Yve Evans - Palm Desert Greens

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Palm Desert Greens
News Bulletin
February 2013
“A Senior Housing Community”
Jazz at the Greens
Presents
Yve Evans
Saturday March 9, 2013 At the Clubhouse
Tickets: $4o
Purchase at the Administration Office
5:00 Doors Open - Cocktails
8:00 Dessert - Intermission
6:00 Dinner - Pre Fixe Menu
8:20 Showtime Act 2
7:00 Showtime Act 1
9:00 Encore - Good Night
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Food and Beverage Manager Tim Fry, and Chef Mark
Cordially invite you to attend a
Wine Pairing Dinner in the Clubhouse,
Tuesday, Februarry 5, 2013
Cocktails at 5:00 pm
Dinner at 6:00 pm
$60 per person
Seats are limited
Tickets available in the Association Office
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Palm Desert Greens News Bulletin
February 2013
Palm Desert Greens
Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Benefiting
Desert Cancer Foundation
Sunday
March 17, 2013
8:00 AM Shotgun
4 PERSON SCRAMBLE
Field is limited to 164 Players
Entry Forms in the Pro Shop
Deadline for entries March 12th @ noon!
Enter as a single, twosome, or foursome
$55 Entry Fee Per Player
Golf, Lunch, Great Raffle Prizes
FUN HOLES-CIRCLE, TWIN LINES, LONGEST DRIVE,
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Sponsored by:
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Country Club Realtors, George and Liz Higgins,
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The Greens Real Estate, Ron Nielsen and Jackie Wood,
PDG Realty, Inc., Suzie Napoli
February 2013
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February 2013
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February 2013
From Your President
Palm Desert Greens
News Bulletin
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346-4255
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Ah, yes, when the frost is on the pumpkin!!!! No pumpkins here, but there sure
has been frost, maybe only really noticeable to golfers and gardeners, but we
sure have had it. As of this writing (Jan. 10) we have had 13 golf frost delays
with more in the forecast. We had 7 delays in December and six thus far in
January. The only day that prevented 14 consecutive days was a nice break on
Christmas day.
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Homeowners Association.
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Board of Directors
Dennis Hanks
President
Sherman McKinniss Vice President
Liz Dixon
Secretary
Mal Sinclair Treasurer
Audrey Green
Director
Sara McCallum
Director
Don Risk
Director
Mario did some “historical research,” for me and all the trivia buffs, and says
that this is the most frost delays we have had at least in the past three years. We
had 10 frost delays in the 2010-2011 season, 8 days in 2011-2012.
Dennis Hanks
As you might expect, Southern California Edison isn’t done with PDG yet. In
all, Edison has 19 “phases” scheduled for our community, three of which have been completed. The most recent
phases completed were 2 and 4. Edison has told us that as money, time and the inclination come together, they
will be back again. Apparently they are coming together sooner than expected, by anyone, and they may return
in a month or two. This is not definite, so don’t hang your hat(s) on the time frame.
Speaking of Edison, I can’t begin to tell you how many homeowners have questioned why the new transformers
(those big green boxes) have to be above ground. Well, here’s the reason: Actually, there are a few, 1) people
tended to use the below-ground openings for waste disposal; 2) when Edison workers needed to do any maintenance work, there was always the danger of standing water and “junk” in general.
Neighborhood Watch and Security want to make sure we all take notice of any strangers we see wandering the
area. It only takes a phone call to security to put your mind, and ours, at ease.
I hope you remember all those close to you on Valentines Day. I’ll be talking to you again next month.
Retention
Basin
Repair
Jose Garcia from
Golf Course Maintenance
spreading grass seed in
the Retention Basin
Notary Services
Available in the Association Office
Call Roberta
760-346-8005
Appointments Recommended
Will Travel
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February 2013
From the General Manager
Your PDG Staff Members are pleased
to announce something altogether different for your entertainment enjoyment! They have put together a fantastic dinner show “Jazz at the Greens”
starring well-known jazz artist, Yve
Evans, on Saturday, March 9, 2013. If
you are not acquainted with her easy
entertainment style, you are in for a
real treat. For those who are among
her faithful followers, you will not
want to miss this golden opportunity,
here right in your own Club. Ticket
price for the dinner show is $40.00
inclusive, with a no host bar; ticket
sales will be handled through the AsRoberta Reynolds
sociation Office. Do not hesitate for a
moment, as we anticipate this special event will be a sell-out. (See details on
the front page.)
facing us will be fairly simple. We will speak to this during the year.
We are certain at this point that SCE will soon continue their upgrades (Phases
3 and 5) which are smaller projects than the ones just completed. As mentioned
in President Hanks’ article, we just don’t have dates certain yet.
Now that we are “in season” let me remind you that we have rules for good
reason. Make sure that you and your guests wear proper attire when on the golf
course, the putting area, and the practice area. Reports have been coming in that
some are wearing jeans while playing golf. Granted, they offer warmth during
these frosty mornings, but they are not allowed. Do yourself and your guests
a favor; avoid a potential embarrassing moment because of non-compliance.
Dress codes are posted. Please review them. (There is also a Dress Code for
the Restaurant/Lounge/Clubhouse, which is also posted.)
Unrepaired divots and ball marks on the course are becoming excessive, so
much so, that it is taking its toll on the course. Your friends and neighbors
have organized a divot-filling party because you failed to fill your own divots
and repair your own ball marks. We all take pride in the condition of the golf
course, especially considering nearly 55,000 rounds played annually. Please do
As we go to press, I want to remind you once again that PDG is hosting the your part; it only takes a moment and it will make a more enjoyable game for
Desert Recreation District annual Shuffleboard Tournament for the third year you and everyone else.
in a row, February 7-10, 2013. This is the 13th Annual Palm Desert International Sports Festival and Senior Games. The program consists of competition The 2013 Telephone Directories are here. The Emergency Response Team
in basketball, golf, pickleball, soccer, track and field, swimming, table tennis, has provided a special window display sign to be used in the case of a major
volleyball, water volleyball, shuffleboard, racquetball, race walking softball. EARTHQUAKE. These “Stop” / “Okay” signs are being distributed as you
One of our own employees, Mario Lopez, has successfully competed in this pick up your Directory. Instructions are included as to why and how they are to
volleyball arena in years past. (As a side note, Mario once competed in the be used to assist ERT in case of this emergency situation. The goal is for every
Olympics for Mexico. Modest as he is, he says, “They were just looking for the household in PDG to have a “Stop” / “Okay” sign.
tallest players, so I guess I qualified.”)
Remember the Wine Pairing Dinner on February 5, 2013. Seating is limited to
Another feather in our cap is Palm Desert Greens Association was the featured no more than sixty to ensure an exquisite culinary experience pairing the fourHomeowner Association on the front page and in a three-page article in the course dinner with a great wine.
QUORUM, a monthly magazine published by the Coachella Valley Community Associations Institute. My article’s credits go to Jimi Tidd for accompany- February 2 you will enjoy the return of “Sugar’s Karaoke preceded by Chef
ing the photographer as he took pictures throughout our community and Sara Mark’s famous barbeque dinner. It is a rather informal gathering, loaded with
Fenimore for her input and editing assistance. We were challenged by some lots of laughter and good entertainment. Don’t miss it.
restrictions inasmuch as the pictures were taken in December and the article
was coming out in January. So much to our chagrin we had to take pictures The PDG Entertainers’ Annual Performance runs Saturday, February 23
around our beautiful, professional holiday decorations. So, we concentrated on through Monday, February 25. All three shows sell out annually, and I underour 40-years of progress since AVCO first sold properties here.
stand this year they have another blockbuster! So get your tickets early. Invite
your friends and family to join you. You will have a wonderful time!
Wow! The Committees are already at work, planning for the future needs of the
Association. This month, they will be submitting their capital expenditure re- Sara Fenimore is finalizing the Events Calendar for the season beginning Sepquests to the Budget Committee. I can see already that you are in good hands; tember 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014. That seems like it is far into the
this well-grounded community will continue into perpetuity with the high level future. But to assure your Committee, Club or Organization has a seamless
living standards that have earned our respected reputation throughout the val- continuation of room reservations into next year, please submit your applicaley. Just glance backwards, and you will realize the impact these volunteers tion a.s.a.p. If you have questions, it only takes a minute to check with Sara;
have made in the past. They will continue to push for the preservation, renova- she is glad to help you.
tion and upgrade of the Association’s assets which directly affect your investment in the community as well as your own dwellings. Be sure to thank them Your PDG Staff members want your experience of living in this wonderful
for their tireless efforts; and if you feel inclined offer them a hand. It’s a big job! community to be the best it can be. So, write to us; let us know if you have a
compliment, concern or complaint. We will address each communication by
Your Board Members, Sara Fenimore and I attended the 27th Annual Legisla- forwarding it to the appropriate Committee, Department Manager, by addresstive Update put on by Wayne Guralnick, Esq. of Guralnick & Gilliland. Attor- ing it in an Open Board Meeting, or by return letter.
ney Guralnick covered the amended Davis-Stirling Act, which goes into effect
January of 2014. The goal for revision was to bring together Corporate and Warmest regards to you and those you love.
Civil Code and the Davis-Stirling Act in a single simplified version. Of course,
as is true of much of today’s legislation, the “D-S Act” more than tripled in Roberta L. Reynolds,
size. As we left the two-hour session, everyone’s eyes were a little glazed over General Manager
from so much information. But a quiet review of the syllabus gave me relief,
knowing that we are already compliant in most areas, and any required changes
February 2013
Security Report
By Chief Russell
Good Horse Sense
A Homeowner came into my office the other day to advise that someone may or may not have entered his home and had possibly
taken something of value. We had a pleasant conversation and it was learned
that he had locked his door when he left, but admitted that he didn’t always
do that. He also confessed to me that last month someone took his new laptop
computer from his unlocked vehicle that was parked in his driveway. This
spurred a conversation about how many people don’t bother to lock up their
homes and vehicles. He suggested that I write about this in my next article for
the PDG Newsletter. I laughed and remarked about how often I mention this
topic in my articles and said that I didn’t want to BEAT A DEAD HORSE.
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DECEMBER STATISTICS - SECURITY
Incident Reports
911 Medical
Public Service
Suspicious Circ
Process Server
Burglary
Well Being Cks
Property Damage
Accidents
Theft
Disturbance
Water Problem
70
40
05
05
04
03
03
03
02
02
02
01
Citations Issued
Street Sweeper
Wrong Way Driving
Handicap Pkg-Car
Trash Cans Out
Speeding
For Sale Sign
Loose Dog
14
04
03
02
02
01
01
01
ARC Statistics- December 2012
Approved
Denied
Pending
Move-on
Present
Absent
After he left, I thought about our conversation. I remembered a sure way to
remember things, is through repetition. So, with the increase in thefts in PDG, Dec. 04
04
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0
1
14
0
I thought that I would remind you of a few things. A huge percentage of thefts
07
1
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0
12
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and burglaries are committed because people fail to lock the doors of their Dec. 11
houses and cars. A thief will always take the easy way of doing things.
Dec. 18
13
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13
2
I have spoken with numerous victims of these thefts, and they always seem to
have a reason for not securing their property. They explain that they know all Our weekly agenda gives the names and addresses of applicants,
kinds of friends and family that never lock their doors. Sure, if they become members’ attendance and comments regarding pending status,
victims, it’s their fault. But, IT’S A HORSE OF A DIFFERENT COLOR if such as approval by the district/area representative, who is to clarify
you are the victim. I hear that “I never had to lock up before” and that Security certain figures, completion date or possible extension. These weekshould do something to prevent this “crime wave”. In truth, it could have been ly reports are in the Administration Office.
prevented by just locking your doors and windows.
We are experiencing thefts of bicycles parked in the carport, bicycles from unlocked sheds, thefts for unlocked vehicles, and even theft of some grapefruit
from the side of a house. These thieves are not HORSING AROUND. If it’s
not “nailed down” they will take it. Lock your homes and vehicles. Don’t give
them the opportunity to steal something of yours.
Like you, I ask myself, “Who are these people that are stealing from us?” I
doubt highly that one of our Seniors is sneaking around in the wee hours of
the morning, looking through parked cars, or taking someone’s bike. So what
does that leave us? In past cases, it has been Visitors or Relatives that have
been caught or suspected of these thefts. It is up to all of you, along with Security, to stay aware of anything suspicious and report it.
I have been questioned about the probability of people crawling over our fences. Others offer the Gardeners as suspects. After 6:00PM, all Vendors are supposed to be out of PDG. If you see them in here, report them to Security. As
for the walls, we have no reason to believe that anyone is coming in this way,
and we have no way of monitoring this. Although, we did have a suspect that
“escaped” over the chain link fence into Suncrest when he was discovered
taking things from an unlocked vehicle. The “Free Exit” Back Gate has also
been the subject of concern. That gate, like the Front Gate has unrestricted
exiting. Our problem isn’t how they’re getting out, it is how they’re getting in.
I tend to believe that it is someone staying here, legally or illegally.
Statistics prove that the vast majority of thefts occur when the objects stolen
are exposed and unprotected. I am doing my best to make you aware of this.
But as the ole saying goes, YOU CAN LEAD A HORSE TO WATER, BUT
YOU CAN’T MAKE HIM DRINK.
For both our sakes – START DRINKING
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February 2013
Men’s Golf Club
Our dedicated and tireless Vice President (and Rules Committee Chairman!) John
Coyle provided the following for this report. Please take the time to read and
appreciate what he and other Members of your Men’s Club are doing to help us
all enjoy our golfing experience even more . . . as we continue to enjoy (or not)
the challenge of the game itself!
“Your Men’s Golf Club is proud to host Larry Bohannan, the Desert Sun’s golf
writer, as our guest speaker at the General Membership Meeting on Feb.19. Larry has hobnobbed with the greats and not-so-greats in the world of golf, and has a
wealth of stories and observations from his long career. Tell all your friends, and
let’s have a big appreciative crowd for one of our really good local journalists.
“Also at our Feb.19 meeting, Nominating Committee Chair Buck Davis will
again present the slate of candidates for office, and will solicit additional nominations from the floor. Nominations will then be closed; the Election Committee
will prepare ballots; and we will vote on Wednesday, March 13. We always need
good people--get involved!
“Bob Larsen and Mike Roberts continue their work on the PDG Rules Project;
and Don Dayton has been most helpful in providing rules quizzes for our meetings. Many thanks to them and to all who promote better golf rules awareness.”
Thank you, John.
Remember to check your Men’s Golf Club website for all the news about regularly scheduled tournaments and other events. Thanks to you, too, Ken Miracle and
your many colleagues, for another great Season.
Roger Gould
F and B Committee
February 2013
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order pancakes if that’s to your liking.
