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Your Weekly Resident Newsletter from Venture Out at Mesa
Published on Mar. 30, 2026
Well hey there, neighbor, Vinny here, pokin’ my nose into your computer screen with a fresh roundup of what’s happening around the park.
We’ve got a few important updates this week, including a reminder on checking out for the season and why your contact info matters, especially for that printed Resident Directory coming this fall. There’s also an update on the new water vending machines, plus a quick note on some restroom vandalism we’d sure appreciate your help with.
Take a minute, have a look, and stay in the loop. Oh, and there are a couple of Hey Vinny! letters for ya to check out!
Quarterly HOA Payment Reminder - Late Fees
Over the past two quarters, late payment fees were waived due to mid-year changes in our accounting system. Beginning with the April 4 quarterly payment, all payments must be received by the 15th of the month to avoid a late fee.
Electronics Building Men’s Restroom Vandalism
The morning after the end-of-season concert, staff discovered damage in the men’s restroom of the Electronics Building.
If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact Steve at the office.
Water Vending Machines Update
Many residents have been asking about the status of the water machines. Here is a clear update.
We initially worked with a vendor that committed to a flat $0.60 vend for 1 to 5 gallons.
During installation, it became clear that pricing would not be honored. After confirming this, we directed the company to remove their machines.
We have since partnered with GO H2O, who will be installing four new machines.
The new rate will be $0.50 per gallon. While this is higher than the previous $0.25 rate, the prior machines required ongoing maintenance and repairs by the community, which became increasingly costly.
Under the new agreement, Venture Out will receive 40% of all revenue. This helps offset water, sewer, and electricity costs associated with the machines.
Installation is expected by mid-April.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
BEFORE YOU LEAVE FOR THE SUMMER
Checking Out for the Season
When you check out for the summer, please take a moment to verify all of your contact information with the front desk. This is especially important as we transition to a single database for all mailings and the printed Resident Directory in the fall.
Hey Vinny! How and on what schedule is the outgoing mail currently dropped in the slots at the Venture Out condo-operated Mail Room delivered to the United States Post Office? How can I predict when my mailed envelope might reach a payment center?
Answer: Well now, partner, ol’ Vinny’s got the scoop for you.
Mail from the Venture Out Mail Room gets picked up by the good folks at the United States Postal Service six days a week, usually somewhere between 2:00 and 2:30 in the afternoon. So if you drop your envelope in before that window, it’ll likely head out the very same day.
Now, let me dust off my psychic desert coyote hat for a second… delivery times depend on how far that letter’s traveling, but most of the time you’re looking at about 3 to 5 days, with many landing closer to 2 days if it’s not going too far.
So if you’re trying to time a payment, just think: drop it early in the day, and give it a couple days’ head start to stay on the safe side.
Hey Vinny! Will the park be installing fiber optics to the various buildings where there is currently wifi and to the VOCOMMUNITY wifi network? Possibly even some of the other buildings as well, such as the Sportsplex.
Answer: Well now, neighbor, the answer is yes. We will have our new fiber installed in many of the craft rooms and sports complexes as well. Our IT employees will be making those connections throughout the summer.
So little by little, more of the park will be getting tied in as the season rolls along.
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