April 2023 Ranchers' RoundUp

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TheOfficialPublicationoftheDobsonRanchHomeownersAssociation TheOfficialPublicationoftheDobsonRanchHomeownersAssociation APRIL2023 APRIL2023 BoardofDirectors MeetingReports&AnnualMeeting Page4 Compliance&Architectural Page7 EventPhotos&More! BoardofDirectors MeetingReports&AnnualMeeting Page4 Compliance&Architectural Page7

PhotobySkyeRiss

OnOurCover:

NicoleDennisonandhertwobeautifulchildren,Asher(Son)and Emma(Daughter)hadawonderfultimesittingonthegrassof LagunaParktowatchandenjoythefeaturefilmLightyearat MovieintheParkonFriday,March10th!Theyatepizza,oreos, andpopcorntogetherforaperfectevening.ThankyoutoNicole andherfamilyforcomingaswellasalltheothermoviegoers!

ImportantContacts/Page1

•JointheClub

•DobsonRanchCommittees

•Sub-Associations

•CityContacts

April&MayCalendars/Pages2&3

•UpcomingEvents

HOANews&Updates/Pages4&5

•BoardofDirectorsMeetingReports

•AnnualMeeting-onApril11th!

•MessagefromtheAssociation President

•ExecutiveDirector’sMessage

•Editor’sMessage

•EmployeeofTheMonth

YourNeighborhood/Page6

•MonthlyUpdatefromViceMayor

Heredia

•AprilRedCrossBloodDrive

•FindtheFactQuizApril2023

Compliance&Architectural/Page7

•CodeComplianceSpecialist’sMessage

•CC&RNoticesforFebruary2023

Home&Garden/Page8

•Tumbleweed:I’llKeepRollingAlong...

•WildflowersGalore!

ConservationCorner/Page9

•SpringExpo+EarthDay=TONSOF FUN!

Movers&Shakers/Page10

•GeorgeTihanyi:TheyCallHim“Chief”

AtOurLakes&RealEstate/Page11

•AquaticConsultingandTesting Reports

•HomeSales&MesaMarketTrends

InTheCommunity/Page12

•MesaPublicSchoolsInstrument RepairShopHitsAllTheRightNotes

Fun&Family/Page13

•TakeALocalOutdoorAdventurePart1

Recreation&Lifestyle/Pages14-20

•FromtheRecreation&Lifestyle Manager’sDesk

•RegisterfortheDobsonDolphins!

•GettoKnowYourNeighborsFood TruckWednesdays

•FloatN’FeatureMovieSurvey

•SpringCleanUpPhotos

•MovieintheParkPhotos

•DobsonRanchTennisAcademy

•TennisTipofTheMonth:Continueto Adapt!

•BYOBPhotos

•Classes

DobsonRanchClubs/Pages21-22

•DobsonRanchRetirees’Club& GeneralMeetingPhotos

•Women’sClub

•Retirees’HikingClub

•PickleballClub

InEveryIssue/Pages23-32

•AdvertisingPricingfor2023

•FromourAdvertisers

•ClassifiedAds

•CityofMesaEvents

DOBSONRANCH

HOMEOWNERSASSOCIATION

THEDOBSONASSOCIATION

ADMINISTRATIONOFFICE

2719S.Reyes,Mesa,AZ85202

480-831-8314

MondaythroughFriday9:00am-5:00pm

ClosedSaturday,SundayandHolidays

LACASITARECREATIONCENTER

2719S.Reyes,Mesa,AZ85202

480-831-7464

MondaythroughSunday:8:00am-9:00pm

Holidays-Closed

SARATOGARECREATIONCENTER

CLOSEDUNTILFURTHERNOTICE

LOSALTOSRECREATIONCENTER

2524W.CampoAlegre

MondaythroughSunday:8:00am-9:00pm

Holidays-Closed

PLEASECALL911FORREPORTINGEMERGENCIES, VANDALISM,SUSPICIOUSACTIVITY,ETC., OCCURINGONORTODOBSONRANCH PROPERTY.

IFYOUNEEDASSISTANCEPLEASECONTACTTHE ADMINISTRATIONOFFICEDIRECTLYWITH CONCERNS,COMMENTSORSUGGESTIONS. OURSOCIALMEDIAPAGESARESTRICTLYFOR INFORMATIONALPURPOSESONLY.

ADMINISTRATION&MAINTENANCE

hoa.admin@dobsonranch.com

FranPawlak,ExecutiveDirector

MarcDiaz,FacilitiesSupervisor

CamilleGonzales,Operations&HRManager

SkyeRiss,CommunicationsManager

CarolynBurleson,AdministrativeAssistant AkinaTrimmer,AccountingClerk

JonathanLefler,CodeComplianceSpecialist RonnikaGiles,Receptionist/Administrative

RECREATION&LIFESTYLE recreationdobson@dobsonranch.com

AmandaJensen,Recreation&LifestyleManager

JackieAllen,RecreationFrontDeskCoordinator HannahRoberts,RecreationLead

NiyaBegay,RecreationCoordinator

JessiFeltmann,PreschoolTeacher

Ranchers’Roundup:Thearticlesandcommentsinthis monthlypublicationareintendedtoinform,illustrateor provideexplanationtomembersoftheAssociation, anddonotnecessarilyserveasofficialopinionsofthe BoardofDirectors,staff,noritsmembers.Assuch,we donotmakeanyrepresentationastothevalidityor qualificationsofanyadvertiserorcontributor.

Forthemostaccurateanduptodateinfo,pleasevisitoneoftheplatformsbelow:

•WeeklyUpdate:Toreceivethisvaluableresource,visitDobsonRanchHOA.com, clickonthe“News”pulldown,clickon“SignUp”.

•Website:DobsonRanchHOA.com

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RETIREES’CLUB

SusanToevs,Presidentatsuzila@aol.com.

RETIREES’HIKINGCLUB

BarbaraStout,Chairpersonatstoutgeo@gmail.com.

DOBSONRANCHPICKLEBALL

RichBitneratrebitner@cs.comorFrankMizner,Pickleball Commissioneratplanner1948@gmail.com.

DOBSONRANCHWOMEN’SCLUB

PattySmith,Presidentatsmiths1975@cox.net.

DOBSONRANCHMOM’SCLUB

AndreaHogan,Chairpersonatandreabaranyk@yahoo.com.

DOBSONRANCHSMALLBUSINESSCLUB

NikkiAusdemorebyphoneat480-628-6730emailat nikki@orangeblossombookkeepingaz.com.

DOBSONRANCHTENNISCLUB

LyndaBailey,Chairpersonatlbcarpediem13@gmail.com.

DOBSONRANCHYACHTCLUB

WesVerWoert,ChairmanatWesV56@gmail.com.

DOBSONRANCHDEMOCRATS&FRIENDSCLUB

GeorgeTihanyiat480-792-6746orKerryLengelat kerrylengel@gmail.com.

DOBSONRANCHREPUBLICANSCLUB

MichelleMasters,Chairpersonat DobsonRanchGOP@gmail.com.

DOBSONRANCHINDEPENDENTSCLUB

JackWagner,Chairmanatgolfingjack@msn.com.

THINKINGABOUTSTARTINGYOUROWNCLUB? Emailrecreationdobson@dobsonranch.comfordetails.

KIDSCAMPCOMMITTEE(Ad-Hoc)

ChristaTropin,Chairpersonatctropin@dobsonranch.com.

50THANNIVERSARYCOMMITTEE(Ad-Hoc)

FrankMizner,Chairpersonatplanner1948@gmail.com.

BUDGET&FINANCECOMMITTEE

SpencerJarvis,Chairpersonatjarvis.spencer@gmail.com.

ARCHITECTURALCOMMITTEE

NicoleLynam,Chairpersonatnlynam@dobsonranch.com.

MASTERPLANNINGCOMMITTEE

TimMcElrath,Chairpersonattim@mcelrath.me.

RECREATIONCOMMITTEE

RichBitner,Chairpersonatrebitner@cs.com.

WATER&LAKEMAMAGEMENTCOMMITTEE

JoeTrickett,Chairpersonatjoseph.trickett@gmail.com.

DobsonBayClub•OgdenMgmt.•480-622-3445

DobsonRanchCondos•UnitedHOA•480-567-9791

DobsonGlen•TrestleMgmt.•480-422-0888

DobsonGreens•SelfManaged,LaurieNichols•480-839-9079

DobsonVillas•PetersonCompany•480-513-6846

LagunaVillage•BrownCommunityMgmt.•480-839-8013

LakeParkVillage•Tri-CityPropertyMgmt.•480-844-2224

TheLandings•BrownCommunityMgmt.•480-339-8806

LegantePaseo•SnowPropertyServices•480-635-1133

WaterWorks•VisionCommunityServices•480-759-4945

WoodCreekTownhomes•CityPropertyMgmt.•602-437-4777

ViceMayorFranciscoHeredia–District3

District3@mesaaz.gov-480-644-3003

AnimalControl(Cruelty,Barking)-480-644-2268

CodeCompliance-480-644-2061

Utilities,SolidWaste&Water-480-644-2221

GraffitiHotline-480-644-3083

Housing,CommunityDevelopment-480-644-3536

MesaPublicLibrary-480-644-3100

MesaFire&Medical,Non-Emergency-480-644-2400

MesaParks&Recreation-480-644-2211

MesaPoliceDepartment,Non-Emergency-480-644-2211

MesaPoliceHeadquarters/Info-480-644-2324

FiestaPatrolDivision-480-644-2614

NeighborhoodOutreach-480-644-5700

HouseholdHazardousMaterialsCenter-480-644-4463

GreenPoolIssue-602-506-6616

StreetlightHotline-480-644-3191

Transportation(StreetLights,Potholes)-480-644-2160

Transit-480-644-5541

Volunteer-480-644-5432

UtilityEmergency(Water)-480-644-2262

CrimePrevention/NeighborhoodWatch-480-644-2539

AZBlueStake-602-263-1100

SaltRiverProject-602-236-8888

HomelessLiaisonOfficerCook-480-228-1449

@ViceMayorFranciscoHeredia

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1THEDOBSONASSOCIATIONWWW.DOBSONRANCHHOA.COM APRIL2023
citylink.mesaaz.govMesaNowMobileApp
@MesaDistrict3

Alleventsaresubjecttochange.VisittheEventsCalendaratdobsonranchhoa.comforupdatedinfo.

HealingYoga

8:15amGrandeRm.

FairytaleDancers 4:30pmChicaRm.

