Ventana Lakes
Property Owners' Association

www.vlpoa.org

Activities

     

LOCATION KEY:
BC=Bocce Court, BR=Billiards Room, CB=Crafts Building, CP=Coves Pool,
 ER=Exercise Room, GR=Game Room, HP=Horseshoe Pit, MO=Management Office,
NP=North Park Pool, HB=Handball Court, RC=Recreation Center,
SC=Shuffleboard Court, TC=Tennis Court, YC=Yacht Club

Monday, January 5, 2009
Upcoming Activities:

Thursday Night Water Aerobic class at 6:30 pm will be suspended until January 6th.

Mazatzal Casino reminder this Thursday, January 8th. Bus leaves Yacht Club at 7:45 am.

THE BIG DAY
Community Food Handlers Test on Thursday, January  8th at 10:00 am at the Yacht Club. After testing is over we will enjoy a pizza lunch. See you all there!!

The Desert Aires Barbershop this Saturday, January 10th at 7:00 pm at the Yacht Club. Tickets are $5.00 per person. I need to sell more tickets to this show so if you would like to attend please don't wait get in now and buy your tickets.

Open Activity Meeting Wednesday, January 14th at 2:00 pm at the Yacht Club. Bring your ideas.

Friendship Force on Thursday, January 15th at 10:00 am at the Yacht Club. No sign up needed we will see you there!!

Gold Stash for CASH on Friday, January 16th from 11:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the Yacht Club. Come with your jewelry and leave with cash in hand!! Enjoy lunch and great music from the 50's. We'll see you there!!

Live from Las Vegas Jimmy Chapel on Saturday, January 17th at 7:00 pm at the Yacht Club. Tickets are $7.00 per person.

Meet the Candidates on Thursday, January 22nd at 5:30 pm at the Yacht Club.

Dance of Illusion on Friday, January 23rd at 7:00 pm at the Yacht Club. Tickets are $7.00 per person. Refreshments served after the show. Join us for a fun evening of magic, mystery &  wonder!!

Hotdog Poker Night on Saturday, January 31st at 6:00 pm at the Yacht Club. Tickets are $13.00 per person. Texas Holdem Poker Tournament is free after the Hotdog Dinner. This will be a fun night so get in and buy your tickets NOW!!

 

Monday, December 22, 2008
Congratulations to the winners of the Christmas House Decorating Contest.
Santa Theme:
   1st Place for the Santa Theme house goes to Sam Sellier at 11058 Sierra Point.
   2nd Place for the Santa Theme house goes to Robert Hample at 19612 N. 110th.
Jesus Theme:
   1st Place for the Jesus Theme house goes to Frank & Kay Orzechowski at 20850 N. 106th Lane.
   2nd Place for the Jesus Theme house goes to Gerald & Jeanette Hamel at 19338 110th Lane.
Most Lights:
   1st Place for the Most Lights goes to Ray & Marge Leppert at 11078 Burnett.
   2nd Place for the Most Lights goes to Rod Elson at 19980 110th Lane.
I would like to thank all the residents who participated in this contest, your homes were all very beautiful. 

A big thank you to all the residents who decorated the Rec Center & the Yacht Club!!

It's Beautiful!! Drive around in the evening and look at all the pretty houses. Merry Christmas to all.

 

Thursday, December 11, 2008
Upcoming Activities:
We will have Sun Health here on Saturday, December 13th at the Coffee Social taking Blood Pressure in the billiards room.

The West Valley Youth Orchestra Christmas Show is in danger of being cancelled!  I have only sold 13 tickets and I need to sell 50 more. This is a great group, so please come to the Management Office and buy your tickets. They will be performing on Saturday, December 20th at 2:00 pm at the Yacht Club. Tickets are $5.00 per person. The concert will include many traditional Christmas favorites along with a variety of delightful music. Refreshments will be served!!

 

Wednesday, December 10, 2008
No Zumba class on Monday, December 15th.

Audrey's Line Dancing Class will be cancelled, for the holidays, on the following Wednesdays, December 10th, 17th and the 24th.

Community Celebration with Farmers Insurance. Friday, December 12th at 5:00pm at the Yacht Club. Complimentary buffet dinner please R.S.V.P. to Franks at 602-577-2722. Come and find out about Senior Community Discounts!!

 

Monday, December 8, 2008
No Zumba class on Monday, December 15th.

Audrey's Line Dancing Class will be cancelled on Wednesday, December 10th, 17th and the 24th, just for the holidays. We will keep you posted.

