July 2015 - Trilogy at Power Ranch

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San Tan Press
July 2015
And the Construction Still Continues
Clubs and Activities
A Snapshot of Life at Trilogy
Photo by Bob Bowers
Plus…
July 2015 Community Calendar
Trilogy at Power Ranch Community Association 1
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Table of Contents…
Trilogy at Power Ranch Community Association
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July 2015
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5 Ways to Juice Up July
COA News…
4Message From the Board
5 Fitness Update
Aerobic Schedule
6Your Board of Directors
Your Community Association Staff
7Executive Director’s Corner
8 Board of Directors General Meeting
10Meet the San Tan Press Staff
11Activities Report
Committees…
12Committee Liaisons
Medical Assistance Committee
14Suggestions Update
Strategic Management
Clubs and Activities…
In Every Issue…
18 The Clubs and Groups of Trilogy
at Power Ranch
17Community Calendar
The Band of Angels
19Clubs and Groups
Features…
24Construction Continues
26Spotlight on a Trilogy Veteran
28Cooking Club Tip of the Month
30America! Why I Love Her
32 Dementia Devastating! Debilitating! Deteriorating!
36 Five Ways To Juice Up July
37 Be a Chooser
38 Telluride and Beyond
42One Amongst Us
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Your COA…
Message From the Board
Sally Ballard
As I am the “new guy” on the block on the Board of Directors,
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to you.
I believe Trilogy to be one of the best communities in the East
Valley to live. There are so many wonderful people here. We
are fortunate to have most services we need available within a few
miles radius of our homes.
The intellectual and expertise level of our residents is phenomenal.
Some of the problems that arise in Trilogy could, most likely,
be addressed and suggestions made by merely visiting with the
individuals who are experts in such areas. Why not use our own
resources to help solve problems and save money when possible?
Obviously, there are times it is necessary to seek advice of an
attorney, but there are many times when it is not.
During my career, there were a couple of things that really helped
me succeed in my endeavors. One thing I learned was to never
pretend to know everything. It is perfectly okay to advise that
you will research the question and get back to the individual. I
was also taught to surround myself with, and listen to, the most
intelligent people I could find, as they would do nothing more
than make me look good. I also spent most of my time listening
versus talking; you would be surprised at how easy things can
sometimes be solved by just doing a stop, look and listen.
As a banker, especially in a community environment, I did far
more than just loan money to my customers. I spent a whole lot of
time listening to and helping them solve their problems. I helped
with all of their banking needs; I was their realtor; their insurance
agent and investment advisor. That is how things are done in a
smaller community versus a very large city.
Trilogy is a small community. I would like to be part of making
sure that decisions here are made with the whole community in
mind. I believe the residents should be listened to and be able
to share their ideas. Some of the best decisions come from the
sharing of thoughts. It is also very important for you, as the
resident, to make sure and attend meetings when possible, to
familiarize yourself with what is happening in the community. At
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most meetings, there is time set aside for residents to ask questions
or get further information regarding what is being discussed.
Communication is also one of my passions. Because of my
involvement with both Planning and Finance over the past three
years, I always tried to push for more sharing of information
within the Community. Rumors start when information is not
timely shared.
You, the residents, are the owners of Trilogy and should always
be informed about the happenings in the community. We now
have progress reports available on MyTPR for all to review to
keep up-to-date with the progress of the building project. I am a
member of the Expansion Communications Team and we strive
to send out a Flash whenever necessary to advise residents of any
events, changes or important decisions being made regarding the
expansion. This group is doing a great job of keeping residents
informed in areas of activities/events, etc. going on in our
progressive community.
It is my intent to make sure that I make myself available to all
residents; to sit down and visit with them and help resolve any
questions, complaints, or suggestions they may have. Many
problems may be solved if you just take the time to listen and pay
attention.
In closing, I have been asked to respond to the progress of the
Repurposing Project. We have queried various clubs and groups
and documented their requests and concerns. Scopes of work
are being prepared and contractors are being contacted to give
estimates. At this point, and until we know the full scope of the
costs for all projects, there is no way to commit which project
will be handled first in the current Club House. It is the intent
to complete all, but as to the order of their completion, more
information has to be provided. When the final dollar numbers
come in and we know what amount can be spent this year, only
at that point can we start to prioritize the areas which will be
completed first. There will be communiques coming out once
the projects are prioritized. As this is being written in May, please
understand there may be many changes by the time you read this
article.
Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your Board of
Directors.
www.MyTPR.com
Fitness Update
Robin Crawford,
Fitness Director
I hope that this article finds you all happy, healthy and especially
COOL!! With the high temperatures you will definitely want
to stay inside for your workouts. Just a reminder…….the Fitness
Center is open every day from 4:30 am – 10 pm. If you have not
had an Orientation to gain access to the Fitness Center we offer
those twice a week. They are offered on Tuesdays at 3 pm and
Fridays at 10 am. You do not need to sign up, just come to the
Fitness Center at those times.
In July, Irene Lebedies, PhD, Best Selling Author, Owner of
Confidence Point Coaching and a Trilogy resident will be here to
present a seminar on ‘Finding Happiness in Any Circumstance.’
This seminar will be held on July 9th at 2:00 - 3:30 pm in the
Ballroom on the carpeted area. The cost for this event is $3.50
and space is limited. Make sure you get your ticket today!! Light
refreshments will be served.
We will also have Randy Deal with us on July 10th at 9 am –
12 pm in the Theater. He will do a presentation on Diabetes.
This seminar is beneficial for those who have Diabetes or want
to prevent themselves from becoming Diabetic. This is a free
seminar and you can RSVP to reserve your seat at the COA
Front Desk.
with Gilbert Cardiology. He will speak on ‘Coronary Artery
Disease.’ This event will be held on August 13th at 11am in the
Theater. Coronary Artery Disease, also called Coronary Heart
Disease, or simply, Heart Disease, is the No. 1 killer in America,
affecting more than 13 million Americans. Heart disease is a
result of plaque buildup in your arteries, which blocks blood f low
and heightens the risk for heart attack and stroke. Come and
learn how you can prevent heart disease. Tickets are available at
the COA Front Desk for $9.00 (lunch included).
Bonnie Kottraba, RN and Certified Aromatherapist will be
giving a seminar on ‘Introduction to Essential Oils’ on August
25th. She will discuss why we use it and what we use it for.
In addition to being beautifully fragrant to people, essential oils
have been used throughout history in many cultures for their
medicinal and therapeutic benefits. Modern scientific study and
trends toward more holistic approaches to wellness are driving
a revival and new discovery of essential oil health applications.
This event will be held in the Ballroom from 2 – 4 pm. Light
refreshments will be served and there will be a prize drawing.
Tickets are available for $3.50 at the COA Front Desk.
Hope to see you at some or all of these events. Stay healthy and
happy!!
Our August Lunch & Learn will be presented by Dr Lababidi
Aerobic Schedule
Land Classes
(All Classes are Held in the Summit Studio Unless Noted Below)
Time
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
7:50 am
Tabata-Cardio (Ballroom)
Jennifer
Fit Happens
Maria
Tabata-Cardio (Ballroom)
Jennifer
Fit Happens
Maria
Anything Goes (Ballroom)
Maria
Mat Pilates Mona
(effective 7/21 class will begin at 8:40am)
8:30 am
Mat Pilates Mona
(effective 7/21 class will begin at 8:40am)
8:45 am
Gimme Strength (Ballroom)
Jennifer
Tabata-Weights (Ballroom)
Jennifer
Gimme Strength (Ballroom)
Jennifer
9:30 am
Zumba Gold
Maggie
Total Conditioning
Jeni T
Zumba Gold
Jana
Total Conditioning
Jeni T
Zumba
Maria
10:30 am
Sit, Stretch & Strengthen
Lois
Yoga for Healing
Jackie
Lois
Yoga for Healing
LuAnn
Lois
Balance & Stretch
Lois
11:30 am
12:00 pm
Interval Training (Fitness Center)
Jennifer
Jennifer
4:00 pm
Yoga for Health
Colleen
Yoga for Health
LuAnn
8:00 am
Water Works (Lap Pool)
Jeni T
Aqua Fitness (Lap Pool)
Jeni T
9:00 am
H2O Aerobics (Lap Pool)
Lois
Yoga for Health
Colleen
Jennifer
Yoga for Health
LuAnn
Water Classes
Jeni T
Lois
Aqua Fitness (Lap Pool)
Jeni T
Jeni T
Lois
CLASS SCHEDULE - Subject to change at any time. Classes will be cancelled if we do not have a minimum of 10 people.
MONTHLY Unlimited Tickets $30. Good For All Fitness Classes. Per class charge is $3.50 - $5.00. Punch cards are available at COA Front Desk
Your COA…
Your Board of Directors
Frank Young
President
[email protected]
Dan Morrissey
Vice President
[email protected]
Clark Hurlbert
Treasurer
[email protected]
Stu Strait
Secretary
[email protected]
Jerry Gerig
Board Member
[email protected]
Community Association Contact Information
Frank Boragine
Board Member
[email protected]
Main Office Phone: Main Office Fax: Main Office Email: Front Desk Office Hours: Gate and After Hours: Phone: Sally Ballard
Board Member
[email protected]
480-279-2053
480-279-2099
[email protected]
Monday - Saturday
8AM – 4PM
6AM – 10PM
480-797-1662
Your Community Association Staff
Ian Welsh
Executive Director
480-279-2051
[email protected]
Gina Metoyer
Community Manager
480-279-2056
[email protected]
Eric Rhyne
Compliance Manager
480-279-2064
[email protected]
Janet Peterson
Controller
480-279-2066
[email protected]
Caryn Lansford
Accountant
480-279-2086
[email protected]
Terri Hagan
Member Services Supervisor
480-279-2069
[email protected]
Sabrina Smith
Member Services Lead
480-279-2053
[email protected]
Ryan Knobloch
Technology Manager
480-279-2057
[email protected]
Robin Crawford
Fitness & Wellness Director
480-279-2052
[email protected]
Jennifer Taylor
Fitness & Wellness Coordinator
480-279-2060
[email protected]
Judy Siegel
Café Director
480-279-2055
[email protected]
Jenni Cronenberg
Interim Activities Director
480-279-2058
[email protected]
Emilee Olmstead
Interim Activities Assistant
480-279-2058
[email protected]
Steve Boyles
Facilities Director
480-279-2059
[email protected]
Maury Ahlman
Landscape Manager
480-279-2053
[email protected]
6 July 2015
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Executive Director’s Corner
Ian M.Welsh, CAAM, CMCA ,AMS, PCAM
The Arizona Legislative Session just ended and our legal
representatives, Carpenter and Hazelwood, and Community
Association organizations monitored the session very carefully.
During the session, both entities follow bills that are under
consideration in both the state Senate and House. If there are bills
that would affect the Community Association Industry (Trilogy)
they contact the Board of Directors and myself to ensure we are
aware of the bills so we can voice our opinion to our legislators.
As our legal representatives, Carpenter and Hazelwood,
communicate any changes in state statutes that affect how our
community is governed. At times, a new state statute could
override what our Governing Documents say and it is critical
that we abide by the state statute. The Trilogy staff keeps track
of these changes so when our documents are updated, the state
statute can be incorporated into the documents. The hierarchy
of the law is as follows, Federal Law and Statutes, State Statutes,
some local codes were applicable , Associations Governing
Documents in order- CC&R’s, Articles of Incorporation, By-laws
and Association ACC Guidelines and then association rules.
Several staff members are active in National and State Community
Association organizations including CAI (Community
Associations Institute) and AACM (Arizona Association of
Community Managers). Trilogy is also a member of GCCA
(Gilbert Council of Community Associations).
CAI-AZ is the local CAI chapter and has a number of strategic
initiatives and subcommittees. One of the main subcommittees
is the Arizona Legislative Action Committees (AZLAC) which
exists to represent the interests of, and to provide regular
communications to, CAI members and chapters located within
Arizona, with respect to state legislative, regulatory, and amicus
curiae (friend of the court) activities of relevance to the creation
and operation of community associations.
AACM cites it was established to give voice to management
companies and association members at the legislative level, and
to establish a high standard for education, ethics, and sound
business practices for management companies throughout the
State of Arizona. According to their legislative report for 2014,
there were 9 bills passed that affected COAs. This year, ACCM
followed 54 bills in both the house and senate.
If either organization identifies a bill that may be detrimental to
COAs, organization members are contacted and encouraged to
contact their local legislators to express their disapproval of the
proposed legislation. There are many bills that are introduced
that have very little appeal to the majority of homeowners. At
the same time, organization members are encouraged to support
proposed beneficial legislation through the same channels.
