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Veteran’s Dance with

Johnnie & The Rumblers

November 11 • 7:30 –10:30 p.m. • Aud

Get your boot scootin’ boogie on and come out to a night that you’ll remember with Johnnie & The Rumblers.They will be playing a variety of tunes from the Beatles, Elvis and Stevie Ray Vaughn to Garth Brooks andVince Gill. Don’t know how to dance? Well, come out for the company and the good times.

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Thanksgiving PotluckNovember 23• 12 Happy Hour/12:45 Potluck • Aud

Let’s all join together in this time of thanks and enjoy some good food,friends, old and new, and some laughter on Thanksgiving Day. Thank youto the O’Leary family for donating the turkey for the potluck! We will havea sign up sheet in the Activity Office for what dishes you can bring to thepotluck. This is a family style Thanksgiving dinner - so, allthose interested in sharing some family entertainment suchas singing or a poem, please come and let the Activity Office

know. BYO: Beverage and Service

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I’m OK

Here at RCE we want to make sure you are A-OK!The “I’m Okay Club” is a program for guests andresidents who are living alone.

Once you sign up with the Activity Office, youmust call in daily before 10:00 am. This is just adaily check-in by phone that allows us to makesure you are OK. If you don’t call in by 10:00 am,we will try and reach you. If we are unsuccessful,we will come to your house and check on you.

Please stop by the Activity Office to sign up. Welook forward to seeing you.

Safety from Wildlife

The weather is cooling andthis is a time when rattle-snakes might seek thewarmth of a cozy asphaltstreet after sundown.

For maximum safety, carry a flashlight when youare walking at night, keep pets on a leash, andremain alert to an unlikely, but possible encoun-ter.

Speed Limit

Also please observe the 10-mphspeed limit inside the park.

AED Devices & 911 Phones

We have three Automated External Defibrillator(AED) devices and four 911 Emergency phones.Make it a point to learn their locations. There isone of each in the Breezeway near the Office.Stay tuned to “The Villager” for upcoming CPRand AED classes. You could save a life!

Safety First!

New to Tucson or Rincon Country East?

New to Tucson or Rincon Country East? RinconCountry East has a wonderful group of residentvolunteers who dedicate their time to welcomingand helping newcomers just like you. As an RCEnewcomer, you are invited to attend a free pro-gram run by our Orientation Ambassador, MarionBurns. Learn where you can find the best places toshop, eat out, and sightsee in Tucson and the sur-rounding area. Learn where to find the nearestgrocery store, post office, RV supply store, andother places you may wish to visit during yourstay. This a great resource if you want to get aninsider’s scoop about RCE facilities, clubs and ac-tivities. Attend an orientation, and you’ll makenew friends and feel at home at Rincon CountryEast in no time. Orientations follow Club Coffee onSaturdays beginning November 15th at 10:00 am inthe Card Room. Walk-ins are welcome. MarionBurns 217790-3295 mjburns82@gmail.com

RCE 2017 Resident Directory

Who gets them?

Those who had their picturetaken.

Where can I get mycopy?

The Activity Office

What if I didn’t have my picture taken?

You can purchase one for $10.00

How many can I have?

One per household.

What can’t I have more?

We need to have directories available whennew residents come in.

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For Club Leaders

Our Farmers’ Markets offersmore than groceries, withmore local artisans sellinghand-crafted jewelry, soaps,clothing and yard art. In addi-tion to fresh produce, you canbuy locally-made salsas,soups and baked goods. At the Farmers’ Mar-ket, you can grab a snack, have lunch, or takefood home to enjoy later.

If you’d like to purchase gifts that are uniqueto Arizona for friends and family back home,the Farmers’ Market is the place to shop.

Support local vendors, enjoy the Arizona sun-shine, and meet your neighbors at the Farm-

Wednesday MorningCoffee & Donuts

Join us for a free donutand cup of coffee in theAuditorium at 9:00 onWednesday mornings.Bring your own mug andfill it up with hot coffee(regular or decaf) or hot

water for tea. As you pass through the hall be-tween the Rec. Hall and Auditorium, select adonut or a piece of fruit.