Greetings from PDGville!
Look forward to the upcoming wine pairing dinners. Mark and Tim put
together a really upscale dining experience paired with a great selection of
Love is in the air! Affirmations of love are all around us, the desert is wines. The first of these happened in January, but I cannot report on it as
beginning to bloom, our skies are clear, the air crisp, birds are in flight. It this column must be posted long before the dinner. I’ll tell you all about it
simply fills the heart.
in the March issue.
Yes, this is the month of love with Valentine’s Day approaching offering
celebrations of demonstration. Check Channel 98 or this monthly bulletin
for all the happenings in our little village that coincide with Love Month!
Have you been to your Restaurant recently? Ken and I attended Friday
night dinner a short while ago. Chef Mark has prepared a fairly extensive
menu for us to enjoy. He has specials to offer as well as the regular fare
which includes a large selection of comfort food. I was having a craving
for fried food that night so I opted for the tempura style shrimp. Ken ordered a steak, but I know he likes the liver, too. I don’t know where he
finds them, but Mark purchases beautiful cuts of meat. The steak melted
in Ken’s mouth. I’ve had the Filet Mignon in the past and I agree; this
beef does, indeed, melt in your mouth. The Prime Rib dinners occurring
the last Wednesday of every month is a meal to lavish upon yourselves.
You deserve the very best life has to offer and this dining delight is one
fabulous way to do it. I know many of you attend regularly as you stop
to chat with me or call me on the phone to tell me of your joy with your
dining experience.
The Evaro Brothers are still packing them in during the regular Wednesday
Night Club. And, let’s face it; dancing is an enjoyable form of exercise, so
while you’re being social and dining over a delicious meal, you can work
off a few extra calories by kicking up your heels to the rhythmic beat of
their exciting sounds.
Lunches also offer an extensive menu. Mark reminds me that whether it
be lunch or dinner, if there is something you don’t see on the menu, but
the kitchen has the ingredients, they’ll be happy to whip it up for you. Our
Restaurant is pleased to go out of their way to cater to your every desire.
And, if you’re not pleased about anything, don’t be afraid to make your
voice heard. They want to know from you if there is some way to improve
on your meal or service.
Our Bartenders are trained mixologists and gifted conversationalists. They
work very hard and add to the pleasure of sitting relaxed at the bar enjoying a libation. We have a beautiful bar. Come in for a drink.
One of my most favorite meals is our Sunday Brunch. Rarely a Sunday
goes by that you won’t find us there. I like to start brunch with a cocktail.
We also offer an endless glass of champagne at minimal cost. And, it’s
great to see all the happy faces of friends and neighbors. Usually on the
omelet buffet, Maria cooks your eggs to order. She is an incredibly sweet
woman who listens to your every request. We offer a large assortment of
condiments such as shrimp, white and green onions, jalapeño, spinach,
ham, bell pepper, mushrooms, cilantro, black olives, and tomatoes. Maria
will top it all off with cheese if you want, too. As you move down the line
you’ll find sausages and bacon, potatoes O’Brien (my personal fave), biscuits and gravy. There are two different salsas to choose from; one regular
and one HOT!
Then, there’s the fruit platter, blintzes, freshly baked Danish pastries and,
now get this, this is great, a new addition to the menu . . . Eggs Benedict!
You have to order this from your wait person. Also, you have to special
So, I am grateful you allow me my ramblings. We live in such a tremendous community. As I write this on this January day we are experiencing
an incredible balmy day. It all adds to my joy and happiness. I took a bike
ride this morning and marveled at the scenery around me. Life is good!
Enjoy yours.
Greg Goodheart-Chairperson
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February 2013
Computer Club
Happy Valentines Day! Isn’t it great to be able to go our computers and
send lovely cards to those we love?
No longer do we have to stand in front of the store display looking for the
perfect card and then apologize when we have put shopping off till the last
minute. In the matter of a few minutes, sitting comfortably at home we can
create the most beautiful cards anyone could imagine and know that they
will be received in an instant.
We mourn the passing of Frank Gottschalk who was a Charter Member
of the Computer Club and Director of Computer Club Learning Center.
Frank was also a great teacher and a good friend to all who knew him.
We welcome Ron Dingman who will assume Frank’s position as the Director of the Learning Center and will also teach certain classes. Welcome
aboard Ron.
Classes in the learning center got off to a slow start this year but are now
in full swing and several new classes are being introduced.
Sign up sheets are on the table at the front of the room during regular
meetings.
When we have enough students for a particular class a teacher is contacted
and a time is set. The students are then called and informed. Six students
maximum per class.
Computer Club general meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of
each month at 9AM in the Clubhouse, unless that Thursday falls on a holiday such as Thanksgiving or Christmas. Any changes will be announced
on Channel 98.
General meetings consist of an approximately 20 minute presentation followed by a question and answer period, 50/50 drawing and round table
discussion. Coffee and cookies are served at this time.
Yearly dues are $15.00. Everyone is welcome. We look forward to seeing
you at the meetings.
Lorna Range
February 2013
Low Vision
Living with limited vision can be a challenge, but it need not be a barrier to living
life. We are very fortunate that we have the Braille Institute right here in the desert.
Since 1919, the Braille Institute has given thousands of visually-impaired people
“Solutions in Sight” so that they can live satisfying, fulfilling lives.
They offer an amazing range of classes and workshops to help build skills to gain or
regain your independence, which is FREE to anyone who has low vision or whose
vision is waning because of age. Call at (760) 321-1111 or e-mail them at www.
brailleinstitute.org for more information.
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Understanding Vision Loss Seminar Friday, February 22nd, 10 am. This covers the
basics of blindness and visual impairment, sighted guide and specific skills related
to assisting people who are blind or visually impaired. Also will discuss the emotional impact of sight loss and how to cope with the changes in lifestyle. Family
members, caregivers, friends and professionals are encouraged to attend.
February 8 --10 a.m. to noon Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia, and how
to Prevent and Respond to an Emergency.
Discovering the World Through the Kitchen and Macular Degeneration….Seminar
Dates to be announced.
The following seminars that will be at the Braille Institute during the month of
February:
For further information call our local Palm Desert Greens representative: Fran Rennie at (760) 776-8445.
Let Their Be Light/Sunwear Friday, February 1st, 10am-noon. This seminar will
address household lighting tips to enhance general visual acuity and comfort in
your home. Simple changes to your home lighting can enhance your vision and
provide comfort to your eyes. This will also provide suggested applications of various colored sunglasses for specific eye conditions. Learn which color sunglasses
work best for glare, brightness and contrast when faced with a visual challenge.
Lori Dreier…Reporter
Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia, and How to Prevent and Respond to
an Emergency February 8th, 10am. Michelle Stonebrook, retired RN, and Community Liaison and Education Coordinator for Senior Helpers will discuss 1) the
difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia; 2) how the different parts of the
brain are effected by dementia; 3) skills and techniques to provide effective care.
Lisa DeLuna from the American Red Cross will also tell about the Philips Lifeline
Service, and how it helps us to prevent, prepare and respond to an emergency.
IPad, iPhone, iPod Touch….Zoom Friday, February 15th, 10 am. This workshop
will teach you Zoom basics. Learn how to use all of the features that are available
to you. YOU MUST BRING YOUR iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch for your hands-on
workshop.
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February 2013
New Dimensions Travel
Happy Valentine’s Day ! Get out of the house today and call
a friend or family for lunch. Or send posies or cookies to
someone that gives you great service (bank teller, grocery
cashier, hairdresser, etc)
enjoy Thanksgiving onboard ship ! Sail roundtrip San Diego
on Holland America’s Statendam. San Diego; sea day; Cabo
San Lucas; 2 sea days; Huatulco (overnts); Puerto Chiapas; 2
sea days; Panama (overnts); 2 sea days; Trujillo (Peru); Lima
(3 days – perhaps visit Machu Pichu); 2 sea days, Manta, EcTravel tip # 1: Get a regular passport – not the new passport uador; at sea, Costa Rica; Nicaragua; Guatemala; 2 sea days;
card
Manzanillo; Puerto Vallarta; 2 sea days; San Diego. Incls: Bus
Travel tip # 2: Make life easier on yourself and don’t buy black to/fr pier, govt fees, nccf, onboard credit. Rates fr $3541
luggage
ppdo
Travel tip # 3: Consider a friend or neighbor to avoid a single
supplement
Nov 27, 2013 – Eastbound Panama Canal – 15 nights
Travel tip # 4: Always give us your past passenger #’s
Sail Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas from San Diego to Ft
Lauderdale. Visit Cabo San Lucas; Puerto Vallarta; Guatemala;
Note # 1: We can arrange your river cruise or tours as well
Puntarenas; Full transit of the Panama Canal; Colon; CartageNote # 2: Call if you’d like a copy of the Canada Fest magazine na; Ft Lauderdale Incls: BUS to pier, nccf, govt fees, BUS
which has an article about Cruise Holidays 
back fr airport. Rates fr $1674 ppdo (air additional – looking
for good air)
April 22 – After tax getaway cruise – no flying - 5 nights
Sail roundtrip San Diego on the popular remodeled Celebrity Dec 4, 2013 – Sea of Cortez cruise – one time itinerary so
Century. Enjoy a full day in Santa Barbara, San Francisco, and don’t miss out - 12 days
Ensenada. Incls: BUS to/fr pier, nccf, govt fees. Rates fr
Join PDGer’s and sail roundtrip San Diego on Holland Ameri$667 ppdo
ca’s Statendam. San Diego; sea day; Cabo San Lucas; La Paz;
Loreto; Guaymas; Topolobampo; Puerto Vallarta (overnts); 2
April 23 – PRICE DROP ! Sail Star Princess to Hawaii – 14 sea days; San Diego. Incls: Bus to/fr pier, govt fees, nccf,
days – no flying
Pinnacle Grill lunch; wine. Rates fr $1518 ppdo
Sail roundtrip Los Angeles to exotic Hawaii on the Star Princess.
Visit Kona, Kauai, Honolulu, Maui. Incls: BUS to/fr pier, nccf, Dec 29, 2013 – New Year’s cruise on NCL - 7 nights – no
govt fees, onboard credit, photo credit. Rates fr $1268 ppdo flying involved
Ring in the New Year aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s NorJune 25 – Norwegian fjords cruise on Celebrity Constella- wegian Star rt Los Angeles. Visit Cabo San Lucas; Mazatlan;
tion – 12 nights
Puerto Vallarta. Incls: BUS to/fr pier, nccf, govt fees. Inside
Amsterdam, at sea, Bergen, Olden, Molde, Geiranger, Alesund, fr $1083 ppdo / Oceanview fr $1273 ppdo / Balcony fr $1483
Skjolden, Flam, at sea, Oslo, at sea, Amsterdam. Incls: nccf, ppdo
govt fees. Rates fr $2249 ppdo (air is additional)
Jan 24, 2014 – Eastern Caribbean – 10 nights
July 12 – Alaska inside passage rt Seattle – 7 nights
Sail Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas rt Ft Lauderdale.
Seattle, at sea, cruising inside passage, Juneau, Skagway, Visit Tortola; Antigua; Martinique; St Kitts; St Maarten. Incls:
Tracy Arm Fjord, at sea, Victoria, Seattle on Royal Caribbean’s BUS to/fr airport, rt air, transfers, nccf, govt fees. Rates fr
newly remodeled Rhapsody of the Seas. Incls: BUS to/fr air- $ 1523 ppdo (may go down later as looking for better air rate)
port, nccf, govt fees. Rates fr $1038 ppdo (air additional)
Help your community by booking with Cruise Holidays as we
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Sail the Celebrity Solstice Seattle to Ensenada where you over- and presenting a check to New Dimensions.
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PDG Entertainers
Gosh! Show time is fast approaching and will be here before we know it. Remember
the dates: Saturday, February 23rd, Sunday, February 24th and Monday, February
25th at 7:00p.m. in the Clubhouse. There will be cabaret style seating again and
drinks may be purchased before showtime and during intermission.
The singers and dancers are in full rehearsals as I write. We have a CLOSED REHEARSAL policy and we ask for your cooperation. If you know what we’re doing
now, it won’t be a surprise at showtime. We guarantee an evening of pleasure and
delight for all ages.
Tickets will go on sale February 9th at $15.00 each; ticket sellers will be on the patio
on Saturday, February 9th from 11:00 - 1:00 and Sunday, February 10th from 11:00
- 1:00. The sellers information is listed below. Watch Channel 98 for any changes.
For Saturday Feb. 23 - Mary Talmadge - 760-674-4951
For Sunday Feb. 24 - Kenneth Goodheart - 760-773-4746
For Monday Feb. 25 - Joy Wabnitz - 760-565-7849
ON A MORE SERIOUS NOTE: The Entertainer’s Club is missing many of our
costumes from the Clubhouse storage area. These costumes were purchased by Lynn
Fox over the years and belong to the Entertainer’s Club. It would be appreciated if
ALL present PDG Dancers and former Foxy Ladies would check your closets for
costumes that should have been turned in at the end of 2009/2010. If any other club
or organization has borrowed them or seen them, please let me know so they can be
accounted for. The costumes in question are: Blue Velour, 2 pc (‘Trolley’ and ‘Razzle/Dazzle’); Red with gold sequin trim (No Business Like Show Business), Black
leotard with skirt and gold trim (Boulevard), Multi-color flowered leotard, with ruffled skirt, arm bands and headpiece (La Bamba and Hawaiian dance); Yellow slicker,
briefs and hats (Singing In the Rain). As president of the Entertainer’s Club I have
the responsibility to inventory these costumes for future use like now. I am definitely
perplexed as to their whereabouts. I ask for everyone’s help. Thank you.
Joy Wabnitz- Publicity
Cactus Cats
Hello 2013, the Mayan calendar notwithstanding!
On December 10, 2012 we played our first match at Ivey Ranch. Both Mary Ann
Hendry and Jan Voirol placed third in their respective flights and brought home the
bacon. Great work gals. Even though play took a long time, overall it was a good
experience for the seven new members and five returning members.
On Thursday, January 17, 2013 we will play the second match of the year at Oasis
Country Club. It is always a good time so those members playing are looking forward to this match. And lets hope that the good weather holds (last year was rained
out). Results next month.
Our schedule gets busy at this time of year so Tip is already asking for members
chosen to play Portola on February 4th and Tri Palms on Friday, February 22nd to
sign in and pay up. Checks should be made out to Cactus Cats in the amount of $35
please. Cancellations: call Ann Tipton at 760-333-3284, and thanks.
