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PATIO SALE Saturday, November 7th, 8:00AM-1:00PM Sign up in the Craft Room and bring your $2.00 to the office. Lot maps will be given out at the gate and it will be advertised in local paper and online. Contact Marilyn Sage if you would like to help with this event. BAKE SALE Saturday, November 7th, 8:00AM-1:00PM, Ballroom Sign up in the Craft Room to donate baked treats to be sold at the Bake Sale. Proceeds will go to the Veteran’s Association of Dolce Vita to go towards hygiene kits that get donated to homeless and needy veterans. Comfort Quilts/Patio Sale, Ballroom In the past several years, we have taken your donations of items that you no longer have any use for, and have sold them to be able to purchase batting for the Comfort Quilts. We have taken in about $100.00 each year. With coupons and watching sales, we have been able to purchase 1 or 2 rolls of batting. ****Important request: We need volunteers to sell these items. Call Reta and/or any other person involved and let us know how excited you would be to help! POKER TOURNAMENT Saturday, November 7th, 1:00PM, Card Room $20.00 Donation plus Add-ons & Re-buys. Great prizes and Raffles benefitting AJHS Boys & Girls Golf. BINGO Sunday, November 8th, 6:30 PM, Ballroom (No one under 18 years of age) Ten games for $10 VETERAN’S DAY CEREMONY Wednesday, November 11th, 8:30am, Flagpole Memory Garden 8:45AM Come Celebrate with the Veteran’s Association, Sweet Life Singers & Memory Garden Committee. Sign up & reserve your hand held flag at Monday Morning Coffee prior to the event so that your vet’s name can be placed on your flag. Coffee & Donuts to follow in Ballroom. This newsletter is published by the Activities Department of Dolce Vita for the residents of the community. Submit any stories, news, or events, that would be of interest to the community, no later than the 15th of the month to the Activities Director or the Front Office for inclusion in the next month’s newsletter. Dolce Vita does not endorse, financially profit from or accept any liability for any damages from any services advertised through the Community Newsletter. 1 NOVEMBER 2015 activities open to all residents NICKEL NICKEL Saturday, November21st, 4:45PM Social Hour 5:30PM Cards, Card Room Bring a snack to share. 50 cents per game. NASCAR PARTY& CHILI COOKOFF Sunday, November 22nd, Ballroom, 12:00PM Come watch the Final race of the year on the big screen. Bring an appetizer and your own beverages. Sign up in the Craft Room if you want to enter the Chili/Cornbread Cookoff. There will be contests to see who will be the winner of the Championship as well as the winner of the Homestead Race. We will do a 50/50 drawing. Tickets on sale at the office for $5.00 until November 19th. DECK THE HALLS Monday, November 30th, 7:00AM, Clubhouse We need lots of help to decorate the clubhouse for the holi- days. Many hands make the work go quickly. Strong men needed to get the decorations out of storage. If you are able to bring a stepladder that would also be help. Please sign up in the Craft Room MONDAY NEWS & COFFEE Mondays at 9:00 AM, Ballroom If you’d like to know what’s going on in your community Monday News & Coffee is the place to be! MONDAY HAPPY HOUR Monday, November 16th 4:00PM-6:00PM, Great Room We will continue to have our monthly “drink of the night” and we look forward to your scrumptious appetizers at our monthly meet and greet function. Dolce Vita would like to Welcome you to Your New Home: 1037 - Rick & Connie Manges 4052 - Mary Wallace

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PATIO SALE

Saturday, November 7th, 8:00AM-1:00PM

Sign up in the Craft Room and bring your $2.00 to the office. Lot maps will be given out at the gate and it will be advertised in local paper and online. Contact Marilyn Sage

if you would like to help with this event.

BAKE SALE

Saturday, November 7th, 8:00AM-1:00PM, Ballroom

Sign up in the Craft Room to donate baked treats to be sold at the Bake Sale. Proceeds will go to the Veteran’s

Association of Dolce Vita to go towards hygiene kits that get donated to homeless and needy veterans.

Comfort Quilts/Patio Sale, Ballroom

In the past several years, we have taken your donations of items that you no longer have any use for, and have sold them to be able to purchase batting for the Comfort Quilts. We have taken in about $100.00 each year. With coupons and watching sales, we have been able to purchase 1 or 2

rolls of batting. ****Important request: We need volunteers to sell these items. Call Reta and/or any other person

involved and let us know how excited you would be to help!

POKER TOURNAMENT

Saturday, November 7th, 1:00PM, Card Room

$20.00 Donation plus Add-ons & Re-buys. Great prizes and Raffles benefitting AJHS Boys & Girls Golf.

