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CALENDAR From The Editor:
This is the second e­Focus Newsletter; we are learning more with every issue. The Newsletter Committee is planning a number of upgrades over the next several months, so please be patient. We need individuals to help with A CHRISTMAS TOUR OF ROGER’S GARDENS Shopping at Fashion Island, Newport Beach
Wednesday, October 28 th, 7:30AM – 5:30 PM Cost of bus is $25 per person (includes tax and gratuity) Schedule :
7:30 – Load Bus in Front of "The Lodge" 8:00 – Leave 10:00 – Arrive at Roger’s Gardens Noon – Leave for Lunch and Shopping at Fashion Island 3:30 – Load bus and leave for Palm Springs Roger’s Gardens sits on 7 acres and is known as “America’s Most Beautiful Home and Garden Center.” The Christmas season is a magica
Gallery has 25 themed decorated Christmas trees with exclusive and limited e
and at the entrance is a boutique featuring Christmas treasures. The Gallery accents, gift items, and a vast area of collectables. If horticulture is your interest, the Nursery offers one of the most extens
foliage and flowering plants anywhere. The rose garden has the largest selec
southern California. The Garden Rooms display beautiful indoor plants includi
English Basket Gardens and custom silk arrangements. A Potting Shed offers
and an array of display items for home and garden. We hope you will join us and invite friends to share this wonderful experience.
We only have 56 spaces on the bus so sign up early! Please pay by c
front desk at the Lodge. No one under 21 please. For further information, plea
Fuller at 904­5941 or email [email protected] October Open House Free Free Free Free
advertising, accounting, photography, and web design to help with this publication and web site. Please call or email me if you can lend a hand (949 413 7333) .
The Focus Newsletter Editor: Ed Knab [email protected] TIME CHANGE:
Four Seasons Lodge
October 17, 2009
11:00 AM ­ 3:00 PM This event is your opportunity to put a face on the Rule and Regulations
Committee, or meet the people who care about antennae placement, not to mention exercising in the pool or playing Pickle Ball on the sports court. We h
thirty­three groups that utilize our common facilities. There are more than a hundred people down at the Lodge every day working to improve our commu
or to enjoy the multitude of health and recreation activities. You owe it to your
to join us on Saturday, October 17, to find out what we have to offer you. We’ll have unique vehicles on display in front of the Lodge. Many group
will have representatives available to explain their activities. The EPP will offe
support our Emergency Preparedness Team. Your neighbors will be offering t
our boutique, and the Social Committee is having a bake sale. Dan Donahue demonstrating the correct use of our gym equipment, and a voter registration t
available. Chef Afan will be offering a taco bar ($10.95) for those who want to Judy Crotts, Co­Chair
[email protected]
760­333­6195
Roger Ball, Co­Chair
[email protected]
760­320­5416 VETERANS’ DAY Sunday, November 1st is Daylight Saving Time Change. Remember to set clocks back one hour on Saturday night before going to bed. Flag Ceremony and Party by the Pool Wednesday, November 11, 2009
3:00 PM ­ 6:00 PM A special flag raising ceremony will be held at the Lodge at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, November 11. Following the flag ceremony residents and guest are invited to meet in the pool/BB area for an informal BYOB cocktail pa
are encouraged to bring a picnic supper or something to BBQ. The Bistro will special meal for $20.00 for those who don’t want to cook. (Please contact Ch
reservations.) The Social Committee is looking for entertainment, but we prom
some music. FLU SHOTS By: Cindy Hayward On Saturday, October 17, 2009 at our Open House at The Lodge, we Board and Committee Members Board of Directors President: Ken Wong
Vice President: Mike
Rothnie
Secretary: Diana Grace
Treasurer: Joan Lopeman
Director: James Crandall
Director: Steve
Scherbarth
