MANAGER’S CORNER
Dear Members,
Phew!! The Fall Season is finally here, and we have survived the heat of the summer. Hope you are all doing well. As we are starting to welcome everybody back, we’re still trying to get those lastminute improvements wrapped up. Those improvements include our library now being the “Sales Office” and we have moved the library to the neighborhood center. We are also getting our kitchen wrapped up with staff and a new and delicious menu. Speaking of, we want to welcome our new kitchen manager Kelly Cepeda and her team that will be joining us this winter season. We also want to inform you that we will have a masseuse her name is Becky Klumb and she will be available this winter season on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
Sincerely,
R. Clint Friddle Regional
Manager
Cobblestone Assets, LLC
14794 S AVE. 3E YUMA, AZ 85365
COMMUNITY NUMBERS
Community Office .................................................. (928) 341-2100
Community Sales Team (253) 426 - 8421
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Yuma County Sheriff (928) 783-4427
Non-Emergency (928) 783-4421
Emergency 911
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DEL PUEBLO RV RESORT SALES CORNER
October is here!
We have some scary good deals right now! Want free rent? Want to lock your rent rate for life? Better hurry! You can now custom order a park model at cost! And still have free rent for a year! See your sales team for details.
We are never too busy to answer any questions you might have. Please feel free to reach out for any reason.
Need to sell your Park Model? Reach out to your experienced sales team. We sell a lot of these homes! We do all the work – Marketing, online photos, post to over 20 websites, handle negotiations, do the AZ title paper work, and Yuma County tax records. We make it easy!
Hope everyone has a safe journey down to Yuma this fall, and we cannot wait to see everyone this winter season!
Your Del Pueblo Sales Team Heather Griffin and Gary Grotts
Greetings Del Pueblo members! Next week our temperatures will drop into the 80’s and that’s how I know that it is almost time for you to come back to us! Karen and I are so excited about this season and all the events we have planned for you. October 31st is our annual Halloween Costume Party. This year’s event will be BYOB and snacks. Del Pueblo will supply the music!
We also just wanted to give everyone a little notice for NYE. We are planning a Black & White (not necessarily black tie-although that is optional) event with Singer extraordinaire, Mr. Mark McClurg. The menu is still in the planning stages, but we wanted you to know so that you can dress accordingly.
Safe travels everyone and please stop in to see us in the Activities office when you arrive!
Sincerely,
Annette Van Stratten & Karen Van Tassel DPRactivities@cobblestoneassets.com
MAINTENANCE TEAM UPDATE
We are close to the new season to start. We are in the process of trimming trees, sewer maintenance, and making arrangements for new credit card washers and dryers. We also had the well chemically treated for any bacteria and the pressure tank was cleaned of any black silk. Looking forward to seeing all of you.
Rick Van Tassel
Del Pueblo Staff Birthdays in October
Heather Griffin – October 19th (SALES)
M essage From DELicious Café
Introducing Kelly Cepeda: New Kitchen Manager for Del Pueblo and Las Quintas
We are thrilled to welcome Kelly Cepeda as the new Kitchen Manager for Del Pueblo and Las Quintas. Kelly brings a wealth of experience and passion to our team, honed over years of success in the catering industry. As the owner and operator of El Vaquero BBQ & Catering, Inc. since 2015, Kelly has managed up to 13 events in just three days and earned over 200 five-star reviews across platforms like Facebook and Wedding Wire, along with the prestigious People’s Choice award.
Kelly first visited The Palms RV Resort in 2022 for a fourmonth vacation, but the community and environment captivated her, turning her stay into a permanent one. In January 2023, Kelly joined The Palms as a work camper and quickly made a significant impact. As the Director of Food and Beverage for the 23-24 season, she revitalized the dining experience with an innovative menu, exceptional customer service, and a focus on teamwork, leading to
Sudoku October
Rules: The rules for sudoku are simple. A 9×9 square must be filled in with numbers from 1-9 with no repeated numbers in each line, horizontally or vertically. To challenge you more, there are 3×3 squares marked out in the grid, and each of these squares can’t have any repeat numbers either.
increased food sales and a united, enthusiastic team— many of whom will join her at Del Pueblo.
