RESIDENT NEWS

While early summer storms have offered a small reprieve from the heat, the winds and rain have the Roadhaven palms trees dropping debris daily now. Please note that we have trimmers scheduled to begin work the second week of July. Our maintenance crew is working diligently to keep debris to a minimum while we wait our turn to be trimmed.

Throughout most of the year, you will see 3 flags flown just outside the administrative offices. The American flag, the Canadian flag, and the Arizona flag. Our security crew is responsible for raising and lowering flags as needed and they regularly inspect each to make sure they are free of damage. The only times you will see them down are when they are lowered per executive order, stored during inclement weather or when they need to be replaced. We are currently awaiting replacements and backups for all flags.

If you haven’t already, raise your flags for Canada Day, July 1, and Independence Day, July 4.

To learn more about Canada Day, check out Canada Day History, Celebrations, and More.

To learn more about Independence Day, read through Happy Independence Day, America!

You may have noticed that there haven’t been any major website updates on the Fitness Center and Billiards Summer Projects. This is because we are still waiting for permit approval. For more details, please read the article ‘Summer Projects Update 05/27/2022.’

To stay on schedule, we have decided to change the order of what we work on next. What that means is that we will begin work on the Card Room and Library now since we do not need a permit for those areas. We will retexture and paint the walls, paint the acoustic ceiling tiles, replace the flooring, replace blinds, replace outlets, paint existing shelves and add more shelving.

Please continue to check the SUMMER PROJECT page of the website for updates, we will keep you updated as projects continue.

• Use your remote
• Press 0000 to contact security, they will open the gate remotely
• Your visitors can utilize the A-Z keypad list to find your name and then press the CALL button. The gate will call the phone number we have on file for you, once you answer and identify your guest, press 9 and the gate will open.

• You or your bank may mail a payment to Roadhaven. Please be sure to include your lot number on your check.

• Drop your check in the “in park mail” slot by the mail room window. Please be sure to include your lot number on your check.

• Come into the Front Office and pay by check, cash, or credit card. There will be a 4.5% processing fee for credit cards and Canadian bank credit cards will not always work.

• Sign up on the owner’s portal for reoccurring autopayments and you will not need to worry about making your quarterly payments.

• • Our bank will automatically charge you 3 days after we send you a reminder email.
  • There are no fees when you sign up using your bank account. This method will require a US 9-digit ABA routing #.
  • You can also sign up using your credit card. A 3% processing fee is applied to each automatic payment. Canadian bank credit cards will be accepted if they are Visa, Mastercard, Discover

• You may also use the owner’s portal to make a payment just one time.
  • If you pay up using your bank account, there will be a $2.95 fee. This method will require a US 9-digit ABA routing #.
  • If you pay by credit card, a 3% processing fee is applied to each payment. Canadian bank credit cards will be accepted if they are Visa, Mastercard, Discover

• If you have any questions using the owner’s portal for payments, you may call the front office, or the accounting department and we will be happy to assist you with your questions.

There’s just no way around it, summers in Arizona are HOT! Average temperatures in Apache Junction are 106 in July. Even though the Sonoran Desert has a ‘dry heat,’ triple-digit temperatures are not comfortable and sometimes not safe.

Heat Illness is a real condition and occurs when the body becomes too hot and is no longer able to regulate its own temperature. Although there are several types of heat illness; three of the most common are heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.

Check out these 5 simple ways to be smart about the Arizona Heat

Limit Sun Exposure

Staying out of the heat as much as possible during the hottest parts of the day. Look for indoor activities.

Create a Buddy System

As it continues to get hotter, make sure to check on family, friends, and neighbors regularly.

Wear Light + Loose Clothing

Avoid black or other dark colors that soak up the sun’s rays. Wear loose-fitting clothing and take advantage of any breeze in the air.

Know the Signs of Dehydration

Dry, flushed skin

Dizziness

Dry Mouth

Headache

Weakness

Thirst

*Try to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day

Wear Sunscreen

Apply before participating in outdoor activities

In many places, summer has the best weather of the year and people can spend most of their time outdoors hiking and biking without even thinking about the heat. But in Arizona, the hottest weather comes during the summer months.

Thankfully, there are a lot of fun ways to cool off and enjoy the summer. Check out these 5 Cool Ways to Beat the Arizona Summer Heat.

