1. business and industrial
2. company
3. annual report

OBJECTIVIES:
Volunteerism
Leadership
Property
Maintenance
Objective
Decisions
Advance Value
Ventana Views
March 2015
Ventana Lakes Annual Report
The Board of Directors is obligated to provide an annual report on the State of the Association.
At the February Board meeting, President Lori Norris announced that the 2014 Summary
Report was completed and available to residents. Copies were placed at the Landings and the
Management Office. The document was also placed on our website.
The report highlights achievements and changes during the 2014 calendar year. It is broken
into seven categories; Administrative, Community, Facilities, Financial, Committee reports,
Service Group reports and provides summaries of the many projects either completed or in
process. Please review this important document and contact the office with any questions you
may have.
Accounting Services Vendor Change
As was previously reported, we transitioned to a new Accounting Services Vendor. Brown
Community Management now provides our accounting services. Later this month, you will receive your billing for the second quarter assessment due April 1 st. Please note the change.
For those of you who pay by check/mail, there is nothing you need to do, provided you use
their remittance slip and envelope.
For those of you who previously paid by Surepay, you will need to register with Brown Community Management, as your old Surepay authorization is no longer valid. (Many residents
have already submitted the paperwork to register on Surepay. There is no need to repeat the
application, but please watch your mail for your confirmation letter.)
For those of you who pay through your bank’s bill pay system, please make sure you update
the record to provide a new remittance address and account number.
If you have any questions about your account, contact the Management Office. You are also
welcome to contact Brown Community Management Customer Service at 480-539-1396.
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Committee Meeting Schedules
Annual
Meeting
7pm/ YC
Organizational
Mtg
1pm/ YC
Activities
1pm/ YC
Architectural
10 am/ MO
Audio/Visual
8am/ YC
Communications
9:30am/ EDG-B
Finance
10 am/ EDG-B
Landscape
9am/ EDG-B
Signage
1pm/ EDGE-B
We’ve changed the
calendar based on
feedback we received.
Tell us what you think!
Strategic
Planning
9:30am/ LKS
Walls
1pm/ EDG-B
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.
The Annual Meeting of the Ventana
Lakes Property Owner Association
will be held on Tuesday, March 3 at
7pm. The Board will meet for the
Organizational Meeting at 1pm on
Wednesday, March 11. Both of these
meetings will be held in the Yacht
Club.
On pages 8 and 9 we list the group activities. Items listed
with a $ symbol indicate additional costs to participate.
Please contact the representative of the activity for
additional information.
All Residents are welcome and
encouraged to attend all open
meetings.
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Community Connection
CODE OF CONDUCT
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 X20
Staff:
Facilities & Grounds Manager:
John Lunsford [email protected]
Administrative Manager:
Rhonda Alegria [email protected]
Events & Communications Coordinator:
Gale O’Leary [email protected]
The following condensed Code of Conduct Rule is
being provided as a reminder to everyone what is
acceptable behavior and language and that enforcement can be imposed for violating an established rule. For the full Code of Conduct Rule,
please review Rule 7. The Board of Directors supports enforcement of this rule and employees do
have the right to refuse service to anyone in violation of the Association Code of Conduct Rule.
1. All persons are to be courteous and respectful
of others at all times.
2. All persons shall refrain from profane, indecent, and/or abusive language or actions.
3. Physical or verbal abuse directed at any person
is forbidden.
4. No person shall harass or accost any other
person
Administrative Assistant:
Lorraine Benson [email protected]
Office Assistant:
Lukas Armstrong [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
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.
Feature Index
President Report
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Treasurer Report
5
Administrative Manager Report 6
Facilities Manager Report
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Did You Know
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Exercise Groups
8
Sports Groups
8
Cards & Games Groups
9
Craft Groups
9
Social Groups
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Everyone has a Story
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Scribbler Story
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President Report
Lori Norris, President
Ventana Lakes has some of the most giving people I have ever met. Almost every week
someone steps forward to donate items to the Association for members’ use. On the surface this
is a wonderful and giving gesture. However, some donations cannot be accepted by the
Association. The Board of Directors and staff must evaluate all donated items based on their
safety and commercial durability, not solely on a financial savings.
The same goes for purchasing items on sale. Some products purchased through discount
companies at reduced costs may seem like a wonderful deal, but the quality and durability of the
product may not meet standards for commercial use by the Association. We all want to save the
Association, and ultimately every homeowner, money. However, we cannot cut corners when it
may compromise member safety or result in a costly lawsuit.
We often talk about how our community is a family, and as such we want to look out for each
other. So please, recognize that your Board and staff has everyone’s best interest in mind when
we take the time to evaluate a donation or suggestion. If your donation/suggestion is declined,
please do not take it as a personal affront. Accept and understand that management reviews
each request to ensure our community is safe and that items are consistent with our décor.
Some homeowners have even purchased and placed items on Association grounds for everyone
to use. Again, this is a nice gesture, but it could expose the Association to a liability. Please do
not purchase or place items (rugs, mats, chairs, etc.) in common areas without vetting them
through the Facilities Management Office or the Board of Directors. The concern, again, is
product safety and suitability for commercial use. Donation Forms are available in the
Management Office, which will help determine if we can accept your donation. Of course, you
may always bring a personal item for use in a common area and then remove it upon your
departure.