We’ll give you important park news hot off thepress, and there will usually be a brief messagefrom our coffee sponsor. Doors open at 8:30am. Coffee and donuts will be served at 9:00 asour program begins. See you there!

November Coffee Sponsors:

Nov 1: Sawmill and Dental Laser with a specialperformance from the Desert Boys

Nov 8: Library and RVB

Nov 15: RCE Designers and Freedom RV

Nov 22 Bocce and La Mesa RV

Nov 29: Pickleball and Eldorado Audiology

Licensed, Bonded & Insured

The East Villager

Submissions

Club leaders may now submit articles for“The Villager” online:

eastnewsletter@rinconcountry.com

Please observe the following guidelines forsubmitting articles for The Villager. The dead-line for the monthly Villager is the 5th day ofthe month prior to issue date.For example, the deadline forthe December Villager is Novem-ber 5.

Include times, dates, room loca-tions, and contact names andnumbers. Please do not bold,underline or use ALL CAPITALS. Please keeparticles to 150 words or less. There will be aClub Leader meeting on November 17, at 4:00p.m. in the Rec Hall.

Bulletin Boards

The bulletin boards outside the Activity Of-fice are for activity-related events. If you oryour club would like to post something onthis board, it must be approved by the Activ-ity Office. Approved announcements will beposted once a week. To be sure we haveroom for all clubs, please keep yourannouncement to 1/2 page or smaller.

RCE Farmers’ Market

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“Gray skies are just clouds passing over.”

Duke Ellington

The skies in Tucson may be getting darker with the months passing, but we at Rincon Country Easttake the words of Jazz Legend Duke Ellington to heart and let them just pass on by! If you are new tothe Park, we want to welcome you! We have some exciting events planned this month that include thefollowing:

Our Food Trucks are hoppin’ and ready for you to come out and taste treats from all over from Por-tuguese to Hot Smokin Butts. There is sure to be something to tickle those taste buds!

November 4th come out to celebrate Arizona’s Western heritage and culture at the Empire RanchRound Up.

We are proud of all of our Veteran’s at Rincon Country East and will be holding a dance on Novem-ber 10th with Johnnie & the Rumblers. We will also be attending the Tucson Veterans’ Parade indowntown Tucson.

Don’t forget our Stargazer’s Café every Wednesday night at 5:00 p.m. Let’s support a club that’s“Out of this World.”

Miss the hustle and bustle in the kitchen on Thanksgiving morning? Well, come on out to celebratethe day with new and old friends for our Family-Style Thanksgiving Potluck November 23rd at12:00.

Don’t forget to join our Wednesday morning coffees where you can hear all about the upcoming activi-ties for the week and the weekend coming. Just bring your favor-ite coffee cup, pour yourself a cup of joe and listen to some goodstories, jokes and much more.

Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving!

ACTIVITY OFFICE HOURSWeekdays

9:00 am - 12:00 pm1:00 - 4:00 pm

ALL THAT JAZZ

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Karen’s KornerWe are beginning to see more of our winter guests return to the park foranother great adventure at Rincon Country East. Joanne is back in the officeand we have extended our hours. Beginning November 4th the office willbe open 7 days a week. Monday - Friday from 8:00 - 5:00 p.m. and Saturdayand Sunday from 9:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Good news! We now have new gate transmitters (clickers) for sale. You canpurchase them for $50.00 plus tax in the office.

Did you know we have an extensive camera security system in the park? KEEP SMIL-ING, as you never know who is watching!

Also, we will be staffing our gate entrance in November for extra security during theevening hours. Just to be safe, please continue to lock your bicycles.

Enjoy the lovely fall weather and have a Turkeyabulous Thanksgiving!

Karen Perry, Park Manager

Mark’s Maintenance News

Welcome back everyone!

We have been busy with routine maintenance during the summer, trimmingand husking all of the palm trees. The fountain has been repainted and you

can enjoy the relaxing sound of water in the courtyard.

The pool deck has also been freshly painted. New grass is growing, and the flowers are blooming again.Things are lookin’ good at Rincon Country East this year!

