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)

If you need something placed in the Bubbles, youmust have it to the editor no later than the 10th ofthe month preceding the issue in which it shouldappear....even earlier is better:

margret@onemain.com

To view this newsletter online, type: http://fountaineastbubbles.wordpress.com into yourbrowser address bar. If you want it emailed to you,and now is the time to sign up, please contactme at the above address.

Carole Burrows is continuingBob’s project of collectingused eyeglasses, cases, andcell phones for the LionsClub. A collection box islocated on a shelf in theclubhouse for this purpose.

Thank you for your continued support.

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

REMINDERThe next Mesa hazardous waste disposal date is February 10. If you have any of the following items:old cans of paint, batteries, pesticides, electronics, tires, please have them to Carolyn Taylor (#127)by 5pm on February 9.

2018Fountain East Bubbles

Useful Information

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Calling all Fountain East

musicians.....Come join us on

the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 1pm-

4pm, in the clubhouse, for our

jam sessions. We are a fun

and casual group.

*IMPORTANT*Any person or group who will have an activity in thecoming year must coordinate it with the Activities

Chairman, Mercy Best, so that it can be put on the

calendar and also so that there will not be anyconflicts in scheduling. A meeting will be held on

February 21at 9:30am in the clubhouse. Please be

ready with your information. If you cannot attend

or have questions, contact Mercy (#131) or

mercy3@gmail.com.

AAMHO (Arizona Association of ManufacturedHome Owners) is an advocacy group working onbehalf of park residents to advance personal andproperty rights. I would like to remind ALLRESIDENTS about AAMHO. Our park is hostingthe District One meeting on February 10 at 10am.Come and hear from people at different parksabout common problems and solutions.

Steve Knobbe

Blood Pressure CheckMondays

10:00am-11:00am

Clubhouse

A perfect way to check your health.

Fountain East Residents’ Association Officers 2017-2018

President Wally Peech1st V. President John Bassingthwaite2nd V. President Carole BurrowsSecretary Paul SebestaTreasurer Carolyn TaylorAss’t Treasurer Audrey BrewsterPast President Garry Brown

Any group that prepares food in the Fountain Eastkitchen shall, according to regulations of the StateHealth Dept, have a Certified Food Handlerpresent. Without this, our kitchen could be shutdown if they did a surprise inspection. If you havea Food Handlers Certificate, please give MercyBest a copy, so that she can compile a list. If youhave not been reimbursed for the cost, pleasesubmit voucher to Carolyn Taylor.

Fountain East Security Patrol

Our evening security patrol is a volunteer opportunity foryou to help keep our park safe and secure; however, it isevery resident’s responsibility to be aware of suspiciousactivity and/or people in the park. If you feel somethingis not right, if you see someone on a bicycle or walking inthe park who does not belong, you should contact thePOLICE immediately. Remember...your vigilance keepsall of us safe and secure.

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

January 9, 2018, Fountain East Residents’Meeting

Items discussed at the meeting:

� Reports on the December 17 dance, SoupSupper, Christmas Dinner and the New Year’sEve Party.

� Brenda Woodbeck asked for help in organizingthe storage rooms and labeling the boxes.

� Residents were asked to please adhere to thecut-off date when tickets are being sold.

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MARINATED CHEESEJOAN READ

1/2 cup olive oil 3/4tsp dried basil 1/2 white wine vinegar 1/2 tsp salt1(2oz) bottle pimento 1/2tsp pepper3TBSP chopped fresh parsley 3TBSP minced green onion 1tsp sugar1 (8oz) pkg cheddar cheese1 (8oz) pkg white cheese any kind

In a jar with tight fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar,pimento, parsley, green onion, garlic, sugar, basil,salt and pepper. Shake well and set aside.

Cut the cheese in half lengthwise. Cut crosswiseinto 1/4in slices to form squares. Arrange cheesesquares alternatively in a shallow baking dish withslices standing on edge. Pour the marinade from thejar over the cheese. Cover and refrigerate at least 6hrs (more is better). To serve remove slices to aserving platter. Spoon some extra marinade overtop. Serve with crackers.

It’s February already! Time seems to be zooming byus...and picking up speed. We are all back, and we areall busy with all our activities and friends, old and new.Let’s enjoy, and then enjoy some more. Eat dessertfirst!

February bring lots of pedestrians, bicycles, scooters,golf carts, cars, trucks, dogs, cats, rabbits, birds,strangers, and all sorts of distractions. It’s busy outthere. Let’s be vigilant and be careful.

Hopefully your resolutions for the new year haven’tbeen tested too severely. When it comes to resolutions,you just have to “keep on keeping on.” In February we will be searching for some good peopleinterested in serving as a member of our ExecutiveBoard of the Residents’ Association or on the manycommittees that contribute to our inclusive andcongenial community. Please consider being involved;without you it doesn’t happen.

