Del Webb Dove Mountain News
Architectural Review Committee
May 5 | 10:30am
Strategic Planning Committee
May 6 | 2:30pm
Infrastructure/Landscape Committee
May 7 & 21 | 1pm
Communications Committee
May 18 | 2pm
Social Events Committee
May 19 | 1pm
Finance Committee
May 20 | 1pm
Board of Directors Meeting
May 28 | 1pm
Please check the ourdovemountain.net website for any meeting changes and the Zoom information.
Board of Directors Meeting Review
If you were unable to attend the monthly Board Meeting, just click below on the underlined links to review in the format that is easiest for you. You will need to log in to the website as a resident to review.
Video Link – this is the complete recording of the Board Meeting that includes everything that was spoken from the Board of Directors, Management and anyone in the room.
Meeting Minutes – the official report of the prior monthly meeting for the Board of Directors and actions taken.
Finance Report – the monthly finances of the Del Webb at Dove Mountain Community Association.
Community Mission Statement
Larkin Hohnke President president@ourdovemountain.net
Architectural Review Committee Chair & Security Task Force Liaison Board of Directors
Deborah Curran Vice President vicepresident@ourdovemountain.net
Communications Committee & Strategic Planning Committee Liaison
Mark Johnson Secretary secretary@ourdovemountain.net
Arbitration Committee & Infrastructure Landscape Committee Chair
ourdovemountain.net
Paul Hedquist Treasurer treasurer@ourdovemountain.net
Finance Committee Liaison
Mark Gallardo Director at Large director1@ourdovemountain.net
Social Events Committee Liaison
Selling Your Home?
The ourdovemountain website has the information you need! No need to login to find either. Just go to Helpful Contacts > Sellers-Resale Information
If interested in purchasing advertising with the DWDM News, contact the Lifestyle Director at btruman@associatedasset.com for the advertising terms and current pricing at least 30 days in advance of publication. The inclusion of an advertiser in this newsletter does not constitute any endorsement by Del Webb at Dove Mountain Community Association. The Association does not verify any information contained herein.
Del Webb at Dove Mountain is a community committed to enriching wellness of both mind and body by providing and enhancing amenities, activities and social interaction.
We strengthen our community through effective, transparent, and responsible management. We value initiatives that drive continuous improvement which benefit the community and its Residents.
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Protecting our Common Areas
Submitted by the DWDMCA Board of Directors
Our community is fortunate to enjoy approximately 85 acres of beautiful Common Area - an incredible shared asset that lets all of us experience the Sonoran Desert right from our backyards, along our walking paths and while gathering at the Saguaro Center throughout the year. These spaces include both landscaped and natural areas, and they’re home to a wide variety of native plants and wildlife. Many of our Common Areas also connect to nearby open spaces like the washes, adding to the natural beauty that makes our neighborhood so special.
With this privilege comes a shared responsibility to care for these spaces thoughtfully. Being good stewards helps preserve their beauty, safety and sustainability for everyone to enjoy.
Some recent examples clearly demonstrate these difficulties and increased costs.
• Someone filled in the Common Area easement bollards with spray foam and painted them without regard to ownership of the bollards and appropriate actions. Research determined that these bollards belong to the HOA and it is therefore the Board’s responsibility to maintain them. Additionally filling the bollards with foam is in direct conflict with the Arizona Game & Fish (AG&F) procedures. Any concern that a Resident has with respect to common areas or infrastructure installation should be reported to the Infrastructure/Landscape Committee (ILC) using the Contact the ILC e-Form (Contact-InfrastructureLandscape-Committee) on our website.
• Another example is homeowners removing rocks or adjusting irrigation in the Common Areas. These rocks are placed in the Common Areas to provide soil retention, and removal for personal use is not allowed. Irrigation is controlled by our landscapers in partnership with ILC members. If a Resident turns off an irrigation line the landscapers have no way of knowing and the community can lose plants and trees from lack of water
• Disposing and leaving yard waste in our Common Areas, including but not limited to streets, washes or behind homeowner view fences, is not permitted—it can pollute stormwater (reference: Pima County), disrupt natural water flow, and harm the surrounding environment. Please dispose of yard (green) waste properly, including plant material and food waste.
