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RoadrunnerThe Roadrunner is published twice a month by the Rio Verde Community Association

Rio Verde’s Website www.rioverdearizona.com

Next Roadrunner DeadlineNoon Monday, August 7

Important Reminders from the RVCA Office Page 2 Questions? Call the Office at 480-471-2068 Club News

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Help Proof 2017-2018 Community Directory Click Here to view Rio Verde Residential List Or Stop by the RVCA Office. Any changes? Let the Office know by Aug. 1

Next Issue August 11 Issue No. 17-14 - July 21, 2017

August Fun...Oktoberfest Potluck & Breakfast OutingMark your calendar for Thursdays, Aug. 10 and Aug. 31--the dates of the August activities planned by the Summer Team.

Thursday, Aug. 10: Oktoberfest in Rio VerdeEveryone is invited to an early celebration of Oktoberfest on Thursday, Aug. 10, at the Community Center. Enjoy cocktails with your friends and neighbors at 5:30 p.m. The potluck dinner will be served at 6 p.m.Bring a German-inspired salad, entree or desert to share plus your own silverware, plates and drinks. No advance sign up is required. Just come and have fun. Questions? Call Carol Scheuing at 471-7393 or Linda Hefter at 471-2190.

Thursday, Aug. 31: Breakfast OutingRio Verde is Going Out to Breakfast to the Hills Restaurant in Fountain Hills at 9 a.m. Thursday. Aug. 31. The owner Ken Galluppi is also a a professional clown so expect some hi-jinx!Cost is $10 inclusive for a full breakfast. On the menu is Quiche, scrambled eggs with ham or sausage, omelets, frittatas and pancakes plus hash browns, rolls, fruit and coffee, tea and juice. The only extra cost will be for Mimosas and Bloody Marys which will be $5 each.ReservationsTo sign up call the RVCA Office at 471-2068. Carol Scheuing 471-7393 and Linda Hefter 471-2190 are also taking reservations.On the day of the Breakfast meet in the Community Center parking lot at 8:30 a.m. to check-in and pay $10 per person. Please bring cash. Group will carpool into Fountain Hills.

Dining at the ClubSummer Dining Hours:●Lunch: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Daily●Experience Night: 5 to 8 p.m. Every Wednesday (no a la carte dinner)●A La Carte Dinner: 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & SaturdayWednesday Experience Nights:July 26: Southern Comfort Cost $16.99Aug. 2: Fajita Fiesta Cost $16.99Saturday Night Specials:July 22: Pasta & Vino for Two Cost $50 inclusive (a la carte menu also available) July 29: Surf & Turf Night Cost $32++ (no a la carte menu)Reservations:For reservations call 471-0963 or email reservations@rioverdecc.comSummer Maintenance: The Clubhouse will be closed Aug. 7 through Aug. 20. Reopens Monday, Aug. 21

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The Roadrunner is published twice a month by

The Rio Verde Community AssociationEditor: Linda HefterAssociation Staff:

Doris Findling, Connie Sauter & Angelita Vargas

Rio Verde is an Active Adult Community for Persons Age 55 and Older

Our Community...Monsoon Rain: Although Rio Verde had no reported rain in May or June, the Monsoon Season started in early July with lighting, thunder, wind and significant rain fall. Thank You from Jill Rogers: “Jill Rogers and family would like to thank everyone for the many expressions of sympathy and prayers following the death of Joe Rogers on July 4. The many cards were much appreciated and very comforting.” With Sympathy: The Association is saddened to learn of the deaths of Cal Fisher, Jerry Hillhouse and Joe Rogers and of former residents Rosemary James and George Bach.

