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RoadrunnerThe Roadrunner is published by the Rio Verde Community Association

Rio Verde’s Website www.rioverdearizona.com

Next Roadrunner DeadlineNoon Monday, August 20

RVCA Board Meeting: No meetings June-September Monthly meetings resume Thursday, October 18

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Four Peaks Update: See page 2 for details. Work tentatively scheduled to be completed by Aug. 15

Next Issue August 24 Issue No. 18-14 - August 3, 2018

Let’s Get Out the Vote!Arizona Primary Aug. 28Arizona’s Primary Election is Tuesday, Aug. 28. Rio Verde’s assigned Polling Place is the Community Center. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.Key Dates:Aug. 1: Early voting BeginsAug. 17: Last Day to Request Ballot by MailAug. 22: Last Day to Mail Back Early BallotAug. 28: Election DayNote: All registered voters, including independents, can vote in the Primary Election. If you are a registered Independent, you will be asked at the Poll to choose a Democratic, Republican, Green or Libertarian Party ballot.For More Information: Visit Maricopa County Elections Department at https://recorder.maricopa.gov/elections/.

See You at the August Potluck...Breakfast for Dinner: Thursday, Aug. 16 The popular monthly Summer Potlucks continue at the Community Center on Thursday, Aug. 16, with Breakfast for Dinner.Enjoy cocktails with your friends and neighbors starting at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Bring a Breakfast/Brunch-inspired salad, entree or dessert to share plus your own drinks, plates and silverware. The Summer Team will provide Mimosas.No need to sign up in advance-just come and have fun. Everyone welcome! Questions? Call Carol Scheuing at 471-7393 or Linda Hefter at 471-2190.

Mark Your Calendar...September & October Potlucks

Here are the dates for the upcoming September and October potlucks: ●Thursday, Sept. 20 (Note date change): Hot Nights/Cool Jazz

with entertainment by Jan Sandwich and Nicole Pesce ●Thursday, Oct. 11: Chili Cook Off

The monthly summer potlucks are sponsored by Rio Verde’s Summer Team

CRC Plant Sale Nov. 7: Save the date and watch for information on how to pre-order

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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...July Monsoon Rain: Todd Korb on Mountainaire reports that in July Rio Verde received 1.06 inches of rain bringing the Y-T-D total to 2.09 inches.Arizona Republic Special Offer: Interested in subscribing to the Arizona Republic? The newspaper is offering Verde residents the opportunity to start delivery now through October at a special rate of buy one month and get two months free. This offer is good for delivery two, four or seven days a week. Cost starts at $12 per month. Orders must be received by Sept. 30 and delivery started by Oct. 31, 2018. Order includes a free coupon book. For more information or to place your order call Bob Burke at 480-895-0885.Thank You from Marilynn & Bob Holthe: “Our sincere thanks to our family, friends, neighbors and VerdeCares for all the prayers, meals, calls, visits and other support over the past several months as we dealt with our cancer diagnoses, treatments and successful recoveries. Rio Verde is truly a special community!”With Sympathy: The Association is saddened to learn of the deaths of Tom Hefter, Dick Stanley and former resident Gordon Sumner. All three men died on Sunday, July 22.

CRC News...20th Annual CRC Plant Sale: Wednesday, Nov. 7Now just three months away, CRC members are hard at work planning for the biggest and best sale ever to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Rio Verde Plant Sale. Expect some fun surprises!Providing beautiful healthy plants again this year will be the Verde Valley Nursery in Fountain Hills. Horticulturist Noelle Johnson will be on hand to help with plant selection.Whether you pre-order, shop on Sale Day or both, the Plant Sale is a convenient way to add color to your patio in early November when the temperatures are cooler and planting conditions are ideal.Pre-order forms will be available soon. Watch for details in upcoming Roadrunners.CRC Seeking Funding RequestsThe Community Relations Committee (CRC) is seeking requests for funding. If you see a project in the community that needs funding, pick up a form in the Post Office or Community Center. Please be as specific as possible including quotes and bids on jobs, photos and other paperwork to support your request. Submit completed forms to Connie at the Community Center Office. Note: Although CRC gathers funding requests through the year, funds are only distributed once a year in April.