Treat an Arizona summer like a Midwest winter

Stay inside on those relentlessly hot days! There are often heat warnings here in the valley with highs exceeding 120 degrees Fahrenheit. These are the best days to gather around the TV and binge-watch your favorite shows, paint, or enjoy any other indoor activities that spark your interest. It is kind of like a snow day in the Midwest except hot!

Tempe Marketplace

Local malls are a wonderful place to beat the summer Arizona heat without adding to your personal energy bill. Tempe Marketplace is an open-air shopping center, so you’ll get plenty of A/C with an occasional dose of sunshine between store visits. This mall has roughly 1.3 million square feet of retail space, over a 100 shops and restaurants to choose from and more than 300 events a year. You can also enjoy one of the many gathering and entertainment areas or just sit back and take in the dramatic lights and laser elements. No matter your choice, you’ll have an interactive shopping, dining, and entertainment experience.

Ice Cream

No summer in Arizona is complete without deliciously cool ice cream. While you can find an ice cream parlor just about anywhere, the Sugar Bowl in Scottsdale has a retro vibe that will take you back in time. They have been serving customers since 1958 and have remained virtually unchanged in menu, décor, and location. Stop by for a scoop of ice cream, fresh fruit sherbet, tempting sundae, Camelback soda, refreshing float, or creamy milkshake.

Grand Canyon Caverns

When the Arizona heat gets brutal, head underground. Located near the town of Peach Springs along Route 66, the Grand Canyon Caverns is the largest dry cavern in America. These caverns are located more than 200 feet below the earth’s surface and are accessible via elevator. There are many different tours to choose from, including a guided walking tour or even a ghost walk tour. If you’re looking for more of a challenge, consider the Wild Tour. It’s 2.5 hours and you can explore caverns that few people have seen. There is also underground dining in the Cavern Grotto and overnight accommodations that range from a ranch house, motel room, or an RV campsite.

Take advantage of the early mornings and long nights

Run your errands as early as possible or after the sun goes down for the day. Fortunately, the sun sets earlier in the summer, so you have plenty of time! Not only are the later parts of the day good for running errands they are a great time to go out and enjoy the company of friends and family. Going out in the summer during the day just sounds unbearable but it’s not so bad once the sun starts to set. Enjoy those long summer nights while you can!

If you have enrolled in autopay for your HOA assessments, the amount that will be withdrawn on July 1, 2022, will automatically adjust from $650.00 to $675.00, you do not need to do anything.

From the General Manager

Over the last few years, and most recently this past season, we have spoken quite a bit about the ongoing drought in the southwest. Because there doesn’t appear to be an end to this situation; it cannot be emphasized enough that it will take all of us, working together, to conserve our precious water resources.

In Section X: Water Conservation of Roadhaven’s Rules and Regulations, we outline the guidelines for water use in our park.

We will remove citrus trees at no cost to homeowners. If you’d like a citrus tree removed, please contact the front office or fill out a Citrus Tree Removal form on the website (Under Residents>Resident Forms and Info>Printable Forms>Citrus Tree Removal (scroll down on the right-hand side of the page). You can submit the request anytime and we will remove the citrus tree during the off-season.

You will notice that homes may only be washed one (1) time and at the beginning of the season using a pressure washer having a flow rate of two (2) gallons per minute (GPM). If you see someone washing their park model or their driveway with a hose, gently remind them about water conservation and our Roadhaven Rules and Regulations. If you are not comfortable with discussing this with your neighbors, please call Security at 480-982-1367 and they will come to chat with them.

You can also help by not washing your driveways (use a blower or sweep) or your vehicles (take them to a car wash where they use recycled water). Replace high water demand plants with low water demand plants. The following links provide some great resources.

https://new.azwater.gov/conservation/landscaping

https://new.azwater.gov/sites/default/files/media/PhxLWUPL_2021_Update.pdf

Roadhaven Management and the Board of Directors are always looking at ways we can reduce our water consumption. Some examples include replacing turf in non-playing areas on the golf course with rock gardens, replacing shower heads with low-flow showerheads, and replacing all the toilets in the public washrooms.

