Encore at Eastmark Monthly Newsletter

Encore Edition April 2017

Encore Information

Encore Club and Welcome Center 5620 South Encore Mesa, Arizona 85212 (480) 494-2550 Guest Relations Desk www.encoreateastmarkhoa.org

Community Manager Michelle Haney (480) 494-2552

Lifestyle Director Melissa Huffman (480) 494-2553

Maintenance Chuck Dixon

Guest Relations Desk Desiree Burwell Greg Kaspar Dan McFarland Stacy Norman Janet Sewick Evelyn Synder

Professionally Managed By: AAM, LLC 1600 West Broadway Road, Ste 200 Tempe, AZ 85282 (800) 354-0257 Toll Free (602) 957-9191 Main Office

AV Homes (877) 284-6637 www.AVHomesInc.com (480) 822-6671 Sales

Encore Club Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 6:00 am to 9:00 pm Saturday 7:00 am to 9:00 pm Sunday 7:00 am to 8:00 pm

Join us on Saturday, April 1st from 9:30 to 11:30 am This is an excellent

opportunity to get to know and learn about the Interest Groups at the

Encore Club! Meet the Encore Instructors for Ceramics, Circuit Training,

Glass Painting, Pottery, Senior Strong, Water Aerobics and Yoga. They will

all be here to answer your questions.

Sign up for your favorite group and get to know your Encore neighbors!

Breakfast items will be provided. We look forward to meeting you then!

Meet, Greet & Eat!

Encore Club 1 Year Celebration The Encore Club 1

Year Celebration

was on Friday,

March 17th, and it

was a sold-out

event! We also

celebrated St. Pat-

rick’s Day theme

with a keg of green

beer! We had a

bartender serving

beer, wine and spir-

its. Everyone en-

joyed the delicious food by Nibblers Catering. Our DJ played some movin’ &

grovin’ music and even some residents got to karaoke by singing their favor-

ite song. Thank

you to everyone

who donated the

door prizes and

all the residents

who attended to

make it a memo-

rable evening!

There are plenty of things to do at Encore Club with all of the interest groups you can join and

new ones starting each month. Browse the listings below, join a group, and have some fun! It

is a fantastic opportunity to meet new friends and to expand your horizons. Go to

www.encoreateastmarkhoa.org for contact names and numbers! If you would like to start

up a new interest group please contact Melissa Huffman, your Lifestyle Director.

ARTS & CRAFTS

CERAMICS

CROCHET & KNITTING

GLASS PAINTING

POTTERY QUILTING

CARDS AND GAMES CRIB & CARDS

BINGO

BUNCO

DOMINOES

EUCHRE

CARDS AND GAMES CONT’D

MAH JONG

TRIVIA

EXERCISE

BICYCLIST GROUP

BOCCE BALL CARDIO WORKOUT

CIRCUIT TRAINING

PICKLEBALL

WATER AEROBICS

YOGA

SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

COMMUNITY SERVICE GROUP

SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS

BACK EAST GROUP

BILLIARDS

BOOK GROUP

MIDWEST INTEREST GROUP MOTORCYCLE ENTHUSIASTS

RV & CAMPING GROUP

TRAVEL GROUP

WATER VOLLEYBALL

Interest Groups:

Employee Profile - Greg Kaspar

Here are the Residents who have closed in April:

Welcome Your New Encore Neighbors!

Jack & Christina Burkey

Jeff & Nancy Rank

Tom & Jill Schaffer

John & Elaine Farmer

Kathleen Montgomery

John & Sharon Frascatore

Sharon Jensen

Steven & Mari Nicol

Brenda Denton

Dean Brenden & Linda Mascari

Born and raised in NJ, I spent the first 21 years of my life wondering what pleasure peo-ple found in freezing for half of the year. While waiting one snowy February morning for the bus that would take me to the train that would take me to the World Trade Cen-ter I thought about those lucky enough to live in warmer climes. The commute was just long enough to melt the snow that accumulated while waiting for the bus. The walk from the WTC to the office at Merrill Lynch was just long enough to refreeze melted snow on hat, shoulders, and shoes. No more! Looking like a human popsicle, I walked from the elevator on the 38th floor directly to my boss’ office and turned in my resigna-tion. Two weeks later I was sitting on the beach in Florida wondering why I hadn’t left sooner. Working for McDonnell Douglas at the Kennedy Space center and water skiing sure beat Wall Street and winter. I followed the sun and my career in IT around Florida and made the move to Arizona in 2015 to be near family.

FITNESS EQUIPMENT 101

Saturday, April 1st @ 2 pm

This one hour fitness equipment orientation is an infor-

mation session that will provide you with the basics of

how to use the weight machines and cardio equipment.