BINGO

Sunday, November 8th, 6:30 PM, Ballroom

(No one under 18 years of age) Ten games for $10

VETERAN’S DAY CEREMONY

Wednesday, November 11th, 8:30am, Flagpole

Memory Garden 8:45AM

Come Celebrate with the Veteran’s Association, Sweet Life Singers & Memory Garden Committee. Sign up & reserve your hand held flag at Monday Morning Coffee

prior to the event so that your vet’s name can be placed on your flag. Coffee & Donuts to follow in Ballroom.

This newsletter is published by the Activities Department of Dolce Vita for the residents of the community. Submit any stories, news, or events, that

would be of interest to the community, no later than the 15th of the month to the Activities Director or the Front Office for inclusion in the next

month’s newsletter. Dolce Vita does not endorse, financially profit from or accept any liability for any damages from any services advertised

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NOVEMBER 2015 activities open to all residents

NICKEL NICKEL

Saturday, November21st, 4:45PM Social Hour 5:30PM Cards, Card Room

Bring a snack to share. 50 cents per game.

NASCAR PARTY& CHILI COOKOFF

Sunday, November 22nd, Ballroom, 12:00PM

Come watch the Final race of the year on the big screen. Bring an appetizer and your own beverages. Sign up in the

Craft Room if you want to enter the Chili/Cornbread Cookoff. There will be contests to see who will be the winner of the Championship as well as the winner of the

Homestead Race. We will do a 50/50 drawing. Tickets on sale at the office for $5.00 until November 19th.

DECK THE HALLS

Monday, November 30th, 7:00AM, Clubhouse

We need lots of help to decorate the clubhouse for the holi-days. Many hands make the work go quickly. Strong men needed to get the decorations out of storage. If you are able

to bring a stepladder that would also be help. Please sign up in the Craft Room

MONDAY NEWS & COFFEE

Mondays at 9:00 AM, Ballroom

If you’d like to know what’s going on in your community Monday News & Coffee is the place to be!

MONDAY HAPPY HOUR

Monday, November 16th 4:00PM-6:00PM, Great Room

We will continue to have our monthly “drink of the night” and we look forward to your scrumptious

appetizers at our monthly meet and greet function.

Dolce Vita would like to Welcome you to Your New Home:

1037 - Rick & Connie Manges 4052 - Mary Wallace

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AMATEUR BLACK JACK

Thursday November 5th, 6:00 PM, Card Room

Buy $300 in chips for $11.00**

Cash out at 8:00 PM. Tickets on Sale Now

**If you can’t attend and office is not notified by noon on

game day your ticket money will be forfeited

OPEN HOUSE

Sunday, November 8th, 3:00PM-6:00PM

We are excited to announce our first Open House of the season. There is a referral incentive program. If you refer a friend and they purchase a home, you get $250.00. We

look forward to a terrific season!

VETERAN’S ASSOCIATION AT DOLCE VITA

Monday, November 9th at 1500 (3:00PM) in Craft Room

Welcome back to our Dolce Vita veterans, residents and friends. We will be having a flag ceremony at 8:30AM, a Memory Garden ceremony, and then coffee & donuts in the Clubhouse. In addition, on November 7th we are having a bake sale in the clubhouse, with all proceeds going to the

Veteran’s Association for hygiene kits.

MOVIE NIGHT

Thursday, November 12th, 7:00 PM Movie Room

“Love & Mercy”

Is there a movie you would like to see? Suggestions al-ways welcome in the office.

AMATEUR TEXAS HOLD ‘EM

Thursday, November 19th, 6:00 PM, Card Room

Buy $600 in chips for $11.00

Cash out at 8:00 PM. Tickets on Sale Now

**If you can’t attend and office is not notified by noon on

game day your ticket money will be forfeited

BEGINNING BRIDGE

Fridays in November, 9:00AM, Card Room

Want to learn how to play Bridge? Join us in November and we will teach you!

Tawny Lamb (#2062) 254-931-0708

INTRODUCTORY MINDFULNESS/MEDITATION

CLASS

Thursday, November 19th, 6:30PM

Join Tony LaMantia, longtime resident, for a FREE introductory class entitled: S.E.E.D. It stands for Simple,

Easy, Every Day. It consists of a free two hour introductory class and follow up practice lessons to improve and refine

your daily mindfulness and meditative practice. The program has a one-time enrollment fee of

$100 pp or $150 per couple. More information and sign up sheet in Craft Room.

Questions, call Tony LaMantia 602-463-0127

WII BOWLING

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2:00PM, Craft Room

Interested in joining a WII Bowling League? Join us for a meeting to get teams set up.

Call Deb Gonia 480-626-0612 or Mike Grill 314-378-0026

CHRISTMAS DINNER/DANCE PARTY

Saturday, December 5th, 5:00PM-9:30PM, Ballroom

In appreciation for the many acts of kindness shown us this past year of

FIRE DESTRUCTION & REBUILD, We want to celebrate and start over with a PARTY.