Director: John Papazian shots to our residents, friends and families. The cost is $30 per person for the
have Medicare, Part B or Aetna Insurance as your primary provider. Other par
plans might cover the shot but you would prepay and then request reimburse
immunizations are also available for $45 or free if you have Medicar
you may be entitled to reimbursement with other participating health
call your insurance company to see if you are covered for this type The shots will be available that day from 11:00 am to 3:0
proper documentation of Medicare Part B or Aetna Insurance cover
Medicare Part B or Aetna, the company will bill the insurance for th
not have out of pocket expenses. If you would like to have the pneu
Medicare B will be billed. If you have other insurances that will cove
plan to pay the fee and then request reimbursement. The company providing this service also offers immunizations for travel so as
travel shots you might need. They are not being offered at this event but they that can serve those needs. Treasurer: Joan Lopeman
Director: James Crandall
Director: Steve
Scherbarth
Director: John Papazian Architectural
Chairperson: Donald
Richroath Vice
Chairperson: Judy Crotts
Secretary: Vicki Knab
Margo Hopkirk
Robert Saenz
Board Liaison: Joan
Lopeman
Finance
Chairperson: Jim Kresge
Vice Chairperson: Randal
Cloud Secretary: Gerald
Levin
David Alpert
Deborah Belknap
Kathleen Weir
Board Liaison: Joan
Lopeman
SECOND ANNUAL RAINBOW POTLUCK Four Seasons Ballroom
Saturday, November 7, 2009
5:00 PM ­ 8:00 PM The Four Seasons Rainbow Group again Palm Spring’s Gay Pride weekend ballroom. The rules are simple, since our or treasury, you must provide everything you and your guests will require­­pl
glasses, flatware, etc. Please sign up in the lodge and let us know how many people will be that information we can insure that we have enough tables set up. On the sig
what you are bringing: an entrée, a salad, a side dish, or a dessert. This is B
wine, liquor, soft drinks. If you can help with the ballroom set­up and clean­up
Jewell at [email protected]. Community
Access
Control Committee
Chairperson: Gary Cooper
Vice Chairperson: Roger
Conway
Secretary: Clifford
Hillington
Bill Combs
Dick Jewell
Ross Willour
Board Liaison: Diana Grace
Landscape
REMINDER: Your Community Needs By: Nominating Committee The community needs more participation by our membership, and serving on the Board of Directors is a great way to participate and have a real influence on the future of your community. A seat on the Board of Directors is open for election at the Annual Meeting on January 20, 2010. The Director’s term is two years. THERE ARE MANY REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD RUN FOR THE BOARD:
l You can participate in the crucial decisions about the future of the Association. Board Liaison: Diana Grace
Landscape
Chairperson: Cy Hegerich
Vice Chairperson: Deanna
Sparks
Secretary: Pat Ellerd
Chase Burke
James Fogarty Board Liaison: Ken Wong
Newsletter
Editor: Edward Knab
Asst. Editor: Mel Long
Secretary: Arlene
Bergstrom
Treasurer: Gary Jacobus
Reporter: Jan Howard
Content Editor: Arline
Steiner
Board Liaison: Ken Wong
The community needs more participation by our membership, and serving on the Board of Directors is a great way to participate and have a real influence on the future of your community. A seat on the Board of Directors is open for election at the Annual Meeting on January 20, 2010. The Director’s term is two years. THERE ARE MANY REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD RUN FOR THE BOARD:
l You can participate in the crucial decisions about the future of the Association. l You can effectively represent your friends and neighbors to assure that their voices are heard in the management of our Association. l You can help to assure an effective and beneficial transition from K. H
l You can bring your ideas and your skills to the benefit of the HOA. l You can vote on proposed rules and rule changes. l You can have a voice in decisions that ultimately affect our lifestyle. l Most importantly, you can influence how the community uses our reso
mutual benefit.