New Garbage Pick Up: Beginning Wednesday, November 8th, our maintenance staff will begin pickingup garbage placed on the curb. Garbage will only be picked up by our staff every Wednesday. Please tieyour garbage bag and place it on the curb in the early morning so critters won’t get into them during thenight.

Reminder: Please take your own recycled items to the containers located near the dogpark on the northeast side of the park. Staff will not transport recycled items for you.

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Opening Night!Nov. 8 • 7:00 pm •Auditorium

Bingo is BACK! Opening night is Wednesday,Nov. 1st. Practice your loudest “B-I-N-G-O” yelland bring your lucky charms. You could be thenext big jackpot winner! Buy your cards by 6:55pm. Bingo will begin promptly at 7:00 pm.

We will have fresh popcorn, coffee, soda, candy,cookies, and daubers. The Stargazer’s Cafeopens at 6:30 pm.

November Food Trucks

We have some exciting Food Trucks lined upevery Tuesday and Thursday through November!

Nov 2nd: Jozarelli’s Italian Foods

Nov 7th: Jane’s Rolling Wok

Nov 9th: Chico & Penny’s Portuguese Food

Nov 14th: Road Running Woodfire Pizza

Nov 16th: Sonoran Mexican Cuisine

Nov 21st: Tri-Tip Man

Nov 28th: American Flying Buffalo

Nov 30th: Chico & Penny’s Portuguese Food

All trucks will start at 4:00 p.m.

Designer’s Club

Fundraiser Dinner and DanceNov 14 • 4:30-6:30 p.m. •Aud•$7

Come out to support our very own Designer’s Club and have a greatmeal to top it all off! The Designer’s Club works hard to make sure weare looking good all season. So, come on out to support the club!

They will be serving everyone’s favorite. Good Ole Sloppy Joe’s (beef orturkey), potato salad or chips, a pickle and dessert!

BYO: Beverage and Service

DJ’s Wally and Don will be providing the tunes for the night and arehappy too play a variety of music from the Beatles to Bluegrass!

4:30 Happy Hour/5:00 Dinner. Get your tickets at the Activity Office!

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RCE park-wide activity & event announcements will be made at Wednesday Coffee. Also, weekly bulle-tins will be placed in park mail boxes. Short and concise club reminders can be submitted to the activityoffice.

Clubs may submit for approval 1/2 page flyers for events to go in mailboxes.

All information is due in the Activity Office two weeks prior to the event.

The Activity Office needs volunteers! Please inquire in the Activity Office if interested.

Our RCE Burly Boys are the wonderful people who set up and take down chairs and tables for differentevents. Some of the opportunities available are:

Photo Shoot Registration, Proof Reader, Ticket Takers for Events, Decorations Committee Members,Technology Assistance, Bingo, Dance Preparation, Dinner Preparation, Entertainment for coffees: joketelling, singing, etc.

If you are interested in helping, stop by the Activity Office to fill out a volunteer card.Thank you for pitching in to help!

Activity Office Hours: Weekdays

9:00 - 12:00 p.m. 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Tel: (520)296-4651

About RCE Food Events:

BYOS “Green” Initiative

Please be advised that unless otherwise noted, ALL breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and other food eventssponsored by RCE are “BYOS.” This means “bring your own service” - plate, fork, etc. Together, we willreduce the volume of disposable waste that ends up in landfills.

RCE 2017 Picture DirectoriesThe 2017 RCE Picture Directories are here! Anyone who appears in the photo section or roster section of

the directory can pick up their free directory in the Activity Office starting October 16. If your name orphoto is not in the directory, but you would like to purchase one, they will be for sale for $10 while sup-

plies last.

Just a friendly reminder to use your car ports for parking if you have a car here at RCE.The spaces by the wash are for residents with more than one vehicle or for guests.

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Share-a-Ride

Sign-up sheets arein the Coffee Room

Veteran’s Day CelebrationNov. 11 • Free

Rincon Country West RV Resort and Rincon Country East RV Resort are planning on participating, as onebig happy family, in the 98th Annual Tucson Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, November 11, 2017, at 11:00a.m. We invite all residents of both RCE and RCW who have served in the armed forces to participate inthe Parade. Veterans are welcome to wear their uniform or order a t-shirt provided by Rincon Country RVResorts. RCW’s and RCE’s Activity Staff members are excited about this event and hope all of our veter-ans can join us. Everybody loves a parade, so we expect many Rincon residents to line the parade routeand cheer for their friends and neighbors.

