Newsletter March 2025
2025 Office # 623-582-0390
After hours # 602-980-3800
Crime stopper# 602-262-6151
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A Note From Jodi
And just like that Spring is upon us. We sure have had wonderful weather. So many fun things going on and in our great weather.
On March 7th we are having a blood drive there is so much need for blood and platelets please contact me and I will get you the details. There will also be flyers posted.
Ronnie Lee and The Mayberry Blues will be performing for us on the 8th. We have had a lot of fun with them in the past.
Oh boy, a fine arts and wine festival in the great outdoors. Join us on the 9th.
Let’s head out to the horse races and win some money. This will be on the 11th.
One of our favorite bands Violet Revolution will be playing at Edelweiss on the 21st let’s go and support them and have a wonderful time.
We have so much to do this month. I want to thank all of you that have been participating in our events. We met new people and had such a great time. I can’t believe some of you are already starting to head out this month. I miss you all so much when you leave. Let’s pack in as much as possible until you all get to escape for the summer. I hope you all think of us who have been left behind. 😊.
Please make sure to come to me with any questions.
IMPORTANT Please bring an extra key to the office so that we may have one available if there is an emergency. This is locked in a secure area. Also please make sure to display your lot number. Make it visible so that emergency vehicles can find you right away. Also please have your doctors phone number visible in your home if responders need to contact you doctor. *****This is so important. In case of an emergency or God forbid a person passes away. Having the information available can save so much time.
Please see below for the list of activities. There will be a description of what the activity is and where. And check the clubhouse for calendar and sign-up sheets. It is important that you sign up so that I may know how many people to account for and notify you if there are any changes.
Please make sure to check the calendar to see all the fun things we will be doing. I will update the big whiteboard outside of the clubhouse as well. Changes will be updated there and on the calendar in the clubhouse.
Please feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] or 360-920-9910, also I am available at lot I-9. I have a locking mailbox now at my site so please feel free to drop off payments and suggestions there. Please see me for activities and kitchen related information and questions before the office.
Activities & Special Events (see calendar for dates & times)
Below is a description of all activities and special events offered in the park.
PLEASE MAKE SURE TO SIGN UP FOR THESE ACTIVITIES. THE SIGN-UP SHEETS ARE ON THE BOARD IN THE CLUBHOUSE. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT!!!!!
Metro Chat
Monday March 3rd 11am. I will go over our events in detail. See you there.
Root Beer Floats
Monday March 10th 6pm Come on down to the clubhouse to enjoy a frosty cold one.
Sundae on a Sunday
Sunday March 23rd 2pm Join us for free cake and ice cream to celebrate birthdays and anniversaries for the months designated in the newsletter. It does not have to be your birthday or anniversary month to join us!
Line Dance
Tuesdays @ 11am Come on down to the clubhouse.
Yard Sale
Saturday March 15th 9-11am. Please take a walk around the park or bring your things to the clubhouse to sell. No advertising will be done outside of the park.
Home Show
Saturday March 1st 10am 1 Cardinals Way at State Farm Cardinal Stadium. Cost is $10.00 Please sign up
Ladies Lunch
Wednesday March 5th noon. First Watch West Happy Valley Road. Let me know if you need a ride. Please sign up.
Men’s Lunch
Friday March 14th 11:30 Pacific Seafood Buffet. 5905 W Bell Rd.
Please sign up.
Shuffleboard
Tuesday and Thursdays 1-4pm
Zingo
Wednesday’s 6:00pm Please bring two one-dollar bills and $3.25 in quarters.
Bunco
Monday March 10th 1pm and Wednesday March 19th 1pm The cost is $5.00, we need 12 players. At least 8 to play. Please sign up.
Bible Study
Sherri will be leading a Bible study on Wednesdays at 10 am.
Bingo
Check your calendar for dates. There is bingo every Monday, Wed, And Friday. We will leave at noon. We will be going to the Deer Valley Senior Center at 2001 W Wahalla. It is 2.00 for a day pass or you can get an annual membership for 20.00. The cost of the cards is 5.00 for a pack of ten and there are some specials as well for 3.00 and 1.00. Please let me know if you have any questions and I will see you there.
Blood Drive
Friday March 7th 10-1:30pm This will be held in the clubhouse. Please sign up.
Worship
Sunday’s at 10am
Ronnie Lee Mayberry Blues
Saturday March 8th 6-8pm Come on down and share a dish and dance to one of our favorite bands. Please sign up.
Breakfast
Saturday March 8th and 22nd. 8:30-9:30am. Clubhouse. $7.00. Includes scrambled eggs, pancakes (all you can eat), bacon, sausage, orange juice and coffee. Also, a 50/50 raffle
Farmer’s Market
Saturday March 29th 9am. Arrowhead Mall. Please sign up.
5 Crowns Card Game
Friday March 7th 6pm and Monday March 24th at noon. Come on down to the clubhouse to play a fun game. Please sign up.
Water Aerobics
Daily at 8am and 10am.
Live Music Out
Friday March 21st 5pm. Violet Revolution will be playing at Edelweiss Biergarten. 2625 E Bell Rd. Meet me at the restaurant. Please sign up.
Potluck
Monday March 17th 5pm. Bring down your favorite Irish Dishes to share Happy St Patrick’s Day Please sign up.
Dinner Out
Tuesday March 18th 5pm. Red Devil Pizza and Italian. 3004 E Bell Rd. Please sign up.
Karaoke
Thursday March 6th and 20th at 6pm. Come down and sing and just listen and have a great time.
Walking Group
Monday through Friday 9 and 10am meet at the clubhouse to walk around the park and chat and get some exercise.
Breakfast Out
Wednesday March 26th 9am. Cracker Barrel 21611 N 26th Ave. Please sign up.
Happy Hour
Sunday March 16th and Friday March 28th 6pm. I will bring snacks. Please BYOB. A nice time to visit with each other. Please sign up.
Stagecoach Wine Festival
Sunday March 9th 11am The cost is 20 or 35 dollars depending on how many tastings you want. Check with me. 7100 E Cave Creek Rd. Please sign up.
Food Truck
Monday March 24th 4-7pm. Food truck will be Waffles for the People. They have chicken and waffles, and the menu will be available in the office.
Turf Paradise
Tuesday March11th 12:15pm. The cost is $5.00 1501 W Bell Rd.
Bingo Clubhouse
Thursday March 13th 6pm. Come on down and play for prizes and have some fun.
Cornhole
Saturday March 15th noon Come on down and show us what you have.
Butterfly Wonderland
Thursday March 20th 10am. 9500 East Via De Ventura. $33.00. Please sign up.
Thrifty Ice Cream
Tuesday March 25th 6pm. 23425 N 39th Ave. Please sign up.
Lite Rail to Old Spaghetti Factory
Thursday March 27th 11am. Take the lite rail to the restaurant and back. 9415 N Metro Pkwy. The cost is $4.00. Please sign up.
METRO RV PARK STAFF
Office Phone: 623-582-0390
Resident Manager: Karen Johnson
Office: Pat Palumbo, Robi Stevens
Activities Director: Jodi Ruddell
Maintenance: Don Doser, Bill Ketelsen, Logan Brewer, Bear
