AZ ALLEGROS
April 2024: (April 9 - 12) Cave Creek Regional Park
A great time was had with a lot of happy hours and some good resturants.
Bob Dressler, Ken Rosen, Gary Scheuerell and Norm Scherer played golf at a nice place in Cave Creek while a bunch of the others tried their hands at painting on a canvas or a rock. None of the paintings are going to be sent to MOMA.
We were joined by prospective members Michelle and BJ Johnson.
If anyone has pictures that can be posted please let Norm know. Email is normscherer@earthlink.net. Here are some pictures
Here is the list of the attendees:
• Ray & Rosemary Trahan (Hosts)
• George & Gabriele Drewey (co-hosts)
• Linda Matteotti & Ken Rosen
• Bob & Cathy Dressler
• David & Kari Bonnevie
• Norm & Mary Scherer
• Gary & Vivian Burke-Scheuerell
• Bob & Pat Gaston
• Jim & Julie Bertch
• Michelle and BJ Johnson (prospective new members)
March 2024: March 21 – 24 Butterfield RV Resort & Observatory in Benson,Arizona
10 Tiffin’s gathered in Benson Arizona for a rally March 21-25, held at Butterfield Observatory & RV Park.
Activities included a potluck with a western theme (several couples dressed up) as well as a viewing in the observatory while others enjoyed conversation around several fire pits. Here are some pictures.
Several attendees wandered around Benson, learning about the history, experiencing the thrill of driving a train and supporting the local ice cream shop (some more than once!).
Here is the list of attendees:
• Greg & Wendy Otto (Hosts)
• Craig & Leslie Balogh: Co-hosts
• Ed & Bonnie Fickas
• Jack & Camille Herbst
• Jim & Julie Bertch
• Bob & Pat Gaston
• Gene & Debby Ienuso
• Joe & Susan Marquez (potential new members)
February 2024: February 21 - 26 Yuma AZ
This was a five night outing with Greg and Wendy Otto hosting and Ed & Sherry Baca co-hosting, arriving Wednesday February 21 and departing Monday February 26.
We stayed at Westwind RV & Golf Resort on the East side of Yuma.
Ed & Sherry Baca set up a tour of Martha's Garden Date Farm for us.
The tour guide gave a history of the store, and took us around the site while discussing the farm and harvesting. Lunch was available on site after the tour with sandwiches, date shakes, and other date related items.
They had a variety of date products including: Jumbo Medjool Dates, Premium Medjool Dates, Fancy Medjool Dates, Milk Covered Chocolate Dates, White Chocolate Covered Dates, Dark Chocolate Covered Dates, Coconut Date Roll, Pecan Date Roll, Almond Date Roll, Walnut Date Roll, Cooking/Confection Medjool Dates, and of course.......their famous Date shake!
A number of us explored the other interesting things in the area like the Territorial Prison. Here are some pictures from various places we explored including our daily happy hour.
Here is the list of attendees:
• Greg & Wendy Otto (Hosts)
• Ed & Sherry Baca (Co-Hosts)
• Jack & Camille Herbst
• Gary & Marlene Woodworth
• Jim & Julie Bertch
• Norm & Mary Scherer
• Gary & Vivian Burke-Scheuerell
• Ken Rosen & Linda Matteotti
• Bob & Pat Gaston
• Pete & Claudia Hecht
• Ken Duvall
• George & Gabriele Drewry
January 19-22 BLM Scadden Wash Quartzsite, AZ
This was an adventure in the desert. We found a nice spot in the Scadden Wash area of the desert just a
little ways East of Quartzsite on the BLM land there.
Camping in these areas is free for 14 days.
The weather was reasonable for January though some rain came on Sunday and Monday, not enough to
cause many problems.
We had some dinners together and the usual gatherings around the fire pit.
Some enjoyed Tyson Wells (basicly a swap meet) and found some badly needed items.
The Big Tent opened on Saturday so everyone checked it out to see if there was anything
that they didn't have and never knew they needed.
Here is the list of attendees:
• Norm & Mary Scherer (Hosts)
• Peter & Claudia Hecht (Hosts)
• Jim & Julie Bertch (Hosts)
• Linda Matteotti & Ken Rosen
• Ed & Bonnie Fickas
December 5-9 2023 The Springs RV Resort Borrego Springs, CA
A "Decorate the outside of your RV/space contest" as well as some other holiday fun was featured. Some of the group golfed at the nice 9 hole golf course associated with the resort. Fire pits saw a lot of use.
