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April 2013 Vol. 8 No. 11 Sunland Springs Village Homeowners Association, Inc. • An Active Adult Community 16 Pages 

Ross Farnsworth at the annual SSV Bar-B-Q. 

What’s Inside 

• On the Manager’s Mind.................................Page 3 

• Around the Village................................................. 3 

• Sports .................................................................... 5 

• From the Board ..................................................... 6 

• Activities .......................................................... 8-11 

• Clubs .............................................................. 12-13 

• Classified Ads ..................................................... 14 

• Activities Calendar............................................... 15 

Ross Farnsworth 

1922 - 2013 

By Gary Nelson The Arizona Republic | azcentral.com Tue Mar 

5, 2013 (Abridged by Jane Harrel) 

Ross Farnsworth, a pioneer among the developers 

and philanthropists who spearheaded 

the Valley’s postwar economic boom, has died. 

He was 81. Farnsworth, who was deeply embedded 

in Mesa’s religious, business, political 

and social life, had been in declining health 

for some time. Most of his 12 children were 

present when he died on Saturday afternoon. 

Farnsworth made a fortune as a land developer 

and in other business ventures and gave 

large chunks of it to charities too numerous 

to count. He was among the founders of the 

west Mesa La Mesita Family Shelter, which is 

now building a multimillion-dollar apartment 

complex for working families. He was a key 

backer of the Mesa Arts Center, which named 

one of its four theaters after his wife, Anita. 

Farnsworth was born in Mesa and began 

his company, Farnsworth Development, with 

his father, Joseph, in the late 1950s. “My father 

and I started the company when I was 27 

years old,” Farnsworth said in a 1988 Phoenix 

Gazette interview. “He had bought close to 

200 acres. I was teaching government in high 

school at the time. Youngtown had just started 

up, and we thought it would be a good thing to 

put something like that out here because this is 

the prettier end of the Valley.” That led to the 

launch of Dreamland Villa, which in 15 years 

ballooned to 3,000 homes at University Drive 

and Recker Road. Sunland Villa, Sunland 

Village, Sunland Village East and Sunland 

Springs Village, all in Mesa, eventually joined 

his inventory. 

Farnsworth served on the board of nearly 

every organization that had anything to do 

with making Mesa a better community. He 

was certainly one of the strongest and longest 

supporters of Mesa United Way. He will be 

deeply missed, but he has trained his family, 

his friends and neighbors and, I think, in a very 

real way, the entire community to continue the 

vision and the love that he had expressed over 

many years for Mesa.” 

Farnsworth is survived by his wife, 12 

children, 63 grandchildren and 65 greatgrandchildren. 

May VILLAGE VOICE 

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2 April 2013 Sunland Springs Village Voice 

Why 

Not Get The 

Best $$$ 

Can Buy? 

Roy Brandli 

480-772-6482 

rbrandli@cox.net 

Call Roy Brandli 

For All Your 

Real Estate 

Uncle 

Sam You! 

visit us @ www.farnsworthrealty.com 

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460 S. Greenfield Rd., Suite 5 • Mesa, AZ 85206 

Bus: 480-284-4008 • Fax: 480-284-4041 

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(Search MLS just like REALTORS) 

PAUL LEBER: After he 

received his BS in Industrial 

Engineering and a Masters 

in Business with a major 

in Finance, Paul and Janice 

moved their way around the 

United States and up the ladder 

of success. He retired 

from his third job at Simmons 

Bedding Co. in Georgia after 

22 years. He was their Vice President/Plant 

Manager. During their 49 years of togetherness, 

they raised two boys and two girls, all 

married who have given them nine grandchildren. 

Paul is very active in the Village playing 

bridge, riding his bike, serving on various 

committees and Block Watch Coordinator 

for his street. Janice likes to play cards, and 

she sings in the Village Voices. Be sure to 

say “Hi” the next time you see them; they are 

great people! 

THE HISTORIC MINING CAMP RESTAURANT 

presents 

“Hello Arizona” 

An Old West Luncheon & Dinner Show featuring 

THE AMAZING MCNASTY BROTHERS 

You will be treated to our 

famous family style menu: 

Lunch Menu: Roast chicken with Dressing, 

Roast Sirloin of Beef & all the Fixin’s 

Dinner Menu: Our World Famous BBQ 

Beef Ribs, Roast Chicken & Dressing, Oven 

Baked Ham & all the Fixin’s 

Per Adult: 

Lunch $18 or Dinner $20 

Kids 1-12 years: 

Lunch $9 or Dinner $10 

Kids 1 year & Under Free! 

Prices Include Meal & Show! 

(Tax and Tip Not Included.) 

Village Snapshots 

JOE TAYLOR: 

Joe and his wife, Rose, 

came to SSV in 1999 

from Los Alamos, NM. 

They never lived anywhere 

else. After WWII 

submarine service, his 

career path took him 

through metallurgy working at the Los Alamos 

National Laboratory. He was very active 

with all sorts of hobbies, being an official in 

football and baseball up to the small college 

level, as well as fast pitch softball. Now he 

likes to paint with watercolors and garden. 

The Taylors have been married 61 years, 

have four children, nine grandchildren and 

one great-grandchild. He says his greatest 

achievement is being alive at 87. Well…. 

here’s to another 20 Joe. You deserve it. 

Show Times: 

Monday Thru Friday: 

Seating At 11am & 1:30pm For lunch 

4pm & 6:30pm For Dinner 

Saturday: 

Lunch Seating At 11am & 1:30pm 

Reservations Required! 

Mining Camp Restaurant 

480-982-3181 

www.MiningCampRestaurant.com 

Apache Junction, Arizona


Around the Village 

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Kudos . . . 

. . . to all of you that helped by working or 

attending our annual Car Show and Sock Hop 

for Sunshine Acres Children’s Home. Also, 

thank you to Farnsworth Development for their 

partnership with this event. The weather was 

perfect and both events were a huge success. 

Cash donations plus SSV club contributions, 

vendors and dance ticket sales totaled $3,3765 

for Sunshine Acres. We collected 1,000 pairs 

of socks. Again, thanks to all. 

Let’s all . . . 

. . . pitch in and help with the Adopt-A- 

Street clean up day on Saturday, April 6 at 

7:00 AM. We are responsible for cleaning up 

Baseline from Signal Butte to Meridian. This 

project only takes about an hour when there are 

many helping hands. Bring your work gloves 

and water. Meet in the Activities Parking Lot. 

Tax time is . . . 

. . .coming and so is our Taxpayers’ Soup 

Kitchen on Tuesday, April 16. The 

soup line forms at 5:00 PM, serving 

at 5:30 PM. Tickets must be purchased in 

ADVANCE in the Activities Office. Price 

per person: 1 pound can of VEGATABLES. 

(Please, no pineapple, peaches or pumpkin.) 

The “Upper Crust” crew will be preparing 

the very best homemade vegetable beef soup 

and out-of-this-world bread pudding. Coffee, 

crackers and water will be provided. Wear 

your “poor ole taxpayer” clothes and BRING 

Diane Broer 

Richard & Diana Heward 

Rhoda & Michael Keil 

Donald & Mildred Abernathey 

Tom & Deby Weatherhead 

YOUR BOWL, SPOON AND CUP. Get your 

tickets early – this is always a sellout!!! 

Tickle your nose . . . 

. . . on April 18 at our “Spirits” of Spring 

party. Bring your favorite wine or beer and 

appetizers to share. Tasting, testing and savoring 

will begin at 3:00 PM in the Courtyard.. 

Come visit with old friends and make some 

new ones. Please wear your nametag. No sign 

up – just show up! 

Reminders . . . 

. . . for those of you that will be leaving 

for the summer. 

FILL OUT a housewatch form in the 

Activities Office. 

CANCEL your subscription to the 

Arizona Republic. Re-subscribe when you 

return. The Homeowner’s Assoc receives a 

commission for every subscription which puts 

$$$ into your community improvement fund. 

DROP OFF large (9” x 12”) stamped, 

self-addressed envelopes in the Activities 

Office for each month you want to receive 

the Village Voice. Please mark the month in 

the lower left corner and put ____ postage 

on each envelope. The Village Voice is also 

available online at www.ssvhoa.com (click 

on “News” tab) 

Mark your calendars . . . 

. . . Tuesday, May 7 – Tag-A-Long to the 

Ronald McDonald houses in Phoenix. Help 

us deliver the buckets of tabs we’ve collected 

and tour the houses. We will leave right after 

Coffee Time (approximately 9:30) from the 

Superstition Room. Dutch Treat Lunch for 

those that want to stop on the way back to 

SSV. Please sign up in the Activities Office. 

Starting May 7 Coffee Time will be in the 

Superstition Room every Tuesday at 9:00 AM. 

Attention New Residents 

By: Ginny Gray, Administrative Assistant Sunland 

Springs Village HOA/Activity Office 

Have you purchased a resale home in 

Sunland Springs Village? If so, welcome to 

our community! We trust you will enjoy all 

the events and activities that SSV has to offer. 

In order to better serve you, we ask that 

you stop in at the HOA/Activity Office and 

complete a “Resale Packet.” The information 

you provide allows the HOA to update 

the records on the home you purchased. 

The Resale Packet contains the following: 

1. A form to transfer the key card numbers to 

your name so if a card is lost and returned 

to the Office, we can call and return it to 

you without the cost of replacement. 

New Neighbors 

J. Richard & Diana Heward 

Carolyn Sindt 

Dale & Debra Cowan 

Donald & Bernita Tharp 

Steve & Becky Ellis 

Maxine Ellis 

Eileen Eller 

Richard & Janice Boulden 

Frank & Linda Bennett 

2. Name Tag form 

3. Buyer’s Certificate of Age Status form 

4. SSV Database Information, which allows 

you to be published in our Community 

Directory. 

When you come in to the office, we encourage 

you to also sign up for two forms of 

communication, 

1. Enroll in the SSV E-News, which is a listserv 

that is used by the HOA to post information 

on facilities, HOA meeting notices, 

events, activities, and ticket information; 

2. Enroll in the SSV Forum, which is an 

electronic bulletin board/blog for village 

residents. 

Hope to see you soon! 

hoa@ssvhoa.com 

Committees and Volunteers 

In the February Village Voice I reported that the terms of office of several of the members of 

the committees that run the HOA were ending in March. I put out a call for volunteers to fill the 

openings, and, as always, you came forward. 

We have seven committees plus an Advisory Committee made up of the chairpersons of 

each of the other committees plus a member or two at large, and Jeff Decker, Vice President of 

the official Board of Directors of the Sunland Springs Village HOA. Although Farnsworth has 

ultimate responsibility for the HOA, this committee system is responsible for making almost all 

decisions about the community, and it has been in place since 2003. It was successful from the 

beginning, and it continues to be as every year new people volunteer to serve, new residents and 

long time residents alike. 