We are providing Ham, Fried Chicken, Coffee/Tea and des-sert. We are asking you to bring a “SIDE” dish to share and

as always BYOB. Music provided by Danny the DJ. FREE tickets will be available starting Nov. 5th at the

Dolce Vita office until maximum of 200 are distributed. Hosted by Danny & Donna Winslow #2112

DECK THE TABLES

Show off your creativity by designing and putting together a Christmas Centerpiece for a table in the

Ballroom. Gather a group of friends for the project or do it yourself!

Guidelines: Supply your own materials, maximum width 24” maximum height 12”, no full tablecloths

Set up: Monday, December 7th, 10:00AM-11:00AM

Take Down: Monday, December 28th, 10:00AM-11:00AM

Sign up: by Fr iday, November 23rd at the office. Dolce Vita will provide a “Created By” card.

If you have questions, please contact a member of RAC.

SWEET LIFE SINGERS CONCERT

Sunday, December 13th, 3:00PM

Please join us for our annual Christmas holiday Concert. Enjoy traditional carols and fun holiday songs. Goodwill

offering will be taken at concert.

NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION

Thursday, December 31st, 8:00PM-12:30PM

Get dressed up for this “Black, White & Silver Affair” to ring in the New Year. There will be “delights,

champagne and dancing”, entertainment by “Stars Entertainment”. Tickets will be on sale November 1st

through December 23rd for $20.00 pp.

SOCK HOP

Saturday, January 16th

ELVIS WILL BE IN THE BUILDING! It will be a night filled with oldie, but goodie songs to dance to or just listen to and reminisce if that fabulous era. Tickets

will go on sale in December for dinner at the diner and dance. Come join the fun!

UPCOMING EVENTS

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CRAFTS / QUILTING

Mondays, 1:00 PM Craft Room

All are welcome. Either join in what we are doing, or bring your own project. Don’t have one, but want to watch and chat, come on down. Reta Wilson (#1045) 480-288-0468

MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOES

Mondays, 1:00PM Card Room

All beginners are welcome.

TEXAS HOLD ‘EM TOURNAMENT

Second Monday, 6:00 PM

Card Room $10.00 Entry Fee

Jerry Ciptak (#2117) or Mary White (#3044)

25/50

Fourth Monday, 6:00 PM

Card Room

Jerry Ciptak (#2117) or Mary White (#3044)

500 CARDS

Tuesdays, 9:00AM, Card Room

Karen Schley (#1009)

BIBLE STUDY

Tuesdays, 9:00AM, Card Room

Welcome Back! We will be studying the four Gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke & John and doing a study of the

life of Christ. Tom Demand #2109

LINE DANCING

Tuesdays & Fridays, 9:00 AM

Line dancing is fun and great exercise! Men and women welcome. Be sure to bring water with you.

There will be a meeting in November for a new Beginning

Line Dance. Sign up sheet in the Craft Room.

CERAMICS

Tuesdays, 1:00 PM Craft Room

Stop in and see all the beautiful things we are working on. We will be glad to help you with your project.

Lou Radossevich (#2069)

MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOES

Tuesdays, 6:00 PM, Card Room

All skill levels welcome! Don’t know how? We will teach you.

Rosemary Wood (#4005)

RECURRING ACTIVITIES

JEWELRY MAKING

2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 10:00AM Craft Room

Classes will be designed around the participants’ wishes. There will be samples of beginners and advanced jewelry ideas. See flyer in Craft Room for examples.

Marie Peterson (#2020) 513-313-0402

MAHJONGG

Wednesdays, 1:00 PM, Card Room

Come and play Mahjongg. It’s fun and easy.

PILATES CLASS

Thursdays, 8:30AM, $6.00 per class Pilates is a series of exercises designed to stretch and

strengthen the whole body with emphasis on posture and core strength. Soft stretching is also a focus in this class.

Meet in the Ball Room for this class. Bring a floor mat and a water bottle.

BRIDGE

Thursdays, 9:00AM Card Room

All those interested in playing Bridge, please join us. Please bring 25 cents and a few nickels.

Edee Waters(1066)

PINOCHLE

Thursdays, 1:30 PM Card Room

Informal, fun and easy going. Will teach anyone willing to learn.

LADIES BILLIARDS

Thursdays, 6:30PM

Please sign up in the craft room or contact Betty LeDuc at 208-762-3754

FRIDAY NIGHT SOCIAL

Fridays, 6:00pm, in the Great Room We want to thank you for your attendance at Friday Night

Social. Your donations are appreciated as they help towards the purchase of soft drinks, mixers, snacks, cups and other accoutrements needed for the bar. We are not permit-ted to purchase any alcoholic beverages with these donations, so we rely on your generosity in bringing needed alcohol. The white board will list the alcohol needed. We look for-

ward to the continued success of this event. Thanks again, Carol Matush & Barb Bardini

BILLIARD TOURNAMENT

Second and Fourth Friday, 7:00 PM, Billiard Room—$2.00 entry fee

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Memory Garden Pavers

We have a beautiful memory garden at the front entrance of our community. Engraved pavers are available to be placed in the circular path around the tree in

remembrance of your immediate family member. There is no charge for immediate family members, however donations are appreciated.

