LIFESTYLES
February 2023
NEWSLETTER
HELPFUL TIPS AND INFORMATION FROM SUNRISE RV RESORT
February 1, 2023 Volume 1, Issue 1
Sunrise RV Resort 1403 W. Broadway Ave. Apache Junction AZ 85120 sunrise@robertsrc.com
www.robertsresorts.com
Office: 480 - 983 - 2500 Cell: 928 - 278 - 2278 Fax: 480 - 671 - 3133
Sunrisers, First, I would like to thank everyone for welcoming me into your community. It is truly a pleasure to work with all of you. I believe that we are all working towards one goal; to make this the best it can be, to be a welcoming community where everyone wants to live and most importantly to HAVE FUN! We are blessed with an outstanding staff that are also dedicated to those goals. In addition, we have the MOST AMAZING Workampers EVER!!! They have been a godsend to us, and me specifically. We have had some hiccups in this journey, and I appreciate all of those that have come to talk to me. We all want to get this back running like a “ well - oiled machine ” and we need your help and feedback to do just that. And speaking of “ feedback ”, we will be sending out an all - encompassing survey towards the end of the season. We would appreciate all your feedback and suggestions. So, please take the time to let us know what you are thinking. Lora has an amazing next 2 months planned, So ENJOY and HAVE SOME FUN!! Thank you again for allowing me to serve as your Manager.
Inside this issue
Letter from Faith ...................... 1
Activities Director ..................... 2
Renaissance Festival ................ 3
Calendar, Clubs & Crafts .......... 4 - 9
Sales & Post Office ................... 10
Shuffleboard Tournament ........ 11
School Supply Drive ................. 12
Flyers of Events ....................... 14 - 19
Memorial Services ................... 21
Puzzles ..................................... 22
Special points of interest
• Meet & Greet Page 4
• Blood Drive Page 13
• Valley Fever Page 20
Faith Zoerb Resort General Manager
I hope you are all finding many ways to enjoy your time while you are here at Sunrise RV Resort. There are so many exciting things happening over the next couple of months so be sure to stay up to date ….. We try and have ALL events, activities, and information available in the newsletter, however there are times that we simply cannot turn down an opportunity for something that comes up last minute . We will keep you up to date at our Coffee Buzz and also post flyers and send out emails Please note some changes that have been made recently. All food events are required to have a pre purchased ticket through the Activities Office. If it is past the deadline and you are wanting tickets, please call the Activities Office and see if there are any being sold. through residents who have purchased and find they are no longer able to attend. We have many educational opportunities coming up, many offer a FREE meal or entertain- ment. If you are available during these times, please consider attending. It ’ s a great way to show support to our Sponsors as most of them do sponsor other events here like Happy Hour ’ s and Karaoke you can enjoy some FREE or discounted events. Educational Presentations and Special events: coming up ……… Feb 14 th Blood Drive “ You ’ re a Perfect Match For Someone ” Special Thank You Gift for Doners Pre Register to Donate. Feb. 15 th Herpetological Sanctuary of Phoenix ….. Desert Safety & Wild Animal Interactive Presentation. Pre Sign Up in the Saguaro Room. 3 - 4 pm Feb. 28 th MASA (Medical Air Vac ) Presentation & Chicken Dinner. 4:30 - 6:30. Pre Sign up in the Saguaro Room by 12 pm Monday Feb. 28 th .
Lora Keller lkeller@robertsrc.com
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D on't miss Raucous Revelry at the 35th Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival Opening February 4! Escape to our 50 - acre 16th Century village with over 200 craft shops, 16 stages of nonstop entertainment; performances of music, dance, comedy, falconry, acrobatics and 3 jousting tournaments daily! Celebrating 35 years of cheers! The Festival is a medieval amusement park, a 16 - stage theater, a 50 - acre circus, an arts and crafts fair, a jousting tournament and a feast -- all rolled into one non - stop, day - long ad- venture. You never know what you will find on or off the stage!
This unique outdoor event combines entertainment and wares reminiscent of what may have been found in a 16th Century European village market celebrating the arrival of the King and Queen to their shire. Walk through our gates to be transported back in time.
Mingle with over 2,000 costumed characters, eat a giant roasted turkey leg; take part in games of chance and skill; cheer on your favorite knight; Shop in over 200 artisan shops and select an inimitable gift for that special someone; there is so much to see and do.