The 2013 Committees and their members are listed below. The Chairperson is designated by 

a C, the Vice Chairperson, if any, by a V, and the Recording Secretary, if any, by an R. 

Advisory 

Becki Burch 

Fran Davidson R 

Jeff Decker 

Doy Gillespie 

Rod Hoflick 

Ed Leahy 

Dale Miller 

Gerald Nelson 

Dick Simmon 

Architecture 

Karen Bulkley 

Becki Burch 

Jeff Decker 

Laurie Gordon 

Joan Jallen 

John Martz 

Jim Thibodeau 

Buildings 

John Baxter 

Pete Crocenzi 

Rod Hoflick 

Jim Palfini 

Kathy Thompson 

C 

C 

C 

V 

C 

R 

Communications Management 

Bob Gray R 

Jane Harrel V 

Nan Miller 

Ronald Newman 

Phillip Plato 

Allen Schaeffer 

Dick Simmon C 

Mark Wittick 

Finance 

Fran Davidson 

Doy Gillespie 

Gene Lutter 

Bob Neilson 

Thomas Rougier 

Joe Treece 

R 

C 

V 

Landscaping 

Sandy Becker 

Ed Brunkhorst 

Gerald Buisman 

Dave Caldwell 

Barbara Monaco R 

Gerald Nelson C 

Terry Steinkruger 

Paper Recycling 

A Word from the Communications Committee 

Recreational Facilities 

Connie Gonzalez 

Jerry Mason 

Dale Miller C 

Angie Reiter V 

Ambrose Reschny 

Chris Stricklett 

Max Tiede 

Marti Voss 

Jennifer Wittick R 

Security 

Joe Camporese 

Robert Klein 

Ed Leahy 

Howard Littell 

Richard Wood 

Many thanks to all these committee members. They are a great group to work with. 

We still have openings on some of the committees and openings can arise at any time on all 

the committees. If you think you might be interested in joining a committee, come to the office 

and pick up a committee packet. It describes each of the committees and includes an application 

form. Being a committee member is a great way to get involved with your community. 

San Tan Fitness Center 

Floor exercises are an important part of any exercise program, but, for some of us, getting all 

the way down to the floor can be a challenge. The problem was solved long ago by an exercise 

bench at the Springwood fitness center, and now we have a beautiful new exercise bench at the San 

Tan fitness center thanks to some skilled homeowners. Pete Crocenzi built the bench, and, like all 

of Pete’s work, it looks great. Pat Hennessey fashioned the cushion from high quality materials, 

and it looks great too. Come on down and try it out. 

By: Dick Simmon 

Let’s all remember to bring our newspapers, 

junk mail, used computer paper, flattened 

cardboard, etc., to the RECYCLING 

BIN between the HOA Office and the Auditorium. 

There are over 2,000 homeowners here 

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producing a lot of waste paper that could be 

recycled. This would be an easy and painless 

way to procure more funds to spend on 

Sunland Springs improvements. 

LET’S ALL PITCH IN THE BIN


Coordinators and Contacts 

for Activities 

GROUP CONTACT PERSON TELEPHONE 

Adopt-a-Street Joe & Kathy Fellhauer 835-6052 

Aerobics (Low Impact) Rita Vautrin 634-4784 

Bible Study Sylvia Hansen 984-4347 

Billiards, Mens Dan Olenik 357-4496 

Billiards, Ladies Barb Harvey 357-1720 

Bingo Gene Lutter 357-7193 

Birders Karl Koch 354-3798 

Belle Myers 354-2019 

Bocce Ball Roger Kexel 920-342-8569 

Book Club Nancy Olson 837-5702 

Bridge – Couples (Thurs) Paul Leber 231-8818 

Bridge – Partners (Fri. Night) Betty Carey 380-3541 

Bridge – Ladies Social Karen Myers 354-4349 

Bridge – Mens Larry Granquist 833-2023 

Bridge – Open Rosalie Taylor 357-7674 

Bunko Helen Denney 345-1940 

Bunko – Saturday Joe Fusaro 951-3674 

Canasta – Ponytail Partners Maureen Coniglio 962-0660 

Canasta – Ponytail Ladies Maureen Coniglio 962-0660 

Cards – “500” Jim & Carol Moore 380-2561 

Ceramics JoAnne Chapin 380-2302 

Computer Club Jane Harrel 214-5264 

Cribbage Nancy Patterson 636-8361 

Euchre Marv Karst 357-2440 

Game Night LaVonne Ballhorn 981-2946 

Genealogy Judi Taylor 354-1708 

Golf – Couples Jerry & Shiela Mason 275-2089 

Golf – Fun in the Sun Jane Gilbertson 380-0239 

Golf – Ladies 18-Hole Marcy Hamstad 984-4968 

Golf – Men’s Golf Club Mike Schafer 621-7385 

Golf – Roadrunners Couples Betty Carey 380-3541 

Golf Pro Shop Gary Humprey 984-4209 

Investment Club R. Pouria 907-6777 

Karaoke Bob Neilson 789-3727 

LDS Social Ralph Stokes 354-9100 

Library Jan Orr 354-6395 

Machine Embroidery Kathy Anderson 699-6342 

Mah Jongg – Natl. Joan Kyro 986-6952 

Mah Jongg – Intl Kathy Boerner 279-6551 

Mah Jongg – Intl Ginny Wyman 354-4801 

Men’s Breakfast Paul Leber 231-8818 

Motorcycle Club Gene Lutter 357-7193 

Needle Crafters Flo Bird 984-1878 

Newcomers Orientation Effie Leatherman 986-3196 

Access to 

Facilities and 

Services 

Painting Marian Felderman 380-3921 

Pet Pals Maureen (Mo) Serva 984-8380 

Photo Club Rita Vautrin 634-4784 

Pickle Ball Fran Arden 605-280-7684 

Pinochle – Double Deck Judi Taylor 354-1708 

Poker – Texas Hold’em Harlan Steinle 982-3567 

Prayer Group Sylvia Hansen 984-4347 

Quilt Club Judy Antler 606-8831 

Red Hat Society Call Act. Off. 354-8758 

Round Dance Club Ken & Sue Davis 209-5755 

Scuba & Snorkeling Jim Palfini 610-2171 

Shuffleboard Jim Thrasher 515-201-9623 

Ron Weisenburger 584-6136 

Silversmith/Lapidary Bob Bush 832-1326 

Softball – Mens Dick Paulin 986-7600 

Softball – Ladies Patti Finney 861-4513 

Stained Glass Harley Lemmon 984-7514 

Springs Chapel Choir Judy Herr 659-7026 

Springs Chapel Chairman Marshall Poling 899-4344 

Tai Chi Bob Jelley 984-6611 

Table & Chairs Belle Myers 354-2019 

Tennis Club W. Dale Miller 215-9763 

Terra Travel Wayne &Judith Konz 984-5782 

Textile Arts Center Alice Hyer 509-989-5489 

Village Playhouse Monica Rae Stein 668-3753 

Village Voices Chorus Judy Herr 659-7026 

VOICE Distribution Al & Myra Lillie 892-2490 

VOICE Editorial Board Jane Harrel 214-5264 

Water Aerobics – AM Janet Will 380-8700 

Water Aerobics – PM Bruce Balzarini 380-5287 

Water Exercise Mary Kelly 986-4154 

Wood Carvers Dan Blaisdell 507-272-0980 

Woodshop George Bonas 288-8367 

Writers Club Nan Miller 984-1852 

Writing Your Story Mary Tasto 984-6526 

Yoga Christine Marcus 986-6092 

Zumba Grace Guilfoyle 695-3305 

HOA COMMITTEES: 

Architecture Committee Becky Burch 962-9298 

Buildings Committee Rod Hoflick 984-8917 

Communications Committee Dick Simmon 949-1110 

Finance Committee Doy Gilllespie 354-3733 

Landscape Committee Gerald Nelson 840-1111 

Recreation Facilities Comm Dale Miller 215-9763 

Security Committee Ed Leahy 357-3586 

Any changes to the above list should be submitted to voicearticle@ssvhoa.com. Thank you. 

6am-10pm Springwood Pool & Fitness Center (480) 380-2712 

6am-10pm San Tan Pool & Fitness Center (480) 361-0378 

6am-10pm Library, Card Rooms, Billiard Room 

9am-3pm Assn. / Activities Office (480) 354-8758 

9am-4pm Woodshop / Open M-F 

Attention SSV Homeowners 

As you look forward to sprucing up the 

outside of your home and yard, please be 

advised of the following: 

PAINTING: Repainting homes, fences 

and walls requires Architecture Committee 

approval even if you are repainting the same 

color. A list of approved colors is available 

in the Activities Office. If you choose a color 

not on the list, you must submit a color sample 

with your Architectural Change Request. 

SATELLITE DISHES: The installation 

of a satellite dish is pre-approved provided it 

is not attached to the front slope of the roof or 

the front half of the house and is in accordance 

with FFC rules. 

HOLIDAY DECORATIONS: All Christmas 

decoration, including lights, shall not be 

placed in the front yard or attached to a home 

until Thanksgiving, and shall be removed by 

January 15 of the succeeding year. All other 

holiday and special event decorations may 

be displayed for a period up to fourteen (14) 

consecutive days. 

ROOFING: Architectural approval is 

required when it becomes necessary to reroof 

your home. A sample of the new roofing 

material needs to be included with your 

Architectural Change Request. 

OTHER CHANGES: Please refer to the 

ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL POLICY 

MANUAL. You may access these on line at 

SSVHOA.com under the HOA tab. 

As a reminder, any and all major changes 

you wish to make to the appearance of your 

home or yard needs Architectural approval. 

Please do not begin a project that requires approval 

until you have submitted your request 

and received approval. It is the homeowner’s 

responsibility to see that an Architectural 

Change form has been submitted and not the 

contractor’s. 

Thank you for your continued support 

SSV ARCHITECTURE COMMITTEE 

Ralph Stokes, Chairman 

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8am-5pm Farnsworth Customer Service Manager (480) 986-1972 

9am-5:30pm Farnsworth Sales Office, Mon-Sat (480) 984-4999 

Night Security (602) 434-0940 

24 hrs Rossmar Management (480) 551-4300 

24 hrs Rossmar Management Emergency (480) 336-2700 

Ride Along With Mesa Police 

By: Jane E. Harrel 

As a Block Watch coordinator, I was invited 

by Sgt. Doane of the Superstition Mesa 

Police Department to accompany a police 

officer on his rounds for a day. I chose Saturday, 

February 2, during the afternoon shift, 

and rode along with Officer Isaac Brenaman, 

an eight-year veteran with the Mesa force. 

