RoundUp
The Official Publication of the Dobson Ranch Homeowners Association
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
2719 S. Reyes, Mesa, AZ 85202 480-831-8314
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LA CASITA RECREATION CENTER
2719 S. Reyes, Mesa, AZ 85202 480-831-7464
Monday through Friday: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday through Sunday: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
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LA CASITA POOL
2719 S. Reyes, Mesa, AZ 85202
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Holidays: Closed
SARATOGA POOL
2345 S Saratoga, Mesa, AZ 85202
Monday through Sunday: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Holidays: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
LOS ALTOS POOLS
2524 W. Campo Alegre
Monday through Sunday: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Holidays: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
ADMINISTRATION & MAINTENANCE hoa.admin@dobsonranch.com communications@dobsonranch.com compliance@dobsonranch.com
Marc Diaz, Landscape & Maintenance Supervisor
Tonya Gallagher, Administrative Assistant
Cesar Martinez, Code Compliance Specialist
RECREATION & LIFESTYLE recreation@dobsonranch.com
Chad Turner, Lifestyle Department Manager
Jackie Hutton, Recreation Facilities Supervisor
Dion Jaramillo, Recreation Coordinator
Cordell Colter, Recreation Lead
Jessi Feltmann, Preschool Teacher
Bari Watnick, Preschool Assistant
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DOBSON RANCH BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Brad Bettencourt Association President Katelyn Noble Treasurer
Alicia Saxby Secretary
Michael Snedeker Director
Holly Prasetio Vice President
Sandy Murray Director
Sam Javelosa Director
Open Seat Director Marc Lavender Director
If you would like to contact the Board of Directors, please email BOD@DobsonRanch.com
Would you like to join the Board of Directors?
The board has elected to solicit candidates for the open board seat for a
Submit your application by scanning or clicking the QR code below.
Thank you, Board of Directors
IMPORTANT CONTACTS
JOIN THE CLUB
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT CLUB & MOM’S CLUB
Christa Tropin, Chairperson at ctropin@dobsonranch.com.
DOBSON RANCH COMMUNITY CLUB
Kate O’Hara, Chairperson at azkateo@gmail.com.
WRITERS CLUB
James Leth, Chairperson at author@jamesleth.com.
LINE DANCING CLUB & HIKING CLUB
Barbara Stout, Chairperson at stoutgeo@gmail.com.
RETIREES’ CLUB
Jean Brown, President at jeansponderbrown1@gmail.com
BRIDGE CLUB
Susan Toevs, Chairperson - suzila@aol.com
RETIREES’ CYCLING CLUB
Tuesday Rides: Kim Zeman azbearluvr@hotmail.com
Friday Rides: Dennis Stewart - d.j.Stewart@cox.net
SMALL BUSINESS CLUB
Nikki Ausdemore 480-628-6730 nikki@orangeblossombookkeepingaz.com.
YACHT CLUB
Wes Ver Woert, Chairman at WesV56@gmail.com.
PRESCHOOL PARENTS CLUB
Krysta Rader, at raderkrysta@gmail.com
WOMEN’S CLUB
Patty Smith, President at smiths1975@cox.net.
Committees & Sub-Associations
CC&R COMMITTEE (AD-HOC)
Chairperson - OPEN
BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE
Chairperson - Michelle Masters
ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEE
Sandy Murray, Chairperson at smurray@dobsonranch.com.
MASTER PLANNING COMMITTEE
Tim McElrath, Chairperson at tim@mcelrath.me.