I share this information with you to explain why your donation or recommendation for certain
products may be declined. It is not that we do not want your valuable donation or disagree with
your thoughtful suggestion. We simply must focus on the big picture and evaluate every gift offer
on its own merit. Thank you for keeping our amenities safe, for taking an interest in our
community and having pride in how our community looks and functions.
You can now submit your Architectural request applications via email to [email protected].
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Treasurer Report
Larry Englerth,
Treasurer
The transition of accounting services from Colby Management to Brown is proceeding on
schedule. There may be a delay in the February financials due to the final transfer occurring
at the end of February. Reports will be back on schedule for March data.
Masters Operations Account: (excludes Activities and Reserve accounts) - Total
operational revenue for January was $121,655 (excluding activities) with total expenditures
of $115,369 for the same time period. The operating surplus for 2014 was $17,596.
Masters Reserve Account - The Reserve balance at the end of January was $275,532. No
expenditures are planned for the Reserve account during the first quarter of 2015.
Gardens Accounts – The Gardens Operating and Reserve accounts are both under
budget.
City of Peoria Trash/Recycle Service Days
The City of Peoria changed their trash and recycle pick-up service schedule last month. Both
cans will be picked-up on Tuesdays. Place your cans in the street at the edge of the curb and
four feet apart. Put your cans out no earlier than 6 p.m. on Monday evening and remove them
no later than 6 p.m. Tuesday evening.
If you have any questions about trash removal, please call City of Peoria at 623-773-7431.
Remember, your cans should be stored in your garage or rear yard—out of view of the street,
common areas or neighboring properties.
We Need Pictures for Our Website!
We’d like to gather pictures to post on our new website. If you have any pictures of our property,
or of residents having fun at a group event held onsite, please consider submitting them for
display on our website. Be sure to name each person in the photo so they can be contacted for
permission to print.
Submit the photographs you would like to share to [email protected]. Be sure to include
your name for photo credit. Thank you!
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Administrative Manager
Rhonda Alegria, CAAM
Shortly after the upcoming election, your Board will hold an Organizational Meeting. At that
meeting, the newly elected Board will select among themselves who will serve in each Board
Office; President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. They will also accept the rules,
establish their meeting schedule and approve committee memberships.
A variety of committees support the VLPOA, providing a wide array of options for resident
participation, depending on your interests and skill set. Whatever your talents, we’re sure to
have a match on our team.
We’re often asked, “What do the Committees do?” The answer varies. This is a very brief
overview of the tasks and projects some our Committees are working on. For more information,
please review the 2015 State of the Association Report, attend a meeting or contact our office.
- Activities: Works with our Events & Communications Coordinator to select and plan events.
- Elections: A seasonal Committee that oversees the annual Board of Directors election.
- Landscape: Is near completing a comprehensive project to revise our current common area
landscape maintenance scope of work.
- Maintenance: Performs light maintenance functions with our Maintenance Staff.
- Audio/Visual Systems: This group just completed a very comprehensive project for audio
visual improvements in the Yacht Club.
- Signage: Started as an Ad Hoc Committee to recommend new building/lake names, but has
grown to a review/advisory committee on all community signage.
- Strategic Planning & Vision: Looks well into the future to provide guidance and
recommendations to the Board for future planning.
For a complete list of committees, please visit our website or see the list in any issue of
Ventana Views.
We hope you will consider joining one of our committees—bringing your talents, insight, and
experience forward for the overall good of our Community. Even if you cannot commit to
regular committee membership, we still welcome your suggestions and opinions.
Keeping Ventana Lakes Neat
There are many ways we can improve the overall appearance of Ventana Lakes common areas.
Our Facilities Manager, John Lunsford, continuously addresses vendor issues. Residents can
also do simple things to keep their yards and the common areas looking neat.
Please do not post anything on mailboxes. This is prohibited the USPS, which we don’t enforce.
Posted notices often look untidy, especially in our Arizona climate where the paper dries and
fades quickly.
Don’t toss cigarette butts or other trash in the rocks, lakes or common areas.
Pick up all felled fruit from your trees. This looks messy and also attracts vermin to the area.
Finally, pull your garbage cans in on Tuesday evenings and store them out of site. Remember, no
cans should be visible from Tuesday evening through Monday evening.
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John Lunsford
Facilities
& Grounds Manager
Landscaping
Over the past few months, the Facility Manager collaborated with the Landscape Committee to
place specific timeframes and trimming standards in the landscaping contract. This was directly
related to the committee’s detailed analysis of the Masters and Gardens contracts, and discussions
with various other communities, to provide contractors specific requirements for bid requests. This
will remove individual requests for specific trimming guidelines, allow the contractor to proceed on a
standard schedule and enhance the Facility Manager’s ability to monitor contractor performance.
The community was divided into five sections, each section being trimmed on a five-week rolling
schedule. This should unify appearances throughout the community, similar to what has existed in
the Gardens for the past several years.
While we are completely satisfied with how Valley Crest has met the conditions of the existing
contract, we are actively pursuing vendors to bid on the new three year contract. The bid process
will commence in the next two months and be completed in the June timeframe. Upon receipt of
bids, a detailed evaluation will be completed by the Landscape Committee and the staff. Both
groups will make recommendations to the Board. Field visits will be conducted with all contract
finalists to consider their work quality as part of the cost evaluation.