We need your help, more than ever before, to keep the Valley of the Sun a vibrant, sustainable destination location. Many of you come from areas that have more abundant water resources. Please look at the news stories below and help us preserve the future of your beautiful ‘home away from home.

https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/24/us/lake-mead-water-level-climate/index.html

https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/water-wars/rio-verde-foothills-suing-maricopa-county-dwid-water-crisis/75-78f0ead7-3ea0-49aa-9192-279bd7e708c7

https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/water-wars/pine-strawberry-water-wells-mark-kelly/75-2ef5bb41-af77-42cb-af03-ed199a303d5b

https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/water-wars/hoa-turf-war-shines-a-light-on-arizona-water-crisis-and-leads-to-new-state-bill/75-4f9ca5a2-07f3-4170-a2aa-5db48925e3bc

Below you’ll find updates on all projects currently underway at Roadhaven. You can follow the progress of each project here RESIDENTS > SUMMER PROJECTS

ACTIVITY OFFICE, BILLIARDS, CARD ROOM, FITNESS CENTER, LIBRARY

We submitted plans to the City of Apache Junction on April 20, 2022. The city requested additional information on April 26, 2022, and again on May 3, 2022. We provided what was requested in both instances. The permit is now in the Acceptability Phase (AP) and the City of Apache Junction has 21 business days to respond.

Jim Knudson and his maintenance crew have done a phenomenal job with demolition and prepping each space for what comes next. We do require permits to start framing and electrical in the billiards, fitness, and activity office areas.

We have a good relationship with our selected contractor J&S Construction. They have been instrumental in working with us to define and refine the scope of these projects. J&S Construction and all subsequent sub-contractors are ready to mobilize after the permit is received.

We are optimistic that we will meet our deadlines and be ready in the fall.

OTHER PROJECTS IN PROGRESS OR COMPLETED

Cantina roof – In progress

Cart path change – In progress

Golf course drainage – In progress

Turf removal – In progress

Concrete has been cut for the water fountain drain in Phase II – In progress

Planter drainage – Completed

Pickleball bulletin board installed -Completed

5 new commodes installed in Teton building – Completed

6 resident risers have been replaced – Completed

2 resident valves have been replaced – Completed

As a resident of Roadhaven, we have lots of amenities and extras for your enjoyment and convenience. Stop by and check out the Roadhaven Costco Card and stock up for the season. Have a project you need tools for? We have a Garden Shed with loads of items from ladders to power washers, rakes, and trowels. We even have a Garden Cart you can check out to help you haul your wares. Do you need medical or baby supplies? We have a Medical/Baby Shed stocked with walkers, canes, wheelchairs, high chairs, strollers, toys, and much more. Just stop by the Front Office to have a volunteer assist you. You can review items available to you here RESIDENTS > RESIDENT FORMS AND INFO > RESIDENT SERVICES

It’s very easy to place your internet on “SEASONAL HOLD” and “SEASONAL RECONNECT” when returning.

Email support@phoenixinternet.com or call 602 234 0917 (option 6). Please provide your complete name/address (including lot#) and desired disconnect or reconnect date.

If you have Smart door locks, doorbells and/or security cameras, we have a program called “HOUSE WATCH” that for $20/month will power these devices.

If interested in “HOUSE WATCH” please call 602 234 0917, option 3 (sales) —> option 3 (communities) to enroll in the program

Contact our Roadhaven CenturyLink Representative, 

How: Ben Alto at 602-730-9372 or email, ben.alto@chipr.com. 

*Please note, new orders may take up to 6 weeks to fill.

My name is Camelot Camel and here is my story.

Every Christmas season my owners would set me up outside along with my first family…a man, his wife, and a special baby boy. As time went on, I got separated from my family on west Erie Ave. when the new owners didn’t have a need for me any longer.

A kind couple a few doors down took me in, and they shared me with friends, however, I was fearful of their pet dog Ozzie. Soon after, things took a turn for the worse. I spent weeks baking in the hot AZ sun behind their shed when the man decided to take me to the dumpster. My fate was sealed, or so I thought.

The next night, the man who’d gotten rid of me was filled with regret. With the help of a neighbor, he went back to the dumpster in search of me. Low and behold, deep the depths, amongst the empty liquor bottles and smelly garbage, they found me! Imagine my relief!

It was decided from that point on, I would become a traveling camel throughout Roadhaven. I would secretly show up any time, any place, bringing a smile to the next person lucky enough to get “Cameled” and hopefully continue to be passed on.