In the past few years, there were a number of State Bills that
were defeated because of the support of CAI and AACM and
individual members of Community Associations including
Trilogy at Power Ranch.
For instance—would you like vegetable gardens in front yards
of Trilogy?
If HB2363 the Home Gardening Bill (This bill was called the
“corn fields in your front yard” bill) had passed, associations
would not be able to prevent an Owner from growing fruits or
vegetables anywhere on his or her property.
What if our COA was not able to determine our own policy on
the use or carrying of firearms in Common Areas?
If HB2095 has passed it would prohibit our COA from restricting
the use of or carrying of firearms on the Common Areas. While
this is a controversial subject, after much discussion and input
from many residents, our Board of Directors established a Trilogy
policy on carrying firearms in Common Areas.
The following bill would make it very difficult to get residents to
run for election to the Board of Directors.
HB2455 would hold Board Members personally liable for any and
all legal fees of the Association if the Association did not prevail in
a dispute. Would you be willing to run if this bill was enacted?
If passed, this would certainly affect a Board Member’s decision
to pursue legal action for fear of having to personally pay any and
all legal fees if the claim was denied.
There are many Trilogy residents on both sides of the following
subject—some like to let their dogs run free, while others
believe dogs should be kept on leashes to prevent injuries to both
residents and dogs.
SB1065 would not allow the Association to require an Owner to
keep a leash on his or her dog, so long as the Owner carried a copy
of a “canine liability insurance policy” for up to $100,000.00.
This bill was defeated so Trilogy can continue to require that
dogs be kept on leashes by their Owners.
The Gilbert Council of Community Associations (GCCA)
focuses on the Gilbert Town Council and decisions they are
considering that would impact our communities. This new
group has been building relationships with Council Members
and relating concerns prior to Council decisions. One important
topic is the interpretation of the Fair Housing Act. While we
have not been affected by this, many COAs throughout Gilbert
have many sober living and/or group homes opening in their
communities. This is a very difficult issue because of the federal
law, but communities need to understand what the laws are and
what type and how many of these homes can be operated in a
community.
To conclude, it is imperative that COAs remain unified and
organized presenting “one powerful voice” against single purpose
agenda driven special interest groups. These small groups lobby
our legislators to sponsor new bills to weaken CC&R deed
restricted communities, ultimately decreasing YOUR property
values and YOUR association’s ability to govern.
Your COA…
Board of Directors General Meeting
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
CORRECTION: The March 2015 minutes in the June 2015 issue
were not the correct minutes for March. Below are the correct
minutes for March. We apologize for any confusion.
Date and Time: Pursuant to Article B-3, Section 9 of the Trilogy at
Power Ranch Community Association Bylaws, a regular meeting of the
Board of Directors was held on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 10:00
A.M. in the Sierra Ballroom of the Trilogy at Power Ranch Clubhouse.
Facilitator: The President, Frank Young, called the meeting to order
at 10:01 A.M.
Quorum: The following Directors were present; Frank Young, Dan
Morrissey, Stu Strait, Clark Hurlbert, Sally Ballard, Frank Boragine, and
Jerry Gerig. The Executive Director, Ian Welsh, and the Community
Manager, Gina Metoyer, represented management.
Frank Young announced that there would be an Executive Session of
the Board following the General Meeting to discuss Human Resources
regarding the Staff.
Consent Calendar:
• February 25, 2015 General Meeting Minutes
• March 4, 2015 Special Meeting Minutes
• March 11, 2015 Special Meeting Minutes
• New Club Application: Niners Golf Club
• Revised Cooking Club Bylaws
• Revised Genealogy Club Bylaws
• Revised Stained Glass Club Bylaws
• Planning Committee Applications (Jim Grabenbauer, Pius Lacher,
Mike Nall)
• Election Committee Application (Chuck Tebelius)
Stu Strait noted two corrections to the March 11, 2015 Special Meeting
Minutes. A motion was made by Frank Boragine and seconded by Clark
Hurlbert to adopt the Consent Calendar as amended. The motion was
approved unanimously.
Frank Young announced that the date of the Board of Directors annual
retreat had been moved to April 10, 2015.
Actions Items:
Revised Scrapbook Club Bylaws: This item was tabled until the April
Work Session.
2016 Board Meeting Schedule: This item was tabled pending review at
the annual Board retreat.
Town of Gilbert Permit Appeal: Dan Morrissey and Clark Hurlbert
updated all that a meeting with the Town of Gilbert had been scheduled
for April 13, 2015 to discuss appeal of the amount of the Town of
Gilbert Permit for the Expansion Building. A motion was made by
Dan Morrissey and seconded by Sally Ballard to authorize Gary Scott
and Clark Hurlbert to represent the Association during the permit
appeal process with the Town of Gilbert. The motion was approved
unanimously.
Financial Statements: Clark Hurlbert presented the February 2015
unaudited Financial Statement and gave an update on the Sales Tax
Audit. A motion was made by Dan Morrissey and seconded by Jerry
Gerig to accept the February 2015 unaudited Financial Statement as
presented. The motion was approved unanimously.
Disaster Recovery Plan: Clark Hurlbert discussed the need for a disaster
recovery plan for the Community. A motion was made by Clark
Hurlbert and seconded by Dan Morrissey to form an Ad Hoc Committee
for the purpose of creating a disaster recovery plan for all aspects of
the Trilogy Community and to appoint Wayne Norlie as Chair of the
Committee. The motion was approved unanimously.
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Audit Report Status: Clark Hurlbert gave an update on the progress
of 2014 Audit Report noting that it was nearly complete, the only item
remaining being the Management Letter.
Repair and Replacement Reserve Fund Maintenance Policy: Clark
Hurlbert presented a revision to the Repair and Replacement Reserve
Fund Maintenance Policy adding wording to set a goal to funding the
Repair and Replacement Reserve Fund at 80% or better. A motion
was made by Clark Hurlbert and seconded by Stu Strait to approve the
revised Repair and Replacement Reserve Fund Maintenance Policy as
Capital Reserve Fund Maintenance Policy: Clark Hurlbert presented
a revision to the Capital Reserve Fund Maintenance Policy to change
wording on Capital expenditures limits to reflect the Amended and
Restated Bylaws. Clark noted that this change was recommended by
the 2014 Audit. A motion was made by Clark Hurlbert and seconded by
Jerry Gerig to approve the revised Capital Reserve Fund Maintenance
Policy as presented. The motion was approved unanimously.
Communications Committee Application: A motion was made by Jerry
Gerig and seconded by Clark Hurlbert to appoint Karla Martinez to the
Communications Committee. The motion was approved unanimously.
Planning Committee Application: A motion was made by Dan
Morrissey and seconded by Clark Hurlbert to appoint Joyce M. Johnson
to the Planning Committee. The motion was approved unanimously.
Discussion Items:
Telecommunications Proposals: Frank Boragine gave an update on the
progress of the Information Systems Technology Committee to obtain
proposals for Office voice and data.
Memorandum of Understanding: Clark Hurlbert noted the Memorandum
of Understanding regarding loan repayment between the Association and
the TPR Foundation. Stu Strait discussed forgiving the loan. The TPR
Foundation President, Bill Katz, commented on the Memorandum of
Understanding. Discussion on forgiving the Association’s loan to the
TPR Foundation was tabled until the May Work Session.
Committee Minutes and Construction Task Force Notes:
Architectural: Committee Chair, Frank Boragine, submitted written
minutes.
Bingo: Committee Secretary, Mary Berner, submitted written minutes.
Communications: Committee Secretary, Susan Jackola, submitted
written minutes.
Election: Committee member, Bill Meyers, and Recorder, Barb
Bloomenstein, submitted written minutes.
Facilities: Committee Chair, Mike Larson, submitted written minutes.
Finance: Committee Secretary, Lu Kearse, submitted written minutes.
Planning: The Committee member, Harold Fineberg, submitted written
minutes.
Construction Task Force Notes: Task Force Member, Stu Strait,
submitted written notes.
A motion was made by Dan Morrissey and seconded by Frank Boragine
to accept the Committee Minutes and Construction Task Force Notes as
Management Report: Ian Welsh presented the Management
Report.
Member Comments: The following members commented; Lot 805
on Repair and Replacement Reserve Fund Maintenance Policy, Lots
1031 and 210 on Capital Reserve Fund Maintenance Policy, Lot 672
on Planning Committee Application, Lots 250, 436, 873, and 1031 on
Memorandum of Understanding, and Lot 210 on fence replacement and
golf course cost sharing.
Adjourn: There being no other business; a motion was made, seconded,
and unanimously approved to adjourn the meeting at 11:41 A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Ryan Knobloch, CAAM, CMCA, AMS
Technology Manager
www.MyTPR.com
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Date and Time: Pursuant to Article B-3, Section 9 of the Trilogy at
Power Ranch Community Association Bylaws, a regular meeting of the
Board of Directors was held on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at 10:00 A.M.
in the Sierra Ballroom of the Trilogy at Power Ranch Clubhouse.
Facilitator: The President, Frank Young, called the meeting to order
at 10:02 A.M.
Quorum: The following Directors were present; Frank Young, Dan
Morrissey, Stu Strait, Clark Hurlbert, Sally Ballard, Frank Boragine,
and Jerry Gerig. The Community Manager, Gina Metoyer, represented
management.
Consent Calendar:
• March 25, 2015 General Meeting Minutes
• April 21, 2015 Special Meeting Minutes
• 2016 Board Meeting Schedule
• Revised Bocce Club Bylaws
• Revised Fun Savors Bylaws
• Revised Scrapbook Club Bylaws
• Rename Ad-Hoc Disaster Recovery Plan Committee to Business
Continuation Plan Committee
• Architectural Control Application (Linda Shubin)
• Facilities Application (Ernie Nervegna)
• Governing Documents Review Application (Pius Lacher)
• Information Systems Technology Application (Howard Pegelow,
Doug Sheppard)
• Planning Applications (Harold Fineberg, Lindsey Fonick, Charles
Meyer)
A motion was made by Frank Young and seconded by Clark Hurlbert
to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion was approved
unanimously.
Discussion Items:
Strategic Planning Action Items: Sally Ballard updated the Board on
additional items to the Strategic Plan recommended by the Medical
Assistance Committee.
Status of Queen Creek Wash Regarding Dead Trees and Potential Fire
Hazard: Stu Strait updated the Board on the borders of the Queen Creek
Wash, which is a Habitat Mitigation Area protected and managed by
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Trilogy’s property abutting the
Wash. Stu noted that Maury Ahlman, Landscape Manager, was working
with The Landscape Company (TLC) to clean up the dead foliage on
Trilogy’s property abutting the Queen Creek Wash.
Actions Items:
Financial Statement: Clark Hurlbert presented the March 2015 unaudited
Financial Statement. A motion was made by Clark Hurlbert and
seconded by Jerry Gerig to accept the March 2015 unaudited Financial
Statement as presented. The motion was approved unanimously.
Gate Committee Recommendations - Phase 1: Larry Fortner, member
of the Gate Operations Committee, updated the Board on the
recommendations of the Gate Operations Committee. A motion was
made by Jerry Gerig and seconded by Clark Hurlbert to approve Phase
1 of the Gate Operations Committee’s recommendations. The motion
was approved unanimously.
Replacement of Drywells #28 and #31: Steve Boyles, Facilities
Manager, presented to the Board two quotes. The first to replace
Drywells #28 and #31 located in the common areas adjacent to the
intersections of Indigo & Barley and Jude & Barley respectively. The
second to restore the landscaping in those two common areas to original
condition after drywell installation. A motion was made by Stu Strait
and seconded by Clark Hurlbert to contract with StormWater Pros, LLC
to install two new drywells for a total cost of $32,374.80, one at Jude &
Barley #31 and one at Indigo & Barley #28. The motion was approved
unanimously. A motion was made by Stu Strait and seconded by Clark
Hurlbert to contract with The Landscape Company (TLC) to repair
park areas after two new drywells are installed for a cost not to exceed
$17,500.00, one at Jude & Barley #31 and one at Indigo & Barley #28.
The motion was approved unanimously.
Revised Mission & Vision Statements: Frank Young read the
recommended changes to the Vision and Mission Statements for the
Association. He stated that the Board would table this item until the
May General Meeting so that the community would have a chance to
review the changes.
IST Committee Fiber Optic Proposals Recommendation: Frank
Boragine, IST Committee Chair Tom Mayhew, IST Committee Member
Bill White, Finance Committee Chair Bill Katz, and Technology
Manager Ryan Knobloch updated the Board on the process of obtaining
Fiber Optic Proposals and making the recommendation to contract with
Century Link for the Association Office Voice and Data. A motion was
made by Frank Boragine and seconded by Jerry Gerig to contract with
Century Link for 36 months for an amount of $48,470.40. The motion
was approved unanimously.
