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February 2016

Preschool Registration

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venue Rental

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Board Election

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spring Break Camp Registration

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2016 Assessment

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Your Neighborhood | 1

Recreation Happenings | 12

In the Community | 24

From the Director message from the Association Board President A message From the Editor Things to Know Citrus Collection Frequently Called Phone Numbers 2016 Assessments Board Candidate Bios Water Conservation 2016 CC& r Notices January 2016

From the recreation manager’s Desk ms. Jessi’s Corner Fall Hours Boat and Fishing Information Harkins movie Tickets Sunday in the Park Spring Break Camp recreation Classes meet the New Dobson ranch Tennis Pro Event Venue for Your Special Event Dobson ranch Pontoon Tour/ride Information Table and Chairs rental Dobson ranch Tennis Academy Pancake Breakfast BYOB Easter Eggstravaganza Tween Egg Hunt movie in the Park Vendors Needed for Easter Eggstravaganza La Casita Preschool registration racquetball Court rental Bark in the Park

Tasty Dental Treats for Pets Dobson High School Bands Community Sale & Goodwill Collection Event Washington Elementary Update Programs at Dobson ranch Library February 16th-march 15th “Play me, I’m Yours”, is Coming to mesa and Includes Participation from Dobson ranch Tried It and Liked It!

Home & Garden | 10 Green Thumb Awards Good Neighbor Award Architectural Applications January 2015 Home Sales Sell It! Dump It! Shred It!

Clubs | 20 Dobson ranch retirees Kiwanis Club Forming at Dobson ranch retirees Schedule Dobson ranch Conservatives Dobson ranch Democrats and Friends Club Women’s Club Women’s Club Scholarship Opportunity Garden Club Fishing Club Garden Club Tea Valhalla Community Magazines www.Valhalla360.com

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February 2016

From the Director

Your Neighborhood

By David L. Jones Executive Director

The Association Annual Meeting of Members will be held on April 12. If you are interested in running for the Board of Directors for the Dobson Association please submit your candidate form by February 19, so that your information is published for the March Newsletter. All candidates’ information is also posted on the Association website at DobsonRanchHOA.com Each year, there are three seats that are available for a three year term. As you will see on pages 6-7 there are four community members that are currently running for the three seats. All members are homeowners that currently live within Dobson Ranch and have a desire to be a board member to assist the Association to continue with its success.

In March the Association will be sending to each homeowner the annual meeting notice, candidate bios and the ballot to elect the individuals that are running for the Board. Last year out of 4,956 ballots sent the Association received 669 (13%) returned. This year, I hope that the numbers increase and that most of you will vote by filling out the ballot, placing it in the ballot envelope, placing the ballot envelope into the large envelope recording your last name and street address and either mailing it or dropping it off at the office located at 2719 S. Reyes. The staff records the outside envelope to establish quorum, removes the inside envelope to deliver to the Vote Committee. The committee volunteers open each of the small ballot envelopes and counts the votes on the ballots. Staff nor committee never knows who voted for who.

This process allows us to run a secret ballot/voting process.

As a Board of Director for the Association, all of them accept a new and challenging responsibility. These new and past board members will be making many decisions that will help the Association prosper. Their goals primarily focus on maintaining the Association, increasing property values and enriching community events. They accomplish this through me and the professional staff of the Dobson Association and community volunteers. Board members will view and create Association policies.

These policies are created by a majority vote of the board, not by individuals acting alone. The Board appoints ADHOC committees for the purpose of dealing with special projects and functions. Committee’s recommendations are discussed and voted at a monthly board meetings. Through their dedication they are making Dobson Ranch the best place to live.

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Board Highlights

By Susan Powers Board President

I called the January 21, 2016 Dobson Ranch Homeowners Association Board of Directors meeting to order at 7:10 pm. Here’s a recap…

I gave the President’s Report, congratulating our Executive Director David Jones on receiving his PCAM designation. David is continuing his education and is working on his last designation which is the Large Scale Manager (LSM). Congratulations David on earning your PCAM! The following business items were voted on and approved: Sarah Funtowicz resigned as Secretary; George Tihanyi was appointed as Secretary; Tempe Junior Crew, Inc. and Tempe Town Lake Boating lake usage; and the Ad Hoc Committee developing a policy on designating Association Property.

The meeting adjourned at 9:32pm.

As written in our January edition of the Ranchers Roundup, Board of Director, Sarah Funtowicz is moving out of the Ranch and in turn is not running for re-election in April. It is with a heavy heart that we accepted Sarah Funtowicz’ resignation as Board Secretary. Sarah has brought a fabulous enthusiasm to her work as a Board Director, her diplomatic style and positive energy undoubtedly impacted the Board as well as the community. Sarah will be missed! Congratulations to Sarah and her family on a new home and a new baby. Thank you to Sarah for her commitment to the community and service on the Board of Directors.

Please join us for the next Board of Directors meeting February 18 at 7 pm, in the La Casita Grande Room.

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Your Neighborhood

February 2016

A Message From the Editor

By Joanna Loftus

Ranchers’ Roundup Editor

The month of February always reminds me of LOVE and you will just LOVE some of the great activities and events coming up at Dobson Ranch!

There will be lovely listening at the Music in the Park on February 28. The Movie in the Park on March 11 will include free hot dogs, nachos and water provided by Valhalla Publishing… who doesn’t love free food! The kids will love Spring Break Camp on March 14-18 and you can help the Ranch stay lovely by participating in the Ranch wide Garage Sale, Cleanup and Shred on March 19. The Tween Egg Hunt on March 25 and the Easter Eggstravaganza on March 26 are two events that kids love to attend. There is still more to love in April with the Pancake Breakfast and Water Expo on April 9, BYOB on April 16 and the Garden Club Tea on April 23.

We would love to have you become more involved this year by joining a Dobson Ranch Club or Committee or run for the Board of Directors. Contact administration at 480-831-8314 for more information. Have a lovely fun filled time at Dobson Ranch… the best place to live!

Some of the regular features in this publication are open for content submission: If you live by a “Good Neighbor” or know someone with a “Green Thumb”, submit their information. Have you “Tried and Liked” a great business or eatery near Dobson Ranch? Let me know! There are great cooks in Dobson Ranch so send me your recipes. All other content and articles are considered on a space available basis and some restrictions may apply. Email jloftus@dobsonranchhoa.com or call 480-831-8314 and ask for Joanna. The necessary part: Letters and electronic correspondence will become the property of the Dobson Association, which assumes permission to publish and edit as necessary.

THINGs TO KNOW Citrus Collection BOARD MEETING Want to know what is going on in the Association, meet the Board members, sign up for a committee, get to know your Ranch neighbors or voice an opinion? You can do all that at Dobson Ranch Board of Directors meetings. Meetings are held on Thursdays at 7 pm at La Casita in the Grande room.

The next dates are February 18 and March 17. All members are encouraged to attend. For more information please call 480-8318314.

HOLIDAY HOURS Recreation and Administration will be closed Monday February 15 for President’s Day. Sunday, March 27, Recreation will be closed in observance of Easter

La Casita will not be a citrus collection point this year because of active citrus quarantines in our state. Please contact any local food bank before you drop off fruit, to make sure they will accept your donations. For more information please visit the Arizona Department of Agriculture at https://agriculture.az.gov/citrus-protection-arizona or the Association of Arizona Food Banks Gleaning Project http://www.azfoodbanks.org/index.php/gleaning-project, or call 1-866-3563693.

Ranchers’ Roundup is the official publication of the Dobson Ranch Homeowners Association.

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Joanna Loftus Editor

The articles and comments in this monthly publication are intended to inform, illustrate or provide explanation to members of the Association and do not necessarily serve as official opinions of the board of directors, staff nor its members. As such, we do not make any representation as to the validity or qualifications of any advertiser/contributor.

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Frequently Called Phone Numbers DOBSON RANCH Dobson ranch Administration Dobson ranch recreation CITY OF MESA Police Headquarters/Information Fiesta Patrol Division Non-Emergency Police City of mesa City Council Office Councilman Kavanaugh’s Office City Code Compliance Graffiti Paint-out Street Light Hotline Street Barricades Animal Control reporting animal cruelty, barking, etc.

Green Pool Issue Loud Parties Solid Waste Building permits Neighborhood Speed Enforcement Crime prevention AZ Blue Stake (call before you dig) Salt river Project

480-831-8314 480-831-7464 480-644-2324 480-644-2614 480-644-2211 480-644-2011 480-644-3001 480-644-3003 480-644-2061 480-644-3083 480-644-3191 480-644-2160 480-644-2268 480-644-2211 602-506-6616 480-644-2061 480-644-2688 480-644-4273 480-644-3533 480-644-2539 602-236-1100 602-236-8888

SCHOOLS Booker T. Washington School Franklin at Alma School rhodes Jr. High School Dobson High School

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SUB-ASSOCIATIONS Dobson Bay Club Dobson Bay Club, LLC

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Dobson Condos red mountain management, LLC

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Dobson Glen Vision Community Services

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Dobson Greens Laurie Nichols

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Dobson Villas Peterson Company

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Please visit the Dobson Ranch website for additional information www.dobsonranchhoa.com.

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In a continued effort to maintain an affordable assessment while preserving our maturing community, the Board of Directors has voted to not increase the 2016 Assessments. Therefore; the rates will remain at, $138.60 quarterly, $277.20 semi-annually, and $554.40 annually.

Assessments are due on the first day of each quarter; January, April, July, and October. A late fee of $30 will be charged quarterly if your payment is not received by the 20th day of the first month of each quarter. Delinquent interest will accrue on any unpaid balance.

