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OCTOBER 2026 NEWSLETTER

A COBBLESTONE COMMUNITY

FROM THE DESK OF Celicia Kincaid, Desertscape Park Manager October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We see the pink ribbons every year, but behind every ribbon is a real person, a real family, and a real story. For someone, it represents the day they heard the words, “You have cancer.” For someone else, it represents months of appointments, treatments, fear, and uncertainty. For a survivor, that pink ribbon may represent strength and another year of life. And for those who have lost someone they loved, it may represent a person they would give anything to have one more conversation with. That is why this month is about so much more than wearing pink.

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It is a reminder to take care of ourselves while we still have the opportunity to do so. Schedule the appointment you have been putting off. Talk with your doctor about recommended screenings. Pay attention when something about your body doesn’t feel right. Your health matters, and you matter to more people than you may realize.

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It is also a reminder to take care of each other. Here at Desertscape, we live just a few doors away from people who may be fighting battles we know nothing about. Sometimes the neighbor who waves and smiles every morning is also the person going through one of the hardest times of their life. So knock on the door. Make the phone call. Ask, “Are you okay?” Offer a ride. Bring over a meal. Sit and listen. And if you haven’t seen your neighbor in a while, check on them. We never know when one small act of kindness may be exactly what someone needs. This October, Desertscape honors the fighters, celebrates the survivors, remembers those we have lost, and stands beside every family whose life has been touched by breast cancer. Please take care of yourself. Please take care of your neighbors. Because at the end of the day, a community isn’t just the place where we live.

OCTOBER BIRTHDAY BASH

It’s the people who notice when we’re missing.

October 13, 2026, 5:30pm It’s October—birthday month or not, everyone’s invited to join the fun! Come out for good food, and great vibes. Please contact Gail to RSVP no later than Sunday, August 9th, (602) 327-8125.

FROM YOUR ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR, Gail Brazell

FROM THE ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT, Sherida Kramer

October also means we’ll start welcoming back some of our winter friends, and it is always so enjoyable having everyone back at Desertscape.

The Association Board Members met in August The Association had its first fall event on September 6th. We hosted a Labor Day Potluck. From all the comments, it appears to have been a Great Success.

This month is going to be especially busy! I’m teaming up with our Sales Team to plan 10 fun events throughout October, so make sure you check the calendar and come join us. There will be plenty of opportunities to get together, have some fun, meet new people, and enjoy our community.

As we go into the month of October, we have a couple of holidays that will be celebrated. October 12, 2026, is observed as Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the United States. October 31, 2026, falls on a Saturday and is celebrated as Halloween.

Card Games – Different games are played throughout the month

As the Desertscape Community goes into October, we can hope for the weather cooling down and nice fall nights to be spent outside. Keeping our fingers crossed to see if we will have Bingo on Thursdays. October 3, 2026, Breakfast In The Park will start at the Clubhouse from 8:30am to 9:30am. Watch for the Breakfast Menus. The Association will be having a Halloween House Decorating Event. Anyone in the Community that decorates their house for Halloween will be in the running for the best decorated house. We will be giving a First, Second, & Third Prize. So, let’s DECORATE !! The Association is planning on another event on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 1:00pm to ?? Football Party: GREEN BAY PACKERS against the Detroit Lions. We will be serving Burgers and Brats along with your favorite sides. The game will be on the TV outside (for the smokers) and on the Big Screen in the Clubhouse.

Bingo – Coming back soon!

Let’s have a Great October.

There is always something happening around Desertscape, so be sure to check your activity calendar for all the latest events and community news. As always, your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions are welcome! I’m looking forward to a fun-filled October and hope to see all of you out enjoying the activities.

Sheri Kramer Association President

And don’t forget about all of our regular activities! Movie Night – The first and third Tuesday of every month at 5:30pm. Birthday Bash – The second Tuesday of every month at 5:30pm. Remember, it doesn’t have to be your birthday to come celebrate with us! Horse Races – Every Monday at 6:00 PM Coffee & Donuts – Every Friday morning at 9:00am, along with the latest community news from Ruben Water Aerobics – Monday through Thursday at 10:00 AM Breakfast in the Park – The first Saturday of every month at 8:30am

Have a wonderful October!

Coffee & Donuts At the Clubhouse, every Friday at 9AM Open to all Desertscape residents. Stop in for a sweet treat and stay for information on coming events and activities, and updates from management.

We look forward to seeing you there! 4

Desertscape October Birthdays

Wishing all of our residents with October birthdays a year of good health and happiness. 10/02..................................................... Dick W 10/04..................................................... Mike H 10/05...................................................... Dale H 10/06 ..................................................Jenise B 10/11....................................................Linda M 10/18.............................................. MaryAnn R 10/27 ..................................................... Tom N 10/31............................................... Leonard R Do you have a neighbor that could be recognized as the Resident of the Month? How about that dog or cat that you see all the time and want it to be recognized also? We are looking for you to be part of your newsletter and we would like to continue these two sections. Please email DSCadmin@cobblestoneassets.com to nominate your favorite pet. However, if we can’t get nominations we may replace the sections with something else.