IntrotoBallet&Jazz

THEDOBSONASSOCIATIONWWW.DOBSONRANCHHOA.COM2 APRIL2023 1 Sunday2 MONDAY TUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAY FRIDAYSATURDAY/SUNDAY 8 EGGSTRAVAGANZA 10:00amLagunaPark Sunday9 5 67 4 3 15 Sunday16 12 13 14 11 10 22 EARTHDAY-SPRINGEXPO &PANCAKEBREAKFAST 8:00amLaCasitaRec.Center Sunday23 19 20 21 18 17 26 2728 25 24 TaiChi 10:00amInter.GrandeRm. 11:00amBegin.GrandeRm. 6:00pmInter.GrandeRm. 7:00pmBegin.GrandeRm. Retirees’GeneralMtg. 9:00amGrandeRm. Bridge 12:30pmChicaRm. YogaforBeginners 5:30pmChicaRm. WaterMgmt&Lake HabitatMtg. 5:30pmGrandeRm. LineDancing 9:45amGrandeRm. Rec.CommitteeMtg. 4:00pmGrandeRm. DanceSampler 5:30pmChicaRm. Zumba 6:30pmChicaRm. TaiChi 10:00amInter.GrandeRm. 11:00amBegin.GrandeRm. 6:00pmInter.GrandeRm. 7:00pmBegin.GrandeRm. TaiChi 10:00amInter.GrandeRm. 11:00amBegin.GrandeRm. 6:00pmInter.GrandeRm. 7:00pmBegin.GrandeRm. TaiChi 10:00amInter.GrandeRm. 11:00amBegin.GrandeRm. 6:00pmInter.GrandeRm.
7:00pmBegin.GrandeRm.
HealingYoga 8:15amGrandeRm. Retirees’GameDay 1:00pmChicaRm. FairytaleDancers 4:30pmChicaRm. IntrotoBallet&Jazz 5:30pmChicaRm. MasterPlanningMeeting 7:00pmGrandeRm.
6:00pmChicaRm.
7:00pmGrandeRm. TableTennis 4:00pmGrandeRm. TWEENGLOWINTHEDARK 7:00pmLagunaPark TableTennis 4:00pmGrandeRm.
1:00pmChicaRm. TableTennis 4:00pmChicaRm. Bunco 6:30pmChicaRm.
6:30pmChicaRoom Bridge 12:30pmLaCasitaChicaRm. YogaforBeginners 5:30pmChicaRm. Retirees’BoardMtg. 9:00amGrandeRm. Bridge 12:30pmChicaRm. YogaforBeginners 5:30pmChicaRm. Bridge 12:30pmChicaRm. YogaforBeginners 5:30pmChicaRm. Budget&FinanceMtg. 6:30pmGrandeRm. LineDancing 9:45amGrandeRm. ANNUALMEETING 3:30pmLaCasitaRec.Center Zumba 6:30pmChicaRm. LineDancing 9:45amGrandeRm. BLOODDRIVE 1:00pmGrandeRm. LagunaVillageBODMtg. 5:30pmChicaRm. LineDancing 9:45amGrandeRm. DRACMtg. 5:30pmGrandeRm. DanceSampler 5:30pmChicaRm. Zumba 6:30pmChicaRm. HealingYoga 8:15amGrandeRm. FairytaleDancers 4:30pmChicaRm. IntrotoBallet&Jazz 5:30pmChicaRm. SmallBizClubMtg. 6:00pmGrandeRm. HealingYoga 8:15amGrandeRm. FairytaleDancers 4:30pmChicaRm. IntrotoBallet&Jazz 5:30pmChicaRm. 29 Sunday30 BRINGA FLASHLIGHTTOFIND GOLDENEGGSTO WINPRIZES! AGES9-13 APancakeBreakfastwillbeserved bytheRetiree’sClub!$3.00perperson!
5:30pmChicaRm. BODExecutiveMtg.(Closed) 5:30pmGrandeRm. LegantePaseoBODMtg.
BODMeeting(Open)
Retirees’GameDay
TableTennis 4:00pmGrandeRm. Poker

Alleventsaresubjecttochange.VisittheEventsCalendaratdobsonranchhoa.comforupdatedinfo.

6 Sunday7 MONDAY TUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAY FRIDAYSATURDAY/SUNDAY 13 Sunday14 10 1112 9 8 20 Sunday21 17 18 19 16 15 27 Sunday28 24 25 26 23 22 31 30 29 3THEDOBSONASSOCIATIONWWW.DOBSONRANCHHOA.COM APRIL2023 TaiChi 10:00amInter.GrandeRm. 11:00amBegin.GrandeRm. 6:00pmInter.GrandeRm. 7:00pmBegin.GrandeRm. Retirees’GeneralMtg. 9:00amGrandeRm. Bridge 12:30pmChicaRm. YogaforBeginners 5:30pmChicaRm. WaterMgmt&Lake HabitatMtg. 5:30pmGrandeRm. LineDancing 9:45amGrandeRm. Rec.CommitteeMtg. 4:00pmGrandeRm. DanceSampler 5:30pmChicaRm. Zumba 6:30pmChicaRm. TaiChi 10:00amInter.GrandeRm. 11:00amBegin.GrandeRm. 6:00pmInter.GrandeRm. 7:00pmBegin.GrandeRm. TaiChi 10:00amInter.GrandeRm. 11:00amBegin.GrandeRm. 6:00pmInter.GrandeRm. 7:00pmBegin.GrandeRm. TaiChi 10:00amInter.GrandeRm. 11:00amBegin.GrandeRm. 6:00pmInter.GrandeRm. 7:00pmBegin.GrandeRm. HealingYoga 8:15amGrandeRm. Retirees’GameDay 1:00pmChicaRm. FairytaleDancers 4:30pmChicaRm. IntrotoBallet&Jazz 5:30pmChicaRm. MasterPlanningMeeting 7:00pmGrandeRm. HealingYoga 8:15amGrandeRm. LegantePaseoBODMtg. 6:00pmChicaRm. BODExecutiveMtg.(Closed) 5:30pmGrandeRm. BODMeeting(Open) 7:00pmGrandeRm. TableTennis 4:00pmGrandeRm. CASINONIGHT! 6:30pmLaCasitaRec.Center Retirees’GameDay
6:30pmChicaRm. TableTennis 4:00pmGrandeRm. Poker 6:30pmChicaRoom Bridge 12:30pmLaCasitaChicaRm. YogaforBeginners 5:30pmChicaRm. Retirees’BoardMtg. 9:00amGrandeRm. Bridge 12:30pmChicaRm. YogaforBeginners 5:30pmChicaRm. Bridge 12:30pmChicaRm. YogaforBeginners 5:30pmChicaRm. Budget&FinanceMtg. 6:30pmGrandeRm. LineDancing 9:45amGrandeRm. DRACMtg. 4:30pmGrandeRm. DanceSampler 5:30pmChicaRm. Zumba 6:30pmChicaRm. LineDancing 9:45amGrandeRm. DanceSampler 5:30pmChicaRm. LagunaVillageBODMtg. 6:00pmGrandeRm. Zumba 6:30pmChicaRm. LineDancing 9:45amGrandeRm. DRACMtg. 5:30pmGrandeRm. Zumba 6:30pmChicaRm. HealingYoga 8:15amGrandeRm. FairytaleDancers 4:30pmChicaRm. IntrotoBallet&Jazz 5:30pmChicaRm. SmallBizClubMtg. 6:00pmGrandeRm. HealingYoga 8:15amGrandeRm. FairytaleDancers 4:30pmChicaRm. IntrotoBallet&Jazz 5:30pmChicaRm. 3 45 2 1 TaiChi 10:00amInter.GrandeRm. 11:00amBegin.GrandeRm. 6:00pmInter.GrandeRm. 7:00pmBegin.GrandeRm. Bridge 12:30pmChicaRm. YogaforBeginners 5:30pmChicaRm. LineDancing 9:45amGrandeRm. DanceSampler 5:30pmChicaRm. Zumba 6:30pmChicaRm.
1:00pmChicaRm. TableTennis 4:00pmChicaRm. Bunco

BoardofDirectors’MeetingReport-February23,2023 SummaryofBoardActionItemsandMotions

2023.02.100-Amotionwasunanimously carriedtoapprovetheVoteNowAnnual Meetingmailingcontractof$14,174.46.

2023.02.101-Amotionwasunanimously carriedtoapproveFreshCatchFishInc–SpringInvoice$9,984.34.

2023.02.102-Amotionwasunanimously carriedtoapproveanadditional$45,000 fortheSaratogaRemodelbringingtheNTE costto$629,000.

2023.02.103-Amotionwasunanimously carriedtoapproveRecreation&Lifestyle newmoviescreenandequipmentfor $15,065.30.

2023.02.104-Amotionwasunanimously carriedtoApproveKidsCampAdHoc CommitteeCharterandappointcommittee members;ChristaTropin,RandyHarveyand KathleenTolar.

2023.02.105-Amotionwasunanimously carriedtoApproveCCRAdHocCommittee Charter.MembersincludeNicoleLynam, StephanieFeeandKathleenTolar.

2023.02.106-Amotionwasunanimously carriedtoAppointBoardLiaisontoWater &LakeManagementCommittee;Kathleen Tolar.

2023.02.107-Amotionwasunanimously carriedtoapprovetheAnnualTree TrimmingcontractwithKing’sTreeService for$37,990.00.

2023.02.108-Amotionwasunanimously carriedtoapprovethenewpumpforLake 3includinginstallationwithClearWater Engineeringfor$3,887.60.

DobsonRanch

BoardofDirectors

NicoleLynam AssociationPresident nlynam@dobsonranch.com

KathleenTolar VicePresident ktolar@dobsonranch.com

StephanieFee Treasurer stephaniefee@dobsonranch.com

MichaelSnedeker Secretary msnedeker@dobsonranch.com

ChrisDiamond Director cdiamond@dobsonranch.com

SandyMurray Director sandymurray@dobsonranch.com

RichardBitner Director rbitner@dobsonranch.com

5.34%

RandyHarvey Director rharvey@dobsonranch.com

ChristaTropin Director ctropin@dobsonranch.com

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MessageFromtheAssociationPresident

Don’tforgettosubmityourvoteforthe BoardofDirectorselectionandjoinus fortheAnnualMeetingonApril11th!

ThisyeartheAnnualMeetingwillincludeaCarShow,great food,andaspecial50thAnniversaryPanelsharingstories aboutthehistoryofDobsonRanch.

Weneedyourhelp!Wecurrentlyhaveopeningsonseveral advisorycommittees.PleasereachouttotheAdministration officebyphoneat480-831-8314orbyemailat hoa.admin@dobsonranch.comifyouareinterestedin volunteeringtohelpguidethefutureofDobsonRanch.Our committeesareavitalpartofthedecision-makingprocessand provideawiderrepresentationofourdiversecommunity.

Iwanttothankalltheresidentsfortheircontinuedsupportand participation.Ilookforwardtogettingtoknowmoreofyouat upcomingevents.AllofyouhelpmakeDobsonRanch“TheBest PlacetoLive”forthepast50yearsandweknowyouwill continuetodosoforthenext50years!

Editor’sMessage

Ithasbeenamazingtoseehowmuchthe Ranchers’RoundUphastransformedovertime fromitsstartin1973tonow!Thispublicationis sacredtoourcommunityinhowweconnectandcommunicate withoneanother.IbelievethatforDobsonRanch,Ranchers’ RoundUpsurpassesalltheotherchannelsofcommunication suchassocialmediaandthelike.

