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The Palm Press6AprilSENIOR LIFE—ExploringBy Allison HawleyIt’s the perfect time of year to get out and enjoy thisbeautiful weather while it lasts. Restaurants and otherspots of interest in Phoenix are re-opening and it’s agood time to (safely) get out of our homes and explore a little. Here are a few suggestions of places Ibet you will love as much as I do.THE DOWNTOWN PHOENIXFARMER’S MARKET721 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, en Saturday’s 8-12, all year around. rain or shine.This is my favorite Farmers Market in Phoenix duethe variety of vendors and goods, plus it’s just a funand relaxing place to spend a Saturday morning. TheDowntown Phoenix Farmer’s Market is an easydrive, parking is free and if you want to take yourbike, the light rail stops just a few blocks from themarket, so you can ride the rail to Central and Roosevelt and bike or walk a few blocks north on Central. The Market is in the parking lot of the PhoenixPublic Market Café, which alone is worth the trip.Along with vendors from several local farms sellingfresh organic vegetables and fruit, the Farmer’s Market has plenty to offer everyone with a great varietyof handmade artwork and jewelry, along with coffee,prepared meals and much more. Strolling throughthe open-air market on a Saturday morning is a relaxing and fun way to shop for your produce for theweek and maybe even come home with a new pair ofearrings!THE CLARENDON HOTEL AND SPA401 West Clarendon Avenue, Phoenix, 85013https://www.goclarendon.com/The Clarendon is a funky little boutique hotel in Central Phoenix with a rooftop bar offering weekend entertainment from flamenco to burlesque. The poolarea is one of the best in Phoenix with poolside service (from the amazing Fuego Bistro ResTaurant located inside the Clarendon Hotel) and large comfortable cabanas available for rent. After a day in thesun and a few cocktails, if you decide to get a roomthe prices in the summer cannot be beat (let themknow you’re a local for an even better price!)The Clarendon Hotel has some interesting historyattached to it and, if like me, you’re a long-timePhoenix resident you probably remember when DonBolles, a Phoenix reporter sadly lost his life in theparking lot of the Clarendon Hotel.On June 2, 1976, Bolles left behind a short note inhis office typewriter explaining he would meet withan informant then go to a luncheon meeting and beback about 1:30 p.m. He was responsible for covering a routine hearing at the State Capitol andplanned to attend a movie with second wife RosalieKasse that night in celebration of their eighth wedding anniversary. The source promised informationon a land deal involving top state politicians andpossibly the mob. A wait of several minutes in thelobby of the Hotel Clarendon (now known as theClarendon Hotel) was concluded with a call forBolles himself to the front desk, where the conversation lasted no more than two minutes. Bolles then exited the hotel, his car in the adjacent parking lot justsouth of the hotel on Fourth Avenue.Apparently, Bolles started the car, even moving a fewfeet, before a remote-controlled bomb consisting ofsix sticks of dynamite taped to the underside of thecar beneath the driver's seat was detonated. (You canread the rest at Wikipedia: Don Bolles - Wikipedia)JAPANESE FRIENDSHIP GARDENSOF PHOENIX (Rohō-en)1125 North 3rd Avenue, Phoenix s: Tuesday-Sunday from 10:00 until 4:00 (lastadmission 3:30). Closed May-August. General Admission 10/Seniors 8/Children 6 and under freeOne of the most beautiful and peaceful places in theheart of Phoenix, the Japanese Friendship Garden sitson 3.5 acres of land so nestled in tranQuility that youforget the busy world is outside the gates. Alongwith the many plum and maple trees, there are fourspecific terrains represented, all found in Japan:grasslands, forested mountain, stone beach andwoodlands. Relax, enjoy the serenity and don’t forgetto feed the Koi fish. Named as one of Phoenix’s(Con nued on page 7)Contact Allison at (602) 334-6328 or allijoblogs@gmail.com

20217The Palm PressSENIOR LIFE—Exploring (cont’d)Points of Pride, the garden is a joint project of thesister cities of Phoenix and Himeji, JapanPALETTE at the Phoenix Art Museum1625 North Central Avenue, Phoenix 85004. 602-257-2191. https://phxart.org/visit/dining/Hours: Weekday Lunch and Dinner—Wednesday11:00 am until 6:30 pm, Thursday and Friday 11:00am to 3:00 pm. Happy Hour—Every Wednesdayfrom 3:00 until 6:30 pm. Weekend Brunch andLunch—Saturday and Sunday 9:00 am until 3:00 pm.Monday and Tuesday ClosedLocated in the courtyard of the beautiful Phoenix ArtMuseum, Palette is a great choice for a relaxing, delicious lunch or dinner. On a recent visit, my groupwas never rushed as we sipped our Bloody Mary’soutdoors under the shade of big umbRellas, safelydistanced from other diners. Expecting it to be on theexpensive side, I was pleasantly surprised by theprices and the portions. The food is amazing, withportions large enough that we all needed a doggiebag.Weekend brunch offers 5 Bloody Mary’s andMimosa’s and offerings like “Challah French Toast”and “Salmon Benedict”. Let’s go!SPEED LIMIT 10MPHThis includes all vehicles, golfcarts, bicycles of any kind, andmotorcycles.We MUST slow down.Also, stop signs are there foreveryone to STOP! We havehad some close calls. Residentsare also responsible for guests tofollow the rules.