Eat Drink and be Merry is the order of the day at the Village of Fairhaven. The Arizona Re- naissance Festival is open Saturdays and Sundays Feb. 4 – Apr. 2 and Presidents' Day Monday, Feb. 20. Just East of Apache Junction, on U.S. Highway 60!
Arizona.RenFestInfo.com
HUZZAH!
Location: 12601 E. US Highway 60 Gold Canyon, AZ, 85118 United States
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MEET AND GREET— A CHANCE FOR THE SUNRISE RESORT TO GREET NEW RESIDENTS! Thank you to Gina Stinmetz, Mary Fischer, Rosemary Jutte and Faith Zoerb for giving us the resources Sunrise has available to learn more about the community. As newbies to Sunrise Resort, we appreciated the opportunity to learn about our new neighborhood at the Resort as well as about some of the marvelous adventures calling to us from all around Arizona! To learn more about the fun here at Sunrise, drop by the Activities office. While you ’ re there, check out the TV, computers, and comfy chairs available for all in the Saguaro Room. You also will find fliers and business cards for a number of businesses and activities near here on a rack in the cor- ner of the Saguaro Room between the pool room and the door leading out to the library and post office. For those of us catching up to the technology age, there are 2 great re- sources online. In addition to the public FB group at facebook.com/ SunriseRVResort, Roger Juhl set up a private Facebook group just for resident interaction where we can post a last - minute invitation (i.e. “ Hey—who ’ d like to join me hiking up the face of Superstition this after- noon? ”) -- and then pictures of the adventure! (Plus any other activities that might interest you and your neighbors … or items you have for sale. You ’ ll see the scope once you get on.) Go to Facebook and search for the group “ Arizona SR Friends ”. Ask to join, answer the screening ques- tions (you can just say “ newsletter ” for where you heard about it) and he ’ ll add you to the group! (Continued on Page 10)
Sunshine Ladies
Infant and Toddler equipment and toys available for borrowing to Sunrise residents. We have an umbrella stroller, toddler and infant pack n play, trikes, razor (with a helmet), bikes, toys, booster seats, chair high chair, etc. Contact Cindy Silbernagel at 612 - 201 - 4773 in site 463 or Ruh Carstenson 641 - 990 - 5222 in site 316.
Cindy Silbernagel
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SATURDAY CRAFT SHOW: CREATIVITY BLOOMS AT SUNRISE RESORT! By Flo Wheeler
Want to try your hand at a new craft this win- ter? Or dig deeper into one you have enjoyed in the past? The Craft Show on Saturday, Jan. 14, held some amazing work that Sunrise res- idents have been enjoying … and are excited to share with you! Check out the craft rooms at the Center and join the fun!!! The next Craft Show will be Saturday morn- ing, March 4. Plan to enjoy the coffee and burritos with friends, find something really neat to give a loved one, or maybe even have some things you created ready to share!
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Mah Jongg
RC Cars RC racing will resume February 5, 2023. If you are interested in racing or spectating they will be on the first street to the of the exit. For more information contact Roger Juihl: 480 - 392 - 2094
Play the National Mah Jongg League version of the ancient Chinese game in the library, 1:00pm on Fridays. We are using the 2022 ver- sion of the card, a few of which are still available for purchase. The easi- est way to learn is to just start playing and our players are hap0py to introduce the game and help along the way. That is how each of us learned. It ’ s not as com- plicated as it may look! Come join us! Again, Fridays at 1:00pm
Holy Hole (Washer Toss) Come join a group of fun people Every Thursday in front of the Shuffleboard Court Tournament 2 - 4 PM, Sign in & practice starts at 1:30 No Fee
Contacts: Ruth Carlstad or Marjorie Goddard
Fused Glass Classes
Making small dishes or plates which are fired in a kiln. Fun and easy. Sign up sheet in the glass shop. Text with questions:
No experience needed Any questions contact Tim Silbernagel Lot #463 Cell:612 - 708 - 7565
801 - 319 - 3379
Hackmore Trailhead Hike
Gina Smyer
Eighteen hiked January 20th, enjoying the great weather, scenery and con- versation with old and new friends. We saw an aban- doned mine, and the foun- dation of an old stone house (stagecoach stop). This was a 5 mile hike in the Bulldog Canyon.
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Ladies Billiards
Every Wednesday evening 6:30 - 8:30. We play from 6:30 - 8:00 and then have Snacks and visit for the last half hour. We have an instructor if you haven ’ t played before, and we have a lot of laughs! Just Fun! Hope to see You There.