You will learn how to start, stop, and change settings on

cardio machines, change seat height and weight selec-

tion on machines, and have a discussion on proper form.

Make sure you wear proper shoes and bring a towel.

Sign up at Guest Relations Desk for fitness equipment

orientation at no charge by calling (480) 494-2550.

This class includes a combination of both aerobic exercise and strength training designed to lose body fat, improve muscle definition and increase cardio

fitness. Instructor—Michelle Saule

Wednesdays & Saturdays @ 10:00 a.m.

Movement Studio—Cost is $3.00 pp

Come join us for a relaxing, fun stretch and see for yourself the benefits of Yoga!

Instructor—Diane Brennan

Wednesdays @ 6:30 p.m.—Saturdays @ 8:30 a.m.

Movement Studio—Cost is $3.00 pp

Make a splash with this energetic low impact

water workout! This class combines aerobic

conditioning, muscular endurance and balance

training all together for a well-rounded workout!

Instructor—Michelle Saule

Saturdays @ 11:15 a.m.— Resort Pool

Cost is $3.00 pp

CIRCUIT TRAINING

YOGA

Instructor Lead Classes

Have fun building strength, cardiovascular health and over-

all fitness while improving mobility, balance and fall re-

sistance.

Instructor—Eric Spiczka

Tuesday and Thursdays—10 to 10:50 a.m.

Diane is a member of the Arts Advisory Council at ASU,

teaches ceramics at the Mesa Arts Center and Cottonwood

in Sun Lakes. Her studio is on the CRC Studio Tour run by

ASU each February.

The cost is $22.00 per 3 hour session plus a $25.00 materi-

als fee (when needed). We work with stoneware at Cone 6(for

functional ware). Clay is available for $12.00 for a 25 lb bag.

Learn how to handbuild or use the wheel or both!. Lets get

dirty!

Instructor - Diane Watkins

Thursdays 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon or

1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Classroom

Senior Strong

WATER AEROBICS

POTTERY

CERAMICS/GLASS PAINTING

Cheri Marks is a Duncan Certified Instructor and

has been teaching for four years. You will learn the

techniques and satisfaction of creating your own

pieces. She is also well-versed in glass painting,

fusing, and graphite drawing.

Instructor - Cheri Marks

Mondays @ 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Classroom - Cost is $5.00 pp

Sparkle

Window

Cleaning Service

Larry Vento

Your Encore Neighbor

Phone # 480-415-4149

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Tel: 480-307-7505

Reverse, Conventional, Re-Fi, FHA, VA

Encore’s resident mortgage specialist

Capital Pacific Mortgage Inc.

Ken Stehlik Encore Resident

Handyman Service

520-262-0386

kstehlikhvac@gmail.com

All Types of Services and Repairs:

Electrical Repairs

Ceiling Fans

Light Fixtures Installed

Plumbing Repairs

Hot Water Recirculating Pumps

Water Softners Installed

R O Systems

Thermostat Programming and Setup

Filter Change Service

Cabinet and Cabinet Hardware Installed

Handyman Service & Repair All Types of Repairs

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Sunday, May 14th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Purchase your tickets at Guest Relations Desk or call (480) 494-2550

Children 10 and under is only $10 each

Tuesday, April 11th

Food Served at 5:30 pm

Bingo Starts at 6:00 pm

$5.00 per person

Price Includes:

Pizza, Caesar Salad, Chips,

Veggie Platter, Popcorn & Cookies

Lemonade, Ice Tea and Water

12 Games of Bingo

Winners will receive a special prize!!

Friday, April 21st

Food Served at 5:30 pm

Trivia Starts at 6:00 pm

$5.00 per person

Price Includes:

Sub Sandwiches, Cole Slaw,

Chips, Veggie Platter, Popcorn

& Cookies

Lemonade, Ice Tea and Water

1st Place Team - Wins $20

2nd Place Team - Wins $10

$3 Drink Specials

Margarita Monday April 10th, 17th

Happy Hour March 28th

Drinks are $1 OFF

Domestic Beer $3.00

Import/Draft Beer $4.00

Wine $4.00

Purchase your tickets at Guest Relations Desk or call (480) 494-2550

Get to know your friends and neighbors over a delicious buffet or invite your

family and have a wonderful dining experience in your beautiful clubhouse.