The Palm Press8AprilROYAL PALM WOMENS CLUBWe hope you all have oodles of fun and make lots ofmoney at the Community Yard Sale! Just a reminderthat there will be a dumpster located on lot D30 fordisposal of any unwanted items.By Dotti CarrollDue to reduced membership in the summer months,the “official” meetings of the Women’s Club are onhiatus until the fall, but we will continue to meet forcasual get-togethers on the patio behiNd the Clubhouse on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each monththrough the summer. Please bring your drinks andsnacks, along with any ideas you may have for futuremeetings. The Women’s Club is always open to newmembers and we hope you join us even if it’s just tosay “hello”.Officers for the Women’s Club are: Dotti Carroll,C105, (406) 927-4558, President; Joyce Valenzuela,D35, (602) 373-1733, Vice President; Joan Padilla,D65, (602) 524-2706, Secretary; and FrancesHedrick, A198, (602) 881-8704, Treasurer. We lookforward to meeting our new members and getting together again with our old friends.April get-togethers will take place on April 14th andApril 28th.COMMUNITY CARINGMike and Joan Padilla are our Community Caringrepresentatives and we thank them for their work!Mike (602) 821-3411, Joan (602) 524-2706.want to check to be sure they are up-to-date. If youhave been receiving services under Community Caring please check in with them so they can be sure. Ifyou have signed up but have not received servicesrecently, please let them know so they can updatetheir records.“We are available to give residents rides to appointments or the store, etc. We can check on people whofeel they need that service. If they need help doingminor tasks. give us a call. Joan Padilla (602) 5242706, or Mike Padilla (602) 821-3411.”Community Caring is an importaNt service to ourcommunity!They have all the forms submitted in the past butROYAL PALM COMMUNITY CARING FORMResident name Lot DatePhone numberI hereby authorize Royal Palm Community Care to contact me on the following frequency to check onmy well-being. I understand they will not enter my home unless invited, but will contact me by phone orby knocking on my door as indicated below. I also understand that if they are unable to reach me butbelieve that I am home they may call for a Police Welfare Check. The Police cannot enter unless I haveleft a key on file at the Royal Palm Office.(Check all that apply)Frequency: Daily Every other day WeeklyContact type: Phone Knock on door Both OtherDo you prefer man or woman? Man WomanRelative or friend to contact if I am in trouble:NameRelationship Phone EmailAddressCity State ZIPResident signature

20219The Palm PressPARAMEDICS FUNDRAISERBy Cheryl RingerWe did it again—broke another record as far as giving to our Local Paramedics!!!Your par cipa on is so much appreciated.Without generous people like you we would not be able to gi what we do to ourfaithful paramedics.This year the volunteers collected 1,850.00!!!Yes, that’s right!!! 1,850.00!!!!!A big Thank You to the volunteers:Ginny BradshawDarlene PayneMary McDougaleJudy FitzsimmonsDiana LaskyJay Ada oBobbi WilliamsMike PadillaPeggy SotoPhyllis PawlekChris NugentJan SchirripaGail BrazellMary Jane CaraherSo we all just want you folks to know how much you are appreciated and wethank you from the bo om of our hearts. May God con nue to bless you inhealth, wealth, and overall blessings.The Women’s ClubAnd Cheryl RingerThe cake bought for the Paramedics totake back to their station.The Paramedics and some of the volunteers.