Options include: in either your regular, residential trash pickup (RAD Connections recommends 30gallon paper bags for leaves/yard trimmings), take it to the Marana Regional Landfill or Tank's Green Stuff on Ina Rd or arranging removal through your landscaper.
• Finally, for pool owners, the City of Marana provides helpful guidance (City of Marana has a handy brochure) on proper pool and spa maintenance, including how to handle backwash water (which must be contained and disposed of on-site) and draining procedures.
These unauthorized actions in our Community Common Areas created additional challenges and potential costs to the community.
By working together and following these simple guidelines, we can continue to protect and enjoy the natural beauty that makes our community such a wonderful place to live.
ARC Committee String Lights
Did you know that a number of homeowners in DWDM enjoy the ambiance of outdoor string lighting? Did you know that an ARC submission is required before putting up string lights? Also, did you know there are specific guidelines to be followed when installing your string lights?
Design Guidelines for String Lights:
1. MUST be shielded to prevent light source visibility from a neighbor’s view or street view.
2. Lights must be Dark Sky compliant with color temperature no greater than 3000K.
3. Restricted to the backyard.
4. May not be attached to a rear wall, side wall or the view fence.
5. Refer to Appendix F of the Design Guidelines for examples of ‘Responsible Lighting’!
Following these four guidelines for string lights allows the community to enjoy the special qualities of the ‘Dark Sky’.
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Resident
Directory Update:
How-to Guide for
Managing your
Privacy and Contact Information
Written by Communications Committee
Have you struggled to find contact information for a neighbor? Has someone told you they cannot contact you? Do you know where to find the Resident Directory? If so, read on, to learn more about how and why the website is set up and learn how to modify your privacy settings.
1. Where is the Resident Directory and what does it contain?
First, you must be logged in. Navigate to: Helpful Contacts>Resident Directory. This Directory contains names, street address, phone numbers and email addresses.
In addition to helping neighbors contact neighbors, the Resident Directory is an important database that connects Resident information to the HOA for communication via e-blasts, communications from AAM, payment status and other notifications.
2. The default setting of the online Resident Directory is PRIVATE, in other words, no one can see your phone number and email address unless you explicitly choose to share that information. You have 100% control of the privacy settings for your contact information.
You can choose which information is public (visible to other Residents registered on the website) vs. private.
You can update your contact information at any time (change phone number, change email, change public vs. private choices, add emergency contacts, etc).
The Registered Owner can also update the contact information for their spouse/partner/family member.
Reminder
Procedure for Lap Lane Use
Revision and reprinted from the October 2023 Newsletter
DWDMCA respectfully request that all swimmers using the lap lanes use this procedure---even if nobody is there when you arrive. This does not apply to the mid-morning deep water swim groups.
The lap lane Board (Board) has been placed on the shade support column at the southwest end of the lap lanes. See photo below. You can obtain a magnetic Swim Square from the Welcome Desk and write your name or initials on the Square (Sharpie-permanent). You can keep the Square on the Board to the right in the Swimmers section or bring it with you each time. For infrequent lap lane swimmers, or if you forget your Square, there will some blank Squares (no writing required) available on the Board.
When you arrive, simply place your square in the Lane column on the left side of the Board in descending order with the top Square having first priority. You can start your swim at either end of the lap lanes after placing your Square on the Board. When you are finished with your 30-minute swim, remove your Square from the lap lane column and store on the right side in the Swimmers area or stow in your pool bag. The next top Square will have first priority.
This system avoids writing on a white board which does not work well in high temperatures. Also, priority applies to any open lap lane (1 or 2). The system does not require any time input –just monitor your 30-minute swim. The clock allows you to keep track of your swim time.
3. A HOW-TO Guide is available on the website click here to walk you through the steps to modify your privacy selection.
Bulk Trash Pickup Reminder
Friday, May 8 | 6am – 7:30pm
Schedule your pick-up service by calling Waste Connections of AZ at 520-881-4227 no later than noon the Thursday before service. to view an enlarged version of the 2026 flyer from Waste Connections of AZ.