Pools
Annual maintenance on the North Park and Yacht Club pools was recently completed, along
with some of the contract work on the Coves and Landings Pools. Your understanding is greatly
appreciated as an annual maintenance program is initiated.
Lakes
The second phase of the sediment reduction plan for our lakes will start in the next few months.
VitaStim MD pellets will be added to the Landings and Yukon Lakes. These slow-release pellets
sink into the sediment to deliver bio-stimulants and indigenous bacteria, which will accelerate the
natural breakdown of organic waste. This process is totally safe for fish and wildlife. The lakes
have been separated into three groups. Treatment will rotate on a three year cycle.
The Lakes Committee will be restored to full operation. We greatly appreciate the service of two
residents who are currently serving in an informal capacity. If you’d like to be part of the Lake
Committee, please contact our office.
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Exercise Groups
Sports Groups
Cards & Games
Social Groups
Craft Groups
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CLUB / GROUP
NEWS
CO-ED WATER VOLLEYBALL
Co-ed Water Volleyball will resume play
on Tuesday afternoons beginning Tuesday,
March 3rd at 2:00 p.m. at the Yacht Club
pool. All level of players are welcome.
Contact Lori Schuld 623-561-2665.
VENTANA LAKES GARDEN CLUB
Plantings to attract hummingbirds and
butterflies will be the topic of a Master Gardener
speaker at our meeting at 1 p.m. on Thursday
March 5th in Edgewater A. Everyone is welcome
to attend. This is an open club.
Several Ventana gardens will be open in April
for tour and an actual garden tea! For more
information contact Joanne Naegel 602-509-6037
or Jan Borden 572-2920.
SHALOM CLUB
Our February meeting, which was really a Pizza Party, was well attended. It was a great
success thanks to Sharon and Marvin S., who arranged things so well and took care of all the
details—including picking the pizza. Thanks again!
Something new for March: We will be holding our monthly meeting on a Saturday afternoon,
most likely at Biscuit's Restaurant, located on 59th Avenue just off the 101. Hopefully, this will
allow members who can't drive at night to attend.
As usual, all is still tentative. Members will be advised of exact date, time, etc. by e-mail or
phone. Looking forward to it! Shalom and wishes for best of health to all. Burt Bacher
ITALIAN AMERICAN CLUB
The February meeting opened with the pledge of allegiance and
recognition of February birthdays and anniversaries. Dominic and Teresa
Lopano celebrated their 60th anniversary, and several of their close friends
provided cake for everyone. Rosemary Palminello gave the invocation. Our
120 participants greatly enjoyed entertainment provided by Mary Jo Johnson at this Valentine’s
meeting. Our volunteers served a wonderful dinner of chicken, Italian pasta, vegetables, salad
and dessert served on tables decorated with caring thoughts of Valentine’s Day.
The March 5th meeting will be a member only meeting with Bingo planned for entertainment.
Tickets are only $10.00. An Italian Sausage Hoagie with optional peppers and onions, salad and
dessert will be on the menu. Call Gail Hellquist at 623-234-2200 to pick-up your tickets by
February 28th.
The April 2nd meeting will be our last meeting of the year opened to guests. Entertainment will
be our favorite band—The Breeze. A sumptuous dinner of pulled pork, chicken, all of the fixin’s
and dessert is planned.
May 7th will be the last meeting of the year—members only. We will vote for the new Board and
enjoy dinner and entertainment. Please hold that date open to enjoy the company of all our
members before summer separates us until September.
Please remember to bring a food item for the Food Bank at every meeting.
The Ventana Lakes Italian-American Club is open to all Ventana Lakes residents. Dues are
only $10.00 per year. Call President Bruce Burnside, 623-322-6257, if you have questions or are
interested in joining. Ciao, Chuck
RIDE PROGRAM
If you need a ride within Ventana Lakes or want to volunteer as a driver, contact Patty Cyr at
623-266-9793 or [email protected]. More drivers are always welcomed.
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ELECTION
CENTRAL
ANNUAL MEETING AND VLPOA ELECTION
TUESDAY, MARCH 3rd, YACHT CLUB
Absentee ballots (the one you received in the mail) for the Board of Directors election will
count if received in the Management Office no later than 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 2 nd. If you
miss this deadline, you may exchange your absentee ballot for an in-person ballot at the Yacht
Club on Tuesday, March 3rd between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Your vote is very important to determine who will represent you for the next three years. If
voting in-person, remember to wear your Ventana Lakes badge or bring a photo ID with your
Ventana Lakes address. Results of the election will be announced at the Annual Meeting in the
Yacht Club at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3rd.
VLPOA Annual Meeting
The results of the election will be announced and the President and Treasurer will provide their
Annual Reports at the Annual Meeting on March 3rd at 7 p.m. in the Yacht Club.
VLPOA Organizational Meeting
At the Organizational Meeting is scheduled for 1 p.m. on March 11 th, the Board will:
* Elect Officers
* Designate Board Assignments
* Designate Board Emeritus
* Adopt all Current Rules
* Approve Committees & Members
* Approve the 2015-16 Meeting Schedule
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.
Italian American Club Valentine’s Day Dance
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CHEYENNE, THE PRAIRIE MUSTANG Continued from the February issue
BY Sheila Lester-VLPOA Scribblers
Conclusion: Cheyenne is being trained to become a tame cavalry mount.