Buffet by Clever Chef Catering:

Chef Carved Turkey Breast, Cranberry Chutney, Giblet Gravy

Basmati Rice Pilaf, Carrots, Peas, Fresh Herbs

Field Greens Salad, Garden Vegetables, Choice of Dressings

Applewood Smoked Bacon, Fluffy Scrambled Eggs with Chopped Chives

Fresh Fruit Salad with Berries, Muffins, Danishes

Coffee, Decaf, Orange Juice, Infused Spa Water

Dear Encore Community-

March was the 1 year anniversary of the Encore Club and we had a great time celebrating with food, music, dancing, karao-

ke, and green beer! It was also a busy time of having repairs and warranty work done as well as walking through the com-

munity checking the trails and landscaping and streetscape turnovers.

There are some oak trees in the community that are experiencing leaf drop and it may look like they are not getting any/

enough water. Oak trees are deciduous (they do not lose all of their leaves in the winter), instead, they lose some leaves

and it is usually in spring/summer. It usually happens over a 2-3 week period. If you have an oak tree in front of your home

and it is losing leaves, this is probably normal. If it persists, please let us know and we will take a look.

As this is a busy time of year for visitors, we ask that all residents become familiar with the Encore Club guest policies.

Guests must be accompanied by an owner and complete a waiver, even if just using the tennis, bocce, or pickleball courts.

We want our residents and our guests to have an enjoyable time while at the Encore Club, and that can best be accom-

plished by everyone being familiar with the facility policies and guidelines. Ensuring they are familiar with what ages are

allowed to use the different amenities as well as the children’s hours at the pool avoids the awkwardness and often embar-

rassment when staff or residents make them aware. If you have any questions regarding the facility policies and guidelines,

please be sure to ask a front desk team member or find them online on the community website.

Sincerely,

Michelle Haney

Community Manager

Encore at Eastmark

Please check out the Encore website for all your HOA needs. You must be a current resident to have full

access and create an account.

Click on Classified section that you can post items for sale / wanted items with photos.

Click on Encore Community Activities & Calendar section to see the current calendar, newsletter, ac-

tivities schedule by room, directory, upcoming events! You will also see pickleball, bocce ball, and tennis

official rules and regulations.

Click on the Contacts and then Directory section and add your contact information. This way your

neighbors and friends can easily contact you by phone or email!

Under the HOA Services section you can pay your monthly HOA dues online and much more. The Docu-

ments section has all the latest HOA Governing documents, Certificates, and Architectural Request

Forms.

Residents under construction will be able to see the general information.

Click on Documents and then Printable Forms to get a copy of the Architectural Request Form.

Create an account today—website: www.encoreateastmarkhoa.org

If you have any questions or need assistance please call (480) 494-2550

Encore Website News & Information

From Your Community Manager

Meet Greet & Eat Saturday 1st Multipurpose Room 9:30 to 11:30 am

Fitness Equipment 101 Saturday 1st Fitness Room 2:00 pm

New Homeowner Orientation Thursday 6th Multipurpose Room 6:00 pm

Friday Concert Eastmark Great Park Band—Margarita Villains

Friday 7th Eastmark Great Park 6:00—Food Trucks

7:00 pm—Band Starts

Free Spirit Vacations Saturday 8th Multipurpose Room 10:00 to 11:00 am

Free Blood Pressure Check Saturday 8th Multipurpose Room 10:00 to 11:00 am

Happy Hour—Margarita Monday Monday 10th Café Area 5:00 to 7:00 pm

Bingo Night Tuesday 11th Multipurpose Room 5:30 pm $5

Happy Hour—Margarita Monday Monday 17th Café Area 5:00 to 7:00 pm

UBS Financial Wednesday 19th Multipurpose Room 6:00 pm

Trivia Night Friday 21st Multipurpose Room 5:30 pm $5

Cooper Financial Monday 24th Multipurpose Room 6:00 pm

Happy Hour Friday 28th Café Area 5:00 to 7:00 pm

Sign up or get your tickets at the Guest Relations Desk or call (480) 494-2550

ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT - UPCOMING ENCORE EVENTS

appointments. TLC provides peace of mind and reduces stress, allowing patients to focus on

what matters most, fighting cancer!

During the month of April we will have a donation box in the front lobby area from TRUTH

LOVE CHANGE FOUNDATION. They need your donations of non-perishable foods, toiletries,

or gift cards. Show the donation to the staff at Guest Relations Desk and each time you do-

nate you will receive a raffle ticket. Last day to donate is Friday, April 28th at 12 Noon.

The winning names will be drawn shortly after 12 Noon and contacted by phone.

There will be several items donated for you to win! It is possible to win more than

one time if you are donating many different times throughout the month.

The TLC Foundation is an

Arizona-based 5013C non-

profit organization that pro-

vides assistance to local

cancer patients currently

undergoing treatment from

financial and grocery assis-

tance to transportation

resources to get to medical