VDO January 2022 Newsletter

VALLE DEL ORO Monday, January 10th 7:00PM - Ballroom Limited seating, get your tickets now! Valle del Oro RV Resort 480-984-1146 Activity Office 480-357-2001, Ticket Office 480-984-5076 Tickets can be purchased online at www.cal-am.com

NEWSLETTER January 2022 VALLE DEL ORO Happy New Year VDO Family! RV RESORT We are extremely excited to cele- 1452 S. Ellsworth Rd brate moving into 2022 with all of Mesa AZ 85209 you. What a great sight to see you 480-984-1146 all back home at Valle del Oro. We www.cal-am.com see you rekindling old friendships and making new friends, what a What’s Inside: wonderful place to be and we are so grateful you are here. From Manager and AD Page 2-3 As I drove by the rose garden last week I saw several volunteers getting our beautiful rose garden ready for us to enjoy. Thank you Resort News Page 4-12 for looking after our rose garden and to all our clubs, classes, sports and group volunteers. You are our treasures at Valle del Oro for Music on the Patio Schedule Page 5 sure. Thank you, thank you!!! Activities Calendar Page 8 Darwin and I thought we might give you a rundown of what we did this summer while many of you were away. There were many pro- Salon Page 15 jects we were working on including the daunting clean-up from the two main summer monsoons. The other projects included a new Lifestyle University Page 16-19 handicap ramp behind pickleball, repairs on several of our water valves, Lapidary got a facelift, we upgraded the scoreboard and add- Sales Office Page 20 ed some new furniture at the ballfield, we installed new cabinets and granite tops in the Durango and LaPaz rooms, shampooed all Cal-Am Concerts Page BC the rooms and many of the ballroom chairs, many upgrades were done in the Billiards room, installed a new vibration machine in the OFFICE HOURS fitness center, replaced all the skimmers and retiled in the main pool, new LED lighting installed in the parking lots, new flooring and Activities: Mon-Fri, 9AM -4PM doors were installed in the Welcome center (gate), we painted the 480-357-2001 or roads, added signage, planted flowers, replaced parts and repaired email [email protected] the back gate, updated the Silversmith room, repaired back flow Box Office: Mon-Fri, 8AM-4PM preventers, installed new walkway lights, palm trees were trimmed, 480-984-5076 or two new maintenance golf carts were purchased, roof repairs, won- Tickets online: www.cal-am.com derful new Workampers and an amazing new Activities staff were Guest Services: Mon-Fri, 8AM - 4PM hired. The pool shower/bathrooms after almost 40 years were re- 480-984-1146 modeled, we reimagined events and had a fun summer together Post Office: and we continue to work with you to make Valle del Oro the place Mon-Fri 8:30AM - 3:00 PM to call home. Saturdays 8:30AM - 2:00 PM 480-357-2010 We feel so excited as we go into 2022 as it can be the start of many new, wonderful memories, adventures, goals and new friendships. Let’s sail into this year with the spirit of laughter and excite- ment! See you around and once again, Happy New Year our Valle del Oro family! WDiathrwlovine aannddapGprleecniadtiaonF, arr Valle del Oro Resort Managers 2

