ACTIVITIES, AMENITIES & CLUBS
2021-2022 Activity Contact List

ACTIVITY CENTER

Also check out Softball info.
New in 2021.


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The Billiard Room is located in the Annex building to the south of the Activity Center.
* Men's * Women's * 8-ball * 9-ball * Snooker Table
New lights, benches and tables added in 2021.
President: Wayne Prowse; VP: Rich Landowski; Secretary: Ron Hucal; Treasurer: Bill Wolff;
Women's Contact: MyRene Madgsick
Billiards-Room-Rules

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Birdies on Facebook |
500 S 80th St, Mesa, AZ 85208
Summer Hours:
Mon - Thurs & Saturday 8am to 7pm
Friday 8am to 8pm
Sunday 8am to 12pm (Breakfast Only)
Take out and delivery service -
Call 480-404-7074 |
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Bocce Ball (Temporary Court pictured, built in 2020)
* League play
Resident play available in non-league also
President: Paulette McRae; VP: Glen Finck; Secretary: Margaret Kendrick; Treasurer: Perry Hall
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Located in the Activity Center near the Post Office.
CONTACTS and TIMES:
BRIDGE: Mondays 12:15-4pm: Phyllis Mann; Thursdays 12:15-4pm: John Schroeder; Fridays 12:15-4pm: Lane Hengy; Monthly Marathon: Lane Hengy; Beginners Bridge: Thursdays 10:30-noon: Francine Miller;
Down 1 - Tuesdays: Letty Larkin; Duplicate Bridge - Mondays 6:15pm
500: Tuesdays 1-4pm: Myrna Wulgaert & Linda Ehler
CANASTA: Tuesdays 6pm and Saturdays 1 to 4pm: Carol Gorman
EUCHRE: Donald Neisen
GAME NIGHT: Barb Novick
HAND, FOOT & TOE: Sundays 2-5pm: Dutch Ball
PINOCHLE: Thursdays 6pm: Ray Binder
POKER: Ladies - Myrna Wulgaert; Men - Don Kramer
MEXICAN TRAIN(DOMINOES): Marilyn Block
SCRABBLE: Emiley Keck and Shar Benoit

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Contact Debbie Galbraith (non-Resident) for more information.

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Contact: G Fahse and Josie Torres (non-Resident)
Spring Concert - Wednesday and Thursday, March 9 & 10, 2022 - 7pm

Friendship Church
Non-denominational Sunday morning services at 10am in the Poolside Room
Independent Bible studies available
Seasonal time changes
Pastor Dale Kronemeyer
Activities Contact: Josie Torres
Church of Grace
Non-denominational Sunday services at 10:30am in the Activity Building
Contacts: Wayne & Liz Mead and Bob & Sheila Buchan
Dedicated to assisting FOS residents in all areas of needs through individual requests.
President: Rick Bertoletti; VP: Sherrill Sandell; Secretary: Harry Gibbens; Treasurer: Lynn Semrud
Wellness Clinic, AARP Safe Driving Class, Community Forums, Financial, Youngsters Group, Singles Group, Writer's Group and more.
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www.foscomputerclub.com
President: Deb LaGesse; VP: MyRene Madgsick
Located down the hall from the Post Office.
Open morning hours on weekdays.
Check the Sun Times for additional events.
Computer Club Membership: Single - $20/year Couple - $30/year
Membership provides Free & Secure WiFi; Classes & Presentations from club volunteers or professional speakers;
Special Interest Groups including Photography, Genealogy, All Things Apple, and Travel; Open Lab Times with printing available for a small fee, use of the free WiFi, and help from one of the moderators; Facebook page; weekly emails with updates and valuable information; and more!
Special Interest Group Contacts:
Photography - Bruce Thompson - 2022 Weekend of Fun Photo Contest Winners
CATEGORY: FOUNTAIN OF THE SUN |

1st Place - Linette Harris |

2nd Place - Rita Waite |
CATEGORY: SOUTHWEST USA
1st Place - Dave Edwards |

2nd Place - Judy Marn |
3rd Place - Harriet Caruthers |
CATEGORY: TRAVEL |
1st Place - Bruce Thompson
Minnesota |

2nd Place - Jean Futrell
Chicago |
Genealogy - Kathy Rath
All Things Apple - Kathy Rath
Travel -TBD

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Featuring a pristine semi-private 18-hole executive golf course!
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Concerts * Dances * Arts and Crafts Fairs * Quilt Show * FOS Market
Community Patio Sales * Health Fair * Holiday Potlucks * Summer Luncheons
Monday at the Movies * Dinner and Movie Nights * Activity Expo
Dinner and Movie Nights * Activity Expo * New Resident Orientation * Field Trips
Chili Supper * Shred-a-thon * Seminars * Community Clean-up Day
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Remodeled and new equipment in the Fitness Room in 2013.
Fitness Classes Contacts: Donna Theobald & Susan Ferguson
Senior Yoga: Pat Dwyer-Moser; Slimnastics: Peggy Koppelman and Mary Ellen Hatch
Tap Dance Lessons: Mary Beth Jones; Square Dancing: Jim & Carol Fay Park
FITNESS CLASSES
Susan's Zumba Gold - Mondays 8am, Saturdays 8am or 9:30am - Poolside Room, $5 or free with Silver Sneakers
Slimnastics - Monday-Friday 9:45-10:30am - Activity Center, free
Pool Exercise - Monday-Friday 9:45-10:30am, free
Tap Class - Wednesdays 9am - Poolside Room, free
Donna's classes ($3 or free with silver sneakers - bring your card to the first class please!)
Line Dance - Tuesdays and Thursdays 10am - Activity Center
Strength and Balance - Tuesdays 11am - Activity Center
Silver Sneakers Classic - Wednesdays 9:30am - Activity Center
Balance and Tai Chi - Thursdays 11am - Activity Center

