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A Publication of the Sun City Mesquite Homeowners’ Association

***October 4 and 18 *** ARC Meeting Dates October 2 Coffee chat with Donna Eads

October 6 National Fruit Day

October 14 Shred-it Day Parking lot Pioneer Center

October 20 Board of Directors

October 21 Ice Cream Social Sponsored by Intermountain Golf

October 25 Early Voting Pioneer Center

November 5 Beach Boys Tuacahn

November 12 Righteous Brothers Harrah’s November 14 David Archuleta Tuacahn

November 16 Off the Rails Pioneer Center

November 18 Annual Home Owners Meeting

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***Submittals for ARC must by received by 4 p.m. on the Friday prior to the date.

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Pioneer Center has a new look!

October 2020

Sun City Mesquite Homeowners’ AssociationSun City Mesquite Times

As we try to gain perspective of this year and cope with all facets of life whether it is professionally or personally, we want you all to know we care about each one of you. If you feel you need something, please reach out to one of us or a friend. We are all trying to cope and stay abreast of current situations across the country, while staying healthy and maintaining normalcy.

We would like to express appreciation to Intermountain Healthcare for sponsoring our Guacamole Day on Wednesday, Sep-tember 16. It was a beautiful day as we handed out “Grab n Go” boxes with guaca-mole and chips. We received many words of appreciation from many of you. Below are just a few photos of happy residents at-tending our event.

Thursday, October 6 we will have Sun City Fruit Day. You will need to enroll for your allotted time for your “Grab n Go” fruit bag. Look for details in the new and improved weekly Pioneer Press that is electronically distributed on Thursday mornings.

We will be having other “Grab n Go” events in October. Be sure to read your Pi-oneer Press for more Sun City happenings.

A message from your Lifestyle Director Deborah Demos

Dance Fitness with Tiffany

Feeling like you need to get out and do exercises of some sort? Well, consider the Dance Fitness class. It is for people who want to do exercises like cardio, muscle work and stretching.

Tiffany Hansen, instructor, teaches Dance Fitness at Sun City and has since the Recreation Center opened in 2008. She also teaches Boot Camp and Water Aerobics.

Students have been with her since 2008, others have been with her ten years and less and some are beginners. Students attend regularly and others occasionally. Several people attend all of Tiffany’s classes: Dance Fitness, Boot Camp and Water Aerobics. Goals for attending vary from weight loss, staying in shape and socializing with others.

The routine for Dance Fitness is 5 minute warm up, 35 minute cardio and muscle work and 5 minute cool down and stretching. Students follow Tiffany’s instructions, dance to the music, watch her and watch themselves in a mirror.

“Many people come to work hard at the workouts,” Tiffany said, “but people don’t have to do that. It is about getting out, working out to your level and getting movement to the joints.

“The 8 a.m. dance fitness is for the higher cardio person, we move faster and harder but again, any level is welcome. The 9 a.m. dance fitness is tailored more to the lower impact with 5 minute warm up, 20 minutes dance cardio and 15 minute pilates (on the floor, on a mat) with stretching.”

Interested? Sign up two days prior to the class by calling the Pioneer Center’s front desk. The first Dance Fitness class starts at 8 a.m. and ends at 8:45 a.m. The second Dance Fitness class begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 9:45 a.m.

Sun City Mesquite Times

Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients 1 (16 oz) jar Salsa Verde2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese 3 cups (12 oz) cooked, chopped Rotisserie chicken 8 medium (soft taco size) corn or flour tortillas

Instructions1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray. Spoon a thin layer of salsa verde into the bottom of the dish.2. Combine chicken, 1 cup salsa verde, and 1 cup cheese in a bowl. Spoon about 1/3 cup mixture down the middle of a tortilla. Fold sides over and place seam side down in prepared baking dish. It’s okay if they overlap a bit.3. Top with remaining salsa and 1 cup shredded cheese. Bake uncov-ered for 20-30 minutes until bub-bly. Serve and enjoy!