Beverly Winkel
Exercise Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:00 — Stretch in the Main Hall (bring your own weights) Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:00 — Walk Away the Pounds Main Hall– 2 Mile Tuesday &Thursday 8:30 — Walk Away the Pounds Mail Hall— 3 Mile (when Thursday breakfast 8:00) Monday12:30 - 2:30—Wii Bowling— Main Hall Wednesday 1:00 - 3:00 —Mexican Train—All Purpose Room Wednesday 6:30 —Hand & Foot—All Purpose Room Thursday 1:00 - 3:00 —Concentrated Rummy—All Purpose Room Friday 1:00 - 3:00 —Spinner Domino or Tens Card Game—All Purpose Room
Card Players
MONDAY—Euchre
TUESDAY—Pinochle
WEDNESDAY—Hand & Foot
THURSDAY— 500
SATURDAY—Ponytail
SUNDAY—Cribbage
All games start at 6:30pm in the All Purpose Room Come at 6:00pm is you want a re- fresher or to learn a new game
By Gina Smyer
By Linda Smith
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Continued From Page 2 (Meet & Greet) To learn more about adventures around the Valley, Gina shared a couple of great resources just up the street. One of them is the Apache Junction Library at 1177 N Idaho Rd. Frankly, I have practically lived in libraries my whole life, and I was absolutely floored by what I found there! They are not only a marvelous, huge, very diverse library … but they also have classes for all ages and interests --- and information and passes for many local attractions! Find out more at www.ajpl.org. You ’ ll love it! Another great resource for special activities and places to visit in the area is the Chamber of Commerce. This was just one of many billboards … and yes, the Renaissance Festival is only a few miles from here and lots of fun! Find the Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce on the web at www.ajchamber.com -- or around the corner at 567 W. Apache Trail. The room is FULL of billboards, posters, and booklets about adventures waiting for you here in Arizo- na, whether you want to reach them by foot, horse, car, or plane! Enjoy!
Sales & PM Rentals
Hello Residents of Sunrise! For those that do not know me, my name is Alysia, the Business Admin- istrator, Sales and Rentals at Sunrise RV Resort. I will be coming up on my two year anniversary in April and hope to have many more years at the park. At the moment, I have two homes for sale: #193 listed at $40,000 and #437 listed at $49,500. I do have a brand new home that is available for
sale also. If you would like to see these homes, please come in and see me or you can give me a call to schedule an appointment. On the other hand, if you are interested in selling your park model, I definitely recommend selling it with me! I take care of the showing as well as taking pictures of the park model to post online. The paperwork and negotiations are all in - house to make the process easy for you! I am hoping to have more homes for sale as time goes on. If you or your family members are looking for a rental, I have about 3 park models that will be ready soon, however with our policy the entire month must be booked, we do not offer weekly or daily stays for the rentals.
Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weather and are staying busy with all the activities going on!
• Just a reminder the Post Office hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mon - Fri. • Closed on weekends and all federal holidays. • Look for the flag outside the Post Office. When it's out the mail is sorted and ready for pick up. • Packages that do not fit in your mail box a pink pick up slip will be placed in your mail box.
SUGGESTION : Leave your slip in mail box if you pick up mail while the Post Office is closed. SITE NUMBERS: The list is growing. Please have your site number on all incoming mail. The Apache Junction Post Office has a form that can make that happen.
FYI: Reminder the Post Office will be closed Monday, February 20 th for President's Day
Jackie Angell
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4 Peaks Elementary School Sup- ply Drive A huge thank you to all our amazing residents! We raised just over $3200.00 in cash plus sup- plies that were donated. We were able to pur- chase a much needed color printer, storage boxes for sports equipment, footballs & soccer balls. Also, lots of paper products for each classroom including markers, pencils, earbuds & more. I can ’ t thank you enough for your generosity. Next year Dave Olsen will be taking over this project and I know you will give your continued support. We will get some pictures when we deliver to the school.
Thanks, Gina Smyer
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Sunrise RV Resort Blood Drive
You ’ re a perfect match for someone!
Date: Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Time: 8:00am— 12:00
Where: Ballroom
To make an appointment, visit donors.vitalant.org (Sponsor Code: SunriseResort), or call Vitalant at 877 - 258 - 4825.
For questions contact Lora Keller in the Activities office.