The shift started in the briefing room, 

somewhat like you see on TV but still very 

interesting when we were shown mug shots 

of real criminals. It was a very pleasant day 

for cruising around East Mesa helping other 

officers as needed. Rarely do the police go to 

a call by themselves. There is always another 

car called for back up. The only time this 

did not happen during our shift was when a 

dumpster diver was spotted behind the stores 

on Main Street and Signal Butte. 

It was just about time for my turn in the 

navigator’s seat to end when we responded to 

a back up call for shoplifters apprehended at 

a big retail grocery store. A man and woman 

had been stopped by the store personnel who 

called the police. They were handcuffed and 

sitting apart in the security office of the store. 

The initial responding officer was in the back 

reviewing the security tapes while Officer 

Brenaman asked questions of the “perps.” He 

knew the man as he had arrested him before. 

After watching the searching of both parties, it 

was time to take them to the City Jail. So off 

we go with the guy in the back seat encased 

in a Plexiglas portion of the seat behind the 

passenger side, (the woman was taken by the 

other officer). The jail is north of Hwy. 60 

on Alma School Road somewhere. There are 

no signs that point you to it—you just have 

to know where it is by the old court house. 

But that’s another story….


Sports 

Mixed Couples 18 Hole Golf 

League 

By: Iris and Del Huchulak 

The Mixed Couples Golf League is proud 

to announce the “SSV Golf Club Emergency 

Plan” under the leadership of Eldon Junkermeier 

and the “Greens Committee.” The fire 

department was consulted and has updated 

their GPS system to include all three golf 

courses by name and hole number. This will 

allow EMTs to find golfers and others on the 

course. The plan has been distributed to all 

golf league members. Please read the article 

also in this issue that outlines the plan in its 

entirety. 

Due to the weather, the Mixed Couples 

Golf League tournament became a one day 

event. Thank you to John and Myra Davis 

and their committee for all the work done 

to make the tournament a success. We hope 

everyone had a good game, a good time and 

great camaraderie. The list of tournament 

winners is posted in the golf shack. Congratulations 

to all! 

Thank you to Bill Fennell for being the 

highest bidder on the watch set donated by 

Larry and Susan Wood. Bill designated the 

“Rally for Life” as his charity of choice for 

the $310 donation. 

Ladies 18 Hole Golf League 

By: Barbara Shaw 

My Goodness!! Here we are at the end 

of the 2012-2013 Ladies 18 Hole Golf season! 

It has been a great season – well, somewhat – 

cold, cold weather and frost delays cut deep! 

Our big extra special event this season 

was our “Rally for the Cure” tournament 

held on February 19. It was scheduled for 

the February 12, but that cold, cold weather 

delayed us for a week! The contest for the 

Rally players was a closest to the pin on No. 

5 San Tan. Those ladies who drove the green 

received a free ball!! Lois Ferguson won the 

big prize for the closest to the pin with Marj 

Eisinger coming in a close second. Everyone 

had a great time and hopefully this will become 

a tradition for the ladies. 

Our President’s Cup tournament was held 

on March 5 and 12, and our annual meeting 

and banquet on March 14. Results from the 

By: Patti Finney 

All the Sunland Springs Village Softball 

teams have said good bye to the 2012/2013 

season. It was a season with just a few minor 

injuries and provided lots of fun and exercise 

for all the players. 

If you would like to be contacted next 

year to play on one of the Sunland Springs 

Village teams, call Patti Finney at 480-861- 

4513 for the ladies team or call Dick Paulin 

480-986-7600 for the men’s teams. All experience 

levels are welcome. 

Are you unable to play ball but still 

By: Virginia Lindsey 

Our courts are open and we are having 

fun, so come on and play bocce ball with us. 

We will teach anyone who wants to play and 

it is easy to learn. Meet new friends while 

enjoying the game. We play on Tuesday, 

Wednesday and Thursday at 10:00 AM and 

2:00 PM and on Saturday at 10:00 AM. 

Bocce ball continues throughout the summer 

with evening play at 7:00pm starting in 

May. We are a growing club and invite anyone 

Softball News 

Bocce Ball 

We also thank the dance committee for 

their work getting tickets and flyers printed 

and handed out and for assisting with the 

dance hosting as well. We hope a good time 

was had by all. You can get your dancing 

shoes all shined up for next March as Myron 

Summerfield and his band will return once 

again. 

Along with the “Sunland Springs Village 

Mixed Couples League” handout, the 

Community Directory was also handed out 

in March 

This month, members feasted on smoked 

chops, salmon, Kentucky fried chicken, fried 

fish, Italian food, soups and salads, and, of 

course, the wonderful catered tournament 

banquet consisting of crab-stuffed salmon 

and prime rib. A lovely end to the winter 

golf season! We are reminded that these enjoyable 

meals take place because each week 

16 different members volunteer to work the 

committees Kudos to all! 

Congratulations to the newly elected 

Board of Directors, who will commence their 

term the first of May. 

tournament will be posted in the golf shack 

as well as announced in the May newsletter. 

We ran into some conflicts with working 

out the specifics for our outing at Augusta 

Ranch. After a lot of effort put forth by our 

President Marcy, the board elected to cancel 

this golf outing. We will schedule another 

outing in the fall, however, NOT at Augusta 

Ranch! 

This has really been a fun year for me 

working with the Ladies 18 Hole Golf board. 

Very enlightening, and I hope to bring a little 

more experience to my role as your 2013-2014 

President lady. 

As this is my last issue of the newsletter, 

I wish you all a safe journey to your summer 

homes and look forward to your return in 

the fall. 

See you on the links! 

want to be part of the Softball Club? We 

need scoreboard operators. No experience 

required, training will be provided. Call Don 

Gunderson 480-984-4987. 

Starting the first Saturday morning of 

April there will be open practice for all residents 

of Sunland Springs Village. Come out 

and enjoy some fun and exercise. Times will 

be determined based on the weather. 

Thanks again to all the Sunland Springs 

Village residents that continue to support their 

softball club. 

in the community to join us or just come and 

watch to see what the game is all about. 

By: Mary Lou Lange 

Three teams represent SSV in District IV 

“out of park” leagues. The three leagues are 

the Superstition, Eagles, and Scorpion. The 

league play is over and the Scorpion team took 

first in their league. They represented SSV 

in the District IV playoffs and took second 

place. The Superstition Sunrise RV Resort 

team of the Cougar League took first place. 

Members on the Scorpion team are Harold 

and Jo Rayborn, LeRoy and Renee Storley, 

Larry and Judy Johnson, Ron Swabolski, 

Sharon Grabeal , Leon Travers and Bob Newberger. 

Congratulations on a fine job!!! The 

Superstition and Eagles teams did not fair as 

well as they both ended up in fifth place (out 

of 6 teams). 

Despite cold and windy weather “The 

Battle of the Sexes” tournament was well 

attended on February 9. Once again the men 

were victorious over the women by a SLIM 

margin of 11 – 9. The gals had a much better 

showing than the prior two years. After the 

Shuffleboard 

Billiards Club 

Men’s Billiard Team Takes First Place 

By: Bob Briggson 

Congratulations to the Sunland Springs 

Village Billiard Team for winning first place 

in the Superstition Men’s 8-Ball League. 

Team members include Gus Baronti, Bob 

Briggson, Jerry Nelson, Ralph Laurel, Dan 

Olenik, Al lillie, Tom Rickard, Al Godbout, 

Ed Sondrol, Al Heuring, Gene Halsey, Bob 

Verstraete, scorekeeper Linda Bisted and 

substitute players Jerry Bird, Bob Stuttgen, Jim Hartman, Brian Hyde, Eulin Ebsen, Frank 

Harvey and Gene Gilbertson. 

By: Jane Harrel, Secretary 

However, last year’s champions in the 

Ladies Cactus League (yes, SSV women) 

were outplayed by this year’s winners from 

Val Vista Park. We had a good time and a 

nice buffet finale, but we didn’t bring home 

the gold. 

Don’t forget about the Friday night allcomers 

games. They are really fun. With the 

season winding down, there will probably be room for everyone to play. 

Stretch And De-Stress With Yoga 

By: Christine K. Marcus 

Here at SSV you can participate in a 

YOGA class in the morning and evening. 

Classes are on Monday, Wednesday and 

Friday mornings in the Auditorium. Sign in 

at 8:30 (class 8:45 am – 10:00). Cost: $3.50. 

We dress in comfortable clothes to move in. 

YOGA is done barefoot. 

Thursday evening class is at 6:00 PM to 

7:15 (sign in at 5:45) in the San Tan Center. 

Cost is $5.00. 

Whether you have practiced YOGA 

before or have been thinking of coming to a 

class, join us! YOGA poses encourage you to 

breath and focus on your breath, while moving 

thru the various asanas (poses). Studies have 

shown that YOGA can help improve flexibility, 

posture, strength, balance – while calming 

games pizza was served in the auditorium. 

The annual Spring Banquet and meeting 

was held Saturday, March 9 in the Superstition 

room and a delicious meal was catered 

by Rochester’s. President Jim Thrasher announced 

that SSV, along with Las Palmas 

Grand and Monte Vista, would be hosting the 

Western Shuffleboard Tournament on November 

3 – 8, 2013. The following officers were 

reelected for the upcoming year: President: 

Jim Thrasher, VP: Ron Weisenburger, Secretary: 

Elaine Weisenburger and Treasurer: 

Larry Johnson. 

Remember open shuffling is held every 

Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday morning 

at 9:00 AM. We look forward to seeing you 

on the courts. 

To our winter visitors who are leaving, 

we wish you a safe trip home and look forward 

to seeing you back in the fall/winter. 

If you have any questions or concerns, 

call Jim Thrasher at 515-201-9623 or Ron 

Wiesenburger at 584-6136. 

the mind and helping to de-stress the body. 

We close each class with some relaxation 

/meditation poses, thereby quieting the mind 

further, encouraging you to take time to be 

present. 

Pictured are YOGIS from our classes. 

Questions? Call Chris @ 480-986-6092. 

SSV Golf Club Emergency Plan 

By: Eldon Junkermeier 

STAY AS CALM AS POSSIBLE 

Carry a cell phone FOR EMERGENCY USE ONLY!!! 

Dial 911 – Indicate location (SSV Golf Course); name of course (San Tan, Superstition, Four 

Peaks); hole number; and whether near tee or green; and FOLLOW DIRECTIONS OF 911 

OPERATOR. 

In case of chest pains, have someone call Club House Pro Shop (480-984-4209) and ask that 

they bring the AED (Defibrillator) to the scene immediately. Start CPR, if possible. It is 

better to do chest compressions rather than doing nothing at all. 

If possible, have someone go to the nearest point of entry with a cart to help EMT team get to 

victim. Members should allow the EMT team the use of their cart(s) to haul equipment and 

transport team members to the scene. We do not want the big fire truck stuck on the course 

and delay the rescue. 

For heat stroke, get the victim out of direct heat and cool the victim down with a cool substance 

or towel. Give the victim a cool non-alcoholic beverage. 