Things you need to know:

Veterans who want to participate need to fill out a participation and t-shirt order form and turn it intothe Activity Office by November 1, 2017.

You can walk the route that will be 1.3 miles long, starting and ending at Alameda St. and GranadaAve.

• You can also reserve a seat on a wagon or in the Rincon Country RV Resort Shuttle .

Individuals will need to provide their own transportation to the staging area at the corner of GranadaAvenue and Alameda Street

Participants will need to be at the staging area by 9:00 a.m.

You can sign up in the coffee room to car pool to the parade . Please sign up to drive if you have extraroom in your car.

Please wear sunscreen, bring water and dress in layers.

We will need volunteers to help at the staging area and to tow a wagon. If you are interested, please signup in the Activity Office.

We thank the sponsors who helped to make this event possible: Dedicated Dental, Golf Cars of Arizona,Westerner Products and El Dorado Audiology.

For veterans who need transportation, the Rincon Country Shuttle will be bringing up to 12 people to theevent. Please get a ticket from the office for your ride. The ticket is free, unless you are a no-show.

Shuttle: 8:00 a.m.

Staging: 9:00 a.m.

Parade: 11:00 a.m.

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Rincon Country RV Resorts

Participation and T-Shirt Order Form

98th Annual Tucson Veterans Day Parade

Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.

Must be at Staging area by 9:00 a.m.

Shuttle Departs at 8:00 a.m.

Corner of West Alameda Street and Granada Avenue

Name: ________________________________ Lot # _______________

Home State: _________________ Branch of Service: ______________

I will walk the 1.3 mile route.

I would like a seat on the wagon or shuttle provided by Rincon Country RV

Resorts and co-sponsors.

T-shirt Or-Men’s

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Medium

Large

Extra Large

Extra Extra Large

Extra Extra Extra Large

Women’s

Small

Medium

Large

Extra Large

Extra Extra Large

Extra Extra Extra Large

We thank the co-sponsors who helped to make this event possible: DedicatedDental, Golf Cars of Arizona, Dental Laser and El Dorado Audiology.

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A big thank you to our

Rincon Country RV Resorts

Veterans Day Sponsors!

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Charter Bus Tours

Charter Departure 8:00 a.m.

December 6, 2017 • Barleen’s Arizona Opry Dinner Theatre • 9:00 a.m.—6:30 p.m.

“Home for the Holidays” ShowLunch and matinee

$60 per personReserve a seat in the Activities Office after October 16, 2017

The coach will be departing from Rincon Country West.

Deadline to purchase tickets from the Activity Office is Friday, November 17. You will alsobe able to reserve your seat on the bus.

Barleens Arizona Opry Dinner Theater, in Apache Junction, presents outstanding musicaland comedy entertainment served up with great country food. For 30 years the Barleenfamily has offered a professional stage show. Your hosts, the Barleen twins, Barbara andBrenda, invite you to enjoy an afternoon featuring the most talented musicians and come-dians in the valley.

Sign up for a great meal and foot-stomping music sure to put you in a happy mood. Thistour features Barleens Holiday Show. Get into the Christmas spirit with this Arizona Opryperformance! You’ll hear the classics, both secular and non-secular, and combined musicfrom Barleens variety shows. It’s a perfect time to begin the celebration of the holidayseason.

$60...Escorted Tour includes deluxe motor coach transportation, lunch at theater prior tothe performance. Deadline for reservations is November 17, 2017.

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Johnnie and

The Rumblers

Get your dancin’ shoes on and your wiggle juice ready for anight of Rock N Roll with Johnnie & The Ramblers. Playing mu-sic from the 50’s through the 80’s, this Tucson trio will get yourheart pumpin and you’ll be jumpin outa your seats!

Tickets are available from the Activity Office.