RECREATION COMMITTEE
Chairperson - Jeanne Smith at jsmith3440@gmail.com
WATER & LAKE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Chairperson - Katelyn Noble at knoble@dobsonranch.com
PRESCHOOL COMMITTEE
Chairperson - Alicia Saxby at asaxby@dobsonranch.com
POLICY COMMITTEE (AD-HOC)
Holly Prasetio, Chairperson at hprasetio@dobsonranch.com
Dobson Bay Club • Ogden Mgmt. • 480-622-3445
Dobson Ranch Condos • United HOA • 480-567-9791
Dobson Glen • Trestle Mgmt. • 480-422-0888
Dobson Greens • Self Managed • 480-839-9079
Dobson Villas • Peterson Company • 480-513-6846
Laguna Village • Brown Community Mgmt. • 480-839-8013
Lake Park Village • Tri-City Property Mgmt. • 480-844-2224
The Landings • Brown Community Mgmt. • 480-339-8806
Legante Paseo • Trestle Mgmt. • 480-422-0888
Water Works • Associated Property Mgmt. • 480-941-1077
Wood Creek Townhomes • City Property • 602-437-4777
City Contacts
Councilmember Francisco Heredia – District 3
District3@mesaaz.gov - 480-644-3003
Animal Control (Cruelty, Barking) - 480-644-2268
Code Compliance - 480-644-2061
Utilities, Solid Waste & Water - 480-644-2221
Graffiti Hotline - 480-644-3083
Housing, Community Development - 480-644-3536
Mesa Public Library - 480-644-3100
Mesa Fire & Medical, Non-Emergency - 480-644-2400
Mesa Parks & Recreation - 480-644-2211
Mesa Police Department, Non-Emergency - 480-644-2211
Mesa Police Headquarters/Info - 480-644-2324
Fiesta Patrol Division - 480-644-2614
Neighborhood Outreach - 480-644-5700
Household Hazardous Materials Center - 480-644-4463
Green Pool Issue - 602-506-6616
Streetlight Hotline - 480-644-3191
Transportation (Street Lights, Potholes) - 480-644-2160
Transit - 480-644-5541
Volunteer - 480-644-5432
Utility Emergency (Water) - 480-644-2262
Crime Prevention/Neighborhood Watch - 480-644-2539
AZ Blue Stake - 602-263-1100
Salt River Project - 602-236-8888
Homeless Liaison Officer Cook - 480-228-1449
Greetings Dobson Ranch,
I am honored to be your new president and look forward to building upon what we have accomplished! Thank you to the homeowners and the board of directors for putting your faith in me to carry out the duties that come with this position.
We recently welcomed our new mayor Mark Freeman, our district 3 City Councilman Francisco Heredia, and many others from the city to the Los Altos Recreation Center for our annual City of Mesa breakfast, which overlooked one of our beautiful lakes. Our employees did a fantastic job of setting the scene with an outdoor breakfast on a gorgeous day next to the lake. Steve Burns, our general manager, and I provided an introduction before Mayor Freeman, Councilman Heredia, and several others from the city brought us up to speed on what they have been doing. You are welcome to watch and listen to the speeches as they were sent out in an email that should have arrived in your inbox on May 2nd. We look forward to continuing our longstanding relationship of over 50 years with City of Mesa in a mutually beneficial way.
The board has worked together over the past year to decrease costs, increase efficiency, and move forward in a positive direction overall. Much credit belongs to our previous president, Sam Javelosa, and we are grateful he was willing to serve in that role. While we will move forward focused on accomplishing the important tasks in front of us while maintaining and improving our community, we truly cannot achieve what we need to without the value that is added by some of our homeowners that aren’t on the board. For example, Michelle Masters has been on our Budget and Finance committee for quite some time now and recently took over as chair once Spencer Jarvis stepped aside after his long-term leadership of that committee. Tim McElrath has led the Master Planning Committee for years and we are thankful for the time and effort put in by all three of these committed volunteers. These are only a few of the many volunteers who dedicate their time and effort to making sure Dobson Ranch is a great place to live.
We look forward to welcoming others who are willing to serve by volunteering on committees that work together with our board of directors. Thank you again to our homeowners and the board of directors for putting your trust in me as your president. We look forward to continued success and making sure Dobson Ranch is a wonderful place to live!
Brad Bettencourt President
GENERAL MANAGER
The Power of Prevention: Why Community Maintenance Matters
Every community thrives on a solid foundation, not just in spirit, but in structure. From the park benches we relax on to the roofing above our recreation centers, every component of our neighborhood needs care. That’s where preventative maintenance comes in.
Preventative maintenance is the ongoing process of inspecting and caring for our buildings, amenities, and grounds before problems arise. It’s not about fixing what’s broken, it’s about preventing the break.
Why does this matter to you as a homeowner?
First, it protects your investment. Regular upkeep extends the life of our most expensive assets, roofs, plumbing, lighting, HVAC systems, and saves the community from costly emergency repairs or special assessments down the road. A well-maintained community is also more attractive to potential buyers, keeping property values high. As the old adage goes, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. By getting eyes on community components and enacting routine maintenance we can ensure that components meet their recommended useful life and replace components before they fail.
Second, it ensures safety. Inspections and timely repairs help identify hazards like cracked sidewalks, faulty lighting, or water damage before they become serious risks. Case in point, during inspections of our playgrounds, two were found to have unsafe conditions. We are actively pursuing solutions to get those playgrounds open again and preventing future closures.