Some pictures from the rally here.
Here is the list of attendees
• Greg & Wendy Otto (Hosts)
• Linda Matteotti & Ken Rosen (Hosts)
• David & Kari Bonnevie
• Pat & Janelle Malloy
• Jack & Camille Herbst
• Bob & Cathy Dressler
• Craig & Leslie Balogh
• Jim & Julie Bertch
• Bob & Pat Gaston
• Gary & Vivian Burke-Scheuerell
November 9-11, 2023 - November Rally and Annual Meeting - Distant Drums RV Resort Camp Verde, AZ
Our annual meeting and rally was held at Distant Drums. Attendance was quite good with 20 rigs. We had a number of happy hours and joint dinners. Some of the attendees had a fun day of golfing on the local links. Many visited the sites in the area including things like Montazuma's Castle and Well as well as some wineries in the area. We also held our annual meeting including the election of officers.
As is traditional the officers were the hosts for this rally
Here is the list of attendees:
• Ray & Rosemary Trahan
• Bob & Cathy Dressler
• Greg & Wendy Otto
• Pat & Janelle Malloy
• Jim & Julie Bertch
• Gene & Debby Ienuso
• Ken & Gene Schiltz
• Norm & Mary Scherer
• Jack & Camille Herbst
• George & Gabriele Drewry
• Hans & Birgit Iliew
• Ken Rosen & Linda Matteotti
• Bob Kirkpatrick & Judy Loyden
• Ed & Sherry Baca
• Bob & Pat Gaston
• Peter & Claudia Hecht
• David & Kari Bonnevie
• Ed & Bonnie Fickas
• Gary & Vivian Burke-Scheuerell
• Craig & Leslie Balogh
October 23-26, 2023 Coachella Lakes RV Resort Coachella, CA
This rally was held at a Resort that had just opened their RV area. The sites were large and well groomed and probably had never been occupied before us. We had a dinner at Sherman's Deli in Palm Desert one evening and most of us golfed in the miniture golf course they had. It was different from any course any of us had seen. It was all putting (18 holes) and the holes varied in length and difficulty. All of the holes had slopes that you were putting along and the whole thing was quite challanging. The park was nice but the area south of Palm Springs has grown a lot and has a lot of construction under way.
Here is the list of attendees:
• Gene & Debby Ienuso (Hosts)
• Norm & Mary Scherer
• Jack & Camille Herbst
• Greg & Wendy Otto
• George & Gabriele Drewry
• Ed & Sherry Baca
ROLLING RALLY: August 7, 2023 - Met at Monument Valley KOA; August 8. 2023 - Spanish Trails RV, Moab, UT; August 10-15 – Palisade Base Camp RV, Palisade, CO
We met up on August 7 at Monument Valley KOA and on August 8 went to Spanish Trails RV in Moab, UT. There we explored the National Parks at Moab and other sites. We left there there on August 10 to stay at Palisade Base Camp RV in Palisade, CO and stayed until August 15. A large amount of wine and peaches were purchased and some of it did not leave Colorado. After Palisade we went to various places independently on our ways home.
Here is the list of attendees:
• Ray & Rosemary Trahan (Host)
• Norm & Mary Scherer (Host)
• Gary & Vivian Scheuerell
• George & Gabriele Drewry
• Jack & Camille Herbst
• Gene & Debbie Ienuso
May 16 - 19, 2023 – Hualapai Mountain Park Elk Ridge RV Camping area, Kingman, AZ
Here is the list of attendees:
• Gary & Vivian Scheuerell (Host)
• Bob & Pat Gaston (Host)
• Jim & Julie Bertch
• Peter & Claudia Hecht
• Gene & Debbie Ienuso
• Ray & Rosemary Trahan
• Gary & Marlene Woodworth
• Norm & Mary Scherer
See a few photos from this event here.