Kelly is known for her organizational skills, efficiency, and deep love for creating delicious, heartwarming food that truly nourishes the soul. Joining her will be her son, Parker Cepeda, a culinary talent with experience ranging from fine dining to mastering the art of BBQ. Together, they are set to elevate our dining experience to new heights.
Please join us in giving Kelly, Parker, and the team a warm welcome as we look forward to an exciting season ahead!
We are excited to invite you to our soft opening on Friday, November 1st from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM! We’ll be serving up a Fisherman’s Feast, featuring Parker’s homemade clam chowder, fish & chips, and slaw. As a special welcome back, enjoy this meal for just $5.00
Be sure to join us again for our official opening on Monday, November 4th, from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM, where we’ll introduce our daily menu offerings and weekly specials— details to be announced separately.
We look forward to seeing you and starting this exciting new season together!
Creamy Baja Catalina Dressing
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 3/4 cup sour cream (may sub Greek yogurt)
• 1/4 cup medium salsa
Recipe of the Month
Taco Pasta Salad
Total Time: 50 min | Prep Time: 35 mins | Cook Time 15 mins | Yield: 12 servings
This Taco Pasta Salad is swoon worthy for lunch, easy dinners, potlucks, barbecues or parties and will have everyone clamoring for more! It’s flavor-texture fireworks of the best taco fixings such as chili spiced ground beef or turkey, juicy tomatoes, hearty black beans, creamy avocados, spicy jalapenos, zesty cilantro and the best part – crushed Nacho Cheese Doritos – all doused in creamy Baja Catalina Dressing. This Taco Pasta Salad is easy to customize with your favorite ingredients, is make ahead friendly and can be enjoyed cold, room temperature or warmed. No matter how you serve it, this pasta salad recipe is destined to become a treasured family favorite!
Ground Beef
• 1 pound lean ground beef (see notes for turkey)
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 ½ tsps EACH garlic powder, onion powder
• 1 tsp EACH ground cumin, salt
• 1/2 tsp EACH smoked paprika, dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 4 oz. can mild diced green chilies
• 2 tablespoons water Salad
• 1 pound lean ground beef (see notes for turkey)
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 ½ tsps EACH garlic powder, onion powder
• 1 tsp EACH ground cumin, salt
Add Just Befoe Serving
• 3 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
• 2 avocados, ripe but slightly firm, chopped (optional)
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 tsp EACH smoked paprika, dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 4 oz. can mild diced green chilies
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 9.5 oz. bag Nacho Doritos, crushed
• 1/2 tsp EACH smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper Instructions
• Whisk together all of the Dressing ingredients in a medium bowl; refrigerate.
• Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions, just until al dente. Rinse with cold water and drain. Add to a very large serving bowl and toss with a drizzle of olive oil.
• Brown the meat in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain off excess grease. Stir in all of the spices, followed by 2 tablespoons water and green chiles. Set aside to cool while you chop your veggies.
• Add the beef and the pasta salad ingredients to the pasta (beans through the cheese blend).
If serving immediately:
Proceed to add the avocados and lettuce. Toss with all of the dressing. Add the Doritos right before serving and toss again. Season to taste. If you expect leftovers, you may want to hold the Doritos and let everyone add them to their own servings; they will lose their crunch fairly quickly.
If not serving immediately:
Hold the lettuce, avocados and Doritos. Toss the pasta salad with HALF of the dressing, cover and refrigerate. Bring the pasta salad to room temperature before serving by letting it sit on the counter for 30 minutes or so. When ready to serve, add the lettuce, avocados and Doritos. Toss with remaining dressing. Season to taste. If you expect leftovers, you may want to hold the Doritos and let everyone add them to their own servings; they will lose their crunch fairly quickly.
Massage by Becky Klumb
Available Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays by Reservation BOOK NOW!! Appointments at (503) 881 5350.
Available starting November 1 to March 31 in the courtyard of main building (beautician location).