In the Spotlight: Amy and Bob Wells

Bob and Amy both grew up in Hillsboro, Oregon. They met in high school at a party in 1979 when Amy was 16 and Bob was 17 and married in June of 1981. They are the proud parents of one son and one daughter and grandparents to 5 grandsons and one granddaughter. Amy was a hairdresser for 3 years and worked in retail and restaurants until she decided to take some time off with the kids. She later worked at Intel Corp for 15 years as a business analyst. When her Intel office closed, she continued to work as a business analyst at Zions Bank before ending her working career at a digital marketing firm.

Bob had a 36.5-year career with PacifiCorp where he held positions in customer service, fleet management and ended his career as the Director of Operations Performance Management.

Prior to moving to Sun City, they had moved a few times for career op-portunities. When living in Salt Lake City, Bob played in an annual golf tournament in Mesquite for 10 years. They loved Mesquite’s weather and wanted to retire to a state that had no state income tax, so decided retire-ment was the time to get out of the snow and the Salt Lake Valley airshed. The small town feel of Mesquite caused some apprehension but now the size is a major benefit. The big attraction for living in Sun City is the golf course, the activities and meeting new people.

Both love to play Pickleball. Bob plays golf and works part time at the Oasis Golf Club. They volunteer at the Shriners golf tournament in Las Vegas. Amy belongs to Glass Crafters, Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery, the Poker club and does some quilting. She sells various fused glass items, sea glass jewelry, cloth masks and at Christmas time, microwave cozy bowls. They enjoy traveling and since retirement in 2017, have taken a 30-day road trip, a Tahiti cruise through Sun City and lived 30 days on St. Croix.


Arizona Rosewood (Vauquelinia Californica) is a vigorous, dense, upright ever-green shrub, which gets its name from the color of its branches, ranging from red to shades of brown. It has lance-shaped and leathery dark green leaves about three inches long and 1/2 inch wide. Native evergreen shrubs often have leathery leaves to withstand winds and prevent excessive moisture loss through the leaf surface.

Arizona Rosewood is in the rose family and bears clusters of tiny white flowers that bloom from late spring to early summer. From its upright branches come nu-merous erect, twisting branches that eventually reach 10-15 feet tall and 5-10 feet wide. Growth may be kept in check by annual pruning.

Arizona Rosewood is a heat lover, is tolerant of adverse conditions, intense sun, poor soil, hot winds and cold. It is best planted in fall. Plant it in loosened, unamended soil. Native and drought adapted trees and shrubs grow little if any during the first year. At this slow stage they are growing roots rather than shoots. After planting, irrigate the root ball and surrounding soil deeply and infrequently to further encourage root development.

Do not over water, excessively prune, or fertilize native shrubs. If they were healthy when purchased, planted correctly and have survived the first growing season, then you can decrease the irrigation frequency to prevent the shrub from growing faster than it should. It will also become tougher and less attractive to pests. Design Guidelines 4.2.4 (iii) Screening Plants:

One 15-gallon plant must be planted in the ground within five feet in front of any air conditioning unit, but no closer than two feet (unless the air conditioning unit is screened by a wall). This screening plant may be counted toward the total plants to be planted in the side and rear yards. Screening plant selection should be made from plants that provide foliage or ability for year-round screening.

Hi everyone!

Gardening: Screening Plants

Covenant Corner

Welcome New Residents

It is a must at this time to continue to make your reservation prior to activities or business at the Pioneer Center. A homeowner can do this reservation via computer, telephone, or as you are entering or leaving the Pioneer Center. The need for this process is based on our current health problem. The Center is required to maintain a strictly limited number of homeowners in the Center and must prepare for possible contact tracing if needed should there be a positive case. It is very frustrating to have to keep discussing the same subjects every month, but the same problems keep occurring such as control and care of dogs in the neighborhoods. Please note that if reported to our local Animal Control Officers (ACOs), they can and will cite and fine anyone if their pet is off leash or if there is failure to clean up afterward. If someone reports a violation to the HOA, there is a process that must be followed. The HOA wants to know about these problems so the state required 3-step process can start. However, for immediate action, call the ACOs. They are available 24/7 via the local dispatch number of 702-346-6911. During normal working hours, the shelter can be contacted directly at 702-346-7415 or 702-346-5268. Please use this information for wild animal problems as well (such as snakes or dead animals). The required state process noted above is part of the NRS 116 which requires a warning at first with a time frame for correction. Second, a letter with back up information such as statements or photos with a time limit for the violation to be corrected. Finally, a hearing if correction has not been made which can result in fines and/or loss of homeowner privileges. Please report any violation as soon as possible because it can be a long process before there is a final res-olution to the problem!