April 18-22, 2023 - Havasu Falls Resort Havasu Falls RV Resort AZ - Lake Havasu City, AZ
Here is the list of attendees
• David & Kari Bonnevie (Hosts)
• Pat & Janelle Malloy (Host)
• Greg & Wendy Otto
• Linda Matteotti & Ken Rosen
• Ed & Sherry Baca
• Gene & Debbie Ienuso
• Ken Duvall
• Gary & Marlene Woodworth
• Ed & Bonnie Fickas
• Gary Scheuerell & Vivian Burke-Sheuerell
March 30 - April 2, 2023 - Usery Park campground Usery Mountain Regional Park - Mesa, AZ
Fifteen spots were reserved and all 15 spots were spoken for. We shared happy hour and heavy hors d'oeuvres on the first evening and, as usual, everyone outdid themselves with delicious treats. The hosts planned a picnic-type dinner another evening with subs, potatoe salad, chips, pickles and of course, ice cream. Following dinner we played a saran wrap ball game with lots of laughs and some silly-frustration. The weather was beautiful, the scenery spectacular and the friendships genuine.
Click on this link to see a short video of our Saran Wrap Ball Game here.
Here is the list of attendees
• Linda Matteotti & Ken Rosen (Hosts)
• Nancy Rogers & Vic Hannig (Hosts)
• Jim & Julie Bertch
• Keri & Dave Bonnevie -
• Kip & Michelle Crowther
• Bob & Cathy Dressler
• George & Gabriele Drewry
• Ken Duvall
• Wendy & Greg Otto-
• Mary & Norm Scherer
• Jean & Ken Schiltz
• Ray & Rosemary Trahan
• Gary & Marlene Woodworth
• Deb & Gene Ienuso
• Deb & Rich Grzyb
February 20-24, 2023 - Pechanga Resort Casino Temecula, CA
The rally at the Pechanga Casino RV Park was very successful in spite of extremely wet weather. The hosts, Wendy and Greg Otto unfortunately had to cancel and pass the baton to the co-hosts Linda and Ken. Kari and Dave were tapped as new co-hosts. Thanks to extremely good planning on Wendy and Greg’s part, the event went without a hitch. The golfers were only able to play nine holes, but had the unique experience of putting with hail on the green. We were fortunate to have a great clubhouse for our gatherings. Wendy and Greg planned a Fat Tuesday theme complete with decorations, costumes and food. Everyone had a great time..
Here is the list of attendees
• Linda Matteotti & Ken Rosen (hosts)
• David & Kari Bonnevie (hosts)
• Bob & Pat Gaston
• Ed & Sherry Baca
• Ed & Bonnie Fickas
• Pat & Janelle Malloy
• Julia & Jim Bertch
• Norm & Mary Scherer
• Bob & Cathy Dressler
• Gene & Debby Ienuso
• Rich & LaDonna Eckert
• Jack & Camille Herbst
• Ken & Jean Schiltz
See a few photos from this event here.
January 11-15, 2023, - AJO Heights RV Park Ajo, AZ
This park was a small, but very friendly Park with only 39 sites. Eight Arizona Allegro rigs (15 members) attended this rally.
The Park waived their usual pet restrictions to accomodate our club and because the weather was a bit chilly, we were allowed to use their recreation room for our cocktail and eating events.
Ajo is full of Arizona history that includes a large copper mine (now closed), museums and other interesting landmarks.
Here is the list of attendees
• Bob & Pat Gaston (Hosts)
• Ed & Sherry Baca (Hosts)
• Vic Hannig & Nancy Rogers
• Ed & Bonnie Flickas
• Claudio & Peter Hecht
• Julia & Jim Bertch
• Gary & Marlene Woodward
• Ken Duval
November 16-19, - (Wednesday-Saturday)(3 nights)- Distant Drums - Camp Verde, AZ
ANNUAL MEETING
Like the first settlers that migrated into the Verde Valley in the early 1860's, our Allegro group migrated to Distant Drums RV resort for our Annual Members meeting -- 21 Tiffin coaches and 42 AZ Allegro members. This was a very fun event and we had a lot of opportunities to meet some members we hadn't seen in a while as well as a few new members and all the other frequent rally attendees. As usual, we shared lots of delicious meals and conversations. Following dinner on Friday night we held a meeting to vote on our revised bylaws and to select our officers for the 2023 season: President - Ray Trahan, VP & Wagonmaster - Wendy Otto, Secretary - Cathy Dessler and Treasurer - Bob Dressler. Norm Scherer is now serving as Past-President and, per our bylaws, will remain on the Board.
We had 21 coaches at this event and 41 members were included in our group photo (check out the photo on our Gallery page). I think one member was missing from the photo. We had great food and the area provided many sightseeing opportunities. The weather was cooler than usual, but it didn't spoil the fun.