Sales Tax Audit: First Service Agreement: This item was tabled pending
a response to the proposal from First Service Residential.
Additional Audit Fees: Clark Hurlbert presented a bill from Clifton
Larson and Allen LLC for $4,000 in additional audit fees for the
Association’s 2014 Audit. This item was withdrawn.
Bocce Court Refurbishment & Shading Requests: Howard Pegelow,
Vice-President of the Bocce Club, presented a request from the Bocce
Club to install vertical shade panels on the northeast end of the Bocce
Courts. A motion was made by Stu Strait and did not receive a second
to approve installation of vertical shade panels on the northeast end of
the Bocce Courts with no funding from the Association. The motion
was not approved.
New Proposed Board Agenda: Frank Boragine presented a proposed
new Board agenda. A motion was made by Frank Boragine and
seconded by Jerry Gerig to adopt the new Board agenda. The motion
was not approved. Sally Ballard, Frank Boragine, and Jerry Gerig voted
for the motion. Clark Hurlbert, Dan Morrissey, Stu Strait, and Frank
Young voted against the motion.
Expansion Change Order: Clark Hurlbert presented a change order for
the expansion to supply and install wet utilities, fire line and storm water
system extensions, per Town of Gilbert review comments. A motion
was made by Clark Hurlbert and seconded by Dan Morrissey to void
the original second change order and to approve the amended second
change order in the amount of $23,163.59. The motion was approved
unanimously.
Action Taken without a Meeting: In accordance with Article B-3,
Section 7 of the Bylaws, the following item was unanimously approved
by written consent of the Directors on April 26, 2015:
• BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Corporation
approve removal of the water fountain in the parking lot to allow
installation of new electrical connections to the new building.
Committee Minutes and Construction Task Force Notes:
Architectural: Committee Chair, Frank Boragine, submitted written
minutes.
Election: Committee member, Bill Meyers, submitted written minutes.
Facilities: Committee Secretary, Phil Stuckey, submitted written
minutes.
Information Systems Technology: Committee Chair, Tom Mayhew,
submitted written minutes.
Medical Assistance: Committee Secretary, Michelle Robinson, submitted
written minutes.
Planning: The Committee Recording Secretary, Glenda Boan, submitted
written minutes.
Construction Task Force Notes: Task Force Member, Stu Strait,
submitted written notes.
Management Report: Gina Metoyer presented the Management
Report.
Member Comments: The following members commented; Lots 1805,
584, 1137, 683, 1988, and 166 on Gate Committee Recommendations Phase 1, Lot 1837 on Replacement of Drywells #28 and #31, Lot 1988
on IST Committee Fiber Optic Proposals Recommendation, Lots 210
and 196 on Additional Audit Fees, Lots 693 and 1988 on New Proposed
Board Agenda, and Lot 1137 on CTF/Board meeting minutes.
Adjourn: There being no other business; a motion was made by Clark
Hurlbert, seconded by Jerry Gerig, and unanimously approved to
adjourn the meeting at 12:38 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Ryan Knobloch, CAAM, CMCA, AMS
Technology Manager
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Activities Report
Jenni Cronenberg,
Interim Activities Director
Happy Independence Day to everyone. Depending on
when you are reading this article, I hope you will have
a great weekend with your friends and family or had a
great weekend celebrating the Fourth with them. Our
Summer Entertainment Series for July is/was a “Stars
and Stripes” evening pool party on July 2nd with DJ
Joe Curry.
the Fourth of July. Adams, the second president, and Jefferson,
the third, died on the same day, July 4th, 1826, which was the 50th
anniversary of the Declaration.
The Fourth of July became a paid Federal Holiday in 1941.
Prior to that that it was an unpaid federal holiday established in
1870.
The August Summer Entertainment Series event will
be held on Friday, August 28th with Thaddeus Rose
returning for an encore engagement. Thaddeus Rose
played at the Dine for Health event and had residents
dancing in the aisles. Be sure and get your tickets
today-- these tickets will go quickly and you won’t
want to miss out on this event.
Here are some fun facts about Independence Day and a
word search to enjoy!
The first Independence Day Celebration occurred
on July 8th, 1776. The Liberty Bell was sounded
and the people of Philadelphia gathered to hear the
reading of the Declaration that was approved by the
Continental Congress on July 4th.
Most of the signers of the Declaration of
Independence signed the document on Aug 2,
1776. All of the signers were not present and it actually
took until January 1777 for all 56 signers to put their
names on the Declaration.
Two of the 56 signers became President of the
United States. They were John Adams and Thomas
Jefferson. Thomas Jefferson was the main author of the
Declaration.
Three of the first five presidents-- John Adams,
Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe-- died on
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Committees…
Committee Liaisons
Committees
Architectural Control
Bingo
Communications
Election
Facilities
Finance
Gate Operations
Golf Course Relationship
Governing Documents Review
Information Systems Technology
Medical Assistance
Planning
Board Liaisons
Frank Boragine
Dan Morrissey Sally Ballard
Jerry Gerig
Dan Morrissey, Stu Strait
Clark Hurlbert
Jerry Gerig
Frank Young
Sally Ballard
Clark Hurlbert, Frank Boragine
Frank Young
Dan Morrissey, Stu Strait
Chairs
Frank Boragine
Verna Gearey
Larry Fortner
Tony Martin
Mike Larson
Bill Katz
Carl Benson
Larry Barry
Linda Merchant
Tom Mayhew
Gail Kokosinski
Jerry Shanks
Charon Pierson, RN
We know that working smoke alarms and an escape plan can
save lives, yet 65% of home fire deaths occur in homes with
no working smoke alarms. Despite these known preventive
measures, home fires continue to claim lives every year. Here
are some tips for preventing fires in the home:
• Keep items that could catch fire at least 3 feet away from
anything that gets hot, such as space heaters.
• Do not leave lit candles unattended.
• Do not leave food cooking on the stove, in the oven, or on
the grill unattended.
• Keep pets off of cooking surfaces.
• Do not smoke cigarettes, cigars, or pipes in bed or lying
down – the danger of falling asleep is too great.
Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors must be
installed and maintained in order to provide the warning you
need to escape your home should a fire occur. Installation
should be done according to the directions and you should
never disable smoke alarms that start beeping. A beeping
smoke alarm is a signal that something is wrong – either the
battery backup is dead or there is an actual source of smoke in
the area. Alarms need to be checked monthly by pushing the
“test” button. It’s also important to set a schedule for changing
batteries in all alarms before they actually go dead.
If there is a fire in the home and the smoke alarm sounds, the
most important thing to do is get out of the house. It is not a
good idea to try to fight the fire yourself; fire spreads quickly
and the danger of smoke inhalation is great. You could die
trying to put out the fire. Here are a few tips to remember
about fire-escape planning.
• All household members should know at least two routes to
exit the home.
• Have a designated meeting place outside the home and
make sure all household members know this meeting
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place.
• Practice your escape plan and meet in your designated
place at least twice each year.
• Remember to get out of the house first then call 911 to
report the fire.
• If closed doors or handles are warm, use your alternate
escape route.
• Crawl or crouch low while escaping to stay below the
smoke.
• If your exit is blocked by smoke, heat or f lames, stay in the
room, close the door, place wet towels in front of the door
and call 911.
There may be some occasions when it is possible to contain
a small fire yourself if you have a fire extinguisher and
have been trained in its use. You should not attempt to do
this until you have called 911 and everyone is safely out of
the area. The fire should be contained to a small area and
the room must not be filled with smoke. Fire departments
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generally offer training in the proper
use of fire extinguishers. If you do have
a regulation fire extinguisher, here are a
few things you need to remember. First,
you must regularly check the device for
the expiration date and verify there is
pressure inside the tank by checking the
display valve. Once you have used the
device it must be replaced or recharged
before it is used again.
To use a fire extinguisher properly,
remember P-A-S-S:
P = Pull the pin and point the nozzle
away from you
A = Aim the nozzle low at the base of
the fire
S = Squeeze the lever slowly
S = Sweep the nozzle side-to-side.
Fire prevention and safety require
planning and careful attention to your
surroundings. Fire victims die most
often from inhalation of toxic fumes
from smoke and burning household
goods that results in asphyxia (see
medical term of the month). These few
tips could save your life in the event of
a household fire.
Medical Term of the Month:
Asphyxia
Asphyxia comes from the Greek
meaning to be without a heartbeat,
but in general usage the term
describes a severe lack of oxygen
to body tissues. The disruption of
the f low of oxygen to tissues in
the body can occur if air to the
lungs is cut off, for example by
an obstruction, or if the oxygen
content of the blood is too low
because of air contamination by
smoke and carbon monoxide.
Normally oxygen is carried in the
blood stream by the hemoglobin
of the red blood cells. Carbon
monoxide will replace oxygen in
the red blood cells and cause death
by asphyxiation.
Committees…
Suggestions Update
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
Larry Fortner
Larry Fortner
Back in February, an article was published that gave
you information regarding the suggestions submitted by
members of the community. The article received very
positive feedback and it was decided to show an update
on a quarterly basis. In the matrix below the suggestions
in italics and bolded are ones with no name on them. Remember if
you want confirmation, please include your name.
On another note, to help the process and save a few trees, a suggestion
box has been added to MyTPR so you can submit your ideas/
suggestions electronically. Just click on the suggestion box on the left
hand side and a form will pop up for you to fill out. By the way, since
the article was published in February, an additional 35 suggestions have
been received. Management greatly appreciates your innovative and
constructive ideas so keep sending them in.
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REC’D WEEK ISSUE
FORWARDED TO
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12/1/14
Wheelchairs in closets
Management
29
12/1/147
Entryway carpet and welcome mat
Management
30
12/8/14
Christmas Décor/Monkey
Management
31
12/8/14
Main Entry Mats
Management
32
12/8/14
Bus trip for Hockey
Management
33
12/8/14
Café Operations/Expenditures
Board
34
12/15/14
Café Area Dirty
Management
35
12/15/14
Arizona Skies Program
Management
36
12/15/14
Christmas Décor
Management
37
1/19/15
Steam/Sauna room in expansion
Board/ CTF
38
1/19/15
Hand Sanitizers
Management
39
1/19/15
Shelf for DVDs in Library
Management
40
2/16/15
Electrical Boxes
Facilities Manager
41
2/16/15
Thanks & Basketball Hoop
Management
42
2/16/15
Fireplace
Management
43
2/16/15
Outdoor Furniture
Management
44
2/23/15
Spa/Shower/Changing room hours
Management
45
2/23/15
Lights on Palm Trees – Pool area
Management
46
3/4/15
Carpet/Furniture – Club House
Management
47
3/4/15
Gorilla
Management
48
3/4/15
Droppings – Pool Area
Management
49
3/4/15
Outdated Rentals – MYTPR
No action
50
3/4/15
Committee Names/Photos – MYTPR
Board
51
3/9/15
Music on Speakers
Management
52
3/9/15
Dirty Kitchen
Management
53
3/9/15
Broken Gate
Management
54
3/9/15
Flow sheet on suggestions
Management
55
3/9/15
Music on Speakers
Management
56
3/9/15
Exit gate at pool area
Management
57
3/20/15
TLC contributions
Management
58
3/20/15
Bike Share program
Management
59
3/20/15
Meeting in progress signs
Management
60
4/10/15
Makeup mirror in bathroom
Management
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4/10/15
Coffee machine when Café closed
Management
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4/10/15
Maintenance of women’s bathroom
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On March 11th of this year, approximately 65
residents comprised of Club Officers, Committee
Chairs, Board Candidates, Board Members, and
Staff met for the second annual Strategic Planning
Session. After much discussion, it was decided that this process
would be renamed as Strategic Management, which is defined as
the continuous process of creating, implementing and evaluating
decisions that enable an organization to achieve its objectives. It
was also decided that ownership of the process would pass to the
Planning Committee for future years.
The object of this meeting was twofold, to build on what was
accomplished last year and to continue the process (it will be a
yearly activity) of identifying what the community would like
to see improved, added, changed, etc. Capital Improvements,
Amenities, and Program Services were the areas reviewed.
Items were submitted prior to the session by the attendees and
were voted upon by all to establish a ranking – High, Medium,
and Low. By category, Capital Improvements had 71 items,
Amenities had 25, and Program Services had 32, for a grand
total of 138 items. The session lasted about 5 hours, but when it
was done, each and every item was assigned a numerical value.
The next step is to evaluate within the ranking a priority
sequence and come up with an implementation plan for each
item that includes a time table. Another important factor that
has to be considered is cost; all items have to be budgeted. Sally
Ballard (Board member) is heading up the task force assigned
that function.
The items and their rankings will be posted on MyTPR under
Strategic Management by June 5th and at that time paper copies
will be available in the kiosk by the front desk.