From the RVCA Office...✓Landscape Leaks: If you spot a landscape leak on your neighbor’s property, please report it immediately to the RVCA Office at 471-2068. The Office staff will call the house watcher or the owner. Please do not turn off the water for the irrigation system. Also remind your house watcher to periodically check your irrigation system to be sure it is operating properly.✓Check Your Water Bill: Following the implementation of the recent water rate increase, most residents report a monthly increase of $15 to $20. If the increase in your bill is a lot higher, you may have a plumbing or irrigation leak. Questions? Call Rio Verde Utilities at 471-7247.✓Help Protect Our Streets: Help protect our streets from extra wear tear by heavy trucks by putting out your recycling container only when it is full. Also remember on trash collection day to position your trash and recycling containers so all wheels are in the street. This keeps the trash trucks away from the street edges where the asphalt is the thinnest.✓Parking on Four Peaks Boulevard: If you park on Four Peaks Boulevard be sure to avoid blocking access to the sidewalks going to the Community Center Pool and Fitness Center. Residents need access to the sidewalks to avoid tripping on the rocks. Also remember not to park in the Fire Lane marked in red!✓Tree Trimming Reminder from the Property Appearance Committee: Trees that overhang the street inhibit traffic and are a safety hazard. Remember to keep your trees trimmed to a minimum height of 12 feet above the street.✓Runaway Ball on Buckskin: This blue exercise ball was found on Buckskin Drive. If this is your ball, you can claim it at the RVCA Office.✓Preferred Retailer List: New names of a variety of service providers have been added to the Verdes Preferred Retailer List. Pick up a copy at the Office or Post Office. The list if also posted online at www.rioverdearizona.com.

Tennis Courts Summer Update: The tennis courts are in great shape with the completion of the recent refurbishment project. Courts 3 & 4 have been replaced and all the courts have been repainted. In the photo Tennis Club members Jane Roesch, Eva Zaleski, Illa Alexander and Sharon Hoffman enjoy play on the newly resurfaced tennis court #3.

Help Needed for...Community DirectoryFor many years Schuster Printing has produced the Verdes Community Directory at no cost to the Rio Verde or Tonto Verde Associations or the residents of both communities.Printing is paid for through the sale of directory ads. Unfortunately, advertising revenue is way down this year!Please consider contacting all the service providers who work for you and ask them to support the Verdes through the purchase of a directory ad. Call the RVCA Office at 471-2068 with their names and phone numbers. A Schuster sales rep will follow up. Deadline for ads is Aug. 31.

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Fun Things To Do...Mah Jongg: Wednesdays, Thursdays & SaturdaysEveryone is invited to play Mah Jongg at the Community Center from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays and at 12:30 p.m. on Thursdays and Saturdays. Beginners are welcome. Questions? Call Darlene Dailey at 471-7114 or Mary Cates at 471-0082.

Community Church Summer Reading Program: Spiritual Themes in Literature continue throughout the summer. Book discussions are at 10 a.m. in the Founders Hall Library on July 26, Aug. 16 and Sept. 20. July 26: Under the Wide and Starry Sky by Nancy HoranAug. 16: The Edge of Lost by Kristina McMorrisSept. 20: The Housemaid’s Daughter by Barbara Mutch

July 31 and Aug. 14...Gourd WorkshopsEveryone is invited to sign up for Margy Sullivan’s Gourd Workshops on Mondays July 31 and Aug. 14. Both workshops will meet from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Fountain Hills Artists Gallery.July 31: Woven Gourd Basket Workshop - Cost $79 includes all suppliesAug. 14: Southwestern Mask Workshop - Cost $129 includes all suppliesFor details and to register call Margy Sullivan at 480-710-2388.

CRC News..Baby Furniture Available Year Round...CRC’s Baby Furniture & More inventory includes not only car seats, strollers, high chairs, cribs and tricycles for young visitors but also cots, blow up mattresses and bikes for older children and adults. In addition there is a wide variety of toys and games to help entertain guests.Request forms are available in the Post Office window area. The time for pick-ups and returns is 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday in the Community Church basement. The outside entrance is on southeast corner of the Church. Questions? Contact Beth Evans at 480-419-6787, Betsy Stambaugh at 471-0047 or Bobbie Craven at 303-898-2568.Plant Sale Nov. 1: Save the Date!CRC will hold its Annual Plant Sale on Wednesday, Nov. 1, in the Community Center parking lot.