Please clearly PRINT the name as you wish it to appear on the paver below:

______________________________________________________

Please give this form to Mary White(#3044)

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

LADIES GAME NIGHT Wednesdays, 7:00 PM, Card Room

First Nickel Nickel $2.20 in Dimes &

$1.50 in Quarters Second Surprise Night *See Below

Third Rummy Cube $4.00 in Quarters Fourth Golf $3.25 in Quarters

Have a game you would like to share? Let’s get it on the schedule. Otherwise we will keep with our tried, true and

tested games. *Bring your own game and see what your table is

going to play!

Reta Wilson (1045) 480-288-0468

BOCCE BALL Saturdays, 8:00 AM

Bob Kane is now the contact person . There is a sign up sheet in the Craft Room to add a second weekly session if there is enough

residents interested. Call Bob Kane @ 480-823-6850

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS

If you find yourself in need of a temporary solution, Dolce Vita Helping Hands is available to provide

support, assistance and referrals in the following areas:

1. Errands and transportation 2. Light housekeeping and meals

3. Clerical and medical appointment follow-up

We are a volunteer group that wants to connect with,

contribute to, and care for our Dolce Vita neighbors. Please feel free to call one of the following for assistance:

Marilyn Sage 480-252-8422, Val Richter 480-671-4967,

Georgia Sharpe 559-280-3555, Ellie Kastelein 480-671-3792

WATER AEROBICS

Mondays-Thursdays, 9:00 AM

Mondays & Thursdays, 5:30PM

Saturdays 9:00 AM

Come join us, you do not need to know how to swim, just a willingness to have fun. Don’t forget about our lunches on the first Monday of the month. Bring a dish

to share, your own place setting and drink. We certainly have good cooks in this group.

Reta (#1045) 480-288-0468

PICKLEBALL

Mondays through Saturdays, 8:00 AM

All skill levels welcome, come join in this fun way to get your exercise.

SHUFFLEBOARD

Mondays, after Coffee & Thursdays Come out and enjoy the weather and fun playing Shuffleboard with your friends and neighbors.

WEDNESDAY GOLF (18 HOLE)

From October through May, 18 hole golf will be at Apache Creek Golf Course. All interested ladies and men are invited. The scheduled tee time for the first foursome will be 8:00AM. All participants are

encouraged to be on hand at the golf course no later than 7:30AM in order that foursomes can be arranged.

Sign up sheet in the Craft room. Contact: Bill Rehkopf (#4094) or

Dan Winslow (#2124) If you miss a sign-up or need additional information.

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THANK YOU!

Awesome & Wonderful are the folks at Dolce Vita. My heartfelt thanks for all the beautiful cards with

prayers, condolences, gifts and help offered to me on Vern’s sudden death. Many, many thanks to each and

every one of you. Most sincerely, Jan Smith & family.

Thanksgiving Help for The Apache People

This year, as in the past 13, we are attempting to bring relief to the poverty stricken Apaches residing on the San Carlos Reservation this Thanksgiving. We realize these are rather tough economic times and many are living from month to month. However, if you can help, it would be greatly appreciated by all involved on the reservation. The residents and staff at Dolce

Vita have been extremely generous in the past. A San Carlos drop box will again be placed in the ballroom during Monday Morning Coffee & Donuts. Just place your Thanksgiving donation in the box, at our home(#1001), or call Rich/Carol Marola at 480-983-5692

for pick up. Besides Thanksgiving, God willing, we will again be planning food drives for Christmas and Easter. All of our donations will be delivered to the St. Charles

Apache Mission Church where they will be distribut-ed. Help is always looked for in the delivery of the

donations to the reservation. It is a beautiful 140 mile round trip through some stunning mountain vistas. If you can help, please call. Someone recently asked, “How much longer do we need to help the Indians?” I’m afraid I don’t have an answer to that. How long does poverty last? When do our hearts tell us enough?

Please remember, every item donated, helps. Items needed:

Canned/Frozen Meat, Canned/Dry Pinto Beans, Pea-nut Butter/Jelly, Canned Soup/Pasta, Pork & Beans, Canned Vegetables, Mac & Cheese, Crackers &

Cookies, Canned Fruit, Cake Mix, Paper Products, Personal Hygiene Products, or any other item you

wish to donate for the Holidays. Please Call Rich/Carol Marola for more info.

480-983-5692

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MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

OUTDOOR SPORTSMAN’S CLUB

Hunter’s (Bow & Rifle), Fisherman or Targets. Let’s talk about the Great Outdoors!

