DWDM | March 2024 Newsletter

Dove Mountain News

Pool Advisory Committee

March 5 | 11am

Architectural Review Committee

March 5 | 1:30pm

Infrastructure/Landscape Committee

March 7 | 2pm

Communications Committee

March 18 | 1pm

Finance Committee

March 19 | 10am

Social Events Committee

March 19 | 1pm

Board of Directors Meeting TBD

Please check the ourdovemountain.net website calendar for meeting changes and Zoom information

ARC April Submittal Deadline March 22, 2024

Billiards table had new felt installed on Wednesday, February 28 and is ready for you to play!

March 2024 | ISSUE 116

Del Webb at Dove Mountain Board of Directors

President

Mark Gallardo president@ourdovemountain.net

Vice-President

Linda Yanez vicepresident@ourdovemountain.net

Secretary Mark Martell secretary@ourdovemountain.net

Treasurer

Marianne Jones treasurer@ourdovemountain.net

Director at Large Roy Hill director1@ourdovemountain.net

We welcome DWDM resident submissions, such as the suggested items below, as well as other articles or photos. Please send your digital submissions by the 15th of the month prior to publication to: btruman@associatedasset.com

MARRIAGES, ANNIVERSARIES, RETIREMENTS and BIRTHDAYS, NEW NEIGHBORS, NOTABLES (awards, accolades, etc.)

DEATH NOTICES: Death notices should be less than 60 words and can include a link to where the full obituary resides (funeral home, Legacy.com, etc.)

If interested in purchasing advertising with the DWDM News, contact the Lifestyle Director for the advertising terms and current pricing at least 30 days in advance of publication. The inclusion of an advertiser in this newsletter does not constitute any endorsement by Del Webb at Dove Mountain Community Association. The Association does not verify any information contained herein.

Recap & Thank you from the Landscape Strategic Plan Team

Article submission by the Kim Dwyer, Susan Clouser and Susan Roden

In case you were unable to attend one ofthe two Town Halls, the Landscape Strategic Plan (LSP) Team wanted to share some good news regarding cost savings for our Community.

On behalf of the entire Landscape Strategic Plan (LSP) Team we wanted to thank the 225 Residents who attended the Town Hall Meetings at the end of January, either in person or via Zoom! The purpose of this article is to thank the Residents, recap the LSP Town Halls and share next steps.

Thank you very much to all who have participated in the review of the Landscape Strategic Plan!

• The team was thrilled that you made the time to join us! Our top priority was to listen. Additionally, we answered some questions that had been submitted before and during the meeting and provided additional information from the LSP report that has been available on the website since midDecember.

• If folks were unable to attend one of the Town Halls, and/or are interested in reviewing or confirming anything discussed, then you may review recordings of the meetings on our website (must be logged in to review). Both sessions were recorded, and while the team’s presentation was the same, the dialog/feedback with Residents was of course different, click here for Monday Town Hall Recording or click here for Tuesday Town Hall Recording

• Since December, the team received more than 100 comments, suggestions and/or concerns from fellow homeowners. Everyone who provided contact information received a personal response. Thank you to each person who took the time to share their detailed thoughts and we hope our responses were useful. Your comments will be shared with the new Board.

• All team materials (report, appendices, Newsletter articles, and reference materials) will remain on the website on the LSP Committee page. login to ourdovemountain.net website > Committees > ILC > Landscape Strategic Plan.

What did we learn? During the Town Halls, the team took notes so that we could capture your feedback. Briefly, some of the key themes/discussions we gleaned from listening to you at the Town Halls and via the many comments submitted include:

• Whether folks agreed with all the details or not, many

• Residents shared that they very much appreciated the team’s efforts to lead a well-organized presentation and the team’s efforts in addressing water conservation & expense reduction while expanding the use and functionality of key areas.

• Residents seemed pleased with the Quick Wins, where we were able to save money now. Please see the details in the February Newsletter Article, click here to read.