Many people have suffered from colds and flu thisseason. Listen to your health care professionals, andstay healthy.

Have a sunny day

Wally Peech, FE Association President

Fountain East Ladies’ Club

There was no snow nor

freezing temps in our neck

of the woods; however, it

was cool enough to wear our

sweaters and scarves and

there were some earmuffs, too.

The ladies of Park Haven hosted the January

luncheon and presented a very clever fashion show

with apparel that one must add to her wardrobe such

as the can can dress (a dress hung with various

cans), the tissue dress so that you would never be

without your Charmin; an afternoon tea dress

complete with a variety of tea bags. It was fun and

entertaining.

During the business portion of the luncheon, it was

voted to do the Angel Tree again this year.

The next meeting will be February 14th.

The following recipes are from the December

luncheon and were highly requested:

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CRAB OR SHRIMP SPREADMARGRET ATWOOD

1 can crabmeat or shrimp meat drained1 can cream of mushroom soup1 cup mayonnaise (do not use Miracle Whip)1 8-ounce package cream cheese (room

temp)½ cup chopped green onions1 cup finely chopped celery1 envelope plain gelatin2 tablespoons water

Dissolve gelatin in water; set aside. Heat soup,mayonnaise and cream cheese until smooth. Remove from heat; add gelatin and mix well. Addremaining ingredients. Pour into a medium mold thathas been lined with plastic wrap. Refrigerate. Unmold and serve with crackers.

This is an open invitation to all our RV residents:Please join us for Saturday coffee, meal functions,and other activities in the park during your stayhere. We want you to feel welcome, get to knowyou, have you get to know us and look forward toyour return in coming years.

Margret Atwood, Ladies’ Club President

Welcome:#88 Robert Harding

#107 Sally Dean

#122 Kenneth McDonald

#164 Kenneth MacDonald

#277 Bill Hanson

#278 Dwight Chalmers

#280 Marian Norz

#283 Carl Vasas

#285 Doyle Wadle

#286 Jerry Gemeinhardt

#288 Katherine Kinkella

#296 Frank Raynald

#297 Tom Wadle

#298 Larry Wadle

#299 Allen & Jean Berndt

#301 Richard Simons

#302 Daryl Heiser

#303 Merlin Koenig

#304 Dwayne Marchand

#305 Melanie Smith

#306 Tom Wilkinson

#307 Tom Wilkinson

#309 Bruce & Dianne Dynes

#311 Anne Tufts

#313 Holly Brogdon

#314 Betty/David Hansen

Saying Goodbye to the following:#107 Doug Arcus

#132 Ruth Ensign

#164 Joseph DiMarco

#277 Maynard (Ned) Potter

#280 Jeffrey Asquith

#304 Bruce & Dianne Dynes

February 1 Jason Hill, Rick Shaw, Rick Hari

February 4 Kermit Thoreson

February 7 Edith Vezzetti

February 8 Ed Vitez

February 9 Lani Clark

February 10 Barb Adler, Frank Longbrake

February 12 Carol Rotondo, Howie Jespersen

February 13 Steve Knobbe

February 14 Judy Verhulst

February 19 Brent Beals

February 21 Margret Atwood

February 24 Sue Ladehoff

February 26 Linda Riess, Isla Hanley

February 29 Lanny Barringer

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We ended the 2017 year by sharing and caring and celebrating:

Sharing of December birthdays:

(L) Charlie (Paxton) and the “Angels,” Aleta Nybakke, Carole

Burrows, Sheryl Breen, celebrating at the monthly birthday

party.

(below) Sharing caroling the Arizona way, hats, scarves

and flip flops. Thank you Dick Baird for leading the songs.

Sharing Christmas dinner:

Brenda and Woody Woodbeck, along

with their crew (pictured-Paul & Lois

Sebesta, Norma Lanning, Linda

Wight, Marcia Meadows, Merlin

Koenig, Mercy Best, Ann Klatt, John

Bassingthwaite and not pictured-

Judy and Charlie Paxton, Joan Read).

Door prizes were donated by Carolyn

Taylor, Linda Wight and Brenda

Brooks. Over 80 residents and

guests enjoyed this special holiday

dinner. Thank you Brenda and

Woody.

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Caring for those less fortunate:

Generous donations from the Ladies’

Association, FEVA, the soup supper 50/50

raffle and residents helped brighten

Christmas for three families. There were

gifts as well as boxes of food. Patty Maxon,

who chaired the Angel Tree Project, did an

outstanding job. Several of Santa’s helpers

took time out from their North Pole duties

to wrap and deliver these items to the very

appreciative families. Thank you one an all

for you care and concern.

Celebrating the end of a year and the beginning of a new one:

New Year’s Eve saw residents playing cards and games and enjoying an endless buffet of treats. Most

stayed to watch the clock tick down into 2018. Thank you Jan and Kenny Wilhite for organizing a great

evening.