Withthatbeingsaid,howareyoulikingthenewchangesin themagazinethatwereimplementedinMarch2023?There arenowtwocutoutpagesincludinginformationabout upcomingevents,meetings,classesandmore,important contactsandBoardofDirectorsupdates.Iworkedwithour ExecutiveDirector,FranPawlak,tocuratethesenewsections becauseweunderstandtheneedsofourresidents.

Ialsogreatlyappreciatethehelpandsupportofour monthlyarticlecontributorswhosendmetheircopyand photographssoIcanputitalltogetheranddeliveragreat communitymagazine.Again,thankyoutoeveryonewho helpsandtoourresidentswhoreadandenjoythe magazine!There’salotmorecoming,sostaytunedwiththe magazine,onsocialmedia,ourwebsite,Appandweekly ExecutiveDirector’semailnewsletter!

Here’sto50moreyearsandbeyondof Ranchers’RoundUp!

ExecutiveDirector’sMessage

The50thAnniversaryAnnualMeetingis Tuesday,April11,2023!Whilethepurpose oftheAnnualMeetingistoelectmembersto theBoardofDirectors,itissomuchmore, especiallythisyear!Mostimportantly,thisisyourmeeting asmembersoftheAssociation,andthisyearwe’re throwingyouaparty!

Startingat4:00pm,aclassy/classiccarshowwillbeset upintheLaCasitaparkinglot.Then,at5:30pmaBBQ dinnerwillbeservedduringthehistoricalpanelcomplete withguestspeakers.Registrationforthemeetingbeginsat 6:30pmandvotingwillcloseshortlyafter.Youwillalso wanttotaketimetoviewthespecialhistoricaldisplayset upinsidetheGrandeRoom.Themeetingwillofficiallybe calledtoorderat7:00pm.

MajorJohnGilesandViceMayorFranciscoHerediawill beinattendancetopresenttotheresidentsofDobson RanchaProclamationcelebrating50yearsastheproud gatewaytotheCityofMesa.Thisyearwewillopenupthe meetingtomemberstoaskquestions,makesuggestionsor commentsforconsiderationfor2024.

Wehopetoseeyouthere!

EmployeeoftheMonth!

MeetJackieAllenFocusingonthe RecreationSideofLifeat DobsonRanch

JackieAllenisrecognizedas EmployeeofTheMonthforApril becauseofherpositiveattitude, patienceandthekindnessshebrings toallofthehomeownersfortheir recreationneeds.Jackiejoinedusin Septemberof2023astheFront DeskCoordinatorintheLaCasita RecreationCenterandhitthe groundrunning!

Jackiewearsmultiplehatsassheworksclosely withalloftheDobsonRanchstaff.Sheassists insettingupmeetingspacesfortheBoardof Directorssessions,committeesandclubs meetingsandotherevents.Jackieworks efficientlywiththeRecreationteambyalsohelpingtosetup ourannualeventsandanyextras,helpingpeoplebookrental space,signingupguestsandresidentsforclassesandsomuch more.Thisjobrequiresalotofmovingaroundfromplaceto place,butJackiesaid,“Ienjoybeingonmyfeetbecauseit helpsmekeepmyenergylevelsupthroughouttheday!”

JackieoriginallygrewupinPrescott,AZandcurrentlyliveswith hertwosonsRyanandGavin.SheisaverytalentedMacramé artistandwhenyoustopinattheLaCasitaRecreationCenter, youwillfindoneofherartworksdisplayedonthewall.

CongratulationsJackieforbeingrecognizedasEmployee oftheMonth!

5THEDOBSONASSOCIATIONWWW.DOBSONRANCHHOA.COM APRIL2023

MesaCollegePromiseProgramUpdate

Excitingnews!TheapplicationwindowfortheMesaCollegePromiseprogramisnowopenuntilJuly15, 2023.ThisprogramofferseligiblegraduatingMesahighschoolstudentstheopportunitytoattendMesa CommunityCollegefortwoyearswithArizonaresidenttuitionandfeesfullycovered.

AllhighschoolstudentsresidinginMesawhoareearningadiplomafromapublic,private,charter,online, orhomeschool,includingthosewithastate-accreditedGED,areencouragedtoapply.Tobeconsideredfortheprogram, studentsmustcompletetheFAFSAandsubmittheirapplicationthroughthelink availableatwww.mesacc.edu/mesa-promise.

WeareproudtowelcomeourthirdcohortofstudentsintotheprogramthisFall 2023.Asastrongsupporterofthisinitiative,Iamdelightedtocontinuethiswork andhelpourstudentsachievetheireducationalgoals.Don'tmissthisfantastic opportunity-sharethenewswithyourfriendsandfamilytoday!Asalways, pleasecontactmyofficeifyouhaveanyquestionsorcomments.Weare happytohelp!480-644-3003orDistrict3@MesaAZ.gov.~ViceMayorHeredia

Wereceived5entriesfromourFindtheFactQuizin March.Arandomdrawingwasheldon3/21toselectthe winnerofa$20.00AmazonGiftCard.Thegiftcardfor MarchgoestoEvanNicholas.Thanksfortakingthetimeto findallthefacts,Evan!

ToentertheMarchFindtheFactQuiz,simplyemailallof theanswerstoquestions1-20belowtosriss@dobsonranch.combynolaterthanApril16th.Allresidents(ofany age)withall20correctanswerswillbeputintoadrawing. Onewinnerwillberandomlyselectedtoreceivea$20.00 AmazonGiftCard.April’swinnerwillbeannouncedinthe MayRanchers‘RoundUp.

Ready,Set,GO!

1.WhatisthepassthatgetsyoufreeaccesstoToptracer andaRanchCard?

2.When,whereandwhattimeisourApril2023Blood Drive?

3.WhoistheEmployeeoftheMonthforApril?

4.WhenandwhereistheAnnualMeetingbeingheld?

5.Whatcangrowtothesizeofacar?

6.WhereistheDobsonRanchMemorialGardenlocated?

7.WhowasoneofthefoundersoftheDemocrats& FriendsClub?

8.HowmanyinstrumentsintotalhasDr.StevenPrescott repairedsince2017tonow?

9.WhereisHoleintheRocklocated?

10.WhendoesregistrationopenfortheDobsonDolphins?

11.WhyweretheRetireesdressedinGreen?

12.WhendoestheHealingYogaClassmeet?

13.Whenwillthetennisandpickleballcourtsbewashed?

14.WhattwofoodtrucksattendedMovieinthePark?

15.HowmanyhomesinDobsonRanchweresoldin Februaryof2023?

16.HowmanytotalviolationswereissuedinFebruary 2023?

20.WhoistheDobsonRanchFacilitiesSupervisor? Hopeyouhadfunfactfinding!We’llbebackinMaywith anotherFindtheFactQuizandanother$20giftcardto giveawaytooneluckyresident!

17.HowmuchdoesthePancakeBreakfastcostatthe SpringExpo? 18.WhatisthenewAd-HocCommittee?
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19.WhatarethehoursoftheLaCasitaRecreationCenter?

CodeComplianceSpecialist’sMessage

JonathanLefler

CodeComplianceSpecialist

It’sexcitingtoknowthatspringishere.Theweatherisgettingalittlewarmerandbaseballseasonisuponus.As wemoveintothespringit’sagreattimetocleanyouryardandremovethoseweedsandspruceupanyareas thatmaybeoutsideprojectsbeforewegetthatArizonaheat.

AsIdrivearoundthiswonderfulcommunity,I’mnoticinglotofcleanupneededtoyards,fencesorwallsthat needpainting,andmailboxesthatneedrepairs.It’salsoagreattimetomakesureyouhavetherequiredonetreeandtwo shrubsinyouryard.

Thismonth,Iespeciallywanttofocusontheconditionofhomeperimeterwalls.Pleasecheckthewallsaroundyourproperty becausealotoftheissuessuchascracksordiscoloringonthebrickscanberepairedbeforetheygetworse.Cracksand discoloringareusuallycausedbywaterseepingunderneathduetoalackofbarrierorfoundationwallinthedesertsoil. Pleasetakeafewminutestocheckyourwallsfordiscolorationandcrackstoavoidaviolation.

Also,stayaheadofthoseweedsbecausebeforeyouknowit,theygetquicklyoutofcontrol.Iknowsometimesitcanfeellike weareonlyfocusingonyourhome,butrestassured,I’mkeepingmyeyeonallofthehomesinDobsonRanch.Wearetrying tokeepoutcommunitylookingbeautiful.

Ialsowanttoapologizeifyouhavereceivedaviolationbymistakeorifitwasn’tforyourproperty.Pleasekindlyletme knowandIwillquicklytakeitoffofyourrecord.Asalways,ifyouhaveanyquestionsaboutaviolationorneedtoaddress somethingpleasefeelfreetocontactmeanytimeatjlefler@dobsonranch.com!

TotalViolations =343 Section2.5

Section2.5.1Holiday

5.34% 5.34% Theheatmapaboveindicateswherethemostviolations weregiveninthemonthofFebruary.
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OtherviolationsincludeExteriorColors,SecurityCameras,LakeFrontWalls& Fences,Sunshades,FabricShades,Umbrellas,Windows&Awnings,Trees, PortableMovingContainers&Dumpsters,RoofMaintenance,Mailboxes, Garages&Carports,VehiclesandWatercraft.
OutsideLighting
Lights&Decorations
Section2.14 CareofProperties
Section2.15 Rubbish&Debris
Section2.7 Fences&Gates
Other Violations
Section2.20 TrashBinStorage Section2.7.2 UniformPainting Section2.16 VisibleYardAreas

TUMBLEWEED:Salsolaaustralis

I’llkeeprollingalong…

Intheearly1870s,UkrainianfarmersimportedRussianflaxseed,and, unknowingly,anenvironmentalproblem.Salsolaaustralisseedhitchhikedwith theflaxseedonitsoceanicvoyagetoSouthDakota.Tumblingabout,it becamesoubiquitousinthewesternUnitedStatesthatwithin20yearsitcame tosymbolizeawholecultureandlandscape.

PlowinguptheAmericanprairies,whichoriginallyweredensewithgrasses givingnotumblingspace,providedopenareaswheretumbleweedcould thrive.Itsurelydid,sproutingbeforecropscould,loweringyieldsand complicatingharvests.HerbicidesdevelopedpostWorldWarIIhavehelped tocontrolit.

Whydotumbleweedstumble?NativetothearidflatsteppesoftheUral MountainsinRussia,theplantdispersesitsseedsbytumbling.Inthefall,asthe plantisdryingoutandtheseedshaveripened,specializedcellsatthestem basedryoutallowingittobreakawayfromitsroot,likeleavesfallingfrom theirbranches.Agoodgustofwindandtumbleweedsdotheirthing distributingseeds.

Eachplantproducesabout250,000salttolerant,arid-lovingseedsthatwill takeuphomereadilyinanydisturbedsoillikeaplowedfield,aroad shoulderoryourbackyard.Tumbleweedscangrowtocarsize.

