Encore at Eastmark Monthly Newsletter

Encore Edition February 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 Stacy Norman Greg Peden Sheila Peden Janet Sewick 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

FUN FACTS FOR VALENTINE’S DAY!

Chocolate and Valentine’s Day go together like Peanut Butter and

Jelly. It’s an image that many of us are used to seeing but just

where did this tradition come from?

Richard Cadbury from Cadbury chocolates family is

responsible for the earliest box of Valentine’s Day

chocolates. In 1868, he gave chocolates to his be-

loved in a heart-shaped box. He apparently also made the boxes

more unique by using his own paintings to decorate the box lid.

There are very few things that we can say that we really love in this

world. For most of us, pets aren’t just pets, they are family.

So, it’s really not surprising to find out that come Valentine’s day

2015, pet owners in the US will be spending $703 million on their

gifts for their pets. If you think that is a lot to spend on a pet, it’s

only a fraction of what couples will be spending on

each other — USD18.9 bilion’s worth — for Valen-

tine’s Day. Reference: http://factslist.net/2013/02/10-

interesting-facts-about-valentines-day/

Cupid’s Corner

To: Greg Peden

“You’re the best part of my day!”

And I love you soo soo Much!”

MWAH!!

From: Sheila Peden

To: Pat Berns

“I Love You!”

From: Howie Berns

Thank you to everyone who purchased the Valentine

gifts this month. Included is your special note:

There is 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 and join a group, have some fun and

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 BUNCO

DOMINOES

EUCHRE

MAH JONG

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 ENTHUSIANTS

RV & CAMPING GROUP

TRAVEL GROUP

SPORTS

FISHING

LADIES GOLF LEAGUE

Interest Groups:

Get Know Your Encore Staff:

Chuck is the Maintenance Technician for Encore and started from

the beginning the Club opened. He works the day shift from 6:00 am

to 2:00 pm from Tuesday to Saturday.

Chuck moved to the Valley in 1986 from Bismarck, ND. He started

working for Sea Ray boats in the final finish department for eight

years. Graduated from RSI in 1994. Then worked at Coke a Cola for

seven years as a vending repair technician. He has three boys. Also

worked for Quest and Cox, worked in multi housing for four years

maintenance supervisor. Recently worked in Maricopa at Province in

a active adult community for four years prior to Encore. Chuck Dixon

Here are the Residents who have closed in February!

Welcome Your New Encore Neighbors!

Frederick & Sharon Wilhalme

Thomas & Rose Griffith

David & Linda Hill

Richard & Penny Campa

Michael & Deborah Schwerin

Gene & Mary Procopio

Harold & Carol Spangler

Donna Veatch & Stephanie Kujala

Gary & Alice Oberholtzer

Thomas & Sheila Goedert

Thomas & Lisa Elvidge

Martha King

FITNESS EQUIPMENT 101

Saturday, February 4th @ 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 this no charge fit-

ness orientation by calling (480) 494-2550.

Instructor Lead Classes

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 @ 10:00 a.m.

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

Senior Strong!

Have fun building strength, cardiovascular health and over-

all fitness while improving mobility, balance and fall re-

sistance.

Instructor—Eric Spiczka

Classes begin Tuesday, February 21st

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

Relax and Rejuvenate

Relax into greater mobility and well-being while releasing

tension for greater range of motion, improved balance & bet-

ter sleep through movement & breathing.

Tuesday and Thursdays - 7:30 to 8:15 p.m.

Movement Studio

Cost is $5.00 pp

Sign in at Guest Relations Desk

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 hand build 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

GROUP FITNESS

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

CERAMICS

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

Classroom - Cost is $5.00 pp

No Class Monday 13th

GLASS PAINTING

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

Classroom - Cost is $5.00 pp

Water Heaters, Plumbing Repairs,

Electrical Repairs, Light Fixtures,

Ceiling Fans, Bath Fans, Thermostats

Ken Stehlik

Handyman Service

520-262-0386

kstehlikhvac@gmail.com

Sparkle Window

Cleaning Service

Larry Vento

Your Encore Neighbor

Phone # 480-415-4149

If you would like to advertise in this Newsletter please send an email

for all the details and pricing to mhuffman@associatedasset.com

Richard Ornstein LET’S TALK ABOUT A REVERSE MORTGAGE

nmls# 1478967 and 158656

AZ 0937073 and 0903082

Tel: 480-307-7505

Reverse, Conventional, Re-Fi, FHA, VA

Encore’s resident mortgage specialist

Capital Pacific Mortgage Inc.

ENCORE COMMUNITY SERVICE/VOLUNTEER INTEREST GROUP

During the brief time in existence, the Encore Community Service Interest Group has successfully held sev-

eral worthwhile events within the community.