The training routine continued until Kelly was
able to walk up to Cheyenne and untie the rope
holding him to the post. For a moment, the
captive didn’t realize he was free to move, but
after a toss or two of his head, he wheeled
around and ran as far from danger as he could.
The Private walked around the corral, not trying
to get closer, just moving, singing his horse
songs. Cheyenne became curious and, when
Kelly turned his back to the horse, he began to
walk closer and closer. They played cat and
mouse. As the horse came close, Kelly walked
away. Each time he let Cheyenne get closer until
finally he stopped and allowed the horse to smell
his hat and the back of his shirt. Very slowly the
man turned sideways and Cheyenne didn’t run
away. Slower still, he turned to face the horse.
They stood for several minutes; Cheyenne
sniffing and smelling the man, Kelly talking and
singing. Ever so slowly the Private reached out
and touched Cheyenne on the withers. The
horse’s muscles quivered but he stood still. After
that contact, it wasn’t many days before he was
able to put a halter, then a saddle, then a bridle
on Cheyenne. The first time Kelly stepped up on
the saddle he barely felt a twitch.
approaching the Quartermaster, Kelly asked,
“Sarge, how much do horses sell for if a fella
wanted ta buy his own?”
“Well, Laddie, I expect I know what you’re
gettin’ at. The U. S. Army paid eighty dollars
each for that lot. So’s I guess ya’d have ta pay
eighty dollars.”
“The army didn’t exactly pay for him. He
wasn’t even branded. He’s a wild horse that
joined the herd on his own account.”
“Ya got me there, Laddie. I suspect I’d have
ta ask the Lieutenant. But then the Lieutenant
would have ta ask the Captain and the Captain
would have ta ask the Major and so and so on.
That could cause me a lotta trouble just for a
rangy nag.”
“Sarge, can ya think of a way I can own this
horse? He and I work just fine together.”
The sergeant liked Kelly, good Irish lad that he
was. Irishmen had ta stick together, now, didn’t
they? Rubbing his big hand across his chin, “Tell
ya what I’ll do, Buck-O. Me and you’ll forget how
that troublesome mustang came ta be here. Now
fer that ya might find me a nice bottle uh Irish
whiskey someday.”
Private Kelly couldn’t believe his ears. The
horse, Cheyenne, was his. “Yippee! Uh, I mean,
thank ya, sir, I mean thank ya, Sarge.” He shook
the sergeant’s hand up and down like a water
pump.
Private Kelly spent every free hour with
Cheyenne. He moved him into the stable. With
daily contact and grooming, it wasn’t long before
he was ready for more training. It was one thing
to teach a horse to carry a rider. It was more
complex to train an army horse to drills.
Cheyenne was a quick learner and Private Kelly a
gifted trainer. Soon they were the pride of their
company.
“Laddie, I’m pleased ya talked me into lettin’
that horse be yer regular mount. He’s learned
right quick, he has. And ya didn’t have to lay a
lash on him. Maybe ya should show some of the
other lads how ya done it.”
“I’ll do that soon’s I get ta Fort Lincoln. Some
of us boys’re bein' sent up there. In fact Captain
Keogh took a likin’ to that little buckskin,
Comanche, that come in with Cheyenne. Went
and bought him, even. I’ll be deliverin’ him up
there to the Captain. Anyway, we’ll be goin’ there
to replace some lollygaggers and some that’s
been mustered out. I’m told we’ll be goin’ out on
campaign against them Sioux about soon as we
get there. Gotta get ‘em back on the reservation,
ya know.”
“Here it is near summer and not much time to
get those divils back where we can keep an eye
on ‘em. Ya keep yer head down, now, ya hear
me? Hang on to yer hair, Laddie.” As usual, the
sergeant laughed at his own joke.
Private Kelly and the others arrived at Fort
Abraham Lincoln in early May. The Fort was a hubbub
of activity. Stores, ammunition, animals and soldiers
were made ready for the Sioux Campaign.
The band played Garryowen as General George
Armstrong Custer and the Seventh Cavalry left Fort
Abraham Lincoln on May 17, 1876. Private Kelly rode
Cheyenne proudly under the Seventh’s banner and
into their place in history.
Conclusion on next page
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Several residents have asked when the
Landings Complex landscape lighting will be
completed, since the project was approved for
the 2015 budget. First, we must clarify that
budget approval is not funding approval. This
misconception is held by many and must be
corrected to avoid complications down the
road. Actual spending approval for major
projects follows two defined steps in the rules:
Projects estimated to cost more than $5,000
require Board action prior to going out for bid
and Board approval of the final bid before any
work proceeds.
Reserve expenditures must be coordinated
from a 'funds available perspective' and a 'work
sequence basis'. It is essential to limit Reserve
spending in 2015 to funds received in 2015.
Therefore, there should be almost no Reserve
project spending in the first quarter of 2015.
During the three remaining quarters of 2015,
Management will arrange the balance of
Operational and Reserve spending to cause
the least inconvenience to residents and
ensure appropriate projects are completed
within the budget.
Funds availability is one factor affecting
project timing. Additionally, some projects
(lighting, landscape, asphalt) intertwine with
each other, which may extend the completion
date. Replacing the Landings Complex
exterior lighting will be a major project
addressing multiple issues, which will take
time.