Want to learn more about what is going on in and around the Town of Marana?
Click here to read what your town is up to now and in the future.
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Allergies and Exercise
By Barb Truman, ACE Certified Personal Trainer
. Seasonal allergies do not have to keep you from exercising completely but may require a little extra planning. Exercise can actually help seasonal allergies and along with consistent exercise, eventually could lessen allergy symptoms over time by strengthening your cardiovascular system and lungs.
A few of the items to consider on your exercise journey is to check the pollen counts, try exercising early in the morning or move indoors into the Saguaro Center so you can keep up with your regular routine.
You can use your phone’s weather app to check if the pollen count or air quality is at a safe level. If they are not in a safe zone, consider moving your workouts indoors and use any of the machines available to you in the fitness center or reschedule your workout plans to a time when the conditions are better.
Hydration and drinking enough water are important not only all the time but especially when you are experiencing allergies or a cold. Water as you know does keep us hydrated and aids in clearing out all of our systems so we can breathe easier and feel better. We all hear it repeatedly how good water is for us even if we brush it off, but when allergies are acting up, it is not the time to ignore how important water is to our bodies. If water is not your thing, try adding a little splash of tea or fruit juice to your water to help with the taste.
It is also wise to change your clothes after being outside as well as to take a shower. It really can make a difference by removing pollen from your clothes and skin that keeps you from continuing to expose yourself to the allergens longer than necessary.
It is not the best time to overexert yourself especially if it is the peak of allergy season. Knowing the difference for your body is the key factor. If you start to feel chest pains, wheezing or dizziness, or trouble breathing stop and seek medical attention. None of us are twenty years old anymore and should really start to take any of these symptoms seriously. Moderation is more important than completing a tough workout if you are experiencing allergy related issues.
Movement should help you feel better, not worse. Stop and seek medical care if you notice any red-flag symptoms like the ones mentioned above. And remember, there is no loss in moving a workout indoors if it means keeping you safe, healthy and comfortable.
All trees and plants in Common Areas should not be trimmed by homeowners because they are owned by the HOA. Doing so could potentially lead to fines.
Courtside Tips
By Rod Dunnett, USPTA Elite Professional
One-Handed Backhand Mastery
Master the one-handed backhand with a simple “unit turn, lag, drive” rhythm.
Grip and Prep
Use a continental grip (like holding a hammer) for control and spin versatility. Turn shoulders fully sideways early - keep racket close to your arm initially, no big pull-back.
Power Position
Position racquet head high, create 90° wrist lag behind your body for acceleration. Non-dominant hand counters balance, eyes locked forward on the ball for depth perception.
Swing and Contact
Drive forward with upper back and legs, contact out front (sideways body orientation). Brush low-to-high for topspin, finish firm over shoulder without wrist collapse. Practice shadow swings emphasizing lag and front-side contact.
Town of Marana Notice Tangerine Road and Interchange Improvements
Starting on March 30, construction will begin to make improvements to the intersection of Tangerine and Interstate 10. Traffic will be shifted to the outer lanes for eastbound and westbound travel. Please be alert of traffic control devices and construction personnel. Travel time through the project area may increase during construction; please adjust your schedule accordingly. You may wish to use the Twin Peaks interchange.
This work is part of a series of improvements planned for the intersection and eastbound on- and off-ramps. Work for this project phase is scheduled to be completed by Monday, June 15, 2026.
This traffic alert is part of a series of communications for the Tangerine Road Interim TI project. Visit: Maranaaz.gov/squeeze for project details and to sign up for updates.
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Events & Fitness Schedule
8:30a Cardio Tennis Rod
8a MellowFlo Mika 11a Essentrics Celeste
8:30a Cardio Tennis Rod
8:30a Cardio Tennis Rod
8a MellowFlo Mika 11a Essentrics Celeste Muffins for Mom 10a-12p 8am Zumba Kate 8:30a Cardio Tennis Rod 9:15am Pilates
8a MellowFlo Mika 11a Essentrics Celeste
8am Zumba Kate 8:30a Cardio Tennis Rod 9:15am Pilates Kate 11a Ener-Ji Celeste
ILC Projects
Sponsored
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Play with your neighbors and make new friends!