If you are interested there is a sign up sheet in the Craft Room or you can call

Ken Stosel (#3025) 602-524-6372

SWEET LIFE SINGERS NOTES

Come one Come all and bring your voice! Sweet Life Singers have started up their practices again. Let’s warm up those vocal chords! Questions? Contact

Karen Schley, 920-540-4200 or email her at [email protected]

MILITARY COUPONS

Thanks for all of your support. This project is still going strong. Your coupons are welcomed, cut or not. If they are cut, please place them in the designated baskets. Thank

you for your $$$$ to help with the postage. Questions? Call or see Reta Wilson (#1045)

480-288-0468

NEWSLETTER

If you have something that you would like in the newsletter, please email it to [email protected], or bring it in written form to the office no later than the 15th

of the month before.

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NOVEMBER-The feasting season is here! This is where we all have those temptations of goodies, pies,stuffing, turkey, eggnog, cranberries, mashed potatoes and desserts. The biggest day being Thanksgiving, Nov. 23rd. Here are some fun facts about that day.

The Plymouth Pilgrims were the first to celebrate in 1621 in Plymouth Mass. They celebrated for 3 days. Their meals consisted of rabbit, chicken, fish, squashes, chestnuts, dried fruits, cabbage eggs and goat cheese. Sounds pretty healthy. They did not use forks; they ate with spoons, knives and their fingers. Abraham Lincoln was the guy who declared a “Thanksgiving Proclamation” in 1863” for the last Thursday of Nov. as a national day for Thanksgiving.

There are 280 million turkeys sold- average American eats between 16-18 pounds of turkey. The heaviest turkey raised was 86 #'s, about the size of a large dog. 15# turkey is 70% white meat and 30% dark meat. They have more protein than chicken or beef. Male turkeys gobble and Hens do not-they make a clucking noise. (more fantastic facts? go to “Thanksgiving Fun Facts” on internet.)

RAC NEWS

Events for this month: Nov. 7th -Patio Sale, 11th- Veterans Day Celebration, 22nd- NASCAR,

26th- Thanksgiving Potluck and Nov 30th, Decorate the Clubhouse.

Help! Monday, Nov 30, 7AM --Decorate the Clubhouse time! RAC (Resident Activity Committee) has been asked to take over the “Decorating the Clubhouse” for Christmas. Elaine Brynsaas is retiring and we will certainly miss her fantastic skills in organizing and coming up with the ideas for the past 9 years. The clubhouse will be closed for activities so we can put up those trees, snowflakes, ornaments and lights. We need some strong guys to bring those boxes down, and ladders to decorate those walls and ceilings. We need creative gals and those who love to decorate. If you like to sleep in-come when you can. There will be coffee and donuts. Last year we were finished by 11am. There will be a sign-up sheet in the Craft room or just come to the Ballroom. We especially need our experienced past decorators and those who have previously decorated a certain room. We also are open to ideas and themes. Contact a RAC member-- names listed on bulletin board in Craft room. This is a good time to meet new residents and re-acquaint with our seasonal residents. New Years Eve Celebration, Thurs. Dec 31, 8:00pm-12:30pm. To accommodate all who need their sleep,there will be 3 celebrations! East Coast 10pm, Mid- West 11pm, and AZ Time- midnight. The theme will be “Black, White and Silver Affair”. We want to assure you that does not mean you need to wear these colors. You may wear whatever you want. There will be “delights, champagne and dancing” by “ Star Entertainment.” The “delights” will be available at 8:30pm. We are going to have name tags so you will know who you are speaking to after the champagne is gone!

Tickets will be on sale starting Nov. 1 at $20.00 pp. Reserve tables available for 10 people-$200.00 (this must be paid in full at time of reservation. ) When purchasing your reserved table, please list the names of guests sitting with you. Final sales will be until Dec. 23rd. Please make checks out to “cash.” Any questions call Linda Spadafino RAC thanks 19 residents who stepped up to volunteer for the New Year’s Eve Celebration planning committee. It takes lots of support for a successful “resident- run” activity to be successful. (more information for events on first pages in newsletter.)

Thank you RAC members, Ingrid Godfrey (speaking German) and other resident volunteers for the fun, traditional Oktoberfest. Verena Forster won 1st place for the Potato Salad Cook- Off. There was Polka music, line dance music and nice “oldies to dance to.

RAC minutes for Oct. 8 and 22nd meetings are posted on RAC Bulletin Board. Next meeting Nov. 5 and an open meeting on Nov. 19 at 3pm. All r esidents welcome.

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“The Residents’ Corner”

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“The Residents’ Corner”

Tidbits and Happenings

Memory Garden Committee

Did you know that Dolce Vita has a Memory Garden located just outside the front gate? It was dedicated to the residents of Dolce Vita in May 2008. There is a garden path, cactus near the west pond, three benches available if you like to sit for awhile and a sweet, scenic spot with a beautiful view of the Super-stition Mountains. Groups of residents installed a garden path. The path contains nearly 150 pavers. If you care to honor your loved one you may have an engraved paver with their name and placed in the circle of love path.. The Memory Garden Form is available at the front desk.

