A Newsletter of, by and for the residents of Pine Lakes Mobile Estates.
Now concluding our sixth year of continuous publication
and presenting our final issue.
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* * * The following is a facsimile of our printed edition, * * *
containing the text of our articles,
plus the photographs in color:
This issue marks the end of our sixth year of continuous monthly publication. That�s quite a feat! However, your hardworking and faithful newsletter staff have decided to call it quits, at least for the foreseeable future.
We want to thank our readers, our advertisers, our volunteer delivery team and those who have served on our editorial staff during these six long years. We�ve seen many changes, with new people stepping in to replace folks who have left Pine Lakes to go to other homes (some to their eternal home).
Your present editorial staff members are deeply involved in their community in many ways. They want to pursue other interests and fulfill other obligations. They will now have more time and energy to enter into new ventures.
We�ve had a great run during the past six years and developed many skills in the process. Our Pinecone Press Website will still be available online, as will our Blog. There�s a lot of history to view on the Website and some great stories on the Blog. We might even add to them occasionally as time goes by.
Annette Clift
Kay Grothe
Jonnie Stowe
Publisher: Annette Clift 778-2195 [email protected]
Editor: Elizabeth Allbright 778-7541 [email protected]
Business Manager: Kay Grothe 778-3387 [email protected]
Distribution: Jonnie Stowe 776-1696 [email protected]
Our website: www.geocities.com/pineconepress/index.html
RECREATION COMMITTEE OPEN MEETING, Friday, October 3, 1:00 pm. Come and help plan activities for the next few months.
GAME NIGHT. Friday, October 3, 6:00 pm. Everyone is invited. No charge! Bring your own refreshments.
COFFEE & DONUTS, Thursday, October 9, 10:00 am to noon. Only $1.00. Come join us!
BEER & BRAT OKTOBERFEST, Saturday, October 11, 5:30 social, 6:00 pm dinner. $6.00 per person. Sign up, please.
PINE LAKES OLYMPICS AWARD CEREMONY,
Also on October 11, 5:30 pm. All you who organized, taught others and participated, please attend and enjoy the recognition each one of you deserves.
BINGO NIGHT, Friday October 17, 6:00 pm. $1.00 admission at the door, plus $1.00 per card. The admission money pays for snacks, and the $1.00 per card money is given out as prizes.
COFFEE & DONUTS, Thursday, October 23, 10:00 am to noon. Only $1.00. Come join us!
PANCAKE BREAKFAST, Saturday, October 25, 7:30 to 9:30 am. $4.00 per person. Texas-size French Toast, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Bacon, Biscuits & Gravy, Juice and Coffee and Pancakes! Please sign up and bring your own table service.
After the Rec. Assn. elections on September 6, a delicious Lasagna Dinner was enjoyed by all. Many thanks go to the Nominating Committee: Chris Coburn and Betty Correll. Thanks also to all who worked on the dinner. It was wonderful!
Congratulations to our newly elected officers:
President � Ken Tolliver
Vice President � Myrtle Tolliver
Secretary � LaRae Park
Treasurer � Jackie Shaw
A Big Thank You to our outgoing officers for their dedication and hard work: Roger (and of course first lady, Nancy) Olewinski, Jonnie Stowe, Shirley Reitsma and Ken Tolliver.
President Ken Tolliver 442-3770 [email protected]
Vice Pres. Myrtle Tolliver 442-3770 [email protected]
Secretary LaRae Park 771-0019 [email protected]
Treasurer Jackie Shaw 776-4707 [email protected]
Sunshine Comm. Joyce Wilson 778-3534 [email protected]
New Resident Greeter Faye Cable 776-0390 [email protected]
E-Mail Address: [email protected]
at the Clubhouse
Saturday, October 4, 10 am � 2 pm
See sign-up sheet in the Billiards Room.
I've been involved in Recreation activities since we moved into Pine Lakes seven years ago. My observation over the years is that fewer residents have been attending the activities and volunteering to help. It is not that we have a lack of activities. The problem is lack of people. We have over 400 residents in this outstanding park, but we see only a fraction of the homeowners here at the activities. Why is that? We have a certain percentage of residents who typically participate in offered events. It's the other percentage we are trying to reach.
What can I do to encourage your participation?
I'm inviting you to attend the Recreation Association General Meeting, Friday, October 3rd in the Clubhouse at 1:00 p.m.
Bring your suggestion, ideas and express your opinions.
My objective as President is to have the residents of Pine Lake get involved with the activities. It takes more than just four people to plan and to organize these events.
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Our 28th Annual HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE will take place in the Clubhouse, on Saturday, November 1st. We�re inviting new artists and crafters in the Park, plus our well-established talent, to show and sell their wares during this event.
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A sign-up sheet has been posted in the Billiards Room, and we encourage you to sign up as soon as possible!
