A little bit about the Saguaro SKP Park in Benson, AZ, is in order. We found the park to be one of the friendliest we have visited. At 4 o'clock every afternoon (except Sunday) folks would gather in the clubhouse for happy hour. Everyone was on a first name basis (we all wore name tags). Each day, one person would introduce all of the new or returning people and highlight upcoming events.
The park was actually a co-op and there was a strong sense of ownership and volunteerism that really shows. The lots were leased to members and each could be improved subject to committee review and approval.
Stella took us on a tour of the park. Members can have either a casita and an RV or a park model on their lot. She arranged for us to tour a few of the casitas. People were able to pack a lot of functionality into 200 square feet.
The co-op had an exercise room, a library, meeting rooms, a puzzle room, a huge, well-equipped kitchen, and laundry. There was also a woodworking shop with all of the power tools a person could need, a welding shop with torches and arc welders and even an ironworking shop. The wood carving club was meeting in the clubhouse as Stella showed us through the facilities. I was very impressed with their work!
A some of the member's artistic talents were on display in a case in the clubhouse.
Stella said they sometimes had quite a crowd watching as the decorative arches were put into place.
A couple of members had trains on their lots. Judging by the level of detail, I suspect this hobby could occupy quite a bit of one's free time.
We went back to Mi Casa when Joani found they were famous for their carrot cake (we previously did not have any dessert).
There was a wait and the owner asked if we would share a table with two other women. We met Lois (on the right) and Penny (on the left) and had a very nice lunch. Penny was staying in her 5th wheel RV and visiting Lois. Lois was an RV'er but had recently settled into a regular home. They had made their monthly 50 mile trip into town for groceries and supplies and decided to have lunch before heading home.
Joani had the Taco Salad. The presentation deserved a picture, and yes, it was great! Neither of us saved room for dessert, so we had our carrot cake to go.
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