The CERT Program educates people about disaster preparedness and trains them in fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. All members of CERT are volunteers.

The CERT team leader, Bruce Whisenhunt, encourages all to participate. Bruce is a former Marine and has worked in safety areas for the Navy, the Marines and in the Instant Response Team of NASA.

CERT currently has 35 members, 25 of whom are actively involved. CERT volunteers have spent 865 hours checking smoke alarms and changing batteries in homes where citizens are unable to perform this task. They have produced 2,060 volunteer hours since March 15 assisting in COVID activities. They will be assisting in the Nevada “Stop, Swab and Go” COVID-BLITZ where 3,000 people in our area will be tested.

Their volunteers helped keep the Senior Center open when some of the workers there had to enter COVID quar-antine. CERT members are a resource for any area disaster responders including the Mesquite Fire & Rescue Department, the Virgin Valley Food Bank, the Salvation Army, the Emergency Operations Center, disaster HAM radio operations, and the Mesquite Police Department.

When there are parades or other large events, they can help in traffic, registration and phone calls.When there is a disaster in our area, CERT volunteers are trained to respond first to their own safety and their family’s safety before they can attend to others in the disaster area.

There is a free CERT training class 2 times yearly. All who attend will receive a certification that includes a package of basic emergency supplies. After receiving the training any further participation is strictly voluntary. The next classes are October 17 and 24.

If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact Bruce Whisenhunt at 702-275-8929 or email him at [email protected].

Hi everyone!

Gardening: Screening Plants

MeNon-Profit: Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)

Cindy Allen - Pine Valley, UT Don and Verna Bourbeau - Cowdrey, CODavid Slater and Jeffrey Chastain - WA Dave and Sue Astley - Mesquite NVFred and Belinda Romero - Simi Valley, CA David Britton - Everett. WA Sue Kjellsen -NC Kirk and Tess Hatfield - CADelia Berntine and Diane Couse - CA Cliff and Linda Hitchcock - CA Ray Ramos Jamie and Pam Stevens - Stevensville, MT Bob and Kim Bruggeman - Phoenix, AZDelores Healy - Sandy, UTFelix and Celie Binaco - North Las Vegas, NV Melvin and Leanna Lovato - Rock Springs, WYMike Campbell and Lisa Yerinides - Norwalk, CTTommie Cluff - Mesquite, NV Bill and Jeanette Drewry - Alberta Lea, MN James Shotwell and Jeannie LeGate - Charlotte, NC

Welcome New Residents


Meet Talia and Christine our new Concierges

1880 GrilleNOTE: The Monthly Prime Rib Dinner Buffet for October is still on hold.

The Grille is currently serving breakfast daily from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Lunch and dinner from 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Masks are required).

Don’t forget to mention that you are a Sun City resident to get a discount on your food items.

Reservations can be made in advance at the 1880 Grille or by phone at (702) 346-4292.

Thank you for your support and see you there!

Conestoga Golf ClubThe Conestoga Golf Club will be open on October 7, 2020 after over-seeding. No special events are scheduled for October. See you all after October 6!!

My name is Talia Hansen and I am 20 years old. I grew up here in Mesquite and graduated from Virgin Valley High School in 2018. I spent a semester at Dixie State University and then served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Pocatello, Idaho. I just returned home from the mission after 18 months and heard of this amazing job from my mom, Tiffany Hansen. If you get the chance, take some of her fitness classes at the pioneer center! She’ll get you pumped up! I am a pretty adventurous soul and I love doing things outdoors. Recently, hiking, camping and swing dancing have been some of my favorites. I love spending time with my family and when I’m not outside I love reading and drawing.

My husband and I have lived here in this lovely community of Sun City for four years now. I have enjoyed taking part in all of the functions and classes that our Pioneer Center has to offer. We are both looking forward to many more years in this lovely community.