As a reminder, there are several options for paying your assessments: 1. Automatic monthly payments can be made through ACH (auto debit to your checking account). Please complete the form that can be found in the “Documents & Forms” tab on our website (www.dobsonranchhoa.com) and return it to the administration office along with a voided check. ACH payments are run on the 5th of each month. The payment will continue to be drafted from your account until you give the Association notice to cancel the ACH. Please note that accounts on ACH will not receive future payment coupons. Notice of any assessment change will be published in the current year October or November issue of the Association’s official publication, the Ranchers’ Round Up. 2. Annual, Semi-Annual, or Quarterly payments can be made by check, cash, debit or credit card. Check payments may be mailed to or dropped off at the Association office. Coupons need to accompany mailed or dropped payments. Cash, debit or credit card payments are accepted in the Association office. Please note that debit or credit card payments cannot be accepted over the phone.

Monthly payment is not an option through the mail or drop off.

3. Automatic monthly payments can be made at the Dobson Association website (www.dobsonranchhoa.com) using your bank card, credit card or e-check. Scroll down and click on the “Assessment Payment Portal”, set up a New User Account or login if you are a returning user , click on Menu, click on Auto Pay, and enter your information. Once you set up the auto pay, the payment will continue to be processed until you stop the payment or make changes. If you are setup on recurring payments through the Washington Federal/Rentpayment site, please be sure that your payments are set to continue through 2016.

4. 4. You may also send in recurring payments if using automatic bill pay. You will have to set up the payment through the bill pay program with your bank. Please reference your account number and property address to ensure proper credit to your account.

If you have questions regarding the various payment options, please contact the administration office for assistance.

Thank you for your continued support in making Dobson Ranch “the best place to live!”

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BOARD CANDIDATE bios Stacy Holmstedt Dobson Ranch owner and resident Why do you want to serve on the Board?

It’s been an honor to serve you on our Board of Directors since 2011, and I hope to earn another term. As a member who has served as both secretary and treasurer of our board, I’m familiar with both bylaws and budget and want to keep Dobson Ranch moving forward as a great place to live.

What key qualification would you bring to the Association?

I’d like to keep working on marketing Dobson Ranch to prospective homeowners, business owners and community leaders. By day I am a digital marketing director and had the great privilege of working with our staff to launch the new dobsonranchhoa.com website. We’ve come a long way in recent years (with new great restaurants and places to shop) but we still have more work to do.

What do you see as a critical issue facing our community?

We must be vigilant against blight. As the Fiesta District continues its transformation, we must stay in touch with the Mesa City Council and local leaders to make sure we don’t lose momentum. I’m also interested in how we can help our strip malls reflect our community and thrive, particularly on Baseline and Dobson. Finally, I think it’s important to help Dobson Ranch be a diverse, multi-generational community, welcoming to young families and retirees alike.

Autobiography: My husband Andrew and I have lived in Dobson Ranch for almost 12 years; we’re invested in the health and happiness of our community. I currently serve as the secretary of the Mesa Arts Center Foundation’s board of directors and value having arts and culture near our homes. I’m a marketing director by trade who believes in the importance of good technical jobs in the East Valley and sees Dobson Ranch as a great place for young professionals to live. I hold two degrees from ASU and graduated summa cum laude.

As the current treasurer of the Dobson Ranch HOA Board of Directors, I was happy to recommend a zero percent increase in our monthly assessments, and believe we can thrive while being resourceful.

Whether we’re canoeing in our lakes beneath incredible sunsets or enjoying a wonderful diversity of restaurants, Dobson Ranch has much to be proud of, and I believe that the best is yet to come!

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Your Neighborhood Laurie Moe Dobson Ranch owner and resident Why do you want to serve on the board?

Dobson Ranch is a community and prides itself as being a community of individuals sharing common interests and goals. I would like to serve as a Dobson Ranch Home Owners Association Board of Director again because I enjoy contributing to my community and helping to ensure that we stay a community who looks out for each other and prides ourselves on being good neighbors to each other and the area surrounding the Ranch.

What key qualifications would you bring to the Association?

My past experience as a Board Director, Board of Director Treasurer, and being involved on several committees: Recreation, Budget and Finance (as a homeowner and later Board of Director Liaison as Treasurer), and Water Management. I like to look at the big picture of things and I am able to make difficult decisions that are in the best interest of all the Ranch residents. I am also a member of the Dobson Ranch Women’s Club and past member of the Yacht Club. These experiences, my educational background (MBA), my business background (Cost Analysis) and my love of the Ranch allows me the pleasure to contribute my time to the Ranch.

What do you see as a critical issue facing our community?

A critical issue facing the Ranch is the continuation of upgrading the Ranch; the Ranch is over 40 years old. We need to continue to ensure that the Ranch continues to be “The Best Place to Live” by updating the Ranch in ways such as the new RoundUp and the new web page that were unveiled last year, investing in Ranch owned amenities and facilities to keep them up to date and modern, homeowners keeping their properties looking nice, continuing to bring quality activities to Ranch families, singles, retirees, renters, homeowners – the community.

Autobiography: I have lived on the Ranch for 14 years and own two properties here. I have a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) with a Technology Management emphasis, I work as a Government Cost Analysis Manager, and I plan to retire on the Ranch.

Sandra M. Murray Dobson Ranch owner and resident Why do you want to serve on the board?

I have lived in Dobson Ranch since 1985. I would like to see this community continue to be the “Best Place to Live”.

In order to continue be a sought after community, it is important to maintain our property values, at a reasonable cost to homeowners, and listen to what the homeowners’ desire. It is also imperative to be open to community’s opinion of how the community is being run. As a board member, I will call on my past experiences, listen to members of our community, and ensure that money is being spent in a judicious manner.

What key qualifications would you bring to the Association?

I have a long history with the Ranch, both as a homeowner and board member, and have experienced what does and does not work with this particular community. I have served as both President and Vice President of the board. In addition, for several years, I was a member of the Beautification Committee. I regularly attend Budget and Finance meetings to be sure I understand the state of our finances. I am currently a member of an Ad Hoc group that is reviewing all of our documents to be sure they are consistent and easy to understand.

What do you see as a critical issue facing our community?

The most critical issues I see facing our community are our ability to: 1) maintain property values; 2) stay within a zero based budget; 3} keep annual assessment increases to a minimum; and 4) stay involved in City of Mesa activities and government affairs to be aware of how they affect our community.

Autobiography: I have been in Phoenix for 30 years. I am married with two daughters, a son-in-law and five grandchildren. I retired from now Century Link with 37 years of service in Sales and Marketing in both the Phoenix and Tucson areas. I have volunteered at Paz de Cristo, Seton Catholic Preparatory High School and St. Timothy’s Catholic School.

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Stephen Sparks Dobson Ranch owner and resident Why do you want to serve on the board?

I am proud to call Dobson Ranch my home. My wife and I are raising our two young children in this great neighborhood. I want to see Dobson Ranch continue to provide a great quality of life for its residents. I believe I can provide the vision, leadership, and accountability needed to ensure we have sustainable growth, quality amenities, and an engaged community of residents.

What key qualifications would you bring to the Association?

I have a Masters in Public Administration and over 15 years of Non-Profit leadership experience. I am very engaged in the local community and have established relationships with many civic, business, and political leaders. For the past 6 years, I have served as the chair of Housing and Community Development Advisory Board for the City of Mesa. I am skilled in board strategic planning, governance, and fiscal accountability. Most importantly, I am a father of two children who wants to ensure Dobson Ranch is a safe and connected community where my family can thrive.

What do you see as a critical issue facing our community?

Marketing: The new website is great, but we need to have more than 200 people visiting our Facebook page. We can embrace social media to better celebrate the unique and innovative qualities of this community.

Vision: I want to be part of the strategic vision that connects residents, businesses, and our schools so that we all grow and thrive together.

Engagement: Our community needs to stay engaged in local politics, economic development, and city planning so that our voice is a priority when local decisions are being made. We also need to constantly engage all our residents so that we continue to innovate and be responsive to new trends and opportunities.

JOIN THE DOBSON RANCH 2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

It’s not too late to run for the 2016 Dobson Ranch Board of Directors!

The deadline to be included on the printed ballot materials and to be included in the March issue of the Ranchers’ Roundup is Friday, February 19.

To apply online or print an application form, please visit http://www.dobsonranchhoa.com/join-the-board-of-directors/

Applications may be picked up at La Casita, 2719 S. Reyes.

Apply ! y r r u H For questions, soon! please call administration at 480-831-8314.

Election results will be announced at the Board of Directors Annual Meeting on April 12, 2016.

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Autobiography: For over 16 years, I have called Mesa my home. My wife Erin and I have been married for 11 years and we have a 2 year old son and 7 year old daughter. I have made a career in the nonprofit sector helping others. I am currently the Development Manager with an organization that helps struggling families find housing, jobs, and other empowerment resources. I was appointed to the iMesa Committee in 2011 to represent District 3 and worked hard to get the 2012 Parks Bond approved. You will often see me swimming laps at the Los Altos pool, walking around our lakes, or attending many Dobson Ranch activities with my family.

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February 2016

Water Conservation 2016

Your Neighborhood Water Conservation Fair

By Craig A. Wilson

SATURDAY APRIL 9TH

Water Management Director

8am - 11am

Here we are smack dab in the throes of trying to sort out a new year.

We just fi nished 2015 and now we are on the slippery slide through 2016. Before you know, spring will be upon us. What can I say; probably the same thing I have been promoting for some time now; water makes living in the desert possible - make the best of it.

As a community, we must continue to take steps to foster the use of the appropriate amount of water to achieve a balance in our landscape. Of the 22 acres devoted to public landscaping, only 15 acres are devoted to turf. Watering of that turf is controlled, for the most part, from a central control station. This central station knows, among other details, the size of the areas controlled, the number and kind of sprinklers, the soil type and the type of lawn and how much water to use to maintain a healthy lawn. The central station receives information on weather conditions and the daily evaporation rates. From these input, the central station programs the individual irrigation controllers to deliver the right amount of water at the right time. It also similarly manages the drip irrigation that supports the flower beds that add color to our community.