You may not be aware of how antiquated
the current landscaping electrical system is
throughout the Landings Complex. The
system was installed in 1986. There were no
City or County building codes at that time—
Ventana Lakes was county land. Building
plans were just recently found that identify the
original electrical layout. These plans will help
define the scope of the project and identify
where lines are laid. To discover if any
expense can be saved, the Association needs
to determine if any existing wiring may be
salvageable and meet code. Many wires were
laid and buried with no casing or protection.
Having live electrical lines laid in bare ground
with exposure to moisture from an irrigation
system and/or Mother Nature is a huge safety
issue and must be corrected.
This is just one of many projects that
management, staff and limited volunteers are
working on, in addition to handling day-to-day
projects. Please have patience as we address
all community projects.
Cheyenne, the Prairie Mustang, cont. from prior page.
Note:
For some unknown reason Custer split his command into three groups. The group he was leading was
the one destroyed. History and legend tells of a single survivor, a horse named Comanche, ridden by
Capt. Miles Keogh. Although badly wounded, Comanche was treated and then retired, never to be ridden
again. He was sent to Fort Riley, KS and served as a regimental mascot and occasionally participated in
parades. He survived to the old age of 29 years (1862-1891) and his remains are on exhibit at the
University of Kansas Natural History Museum.
The Ventana Scribblers welcome anyone interested in creative writing. We meet the second and fourth
Saturday of the month. Please join us. Call Sheila Lester 594 6181 for details.
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THE TOM AND JERRY BAND
MARCH 28
Saturday
at the
Yacht Club
7:00—10:00
This Versatile duo is made up of two accomplished musicians who
after years of performing in Arizona in some of the premier
bands and clubs have in a short time won over a wide audience,
and have been penned Surprise Arizona’s favorite party duo.
With Tom on lead and acoustic guitar, Jerry on drums and
percussion, this dynamic duo who share lead and harmony vocals
perform the best in classic rock, country, blues, pop and any
other musical genre the audience shouts out.
With emphasis on crowd participation, they draw their audience
in. The combination of Tom and Jerry’s harmony vocals and
musicianship gives the duo the big sound that has become a
staple at Tom and Jerry’s show.
You can get your tickets at the office for $6.00.
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Have a nice PORK DINNER at 6:00, before the dance. Our dinner
includes pork, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable, salad, beverage and
dessert. Get your dinner ticket at the office for only $6.00.
You must have a dance ticket in order to have dinner.
MARCH
B I N G O every Monday
At the Yacht Club at 6:30
The snack bar closes after the break.
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MARCH - WEDNESDAYS - 12:30
BEGINNER LINE DANCE LESSONS - w/
LINDA SCHMIDT ONLY $4.00 @ Y.C.
Every Wednesday. If there is a Board
Meeting they will hold the lessons in the
Lakeside building.
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MARCH - LINE DANCE /LINDA & DAVE 1st.
Friday of every month 6:30 @ Y.C.
All levels of line dance - join the fun.
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MARCH 3 - TUESDAY - Y.C.
ELECTIONS & ANNUAL BOARD MEETING
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MARCH 6 - FRIDAY - Y.C. - $8.00
11:00 - 2:00 Doors open at 10:30, please
no early birds.
CHICO’S FASHION SHOW
AND LUNCHEON
Serving a wonderful lunch: fruit, cheeses,
vegetable & cracker trays - egg salad, tuna &
pulled chicken, finger sandwiches - macaroni
fruit salad - cold vegetable pizzas (2 varieties)
tea, hot chocolate, coffee and iced tea.
Dessert will be an orange, grape or rootbeer
float. There will also be FREE raffles tickets
given out at the door.
Come and cheer on seven of our Ventana
Lakes beauties as they strut across the
stage.
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MARCH 7 - SATURDAY - 7:00 - 9:00 - Y.C.
THE ALLEN EDWARDS SHOW
His smooth vocal style is reminiscent of greats
like Jim Reeves, Perry Como, Eddy Arnold,
Nat King Cole and Dean Martin and yet has
the power and dynamics of Elvis, Engelbert
and Neil Diamond to name a few. Allen was
given the name “The Singer” due to his vocal
versatility. This is not just a show and not just
a performance, but truly an experience.
A True Artist Of Our Time
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MARCH 8 - SUNDAY - $20.00
CASINO, SHOW & LUNCH BUS TRIP
NASHVILLE GOLD
“THE STORY OF COUNTRY MUSIC”
The bus leaves at 11:00 am at the Yacht Club
and we are off to the Wild Horse Pass Casino.
You will receive a lunch of your choice (2
restaurants to choose from), a show ticket,
a bus ride and your gratuities. The bus will
leave the casino at 6:30. Cost is $20.00.
Sign up now at the office.
The audience will be stompin’ their boots and
singing along as TAD MANAGEMENT
presents their most recent production,
featuring the music of the greatest country
artists of all time. Each facet of country music
is included, from everyone’s favorite kings
and queens of country to musical outlaws,
urban cowboys and honky-tonk heroes.
