action on the accounts by filing a recorded lien on the property when the party does not respond to legal correspondence. When this does not result in positive action from the resident, the account is processed through a litigation review which provide us information to make a determination if the Association desires will take foreclosure action on the property. We pursued foreclosure action in one instance with success and will consider initiating similar action of four other properties, if the review appears to show a reasonable ability to recover funds. This will be a continuing process on all accounts that become past due for more than three quarters. Masters Operations Account: Total operational revenue was $976,470 through the end of August with total expenditures of $938,579 for the same time period. The resulting operating surplus of $37,896 is approximately $35,000 higher than the first seven months of 2013. The general outlook for the operating account is favorable. The cost associated with the transition from contract work to employees are all within the middle to low range of the cost study that was completed prior to initiating this change. Complete comparison of cost study projections to actual expenditures will be completed after six months of operations in this mode. Masters Reserve Account: Reserve balance at the end of August was $315,213. The freezer in the Yacht Club has been purchased and the tennis court construction project has started. It is projected the reserve fund will end the year slightly lower than the current balance. The Finance Committee is working on the 2015 and beyond reserve budget. It has been provided a list of projects recommended by staff due to maintenance issues or recommended by residents from a usage or aesthetic perspective. The objective of the committee is to address the improvement in and maintenance of amenities through a long term plan that reestablishes the financial foundation of the reserve account. We have been pleased by the comments and depth of the recommendations from residents, and we will be prioritizing these projects based on urgency and cost before finalizing a recommendation to the Board. We welcome participation in these meetings. This committee will be meeting on Tuesday to review final cost estimates and professional evaluations and will complete the first draft of their recommendation for the 2015 Reserve budget at this meeting. Gardens Accounts Gardens Operating and Reserve accounts are both tracking to budget targets. The Gardens Operating checking account is approximately $54,000 which is more than six months worth of expenditures. I am recommending that we transfer $25,000 from the Garden Operating Account to the Gardens Reserve Account so that these funds will be better invested. 6 Administrative Manager Rhonda Alegria, CAAM© Beginning September 16, the office and maintenance staff will begin holding development sessions in an ongoing effort to improve communications and services to the residents. Initially, we will hold these sessions the first and third Tuesday of each month from 8:30 to 9:30 am for the remainder of calendar year 2014. Beginning in January 2015, we will take these sessions down to once per month. The purpose of this is to ensure that all staff members are aware of issues in the community, to improve our response times to issues that are reported and to develop ways we can streamline processes. Our ultimate goal is, as always, improved service to you. During these periods of additional closure, we will be responding to all emergency calls that arise. All calls which are not emergencies will be addressed after 9:30 when the office opens. This list of items is still being compiled. It will be provided to the Board of Directors for their approval at the October Board Meeting. Anything not sold that weekend will be donated to an organization yet to be determined, but charitable in nature. All revenue generated by any sales of Association items will also be documented and put into the general fund. This sale will be advertised in local newspapers and websites. Your participation is encouraged. This is a great time to clean out some old items and make a bit of money in the process. If you are interested in having an agenda item put before the Board, please complete an Agenda Request Form which is available on our website, at the Management Office and at formal Board meetings and workshops. If you have any questions about any agenda item or process, please contact our office. We’re happy to help with any concern you may have. On Friday and Saturday, November 14 & 15, VLPOA will hold its annual Community Yard Sale. This year, the Association will also be selling items which are no longer needed. CLASSIFIED ADS FOR SALE BY OUR RESIDENTS FOR SALE: Dining Table 36”x60” Glass Top w/gray iron open base and 4 Chairs $200 623-566-8190 Red leather sofa, dual recliners $700; beautiful TV stand w/4 glass shelves $75; 21”TV $40; heated electric fireplace, oak, mint $175. 