A similar control station is available to control the irrigation around our homes. For several years now many Ranch residents have taken advantage of the water conservation programs, offered by the City of Mesa and SRP. The Ranch, through its water conservation program has also assisted residents in adding smart controllers to manage their irrigation. The City of Mesa offers a cash initiative for the removal of turf. Information on turf removal can be obtained from the city or at the La Casita Rec. Center.

The Salt River Project will again host a Water Expo, this year to be held on March 5th; see the details to the side of this article. Again, the major feature of the Expo is the sale of a smart controller. This year, SRP will continue to support individual water conservation efforts with the Rainbird smart controller offered at a deep discount. The temperature/rain sensor helps fi ne tune the watering times to match our climate. Consider attending the SRP Water Expo.

For the convenience of the residents of Dobson Ranch, The Water Management Committee will again host the annual Water Conservation Fair, this year on Saturday, April 9, 2016. As in previous years, practitioners in water conservation will be on hand to demonstrate water saving techniques. The same controller offered at the SRP Water Expo will be available for residents to examine and purchase. Remember, water makes living in the desert possible - make the best of it.

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The Dobson Association will again host a Water Conservation Fair!

The Fair takes place in conjunction with the Dobson Ranch Retiree Club Pancake Breakfast. Vendors will showcase how their products and/ or services can better promote our mutually beneficial goal of water conservation into our daily lives. We’ll have available products, or approaches, new and old, that will improve the efficiency of how water is used in the home, yard, where we play and work. The residents attending will walk away with new products or find ways to apply the information they receive at the fair. Don’t miss this great event!

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SRP WATER CONSERVATION EXPO PLEASE JOIN US: March 5, 2016 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

SRP PERA Club 1 E. Continental Drive Tempe, AZ 85281 Register to attend at srpnet.com/expo or by calling (602) 236-3333 Visit the expo and purchase a smart irrigation controller for $50 Save substantially on a Rain Bird plus tax (retail value ESP-SMTe outdoor smart irrigation $314.15).* Customers who controller. attend the expo can Get advice from landscape receive a water-saving professionals and learn about water Niagara showerhead while conservation programs. supplies last ($14.99 value).

Learn about useful water conservation products and enjoy family activities, including interactive In partnership with displays.

Learn how to save water and money.

For additional details or to register: srpnet.com/expo or (602) 236-3333.

• Personal Training Available

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La Casita Recreation Center 2719 S. Reyes

DISCLAIMER: SRP’s smart irrigation controller discount is limited to the first 800 SRP water shareholders or power customers who register for and attend the expo. Each household may receive one controller and showerhead.

Classes 7 days a week

*Model is a four-station outdoor controller and is easily expandable to 22 stations.Three-station modules are available at the event for $15 per module (limit three) plus tax (retail value $53.55). Customer is responsible for sales tax on the Ewing discounted prices of $125 for the controller and $25 for the module.

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We Care Every Day In Every Way

Errands Shopping Light Housekeeping Meal Preparation Friendly Companionship Flexible Hourly Care Respite Care for Families Live-in Care

480.833.8247

www.VisitingAngels.com/Mesa Managed by Dobson Ranch residents

Each visiting Angels agency is independently owned and operated.

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February 2016

Home & Garden

Green Thumb Awards The rain in January ushered in the wildflowers a little early this year.

These California Poppies sprouted pops of yellow color at 1862 W Keating and claimed this month’s Green Thumb Award!

Homeowner Improvements

Architectural Applications January 2015

By Carole Stabile Member Services Coordinator

35 Applications

Architectural Committee Member Needed The Dobson Ranch Architectural Control Committee has an opening for a member.

If interested please call the administration office at 480-831-8314 or email srichards@dobsonranchhoa.com for more information.

DOBSON ESTATES Shed DOBSON Pines Paint block wall DOBSON shores Raise Fence Remove beams paint LAGUNA SHORES Unit 5-9 Paint Window Replacement DOBSON RANCH UNIT I Paint Roof repair paint Patio Stain/paint wood gate Window replacement DOBSON RANCH UNIT III Replace gate Paint RV gate Paint/landscape los altos Construct short wall Rain Cutters Boat dock addition REGENCY ESTATES Landscape Replace RV gate SARATOGA LAKES Paint Repair paint RV gate Extend driveway /landscape Replace RV gate Replace expand patio DOBSON RANCH UNIT 15 Paint house trim LAGUNA VILLAGE Replace side gate AC Unit KNOELL VILLA SOLANO Paint DOBSON RANCH UNIT 18 Brick walkway and patio BROOKEDGE ESTATE Shed Replace trim paint I stucco

Home Sales

Properties in the Foreclosure or Trustee Sale process: 6 5 Houses 1 Condos January home sales: 18

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$156,446.00 $1,000.00 $500.00 $3,500.00 $1,500.00 $2,600.00 $22,000.00 $3,000.00 $6,000.00 $10,000.00 $286.00 $12,000.00 $450.00 $130.00 $26,000.00 $900.00 $500.00 $750.00 $200.00 $500.00 $7,240.00 $290.00 $31,000.00 $500.00 $13,000.00 $500.00 $100.00 $5,000.00 $1,000.00 $2,500.00 $500.00 $3000.00

Sell it! Shred it!

Dump it!

Partnering with Parents, Students & Staff is the Key to Your Child’s Success!

SATURDAY

March 19, 2016

GARAGE SALE: 7 am -1 pm. Ranchwide. Register by

email to dmadueno@dobsonranchhoa.com or call 480-831-8314. Signage is your responsibility. Deadline to register is Friday, March 11. Maps and lists will be available for pickup on Thursday, March 17.

RANCH CLEANUP: 7 am - 3 pm. Los Altos Parking Lot Residents are responsible for loading and unloading their own material. Unacceptable items include: appliances, rock, block,

concrete, tile, carpet, food, animal waste, engines, all hazardous waste, pressurized tanks and gas powered vehicles.

PAPER SHREDDING: 8 am -11 am. Saratoga Parking Lot Drop off boxes of paper to be shredded. Paper clips and staples okay. No plastic bags.

As a member of the Arizona Ball Charter Schools, we focus on a personalized education and academic excellence in a safe, nurturing environment.

Free charter school - K-8th • Small class sizes Emphasis on: character development/citizenship, and challenging academics • Highly qualified teachers Before and after care • Extra-curricular opportunities

Dobson Academy

2207 N. Dobson Rd., Chandler • 480-855-6325

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Recreation Happenings

February 2016

From the Recreation Manager’s Desk

By Jesse Wright Recreation Manager

The recreation department has a lot of programs and events coming up. First off is Sunday Music in the Park with music from Euphoria on February 28th at Laguna Park from 3p5p. Bring your lawn chairs, we will be selling the refreshments.

In March we have Movie in the Park on Friday, March 11th at Laguna Park at sunset (about 6:45 pm). We will be showing the movie “PAN”.

Bring your family and friends for a free movie, popcorn and an added bonus of FREE hot dogs, nachos and water provided by our Ranchers’ Roundup publisher Valhalla Community Magazines. Next up is Spring Break Camp which will be held March 14th-18th. If you are looking for something for the kiddos to do when they are on break…look no further. We will be introducing some new activities and having lots of fun throughout the week. It’s also the time of year for some spring cleaning. Join us for our Garage Sale, Clean Up and Shred on Saturday, March 19th.

Last but not least, stop by La Casita to pick up your 2016 magnetic calendar because Easter is coming up fast and it will be here before you know it. The recreation department is having two Easter events again this year. The Tween Egg Hunt, that is geared for those teenagers in your life, will be on Friday night March 25th. We also have our family event “Easter Eggstravaganza” on Saturday, March 26th at Laguna Park. Hope to see you all there!

FAll FACIlITY HOURs: Now-May 29th

lA CAsITA, sARATOGA, AND lOs AlTOs Monday – Saturday 8 am to 7 pm Sunday 10 am – 5 pm La Casita Recreation Center 2719 S. Reyes ............................................................................ 480-831-7464 Saratoga Recreation Center 2345 S. Saratoga .......................................................................480-839-1044 Los Altos Recreation Center 2524 W. Campo Alegre ............................................................480-838-9530 Laguna Park 2455 W. Laguna Azul Ave. (Most amenities accessible by Homeowner Key when facility is not staffed)

Ms. Jessi’s Corner Happy New Year! The preschoolers are keeping busy with some really exciting things since school started back up from our winter break. We’ve learned about nocturnal, ocean and polar animals, took a trip to the Phoenix Zoo and of course celebrated Valentine’s Day! One of the most popular areas in the classroom is our sensory bin. I usually change it out each week to reflect our theme. During ocean week we had water, aquatic animals, shells and blue rocks. Polar week there were chunks of ice along with water and polar animals. Keeping a sensory bin in your home can be very simple and quite possibly a life saver!

Materials: • Shallow plastic bin (under the bed storage types work great!)

• Sensory material: rice, beans, oatmeal, water, sand, noodles, shaving cream, etc.

• Scoops, bowls, spoons, muffi n tins (anything goes!)

• Plastic tablecloth Directions: If you are afraid of mess, lay a plastic tablecloth underneath to catch any mess. Fill the bin with your chosen material about 1/8 of the way, it doesn’t take much to make a child happy. Find items around the kitchen to put in the bin. If you have small animals for a particular theme, put them in there! If you want more sensory bin ideas the internet is a great place to research. Or, if you’re in the neighborhood of the preschool, stop by! I’ll be happy to show you some ideas.

