FDO Feb Newsletter 2022

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Welcome 2022! The resort is in full swing! The weather is perfect and the drinks are cold. It is so nice to see everyone at the pool, playing pickleball, line dancing, bocce and WOW there is lots to do here. We do have a lot to offer you but if you are not well or don’t feel comfortable with our reduced capacities at our grill’s or events it is okay to just chill at your site and soak in the sun. We look forward to meeting all of you and getting to know more about you. We think that FDO is a gem hiding in the desert. Let’s keep up the spirit and tell a friend or two about this wonderful resort. Glad you all made it here safely, Valarie & Gregg Wahl Fortuna de Oro Resort Manager’s What an eventful month of January we had with many fun events that you all made a success, I really appreciate all your help through this recent change. I’m thrilled to announce in this month’s newsletter that I’m your new Activities Director. Many of you know me since I worked my first two season’s in the Guest Services Office in the fall of 2018. I then had the opportunity to move into the Activities Office in the Summer of 2020. I’m 31 years old, I went to Yuma High School and I’m proudly a Yuma Criminal (that’s our mascot) I’m not really a criminal , haha- ha, and graduated in the class of 2008. If you wonder what I use to do before working here at Fortuna De Oro, I was a full time licensed massage therapist for 9 years. I have been married now for 7 years to my husband Manny, and we have a 4 year old daughter. We like to spend most of your time at home, snacking and watching movies. I would again like to thank you all for your love, support and friendship, it means the world to me and I’m very happy to be here and can’t wait for next season. Activities Director Jacky Aponte 3

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This popular card game will continue to take place on Monday evenings in the North Hall, starting at 6:45pm Players usually arrive any time after 6:30pm to socialize, get acquainted wit the rules and procedures and to play a prac- tice game. We play partner cribbage, dealing 5 cards to each player. Generally we play 6 games and try to finish around 8:45pm. We look for- ward to seeing former members returning and new ones too. 6

COME PLAY SEVENS AND TRASH SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS IN THE NORTH HALL AT 1:00PM Thursdays at 7pm Thursdays 4pm-6pm North Hall In the Bar & Grill A fun board game played “Be the life of the PARTY!!!!!!” with cards. Join Us !!! 7

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This invigorating activity will run three days a week. TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND SATURDAYS at 8:30am in the Mini Hall. All classes last 45 minutes. Participants should arrive a few minutes early with a mat or beach towel to set up and get ready to limber up. We do a combination of Pilates, yoga, and other forms of slow stretching movements, first standing and them spending 30 minutes sitting or lying on our sides, backs and fronts. Both regular attendees and drop-in participants report having a good work-out and achieving posi- tive results from this activity. This new activity will take place between 1pm-3pm on Saturdays in the Mini Hall. This is for people who like to sing along, play an instrument, clap out a beat and learn new music skills. Participants can enjoy group music and, if desired, practice to partic- ipate in the established Jam Session which runs once a week in the North Hall. We would like each person to come with a favorite song with enough copies for the group to add their binders. It helps if the best key for each piece is established but we 9

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Thursdays at 6:30pm in the Card Room off by the North Hall. Player will help to set up the correct number of tables and organize the materials for each table. The games will start at 6:45pm and run to approximately 8:45pm. Here’s looking forward to meeting new and old friends. 11

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HIKING FEBRUARY 2022 PROVIDING THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY, SHARE, AND PRESERVE THE HIKING EXPERIENCE FEBRUARY HIKES WILL BE ON MONDAYS THE 07TH, 21ST, AND 28TH NO HIKE ON THE 14TH DUE TO THE FDO BIKE RIDE. MEET EACH MONDAY IN THE NORTH PARKING LOT ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE NORTH HALL BY 8:30 AM. HAVE THE ESSENTIALS: HIKING SHOES, HIKING STICK(S), WATER, LUNCH OR SNACK, AND WEAR YOUR NAME BADGE. HIKING COORDINATOR SENDS OUT AN EMAIL EACH WEEK WITH DETAILS ON THE NEXT WEEKS HIKE. IF YOU ARE NOT CERTAIN OF BEING ON THE MAILING LIST, PLEASE CONTACT THE HIKING COORDINATOR (LISTED BELOW) EVERETT OSTRUM SITE 565-- PHONE 208 841 1346 EMAIL—[email protected] 13

In the Craft Room join the Wood Carvers MONDAYS 9:30AM WEDNESDAYS 12:45PM 14

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PICKLEBALL S P Typical Pickleball week at a glance: Morning Social Play 7 days a week 8am all courts. Sundays - 10:30am Rotating Partner Round Robin Courts 4 - 9 o Sundays - 1:00pm Rotating Partner Round Robin Courts 1 - 10 o Hosted by Garrett/Kimberly Tuesdays - 10am - Beginners Lessons. Hosted by Kathleen & Carmen Tuesdays - 1pm - Competitive Play Advanced players courts 1-4, and Advanced In- termediate Players courts 5-8. Not Hosted Tuesdays - 3pm - Competitive Play Intermediate players courts 1-6. Not Hosted Drills Clinics - Hosted by Les, Nikki, & Steve & Carmen - dates and times will vary. Monthly Social - Hosted by Rick & Traci dates and times will vary. You can find all this information and signup sheets in the Pickleball notice board, located on the NE Corner of the Sports Complex Building o Court usage priority goes to any scheduled event. o The Pickleball Group has moved on-line, and some events will use an online service for registering. o You can find all of this information and a signup sheet to be added to the pickleball email list, in the Pickleball notice board, located on the NE Corner of the Sports Complex Building. Reminder, all of the above events and coordination is being done by volunteers. 16

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Senior Tournament Here at Fortuna De Oro– Come get your registration form at the Activities Office. February 9-10, 2022— Mixed Doubles Pickleball February 16-17, 2022— Women’s Doubles Pickleball February 23-24, 2022— Men’s Doubles Pickleball March 2, 2022— Mixed Doubles Bocce March 3, 2022— Men’s and Women’s Doubles Registration ends 5 days before each event. 22

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February Tournaments Check with your Activities Office for sign–ups and more details. 29

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March Tournaments Check with your Activities Office for sign– ups and more details. 31

March Tournaments Check with your Activities Office for sign– ups and more details. 32

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