• Two controversial issues that we heard included:

1. Cost/funding - folks are concerned about the cost of projects, how project would be funded and how to protect/enhance our Reserve Fund. We reminded the community that the landscape renovation projects are considered landscape design/construction defects and the associated costs are included in the Pulte Arbitration for reimbursement and that no project will be considered until the Arbitration is finalized. Also, it is important to note that the landscape renovation projects are different than most capital projects as they actually result in reduction of operating costs (water usage & landscape maintenance). We shared the two main methods of funding (assuming no Arbitration award), include a one-time special assessment or including the projects in the Reserve Fund and phasing projects over a period of years.

2. Removal of natural turf was a frequent concern, particularly amongst dog owners. Folks appreciated learning that we currently use over 2.4 million gallons of water annually for turf and could be saving 2.2 million gallons of that after the project's recommendations/corrections

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are made. Some residents recommended a compromise which retains more turf than outlined in the LSP vision. The ongoing cost of maintaining natural turf has become a challenge at public parks in Arizona/ Southwestern US and the team shared some info regarding the use of decomposed granite at the latest dog park in Marana Gladden Farms Park ribbon-cutting

• Saguaro Center Event Space: the main dialog centered around questions related to the potential Pavilion its location, potential end users, having adequate lighting/electricity to cover a variety of users, and concerns about noise.

• Straw Poll: At the end of each Town Hall, a “straw poll” was done to involve Town Hall participants and see which project people might want to see done first. A total of 67 Residents participated. The Saguaro Center was the overwhelming preference.

• Decision making - Residents also wanted to better understand how decision-making is done for large projects and how they can be involved. Since decision making is determined by our governing documents, this area was outside the scope of the LSP assignment. The LSP Team did recommend that “Working Sessions” be included in the process so that Residents can be involved in detailed review of proposals down the road. The team will synthesize all Resident feedback on this topic and share with the Board of Directors along with the team’s recommendations.

Next Steps: The team is digesting the many thoughtful comments from the Residents so that we can develop our recommendations to the Board. We all know this is election time and that the new Board will be announced on February 29th. The LSP team plans to have a meeting with the new Board to share our recommendations. Once the date has been set, the meeting will be put on the Community Calendar so that you may join.

Replacing Your Address Light Fixture

Article submission by ComCom

Have you had any trouble with the light fixture that illuminates your house number, if so, read on!

DWDMCA homes have an address light fixture like the one shown below. The original fixture installed by Pulte was a Seagull 9600-12 Address Light. This same address light fixture is now made by Generation Lighting and can be purchased online at the Sea Gull Lighting Store – Generation Lighting

These bulbs can be purchased online at the Sea Gull Lighting Store

- Generation Lighting.

There are two bulbs (lamps) located under the top canopy that have the following specification:

Generation Lighting No. 9732-12V 5W

Clear Xenon T3 ¼ Wedge Lamp

They are also manufactured by Peak Lighting or Sylvania Lighting as No. 194 LL and can be purchased online, at Ace Hardware and at some auto-parts stores.

The address light fixture should have been connected to the 12V transformer in the garage which also provides power to the doorbell. The address light fixture stays on 24 hours/day. If the address light fixture is not working and/or bulbs burn out quickly, it may not be wired properly. Some homeowners have experienced this problem so if it happens to you, you may want to check with your election.

It’s important that your address light fixture is working properly. Not only for friends and family to find your home at light but also for paramedic, fire response and utility crews to find your house in the event of an emergency.

This reference article will be kept on line in the ourdovemountain.net website, please log-in and navigate to: Community Documents > Resource Center > Other Community Document, or click here to go to the document on the website

Go Native: Verbena

Article submission by Susan Roden

Do the lantana plants in your front yard look very sad after the frosts this past winter? Go ahead and cut them back severely, then wait a couple of months for them to recover and look decent again. Or consider replacement with a beautiful native verbena.

Godding’s verbena is native to the Sonoran Desert, and hardy to zero degrees. The plant blooms full of lavender flowers in winter and spring. This verbena can grow in full sun or light to moderate shade and yields nice cut flowers. These flowers have a soft scent and are strong butterfly attractants.

On the down side, these are not long-lived plants, but easily reseed if all the dead flowers are not removed in summer. During a hot dry summer, this verbena likes some additional irrigation water. But, don’t worry if it dies out in the summer, as it easily reseeds and can come back in winter.