To fi nd more fun arts and activities that we enjoy in the classroom stop by my website! www.gettingmessywithmsjessi.com For more info on the preschool contact me! 480-831-7464 jfeltmann@dobsonranchhoa.com

Boat and Fishing Information The weather is cooling off and it’s a perfect time for PLE EXAM outdoor activities, like fishing and boating at one of the beautiful lakes at Dobson Ranch. Fishing licenses are required (catch and release only) and boat permits are required for all watercraft (size restrictions apply).

2016 licenses and permits went on sale December 1, so PLE EXAM stop by La Casita at 2719 South Reyes to purchase them.

Prices are the same as 2015. Boat Licenses are $35 per motorized boat (electric motors only) and $15 for non-motorized boats and a maximum of 3 permits. Fishing Licenses are $13 for an individual and $30 for a family (up to four). Children 7 years and up require a license. For more information please call the recreation department at 480-831-8314.

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La Casita Preschool Class Offerings and Tuition Prices Fall Session (August 15 - May 23) Ages 3-4 $132 per month Tues. and Thurs. (2 days/wk) 9:00 A.M. – Noon

Age 4-5 $198 per month

Mon., Wed. and Fri. (3 days/wk) 9:00 A.M. – Noon

Age 4-5 $264 per month Mon. – Thurs. (4 days/wk) 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.

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Featuring Live Music from EUPHORIA

Sunday, February 28, 2016 3pm - 5pm

Laguna Park

2455 W. Laguna Azul Ave.

Bring Your Lawn Chairs and Refreshments!

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Recreation Classes

Recreation Happenings

All Recreation Activities, classes and programs are at La Casita Community Center unless specified. Questions? Call La Casita at 480-831-7464

Classes Tai Chi Instructor:

When: Where: Time:

Cost:

Linda Billings Linda will be subbing indefinitely.

Every Wednesday La Casita Recreation Center 9 am Beginning Tai Chi 10 am Intermediate Tai Chi 6 pm Beginning Tai Chi (No class 2/24) 7 pm Advanced Tai Chi (No class 2/24) $1 drop in residents, $5 drop in non-residents

*Effective January 6, 2016, classes will be $1 for residents Tai Chi is a gentle Chinese exercise system that may enhance strength and flexibility as well as reduce stress. Learning the Tai Chi form can be the beginning of a healthy, lifelong practice that can improve the quality of life of individuals who choose to practice it.

Yoga for Beginners Instructor: Jeanne When: Mondays (No class 2/15) Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Where: Saratoga Recreation Center Cost: $7 drop in or $40 resident only for a 7-use punch card.

Transform your mind, body and spirit! Yoga will improve your flexibility and strengthen your core muscles while banishing stress and tension. This relaxing but invigorating class promotes inner calmness using breathing techniques, balancing postures and stretching/floor work. Modifications available to meet all levels. Bring a yoga mat. Yoga blocks, strap and blanket/towel are very helpful.

You can attend either yoga class offered with your punch card. Punch card expires two months from your purchase date.

Healing Yoga Instructor: Tiffany When: Thursdays Time: 8:15 am - 9:15 am Where: La Casita Recreation Center Cost: $7 drop in or $40 resident only for a 7-use punch card.

We would like to welcome Tiffany Weis to the Dobson Ranch Recreation department! Hard to get up off the floor? Body having a hard time moving? Feeling every ache and pain? Come join us for gentle, therapeutic body movement. We gently move and stretch different parts of the body to help bring new life to tired parts! Learn also how to relax the mind, discovering how to relieve anxiety, bring better sleep, not letting your worries take control over your mind.

If you think your body has had it and can’t do anything anymore – think again. Come join us for gentle recovery. You can try it lying on the floor, or even in a chair. Bring a yoga mat.

You can attend either yoga class offered with your punch card. Punch card expires two months from your purchase date.

Fitness in the Park Code: February-April (5134) Instructor: Nancy When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 6 am – 6:45 am

Tuesday and Thursday 6 pm – 6:45 pm Where: Laguna Park Cost: $10 residents, $15 non-residents RSVP: Contact the instructor with questions prior to class at

602-703-7822 or at nancy@magillfitness.com

BUY 6 sessions (buy 5 get 1 free) & 12 sessions (buy 10 get 2 Free) Your 1st class is FREE!!! Classes will be held M/W/F, 6am-6:45am & Tues/Thurs, 6pm-6:45pm. Contact Nancy at 602-703-7822 or at nancy@magillfitness.com to reserve your first FREE class. Register online at www.dobsonranchhoa.com (click on “Recreation” then “Activities”) or at the La Casita facility.

Zumba Instructor: Karen When: Tuesdays Where: La Casita Recreation Center Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Cost: 7 drop in rate, $30 resident only for a 5-use punch card

(Card expires 2 months from date of purchase) This is a fusion of Latin and International music that incorporates a variety of dance styles such as salsa, cumbia , bellydance and reggaton. This class combines high energy and motivating music to help you burn fat and tone your body. Even if you have never danced before, you will have a blast, because the routines are fun and easy to do. So what are you waiting for? Join the Party and try Zumba today!

Fairytale Dancers (ages 3-5) Code: 5145 When: Thursdays (March 3rd - April 7th) Where: Saratoga Recreation Center Time: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Cost: Registration fee due at time of enrollment: $10.

Contractor fee due to the instructor the first day of

program: $30 check or cash only.

Children will be introduced to dance through their favorite fairytales during this positive and encouraging class. Dance can build self-esteem and improve motor skills. Watch your prince and princesses shine in this fun and creative program. Children need soft soled shoes and comfortable clothes. Ballet shoes, leotard and tights recommended. There will be a performance last day of class. Children must be able to work in a group setting and follow directions. For more information on this program, contact Jana Moore at 480-363-9997 or danceext@outlook.com. Registration fee due at time of enrollment: $10. Contractor fee due to the instructor the first day of program: $30 check or cash only.

Intro to Classical Dance (ages 4-6) Code: 5144 When: Thursdays (March 3rd - April 7th) Where: Saratoga Recreation Center Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Cost: Registration fee due at time of enrollment: $10.

Contractor fee due to the instructor the first day of

program: $30 check or cash only.

In a fun, high energy atmosphere, your child will be shown the fundamentals of ballet, tap, and jazz, which can help improve motor skills and creative expression. Tap shoes and soft soled shoes are required. Ballet shoes, tights and leotard are recommended. Children must be able to work in a group setting. There will be a recital at the end of the session. For more information on this program, contact Jana Moore at 480-363-9997 or danceext@outlook.com. Registration fee due at time of enrollment: $10. Contractor fee due to the instructor the first day of program: $30 check or cash only.

Classical Dance (ages 6-9) Code: 5146 When: Thursdays (March 3rd - April 7th) Where: Saratoga Recreation Center Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Cost: Registration fee due at time of enrollment: $10.

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In this 6 week class dancers will learn terminology of steps and how to execute them technically in Ballet and Jazz. They will learn classical dances in Ballet and Jazz through choreography. This class is a great balance of discipline and fun in an encouraging and positive environment, which will help build their foundation of classical dance. There will be a recital at the end of the session. For more information on this program, contact Jana Moore at 480-363-9997 or danceext@outlook.com. Registration fee due at time of enrollment: $10. Contractor fee due to the instructor the first day of program: $30 check or cash only.

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To reserve a space, please call the Recreation Coordinator at 480-831-7464 during weekday business hours to check availability.*

Activities Texas Hold’em Tournament Style When: 4th Friday of month –February 26, March 25 Time: 6:30 pm (Arrive by 6:15 pm) Where: Saratoga Recreation Center Cost: Free to residents, $5 non-residents Must be 18 years of age or older Poker night is a free monthly program for residents of Dobson Ranch. Come meet your neighbors for a friendly game.

Bunco When: 3rd Fridays of month - February 19, March 18 Time: 6:30 pm (arrive by 6:15 pm) Where: Saratoga Recreation Center Cost: Free to residents, $5 non-residents This fast-paced yet easy game played with dice. It’s a fun social hour with other residents.

Bridge Group When: Mondays (No Group 2/15) Where: La Casita Recreation Center Time: 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Cost: Free to residents Come join our Bridge group that meets every Monday. To join the group, please call Bette Parrish at 480-206-3514.

RECREATION CLASS INFORMATION 1. REGISTRATION for classes can be done on the Association website at www. dobsonranchhoa.com or at La Casita Community Center, 2719 S. Reyes, Mesa, AZ. Class fees are due during the registration process unless otherwise noted.

2. QUESTIONS on any recreation class or activity, you may contact La Casita Community desk at 480-831-7464 3. REFUNDS – The Dobson Association reserves the right to establish fees and cost minimums for all programs and to cancel those programs not having sufficient enrollment. Program refunds will be issued for: a. Cancellation of class by instructor or the Dobson Association will result in full refund. b. Participants may cancel after first class or initial start date of class for full refund. c. Notification by participant prior to start date of illness or injury preventing participation during session time frame. d. Discontinuance of participation due to injury or illness will be reviewed for consideration of prorated refund. e. No other refunds will be given. No exceptions. Refund requests must be promptly submitted.

Meet the New Dobson Ranch Tennis Pro Milton was taught tennis by his grandmother when growing up and played high school and college club tennis. His attempts to turn pro didn’t work due to lack of money and sponsorship and after two years of missing his family, he moved back to the states and Milton Nero played competitive for a few more years. Milton says, “It’s been a great source of empowerment watching a beginner win a match for the first time. Tennis is about enjoying the game and life”.

Milton is PTR Certified, has been playing 30 years and teaching 16 years. He teaches all ages and levels.

Are you looking for a place to celebrate a special event or host a meeting?

If so, consider renting La Casita or Saratoga Recreation Centers.

