President: Larry Morrison 932 Stanford Ave. Gilbert, AZ 85234 480-926-4318 Wagonmaster: Jim Crimmins 18417 N Chula Vista 623-261-9728 DECEMBER 2016 The ANASAZI Chapter of FMCA came together to celebrate an early Christmas at Leaf Verde RV Park in Buckeye, December 1-4. The weather was chilly, but the friendship was warm! Secretary: Tom Eells 2154 E. Fountain St. Mesa, AZ 85213 480-272-4739 Treasurer: Amy Jones 17200 W. Bell Rd, #1779 602-903-0967 Newsletter Editor: Wayne Cernie 1205 Palisades Ct. LK Havasu City, AZ 86403 602-909-6773 National Director: Melva Crimmins 18417 N Chula Vista 623-451-2481 Hosts for the rally were Mel and Amy Jones, Jim and Marilyn Bannon, and Larry and Orene Brown. Thursday evening the hosts followed what has become an ANASAZI tradition with a social gathering with heavy hors d oeuvres provided by those attending. Alt. National Director: Mel Jones 17200 W. Bell Rd, #1779 602-903-4517
Friday we enjoyed coffee and doughnuts provided by Leaf Verde, and had an opportunity to mingle with the park residents enjoying a snow free winter in Arizona. Friday evening, after a light Happy Hour, we dined on a Christmas Feast of ham, baked potatoes, salad and rolls, and assorted pies. Shortly after dinner, the doors to the hall blew open and a burst of chill wind deposited Santa Claus into our midst, a happy sight to our wondering eyes! It was suspected by some that this jolly plump Santa might be some relation to one of our own there was a resemblance to Tom Eels, and Carole Eels seemed to be quite sweet on Santa! Old Saint Nick quickly moved to his work of directing our annual gift exchange, always a hit, despite the occasional stealing of special prize gifts -often edibles or drinkables!
Saturday morning once again Leaf Verde provided a tasty breakfast of biscuits and gravy, condiments, and the ANASAZI fuel coffee. Saturday afternoon the community hall was busy with table games and merriment. Saturday dinner was a delicious and fragrant dinner of Amy Jones Beef Stew (a secret recipe!), salad, rolls, and cookies. The ANASAZI scraped the roaster clean with many having seconds. Following dinner we enjoyed another wonderful evening of great music and dancing to the band Junction 87. About 20 people from the RV park also joined us for the fun. Saturday morning, after coffee and a continental breakfast, we bid farewell with many calls of Merry Christmas, and anticipation of the next time we gather again. Happy Holidays to all, and a Healthy and Happy New Year!
FROM THE PRESIDENT As we enter this holiday season at the end of 2016 full of thoughts of family, friends, get-to-gethers, meals and the list goes on, we sometimes lose track of those that are not as fortunate as most of us in ANASAZI. Unfortunately, this is also a season for depression, loneliness and heaven forbid thoughts of suicide. It is hard to discern who is affected by these emotions and thoughts but we all know those that are less fortunate. Taking the time to look around and reaching out to those that are in need or just a personal recognition of those that are affected by personal loss, hardship or other life changing events during this past year may have a life altering change for everyone. I would like to wish everyone a Very Happy and Meaningful Holiday Season! Larry Special Dates in the Month of January Rett & Claire Porter January 9 th John & Vi Hepler January 25 th Please welcome our newest members: Rett & Claire Porter!