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If you have any questions, please call Maria at 778-7764 or Annette at 778-2195.
October 5 � Dolores Hams
October 12 � Sylvia Grimmer
October 19 � Shirley Reitsma
October 26 � Tom Merryman
New Book Arrivals:
Books by author Martha Grimes
We need more volunteers to work in the Library. Call Patty Evert (443-0164) for more information.
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If you are not able to serve at the scheduled time, please call Patti Evert, 443-0164.
by Chas Wical
A balanced and well-planned exercise or fitness program is one of the wisest investments one can make. It is a high-yield investment, paying dividends in both the length and quality of life. Too few of us realize how vitally important exercise is to good health, our greatest earthly asset. For this good health, exercise is as important as fresh air, water, wholesome food, and rest.
Some individuals excuse themselves from an exercise program with �I just don�t have time� or I�m too old.� Regardless of how busy you are, schedule some time for exercise. Dismiss the �old age� excuse because it is never too late to utilize the magic of moving.
A little exercise each day will keep us fit and make us more efficient and productive. The benefits are more than worth the small investment of our time and effort.
Generally, after about age 50 we become less active and begin to deteriorate. Muscles shrink (because of less use), and our metabolic rate slows down. If our calorie intake is not reduced to match our decreased activity, excess calories consumed are stored as fat throughout the body. However, muscles actively used do counteract the effects of the aging process.
What is the best exercise? Specifically, working the handle on the side of your Lazy Boy recliner or pushing the TV remote buttons do not qualify as exercise. Among people who participate in outdoor recreational activities, 64% choose walking as their preferred form of exercise which is perhaps the safest and best exercise for the majority of us. Swimming is a close second, followed by a multiplicity of other activities. Individuals with higher levels of fitness may choose more strenuous activity. However, for the beginner, start slowly with what you can do. How fast you go isn�t the most important thing, but rather the distance covered and duration of the activity.
How much exercise is recommended daily? It is variable. 30 minutes a day, three times a week may be an adequate minimum for a person of normal weight and a good level of fitness. People who are unfit or need to lose weight, need to aim higher--- with an exercise goal of an hour daily. Your exercise program can be gentle. Some individuals must start with only five minutes of exercise at a time, several times a day.
One of the best things about walking is you don�t have to do it alone. Walking with others encourages your own compliance, increases communication, and strengthens relationships. During these times, the miles just fly by. Choose an activity that you enjoy. This favors the success of your program. If you dislike a particular exercise program, choose another approach with an attitude of fun and creativity, such as golf (without the golf cart?), landscaping, gardening, etc. Swimming and water aerobics are excellent.
Our Pine Lakes community has a walking group which meets Monday through Saturday for an hour�s walk along the old railroad grade, then looping back on a trail through the woods. Anyone is invited to join them. A hiker/walker can turn around at any point on the loop if a shorter walk is desired, or while endurance is being built up. Many park residents utilize the various roads within the park for their exercise programs. Excellent!
Now, for an anecdotal example of what an exercise program can do for individuals who are �past their prime� read the following paragraph:
Mavis Lindgren was quite sickly, spending most of her time sitting in her rocking chair and knitting. She recently endured four repeated bouts of pneumonia and was tired of taking the prescribed antibiotics and enduring their side-effects. She decided to follow the advice suggested by a friend who told her about the benefits of exercise. She began a gentle exercise program, gradually building her endurance, then advanced to a running program at age 62. She continued her training, and at age 70 ran her first marathon. At age 87, she completed famous marathons in New York, Los Angeles, Portland, and Ottawa! Her story has been featured in many sporting magazines.
If you are not in an exercise program, why not begin? Why not put your best foot forward and take that next �step� to improve your health?
MINUTES OF THE SEPT. 9 GENERAL MEETING:
The meeting was brought to order by President Betty DellaCorte at 7:01 pm. After leading us in the Pledge of Allegiance, Betty reviewed our rules of conduct for meetings.
The Minutes of the previous General Meeting were read and approved.
The Treasurer�s Report:
871.53 Balance at the end of June
130.00 Income
138.85 Expenses
862.68 Balance as of September 9
Membership Chair Marilyn McDill reported that we now have 100 households in membership. Annette Clift mentioned that, starting in October of each year, we begin accepting dues for the following calendar year.
Bill Jones stated that the Grievance Committee does not have any unresolved grievances at present.
OLD BUSINESS: Park Manager Vicky Franklin reported that the Corporate Office had accepted our request to make Pine Lakes a smoke-free community. An amendment to the Park Rules and Regulations will be forthcoming and will be announced to the residents.
NEW BUSINESS: A Nominating Committee for finding candidates for the 2009 Board of Directors was appointed. The Committee consists of Bev Hardman and Al Carter, with Betty DellaCorte also serving as an ex-officio member, since she is currently President.