On Saturday, January 19th we will hold our first (of two) Playdays for the year. We
will hold a business meeting at 10:30 AM in the Recreation Center followed by golf
at 12:30 PM. Come see our new logo and order a shirt. After golf we’ll have appetizers (provided by the club) and libations (BYOB) at the Recreation Center.
Remember to check the bulletin board in the Golf Information Center for current assignments!!! We want as many members as possible to have the opportunity to play.
Have fun and keep playing.
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February 2013
Shuffleboard Club
We are very saddened by the recent passing of two “giants” of Shuffleboard, Frank Gottschalk and Jack Merrow. Both of them were excellent,
long time, players and were frequent winners as partners and individually.
Jack had not played these last few years; but those who have played with
him remember him well and fondly, earning him the nickname of “The
Grand Old Man of Shuffleboard”. And many of us more recently enjoyed
the Great 101st Celebration of his birth, that his wife Dorothy gave him a
year ago.
Like Jack, Frank too had a tremendous zeal for the game of shuffleboard.
He was a great competitor with a thorough knowledge of the game. Moreover, he was a prime mover in bringing about the construction of the PDGCC Shuffleboard Building. He also served as President of the Club and
was an elected Member of the PDGCC Board of Directors. Frank participated in many local Coachella Valley competitions year after year, and
recently received medals in the State of California Senior Games. His winnings in California had earned him a place in the National Competitions;
and he had looked forward to playing in Cleveland, Ohio later this year.
We shall miss his enthusiasm and presence.
The Coachella Valley Hi-Ten Season is in full swing. with a compliment of
snowbirds and year around residents making up our Team. Twelve Members comprise the squad with solid representation filling in as substitutes.
Those who have competed so far this year are: Esther Bergquam, Joe Coady, Dan Chiernyk, Joe Dion, Mark Helvig, Sherman McKinniss, Byron
Reider, Bill Rindone, Lars Sjoholm, Linda Goodman, Dean De Lap, Gary
Adams, Ray Goodman, Roger Gould, and Juanita Manning.
Two games are played on weekly assigned dates, each win worth one
point. At this writing, PDGCC is in sixth place (ten teams in the Conference), while last year we were ninth. So, significant improvement has
taken place. Eight contests will have been completed at the end of January,
leaving only two games to play in February, one at Ramon of Cathedral
City and the other at Royal Palms Happy Gang in Palm Springs.
Next month we will report the success of our participants in the District
Five Shufflers Association Rookie Tournament. Individuals from all
Clubs are eligible to play if they are beginners this calendar year. The District Five schedule also includes a Doubles Tournament (partners playing
against partners) in early February. This Tournament coincides, somewhat
unfortunately, with our again hosting the Regional Senior games. Spectators are welcome to attend. Keep tuned in by watching Channel 98 and
checking with Club Members
Our local Member Team Tournaments make Friday our busiest day of the
week. The current tournament will end on February 8; and a new one will
begin on February 22. Sign-up sheets are on the bulletin board. Anyone is
welcome to participate on other days, but Club Membership is required to
play on a Team in our Friday Tournaments. This is a friendly competition
and a lot of fun. If you are not yet a Member, or even not yet a shuffler,
drop in and watch a while. (It is also a time you can get a feel for the Partnership Tournaments mentioned above.) Then join our Club and come play
with us.!
Roger Gould
February 2013
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PDG 2013 Golf Calendar
(Approved by the Board of Directors on January 24, 2012)
DATEEVENT
DATEEVENT
02-02-13
Sat.
Women’s Golf Club Championship #2
02-03-13
Sun.
Women’s Golf Club Championship #3 (Lunch)
02-08-13
Fri.
Men’s Golf Club Pre-Tournament
Practice Rounds
02-09-13
Sat.
Men’s Golf Club Member/Guest (Breakfast)
02-10-13
Sun.
Men’s Golf Club Member/Guest (Lunch)
02-12-13
Tues.
Women’s Golf Club President’s Cup #1
02-12-13
Tues.
Roadrunner Red and White Tournament (Lunch)
02-16-13
Sat.
Women’s Golf Club Spring Fling (Lunch)
02-19-13
Tues.
02-26-13
Tues.
02-27-13
Wed.
Men’s Golf Club Championship –
1st Day
03-13-13
Wed.
Men’s Golf Elections and BBQ
03-17-13
Sun.
Charity Day Tournament (Lunch)
03-19-13
Tues.
Women’s Golf Club Installation
Luncheon
03-02-13
Sat.
2nd Day
03-03-13
Sun.
3rd Day (Lunch)
(Championship and President’s Cup)
03-05-13
Tues.
03-09-13
Sat.
Women’s Golf Club Member/Guest (Lunch)
03-19-13
Tues.
Roadrunner Club Championship
03-21-13
Thurs.
Cactus Cats Tournament (Lunch)
03-26-13
Tues.
Roadrunner Club Championship
04-06-13
Sat.
Men’s Golf Club President’s Cup (Lunch)
04-07-13
Sun.Cactus Cats Tournament
04-09-13
Tues.
Roadrunner Spring Tournament (Lunch)
04-13-13
Sat.
Women’s Golf Member/Member
04-14-13
Sun.
Women’s Golf Member/Member
04-20-13
Sat.
Women’s Golf Club Mixed Couples (Lunch)
05-04-13
Sat.
Men’s Golf Club Mini-Member/Guest (Lunch)
05-07-13
Tues.
Women’s Golf Club Mini-Member/
Guest (Lunch)
06-06-13
Thurs.
Employee Play Day Golf Tournament
Tree Service
Irrigation
Clean Ups
Complete Landscaping
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February 2013
February 2013
Palm Desert Greens
Annual Charity Golf Tournament
The “wearing and spreading of the green” is coming up sooner than
the leprechauns can fill the pots of gold so get a jump start and
purchase your commemorative block now to support our designated charity, the Desert Cancer Foundation. The blocks will be set in
the ground at the entrance to the 1st tee and a special unveiling
will be held the morning of the tournament. This is such a special
way to honor a loved one, celebrate a special occasion or just to let
someone know how much you appreciate them. At the same time,
you are contributing to such a worthwhile cause and creating a legacy for all to enjoy. Did you know that Disneyland sold out of their
memory blocks for their new section faster than Minnie and Mickey
could get to the front gate to greet people! Please contact any of the
chairpersons for applications or fill out and return the application
that is in this publication.
Raffle tickets are also available for some exciting prizes. Just a
sampling are jeep tours, power baseball games, tram tickets and
gift and dining certificates. The tickets are 6 for $5.00 and 15 for
$10.00. The more you buy, the better your chances. Our goal is
to present the Desert Cancer Foundation with a super hefty check
so your participation is greatly appreciated and needed. Volunteers
are also needed and welcomed. Remember the date, SUNDAY,
MARCH 7th, 2013 and the luck of the Irish to you!!
Jeff Rodd, Charity chairperson, 702-927-9586
Carol Venable, Charity chairperson 760-346-5906
Donna Glasser LoBianco, Charity chairperson 760-837-9352
PDG 40th Anniversary Celebration
Video’s are Available
$10.00 each
To order your copy, Call Don at 760-340-3250
Or Send your check to Don Risk,
39201 Palm Greens Pkwy, Palm Desert, CA 92260
PDG 40th Anniversary Celebration Video Order form
Name:
DVD Quantity @ $10.00 ea. Total $
Address:
City: State:
residents
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February 2013
Women’s Golf Club
New Dimensions
One of the first things I would like to address is the speed with which our frost delays President, Beverly McGill, Vice President, Erma Hanks and the New Diare posted on Channel 98. I think we all appreciate not having to get ready to play
mensions officers and committee chairpersons accomplish so much for the
golf, only to find there is a frost delay. Kudos to whomever is so efficient.
The Cross Country game originally scheduled for April 23 will be played on February
5. This will replace Beat-the-Pro day that will then be played on April 23. Bob says
he’s too busy in the Pro Shop with all the tournaments in February and March and
doesn’t have time to play and practice. We are formidable opponents.
We hope that you have had a chance to sign up for the annual Spring Fling tournament to be held on February 16. This tournament sells out quickly every year. The
format will be a Scramble (always fun—no matter what your golfing abilities). The
$35 entry fee includes tournament prizes, breakfast snacks, and lunch!
Once again, the Spring Fling is sponsored by the LaDonna Keaton Team. This group
of realtors is always giving to our community; so if you see one of these realtors,
please say “howdy” and “thank you.”
482 members and our PDGCC organization, because they work together
with the efficiency of assembly line workers in an airplane factory. When
our Restaurant staff needs equipment, they often ask New Dimensions,
which helps keep our homeowner dues low. New Dimensions purchased
the new karaoke television monitor for the Clubhouse. We appreciated
it at our December General meeting when Sugar Grassi led us in singing
Christmas Carols. Laurie Gross took the mike for “O Holy Night” and
George La Goe led “Walking in a Winter Wonderland”. Nine “Festival
of Lights” winners were announced: Donna Buffington and Shirl Wilkins,
Patricia Bustad, Paul and Beverly Carper, Donna Coggan and Rich Gerow,
Brian and Cathy Gray, Howard and Kay Rickus, Bill and Sue Rindone,
Roy Skultin and Darcy Quimby, and Carol and Dale Young. Congratulations to the winners and our gratitude to everyone in PDGCC who decorated. Every year, PDGCC gets brighter and more beautiful at the holiday
season.
Now that our greens are manicured and FAST, it is even more important we find the
sweet spot on our putters. Most putters have a dot or line on top of the putter head.
This is the sweet spot. When you putt, you should strike the ball with the putter face
on that part of the putter. If you miss the sweet spot by ¼ to ½ an inch, it will affect The most glamorous event of the year is the New Year’s Eve Party. Getting
the direction and speed the golf ball rolls.
elegantly dressed and going to a ball, is as exciting for adults, as Christmas
morning for a child. When you are in a crowd of happy people, the antic-
To find the sweet spot, hold your putter up (loosely) with two fingers and let the putter ipation builds as midnight nears, much like that of waiting for Santa. Year
hang free. Tap the face of the putter with the edge of a coin and you can feel the putter
after year as the clock strikes midnight, joyful exhilaration fills us with
head twist as you tap away from the sweet spot. Hit the “sweet spot” consistently and
new hope for an improved life, with resolutions to be healthier and live
make more putts. (This tip is brought to you by a 20 handicapper???)
better in our own personal agenda for hope and change.
So far, no one has had a hole-in-one this year. This means that you still have time to
sign up to win lots of money.
The theme of this New Year’s Eve “Snowflake Ball” was reflected every-
where, from the two jolly snowmen at the entry and the white snowflakes
Just to add a little variety to our venue, we are having a Cupid Shoot instead of a sparkling around the room to the silver table linens and tall graceful centerHam Shoot. The Cupid Shoot will take place on February 12, with a $5 entry fee to
pieces. Both the Filet Mignon Oscar and the fabulous fish were perfectly
be collected on the day of the tournament. Since this is a “cupid shoot,” I think this
prepared and the presentation and service were described as divine. Some
may mean that red attire would be appropriate!!!
The Birthday luncheon was canceled in January because of a lack of response from
our members. It will now be combined with the Installation luncheon on March 19.
One last note, if you know of anyone who is ill, experiencing an illness in her family,
or is suffering the loss of a loved one, please let me know. As Sunshine person, I will
send cards so that these members know that everyone is concerned and wishes the
best for them.
Leaving you one last thought: you owe it to everyone you love to find pockets of
tranquility in your busy world.
Annie Roberts, Publicity
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actually thought that was an under-statement when describing the lovely
“snow globe” dessert, adorned with a snowflake cookie. Beverly McGill
described it as a snow crusted globe that just burst with flavor as you took
the first bite and you went, WOW! Disc Jockey, Michael Farber, of Music Media enticed everyone out on the floor and the majority of revelers
stayed through the last dance. Kudos to Carol Schaefer and Donna Glasser
LoBianco for chairing this special event. Their helpers were Carol and
Ken Dobson, Erma and Dennis Hanks, Carol and Mike Venerable, Bob
Brownell, Joan Sorenson, Pat Smith, Billie Cheshire, Bev McGill and as
always, Sugar and Bobby Grassi. The evening was a succession of memorable moments and if you missed it this year, plan on attending in 2013.
Pete Widman has been our Pull Tab Captain for the past seven years and
he did an amazing job. Jeane Rawson is assuming the responsibility and
her enthusiasm indicates that the Ronald McDonald House will continue
to benefit. Just put your pull tabs in the bucket on Jeane’s front porch at
39-090 Cudy Circle or bring them to a New Dimensions meeting on the
2nd Tuesday at 7:00 PM. The meetings are free with good entertainment
planned by Lela Buffington. Come join us at the February 12th meeting.
The entertainment will set the mood for Valentine’s Day and Norm and
Paula Koster will have an assortment of cookies and drinks for you. This
is an opportunity to meet people and make new friends. We hope to see
you there.
Submitted by Carol McKinniss
February 2013
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Flag Fund Report
Condolences are extended to the family and friends of:
Lila Scher
(Chef Mark’s mother)
MaryJean Fry
Frank Gottschalk
Jack Merrow
Don Hambright
Lois Byland
George Broderick
Barbara Rowand
Brad Lynch
(Jim and Marylou’s Son)
Patti Gatti
Donations were received from the following:
NEED HELP!
DEBORAH DOES DISHES
LAUNDRY, WALK YOUR DOG,
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MAKE and TAKE YOU TO ANY APPOINTMENTS
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AND SHE DOES IT ALL WITH A SMILE ON HER FACE
CALL: DEBORAH 760-568-6989
Barbara Matzie, Gen Hornak in memory of Velma Edwards
Betty carver, Beverly Mileski, Nancy Kovac in memory of
John West
Bill and Barbara Rowand, Gen Hornak in memory of
Wayne Bates
Bill and Barbara Rowand in memory of Rich Amorosa
Gen Hornak in memory of Pat Hopper and Yvonne Kamholz
Orville and Arlene Abbott in memory of Lila Scher
Lane and Marjorie Teaney in memory of George Broderick
Sue McVicker, Ann Monian in memory of Brad Lynch
Lane and Marjorie Teaney in memory of Barbara Rowand
Patricia Accornero, Jo Amoto, John and Katie May in memory
of Mary Jean Fry
Maria Valosay, Esther Berquam in memory of
Frank Gottschalk and Jack Merrow
Bob and Vicki Gray in memory of Don Hambright
Bill and Kelley Dewees in memory of Lois Byland
Esther Berquam in memory of Shirley Secor
Members of The PDG Womens Club in memory of
those who passed in 2012
Thank you all so much for your generous support of our Flag
Fund. Because of the funds available I was able to make a
donation to the Employees Appreciation Fund of $300.00.