For a bleeding injury, apply and maintain direct pressure firmly over the bleeding area. 

In ALL cases, use common sense.


Sunland Springs Village Homeowners Association (SSVHOA) Annual Meeting 

Sign-In 6:00 PM, Start 6:30PM Wednesday, February 27, 2013 

Sunland Springs Village Auditorium 

2240 S Springwood Ave, Mesa, Arizona 

Present: - SSVHOA Board Chairman and Farnsworth Corporation President- Craig 

Ahlstrom 

- SSVHOA Board member Jeff Decker (Vice President of Farnsworth) 

- Rossmar & Graham President - Jason Proudfit 

- Rossmar & Graham Vice President – Kirk Kowieski 

- SSVHOA Manager John Lippert of Rossmar & Graham 

Absent: SSVHOA Board member and Secretary/Treasurer David Palmer (who is 

also the Chief Financial Officer for Farnsworth.) 

A quorum of residents was present, as verified by the Rossmar & Graham Community 

Association Management Company. 

The Sunland Springs Village Homeowners Annual meeting was called to order at 

6:30 PM by Craig Ahlstrom, Chairman of the HOA, and President of the Farnsworth 

Development Company. Mr. Ahlstrom welcomed everyone and thanked them for their 

continued support of their HOA. He announced that proper meeting notice was given in 

accordance with the Arizona legal statutes for a meeting and confirmed that a quorum of 

10 percent of HOA members was present. Owners of 234 units were present exceeding the 

total minimum quorum requirement. He reported that earlier the 2012 meeting minutes 

had been published in the SSV Village Voice, made available on the SSV internet site 

and were posted on the HOA office bulletin board. A motion was made to approve the 

2012 minutes and the motion seconded. Motion carried and the minutes were accepted. 

Mr. Ahlstrom introduced Mr. Jason Proudfit of Rossmar & Graham’s (RMG). Mr.Proudfit 

said how much RMG appreciates the relationship it has with the residents of Sunland 

Springs Village. He noted the wonderful job that John Lippert does as HOA manager 

and the exemplarily nature of SSV. He also acknowledged a personal accomplishment 

of John Lippert’s. John became a Certified Manager of Community Associations. SSV 

has teamed with RMG for over 12 years and RMG looks forward to continuing this 

valued relationship. In noting the extremely good history of the SSVHOA Accounts 

Receivables he said less than 5 of 2100 units needed to be sent to collection. RMG 

continues to look for ways to help the community and continues to upgrade its services, 

most recently with paperless transactions, SurePay and E statements. RMG has three 

goals. They are 1) Fiscal Management of vendor relationships, budgets and funds; 2) 

protecting and preserving community common areas and their values; 3) build a sense 

of community. SSV is a very attractive place to build, live and buy. Mr. Ahlstrom then 

thanked RMG for its partnership with Farnsworth going back over 40 years. 

Janet West SSV Activity Director was not able to attend the meeting, but Mr. Ahlstrom 

pointed out that two jobs he would never want are those of John Lippert as Community 

Manager and Janet’s as Activity Manager. He thanked them for all they do. 

Mr. Ahlstrom explained the current membership of the SSVHOA Board. They are 

Dave Palmer, SSVHOA Board member and Secretary/Treasurer of the Farnsworth 

Corporation, Jeff Decker, Vice President of the HOA, and himself, Craig Ahlstrom, 

SSVHOA Chairman and Farnsworth Corporation President, At some point additional 

members could be added to the board and it will be turned over to the homeowners, 

but for now the seven committees of the Advisory Group are learning what it takes to 

manage a large community like SSV and ‘advising’ the Board on the preferences of the 

homeowners. It is the goal of Farnsworth to have a seamless transition to a ‘resident 

only board’ over the next few years. 

The Advisory board consists of 7 Committee chairs with 5-9 committee members each, 

serving for 2 years and there is a two term limit. Then you must take a one year break 

from that particular committee, but you are welcome to join another committee. Ninety 

to 95% of all committee recommendations are implemented. If you are interested in 

volunteering on a committee you can get an application at the Activity office or see 

John Lippert for one. 

Craig also acknowledged the many volunteers that help keep SSV such a great place 

to live and play. Year’s ago it was calculated that over $50,000 a year in labor cost is 

contributed by the various volunteers. The groups include the Table and Chairs Committee, 

the Activity Office Volunteers, the Bingo and Softball volunteers, pool monitors, 

Village Voice newsletter staff, the Holiday light display and so many other folks. The 

savings now are probably way higher than the original estimate. 

Annual Advisory Committee Chairperson’s reports 

The current committee chairs provided an overview and update on their committee’s 

work. The committees choose their chairperson and that person represents their committee 

on the Advisory Board. The Advisory Board meets monthly. There are almost 

60 volunteers participating in the Advisory Board Committees. 

Committee Reports: 

Architect Committee: Chairman Ralph Stokes first recognized the members of the 

committee: Karen Bulkley, Helen Denney, Laurie Gordon, Joan Jallen, Jim Thibodeau, 

Bob Turner and himself, Ralph Stokes. Two new members joining the group in March 

are John Martz and Becky Burch. The purpose of the Architecture committee is to 

give approval for architectural requests submitted by the home owner; to encourage 

residents to follow the standards set forth in the Architectural Control Policy Manual 

and to encourage homeowners to get architectural approval BEFORE starting a project. 

The challenge for the group in coming years is to keep up with the continued growth 

of the community and still provide architectural guidance to those of us that have lived 

here for many years. Mr. Stokes thanked the homeowners for following the control 

policy manual and making their job easier. The committee meets twice a month and 

have reviewed over 180 requests in the last 3 months. 

Building Committee 

Chairman Dave Latta, recognized his fellow committee members: Jim Palfini (Recorder), 

Pete Crocenzi, Joe Ricci, Sherlan Baker, John Baxter, Fred Kramer, Rod Hoflick and 

Kathy Thompson. Four of the current members are leaving due to term limits. You 

are encouraged to apply for the open committee positions. The Building Committee 

performs building inspections to identify items that require repair or replacement. The 

committee reviews new projects and objectives for content and cost. The committee 

acts as an initial reviewer for certain building related projects prior to submission to the 

Advisory board. In 2012 the Committee performed building inspections and reporting, 

oversaw the poolroom carpeting and the new Kiln Room Exhaust system installation. 

They also provided a SanTan Construction Punch list and follow up compliance review. 

The group’s continuing objective is to provide a supporting role with building inspections 

and project reviews. 

Communication Committee: 

Committee Chairmen Allen Schaeffer said their group is 9 members and 6+ associate 

members who volunteer additional specialty skills. Their Mission is make communications 

throughout the Village clear, easy and user friendly. Members are directly involved 

with one or more media products during the program year. 

1.Auditorium- Bob Gray and Richard Denney, have provided concise procedures for 

use of all the electronics - screens, projector/recorder mount, camera) and ‘magic boxes’ 

backstage. These are here for you (your clubs/orgs) to use. They will be happy to share 

their knowledge while, at the same time, certifying you as a user. 

2. ssv E-News - one-way information messages are sent to you regarding HOA management 

facilities status - pool, spa, streets, trees, grounds, etc. It also provides Activity 

Office messages concerning entertainment, shows, trips, games, special events. Sign-up 

is in the Activity Office. 

3. The SSV Forum is a ‘Blog’, used for general discussion and information from the 

residents. It acts as a very successful selling and want ad formum. Lost pets, rainfall, 

medical and service providers – these are all discussed on the ‘Forum’. 

If you are not a current subscriber of these free services, use the forms available in the 

HOA office. We continue to be fortunate to have resident and former committee chair 

Harlan Steinle acting as the moderator/monitor for this very active venue. Committee 

member Jane Harrel is liaison for both the E-News and the Forum 

4. Our first class newspaper is the VILLAGE VOICE under the guidance of the subcommittee 

headed by Joann Chapin. The newspaper is under the editorial leadership 

of Jane Harrel. It exists both in print and electronic form, with archived copies on our 

web site going back to July, 2009. You can read current and back copies wherever you 

can sign on to a computer. The Village Voice is free of charge to you due to advertising 

in the paper. 

4. Channel 22: The system hardware is provided by Cox but Committee member Phil 

Plato has transformed the channel from just a collection of slides. It now is a more 

dynamic medium with shorter ad turnarounds, humor, quizzes, and – for the visuallyimpaired 

– voice-over advertisements, He recently created video announcements for 

Men’s breakfast and pickle ball and has recognized special occasions. If you have original 

ideas for an ad for your club/org, see Phil. 

5. The HOA website activity specifics, meeting data, club/org information, advertising 

pages, the Village Voice archive and, of course the FREE interactive Classified Ad section. 

Committee member Ron Neuman updates the web page data on a timely basis. If 

you’ve missed seeing some data recently, the site is currently undergoing a cosmetic 

and performance update. Mark Wittig joins the committee this year focusing on web 

development and paper reduction. This is a great source of information during the Summer 

session to see what is going on in the Village. 

6. Although the Village phone directory is not yet available from the printer, we’ll notify 

you when they arrive. Jere Barcellina has edited every entry for errors and redundancy. 

The cover photo feature is a splendid view of the Auditorium, courtesy of Bob Card. 

The directory is FREE to SSV residents, 1 per physical residence owned. CAVEAT: 

In spite of all our best efforts, some data will not appear in this new issue due to the 

publishing cutoff date. But no one will be held hostage for an entire year by an arbitrary 

date. After you’ve received the directory and had a reasonable chance to review it, give 

the desired changes to the HOA office (in the form of a ‘green sheet’). We produce a 

continuously-updated and printed supplement of all changes from this printing to the 

next. This supplement works great. What’s more, it’s FREE in the HOA office. 

7. In other areas, our wi-fi demands continue to increase such as with the new SanTan 

Center. Thanks to Dick Simmon and Computer Club member Jim Palfini for their help. 

Several other residents who provide help with email information and specialty referral 

listings are Brian Bender and Mark Wittig. Jan Jelley has provided a comprehensive 

procedural guideline for the Activity Office. 

If you have any tactical experience as a writer, editor, photographer, proofreader, in 

public relations, in data entry / update, in electronics or have computer-based skills 

(especially with the web), then we welcome your help either as a committee member or 

– your option – as an associate member. Volunteers really do make our community hum. 

Landscape Committee: Chairman Jerry Nelson acknowledged the committee members 

for the 2012-2013 season: Terry Steinkruger, Gerald Busiman, Ed Brunkhorst, Robert 

Myers, Mary Catherine Myers, Jim Smith and Emmitt Kirscht. They ensure that the 

Master Association Landscaped areas are in the best possible condition. This is accomplished 

by monitoring and identifying problems and recommending repairs and 

enhancements. They try to maintain a standard for the community that makes our village 

an attractive place to live. Each committee member has an assigned common area of the 

village and monitors it on a routine basis and reports any problems or areas of concern. 