Deepinmyheartisasong…

Producingsomanyseeds,theplanthasnoenergytogivetheseedsa protectivecoatorfoodreserveslikeapeachortomatodoes.Eachseedis alreadyatinyplantthatmaturesoverthewinter.Whentemperaturesrange from28–100degreeswithsomerain,theplantwillsimplyscrewitselfintothe ground.Itthenwillspreaditstwoslendergrass-likesucculentandnutritious leavestothesun,andgrow.Atthisstagequail,desertcottontails,antelope, mice,birds,andotherhungrycrittersdevourit.Thistenderstageisshort-lived. Salsolaaustralisdropsitswater-lovingleaves,leavingbehindsharpspiny bractsthatcanpenetratetheheaviestgloves,pantsandtongues.

HereontherangeIbelong…

Whatgoodaretumbleweeds?Theyimprovethesoil.Byreleasingchemicals intothesoil,nutrientsaremoreavailabletootherplants.ScientistsatUtah StateUniversityhavefoundthatonceSalsolaaustralisgrowsinthesoil,other plantsgrowbetterthenextyear.

Incaseyouthinktheherbicidescancontroltumbleweeds,knowthatitisalways thefirstplanttostartgrowingatgroundzeroatnuclearweapontestingsites incompanywithcockroacheswhowill,nodoubt,keep...

Driftingalongwiththetumblingtumbleweeds…

Lefttoright:Tumbleweedseedingthatyou mightseeinyouryard bytheUniversityof Nevada,Reno;A tumbleweedspreading itsseedbytumbling wherethewindtakesit.

WildflowersGalore!!

SpringhassprunginDobsonRanchand manyofyourfrontyardsaregildedwith themostbeautifuldesertwildflowers. ThankstoFrankMiznerforsendinginthese photos!

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Getready!Forthefirsttimeeverthe DobsonRanchSpringExpowilltakeplace onEarthDay,Saturday,April22!The SpringExpoisourneighborhood conservation-themedeventandEarthDay justhappenstobethelargest civic-focuseddayofactioninthe world-over1billionpeopleworldwide takepart.Whatagreatdayforusto cometogetherasacommunity andcelebrateconservation!

Nowinits5thyear,theSpringExpoissponsoredbythe WaterandLakeManagementCommitteeandisofferedto youasaconvenientwaytolearnaboutwatersaving techniques,productsandservices.TheSpringExpobrings togethercompaniessuchasSRP,IdealAirConditioningand Insulation,SolarSafePoolCovers,Waymo,Citydepartments andmoretohelpyousavenaturalresources,withtheadded bonusofsavingtimeandmoney.Nowisthetimetojoinfellow residentsandtakewaterconservationseriously.AprilisWater AwarenessMonth,whichencouragesArizonanstobe consciousofeverypreciousdrop,andvoluntarywater conservationmeasuresareinplaceforMesaresidents.

AlsoincludedintheSpringExpo/EarthDay/Pancake BreakfastcelebrationisElectronicsRecyclingwithAZStRUT Simplybringyouroldcellphones,laptops,chargers,tablets, etc.,totheAZStRUTdonationbinatLaCasitaduringthe SpringExpo.

Butwait!There’smore!DoyouknowDobsonRanchhasan award-winningrosegardenaswellasaXeriscape DemonstrationGarden?EarthDayistheperfectdaytocheck outtheseoftenoverlookedamenitiesandgettoknowthe neighborhoodbetter.Checkoutthescheduleofeventsandthe locationstotheRoseandXeriscapeGardentoyourrightin Green!You’llseethatSaturday,April22ndisnotonlya morningoffunforallages,you’lllearngreatwaystocarefor yourhome,boththeonehereinDobsonRanchand…thethird rockfromthesun.

ScheduleofEvents

LaCasitaRecreationCenter: 8:00-11:00am

•Localorganizationsandbusinesseswillbeonhand showcasingthelatestinnovationsinwater,energy andcommunitysavings.Don’tforgettoentertowin greatraffleprizes!

•PancakeBreakfastsponsoredbytheRetirees’Club-$3.00 perperson!Pleasebringcash.

•Kids’Crafts

•ElectronicsRecyclingdrop-off

10:00am

•Kids’dancepartywithDance101

10:30am

•Liveladybugrelease

GardensintheRanch!

•XeriscapeDemonstrationGarden-2451W.KiowaAve. Whatwasonceatenniscourtandthenacommunitygarden, DobsonRanch’sXeriscapeDemonstrationGardenshowcases avarietyoflow-water-useplants,treesandshrubs. RepresentativesfromTreesMatterwillbeonlocationto answerquestionsandtowelcomeyoutothisspecialgarden onthedayoftheSpringExpo.

•MemorialRoseGarden-Southof2025S.DobsonRoad (northoftheDobsonRanchProfessionalCenter) Ourrosegardenishometoapproximately175rosebushes. MikeJepsen,DobsonRanch’sveryownrosarian,hasbeen involvedwiththegardensince2002andwillbeonsiteto welcomeyou.StopandsmelltherosesonEarthDay.

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XeriscapeGardenBench XeriscapePath RoseGarden

GeorgeTihanyiisalong-time residentofDobsonRanch.He wasborninHungaryand livedthereatayoungage.He remembersridingaRussian cattlecartoalaborcampwith hisparentsandtheyescaped togetherfromEastGermany. Hisfamilyluckilywasableto movetotheUSandsettledin Ohio.Georgeandhisfamily livedinOhiofor13yearsandfinallymovedtoArizona toexchangethesnowforwarmerweather.George movedtoDobsonRanchin1978andstayedforgood.

GeorgeattendedArizonaStateUniversityandreceivedhis bachelor'sdegreein1967andhismaster'sdegreein 1968.Georgestudiedsecondaryeducation,history, politicalscience,andGerman.Georgeistrilingualand explains"IspeakHungarian,German,English,andalittle bitofFrench...justenoughtogetintotrouble,"helaughed.

George'scareerwasworkingasahighschoolprincipal andteacherformanyyears."Iwasahighschoolteacher andthenaprincipalforfiveyearsofthecontinuation schoolforMesaPublicSchools.ThenIswitchedtoRio SaladoCollegeasanAdministrator.ItaughtAmerican history,politicalscience,driver'sed,aswellasGermanand English,"Georgeexplained.

"MyveryfavoritesubjectItaughtwasEconomics.Forone project,Irememberhavingmystudentsputtogethera budgetandtheyhadtofigureouthowtheywantedtolive, suchas,howmuchtheywantedtospendonanapartment eachmonth,howmuchtheywantedtogoouttoeat,and otherexpenses.Then,Iwouldhavethemfigureoutwhat kindofajobthey'dhavetobeabletoaffordthatlifestyle. Itwasagoodlessonandtheyenjoyedit,"reminisced George.

GeorgeinitiallybecameinvolvedintheDobsonRanchHOA in2016whenhewasfullyretiredandranfortheBoardof Directorsandwaselectedasamember.Hethenbecame chairpersonoftheArchitecturalCommitteeandworkedon severalplanstoreviseamenitiesontheRanch.Duringhis tenure,heworkedonproposalstobuildadockatthe SaratogaRecreationCenterandaddarestroomtoLaguna Park.

GeorgewasalsooneofthefoundersoftheDemocratsand FriendsClub.Itstartedwithhisneighborknockingonhis dooroneday.Georgeremembers,"BarbaraPyleRogers liveddownthestreetfrommeonPlaya,andshedroveby onedayandrangmydoorandaskedifIwasaDemocrat andIsaidyes.Shethenaskedthatwegettogetherand formaclub!So,Barbara,SandraFisher,andIgottogether andorganizedtheclubin2010.Wehappenedtoestablish thefirstpoliticalclubinDobsonRanch.ThentheRepublican PartyandtheIndependentPartystartedtheirclubs.Sonow wehavethreepoliticalclubshere!"AsGeorgehas

mademanywonderfulmemoriesinDobsonRanch,thereisone memorythathewillneverforget,becauseitisfrozeninhis mind(nopunintended)!

"FrankMiznerandIwereontheBoardatthetimeandhe cameupwiththeideatodoapolardipintheLaCasitapool duringJanuary,ourcoldestmonthinArizona.Wegottogether withseveralotherhomeownersearlyinthemorningandthe waterwasabout40degrees.Wealljumpedintogetherand laughedaboutitthroughchatteringteeth,”Georgelaughed. AsidefromhisworkwiththeHOA,Georgehasalso volunteeredhistimetootherorganizationsincludingRio SaladoCollegeandSunSoundsRadio,whichcaterstothe blind.SunSoundsRadioisnotapublicradio,asausermust firstapply,makeaconnection,andthentheycanlistentoit 24/7.Theradiostationreadsbooks,newspaperads,stories andproducesmaterialforthevisuallyhandicapped,allfree ofcharge.

IntandemwithSunStudiosisRioSaladoCollegewhere GeorgeservedastheDirectorofsiteoperationsandworked onorganizingfundraisingeventsintheformofbeerfestivals tobenefitSunSoundsRadio.Thebeerfestivalswereheldin differentlocationsacrossArizona,includingthemetro-Phoenix area,FlagstaffandTucson,withupto7,000attendeesat eachfestival!Georgeandhisteammanagedthebeer festivalsforover28years!

AspassionateasGeorgeisaboutvolunteerwork,George makessuretospendtherestofhistimewithhisfivewonderful grandchildren.

"Myonegranddaughteristhenumberonegymnastinthe stateofArizona,soshetravelsforhergroupcategoryand she'slivinginHoustonrightnowwithmyonedaughter.My othergranddaughterispartoftheNotreDameprep cheerleadingsquadandjusttooknumberoneinthecountry!I gotobothoftheircompetitions.Mygrandsonisalsogoingto bestartinghisFreshmanyearatASUanymyothertwo granddaughterswillbegoingtograduateschoolthisfall.I amsoproudofallofthem,"Georgeproudlyexclaims!

"Mymainpassionistomakelifebetterforpeople.Ifeel everybodyshouldhaveachanceandtheopportunitytobe thebestthattheycanbe.ThisisoneofthereasonswhyIlove livinginDobsonRanchbecauseourcommunitymakesthatall possible!"

GeorgehasseenmanychangesovertheyearsintheRanch. Heexplains,"We'vegrownanddevelopedquiteabit!One ofmypassionsrightnowistogetmoreyoungfamiliesto movehere.SinceI'velefttheboard,Inoticedthatthereare moreplayareasforthechildreninouramenityand recreationareaswhicharefantastic.DobsonRanchandthe familiesthatliveherearethefuture."

Georgefinallyshareshiscongratulatorymessageforthe50th Anniversary."Keepontruckin'!Keepdoinggreatthingsand keepmakingDobsonRanchabetterplacetolive.It'sagreat placenow,butthere'salwaysroomforimprovement!"