Roberta Reynolds our General Manager, explained that our
employees are like so many other working families, are not
getting many raises these days and are paying more for their
insurance. It was an honor to be able to help them out in our
small way. If you would like to make a Contribution, please
mail or drop a check made out to the PDG Flag Fund at 38010
Devils Canyon Dr. If you have any questions or suggestions,
please call me at 760-341-9848.
Sincerely,
Judy Robinson
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Calendar
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February 2013
Artist of the Month
Carol Cole
I’ve always dabbled in art in some form or another. In college I majored in Marketing and Advertising Design. The marketing training
has served me well in my business career and the art training has
provided me with a lot of personal pleasure and stress relief.
I have been working with Hard Shell gourds for many years. This
year I started specializing in pet portraits on the gourds. In 2012 I
started going to our Art Club meetings. We had a water color artist
instructor for most of the summer. I am hooked! I love working with
Water Colors. I’ve joined the Coachella Valley Water Color Society
and through that organization have begun to paint “Plein Air” with
their Field Mice Group. It’s such a challenge to visit different venues and create a painting from sketch to completion in a couple of
hours.
On my first outing we visited Cabot’s Pueblo in Desert Hot Springs.
It rained and was very chilly, but we managed to complete our work
and have a great time. I’m just at the beginning of this journey and I
have a lot to learn. The painting featured is Cabot’s Pueblo. I hope
you enjoy it.
Jackie Wood
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Below is a comparison of PDGCC homes sold in 2012 and 2011 by price range.
Sold20122011
Under $100,000 10 14
$100,000 to $150,000
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31
$151,000 to $200,000
13
17
$201,000 to $299,000
10
09
Over $300,000
0
04
Total Sold 62 75
In 2012, 63% of the homes sold were under $150,000 compared to 60% the prior
year. The La Donna Keaton Team represented the buyer or seller or both in 74% of
the transactions in 2012. Thank you to all our wonderful clients!
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73434 Cabazon Peak Drive
73405 Highland Springs Drive
Great mountain views from
this property being sold for
lot value only. The lot is 85’
deep and 56’ wide – build
your dream home here.
Ideal as a rental or second
home, this 2 bed/2 bath
home is being offered
turnkey furnished and is
located close to the
clubhouse.
$94,000.
$129,900.
38602 Chaparrosa Way
New lower price on a perfect
location for a new home or
update the existing home.
Huge lot (over 6,500 s/f)
and great views from front of
home.
Lovely mountain views are
yours to enjoy in this turnkey
furnished home located on
a quiet internal street. Golf
cart included!
$125,000.
$139,000.
39705 Manzanita Drive
Fantastic views from the
floor to ceiling windows in
the great room. This
spacious (over 1800 s/f)
home has open kitchen and
sun room.
Price Reduction! Situated
on an over lot, this move in
ready 1978 home has dual
paned windows and a
wonderful new sun room.
$149,000.
$139,500.
39120 Manzanita Drive
Remodeled from top to
bottom, this home has
beautiful kitchen and
bathroom updates, drywall,
and new windows. Sold with
furnishings!
Lovely 1984 home
featuring 2 master suites in
a split bedroom floor plan.
The wide open great room
is off the circular kitchen.
Great Value!
$152,500.
$158,000.
38861 Bee Drive
38541 Little Way
Fantastic new price on three
bedroom greenbelt home
with two separate living
areas. Walk out your back
patio to enjoy tennis and
swimming!
Located on a short quiet
street with lovely patio on a
larger lot, this home has an
open floor plan with accent
fireplace. Furnished!
$149,000.
$161,000.
38039 Noble Canyon Drive
73936 Seven Springs Drive
Perfectly maintained home
on an internal street close to
the main club house. Being
sold turnkey furnished
including the golf cart!
Situated on a cul-de-sac
with mountain views, this
unique home has an
upgraded kitchen with
granite countertops
and large pantry!
$169,500.
$174,900.
73098 Buck Springs Drive
39800 Desert Greens Drive East
This attractively decorated
turnkey furnished property
has been upgraded with
drywall, dual pane windows,
and laminate floors.
$199,000.
For Professional, Personal, and Friendly Service
Call The La Donna Keaton Team
(760) 346-8605
Enjoy awesome mountain
views from the living/dining
area of this charming 2
bedroom, 2 bath home.
There is also an updated
kitchen and oversized master
bedroom. A must see!
$239,000.
Long Term Rentals AvailableE-mail: theladonnakeatonteam@gmail.com
February 2013
Suzie Napoli (Broker)
760-799-7308
Lic# 0967124
Paul Hagmeier
760-413-9363
Lic# 1438430
Terry O’Connor
Lic# 0914724
760-568-6603
MUST SEE
73290 Indian Creek $199,900
39205 Moronga Canyon $138,500
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Lynn George
760-799-8715
Lic# 1252762
Geno Owens
760-668-1360
Lic# 0049934
Laura Stephens
760-636-6311
Lic# 00694151
NEW LISTING
73363 Desert Greens Dr $128,000
38071 Devils Canyon Dr $149,000
38881 Parker Ridge Way $276,000
38568 Bautista Canyon $179,950
38687 Fuller Dr $380,000
39661 Desert Greens Dr. E $169,900
39819 Black Mesa $212,500
38031 Cabin Circle $225,000
39050 Cudy Circle $159,000
73692 Desert Greens Dr. $219,900
39185 Moronga Canyon $175,000
73739 Sawmill Canyon $196,900
39300 Desert Greens Dr E $114,500
39505 Manzanita Dr $249,000
73850 Cotton Circle $269,000
GREENBELT / GOLF
COURSE VIEW
NEW LISTING
73230 Lone Mountain $189,900
38450 Cactus Lane. $109,000
NEW LISTING
73229 Adobe Springs $118,500
39600 Desert Greens Dr E. $239,500
NEW LISTING
73908 Seven Springs $129,750
39818 Desert Angel $115,000
73063 Red Rock $229,000
39450 Manzanita $139,000
Website: www.pdgrealtyinc.com
Email: info@pdgrealtyinc.com
Fax: 760-568-5554
Office: 760-340-2265
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February 2013
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One of these four companies will have something special to offer you to fit
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For a quote or to make an in-home appointment please call
Phone 760-328-7484
Open 7:30am to 4:30pm Closed Noon to 1:00pm
February 2013
Calendar
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February 2013
Roadrunners Golf Club
First of all we thank Sue McVicker for opening her home to all the Roadrunners on
the 18th of December for a bit of Christmas Cheer, and Sue thanks each member that
brought goodies to share for the special occasion. Everyone enjoyed chatting and
getting to know members during the gathering.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to our past president Mary Lou Lynch and her husband Jim because of the tragic loss of their son Brad and his girlfriend in an accident
in the Columbia River Gorge.
The Club Championship is scheduled on March 19 and 26, and to qualify to compete
you must have played 12 games in the past 12 months on Tuesdays during regular
play. There is a list in the Golf Shop with names of qualified members, check it out.
If you do not qualify you can still sign up to play but not in the competition.
A short bio of Sharon (Shar) Sylvester. She was born in Medesto, California in 1940,
she and her brother grew up in Oakland. She married Gary Sylvester at age 16,
continued Fremont High School and graduated in 1957. She attended Oakland City
College and raised her three children, Ken, Keith and Kristi.
She worked for Lockheed in Sunnyvale, CA, from 1975 to 1997 where she was a
financial cost and budget analyst interfaced with the navy negotiating contracts. Gary
also worked at Lockheed and was Electrical Engineer Supervisor.
Shar has 6 grandsons (yes, no granddaughters) and there is a set of twins. She enjoys
all of them and spends as much time as possible with them. Shar and Gary have lived
in Palm Desert Greens since 2001 and she enjoys playing at Golf. This is the 4th
season she has chaired the Social Committee and she does a great job negotiating the
meals that go along with our special events.
Shar and Gary have been married for 57 years!
Doreen Heffron, Publicity
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February 2013
Neighborhood Watch
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Neighborhood Watch meets bi-monthly on the 4th Monday in the Palm
Room at 2:30 PM. Please attend our meeting on March 25 and join Neighborhood Watch to be a good neighbor watching out for neighbors.
Neighborhood Watch is part of the National Sheriff Association and Sheriff Deputy, Stacey Austin, and PDG Security Chief, Bob Russell, attend
our meetings to present the area crime statistics and to advise us on security measures. We have had recent criminal activity with entry gained
through unlocked doors or through unlocked patio doors. Lock your doors
and place a pole or piece of plastic pipe in the track of your sliders. If you
need help with this, call a Neighborhood Watch officer’s phone number
listed below.
The Neighborhood Watch network helps locate lost pets, too. Recently, a
dog escaped through an open gate and was run over by a car. Check your
gate latches to be certain they are aligned and working properly.
The Sheriff’s Department offers free home security evaluations with advice to make your home safer. You can call and arrange this service at
760-836-1616. Join Neighborhood Watch and get a warning sticker for
your front window. We need the help of all residents and membership is
free with no dues. Neighborhood Watch, the Emergency Response Team
and COPS work together in emergencies.
Lois Thompson, Co-Chairman
760-408-1909
Carol McKinniss, Secretary
760-346-7993
Peggy Clements, Treasurer
760-340-2800
Dean De Lap. Coordinator
760-636-1416
Submitted by Carol McKinniss
PDG Library
New books for February:
Threat Vector is a political thriller by Tom Clancy and Mark Greaney. The
novel features the former CIA agent and president Jack Ryan and his son
Jack Ryan Jr.
The Black Box by Michael Connelly--In a case that spans 20 years, Harry
Bosch links the bullet from a recent crime to a file from 1992, the killing
of a young female photojournalist during the L.A. riots. If you’re a Harry
Bosch fan you won’t want to miss this one.
Tier One Wild is a Delta Force Novel by Dalton Fury. Former disgraced
Delta Force commander Kolt ‘Racer’ Raynor has earned his way back in
The Unit after redeeming himself during an explosive operation at a black
site in Pakistan. Now he is about to face his deadliest challenge yet. You’ll
need to check this thriller out to find out what the ‘deadliest challenge’
is!!!!
The library is open Monday, Wednesday, Saturday from 10 a.m. - Noon
See ya at the Library,
Ellen Kaufman
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February 2013
Putting Club
The putting course is in excellent shape and highlighted with new red and
white hole flags. You can see us out there every Wednesday in our red and
white attire. All you need to do is watch and see that we are having a great
time.
Thank You’s
Thanks to all our friends at Palm Desert Greens for many cards, letters,
phone calls, flowers, prayers, and support we received during the loss of
our son Brad. It has been a tragic time and we appreciate everyone
and everything that has been done for us.
Don Risk, our president, represented us at the annual Homeowner’s Re- Jim and Mary Lou Lynch
ception held January 28th. This was an opportunity for new homeowners
to become familiar with all the organizations here. If you attended, you
know it was a worthy event.
Skateboards, Rollerblades (in-line skates), scooters, and bicycles are prohibited at all times on and around the patio adjacent to the Clubhouse,
This month we will be having our Valentines Day party, Wednesday FebruLounge, Pool, Palm Room, and Golf Shop.
ary 13th. After our regular putting session, there will be snacks and prizes
in the Clubhouse. Come March, more revelry when we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by adorning green outfits and a festive event in the Clubhouse.
Did you know we have a club mascot? A gopher name Gus. He has a girl
friend name Mabel. At times, they are seen at our dinners.
Rule Reminder
Gus is full of fun and mischief. When you are on the putting course and
your ball pops in and out of the hole, it’s not always just a misfortunate
putt, more often than not; it is Gus knocking it back out with his furry, little
paw. For you see, his home is under the putting course and he resents having our members walking around on his roof. So he does his best to disrupt
our fun. I feel certain that he is laughing as he scurries from hole to hole.
Over the summer, Gus found other fun adventures. Don Risk photographed
him popping out of the ground and scaring the devil out of the SCE employees working along the Parkway; no one is safe from this furry prankster.
We are still excepting new members. This year our membership has flourished with old (sorry, returning) and new members, of over 120 players.
However, don’t let that bother you. On any given Wednesday, only about
60 will show up to play. Just come down to the Clubhouse on a Wednesday
at 1pm, pay the $10 membership fee and .75 cents weekly for tournament
play. If you get a hole in one, you will get back .25 cents for each one you
make.
All you need is a putter and a ball; bring a partner or come as a single, no
problem; we will get you a playing buddy. You can purchase a red club
shirt or wear your own with white bottoms and soft soled shoes. No experience needed. We’ll be happy to have you join us and you will be happy
you did.
Ted Pannell
February 2013
Tennis Club
Membership News:
Welcome new members: Margaret LeBoutillier; Shirley and Ernie Berger; Sharon Williams.
The Tennis Club sponsored Valentine Dance is scheduled for February 9th. Contact is Maddy Connell at 760 779-1857.
Our Sunday Twilight Tennis on December 30th was fun but challenging. It was
VERY cold with a breeze to give it that extra sting. John and Yvonne Barrett
came to the rescue by hosting a last minute get-together at their lovely home
where we could get warm and share our snacks and libations. Thanks John and
Yvonne, you saved the evening. We still had fun chilly tennis but the after-tennis
get-together at the Barretts really topped it off! The start time for this Twilight
Tennis is now 4:00pm. Just show up to play and bring a snack to share after play.
Sadly George Broderick passed away on Christmas Eve. Our Tennis Club members remember George as “one of our best!”
Bob and Bette Ericsson had a special Christmas by going to the Mission Inn and
enjoying a romantic dinner and stay. Afterwards they headed for Texas to the Alamo Bowl in San Antonio to cheer for the Oregon Beavers college football team.
The very talented quarterback, Sean Mannion, just happens to be their grandson.
Those of us watching the game from home here at PDG were sure cheering for
a win.
We had another fun tournament on December 16th. Bob Brownell does a GREAT
job organizing these tournaments where everyone has a good time and gets to
play lots of tennis. Our winners were: Courts 1 and 2 Willard Bronson 1st place;
Bob Ericsson and Bob Larsen tied for 2nd place. Courts 3 and 4 Sara McCallum
1st place; Ken Miracle 2nd place. Courts 5 and 6 Louise Forsythe 1st place; Sue
Hunt 2nd place. See winners pictured in this article.
The 2013 Tennis Directory is in print and available. Contact Maxine Alderman;
see below.
The Tennis Club has purchased a brick to benefit the charity Desert Cancer Foundation. This foundation takes care of folks in the Valley who cannot pay. The
wording for the brick was voted on at the January 8th meeting. It will be located
at the entry way to the number one tee box. The wording will be as follows:
Game, Set, Match
PARTY!!!!!