Nov 10 • 7:30 p.m. • Aud • $8

Johnnie and the Rumblers are led by long timeTucson, Arizona, USA guitarist Johnnie Molina.Johnnie has been performing in Tucson since 1972.He recently retired from his electrical engineeringjob at Texas Instruments where he designed mi-cro-electronic circuits. He is now focusing his en-ergy on songwriting and performing blues, classicrock and country music. Johnnie says "I've beenplaying and performing since I was 15 years old.Life has had me on different priorities over theyears, but there’s never been any doubt in mymind where my heart was. The guys and I mayhave a few wrinkles on our faces but as musi-cians… we’re in our prime. If someone had toldme when I was 15 that I’d still be rocking at64….well… not sure what I would have said!”

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RCW SHUTTLE EXCURSIONS

Save gas and save the parking hassle; ride the RCW Shuttle tomany exciting local events and area attractions. The RCW Shuttlewill drop you off and pick you up at easy-access locations.

RIDE FREE on ALL trips under100 miles round trip!

Sign up for these trips early! Space is limited to 12 passengers!

Kitt Peak ObservatoryNov 8 • 8:00 - 3:30 p.m. • RCE Breezeway •

Ride Free

Kitt Peak is just shy of 7,000 feet (2,133 meters)above sea level at the summit. A variety of infor-mational and interactive astronomy exhibits awaityou in the Visitor Center.

Leave RCE at 8:00 Leave Kitt Peak at 1:30 pm.Lunch stop afterwards, not included in price. Cost$15.00 per person Visitor Center shuttle fee. (Doesnot include price of lunch or admission) Tours arenot included. $7.75 per person for a single tour or$9.75 for all 3 tours as of 5/16. Bring jacket andgood walking shoes. No food available. Pleasebring a passport as you will be going through aBorder Patrol check point.

Abut the RCE Shuttle

Sign up for all trips in the Activity Office. Alltrips under 100 miles are free - the charge var-ies for trips over 100 miles. Tickets go on saleon the 15h of the month prior.

All ticket holders who do not show up for busdepartures will be charged $15.

Unless otherwise noted, admission fees andmeals are not included in the trip pricesshown. The driver is in charge of actual depar-ture times.

Empire RanchRound-Up

Nov 4 • 10:00 - 4:00 p.m. •

RCE Breezeway • Ride Free

The Empire Ranch Roundup & OpenHouse is the Foundation’s annual

public event celebrating Arizona’s Western history andculture. The Roundup also showcases Bureau of LandManagement and Empire Ranch Foundation’s efforts topreserve the Empire Ranch for future generations. Eachyear more than 2,000 visitors come to the ranch to enjoyWestern heritage demonstrations, arena and livestockexhibits, cowboy cooking and Western entertainment.

Come out for the day to experience Arizona’s WesternHeritage!

All SoulsProcessionNov 5 • 4:00 p.m. •RCE Breezeway •

Ride Free

The Procession had its beginnings in Tucson, Ari-zona in 1990. Myriad altars, performers, installa-tion art, and creatives of all kinds collaborate foralmost half the year to prepare their offeringsfor this amazing event. The All Souls Procession,and now the entire All Souls Weekend, is a cele-bration and mourning of the lives of our lovedones and ancestors. Wear comfortable walkingshoes and dress in layers.

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Flandrau Science Center &Planetarium

Nov 10 • 9:15 a.m. • Pkng Lot • Ride Free

Located at the heart of the University of Arizonacampus the Flandrau Science Center & Planetar-ium explores our universe from earth to space andeverything in-between, bringing science alive foryoung and life-long learners alike. Changing exhib-its through the year focus on biology, energy, op-tics and more, weaving in ground-breaking UA re-search and revealing the world of science careersfor budding scientists. Admission: $8.00 per per-son. You will need to bring exact change.