623-215-4671 (leave message). Dillon reloader square deal B, precision vibrator cleaner case, dillon scale, die 45lc 45 brass bullets, small separator, bins square deal $250 623-572-5259 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 46.4K $8,000. Full AutoCheck report avail. One Sun City owner. Dealers selling similar for $11,999. Silver Exterior. Light stone leather interior. Outstanding Condition. 623-362-3943. Bridgestone tire 205/70-R/15. Never used. New $100. Asking $40. 623-561-0262. 7 John Lunsford Facilities & Grounds Manager This month, we’ve started on tree trimming, starting at 111th Ave. in the area of Cimarron working our way toward the retention area. We will spend several hours a week trimming and thinning the trees, following an established schedule. This schedule will have us hitting every area of the community systematically. The schedule will be reviewed often, to ensure that the areas most in need are addressed on a priority. The tennis court project has begun, with the fencing removed and demolition mostly complete. We’ve donated the shading cloth to a local Peoria High School. Next week, they will begin forming to prepare for post tension concrete. They will be running the underground electric for the lighting systems at the same time. Once this forming and cabling is done, the concrete will be poured. Our project schedule was impacted by the recent storms, as our maintenance storage area at the office was flooded during the storm of September 8. We’ve emptied the room, removed the carpet and stripped it clean. We will be putting Killz paint on the walls and floors to block mold and future moisture. We have had to dispose of some items, mostly documents and signs, due to water damage and mold. All damage seems to be within the first one inch above the floor and, while significant, it doesn’t appear that anything lost is of substantial value. I will be working with Ken to determine what, if anything, needs to be replaced. The pump at Lake Chino (formerly lake #9) fountain has been replaced. The new freezer has been installed in the Yacht Club and the appliances moved at the request of the Kitchen Crew for easier access. We are still working on compiling the items that we do not need or use for disposal at the Community Yard Sale in November. Our Volunteer Maintenance Committee has painted the trash can tops at the Yacht Club and Landings, documents and signs, due to water damage and mold. One aerator pump at Lake Cimarron has been replaced and another repaired. Thanks to the Committee. Gale O’Leary Events & Communications Coordinator Also another big thank you to all of our new I would like to thank Tom Dryfhout, Mike Borden, faces at the fall decorating meeting. Everyone Cyril Colbert, Bill Jones, and John Ketchum, for did such an awesome job in such a short time. I’m sorry I didn't get everyone's name & info for coming forward and volunteering to put out our the list; I will collect it when I see you on 10/09 at signs for our future community events. 3:00 pm. I am looking forward to working with all of you future events. 8 Exercise Groups Sports Groups Cards & Games Social Groups Craft Groups 9 10 VENTANA LAKES BOWLING - All levels of players are welcome to join the Ventana Lakes Bowling League. Residents and friends can join a team or substitute when available. We bowl Wednesday mornings at 9 AM from October 8th to the end of April, at Brunswick Lanes on 59th Avenue, between Union Hills and Bell Road. Call Lois Sims (623-376-2591) or Bill Kozlowski (623362-2219) with questions. Hope to see you there! VENTANA GARDEN CLUB - Will meet at 1 pm on Thursday, October 2 in Edgewater A. Our guest will be a certified arborist who will help us with which trees to plant and how to care for them. We will meet November 6 in Edgewater A as well. Everyone is welcome to attend any of our meetings. The Racquetball Courts are now open. For more information call Ken Kline at 623-594-4550 NEWS (SOME A BIT BELATED) OF THE VENTANA LAKES SHALOM CLUB -Okay, so we all gained a couple of pounds at August's Ice Cream Social, but it was worth it wasn't it? Thank you, Roberta. "Make hay while the sun