The hardest working muscle in your body is your heart—it pumps more than 2,000 gallons of blood a day and beats more than 2.5 bil- lion times in a 70 - year life span.
HOW CAN YOU BEAT GOOD FOOD, FUN, AND FELLOWSHIP? By Flo Wheeler The All - Purpose Room was nicely filled Friday evening, Jan 20, for the Fish Fry and Karaoke Sing. In fact, at one point the line for that deli- cious, fresh - out - of - the - fryer cod extended all across the room. Several of us decided we were glad we got there early … yummy! We were beautifully entertained by the Karao- ke singers as we finished our meal. What an
amazing group of talented singers we have in our community! Bravo and thank you to all of you who participated!
More good food and fun are coming up in February that you don ’ t want to miss … be sure to check the calendar, get your tickets at the Activities office, and be there with bells on! We had a good crowd—but there was defi- nitely room for more. Come join us for another great evening! 13
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“ One kind word can change someone ’ s entire day. ”
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Valley Fever Coccidiodes organisms live in desert soils and produce long filaments that contain infectious spores. When the soil is disturbed, for example by a dog digging, by construction, or during a windstorm, the spores become airborne and can be inhaled. It is thought that dogs are so frequently diagnosed with Valley Fever because they commonly disturb and sniff dirt in their normal, daily activities. Once inside the lungs the spores mature and reproduce within “ spherules ” —small structures in which many “ endospores ” develop. With time, the spherules rupture releasing the endo- spores that can then spread the infection within the lungs or the rest of the body. Symptoms of Valley Fever in Dogs Many dogs who are exposed to Coccidiodes immitis do not develop symptoms of illness. In these cases, the dog ’ s immune system is able to contain and destroy the organisms before they can reproduce and cause disease. But when a dog is exposed to a large number of
spores or has a weakened immune system, Valley Fever can take hold. Typical symptoms of an infection that is limited to the lungs include:
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Weight loss Additional symptoms are seen when the infection spreads outside of the lungs. Lameness is not unusual since the joints and bones are commonly affected. Seizures may develop if the brain is involved. Other possible symptoms include back or neck pain, abscesses, skin wounds that don ’ t heal as expected, swollen lymph nodes, eye abnormalities, heart failure, and more. In Arizona, it appears that the highest risk of exposure
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to Coccidiodes immitis occurs during the drier months of June, July, October, and Novem- ber, but this may not be the case in other parts of the country. Symptoms of infection may occur weeks, months, or even years after the exposure has occurred. Treating Valley Fever in Dogs Dogs that have been diagnosed with Valley Fever will be given anti - fungal medications which inhibit the growth of Coccidiodes organisms and allows the dog ’ s immune system to control and hopefully eliminate the infection. Commonly used medications in- clude fluconazole, itraconazole, and ketoconazole. Other options are available for dogs with severe infections or those that don ’ t respond to traditional treatments. Veterinarians may al- so prescribe anti - inflammatory medications, pain relievers, nutritional support, fluid therapy, and other treatments based on the specifics of a dog ’ s case. Valley Fever requires long - term treatment. Dogs are typically given anti - fungal medications for at least six months to a year, but some may need extended or even life - long treatment to prevent relapses. Veterinarians determine the best time to discontinue anti - fungal medica- tions based on a dog ’ s response to treatment and follow - up testing, and then they will closely monitor for relapses.
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Special Performance by Reina Ley
Sunrise RV Church will be holding a Memorial Service on February 26th for those residents that have passed during the year of 2022. If you know of anyone that has passed that is not on our list, please let us know. You may contact any of the church board members to do this.
Hugh Albricht
Ruben Hofer
Noel Southwick
John Flint
Holly Schneider
Darlene Chouinard
Duane Calvert Sharon Merritt Zona Hildebrand
Jane Rode Oron Cook
Larry Alberts Earl Green Lee Walton
Ralph McClaflin
Jim Anderson Don Cameron Virginia Litke
Jim Wade
Max Biggs
Lee Sutherland
Bob Lawrence
Thank You! Church Board Ron Johnson, Chairperson
#133 (701)388 - 7384 #380 (612)282 - 4759
Mick Nedegaard
Joyce Morehouse, Treasurer
(253)307 - 6084
Steve Gilbert Roger Schwope
#274 (906)440 - 5005 #305 (480)745 - 5573 #454 (480)671 - 1476 #128 (480)266 - 5161
Kay Bailey
Donna Cusick
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