This past year the HOA took over maintenance of the property east of the Village wall 

on the proposed Meridian line. The opening of roads from Guadalupe to Springwood 

added to the committee’s responsibility this past fall. Landscaping is influenced by the 

weather conditions. We do have frost, heavy rains, wind and rain and drought concerns. 

Three members have left the committee this past season and they do need to be replaced. 

There is no digging, weeding, cutting or work involved. Volunteer positions do require 

observation and reporting. Jerry asked that residents please consider volunteering to 

help the Landscape Committee. 

Finance Committee: Chairman Doy Gillespie acknowledged the Finance Committee 

members: Fran Davidson, Gene Lutter, Joe Treece, and, Bob Nielsen. Burt Marcus and 

Max Warren will be leaving at the end of the month due to term limitations. 

Doy then presented the highlights of 2012 Financial Statements distributed early in 

the meeting. The HOA was almost self sufficient in 2012 as the Farnsworth subsidy 

was only $10,100. The 2013 Budget calls for no Builder Subsidy. The HOA received 

a $70,222 rebate from Cox because of the many bundled services of the residents and 

because of the contract with Cox where we also enjoy a 40% reduction on the cost of 

basic cable. Operating expenses in 2012 were $1,158,000. The Reserve Fund which 

provides for long-term updates and replacements of assets has a very good 98% funding 

rate or $1,089,000 balance. Reserve expenditures for the 2012 were $48,054. An 

update will be made in April to the Reserve Study and will include all the new properties 

at the SanTan Center. 

The Village Enhancement Fund consists of profits from activities and various commissions 

from Terra Travel, the newspaper, re-cycled paper and other sources. These funds 

along with Bingo funds; individual Clubs monies and labor from various groups helped 

provide the; Re-circulating hot water heaters for the North Pool; the exhaust fan for the 

kiln room; 3 additional AED’s for the SanTan complex; updated and new pool signage 

and Christmas decorations among other projects. Bingo has provided over $150,000 

to the community projects since it started six years ago. Softball pays for its field 

maintenance and equipment; Tennis is spending over $20,000 to cover the equipment 

at the new SanTan courts and even the smallest groups or clubs contribute to various 

Village improvements. The Village Enhancement fund had a balance of $62,111 and 

the Capital Projects Funds had a total of $185,422. 

The 2013 Budget closely tracks the 2012 Actual Expenses “except” for the addition of 6 

more months of cost to operate the SanTan Recreational complex for the full year of 2013. 

Recreational Facilities Committee (RFC): Chairman Max Tiede thanked his fellow 

committee members Carol Boots, Mavis Carver, Connie Gonzalez, Jerry Mason, Angie 

Reiter, Ambrose Reschny, Chris Stricklett, and Deena Warren for their efforts during the 

past year. Special thanks to Carol Boots and Deena Warren who are leaving due to term 

limits and to Mavis Carver who has moved from SSV. He welcomed new members, 

W. Dale Miller, Marti Voss, and Jennifer Wittick. 

The RFC assesses current and projected needs of the recreational facilities. This includes 

the Springwood and San Tan Complex fitness centers, the swimming facilities, tennis 

courts, softball field, horseshoe pits, shuffleboard, bocce ball, pickle ball courts and the 

dog park/picnic area. In the past year the group supported and approved: 

Installation of hot water re-circulating pumps for the showers at the Springwood and 

San Tan swimming pools 

Development and installation of improved signage for the Springwood and San Tan 

activity complexes 

Approval of storage facilities expansion for the softball field 

Continued review, update and maintenance of the pool areas and fitness centers 

Installation of storage cubbies and clothes hanging fixtures for the San Tan fitness center 

Approval of water aerobics at San Tan swimming pool 

Approval for installation of window tinting, mirrors for the west wall, and addition of 

a stretch bench for the San Tan fitness center 

Approval for additional tables, bike racks, chairs and bleachers for San Tan complex 

He reminded residents that additional facilities and equipment are available for the Village 

such as the Picnic area by the Dog Park, and sports equipment that can be checked 

out at the Activity office. The committee will continue to be busy this year to monitor 

and improve the SSV recreational facilities. There will be committee openings next 

year for those interested. 

Security Committee: Chairman Ed Leahy acknowledged the work of his committee 

which includes; Howard Littell, Terry Bahnub, Robert Klein, Joe Camporese, William 

Shea, and Richard Wood. 

Ed emphasized that the committee’s main purpose is to PROMOTE SECURITY. We 

are fortunate to live in a low crime area, but he said the enemy of security is a “sense of 

security”. We should always be vigilant. When seconds count, police are only minutes 

away. We need more Block Watch Captains for our new home areas and for existing 

locations. You can get more information from the Activity Office to sign up for your area. 

The Security Committee and the HOA is sponsoring An Ice Cream Social for Security, 

a presentation by the Mesa Police Department and exhibits by Security Equipment 

Suppliers on Wed. March 13 at 6PM in the SSV Auditorium. There will be ice cream, 

a short presentation, and raffles from the exhibitors and Farnsworth. 

Presidents Report: 

Craig Ahlstrom thanked the committees for all their presentations and said he sometimes 

forgets all the work that they do. But we should all appreciate it. Craig then shared 

Ross Farnsworth’s greetings to all. Craig reminded everyone to get their ticket for 

next week’s annual BBQ. 

Nearly 2100 units are closed now. 111 sold last year and we are already ahead of last 

year’s sales pace. The SanTan center is doing well as well as homes in the Unit 7 phase 

2 area. Ground has been broken for 94 new townhomes just west of the Pro Shop driving 

range, new models will be ready by the end of the year. The Summit Memory Care 

is open. Plans for Phase II with the Assisted Living center are underway. Farnsworth 

anticipates a 90-100 unit, three story building to open in 2015. For more information 

check the website www.TheSummitAZ.com. 

The Arizona Dept. of Transportation (ADOT) is sending flyers for input from residents 

to the opening of the Meridian Corridor on our east side. John will send a copy of it on 

the Enews so every can participate. Craig has offered the Auditorium or Superstition 

Room as a public meeting site. The State of Arizona, City of Mesa and Apache Junction 

and the counties of Maricopa and Pinal will all be involved. 

Exterior signage identifying the SanTan complex has been ordered. 

Craig said he has been asked if the Golf Course is for sale. He said there are no such 

plans at this time, but Farnsworth is in the real estate business and things could change 

in the future. He said Farnsworth did sell the Sunland Village and Sunland East Village 

golf courses to respective group of residents that formed a golf club. If a SSV 

group wants to talk about it, Farnsworth will be here. The Farnsworth group does own 

golf courses and still owns the Dreamland course. It would be the highest priority of 

Farnsworth, if they were to sell, that it be to residents. The HOA would not be buying 

it. Again Craig emphasized that at present time the course is not being sold, but they 

would entertain interest in the future. 

Questions and Comments: 

The meeting was open for comments or questions. Craig noted that if you have a particular 

question about your home or its construction to take those to the Construction 

Office. If we don’t know the answer to your question this evening we will find out for 

you and let you know later. 

Question: Can we get a pedestrian crossing marked at the Guadalupe intersections? 

- John will check with the city. 

Question: Last year we asked for an additional handicap ramp at the Auditorium and 

more parking, thank you for the ramp, but what about the parking? 

-Craig noted that besides the ramp, 3 additional handicap spaces were added. If we still 

need more, the request can be made to the Building Committee. 

Question: With 94 more townhomes being added, is there going to be an entrance and 

exit directly to Signal Butte or will all the traffic continue to come through Monte and 

Wattlewood. -Craig said an emergency road access will be developed for police and 

fire access to Signal Butte, but there are no plans for regular traffic. Craig did note that 

residents need to watch their road speed across the Village, that if we have a speeding 

problem, it is not just the construction trucks. 

Question: Who bought the other golf courses? 

- Craig said that 500 individuals at Sunland East Village bought that location as a golf 

club. 

There being no more questions or comments, a motion was made to adjourn the meeting 

and seconded, approved unanimously. 

Meeting adjourned at 7:49 PM. 

Respectfully submitted, 

Fran Davidson- Secretary, HOA Advisory Board 

The Barker Group 

Bill, Jim & John Barker, 

Kent Norgard 

Farnsworth Built 

Homes/Communities 

Specialists Since 1992!! 

480-984-9400 

www.AZSeniorListings.com

Sunland Springs Village Voice April 2013 7


Activities


Activities 

Photo Club 

“The attached pictures are from some of the SSV Photo Club members “Favorite’s Collection”. Other images are shown in a rotating display in 

the Superstition Room.” 

Image 1: The Fish and I by Bob Wightman Image 2: Standing Tall by Karen Lowery Image 3: Avocets by Jean Eichhorst 

Image 4: Mining Relic by Marge Card 

Image 5: Aspen After Forest Fire by Marge Card 

Image 6: Logan River by Mel Eichhorst 

Image 7: Hitching a Ride by Mel Eichhorst 

Image 8: View at Zion Nat Park by John Sharp


Activities 

Barbecue Crowd 

The Annual Sunland Springs Barbecue presented to 

residents by Farnsworth Development Company was held 

on March 6, 2013, on a beautiful warm Spring-like day. The 

picture represents only a portion of the 2500 guests who attended. 

Amazingly, the entire crowd was served their meal 

in only 30 minutes. 

Picture and caption by Bob Card 

Car Show And Sock Hop 

March 2 was a very busy day in Sunland Springs Village. 

Not only was there a Car Show with lots of things to eat and 

see as well as a Sock Hop Dance later that evening. Some 

people must have been really tired after this big day. 

Thanks to Steve Heyer 

By Bob Card 

The annual SSV Barbecue was attended by some 2500 persons on 

a beautiful warm day. A part of the program was to award three 

grand prizes to residents of the Sunland Springs community. 

Farnsworth Development represented 

by Craig Ahlstrom awarded 

a new television receiver to Kay 

Dhooge. 

Ed Mars received a 

$500 gift certificate 

from Kirby Furniture. 

It was awarded by Jeff 

Decker of Farnsworth 

Development. 

A gift travel certificate was awarded to David Wilcox by Terra 

Travel personnel, including Paul Seiferth, Judith and Wayne Konz 

and accompanied by Craig Ahlstrom.


Activities 

Cooks Corner 

By: Jackie Muller 480 354 8336 

Paul Njaa (that’s Paul “Knee-Ya”, or, as he says, it sounds like Cal- i - for 

-NEE –YAH) was a hospital pharmaceutical sales representative. His job 

brought him to Arizona where he met his wife Sandy. They both enjoy tennis 

at SSV and mountain hiking. 

It was a surprise to me that Paul also enjoys cooking. His daughter has 

access to the Miami, Florida, newspaper which is famous for their food section. 