ANASAZI Chinese New Years January Rally Dec 29, 2016 Jan 1, 2017 Palm Creek Golf and RV Resort (Check in Noon Check out 11am) 1110 N. Henness Rd Casa Grande, AZ 85122 1-800 421-7004 DIRECTIONS: From Phoenix: Take I-10 East to exit 194. Turn west on Florence Blvd. Go.5 miles to Henness Rd., Go north on Henness.2 miles. Resort is on the right. HOSTS: Pat and Bob Coppinger, Orene and Larry Brown, Jim and Melva Crimmins Thursday, Dec. 29 ARRIVAL: Noon - Lunch on your own 4:30 5:30 Heavy Hors-d oeuvres 5.30 6:30 Dinner on your own 6:30 9:00 Your choice of cards or games in the room FRIDAY, Dec. 30 8:30 9:30 Sausage, Biscuits and Gravy, BYOS Noon - Lunch on your own Afternoon Explore the area on your own 4:30 5:30 Happy Hour -- light snacks 5:30 6:30 Pot luck -- Share a dish from each coach. Ice cream sundaes provided by the hosts 7:00 9:00 Games To be determined SATURDAY, Dec. 31 8:30 9:30 Pancake Breakfast with sausage Noon - Lunch on your own Afternoon - Feel free to explore area 4:30 5:30 Happy Hour light snacks 5:30 6:30 Chinese dinner -- sweet and sour chicken with rice, chop suey, egg rolls, desert. 7:00 9:00 Movie Night with all the goodies for those that do not go to the dance If you wish to attend the resort dance you need to call Kristie at the front desk (520) 876-8938 to reserve a seat. The tickets are $25 per person and are selling out quickly. The band name is Spot Light. Music starts at 8pm. Resort furnishes the Hors-d oeuvres and you bring your own beverage. SUNDAY, Jan 1 8:30 - Continental breakfast Fruit, juice and pastries Travel safely- wherever your travels may take you
FMCA ANASAZI Chapter Palm Creek Golf & RV Resort December 29, 2016 January 1, 2017 Registration Make checks out to: ANASAZI Chapter FMCA Checks DUE BY December 15, 2016 (Call Pat Coppinger 253-709-1569 if you are planning to attend) Send checks to: Pat Coppinger, 12938 W. Maplewood Dr., Sun City West, AZ 85375 Last name: First: FMCA # Last name: First: FMCA# Guest last name: First: FMCA# Motor Home Year Motor Home Length Motor Home Make Check box if you would like to request a handicap space Early Arrival Parking (Dec 29 th ) $42.00 $ 2 nights rally parking (Dec 30, Dec 31) ($42 a night) $84.00 $ Meals per person: $15.00 $ Total Due $
January (3) Dec 29 -- Jan 1 Palm Creek RV Resort Casa Grande, AZ Larry/Oren Brown Bob/Pat Coppinger Jim/Melva Crimmins ANASAZI Chapter FMCA January 2017 December 2017 October 31, 2016 February (3) Feb 3 Feb 5 Optional Thurs Feb 2 Non Hosted Days 5-8 Fortuna de Oro Yuma, AZ Wayne/Betty Cernie Tom/Carole Eells Warren/Susan Hoye March (3) Mar 7 Mar 10 No Optional Day FMCA Rally Wild Horse Pass Chandler, AZ No Hosts Will meet requirement for attending chapter rallies April (3) Mar 31 Apr 2 Optional Thurs Mar 30 Cotton Lane RV Resort Goodyear, AZ ANNUAL MEETING Russ/Sharon Diaz John/Mary Ann Matthews Barry/Nancy Stallings Wanda Wieters May (3) May 5 May 7 Optional Thurs May 4 June (0) Summer July (0) Summer August (0) Summer Happy Jack Lodge and RV Resort Happy Jack, AZ Jon/Marge Hillegas Mel/Amy Jones Larry/Faye Kennedy September (4) Sept. Sept Roving Rally October (3) Oct. 6 Oct 9 Optional Thurs Oct 5 November (3) Nov. 3 Nov. 5 Optional Thurs Nov 2 December (4) Dec. 1 Dec. 3 Optional Thurs Nov 30 10 Day Southern California Roving Rally RMMA Ramble Sept 22 Sept 25 Jim/Melva Crimmins Dick/Anita Hancock Chuck/Betsy Livens Larry/Virginia Morrison Show Low Show Low, AZ Black Canyon Ranch RV Resort Black Canyon City, AZ ANNUAL MEETING Keith/Donna Ekis Bob/Mary Catherine Myers De/Marvin Pitts Tenative Leaf Verde RV Park Buckeye, AZ CHRISTMAS GATHERING