PDG Tennis Club
The yearly “Steak Fry” will be held on Wednesday, March 20th. This is a change
from previous years when it was held on Fridays. Only Tennis Club members
can attend and Wednesday accommodates more of our members’ schedule. The
cost is $10 and is held at the basketball courts at the Recreation Center. You bring
your own table settings. This has been a tradition for the end of the season farewell for most of our snow birds.
In baseball they call it the (DL) Disabled List; in football they have the (IR) Injured Reserve List; here at PDG Tennis we have the (TDL) Temporary Disabled
List. In this section we report the following: Bob Leasure; Diane Jones; Maxine Alderman, and Carol Nunes. This is just to say the Tennis Club members
thoughts are with you and wish you speedy recoveries.
PDG monthly tournaments are scheduled for the 2nd or 3rd Sunday of the month.
The actual date is decided at the monthly tennis meeting. If you are reading this
article and interested in playing in the February tournament, you can contact Bob
Brownell at 760 861-1148. You should be a tennis club member to play in the
tournament. A pot luck usually follows the tournament where you would bring
a main dish, salad, or dessert. January’s tournament was held Sunday, January
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13. Remember if you want to include a guest in the tournament, you must go
through Bob Brownell first to be sure there are available spots. Guests will pay
$5 to enter, are eligible to win, and can bring a dish to share or pay an additional
$5 in lieu of bringing a dish.
Court Maintenance
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The shade on courts 3 and 4 has been replaced.
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The drinking fountain has been fixed (much better tasting).
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A request has been submitted to address the tennis court lights; i.e.,
cleaning, bulb change, etc.
If anyone has information related to tennis, or the goings on of our Tennis Club
members, that you would like published, please contact Sue Pinto at
760-565-7800.
IMPORTANT TENNIS CLUB CONTACTS:
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Tennis Club President is Sara McCallum; contact phone is 760 340-9861.
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To join Tennis Club contact Bette Ericsson at 760-779-8782.
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Tennis Directory contact Maxine Alderman at 760-836-1893.
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Tennis Scheduling contact Prescott Jones at 760-341-7236.
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Tennis Clinics contact Bob Brownell at 760-861-1148.
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Tennis Monthly Tournaments contact Bob Brownell at 760-861-1148.
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Sunday Twilight Tennis contact Bob Ericsson at 760-779-8782.
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“Rounders” nice and easy tennis contact Maxine Alderman
760-836-1893.
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Tennis news contact Sue Pinto 760-565-7800.
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February 2013
Pickleball Club
Reality has hit; 2013 is here; so get those New Years resolutions out and start
keeping the resolutions you made to become a healthier you in 2013.
What better way than to become a member of our Pickleball Club. Three of our
members have lost a total of 50 pounds. Good job Pete Paris, Glenda Johnson and
Gary Foley. It’s a great cardio workout, lots of fun and will cost you only $10.00
for a year filled with fun. Let us help you to become healthier in 2013.
The Club held its first round-robin tournament. Coming in First Place was Ron
Schmeck, Second Place went to Pete Paris and Farmer. What a great tournament
Fred and Carol Nunes set up for us; hope you got the next one planned.
It’s that time of the year again. The 2nd year of Valley Team Play is starting up
in January. We will be playing different Country Clubs twice a month. The way
it works is that we are given a schedule of teams to be played during the next
3 months. We call the captain of scheduled Country Clubs and arrange where,
when and the caliber of collective teams. Example, Some Country Clubs want
to play their top players. Other Country Club’s might want to play only socially.
Some want 8 players or some 4. So 2 times a month we check with appointed
team Captains and set the play. This was a lot of fun last year, the first year. When
we play the other teams after a few games, we mix everyone on both teams and
just have some good fun. So pretty much some we get a mix of competitive play
and then some good fun meeting new friends.
Bocci Ball Club
Hard to believe it’s already Super Bowl. Marlene Flattum and her crew are
still hard at work for our Februayr 18th “Roundup” Picnic.
Western attire is optional. Ride ‘em cowboys and cowgirls. This year we’re
asking three dollars from everyone when you sign up. This is in lieu of the
traditional potluck.
Geno’s classes are still transforming players, and if any of you have the
time check them out. They’re currently 10AM Tuesdays. These classes
help new and experienced players develop skills and team strategies. Certainly a worthwhile investment of time.
The Bocci Food Drive for the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission netted
nearly 600 pounds of food, not to mention citrus and toys. The largest
contribution yet. Nearly 1000 meals were served. The look on the faces of
well fed children who often aren’t, reminds us what the season can mean.
Good job everyone and thanks.
Don’t forget Ron Schmeck will be bringing his “Big Star Night” performance to
Palm Desert Greens on February 17th at 7:00 pm at the Clubhouse. Doors will
open at 6:00 pm. with an open bar.
The recent 50/50 winners were.
DEC. 17, 2012
JAN. 7, 2013
JIM PIERCEY
GEORGE McRAE
GEORGE HIGGINS
MARY McCAFFERTY
DOTTIE MURPHY
MARLENE FLATTUM
KEZ BLOEMER
We’ve had to rearrange our team structure due to circumstance. Thus we
have room for more subs; anyone interested should try to arrive by 9:15 to
ease Margaret’s burden.
Publicity, Farmer
The standings leader last month were
DESERT LEAGUE ……..TEAMS 4 AND 2
CACTUS LEAGUE …….TEAMS 14, 17 AND 13
OCOTILLO LEAGUE…..TEAMS 8, 12 AND 9
SAGEBRUSH LEAGUE..TEAMS 18 AND 21
Our last day of play this year will be April 8th, and the Awards Banquet
will be on April 20th.
Ron Stumpo…. Publicity
Jim
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February 2013
Women’s Club
Palm Desert Greens Women’s Club is entering its 38th year and has continued
to be one of the most active and philanthropic clubs in the community. I am
sure we will have another outstanding year. Our new Executive Board was
sworn in at the January General Meeting held at the Oasis Country Club. Our
new President is LaDonna Keaton, Vice-President Carol Schaefer, Secretary
Marilyn Bergeson and returning as Treasurer is Sheila Weldon.
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Permanent * Men and Women’s Cuts
But before I go on, let me thank the outgoing Board, Lola Breeze, Joyce
Stashak, Sheila Weldon and all the committee members for the work they did
the last few years. PDG Women’s Club, in essence, holds a party each month
with their themed luncheons. Every month a group of ladies decorate each
dining table, sell raffle prizes, call members, book entertainment and make
sure everyone has a delicious meal. In addition, this year Lola organized participation in the Golf Cart Parade, the 40th Anniversary Celebration and the
charity tournament. She and her committees have given countless hours of
their time and they deserve our thanks.
At the December General Meeting held at Oasis Country Club, President
Breeze called her outgoing Executive Board and committee members up to
the podium, thanked them for their help and support and presented them with
gifts. The Executive Board members from the last three years that served
with President Breeze honored her as well with a gift. Then the party started. The December Luncheon has traditionally been the Christmas Party and
this year the theme was “The 12 days of Christmas”. Judy Robinson and her
committee outdid themselves with the whole event. The tables were decorated with bottles of wine wrapped in beautiful netting with partridges and
pear ornaments on a charger. 130 women were present, some in their colorful
Christmas sweaters. This was not by accident, because this year, on President
Breeze’s prodding, “A Christmas Sweater contest” was held. Several women
modeled their holiday finest. The judges deemed Billie Villa’s sweater the
Funniest, Pam Mara’s, the Prettiest, Patty Moss’s, the Most Glamorous and
Barb Piercey’s, the Most Eye-catching.
To keep with the festive feeling, our own Sugar Grassi sang Christmas carols and led the audience in song. We then dined on Steak Diane which was
superb, and Strawberry Shortcake. Usually that would be the end, but the
organizers had one more thing up their sleeve. All the guests participated in a
rendition of the 12 days of Christmas. Each table was given a day, and when
it was their turn to sing, they all popped out of their seats, some even added
choreography to their verse. Before they left, all guests were given a gift to
take home. Many commented that it was one of the best and we have Judy
Robinson, Kim Lauer, Jackie Wood and Lola for making it that way.
Judy Robinson has been writing this article for the last few years. I have so
enjoyed reading her descriptions of the luncheons; she has the ability to bring
the words to life. It will be big shoes to step into but I will try. I plan on reporting on the luncheons but also important news from the Board meetings.
Here’s the first important newsflash. The Board has decided that there will be
no fund raiser for the Library this year. Presently, the Library fund has enough
money to sustain it, so the Board (with the approval of incoming President
Keaton) decided to forgo the dinner/dance this year. This means that there will
be a March luncheon General Meeting.
I will be writing next month about the Installation Luncheon and a personal
look at our new Board members.
Talk to you next month,
Carol Dobson, Publicity
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February 2013
PALM DESERT GREENS ASSOCIATION
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
6:30 pm on Tuesday, November 27, 2012
In the Clubhouse
Minutes
PROPERTY OWNER’S OPEN FORUM:
Unit 4 Lot 131 – Wayne Bednersh – questioned the need of a key to enter and
exit the main pool area; and questioned “no parking” in what was a handicapped
space by the main pool.
SECRETARY’S REPORT:
CALL TO ORDER: President Ken Dobson called the Regular Board Meeting
to order at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, November 27, 2012. The meeting was held in Secretary Dixon moved to approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meetthe Clubhouse.
ing held on October 23, 2012 as written. The motion was seconded by Director McCallum and carried (5 For: President Dobson, Vice President Hanks,
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Parliamentarian Louisa Salter led in reciting the Secretary Dixon, Director McCallum, and Director McKinniss; 0 Nay; 1
Pledge of Allegiance.
Abstain: Director Thompson was absent from the October 23, 2012 Meeting;
1 Absent: Treasurer Sinclair).
ROLL CALL: Secretary Dixon noted the following were present: President Ken
Dobson, Vice President Dennis Hanks, Secretary Liz Dixon, Director Sara Mc- Secretary Dixon moved to approve the Minutes of the Regular Board MeetCallum, Director Sherman McKinniss, Director Lois Thompson, Parliamentarian ing held on November 20, 2012 as written. The motion was seconded by
Louisa Salter, General Manager Roberta Reynolds and Assistant General Manag- Director McCallum and carried (6 For: President Dobson, Vice President
er Sara Fenimore. Treasurer Mal Sinclair was absent.
Hanks, Secretary Dixon, Director McCallum, Director McKinniss, and Director Thompson; 0 Nay; 1 Absent: Treasurer Sinclair).
PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS:
Secretary Dixon noted receipt of the following correspondence:
The City of Palm Desert submitted a Notice of Violation to Palm Desert Greens
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A letter was received from a concerned homeowner about dog owners for non-organic materials that have been dumped in the Retention Basin. During not picking up after their pets. He suggested a letter be forwarded to all a meeting with the City on November 26, 2012, Palm Desert Greens was in- dog owners, advising them that it is their duty to pick up their pet’s waste.
structed to begin remedial action on the Retention Basin as soon as possible.
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A note was received from a homeowner advising that a neighbor had Therefore, during Executive Session, the Board awarded DandP Engineering, four cars parked in their driveway, and thought this was in violation of Inc. a contract to grade the basin to the City’s specifications, at an unanticipated the Association’s Rules and Regulations. A letter was forwarded to that reserves expenditure not to exceed $10,300.
homeowner, citing the rule that four vehicles, including golf carts, are allowed on one property.
As of November 26th, 1,007 ballots have been returned to the Inspector of Elec•
A homeowner requested placement of a collection box at the Adminis-
tions. The deadline for Board of Director election ballots is 12:00 pm on Friday, tration Office for unwanted hearing aids, which will then be donated to November 30. Ballots may be turned into the Administration Office, as of today’s a non-profit hearing assistance program for people without insurance.
date. Elections will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2012.
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A note was received from a homeowner whose property backs up to Suncrest, stating Suncrest has not trimmed their trees/bushes, which are As of November 1, 2012, the Reserve Fund had a balance of $437,737.37; overhanging PDG’s perimeter wall.
New Construction $168,976.31; Contingency $92,518.45; for a total balance
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A letter of thanks was received from a homeowner that needed assis-
of $699,232.13. October’s income was up $19,323 and expenses were down tance from Security on November 15, 2012. They noted that the Secu-
$36,270; for a balance of $55,593. Year to Date, income is up $26,082 and ex- rity officers were courteous and helpful in aiding a person that had fallen.
penses are down $112,300; for a balance of $138,400.
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Three letters were received regarding the 40th Anniversary Celebration. One letter thanked the Ad Hoc Committee for a sensational weekend, The new Irrigation Project had a budget of $1,500,000. The Board approved and two letters displayed disappointment that the tickets for the Satur-
a bid of $1,240,000; and the completed cost was $1,232,965. Additional costs day night Cocktail Party sold out so fast.
related to the project came in at $55,323, with the architectural design cost of
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Two letters were received regarding the Retention Basin remediation.
$41,300 ($3,500 was paid last fiscal year and not part of this budget), for a total
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Several letters were received regarding sprinkler over-spray onto homes of $1,326,088. The entire project came in under budget approximately $173,912. in proximity of the Golf Course.
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A letter of thanks was received from a homeowner for not planting new Homeowner Associations are governed by the Davis Stirling Act. This Act pro- grass at the Recreation Center prior to the Thanksgiving holiday, so hibits discussion/action on items that are not on the Board Meeting’s Agenda.
families with children could play outside.
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A note was received from a homeowner, thanking the Board and the
Now that it is darker earlier in the evening and later in the morning, walkers Administration staff for their hard work.
should wear lighter colored clothing and not walk in the middle of the street.
Dark colored clothing is difficult to see, even in headlights.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Director McKinniss reported the following (Unaudited Financials) in Treasurer
You may notice a disclaimer in the next News Bulletin and Directory stating that Sinclair’s absence:
the Association does not endorse advertisers, nor have the advertisers been vetted October 2012
for their ethics. If you hire a contractor, you are their employer. Make sure they Operating Cost:
are licensed, insured, and obtain bids.
Month to Date Actual
$ 438,342
Month to Date Budget
483,712
EXECUTIVE MEETINGS:
Year to Date Actual
1,754,394
Year to Date Budget
1,866,698
The Board of Directors held Executive Meetings on October 23, October 25,
October 30, November 9, and November 20, 2012 to discuss legal matters, con- Capital Expenditures and Reserve Funding:
tracts, personnel and homeowner hearings.
Year to Date Actual
$ 326,895
Year to Date Budget
335,032
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Other Revenue:
Year to Date Actual
Year to Date Budget
$
21,170
10,915
70,577
44,495
Director McKinniss moved to accept the unaudited Financial Report for
October 2012. The motion was seconded by Secretary Dixon and carried
(6 For: President Dobson, Vice President Hanks, Secretary Dixon, Treasurer Sinclair, Director McCallum, and Director McKinniss; 0 Nay; 1 Absent:
Treasurer Sinclair).
