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Leisure World News • Community • December 2021 A7 Scott Hill is excited to be moving back to Leisure World! The Montana native formerly retired here in 2014, where a plethora of activities kept him busy. “I love playing tennis, patio time with friends, hiking and going to the gym,” says Scott enthusiastically. “I can’t wait to do all my favorite things here in Leisure World!” A devoted son, Scott returned to Missoula, Montana in 2019 to take care of his ailing parents. However, this was not a sacrifice but a joy. “Incredibly, my parents were married for 72 years,” shares Scott. “That is an amazing achievement and speaks to the love they had for one another. I wanted them to be comfortable as they shared their remaining days together.” Sadly, Scott’s father passed away in March, two days shy of his 94th birthday. Not wanting to be apart, his mother joined him in heaven three months later in July at the age of 91. “I had great parents,” says Scott. “It was an honor to serve them and be by their side in their final moments.” Once this chapter concluded, the former science teacher of 25 years knew it was time to get back to living. Returning to Leisure World was an obvious choice since he has many friends here and enjoys the variety of activities. “There is so much to do at Leisure World,” concludes Scott. “If you are bored, it’s not because of a lack of opportunities! Life is great here in Leisure World! Scott looks forward to getting more involved in the community, reconnecting with friends and meeting new people. Welcome back, Scott! Scott is active and eager to have fun at Leisure World. NEW ON THE BLOCK Scott Hill Returns to Leisure World! Like your friends and neighbors, you chose to live in Leisure World because the community is conveniently located in Mesa, Arizona, surrounded by restaurants, malls, theaters, medical facilities and much more. When you come through the gates, you feel secure, the environment is appealing, homes are attractive, the common areas are well- maintained and you feel a great sense of a clean uniform aesthetic quality. This is Leisure World! Architectural Control Committee The LeisureWorld HOA, Architectural Control Committee (ACC) strives to maintain and enhance the aesthetic quality of our community. The ACC consists of two representatives from each of the Leisure World’s seven districts and is chaired by a Leisure World Board member. The ACC serves as a review board for homeowners asking to make additions/ changes to their property. Permit System Protects Homeowners In Leisure World, the ACC focuses on home and yard structures and colors of manors. Making any changes to the exterior of your manor requires a permit, which must be approved by the ACC. Why? Because requesting a change to your property and receiving ACC approval protects you — and all the property owners in our community. More Benefits The ACC permit system also protects property owners from “an enhancement” that is not attractive or consistent with the rest of the community. Another benefit is that it provides a detailed history of changes made to your manor over the years, including, for example, when it was last painted and what were the colors or when the air conditioner or the roof was last replaced. The Leisure World Facilities Department maintains this information and can provide it upon request. If you are planning changes to the outside of your home — including changing exterior colors, adding or changing border walls, fences, adding walkways, or just adding square feet to your home — LWCA governing documents require that you submit a form with information and drawings to the ACC for approval. Aesthetic Value LeisureWorld places great significance on aesthetics, particularly when it comes to the exterior appearance of properties. Our community has certain deed restrictions dictating what you can and cannot do with your property. As stated above, this is why there is a sense of uniformity and aesthetic quality in Leisure World. Striving to maintain this appearance benefits homeowners and contributes to the curb appeal of our neighborhoods. This, in turn, improves property values for us all! The ACC rules, approved color palettes, district representatives and permit applications can be found on the Leisure World website at www.lwca.com . For an online permit application, visit: https://app. smartsheet.com/b/form/1fa60cfcc62f4d29b7625346 f0d059ac. For more information, contact Acting ACC Vice Chair Doug Bailey at 480-404-7787 or baileyddb@ cox.net . ACC Protects Increasing Home Values