Not too many photos received this month. I guess everyone was too busy having fun to take pictures. If you are reading this and have some photos from this trip that you would like to contribute, please send them to our webmaster. Here are a few photos from this event here.
October 16-20, 2022, - (Sunday - Thursday)(4 nights)- De Anza RV Resort, Amado, AZ
We had many hightlights on this trip that took us to Southern Arizona and near the town of Tubac, but one of the best features was the great Oktoberfest potluck featuring Brats, sauerkraut and red cabbage, provided by our hosts Hans and Birgit. The potluck also included chicken, provided by co-hosts Greg and Wendy. All the food and deserts were delicious. Prior to the potluck we were treated to a beer tasting event that included many types of German beers.
The Tuboc area had lots of sightseeing opportunities that also include a nearby Titan Missle museum (a personal favorite!). And, as always, there were many, many restaurants to please our taste buds. Several club members took advantage of the Tubac Golf Course. I think we can say that a good time was had by all.
Here is the list of attendees:
• Hans & Birgit Iliew (Host)
• Greg & Wendy Otto (Hosts)
• Rich & Deb Grzyb
• Jack & Camille Herbst
• Gene & Debbie Ienuso
• Linda Matteotti & Ken Rosen
• Norm & Mary Scherer
• Vic Hannig & Nancy Rogers
• Ed & Sherry Baca
• Gary & Marlene Woodworth
• Greg & Betty Britton
• Pat & Janelle Malloy
• Ken Duvall
See a few photos from this event here.
September 8-11, 2022, - (Sunday - Thursday)(3 nights)- Kanab, UT
The Grand Plateau RV Resort Kanab, UT,
Here is the list of attendees:
• Ray & Rosemary Trahan (Hosts)
• George & Gabriele Drewry
• Norm & Mary Scherer
• Linda Matteotti & Ken Rosen
• Ed & Sherry Baca
• Gary & Marlene Woodworth
• Greg & Wendy Otto
• Gary & Vivian Scheuerell
• Gene & Debbie Ienuso
• Ken Duvall
• John & Marianne Lanza
• Ray & Rosemary Trahan
July 10-July 14, 2022 - (Sunday-Thursday) Railside RV Ranch - Williams, AZ
We had a full schedule of activities provided by our wonderful rally hosts George & Gabriel Drewry and Norm and Mary Scherer. Our arrival on Sunday was followed by happy hour and heavy hors d'oeuvres. On Monday evening we took over the "Barn" for a delicious pot luck dinner. On Tuesday, some of our members headed for the golf course for 18-holes of fun while others visited the new Canyon Coaster Adventure Park or wandered through the Route 66 stores in downtown Williams, or visited Bearizona. All-in-all, it was a very nice rally.
Here is the list of attendees:
• George & Gabriele Drewry (Host)
• Norm & Mary Scherer (Host)
• Ken & Jean Schiltz
• Ed & Sherry Baca
• Vic Hannig & Nancy Rogers
• Gary & Marlene Woodworth
• Pat & Janelle Malloy
• Pat & Bob Gaston
• Bob & Cathy Dressler
• Ken Duvall
• John & Marianne Lanza
• Ray & Rosemary Trahan
See a few photos from this event here.
June 13-June 18, 2022 - (50th Anniversary) Rock Springs, WY
Gabriele reported that the Rally was a huge success! Everyone loved it and the only slight negative was the weather which was 32 degs and monsoon winds! Or 88ish with the same winds! Also, she said,"I think a lot of people would have liked a few more vendors although there were a bunch. The entertainment was terrific as it usually is. Over 650 rigs and 1700 people! Bob (Tiffin) called it Tiffinville since the population of most of the town were less then we had there! 😊"
See a few photos from this event here.
April 19-22, 2022 - (Tuesday-Friday) (3 nights) Usery Mountain Regional Park, Mesa, AZ
We had some great campsites, many of which had great views. We were near hiking trails and a nature center as well as many other sites of interest. Some of our members spent a morning golfing, while others went on the paddleboat at Saguaro Lake or visited the wild horses in the local area. In the afternoon and evenings we ate, drank and played Giant Jenga, Ladder Toss and Corn Hole. A good time was had by all. Many thanks to Linda, Ken, Vic and Nancy for hosting this event.