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The ARC thanks all of the residents for maintaining their properties, and for making improvements as needed.
The ARC is in need of volunteers.
The Committee meets at 8:30 am every Tuesday in the Association Office Conference Room. No meetings on Tuesday, December 25, 2012 and January 1,
2013.
Clubhouse/Recreation Committee: Chair Beverly McGill reported the Committee met on November 7, 2012.
A Welcome New Homeowners event will be held on January 28, 2013 from 2:00
pm to 4:00 pm, in the Clubhouse. Each Club is invited to have one (1) represenThanks to the Ad Hoc Committee for such a wonderful weekend celebrating 40 tative to man a table, which will cost $10 per Club for the printing of flyers.
years at PDG. The entire weekend offered something for everyone and was deCrafty Ladies held their Boutique on Saturday, November 17, 2012.
clared an overwhelming success by so many people. Congratulations!
GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT:
The current SCE upgrade project is going much more smoothly than the two The Flag Fund donated $1,500 to the Emergency Response Team for new radios.
previous phases. Communication and response to reported problems have been
critical to the success of the project as well as diminishing homeowner issues. The Entertainers have begun practicing for their upcoming “Up, Up and Away”
Mike is doing an outstanding job working with the contractors, and in turn, they show, directed by Greg Goodheart. Show dates are February 23-25, 2013.
have willingly cooperated with our requests.
New Dimensions has tickets available for the Palm Springs Follies on January
Electric lines were severed at the front gate causing interruption in the irrigation 25, 2013 for $51 per person.
system there and along Country Club for several days. Some of the plants were
already stressed for lack of water during the irrigation installation project. We are Please plan on attending the Golf Cart Parade on December 8, 2012. The Parade
will be staged in the Clubhouse parking lot and will start at 1:30 pm. After the
hopeful most will recover, but we realize some will require replacement.
Parade, Bar Bites will be served in the Clubhouse. Admission is $10 per person
The current balance in the Employees’ Holiday Fund is falling severely short or a Toy, which will be donated to the Salvation Army.
of prior years. We know you appreciate the fine work they do, and how well
groomed the community is kept. They too have been hit with rising costs as they The Festival of Lights entry deadline is December 7, 2012. Judging will be
tend to their family commitments. There is still time. Either drop your contribu- on December 11, 2012 concurrent with the New Dimensions General Meeting.
tion in the mail or bring it to the Administration Office. Funds will be distributed Eight winners will be announced that evening.
to our employees on or around December 15th.
The PDG Singles will be holding their Christmas Party on Wednesday, December
Spirit Keepers: A California artist, Shelly Rapp Evans is an award winning fiber 5th. The cost is $15 per person. They currently have 24 members.
artist who creates the “Spirit Keepers” with all the passion and magic that comes
from the heart. She uses numerous layers of exotic and vintage textiles. Colors Woman’s Club will hold their Christmas Party “The Twelve Days of Christmas”
and materials are carefully chosen so that each sculpture radiates a unique energy. at the Oasis Club on December 12, 2012.
Our Boards, present and past, have been PDG’s “Spirit Keepers.”. They carry all
the passion and magic that come from the heart of this community. The Committees and volunteers remind me of the exotic fibers and vintage textiles woven
into PDG’s Spirit Keeper. Clubs and organizations, as well as our wonderful staff
present us with the color and materials necessary to complete the unique energy
within our community. Then there are the homeowners, who support and encourage our leaders, urging them to stay the course, planning carefully for the future
of Palm Desert Greens. I pay homage to you, PDG’s Spirit Keepers, and thank
you for the opportunity to serve you as your General Manager.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS: (Called by Vice President Hanks)
The Palm Greens Singers will hold their Holiday Concert at 2:00 pm on Sunday,
December 2, 2012. Tickets are $6 per person.
Pickleball currently has 45 members, and play on eight courts.
Food and Beverage: Chair Greg Goodheart reported the Committee met on November 12, 2012.
There has been a rumor going around that the Restaurant employs eight cooks.
This is not true. The entire Kitchen staff numbers eight persons, including dishwashers, pantry personnel, assistant cooks and other food prep people. We have
only one Chef, and one Manager, along with a Floor Supervisor.
ARC: Chair Jerry Thomas reported that the deadline to remove Halloween decorations was November 5, 2012. Current holiday decorations must be removed Assuredly, our Restaurant is operating efficiently and is fiscally prudent. Food
and Beverage Manager Tim Fry bends over backwards to keep our operating
by January 15, 2013.
costs at a minimum, and Chef Mark Scher is always shopping for food bargains.
Campaign signs for the Election of the Board of Directors must be removed by
Chef Mark said the focus in the Kitchen this year will be geared toward efficiency
December 2, 2012.
and cleanliness. This focus in no way reflects any shortcoming in our Restaurant.
ARC applications submitted for painting, fencing, etc. are approved for comple- It is only to insure the running of a tight ship and avoid complacency.
tion dates up to ninety (90) days. After the ninety (90) day period, new applications must be re-submitted. Applications with a completion date more than ninety Considering the Restaurant was closed for three weeks in October, sales were
$24,281, with 994 meals served.
(90) days will not be approved.
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Generally speaking, those in attendance at our meeting agreed they are happily
satisfied with the operations of our Restaurant. We have new menus and new
offerings. Your continued patronage has helped keep our Restaurant successful.
You are all invited to come in and try some of Mark’s mouthwatering fare. You’ll
be joyously pleased.
Thank you to all of the Committee Members for their work this year: Bob Grassi,
Don Risk, Judy Mello, Liz Dixon, Mary Lou Lynch, Teddi and Doug Hodson, and
Jeanne DeLisle (who passed away this year).
Minutes are on file in the Association Office.
Security Committee: Chair Bob Grassi reported the Committee met on November
13, 2012.
The Committee will meet again on December 14, 2012. Minutes are on file.
Golf Committee: Chair Lynda Raible reported the Committee met on November
Nine thefts were reported within Palm Desert Greens last month. Our neighbor,
5, 2012.
Suncrest, had a reported 13-14 thefts. Keep cars/homes locked, windows closed,
The irrigation project is complete on the Golf Course, and Rainbird representa- and keys out of Golf carts.
tives are monitoring the coverage. The Landscape crew is adjusting sprinklers
where they are over-spraying onto homes in close proximity to the Golf Course. COPS made $423 at the Parking Lot sale in November, and have two new members: Paul and Beverly Carper.
Homeowners who are experiencing large amounts of over-spray are encouraged
Dean DeLap will be assisting Judy Muggeridge with Neighborhood Watch.
to report the location in writing, to the Administration Office.
Newly donated “Assistance Needed” and “No Assistance Needed” signs will be
received soon. Each home will receive a sign that should be placed in their winThe cost of replacing the gravel ground cover with concrete at the Practice Net dows in case of an emergency (earthquake, etc.). If no sign is placed in a window,
is still being investigated. Until the gravel can be replaced, the mats need to be someone from Emergency Response will still check the home.
turned regularly.
The Lakes Country Club hosted a Desert Emergency Meeting, consisting of all
Sweeps money, deposited with the Association, shall not accumulate from one gated communities south of I-10.
calendar year to the next, except: Sweeps money earned in November and/or December of any year may be carried over to the next calendar year. Sweeps money As of January 1, 2013, Emergency Response will need to replace all of their radinot expended shall be retained by the Association and shall be deposited in the os, due to radios being converted to narrow banding.
Golf Shop miscellaneous sales.
While walking at night, wear light colors, wear a reflective vest or arm bands, and
The Committee will meet again on December 3, 2012 in the Palm Room. Min- carry a small lantern.
utes are on file.
COPS, Emergency Response, Neighborhood Watch, and Security urge all resiLandscape Committee: Committee Member Joan Sorensen reported in Chair dents to call Security if “something doesn’t look normal”.
Marjorie Teaney’s absence.
The Committee will meet again on December 11, 2012. Minutes on file.
Holiday decorations were placed around the Clubhouse and patio area on ThanksAd Hoc Committee: 40th Anniversary Celebration: Chair/Vice President Dennis
giving Day.
Hanks reported the 40th Anniversary Celebration was, by all accounts, a huge
The Committee toured all common areas on Monday, November 19, 2012. Mario success, thanks to the efforts and cooperation of the following people: Mainand his crew have already started to work on some of the suggestions made by tenance Superintendent Mike Bridges and his Maintenance staff; Golf Course
Superintendent Mario Lopez and his Landscape staff; Chief Bob Russell and his
the Committee.
Security staff; Jimi Tidd for all of the posters, flyers, and participating in the dunk
tank; Chef Mark and his Kitchen staff; Food and Beverage Manager Tim Fry and
The Committee will meet again on December 12, 2012. Minutes are on file.
his Restaurant staff; Ted Berard and COPS.
Long Range Strategic Planning: No report.
Thank you to the following Ad Hoc Committee Chairs: Ray Cole, Entertainment;
Maintenance Advisory: Chair Carol Dobson reported the Committee met on No- Greg Goodheart, Food and Beverage; Carol Dobson, cleanup; Beverly McGill,
games; and Don Risk, video.
vember 9, 2012.
Broken yardage markers will be replaced.
The Committee discussed a letter from a resident regarding the main pool gate Thank you to the Realtors and various Clubs that provided food, entertainment
and access by the showers. A key is needed for entry/exit. The Committee felt and games during the Saturday festivities. Special thanks to the LaDonna Keaton Team, Country Club Realtors, The Greens Real Estate, PDG Realty, Inc.,
that should be changed to key entry only, and free exit.
and Keller Williams for funding the Sing Along Productions part of the Saturday
Along with the regular duties of the Maintenance crew, they repainted the yellow show. It is understood that PDG Realty’s Suzie Napoli won the Chili Cook-Off.
curbs in front of the Clubhouse, installed Christmas lights, and put the propane Way to go Suzie.
heaters on the patio for the season.
And a very special shout out to Bobby Grassi. Without his tireless efforts and
A problem with the blinds at the Recreation Center was brought to the attention expertise, we would not have had power and sound for any of the activities.
of Maintenance Superintendent Mike Bridges. The problem has been resolved.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS:
Fencing at the children’s area (Recreation Center) was discussed, and agreed it
should be replaced. A budget request will be submitted for the 2013-2014 fiscal Security Committee – Vice President Hanks moved to leave the exit side of
the Frank Sinatra gate “access free” (no gate device required to exit). The
year.
motion was seconded by Secretary Dixon and carried (6 For: President Dob-
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son, Vice President Hanks, Secretary Dixon, Director McCallum, Director accomplished and thanked President Dobson for his great leadership.
McKinniss, and Director Thompson; 0 Nay; 1 Absent: Treasurer Sinclair).
Unit 2 Lot 694 – Audrey Green – thanked President Dobson for the endless
OLD BUSINESS:
hours he donated on the many projects that were accomplished during his term.
And reminded walkers to wear “blinking lights” which may be purchased at biConsent Agenda: Secretary Dixon moved to approve the Consent Agenda cycle stores.
to ratify Board Actions and Projects since the last Regular Meeting of the
Board of Directors on October 23, 2012 as follows:
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS TO MEMBERSHIP:
1.
2.
3.
Approved an emergency unanticipated reserves expenditure of $3,724.96 to replace a condenser in the Walk-In freezer
Approved a bad debt write off in the amount of $620.48 due to a Short Sale (Unit 2 Lot 90)
Accepted Thomas McGlynn’s resignation from the Architectural Re-
view Committee
Director Thompson thanked the Board of Directors and President Dobson for all
they accomplished; and thanked the audience for attending the meeting.
Director McCallum thanked the Landscape Committee for the first class holiday
decorations; thanked residents for decorating their homes for the holidays; and
thanked President Dobson for all he has done for the Association.
The motion was seconded by Director Thompson and carried (6 For: Pres- Secretary Dixon reminded the audience of the next Karaoke on December 22,
ident Dobson, Vice President Hanks, Secretary Dixon, Director McCallum, 2012. Donations of non-perishable foods will be accepted during that event.
Director McKinniss, and Director Thompson; 0 Nay; 1 Absent: Treasurer Please donate to the Employee Appreciation Fund by December 15, 2012.
Sinclair).
Director McKinniss thanked the audience for attending the meeting and wished
NEW BUSINESS:
everyone happy holidays.
Authorization to Lien – Director McKinniss moved to authorize Guralnick
and Gilliland, LLP, as our attorney and agent to execute and record an assessment lien against Parcel #s:
APN 620-093-004-4 Tract 4181 Lot 19
APN 620-083-017-5 Tract 4182 Lot 362
APN 620-252-005-6 Tract 4115 Lot 75
APN 620-313-005-4 Tract 4115 Lot 492
APN 620-272-010-2 Tract 12721 Lot 1
Vice President Hanks reminded all of the golfers to fix their divots and ball marks
on the Golf Course.
President Dobson thanked the residents of Palm Desert Greens, and all of the
Board Members he served with over the past five years, for all of the work they
did for the betterment of the Community.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the Regular Meeting of the
Board of Directors adjourned at 7:40 pm.
The motion was seconded by Vice President Hanks and carried (6 For: President Dobson, Vice President Hanks, Secretary Dixon, Director McCallum,
Director McKinniss, and Director Thompson; 0 Nay; 1 Absent: Treasurer Date approved: December 18, 2012
Sinclair).
Tennis Club – Director McCallum moved to replace the existing Crossover
awning between Tennis Courts #3 and #4. Cost to be reimbursed to the Association by the Tennis Club. The motion was seconded by Director Thompson and carried (6 For: President Dobson, Vice President Hanks, Secretary
Dixon, Director McCallum, Director McKinniss, and Director Thompson; 0
Nay; 1 Absent: Treasurer Sinclair).
ADDITIONAL BRIEF HOMEOWNER COMMENTS: President Dobson
asked if there were any homeowners who wished to offer brief comments to the
good of the order.
Unit 4 Lot 457 – Charlie Brown – commented on the Golf Cart Parade; and
questioned what “access free” meant at the back gate.
Unit 3 Lot 173 – Sheila Sinclair – read a Thank You letter to President Dobson,
on behalf of Treasurer Sinclair, who was absent from the meeting.
Unit 4 Lot 255 – Neil Meachem – reminded walkers to face traffic while utilizing PDG streets.
Unit 4 Lot 367 – Gale Broeker – questioned the cost of the new radios that
Emergency Response needs to purchase. Stated some of the monies may be donated.
Unit 5 Lot 114 – Beverly McGill – thanked President Dobson for his years of
service on the Board of Directors.