Third, it fosters a sense of pride. A clean, well-cared-for environment creates a welcoming atmosphere, encourages community engagement, and strengthens the bonds between neighbors. It is the goal of the Board of Directors and the management team for Dobson Ranch to live up to its slogan as “The best place to live.”
What you don’t see… yet.
Behind the scenes, your community management team is proactively implementing a comprehensive preventative maintenance program. This includes:
• Routine inspections of critical infrastructure such as roofs, HVAC systems, lighting, and playground equipment.
• Component tracking using reserve studies to prioritize maintenance and forecast long-term funding needs.
• Customized maintenance schedules for the recreation centers, lakes, pools, and landscaped areas, based on their unique needs and usage patterns.
• Vendor partnerships with licensed professionals to ensure timely and high-quality upkeep of all common area components.
• Annual reviews and updates to the maintenance plan to keep it aligned with evolving community needs and industry best practices.
These efforts are part of a longterm strategy to maintain, protect, and enhance our shared assets. Through thoughtful planning and consistent execution, the management team is working to ensure the community remains safe, beautiful, and financially secure for years to come
So, the next time you see fresh paint, or hear about a completed project, know that it’s part of a bigger commitment: to protect, preserve, and enhance the Ranch.
Sincerely,
Steve Burns CMCA AMS CAAM
JUNE
JUNE 2
CALENDAR
Dobson Ranch Retirees Club
Water Aerobics starts. 7:30 am to 8:20 am $3/ Daily at La Casita Recreation Center
JUNE 3
Master Planning Committee Meeting at 7:00 pm (Available on Livestream)
JUNE 8
Chillin’ & Scoopin’ (Ice Cream Social) 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at La Casita Recreation Center
JUNE 10
Water & Lake Mngmnt Committee Meeting at 5:30 pm (Available on Livestream)
JUNE 10
Architectural Committee Meeting (DRAC) at 5:30 pm
JUNE 14
Coffee with Neighbors 8:30am - 10:00am
JUNE 19 - Juneteenth (Administration Office Closed)
JUNE 21
Artisan Market - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at La Casita Recreation Center
JUNE 23
Budget & Finance Committee Meeting - 6:00 pm (Available on Livestream)
JUNE 24
Architectural Committee Meeting (DRAC) at 5:30 pm
JUNE 24
Recreation Committee Meeting at 5:30pm (Available on Livestream)
JUNE 25
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING at 7:00 pm (Open to Homeowners) (Available on Livestream)
JUNE 26
Line Dancing at 6:00 pm La Casita Recreation Center
The Dobson Ranch Retirees Club meets the first Monday morning of each month at La Casita with a coffee and tea social time at 9:30, and a meeting at 10, including lunch. Our very informative March speakers were our Dobson Ranch General Manager, Steve Burns, and Lifestyle Department Manager, Chad Turner.
Many activities and social events happen throughout the month, including—
Biking
‘Free Wheelers’ on Tuesdays
‘Slow Spokes’ on Fridays Hiking
Wednesdays
‘Clippers’ on Fridays
Walking
2nd and 4th Mondays
Games at La Casita
1st and 3rd Thursdays
Social events throughout each month are a Men’s breakfast
Ladies lunch
Picnic
Dinner Out
Happy Hour
There is something for everyone. Please join us! Contact president Jean Brown at jeansponderbrown1@ gmail.com for information and a monthly calendar of these many varied events. We look forward to seeing you!
CLUBS
RETIREES’ GAME DAY
When: 1st & 3rd Thursdays from 1pm - 3pm
Where: La Casita Recreation Center
Jean Brown, President. jeansponderbrown1@gmail.com
BUNCO
When: Every Third Friday
Where: La Casita Recreation Center
Time: 6:30 pm (arrive by 6:15 pm)
Cost: Free. $5 non-residents. To join the group, please email Carolyn Sedlak at fpsedlak@yahoo.com
BRIDGE CLUB
When: Every Monday - 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Where: La Casita Recreation Center (Chica Rm)
Open to all residents. Required: Know how to play and sign up in advance. Contact Susan Toevs: suzila@aol.com
PRESCHOOL PARENTS CLUB
When: Third Friday of each month
Where: La Casita Playground (Bring your kids!)
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Krysta Rader at raderkrysta@gmail.com
COMMUNITY CLUB
When: Second Wednesday of the month
Where: La Casita Recreation Center (Grande Room)
Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Kate O’Hara, Chairperson. azkateo@gmail.com
LINE DANCING
When: Tuesdays from 9:00 am - 11:00am & 4th Thursday from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
TEXAS HOLD ‘EM TOURNAMENT STYLE POKER
When: Fourth Friday of the month
Where: La Casita Recreation Center
Time: 6:30 pm (arrive by 6:15 pm)
Cost: Free to residents. $5 non-residents.