To run for the Board, simply pick up a Board Candidate Application at the Lod
from Euclid Management by email. The submission deadline for your Applicati
2009. Remember – your community needs you! Rules and
Regulations Chairperson: Robyn Maceri
Vice Chairperson: Glen
Lockhart
Secretary: Roger Ball
Glen Lockhart
Gloria Kapp Board Liaison: Joan
Lopeman
Nominating
Chairpeerson: Harold
Oemke
Secretary: David Merrill Gary Levin Board Liaison: Joan
Lopeman
More About Our Future By: Gloria Kapp Our Board and Committees are hard at work on the transition of manag
current Board with K. Hovnanian to a 100% homeowner­governed Associatio
that the construction and sale of new homes will be concluded some time in 2
We are governed by what is referred to as the Governing Documents CC&R’s, the Association Bylaws and the Community Rules & Regulations. Ea
documents has an important function in the governance of our community. W
Rules & Regulations (including our Rules, Architectural Guidelines and Enforc
have been periodically modified by vote or statutory change, our CC&R’s and Bylaws remain essentially as originally provided by K. Hovnanian. An importa
transition from K. Hovnanian is the complete rewriting of our Governing Documents so that they will be technically correct and, more importantly, more appropriate to a totally homeowner­owned and managed community. What governs our operations should reflect our specific needs and desires. At the request of the Board of Directors, the Rules & Regulations Committee has undertaken the substantial and important project of updating our Governing Documents. Work has begun on this project, and the Committee anticipates that a community­wide vote to adopt new documents will coincide with the withdrawal of K. Hovnania
process will encompass a complete review of the existing documents; consult
homeowners, Association Committees and our management company; coordi
legal counsel; and a community­wide vote to adopt the new documents. To assure that every homeowner has an opportunity to contribute to t
Committee is soliciting comments from homeowners about what provisions th
Social
Chairperson: Michele Fuller
Vice Chairperson: Deanna
Sparks
Secretary: Roger Ball
Arlene Bergstrom
Robert Saenz
Marian Martinez Board Liaison: Diana Grace
have added, deleted or changed within the Governing Documents. Each hom
provided copies of these Governing Documents when purchasing their home, law. Inasmuch as these are complex legal documents, any suggested change
submitted to the Rules & Regulations Committee no later than Saturday, Octo
Changes must be submitted in writing at the desk in The Lodge or e­mailed to
[email protected]. This deadline cannot be extended if the docum
completed when governance is transferred. This is a unique opportunity to have your voice heard in a very import
community management and your written comments are both welcomed and v
Facilities
Chairperson: James Fogarty
Vice Chairperson: Mel
Robles
Secretary: Edward Knab
Mark T. Dolan Board Liaison: Ken Wong
Transition
Chairperson: Diana Grace
John Rhineberger
Dick Jewell
Secretary: Ed Knab
James Fogarty Bill Gombos Aaron Hardy: Khov Emergency
Preparedness
By: Jim Kresge
Thanks to a more flexible deadline for the new Focus I’m able to repo
August financial. Like the summertime temperatures, the Association’s expenses went July and August. As with the temperature, the rise in expenses was not unexp
largely explained by “seasonal” factors. In July, Four Seasons recorded a defi
the month, Landscape expenses increased by over $10,000. These expenses
overall landscape contract and occurred in early summer. August statements deficit of $12,809. Again, the deficit is not a cause for concern. Insurance cont
$18,841 fell in the month. Some policies were paid in full for the year to avoid The surplus year to date is $73,915 or $9239 average per month. The
financial performance is still excellent both in our current and reserve account
July and August simply remind us to maintain a conservative approach to fina
As I mentioned last month, and as you read in Diana Grace’s article, t
process is upon us. The Finance Committee has agreed to assist the Board i
contracts, establishing a line item budget, formulating budget management po
and other finance related transition activities. You have read many times in this column about community involvement. You know how important it is for Homeowners to be involved. The Fin
specifically looking for someone with a background in insurance to assist the review and evaluation of insurance contracts. Please contact me at jimkresge
