Del Webb Dove Mountain News
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October 2026 | ISSUE 146
Del Webb Dove Mountain News
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October 2026
Board of Directors
ISSUE 146
Larkin Hohnke President president@ourdovemountain.net
Committee Meeting Dates & Times
Architectural Review Committee Chair & Security Task Force Liaison
Infrastructure/Landscape Committee (ILC) October 1 | 1pm Arbitration Coordination & Implementation Committee (ACIC) October 1 | 2:30pm
Deborah Curran Vice President vicepresident@ourdovemountain.net
Architectural Review Committee (ARC) October 6 | 10:30am
Mark Johnson Secretary secretary@ourdovemountain.net
Strategic Planning Committee (SPC) October 7 | 2:30pm Board Budget Workshop October 12 | 2-4pm Communications Committee (ComCom) October 19 | 2pm Social Events Committee (SEC) October 20 | 1pm Finance Committee (FC) October 21 | 1pm Board of Directors Meeting October 22 | 2pm Please check the ourdovemountain.net website for any meeting changes and the Zoom information.
Communications Committee & Strategic Planning Committee Liaison
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.
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Board 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 DWDMCA.
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Community Mission Statement 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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ARC Submittal Process Part Two Submitted by the ARC Committee
To submit an ARC, sign in via: All Access Go to Contacts and Links, then click on the Community Website, ourdovemountain.net. -
Look for: Forms, Click: ARC Submittal Application The Architectural Committee Submittal Form is a three-page document which includes all the necessary information you need to make this the easiest possible process.
PAGE 1 - Clear and detailed explanation of what the ARC needs from you to make a timely decision regarding your submittal. The Committee has identified the stumbling blocks that have historically contributed to making this a lengthy process. The goal is to help make your submission approvable within a few days. It discusses: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Where/to whom you submit the Form The ARC’s expectations for a complete submittal How to access the Design Guidelines What home/landscape modifications do and do not require ARC submittal/approval 5. How to access your Plot Plan PAGE 2 - This provides the ARC with general information regarding… 1. The Homeowner/address 2. The Project 3. Homeowner acknowledgements—we require that each of 4 ‘agreements’ be initialed by the homeowner 4. The Homeowner’s signature certifying that the application is accurate and complete PAGE 3 - The ARC Submittal CHECKLIST. This is very important and will walk you through the entire submittal process, if followed. PLEASE initial each item as you compile the necessary information, forms and documents. Remember, the ARC Committee WANTS to approve your project and do it as quickly as possible. More details on the Checklist to follow next month!
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.)
At the next dentist appointment, grab that toothbrush and These essential care items are toothpaste and greatly appreciated and will then donate those as well!
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! 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.
HOA is responsible for Maintaining the ¼ mile of Rim Trail and the nearby lift station. Did you know there is a fear of long words? It’s called hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia! The term was first coined by American poet Aimee Nezhukumatathil in 2000. It’s considered a “social phobia,” as people with this condition often fear mispronouncing longer words in front of others. These 130 ‘Did You Know…?’ Random Facts and Interesting Trivia Questions Are Totally Mind-Blowing! By Maryn Liles Lifestyle Writer, Parade
Want to learn more about what is going on in and around the Town of Marana? Click here to read more. Town of Marana 11555 W. Civic Center Dr. Marana, AZ 85653
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Mini Workouts — Part 2: More Ways to Move
Julia Darrah, NETA CPT Active Aging Specialist
Simple ways to fit movement into your day In Part 1, we talked about using short workouts to stay active when the Arizona heat makes longer workouts less appealing. But mini workouts aren't just a summer solution. They can be a simple way to make movement part of your everyday life—no matter the season. What if we stopped thinking about movement as something that only happens when we’re “working out”? Your body doesn’t know whether you’re wearing workout clothes, standing in the kitchen, or waiting for your coffee to brew. Movement is movement. We started building your mini-workout toolbox in Part 1 with five simple exercises you can combine into a 10minute workout at home. But you don’t always need a full 10 minutes. Instead, think about using those same tools - and other simple movements - as opportunities to move throughout your day. These little bursts of activity are what I call movement moments. A movement moment is simply a small opportunity to add some purposeful movements into your day. Maybe you practice a balance exercise after getting up from your desk. Maybe you do a few hip hinges while waiting for the microwave. Or perhaps you do some wall pushups after sitting through a long meeting. You don’t have to do a full workout every time you move. Short periods of movement can be easier to fit into your day, and they give you more opportunities to practice important movements. Repeating a movement regularly also gives your brain and nervous system more opportunities to learn and become familiar with that movement.