Betty read a letter from AAMHO requesting donations to its Legal Fund, to fund legislation stopping underhanded tactics on the part of some park owners in forming corporations and then raising tenants� rents by exorbitant amounts. Copies of this letter were sent to almost all PLAMHO members, but since a few didn�t receive the letter, copies will be placed in the brochure rack beside the bulletin board in the Clubhouse.
Carol Patton and Wil Bloom asked why an HOA fee isn�t billed to new residents along with their first month�s rent. Carole Urbanski answered that PLAMHO isn�t an HOA. Membership in PLAMHO is voluntary.
Al Carter was complimented and thanked by Thea Park, for organizing the seven-week Pine Lakes Olympics, which is benefiting residents� health and social activity.
PROGRAM: Dwight D�Evelyn, Crime Prevention Coordinator for Yavapai County, gave us a talk and PowerPoint presentation about Identity Theft, and how to avoid it. Arizona leads the nation in cases of Identity Theft per capita. Reasons for this include illegal drug traffic across our border with Mexico. Dwight urged us to do several things:
� Empty your purse of unneeded credit cards.
� Don�t let your credit card go out of your sight.
� Don�t fall for sweepstakes or lottery offers in
the mail.
� Shred pre-approved credit card offers.
� Use ATM�s only in daytime and preferably
inside banks.
� Be aware of your surroundings while using ATM�s.
� Guard your Social Security number, and don�t give it to anyone unless you trust them.
� Beware of scammers asking for your Social Security number.
� Zerox the contents of your wallet.
� Avoid Internet scams, especially e-mails pretending to be from banks, etc. asking for your account numbers.
� Use travelers� checks when on vacations.
The meeting adjourned at 8:33 pm.
Submitted by Annette Clift, Secretary
Betty DellaCorte, President 541-9890
Elizabeth Allbright, Vice Pres. 778-7541
Annette Clift, Secretary 778-2195
Bill Jones, Treasurer
&Grievance Committee Chair 778-9499
Marilyn McDill, Membership 708-0864
Janice Woodson, at large 776-4707
Carole Urbanski, Past President 717-9936
On Saturday, September 13, 2008, my husband and I attended a wonderful dinner of beef stroganoff, which was delicious, and a dessert of strawberry shortcake at our very own Pine Lakes Clubhouse.
After dinner we were pleasantly entertained by two Pine Lakes ladies, Cheryl Byers and Shirley Reitsma, who kept us laughing with their side-splitting lines. It was a wonderful show!
Chris Coburn was the producer and director. We are so fortunate to have so many talented people living in our park.
My husband and I attend many Prescott Fine Arts productions, knowing that all the performers are amateurs, and that they receive no money for their time spent rehearsing or for the actual shows. They do it for the love of performing, just like our amateurs in Pine Lakes who want to entertain you. Believe me, both gals could walk on the PFAA stage anytime a play came along that suited their fancy.
My point is, we never hesitate paying from $12 to $18 a ticket for only a single show at PFAA. So WHY would anyone in this park "bad mouth" a $9 ticket for a wonderful dinner and show ???
It's their loss for not attending !!!!!
That�s what happened to Ruth Grenier, a relatively new resident in our Park. Ruth sends a message of thanks to all her friends in Pine Lakes:
Our Move to Pine Lakes
After the death of my husband of nearly 60 years, my son and I moved to Pine Lakes. Ray Junior purchased our home in April, 2007, at 119 Briar Street. He and I moved here from a golf course in Dayton, NV. We met many good friends here.
On the opening day of the Olympics, 08-08-08, I celebrated my 80th birthday and was honored at a lovely dinner party given by my brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Sue Beyea, at their home on Mount Vernon Street. Fifty-nine guests � friends old and new, neighbors and relatives, attended the gala affair. Many came from out of town and out of state.
A great time was had by all. We are so very happy to have moved to Pine Lakes and to be near good friends and family.
at the Opening Ceremonies, Sept. 3
Marlene Haynes at the Golf Cart Raly, Sept. 9
However, our special activities are listed on Page Two, above.
Our regular. repeated, activities include:
Ladies' Billiards, Tuesday at 9:00 am
Men's Billiards, Wednesday at 10:00 am
Duplicate Bridge, Thursday at 7:00 pm
Hiking Club on Thursday mornings, their schedule posted in the Billiards Room.
Tai Chi Class, Fridays at 9:00 am
We'd like to know what you think.
E-mail me with your comments. Thanks, Annette
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To our September, 2008, edition
We really appreciate your interest in our efforts to bring you interesting articles in our printed edition and on the website.
Six years is a good, long time to keep this endeavor going.
We'll keep the website and blog up and running,
and as we said on page one, it is quite possible that we might add new photos and items of interest as time goes on.
Sincerely yours, The Editorial Staff