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Office Hours: 7am-3pm - Weekdays - Year-round
- General Manager and Management Staff
- HOA/FOSA Office FOSA Rules & Regulations
- Activities Office and Information
- Wi-Fi Lounge Wi-Fi Rules and Regulations
- Library
- Poolside Room & Lakeview Room (Reservable by FOS residents for community events or private functions)
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Administration Building (Remodeled in 2019)


Lakeview Room Located in Administration Building (Formerly FIRESIDE ROOM)

Poolside Room Located in the Administration Building

FOS Foundation was formed in 2014 enabling residents to enhance community living with tax deductible donations. The Foundation will assist only board-approved FOS community projects. Email: foundation@fos-az.net
Foundation Contact: Tina Cary
Want to know more? FOS Foundation
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Located in the Activity Center:
Bingo (Oct - Apr) Every Tuesday at 6:30pm (Contact: Terry Malott)
Pancake Breakfast (Year-round) First Saturday of the Month from 7:30am - 10am (Contact: Sue McMahon)
Hamburger Lunch (Dec - Mar) Once a month from 11am - 1pm (Contact: Brian Cooper)

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Library
The library is located in the Administration Building next to the Activities and HOA Offices.
Coordinated by Glynnis Fahse
This wonderful library functions as an ‘honors’ Library which has many books, magazines, periodicals and puzzles. You are invited to take what you want to read and enjoy. Please return these items in a timely manner so others may be able to enjoy them.
Donations of books, magazines or puzzles are greatly appreciated as donations help keep our Library well supplied with current materials.
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Part of Lions International working for life improvements local and worldwide.
President: Neil Hodges and Eileen; Alert Eye Glasses: Kit McCormick; Flags: Okke Alberda

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The first Pickleball Court was constructed in the summer of 2014 and is located on the south side of the Activity Center. Two Additional Pickleball Courts were constructed in 2021 in the same area.
League play January - February * Open play evenings * Courts open 7am - 9pm
FOS now has three Pickleball courts! Come and enjoy the fastest growing sport in America! If you would like to become a member of the FOS Pickleball Club (FOSPC), please go to https://fospc.com/membership. Membership is only $20 per player per year! For membership benefits, please go to https://fospc.com/membership-benefits.
All three courts may be reserved online by Club members and all FOS residents. There is a two-week window for reservations. Feel free to lock in your court times online....and be certain to cancel your slot should you be unable to keep your time. That was a problem with the old clipboard method. We now have no excuse for leaving a court unused due to no shows. Let's jump in and see how this goes. Remember this is new and we may experience some glitches, so have patience.
For the reservation link go to: https://holdmycourt.xyz/reserve2/index.php?date=2021-10-12&dir=fospb&view=0&mv=1
Remember the club ID for entry is: FOSPB
President: Dianne Ornberg; VP: Pat Moser; Secretary: Barb Smith; Treasurer: Dave Christiansen
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Two tables located on the east side of the Admin Building.
Contact - Craig Yopp

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Pool Area (Swimming & Jacuzzi Spa)
The perfect place to cool off during the heat of the Arizona summer, gather with friends, or just relax and read a book. Wi-fi is available in the pool area too!
The pool is heated during the winter, ensuring you can use this facility all year round. And don't forget to enjoy the soothing benefits of our jacuzzi spa!
Completely remodeled in the summer of 2013 the pool and spa area is a great place to relax.
Swimming Pool hours are 5:30am to 11pm.
Pool and Fitness Room Rules


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For your convenience, Fountain of the Sun has a contract U.S. Post Office station located in the Activity Center Lobby. Stamps may be purchased and packages mailed from this location - cash, check or credit card accepted.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 12 Noon Monday - Friday

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Six Shuffleboard courts rebuilt in 2021 are located just west of the FOSA office.
Leagues available * Open play available
President: Carol Johnson; Secretary: Yvonne Richardson; Treasurer: Judy Coghill
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Seven teams sponsored by FOS:
* Men's: Sparks, Lightning, Storm, Flames, Rumble and Thunder
* Women's: Sparklers
January and February are league and tournament games
Softball Calendar 2022 (pdf)

Fall and Spring Mixed Leagues
Commissioner: Bob Talley

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The Veterans Memorial wall is dedicated to our Veterans (Past, Present, and Future) and to their supportive family members on the home front. Anyone wishing to purchase a plaque with name and branch of service noted can contact the Activity Office.
Vets Breakfast Coordinator: Joyce Marks

Volunteers Needed
By Coralee Nockles
FOS is the place to be
for friends and fun and activity.
There’s parties and concerts and clubs galore, golfing and movies and so much more!
But sometimes things can go unplanned if there’s not enough folks to lend a hand.
So how about you join the fun
by helping out to “get ‘er done”?
You’ll make new friends (that’s how it works) and sometimes you acquire perks!
So send me a note if you agree to give some of your time for free.
The investment is small, the return is great; Now ask yourself, “why would I wait?”
Yes, we need volunteers to help out with various activities throughout the year.
If you’re interested in getting involved, making a difference, and connecting with our community,
please send me an email at ckninaz@gmail.com
Joy of Writing foswrite.com
Interest Group Leader: Judy A Knox equiknoxes@gmail.com