2018-first event of the new year, the chili dinner.

2017 Chili Cook-Off Champ, Steve Knobbe, put

together his outstanding blue ribbon chili recipe. It

was enjoyed by a crowd of over 80 people and not a

bean left in the pans! Karen Kube made the delicious

French bread; Margret Atwood the key lime

cheesecake. Helen Guenette oversaw the workers, and

there was a lot of help: Judy Paxton, Gerri Smith, Barb

Alder, Brenda & Jack Carlson, Larry Matheny. A bonus

of the evening was that so many people enjoyed just

visiting.

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Weekly Games & Activities

Activities in the Park

Shuffleboard Monday, Wednesday, Friday

9:30am

Bingo Mondays at 5:30pm-get cards

6:30pm-play

Clubhouse

Poker Jokers Mondays and Fridays

1:00pm-4:00pm

Billiards Room

Pinochle Tuesdays and Fridays at 6:30pm

We will play 3,4, or 5-handed

pinochle so no one needs to go home

Clubhouse

Bunco First Wednesday of the month

at 12:30pm

Clubhouse

Poker Wednesdays at 6:00pm

Saturdays at 10:30am

Billiards Room

Dominos Wednesdays at 6:30pm Clubhouse

Bocce Ball Thursday at 9:00am

Saturday at 9:30am

For information contact

Sal Triano (#102)

Cribbage Thursdays at 1:00pm Clubhouse

Chase the Ace Thursdays after potluck Clubhouse

Somba (mornings)

Somba (evenings)

Fridays at 9:30am

Saturdays at 6:30pm

Clubhouse

Activities out of the Park

Bowling Wednesdays at 9:00am

Sign up in Clubhouse Hallway

Mesa East Bowl

9260 E. Broadway

Golf Tuesdays at 11:00am

Sign up in Clubhouse Hallway

Sunland Village Golf

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Stay healthy! Pick the type of exercise that is right for you and

join the fun.

Morning Aquacise 8:00am

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

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

Arthritis ExerciseTuesdays and Thursdays 10:30am-11:30am

Come with your cane, your walker or your wheel chair. The point is to get you moving. This class is

low-impact physical activity and is proven to reduce pain and decrease stiffness. Routines include

gentle range of motion exercises that are suitable for every fitness level. This is an ongoing class.

Stitched with

Love

Mondays at 9:15am-Noon

Clubhouse

For more information: Janice

Young

#115, 480-807-8560

The group sews for the neo-natal unit at

Maricopa County Hospital. You do not have to

know how to sew in order to help with the many

projects. Special Note: If you have any

flannel or cotton sheets and/or pillowcases

(without holes) in pastel colors, donate them to

this group so they can make their special

blankets. Also, if you knit or crochet, baby

hats are needed. Please check to see what

sizes and styles are needed.

Good Morning Coffee

Saturdays 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

Bible Study Sundays at 6:00pm

Clubhouse

This is a non-denominational group. You

are welcome to come and listen or join as

we explore God’s word.

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Come join us on the firstWednesday of the monthat 12:30pm in theclubhouse. Bring abeverage of your choiceand a snack to share

(optional) and $1.00 for prize money.

Any questions...contact Karen Kube 651-402-9145

See you there!

Saturday, February 3

9:00am-after Saturday coffee in the

clubhouse

Fountain East Veterans Association(FEVA)

ALL veterans are invited to these meetings–both

American and Canadian veterans as well as any other

country’s veteran who might be represented in our

park. The invitation extends to our First Responder

(Police and Fire) Veterans as well.

FEVA offers the opportunity to retire your tired

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. Your donation for

50/50 tickets sold at Saturday coffee is the main

source of income for this organization. Your support

means that they can in turn help others in the park.

Tuesday, February 6

Association Meeting6:30pm-Clubhouse

Please remember that if you have concerns that

need to be addressed, present them in writing to a

board member prior to this meeting.

Thursday, February 8

Book Club10:00am-Library

Our read for this month is One Thousand White

Women, by Jim Fergus. It is the story of May Dodd

and a colorful assembly of pioneer women who, under

the auspices of the U.S. government, travel to the

western prairies in 1875 to intermarry among the

Cheyenne Indians. The covert and controversial

"Brides for Indians" program, launched by the

administration of Ulysses S. Grant, is intended to

help assimilate the Indians into the white man's

world. Toward that end May and her friends embark

upon the adventure of their lifetime. Jim Fergus has

so vividly depicted the American West that it is as

if these diaries are a capsule in time.

In March we will be reading and discussing The Tea

Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See. It is a "a

powerful story about a family separated by

circumstance, culture and distance. It paints an

unforgettable portrait of a little known region and

its people and celebrates the bond that connects

mothers and daughters.”