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AquaticConsultingandTestinghasperformedmonthlyWaterandLakeManagementInspectionsforourlakesinDobsonRanchformany years.YoumaynotbeawarethatamonthlyreportisavailableontheDobsonRanchwebsiteforyoutoreviewunderthemenupulldowns Amenities>OurLakes(dobsonranchhoa.com/our-lakes).

Thesereportssummarizedatacollectedundertherevisedprograminitiatedin2019thatincludescomprehensivetestingofthelakesona monthlybasisandbi-weeklyfieldinspectionstwicepermonththroughouttheyear.Fieldsheetsfortheinspectionsarealsoincludedineach reporttoincludelaboratoryreports,andpesticideapplicationdocuments,whenapplicable.

Eachmonthlyreportgivesdetaileddataforeachlake.Forexample,seethefollowinginformationpulledfromthereportforLake1:

Lake1

TheLake1temperatureremainedlowandrangedfromahighof12.2C(54F)toalowof10.8C(51F).WaterpHwas 7.5-8.3SUindicatinglowtomoderatealgaedensity.Dissolvedoxygen(11.2-11.7mg/L)wassatisfactoryforthe fisheryandfishactivityappearednormal.Increasesindissolvedoxygenconcentrationfrequentlyoccurduringwinter becauseofreducedrespirationanddecompositionratesatcoldertemperaturesandtheabilityofcoldwatertohold moredissolvedoxygenthanwarmwater.Transparencywasimprovedatoveronemeterandturbidityrangedfrom4.3 to6.1NTU.Fountainswereinservicethroughoutthereportingperiod.

Waterfowlmeandensitywas27peracre(27/A)whichisconsideredpoor(ArizonaGame&FishDepartmentrating systemshownbelow).Nocormorantswerenoted.Adultmidgefliesdidnotappeartoproduceanynuisanceissuesto lakesideresidentsorvisitors.

Noabnormalalgaegrowthorsubmergedweedswereobserved.Thecryptophyte,Chroomonas,andthecyanophyte Microcystisdominatedthephytoplankton.Celldensitywasverylow.Nogoldenalgae(Prymnesiumparvumorrelated species)weredetected.

TheWaterandLakeManagementCommitteemeetthesecondMondayofeachmonthat5:30pmintheLaCasitaRecreationCenter.

HomesSoldinDobsonRanch

February2023:17HomesSold

February2022:70HomesSold

January2023:36HomesSold

January2022:78HomesSold

MedianHomeSalePricein

DobsonRanch:$430.000

February2022:$485,000

(-11.3%GrowthYear-Over-Year)

MedianHomeSalePricein

85202:$355,000

February2022:$407,500

(-12.9%GrowthYear-Over-Year)

WhatisthehousingmarketlikeinDobsonRanch?

InFebruary2023,DobsonRanchhomepricesweredown 9.48%comparedtolastyear,sellingforamedianpriceof $400K.Onaverage,homesinDobsonRanchsellafter44 daysonthemarketcomparedto22dayslastyear.There were45homessoldinFebruarythisyear,downfrom70 lastyear.

HowhotistheDobsonRanchhousingmarket?

TheDobsonRanchhousingmarketissomewhatcompetitive. Somehomesgetmultipleoffers.Theaveragehomessellfor about2%belowlistpriceandgopendinginaround44days.

AlldataasreportedbyRedfin.com

WewouldliketoextendawelcometoZachHache,Biologist,withAquaticConsultingandTesting!ZachisthenewWaterResource ManageronstaffatDobsonRanchandworkingcloselywiththeWaterandLakeManagementCommittee.
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Dr.StevenPrescottandhisteamspendtheirdaysrepairing musicalinstrumentsforMesaPublicSchoolsstudents,ensuring theyareingoodworkingconditionsostudentsstayengaged inmusiceducation.

Theshopisresponsibleforeverydistrictinstrument,whichis nosmallfeatforPrescott’sstaffofthreefulltimeandone parttimemember.Thisworkisapassionfortheteamwho arehighlyskilledmusiciansandartisans.Prescott’screw believesthatinstrumentsarenotjustmechanicalthings,they havealifeandasoul.

“Equipmentfailureandnotbeingabletotrustyour instrumentishuge.It’sdiscouragingforastudentiftheydon't haveagoodinstrument,''sharesPrescott.“Especiallyinthe beginning,iftheyarefrustratedorhavingahardtimeand theirinstrumentisnotworkingright,theywillquitbecauseit’s notfun.”

Havinganin-houserepairshopisuniqueforaschooldistrict, butforthelargestschooldistrictinArizona,it’smore economicalthansendinginstrumentstoavarietyofoutside vendorsthroughabidprocess.Thedistrictshophas operatedfor12yearsandisresponsibleforrepairing studentinstrumentsinprogramsat67schoolsingrades 4-12.Prescottstartedtrackinghisownrepairsin2017,and hasrepairedmorethan3,051instruments.

SpencerLongtinistheofficeadministratorandluthierand sharesthatbeforetheshop,therewasn’tjustasinglevendor whocouldaccommodateMesaPublicSchools’needs.They previouslyusedsevenvendors,whichprovedtobea bookkeepingandlogisticalchallenge.Thein-houseshop providesyear-roundservice,receivesandtracksallnew instrumentsandusesabettertrackingsystem,resultingin improvedturnaroundtimes.

“Thegoingrateforoutsourcingrepairsis$75anhour, payingretailforparts,witha$125caponrepairs,”Longtin shares.“OutsourcingisanexpensiveprocessandbyJanuary, schools’repairbudgetsaredepleted,creatingchallengesfor directorsandstudents.”

Therepairshopisalsoreceivingandtrackinginstruments purchasedwithESSERfunds,receiving$3millionin instrumentsacrossthreeyears.Thefundscoverallinstruments forband,guitarandorchestraprogramswhichrangefrom babygrandpianostoflutes,alongwith$275,000forsheet music.

Theinstrumentrepairprofessionisonethatfewpeopleare familiarwith.Asmasterproblemsolvers,theirgoalsareto assessdamages,completerealisticrepairsbasedonthe instruments’ageandconditionanddeliverserviceinatimely mannersothatstudentscanplay.

“Amusicianmightplayintotheireighties,”Prescottshares. “Wearetryingtoensurethatstudentsstayinterestedsothey havethatopportunitytoenjoyplayingwellintotheirlives.”

Formoreinformationaboutcareerandtechnicaleducation, pleasevisitmpsaz.org/cte.

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LefttoRight:StevenPrescottworkingwithmachinery;Keepinginstrumentsinproperworkingorderprovidesamoreenjoyableexperienceforstudents;Steven Prescottandhisteamspendtheirworkdaysrepairingmusicalinstrumentsforstudentsacrossthedistrict;Prescottremovesdentsfromaeuphonium. PhotosbyMesaPublicSchools

MyhusbandJoshandIhavelivedinDobsonRanchforseven years.WehaveadaughterElla(8)andson,Emmett(6).We areanactivefamilyandloveexploringallthevalleyhasto offer.Belowaresomeofourfavoritelocaladventurestoget outdoorsandenjoythisfantasticAZweather!

HorsebackRiding–DuringSpringBreakmysisterandItook ourkidstothePonderosaStablesatSouthMountain.Theone hourtrailrideofferedgorgeousmountainviewsandwasthe perfecteasytrailandlengthforourkids.WhilePonderosa wasfantastic,alittlebitlongerofadrivewillgetyouamore magnanimousview.Forexample–Ihaveenjoyedridinginto thefoothillsatSuperstitionMountainattheO.K.Stablesand hadastunningexperienceatSaguaroLakeRanchStables. SaguaroofferstrailridesthroughtheSaltRiver,whereyousee wildhorsesaswellasscenicdesertcliffsandviews.Visit arizona-horses.com,okcorrals.comor saguarolakeranchstables.comfordetailsandprices.

GoldfieldGhostTown-Wheneverwehavefriendsorfamily visitusfromoutofstatewetakethemhere.It’sabouta30 minutedrivefromtheRanch,whichmakesitaquickertripthan Tombstone,AZ,butoffersaverysimilarexperienceandvibe. Thisrecreationofthe1890sgoldtownthatusedtoexistonthe propertyhasitall.Youcantourtheoldgoldmine,panfor gold,ridethetrainaroundthemountain,zipline,takeaghost tourandmore!Ourpersonalfavoriteiswatchingthegunshow fromthesaloon.Theactorsdoafantasticjobandthefoodhas alwaysbeengreat.Planyourtripatgoldfieldghosttown.com.

AnimalAdventures–AsmembersofthePhoenixZoo,weare biasedandalwaysrecommenditfirst.However,Imustadmit thattheWildlifeWorldZooknockeditoutoftheparkonour lastvisit.Wildlifehasthelargestcollectionofexoticanimalsin Arizona,andthedailyshowsarespectacular.It’salarger venueat215acres,andhonestly,onedaydidn’tseemlike enoughtocoverallthehabitats,rides,andanimalstherewere tosee.TheSafaritrainrideandaquariumwerebighitswith

thekids.However,thiszooisaboutanhourdrivefrom theRanch.Atonly15minutesaway,thePhoenixZoo offersaverysimilarexperienceatlesscost.At125 acres,therearemanytrailsandover3,000animalscall thiszoohome.Mykids’favoriteistheChildren’strailand HarmonyFarm,whichoffersapettingzoo.Additionally, theyloveStingrayBay,whereyoucanpetthestingrays. Visitwildlifeworld.comorphoneixzoo.orgforhours andticketinformation.

TakeaHike–OurfamilyfavoriteisHoleintheRockat PapagoPark.Thisfamousvalleyhikehasgreatviews andisalsolocatedonthepathtomanyothertrailsat Papago,includingonethatleadstoaprettyraddirt biketailnearDoubleButte.AlsolocatedinTempeis HaydenButte,morecommonlyknownas“AMountain”, thisisagreatpavedpathupthemountainandidealfor kids….andMillVenueisagreatplacetohavelunch afterward!

ThewestentranceofSouthMountainislocatedonlysix milesfromtheboardersoftheRanch.PimaTrailhead haseightdifferenttrails,locatedoffGuadalupeand 48thstreet.OurkidslikePimaWashTrailandmomand dadenjoytheharderMarcosDeNizaTrail.Thereare alsoentrancestoSouthMountainfurtherwestandsouth, offeringmoretrails.

Additionally,therearemanymoregreatfamily trailheadsandhikeslocally.NorthMountain,McDowell Mountain,SuperstitionMountain,UseryMountainReginal Park,CaveCreekReginalPark,CamelbackMountain andPinnaclePeakareallfantasticplacestoget outdoorsandstayactivethisspring!

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LefttoRight:Atthezoo;KidsatHoleinTheRock;Hogansonahike!;Horsebackriding;Emmetridingatractor.

Helloeveryone!Wehaveanotherexciting monthhereinRecreationandLifestyle!Wehad ourbi-annualCleanUpeventbackinMarch withmanyhomeownerssigninguptheirhome ontheDobsonRanchApp,MovieintheParkandBYOB.All weresuccessfulevents!