your contact information at the front desk and I will get back to you. Project Coordinator: Jim
Crotts
Asst. Coordinator: Gary
Cooper
Inventory: Cal Rahmann
Secretary: Ed Knab
Janna Joos
Vicki Knab
Ross Wilour
Mel Shoemaker
Board Liaison: Diana Grace
Kevork S. Hovnanian
SALON AND SPA By: The Salon and Spa Welcome Back Residents: We would like to welcome to the team at The Salon and Spa, Stephanie Lara, who has been in the
Come down and introduce yourself. COUPON With this coupon, receive a complimentary
scalp massage treatment and consultation
with Stephanie Exp. October 31, 2009
COUPON Skin Care by Nancy With this coupon, receive $5.00 off Micro Dermabrasion/Facial Exp. October 31, 2009
COUPON With this coupon, receive $5.00 off any service with Ana or Mari Lou Exp. October 31, 2009
1923 ­ 2009 The founder of KHovnanian passed away Push­button Pad at Entrance Gates By: The Lod
New keypads at the main resident entry gates have been installed. These key pads are not for ho
gate codes. These pads were installed for the use of oversize vehicles (i.e. delivery and moving trucks). Homeowners should continue to use the visitor key pad attached to the gate houses if they don’t have their
transponder with them. If you have a delivery coming that will not fit under the archway, please call The Lod
760­323­3008 and you will receive a one time code for entry that day. Continue to direct your guests to the The founder of KHovnanian passed away this week and in memory we would like to acknowledge the wonderful community he built for all of us. Thank You
gate codes. These pads were installed for the use of oversize vehicles (i.e. delivery and moving trucks). Homeowners should continue to use the visitor key pad attached to the gate houses if they don’t have their
transponder with them. If you have a delivery coming that will not fit under the archway, please call The Lod
760­323­3008 and you will receive a one time code for entry that day. Continue to direct your guests to the key pad for entry. If you have not yet had your name and number put in the visitor key pad, please come to Lodge and fill out the Gate Directory Programming Request. By John Gittelsoh
September. 25 (Bloomberg) ­­ Kevork S. Hovnanian, who fled Armenia for Iraq before coming to the U.S. and building a small family­run company into New Jersey’s largest homebuilder, died yesterday in Manhattan, the company said. He was 86. The cause of death was not disclosed. “Kevork was a giant, understanding, wonderful man who personified the American dream,” Robert Toll, chairman and chief executive officer of Horsham, Pennsylvania­based homebuilder Toll Brothers Inc., said in an e­mail. “He leaves a tremendous legacy and a great stamp forever on the homebuilding industry.” In 1959, Kevork and his three brothers ­­ Hirair, Jirair and Vahak ­­ each contributed $1,000 and borrowed $20,000 to start a company to build homes in Toms River, New Jersey, Hovnanian Enterprises Inc. said in a news release marking its 50th anniversary. Their motto: “Build the best possible homes at affordable prices and treat people fairly.” Kevork was the company’s largest shareholder, with about 7.6 million shares, or a 12 percent stake, according to regulatory filings. His son, Ara, 52, has been president and CEO since 1997, when Kevork stepped aside to serve as company chairman. Fleeing Iraq
Kevork Hovnanian was the eldest of four sons of Stepan K. Hovnanian, a refugee from Armenia who ran a construction business in Iraq that contracted with oil companies, said Mukul Pandya, author of a 2001 CPR, AED, and First Aid Classes By: Cindy Hayward
Thursday, October 22, 2009 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm Lodge Ballroom Cost: $65 per person Sign up at the Reception Desk at The Lodge Thursday, October 22, 2009, from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm, the staff will be receiving emergency training including CPR, AED (defibrillator) and First Aid. The class is open to residents, their families and guests. The cost is $65 per person and well worth the peace of mind you will have, knowing how to respond. Heart attacks and strokes strike at any time and knowing what to do if someone goes down is imperative to saving a life. It is important to learn, as a very few minutes can mean the dif
life and death. Take advantage of this class. We only have someone out ever