You’ll hear all the hits and feel like you’ve got
a front row seat at the Opry House or in the
Country Music Hall of Fame. The one thing
they had in common was to create
unforgettable country music and you’ll hear it
all in NASHVILLE GOLD. From the earliest
days of what was referred to as “Hillbilly
Music” thru the Grand Ole Opry, Singing
Cowboys, Western Swing, Honky Tonk, The
Nashville Sound, Outlaw Country, and Urban
Cowboy, right up to today’s New Country. No
era of good ol’ American music is left behind
in NASHVILLE GOLD.
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MARCH 10 - TUESDAY - Y.C. - 1:00
ACTIVITY MEETING This meeting is for
anyone interested in helping out with anything
to do with the Activities Department.
If you plan on working in the kitchen this year
we need your input. New rules and
regulations will be discussed. Not being up to
date on what’s going on will make it more
difficult for you when you do volunteer.
Please try to attend this meeting.
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MARCH 11 - WEDNESDAY - 1:00 - Y.C.
BOARD ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
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Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
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2
3
ANNUAL BOARD
MEETING
7:00 pm
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BUS TRIP CASINO,
NASHVILLE GOLD &
LUNCH
11:00
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10
ACTIVITY MEETING
1:00 - Y.C.
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BUS TRIP CASINO,
THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN
& LUNCH
11:00
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BEGINNER
LESSON
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ORGANIZ
MEE
1:00
1
SOUND
8:0
CANCER FUND RAISER
W/ DAVE & LINDA
PALM SUNDAY
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Wedn
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nesday
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Thursday
Friday
Saturday
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6
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CHICO’ S FASHION
SHOW & LUNCH
11:00 - 2:00
LINE DANCE
NS 12:30
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OARD
ZATIONAL
ETING
0 pm
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TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER
6:30
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LINE DANCE PARTY
6:30
D GROUP
00AM
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PEORIA POLICE &
RESIDENTS MEETING
6:00 - 8:00PM @ Y.C.
ALLEN EDWARDS
SHOW
7:00 - 9:00
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DOG PARADE
1:00
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AARP DRIVING CLASS
9:00AM
--------------------------MARK THE MENTALIST
SHOW
7:00
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KARAOKE
6:00
TOM & JERRY
DANCE PARTY - 7:00
-----------PORK DINNER - 6:00
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MARCH 13 - FRIDAY - 6:30 - Y.C.
TEXAS HOLD’EM TOURNAMENT STYLE
There will be a $10 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 under 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.
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MARCH 14 - SATURDAY - 1:00
DOG PARADE
(a V. L. annual event led by Phyllis Zubic)
Bring your dog down to the grassy area at the
northwest corner of 109th & Beardsley.
Fun Contests: Best Dressed, Cutest Puppy,
Best Behaved, Best Trick – and MORE!
PRIZES! PRIZES! PRIZES!
Bring your friends and their dogs and have
some fun.
Local Businesses Donate some Great Stuff!
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MARCH 15 - SUNDAY - Y.C.
CANCER FUND RAISER - This event is held
by Linda & Dave from our monthly Friday
night line dancing class. More information to
follow.
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MARCH 17 - TUESDAY
HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY
ST. PATRICK’S DAY.
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MARCH 20 - FRIDAY - 6:30 - YC - $7.00
LINE DANCE PARTY W/KORT KURDI
Join Kort 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 AND SNACKS.
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MARCH 21 - SATURDAY LAKESIDE - 9:00AM - 1:00PM
AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE
W/BRUCE BURNSIDE
You will learn: Defensive driving techniques
- proven safety strategies - new traffic laws
and rules of the road. Plus, there are no
tests to pass. You simply sign up and
learn. Upon completion you could receive a
multi-year discount on your car insurance.
The course cost is $15.00 for AARP
members and $20.00 for non-members .
Space is limited so register now by calling
the office at 566-6001. Check with your
insurance company for a possible discount.
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MARCH 21 - SATURDAY - 7:00 - $10.00
MENTALIST, MARK STONE, COMEDY,
MINDREADING AND ESP SHOW
Mark Stone’s MENTALMANIA is the funniest
mindreading & ESP Show in America today.
Mark never fails to astound audience
members with his ability to read minds, make
predictions, and “see” with his fingertips while
blindfolded. He leaves audiences shaking their
heads in disbelief when he demonstrates
super memory, clairvoyance, and telekinesis.
Not only does Mark amaze everyone with his
uncanny abilities, he keeps the audience
laughing throughout the show. It’s a fun and
thought-provoking entertainment experience.
He amazed Johnny Carson, Oprah and Regis
Phillbin when he appeared on their TV shows,
and he promises to amaze you, too!
You don’t want to miss this show!!!
There will be light refreshments included.
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MARCH 26 - THURSDAY - Y.C. 6:00 - 8:00pm PEORIA POLICE &
RESIDENTS MEETING
THE PEORIA POLICE department will be
having their Annual Meeting with our
community. Please try to attend, this meeting
it will be very informative.
Light refreshments will be served. Call the
office to sign-up, it helps us with ordering the
snacks.
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MARCH 27 - FRIDAY - 6:00 - Y.C.
KARAOKE NIGHT in the Yacht Club with
your hosts Bill, Cyril and Jay. Pay only $2.00
at the door. BYOB, your friends and your own
snacks.
FUN ! FUN ! FUN !