Come see this garden on Veterans Day, Nov 11. right after the flag raising ceremony at 8:30am.(this should take about 10mn.) Three resident committees are participating in the celebration: The Sweet Life Singers, Veterans from Dolce Vita and the Memory Garden Committee. There will also be a upcoming celebration on Memorial Day in 2016. The committee is planning on using this garden for music, readings and gatherings. More information will be announced.

ANNIVERSARIES:NNIVERSARIES:NNIVERSARIES:NNIVERSARIES: Dick & Lou Radossevich 66yrs. Richard & Karen Knutson 51 yrs.

Charlie & Jerry Heinssen 23 yrs. Ernie & Becky Flury 50 yrs. Ingrid Godfrey-arrived in America 40yrs ago.

Baked goods needed for the Bake Sale during the Patio Sale, Nov. 7th.Proceeds go to the Veteran’s for “ditty bags”. Bring to the Ballroom.

Next year on Feb. 7th there will be a Tailgate Party on Superbowl Sunday with music,food and the big screen in the Ballroom. Its in the planning stages. More information later.

SLS Coffee Cafe' up and swinging. Come for goodie, coffee and good conversations. Thursday and Fri-days, 8:30am-11:00. Also, if anyone interested in joining our fun group we meet every Tues. 1pm in the Ballroom. Come try us out, we could use a few more guys.

Earl Jackel, long time resident, is recommending a theater group performing plays right here in Apache Junction. The Zao Theater performs at Centerstage Church, 3700 E. 16th Ave. “To Kill A Monkingbird” is playing Nov.6-7, and Nov. 13-14. There are other plays in the future. They also have discounts for groups of 10 or more. If you want more information go to their website “Shows@ZaoTheatre.” If interested in getting a group together, let RAC know and we can make a sign up sheet.

Don't be left out when the line dancing music begins during one of Dolce Vita's events! Our favorite line dancing instructor Barb Merritt will be starting new Beginning Line Dancing classes on Tues. and Fri. mornings in the Ballroom starting this month. The actual start date will be determined. A sign-up sheet will be posted in the Craft room. You may contact Barb #3018 or call 480-390-2008 for questions.

Inspiration for upcoming feasting months: “Part of the secret of a success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside”.

Mark Twain.

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Hello, my name is Chad. I am the local Schwan’s delivery person in your neighborhood and I would like to introduce you to our Home Delivery Service. I carry over 400 delicious food items on my truck, any of which can be delivered right to your door on a bi-weekly basis. There is no minimum and never a commitment. You can place your first order directly through me at 480-298-5287, call us at 1-888-724-9267 or contact us at www.schwans.com Thank you and I look forward to providing you delicious Schwan’s cuisine.

2165 S. Coconino, Apache Junction

(1 Block North of Southern,

1 Block West of Idaho)

480-983-1234

New Summer Inventory Arriving

Including Golf & Utility Carts!

Your local distributor for

Deep cycle batteries Great for golf carts, Boats, RVs,

Recreational Vehicles, etc.

All Deep Cycle Batteries on Sale (for a limited time only)

US Volt Starting @ $89.50

Trojan 6 Volt Starting @ $98.00

US 12 Volt Starting @ $164.00

$49.95 DOLCE VITA SERVICE SPECIAL

FREE PICK UP AND DELIVERY!

“Cheaper Than the Big Box Stores”

www.robinsongolfcarsupplyaz.com

2007 EZ-GO $1695

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GATE REMINDER:

If you are expecting guests before or after guard house hours the procedure is as follows: Your guest needs to press pound on the keypad at the guard house and then enter your lot number. This will ring your house (or the number you have given to the office for this purpose) and then you press the number 9 on your phone and this will open the gate.

OFFICE #480-982-3563

GATE #480-288-8925

Office hours are 10:00 AM-4:00 PM

Monday-Friday

Notary $5.00

Trash cans must be out by 7:00 AM Mondays and Thursdays. Pick up between 8:00 AM-10:00 AM. *Please do not put trash out the night before,

the “natives” are hungry!

Per our Rules and Regulations, Pool Hours for Children are: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Daily &

4:00 PM-7:00 PM Wednesday and Saturday.

LANDSCAPING

Now that the hot weather is starting to be behind us, please make sure you are maintaining your yard with

trimming and weeding.

.FLAGPOLES

As per Rules and Regulations the height of any flagpole must not be higher than the roof line of the home. Also flag poles must be securely set in the ground; residents’ are liable for any damage to the property of others.

LATE FEES

Just a reminder, if you bring up payment after the 6th of the month, there will be late fees of $5.00 per day starting form the 1st. Dolce Vita will not accept

payment without the late fees included after the 6th of the month.

You can reach Grady Hunt by email: [email protected]

NOTICE:

Please do not place any “Open House” or “For Sale” signs at the Dolce Vita entrance. This includes the grass

and landscape rock areas by the main signs.