The goal isn’t to turn every spare minute into exercise. It’s to create more opportunities to move - with less pressure to exercise. Build Movement into Your Day Look for opportunities rather than waiting for the “perfect” time to exercise. • A few sit-to-stands after a long period of sitting • A couple of calf raises while you’re waiting for the coffee • A few wall push-ups while something is heating in the microwave • Some gentle rotations after working at your computer • A short balance practice while you’re standing at the kitchen counter You don’t have to do them all. You don’t even have to do them every day. The idea is simply to create more opportunities to move. Five More Tools for Your Toolbox Now let’s add five more movements to your collection. These aren’t necessarily harder than the exercises in Part 1. They’re simply different - giving your body more variety and helping you practice movement patterns that are useful in everyday life. 1. Standing Torso Rotation Stand tall with your feet about hip-width apart and your arms crossed comfortably over your chest. Slowly rotate your upper body to one side, then return to center and rotate to the other side. Keep the movement controlled and comfortable. Let your torso do the work rather than leading with your arms or head.
Think about it this way: you don’t have to do 100 repetitions all at once to practice a movement. A few repetitions here and there can still give you valuable practice.
Try: 8–10 repetitions per side. Movement moment: Try a few gentle rotations after you’ve been sitting for a while.
And there’s another benefit: shorter movement sessions can feel much more manageable than one long workout. You may not feel like exercising for 30 minutes, but you might be willing to do two minutes.
2. Wall Push-Ups Stand facing a wall with your hands placed on the wall about shoulder-width apart. Walk your feet back slightly Continued on next page
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__________________________________________________________________________ . so your body forms a straight line. Bend your elbows to bring your chest toward the wall, then press through your hands to return to the starting position. Try: 8–12 repetitions. Movement moment: A few wall push-ups can be an easy way to add some pushing strength to your day without getting down on the floor. 3. Standing W Pull Stand tall with your arms extended in front of you. Bend your elbows and pull them back toward your sides, gently drawing your shoulder blades together as your arms form a “W.” Slowly return your arms forward and repeat. Try: 8–12 repetitions. We spend a lot of time reaching forward - at our computers, on our phones, behind the wheel and around the house. Pulling movements help strengthen the muscles of the upper back and give those muscles a chance to work in the opposite direction. Movement moment: Try a few W pulls after you’ve been working at a computer or scrolling on your phone. 4. Standing Hip Hinge Stand tall with your feet about hip-width apart and your knees slightly bent. Keeping your back flat and your spine long, push your hips backward as though you’re trying to close a car door with your rear end. Then squeeze your glutes and return to standing tall. Try: 8–10 repetitions. Think: Hips back. Long spine. Stand tall. The hip hinge is one of the most important movement patterns to learn. It teaches you how to bend and lift using your hips and is the foundation for many strength exercises. Movement moment: Practice a few hip hinges before picking something up from the floor - or while getting ready for your day. ⚖ 5. Step Forward & Hold Stand tall beside a sturdy countertop and lightly place one hand on it for support. Step forward with one foot and pause, holding your position for a few seconds. Step back to your starting position and repeat with the other foot.
Keep your movements slow and controlled and use the countertop as much as needed. Try: 5–8 repetitions per side. As your balance improves: If you feel safe and steady, try taking a slightly bigger step forward. You can also try using less support from the countertop - but only if you can do so safely. Movement moment: Practice a few repetitions while waiting for the coffee to brew or the dish sink to fill. Balance is a skill that benefits from practice, and it doesn’t have to be practiced only during a formal workout. Make Your Movement Moments Count Mini workouts and movement moments aren’t competing with your regular workouts. They’re another way to keep movement woven into your day. Think of your mini workout as setting aside ten minutes to intentionally exercise. Think of a movement moment as taking advantage of the little opportunities that naturally occur throughout the day. Both have a place in your toolbox. And remember: Consistency beats intensity. You don’t need to do more all at once. Sometimes the best thing you can do is move a little, move often and keep going. Your Mini-Workout Toolbox Simple exercises. More options. Ten minutes - and a few movement moments - at a time. In Part 1, we started building your toolbox. Now you’ve added five more tools - and you’ve also learned a new way to use them. Next up in Part 3: We’ll put the toolbox to work and learn how to choose exercises and build your own 10minute mini workout.