We love having new members. There are no

requirements except to enjoy reading books. Each

month we discuss a book we've all read. It's

interesting and fun.

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Thursday, February 85:30pm

Potluck Dinner

Join your friends for a great dinner. Bring a dish

to share, one that will serve 10-12 people, and your

place setting.

Stay and play “Chase the Ace” after dinner.

Sign-up sheet is posted in the hallway

Wednesday, February 14

Ladies’ Luncheon11:30am-Clubhouse

$6

Tickets available at Saturday coffee

Please bring your own place setting (plate,

silverware, coffee cup)

Last day to purchase tickets: February 10

Tuesday, February 204:00pm-Clubhouse

Happy Birthday Happy Hour

Bring your own beverage, an appetizer to share,

and your own place setting.

No sign-up, no cost! Come join the fun!

Questions or information? Contact Carole Burrows

Thursday, February 1

Organ Stop Pizza

11:00am (Doors open at 10:45am)

$8.25/person (includes pizza buffet, salad, musical

program)

They do not accept credit or debit cards...cash or

checks only.

Sign up in clubhouse hallway

If you have questions, contact:

Carole Burrows (#75 480-252-5619)

Sunday, February 4 Super Bowl Party

4:00pm

Bring a snack!

Bring something to drink!

Bring your team spirit!

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From 50's Rock 'n Roll hits to

Country Music favorites,

Jerry & Judy present

outstanding vocals and

incredible instrumental

versatility. Come to dance;

come to listen. It will be a

great night. Dig out your

poodle skirt, saddle shoes,

Elvis wig and join the fun!

Thursday, February 22Casino Trip

Mazatazal Casino, Payson

The bus will depart at 8:00am sharp.

Earn 250 points and get a free buffet!

Sign up with Audrey Brewster

(#230 480-807-5420)

Sunday, February 18

Canadian Dinner

4:00pm-Cocktails

Bring your own beverage and an hors d’oeuvre to

share

5:30pm-Dinner

(Wine will be provided)

$10

Wear your red & whites and celebrate an evening

with your fellow countrymen (and women) !!

Tickets available at Saturday coffee or from

Murray Olsen (#226).

Final day to purchase tickets: February 11

We are going to have a White Elephant event so

bring something to add to the fun!

Bring your own plates and utensils.

Wednesday, February 213:00pm-5:00pm

Enjoy the Arizona winter pool-side. In the water or

not, join the gang. Bring a snack to share, your towel

and your tan.

Saturday, February 24

Dance7:00pm

Jerry and Judy's Back to the Fifties

Show $8

Saturday, March 3

RIBS, RIBS, RIBS!

You won’t want to miss our second annual rib dinner.

Mark your calendar. More information will be coming

your way. Watch for ticket sales.

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

111:00m-OrganStop Pizza

1:00pm-Cribbage

29:30am-Somba

6:30pm-Pinochle

38:00am-Coffee9:00am-FEVA10:30am- Poker

6:30pm-Somba

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4:00pm-SuperBowl Party

6:00pm-BibleStudy

59:15 am-Stitchedw/Love10:00am-BPcheck6:30pm-Bingo6:30pm-65Cards

611:00am-Golf

6:30pm-Assoc.Meeting

79:00am-Bowling12:30pm-Bunco

6:00pm-Poker6:30pm-Dominos

810:00am-Book Club

1:00pm-Cribbage

5:30pm-Potluck

99:30am-Somba

6:30pm-Pinochle

10 BubblesDeadline8:00am-Coffee10:30am- Poker

6:30pm-Somba

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6:00pm-BibleStudy

129:15 am-Stitchedw/Love10:00am-BPcheck6:30pm-Bingo6:30pm-65Cards

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11:00am-Golf

6:30pm-Pinochle

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9:00am-Bowling11:30am-Ladies’Luncheon

6:00pm-Poker6:30pm-Dominos

158:00am-Casino Trip

1:00pm-Cribbage

169:30am-Somba

6:30pm-Pinochle

178:00am-Coffee10:30am- Poker

6:30pm-Somba

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4:00pm-CanadianDinner

199:15 am-Stitchedw/Love10:00am-BPcheck6:30pm-Bingo6:30pm-65Cards

2011:00am-Golf

4:00pm-BirthdayHappy Hour

6:30pm-Pinochle

219:00am-Bowling3:00pm-5:00pm-PoolParty6:00pm-Poker6:30pm-Dominos

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1:00pm-Cribbage

239:30am-Somba

6:30pm-Pinochle

248:00am-Coffee10:30am- Poker

8:00pm-Dance

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6:00pm-BibleStudy

269:15 am-Stitchedw/Love10:00am-BPcheck6:30pm-Bingo6:30pm-65Cards

2711:00am-Golf

6:30pm-Pinochle

289:00am-Bowling

6:00pm-Poker6:30pm-Dominos

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