My New Year’s Eve resolution was to quit all my bad habits, but then it occurred to me, nobody likes a quitter! Welcome aboard the Valle del Oro cruise to fun! It’s a new year and we have so many great activities planned for the upcoming season. Our theme for the month of January is, Yacht’s of Fun! We are starting off with by not only extending music on the Patio from 4:00 – 7:00, but we are adding Sat- urdays as well. Let’s dock and roll! On January 5th, The Piano Man Dinner Show, for all season ticket holders to the concert series, will begin at 5:30 in the Ballroom. Because you are all so S’whale, you can grab your free tickets in the Box office for the Ship Happens concert on January 10th. The Cal-Am concert Series begins on Jan. 12th with the show, Oh Canada and Tennessee River is 2 weeks later on Jan. 26th. Come down to the Patio and Sail-abrate good times on Friday, January 7th at 11:00 am for the Pass- port to Fun Activity Fair. You will get a chance to see all of the fun options to fill your days here at VDO. Rich Mancini will be performing from 11:00 – 1:00. It’s a shore thing that on Jan. 19th we will be having a drive in movie featuring Overboard with Gold- ie Hawn and urt Russell, so meet us in the parking lot at 5:15. Burgers, hotdogs and fries will be available to purchase. We will also be serving free popcorn and soda. On second thought, maybe I should rethink my resolution and stop with the bad puns. But until then, “seas the day” and don’t forget to check out the email blasts, monthly newsletter and the Passport to fun for yacht’s of fun things to do. Traci Anderson Activities Director Greetings from Valle del Oro Resort Sales Team! Welcome to the land of sunshine. We are excited to represent Valle del Oro at the Sales Office! My name is Jackie Perry, your resort home specialists. Together with Mary Glock, our sales office admin & our valuable seasonal helpers we are here to make the buying and selling of your homes as enjoyable for you as possible. Welcome back all of you that are returning for the 2022 Season. Our inventory is low and home values are rising. We have sold out of our inventory of new homes and over 120 pre-owned homes in 2021! We have new homes arriving in 2022. Come see me to see the new floor plans and sites! New homes include 2 years Free rent. Don't be left out in the cold or snow! Get your piece of paradise before they are gone! For more information, call 480-380-6205, Jackie Perry 3

Special Events 2021 - 2022 Wednesday, January 5th 5:30 Dinner - 6:30 Show DINNER SHOW TO KICK OFF THE 2022 CAL-AM CONCERT SERIES *FREE TO CONCERT SERIES TICKET HOLDERS Delicious dinner will be served! The Ultimate Yacht Brock Experience Monday, Jan 10th, 7:00 PM, Ballroom Get your FREE tickets NOW, in the Box Office. 4

The Love Boat January For the Wedding Music on the Patio oValentines Dance t4-7:00 PM Jan 1, Sat Otis & the Beat(1-3PM) Menu: Tenderloin w/demi glaze, asparagus spears, Jan 3, Mon RockSmith scalloped potatoes, carrots, salad. rolls & butter. Jan 4, Tues DJ & Midnight Sun Jan 5, Wed Big Zephyr Trio Celebrants bring your wedding Jan 6, Thur North Star picture & story to Box Office Jan 7, Fri Harry Mathews Jan 8, Sat Come Back Buddy SERVICE CLUB Jan 10, Mon Josh West ACTIVITIES Jan 11, Tues Surefire Jan 12, Wed Thaddeus Rose  Service Club General Meeting - Wed, Jan Jan 13, Thur Reign ‘N Country 12th, 3:30PM in the Theater Room. Jan 14, Fri Caution (Arrive 3- 3:30PM to sign up for volunteer Jan 15, Sat Breeze opportunities) Jan 17, Mon Silhouette Jan 18, Tues Soul Impression  Trivia Night Wed, Jan 19 at 7-9:30PM in Jan 19, Wed Cactus Wine the Ballroom. Come on your own or bring Jan 20, Thur Splash a team! $5 donation per person is Jan 21, Fri Fast Lane requested. Jan 22, Sat Keith Byers Jan 24, Mon Hillbilly Deluxe  Fashion Show Luncheon - Saturday, Feb Jan 25, Tues Boomer 19th, 11-2:00PM. Buy your tickets on Jan 26, Wed Better Beat Band Wed, Jan 26 from 12-2:00PM in the Jan 27, Thur Desert Coyotes Theater room. Jan 28, Fri Urban Crossroads The Valle del Oro community is very Jan 29, Sat Rose & the Thorns generous in their support of our local Jan 31, Mon RockSmith charities ...Thank you ! 5