SEWER RATE INCREASE

As of July 1st., our sewer service provider increased their rate. This new rate of $42.50 began on your

September bill.

WATER UTILITY

The new rate increase took effect and was implemented on your November statement. The base rate will be $20.32. Then usage charges up to 4000 gallons

$3.88/1000, 4001 to 10,000 $5.48/1000 and Over 10,000 gallons $6.05/1000 gallons used.

TICKET SALES

When you come to the office to purchase event tickets, checks need to be made out to Resident Activities Committee. For Poker Games and Dirtwater, please

bring in cash to purchase tickets.

NEW HOMES

For your safety and protection, please refrain from going in or around a new home that is being worked on.. It is a construction zone and only workers should be there.

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NEWS FROM THE OFFICE

PLEASE NOTE: ALL TRASH MUST BE BAGGED OR IT WILL NOT

BE PICKED UP!

THANK YOU!

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Preferred Vendor for

American Modern Insurance Home Warranty

J. K. H. I. inc.

MOST MAJOR APPLIANCE REPAIR

DISHWASHERS—ICE MAKERS—OVENS

MICROWAVES—GARBAGE DISPOSALS

PLUMBING ELECTRICAL

VALVES—FAUCETS SWITCHES—CEILING FANS

WATER HEATERS GFCI-BREAKERS—LIGHT

CIRCULATING PUMPS FIXTURES

TOILETS

480-330-5095 [email protected]