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MARCH 28 - SATURDAY - 7:00 - 10:00 UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN , SNOWBIRDS
TOM AND JERRY DANCE BAND & DINNER
Cost of dance $6.00. This Versatile duo is
made up of two accomplished musicians who
after years of performing in Arizona in some
of the premier bands and clubs have in a short
time won over a wide audience, and have
been penned Surprise, AZ’s favorite party duo.
With Tom on lead and acoustic guitar, Jerry on
drums and percussion, this dynamic duo who
share lead and harmony vocals, perform the
best in classic rock, country, blues, pop and
any other musical genre the audience shouts
out.
With emphasis on crowd participation, they
draw their audience in. The combination of
Tom and Jerry’s harmony vocals and
musicianship gives the duo the big sound that
has become a staple at Tom and Jerry’s
shows
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TOM & JERRY DINNER
We will be making a pork dinner with mashed
potatoes, gravy, vegetable, salad, beverage
and dessert. The cost for dinner is $6.00. You
must buy your ticket at the office. NO
DINNERS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DANCE.
You must purchase tickets to the dance if
you wish to have dinner; if you don’t wish to
have dinner that’s fine too. The last day to
purchase dinner tickets is Thursday, March
26th. We need a true head count by then, no
later.
At 9:26:53, on Saturday,
March 14, the date/time will be:
3141592653, which are the first ten digits of pi,
the only time ever this will be true. Have a slice of
your favorite pie to celebrate!
MARCH 29 - SUNDAY - 11:00
CASINO, SHOW & LUNCH BUS TRIP
THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN
A SALUTE OF 50 YEARS OF TAMLA
MOTOWN MAGIC !
Magic of Motown features timeless hits from
The Temptations, The Four Tops, Stevie
Wonder, Marvin Gaye, The Supremes,
Martha Reeves & the Vandellas, Smokey
Robinson, Tami Terrell, The Marvelettes,
Gladys Knight and more.
This show will really have a hold on you and
there’s little doubt the memories will help
re-create the sunshine of your life. Even if
your papa WAS a rolling stone, there’s not a
single reason to shop around. This is one you
DON’T want to miss.
The Wild Horse Pass Casino bus trip
includes bus ride to casino, lunch (choice of
two restaurants, limited # on each) fabulous
show and all gratuities for only $20.00. Bus
pick up at 11:00 in front of the Yacht Club and
the bus will leave the casino at 6:30. Limited
seating, this trip will sell out - don’t hesitate to
sign-up.
I am not allowed to change your restaurant,
so please make sure that you get what you
want at the office when you sign up and don’t
forget your players card. Thanks.
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Looking ahead
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We will be having a monthly dinner and
dance. The feedback has been great, so we
will continue.
Having a little lunch and a little fun is in the
works starting in May.
A Memorial day program will be held in the
Y.C on May 25th.
Plan on spending the afternoon with us at the
Y.C. on the 4th of July. We will be having
great food, fun games and wonderful
entertainment from 11 - 3.
Try to remember to fill out the comment cards
that are given out at every event. It really
helps me in planning future events.
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February Board Workshop and Board Meeting Highlights
Below are summaries of the highlights of the prior month Board Workshop and Board
meeting. They are excerpted from the emails which were sent to owners following
those meetings. If you have any questions regarding this material, contact the office.
February 4 Board Workshop
February 18 Board Meeting
* The Board established a Committee for the
Management Office Renovation.
* The Board established a Kitchen
Committee to develop standardized
guidelines for the use of the kitchen.
* There was some discussion regarding the
lake sediment plan introduced and approved
late last year. The challenge is, per our rules,
Management must solicit bids for each
project in excess of $5,000. In this case, the
phases exceed this limit, but the desire is to
continue to work with this one vendor for
consistency. This requirement was
overridden by Board action is this specific
case only.
* The results of the request for feedback
were provided. Very few people submitted
their opinion, relative to the population of the
community.
* The Board voted to change the standard
Workshop day to first Wednesday of each
month at 2 pm.
*The Board asked the ECC to provide
information on bringing a personal trainer
onsite.
* The Audio/Visual Committee presented a
power point demonstration regarding their
ongoing project to investigate sound and
video upgrades.
* Approval of the minutes of the January 21,
2015 Board Meeting and the February 4, 2015
Board Workshop.
* Approval of the revised job description for the
Event & Communication Coordinator (ECC)
position.
* Approval of the package for the audio/visual
upgrade project in the Yacht Club. This will be
vetted through the Finance Committee later this
year as funding become available.
* Reports from the President, Treasurer,
Facilities Manager, and Administrative Manager
were provided to the audience. Mrs. Mary Lynn
McCord presented her Government Liaison
Report.
* Approval of disposal of the old Yacht Club
stove to a charitable organization to be
determined by Management as efforts to sell it
were unsuccessful.
* Approval of the Management Office Renovation
Committee members.
* Approval of the Kitchen Committee members.
* Approval of bid for drainage ditch cleanout per
the recently adopted Memorandum of
Understanding with the City of Peoria.
* Approval of a contract addendum for the
Janitorial contract in response to our request for
an increased scope of work/frequency.
* Approval to move forward with potential
revisions to Rule 3 and Rule 9. These will be
detailed at the Workshop in April.
Have an issue to bring before the Board?
Due to the Annual Meeting and Organizational
Meeting, scheduled for March 3 and March 11
respectively there will be no additional meetings
Fill out an Agenda Request Form, available
on our website or at our Management Office.