shines" is an old saying brought up to date by our September Dinner Meeting at the Haymaker Restaurant hosted by Barbara and Norman S. Good to see all the sunny faces (well at least many of them) making hay in the evening. Our October's plans are not available as of this writing but take heart - all will be notified by email or phone of the details when available. In the meantime, we extend our wishes to the entire community for a year of good health, peace and tranquility. VENTANA LAKES HIKERS - The Ventana Lakes Hiking Group will be kicking off a new hiking season on Thursday, October 9th. Hikes are planned in the Lakeside/Pinetop area in the White Mountains of Arizona. We will be departing the Yacht Club at 7:00 am on Thursday, October 9th. After our arrival in the White Mountains, we will do approximately a 3.5 mile hike. On Friday, October 10th, we will hike the East Baldy Trail, which can be hiked up to 6 miles each way. On Saturday morning, a short one mile hike is planned before heading back to Ventana. For companions not wanting to partake in hiking, a major casino will be near our location. Hotel information is available from Lori Schuld 623-561-2665 or Irv Hanson 623-680-6839. VENTANA LAKES ITALIAN AMERICAN CLUB Our new President, Bruce Burnside, opened the September members’ only meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag conducted by past president Roseann Fiebig. The club then presented an Italian crystal vase and flowers to Roseann for her service to the Club. 2014-2015 Membership Dues were collected. Membership is open to all residents of Ventana Lakes with an interest in Italian-American Heritage and customs. For Membership information call Vice-President Rosemary Keely at 623-322-5223. Members’ summer birthdays and anniversaries were recognized. The President then presented changes to the VLIAC Guidelines made by the Board. Dessert and Coffee were enjoyed by all. The club sponsored several games of Bingo with prizes for the lucky winners. The October 2nd meeting is open to members and their guests and starts at 6:00 PM. Prices for tickets are $13.00 for members and $15.50 for guests. We will have a great dinner provided by Tagliano’s with entertainment by an outstanding performer, Dale Matthies. If you did not get your tickets at the September Meeting, please contact Gail Hellquist at 623-234-2200. See you all in October for a fun evening – Chuck Hellquist, Secretary 11 Ten Things Every HOA/POA Resident Should Know! Know the Rules – Understand and comply with the restrictive covenants, bylaws and association rules. It is not the Boards responsibility to educate residents on these documents. Know that you must pay your assessments on time. Do not ignore communications from your homeowner association, especially notices that may regard outstanding assessments, governing document violations or fines. The Board has the responsibility to govern fairly and consistently in the interest of all members, which includes placing liens or foreclosing for nonpayment of assessments and fines. Don’t let a minor fine escalate to the point that the association board must turn the matter over to an attorney. You must maintain your property according to the governing documents. Know that an Architectural Review Application and approval is generally required before making lot improvements. This typically includes sheds, fences, water features/pools, paint colors, door styles, landscaping, etc. Know that your association has certain responsibilities to the membership including compliance with federal, state and city laws, fiduciary responsibility by board members, elections, meeting notices, meetings, due process and much more as defined in the covenants, bylaws and rules. Stay informed and participate in the business of your homeowner association by reading the meeting minutes, attend meetings, understand the budget, and volunteer to serve on a committee or the board. Maintain a current address with your homeowner association. This is critical if you are a member of a homeowner association but do not live in the community or are a seasonal resident. Know that if your home is a rental property or occupied by others, it is your responsibility to ensure the tenants/occupants understand that they must also comply with the restrictive covenants such as, but not limited to, age restrictions, parking, pets, architectural changes, etc. Including association rules regarding use of pools, sport courts, exercise and amenity facilities. Know who is in charge. Maintain contact information for an association representative. This may be, board members, Management Office staff or a committee chairperson. 