Special Events 2021 - 2022 dVaododdyoo SPECIAL EDITION WED, MAR 9, 2022 VOLUME 23ww Monday, February 28th VDOCALLING ALL Parade at 1 PM SUPERHEROES! Entertainment: Ballroom - Desert Coyotes, Patio-Urban Crossroads, GET HERE IN A FLASH! IT’S TIME FOR THE VOLUNTEER BASH! Bocce - Come Back Buddy Food: VOLUNTEERS ARE JUST $9.50(+tax) Jambalaya or Po’ Boy Sandwich $6(+tax) Shrimp Cocktail SUPERHEROES Beverages 25¢ IN DISGUISE Lunch served 1:30-3:00 PM VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION PARTY BTickets available Jan 3rd in the Box Office Wednesday, March 9th - 3 PM, Ballroom All groups, organizations or individuals who SUPERHERO’S UNITE! would like to participate in the parade, please get ready with your great ideas and AT ww sign up in the Activity Office SUPERHERO HEADQUARTERS Passport to Fun Comedian - Ken Kaz Friday, Jan 7th-11:00 AM Music on the Patio by Rich Mancini Patio: Rhythm Edition Bocce: Splash Cactus Grill Meal & Entertainment provided, beverages 25¢ Monday - Saturday 12:00 - 7:00 PM Meal for Non-Volunteer - $9 Sundays 12:00 - 5:00 PM This event: By invitation only Taco Salad Tickets & badges required Come join us! - Fridays, 11:30 AM - 1 PM Invitations given to coordinators are consid- Coffee & Donuts ered your ticket for event. Club Leadership turn lists into Activity Office for invitations by Tuesdays, serving 8:00AM, ballroom Wednesday, February 2nd Sunset Grill -softball concession (16 or more volunteer hours required). Come & enjoy the menu at the ballfield 6

2022 Acoustic Jam Wednesdays, 2-4 PM, the location is now at site #1666 For more info: Shirley Young 306-290-8634 VDO’S GOT Ukulele Lessons TALENT Learn to play in 4 lessons starting Tues, Jan 4, 1 PM, Monterey Rm. Trish Carlson 309-264-6438 Auditions SPANISH CLASSES Tues, February 8, 11 AM-1 PM & Fri, Feb 11, 10 AM-12 PM, Theater Room Thurs - Durango Rm, 12:45 PM - Beginning, 2PM - Intermediate Calling all Singers, Dancers, Musicians, Ladder Golf Comedians and anyone else who just wants to have fun and entertain. If you have talent or a League plays starts Mon. Jan. 10th & Wed. 12th. Come play & learn on funny comedy bit, we want to see it. Come to Sat. afternoon Jan. 8th between 1 & 3PM. Info: Harvey 815-217-7763. the auditions for this year’s talent show. As Pass the Trash always, it will be the hit of the season! Sundays, 6:30 PM - Theater Rm, Diane 478-788-9416 Absolutely everyone is welcome. Bocce Ball League Play - Begins Jan 3rd: Don’t have a formal talent, but want to be involved in the show? We have some fun things Mon Men’s individual 9 AM, Ladies individual 11AM for you to do this year. Come to the auditions Tues team play(4 player)11 AM, 1 PM, 2:15 PM, 3:30 PM Wed team play (4 players) 11 AM, 1 PM, 2:15 PM, 3:30 PM and see how you can help with the show. Thur team play (4 players) 1 PM, 2:15 PM, 3:30 PM VDO TOOL SHED Lou: [email protected] Open Mon - Fri, 9-11 AM. Borrow tools for FREE for STATE PARTIES the day. Call Barry Arnott 480-463-0703 State Party Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska Saturday, January 29th, 5PM, Fiesta Room. Sign up in main hallway. Bring an item for East Mesa Food Bank. Kathy Helvey 630-267-3062 Iowa State Party Sunday, January 30, 4PM - Ballroom Kathy Sindt 712-210-3126 Non-Denominational Bible Study Wisconsin State Party Tues, Feb 1, 11 AM arrive, eat 11:30 AM, Peter Piper Pizza Please come to the weekly Bible Study in the Theater (Ellsworth & Baseline). $9.82 buffet. Sign up in the main lobby by room, Tuesday evenings 7-8:00 PM. Jan 21. Door prizes donations accepted at #172 or #1630. Bring your bible and a friend. All are welcome! Kathy 920-912-6258 TRIPLE PLAY - New Group Illinois State Party Wednesday, February 9, 4-6:00PM, Peter Piper Pizza, $10 Tuesdays, 6PM - Cancun Room - Eileen 602-635-0421 (Ellsworth & Baseline). Sign up in main hallway. Third Act VDO Theater Group Colorado State Party Monday, Feb 14, 2-4PM, Ballroom Fridays, starting January 14th, 10AM Theater Room Beverly Meszaros 720-635-3474 Bollywood Exercise Class Saturdays, 9AM on the Patio Oregon State Party Aqua Zumba Sun, Feb 20, 2:--PM, Bocce Patio, sign up in main hallway. Fridays, 11:30 AM in the Lap Pool Celia Lechnyr 541-337-6689 or space #1086 Eastern States Party Line Dancing Sunday, February 27, 4:00 - 6:00 PM Fridays 1PM, in the Theater room starting Jan 7th. Pickleball Area. Info - Nancy Milleville 716-984-7462 Paula Jacobs 806-433-3975 for info. Wyoming State Party Sat, Feb 26, 5:PM, Theater Room Mary Anne Smith 307-575-6854 7

January Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 NEW YEARS DAY 2 3 4 Coffee & Donuts 56 7aPassport toFun Fair Music on the Country Store Chapel Coordinators Mtg 8:30 AM 11AM Patio 1-3 PM 9 3PM Theater New Image Fashions Dinner Show 5:30PM 9:00 - 1:00PM Rich Mancini Otis & the Beat Chapel on Patio Music on the Patio Specialty Steak Piano Man Generations 8 16 4-7PM Dinner 4PM Patio For series ticket Taco Salad Holders ONLY 11:30-1:00PM Music on the Chapel RockSmith Music on the Patio Music on the Patio & 23 4-7PM DJ & Midnight Music on the Patio Fish Fry 4-7 PM Patio 4-7 PM Chapel 4-7PM Music on the 4-7PM North Star Harry Mathews Come Back 30 Sun Patio Big Zephyr Trio Chapel BINGO 6:30PM Buddy c10 11 12 13 RECYCLE 14 15 Ship Happens Concert Coffee & Donuts Cal-am Concer t ORGAN STOP PIZZA Pinewood 7:00-Ballroom 8:30 AM OH, CANADA 1:30 PM, $9.50 Derby 7PM, Ballroom Specialty Rib Artistic Talent Test & Tune Dinner 4PM Patio 10-1PM 8-11 AM Ballroom Music on the Patio Music on the Patio Music on the Music on the Patio Taco Salad 11:30-1PM 4-6PM 4-7PM Surefire Patio 4-7PM 4-7PM Reign ‘N Music on the Patio & Music on the Thaddeus Rose Country Fish Fry 4-7PM Josh West Caution Patio 4-7 PM 19 20 Breeze BINGO 6:30PM Country Store 21 Taco Salad Drive-in Movie 9:00 - 1:00PM 22 17 18 Coffee & Donuts 6:15PM 11:30-1:00PM Music on the 8:30 AM Patio 4-7 PM Specialty Steak Keith Byers Dinner 4PM Patio 29 Music on the Music on the Patio Music on the Patio Music on the Patio Music on the Patio & Patio 4-7PM 4-7PM 4-7PM Cactus Wine 4-7PM Splash Fish Fry 4-7PM Music on the Silhouette Fast Lane Soul Impression 26 27 RECYCLE Patio 4-7 PM BINGO 6:30PM 28 Taco Salad Rose & the 24 25 11:30-1:00PM Thorns Coffee & Donuts Music on the Patio 8:30 AM Cal-am Concer t 4-7PM Hillbilly TENNESSEE RIVER Deluxe Specialty Rib Dinner 4PM Patio 7PM, Ballroom 31 Music on the Patio Music on the Patio Music on the Music on the Music on the Patio & 4-7PM RockSmith 4-7PM Boomer Patio 4-7PM Patio 4-7PM Fish Fry 4-7PM BINGO 6:30PM Better Beat Band Desert Coyotes Urban Crossroads 8

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