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Courtside Tips By Rod Dunnett, USPTA Elite Professional
To hit a powerful overhead smash, prioritize positioning and a compact swing like a serve. Use a continental grip, turn sideways early with both hands on the racket (strings pointing down), and track the ball by reaching up with your non-hitting hand as if knocking off an imaginary hat. Grip and Setup Start in continental grip at the net. Spot the lob quickly, pivot fully sideways (right side for right-handers), and shuffle feet to get under the ball - behind it first, then adjust forward if short. Keep your head up and eyes locked on the ball. Swing Technique From a trophy position (racket back near head height), explode upward and forward with a “slam dunk” motion: drop racket slightly then whip it over your shoulder, contacting at 1 o’clock (right-handers) out in front, above head level. Stay sideways through contact, tucking non-hitting arm. Targeting Tip Beginners: Focus on clean contact anywhere, then aim deep to the open court (where opponent isn’t) with a smooth 3/4 swing for control over power.
Water Presentation Thursday, October 8 at 1pm Interested in learning the truth about water and power supplies? Meet the Director of Tucson Water and the Trico COO along with Jon Post, the Town of Marana Mayor, who will discuss the long-term management programs and plans related to adequate water and power supplies for the town. Bird Language Presentation Thursday, October 15 at 2:30pm Join us in the Acacia room for a presentation on Bird Language by Pinau Merlin. In addition to being an author, researcher and lecturer, Pinau is a renowned Tucson naturalist. Residents will learn to understand the variety of calls bird make - contact calls, aggression calls, feeding calls, alarm calls, etc.
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Mahjong, Mahjongg, Mah Jongg, or Mah-Jongg? Submitted by homeowner Shalice Tilton
American Mah Jongg is a fast-paced game played by four players using a colorful set of 152 engraved tiles instead of cards. Players draw and discard tiles while trying to complete one of the winning hands listed on the National Mah Jongg League's annual card. It's a wonderful blend of strategy, skill, a little luck, and plenty of laughter.
Interested in learning to play? Contact Del Webb Dove Mountain resident Shalice Tilton at 714-308-0726. New players are always welcome! So, the next time someone asks, "Is it Mahjong, Mahjongg, Mah Jongg, or Mah-Jongg?" you can simply smile and say, "Yes!" Then invite them to pull up a chair and join the fun.
Now for the next question... Why is it spelled so many different ways? The answer is: because there really isn't just one "correct" spelling. The game originated in China during the 1800s. When it made its way to the United States in the 1920s, there was no standard English spelling for the Chinese name. Importers, publishers, and game manufacturers each chose their own version, resulting in spellings like Mahjong, Mahjongg, Mah Jongg, and Mah-Jongg. The National Mah Jongg League, which publishes the official annual playing card used for American Mah Jongg, continues to use the spelling Mah Jongg, while Mahjong has become the most common spelling worldwide. No matter how it's spelled, one thing is certain—it has stood the test of time.
To register, click here or look for activity # 18719. or call the Welcome Desk for assistance
Here at Del Webb Dove Mountain, we are fortunate to have an estimated more than 100 residents who regularly play American Mah Jongg. Whether you are a seasoned player or just learning the difference between a Bam, Dot, Crack, Dragon, or Joker, you'll find welcoming tables, friendly competition, and plenty of opportunities to make new friends. Everyone is welcome to join the open play on Mondays and Fridays at 1:00 p.m. in the Saguaro Center. Curious about the game? Pull up a chair and see what all the excitement is about! Be sure to register for the Mah Jongg Tea Social on Monday, November 2, from 1:00–4:00 p.m. at the Saguaro Center. It promises to be an afternoon of tea, tasty treats, fun attire, great games and wonderful company.