The Palm Press10AprilROYAL PALM BLOCK WATCHCRIME PREVENTIONWe have seen a significant reduction in crime here atRoyal Palm. The reason for that is two-fold: ourPNP volunteers are out day and night keeping watchover us. Because of their presence, we feel betterabout leaving our homes and getting out in our community. As a result, more of us are out riding bikes,wAlking our dogs, or taking a stroll. Our presence isa huge deterrent for criminals and more of us meansless of them. Thank you, to all the Block Watch/PNPVolunteers for working hard to keep us safe.PNP/Block watch is always looking for additionalvolunteers. If you would like to attend a training session, register for an upcoming online class by emailing: pnp.coordinator@phoenix.gov.Senior Advice:Even duct tape can't fix stupid - but it suredoes muffle the sound.An Old Farmer’s Advice:The biggest troublemaker you'll probably everhave to deal with, watches you from the mirrorevery morning.Remember to call CRIME STOP at (602) 262-6151 ifthere is any sign of trouble. The PNP cannot confront a suspicious person, and neither should you.SOLAR LIGHTSIn addition to the Block WAtch patrolling our streets,the LED lights that have been added, especially to theback of our homes and the “dark spots” in the Parkare proving to be a great deterrent against crime.If you would like lights installed on your home,please contact Mike Padilla (602) 821-3411. Thelights are free and there is no cost to you for installation.Contact if any questions or concerns:BlockWatch@RoyalPalmParkAssn.comPerhaps we should all read our Rules andRegulations once a year! It’s so easy toforget how our lives are regulated.?Senior ChuckleThe only thing I have planned today isto get my new glasses. Then we’ll seewhat happens.A CHALLENGING GAME - - HOW GOOD ARE YOU AT SEARCHING?HIDDEN LETTER SCRAMBLEThis game involves searching through this newsletter and finding the letters in the articles (not the ads) wherea single uppercase letter is in the middle of the word, not at the front. These letters will also be in bold face.An example might look like this word: subsCribe (but this one does not count). Collect as many such lettersas there as spaces in the entry form below then unscramble the letters to form a phrase and write the unscram-OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM SHOULD BE PUT IN THE DESIGNATED BOX IN THE OFFICE BYNOON ON THE FRIDAY BEFORE THE ASSOCIATION MEETING. WINNING ANSWERWILL BE DRAWN FOR A 10 PRIZE DURING THE ASSOCIATION MEETING.MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN. ONE ENTRY PER HOUSEHOLD/MOBILE HOMEThe 10-letter answer isFULL NAME AND LOT NUMBER -

202111The Palm PressAPRIL CALENDARThough things have opened up during the COVD-19 pandemic there is still uncertainty about what we can doand when. The calendar below shows what would “normally” take place, but this is subject to new rules andrequirements that can change from week to week. At the time of writing this newsletter, most games, and thenewsletter deadline and folding are definite. The Association meeting, Bingo, Potluck, and Breakfast AREback on the calendar. Check with the contact person for each group or game or activity (see page 12) for specifics about those DAYSATURDAY110am Pool ExerciseNoon Poker6pm Bingo210am PoolExercise6pm Karaoke39am WritersGroupNoon TexasHold-um4510am Pool Exercise6pm Hand & Foot610am PoolExercise11am Crafting2pm Billiards6:00pm PNP/BWmeeting710am Pool ExerciseNoon Bridge6pm Mexican Train810am Pool ExerciseNoon Poker6pm Bingo910am PoolExercise109am WritersGroupNoon TexasHold-um6pm PotluckDinner111210am Pool Exercise6pm Hand & Foot1310am PoolExercise11am Crafting2pm Billiards1410am Pool Exercise10am Women’s ClubSocialNoon Bridge6pm Mexican Train1510am Pool ExerciseNoon Poker6pm Bingo1610am PoolExercise1pm Bunco6pm Karaoke178am WritersGroup9am BookClub10am ParkAssociationmeetingNoon TexasHold-um5pm Newsletter Deadline186pm Marbles/Jokers1910am Pool Exercise6pm Hand & Foot2010am PoolExercise11am Crafting2pm Billiards2110am Pool ExerciseNoon Bridge6pm Mexican Train2210am Pool ExerciseNoon Poker6pm Bingo239:30am Foldnewsletter10am PoolExercise249am WritersGroupNoon TexasHold-um256pm Marbles/Jokers262710am PoolExercise11am Crafting2pm Billiards2810am Pool Exercise10am Women’s ClubSocialNoon Bridge6pm Mexican Train2910am Pool ExerciseNoon Poker6pm Bingo3010am PoolExercise6pm Marbles/Jokers6pm Marbles/Jokers10am Pool Exercise6pm Hand & FootKnow someone who is sick or in hospital?Leslie Nielsen (602) 708-7754 will send a card on behalf of the community.