Sonoran Desert Museum

Nov 13• 8:30 - 3:00 p.m. • RCE Breezeway •Ride Free

Ahh, the desert museum! This is my favorite andwe get you there in time for the raptor show. Ohmy goodness, these birds are amazing and freeand right in front of your eyes. Take off your hatsand keep your cameras low because these birdsare right there! Then see the mountain lion, thebig turtles, all of the creatures and plants of thedesert in such a wonderful natural habitat. Thisone can't be missed! Oh! And be sure to head tothe raptor show as soon as you get there. Dressappropriately. Comfortable walking shoes, sunprotection and refillable water bottles arestrongly advised. In order to qualify for the grouprates, there must be 10 participants. The total dueon arrival must be paid in cash, so please bringexact change of $13.50 in cash. Leave RCE at 8:30am Arrive at Desert Museum 9:30 a.m. Leave De-sert Museum 2:00 p.m. No charge for bus trip.Does not include price of lunch or admissions.Cafe available. Current Group Rates Adults: $ 13.50Group tickets must be paid for in a single transac-tion upon arrival. As of April 2016, rates were$20.50 Adults 13 - 64 $18.50, Seniors (65+) $15.50,Arizona Resident $13.50. For Group Rate: MUSTHAVE TEN PARTICIPANTS.

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Premier Outlet MallNov 15• 10:00– 2:30 p.m. • Pkng Lot • Ride Free

Need to do some Christmas shopping and don’twant the hassle of driving and parking? Whynot come out on this shopping trip and let ustake the stress out of the driving for you? Eatand socialize while you shop till you drop. Parkon the south side of the mall. Bus parking.

RCE SHUTTLE EXCURSIONS

Beer TastingNov 14• 11:00 - 5:00 p.m. • Pkng Lot • Ride Free

Depart at 11:00 a.m. No charge for bus trip. Eachtour will visit four breweries. Return to RCE by5:00 p.m. Price of food and drink not included.

Sonoita Wine TripNov 16• 10:00– 5:00 p.m. • Pkng Lot • Ride

Free

Sonoita Vineyards is a 60+ acre vineyard situ-ated on the south side of a hillside, surroundedby rolling grasslands and several mountainranges. This hillside planting protects the vinesfrom harsh winds and frost. The grape varietalsgrown at Sonoita Vineyards are Chardonnay,Mission, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Pe-tite Sirah, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc and Pi-not Noir.

Sunday Brunch at TohonoChul Park

Nov 19• 10:00 - 2 p.m. • RCE Breezeway •

Ride Free

Visit the gardens, galleries and bistro at TohonoChul. The mission of Tohono Chul is to enrichpeople's lives by connecting them with the won-ders of nature, art and culture in the SonoranDesert region and inspiring wise stewardship ofthe natural world. All public tours are included inthe $10 admission. Brunch items cost between$12 and $20.

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Botanical GardensNov 30• 9:30– 1:00 p.m. • Pkng Lot • Ride Free

The Tucson Botanical Gardens connects people with plants andnature through art, science, history and culture. The Tucson Bo-tanical Gardens, a tranquil oasis in the heart of Tucson, is re-spected as the best small public garden in America.

Depart at 9:30 Shuttle is free. Cafe available. Admission is $13 foradults and $12 for seniors.

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Hike/Swim the Tanque Verde FallsNov 21• 1:00 - 5:30 p.m. • Pkng Lot • Ride Free

Wear your swimsuit under your clothes. Bring a layer for warmth if youthink you need it. Wear hiking shoes-rock trail going down to the creek.Some big steps. Half a mile down and back up. Bring water and snacks.First, a warning: Walking through the trails around the various pools ofTanque Verde Falls, you might see some unexpected sights. Naked peo-ple. The Reddington Pass area in the Rincon Mountains east of the cityis a haven for nudists, so the sight of someone wearing a hat, hikingboots and nothing else (although let’s hope lots of sunscreen) isn’t su-per uncommon. Even if you’d prefer to keep your clothes on, the poolsof this area are a great sight and some of the waterfalls are around 100feet tall. More serious warning: jumping from adjacent rocks into thepools is a bad idea, due to unexpected submerged rocks and surprisingcurrents. This is a rugged terrain! guys!