CRC Baby Furniture & MoreRemember Baby Furniture & More is open year round.Pick up a request form in the Post Office near the outside window ledge. During the summer you can also email your request to Beth Evans at dichon1108@aol.com.CRC has bikes and beds for babies through adults as well as toys, strollers, car seats and more!  Thank you all for your generous donations. Questions? Call Beth Evans at 480-529-0221.

Four Peaks Blvd. Improvements UpdateThe section of Four Peaks Blvd. from the Community Center parking lot to the Club will be closed for another two weeks. New tentative opening date is Aug. 15. While work continues you can access the Club, Post Office and Community Center from the Forest Road entrance or from Avenida Del Ray to Danny Lane. There is no parking along the street adjacent to the Pool and Fitness Center. The photo shows the new parking bump outs along the south side of the Community Center and pool.

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Ongoing Summer Events...Water Volleyball: Every TuesdayThe Water Volleyball season is in full swing at the Community Center Pool every Tuesday. Come to play or watch starting at 5 p.m. Stay to enjoy drinks and appetizers poolside with your friends and neighbors. Bring your own drinks and an appetizer to share if you wish. Everyone is invited to join in the fun. Please remember that no glass is allowed at the pool. Questions? Call Dwaine Abbe at 513-225-7059.Twilight Golf: Every SaturdaySign up on the Pub Patio 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 $20.)Following golf, enjoy a hosted dinner at the Community Center. Cost to be determined. Everyone is invited to come for golf, dinner or both. Questions? Call Carol Scheuing at 471-7393.

Photos Needed!Rio Verde’s joint RVCA/RVCC Marketing Team needs photos to ramp up our community’s Facebook, website and Twitter pages. You can help by sending photos to Megan Wilson at the Club. Her email address is:

mwilson@rioverdecc.comYour photo may be featured on Rio Verde’s social media pages. Let’s show the world why we love Rio Verde! All kinds of photos welcome--events, sports, birds animals and more...

Fun Things To Do...Next Bunco Night: Monday, Aug. 20The next Bunco Night at the Community Center is Monday, Aug. 20. Play is from 7 to 9 p.m. Bring $2 in change. Reservations are necessary. Call Merideth Hale at 471-1003.

Sit and Stitch: Every TuesdayStop by the Community Center Card Room any Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon for a morning of fun and creativity!  Come and depart as your schedule permits.  All skill levels welcome.  The stitching group represents a diverse group of hand crafts including knitting, crochet, quilting, doll-making, embroidery, needlepoint, cross-stitching . . . and more! “Show and Tell” is the highlight of each session as participants share completed projects along with works-in-progress.  Non-stitchers are also welcome and encouraged to stop by to join in the fun and camaraderie of the group.  The work of several participants will be on display in the Community Center during August. Don’t miss it!  Questions?  Contact Tonie Lindenberger, 480-361-8958 or rbltjl@outlook.com.Photo: Embroidered summer pansies are one of six floral arrangements included in a unique wall-hanging crafted by Sue Katzke.  Additional arrangements will be included in future issues of the Roadrunner.

Fiesta Fun! The Mexican Fiesta potluck on July 19 was enjoyed by some 80 Rio Verde friends and neighbors. The Summer Team under the direction of decorator-in-chief Darlyne Smith turned the Community Center into a magical place. Adding to the fun was a photo station set up by Chris Gelb. Here Bob & Susan Connors pose for a photo by Chris.

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WGA & Niners News...The WGA and Niners Desert Divas recently celebrated the British Open with "The Jolly Olde Collywobble Scramble." Twenty seven golfers enjoyed a step aside scramble followed by lunch in the Pub.  First place honors went to the foursome of Gail Fischer, Gladys Morford, Nancy Miller and Marty Olson. Other Awards: Closest to the Pin-Joan Brunner, Closest to the Pin from “Spectacles” Bunker-Gladys Morford and Longest Putt-Julianne Bye.Rio Verde lady golfers have two remaining summer events--one on Thursday, Sept. 13, and one on Thursday, Oct. 4. Be sure to watch for the event fliers and sign up on ForeTees.

Save the Date2019 WGA’s Desert Quail

InvitationalLet’s Misbehave

April 4, 5 & 6Format:

9 holes Thursday afternoon 18 holes Friday morning, 9 holes Saturday morning

Theme outfits are encouraged...

Let the planning begin!