The Palm Press12AprilGAMES AND ACTIVITIES FOR ALL RESIDENTSSponsored by the Royal Palm Park Association and residentsPlease call contact person before attending card games due to space limitations.SUN6 pmMarbles and Jokers. Contact John Koch (602) 663-3531MON-FRI10 amPool Exercise—In Pool - Contact Gail Brazell (602) 327-8125MON6 pmHand & Foot—Contact Mary Jane Caraher (602) 678-4630 - requires 6 people– we need people to sign up as substitutes or to make a 2nd table.1st, 3rd FRI6 pmKaraoke—In ClubhouseTUES11 am-3 pmCrafts—In Clubhouse - Contact Chris Nugent (708) 516-5247TUES2 pmBilliardsst1 TUES7 pmBlock Watch/PNP meeting in Clubhouse.- Contact Bob Dinsmore(504) 577-3025 or Mike Padilla (602) 821-34112nd WED4th WED10 am10 amWomen’s Club—Regular meetings. Contact person -- Dotti Carroll (406) 9274558.WEDNoonBridge—cost 1 -- beginners welcome, we play for fun, not serious!!! Call JoyceValenzuela if you want to learn Bridge (602) 373-1733.WED6 pmMexican Train—Contact John Koch (602) 663-3531strd1 , 3 THU 10:00 amBible Study with Bette Cooley. Contact Cheryl Ringer (219) 863-1199THUNoonDealer Choice Poker— 5 buy in. Contact Joyce Valenzuela (602) 373-17333rd FRI1 pmBunco—Contact Mitzi Wrona ()THU6 pmBingo— Elaine Violette (602) 677-25021st, 2nd, 4thSAT11 amWriters Club—Contact Patti Dinsmore (504) 510-92193rd SAT11 amBook Club—Contact Patti Dinsmore (504) 510-92192nd SAT6 pmPotluck—Contact Mary McDougale (602) 348-9427rd10:00 amPark Association meeting—Contact Elaine Violette (602) 677-2502SAT12 pmTexas Hold-um. Contact Bill Schuling (602) 370-73663 SATBIRTHDAYSSteven Beckett—2Rex McDonald—5Akram Habib—7Deb Yodor—8Greg Godby—10Jonathan Cole—13Judy Fitzsimmons—19Elizabeth Turner—21Bob Dinsmore—23Shirley SalinasEdwards—23Tracy McCaleb—28Chris Beck—28An Old Farmer’s Advice:f you get to thinkin' you're a person of some influence, try orderin' somebody else's dogaround.FRIENDS WE HAVE LOSTDarrell PippinA thought:“When you handle yourself, use your head;when you handle others, use your heart.” Donna ReedSenior’s Lament:t would be wonderful if we could put ourselves in the dryer for ten minutes, thencome out wrinkle-free and three sizessmaller?

202113RECIPE CORNERScalloped Corn1 (17 oz) can Creamed stylecorn2 Eggs½ c Crushed saltines2/3 c Milk2 to 3 T Butter ormargarine, cut in pieces1 T Sugar¼ tsp SaltDash of pepperIn bowl, beat eggs until frothy. Stir in remaining ingredients. Mix well, turn into greased one-quart round casserole. Bake in preheated 350 oven 55 to 60 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.Solor LED Motion-Sensor LightsIf you have not received yourFREE solar LED light(s) installed atyour home contact Bob Dinsmore.(504) 577-3025The Palm PressJIM STONER CARTOON

The Palm Press14AprilAll articles and/or event information should either be handdelivered or e-mailed to Dave Violette by 5pm on the thirdSaturday of the month. Contact him at Lot D54 or phone(602) 803-5615 or email Editor@RoyalPalmParkAssn.comHelp the Planet!Please recycle Aluminum, Cardboard*, Paper*, Magazines, andPlastics. They all go in the samebins nowADVERTISINGTo ADVERTISE item(s) for sale and/or services include name, space,and phone number. Submit all ads by 5pm on the third Saturdayof the month with payment to Royal Palm Park Association to DaveViolette, 2050 W Dunlap Ave Lot D54, Phoenix AZ 85021, phone 602 803-5615, or email Editor@RoyalPalmParkAssn.comNOTICEFull page 40/month / 55 colorHalf page 25/month / 31 colorQtr page 15/month / 20 colorTHESE PLASTICSPlease break down cardboard boxes sothey take less space* Cardboard and paper that has been incontact with food is not recyclable!Business card 7/month / 9 colorLine ad (limit 50 words) 1/monthLine ad w/image s/a Business cardThe Royal Palm Park Association (The Palm Press Newsletter) is NOT responsiblefor any companies or their employees that you may let into your home. The RoyalPalm Park Association (The Palm Press Newsletter) does not endorse any advertisedproducts, services, or companies, nor any of the claims made by the advertisers.‘Royal Palm Community

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LAWYER IN THE PARKCharley Laman, Lawyer, AZ Bar No. 024265Call: (602) 717-5326Email: info@LamanLawOffice.comOR stop by Lot O-237 with your Legal Question.IF YOU THINK YOU NEED TO SEE A LAWYER, THEN YOUNEED TO SEE A LAWYER.One free consultation. Don’t live in the dark, get the legal adviceneeded to address the challenges facing you.

the preparers and servers; participants will not be al-lowed to get their own food. Potluck Dinners Will Resume Our first resumed Potluck will be on Saturday, April 13th, starting at 6:00 pm. Residents are encouraged to bring a dish according to the schedule shown on page xx