ROC # 220387 Licensed * Bonded * Insured

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3 PICKLE BALL

8:00 AM

BIBLE STUDY

9:00AM

LINE DANCE

9:00 AM

WATER AEROBICS

9:00 AM

BILLIARDS 12:30 PM

CERAMICS

1:00 PM

MEXICAN TRAIN

6:00 PM

4 GOLF (18 HOLE)

7:30 AM

PICKLEBALL

8:00AM

WATER

AEROBICS

9:00 AM

BILLIARDS

12:30

MAHJONGG

1:00 PM

POKER 4:00 PM

LADIES GAME NIGHT

7:00 PM

5 PICKLEBALL

8:00AM

PILATES 8:30 AM

SLS COFFEE CAFÉ

8:30AM-11:00AM

BRIDGE

9:0AM

WATER AEROBICS

9:00 AM

BILLIARDS

12:30 PM

PINOCHLE

1:30 PM

WATER AEROBICS

5:30PM

AMATEUR BLACKJACK

6:00PM

LADIES BILLIARDS

6:30PM

6 PICKLEBALL

8:00AM

SLS COFFEE CAFÉ

8:30AM-11:00AM

BOWLING

9:00 AM

LINE DANCE

9:00 AM

SNACK BAR

11:30AM-1:-00PM

BILLIARDS

12:30 PM

SOCIAL 6:00 PM

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PATIO SALE

8:00AM-1:00PM

BAKE SALE

8:00AM-1:00PM

CRAFT SALE

8:00AM-1:00PM

AJHS POKER TOURNAMENT

1:-00PM

BOCCE BALL

8:00 AM

PICKLE BALL

8:00 AM

WATER

AEROBICS

9:00 AM

8 POKER 12:00 PM

OPEN HOUSE

3:00PM-6:00PM

BINGO

6:00PM

9

PICKLEBALL

8:00AM

NEWS & COFFEE

9:00AM

WATER AEROBICS

9:00AM

BILLIARDS

12:30 PM

MEXICAN TRAIN

1:00 PM

QUILTING/CRAFTS

1:00 PM

VETERAN’S

MEETING

3:00PM

WATER AEROBICS

5:30PM

TEXAS HOLD ‘EM TOURNAMENT

6:00 PM

10

PICKLE BALL

8:00 AM

BIBLE STUDY

9:00AM

LINE DANCE

9:00 AM

WATER AEROBICS

9:00 AM

BILLIARDS 12:30 PM

CERAMICS

1:00 PM

MEXICAN TRAIN

6:00 PM

11 GOLF (18 HOLE)

7:30 AM

PICKLEBALL

8:00AM

VETERAN’S DAY CEREMONY

8:30AM

WATER

AEROBICS

9:00 AM

JEWELRY MAKING

10:00AM

BILLIARDS

12:30

MAHJONGG

1:00 PM

POKER 4:00 PM

LADIES GAME NIGHT

7:00 PM

12

PICKLE BALL

8:00 AM

PILATES 8:30 AM

BRIDGE

9:00AM

WATER AEROBICS

9:00 AM

BILLIARDS

12:30 PM

PINOCHLE

1:30 PM

WATER AEROBICS

5:30PM

LADIES BILLIARDS

6:30PM

MOVIE NIGHT

7:00PM

13

PICKLEBALL

8:00AM

BOWLING

9:00 AM

LINE DANCE

9:00 AM

SNACK BAR

11:30AM-1:-00PM

BILLIARDS

12:30 PM

SOCIAL 6:00 PM

BILLIARD TOURNAMENT

7:00 PM

14 BOCCE BALL

8:00 AM

PICKLE BALL

8:00 AM

WATER

AEROBICS

9:00 AM

15 POKER 12:00 PM

16 PICKLEBALL

8:00AM

NEWS & COFFEE

9:00AM

WATER AEROBICS

9:00AM

BILLIARDS

12:30 PM

MEXICAN TRAIN

1:00 PM

QUILTING/CRAFTS

1:00 PM

MONDAY HAPPY HOUR

4:00PM

WATER AEROBICS

5:30PM

17

PICKLE BALL

8:00 AM

500 CARDS

9:00AM

BIBLE STUDY

9:00AM

LINE DANCE

9:00 AM

WATER AEROBICS

9:00 AM

BILLIARDS 12:30 PM

CERAMICS

1:00 PM

SWEET LIFE SINGERS

1:00PM

MEXICAN TRAIN

6:00 PM

18 GOLF (18 HOLE)

7:30 AM

PICKLEBALL

8:00AM

WATER

AEROBICS

9:00 AM

BILLIARDS

12:30 PM

MAHJONGG

1:00 PM

POKER 4:00 PM

LADIES GAME NIGHT

7:00PM

19 PICKLE BALL

8:00 AM

PILATES 8:30 AM

BRIDGE

9:00AM

WATER AEROBICS

9:00 AM

BILLIARDS

12:30 PM

PINOCHLE

1:30 PM

WATER AEROBICS

5:30PM

AMATEUR TEXAS HOLD’EM

6:00PM

LADIES BILLIARDS

6:30PM

20

PICKLEBALL

8:00AM

BOWLING

9:00 AM

LINE DANCE

9:00 AM

SNACK BAR

11:30AM-1:-00PM

BILLIARDS

12:30 PM

SOCIAL 6:00 PM

21

BOCCE BALL

8:00 AM

PICKLE BALL

8:00 AM

WATER

AEROBICS

9:00 AM

NICKEL NICKEL

4:45PM

1

2

PICKLEBALL

8:00AM

NEWS & COFFEE

9:00AM

WATER AEROBICS

9:00AM

WATER AEROBICS LUNCHEON

11:30AM

BILLIARDS

12:30 PM

MEXICAN TRAIN

1:00 PM

QUILTING/CRAFTS

1:00 PM

WATER AEROBICS

5:30PM

DOLCE VITA ACTIVITIES - NOVEMBER 2015

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PICKLE BALL

8:00 AM

500 CARDS

9:00AM

BIBLE STUDY

9:00AM

LINE DANCE

9:00 AM

WATER

AEROBICS

9:00 AM

BILLIARDS

12:30 PM

CERAMICS

1:00 PM

SWEET LIFE SINGERS

1:00PM

MEXICAN TRAIN

6:00 PM

25 PICKLEBALL

8:00AM

GOLF (18 HOLE) 7:30 AM

WATER

AEROBICS

9:00 AM

JEWELRY MAKING

10:00AM

BILLIARDS

12:30 PM

MAHJONGG

1:00 PM

POKER 4:00 PM

LADIES GAME NIGHT

7:00 PM

26 PICKLEBALL

8:00AM

PILATES

8:30 AM

SLS COFFEE CAFÉ

8:30AM-11:00AM

BRIDGE

9:00AM

PICKLE BALL

9:00 AM

WATER AEROBICS

9:00 AM

BILLIARDS

12:30 PM

PINOCHLE

1:30 PM

WATER AEROBICS

5:30PM

LADIES BILLIARDS

6:30PM

27 PICKLEBALL

8:00AM

SLS COFFEE CAFÉ

8:30AM-11:00AM

BOWLING

9:00 AM

LINE DANCE

9:00 AM

NO SNACK BAR

BILLIARDS

12:30 PM

SOCIAL

6:00 PM

BILLIARD TOURNAMENT

7:00 PM

28 BOCCE BALL

8:00 AM.

PICKLE BALL

8:00 AM

WATER

AEROBICS

9:00 AM

29

POKER 12:00 PM

30

DECK THE HALLS

7:00AM

PICKLEBALL

8:00AM

NO

NEWS & COFFEE

WATER

AEROBICS

9:00AM

BILLIARDS 12:30 PM

MEXICAN TRAIN

1:00 PM

QUILTING/CRAFTS

1:00 PM

WATER AEROBICS

5:30PM

22 POKER 12:00 PM

NASCAR PARTY

12:00PM

23 PICKLEBALL

8:00AM

NEWS & COFFEE

9:00AM

WATER AEROBICS

9:00AM

BILLIARDS

12:30 PM

MEXICAN TRAIN

1:00 PM

QUILTING/CRAFTS

1:00 PM

WATER AEROBICS

5:30PM

25/50

6:00PM

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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