Periodically, she sends new and unusual recipes to Paul so that he can add to 

his repertoire of great dishes. The following recipe for Marinated Shrimp is 

very unusual from the standard shrimp and dip. Actually, the shrimp doesn’t 

“marinate” until serving time. Give it a try at the next gathering. And, by the way, no matter 

how you pronounce Njaa, Paul is a great guy. 

Marinated Shrimp 

¼ C chili sauce or ketchup 

2 T mustard 

1 T horseradish 

2 T lemon juice 

1 T hot sauce 

1 T extra virgin olive oil 

2 T capers 

3 cloves garlic chopped fine 

2 T cilantro 

Mix and refrigerate. 

Before serving, combine sauce with 1 pound chilled, cooked shrimp. 

Serve with crackers. 

Chapel Tidings 

By Springs Chapel Board 

Springs Chapel offers Sunland Springs 

Village residents a community worship service 

each Sunday at 9:00 AM in the SSV Auditorium. 

Pastor Anthony Bryant and Pastor Lanny 

Barringer serve as pastors. Springs Chapel is 

a non-denominational, Bible-based ministry. 

Following worship services attendees are invited 

to stay and fellowship with friends and 

neighbors and enjoy complimentary rolls and 

coffee. Communion is offered the first Sunday 

of each month. 

While not a full-fledged church, Springs 

Chapel does offer opportunities to participate 

in a mixed choir, men’s breakfasts, Christian 

women’s reading groups, and special social 

events sponsored by the Chapel. The Chapel 

choir is under the direction of Judy Herr, and 

practice is held on Wednesday of each week 

at 4:45 PM. Chapel men meet once a month 

on a Thursday morning. Contact Bud Dighton 

at 480-380-7733 for further information. For 

information on the women’s reading group, 

contact Sylvia Hansen at 480-984-4347. Special 

events are coordinated by Tony and Donna Mills 

(480-946-7344). 

Springs Chapel invites everyone to attend 

its services and participate in its activities. 

Residence in Sunland Springs Chapel is not a 

requirement for attendance and membership 

– everyone is welcome to attend regardless of 

place of residence. 

“He has saved us and called us to a holy 

life—not because of anything we have done but 

because of his own purpose and grace. This 

grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the 

beginning of time.” 2 Timothy 1:9 NIV 

Motor Heads - 

Car Buffs 

Thank you. We had a good turnout Monday 

Feb 18th & 25th. Lets continue more good 

gatherings. We intend to continue meeting each 

Monday in March at 8:00 am. Bring your car 

to show. Have stall if you would like to work 

on your vehicle. Coffee will be ready. For info 

call John Vander Haag 712-490-5102 

Directions: Baseline & ironwood. South 

on Ironwood 1 mile to Guadalupe. West to 

Pinal Dr. (Recycling sign), North 1 block t 

Galveston, West to gate on north side. John’s 

AZ Toy Barn 3266 W. Galveston Dr. Suite 110 

Apache Junction 

On Being Sociable 

for Security 

By Ed Leahy, Chairman, SSV HOA Security 

Committee 

On March 13 we held our first Ice Cream 

Social for Security. The results were very 

gratifying. For current members of a SSV block 

watch if 50% of their group attended together 

they got credit for one of their two recommended 

yearly neighborhood meetings. 

In the years since the establishment of the 

Neighborhood Watch program here, SSV is 

considered a low crime area, but, in order to 

keep it that way, it’s important that we continue 

doing the things that keep us secure--like never 

forgetting that security begins at home. More 

importantly, the only requirement for maintaining 

an active Block Watch is getting to know 

your neighbors. The recommended solution to 

that is two parties a year where at least 50% of 

the Neighborhood Watch group attends. 

Of course our Neighborhood Watch program 

is a Mesa P.D. program. In addition, the 

Mesa P.D. provides each group monthly crime 

stats for the area. They also warn us of developing 

trends like a recent rash of bicycle thefts in 

the surrounding area. 

We say security begins at home because 

preventing break ins is the best way to remain 

a low crime rate. At SSV we are doing exactly 

that. Keep up the good work. If you’re not in 

a Neighborhood watch, for information about 

how to join the program, email Karen Stegenga 

of Mesa P.D. at karen.stegenga@mesaaz.gov or, 

call 480-644-5014. 

Ladies Luncheon 

By: Jean Eichhorst 

The April Luncheon will be on Tuesday, 

April 9. We are going to Bogey’s Steak and 

Seafood at the Las Sendas Golf Club. It is located 

at Power Road and Thomas. Bogey’s is a 

really nice restaurant, and those of us who have 

gone there before enjoyed their food. They also 

have a beautiful view from their patio. 

Lunch will include the entree and coffee, 

tea, or soda. We will have a choice of Salmon 

Salad, Grilled Chicken Cobb, Grilled Chicken 

and Mozzarella served with a house salad, 

Turkey Reuben served with fries, and Prime 

Rib Dip. The price is just $16.00 including tax 

and tip. As we can only take 50, please get your 

ticket early. Tickets can be purchased until noon 

Friday, April 5. 

2013 MOTORCOACH TOURS 

APR 6-8 Rocky Point, MX…..3 Days/2 Nights, Hotel 

Playa Bonita Resort & Beach, 3 Meals, Welcome Margarita, 

Mexican Fiesta included, passport required. 

Escape for a While! $249 pp dbl 

APR 26 Alcantera Vineyards…..Verde Valley. Learn 

about wine culture as this tour takes you from the vineyard 

to the bottle! Enjoy wine tasting, catered lunch (incl) in 

beautiful surroundings, complimentary wine glass, Fun Stop 

at Cliff Castle Casino! $89 pp 

JUL 3-5 PINETOP…...BEAT THE HEAT! 3 Days/2 Nights, 

Celebrate the FOURTH OF JULY at Hon-Dah Casino & 

Hotel, FREEDOM FEST, Fireworks Display, Pinetop Tour, 

4 Free Buffets, Fun Book $TBA 

JUL 16-18 SAN DIEGO & Pageant of the Masters..… 

BEAT THE HEAT! Relax and enjoy the ocean, mountains, 

& wine country. The Pageant of the Masters presents “The 

Big Picture” . . . theatrical re-creations of classical and 

contemporary art works with real people that literally come 

to life leaving spectators astounded! $TBA 

SEP 2-7 Lake Tahoe… BEAT THE HEAT! 6 Days/5 

Nights, HARVEY’S Resort & Casino, 4 Meals, Tahoe Boat 

Cruise, gondola Ride, “Around the Lake” Tour Guided Tour, 

Enroute Las Vegas overnight stop $575 pp dbl 

OCT 15-19 Albuquerque & Santa Fe…..4Nights, 8 Meals, 

Guided Tour(s) of Santa Fe, Sky City, New Mexico Veteran’s 

Memorial, Sandia Peak Tramway & More! $529 pp dbl 

DEC 30-JAN 1, 2014 Rose Parade… 3 Days/2 Nights, 

5 Meals, New Years Eve Tibbies Follies Holiday Dinner, 

Float Decorating Tour $529 pp dbl ($100 Deposit) 

Visit our website at www.sinclairtravelcenter.com 

for more exciting tours!


Clubs 

Village Talent Showcased 

At “Mental Release” 

Variety Show 

By: Judy Allen 

Over 300 Village residents enjoyed a fun-filled Saturday 

evening, March 9. The Karaoke Club sponsored the MENTAL 

RELEASE variety show that featured Karaoke Club members 

at their best (really?!) Master of Ceremony, John McAteer 

introduced acts that ranged from great accordion solos by Fred 

Neumuller to Ray Wiebe singing Little Sister. 

The spotlight shined brightly as Terry O’Rourke, Jerry 

Pointer and Ray Groom tried to convince the Coach to put 

them in the game—even at Centerfield. SSV Dancing Ladies 

brought the house down with their designer fashions. Where 

do you suppose Lyn Mineo, Ann Schubert, Ronnie Cohen, 

Linda McAteer and Linda Desario will wear their incredible 

frocks again? Does Dillard’s custom make undergarments 

for entertainers? Classical music was featured as Bob Klein, 

Gerry Moss, Bruce Miller, Joe Fellhauer and Bob Neilson 

“danced” to Swan Lake. You gotta love those “tutus” and 

skinny legs. Classical ballet will never be the same. 

The second half of the program featured Karaoke singing 

by various members who were assisted by great audience 

participation. Virginia and Dave Wolf had a wonderful time 

leading California Dreaming and Big Spender. The event 

ended as all Karaoke Parties end—the entire cast and audience 

stood and sang God Bless the USA! 

Thank you to everyone who attended this “star-studded” 

event. Thanks to all the cast and crew for working so hard 

to produce the program. Special thanks to Doris Havelka for 

her direction. What fun! 

Come join us at one of our monthly Karaoke Parties on 

the first Friday of every month in the San Tan Center. Doors 

open at 6:30 PM on April 5, May 3 and June 7. The March 

party included 80 of our friends and neighbors. Everyone is 

welcome to sing, laugh, and just enjoy. See you there! 

Ceramics Club 

By: Mary Burke 

We are having a great time every week in the Four Peaks 

room creating beautiful objet d’art. There is always room for 

one more and we invite you to join us to share your knowledge 

or to learn a new skill. 

We offer a variety of classes through April including the 

very popular horsehair technique and other specialty techniques 

as well as a couple of old favorites. Let us know if you 

would like to learn something special, and we will try to set 

up a class for it. There is always someone to help with basic 

understanding of how to clean greenware and to advise the 

correct brushes and paints to use for the correct application. 

In addition to our huge selection of paints and other pottery 

essentials, we have low-fire clay, slump molds and tools for 

your use to create your own unique piece. 

The SSV Ceramics Club holds open sessions and classes 

in the Four Peaks room on a regular schedule throughout the 

year: Monday evenings from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM, Tuesday 

and Thursday from 9:00 AM to 300 PM. Formal classes are 

usually held on Thursday unless otherwise noted. In addition 

to a yearly membership fee ($20), a very modest session fee 

($2.00) gives you access to all supplies and firings. 

Examples of our work and the current class schedule can 

be seen in the Four Peaks room. For additional information, 

please contact JoAnne Chapin at 480-380-2302. 

Bible Study 

By: Ardella Burtman 

A community Bible study is held every Friday morning 

at 9 AM in the Superstition Room. Everyone is welcome to 

attend. This is an interdenominational study, open to men and 

women. We are careful to keep the class to one hour. There 

is no charge for the class and no book to buy – the Bible is 

our study guide with use of commentaries by trusted Christian 

writers. Bring any translation of the Bible you prefer to use. 

The Bible study continues throughout the summer 

months. The only days during the year the group does not meet 

are official holidays, such as the 4th of July, Christmas Day, 

etc. We do not adhere to a strict schedule with our classes, 

but proceed as time and comments permit. 