ComejoinusonApril11forourAnnualMeeting.Wewillbe havinga70sBBQ(cateredbyFamousDaves)startingat5:30 pmwithapanelofspeakersforyoutolistentotellingstories aboutthehistoryofDobsonRanch.Wewillalsohavea classic/classycarshowstartingat4:30pm.

April22ndisnotonlyEarthDay,butitisalsothedayofthe SpringExpoandPancakeBreakfast.Theeventwillstartat 8:00am.

CasinoNightisonMay12that6:30pm.Wewillhave blackjack,crapstables,androulette.Wewillalsohavefood trucks,beerandwineforyoutoenjoy.

Don’tforgetthateveryWednesdayisGettoKnowYour NeighborsFoodTruckWednesdayswithdifferentfoodtrucks outsideofLaCasitaeveryWednesdaystartingat5:00pm!

Justareminderthatweareintheprocessofswitchingfrom ActiveNettoRecDesk.Weareworkinghardtomakesurethat everythingisupandrunningsothetransitionwithbesmooth.

Iwouldalsolikethankmystaff,Jackie,Hannah,NiyaandMs. Jessi.Therehaverecentlybeenalotofchangesandthey haveworkedhardtokeepup!Iappreciatethemallbecause theyhelptodevelopnewideasandbringourresidents excitingeventsandactivities.Pleasethankthemthenexttime youcomeintotheRecreationoffice!

REGISTERFOR THEDOBSON DOLPHINS!

Itiswithgreatexcitementthat weareplanningforthe43rd seasonoftheDobsonDolphinsSwim Team.Thissummerrecreationalswim teamisanonprofitorganizationthatswimsoutoftheLos AltospoolinDobsonRanch.Swimteamisopentokids ages5-18.WemeetonTuesday-Fridaymorningsfrom May30thtoJuly21stwithoptionalswimmeetson Saturdays.

Toparticipate,swimmersages7-18mustbeproficientin the4strokes:freestyle,back,breaststroke,andbutterfly. Kidsinthe5-6agegroupmustbeabletoswimfreestyle acrossa25yardpoolwithoutassistance.Inadditionto dailypracticeandmeets,wehavemanyfunevents plannedincludingphoto/donutday,waterfunday,a patrioticmeet,FlipFlopBopandmore!

RegistrationforDRresidentsopensonlineonApril15th! Pleasecheckoutourwebsiteatdobsondolphins.comor followusonFacebook-DobsonDolphinsSwimTeam Thelinkforregistrationwillbepostedthere.

Weanticipateafullswimteam,soregisterrightaway. Thisyear,theteamwillbeledbyDobsonRanch'sown,Sam Lint!Sheisan11-yearveteranswimmeroftheDolphins andhasexperiencecoachingwithourprogram.Weareso excitedforherenthusiasmandleadership!

Ifyouhaveanyquestionsorareopentosponsoringour program,pleasefeelfreetoreachusat AZDobsonDolphins@gmail.com Wehopetoseeyouatthepool!

ThefirstFloatN’FeatureeventsareJune3rd and17th,sopleaseemailusforachanceto haveyourmovie premiered!

Wewanttohearfromyou! EmailourRecreationDepartmentatrecreationdobson@dobsonranch.com yourfavoritefamily-friendlymovies tobefeatured!
FromtheRecreation&LifestyleManager’sDesk Whatmoviesdoyouwanttoseeatour FloatN’Featureevents?
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YOU SOLD IT!

YOU SHREDDED IT!

YOU DUMPED IT!

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We’rewashingthecourts!Thetenniscourtswillbewashedonthe1stTuesdayinApriland thepickleballcourtswillbewashedonthe1stThursdayinApril!

DobsonRanch TennisAcademy

AlllessonsandeventsareheldattheLaCasitaRecreationCenter.LaCasitaishometotwooutdoorracquetballcourtsavailable toresidentsandguests.Keyscanbecheckedoutattherecreationcenterduringfacilityhours.Alltennissessionsbeginonthe firstofeachmonthandrununtiltheendofthemonth.ContactLaCasitaformoreinformationat480.831.7464orvisit dobsonranchhoa.com.

ADULTS

DobsonRanchoffersafullrangeofprogramsandplayingopportunities forages16+andvariousabilitylevels.Wefocusondevelopingthe completeplayerwhocanperforminanymatchsituationatanylevel.Our tennisprocombinestechnical,mentalandphysicalelementsofthegameto helpbuildconfidenceandconditioningtoensureapositive,successfuland funexperience.

AdultSkills&Drills

Gearedforadvancedbeginners/intermediateplayers,thisclassfocuseson techniqueandspinproductiononshots,aswellasbasicmatchstrategies. Throughstructureddrills,playerswillimprovetheirplayingconsistency,build confidence,andlearnhowtogeneratemorespeedandpower.

7:00pm-8:30pm|Sessions:Monthly

Monday,April3,10,17,24|6238|$40R/$60NR

Wednesday,April5,12,19,24|6239|$40R/$60NR

AdultWeekday&WeekendDoublesPlay

Ifyouenjoyplayingdoubles,butwanttoimprovebydoingvariousshot selections,direction,height,speed,andcourtpositioning,thenthiswillbea court-wisewaytohelpimproveyourdoublesgame.

Weekdays:8:30pm-10:00pm|Sessions:Monthly

Monday,April3,10,17,24|6238|$40R/$60NR

Wednesday,April5,12,19,24|6239|$40R/$60NR

Weekends:9:00am-10:30am|Monthly

Saturday,April1,8,15,22,29|6237|$55R/$75NR

JUNIORS

ThemissionofDobsonRanchjuniortennisistoprovidequalityinstructionin afunandfriendlyatmospherewithamultileveljunior’sprogramfromthe youngestbeginnerstosanctionedtournamentplayers.Eachtennisstudent's placementisbasedonage,experienceandachallengeladder.Classes combineenergizeddrills,fungames,matchplayandconditioning.Ourgoal isfortennisstudentstoreachahigherlevelofplayandlearntolovea sporttheywillplayforalifetime.Sharingtheexperiencecanmakeitmore enjoyable,soinviteafriendtojoinyouonthecourtsandlearntennis together!

JuniorClinic

Thisclassisforjuniortennisplayers7-12lookingforanintroductionto tennis,thisclasswillintroducebasictechniquethroughfundrillsandgames. Learnhowtoserveintothecorrectservicebox,howtokeepscore,howto properlyrotatetheracquetandhowtosustainarally.Ifyoudon’talready havearacket,ourtennisprowillfityourchildfortheproperracquetsize duringthefirstclass.

6:00pm-7:00pm|Sessions:Monthly

Monday,April3,10,17,24|6236|$40R/$60NR

PRIVATEINSTRUCTION

Privatetennislessonsareavailableforindividualone-on-oneinstructionwiththeDobsonRanchTennisProfessional.Please callKwongYoungat480.759.2248orkyoung@dobsonranch.comtoscheduleprivatelessons.TheDobsonRanchtennis courtsarefortheexclusiveuseofDobsonRanchresidentsandtheAssociationTennisProfessional.Otherprofessionals arenottoteachclasses,lessonsorclinicsonourAssociationcourtsatanytime.ToensuretheRanchtennisprogram remainsviable,DobsonRanchresidentsshouldconsulttheAssociationTennisProforalltennisinstruction. NooutsidetennisprofessionalsarepermittedonAssociationcourts.

This monthlysocialisa fantasticwaytomeetother tennisplayersinthecommunity. Playerswillparticipateindoubles andmixed-doublesmatchesina round-robinformat,assortedbylevels. Nomatterwhatyourplayinglevelis, comeoutandmeetothertennisplayersin afun,relaxedsetting.

Saturday,April15 4:00pm-6:00pm

FREE!Adults16+ (Registerinadvance, spaceislimited.)

TennisTipforApril2023

DobsonRanchTennisProfessional ContinuetoAdapt!

Areyoutakingadvantageof startingwithweakservesand groundstrokes?Thesemaybe thoughtofasnegativewordsinTennis,buttheyare goodforthegamebecausetheyarefriendlyand non-challengingmovesthatallowthegameto progressovertime.Especiallyindoublesplay, thesemoveshelpwithattackingtheballreturnand approachingtodominatethenet.Whenplayers havethestagnantformationofoneplayerupand oneback,thereistoomuchdistancebetweena playerandthenet.Thus,oneplayermustadvance uptojointheirpartnertokeeptheunitstrong.From personalexperience,Istartedoffasmostplayers whenplayingsinglesandIwasstrictlya “baseliner”andtypicallyjustshookhandsatthe endofthematch,untilIwasintroducedtoplaying doubles.

Doublesenabledmetostayinmycomfortzone, whichwasthebackcourtarea,howeverthatgave myopponent’stheopportunitytotakeadvantage ofmyweakpositioningandeatmealive!Atthat moment,Iunderstoodmoreclearlythatsinglesand doublesplaywereverydifferentandhow importantitwasformetogetoutofmycomfort zone!

Alwayscontinuetoadaptandadjusthowyouplay!

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RECREATIONCLASSES

Thefollowingclassesaretentativelyonthescheduleandare subjecttochange.Pleasevisittheeventscalendarforthemost up-to-dateinformationatwww.dobsonranchhoa.com.

ADULTEXERCISECLASSES

TAICHI

Instructor:Linda

When:Wednesdays

Where:AM&PMClasses-LaCasitaRecreationCenter

Time:10:00amIntermediateTaiChi

11:00amBeginnerTaiChi

6:00pmIntermediateTaiChi

7:00pmBeginnerTaiChi

Cost:$3dropinresidents,$6dropinnon-residents $12residentonlyfora6-usepunchcard.

TaiChiisagentleChineseexercisesystemthatmayenhance strengthand flexibilityaswell asreducestress.

LearningtheTai Chiformcanbe thebeginningofa healthy,lifelong practicethatcan improvethequality oflifeof individualswho chooseto practiceit.

ZUMBA

Instructor:Karen

When:Tuesdays

Where:LaCasitaRecreationCenter

Time:6:30pm–7:30pm

Cost:$7dropinrate,$30residentonlyfora5-use punchcard.

Zumbaisa fusionofLatin andintl. musicthat incorporatesa varietyof dancestyles suchassalsa, cumbia,belly-danceandreggaton.Thisclasscombines highenergyandupliftingmusictohelpyouburnfatand toneyourbody.Evenifyouhaveneverdancedbefore,you willhaveablast,becausetheroutinesarefunandeasyto do.Sowhatareyouwaitingfor?Jointhepartyandtry Zumbatoday!

HEALINGYOGA

Instructor:Samantha

When:ThursdaysONLYnow

Where:LaCasitaRecreationCenter

Time:8:15am-9:15am

Cost:$8dropin,$42residentonlyfora7-use punchcard.

YOGAFORBEGINNERS

Instructor:Jeanne

When:Mondays

Where:LaCasitaRecreationCenter

Time:5:30pm-6:30pm

Cost:$8dropin,$42residentonlyfora7-usepunchcard.