GOOD TIMES AT DESERTSCAPE Happy times come and go, but the memories stay forever. Enjoy our collection of photos featuring Desertscape events and residents!

September birthday bash at Spinatos

MONTHLY CHUCKLE

SERVICES:

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES OR PROGRAMS: Administrated through counties, cities, councils of government, and private non-profit organizations. They provide a variety of services:

MEDICAL: Do you know someone who is sick or in the hospital? Let Leslie Nielsen know, and she will send them a card. Contact Leslie N. 602-708-7754.

* Emergency Financial Assistance

The Medical Equipment Lending Closet will continue to be handled by the Association. For assistance contact: Gail Brazell 602-327-7125.

* Utility Assistance

* Food Boxes and Other Food and Nutrition Programs

* Utility and Discount programs

* Case Management * Advocacy and Referrals

GIVING HAND:

* Rental/Mortgage Assistance

* Childcare/Head Start

OPERATION CHRISTMAS SHOE BOXES THROUGH SAMARITAN PURSE: My family packs these boxes every year in Payson, generally, we pack 300 to 400 boxes each year. We would greatly appreciate any of the items I have listed below: •

Shoe boxes up to size 10, stuffed animals, pencils, erasers, pencil sharpeners

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Hats, socks, washcloths and Ivory bar soap, combs and toothbrushes.

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$10.00 for shipping around the world.

* Housing Repair, Rehabilitation and Weatherization

* Housing and Homeless Assistance

https://www.aaaphx.org/area-agency-on-agingprograms/ OR CALL 602-264-4357 https://wildfireaz.org/find-help/community-actionagencies/ OR CALL 602-604-0640 https://benefitscheckup.org OR CALL 1-800-794-6559 https://www.maricopa.gov/5214 Apply-for-HomeImprovements-Program OR CALL 602-285-1800

Thank you so much, Carol Sparks B162 SOLDIER’S ANGELS DONATIONS: Please join me in supporting our military and veterans. I have supported our military and veterans through Soldier’s Angels since 2005. My particular involvement is sending cards and letters. I write to you to join or help me help them by donating greeting cards. The cards can be on any subject or blank. Please feel free to write your own message inside the card if you’d like to. Also appreciated are craft store gift cards and cash donations to purchase supplies and postage stamps for mailing bulk packages to Chaplains.

https://www.phoenix.gov/nsd/homerepair OR CALL 602-534-4444

SoldiersAngels.org Thanks a lot for your support! Sheila Thomas A190

YOU CAN ALSO CALL 211 FOR RESOURCES. This call can give you many referrals of all types. JUST DIAL AND ASK

https://www.maricopa/4119 OR CALL 602-506-5911 https://www.maricopa.gov/1180/Senior-Adult-Services OR CALL 602-506-3011 https://www.maricopa.gov/3448/Senior-Adult-ServicesPrograms OR CALL 602-506-3011 https://www.fsl.org/rise/ Resources, Information, Support and Education OR CALL 866-375-9779

HEAT RELIEF TRANSPORTATION, DIAL 211-If you need transportation to a heat relief center

RESOURCES: LOANER A/C UNITS are available for up to 2 weeks if needed until yours is repaired. For after hours help call the office at 602-943-5833 and select option 4. You can also email the office at Desertscape@cobblestoneassets.com.

Friends Make the Best Neighbors!

When friends or family purchase a new home

Earn $2,500 Resident Referral Card Referred By

DesertscapeAZ.com | (602) 943-5833 2050 W Dunlap Ave | Phoenix, AZ 85021

Referral incentives are valid only on homes owned and sold by Desertscape. Referral card must be presented on initial visit. All resident referrals must be new customers. Valid on new corporate inventoried homes with a minimum purchase price of $10,000. Referred customers must execute contract by 12/31/2026. All local, state, and federal income taxes are the responsibility of the recipient. Brokered homes are ineligible for referral incentive program. Visit our office for more details.

Sunday

10am Water Exercise 10am Chair Exercise

10am Water Exercise 10am Chair Exercise Movie Night 6pm

10am Water Exercise 10am Chair Exercise 5:30pm Birthday Bash

10am Water Exercise 10am Chair Exercise 6pm Movie Night

Tuesday

10am Water Exercise

Wednesday

10am Water Exercise 10am Chair Exercise

Party with Anthony Price 5pm-8pm

10am Water Exercise 10am Chair Exercise

Thursday

9am Coffee & Donuts 6pm Karaoke

6pm Karaoke

11am Desert Angels

9am Coffee & Donuts

24 10am Chair Exercise

11am Desert Angels 6pm Karaoke

11am Desert Angels

10am Chair Exercise

10am Chair Exercise 11am Desert Angels

Saturday

9am Coffee & Donuts

6pm Karaoke

9am Coffee & Donuts

9am Coffee & Donuts 6pm Karaoke

Friday

Events located on the Patio may be moved to the Library/Game Room due to weather.

10am Water Exercise

10am Water Exercise 6pm Horse Races

Monday

October 2026 Activities Calendar October 2026

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