Both facilities are designed to accomodate weddings, reunions, birthdays, holiday parties, meetings and many other events, both large and small. Rental fee includes use of tables and chairs. A pool side rental area is available as well.

* Some rates will change January 1, 2016

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Dobson Ranch Pontoon Tour/Ride Information A one-time “complimentary” pontoon ride per property is available to residents. Tour fee is $35 per hour with a two hour maximum. Reservations are available through the Recreation Department and are subject to weather and availability. Other rules and restrictions will apply.

Contact Bryan at 480-831-7464 or bbouk@dobsonranchhoa.com for more information.

Table and Chair Rentals Make your next at home event great with the convenience of renting tables and chairs right in your community.

The Dobson Association not only rents out facilities for private rentals but renting of chairs and tables not held on a ranch facility are also available. We can accommodate a rental up to 140 metal framed folding chairs and 15 rectangle 6 foot by 3 foot tables. The resident must schedule to pick up and drop off the chairs and tables at La Casita Recreation Center. A refundable security deposit of $50 minimum is due in cash or credit card payment to hold your reservation. The rental cost per chair is $0.50 and $5 per table. Reservations can be made through the Recreation Department at 480-831-7464 and include a 14 day cancellation policy.

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Recreation Happenings

Dobson Ranch Tennis Academy

JUNiOr TENNiS LEArN TO PLAY The mission of Dobson Ranch junior tennis is to provide quality instruction in a fun and friendly atmosphere with a multilevel juniors program from the youngest beginners to sanctioned tournament players.

Each tennis student’s placement is based on age, experience and a challenge ladder. Classes combine energized drills, fun games, match play and conditioning. Our goal is for tennis students to reach a higher level of play and learn to love a sport they will play for a lifetime. Sharing the experience can make it more enjoyable, so invite a friend to join you on the courts and learn tennis together!

Tennis Tots For the young player just starting tennis. Tennis students will learn basic hand-eye coordination, stroke production, footwork skills, and the rules of the game. Classes meet once a week for 5 weeks. Each class is 45-minutes.

Smaller youth tennis equipment is used to develop tennis skills fast!

Code Ages Days Dates Time Fee Location 5142 4-6 yrs mon 3/21-4/18 4:30 pm-5:15 pm $25 r/$30 Nr LC 5158 4-6 yrs mon 5/2-5/30 4:30 pm-5:15 pm $25 r/$30 Nr LC Tennis Drop Shots For the younger player with some degree of tennis experience. These tennis students will already have learned the basics of tennis and are able to hit two consecutive shots in a rally. These students are ready to learn tennis scoring and rotation and will learn to serve consistently, along with proper footwork, strategy and shot technique. Classes meet once a week for 4 weeks.

Code Ages Days Dates Time Fee Location 5141 5-7 yrs Wed 3/23-4/13 4:30 pm-5:15 pm $35 r/$40 Nr LC 5159 5-7 yrs Wed 4/27-5/18 4:30 pm-5:15 pm $35 r/$40 Nr LC Beginner Juniors This class is designed for students to learn how to play tennis. All tennis strokes will be taught along with rules of the game and basic strategy. The requirements to progress to Aces level is for the students to demonstrate ability to consistently serve into the correct service box, learn to keep the score, properly rotate, and sustain a rally. Classes meet twice a week for one hour for 4 weeks. Age appropriate equipment is used to develop tennis skills fast!

Code Ages Days Dates Time Fee Location 5140 7-12 yrs mon/Wed 3/21-4/13 5:30 pm-6:30 pm $35 r/$40 Nr LC 5160 7-12 yrs mon/Wed 4/26-5/18 5:30 pm-6:30 pm $35 r/$40 Nr LC Jr Aces Tennis This class is for players working towards the Aces Excel Program. Players must know how to rotate, keep score, and progress towards serving from baseline (full court or from USTA Quick Start Tournament baseline/60ft).

Players can serve underhand (drop hit) to correct service box. This program will run 4 weeks. This class may also occasionally meet on weekends to play other clubs in team match or league play.

Code Ages Days Dates Time Fee Location 5139 8-12 yrs Tue/Thur 3/22-4/14 4 pm-5 pm $35 r/$40 Nr LC 5162 8-12 yrs Tue/Thur 4/26-5/19 4 pm-5 pm $35 r/$40 Nr LC Aces Excel Tennis This class is for match ready juniors ages 10 to 15 who play at an intermediate level and above. Need to be able to serve from baseline (full court or from USTA Quick Start tournament baseline/60ft). Encouraged to be a member of Dobson Ranch USTA JR tennis team and to play in NETS or sanctioned USTA tennis tournaments on at least a quarterly basis.

Must be ready to work hard and come to practice prepared to “excel”. Class will run 5 weeks and will include team tennis play (may be additional fees for JR team tennis play, like court fees when visiting other facilities or end of season gathering, etc.)

Code Ages Days Dates Time Fee Location 5131 10-15 yrs Tue/Thur 3/1-3/31 5:30 pm-6:30 pm $50 r/$55 Nr LC 5138 10-15 yrs Tue/Thur 4/12-5/12 5:30 pm-6:30 pm $50 r/$55 Nr LC 16 February 2016

VENDORS NEEDED For the Dobson Association Easter Eggstravaganza March 26, 2016

The event will take place from 10 am to 1 pm at Laguna Park, 2455 W. Laguna Azul, Mesa, AZ 85202.

Requirements: - A vendor fee of $25 is required to attend the event for a 10’ by 10’ space.

- Vendors will need to check in by 9 am and are expected to stay until 1 pm.

- A copy of your City of Mesa Tax Licenses is required if you will be selling any products.

- A Maricopa County Health permit is required if a food product is being served to the public.

- 1 six foot rectangle with 2 chairs are provided (limited availability).

- Table cloths and signage are recommended.

Please contact the Dobson Ranch Recreation Department 480-831-7464 2719 S. Reyes, Mesa, Arizona 85202 email: bbouk@dobsonranchhoa.com

BYOB SAVE THE DATE

April 16, 2016

...and wine

Wine and Beer Tasting.

La Casita Recreation Center 2719 S. Reyes

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and Over

Event

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Egg Hunt Times: • 0-2 years at 10:15am

Dobson Ra nch

Easter

• 3-5 years at 10:30am • 6-8 years at 10:45am

Easter Bunny

Arrives at 11:15 am!

Eggstravaganza Saturday, March 26th, 2016 Laguna Park, 2455 W. Laguna Azul

10am – 1pm

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The park will be filled with games, bounce houses and crafts. Bring your baskets for the egg hunt! Food Trucks will be present serving food at a minimal cost.

Vendor opportunities are available for this event.

Contact: bbouk@dobsonranchhoa.com

Dobson Ranch

Raffle for a Sunsplash Season Pass!

Tween

Egg

Hunt Friday, March 25th

Laguna Park 2455 W. Laguna Azul

7:15pm • Ages: 9-13

Bring Your Flashlight and Find the Golden Eggs to Win Prizes!

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MOVIE in the PARK Presented by Dobson Ranch Recreation - www.dobsonranchhoa.com 2719 S. Reyes, Mesa, AZ 85202 480-831-7464

Feature movie is

March 11, 2016 Laguna Park 2455 W. Laguna Azul Movie begins at Sunset (6:45pm)

Bring Your Lawn Chairs!

Popcorn Will Be Served!

FREE hot dogs, nachos and water provided by our Ranchers’ Roundup publisher, Valhalla Community Magazines

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Bark in the Park

Costume Winner

What a beautiful January day it was on the 23rd and many Dobson Ranch residents and their dogs agreed as they participated in the Dobson Ranch Bark in the Park event. Laguna Park was fenced and transformed into a doggie playground so Dobson Ranch canines could meet and play with their community neighbors! Thanks to all the vendors that joined in the fun: Dobson Ranch Animal Hospital, Cage Free Grooming Salon, Animal Defense League of AZ, Green Bulldog Dog Wash and Spa, Petco, AZ Mastiff Rescue, and Dobson Ranch Water Conservation. This Bark in the Park day wouldn’t be complete without some contests. Chloe and Remi won the best trick contest as they cheered “touchdown” for the Cardinals along with owner Patty Smith. Koda and owner Karin Riner looked the most alike and Housten Morrow dressed Porkchop to look like a Beanie Baby, winning the costume contest. This is an annual event so be sure to watch the Ranchers’ Roundup for next year’s date!

Owner look alike winner

Best trick

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Clubs

February 2016

Dobson Ranch Retirees

RETIREEs sCHEDUlE GENErAL MEETiNG The Retiree’s General Meeting will be on Monday March 7th at La Casita.

Coffee at 9:30AM and the meeting begins at 10AM. There will be a program and lunch will follow the meeting. All guests and prospective members are welcome. Final April Laughlin trip payments are due at this meeting.

Arnie Chase leads the retiree’s bike rides every Tuesday and Friday and also works in some interesting side trips like this one at the mesa Air museum in East mesa.

DiNNEr NiGHT OUT In February the Club’s Dinner Night is scheduled for Tuesday, February 16th at Buca Di Beppo Restaurant. Plan on being there by 5:30PM. For more info contact Francine at 602-809-7792.

While visiting the Air museum the bike riders had a chance to inspect the inside of a B-17 WWII vintage bomber. Here Kim Baker imagines what it would have liked to man one of the war birds eleven .50 caliber machine guns.

DAYTriPPErS The Day trippers will head into Phoenix on Thursday, February 18th.and will visit the Phoenix Art Museum to view a special collection of Michelangelo”s Masterpieces. Cost is $12.00 per person and those attending should plan to meet at La Casita at a time to be determined later. More info? Call Carole Armstrong at 602-615-2412. In March the Daytrippers will head to the Ballpark to take in a Spring Training Baseball game on St. Patrick’s day, March 17th. Helen Robetoy is in charge at 480-730-6413.