12 13 OCTOBER B I N G O every Monday At the Yacht Club from 6:30 — 9. The snack bar closes after the break. * * * * * * * * * * OCTOBER 1 - 15 - 29 WEDNESDAYS 8:30 - 10:00 SOUND GROUP MEETINGS AT THE YACHT CLUB * * * * * * * * * * OCTOBER - WEDNESDAYS 12:30 - 2:30 BEGINNER LINE DANCE LESSONS LINDA * * * * * * * * * * OCTOBER 4 - SATURDAY - 7 - 10 D A N C E w/ THADDEUS ROSE $7.00 Starting at the age of 15, Thaddeus Rose formally launched his musical career by performing in "Showtime USA”, a non-profit company that toured the federal prisons throughout the Midwest. At 17, he began performing internationally throughout Europe as part of a USO Department of Defense tour. In 1986 at the age of 18, Thaddeus was a member of the Minnesota Music Award winning group Westside, the premier ‘funk’ band In Minneapolis, MN. By the late ‘80’s, The Westside band released a 12” single and the group became finalists on Ed McMahon’s big TV hit, Star Search. Thaddeus decided to move to Scottsdale, Arizona in January of 1990. In the ‘90’s, Thaddeus started an original band named The Isotopes. The Isotopes were part of ‘Arizona’s best kept secrets’ and released an album called “Separated by Shadows” in 1995. In The Late '90's Thaddeus focused his energy on composing music and audio engineering at the Tempe Improv as well as some of the well-known studios around town. He then took over the long standing recording studio called Soundtech in Phoenix, Arizona. Working as a Producer, he has recorded countless local musicians and artists in all genres of music. Thaddeus Rose has written, produced and recorded, along with Chris Cannella, three projects for local music publishers, Wild Whirled Music Group. Their songs have been placed on network and cable television all over the world. In 2005, Thaddeus returned to the “live” musician as a solo act and continues to deliver the goods by performing in his new band, The Thaddeus Rose Band. Thaddeus can be quoted quite often saying, “I love music... I love entertaining.” Thaddeus is an extraordinary, versatile musician on keyboards, bass and guitar, and of course, what he's most recognized for…his vocals. He is also recognized for his uncanny impersonations of such artists as Louie Armstrong, Mick Jagger and MORE. * * * * * * * * * * OCTOBER 7 - VENDOR’S Day - 9 to 1 (shopping day for our residents and guests of V.L.) TUESDAY - YACHT CLUB If anyone knows where I could find a Farmers Market or an entertainer who would donate an hour of their time please let me know . I would love to have them at our event. We will be selling coffee and pastries for breakfast and we will have a few luncheon specials available. VENDOR’S DAY will be held on the 1st. TUESDAY of every month. * * * * * * * * * * OCTOBER 8 - WEDNESDAY - 3:00 - Y.C. SEMINAR WITH A POSTAL INSPECTOR ON - MAIL FRAUD BRIEFING. HOW TO AVOID FRAUDULENT SCAMS. Call or go down to sign up at the office. * * * * * * * * * * OCTOBER 9th - THURSDAY - 2:00 - Y.C. KITCHEN MEETING. If you have a food handlers card, please show up for this meeting. We need you in order to continue and increase our food events. We would like to start serving a meal at least once a week. * * * * * * * * * * OCTOBER 9 - THURSDAY - 3:00 - Y.C. HALLOWEEN DECORATING - we will be getting ready for Halloween . Please come down for an hour and help us, we need you. OCTOBER 10 - FRIDAY- 6:30 - 9:30, Y.C. $7.00 @ DOOR LINE DANCE PARTY Join Kort Kurdi on the dance floor for a wonderful evening of fun and easy line dances everyone can enjoy! Kort will do a walk-through of each dance, call the steps and dance along with us! BYOB 14 Sunday Monday Tuesday We 1 Beginne Le All events on this page will be in the Yacht Club. For details, see pages 13 & 16. 5 6 7 8 Vendor’s Day Beginne Le Seminar 12 13 14 Seminar: Research for Life 15 Beginne Le Game Night (last one) Pumpkin Contest 19 20 21 Cliff Ca 22 Flu Shots 9 - 12 Beginne Le Board 26 27 29 28 Baking Session Beginne Le 15 ednesday Thursday 2 Friday 3 er Line Dance essons 4 Dance w/ Thaddeus Rose 9 er Line Dance essons 10 Kitchen Meeting 16 er Line Dance essons 17 23 er Line Dance essons 18 Texas Hold’em Tournament Style Block Watch Meeting astle Casino 11 Line Dance Party w/ Kort Kurdi Decorate for Halloween 3:00 pm r: Mail Fraud 24 Scaryoke & Costume Contest d Meeting er Line Dance essons Saturday 30 31 Halloween Costume Contest & Party w/ D.J. & Friends Purple Heart Staff Meeting 25 Party w/ Dueling Pianos 16 OCTOBER 14 - TUESDAY - Y. C. - 1:OO SEMINAR - “RESEARCH FOR LIFE” “A