biography, “Kevork S. Hovnanian: His Vision and Journey Toward Success.” When his father became ill, Kevork Hovnanian quit school and took over the family business, which eventually employed 12,000 people, said Pandya, now editor­in­chief of Knowledge at Wharton, a Web site of the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. Hovnanian fled Iraq after a 1958 coup overturned the government. “I remember his wife said, ‘Now that you’re in America, you can build another company and no one will take it away from you,’” Pandya said. Hovnanian seized opportunities created by suburban growth and court rulings in the 1970s and 1980s that supported affordable housing. “By the mid­1980s, at the zenith of New Jersey’s building boom, the demand for a Hovnanian home was so great that would­ be buyers camped out in front of sales trailers, sometimes for a solid week, just to make an offer,” according to “Our Town: Race, Housing and the Soul of Suburbia,” a 1997 book by David L. Kirp, John P. Dwyer and Larry Rosenthal. Customers Couldn’t Wait “Down payments were so low and the firm’s reputation so solid that buyers were willing to buy from blueprints, without even inspecting a model home; seven Hovnanian developments were sold out before the first home was completed,” according to the book. Hovnanian Enterprises builds homes in states including Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland and New Jersey. The company sold about 1,300 homes in its most recent quarter for an average price of about $278,000. Like other builders, the company’s market capitalization rose during the five­year housing boom. At the peak of the housing market in June 2005, the company was worth $4.5 billion. Its market capitalization is $320 million today. In 1992, Hovnanian was granted one of five nationwide Harvard Dively Awards for Leadership in Corporate Public Initiatives, according to his company biography. In 1999, he was named among the “25 Top New Jersey Business Leaders of the Century” along with Thomas Edison and George Gallup. Philanthropist He helped establish the K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital at the Jersey Shore Medical Center and his foundation also donated to the New York Presbyterian Hospital in New York City, and to Armenian causes. Edward J. McKenna Jr., Red Bank’s former mayor, credited Hovnanian with helping revive the city’s blighted downtown in the 1990s. The two first met at lunch at the town’s Molly Pitcher Inn, during which McKenna advocated revitalizing the city center. Hovnanian “got this big smile on his face and he said ‘I like what I FOCUS ON ENTERTAINERS By: Within the Four Seasons community, our residents represent many diffe
We are attorneys, physicians, university professors and administrators, engin
accountants – and many others. Some are also professional entertainers. Two of the entertainers are Robert Drake and Gino Canzonetta, and t
female impersonators at local venues. It is acknowledged that “drag shows” a
idea of entertainment; however, for those who might be interested, we provide
introduction to Gino and to Robert.
GINO – Gino grew up in Ohio; and upon completing graduate and post­gradu
State University, Gino began his adulthood as an elementary school teacher. Gino began directing and producing Broadway musicals with the students. Th
move to Washington, DC, and after completing further study at George Washington University, Gino became a Certified Event Planner. With the political milieu in D.C., and the people who congregate in Washington, it was an ideal setting for parties that needed to be planned and worked –and Gino loved doing it.
In 2004, Gino and his partner Jerry moved to Palm Springs, where they obtained Realtor’s licenses and now work with a local company. It was in Palm Springs where Gino began attending many, many drag shows and became acquainted with a number of the performers. Appreciating the talents which these performers expressed, Gino finally came to the realization that he could do that – and this realization was the beginning of his present successful career. It brought back to him the old excitement he once had on t
as a director and producer of Broadway musicals.
Gino performs in a “G­rated program” at the Hotel Zozo every other W
when again he experiences that “opening night” excitement. Gino and his part
Four Seasons since late­2008. ROBERT – After spending the first few years following his birth in Philadelphi
in Seattle, WA. He has spent 40 years performing on stage in live theater, in concerts, and in night clubs. His performances began as a compensate for his initial lack of self­confidence, and to hid
he began dressing as a female on stage; and he still does s
performances as a drag show –now, not a case of “hiding”, art.