Easily the best attended monthly event for the retirees is the monthly general meeting which includes an interesting program and lunch, usually attended by about 100 members and guests.

Kiwanis Club Forming at Dobson Ranch Kiwanis, a service organization, is celebrating 100 years of “Serving the Children” in 2015. Dobson High Key Club is a vibrant student service club yielding young leaders year after year. Whether it is university level, high school, middle schools or elementary schools, Kiwanis sponsors clubs for all youth to grow in leadership and community service.

Yes, there once was a Kiwanis club in Dobson Ranch. A new concept in Kiwanis is directed towards the Young Professional who wishes to give a little time and energy back to the community they so enjoy and live or work within. A Kiwanis club could serve many purposes for Dobson Ranch residents and business people. It’s almost like an extended family who pool their idea resources, trade friendships, identify with youth of the community and provide unique service where needed.

If you would like more information, contact Dick Caley at 480-345-9521 and rcaley@prodigy.net.

Oatmeal Cafe Simple, Healthy, Vegan

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BOArD OF DirECTOrS MEETiNG The February Board of Directors meeting is on Monday, February 22 at 8:30AM at La Casita. NOTE DAY CHANGE...February only, due to President’s Day. All Officers, activity leaders and committee chairs should be in attendance. In March the Board will meet on Monday, March 14th at 9AM at La Casita.

PiCNiCS The February picnic is scheduled for Monday, February 22nd and will be on Canyon Lake. The picnic’s theme is “Taco Bar”. Meet at La Casita at 10AM and then carpool to Canyon Lake. Kim Baker is the picnic chair and can be reached at 480-839-3839.

HAPPY HOUr Happy Hour for the Club is set for Wednesday, February 24th at 4PM at Outback Steakhouse 1734 E Southern Ave Tempe. NW corner of Southern & McClintock. If you have any questions, please call Nancy Black 839-1658.

MOViES For February the movie group will watch a day time movie at the Pollock Tempe Cinemas on Elliott. The day is Thursday, February 25th. Judie Bielo is chair and can be reached at 480-820-7371.

GAME DAY Game Day in March is the first Thursday of the month, March 3rd. at La Casita at 1PM. Bring your own beverages and a small snack to share. Judie Bielo chairs this event also.

LADiES LUNCH March 10, the Club’s ladies will meet at the Outback Steak House located at 2520 W. Chandler in Chandler. Meet at 11:30AM. For additional information call Jeanne Collins at 480-839-3759.

FrEE WHEELErS AND SLO SPOKES BiCYCLE riDErS The Free Wheelers meet every Tuesday at 8AM at the Dobson Library for a 20-22 mile ride. The Slo Spokes meet on Fridays at 9AM, also at the library but for a shorter 10-12 mile ride. Both rides are social rides and include a refreshment stop about halfway into the rides. Rides avoid busy streets and mostly are on bike paths and back residential streets. Arnie Chase leads both rides and can be reached at 480-838-4124.

HiKiNG The Club’s hiking leader is Ed Eppley and the group hikes every Wednesday, meeting at La Casita at 8AM. Hikes are generally in the three to four mile range, easy to moderate and take place at hiking locations throughout the greater Phoenix area. You can reach Ed at 480-656-4530.

If you think you would enjoy some of the activities listed above and would like to meet new friends on Dobson Ranch just email Dovie at dlbryant7@ cox.net or call her at 480-231-5739. Dovie is the Club’s Membership Chair.

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Dobson Ranch Conservatives Dobson Ranch Conservatives and all others welcome. We meet at the Dobson Ranch Library, usually one weekday night from 6-7:00 PM, the last week of each month. Our next meeting is March 31, Thursday. We talk about our Country, the direction it is going, and ideas for the Nation.

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February 2016

Women’s Club

Clubs

By Patty Smith Women’s Club President

Happy February!

Our General membership meeting in January was so informative with Dr. Casey Johnston. Now if we can remember all the good things he told us. Thanks Chris for this program.

The Out to Lunch group went to Baby Kay’s. We had 2 long time past members join us. Karna...retired from Dobson High School in December Congratulations. She will be joining us more often. Helen has joined again. It will be great to have both of these special ladies spending time with us. We missed them. We had a very good lunch. It is nice to have this restaurant in Dobson Ranch.

Vicky will be hosting Bunco. Laurie will be sending out the information.

Out to Lunch met on Feb 5th. We went to The Living Room.

The General membership meeting and program will be Tuesday, February 23rd at 7 pm. At La Casita.

The Bees Knees/Health Report: Elaine is doing good...just grounded because this time she had her right knee replaced and no driving!

We miss you...Lynn S. is getting better everyday. You both are in our thoughts. We miss you.

We are proud to have Laurie running for the HOA Board. Thank you for wanting to give your time and skills for our neighborhood.

Our heartfelt sympathies go to Kathrine with the sudden passing of her Dear Mother, Rose. She will be missed.

Garden Club

By Donna Chapman

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Garden Club meeting Tuesday, February 2 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at La Casita.

Topic: Potting up Plants

What does your garden have in common with Giverny, the Desert Botanical, Brooklyn Botanical and Alcazar Gardens of Seville, Spain?

Flower pots! Call them what you choose—flowerpots, plant pots, containers or tubs—pots brought our garden plants from all over the world to our own little spot on earth.

“Potting up Plants: An Illustrated story of the history and fashion of flower pots” will be the topic for the Tuesday, March 1 Garden Club meeting at 7:00 p.m. at La Casita. Linda Larson, presenter, is a lifelong lover of flowers, Master Gardener, Faculty Emeritus of Mesa College and gardener in Mesa for more than 30 years. Linda is an advocate for the importance of public green space and the value of nature in our lives.

Come to the meeting and enjoy an illustrated story of “Potting up Plants” with a look back into the history of flower pots, the changing fashions and garden wisdom provided by these vessels. Beautiful images from gardens of North America and Europe will be presented by columnist Linda Larson of The Traveling Gardener. Linda has traveledextensively to gardens researching and compiling the story of the flower pot. She has visited more than 450 gardens on four continents, 22 countries and 41 states.

Linda’s story will inform, inspire and send you searching in your garden for the perfect place for just one more flower pot!

Fishing Club

By Ed Ricci

Dobson Ranch Women’s Club Scholarship Opportunity The Dobson Ranch Women’s Club will award a scholarship(s) to a resident of Dobson Ranch. The scholarship is open to all ages for continuing education. The applicant must demonstrate leadership skills and be involved in school/community activities and/or employment.

The scholarship will be awarded on need and merit basis.

Applications are available at the La Casita Recreation Center, 2719 S. Reyes, Mesa, AZ, 85202. The application selection will close on April 15, 2016.

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At the time of this writing (1/ 20/16) the lakes are just a tad over 50 degrees in temperature, and the fish still seem to be moving slow. Some fish are being caught with plastics, jerk baits, swim baits, and crank baits. But the operative term is make your presentation slow. By the time you read this and the RoundUp is published several weeks later from the writing, things will be changing. Female bass will start having small egg sacks in their bellies, and the fish will be stirring as they move into spawning mode in late February through May. That means the fish will be more active until they slow down again in the heat of the summer- probably in July. The cycle continues. It is a wonder to watch our ecosystem change with its annual cadence- dictated by atmospheric temperature, day length, and of course water temperature.

Speaking about changes, did anyone notice that the gadwalls (duck/ geese family) were mostly absent this winter from our lakes? I wonder why? I am not going to lay it on global warming. There were a bunch of coots- which will start disappearing as it heats up. It seemed that we saw a lot less geese this winter also- except for the home bodies who fly over from the golf course.

Fishermen- please get your 2016 permits to fish as Dobson Ranch residents. Also, please make sure that your boats are tagged with Dobson Ranch permits. Happy Fishing!

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Garden Club Tea Saturday, April 23, 2016

Music: Harpist Free photos in a garden setting Wear a hat if you like!

at La Casita, 2719 S. Reyes from 9:30 to 11:30 am

Mothers, daughters, aunts and special friends are invited to come for tea and talk about happy things.

The cost is $10 for adults and $3 for children under 10.

Tickets must be purchased by April 13 at La Casita.

Menu: A variety of teas, scones/muffins, lemon curd and crème fraiche, strawberries and cream, fruits and more.

We look forward to seeing you for tea and conversation.

La Casita, 2719 S. Reyes, Mesa, AZ 85202 480-831-7464

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THE DOBSON ASSOCIATION 23

February 2016

Tasty Dental Treats for Pets

In the Community

By Kimberly Zavacki Dobson Ranch Animal Hospital

When purchasing treats for your furbaby, it is important to look for the VOHC (Veterinary Oral Health Council) symbol. It is these treats that will help reduce tartar and plaque from building up. Here are a few examples of what you can try: Chews with the VOHC symbol: • These awesome treats are complete with a new Dual-Enzyme System which prevents plaque from forming on teeth and decreases the build up of bacteria. Both of which can be detrimental to your pets health care.

• There are chews that goes the extra mile with an added antiseptic called chlorhexidine. The chlorhexidine is released by the dogs chewing motions allowing the teeth to be cleaned with every bite.

Dental Water Additive with the VOHC symbol: • By adding a dental water additive to your pets water actually will help freshen your pets breath. Also, when used with other dental preventative care (dental chews, brushing teeth, etc) the dental additive will assist in preventing the build up of plaque.

Oral Cleansing Gel, Spray, or Solution • By adding one of these oral cleansing products to your pets preventative dental health care routine, you can freshen their breath and significantly reduce the amount of plaque build up on their teeth.

There are so many different options available. See http://www.vohc.org/ accepted_products.htm for more information. Please check with a vet if you have questions about trying new pet products.