Beginning the first of February, Pastor Tom Weitzel, a 

Sunland Springs winter resident, began a series of studies 

entitled, “Getting To Know You: A Study of the Nature and 

Attributes of God.” Come and hear what Pastor Tom has to 

teach us about the difference between having knowledge of 

God and getting to know God personally. Pastor Tom has a 

Masters in Divinity from Bethel Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota, 

and served as a pastor for 20 years in Iowa and Colorado. 

He and his wife, Ann, are winter residents of SSV and Pastor 

Tom serves as a pastor during the summer months while at 

their summer residence in Estes Park, Colorado. 

Pastor Weitzel’s class on the attributes of God will run 

through the April 12. Following his class, Sylvia Hansen 

will teach a series from a book of the Old Testament, yet to 

be decided. 

You are invited to join us for our Friday Bible studies. 

Even though you may miss some classes, you are welcome 

to come. Naturally, there is some building of content one 

class on the next, but also, in a sense, each class stands alone. 

If you have any questions about the Bible Study, please 

call Ardella Burtman at 480.993.3102. We would love to 

have you join us. 

Bunko 

By Joe Fusaro 

Our players in March were Ada and Warren Wright, Anna 

and Cherie Neumuller, Dorothy Silbernagel, Elaine Schnebly, 

Ethel Grosse, George and Lynda White, George Perry, Helen 

Oyloe, Judi Workin, Judy McCarthy, Karen Heinemann, Renate 

and Richard Meyers, Joe and Linda Fusaro at Saturday 

Bunko. We meet at 2:15 PM in the Majestic Card room on 

the second Saturday of every month, even in the summer. 

Bunko is played with dice and is a very simple game to 

learn. We collect $3.00 to be distributed for the seven winning 

categories. At the end of Bunko, we also play a game 

for $1.00 called ‘Left Center Right. There are two winners 

in the game. We are usually finished by 4:30 PM. 

For more information or for a copy of the playing rules 

for either game, contact me, Joe Fusaro, by email at FNC@ 

FNCFNC.com or call 480-951-3674. 

Book Club 

By: Peggy Schafer 

The SSV Book Club meets from the first week in November 

through the first week in April. On Friday, April 5, we will 

have our last meeting of the season. Join us for a fun, friendly 

discussion of our final selection: Shanghai Girls by Lisa See. 

Meetings will resume in November. 

When: First Friday of the Month 

Where: Superstition Room 

Time: 1:30 to 3:00 PM 

Books to Read for 2013 - 2014 

11/01/2013 Unbroken: A WWII Story of Survival, 

Resilience & Redemption 

Laura Hillenbrand 

12/06/2013 Pride and Prejudice 

Jane Austen 

01/03/2014 This House of Sky: Landscapes of a Western 

Mind 

Ivan Doig 

02/07/2014 Moloka’i 

Alan Brennert 

03/07/2014 An Invisible Thread 

Laura Schroff 

04/07/2014 The Eye of the Needle 

Ken Follett 

Contact person: Nancy Olson 480-837-5702 

10” $400 

13” $450 

18” $625 

Save 55% in Total Tax Credits • Lifetime Warranty


Clubs 

Pickle Ball 

By: Linda McAteer 

February 22 was the 

first ever Sunland Springs 

Village Pickle Ball Club 

Fun Day, and you can be 

certain that this will be a 

reoccurring event. The day 

began at 8 AM with match 

play on the new courts at the 

San Tan Recreation Complex. 

Coffee and donuts 

were served while players 

tested their skills against 

other club members in a 

series of leveled matches. 

Play continued until 11 AM 

when a hot dog lunch was 

ready for over 40 players, 

many family members and 

fans of the players. 

That evening the Club held a dance with a capacity crowd 

in the San Tan Room. Folks from throughout the community 

danced the night away to Yesteryear, shared snacks; and 

bragged about the morning’s match results. 

This was the first fund raiser for the Club, and we would 

like to thank Judy Hooyenga for organizing the Fun Day match 

play; Yesteryear for donating their talents to the dance; and 

to the many Tennis Club members and SSV residents who 

supported us by attending the dance. 

The Pickle Ball Club is open to any resident of Sunland 

Springs Village; annual dues are $20 and lessons are available. 

Please contact our Membership Chair Fran Aden at 605-280- 

7684, or at frannie@pie.midco.net, for further information. 

Mary and Tom Fitch are all smiles on the dance floor. 

Frank Bennett, Glen Goertzen, and Ambrose Reschny 

ready to play! 

Computer Club 

By: Jane Harrel, President 

Things are winding down in the Computer Club, but we 

have had an exciting year what with the release of Windows 

8 and all the new Apple phones and apps. After seeing Windows 

8 demonstrated, I rushed out and bought one. It’s a big 

learning curve, but you eventually get the hang of it. 

Our class schedule is over for the year but that doesn’t 

mean we stop teaching. If you are a year round resident, 

keep your eyes on notices about our twice a month meetings 

from May through September. The summer months are 

more relaxed and we have the time to demonstrate various 

software and maintenance. We will meet at 10:00 AM in the 

Superstition Room on the first and third Wednesdays from 

May through September. 

We still have some great programs available for you in 

April. They include: 

April 03 Business Meeting: Year in review: Functional leaders 

April 10 Windows 8 - Steve Heyer 

April 17 Using Search Engines 

April 24 End of Year Party?? 

All members have been very diligent in wearing their 

name tags this year resulting in very little in the slush fund, 

but we will still endeavor to have a party. 

See you every Wednesday in April at 10:00 AM in the 

SAN TAN ROOMS. 

TAC Quilters 

By: Ann Owens, Secretary 

The SSV TAC quilters had another successful Quilt Show 

with 77 quilts on display. This was not the largest number 

we have ever had, but our horizontal space was probably the 

most. There were so many of the larger quilts that we didn’t 

have room to display some of our “mystery quilt tops.” We 

can watch for the completed efforts at the next show. The 

quilters will now all be thinking of what to show for next year. 

Our quilt show coordinator stated, “Every quilt showed how 

much we all enjoy the art of quilting.” 

We hope that you made it over to see the works of many 

busy and creative hands, as there was quite a variety of different 

techniques. Last month’s TAC article had a picture of 

a hand applique quilt done by Linda Nelson, quite a beautiful 

quilt! 

Some upcoming classes are free motion quilting; we will 

also have charity quilts working days. The pattern for the 

2014 quilt has been selected, so there will be “mini-sewing 

bees” to work on that. 

Don’t miss the community sewing bee on April 13. This 

is open to anyone wishing to help make comfort quilts for 

kids. Various kinds of jobs are available; you can help in any 

number of ways. Come join us. 

Writers Club 

By: Nan Miller 

If you like to see your words on paper or computer, talent 

level doesn’t matter, you will want to check out the SSV Writers 

Club. This very friendly support group of over a dozen 

writers meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month 

in the Summit Room from 10 AM to noon. 

This month our sessions are the April 4 and 18. 

The SSV Writers Club ranges from novices to those 

who have published books. Some enjoy composing nonfiction 

while others concentrate on fiction. Anyone who has an 

interest in writing or wants to improve their craft is always 

welcome. Emphasis is on writing not business. We continue 

to charge no fees or dues. 

We decide each time on a brief exercise to compose 

between sessions, and then we share our words. Those who 

prefer to bring a piece they are working on are welcome to do 

so. Those seeking critiques should bring copies of their work 

so they can receive written comments of others. 

A half hour is devoted to craft improvement. Our coordinator, 

Nan Miller, a professional travel writer, and others who 

have teaching backgrounds, conduct this part of our session. 

If you would like to learn what the present assignment 

is, or if you would like to attend our group, call Nan at (480) 

984-1852. We hope to see you there. 

Arizona Blanket 4 

Kids 

By: Linda Schuler 

April 13 the SSV Thread Arts Centers hosts an Arionza 

Blankets 4 Kids Quilting Bee in the Auditorium from 9 AM 

to 3 PM. 

This annual event in our community is open to everyone 

who wants to help make comfort quilts for kids. You do not 

need to be a quilter or seamstress to participate. 

We provide morning coffee and snacks, plus door prizes 

and a 50/50 raffle just for coming and helping with any of the 

assembly tasks. Lunch will be available for $6. 

Vagabond Club News 

By: Judith and Wayne Konz Terra Travel 984-5782 wakjak@cox.net 

On March 30 a group of 69 vagabonds headed to Los 

Angeles to board the Sapphire Princess for a seven night 

cruise of the California Coast. We celebrated Easter aboard 

the cruise with neighbors and friends. 

March 28 will be the last day that the travel desk will be 

open in the Conference Room for the season, but please call 

us at home or e-mail us for any travel plans with which you 

need help. 

Terra Travel and Princess Cruises will have a cruise sale 

April 3 – 17. During this time you can book any Princess 

cruise and your deposit will only be $100 per person. This is 

the perfect time to book the April 1, 2014 Hawaii, Tahiti and 

Samoa 29 day sailing aboard the Golden Princess. This will 

be a wonderful tropical voyage with warm weather, beautiful 

sights and maybe even some hula girls! Your deposit is 

refundable till final payment time. We will take a motorcoach 

roundtrip to the ship if we have 40 passengers. 

Azamara Club Cruises has now included many amenities 

on its voyages such as all gratuities, all spirits in their bars, 

wine, beer and all soft drinks at lunch and dinner, self-service 

laundry and shuttle service to ports. They are even including 

one very special evening excursion with each cruise. We have 

group space on two exciting cruises in June, 2014. On June 

14 cruise the Norwegian Fjords and North Cape and on June 

28 cruise to the Baltic Sea and St. Petersburg, Russia. Or stay 

on the ship and combine both of these cruises for a fantastic 

voyage. The ship only has 670 passengers and we will not be 

able to hold this group space long. You don’t have to fly from 

Phoenix, we can book your air from anywhere. 

Remember that the Sunland Springs Village Enhancement 

fund receives a portion of our commission for any trip 

that you book with us, and has received over $61,000 in the 

last five years! 

Genealogy Club 

By: Judi Taylor. 

April will be our last Genealogy Meeting for this season. 

It will be on Monday, April 1 at 7:00 PM. Michelle Goodrum 

will be speaking on “LAND RECORDS,” which is sometimes 

a useful way to help us find an ancestor for whom it has been 

difficult to get information. 

We will start up again in the fall on November 4. We 

welcome everyone, beginners and advanced family searchers. 

There are no dues, but we do ask for a dollar donation to give 

to the speakers to pay for their gas. If there is a special topic 

or speaker you would like to hear, please email me and let me 

know (nano2back@gmail.com). 

Have a good summer and have wonderful finds to report 

on in November. Thanks for all of your support this year.


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Cleaning Services 

Carpet Cleaning, Tile Cleaning, Upholstery and 

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concrete, fencing. For free estimate call 

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Small Jobs Welcome. Call with questions 

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Del Ferguson 480-358-0201. 