Summer Dining Hours:This summer there will be Food & Beverage Service in the Pub only. ●Lunch: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.●No Dinner Service●Bar: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ●Between 3 and 5 p.m.: Drink Service Only, No Food

Golf Shop Hours:6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Seven Days a WeekQuestions? Call the Golf Shop at 471-9420 Sign up for golf events on ForeTees

Summer Fun in Colorado...A number of Rio Verde friends hold an annual get together in Denver. This year the group had dinner at a southern style restaurant and attended a play at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. From left to right: Jan and Kelly Stickel, Gordon and Helen Heele, Sharon and Pete VanderPoel and Peg Zarlengo in the middle.

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Rio Verde Newcomers Group Celebrates First AnniversaryIn July 2017, an idea to help women new to Rio Verde establish a social network and some new friendships was born. Tried as an experiment to determine interest, Tonie Lindenberger and Marty Olson collaborated to initiate a “welcome” luncheon. “This activity was especially important for women who are non-golfers. Golfers have the advantage of an instant network of friends and social contacts. We did not want ladies who don’t golf to feel isolated.” We’ve found approximately half of the women who have attended a luncheon do not play golf, hence our objective of helping them integrate into the community has been accomplished.” More Activities Planned for NewcomersTo date, 56 women new to Rio Verde have attended a luncheon. New this year, additional activities have been planned at the request of luncheon attendees, including a field trip to Sunshine Acres and a progressive lunch in the homes of several newcomers. “Our hope is that interest will continue to grow, and we can add more activities that appeal to ladies new to the community, golfers and non-golfers alike.” Here’s How to Sign Up for a LuncheonIf you have lived in Rio Verde one year or less and want to attend a luncheon, contact Tonie Lindenberger at 480-361-8958, or Marty Olson at 602-740-6515.July 25 LuncheonSix ladies new to Rio Verde pictured above were officially welcomed to the community with a luncheon on July 25. Following lunch, they were provided with an orientation to the community.

Newcomers Attending July 25 Luncheon: Left to Right--Carol Carranza, Charmaine Roth, Ginny Courts, Lynda Combs, Sandy Walt and Brenda Hinnefeld.

August Exercise Class ScheduleAugust is a great time to try out a new exercise class! ▶Water Workout For Women & Men: 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. M-W-F Instructors: Kirsten Sundahl and Linda Hefter▶New! Strength & Flexibility Training - For Women & Men: 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. T-Th-Sa Instructors: Kirsten Sundahl and Linda Hefter▶Active Seniors: Strength, Balance & Flexibility: 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. T-Th-Sa (Chair-No Floor Work)Instructors: 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 Instructor: John Bucur▶Ladies Combo… Low Impact Aerobics, Strength, Balance & Flexibility: 6:45 to 8 a.m. M-W-F 6:45 to 7:15 a.m. Aerobics 7:15 to 8 a.m. Strength, Balance & Flexibility Instructor: Darlene Dailey

Discover the Health Benefits of MassageRio Verde’s two massage therapists Theresa Dunn and Shauna Hansen will be available all summer. Theresa works on weekdays and Shauna on weekends. To make an appointment call Theresa Dunn at 480-250-0928 or Shauna Hansen at 480-861-1105.

Roadrunner Schedule... Upcoming issues will be published on Aug. 24, Sept. 14 & Oct. 5. Deadline is the Monday before publication.Email news and photos to editor Linda Hefter at hefteraz@cox.net

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Mae West: From She Done Him Wrong - “Why don't you come up and see me some time.”

Robert De Niro: From Taxi Driver - “You talkin' to me?  Then who...else are you talking to. You talkin' to me?"

Tom Cruise: From Top Gun - “That's right...Ice...Man.  I am dangerous."

Coyotes Are Great Actors... by Mike KrozerRio Verde resident Mike Krozer had fun photographing coyotes hanging out in his back yard and matching them with memorable quotes from famous movie titles.

Anthony Hopkins: From Silence of the Lambs - "I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice chianti.”

Birds Love Rio Verde...Here are just two of the many birds seen in Rio Verde every day:From Beth Evans: This owl just flew into our window with a very loud thud. He hopped up on the chair, collected himself for a few moments and then flew safely away.From Susan Murphy: This juvenile Harris Hawk has been visiting my birdbath daily for a couple of months now. This photo was taken in late July when the temperature was 116 degrees just after I had freshened the birdbath.I don’t know if the hawk is watching me freshen every afternoon but lately it has come right after doing so. You can tell it’s hot! My husband said that they stand on one foot to keep cooler.