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Calendar
Member Services Desk Hours:
Monday through Friday 8 AM—4 PM
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Saturday 8 AM—12 PM
Closed Sundays
Upcoming Events
Every Monday
Monday Bingo
10:30 AM (C )
Every Tuesday
CTF/Board Meeting
9:00 AM (B)
Thursday, July 2
Summer Entertainment Series
Stars & Stripes Event
6:00 PM (Pool)
Friday, July 3
Independence Day Observed
Office Closed
Saturday, July 4
Independence Day
Office Closed
Tuesday, July 7
Trilogy Talk
Dark
Wednesday, July 8
Blood Drive
7:00 AM (B)
Thursday, July 9
Musical Instrument Museum
Offsite
Tuesday, July 14
Alzheimer’s Support Group
1:00 PM (SS)
Friday, July 17
Karaoke Night
6:00 PM (Café)
Sunday, July 19
Sunday Bingo
2:30 PM (B)
Wednesday, July 22
Board Work Session
10:00 AM (B)
Monday, July 27-30
Fun Savors Viejas Casino Trip
Offsite
Wednesday, July 29
Board General Meeting
10:00 AM (B)
*Please check Friday’s Activities Bulletin for updates
July Movies
M Y L IFE
IN RUI NS
Updated
June 12, 2015
D OLPHI N T ALE 2
Friday,, July 10
7:00PM
Friday, July 17
Saturday, July 11
7:00PM
Saturday, July 18 6:00PM
1:00PM
Sunday, July 19
Sunday, July 12
6:00PM
1:00PM
T HE B UC KET L IST
Thursday Military Movies
July 9: Born on the Fourth of July
Friday, July 24
7:00PM
Saturday, July 25
7:00PM
Sunday, July 26
1:00PM
7:00PM
July 16: Patton
7:00PM
July 23: A Few Good Men
7:00PM
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The Clubs and Groups of Trilogy at Power Ranch
ANGELS
Peggy Hewitt 988-4867
ARTISTS
Tues & Thurs 8am Nancy Hunter 246-9529
Erica Eschmann
393-3539
BILLARD CLUB
John Perkey
659-3367
BINGO MONDAYMon 10:30amLori Mikkelson
988-0630
Boards & Decks
Larry Alibrandi 718-5177
BOCCE Mon - Sat 9am Ernie Schoeneberger 390-8687
BOOK DISCUSSION 1st Thurs 7pm Gerri Brooks 272-6970
BOWLERS
Fri 10am Bob Orner 988-0711
BRIDGEMon - Thurs, Sat Bill Harrison 813-7683
BUNCOLast Mon 7pm Carl Minkner 209-0748
CALIFORNIA GROUP
Bonnie West
840-9131
CERAMICS Wed, Thurs 9am Carole Hoffman
626-5176
CHAVURAH Ellen Bromley
520-780-3017
George Bromley 520-780-3017
CLOGGINGMon 9:30am
Pat Lunne
471-8947
COLORADO GROUPLee Mason
834-4587
CO. OF FRIENDS
2nd, 4th Wed
David Tones
907-7634
COMPUTER
2nd Thurs 1 pm Roger Hoffman 626-5176
COOKING
1st Sat Breakfast Kristi Vaughan 602-750-1872
CREATIVE DESIGNERS Tues 9am Barbara Jester 279-0572
DAKOTA GROUP
Candice Dietz 701-793-9359
EUCHRE
Tues 7pm Noel Livernois
840-1732
Bob Orner
988-0711
FRIENDS OF BILL W Thurs 773-1656
FUN SAVORSConnie Hall
325-9051
GENEALOGY
2nd Mon 1pm
Ginger Trokey
307-3909
HIKING
Fri, Tues 7:45am Steve Halvorsen 620-6082
ILLINOIS GROUP Don White 614-8449
IOWA GROUP Pat Jones 272-6774
KNIGHTS OF
COLUMBUS Tues 7pm
Herman 814-9587
Vander Heyden
KNIT ONE & Tues 9:30am, 1pm Vickie Allen 361-1870
CROCHET TOO LADIES GOLF (TLGA) Tues Morning Georgia Perkey
659-3367
Ladies Niners Golf Nancy Visser 712-441-3374
LINE DANCE
Tues 1pm Mary Ronalds 558-0800
MAHJONGGWed 12:30pm, Ruben Nunez 988-4962
Thurs, Fri, Noon
MEN’S GOLF (TMGA) Pro Shop 988-0400
Michigan Group
Linda Gontko
895-8233
Susan Jackola
279-0137
MINNESOTA GROUP
Kay Larson
550-1688
NEW YORK
Renee Epstein 410-562-8407
PICKLEBALL
Bob DiGangi 329-0054
QUILTERSMon, Tues, Fri 9am Vera Dougher 279-2969
RED HAT TAMALES 3rd Wed Jane Quimby 279-3570
SCRAPBOOKers
Wed 9am, Th 6pm Faye Hutchinson
664-9676
Julie Rouse
857-6228
SINGERSMon 6:30pm
Barbara Copeland
585-3060
SINGLES
4th Fri 6:30pm Martin Kraus 772-1980
SOCIAL DANCE
1st Sat 9 am Dixie Roberts 298-3834
STAINED GLASS Daily Excp. Tues & Th David Dutton 279-0585
8am-10pm
TAP DANCE
Thurs 9am Nancy Hettich 279-3745
TENNIS
1st Mon 4pm Blaine Roberts 298-4500
THEATRE
2nd Sat 9am Bob Krause
855-5976
THE BOOKIES
Meet at Egg I Am Barbara Peck
988-5568
& Slate Every 6 weeks
TRAVELMike Nall 629-5126
WINE & DINE
3RD Thurs 6pmRita Kucharski
279-0445
WISCONSIN GROUP
Bob and Mary Bratel 279-6519
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The Band of Angels
“Trilogy’s Helping Hands”
Band of Angels Tutoring Program
We will be having an informal meeting on
Wednesday, July 29 for all those interested in learning more
about the Band of Angels Tutoring program at the House of
Refuge. We tutor on Monday and Wednesday each week from
3:30 to 5. If you know the alphabet and can count to 100 you
are a great candidate! We will meet in the Clubhouse at 2 p.m.
in the library or card room. If you are interested please contact
Rosie Harger, 284-8662.
Angels in Action: “The Caregivers Relief Group sent out a total
of 115 cards and angels.”
Angel & Card Delivery: Sunshine Angels deliver angel statues
and cards to residents that are seriously ill, injured or have lost a
spouse, child or parent. Sue Olson 988-4594 or Gail Erickson
785-6608
Caregiver Relief Services: Angels stay with residents while
their normal caregiver goes to appointments, shopping, etc. Angels go
more often when a resident is very ill and help the family handle the
situation. Rebecca Pullen, 831-682-0524
Equipment: We have various types of shower chairs, walkers,
potty chairs, and wheelchairs available for residents to borrow.
JoAnn Makedonsky 659-4190 or Nancy Long 279-6049
House of Refuge Donation Center: 988-9395
Minor Home Repairs: Angels do minor repairs such as change
light bulbs, filters or batteries. Duane Mummelthie 654-3649
Phone Calls & Visits: Angels make phone calls each day to
be sure the resident is well. Visits are made to homes to keep in
touch. Calls are made to residents just to say hello, how are you?
Ruth Orner 988-0711
Resources: Angels can provide information or help set residents up
with needed services such as Meals on Wheels, Equipment, Hospital
Beds, etc. Donna Jabara 283-1634 or Carol Payant 897-2902
Transportation: Angels provide rides when family and friends
cannot to medical appointments, shopping, errands and social activities
at Trilogy. Grace Oetting 275-2019
Tutoring at House of Refuge: Volunteers help children
with their homework and studies. This program runs mid-August
to mid-May on Monday and/or Wednesday from 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Rosie Harger 284-8662
Contact any of the above or write us at P.O. Box 9517, Chandler
Heights, AZ 85127. New volunteers are always welcome. Right
now we are looking for help with Transportation and Minor
Home Repairs. Thank you all for your continued support.
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Clubs and Groups - we welcome your inputs so that the community can learn more about what is going on in your organization. Please send your inputs to
BOTH [email protected] AND [email protected] by the 23rd of each month. Inputs must be no longer than 160 words, and must be in MS Word
(.doc ... not .docx) format. Turn off all special formatting such as change tracking. Please do NOT send your inputs to the editor or to the COA office. Thanks!
Art
It’s getting warmer and so are our artists! As the weather forces
us indoors we are reaching for our brushes and paints. Happily
there are still several of us around to enjoy painting and creating
together on Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the
Expressions Studio. If you are looking for something to do during
the summer we would encourage you to stop in and join us.
round in the CATALINA CARD ROOM. Seating is limited
to the first 50 players.
Any questions or comments, please contact Lori Mikkelson –
home: 988-0630, cell: 457-0065 or email: [email protected].
Bocce
Guess What? ARIZONA + JULY = HOT. It seems our smarter
club members have escaped to cooler climates, but the shade
structure at the tennis court end and temporary shade at the pool
end make comfortable early morning rolling. Club rolling is now
taking place at 7 a.m. Give night time rolling a try. You might
be surprised how comfortable it can be under the lights. Courts
are open until 9:45 p.m. The club membership continues to work
with HOA on court enhancements:
additional shade on tennis court end
following up with carpet refurbishment (R&R budget)
cleaning of benches and concrete
repainting the lines on the courts.
The club is also evaluating new lighter weight balls and will likely
take action in fall when members return.
Did you know that a person’s personality has a lot to do with the
style of painting they prefer? Something to think about next time
you really look at an artist’s painting. This month’s featured artist
is Ginger Kushman.
Billiards Club
The Billiard Club welcomes anyone with an interest in pool to
join us. The club usually can be found Monday through Friday,
from noon till 2 or so, in the Clubhouse, at tables 1 and 2. We play
teams, so no one ever has to wait too long to play. For further
information, please contact John Perkey at 659.3367 or email to
[email protected] and I will be happy to answer any questions.
Bingo Monday
Beat the heat during the summer months. Come join us for
Monday Morning Bingo and have some fun. Open to all residents
and their guests 18 and older. It takes approximately 1 1/2 hours
to play 11 games. Play begins at 10:30 a.m. and costs only $5.
FEELING LUCKY? Pay an extra $1 for a second chance on the
eleventh game for the “Winner Take All” payout. We play year
Our popular Bocce 101 instruction has been suspended for
the summer but will return in the fall. Have a nice summer
everyone.
Clogging Club
Summer if finally here and you’ll find most of the Cloggers gone!
But they did stay long enough to hold their Annual Meeting and
“End of Season” Dance on April 27. This dance featured most
of the 25+ new songs that were introduced during the 2014-2015
season.
During the annual meeting the 2015-2016 officers were elected.
A BIG Thank You goes out to those who volunteered to serve
during the coming year. Diana Brewer- President, Margie
DeCavage-V.P., Barb Peck-Sec. and Bonnie Vest-Treasurer.
(Three of the four are pictured)
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A new Beginner’s Clogging class will be starting up in the fall
along with an “I Knew It, But I Forgot It” refresher class. Make
sure to watch your emails for the start up date.
We hope you all have a safe trip back home and look forward to
seeing you in the Ballroom this Fall.
Colorado Group
Trilogy’s Colorado Group continues to gather for fun social events
during the summer months. Even though some residents have
headed out to cooler weather, we don’t stop getting together.
Plans in the works are an outing to Top Golf in Gilbert. Whether
you are a golfer or not, this is a place to meet. The restaurant is
fantastic, and there are many different opportunities to socialize
or practice your golf swing. There’s something for everyone.
Would you like to join the fun? We have no rules or membership
requirements. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never lived in that
beautiful Rocky Mountain state. All that’s needed is a desire to
get together, mingle, and have a good time. There are no dues,
no fees, no elected officers. We’d love to have you join us! All
communication is done via email, so send a note to Lee Mason at
[email protected], and she’ll put you on the list.
Company of Friends
Happy 4th of July to all of you. It feels like only yesterday that we
celebrated the 4th of July in 2014. Time does fly by.
Now is the time to think about what you want to donate for the
COF garage sale in October with all proceeds going to DOVES,
a charity for Senior and Elder Abuse victims. In conjunction with
the COA we have some great plans in the making for our Veterans
Day Events, so stayed tuned.
The Bocce Club and Company of Friends are in the planning
stages of a Casino Night, Oct. 3 with one of Ken’s super meals.
This event will be open to all Trilogy Residents. We will be going
to Babbo’s Restaurant the 3rd Thursday of the month so join us.
As always, we hope to see you at our Slate Social the 2nd and 4th
Wednesday of each month.