To join the group, please email Robin Wooten at rbwooten97@gmail.com.
(Bridge group is NOT a Retiree’s sponsored group) YACHT CLUB
For more information on this club, contact:
Wes Ver Woert, Chairperson. WesV56@gmail.com
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT CLUB
For more information on this club, contact:
Christa Tropin, Chairperson. ctropin@dobsonranch.com
Where: La Casita Recreation Center
Join the Email list: stoutgeo@gmail.com
SMALL BUSINESS CLUB
When: Second Thursday of the month
Where: La Casita Recreation Center (Chica Room)
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Nikki Ausdemore, Chairperson. nikki@orangeblossombookkeepingaz.com
WRITERS CLUB
When: Third Tuesday of the month
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Where: La Casita Recreation Center (Chica Room)
James Leth, Chairperson. author@jamesleth.com
WATER AEROBICS
Water aerobics classes are open to all.
These classes are the best in many ways. First, they are in the morning and it starts your day with a great workout. Secondly, it keeps you cool in our hot summers. During the workout, we use floatable dumbbells, and pool noodles. There are weekly tabata exercises that work our joints, hearts, and happiness with friends.
Water Aerobics
Instructors: Becky and Chuck
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (June 2-October 2, 2025)
Where: La Casita Pool
Time: 7:30-8:20 am
Cost: $3.00/day, or you can buy a 2-week punch card for $24.00
This morning class will get you ready for the day. The class consists of exercises done in shallow water. Your movement will get your heart rate going without all the jolting. Expect to have fun while working out.
Starting in 2025, registration will be through RecDesk, however, payment will be made directly to Becky Hasler as an Independent Contractor.
Plan to pay on the first day of class by cash, check or Venmo. If you have any questions, please contact Becky directly at haslerr@gmail.com
HELLO, DOBSON RANCH!
Monthly Update from Councilmember Heredia
As we head into the warmer months, I want to thank you for being such an active and thoughtful part of our community. Whether it’s showing up for local events, supporting neighbors in need, or making sustainable choices at home, Dobson Ranch continues to lead by example. I’ve got a few exciting updates to share with you this month. Let’s take a look at what’s happening in and around our neighborhood!
Summer Reading Family Book SwapDobson Ranch Library
Summer is the perfect time to spark your imagination— and there’s no better place to do that than right here at our Dobson Ranch Library! I’m excited to invite you to a special event to kick off the Summer Reading Program: the Family Book Swap, happening on Monday, June 2, 2025, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.
Bring your gently used books and trade them in for something fresh to read! Whether you’re a parent, teen, or preschooler, there’s something for everyone:
· Kids Need to Read will be on-site offering new books for children and teens, from prereaders to high school students.
· The Mesa Public Library will also have a great selection of gently used books for adults.
It’s a great way to refresh your home library, connect with neighbors, and keep your family reading all summer long. Hope to see you and your family there!
Mesa Hydration Donation Campaign
Mesa’s 19th Annual Hydration Donation Campaign is underway to save more lives during Arizona’s extreme heat season. Last year was the hottest on record, and this summer is shaping up to be just as extreme. The risks for our most vulnerable neighbors, especially those experiencing homelessness, are real and urgent. That’s why we’re stepping up now through September 30 to provide life-saving water during these scorching months.
This year, our goal is ambitious: 500,000 bottles of water and $40,000 in online donations. These resources will go directly to those who need them most—and we can’t do it without you.
· Residents can donate water at various drop-off locations throughout the City. The complete list of locations is available at www.mesaaz.gov/H2OMesa. · Cash donations are also accepted by United Food Bank.
Dobson Ranch has always been a caring and connected community. I know that, together, we can make a powerful difference this summer.
New Higher Incentives Make Grass Conversions A WinWin
Have you heard the exciting news? Mesa is now offering an incentive of up to $2,100 for future grassto-Xeriscape landscape conversions. If you are thinking about removing your grass, now is the time to act! Replace your water-thirsty grass with beautiful, lowmaintenance plants and trees that provide cooling shade, attract pollinators, improve air quality, and cut your water use! Visit mesaaz.gov/xeriscape to find out if you qualify. Please note that you must apply and be approved BEFORE you remove your grass. This incentive is not retroactive.
As always, I’m here to assist with any questions or concerns. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to my office at 480-644-3003 or email us at District3@MesaAZ.gov.
~ Councilmember Heredia
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