Rio Verde’s Summer Team: Many thanks to the Summer Team for organizing another great Rio Verde Summer! From left to right: Dwaine Abbe, Bob Connors, Gail Johnson, Eb Schueing, Mary Derby, Mary Jo Abbe, Carol Scheuing, Steve Graham, Darlyne Smith, Terri Graham, Sharon Parton and Ron Parton. The photo was taken at the Red, White & Blue Potluck on July 6 at the Community Center.

Save the Date...Football Tailgate Potluck

Thursday, Sept. 14Community Center

Drinks - Dinner - EntertainmentJan Sandwich and Nicole Pesce

will be back by popular demand to celebrate the end of the Summer Season. Come enjoy Jan and Nicole’s musical salute

to “America’s Sweetheart” Debbie Reynolds.

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On the Golf Courses...Summer Guest Golf DaysSummer is a great time to invite guests to play golf with you here in Rio Verde. On Summer Guest Days guests pay reduced green fees. Cost for social members and their guests is $30 per player. Cost for guests of golf members is $25 per guest. Summer Guest Days are planned for Saturday Aug. 5 and Tuesdays July 25, Aug. 22 & Sept. 19. For tee times call the Golf Shop at 471-9420.

Social Member Summer Golf ProgramThe Club invites all social members to play unlimited golf this summer including Twilight Golf and special events. Cost is $30 plus tax per round for social members, guests of social members pay $50 plus tax. Tee times may be made two days in advance by calling the Golf Shop at 471-9420. Social Member Summer Practice Facilities PassClub social members are invited to use the driving range and other practice facilities from now through Sept. 22 for the special price of $150 per person. Range hours are 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily except on Mondays and Thursdays when the range is closed from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. for maintenance. Proper golf attire is required, please no denim. To purchase a Summer Practice Facilities Pass contact the Golf Shop. Summer Maintenance ScheduleMaintenance and improvement work on both Quail Run and White Wing courses will continue throughout the summer. (Overseeding starts on Sept. 23 and continues through Oct. 15.) See schedule below: July 10th - Aug. 6th - All of QR closed & start of bunker projectAug. 7th - Sept. 3rd - All of WW closed & continuation of bunker project

Weekly Summer Community Events...●Tuesday Water VolleyballCome to play or watch at 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday. Following play, stay for a fun evening of drinks, snacks and hors d'oeuvres poolside. Questions? Call Dwaine & Mary Jo Abbe at 513-225-7059.

●Wednesday on the TablesLooking for something fun to do on a hot summer afternoon? Join your friends and neighbors from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Community Center for friendly competition on the billiard and ping pong tables. Questions? Contact Ron Parton at ron@parton.com or 503-720-3582.

●Saturday Twilight GolfEveryone is invited to play Twilight Golf every Saturday. Sign up in the Pub between 3:30 and 4 p.m. for a 4:15 p.m. shotgun start. The format is a no-pressure 9-hole scramble. (Cost for social members is $15.) After golf enjoy dinner with your friends and neighbors. Questions? Call Carol Scheuing at 471-7393 or Mary Derby at 471-0168.

Golf Shop SalePuma Golf Shoe Sale: 30% off Member Price for in stock shoes

Demo Club Sale: Check with the Golf Shop for list of clubs and pricing

Golf Shop Summer Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily Questions? Stop by or call 471-9420

Firecracker First Golf Event ResultsThe Club kicked off Rio Verde’s Independence Day celebration with a morning golf event on July 1. Congratulations to the winners:1st Place Team: Rick Brown & Cheryl Brown, Ken Snow and Elisabeth Grauers2nd Place Team: Bill & Anne Lewis and Jim & Cathy Hunt3rd Place Team: Allen & Carolyn Meyer, Dave Moore and Sharon Hoffman4th Place Team: Tim Daniell, Nancy Tilson, Denny Meyers and Robin WaltonClosest to Pin (Women #16): Cathy HuntClosest to the Pin (Men #4) Steve Halpin

Niners/WGA NewsBoth the Niners and WGA continue to play on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the summer.Watch for news about September and October combined 9/18 Golf & Lunch events.Results of the July 20 9/18 event will be reported in the Aug. 11 Roadrunner.

