I attended the coffee at the clubhouse this morning and was surprised by the good number of people present.
The Ballroom is already decorated for the upcoming Cinco De Mayo Fiesta lunch being held this Saturday, May 4. It should be a great time as the entertainment will be the children's fiesta dancers. Our lunch will be catered since the kitchen is closed this week as they transition away from the Bistro for the season.
Our Food, Beveridge, and Activities Director (Greg Von Uebbing) will be very busy as he covers the Activities for summer and works with planning and scheduling events for the upcoming season.
**Reminder to summer residents: Purchase your $10 tickets for the Mother's Day breakfast to be held on Friday, May 10. Breakfast will include pancakes, sausage, and Mimosa! While you're at it, pick up tickets for the monthly coffee on May 14.
Barb Poole mentioned other events coming up this summer.
May 7, small bingo game
May 7 at Cottonwood pool. Jan Waters will lead line dancing class
May 8 & 9 silk scarf painting class
May 10 Mother's day breakfast & movie matinee (Mothers Day)
May 15 is Bunco (new rules available in Activities)
In addition, we're still conducting Swoop games on Monday and Friday afternoons at 12:30. Avis is running the popular card bingo on Saturday nights. Mahjong is held Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 12:30. As you see......there's lots to keep us entertained in the summer season.
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Baby owls have left the nest but are still in the park. Bruce McClain spotted this one roaming on the golf course before it managed to flutter up to a pine tree.
AJ Dove heard a "hoot" and spotted one in a nearby tree.
I love watching the birds and wildlife found in the park and really appreciate our avid photographers who manage to capture some photos. Thank you to EVERYONE for sharing.
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Deb Lindenmuth (Facilities Manager) announced that Weed Co will be here with full weed spray procedures for the pre-emergent on May 15. Be patient people. Winter rains and plenty of sunshine encourage weeds to grow wherever and whenever they can. This is a problem we encounter every year. I looked through the blog history this morning and see announcements about weeds every year. No one is being "lazy" or not doing their job. It is an expensive operation and takes time.
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Update from the Hepler household:
After my recent surgery, I'm happy to report that my new knee is magically healing rapidly! I'm able to go out without a walker or cane and manage to do so almost without pain. After listening to reports from others who have gone through the surgery, I feel VERY fortunate. My second knee will be replaced in July so by the time you snowbirds return, I shouldn't be limping at all. Yahoo!!
Unfortunately, our beloved cat named "Mouse" has not been fairing so well. He's been in and out of the Animal Hospital this past week and is now home with a load of meds to help him. I figure by the time we are done with the vet bills, the Animal Hospital can build a new wing on their building. 😖
I'm certain all you pet owners understand.
Here are Kat and Mouse together in my favorite comfy chair.