Be sure to check out photos taken by some of our members during this outing (Thanks Wendy, Kari, Gabriele and Vic!) --
Here is the list of attendees:
• Linda Matteotti & Ken Rosen (Hosts)
• Vic Hannig & Nancy Rogers (Hosts),
• Greg & Wendy Otto
• Norm & Mary Scherer
• Bob & Cathy Dressler
• David & Kari Bonnevie
• George & Gabriele Drewry
• Ken Duvall
• Pat & Bob Gaston
• Gary Scheuerel & Vivian Burke-Scheuerel
• Gene & Debbie Ienuso
• John & Virginia Erickson
• Hans & Birgit Iliew
• Mark & Maureen Milne
• Deb & Richard Grzyb
• John & Maianne Lanza
See more photos from this event here.
March 15-19, 2022 - (Tuesday-Saturday) (4 nights) Verde River RV Resort, Camp Verde, AZ
Verde River RV Resort, located in one of Arizona's most beautiful areas, was the site of the March Rally. It's near Cottonwood and Clarkdale and Jerome; each offering a multitude of things to do and see. We had 18 coaches and 35 members who attended this rally and it was packed full of fun. Many thanks to our hosts, Bob and Cathy Dressler and Ken and Jean Schiltz who among other things, provided lists of things to do and see in the area.
This event featured heavy appetizers on Tuesday night, a St Patricks Day potluck dinner followed by a game of left-right-center on Thursday night and our hosts treated us to Sloppy Joes on Friday night along with more games. Wednesday night everyone chose their own fun dinner destinations. The park hosted a delicious waffle breakfast (free of charge) on Wednesday and Friday that was well attended by AZ Allegros. We love to eat!!
Be sure to check out photos taken by some of our members during this outing (Thanks Wendy, Linda, Vic and Kari!) --
Here is the list of attendees:
• Ken & Jean Schiltz (Hosts)
• Bob & Cathy Dressler (Hosts)
• Greg & Wendy Otto
• Vic Hannig & Nancy Rogers
• Norm & Mary Scherer
• Linda Matteotti & Ken Rosen
• Jack & Camille Herbst
• David & Kari Bonnevie
• Gerry & Elaine Winey
• George & Gabriele Drewry
• Ed & Sherry Baca
• Joel Schraan & Kathy Abbott
• Greg & Betty Britton
• Ken Duvall
• George & Diane Kenney
• Gary & Marlene Woodworth
• Pat & Janelle Malloy
• Emerson & Peggy Knowles
See more photos from this event here.
February 10-14, 2022 - (Thurs-Monday) Rio Bend RV & Golf Resort in El Centro, CA
This trip offered a multitude of activities that included golfing (for some), flyovers by the Blue Angels (who practice at the nearby Naval Air Facility), a carrot festival, including a parade (attended by a few), a Friday night fishfry (the fish was good, and company was amazing, but the wait was l-o-n-g), the experience of preparing an omelet in a bag, a Valentines Day potluck and a Super Bowl Sunday party with lots of food and good cheer. We crammed a lot of fun and socializing into a short amount of time.
Here is the list of attendees:
• Greg & Wendy Otto (Hosts)
• Hans & Birgit Iliew (Hosts)
• Linda Matteotti & Ken Rosen (Hosts)
• Vic Hannig & Nancy Rogers
• Norm & Mary Scherer
• Bob & Cathy Dressler
• Jack & Camille Herbst
• David & Kari Bonnevie
• Gerry & Elaine Winey
• George & Gabriele Drewry
• Ed & Sherry Baca
See more photos from this event here.
January 13-16,2022- (Thursday-Sunday) WINGS OVER WILLCOX - Willcox KOA, Willcox, AZ
This time of year it is possible to see sand cranes in the nearby fields and flying overhead. Some members were lucky enough to spot them; others just had poor timing and missed the flights entirely. But, the socializing and food were great!
Here is the list of attendees:
• Gene & Debbie Ienuso (Hosts)
• Norm & Mary Scherer (Hosts)
• Geroge & Gabriele Drewry
• Greg & Wendy Otto
• John & Marianne Lanza
• Tim & Carole Campbell
• Vic Hannig/Nancy Rogers
• Joel Schraan/Kathy Abbot
• Raymond & Rosermary Trahan
+3 guests
See more photos from this event here.
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