No - Cost End - of - Life Solution.” Research for life & transplant for life Educational presentation on a body donation program that offers a FREE CREMATION. Learn more about organ, tissue, and whole body donations. Call or come down to office and sign-up. * * * * * * * * * * VENTANA LAKES SOCIAL / DINNER & MOVIE / CANCELLED UNTIL NEXT YEAR Due to lack of participation. * * * * * * * * * * OCTOBER 14 - TUESDAY - 6:00 - Y.C. GAME NIGHT $1.00 Sign up at the office. Bring a roll of nickels for certain games. Bring your own pumpkin & carving tools or markers for a fun night. We can bake our seeds if you wish or you can take them home. PRIZE FOR THE BEST LOOKING PUMPKIN (this is our LAST Game Night) * * * * * * * * * * OCTOBER 15 - WEDNESDAY CLIFF CASTLE CASINO BUS TRIP The bus will pick us up at the Yacht Club at 9:00 and we will be leaving the casino at 4:00. They are giving a $25.00 credit on your slot club card and a $3.00 discount for the buffet. If you are a NEW MEMBER you will receive a $30.00 credit and a FREE BUFFET. The cost for this trip is $18.00 (includes tips for the drivers both ways) They also have a wonderful bowling alley, just in case you need a break from the machines. Sign–up is now at the management office, and don’t forget to bring your players card. Sign-up ends on October 7, Tuesday. * * * * * * * * * * OCTOBER 16 - 6:00 - 8:00 - YACHT CLUB BLOCK WATCH MEETING --- RSVP TO OUR OFFICE @ 623-566-6001 * * * * * * * * * * OCTOBER 17 - FRIDAY - 6:30 Y.C. TEXAS HOLD EM TOURNAMENT STYLE There will be a $10.00 buy in at the Yacht Club and (a $3.00 sign-up charge at the office for your admission ticket) If there are over 12 people then 1st., 2nd. and 3rd place prizes will be given out. If there are fewer than 12 people playing, there will only be 1st. and 2nd. place prizes. We will be serving refreshments and sweets to our players. Marty will be your host at this Tournament Style Texas Hold’em night, and he is willing to come back once a month if we have a good showing. Let your friends know about this fun event and don’t forget to sign-up early. * * * * * * * * * * OCTOBER 21st. - - TUESDAY 9 - 12, FLU SHOTS by SAFEWAY PHARMACY @ 9:00 in the Yacht Club. Sign up at the office now. Make sure that you bring your insurance cards to the Yacht Club. * * * * * * * * * * OCTOBER 24 - Friday - 6:30 - Y.C. Not just KARAOKE but SCARYOKE $2.00 P. P. at the door - wear your favorite costume, there will be a contest. Also bring a prepackaged dish or dessert to share. BYOB We will provide the water and ice . * * * * * * * * * * OCTOBER 25 - SATURDAY - 7 - 9 AT Y.C. DUELING PIANOS - W/R.K. R.K. knows how to get any crowd excited and loving the show in no time at all. His expansive music knowledge, which he's been gaining since he was 3, is constantly giving the audience exactly what they want. R.K.'s high-energy performances come from years of experience in the Las Vegas entertainment scene. Randy's show is something you just can't miss! $10.00 at office. * * * * * * * * * * OCTOBER 28 - TUESDAY - 6:00 - Y.C. BAKING SESSION - Are you interested in helping us bake desserts for the community? Bring your favorite recipes with you. All you need is a food handlers card. Call more info. * * * * * * * * * * OCTOBER 31 - FRIDAY - 7 - 10 -Y.C. HALLOWEEN PARTY w/ D. J. JONES & FRIENDS $7.00 tickets sold at office. There will be a costume contest with prizes for best costume. This is a great, fun event. If you were there last year, spread the word. There will be desserts & refreshments available. 17 CONTINUED FROM SEPT. ISSUE BY Sheila Lester - VLPOA Scribblers CHEYENNE, THE PRAIRIE MUSTANG Recap: Wind Hunter, an Arapaho brave had captured and trained White Star, the wild mare, to give her as a gift to White Star, a beautiful young woman he hoped to marry. Leading the mare toward the river where he hoped he would find White Star, Wind Hunter became nervous. He worried she might reject him and his gift. Walking quietly through the saplings near the river’s edge he saw the maiden kneeling beside the water. He stopped for a moment and admired her beauty and grace. She was slim and lithe and performed her work with little wasted motion. His heart seemed to speed up as if he had run a long race. Stepping out of the trees, Wind Hunter made a little noise to alert White Star he was there. “It is a fine day. I see you are working with reeds. What kind of basket will you make?” “I thought to make a small one for gathering berries and a larger one for roots and other things I will pick along the river,” she said without looking up. She knew exactly who