Cooking Club
Happy 4th of July to all. We hope your summer is going well and
that you have fun plans for the holiday. If you are having a BBQ
potluck, don’t forget to check out our Cooking Club Tips of the
Month featuring “No Mayonnaise Pasta and Potato Salads.”
The Cooking Club is still active during the summer with our
Summer Lunch series at local restaurants. Our lunches are held
on the 4th Thursday of each month. This year, our lunches will
continue through September. Approximately 30 members attend
each lunch. If you will be here this summer but were waiting to
join the Cooking Club in the fall, there is no need to wait. Join
our friendly club now and come with us to lunch! We’d love you
to be a part of the fun. Join the Cooking Club this summer.
Please contact our secretary, Kristi Vaughan, at [email protected]
with questions, or to join the Cooking Club.
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CREATIVE DESIGNERS
It’s that time of the year! With each passing day the temperature
gets hotter and the days get longer. Our winter residents are long
gone to cooler climates and no matter how dry our climate,
it’s still hot! Creative Designers keep busy all summer long by
assembling new items and working on special projects to be sold
at our craft events when the cooler weather returns. It’s a nice
way keep cool, spend quality time with friends and neighbors,
and support a worthwhile cause. All proceeds from items sold
at our events benefit 501c3 charities and the Higley and Gilbert
school districts. We meet every Tuesday morning from 9 to noon
in the Inspiration Studio. Come on out and spend the morning
with us, you will be glad you did. You can share your expertise
with us or work at your own pace in helping to assemble ongoing
craft projects. For more information contact Barbara Jester at
[email protected].
Euchre
During the last several weeks, several of the summer residents
have been absent due to various plans. Thanks to Ron and Joan
Holm and Bob Orner, we have been able to continue as we have.
There was a very brief discussion of signing up in another format
but the discussion did not last very long. We have been averaging
between 4-6 tables and the games have been very competitive.
Seems like each week we have a different winner, creating
competition. We trust you are having a great summer with your
families and friends. You are all missed by your fellow euchre
players. Ciao.
Fun savors
Girls and guys just want to have FUN, and our club is busy doing
just that!
During these lazy, hazy days, we have “small” activities planned
such as a “fun and games” evening and an evening picnic of cool
foods at one of our green spaces in Trilogy and some “BIG”
events, too and all Trilogy residents and their guests are invited to
participate in these:
• 4 days/3 nights in the San Diego area with gaming, sightseeing, shopping July 27-30.
• Colorado Summer Getaway to Durango and Ouray including
train-ride, sight-seeing, and relaxation in the cooler weather
Aug. 31- Sept. 4.
• and, per tradition, Las Vegas in October.
Please check myTPR and posters for details, and get your tickets
now to be part of the action!
Our club has grown to 150 plus members, and we do have fun.
We’d love to have you join us. Next meeting is July 24, 10:30 in
the Card Room.
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Ladies Golf
We are well into our summer golfing season and enjoying, or at
least tolerating, the valley heat.
For the past several years the TLGA has included the 18 and 9 hole
groups. We are now officially two separate clubs, with the TLGA
including only the 18 hole ladies club.
Yorkers during the dog days of August. Save the date: August 15
as the New York Club will have their kickoff event for our New
Year. We promise to have lots of fun while staying cool indoors.
So mark your calendars and watch your email for more details.
If you are interested in joining the New York Club, dues are $15
per person.
Contact Renee Epstein at [email protected]
We recently voted new officers for the 2015-16 season. They
are:
President - Georgia Perkey
Vice President - Pam Swingle
Secretary - Peggy Watkins
Treasurer - Cheryl Anderson
Member-at-Large - Linda Herrera
Past President - Sandy Freeman
Thanks to all of the 2014-15 officers and committee chairmen for
their hard work during the past year!
Pickleball Club
What a glorious spring we had; now summer is well underway
and Pickleball is still going strong. Check out our new website
at www.tprpickleball.com or our new bulletin board (thank you
Tennis Club) - good information abounds on both. Two summer
mixers with other clubs are already under our belt and a third
one is coming up soon. New players are encouraged to come
out on Tuesday for some instruction and informal play. We start
early now to beat the heat. Come on down and check us out any
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday morning. Paddles and
balls are provided.
If you have contemplated joining the TLGA, summer is a great
time to sign up. With a smaller group of ladies playing, it is easy
to get acquainted and enjoy the fun of playing 18 holes. Please
contact Linda Herrera at 659-1244 if you have any questions or
would like to join us.
Ladies Niners Golf
The summer golf season is here, but few Niners brave the
elements during the hot summer months. The pro shop is
willing to set up tee times on early Wednesday mornings, so
if you are a member of the Trilogy Niners Golf Club, contact
Mark at the pro shop and he will add your name to the list. The
Niners new 2015/16 season began June 1. To join, pick up a
registration form at the pro shop desk of the golf course. Filled
out forms and dues of $30 can be returned to the Trilogy Golf
Course, or contact membership chair, Afton Griffin at 602-3207275, or by email at [email protected].
Mah Jongg
Free Mahjongg lessons! Every Monday at 1 p.m. in the Card
Room. You have the choice of learning: American, Chinese,
and now Filipino Mahjongg. Learn one or all. You won’t need
a set until you are sure you like one of them. Come join us
and find out how interesting these games are. When you are
playing, you won’t notice how fast time goes by. Our official
play dates are (when the Card Room is reserved for our Club):
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 12:30 on. There’s
another club using the room on Wednesdays and we must
abstain from bothering them. Wait until they are gone before
going in. That day the entire room is ours. Thursdays we can
only use half of the room. Another club uses it from 1 p.m. on.
Fridays the entire room is ours. On Thursdays and Fridays you
can start playing earlier than 12 if nobody else is using the room.
New York Club
Be cool or be square. Please plan to join your fellow cool New
Quilters Club
Where did the winter get to with all our snowbird friends heading
to cooler climates, we miss them and all their great helping hands
in making charity quilts.
We can always use new members, so if you have always wanted to
know how to make a quilt but were always afraid to ask how to do
it, come on down to the carpeted area of the ballroom on Monday
mornings and we will be glad to show you the ropes. There is also
a new beginners’ class starting next January.
We are all excited about the tremendous success of the quilt show.
The club is busily back to making charity quilts and items for the
country store. Stay cool.
SinGers Club
We hope everyone is having a great summer!
The Singers are still receiving many positive comments on our
60’s music spring concert (see attached photo) and appreciate the
kind words.
We are now taking a summer break from singing, but we are busy
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with preparations for our upcoming holiday concert on Dec. 12
and our spring concert on April 16, 2016.
For further information contact Barbara Copeland at copeland.
[email protected]
Singles
Are you living in Trilogy at Power Ranch and on your own?
Would you like to find a group of like-minded seniors who enjoy
evenings out, a variety of fun activities and friendship? Then
consider joining the Trilogy Singles Club. Dues are $10 for the
year, are due on Jan. 1 and payable at the regular membership
meetings. Meetings are held the last Friday of each month,
generally in the Summit Room at 6:30 p.m. Come and join in the
fun! We are one of the few clubs that continue to run through
the summer months.
In June we went to the see the movie “Aloha” and went to lunch;
had dinner at PF Changs and breakfast at Slate. We can provide
rides to these activities, just meet at the clubhouse 15 minutes
before we leave.
Contact: Marty Kraus [email protected] 772-1980 or Edith
Cohen [email protected] 988-3201 for more information.
Social Dance
With a “howl”, “Grr” and the whirring of ghosts. Tickets for the
annual HALLOWEEN HOP will go on sale on Saturday, July
25. Don’t miss the opening day of sales. This year we have live
music to dance to, over $1,200 in costume prizes to give away,
entertainment while the judges make their final costume decisions
and much, much more. Where else can you go and get live music
to dance to, live entertainment and win big? You got it, only at
the Social Dance Club’s HALLOWEEN HOP! So don’t delay,
get your tickets early. Tickets are only $12 per person for all of
this. Come and have a howling fun time. Take home a gift
certificate to your favorite restaurant or maybe a lovely gift from
Dillards. YOU TOO CAN BE A WINNER!
Tap Dance Club
During July and August our Director, Nancy Hettich does not
hold classes. She takes a well-deserved break to vacation and
choreograph new dances.
The snowbirds among us have already left. Some of our remaining
members vacation where the weather is cooler. The rest of us who
are here continue our close relationships with friends and stay
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involved with Trilogy activities.
We all enjoy our “summer break” from classes, but we talk about
what’s ahead in the fall. Nancy plans to continue her same class
schedule as she has in the past. The schedule is posted on MyTPR.
Contact Nancy at [email protected] or 279-3745 for class
information.
Tennis Club
Tennis players are beating the heat by playing very early in
the morning or late in the evening. Many players can be seen
on the courts as early as 6 a.m., so if you are looking for a
great way to exercise, get to the courts
at the crack of dawn. The men’s league
is continuing a loosely structured league
on Wednesday mornings and some have
traveled to Sunbird to play members of
that community and Solera. Hopefully,
the Monday night league will kick off
with a big Fourth of July party. If you are
interested in playing in this league, but not
a tennis club member, this league is a fun,
low keyed place to socialize and meet new
friends. For more info, write barbjpeck@cox.
net. Our next club meeting will be Sept. 14
due to the Labor Day holiday. Tennis Club
member Rich Puls is pictured.
Theatre Club
The group photo is of those who thoroughly enjoyed the spring
trip to Branson, Mo. Remember the Club goes dark for the
summer months. The curtain will come up again with the next
meeting in September. Your Board will be hard at work this
summer on Revising By-Laws for membership ratification at
October meeting. We are also creating a visual chart to link all
available assignments within our annual events. Our hope is to get
more volunteers once the scope of the duties is better understood.
A five person play selection committee is busy reviewing possible
performances for Spring 2016. Our annual end of season dinner
party was held on April 9, and a good time was had by all. The
food and entertainment were great. The attendees were a most
enjoyable group of dedicated Club members. Enjoy a safe and fun
filled summer. See you in September.
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SPOTLIGHT ON A TRILOGY VETERAN:
Mike Delvecchio
Jeff Cook
Mike Delvecchio volunteered for the Draft in 1955 and was
among eight guys in his neighborhood in The Bronx, New
York to do so. “I was categorized as being on a ‘kiddie
cruise,’ which was designed to have me complete my time in
the military before my 21st birthday,” Mike explained.
At the induction station that day,
the new members of the Armed
Services were directed to go
either to the left or the right. The
left was the Army and the right
the Navy. As luck would have it,
Mike was told to go to the right
and he then became a member of
the United States Navy.
Boot camp was in Bainbridge, Maryland, about 35 miles from
Baltimore and 75 miles from Washington D.C. Bainbridge
was used by the Navy to train recruits from 1942 to 1976.
After boot camp, Mike was assigned to the Naval Station at
Norfolk, Virginia and he was ultimately to be assigned to the
destroyer, USS Holder, (DD 819), which was then homeberthed at Norfolk.
It wasn’t long before Mike learned that those on the “kiddie
cruise” were looked down upon by some members of the
crew as they weren’t really ‘Navy’ guys,” Mike said. “We
received some minor harassment and were sent to find things
like imaginary skyhooks at times,” he continued.
Mike was assigned duty in the boiler room and it was there
that he found he was prone to seasickness. “I was in the
boiler room for about three months and was miserable. I had
problems with seasickness whenever the weather was rough
and it often was,” Mike explained.
“One day there was an announcement on the PA system that
they needed a welder. I had learned welding in high school so
I volunteered. I welded a rupture in one of the boilers which
had sprung a leak, and from then on I was kind of the ‘Chief ’s
pet’. He thought I was ‘Navy’ and not ‘Kiddie Cruise,’ and I
did not disabuse him of that idea,” Mike continued.
“At that time my destroyer was engaged in chasing Soviet
submarines and we worked with the nuclear powered aircraft
carrier, USS Forrestal (CV 59), going up to Halifax in
Nova Scotia and then down to Cuba. We also went to the
Mediterranean for about six months and even to Sicily,” he
continued.
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“Unfortunately, my
division was often
on duty when we
were in port so
sightseeing wasn’t
an option. We also
had a hard time
on that destroyer
keeping up with
the aircraft carrier.
Our ship was commissioned during World War II, so it just
didn’t have the speed of the carrier,” Mike said.
One day during a “war game,” Mike and his crewmates were
told that the bridge on the ship had been damaged and Mike
was assigned to go to what is called “after steering,” in order
to take over control of the ship from the disabled bridge.
Mike outlined what happened then. “I really did not know
what I was doing but I went to the ‘after steering’ area in the
stern of the ship and tried to remember what I was taught.
And of course I went the opposite direction I should have
gone so I was promptly told I went the wrong way. A bit
embarrassing, to say the least,” Mike continued.