Your matter will be reviewed at a subsequent
meeting.
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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. If you have a suggestion on a
Resident to profile, please submit your suggestion
to the Communication Committee.
Contributed by Jan Borden of the
Communications Committee
Bob and Carol Shepard have lived in Arizona for over 40 years—the last 20 years in Ventana Lakes.
They started out in Massachusetts. Carol grew up along the banks of the Cape Cod Canal. She was
into boats, fishing and tending the family lobster pot. Bob grew up in Berkley on a chicken farm and
took care of Fern, the family cow.
The couple met at a Cub Scout meeting when Carol enrolled her oldest son. Both were civic minded
and coached Little League. Bob was a Cub Master and Carol a Den Mother. Several years later
they found themselves the single parents of three children each.
Living in identical houses three miles apart, Bob worked at the Brockton VA hospital as an LPN in
surgery and later as a department head. He also worked in the ER at a local hospital. Carol was the
first female mail carrier out of zip code 02780. She had over 600 stops on RFD1. She was also an
Avon lady, wrote the local news for four area newspapers and did phone-in reports for a local radio
station.
Bob was selected for Supply Officer Training in Gainesville, Florida. They kept in touch by mail and
three minute calls from a pay phone booth. One day Bob called and said, “Do you want to live in the
Bronx, Iron Mountain, MI or Phoenix, AZ?” The choice was obvious! Carol arrived with her three
sons, a cat and house plants, then quickly took off her coat and never wore it again. They eloped to
Reno shortly thereafter.
Bob became the head of Supply, Procurement and Distribution at the VA hospital during the first
major construction here. As their kids turned to teens, Carol found herself teaching in an English as
a Second Language Program. It was very rewarding. She taught children from Asia, South America
and Europe. The students learned from the teachers and the teachers learned from them.
During their retirement years, the Shepards have been active in Masonic organizations. Carol is a
past Queen and past High Priestess, and she has been Daisy the Clown for 36 years. Bob was
Captain of the motorcycle unit. They have been to all 50 states and 26 countries. The couple also
enjoys cruising—they were brave enough to ride their motorcycle in downtown Honolulu on a Friday
night while dressed in formal attire!
Bob and Carol now enjoy sailing remote control boats on our Ventana Lakes.
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LLC
3635 W Rose Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85019
Licensed-Bonded-Insured ROC.#264597
Dual Licensed for Residential and Commercial
Alan Monzon, Operations Manager
Office # 602-242-2706 - Fax # 602-595-2704
E-Mail # [email protected]
www.arizonaroofrescue.com
Repair or replace shingle and tile roof systems,
flat roof systems, foam roof repair
Call Barbara to schedule a
mixer. Have fun, make
friends and earn free product!
Pigeon issues, maintenance, coatings, venting
free inspection & free estimate
We are a Member of the
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Place your Classified Ad at a very reasonable cost; $1 for ten words , $2 for 20 words or $3 for 30
words. Here is your chance to sell some of your things that you just don’t want any more or to find a
new “treasure” at a great price. Contact the office to place your ad.
New (still in box) 42”LG Smart TV MCI 600-IPS-Webos-Triple XD-WiFi-Netflix. Magic Remote.
$450. 308-631-2894 or 308-631-5031.
Vacation Getaway Rental-Christopher Creek, AZ. Tall pines, scenic views, wildlife, sleeps 6+. Call
Bob (Ventana Lakes resident) for daily and weekly rates at 505-967-5571. Please leave voicemail.
Photos available.
Cast iron chiminea.—used few times—includes propane tank. From AZ Fireplaces. Orig $1000—
Best offer. 623-376-2342.
One gallon Dunn-Edwards (Swiss Coffee) Spartawell Interior semi-gloss paint. Originally $39.99,
now $25.00. Call Eva—623-825-5470.
La-Z-Boy Sleeper Sofa. Southwest design, natural colors, like new. $250 or best offer. 623-5660799.
Broyhill Entertainment Center. Pine Wood. Excellent condition. $200 or best offer. Call Mary 623566-6057.
Large electric chair. Beautiful burgundy. Safety Lock. Warranty included; slightly used. Orig. $1200
from medical supplier; selling for $600. Call 623-225-7365 or email [email protected] for photo.
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JANUARY
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*** WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AT OUR NEXT EVENT ***
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
WORKSHOP
MEETING
-------BEGINNER
LINE DANCE
LESSONS
2
3
GOOD
FRIDAY
--------DAVE &
LINDA
LINE
4
1ST. DAY
PASSOVER
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9
10
11
LAUGHLIN,
OATMAN &
LAKE
HAVASU
BUS TRIP
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13
ORTHODOX
EASTER
THOMAS
JEFFERSON
B-DAY
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ACTIVITY
MEETING
1:00 - Y.C.
SOUND
GROUP
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SEMINAR
FLYING THE
FEATHERED
EDGE
LAST DAY
LAUGHLIN,
LAUGHLIN,
OATMAN & OATMAN & PASSOVER
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LAKE
AARP
HAVASU
HAVASU
CLASS
BUS TRIP
BUS TRIP
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30
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18
TEXAS
HOLD’EM
POKER
BOARD
MEETING
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25
KARAOKE
MOTWN &
DISCO
DANCE &
DINNER