was asking and her heart skipped a beat or two. Wind Hunter was a tall, handsome brave. He was quiet, not boastful like Grey Wolf and some of the others. She admired how he was respectful to his elders and gentle with ponies. “It will not be long before berry gathering time. I look forward to the taste of them,” he replied, walking closer to her. “White Star, I have a gift for you. A gift I hope you will be pleased to accept. It is a gift named for you.” Curiously, White Star looked up and saw the beautiful buckskin mare standing quietly beside Wind Hunter. “When we captured the ponies I saw this mare and at that moment I knew she was meant for you. See the white star on her forehead? I have named her White Star, just like you.” Nervously he continued, “I want you to have this mare as a gift from the man who wants to be your husband. I hope you will know how much I have wanted to say this to you, but I knew it had to be the right time and I had to have a special wedding gift for you.” The words tumbled from his lips, and when he finished his speech, he heaved a great sight of Most people have guessed the reason.” White Star stood and walked toward them. “She is truly a beautiful and special gift.” Slowly she reached out her hand for the horse to smell and gently she began rubbing along the side of the mare’s jaw. Seeing there was no fear, she took a step closer and began caressing the mare’s neck and shoulder. “She likes you already. She is truly meant for you, just as you are truly meant for me. I have wanted to tell you how I feel for many moons…forever, really. Please tell me if you will accept me as your husband and I will talk with your father. Do you think he will approve? There I go, rushing. I have not given you a chance to answer.” “Wind Hunter, I have been wanting you to ask me to be your wife, for many moons… forever, too. Please talk with my father. He will not be very surprised.” Shyly looking up at him she said, “I do not think anyone in the village will be very surprised. Buffalo Bull has been talking about this horse with a white star on her forehead and how you have been working tirelessly to train her. Most people have guessed the reason.” The Ventana Scribblers welcomes anyone interested in creative writing. Please join us. Call Sheila Lester, 594 6181 for details. 18 Everybody has a Story... patrols the parks and is there to serve the public and protect our parks. She believes safety and education in our city parks are the goals of the park rangers. Because of her devotion to the less fortunate, she does foster care for special needs adult women! She strongly believes these ladies need a better life. They work on cooking, daily living skills, and crafts. She stresses that many more foster homes are needed and a special needs adult would make an ideal companion for someone living alone. As a baby in Chicago her parents lost their home. Her family of 5 children, mom and dad became homeless and lived in a station wagon. Children’s Protective Services learned of the situation, took the children away and placed them in an orphanage. With such a bad start in life, Joanne Naegel has come a long way! As a child she wondered how bad things could happen to people and animals and wanted to do something about it. Her slogan became “You can’t change the world by standing still.” Joanne was adopted at age 4 and in 1978 she moved to Arizona. Her love of animals drove her to open a pet store and dog grooming business, Designer Dogs, in Glendale. She eventually worked with wild animals and got a job at Adobe Mountain Hospital for AZ Game and Fish. She received her license to transport raptors to Game and Fish, which means if an injured hawk or eagle needs care, she would be the one to bring it for help. Because of her love of nature she also volunteered in Phoenix as a Park Ranger! Joanne moved to Ventana Lakes in 2001 and hasn’t slowed down any! She is now an Urban Park Ranger, which means she Joanne has taught Criminal Justice at Brown Mackie College, and is a gardening enthusiast and mosaic artist. She has two sons who are near and dear to her. Her goal for 2015: To become a Justice Court Judge for special needs adults! A more compassionate person would be hard to find and with a great sense of humor as well! You didn’t stand still, Joanne! Contributed by Jan Borden of the Communications Committee Ventana Lakes has over 3200 residents, each with a unique and interesting story. In this issue, we continue our series of Spotlight stories, bringing those stories to you. 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