Mike’s travels took him to a variety of places, including
Sicily, Brest, France and Greece. Mike recalled that in the
small village they stopped at in Sicily where he was able to
do some sightseeing, there was not too much going on and
really not very much to see so he and his buddies returned
to the ship.
One of the more interesting events during Mike’s Navy
experience occurred when he was required to do some work
on the ship below water level. He had to wear a breathing
apparatus and when he came to the surface, one of the guys
said, “Don’t turn around. There’s a stingray right near you.”
Mike quickly got out of the water and was able to see the
stingray once he was back on the ship.
In summarizing his time in the Navy, Mike said, “It was an
experience. I was a kid from the Bronx. I had no worldly
experience. I think it was in Virginia when I saw the first
segregationist signs reading ‘whites only.’ I had never seen
anything like that up to that point in my life. I had to serve
and this was a way to do it. I’m glad I was told to go to the
right and into the Navy rather than the left and into the
Army.”
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COOKING CLUB TIP OF THE MONTH
No Mayonnaise Pasta and Potato Salads
Do you avoid mayonnaise in the summer salads because of fears
of food poisoning? Don’t worry, here are 4 tasty no-mayo
recipes.
Did you know. . .
People often assume that the mayonnaise in the salads is the
cause of food-borne illnesses. Commercial mayonnaise has an
undeserved bad reputation as a cause of food spoilage. In fact,
commercial mayonnaise is loaded with acid and preservatives
that can actually extend the life of salads by killing bacteria. The
eggs used in prepared mayonnaise are pasteurized to kill harmful
bacteria.
However, don’t be complacent just because you are using store
bought mayonnaise. Mayonnaise can still be a problem because
it encourages foods to cling to one another. The close proximity
of the ingredients in the salad can cause any bacteria present to
grow and spread throughout the dish quickly. Also, watch out
for cross-contamination of uncooked foods. Take special care
when you prep protein-based ingredients (such as eggs, tuna,
chicken, shrimp, etc.).
So, if you still want to avoid mayonnaise in a summer salad, or
maybe, you would just like to try some different types of salads,
please see these “no mayonnaise required” recipes below. And
remember, whether you use mayonnaise or not: Keep all foods
going into a mixed salad chilled from shopping to preparation to
storage to serving. Happy…Tasty… Cooking!
Tomato Basil Pasta Salad Photo courtesy of Woman’s Day Kitchen
This recipe is from my daughter-inlaw. Ideal for a summer potluck.
1 box dried fusilli pasta
(or your favorite pasta)
1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes,
halved or quartered
1 cup fresh basil, chopped
2 tsp minced garlic
½ cup red onion, diced
¼ cup red wine vinegar
½ cup olive oil
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp each kosher salt and pepper
For vinaigrette, whisk olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper and
oregano in a large bowl.
Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain,
then rinse with cold water. Add cold pasta, tomatoes, and onion
to the bowl with the vinaigrette, lightly toss. Add basil, toss.
Season with additional salt or pepper according to taste. Serve
immediately or refrigerate up to 1 day. For a variation, you can
add 4 ounces feta cheese or chopped mozzarella balls at the same
time as the basil.
Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing Courtesy of Allrecipes.com
Here is a colorful pasta salad made
easy with store bought Italian
dressing.
1 box dried fusilli pasta,
plain or tri-colored
6 tablespoons salad seasoning mix
1 (16 ounce) bottle of your favorite
Italian salad dressing
2 cups cherry tomatoes, diced
1 cup broccoli florets (large pieces cut in half or quartered)
1 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 yellow or orange bell pepper, chopped
1 (2.25 ounce) can black olives, chopped (optional)
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente,
drain and rinse under cold water, drain again. Whisk together
the salad spice mix and Italian dressing.
In a large salad bowl, combine the pasta, cherry tomatoes,
broccoli, bell peppers and olives (optional). Pour 12 oz dressing
over salad reserving 4 oz; toss and refrigerate overnight. The
next day, if the pasta needs a little more dressing, add 2 oz at a
time until desired moistness is achieved.
Potato Salad with Sour Cream
and Chives
Courtesy of Allrecipes.com
Here is a deceptively simple
4-ingredient potato salad. It is
deliciously creamy. You won’t miss
the mayonnaise!
6 large red potatoes
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup fresh chives, finely chopped
1 tsp salt
ground black pepper to taste
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Cooking
Scrub potatoes (don’t peel). If large, cut in
half or in quarters. Boil potatoes in their
skins until fork-tender. Drain, dry and cut
into 1/2 inch cubes.
In a salad bowl, combine the potatoes,
sour cream, yogurt, and chives; toss gently
to coat. Add salt, and pepper to taste;
refrigerate until chilled.
No Mayo Potato
Salad with Basil and
Blue Cheese
Courtesy of
Allrecipes.com
Here is a very
light, refreshing
potato salad,
ideal for our
hot
Arizona
summers. The
Dijon mustard adds a nice kick.
2 pounds small new potatoes, quartered
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup chopped red onion
3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Place potatoes into a large pot and cover
with lightly salted water; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer
until tender, 10 to 15 minutes; drain.
Whisk vinegar, olive oil, mustard, basil,
salt, and pepper together in a large bowl;
add the potatoes and onion. Toss gently
to coat. Let stand until cool, about 30
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AMERICA!
Why I Love Her
Julann Evans
Independence Day, 4th of July, 2015 is the 239th birthday of
America. Most people will have the day off and have plans to be
with family and friends perhaps at picnics, backyard barbeques and
nighttime fireworks displays. This year, rather than think about
celebratory events, I am thinking about how fortunate I am to
be a citizen of America and why I love her. So I will share some
of the reasons I treasure this country, some of the reasons other
Americans also treasure her and even reasons citizens of other
countries admire her many positive attributes.
Diversity
America is still the “melting pot” of the world. According to Wiki
Answers, there are 254 countries in the world and 198 different
nationalities live in the U.S. We are and always have been a nation
of immigrants from the many cultures of the world sharing and
building on each other’s knowledge and ideas. Many of us enjoy
our ethnicities and try to preserve aspects of the cultures from
which we descend, but we are first and foremost Americans, that
wonderful mixture of the people of the world holding a common
bond of freedom.
Government of the People
“As a republic, the United States has always been run by the
people, not by dictators or kings. This liberty and synergy have
allowed the American people to prosper under the least-oppressive
government on earth. Thomas Jefferson said, ‘I have no fear that
the result of our experiment will be that men may be trusted to
govern themselves without a master.’” (JoshLovesIt.com)
We are the oldest democracy in the world. “Many Europeans
talk about how the U.S.A. is such a young country, but on the
contrary, we have the oldest continual republic and constitution
in the world. After our forefathers established our great nation,
democracy began to spread around the world like wildfire,
starting with France and continuing to this day. It’s amazing how
many of the world’s governments have modeled their republics
after the U.S.A.” (JoshLovesIt.com)
We can Complain and Criticize Without Fear
”I can complain about things I see wrong in this nation, without
fear of retribution from government, and know in my heart that
I am still very proud to be an American!” (Ron Edmondson,
Senior Pastor at Immanuel Baptist Church, Lexington, KY)
“I am an American. I love my country and have great hopes for it.
It is for this reason that I speak candidly and sometimes critically
about it. I have benefited greatly from the freedom that exists in
my country and for this I am eternally grateful.” (Johnny Depp,
American actor)
“There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured by
what is right with America.” (Bill Clinton)
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We Value Each Other
Recently a photo was published
in which a police officer had
handcuffed himself to a woman
about to jump to her death to make
sure she knew she’d have to take
him with her. (boredomtherapy.
com)
The 2015 graduating class of New
Hampshire’s Profile Senior High
School had saved for years and
finally had the $8000 for their
senior trip. About a week before
the trip, Principal Courtney Vashaw
told students about a personal battle:
she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. She didn’t
want to tell the students, but knew she had to explain why she
would be gone for a while. The seniors took a vote and told her of
their unanimous decision. “We decided not to go on our senior
class trip this year and donate all of our funds to your cause,” class
treasurer Ian Baker said. “She’s just very caring, very self less,
and we wanted to be self less, too,” he told a news affiliate. Class
president Christopher Sirois said every senior at the school has
a connection to Vashaw. “She has given so much to us that we
just wanted to give back,” he told the affiliate. (CNN Affiliate
WMUR)
Our Military
We are grateful for and proud of every branch and everyone who
serves in our military to protect the freedoms we hold dear.
We will never forget all those who sacrificed their lives protecting
our freedoms, many buried on foreign soil and we will remember
and be grateful for the courage of all the POWs and the suffering
of the families of the MIAs. (rightturnforever.com/2013/07/100reasons-to-love-america/)
The Land of Opportunity
“One of the greatest characteristics of the U.S.A. has always been
its liberty and opportunity to thrive. Countless people have left
their homelands to escape tyranny, poverty and starvation. I’m so
impressed by how well these entrepreneurial-minded people thrive
once they land on the fertile American soil.” (JoshLovesIt)
“America is another name for opportunity.”
Emerson)
(Ralph Waldo
The Appreciation of Those in Other Lands
In Their Words
“I’m not american I’m albanian but I love very much the USA it’s
my dream to go there and live i like american life i like american
people i think they are very good and friendly and have more
better hapinnes life i whish one day to go there and my dream
came true I LOVE YOU USA.”
“Hi am renox (his name) am living in east africa i lv me 2 usa so
much i hope one day i will come in usa usa is lik promice land lol.
GOD BLESS AMERICA AND ALL OVER THE WORLD”
Its Measure
“A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how
many want in and how many want out.” (Tony Blair)
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DEMENTIA
Devastating! Debilitating! Deteriorating!
Mary Pat O’Brien in collaboration with
Gail Kokosinski
DEMENTIA is a disease that causes a loss of cognitive
functioning and is serious enough to interfere with daily
functioning. There are many forms of dementia but Alzheimer’s
is the most common form and it accounts for approximately
70% of those aff licted with the disease. It is the only disease
in the top ten where there isn’t any means of prevention or
cure. Eventually it becomes fatal. The realistic prediction by
the Alzheimer’s Association is that by the year 2050 the care for
these people will financially break our health care system! (See
chart.)
Here are some statistics that should open our eyes and get our
attention
• Alzheimer’s is more prevalent after age 65 but it can strike
people in their 30s and 40s.
• Over 5.4 million Americans have the disease.
• Almost 2/3 of those affected are women; they live longer.
• More than half of the stricken don’t know they have it. • 85% are cared for at home.
• 15 million American caregivers of these victims are unpaid.
• 800,000 are living alone.
The stages of Alzheimer’s disease (a progressive brain disorder)
are:
Early Stage – There is recent memory loss with difficulty
managing money, driving or handling social situations.
Middle Stage – Those aff licted have difficulty with language
and have problems keeping track of personal items; they may
need help with grooming.
Late Stage – Long and short term memory is affected and the
patient requires care around the clock.
This terrible disease was addressed in the 2014 San Tan Press
by Gerri Brooks. She wrote about the reality of learning that
her oldest sister had the disease and shared some tips for the
caregivers. Helene Shear also addressed the issue in the San Tan
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Press in 2014 when she wrote about the Trilogy Alzheimer’s
Support Group.
We want to add to their contributions and talk not only about
the disease but also the herculean task of the caregivers. The
diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease causes emotions to run high for
both victim, caregiver and family – shock, confusion, fear, grief,
anger, denial, worry, acceptance, guilt, the feeling of being
trapped. These feelings are complex and understandable. The
caregiver might love and dislike the same person. That may not
seem logical but it is common.
We have all seen numerous articles about the disease itself but
few regarding the caregivers who maintain a round-the-clock
vigil to protect their loved one. What do they experience?
What do they face on the journey ahead? They have the
prospect of losing a person that they love in their present role of
parent, spouse, or friend and most certainly, in the future, the
loss of companionship and a relationship that was important to
them.
Caregivers are constantly looking for tell-tale signs of distress,
handling behaviors that may be triggered by the need for food,
beverage, position change, pain, fear. They must make sure
that the house is safety-proofed to prevent falls and accidents.
They must also recognize the fact that their patient may become
a “wanderer” and leave the home unexpectedly at any time of
the day or night.
The unimaginable “36 hour day” that the caregiver faces creates
the increased likelihood of physical strain, mental/emotional
distress, depression, family or personal issues and possibly
financial problems. The grief that follows a death is understood
and accepted by others but the grief that accompanies a chronic
illness is often misunderstood, especially when the affected
person looks well.
Caregivers frequently face the overwhelming guilt and confusion
of their new caregiver status. Some of their inner struggles
might be - “I have to do this. I don’t have time for myself.