Unit 2 Lot 491 – Lynda Raible – thanked the Board of Directors for all they have
Liz Dixon, Secretary
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
6:30 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
In the Clubhouse
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Minutes
CALL TO ORDER: President Dennis Hanks called the Regular Board Meeting to order at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012. The meeting was
held in the Clubhouse.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Parliamentarian Dottie Mills led in reciting
the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL: Secretary Dixon noted the following were present: President
Dennis Hanks, Vice President Sherman McKinniss, Secretary Liz Dixon, Treasurer Mal Sinclair, Director Audrey Green, Director Sara McCallum, Director
Don Risk, Parliamentarian Dottie Mills, General Manager Roberta Reynolds
and Assistant General Manager Sara Fenimore.
PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS:
Southern California Edison (SCE) is finishing the electrical upgrades of Phases
2 and 4. The Association has submitted claims to the civil contractors for damages sustained on the #5 greenbelt and Recreation Center greenbelt. Although
it is rumored that SCE will be receiving more funding for Phases 3 and 5, the
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Association has not been notified of start/completion dates.
The Board has been made aware that the pool filters at the Recreation Center
need to be replaced. The new filters will require additional piping, thus costing
more than originally budgeted in the Reserve Fund.
Old copper piping was replaced in the water fountain at the Recreation Center,
and new “cross traffic” signs have been installed at the back gate (Frank Sinatra Drive).
The Association recently received a nice compliment from a Canadian Golf
Course Designer regarding the condition of the golf course after the irrigation
project completed in October 2012.
EXECUTIVE MEETINGS:
The Board of Directors held Executive Meetings on November 27, December
3 and December 11, 2012 to discuss legal matters, contracts, personnel and
homeowner hearings.
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PROPERTY OWNER’S OPEN FORUM:
None
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SECRETARY’S REPORT:
Secretary Dixon moved to approve the Minutes of the Regular Board
Meetings held on November 27, and December 1, as written. The motion
was seconded by Director McCallum and carried (4 For: President Hanks,
Vice President McKinniss, Secretary Dixon, and Director McCallum; 0
Nay; 3 Abstain: Treasurer Sinclair was absent for the November 27, and
December 1, 2012 Meetings; and Director Green and Director Risk were
not seated members of the Board of Directors November 27, and December 1, 2012).
Treasurer Sinclair moved to accept the unaudited Financial Report for
November 2012. The motion was seconded by Vice President McKinniss
and carried (7 For: President Hanks, Vice President McKinniss, Secretary
Dixon, Treasurer Sinclair, Director Green, Director McCallum, and Director Risk; 0 Nay).
GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT:
Our staff members were given their Holiday Appreciation Gifts. We know you
have many choices, and our employees are extremely grateful that you have
included them in your holiday giving. Thank you.
Thanks also to the PDG Women’s Club for replacing the bulky television in
the Administration Office with a new flat screen TV. It’s surprising how much
more room we seem to have in the reception area.
Remedial work has begun at the Retention Basin. DandP Engineering estimates
completion shortly after the beginning of the year.
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Phases 2 and 4 of SCE’s 19-Phase renovation project are nearing completion.
Once PAR has completed installing the new cable, the cut-over outages will
begin on 12-19, 12-27, 12-28, and 12-29. Thank you for your patience during
this stage of construction.
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Our residents are pleased with the return of the Evaro Brothers for Wednesday
Club Night. The entire club was “rockin’ out” according to reports coming to
me. The updated lunch menu is receiving good reviews. Be sure to try some of
their new offerings.
The fence at the Southwest Pool will be replaced either this month or next.
There may be a couple of days when it will be closed.
Congratulations to newly elected Board Members Mal Sinclair, Audrey Green,
and Don Risk as they begin a new year of service to Palm Desert Greens.
Secretary Dixon moved to approve the Minutes of the Regular Board
Meeting held on December 11, 2012, as written. The motion was seconded
by Director Green and carried (7 For: President Hanks, Vice President
McKinniss, Secretary Dixon, Treasurer Sinclair, Director Green, Director
McCallum, and Director Risk; 0 Nay).
Budget time is right around the corner. Some of the committees are already
setting project priorities for the coming fiscal year. The Budget Committee will
review them, and determine if they can be done this year or in the future, or, if
they are at all feasible. Budget Request Forms are available in the Administration Office and should be returned by no later than mid to late January.
Secretary Dixon noted receipt of the following correspondence:
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A complimentary letter was received thanking Chef Mark, Food and Beverage Manager Tim Fry and staff for a great Thanksgiving Buffet
On January 2, 2013, Assistant GM Sara Fenimore will be accepting your
room reservations for the calendar year, beginning September 1, 2013 through
August 31, 2014. So be sure to submit your requests on the appropriate forms
as soon as possible. Her goal is to send out confirmation letters by the end of
March or beginning of April. Reservation forms are available in the Administration Office.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Director McKinniss reported the following (Unaudited Financials) in Treasurer
Sinclair’s absence:
November 2012
Operating Cost:
$ 360,997
381,508
Year to Date Actual
2,115,435
Year to Date Budget
2,248,206
Capital Expenditures and Reserve Funding:
Year to Date Actual
Year to Date Budget
Other Revenue:
Year to Date Actual
Year to Date Budget
$ 409,134
417,365
$
27,984
17,670
98,611
64,165
The Desert Regional District will hold its thirteenth annual Palm Desert International Sports Festival and Senior Games February 7 – 10, 2013. We are
honored that Palm Desert Greens will be hosting the Shuffleboard competition
again this year. If you get a chance, obtain a schedule and root your home
teams to victory. They are quite fun!
It has been a pleasure working with the Board and Committees these past
years. One has only to look around to recognize the progress you have made.
You have shared your ideas with all of us; you have participated in our activities; and you have volunteered your services. This community would not be the
same without you.
We will be leaning on you again next year for your ideas, input and support.
We must be diligent in preserving and improving this wonderful community.
Have a wonderful holiday season and New Year.
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STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS: (Called by Vice President McKinniss)
tion of fine wines. Be sure to check Channel 98, or read the News Bulletin for
further information.
ARC: Chair Jerry Thomas reported that many residents are not submitting applications to the ARC for improvements on the outside of their homes, which
is in violation of the Association’s governing documents.
The Committee is investigating purchasing some new kitchen equipment that
Chef Mark finds necessary for increased productivity in the Restaurant.
Current holiday decorations must be removed by January 15, 2013.
The Committee meets at 8:30 am every Tuesday in the Association Office
Conference Room. No meetings on Tuesday, December 25, 2012 and January
1, 2013.
Clubhouse/Recreation Committee: Chair Beverly McGill reported the Committee met on December 5, 2012.
On the last Saturday of each month, Pickleball is offering a “bring a friend to
play day”. Pickleball will be conducting a fund raising event at the Clubhouse
on February 17, 2013, featuring Ron Schmeck’s “Big Star Night”. Tickets will
be available for this event on January 5 and 12, for $10 each.
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Sales for November were $79,341, with 4,378 meals served.
Karaoke and BBQ Dinner are scheduled in the Clubhouse on Saturday, December 22, starting at 5:00 pm.
There will be no dinner service on Monday, December 24th, and the Restaurant
and Lounge will be closed on Tuesday, December 25th. Normal lunch hours
will resume on Wednesday, December 26th. No dinner service that evening.
Tickets are still available for New Dimensions’ “Snowflake Ball” on New
Year’s Eve. Additionally, there will be a buffet dinner in the Lounge from 5:00
pm to 6:30 pm.
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Minutes are on file in the Association Office.
The Bosu ball in the Fitness Center needs to be replaced, and become a regular
piece of equipment.
Golf Committee: Chair Lynda Raible reported the Committee met on December 3, 2012.
The PDG Women’s Club will install the following new Officers on January 9,
2013: President La Donna Keaton, Vice President Carol Schaefer, Secretary
Marilyn Bergeson, and Treasurer Sheila Weldon.
The golf course is doing very well, and the Landscape Maintenance staff has
been busy fine tuning everything. If dry areas or overly wet areas are noticed,
please fill out a “Homeowner Comment” form in the Administration Office.
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The Desert Greens Singers’ Annual Holiday Concert on December 2, 2012 was The 90º Rule went into effect on Monday, December 3, 2012. (The 90º Rule
a huge success.
minimizes damage to the fairway turf). The Rule is as follows:
Keep carts on the cart path until they are even with the golf ball on the The Art Club meets Thursdays from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Recreation
fairway. Only then should the cart leave the path, turning sharply Center. Each month, they feature an “Artist of the Month”, whose artistic
(90º) to drive straight across to the golf ball. After playing the shot, creations may be viewed in the Clubhouse.
the cart should return straight back to the cart path.
New Dimensions sponsored another great Golf Cart Parade on December 8,
2012, with five (5) Grand Marshalls chosen from the 40th Anniversary Longevity list. The oldest Grand Marshall was 99 years of age, and the youngest was 90 years of age. New Dimensions thanks COPS for all of their help
during the Parade.
REMINDER: carts need to be on the cart paths at all times, near tees and
greens.
The Festival of Lights had 14 entries, of which eight (8) winners were awarded.
The new starter whistle is working well, however it is a bit harder to hear on
very cold days. Be sure to listen for it when it is around the time to tee off or
vacate the course.
Palm Springs Follies tickets for Friday, January 25, 2013 are still available.
Tickets are $51 per person, and this will be a matinee show.
Tickets are still available for the New Dimensions’ New Year’s Eve Party.
Please contact Erma Hanks to purchase your tickets for this great event.
Food and Beverage: Chair Greg Goodheart reported the Committee met on
December 10, 2012.
One of the subjects discussed at the meeting was the value of purchase. It had
come to the attention of one of the Committee Members that certain prices
seemed high for the food presented. Chef Mark assured the Committee that
some of the ingredients are of such high quality, that this justifies what appears
to be a costly menu item.
The Restaurant presents an extensive menu to keep offerings fresh, and the
patrons can request anything that doesn’t appear on the menu, as long as the
kitchen has the correct ingredients available.
Three (3) Wine Pairing Dinners are scheduled next year. This is an opportunity for you to relax and enjoy a high-end, gourmet dinner with a choice selec-
Please replace divots on fairways and tee boxes, and fix ball marks on the
greens. This is important for maintaining the course.
Don’t forget to use your Sweeps Credits in the Golf Shop before December 31,
2012.
The Putting Club requested new flags on the putting green, as the numbers on
the current flags are hard to read when the flags are hanging down. The cost to
replace the flags is approximately $600. Each golf club agreed to donate $100
to purchase new flags that will stand out to the side, rather than hang down.
The Committee will meet again on January 7, 2013. Minutes are on file.
Landscape Committee: Committee Member Mary Lou Lynch reported in
Chair Marjorie Teaney’s absence.
The Committee met on December 12, 2012.
They discussed the current Holiday Decorations, and Decorations for 20132014.
Bids have been received for Phases 2 and 3 of the Clubhouse parking lot lighting. The Committee will forward a recommendation to the Board of Directors
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for the work to begin.
will be training volunteers how to work with older adult drivers to improve
safety by addressing cognitive abilities and skills, and ensuring their vehicles
The Sego Palms at the front gate will be removed and placed into big pots (gra- are properly adjusted for them. Once PDG has 9-12 trained volunteers, a Carfit
ciously donated), and moved into the shaded area by the Main pool.
Program will be scheduled.
Long Range Strategic Planning: Incoming Chair Clarke Sharar reported the
Committee met on December 6, 2012.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Committee’s mission is to create and present to the Board of Directors,
recommendations for the maintenance and improvement of the Association’s
existing infrastructure and physical assets, and to project the future needs of
the members for new facilities and/or services.
Some of the projects the Committee discussed are: solar generated electric
power, Association Office expansion, Maintenance Yard expansion, Recreation
Center improvements, improvements to the restrooms on the golf course, and
emergency electric power supply(s).
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The Committee will meet again on January 3, 2013.
Maintenance Advisory: Chair Carol Dobson reported the Committee met on
December 14, 2012.
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The Committee discussed several issues, one being the prohibition of smoking
at the pools.
Maintenance Facilities Superintendent Mike Bridges and his staff were busy
last month, as always. In addition to regular maintenance, the crew repaired
damaged lighting at the front gate. When this was being repaired, a new
ground box was installed. The men’s sauna was repaired, some exercise equipment was repaired, signage at the back gate was installed, and Mike supervised
the professional cleaning of the Association Office’s carpet.
The Southwest pool was closed for several days last month due to a water
break. The pool passed the Health Department’s inspection; however the fencing around the pool did not pass inspection. The fencing must be replaced by
January 28, 2013. Additionally, due to new legislation, more signage will be
installed at each pool.
The Committee is in need of one (1) more Member. Committee Members are
required to attend each monthly meeting, and check all of the public facilities.
Reports of compliments, complaints or needed repairs will be discussed at the
next monthly meeting.
Security Committee: Chair Bob Grassi reported the Committee met on December 11, 2012.
Four (4) burglaries were reported last month, with a total of eight (8) burglaries year to date. (Burglaries are defined as entering a premises with intent to
commit a crime.)
COPS made over $400 at the Parking Lot Sale, and were able to purchase 18
new shirts for their volunteers.
The Committee discussed a Carfit Program in Palm Desert Greens. The Carfit
Program is in conjunction with AAA and AARP, and is a program that offers
older adults the opportunity to check how well their personal vehicles “fit”
them.
The Riverside County Office of Aging (RCOA) will be conducting a Carfit
training class at Eisenhower Medical Center on January 23, 2013 in which they
Golf Committee: Director Risk moved to replace flags on the putting
green for better visibility of the hole numbers. Cost to be reimbursed to
the Association by Cactus Cats, Men’s Golf, Putting Club, Roadrunners,
Twilight Golf, and Women’s Golf. The motion was seconded by Secretary
Dixon and carried (7 For: President Hanks, Vice President McKinniss,
Secretary Dixon, Treasurer Sinclair, Director Green, Director McCallum,
and Director Risk; 0 Nay).
OLD BUSINESS:
Retention Basin: Director Green moved to approve an unanticipated reserve expenditure not to exceed $10,300 to remove non organic material,
and grade the Retention Basin, as mandated by the City of Palm Desert
(Contract awarded to, and work to be performed by DandP Engineering,
Inc.). The motion was seconded by Vice President McKinniss and carried (7 For: President Hanks, Vice President McKinniss, Secretary Dixon,
Treasurer Sinclair, Director Green, Director McCallum, and Director
Risk; 0 Nay).