Dobson High School Bands Community Sale & Goodwill Collection Event The Dobson High School Bands will be holding a Community Sale & Goodwill Collection Event on Saturday, February 27, 2016, at Dobson High School, 1501 W Guadalupe Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202. The Community Sale will be from 8am-noon, and from Noon-3pm will be the Goodwill Collection Event.

Event is open to the public!

All proceeds from the sale and Goodwill collection will benefit Dobson High School Bands.

Interested in donating items for the sale and collection event? Contact Anne at dhsbandfundraising@gmail.com. Accepting clothing, books, household items, furniture and gently used items!

Washington Elementary Update There are great things happening at Washington! 5th Grader Camren M. represented Washington at the District Spelling Bee on January 23rd.

The results will be announced in the next edition of the Roundup! Good luck Camren! 5th & 6th Graders continue to participate in the Battle of the Books. The 2nd Battle was on January 26th. The last Battle will take place on April 12th to determine who will represent Washington in the district regional battle!

Washington is accepting Kindergarten Registrations for the Fall 2016 semester. For more information, please go to our website at www. mpsaz. org/washington.

Please take note of the following dates: *Feb. 15th – No School – President’s Day *Feb 22nd – Feb. 26th: Spring Book Fair *Feb. 25th – Math & Science Night/Evening Book Fair Hours *March 11th – End of Quarter Early Release at 11:45 am *March 14th – 18th: SPRING BREAK/NO SCHOOL Dobson Families, Washington is collecting Box Tops and Soup Labels.

If you collect them and don’t have anywhere to donate them, please think about dropping them off to our front office!

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Programs at Dobson Ranch Library February 16th-March 15th

Baby Lapsit! 2/16/2016, 2/23/2016, 3/1/2016, 3/8/2016, 3/15/2016 10:30 AM Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies ages birth to 24 months.

Family Storytime 2/17/2016, 2/24/2016, 3/2/2016, 3/9/2016 10:30 AM Please join us for stories, music, and fun!

Hotspot @ Dobson Library 2/17/2016, 2/24/2016, 3/2/2016, 3/9/2016 2:00 PM Stop by the Hotspot table @ the Dobson Library!

Toddlertime! 2/18/2016, 2/25/2016, 3/3/2016, 3/10/2016 10:30 AM Twenty minutes of stories, songs, and fingerplay fun especially for toddlers.

Indie Lens Pop-Up Film Screening : Black Panthers Special 2/18/2016 6:30 PM Event The City of Mesa Diversity Office and Mesa Public Library present Indie Lens Pop-Up The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution by Stanley Nelson. Community Cinema is now Indie Lens Pop-Up! Indie Lens Pop-Up is a neighborhood series that brings people together for film screenings and community-driven conversations. Featuring documentaries seen on the PBS series Independent Lens, Indie Lens Pop-Up draws local residents, leaders, and organizations to discuss what matters most, from newsworthy topics to family and relationships. Make friends, share stories, and join the conversation. Can’t attend in person?

Find Independent Lens on Facebook for information on our online Pop-Up events.

Brain Time at the Library for Infants 2/19/2016 9:30 AM When registering for this program you and your child will be registered to all three sessions 2/5, 2/12, and 2/19.

Brain Time at the Library for Toddlers 2/19/2016

10:30 AM

When registering for this program you and your child will be registered to attend on 2/5, 2/12, and 2/19.

Kinder Prep 2/19/2016 12:30 PM When registering for this program you and your child will be registered to attend on 2/5, 2/12, and 2/19 Local Author of the Month 2/20/2016 1:00 PM Diana Taylor Hart is February’s Local Author of the Month.

Fiction Folks 3/10/2016 2:00 PM March’s discussion book: Still Life by Louise Penny

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February 2016

In the Community

“Play Me, I’m Yours”, is Coming to Mesa and Includes Participation from Dobson Ranch

The Mesa Arts Center’s presentation of Play Me, I’m Yours, an international touring artwork devised by British artist Luke Jerram, is coming to Mesa February 26th through April 9th, 2016 and will begin with the following events: Friday, February 26, 2016 Mesa Arts Center Foundation Annual Gala World Premiere Musical Composition for 25 Pianos Tickets Available Now: http://www.mesaartscenter.com/index.php/ events/annualgala or 480-644-6500 Saturday, February 27, 2016 | 2:00-5:00pm FREE Public Kickoff Event where all 24 pianos are together for one day only at Mesa Arts Center After the kickoff the pianos will live in public spaces for six weeks, available for the community to play and enjoy. When the project launches, 24 playable and artistically enhanced pianos will be featured, primarily in Downtown Mesa along Main Street, near Mesa museums and libraries, on Mesa Arts Center’s campus and at numerous other accessible and open-to-the-public locations, including several satellite locations throughout the city.

The project has been installed in cities across the globe, including New York, London, Chicago, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Paris and London, bearing the simple instruction “Play me, I’m Yours.” Touring internationally since 2008, the project has reached over eight million people worldwide with over 1400 pianos. This free exhibition in Mesa will be its Arizona premiere offering performance and music for the public 24/7.

What’s extra special about this event is that Dobson Ranch will be represented in this epic presentation in a couple ways. First, Dobson Ranch resident Chris Russell had the opportunity to work on the very first piano and is also working on a second piano for the event: Chris states, “I got to work on the first of 24 pianos in the “Play Me, I’m Yours” Street Piano Chris russell art installation that will be on display throughout Mesa from late February into April. A revolving team of approximately 15 people were guided by lead artist, Kyllan Maney and Erin Peters who was in charge of all the constructional elements, including the lights. We met once or twice a week to build, paint and light the piano as well as hand-hammer over 1000 sequins that flutter in the wind.”

“The piano is currently displayed at the Mesa Arts Center and will be a part of the kickoff event there on February 27th where all 24 pianos will be together before being spread out in public spaces around the city.”

Next… The Dobson Association donated a piano for this event and the artists responsible for making it beautiful are the art students at Dobson High School. We can’t wait to see what they have created along with all the fi nished pianos!

For more information contact streetpianos@mesaartscenter.com, call 480-644-6621 or visit http:// www.mesaartscenter.com/index. php/events/street-pianos-mesa.

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February 2016

To place an ad call 480-831-8314. lAWN CARE UNLIMITED LANDSCAPING – Total Yard Clean-Up. We do trim, cut & removal of frost damaged trees, plants & shrubs.

Weed removal & hauling. You name it, We do it! Same Day Service. Call 480-201-8966. Not a licensed contractor. $80/MONTH-COMPLETE LAWN SERVICE - Owner is a Dobson ranch resident. Licensed, Bonded and Insured rOC281191 www.kjelandscape.com 480-586-8445 AZ HOME & LANDSCAPE SERVICES – Complete landscape and property maintenance including clean ups, hauling, installation, sprinkler repair, tree care, painting and handyman services. English Speaking, Dependable, Insured, Smartscape Certified, Dobson ranch resident. Free Estimate. 480-2009598.

SAENZ LANDSCAPING – Professional Lawn Service, winter rye grass, tree trimming and removal, sprinklers install and repairs, valves, timer problems, add landscaping, concrete work, pavers, block work, sod, gravel etc. Jose Perez 602-3306804. Serving Dobson ranch for over 15 years.

HAULING – We haul junk, yard debris, trash, overstuffed garage or storage units, furniture, appliances, etc. Earth friendly. Dependable. English speaking. Dobson ranch resident. Free Estimate. 480-200-9598 SPRINKLER REPAIR – Working in Dobson ranch since 1981.

Scarecrow Sprinkler. Frank 602-690-4767 LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION SERVICES – New clients welcome! – 480-710-8738 MIsCEllANEOUs HAPPY HEARTED HELPER will run errands, do shopping, provide transportation. I am experienced, professional and reliable. Call Lynn 480-332-2022.

DANCE LESSONS: Call Bob 480-777-8300 JIM’S HANDY HELPER SERVICE - Handyman 480-688-7756 not a licensed contractor.

PET CARE POOPER SCOOPER – Hate that poop? Love your Pup! Call mrs. Doolittle and she’ll clean it up. Bonded and Insured. ranch resident. 480-831-9388 PET SITTING – Have your pet pampered and cared for in the convenience of your home. Bonded and insured. member Pet Sitters International. ranch resident. references Available.

Call Janice with mrs. Doolittle 480-831-9388 POOl CARE POOL SERVICE & REPAIR – Weekly Service. Free Estimate.

Call Oscar 480-238-0545 GOODs AND sERvICEs H&R BLOCK PUT OUR EXPERTISE TO WORK FOR YOU. $25 Off Tax Preparation for new clients (coupon code 66557) 1125 W Baseline rd STE 5 mesa, AZ 85210 480-649-4383.

TILE AND GROUT CLEANING - Grout Dirty? Call APL Cleaning Services to clean and sanitize your tile floors. No high -pressure sales. Call John for a free quote. 480-2096323

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DUMPING DAVE - I haul it all. Yard debris, junk, appliances, furniture, home cleanouts. Whatever you need cleaned up and hauled away. DEPENDABLE and HONEST. Dave 480369-5182

PAINTING –Affordable Interior and exterior painting for every budget. Power washing, drywall repair, etc. Experienced, Insured, Dependable. Dobson ranch resident. Not a licensed contractor. 480-200-9598

MARIA’S HOUSECLEANING – Honest, quality work! reasonable prices. references available. 480-620-5536

AQUA TECH PLUMBING & DRAIN – For all your plumbing and drain cleaning needs. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. rOC#228747 reliability and experience you can afford. 480507-3335 aquatechplumbingaz.com

CARPET CLEANING - Let a Dobson ranch homeowner clean your carpets. No Scams, No bait and switch. Call John.