These are drought-hardy plants often used in xeriscape, that can enhance and soften the appearance around a tree in the yard.

March Presentations – More information to come in the Friday Lifestyle eblasts!

Even though the plants and flowers can appear similar, there are a number of differences between this verbena and lantana. All lantana berries are poisonous, and their leaves can cause irritation in some people.

These are drought-hardy plants often used in xeriscape, that can enhance and soften the appearance around a tree in the yard

Even though the plants and flowers can appear similar, there are a number of differences between this verbena and lantana. All lantana berries are poisonous, and their leaves can cause irritation in some people.

Pleasurebent Tours

Feed My Starving Children

Tucson will once again be hosting a mobile pack for Feed My Starving Children to address hunger among the world’s children. This year’s goal is 1.4 million meals and lots of volunteers are needed. The event was in February, and was hosted on the Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene Campus in Oro Valley There were 32 Del Webb at Dove Mountain residents that volunteered their time for this event. All told, all volunteers for this 2-hour shift packed 78,408 meals which will serve 214 kids one meal a day for a year.

Preparing Early Enough

If not, point at the ball with your racquet handle

One of the most common mistakes for beginning and intermediate players is not starting the backswing early enough on groundstrokes. In the heat of the match, you may forget the basics of good stroking and wait for your opponent’s shot to land in your court before taking your racquet back.

This late preparation forces you to rush your forward stroke and may cause your shot to fly out or straight into the net. Instead, start your backswing early enough so that your racquet handle points almost directly at the approaching ball before it bounces. This way, you won’t have to rush your shot, with your racquet already back, you can take a smooth, controlled forward swing that will help set your ground strokes straight.

Learn about the dangers of sugar addiction and how it can contribute to making you sick.

Call for Empty Rx Pill Bottles You Can Help!

Empty Rx Pill Bottles are needed by the Primavera Foundation to be re-purposed for personal hygiene kits to the homeless and other vulnerable residents of Pima County.

Empty Bottles are then filled with personal essentials such as:

• Shampoo

• Conditioner

• Hand & body lotion

• Liquid soap

Please bring your empty Rx pill bottles WITH THE LABELS OFF and drop in the plastic bin at the Saguaro Center.

Please note they can only use Rx bottles. Please NO Vitamin-Type Bottles.

To learn more about this community effort, contact Mary Kroll at: makroll@att.net

Neighbor to Neighbor Network

520-204-0670

Our group of resident volunteers provides practical support to community members in unanticipated or temporary times of need.

During the first 5 weeks of 2024 we helped residents change smoke alarm batteries, replaced a refrigerator water filter and replaced ceiling lights. If the request for assistance is out of our scope of expertise we can often provide referral to a professional.

Safety Tip of the Month

March Safety Tip: Give Wildlife Space

While it may be tempting to feed the javelina on the other side of the fence or the cute rabbit on the trail, know that wildlife is just that wild.

Always allow them to forage on their own. All wild animals can be unpredictable and attack out of fear or defense. Be sure to give any wildlife that you encounter plenty of space.

Enjoy a fabulous evening of fun, friendship & fashion

Hors d'oeuvres

(apreorganizedpot-luck)

Featuring the 'beautini'

March 7 | 4:30 –7:30pm $20pp. Registration is online, look for activity #16606

Registration is full

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Interest Groups at a Glance

ARTISTS & CRAFTERS COUNCIL Kathy Weaver kweaver@catsiii.com

BOCCE – 1st & 3rd Mondays Karen Gove govekm@gmail.com

BOCCE – 2nd & 4th Mondays Kathy Furnas kfurnas@gmail.com

BOCCE - Tuesdays Kit Nidever Kitford53@outlook.com

BOCCE - Wednesdays

BOCCE - Thursdays

BOCCE - Fridays

BOCCE - Saturdays

Carolyn Martin

505.681.9255 dncmartin@comcast.net

Jeff Coons jeffcoons54@yahoo.com

Debbie Casey

360.621.8225 debbiecasey1958@gmail.com

Mary Gallardo marymgallardo@gmail.com

BOCCE – Sundays Dave Weaver

BRIDGE

BUNCO

505.803.2581 dave@catsiii.com

Karen Gove govekm@gmail.com

Marijo Lewis

520.260.0688 m.a.l.07az@gmail.com

ACE – ACTIVE ENRICHMENT Linda Yanez ljy_babybird@gmail.com

CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY ALLIANCE Lloyd Kirsch CRAatDWDM@gmail.com