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Each month has specific days that recognize the special role that dogs, cats and other pets play in our lives. Here’s an overview of those occurring this month. Adopt-a-Dog Month: Each October, both the American Humane Society and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) en-courage animal lovers to consider adopting a dog from a local shelter or rescue group. Adopt, don’t shop! National Pet Wellness Month: Pet owners are encouraged in October to recog-nize the importance of proper health and nutrition for their animals to prevent illness and maintain their well-being. Schedule veterinary visits on a regular basis so they stay healthy and happy.

National Pit Bull Awareness Month: Once a proud symbol of American patriotism and a trusted family dog (think of Petey in the “Our Gang”/“Little Rascals” comedies), this breed is now the most abused, exploited and misunderstood dog in the world. Every October, pittie owners educate the public as to what cuddly, lov-ing and goofy dogs they can be. National Black Dog Day: “Black Dog Syndrome” is the phenomenon where black dogs are passed over in shelters for adoption in favor of lighter-colored animals, leaving them more likely to be euthanized. October 1st is a day to encourage people to adopt black dogs.

National Veterinary Technician Week: During the week of October 11-17, be sure to recognize the vet techs that work at your veterinary clinic. They play a vital role in caring for our pets, so thank them for everything they do.

National Cat Day: October 29 has been established to educate the public as to the number of cats that need to be rescued each year. It also encour-ages cat owners to celebrate the cats in their lives for the love and com-panionship they bestow upon them.

Animal Corner: October Pet Events

Festivals and Events


Phil CrapoGeneral Manager

[email protected]

Deborah Demos Lifestyle Director

702-346-6005 cell [email protected]

Shawn RiceLifestyle Assistant

702-346-6428 cell [email protected]

John DavisFacilities Director

[email protected]

Lori ArnoneConcierge Supervisor/

Communication Coordinator702-346-6158

[email protected]

Lorraine DeshayesDirector of Compliance and Standards

[email protected]

Mary Tillman Assistant to Compliance

[email protected]

Diane OuelletteAssistant to Compliance

702-346-6475 [email protected]

Pioneer Center, Concierge702-346-6006

[email protected]

Board of Directors:President - John Schippert

Treasurer - Jim KarrasSecretary - Donna Eads

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By Donna Eads

2016 will be an exciting year for both the board of directors

2016 BOD Meetings

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Board of Directors

An increase in activities at the Pioneer Center has occurred and new areas possi-bly can follow. Even the state is lifting some of their closures such as bars re-open-ing. As we move into the Fall season, the Board has reviewed our financial status and has approved that the outdoor pool will remain open at this time. On Tuesday, Octo-ber 20, this approval will be evaluated for all aspects which include cost, usage and weather. Additionally, the Board has approved that the VMH can be used by groups of 21 or under for meetings and activities. This decision was based on the current state mandates which makes the 6 feet apart the important element to maintain in all areas. At this time many of the ‘touch’ games such as cards and books are still ques-tionable and the staff is looking into a workable operational plan for these activities. As noted above our overall financial status is remaining on track. There still is the concern of a possible 10 to 20% decrease in new home sales. Thus, the Board, staff and our Finance Committee continue to monitor the data almost daily. At the end of August there were 1788 association members. Year to date revenues remain either right on budget or slightly greater than budget. The 2021 budget is in its fourth re-view and will be completed for the October Board meeting on Tuesday, 10/20 at 5 p.m. Our budget workshop will be on Tuesday, 10/6 from 10 a.m. to noon. Ongoing projects remain with the re-model nearing completion. Still have a few items on the ‘punch’ list to be done. The conversion to natural gas is awaiting some parts and a final approval by the state. The Landscape Committee is reviewing the formal park for refreshing and possible redoing the fruit tree area in Oxen Ridge. This fruit tree area has never taken off so one thought is to convert to different land-scaping. New pavers have been approved for the entrance to the Pioneer Center. This project would be addressed in the next few months. Additionally, a plan for the remaining pavers and golf cart and bike parking area is in study a this time. Replace-ment of trees and plants which were damaged by the June haboob will begin soon. A thank you to Del Webb for refreshing the Horseshoe Pass common area with rock, plant and grass. Join us for the next Coffee Chat on Thursday, 10/1 at 10 a.m. via the phone. Call in number is 702 359 0270 and an ID number is 384540. If you have questions that you would like to submit via email, please send to [email protected]. Our Board meeting is Tuesday, 10/20 at 5 p.m.

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