Transformyour mind,body,and spirit!Yogawill improveyour flexibilityand strengthenyour coremuscleswhile banishingstress andtension.This relaxingbut invigoratingclass promotesinner calmnessusingbreathingtechniques,balancingposturesand stretching/floorwork.Modificationsavailabletomeetalllevels. Bringayogamat.Yogablocks,strapandblanket/towelare veryhelpful.

Hardtogetupoffthe floor?Bodyhavinga hardtimemoving? Feelingeveryacheand pain?Comejoinusfor gentle,therapeuticbody movement.Wegently moveandstretch differentpartsofthe bodytohelpbringnewlifetotiredparts!Learnalsohow torelaxthemind,discoveringhowtorelieveanxiety,bring bettersleep,notlettingyourworriestakecontroloveryour mind.Ifyouthinkyourbodyhashaditandcan’tdo anythinganymore–thinkagain.Comejoinusforgentle recovery.Youcantryitlyingonthefloor,orevenina chair.Bringayogamat.

*Punchcardsmaybepunchedonetimeforresidentsonlyper class.Noadditionalpunchesforguestsorresidents.PunchCards expiretwomonthsfrompurchasedate.

GETYOURPUNCHCARDS* FORRECREATIONCLASSES ATLACASITAREC.CENTER DobsonRanchRecreationDepartment 2719S.Reyes,Mesa,AZ85202 (480)831-7464 12345 RESIDENTPUNCHCARD 19THEDOBSONASSOCIATIONWWW.DOBSONRANCHHOA.COM APRIL2023

CHILDREN’SDANCECLASSES

FAIRYTALEDANCERS(AGES3-5)

ClassCode:6178

When:ThursdaysApril20th–May25th

Where:LaCasitaRecreationCenter

Time:4:30pm-5:30pm

Cost:Reg.feedueattimeofenrollment:Residents$5. Non-Residents$10.Contractorfeeduetotheinstructorthe firstdayofprogram:$35checkorcashonly.

Childrenwillbeintroducedtodancethroughtheirfavorite fairytalesduringthispositiveandencouragingclass.Dancecan buildself-esteemandimprovemotorskills.Watchyourprince andprincessesshineinthisfunandcreativeprogram.Children needsoftsoledshoesandcomfortable clothes.Balletshoes,leotardand tightsrecommended.Therewillbea performancelastdayofclass. Childrenmustbeabletoworkina groupsettingandfollowdirections. Formoreinformationonthisprogram, contactJanaMooreat 480-363-9997.

ACTIVITIES

TexasHold’EmTournamentStyle Poker(Mustbe18orolder)

When:(April28thandMay26th)

Where:LaCasitaRecreationCenter

Time:6:30pm(arriveby6:15pm)

Cost:Freetoresidents,$5 non-residents.Pokernightisafreemonthlyprogramfor DobsonRanchresidents.

Bunco

When:(April21standMay19th)

Where:LaCasitaRec.Center(Chica Room)

Time:6:30pm(arriveby6:15pm)

Cost:Freetoresidents,$5 non-residentsThisfast-paced,yeteasygameisplayed withdice.It’safunsocialhourwithotherresidents.

Bridge

When:Mondays

Where:LaCasitaRec.Center(Chica Room)

Time:12:30pm-3:30pm

Cost:$1.00perplayer

Tojointhegroup,pleasecallBetteParrishat 480-206-3514.

DANCESAMPLER(AGES5-8)

ClassCode:6171

When:TuesdaysApril18th–May23rd

Where:LaCasitaRecreationCenter

Time:5:30pm-6:30pm

Cost:Reg.feedueattimeofenrollment:Residents$5, Non-Residents$10.Contractorfeeduetoinstructorthe firstdayofprogram:$35checkorcashonly.

Thisupbeatandfunclassisperfecttosampledifferent dancestylessuchasjazz,ballet,modern,hiphop,andother styles.Getmovingwiththisupbeat,funclassanddiscover dance!ContactJanaMooreat480-363-9997.

INTROTOBALLET&JAZZ(AGES4-6)

ClassCode:6185

When:ThursdaysApril20th–May25th

Where:LaCasitaRecreationCenter

Time:5:30pm-6:30pm

Cost:Reg.feedueattimeofenrollment:Residents$5, Non-Residents$10.Contractorfeeduetoinstructorthe firstdayofprogram:$35checkorcashonly.

Inafun,encouragingandhigh energyatmosphere,yourchildwillbe shownthefundamentalsofballetand jazz,whichcanhelptoimprove motorskillsandcreativeexpression. Soft-soledshoesorbarefeetare recommended.Childrenmustbeable toworkinagroupsetting.Therewill bearecitalattheendofthesession.Formoreinformationon thisprogram,contactJanaMooreat480-363-9997.

RECREATIONCLASSINFORMATION

1.REGISTRATIONforclassescanbebookedontheAssociationwebsiteatwww.dobsonranchhoa.comoratLaCasita RecreationCenter,2719S.Reyes,Mesa,AZ.Classfeesare dueduringtheregistrationprocessunlessotherwisenoted.

2.QUESTIONSonanyrecreationclassoractivity,youmay contactLaCasitaRecreationCenterdeskat480-831-7464.

3.REFUNDS–TheDobsonAssociationreservestherightto establishfeesandcostminimumsforallprogramsandto cancelthoseprogramsnothavingsufficientenrollment. Programrefundswillbeissuedfor:

a.CancellationofclassbyinstructorortheDobson Associationwillresultinafullrefund.

b.Participantsmaycancelafterfirstclassorinitialstart dateofclassforafullrefund.

c.Notificationbyparticipantpriortostartdateof illnessorinjurypreventingparticipationduring sessiontimeframe.

d.Discontinuanceofparticipationduetoinjuryorillness willbereviewedforconsiderationofprorated refund.

e.Nootherrefundswillbegiven.Noexceptions.Refund requestsmustbepromptlysubmitted.

Goingtothemovies?

GetyourHarkinsTheatres discountedticketsatthe LaCasitaRecreation CenterandSAVE!

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DobsonRanchRetirees’Club

AtourMarch6thRetirees’Clubgeneralmeetingandluncheon,itwasaseaofgreenforan earlySt.Patrick'sDaycelebration.DonnaFox,DRRVP,chairedthemeetingandcommittee chairsprovidedtheiractivityupdates.OurownDRRClinedancersentertainedeveryonewitha livelyIrishdance.Evenourscheduledspeaker,HeatherPatterson,fromtheMesaFireand MedicalDepartment,wasoriginallyfromNorthernIreland.Shesharedveryhelpfulinformation ondo'sanddon'tsofCPRandAEDsforcivilianswhenfacedwithanemergencysituation.After thepresentation,ourhikinggroupservedadeliciouslunchofhomemadeShepard'spie,soda bread,andsalad.Thankstoeveryonewhomadethisgreatmeetingpossible.

DRRCmemberscontinuetoenjoyourmanyactivitiessuchashikes,walks,bikerides,picnics, breakfasts,lunches,dinners,happyhour,andspecialevents.OnMarch17thand31st,agroup ofDRRCmembersservedmealsatCristodePaz,alocalnonprofitthatassiststhosewhostrugglewithhunger,povertyand homelessnessintheEastValley.OurDayTrippersgrouptouredtheZelmaBashaSalmeriGalleryinChandleronMarch 28th.ThebaseballoutingatChaseFieldfeaturingtheMilwaukeeBrewersvstheDiamondbacksisonforApril12th!Our nextgeneralmeetingandluncheonwillbeheldonApril3rd.Withcoffeebeginningat9:30amandthemeetingstarting at10:00amfollowedbytheprogramandluncheon.

HaveyounoticedthepodiumusedatgroupmeetingsatLaCasita?Itwasbuiltbyformer DRRCmember,SamWasson,anditnowhasaplaqueonitrecognizinghiscontribution.

DobsonRanchRetirees’membershipisopentoany“youngatheart”Ranchresidentoverthe ageof55.Duesareonly$20peryear.Totakeapeekatthemonthlycalendarofevents enjoyedbyDRRCMembers,visitwww.dobsonranchretirees.org.DRRCeventsandactivities are openonlytoDRRCmembers,butnon-membersarewelcometoattenduptothreetimesprior tojoining.JoinusonApril3rdat9:30amatLaCasitatolearnmoreaboutthisgreatgroup!

LADIES-AREYOUINTERESTEDINFREELINEDANCING?

WemeeteveryTuesdayat9:30amto11:00amintheGrandeRoomat LaCasita.Wedancetovariousmusic,notjustCountryWestern.Itismostly anexerciseclass.Bringyourownwaterforourbreak!Pleaseemail BarbaraStout(stoutgeo@gmail.com),soshecanaddyoutoheremaillist.

TheRetirees’ClubheldtheirGeneralMeetingonMarch6thatLaCasitaRecreationCenter.PhotosbySkyeRiss.

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Women’sClub

HappyEasterSeason!CongratulationstoournewBoard

Membersandthankyouforservingourcommunity.Ouroutto lunchgroupwenttoOpa'sinTempe.AverygoodGreek restaurant.Weseemtohaveathemeofinternationalfood. CincodeMayowillbeatMacayo's.Thatwillbeourlastlunch untilSeptember.MarchBuncowasaSt.Patrick'stheme,hosted

DRWCCelebrating St.Patrick'sDaylunchat FibberMagees

Retirees’HikingClub

ByBarbaraStout,Retirees’HikingClubChairperson ComeHikewiththeDobsonRanchRetirees’.ThePacershike threemilesonWednesdaysandClipperhikebetweenfiveto eightmiles.FridaysareforClippersonly,andwehikelonger andharderhikes.Ifyouareinterestedinhikingwithusplease sendmeyouremailat(stoutgeo@gmail.com).Isendoutemails aboutthehikesonSaturdayfortheWednesdayhikesand ThursdayfortheFridayhikes.WemeetatLaCasitaparking lotat8:00amandcarpoolforallhikes.Pleasecomeandjoin us.Happytrails!~Barb

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MarcusLandslide-Pacers

Tom’sThumb-Clippers

TobeannouncedonWednesday

QuartzTrail-In&Out

byTanya.TheLuckoftheIrishandgoodfood.Itwasagood timeforallofus.Thankyou!April'shostistobedecided.Please takeadvantageofthedifferentactivitiestheHOAishostingfor our50thAnniversary.ThankstoNancyRoggioforherdedication toRanchers’RoundUp.Enjoyyourretirement.

Blessings,Patty

TheIdesofMarchBringOutthePickleball VersionofMarchMadness…

ByRichBitner,RecreationCommitteePickleballRepresentative Picturedaretheonlyfivehardysoulswhoshowedupfor pickleballonWednesday,TheIdesofMarch.Amorningwiththe threatofalldayandintothenight.MarchMadnessensuedasa fewdropsbegantofallafterthefirstgamewasplayed, creatingincreasinglyslipperycourtconditions.Asthenumberof dropsslowlymounted,thematchwascalledandallescapedto homebeforethedelugethatsoondescendedontheRanch.