Consent Agenda: Secretary Dixon moved to approve the Consent Agenda
to ratify Board Actions and Projects since the last Regular Meeting of the
Board of Directors on November 27, 2012 as follows:
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Authorized Guralnick and Gilliland, LLP to execute and record a
Notice of Default against the following properties for assessment liens:
APN 620-251-012 Tract 4251 Lot 76
APN 620-143-003 Tract 4182 Lot 233
APN 620-300-026 Tract 4115 Lot 279
B. Approved an unanticipated reserves expenditure not to exceed $1,229 to replace a 30” walk-behind lawn mower
C. Appointed the following Committee Chairs, beginning January 1, 2013:
ARC
Jerry Thomas
Clubhouse/Recreation
Beverly McGill
Finance
Ken Dobson
Food and Beverage
Greg Goodheart
Golf
Lynda Raible
Landscape
Marjorie Teaney
Maintenance Advisory
Carol Dobson
Security Bob Grassi
D. Approved the slate of Committee Members of the Architectural Re-
view Committee
E. Approved the slate of Committee Members of the Finance/Budget Committee
F. Approved the slate of Committee Members of the Long Range Strate-
gic Planning Committee
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The motion was seconded by Director Green and carried (7 For: President
Hanks, Vice President McKinniss, Secretary Dixon, Treasurer Sinclair,
Director Green, Director McCallum, and Director Risk; 0 Nay).
NEW BUSINESS:
President Hanks presented Appreciation Gifts to the following Committee
chairs and thanked them for their tireless determination for the betterment of
Palm Desert Greens:
February 2013
ARC
Clubhouse/Recreation Committee
Finance/Budget Committee
Food and Beverage Committee
Golf Committee
Landscape Committee
Long Range Strategic Planning
Nominating Committee
Maintenance Advisory Committee
Security Committee
On-site Election Inspectors
Jerry Thomas
Beverly McGill
Jim Lynch
Greg Goodheart
Lynda Raible
Marjorie Teaney
Ray Cole
Louisa Salter
Carol Dobson
Bob Grassi
Helen Paulette
Jean Harrison
ADDITIONAL BRIEF HOMEOWNER COMMENTS: President Hanks
asked if there were any homeowners who wished to offer brief comments to
the good of the order.
Unit 5 Lot 114 – Beverly McGill – requested all Clubs and Organizations
with items in the Clubhouse Storage Room, to please keep the room neat and
tidy. Please keep all stored items within the existing containers, and do not
throw items on the floor.
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Unit 2 Lot 373 – Howard Rickus – stated a treadmill in the Fitness Center has been inoperative for approximately one (1) month. Additionally, he
requested signs be posted in the Fitness Center to remind people to clean the
machines after use.
Unit 4 Lot 457 – Charles Brown – questioned the Board about conducting a
Fishing Derby in the common area lakes. Fishing in lakes is not permitted.
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BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS TO MEMBERSHIP:
Parliamentarian Mills thanked the audience for attending the meeting and
wished them Happy Holidays.
Director Green thanked all of the residents who donated toys to the Salvation
Army. Today, 134 toys were delivered to the Salvation Army on behalf of
PDG. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Director McCallum reminded the audience that there are so many things to be
thankful for, and wished them safe and Happy Holidays.
Director Risk thanked all of the residents who voted for him to become a
member of the Board of Directors. On behalf of the Putting Club, Bingo, and
Bocci Ball, 800 pounds of food was delivered to the Coachella Valley Rescue
Mission this morning, as well as numerous hand crocheted afghan blankets,
lovingly made/donated by someone who would like to remain anonymous.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Treasurer Sinclair thanked the residents for all of their well wishes and kind
thoughts during his recovery from surgery.
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ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the Regular Meeting of
the Board of Directors adjourned at 7:20 pm.
Date approved: __________________
Dennis Hanks, President
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Association Board Meetings
Executive Meeting*Executive Meeting*
Tuesday, February 19
4:30 pm
Conference Room
*Closed Meeting
4:30 pm
Conference Room
*Closed Meeting
Agenda Setting Meeting Regular Meeting of the
Board of Directors
4:30 pm
6:30 pm
Conference Room
Clubhouse
SUMMARY OF EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETINGS
Through December 18, 2012
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Approved Executive Minutes
Discussed legal matters
Discussed personnel matters
Discussed contracts
Held homeowner Hearings for Architectural
violations
Held homeowner Hearings for Security violations
Approved liens on delinquent accounts
Denied a Variance request for a Recreational
Vehicle
Vice President McKinniss thanked the audience for attending the meeting and
wished them a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Secretary Dixon reminded the audience of the Karaoke and Barbeque on Saturday, December 22, 2012, and the Wine Pairing Dinner on Tuesday, January
15, 2013. She congratulated the new Board Members and Committee Chairs
on their recent appointments and wished the audience a Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year.
President Hanks reminded the golfers in the audience to obey the 90º Rule, fix
ball marks and divots, and have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
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All bulletin articles, display ads,
Classified ads,
plus ad payments for the
March
NEWS BULLETIN
must be received no later than
February 10th
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February 2013
Classified Ads
Need Help with Your Computer? For many of your Karaoke needs- Call Suzi
for reasonable rates 760-341-9068 PDG Resident.
Massage Therapist- 22 yrs experience, out calls home or office. Relax rehab
clinical pilates $50. PDG Resident. 760-485-6639.
Golf Grips- $3 and up on the club. Same day service. Men’s, women’s, oversize.
Jim “THE GRIPPER” 760-636-5081 Member PDG Men’s Club. 39-303 Ciega
Creek Dr.
Rex and Sly Pet Sitting Service- 10% discount for PDG residents. We also do
dog walking. 760-449-8486. www.rexandslypetsittingservice.com
Hair by Helen- Haircuts $15.00 No waiting, Leave Happy! 760-341-1412.
Hair Cuts! Men-women-all styles. Expertly done in tropical oasis enviornmenthere in PDG all year. 760-567-5209 Pete.
Expert Furniture and Antique Repair and Refinishing- 38 yr exp. Free Estimates. PDG residents call Dave 760-340-9195. For pet and house sitting ask for
Linda.
Joanne’s Guardian Angel Pet Sitting- PDG Resident- 805-796-9249- Low
Fees- 20 years exp All Breeds of dogs/ cats. Will stay overnight.
jomead27@gmail.com
Hair Cuts- Specialty men women home service Kelly 760-568-4018.
Avon @ PDG- will deliver. Catalogs available. Makeup, jewelry, clothing, childrens items also available to order. Call Deborah if interested.
760-568-6989.
Brazilian House Cleaning- Senior citizens call Elena Oreli 760-831-1504. Excellent references in business since 1986. House, Apartments, Offices, Windows.
House sit and pet care- I will house sit for you in PDG in March. I will watch
your house, pets, take in mail, water plants, etc. Lots of PDG references.
206-284-3332
Estate Sale- 2003 Ford Crown Victoria LX- Luxury Model- All Power and
Leather. In Xlnt Condition- 67,000 miles- $5500- Call George Higgins @
760-946-4540
Estate Liquidators- tax credit deductions for donations of household goods and
furnishings. Call T.J. for pickup @ 760-408-7720
Finish Carpentry and Tile Work- Call TJ @ 760-408-7720.
Why Go Out of the Park? Save gas. I specialize in complete makeovers for men
and women. Shampoos designer cuts and styles. Brow waxing, highlights, low
lights, body waves. Make-up artist Eileen Rubadou. Call or leave message
760-341-8583.
Palm Desert Greens Association has not verified nor
does it endorse the Advertisers in this publication. It
is the Reader’s responsibility to seek competitive bids,
check references and verify the validity of license
numbers.
Advertisers
Affordable House Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Agapita Vega Housekeeping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09
Air To The Rescue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Aireze of the Desert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Arturo Vega Gardening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Affordable Plumbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
ATA Mobile Home Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03
Battery Doctor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Beauty Services- Sue Lucin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
California South Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Cartier Construction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
CBC Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09
Country Club Realtors Liz and George Higgins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-47
C.T.I. of the Desert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Daniels Landscaping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Deborah Does Dishes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Desert Dental Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Desert Handymen Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Desert Mobile Home Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Dov Israeli Irrigation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09
Everything In Its Place- Tracy Hartman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Fernando Avila. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07
Golf Car Service “Buck Rogers”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Greens Real Estate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Gus The Gardener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Harry Anderson Realtor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Hermosa Developement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Home Repairs by Bill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
James Kless - Swamp Cooler Service / Roofcoat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
J.C. Landscape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Joann Vough Tarbell Realtor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07
Kathy Browne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Keaton/Realty Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-26
Keller Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08
Laura’s House Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Lola Breeze Property Management and Sales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04
Mario Vega Gardening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Medicare Insurance/ Tom Caress. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Mendoza Electric. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04
Mobile Home Repair Specialist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Mountain View Carpet Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
New Horizon Mortgage Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Notary Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05
Ontiveros Painting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04
Pacific Manufactured Homes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Papa Dans Pizza. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Palm Desert Roofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Paul Bisbee Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Paul Hagmeier Realtor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
PDG Realty Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Quest Financial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08
Reliable Roofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Right At Home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Santa Rosa Golf Course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Scarms Financial Group, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Sergio’s Automotive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Smog Stop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Spencer Auto Body and Paint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Stor-N-Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Tactic Pest Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Visiting Angels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Wes Clarke Plumbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04
West Coast Mobile Home Improvement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Your Affordable Computer Guy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
February 2013
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February 2013
GEORGE and LIZ HIGGINS Priorities
• Service
COUNTRY CLUB REALTORS
760.674.3415 OR 800.208.5233
George and Liz Higgins
760.837.9602
lizandgeorge@earthlink.net
Lic# 00326315-00462169
Sally Billups
760.895.8380
SallyPDG8380@
Live.com
Lic # 00190020
Long Term Rentals
website: countryclubrealtors.com
countryclubrealtors@earthlink.net
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Knowledge
Honesty
Integrity
Confidence
Your Priorities are
Our Priorities
MEMBERS OF OUR HOME SOLD TEAM:
Lynn Lavarini
760.285.1825
lynlava@aol.com
Lic # 01705546
Harry Anderson
760.341.2139
hea12345@aol.
com
Lic # 01200079
Denise Laughton
760.799.7647
deedeeton@roadrunner.com
Lic # 00817299
SOLD
SOLD
CUSTOM BEAUTY
PRICE REDUCTION
39877 Black Horse Way
39324 Ciega Creek
38040 Devils Canyon- $259,900Customized Upgrades Galore – Two
Bedrooms Plus Den – Island Kitchen Garage – Call Denise @ 760.799.7647.
What a View!
Owner May Carry
3rd Bedroom
or Den/Office
Newly Redecorated
Shows Like a Model!
New Price
38896 Desert Greens Dr. East$210,000- Furnished Triple Overlooking PDG Golf Course and Backs up to
Santa Rosa Golf Course – Room for
Pool or Garage – Shows Like a Model!
39863 Reche Lane- $225,000- Lovely
1920’ Triple – Drywall and Dual Paned
Windows – Side by Side Parking Great Location between Front Gate
and Club – Great Buy.
73890 Seven Springs- $150,0001680’ Triple on CDS with Lovely Southern Mountain View – Cul-de-Sac Street
–Reduced $20,000.
73591 Sawmill Canyon- $159,500Nicely Updated – Mostly Furnished +
Golf Cart – Great Floor Plan - Very Special Home. Call Lynn @ 760.285.1825
Beautiful Mountain
View
Newly Redecorated
Throughout
What a “SUPER BUY!”
Permanent Foundation
Our Lowest
Priced Home
73771 Desert Greens Dr. South
$154,900 - Lovely Home – Dual Paned
Windows – Tile Floors – Large Tile Patio – Side by Side parking Call Sally @
760.895.8380
39564 Ciega Creek - $139,900 - Double with Nice Floor Plan - Great Location Between Front Gate and Clubhouse – Can be Financed Plus Owner
Will Carry!
39171 Hidden Water- $114,000- Nice
Backyard with Three Patios and Block
Walls on All Sides. Also, 2003 Ford
Victoria LX, 67,000 miles - Xlnt Cond.
$5,500!
38831 Desert Greens Dr West$119,900- Double on Oversized Lot –
Close to Rec Center – Walk-In Closets
– Newer RoofVery Special Home – Ideal
Lot for New Home
We have 2 Very Nice Rental
Homes:
39745 Desert Angel 2/2
$1200 M/O
39448 Warm Springs - 2/2
$1,000 M/O
February 2013
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GEORGE and LIZ HIGGINS
COUNTRY CLUB REALTORS
HAS THE BOTTOM OF REAL ESTATE BEEN REACHED AFTER 5 TOUGH YEARS???
ACCORDING TO NUMEROUS ARTICLES IN THE DESERT SUN and LA TIMES, THE
ANSWER IS YES!! HOORAY!!!
WE’RE LOOKING FORWARD TO A GREAT REAL
ESTATE YEAR IN PALM DESERT GREENS!
A PICTURE IS WORTH A 1 ,000 WORDS X 4
These are four sensational golf
course/greenbelt homes you will want to see!
$318,888
39663 White Canyon
Newer 2 Bdrm. 2-1/2 Bath Home with Magnificent View Overlooking
Greenbelt to Mountains. The 1848 Sq. Footage Includes the Professionally Built 12’x24’ Sunroom w/Dual Paned Windows and Doors, Completely Insulated and Air Conditioned on Same Level as Home and Opens to
Family Room Area. Separated Living Room Could be In-Law Suite w/
Bath. Permanent Foundation.
289,500
39366 MORONGA CANYON
Wonderful View Across the 8th, 7th and 2nd Fairways. Two Bedroom, Two
Bath, 1 760 Sq. Ft. This Home has been Remodeled Including Appliances, Flooring, Cabinets, Granite Counter Tops with Cozy Family Room and
Fireplace plus a Lovely Walk-Up Bar. Walk-in Closet in Master Bedroom
and Storage Galore in the Home and New Alumawood Patio Cover.
$450,000
39736 CHIMNEY FLATS
Spectacular Home and View - Newer 2164 Sq. Ft., 3 Bdrms, 2.5 Baths, 21/2 Car Garage. Shows like a Model Home with Stunning View of Greenbelt and Across 4th and 3rd Fairways. Lovely, Huge Great Room and
Island Kitchen. Partially Furn. Customized Throughout. If you Want the
Best of the Best, This is the One.
$299,900
39166 MORONGA CANYON
Custom Built in 2005 on Gorgeous Golf Course lot where the large Covered Patio Overlooks 8th Fairway and Green and the 2nd Fairway. Two
Bedroom, 2Bath Plus a Full Two Car Garage with Two Very Nice Golf
Carts. This Lovely Home is Mostly Furnished. You’ll Love this Home’s
Setting and View.
Please do not hesitate to call George, Liz, or anyone of our team members about these homes, or any other listings at Palm Desert Greens.
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