Robert spent two years in Vietnam during that war. Returning to the States, he received his degree from the Art
Institute of Seattle, focused on music and video production business. Later, he studied at the Actors’ Institute in New Y
City. In New York, where he worked for ten years, Robert performed on stage in numerous productions and musicals vocalist (tenor) and actor. He has lived in the Palm Springs area for fifteen ye
where he has performed in many stage productions in Rancho Mirage and Pa
Desert. It was in May of 2009, that Robert moved into the Four Seasons com
On September 23, Robert began a six­week show at the night­club C
South Palm Canyon, showing each Wednesday, at 7:30 p.m. He is accompan
Rudy de LaMore, and he will be joined by guest­stars Tommi Rose on Sept. 3
Lewis on Oct. 7. Any donations he receives during his performances are give
stage, Robert is known as “The Tallest White Woman in Captivity”! Edward J. McKenna Jr., Red Bank’s former mayor, credited Hovnanian with helping revive the city’s blighted downtown in the 1990s. The two first met at lunch at the town’s Molly Pitcher Inn, during which McKenna advocated revitalizing the city center. Hovnanian “got this big smile on his face and he said ‘I like what I hear.” The next year, he bought the Molly Pitcher and invested $10 million in renovations, McKenna said. “He took a hotel that had been in total disrepair and he made it one of the finest hotels in the state,” McKenna said. (Bloomberg, 2009)
A special Thank You from all of us in Palm Springs!
Photos:
By: Deanna Sparks
Saturday Lunch at Afan's Come join us for a trip to Riley`s Farm in Oak Glen o
at noon.. We will first have lunch at Hawk`s Head restaurant and then go up t
distance to buy apples. If you love fresh apples and apple pie, this is the plac
to the Lodge and pick up a flyer if interested in this outing. Non­members are at 760­318­6460 or 760­567­6084. Deanna Sparks.
. TO SCALP, OR NOT TO SCALP By: The Lod
James Fogarty and Robert Saenz Breakfast at the Bistro Rudy and Gudrun Knoll Now is the ideal time for those of us who have lawns to prepare our grass for the coming winter. Grass that is hardy enough to survive 110+ temperatures goes dormant when the temperature drops below 75, resulting in unattractive, dead­looking, brown lawns. As we all know, homeowners are responsible for proper maintenance of the landscaping, which includes over­
seeding lawns in the fall. Many gardeners “scalp” lawns before over­seeding. Scalping puts massive amounts of dust and pollen particles into the air, as many people with allergies can attest to. The Coachella Valley Association of Governments strongly recommends that homeowners and individual gardeners follow a procedure often referred to as “Smart Scalping.” Following is the recommended procedure for smart scalping. For 15 days: Reduce watering to 5 minutes per night (no daytime watering) Start the mid to late September. Gradually mow lower to about half the normal mowing height Day 16: Moisten soil and apply perennial rye seed. Day 21: Fertilize early in the morning with 6­20­20 fertilizer and water an addit
31: Do first mowing. Grass should take about 30­60 days to mature from the d
WATERING GUIDE Day 16 – 50: Water 3 minutes every 2 hours (8am, 10am, 12 noon, 2pm, 4pm
minutes every day. Keep your lawn dry at night.
Day 51­61: Water for 5 minutes, 3 times daily for a total of 15 minutes every d
After Day 61: Water as necessary, but avoid any run­off. Night­time or early a
recommended. The optimal time to over­seed is between mid­to­late October. We ask that your ov
completed by November 1. Please share this information with your gardener.
Other Reminders
Health Departments say
you "must shower" before
using the pools. Sign in when
l
After Day 61: Water as necessary, but avoid any run­off. Night­time or early a
recommended. The optimal time to over­seed is between mid­to­late October. We ask that your ov
completed by November 1. Please share this information with your gardener.