Available 7 days a week. 2 rooms and a hall are $59.00 (reg $89.00). Stairways are $39.00. 480-209-6323 HANDYMAN JIM’S HANDY HELPER SERVICE - Handyman 480-688-7756 not a licensed contractor.

T&T HANDYMAN SERVICES - 15+ years experience.

Plumbing, Electric, Flooring, Painting, roofing, Kitchen and Bath remodeling. ranch resident. Not a licensed contractor.

Call Tim @ 602-327-4781 “YOUR HANDYMAN” - Quality at reasonable rates. General repairs; plumbing, electrical, more. 25 years experience. ranch resident. Not a licensed contractor. Ken 602-370-0604 HOME IMPROvEMENTs SELECT VALLEY SERVICES, FORMERLY BREESE LANDSCAPING. 33 years experience. Design/Build Landscape Installs. Pavers/Travertine/Block Walls/Stone Veneer/ramadas/Patios/BBQ’s and much more! Exterior and Interior tile & travertine install/painting/roofing. 480969-3424 or 480-797-2499. Website: selectvalleyaz.com.

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ENGLISH BUILDING COMPANY LLC- Bathrooms, kitchens, tile, laminate, hardwood, windows, doors, patio covers & more. Owned and operated by Dobson ranch resident, Paul English. FrEE ESTImATES 480-603-8813. Project pictures and customer references at www.englishbuilding.net. LicensedBonded-Insured-rOC189470-BBB. PLUMBING SERVICE – Complete plumbing repairs and service. Free water heater inspection. 480-966-7794 or 602579-1012. mAZON’S PLUmBING. Licensed and bonded. rOC #C37-212482.

MATCH ALL DRYWALL REPAIR - match all textures, cracks, holes, water damage, patio, ceilings, small stucco repairs, additions. Licensed bonded and insured. rOC#221568. See our ad 602-908-0520 COOLING OR HEATING CHECK-UP – $18.95. mAZON’S AC and HEATING. 480-966-7794 or 602-579-1012. Licensed and bonded. rOC #C39-212482.

TIME TO PAINT YOUR HOUSE? – Cardinal Painting Company.

Interior/Exterior. One room to complete house. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. rOC #240973. Fast, Free Estimates. 480294-3744.

PLUMBING. We specialize in water heaters, drain cleaning, leaking pipes, faucets, toilets, tubs, slab leaks, reroutes, water softeners, disposals, reverse osmosis systems. Senior Discounts. Family owned and operated. Free estimates.

Cure All Plumbing 480-895-5858 Licensed, Bonded, Insured rOC204797 www.cureallplumbing.com.

ALL CONSTRUCTION – Custom paver installation, concrete work, block work, travertine pavers. reasonable prices.

Honest work. Jose 480-452-6154. Not a licensed contractor.

MASTER ELECTRICIAN – roger Heaster. 22 years in the valley. Not a licensed contractor. 602-732-8877

ROOFING SPECIALIST. 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE – shingles, tile, shakes, flat roofs, leak repairs and wood replacement.

Free estimates. No job too small. Not a licensed contractor. references available. Call Chuck 480-251-7886.

TIME TO PAINT YOUR HOUSE? – Cardinal Painting Company.

Interior/Exterior. One room to complete house. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. rOC #240973. Fast, Free Estimates. 480294-3744.

DOUBLE DD ELECTRIC 602-276-5550 Fast dependable service. Small/Large projects. Panel upgrades – Lighting – Troubleshooting. Lic rOC# 065071-010.

At Your service BABYSITTING SERVICE! I’m Haley. I’m 13 years old and I’m interested in babysitting your child. I’m available pretty much every weekend any hours on Saturday and Sunday. I’m very trustworthy and have lots of experience. my number is 480686-7868. Thanks!

YARD WORK: Junior High Student. $10 to $20 to mow, edge and blow. Every week or every 2 weeks. I will use my own equipment. Please leave a message for Jake at 480.897.2040 RED CROSS CERTIFIED BABYSITTER A very good 15 year old, red Cross Pediatric first aid and CPr certified girl available for evenings and weekends. Prior interviews preferred. references available. $8/hr. Email shannon.m.murphy86@ gmail.com MOTHERS HELPER, BABYSITTING, PET SITTING, DOG WALKING, AND CHILDREN’S PARTIES ( face painting and other help). responsible, reliable teen at reasonable rates.

American red Cross babysitting, CPr, and Pediatric First Aid Certified. For more information email or call Savanna at 480268-5867 or spdeavult@yahoo.com.

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Calendar of Events February/March 2016 MONDAY 15 Recreation and Administration Closed in Observance of Presidents’ Day Fitness in the Park 6 am Laguna Park

TUESDAY 16 Fitness in the Park 6 pm Laguna Park Budget and Finance Meeting 6:30 pm Grande Room Zumba 7 pm Grande room

FEBrUArY 22 Fitness in the Park 6 am Laguna Park retirees’ Board meeting 8:30 am Grande room Bridge Group 12:30 pm Chica room Yoga 5:30 pm Saratoga

23 Fitness in the Park 6 pm Laguna Park Women’s’ Club 7 pm Chica room Zumba 7 pm Grande room

29 Fitness in the Park 6 am Laguna Park Bridge Group 12:30 pm Chica room Yoga 5:30 pm Saratoga

1 Fitness in the Park 6 pm Laguna Park Zumba 7 pm Grande room Garden Club 7 pm Chica room

MArCH 7 Fitness in the Park 6 am Laguna Park retirees’ General meeting 9:30 am Grande room Bridge Group 12:30 pm Chica room Yoga 5:30 Saratoga

14 Fitness in the Park 6 am Laguna Park Spring Break Camp 8 am Saratoga Bridge Group 12:30 pm Chica room Yoga 5:30 pm Saratoga Budget and Finance Meeting 6:30 pm Grande Room

21 Fitness in the Park 6 am Laguna Park retirees’ Board meeting 9 am Grande room Bridge Group 12:30 pm Chica room Yoga 5:30 pm Saratoga

30 February 2016

8 Fitness in the Park 6 pm Laguna Park Recreation Committee Meeting 6:30 pm Chica Room Water Management Meeting 7 pm Grande Room Zumba 7 pm Chica room

15 Spring Break Camp 8 am Saratoga Fitness in the Park 6 pm Laguna Park Zumba 7 pm Grande room

22 Fitness in the Park 6 pm Laguna Park Zumba 7 pm Grande room Women’s Club 7 pm Chica room

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

17 Fitness in the Park 6 am Laguna Park Tai Chi Beginner 9 am Chica room Tai Chi Intermediate 10 am Chica room Tai Chi Beginner 6 pm Grande room Tai Chi Advanced 7 pm Grande room

18 Healing Yoga 8:15 am Chica room Fitness in the Park 6 pm Laguna Park Board of Directors Meeting 7 pm Grande Room

24 Fitness in the Park 6 am Laguna Park Tai Chi Beginner 9 am Chica room Tai Chi Intermediate 10 am Chica room Tai Chi Beginner 6 pm Grande room Tai Chi Advanced 7 pm Grande room

25 Healing Yoga 8:15 am Chica room Fitness in the Park 6 pm Laguna Park

2 Fitness in the Park 6 am Laguna Park Tai Chi Beginner 9 am Chica room Tai Chi Intermediate 10 am Chica room Tai Chi Beginner 6 pm Grande room Tai Chi Advanced 7 pm Grande room

3 Healing Yoga 8:15 am Chica room retirees’ Game Day 1 pm Chica room Fitness in the Park 6 pm Laguna Park

9 Fitness in the Park 6 am Laguna Park Tai Chi Beginner 9 am Chica room Tai Chi Intermediate 10 am Chica room Tai Chi Beginner 6 pm Grande room Tai Chi Advanced 6 pm Grande room

10 Healing Yoga 8:15 am Chica room Fitness in the Park 6 pm Laguna Park

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17 Spring Break Camp 8 am Saratoga Healing Yoga 8:15 am Chica room Fitness in the Park 6 pm Laguna Park Board of Directors Meeting 7 pm Grande Room

Fitness in the Park 6 am Laguna Park Spring Break Camp 8 am Saratoga Tai Chi Beginner 9 am Chica room Tai Chi Intermediate 10 am Chica room Garden Club 6 pm Chica room Tai Chi Beginner 6 pm Grande room Tai Chi Advanced 7 pm Grande room

23 Fitness in the Park 6 am Laguna Park Tai Chi Beginner 9 am Chica room Tai Chi Intermediate 10 am Chica room Tai Chi Beginner 6 pm Grande room Tai Chi Advanced 7 pm Grande room

FRIDAY 19 Fitness in the Park 6 am Laguna Park Bunco 6:30 pm Saratoga

SATURDAY/SUNDAY 20

21 Sunday 26 Fitness in the Park 6 am Laguna Park Poker 6:30 pm Saratoga

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28 sunday in the Park 3 pm laguna Park 4 Fitness in the Park 6 am Laguna Park

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6 Sunday 11 Fitness in the Park 6 am Laguna Park Movie in the Park 6:45 pm laguna Park

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13 Sunday 18 Fitness in the Park 6 am Laguna Park Spring Break Camp 8 am Saratoga Bunco 6:30 pm Saratoga

19 Clean Up 7 am- 3pm los Altos Ranch-wide Garage sale 7 am-1 pm shred 8 am-11 pm saratoga

20 Sunday 24 Healing Yoga 8:15 am Chica room Fitness in the Park 6 pm Laguna Park Legante Paseo BOD 7 pm Chica room

25 Fitness in the Park 6 am Laguna Park Poker 6:30 pm Saratoga Tween Egg Hunt 7:15 pm laguna Park

26 Easter Eggstravaganza 10 am laguna Park

27 Recreation Closed in Observance of Easter