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Resident. D2U offers Airport Shuttles, $30 

a trip (one way). Call 480-289-1156 or 

480-246-7103. 

Joy’s Transportation Service-Mesa Area: 

Call Joy and Richard for shopping, airport, 

and needed errands. Honest, Reliable 

and Available. Call 480-751-7650 for more 

information. 

Bumper Repair Specialist Mobile Service. 

Over 30 years experience. I’ll come to you! 

Scuffed, Gouged, Broken, pushed in or just 

needs new paint. Paint matching-my specialty! 

Way below body shop prices. See Before and 

After photos at www.AzBumperRepair.com 

Free Estimates. 480-415-1371 

TLC Massage Weekly, bi-weekly monthly. 

Call now to book one for yourself or someone 

you know. Massage packages available. Tara 

Edlund 602-739-0373. 

MARY KAY...The best in skin care. Are you 

looking for a dependable, friendly consultant 

that delivers for free! Call 480-699-6679, 

e-mail PeneMathisonmk4u@Mary Kay. 

com or check out my website MaryKay.com/ 

penemathisonmk4u. “You will love the way 

you look!” Pene Mathison, Independent 

Beauty Consultant. 

Fly Home?? Let me haul your car to Midwest 

and you fly. Cost is about 75 cents per mile. 

PAW Trucking. DOT #2080486. Insured. 

817-846-9011. 

Retirees! If you are spending your time and 

money moving twice a year, enjoy life to the 

fullest and slash your housing cost. Call Steve 

for more information. 480-341-0820. 

Diversity Singles Club (age 60 plus) meets 

Mondays, 8 a.m. at the Golden Corral in Mesa 

for breakfast. Weekly activities. Newcomers 

welcome! 

Affordable Rates • Free Estimates • All Work Guaranteed 

Laminate - Wood - Tile - Carpet 

Why Pay RETAIL When You Can Pay Less And Still Get The Same Warranties! 

We Do Free In Home Estimates! 

Give you Design Ideas! Bring Floor Samples To You! 

33 Years Experience 

Installing Floors Owner Operated! 

Licensed, Bonded And Insured. 

Becks’s Floor Installation’s Dave & Misty Beck 

ROC #158689 

480-558-6312 

Our Customers Say We Do A Great Job From Start To Finish!


SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 

AM 

9:00 Springs Chapel Service 

– SR 

PM 

5:00 Volleyball – SC 

7:00 Partner Ponytail 

Canasta – SPR 

AO – Activities Office 

APL – Activities Parking Lot 

AUD – Auditorium 

BC – Billiards Center 

BF – Ball Field 

7:00 Tai Chi, Part 1 - AUD 

7:30 Water Aerobics – SPR 

POOL 

8:00 Men’s 18-Hole Golf/ 

Shotgun 

8:00 Pickle Ball – ST 

8:30 – Water Exercise – SPR 

Pool 

8:30 Men’s Bridge – SPR 

8:30 Men’s Billiard League BC/ 

HOSP 

8:30 Yoga – AUD 

8:30 Water Aerobics – ST Pool 

9:00 Shuffleboard - SC 

9:00 Quilt Club – RMT 

9:00 Fitness Trainer – SPG FIT 

1:00 Woodcarvers – 4PK 

1:00 Ladies Ponytail Canasta 

– SPR 

1:00 Photo Club – SR 

3:15 Village Voices - AUD 

3:00 Spanish Class – ST 

4:00 Water Aerobics - SPR POOL 

5:30 Ceramics – 4PK 

7:00 “500” Cards – SPR 

7:00 Genealogy – SR 

(First Monday Only) 

7:00 Low Impact Aerobics - 

AUD 


POOL 

8:00 Women’s 18-Hole Golf/ 

Shotgun 


8:30 Water Aerobics - ST Pool 


9:00 Needlecrafters – RMT 

9:00 Write Your Story - SUM 

9:00 Water Exercise – SPR 

POOL 

CONF – Conference Room 

CY - Courtyard 

FIT – Fitness Center 

4PK – Four Peaks Room 

HOSP – Hospitality Room 

12:30 Mah Jongg Natl – SUM 

1:00 Open Bridge (Men & 

Women) - SPR 


1:00 Stained Glass Class – SIL 

1:00 Photo Club SIG 

(Second & Fourth 

Tuesdays) 

4;00 Water Aerobics – SPR 

POOL 

6:30 Dominoes - SR 

7:00 Double Deck Pinochle 

– SPR 

7:00 Game Night-SUM, MAJ 

7:00 Tai Chi Part 2 – AUD 


POOL 

8:00 Men’s 18-Hole Golf/ 

Shotgun 


8:30 Yoga – Aud 

8:30 Water Aerobics - ST 

9:00 Painting Class – 4PK 

9:00 Mah Jongg Int’l- SPR 

9:00 Quilt Club – RMT 

9:00 Shuffleboard – SC 

9:00 Fitness Trainer – SPG FIT 

(First Wednesday Only) 

9:00 Water Exercise – Spr Pool 

10:00 Computer Club – ST 

LIB – Library 

LP – Lap Pool 

MAJ – Majestic Card Room 

RMT – Red Mountain Room 

SC – Sports Court 

7:00 Low Impact Aerobics - 

AUD 


POOL 

8:00 Women’s 18-Hole Golf/ 

Shotgun 

8:00 Pickle Ball ADV – ST 

8:30 Water Aerobics - ST POO 


9:00 (2nd) Machine 

Embroidery – RMT 

9:00 Water Exercise – SPR 

POOL 

10:00 Writer’s Club – SUM 


1:00 Stained Glass – SIL 

4:00 Water Aerobics – SPG 

POOL 

6:00 Yoga - ST 

6:15 Couples Bridge – SPR 

6:30 Cribbage – MAJ/SUM 

7:00 Tai Chi, Part 1 - AUD 


POOL 

8:00 Couples Golf 

8:00 Pickle Ball, ADV – SC @ ST 

8:30 Water Aerobics - ST 

8:30 Yoga - AUD 

9:00 Water Exercise – SPG 

POOL 

9:00 Bible Study – SUM 

9:00 Village Quilters – RMT 

1:00 Mah Jongg Nat’l – SPR 

1:00 Mah Jongg Int’l – MAJ 

1:00 Round Dance Club 

- AUD 

1:00 Prayer Group – SUM 

1:00 9-Ball Tourny – BC 

1:30 Book Club – SR 

4:00 Town Homes Happy Hour 

- SR 

6:00 Billiards All Comers - BC 

7:00 Bridge Partners - SPR 

1 2 3 4 5 6 

7 8 9 10 11 12 13 

7:30 Low Impact Aerobics 

- AUD 

7:30 Open Softball Practice – 

Men and Women 

8:00 Pickle Ball - ST 

8:00 Tennis All Play – TC 

9:00 TAC - RMT 

9:00 Shuffleboard-SC 

NOTE 

Office HOURS 

9:00 AM to 

3:00 PM 

DAILY 

CHILDREN’S POOL 

HOURS 

12-2 PM SPG Pool and 

4-6 PM ST Pool 

WOODSHOP 

8:00 AM – NOON 

1:00 - 4:00PM 

M – F 

SILVERSMITH 

9AM - NOON 

OR BY APPT. CALL 

BOB BUSH AT 832-1326 

SIL – Silversmith/Stained Glass ST Pool – San Tan Pool 

SPR – Springs Card Room 

SUM – Summit Card Room 

SPR Pool – Springwood Pool TC – Tennis Court 

SR – Superstition Room 

WOOD – Woodshop 

ST – San Tan Rec Ctr A, B, &/or C 

2013 2013 

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 

9:00 AM – Springs Chapel 

Service – AUD 

April 2013 

Clubs, Classes & Activities 

1:00 PM – Recreational Facilities 

Committee – Conf 

1:00 PM – Mens Golf BOD 

– Sum 

9:00 AM – TAC Meeting 

– SR 

9:00 AM – Security Committee 

– MAJ 

1:00 PM – Communications 

Committee – 

SUM 

8:30 AM – Architecture 

Committee - Maj 

9:00 AM – Coffee Time – 

AUD 


AUD 

4:00 PM – Couples Golf 

BOD – MAJ 

12:30 Ladies Social Bridge – 

SPR 

1:00 Glass Etching – 4PK 

1:00 Ladies Billiards – BC 

1:00 Photo Club SIG - SR 

(2nd and 4th Wednesdays) 


POOL 

4:30 Twin Homes Social-- 

Dead Wood St 

(Second Only) 

4:30 Chapel Choir Practice – SR 

6:00 Texas Holdem – ST 

6:45 Shuffleboard – SC 

7:00 Euchre – SPR 

April 

8:00 AM – Buildings Committee 

– MAJ 

9:30 AM – Landscape Committee 

– MAJ 

1:00 PM – Golf III HOA – SR 

3:30 PM – Tennis Tournament 

Meeting – ST 

6:45 PM – BINGO – AUD 

10:00 AM – Mtn Vista 

Speaker – SR 

3:30 PM – Newcomers 

Orientation – SPR 

6:45 PM – BINGO 


Social – Kapusta Kielbasa 

– AUD 

7:00 PM – Karaoke Party 

– ST 

4:30 PM – Couples 

Golf Social – Salads 

– AUD 

1:00 Mah Jongg Int’l- SPR 

2:15 Bunko – MAJ 

(2nd Saturday) 

9:00 AM – Sewing Bee 

– AZ Blankets for Kids 

– SR 

4:30 PM – Bocce Ball 

Social – CY 

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 

9:00 AM – Springs Chapel Service 

– AUD 

9:00 AM – Finance Committee 

– MAJ 

8:30 AM – Architecture 

Committee - MAJ 


AUD 

5:00 PM – Taxpayers’ Soup 

Kitchen – AUD 

10:00 AM – Mtn Vista 

Blood Pressure Check – 

MAJ 

10:00 AM – Twin Homes 

BOD – SR 


Social – Mens Potluck 

– AUD 

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 



3:00 PM – Bingo Party – SR 

9:00 AM – Coffee Time 

10:00 AM – HOA and Town 

Homes HOA – AUD` 

1:00 PM – Garden Condo 

BOD – MAJ 

1:00 PM – Golf II 

BOD – ST 

1:00 PM – Advisory Board 

– SR 

3:00 Spirits of Spring CY 

6:45 PM - BINGO 



Social – Steaks – AUD 

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AUD 

8:00 AM – Buildings Committee 

– MAJ 

9:30 AM – Landscape Committee 

– MAJ 

1:00 PM – Golf III HOA 

– SR 



Social – TBA – AUD 

7:00 PM – Karaoke Party 

– ST

16 April 2013 Sunland Springs Village Voice

April - Sunland Springs Village Active 55+ Living

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