Apache ATV Tour Empire RanchNov 29• 9:00 a.m. • Pkng Lot • Ride Free

Meet in Parking Lot at 9:00 a.m. Take a tour on an ATV! It cost $100 per person unlessyou are riding double, then it is $150. ATV payments can be made on site. Mastercardand Visa accepted on arrival. Shuttle Cost is $15 paid with ticket purchase at activityoffice. This is a four—hour tour. Now four hours on an ATV sounds like a lot and I'mthinking my thumb would get sore. Jim at Apache ATV explained that they make atleast 6 stops. They even stop half-way through at a real bathroom. This is not quiteAlaska style. The stops include a historical outpost, a cute critter haven, plenty of photography opportunities,and stops under Cottonwoods that were here long before white men. Bring at least two bottles of water, yourlunch, snacks, and layers and layers of clothing for higher elevation. He has plenty of storage on the ATVs, sopack your bags. The trail ride is from 10 - 2. The ATVs are automatic. Check it out: www.ApacheATVtours.com

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Club ActivitiesWe have a huge variety of activities at Rincon Country East. Some are led by individualsand others are organized by clubs. You are welcome to join any of the clubs and otheractivities listed alphabetically in the following pages. Please come to the Activity Officefor your Sports and Leisure Booklet to learn more!

After a fun show last season, it’s time to startthinking about our show for 2018! Mark yourcalendar for March 3rd! Do you have a talent toshare? Maybe help behind the scenes? Ormaybe you would like to help with making orgetting props for the acts! Our first meeting willbe January 10 after our Wednesday morning cof-fee in the Auditorium. If you are interested inhaving fun with our theater group, see Lyn Biel-ski—Director - at site 79 or call me at (414)651-

We are excited about our upcoming Bocce sea-son! The Fun League led by Rick & Kris Pierce willbe held the month of December. Please see thesign-up sheets on the bocce bulletin board in themail/coffee room. There will be more informationat the Wednesday coffees in November.

The Regular League will be January through Feb-ruary 2018. The final tournament will be playedthe first 2 weeks in March ending with a fun party.You do not have to participate in the tournamentto play in the league.

New players are welcome and encouraged to jointhe fun. If you do not want to play on a regularbasis, please sign up to sub. If anyone would likeinstruction on how to play bocce, please contactDennis Pionke.

Our popular Spaghetti dinner will be held on Fri-day, December 8. Tickets will be available in theactivity office. If you have any questions pleasecontact Dennis or Jean Pionke - 608-617-8776 Lot127

Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star...The Stargazer Café iswhere the cool people ARE!

Come out each Wednesday night at 5 p.m. for a“star studded” treat! The first Wednesday ofevery month is Breakfast for Dinner (Blinner) for$5 .

Every other Wednesday of the month will be ei-ther hot dogs or hamburgers, made better thanever with a Canadian flare and a Southern Cook .

We always have dessert and fresh popcorn.

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RCE Clubs are

Jazzin It Up

Nov 18• 5 pm •Aud

Come on out to the Potluck of the Season sponsored by the Summer Buddies! Theyhave been keeping the home fires burning while you have been gone and are readyto welcome you all back to RCE! There will even be free entertainment for all whocome. Bring a dish and meet up with old friends and make some new ones!

It’s BaklavaO’Clocklava atRCE with Judy

Nov 7• 9 am •Aud Kitchen • $10

Join Judy Sinkular for this class on how tomake Baklava! This is a great Turkish treatespecially for the holidays. Make sure tosign up in the Activity Office.

Burns & Allen

Christmas RadioShow

Dec 11• 6:30 pm •Aud • $5

You are cordially invited tothe first ever Burns & AllenChristmas Radio Show. This

show is brought to you by Anything Goes Thea-ter Group which is a part of the Summer Bud-dies. The Show includes the funny Grace Allen,George Burns, their goofy neighbors Harry Mor-ton and Blanche, as well as that rascal Don andhis babe Mona. Aside from the show you willsee commercials from the past and much more.Our follies will be on stage to keep you laughingwith sounds, sights, music and antics that willkeep you in stitches! Come out for the Burnsand Allen Christmas show, where you will beseated at a round table by our ushers, temptedby snacks, coffee and a few surprises. Ticketswill go on sale November 15.

Don’t forget to cometo the Activity Office toget your Sports & Lei-sure Booklet for theSeason!

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