12 Books, Reading is Essential book drive through the United Way for the Mesa School District grades

kindergarten – 3rd. The Encore community successfully donated 326 books for this summer reading

program.

Season of Giving – Canned Food Drive for Society of St. Vincent de Paul. This event was held in No-

vember of 2016. A total of three huge boxes of food were donated for this worthy cause to feed the

needy over the holidays by our generous residents.

Angel Tree for the Family Outreach Foundation of Arizona. Our first Angel Tree was placed in the lob-

by of the recreation center with tags for gifts for 25 children. Those were taken and an additional 19

tags were placed and taken by our residents. These tags were for Christmas gifts for needy children

and Encore was recognized for their efforts with a Certificate of Appreciation.

The Interest Group is also considering new projects for the residents of Encore as well as continuing with

current ones:

Working with the Paz de Christo program in feeding the hungry

Once again, the book drive with United Way

A senior program where we would visit these senior facilities and provide much needed conversation

with the residents

Supporting the veterans of our country

Supporting various animal shelters by providing our time and various needs designated by the shel-

ters themselves

If you or someone you know within Encore would be interested in participating or if you have suggestions

that would be helpful, please feel free to contact us. Remember, volunteers gain much more than they

give.

Please email or call - Cyndi Ledbetter @ cyndiledbetter@q.com or (217) 415-6614

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 and moved in for at least four

weeks. Once signed in, there is a Classified section that you can post items for

sale / wanted items with photos. Click on Encore Community Activities & Calen-

dar section to see the current calendar, upcoming events and activities! Click on the

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

your neighbors and friends can easily contact you!

Under the HOA Services section you can pay your monthly HOA dues online and

much more. The Documents section has all the latest HOA Governing documents,

Certificates, and Architectural Request Forms. Residents under construction will be able to see the gen-

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

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

New Updates on the Encore Website

Happy Hour Friday 3rd Café Area 5:00 to 7:00 pm

Fitness Equipment 101 Saturday 4th Fitness Room 2:00 pm N/C

Bingo Night Tuesday 7th Multipurpose Room 5:30 pm $5

UBS Financial Thursday 9th Multipurpose Room 6:00 pm N/C

Free Blood Pressure Check Saturday 11th Multipurpose Room 10:00 to 11:00 am N/C

Free Spirit Vacations Saturday 11th Multipurpose Room 10:00 to 11:00 am N/C

Capital Pacific Mortgage Inc Wednesday 15th Multipurpose Room 6:00 pm N/C

Advanced IT Solutions Thursday 16th Multipurpose Room 7:00 pm N/C

Trivia Night Friday 17th Multipurpose Room 5:30 pm $5

Farmer & Associates Saturday 18th Multipurpose Room 10:00 am N/C

Happy Hour Tuesday 21st Café Area 5:00 to 7:00 pm

Edward Jones Wednesday 22nd Multipurpose Room 6:00 pm N/C

Cooper Financial Tuesday 24th Multipurpose Room 6:00 pm N/C

To sign up or get your tickets please call (480) 494-2550 or stop by Guest Relations Desk

ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT - UPCOMING ENCORE EVENTS

Dear Encore Community,

We always need the rain in the Phoenix area, but this often means an increase in weeds. To address the weeds in our com-

mon areas, Four Peaks will be treating with pre/post emergent. Homeowners should consider similar treatments as well to

inhibit the growth of weeds in their yard.

Rain can also cause erosion damage. We will be keeping an eye on locations susceptible to erosion damage and addressing

those areas in need of attention. Four Peaks will install hurricane holes in the basin in 9.1 between Chatsworth and Abbey

and in the basin along Encore Blvd., east of Tripoli in the spring. Hurricane holes help with drainage in areas where the

ground can’t absorb the water fast enough. Four Peaks will also treat the turf areas with Sulphur, which also helps break up

the ground and aid in water absorption.

At this time of year we see an increase in activity out in the community. It is great weather for walking or riding your bike

and Encore has great walking trails to enjoy. I and your fellow homeowners request that if your cute and furry four-legged

friends are along on the walk, to please leash your pet. While you are probably familiar with the demeanor of your own dog,

there are other homeowners whose pet may not be as friendly or may become scared or defensive. This could cause serious

harm to a pet or owner.

We also ask that you please pick up after your dog. We have many dog waste stations in the community and we want all

homeowners to be able to enjoy the common areas.

Enjoy the beautiful weather and the great activities in the Phoenix area. All too soon we will be experiencing triple digit

weather so let’s enjoy while we can!

Sincerely,

Michelle Haney Community Manager