Park Lane Jewels " Mystery Hostess" Tea Party. Fun- Food- Shopping on Wednesday, December 10th at 2:00pm at the Yacht Club. Fundraiser to help benefit Ventana Lakes!! Please ladies bring a friend and join us!!

Community Celebration with Farmers Insurance. Friday, December 12th at 5:00pm at the Yacht Club. Complimentary buffet dinner please R.S.V.P. to Franks at 602-577-2722. Come and find out about Senior Community Discounts!!

 

Tuesday, December 2, 2008
There will be NO Line Dance with Linda & Dave this Friday. December 5th due to Arts & Crafts Sale!! See you next month.

House Decorating Contest:
Every homeowner will have the chance to get into the  Holiday Spirit. All you have to do is decorate the outside of your home and then call the office with your name & address and phone number just to let us know your participating. There are 3 different categories. 1. The birth of Jesus Theme, 2. Santa Claus Theme, 3. Most lights properly placed. Non resident judges will ride around the community on December 19th and choose the winners. Tina will contact you by phone to give you the good news and gather up your information for the upcoming Newsletter. The Mystery Judge will choose a winner from each category. Good Luck!

Ventana Lakes Arts & Craft and White Elephant Sale:
This Saturday, December 6th at the Yacht Club from 8:30am to 2:00pm. Bring all your family & friends and plan on doing your Christmas shopping and more!!

Ventana Lakes Traditional Christmas Program:
This Sunday, December 7th at the Yacht Club at 2:00pm. Tickets are free at the Management Office or you may pick up a ticket at the door the day of the program. We just ask that each resident attending bring a can good for the Valley View Food Bank. We are counting on our cookie elves to provide lots of cookies for this wonderful program. You may bring the cookies to the Yacht Club any time after 1:00pm the day of the program. See you there.

Tina needs your help decorating the Yacht Club for Christmas on Monday, December 8th at 1:00pm. Refreshments will be served. Please come help!!

Park Lane Jewels " Mystery Hostess" Tea Party:
Fun- Food- Shopping on Wednesday, December 10th at 2:00pm at the Yacht Club. Fundraiser to help benefit Ventana Lakes!! Please ladies bring a friend and join us!!

Community Celebration with Farmers Insurance:
Friday, December 12th at 5:00pm at the Yacht Club. Complimentary buffet dinner please R.S.V.P. to Franks at 602-577-2722.

Come and find out about Senior Community Discounts!!
Mazatzal Casino Trip for December is on Monday, December 15th. Bus leaves the Yacht Club at 7:45 am. Good Luck!!

Informational Seminar on Cigna Medicare:
You're invited on Monday, December 15th at 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Yacht Club.  A sales representative will be present with information and enrollment applications.

Food Handlers Practice Day with Leon:
On Friday, December 19th at 10:00 am at the Yacht Club. Leon will go over the practice questions and answer any questions you may have.

West Valley Youth Orchestra Christmas Show:
On Saturday, December 20th at 2:00 pm at the Yacht Club. Tickets are $5.00 per person. The concert will include many traditional Christmas favorites along with a variety of delightful music.

Christmas Karaoke Style
On Friday, December 26th at 6:30 pm at the Yacht Club. Tickets are $2.00 per person. You may purchase at the Office or you may pay at the door. See you there!!

New Years Eve Party:
On Wednesday, December 31st doors open up at 6:30 pm at the Yacht Club. Tickets are $40.00 per person. Great R&B Duo will be providing all our dance music. Classic Catering will be providing a delicious dinner. Tables available.

 

Friday, November 21, 2008
Audrey's Line Dancing class will be cancelled next Monday, November 24th and Wednesday. November 26th. Classes will resume the following week. If you have any questions please call Audrey at 566-2667.

Ventana Lakes Fall Fishing Derby on Friday, November 28th will be held at Lakes 3&4 which is the Coves Lake meet there at 8:45 am. Fishing will start at 9:00 am and go till 11:00 am. Tickets are Adults $6.00 per person and $4.00 for children (ages 4- 15). I know the tickets said Saturday, but Friday is Derby Day, and we have made up new tickets reflecting that day. 

Karaoke with Darrell & Jack on Friday, November 28th at 6:30 pm at the Yacht Club. Tickets are $2.00 per person and available at the Management Office or you may pay at the door!! See you there!!

Reminder to all the residents who had treasures left over from their yard sale we are having an White Elephant Sale on Saturday, December 6th in the Billiards Room during the Craft Sale. Call Vada Bowers at 825-9194 if you would like to participate.

Tony Demont needs helpers to put up Christmas decorations at the Rec Center call him at 566-3894.