Other Reminders
Health Departments say
you "must shower" before
using the pools. Sign in when
using any of the lodge
facilities.
l
Glass containers are not
allowed in the pool areas.
l
Effective October 24th,
you will have to dial the Area
code for all telephone
numbers including "760".
l
Please, check your garage
doors and house trim to see
if it is time to wash or
repaint. Some of our homes
need a little TLC, and now is
the time to get them spruced
up for the holidays.
LADIES BOOK CLUB NEWS By: Connie Richro
l
Notice:
The K. Hovnanian Four Seasons at Palm Springs Community Association, Inc., accept no responsibility for content, accuracy or opinion expressed or implied of articles, announcements, or advertisements in this publication. Inclusion of the advertisements does not carry any endorsement, actual or implied, for the products or services advertised. The K. Hovnanian Four Seasons at Palm Springs Community Association, Inc., does not accept responsibility for liability or damage due to and through the use of products or services advertise hearin. All submitted items are subject to editing. The content of this newsletter including all text and photographs are protected by copyright and may not be reproduced or reprinted without the expressed written consent of The K. Hovnanian Four Seasons at Palm Springs Community Association, Inc.
Welcome back to everyone in the Book Club after our two month break. Durin
members were asked to accumulate a list of books they had enjoyed reading and brin
September 22 meeting. The group came to the September meeting with book suggesti
as a group during the upcoming year. Thank you again for all of your excellent suggestions! Fascinating fiction and non­fiction books are the focus of our book selections. All community mem
to attend our monthly meetings held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 1:30 PM in the Lodge Library. Hope to see you at our next meeting on October 27. We're going to the Dogs! By: Craig Coleman
Prizes for best Dressed Doggie, Funniest Doggie, Celebrity Look­a­Like Doggie and so much more.
We're going to the Dogs! By: Craig Coleman
Prizes for best Dressed Doggie, Funniest Doggie, Celebrity Look­a­Like Doggie and so much more.
Also includes Yappy Hour with Cocker­Tails. RSVP Craig 760­408­8062 3949 Sunny Springs Way Doggies must be well –behaved and be current on all shots. Humans must be leashed and well­behaved as well. Craig and DrewSponsored by your neighbors .
Fitness Center Equipment Demonstrati
By: Cindy Hayward
On Saturday, October 17, 2009 at our Open House at The Lodge, Dan Donahue
demonstrations on the fitness equipment from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Please t
service if you don ’t know how to use our fitness equipment or if you have ques
and how to set up a fitness program. Dan is a fun and experienced trainer who live healthier with exercise.
Fire Ants By: The Lodge Staff
If any residents in our community would like to have their home treated for fi
contact the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control and they will coordinate w
directly, setting up a date for an inspection and treatment. Any questions, contact:
Diana Reyes
Administration Clerk (Operations Dept)
Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District 43­420 Trader Place Indio, CA 92201 760­342­8287 Blood Drive
Calling all residents, family and friends. We nee
community needs you. On Saturday, October 24, 2009 w
Community Blood Drive. Our goal for this drive is 20 pint
doable. Put this date on your calendar. There will be a dr
give or try to give for a $50 gift certificate to the Kaiser Grille family of restaurants. P
protein foods that week to make sure your hemoglobin is high enough for donating.
Garage Sale By: Cindy Hayward We will be having our community garage sale o
2009. Please start planning now. If we have at least te
participating, the HOA will buy the ad in the Desert S
required to purchase a permit from the city but three one permit so it only runs about $6­$7 per household.
homes participating, will split the cost of the ad with t
homes. Sign­ups will be available in The Lodge starting September 15, 2009. Memory Loss and Aging By: Cindy Hayward We will be having an interesting speaker from the Alzheimer’s Association on November 10th at 7:00 pm. He will be discussing signs of normal memory loss versus what could be the start of Alzheimer’s. He has an informative presentation and you never know when you, a friend, or family member may start to have symptoms of this progressive disease. The Alzheimer's Association offers free services and information; they have many ways to help both the afflicted and the caregivers. Don’t miss this outstanding speaker. © FOCUS 2009
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