Monthly Coffee and Donuts

We had a nice turnout for our monthly coffee and donuts session.

Terry Wellman (Activities Supervisor) is working on the schedule for upcoming season events.  So far she has confirmed that the Garth show will becoming back along with a Whitney Houston event.  Contracts for dances and entertainment are still coming in.  Ticket books should be ready by the end of August.

A new texting system has been installed so we will no longer receive park-wide texts from the old 22452 number.  We will now see a full 10 digit number when a message is sent out.  If you have already been a subscriber, there is nothing to change.  A flyer will be available with instructions.  The new number is 844-974-1833.  Sadly this still just works for U.S. numbers only.  I understand there will also be a texting system for Activities should there be any changes to an upcoming event.

Our new Facilities Director, Terry Fosmore, was introduced.  Mark will oversee grounds keeping, maintenance, and hardscapes.  (Hardscapes involves building brick walls, patios, etc.)

Photo by Barb Poole

Dennis Jordan reported on progress of some of the major projects.  Cleaning and maintaining the lakes is a huge issue.  The sediment has been tested and has come back as rancid mud.  An agency will be dropping pellets into the mud to try to clean it without hurting the fish.  This contract should start soon.  Algae will also be addressed and will take a couple months to complete.  The major pump is still down under repair so irrigation to the ponds is an issue.

Photo by Barb Poole

Terry is working with contractors to get the palm tree trimming started.  They're also considering skinning the trees and hope to start within the next 30 days.

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Thank you to Barb Poole, Glo Mason, and the summer residents fun committee that has arranged for some interesting and informative guest speakers.  This week we met with representatives from Compassus which is a hospice and palliative care group here in Casa Grande.  Speakers were very professional and informative!  

This Saturday is the lunch and tour of the SanTan Brewery.  The 21st is free hearing screenings by HearingLife.  Then a lunch and learn seminar presented by American Retirement Institute.    There is also a group going to bingo at Harrah's Ak-Chin.  Check for all events in the Activities office or at Tapas Tuesday.

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If you run out of garden space.......try the roof!  

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Some cat beds just aren't large enough. 🙀😺