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July/August Exercise Class ScheduleWater Workout: 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. M-W-F Instructors: Kirsten Sundahl and Linda HefterMen’s Strength & Flexibility Training: 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. T-Th-Sa No Class in August - Classes will resume on Sept. 5.Instructors: Kirsten Sundahl and Linda HefterActive Seniors Strength, Balance & Flexibility (No Floor Work) 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. T-Th-SaNo Class in August - Classes will resume on Sept. 5Instructors: Linda Hefter and Kirsten Sundahl Yoga for All Levels: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. M & W and 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday - No class on Monday, July 31Instructor: John Bucur Ladies Combo Low Impact Aerobics, Strength, Balance & Flexibility: 6:45 to 8 a.m. M-W-F Note: 6:45 to 7:15 a.m. Low Impact Aerobics - 7 to 8 a.m. Strength, Balance & FlexibilityInstructor: Darlene DaileyClass Fees: Check with instructor. Questions? ●Fitness Instructors:Kirsten Sundahl: 471-3365Linda Hefter: 471-2190Darlene Dailey: 471-7114John Bucur: 602-909-4144●Personal Trainers: Kim Hines 602-799-2259 Sandy Rzasa 480-206-8368●Massage Therapists: Theresa Dunn 480-250-0928Shauna Hansen 480-861-1105

Rio Verde Critters...

Wednesday on the Tables: Tom Cutcliffe and Bob Dudziak take on Carol Scheuing and Norm Kohn in a friendly Wednesday afternoon game of Ping Pong. See page 4 for details about Wednesday on the Tables.

Here are just a few photos of recent visitors to Rio Verde... Top Right: Elf Owls at the home of Kevin & Lorraine Goeke.Bottom Left: Mellody Fairbanks took this photo of Great Horned Owls in her backyard.Bottom Right: This bobcat loves to hang out in Ginny & Jack Obermeyer’s mesquite tree in their front yard.

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River of Time Museum Annual Italian Dinner: Saturday, Aug. 12Everyone in the Verdes is invited to the River of Time Museum Annual Italian Dinner & Fundraiser at 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, at the Fountain Hills Community Center. The event includes live and silent auctions and a new Italian menu catered by Phil’s Filling Station. Individual dinner tickets are $20 each. Pay in person at the Museum Store next to the Fountain Hills Library or online at www.rotmuseum.org.The mission of the River of Time Museum is to engage, entertain, educate and inspire local residents about the history and people of the Lower Verde River Valley including Fountain Hills, the Verdes and Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. Questions? Call Peter O’Reilly at 471-7643.

Summer Fun...

Cruising Together in the Hawaiian Islands: Lea & Peter O’Reilly, Jean & Mike O’Reilly and Susan & Bob Connors enjoyed a seven-day trip around the Hawaiian Islands starting on June 17. Along the way they stopped at various islands for shopping, snorkeling and visits to coffee and chocolate plantations. They report that the weather was good and the food was great!

Singing Together in Ireland: Rio Verde residents Jane Ferring and Kathy Otte and Tonto Verde resident Linda Humiston toured Ireland June 12-21 with the Fountain Hills Community Chorus. The group’s debut concert was at the Kylemore Abbey, the oldest of the Irish Benedictine abbeys. They also performed in Galway, Killarney, Waterford and Dublin. Photo by Barb Charzuk

Hanging Out with the D’Backs: The Summer Baseball Outing to Chase Field was great fun for 32 Rio and Tonto residents. Here Joan Griffes poses during a pause in the action with Luis Gonzalez and Mark Grace!