The fifth season of the Del Webb/Dove Mountain Men’s Golf League ended with a new championship team; John Harper and Greg Lark. In a match play event, the results came down to the final shots of the last hole, as John and Greg won against a formidable team consisting of Bob Nelson and Marty Fox. The match was held on the Conquistador course at the El Conquistador Golf Club.
The twelve teams of 2-players each, competed for twenty-two weeks of face-to-face play, beginning in October, followed by two weeks of playoffs. It was a great season for all who competed. The Del Webb Men’s League will begin its sixth season in the fall.
Beginning in May, the Del Webb Men’s Summer Tour will begin play. We will play weekly at courses such as The Highlands, The Views, Poston Butte, The Preserve, Starr Pass, Conoa Ranch and Tubac. If you are interested in either the Summer Tour or League play, contact Ron Bruns at rongbruns@yahoo.com to be included in all future communications.
31 and April 1.
Mosaic Class with their completed projects. The class, taught by artist Jill Gatwood was held over two days, March
Spring Dance Party
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PERSONAL CARE ITEM COLLECTION
The DWDM family is collecting personal care toiletry/hygiene items that will be shared with local charities. When traveling, pick up those travel size soaps, lotions, shampoos and more during your hotel stays. (New or unopened items only.)
These essential care items are greatly appreciated and will then be distributed to those in need here in Tucson, Sister Jose’s Homeless Shelter and the Poverello House (a men’s homeless shelter).
While at the store, see items on BOGO Sale and grab extra!
At the next dentist appointment, grab that toothbrush and toothpaste and donate those as well!
Thank you for your support. For more information, please contact Karen Gove at: govekm@gmail.com
The white collection container is behind the bar/counter inside the Saguaro Center.
AAM All Access is a free all-in-one, user-friendly app created for AAM homeowners and Board Members.
Whether you need to make a payment, review an architectural request, or refer to important association documents, AAM All Access makes it easy and convenient.
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DWDMCA Management Team
As you can imagine, it takes a team effort to manage the day-to-day operations at DWDMCA. Here is a brief description of our management team members’ responsibilities so you know who to contact with any questions:
Linda Corsey, CMCA, PMP Community Manager
Liaison to the Board of Directors, Finance, Infrastructure Landscape, Election and Strategic Planning Committees. Alcohol Manager, common area and landscaping issues, association budget, reserve study, annual audit and monthly financial reporting, operational procedures, preventative maintenance, resale, liquor license compliance, website updates, e-blast communications and employment opportunities. Board meetings, vendor contracts, legal and insurance matters.
lcorsey@associatedasset.com 520-485-0200
Marquita Greene Administrative Assistant
Liaison to Architectural Review Committee. Works closely with the Community Manager. Customer service support to homeowners, compliance, website and document review, architectural submittals and Design Guidelines and Board Meeting support.
marquita.greene@associatedasset.com 520-485-3332
Dulcie, Lyn, Mich, Philip Welcome Desk Receptionists
Barb Truman Lifestyle Director
Liaison to the Communication and Social Event Committees. Alcohol Manager, supervise receptionists, rental and room reservations, interest groups, lifestyle events, happy hours and notary services. Sponsor advertising and marketing program, community newsletter production, weekly event e-blasts, website and reservation system updates. Also, fitness program, personal training and fitness facility oversight.
btruman@associatedasset.com 520-485-0202
Randall Shaner Maintenance Technician
Facility management and building logistics, janitorial concerns, general repair, supply inventory, maintenance of the sports courts and entrance water feature. Certified Pool Technician monitoring the pool and spa. Also, assists Community Manager with bid procurement and maintenance repair supervision, plus preventative maintenance.
rshaner@associatedasset.com
Resident and guest services, event and class reservations, new homeowner orientation and information/member support, transaction processing reporting, event assistance, facility and supply monitors, opening and closing procedures. Community Manager and Lifestyle Director support. 520-485-0201