AAM All Access You can now access your account information and association information. You can register anytime just download the AAM All Access mobile app or visit the web version:
allaccess.associatedasset.com
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October Events & Fitness Schedule Click here to print the Calendar
Sunday
Monday
Wednesday
Thursday 1 8a Cardio Tennis Rod ILC Meeting 1pm ACIC Meeting 2:30pm
Friday
Saturday 2
10a Essentrics Celeste 11a Pilates Celeste
ARC Submittal Deadline 4 8a Cardio Tennis Rod
5 7:30a MellowFlow Mika 11a Essentrics Celeste
6 8a Cardio Tennis Rod
18 8a Cardio Tennis Rod
12 7:30a MellowFlow Mika 11a Essentrics Celeste
19 7:30a MellowFlow Mika 11a Essentrics Celeste
Finance Meeting 1pm Pie Contest & Happy Hour 4-6pm 21 7:30a Yin Yoga Mika 11a Ener-Ji Celeste
15 8a Cardio Tennis Rod ILC Meeting 1pm ACIC Meeting 2:30pm Bird Language Presentation 2:30pm 22 8a Cardio Tennis Rod
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10 9a Aqua Movement Laurie 10:05a Aqua Fit Challenge Laurie
16 10a Essentrics Celeste 11a Pilates Celeste
17 9a Aqua Movement Laurie 10:05a Aqua Fit Challenge Laurie Classical Quartet 2-4pm
23 10a Essentrics Celeste 11a Pilates Celeste
24 9a Aqua Movement Laurie 10:05a Aqua Fit Challenge Laurie
30 10a Essentrics Celeste 11a Pilates Celeste
31 9a Aqua Movement Laurie 10:05a Aqua Fit Challenge Laurie Halloween Party 6-9pm
10a Essentrics Celeste 11a Pilates Celeste
Board Meeting 2pm Karaoke Happy Hour 4-6pm
26 7:30a MellowFlow Mika 11a Essentrics Celeste
20 8a Cardio Tennis Rod
14 7:30a Yin Yoga Mika 11a Ener-Ji Celeste
SEC Meeting 1pm
ComCom Meeting 2pm
25 8a Cardio Tennis Rod
13 8a Cardio Tennis Rod Tennis Clinic 9-10:30am Strolls & Tours 9:30am Vaccination Clinic 11am
8 8a Cardio Tennis
Water Presentation 1-3pm
Pleasurebent Tours Presentation Happy Hour 4-6pm
Board Budget Workshop 2pm 11 8a Cardio Tennis Rod
7 7:30a Yin Yoga Mika 11a Ener-Ji Celeste
3 9a Aqua Movement Laurie 10:05a Aqua Fit Challenge Laurie Dance Night 5-8pm
27 8a Cardio Tennis Rod
28 7:30a Yin Yoga Mika 11a Ener-Ji Celeste Yappy Hour 4-6pm
29 8a Cardio Tennis Rod Tennis Clinic 9-10:30am
ARC Submittal Deadline
Please check the ourdovemountain.net website for any event or meeting changes and the Zoom information.
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Tucson
Guided Walking Tour An exclusive tour for Del Webb at Dove Mountain Residents The tour is a leisurely walk that is 2 miles or 2 1/2 hours long...the tour will stop and share stories along the way.
More information can be found on the registration site, just click here to learn more and register.
Tuesday, October 13 | 9:30am | $37pp
Attention Veterans Submitted by homeowner Kris Lambrecht
The Quirky Quilters summer quilters have been busy creating a Veterans Quilt that they wish to donate to a Veteran from the Del Webb Community through a drawing. The quilt will be displayed on the bulletin board by the Fitness Center for the month of October. If you would like to be entered in the drawing, please fill out a stub with your name, service and rank and place in the jar at the coffee bar. The drawing will be at the end of the Veterans program that starts at 11am on Wednesday, November 11. Good luck! Kris
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Labor Day Cocktail Party
TRICO presentation Dolly Parton Happy Hour
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DWDMCA Management Team: Associated Asset Management, LLC Below is a brief description of the onsite management team members’ responsibilities for the day-to-day operations. TBD Lifestyle Director
TBD 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, eblast communications and employment opportunities. Board meetings, vendor contracts, legal and insurance matters.
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 eblasts, website and reservation system updates. Also, fitness program, personal training and fitness facility oversight. 520-485-0202
Karen.matthews@associatedasset.com 520-485-0200 Randall Shaner Maintenance Technician
TBD 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. 520-485-3332
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
Debra, Dulcie, Mich, Paige, Philip and Vicky Welcome Desk Receptionists 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. Also provide Community Manager and Lifestyle Director support.
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