How long will this go on? I am tired too. My life as I know
it has been taken from me. I get frustrated and sometimes say
something short-tempered; why do I do that? I’m telling lies to
my loved one so I must be a terrible person.” You can imagine
what chaos this creates in a caregiver’s life!
If the caregiver is juggling care of the person and also a full or
part-time job they have to make even more decisions. Can
they take time off whenever there is a problem or be placed in
the position of leaving the person alone even when they know
it is not safe? If the person with dementia is awake and active
at night, the caregiver loses sleep and then needs to be able to
report to work. The magnitude of these decisions becomes
overwhelming.
How can you help an individual fulfilling the role of caregiver?
Ask yourself what can you do? One of the things is to stay in
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touch and avoid criticizing. Educate yourself about the disease.
Encourage the caregiver to form a supportive network and be an
active part of that network. Ask them what they need from you.
Offer to shop for them, run an errand or spend a few hours with
the patient so that the caregiver can get a break. The opposite
is often the case where both the victim and the caregiver are
socially shunned by those who were previously their friends.
Remember - Alzheimer’s is not contagious; do not allow it to
become a social stigma!
There comes a point in time where few things appear to cross
the barrier into their world. The Trilogy Quilters have created
and donated countless “fidget quilts” to victims of this disease.
These quilts are lap blanket size and are a creative selection of
fabrics that have varied textures and objects such as buttons
or Velcro. The affected people find them comforting. They
rest them on their laps and just stroke or “finger” the various
textures – possibly reminiscent of their childhood blanket.
Research tells us that music from the era of the victim also offers
a positive impact.
The Trilogy Support Group provides a venue of support for
persons caring for someone who is having problems with
memory, thinking and behavior. It is a place where they can
find resources such as who to contact for legal advice and what
papers will be required for the future care. The Support Group
members share their coping skills as to what has worked for them
and find they can laugh when they share what is happening to
them. One of the highlights of being a member of a support
group is that they are with others who have total EMPATHY.
Another emphasis for the Support Group is the idea of TAKE
CARE OF YOURSELF. Too many times the ambulance
will arrive at a home only to find that they are picking up
the caregiver, not the person with Alzheimer’s Disease – then
what?
It is important to note that there are four categories of caregivers
– You have been one; you are one; you will be one or you will
need one.
Where can a caregiver go for help?
• The Trilogy Alzheimer’s Support Group meets on the second
Tuesday of every month at 1:00 in the Summit Studio
• Contact the Band of Angels Respite Care for Caregiver
Relief Services – Rebecca Pullen, 831-682-0524.
• Alzheimer’s Association – The Desert Southwest Chapter
Helpline, 800-272-3900 is available 24 hours a day for
families, caregivers, service providers and members of the
community.
• Go on line to www.alz.org/dsw for information regarding
Alzheimer’s disease.
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All Aboard for Adventure…
Pam Vander Heyden
I had been talking to Herman about doing this trip for months
now! I wanted to write a story about how easy it would be for
Trilogians to drive to Superstition Springs, hop a bus and then the
Metro train that would whisk us to the airport so we would not
have to take the shuttle or drive ourselves through all the busy traffic. But as I viewed the route I got discouraged and thought, three
transfers while dragging one’s luggage off and on transports….
Ummmm…not so gaga any more.
We were at a friend’s house eating and while the conversation
flowed I was bemoaning the loss of my dream trip, the fact that
it had turned into a complicated nightmare trip. Funny how your
ears can tune into one bit of dialogue that interests you. I heard
Bob and Lee Mason say they often take the Metro Rail to Phoenix
to have lunch at Durants. I immediately turned to cross table talk,
that is when you speak loudly over the conversation of others to
speak to the furthest person down the table from you (something I
am always chastising Herman for) and began to draw the necessary
information. It was a fairly simple trip if you drive to the Mesa/
Tempe border, park in a car lot and cross the street to hop the rail.
The grin on my face and the prompting of my questions told Herman that we were about to embark on another adventure…I was
in! I was going to cease my interruption of the conversational flow
when several others piped in and said they also would like to come
along…Woot Woot! This was going to be great! We had a new
group, “Senior Citizens on the Move”.
Information flew back and forth, details and maps began to emerge,
a time frame was fixed and I was emailing the Masons asking if it
was time to go yet...Were we there yet? They were very polite and
did not unfriend or block my text. Thank you ever so kindly.
Nine travelers happily sandwiched into two vehicles; Bob and Joan
McLendon, Al and Jan Finn, Jane Pegelow, Bob and Lee Mason
and Herman and I. I would have gone if they would have tied me
to the roof rack. Ya ya, I’m aware that I offered this option after
the fact.
The Masons picked us
up at 9:50 a.m. We
picked up Jane at the
Clubhouse and tucked
her into the vehicle with
us. The Finns were already in the parking lot
and we were off. The
trip there was uneventful, traffic was light and
the parking lot was easily located, just east of Price road on Apache Boulevard. Parking
is free, and the kiosk for purchasing the train tickets was right in
the parking lot, this was easier than going to Disneyland! The cost
was $1.00 one way or for we seniors $2 for an all day ticket. We
crossed to the middle of the street and stood under the shaded
cover to wait for the train; our voices rang through the morning
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air with excitement and laughter. Within five minutes the train
was sighted and rolled to a stop right in front of us. There were
two cars to this rail, some of the seats faced backward and the seats
that faced sideways were made to flip up and out of the way so that
people in wheelchairs could slip into that area. I didn’t count but
each car seated approximately 30 passengers. I did notice that each
car was kept very clean. We piled on like kids on a field trip and
seated ourselves.
The Rail flew through the city at
40-45 mph since we had the right
of way and the scenery out the window changed rapidly; most of these
attractions were within a short walk
from the train stops. We passed
shopping areas, eateries, ASU campus, ASU stadium, over the Tempe
Town Lake, Arizona Center, Desert
Botanical Gardens, Japanese Friendship Gardens, Orpheum Theater,
Phoenix Arts Museum, Arizona Opera, Cutler-Plotkin Jewish
Heritage Center, Puppet Theater, Irish Cultural Center, Herberger
Theater, US Airways Center, Science Center, Latino Arts Center,
Robson House Museum, Symphony Hall, Black Theatre, Ballet,
Phoenix Airport Museum, Zoo, ASU Gammage. The world is literally at our fingertips. What could be easier than avoiding all the
traffic, I ask you? An excellent trip for first time visitors.
We were aware that
there was a step up
area in our car on one
end and beyond that
was the cab area for
the driver of the train.
Above the doorway
was the entire schematics of the train
route, beginning at
Sycamore and Main
Street and ending at
Montebello and 19th Avenue. There was no loop visible where
the train could turn around. Aha, that is why the seats were backwards! At the end of the route the train crosses over to the other
side of the tracks and then travels back towards Mesa and now the
seats would be facing forward. Pretty slick setup. This also makes
construction as the line processes much easier.
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The scenery inside the train changed often as each stop brought on
new passengers. People in wheelchairs, two young men with a grocery cart with a 40” flat screen television in it, we shall never know
the end of that story but it made interesting conversation for us!
Students with ear buds, back packs and cell phones to keep themselves busy, it was fun to see the blend of traveling folks. Working
folks in suits, heels and brief cases and blue collars traveled back and
forth between office and home or perhaps to another office.
about our trip and other trips that we would be making in the future; it was absolutely everything I thought it would be and more.
Who gets to say that?
Thoughts from Lee Mason; I really thought it was a hoot, when we
“oldsters” - all nine of us - were just sitting in the rail car, minding
our own business, and a bunch of ASU students get on. Of course,
we just MAY have been talking and acting like we had escaped
from THE HOME for the afternoon, hootin’ and hollerin’, and
whatever. So the ASUers are quiet, just look at us, then look at
each other, look at us again. And you can just sense the conclusion
they have drawn: Yup! They are definitely on their way back to
THE HOME!
Two Transit officers entered the train and asked us for our tickets,
they were burly, extremely pleasant and informative. We learned
that if you ride this train and do not purchase a ticket you get
another ticket instead and the fine is $100! (And they absolutely
looked like they could enforce it.) Little steep for anyone trying to
be sneaky, no thanks, not on my budget! I asked if the incidents
of vehicles hitting the train have decreased since its inception and
they said “Not really!” Can you believe a car running into the
train? I mean REALLY!
At last we came to our stop, after
a fast, comfortable air conditioned
ride. It was now 11:30, we exited
the train and I noticed a plethora
of green, one way bicycle rentals to
get further into town if necessary.
We walked one block to the famous
Durants Restaurant, which has been
in continuous operation since 1950
specializing in steaks and martinis.
The atmosphere was dark and very
posh, red half circle leather tufted
booths beckoned to us, a long bar
with sparkling stemwear hung from
the shelf. We expected the Rat Pack to be coming along soon. I
floated around the corner on the aroma of the foods that tempted
my senses making my mouth water. We were seated at a fine table
prepared for us and had two very attentive waiters at our disposal.
The menu was full of wonderful sounding dishes, salads and sandwiches and we ordered beverages and then our lunch. We chatted
Bob told me that we could also tour the kitchen if we wished. Of
course I wished! Off I went with Al in tow and it was very nice
and very clean. The compact area was well arranged with about 15
men in specific work areas. Food prep area to the far end, cooking and sautéing center back, steel shelves down the middle for
finished dishes and off to the right was the cool area for salads and
desserts. Here is where all of the restaurant noise and chatter was,
concerning what was needed to make each customer happy and
want to return.
We realized we were ahead of schedule and took a quick vote to
run the rail to the end of the line and then return home. Most of
the scenery I recognized and again thought how easy it would be
to do this more often and visit other places, sans the hassle of driving. Great idea, anyone on board?
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FIVE WAYS TO
Juice Up July
There are so many great holidays and events each year. Some
are fun, some are silly, some are thoughtful. All give us a
reason to take a break from our routine and celebrate with
friends and family.
The goal of this column is to highlight a holiday, or event,
throughout the month. Our hope is they will make you
smile, enjoy an outing or celebrate with friends or family.
First:
Saturday July 4th. Independence Day.
It was on July 4th, 1776 when the 13 Colonies adopted the
Declaration of Independence. Written by Thomas Jefferson,
it begins with one of the most famous sentences of all time:
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are
created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with
certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty
and the Pursuit of Happiness.” Celebrate your pursuit of
happiness right here at Trilogy with the Independence Day
Pool Party on Thursday July 2nd. 6-9 PM. If you haven’t
tried a food truck yet, here’s your chance. Amore Burgers
food truck will be on hand with a variety of good things to
eat. Then relax by the pool and enjoy music provided by
DJ Joe Curry. Whether you attend one of the parades and
firework displays, or have a picnic with sparklers, or celebrate
by our pool, enjoy this uniquely American holiday.
Second:
Tuesday July 7th. National Chocolate Day:
I know, every day is chocolate day. Do you really need a good
reason to enjoy something chocolate on National Chocolate
Day? Chocolate is reputed to have many healthful benefits:
Lower cholesterol, better circulation, improved cognitive
skills. So for one day put away those guilty feelings and enjoy
your favorite chocolate treat. Make mine a chocolate fudge
brownie.
Third:
Thursday July 23rd National Hot Dog Day.
Whatever you call it, wiener, frankfurter, dog or red hot, this
is your day. It is estimated Americans consume more than 20
billion hot dogs per year. To celebrate you could head out to
a Diamondbacks game. On the 23rd. they have an evening
game with The Brewers. Enjoy a dog and a brew. Or if you
aren’t a baseball fan, head to our local favorite: Higley Hot
Dog at Higley and Williams Field.
Fourth:
Saturday July 25. National Day of The Cowboy.
Arizona is rich with western heritage and cowboys are part of
that. To celebrate you could dress up like a cowboy. Rent
a western movie. Our suggestion is to visit The Basha’s
Museum Of Western Art located not far from Trilogy at
22402 S Basha Rd. in Chandler. It’s free and one of our
favorite spots to take friends when they visit.
Fifth:
Sunday July 26th. National Parents Day.
In 1994 President Bill Clinton signed the law designating the
4th Sunday in July as National Parents Day. Many of you
Trilogy residents are parents and this is your day to celebrate
the hard work and dedication you have shown to your
family. So go celebrate! If the kids don’t take you out, treat
yourselves. You’ve earned it!
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BE A CHOOSER
Irene Lebedies, PhD
I want to tell you about
something that happened
to me several months ago.
I was helping bring in a lot
of equipment into a hotel
conference room for an event.
First of all, the hotel staff
sent me into the wrong room. I had to use one of those
luggage carts, and since there were stairs at certain places,
I had to retrace my steps to get to the right room, i.e. take
another elevator and a totally different route to get there.