The rumor regarding New Years Eve and Tina cutting down on the entertainment is not true. Everything is fine and if you have any questions please feel free to call Tina at any time 566-6001 thanks.

 

Wednesday, November 18, 2008
Don't forget to mark Sunday, December 7th at 2 pm on your calendar to celebrate "The Reason for the Season".  Enjoy "young and old" soloists, a short skit, and participate in singing familiar Christmas Carols. The program is free, but please bring canned or boxed foods to donate to local Food banks.

As in the past 12 years, we hope community "Cookie Elves" will surprise us with a vast array of Christmas cookies for refreshments. Lemonade or iced tea will be provided.

Arizona Broadway Theatre's own touring troupe will be here on Friday, November 21st at 7:00 pm at the Yacht Club. Tickets are $7.00 per person. Enjoy a nice dessert after the show and mingle with the cast. I will not be selling tickets at the door for this event. I need to purchase desserts ahead of time so if you would like to attend come into to the Office and buy your tickets now. Thanks Tina

Ventana Lakes Fall Fishing Derby on Friday, November 28th will be held at Lakes 3&4 which is the Coves Lake meet there at 8:45 am. Fishing will start at 9:00 am and go till 11:00 am. Tickets are Adults $6.00 per person and $4.00 for children (ages 4- 15).

Karaoke with Darrell & Jack on Friday, November 28th at 6:30 pm at the Yacht Club. Tickets are $2.00 per person and available at the Management Office or you may pay at the door!! See you there!!

Reminder to all the residents who had treasures left over from their yard sale we are having an White Elephant Sale on Saturday, December 6th in the Billiards Room during the Craft Sale. Call Vada Bowers at 825-9194 if you would like to participate.

Tony Demont needs helpers to put up Christmas decorations at the Rec Center call him at 566-3894.

The rumor regarding New Years Eve and Tina cutting down on the entertainment this is not true. Everything is fine and if you have any questions please feel free to call Tina at any time 566-6001 thanks.

 

Friday, November 7,2008
Coffee Social, at 9:00 am followed by the CC&R's meeting at 9:30 am this Saturday, November 8th at the Yacht Club. Tickets are $1.50 per person and will be sold for the same amount at the door. We will only be serving coffee & orange juice and a variety of donuts from Basha's.

Dance the Night Away with Bob & Manuel this Saturday night November 8th from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Tickets are $6.00 per person available at the door.

Sam's Club is coming and bringing us goodies on Wednesday, November 12th from 1:00 pm to 2:30pm at the Yacht Club!!

 

Thursday, November 6, 2008
This is the right date for the Casino trip, SORRY!!  Mazatzal Casino trip for November is scheduled for November 18th at 7:45 am at the Yacht Club.

CC&R Presentations Friday, November 7th at 9:00 am at the Yacht Club and Saturday, November 8th at 9:30 am after the Coffee Social. There is NO BOARD FORUM.

 

Tuesday, November 4, 2008
November Upcoming Activities:

Coffee Social, at 9:00 am followed by the CC&R's meeting at 9:30 am this Saturday, November 8th at the Yacht Club. Tickets are $1.50 per person at the Management Office or you may purchase at the door for $2.00 per person.

Dance the Night Away with Bob & Manuel this Saturday night November 8th from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Tickets are $6.00 per person available at the Management Office or at the door.

Sam's Club is coming and bringing us goodies on Wednesday, November 12th from 1:00 pm to 2:00pm at the Yacht Club!!

Coming Alive Seminar with Ken Harper on Thursday November 13th at 7:00 pm at the Yacht Club.

Travel log Program. Come travel to Exotic Morocco with us on Friday November 14th at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $1.50 per person. We will have soda and popcorn.

Mazatzal Casino trip for November is scheduled for November 16th at 7:45 am at the Yacht Club.

Arizona Broadway Theatre's own touring troupe will be here on Friday, November 21st at 7:00 pm at the Yacht Club. Tickets are $7.00 per person. Enjoy a nice dessert after the show and mingle with the cast.

Ventana Lakes Fall Fishing Derby on Friday, November 28th will be held at Lakes 3&4 which is the Coves Lake meet there at 8:45 am. Fishing will start at 9:00 am and go till 11:00 am. Tickets are Adults $6.00 per person and $4.00 for children (ages 4- 15).

Karaoke with Darrell & Jack on Friday, November 28th at 6:30 pm at the Yacht Club. Tickets are $2.00 per person and available at the Management Office or you may pay at the door!! See you there!!

Reminder to all the residents who had treasures left over from their yard sale we are having an White Elephant Sale on Saturday, December 6th in the Billiards Room during the Craft Sale. Call Vada Bowers at 825-9194 if you would like to participate.