CANASTA – HAND & FOOT GAMES Marijo Lewis

CRAFTS

CREATIVE COOKING CLUB

CYCLING

Kathy Sayre

Debbie Casey

Mark Warchol

DWDM SINGLES/FLYING SOLO Marge Smith

DWDM BOOK GROUP

520.260.0688 m.a.l.07az@gmail.com

719.659.8826 tksayre13@aol.com

360.621.8225 debbiecasey1958@gmail.com

505.231.2111 markpwarchol@gmail.com

719.250.8944 msmith697@comcast.net

Evie Belzer 847.848.0989 eibelzer@gmail.com

LADIES BIBLE STUDY Debra Berthelot

LADIES

LINE

MEN’S

PICKLEBALL

Interest Group News

District 3 Supervisor Sylvia Lee and District 1 Supervisor Rex Scott spoke at the

Alliance meeting on Monday February 12, held in the Saguaro Center.

Dove Mountain News

Mosaic Art, Basic & Beyond Class Weekend of March 15

Learn everything you need to know to get started as a mosaic artist and go home with a beautiful, unique mosaic piece. Tools, tiles and everything else you need will be provided. No art experience, ability or aptitude is required (in fact complete novices often turn out making the most stunning mosaic art!)

Day 1: (5 hours with a break): We learn about design, tools and techniques and you will tile your own indoor mosaic art piece (if you don't finish in class, you can take everything and finish it at home.

Day 2: (2 hours) We grout our pieces, admire and take pictures of our diverse work! Then you will sit back while I describe and demonstrate other mosaic techniques, substrates/surfaces, tools/cutters, and adhesives, for use on outdoor mosaic pieces, kitchen backsplashes, birdbaths and even mosaic garden sculptures.

Price: $120 Register online, When more details are available.

Mardi Gras Masquerade Party

EJ Fesler playing the washboard with the band The Hot Beignets

Brian Bernard entertaining the crowd at Happy Hour

Del Webb at Dove Mountain Community Association

Managed By: Associated Asset Management, LLC

Billing Questions: (866) 516-7424 | Monday- Friday | 8:30am - 5pm

Our DWDM Management Team

As you can imagine, it takes a team effort to manage the day-to-day operations at DWDM. Here is a brief description of our management team members’ responsibilities so you know who to contact with any questions or concerns:

Corsey

Liaison to Board of Directors, Finance, Infrastructure Landscape, Election and Architecture Review Committees. Common area and landscaping issues, questions regarding association budget and monthly financial reporting, operational procedures, liquor license compliance, website updates and e-blast communications and employment opportunities.

lcorsey@associatedasset.com

520-485-0200

Liaison to Infrastructure Landscape Committee, building logistics, janitorial concerns, general repair, supply inventory and maintenance of the Saguaro Center, pool, spa, sports courts and water feature. Also, assists Community Manager with bid procurement and maintenance/repair supervision.

rshaner@associatedasset.com

Liaison to Communications, Pool Advisory and Social Event Committees. Staffing, rental and room reservations, interest groups, lifestyle events, happy hours and notary services. Sponsor advertising, community newsletter, e-blasts, website and reservation system development. Also, fitness program, personal training and fitness facility oversight.

btruman@associatedasset.com

520-485-0202

Cyd, Jim, Kathleen, Lloydene, Mich, Pat, Tika,

Resident check-in, guest reservations, new homeowner orientation, transaction reporting, event assistance, bartending, website concerns, sales and building monitors. They also assist with questions for management.

520-485-0201

Linda

Community Manager

Barb Truman Lifestyle Director

Randall Shaner Maintenance Technician