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TobeannouncedonWednesday

ButchersJonesBeachTrail

McDowellSonoranPreserveGranite MountainTrailhead-BalanceRockTrail

TobeannouncedonWednesday

CoonBluffTrailalongtheriver-In&out Wemayseewildhorsesintheriver!

TobeannouncedonWednesday

SillyMountain-In&out

TobeannouncedonWednesday

BoyceThompsonArboretum-Near Superior-Picnic

TobeannouncedonWednesday

BeautifulPrescottDelRailtoTrailPath, Prescott-EasytoDifficult

TobeannouncedonWednesday

Drop-InNightplaycontinuesMondaysandThursdaysat 6:30pm.Alsopleaseremember,our8newdedicated pickleballcourtsatLosAltosareavailabletoresidents andtheirguestseverydaybetween7:00amand10:00 pm,andifyouwouldlikeareservationtheyare availableontheDobsonRanchApp.Weprovideballsfor drop-inplaythroughthegenerousdonationsofour players,andcanprovideloanedpaddles,butplease wearappropriatecourtshoesandmakesureyouare hydrating,stretchingandwarmingupasneeded.

PleasecontactRichBitner(rebitner@cs.com)orFrank Mizner(planner1948@gmail.com)forfurtherinformation, togetreferralsforprofessionalinstruction,andtogeton ouremaillistforannouncementsregardingpickleball schedulesandactivities.PleasecontactDonnaRansomat donna85202@gmail.comtogetonheremaillistfor MondayandThursdaynightplay.

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CHEERSTO50YEARS!

TheRanchers’RoundUpisafullCOLORmagazineandistheofficialpublicationoftheDobsonRanchHomeowners Association.Itispublishedon(orbefore)the10thofeverymonthandismailedtoapproximately5,000homesin thecommunity.Thedeadlinetoadvertiseisthe10thofthemonthpriortopublication.FortheSpecialEdition, thedeadlinetosubmityouradandpaymentisFriday,June9,2023.TheRanchers’RoundUpmagazinemay alsobeviewedonlineatwww.dobsonranchhoa.com.ContactSkyeRissatsriss@dobsonranch.comtoplaceanad.

THEADSIZES/COSTSFORJANUARY2023-DECEMBER2023AREASFOLLOWS:

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6-MO. CONTRACT Pricingexcludes September 3-MO. CONTRACT Pricingexcludes September $634.00total* $53.00/mo.* $605.00** $1,056.00 total* $88.00/mo.* $1,010.00** $1,980.00 total* $165.00/mo.* $1,887.00** $3,670.00 total* $306.00/mo.* $3,498.00** $195.00total* $65.00/mo.* $185.00** $300.00total* $100.00/mo.* $286.00** $528.00total* $176.00/mo.* $506.00** $957.00total* $319.00/mo.* $910.00**
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DAVE’SJUNKREMOVAL&DUMPING–Wehaulitall!I’ma6thgradeMesa teacherworkingmysecondjob. 480-360-JUNK(5865).

AZSTRONGHAULING&JUNK REMOVAL–Callortexttodayandget yourjunkhauledaway!Maxx 480-758-0274. azstronghauling.com. CURB#s–480-560-5463.

DOUGDOLIST–Handymanservice. 30yearsofexperienceinhome maintenanceandrepair.20-year DobsonRanchresident.Callortext 480-276-1842.Notalicensed contractor.

B.C.HANDYMAN–Retiredcontractor -30yearsexperience.Willdosmall maintenancejobs/repairsandsmall remodeljobsintheMesaarea.Contact BillChase320-808-5317.

THOMASHANDYMANSOLUTIONS–FullserviceHandymanwithover30 yearsexperience.Fullyinsured. 480-278-4321.

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LUXURYVINYLPLANK–Owner/installer.Productsales/installation.Floor prep.Newbaseboards.Callortext 480-600-0374.SullivanHardwood Flooring,Inc.ROC#151124since 1999.www.FloorAZ.com.

HEATINGCHECK-UP–$35.00. Mazon’sA/CandHeating.Call 480-966-7794or602-579-1012. Licensed.Bonded.ROC#C39-212482.

PLUMBING–CUREALLPLUMBING–480-895-5858.Wespecializeinwater heaters,draincleaning,pipeliningand coating,leakingpipes,faucets,toilets, tubs,slableaks,reroutes,watersofteners,disposals,reverseosmosissystems. SeniorDiscounts.Familyownedand operated.Freeestimates.Licensed. Bonded.Insured.ROC#204797 www.cureallplumbing.com.

PLUMBINGSERVICE–Complete plumbingrepairsandservice.Free waterheaterinspection.Call 480-966-7794or602-579-1012. MAZON’SPLUMBINGLicensed. Bonded.ROC#C37-212482.

TIMETOPAINTYOURHOUSE?–Cardinal PaintingCompany.Interior/Exterior.One roomtocompletehouse.Licensed.Bonded. Insured.ROC#257509.Fast,Free Estimates.480-294-3744.

DOUBLEDDELECTRIC–602-276-5550. Fast,dependableservice.Small/Large projects.Panelupgrades–Lighting–Troubleshooting.Licenced.ROC #065071-010.

MASTERELECTRICIANROGERHEASTER25yearsintheValley.Notalicensed contractor.602-732-8877.

AQUATECHPLUMBING&DRAIN–Forall yourplumbinganddraincleaningneeds. Licensed.Bonded.Insured.ROC#228747. Reliabilityandexperienceyoucanafford. 480-507-3335.aquatechplumbingaz.com.

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POPPYPETSERVICE–Poopscoop, litterboxchanges,habitat maintenanceincluding:cagesand aquariums.Propertycleanups. 20-yearDobsonRanchresident. Insured.Freeestimates. 480-200-9598.

IN-HOMEPETCARE&HOUSE SITTING15yearDobsonRanchresidentwith references,Experiencedwithdogs, catsandlizards.Iwouldlovetocare foryourfurbabiesduringyourtime away.TextorcallKristen 480-298-6964.

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SPRINKLERREPAIR–WorkinginDobson Ranchsince1981.ScarecrowSprinkler Repair.Frank602-690-4767.Nota licensedcontractor.

PALMS&TREESUSA–Landscaping services.40yearsofexperience.Free estimates.Lawnmaintenance,clean-ups, hauling,treetrimmingandremoval, sprinklerrepairandinstallation,and removalandinstallationofrock.Licensed, bondedandinsured.ROC#214910.Call ortext480-897-3610.

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Thisyear’scelebrationonWednesday,April19isopento anyonewholives,worksorenjoysspendingtimeintheCity. Jointhegrouprideat6:45am,orbikedirectlytothePlazaat MesaCityCenter,56E.MainSt.Thefirst300peopletoRSVP andcheck-in,receivealimited-editionMesaBiketoWorkDay 2023T-shirtandavoucherforbreakfastthatmorning.

CelebrateMesaisafreefamilyfestivalthatwillfeatureEarth Dayactivities,liveentertainment,freebouncehouses,kids games,visitsfromsuperheroes,apettingzoo,carnivalrides, foodtrucksandmuchmore!TheeventisSaturday,April15 from10:00amto2:00pmatPioneerPark,526E.MainSt. Moreinformationisavailableatcelebratemesa.com

Mesaisofferingmoreopportunitiesforresidentstoprovide inputtoshapeTomorrow'sMesa,providingavisionandsetting futureprioritiesastheCityupdatesitsGeneralPlanandother masterplans.TheCityhasbeenofferingmultipleopportunities forresidentstoshapeMesa’sfutureineachofthesixCity CouncilDistricts.OneofthoseopportunitiesisTuesday,April 11attheDobsonRanchAnnualMeetingandCarShowfrom 4:00pmto7:30pmatLaCasitaRecreationCenter.

MCCAprilConcertSeries

MPJE&MCCJazzEnsembleConcert

April18,7:00pm@PACMainstage

Band&OrchestraConcert

April25,7:00pm@PACMainstage

SpringDanceConcert Collaborations

April13-14,2023 @MCCPAC

Danceistheliving,breathing expressionofthehuman experiencetranslatedinto movement.Itisaphysicalmanifestationofthethingsweknow andfeelbutcannotsay.Itisacelebration,acommunity,a connection.PleasejoinusfortheFallDanceConcert!TheMCC DanceCompanyandOnTapperforminnewworksbyfaculty andstudentchoreographers.

Spring2023

GraduatingDanceConcert

April15,2023@MCCPAC

TheScholarshipShowcaseisa celebrationofMCC'sDance students.Thisprogramwill featurechoreographyfrom graduatingstudentsintheAssociateofArts,Dancedegreeas wellasArtistsofPromiseparticipantsandlocaltalent.

BuyTicketsHere!mesacc.edu/arts/events

PianoRecital

April28,6:30pm@PACMainstage

DesertEchoesFluteProjectConcert

April29,7:30pm@PACMainstage

31THEDOBSONASSOCIATIONWWW.DOBSONRANCHHOA.COM MARCH2023

COMINGSOONtoDobsonRanch!

The17thAnnualMesaHydrationDonationCampaign,startingearlyJune,providessuppliesofwatertopeopleinneed.The CityofMesaworkswithnonprofitagenciesandbusinessestocollectthebottlesofwaterwhicharedistributedthrough UnitedFoodBanktonumerousagenciesinthevalley,includingANewLeaf,PazdeCristoandMesaUnitedWay.TheDobson Association(2719SReyes,Mesa,AZ85202)isoneofthedrop-offlocations.

Thecampaignisalifesaverforthelessfortunateduringthehotsummermonths.Sincethecampaignbeganin2007,more than6millionbottlesofwaterhavebeendonated!

Formoreinformation,visit:mesaaz.gov/things-to-do/volunteer/hydration-donation

AprilisAutismAcceptance MonthandMesa,AZisthe first-everAutismCertifiedCityinthenation!

Mesa,ArizonaisyournewestplacetoplayandexperienceauthenticArizonafunwithconfidence, knowingyourneedscomefirst.Discoverthecountry’sfirstAutismCertifiedCity!Recognizednationally asoneofthemostfamily-friendlycommunitiesintheUnitedStates,Mesahotelsandattractionsare rollingouttheredcarpettowelcometravelersonthespectrum.Whethercreatingaworkofart, panningforgold,orexploringourstunningdesertlandscapeforthefirsttime,Mesaoffersa full-sensoryexperienceforeveryfamily.

Learnmore,byvisiting:visitmesa.com/autism-travel/

THEDOBSONASSOCIATIONWWW.DOBSONRANCHHOA.COM32 APRIL2023
FormoreeventsinMesa,visit:visitmesa.com

CELEBRATETHEBESTPLACETOLIVEALLYEARLONG!

Interestedinsponsoringour50thAnniversary?PleasecontactSkyeRissatsriss@dobsonranch.comor call480-831-8314Extension:4325,andSkyewillinformyouonthedetails.

Wewouldalsoliketothankoursponsorsofour50thAnniversary!

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