Tony Demont needs helpers to put up Christmas decorations at the Rec Center call him at 566-3894.

 

Thursday, October 30, 2008
Halloween Potluck Karaoke Style!!  On Friday, October 31st Halloween Night at 6:30 pm at the Yacht Club. Put on your costume and bring a dish to share!!  You don't have to wear a costume if you choose not to but we will be giving out prizes for the best costumes!! Tickets are $2.00 per person and can pay at the door. Join us for a spooky good time!!

This Saturday November 1st Ventana Lakes Annual Community Garage Sale will be held from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. If you would like to participate come into the Management Office and pay $1.00 to help Tina cover the expense of placing the add in 4 different papers. This will be fun hope to see you out this weekend. 16 nice metal signs will be put out Thursday, October 30th on Ventana Lakes entrance streets.

Line Dancing Class with Audrey Fulcher will start this Monday, November 3rd at 8:00 am. Have fun!!

 

Friday, October 24, 2008
Tonight at 7:00 pm Meet & Greet Dan Saban at the Yacht Club. Light refreshments will be served.  I have contacted Sheriff Joe and have invited him to our community I am awaiting an answer from his office. I will keep you posted. Any questions call Tina at the Office 623-566-6001.

The J-Birds Oldies Dance & Tribute to the Stars of the 50's & 60's -  This Saturday, October 25th from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Tickets are only $2.00 per person and I will have 10 tickets available to purchase at the door. BYOB and snacks!! Join us for a fun night.

Reminder no Zumba Class on Monday October 27th.

Halloween Potluck Karaoke Style!!  On Friday, October 31st Halloween Night at 6:30 pm at the Yacht Club. Put on your costume and bring a dish to share!!  You don't have to wear a costume if you choose not to but we will be giving out prizes for the best costumes!! Tickets are $2.00 per person and can pay at the door. Join us for a spooky good time!!

 

Tuesday, October 21, 2008
"Let's Get Prepared" Seminar  -  Change is all around us. The seminar will be held, on Thursday, October 23rd at 10:00 am at the Yacht Club. If you would like to attend please call or come into the Management Office to sign up. 

Come meet the man endorsed by the Maricopa County Deputy’s as the next Sheriff, Dan Saban. He will be here on Friday evening, October 24th at 7:00 pm at the Yacht Club  He is looking forward to meet you and discuss his plan to rebuild the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office

The J-Birds Oldies Dance & Tribute to the Stars of the 50's & 60's -  Saturday, October 25th from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Tickets are only $2.00 per person at the Yacht Club. I will have 10 tickets on sale at the door so if you did not have the time to get into the office to buy those tickets see you there!! B.Y.O.B & Snacks!!  This is a great deal so don't miss out!!

The Halloween Potluck Karaoke will be held on Friday, October 31st Halloween Night at 6:30 pm at the Yacht Club. Put on your costume and bring a dish to share!! You don't have to wear a costume if you choose not to but we will be giving out prizes for the best costumes!! Tickets are $2.00 per person and can pay at the door. Join us for a spooky good time!!

No Zumba exercise class on Monday, October 27th. We need more residents to join this class!!

Come into the office and sign up now for the December MAZATZAL CASINO trip.

 

Monday, October 20, 2008
"Let's Get Prepared" Seminar - Change is all around us. The seminar will be held, on Thursday, October 23rd at 10:00 am at the Yacht Club. If you would like to attend please call or come into the Management Office to sign up.

Come meet the man endorsed by the Maricopa County Deputy’s as the next Sheriff, Dan Saban. He will be here on Friday evening, October 24th at 7:00 pm at the Yacht Club  He is looking forward to meet you and discuss his plan to rebuild the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office

The J-Birds Oldies Dance & Tribute to the Stars of the 50's & 60's -  Saturday, October 25th from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Tickets are only $2.00 per person at the Yacht Club. I will have 10 tickets on sale at the door so if you did not have the time to get into the office to buy those tickets see you there!! B.Y.O.B & Snacks!!  This is a great deal so don't miss out!!

The Halloween Potluck Karaoke will be held on Friday, October 31st Halloween Night at 6:30 pm at the Yacht Club. Put on your costume and bring a dish to share!! You don't have to wear a costume if you choose not to but we will be giving out prizes for the best costumes!! Tickets are $2.00 per person and can pay at the door. Join us for a spooky good time!!

No Zumba exercise class on Monday, October 27th. We need more residents to join this class!!

Come into the office and sign up now for the December MAZATZAL CASINO trip.