As I was sweating, huffing and puffing with my heavy
cart, approaching the correct room, a lady from the hotel
administrative staff approached me. She told me in a Nazifashion NOT to go into the room till the cleaning staff had
done their job and set up for this particular event. OK, no
problem. Nonetheless, as I got to the door, the cleaning staff
invited me to unload my cart and put my things inside the
room by the wall. I started doing so. Half way through my
unloading, the lady from the administration (the Nazi type)
came into the room and started yelling at me.
Wait?! What the heck?!?! What was she yelling at me for? It
was her staff that had sent me to the wrong room in the first
place! And besides, I was doing what I was told to do!
This was a defining moment…a moment for me to decide
how to react, how to take the tirade. If I was on automatic
and just did what I always do (be in reaction), the chances
are I would have been mad and started yelling back. At the
least, I would have had some smart-aleck come-back about
Nazi-types…
I have learned that we have six seconds to decide how we
react to an irritant. That old trick of counting to ten has an
actual scientific basis! So I took my six seconds and said…
nothing. What a concept! I did mumble some OK’s and just
unloaded my cart. The lady left the room stomping, now
her turn to be huffing and puffing (but for a totally different
reason than mine).
This was revelatory for me. I had turned the tables by NOT
being in the automatic reaction mode, but by CHOOSING
my come-back. I felt pretty powerful. And so can you. You
are always at choice. You do have the power to choose at any
given moment what, and especially how, you will handle
things for the good of all concerned. Feel the power! Be a
chooser!
Irene Lebedies, PhD, is a Performance Coach for Professional
Women.
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TELLURIDE and BEYOND
Audrey Korinek
Telluride, Colorado isn’t only known as a
premier skiing resort. It is now recognized as a
prominent all season resort. It boasts two waterfalls that are
visible from the town, Ingram Falls and Bridal Veil Falls which
is the longest free falling falls in Colorado. This former silver
mining town sits in a box canyon surrounded by the high,
rugged San Juan Mountains. The railroad brought thousands
seeking their fortune to this rowdy mining camp. It became a
town in1878 but with the collapse of silver prices in1893 and
WWI, the population dwindled from 5,000 to several hundred.
In the 1970’s, Telluride was revitalized with that white f luffy
stuff called SNOW, and became a world class ski area. A free
gondola will take you from the top of the mountain (9,500
ft.) down to the town below. The views are spectacular. In
June 1889, Butch Cassidy robbed the San Miguel Valley Bank
of $24,580. It was his first recorded crime. In 1980 the town
became famous in the drug counterculture.
Durango, Colorado was never
a mining town. It was established
by the Denver and Rio Grande
Railroad to serve the San Juan
mining district. It is located in the
Animas River Valley surrounded
by the San Juan Mountains. It
is located near five (5) major ski
areas, including Purgatory. Mesa
Verde National Park is 35 miles
west. Durango is well known for
the Durango and Silverton narrow gauge railroad that travels
from Durango and Silverton in a vintage, coal burning steam
powered train since 1920. There are open gondola cars to
provide a panoramic view of the area. Many of the sights you
will see are inaccessible from the highway. Narrow gauge
railroads are usually built in mountainous or difficult terrains.
Many countries in the world use narrow gauge railroads since
they are easier and cheaper to build. It is registered as a National
Historical Civil Engineering Landmark.
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the savings.
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Ouray, Colorado is another town steeped in mining history.
Miners descended on the area for silver and gold. At one time
there were more horses there than people. It was named after
a Ute chief called Chief Ouray from a Native American tribe
that inhabited the area. The entire main street is registered as
a National Historic District because most of the buildings date
back to the late 19th century. The Camp Bird Mine opened in
1897 and by 1916 provided over one million ounces of gold.
Ouray calls itself the “Switzerland of America” and is nestled
on 3-1/2 sides by steep mountains. There are hot springs in the
area that feed the town pool. The crystal clear water is free from
the strong sulfur smell that is typical of hot springs. Seniors over
74 years of age get in free. There are many hiking trails and if
you take a short hike up to Box Canyon you will see a 300 ft.
cascading waterfall.
Information found on various websites
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breathtaking views of the area. Have someone else drive you on
the highway so that you can see all of the spectacular sights. The
Highway goes from Silverton to Ouray. It was originally built
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when it was rebuilt and became part of U.S. Highway 550. Why
is it called the MILLION DOLLAR HIGHWAY? Legend has
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Features…
Kindle eBooks
Lois Flyte
Kindle, the amazing eBook device from Amazon, has literally
changed our reading habits, how we check-out books from
our public library, even how we collect and store our own personal library at home on various devices. We can read books
these days on our personal computers, Androids, Blackberry,
iPhones, iPads, etc., but for this article, I am concentrating on
the Kindle eBooks.
There are two Kindle devices used most frequently: Kindle
paperwhite and Kindle fire. The main difference is that Kindle paperwhite does not have an Internet connection, the Kindle fire does. Therefore, the Kindle paperwhite requires that
the user attach a USB cable from the Kindle to a computer in
order to access the Internet so the books, magazines, etc., can
be ordered and downloaded. The Kindle fire can connect to
the Internet directly from the Kindle device.
Books that are ordered directly from Amazon.com, for a fee,
can be downloaded upon one’s Kindle, and then be stored on
that device. This is a great way to build up one’s personal collection. If your Kindle becomes overloaded, you can always
download excess books onto an external hard drive, or onto
one’s computer for storage, as the fewer books stored upon
one’s Kindle, the faster it will operate. Since the Amazon
books on Kindle are much cheaper than purchasing a hard
cover, or paperback, book, you can also delete the book after
it is read, and not worry about storing it on some device.
Another great way to use your Kindle, and to order free books,
is via the public library system. Those of us living in Maricopa County are fortunate to have a vast collection available
from the Maricopa Public Library system to access via their
website. We can either download the selected eBook directly
to our devices, if it is available, if not, we can put a Hold on
that title which will then be sent to us when it is available.
There are various categories to select from when ordering
books from the Library, so your options are unlimited. Best
sellers are available rather quickly from the Library, thus, the
wait for the latest book by your favorite author will be rather
short. As with any book checked-out from a public library,
there is a time limit for reading eBooks, same as the hard cover
book. But, what a wonderful way to order from home, and
either get the book directly as you access the file, or wait a bit
for the book to become available.
In order to obtain a book from Maricopa Public Library, either
directly from a visit to the Library or from your computer or
any device, you must have an account with the Library, thus,
when you go online you will be asked for your library account
number and your pin (usually the last four digits of your telephone number). When you go online, go to www.mcldaz.org
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and on the homepage, click “Download Center,” if you scroll
down you will be given the option of what app to select to
access the collection. For the Kindle user select “OverDrive.”
This takes you to the Greater Phoenix Digital Library.
You can select from a number of different categories using the
main page of the Greater Phoenix Digital Library. To choose
titles that are available now, click-on “Only titles with copies
available” from the drop-down menu on the left in any collection.
Once you have clicked on a book, it will take you to the
check-out page. Here you can see the available formats. Be
sure that the book is available in Kindle format. Click “Borrow.” Click the dropdown menu arrow on the “Download”
button and choose “Kindle Book” as your format. Then click
“Confirm & Download.” You will be redirected to Amazon’s
website. Click the “Get library book” button. Sign in with
your Amazon account information. You would have established this account when you ordered the Kindle, or any other
purchase from Amazon. Be sure to record that information
for further use.
Click a Kindle device or Kindle reading app. Click the “Continue” button and sync your device or app to download the
book. Only click “Download” button if you need to transfer
the book to your devise via USB cable. The latter would be
for Kindle paperwhite users. To return your Kindle book early, go to “Manage Your Kindle” on the Amazon.com website.
Tap the “Actions” menu next to the book title, and choose
“Return this Book.”
It is a slightly different method to check out a book on Kindle
fire, where you would have already visited the App Store and
downloaded the OverDrive Media Console app. You would
tap on this app on the Fire’s main screen, then to get books,
tap the gray book icon at the top of the screen (2nd gen and
HD), or tap the menu button at the bottom of the screen and
then “Get Books” (1st generation). You will know which
copy of Kindle Fire you own.
Then tap “Add a library” and search for Maricopa County,
this will take you to the Greater Phoenix Digital Library (it
will say “Phoenix Public Library”). Search by title or author
in Kindle or EPUB (ebook) or MP3 (audiobook) format. Tap
“Available Now” in any collection to see what’s available for
immediate download. If the book you want says “Borrow”
it is available for check out. If it says “Place a Hold” it is curKindle… | 41
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rently checked out, but you can place a hold on it by tapping
“Place a hold.”
To check out a Kindle format book, tap the dropdown menu
arrow on the “Download” button and choose “Kindle Book”
as your format. Then tap “Confirm and Download.” The
directions will be the same as the Kindle paperwhite from
here. To return your Kindle book early, follow the same
direction as on Kindle paperwhite, as given above.
The Maricopa Public Library’s offer of eBooks, via Kindle,
is another great service the Library provides for its patrons.
Can’t beat the price, and the wait is rather short when your
favorite author has released his/her new book. If you have
an Android, iPad, or other device, remember all the above
is also available for you on those devices as well. And, your
trusty computer will also offer this service, but it is much
less cumbersome to read your favorite book on a hand-held
device such as a Kindle, Android, or iPad.
As a former librarian who loves to hold the book, and likes
the feel of the book in my hand, I was very slow to adapt to
these new devices for pleasure reading. A friend convinced
me that I should give it a try, she even loaned me her Kindle
so I could experience it for myself. Once I did read a couple
of books on the Kindle, I must admit I was sold, and very
shortly thereafter, I bought my first such device. Oh, how I
love my Kindle, especially when sitting in doctor’s offices, or
am on an airplane— it is great, so easy to use, and so convenient to carry. Don’t wait, join the rest of us who are using
these wonderful devices!!
Features…
One Amongst Us
Howie Pegelow
Ever wonder who our fellow Trilogy neighbors are. Are some
business tycoons, Hollywood movie stars, doctors, lawyers or Indian chiefs? Well, there may just be those here.
Recently, I was introduced to a fellow resident that in all appearances
was just a member of our community living the golden years of retirement just as many, many of us.
However, this gentleman was more
than this. His professional background is encompassed with movie
stars, professional athletics, elected
officials of all levels and includes
travels throughout the world representing is chosen profession. He
was a Professional Prizefighter. The resident I talk about is Louis
“Nature Boy” Garduno also known as “Louie” to his Trilogy
friends and neighbors.
dleweight and Welterweight. Louis fought 60 professional fights
in not only the United States at Madison Square Garden, but
throughout Europe, Asia and South America as well. His KO and
TKO records still stand in the record books. Louis reached the
ultimate title in his profession that being, Champion of the World
from a championship fight in 1961 with Lightweight Champion
Jimmy Carter. Sadly, Louis hung up his gloves in 1972. Louis
did mention his longtime friends that include Hollywood stars
Bob Hope and Robert Mitchum and “the Greatest”, Muhammad Ali who still remains a friend today. The stories he tells are
most memorable. If you happen to meet Louie, please stop and
spend some time with him. You can have hours in enjoyment
and amazement. Louie is one-of-a-kind.
Louis was born and raised right here in the valley. He lived most
of his life in in Mesa. However, he does maintain a home in San
Diego.
At the age of
twelve, after meeting then Mesa Assistant Chief of
Police Norman Irvington Louis was
asked by the chief
is he would like to
become a fighter
someday. That was
the beginning of a
lifelong friendship.
Louis says that the chief was like a father to him and always will
be. He had no better manager and friend than the chief.
Louis trained under Chief Norman’s directions. He was taught
the proper stance and hands positions. He developed a killer right
hook. He learned and trained hard. He wanted to be the best for
himself and for his trainer, Chief Norman. He fought 35 amateur
matches earning the title as the best amateur fighter in the valley.
In 1955, a dream came true, Louis Garduno (known as “Tiger”)
became a Golden Gloves Champion.
Louis’ amateur fighting continued until 1957 when Louis began
his professional career and became known as, Nature Boy. He
fought under several weight classes including Lightweight, Mid42 July 2015
Louis moved to Trilogy in 2004. He has many friends within
our community. He enjoys sitting in his driveway waiting to
welcomes his many neighbors who walk past each morning. He
has family in surrounding communities as well as southern California. He says he fulfilled a complete life just knowing he did his
best…nothing more and nothing less. Thank you, Louie.
A Snapshot of Life at Trilogy
Memorial Day Vet Display
Memorial Day Vet Display
Pickleball Summer Social
Tennis Club Party Joan and Ron Holm Jim and Susan Petty
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Tappers and Red Nose Day
Please Email/submit your photos to: [email protected] (Mary Ann Eddy)
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