August 2020 Grand Lifestyles Magazine by Grand Lifestyles

VACATION WATCH Page 27

UPDATES FROM

THE CITY Page 39

August 2020

A Publication of Sun City Grand

This year, resolve to

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

GRAND VISION STATEMENT

Grand is the premier active, age−restricted community in Arizona.

GRAND MISSION STATEMENT

Grand provides residents with a high−value community, with resort−style amenities, in which every person can choose to participate and live well, based on their needs and desires. This high standard will maximize our investments and promote our well−being in an active close−knit community.

GRAND VALUE STATEMENTS

In support of our Mission Statement, we hold to these values: We foster relationships built on respect, trust, and effective communications. n

We listen to understand. n

We are open−minded, collaborative, and always look for ways to improve our community.

Ask Cappie the Computer Cat............ 36

Advertising Information........................ 5

Club & Interest Group Information.... 30

Community Association Numbers...... 41

Connect with the Colonnade.............. 18 Director of Golf Operations................. 10 Financial Results.................................... 6

Employment Information...................... 5 Mission Statement................................. 5 Resource Numbers............................... 40

Fitness Manager’s Message................... 14 General Manager’s Message................... 8

We believe in life−long learning and a desire for active well−being.

Grand Learning Communication........ 37

We are a forward−looking, fiscally−sound community.

Lifestyles Manager’s Message............... 12

We encourage an environment of empowerment and personal responsibility.

Please cancel delivery of your complimentary newspapers whenever you will be gone—delivery can be restarted upon return.

Did You Know? Page 16

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ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

The Association provides this publication for informational purposes only. SCG Community Association, its Board, its employees and all other entities within SCG do not guarantee, endorse, nor promote any of the products, services or individuals advertised herein and assume no responsibility or liability for the veracity of the statements made in this publication. Information regarding advertising rates can be obtained on our website at www.suncitygrand.com (under Life in SCG/Communication News/Grand Lifestyles Information). The deadline for commercial ads is the 10th of the month prior to placement. Sun City Grand Community Association, Inc. reserves the right to revise or refuse submitted articles and/ or ads. If you have any questions about the Grand Lifestyles, please feel free to contact the Activities Office at 623-546-7452.

Adjusting our Fitness Routine Page 14

Grand Ladies Golf Association Page 24

Summer Time Livin' Page 15

Vacation Watch has Resumed Page 27

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Job opportunities are posted on the website at www.suncitygrand.com (Grand Living/Human Resources & Employment). You may submit your application to the Human Resources Department at 19726 N. Remington Dr., Surprise, AZ 85374, fax to 623-546-7447 or email hrgrand@scgcam. com. You are encouraged to submit an application for each employment opportunity for which you would like to be considered.

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SCG JUNE 2020

FINANCIAL RESULTS Jun-20 Actual

ASSOCIATION Operating Assessment Revenue $

Jun-20 Budget

986,539 $

Fitness & Activities Grand Lifestyles Rent Food & Beverage Membership Fees Recreation Revenue

Variance Fav/(Unfav)

986,351 $

1,046 20,699 29,877 51,621

56,675 8,280 26,013 36,690 36,392 164,049

119,185 358 149,177 21,124 25 14,299 11,551 315,719

Other Revenue Interest Income TOTAL REVENUE

188

YTD Actual

YTD Budget

Variance Fav/(Unfav)

$ 5,878,154 $ 5,877,013 $

1,141

Forecast CY20

Budget CY20

Variance Fav/(Unfav)

$ 12,000,770 $ 11,999,629 $

1,141

479,614 33,563 145,872 279,472 275,971 1,214,491

832,576 61,831 198,326 534,025 313,272 1,940,030

(352,962) (28,268) (52,454) (254,553) (37,301) (725,539)

479,614 98,173 260,214 279,472 464,645 1,582,119

1,309,156 126,442 354,817 802,590 550,922 3,143,926

(829,542) (28,268) (94,603) (523,117) (86,276) (1,561,807)

98,175 93,861 13,434 24,280 29,386 9,649 268,784

(55,629) (8,280) (5,314) (36,690) (6,515) (112,428) 21,010 358 55,316 7,690 (24,255) (15,087) 1,902 46,935

1,012,799 295,965 3,079,171 547,248 34,922 351,167 170,749 5,492,020

882,287 339,758 2,782,907 747,504 90,411 563,402 162,697 5,568,965

130,512 (43,793) 296,264 (200,256) (55,489) (212,235) 8,051 (76,945)

1,705,696 454,927 4,158,149 760,702 34,922 405,167 269,638 7,789,202

1,575,184 498,720 3,861,885 960,958 203,203 815,508 261,586 8,177,045

130,512 (43,793) 296,264 (200,256) (168,281) (410,341) 8,051 (387,843)

15,526 12,566 1,381,971

9,078 21,000 1,449,261

6,448 (8,434) (67,291)

97,442 111,431 12,793,539

123,153 126,000 13,635,162

(25,711) (14,569) (841,623)

139,898 156,431 21,668,420

177,294 252,000 23,749,894

(37,396) (95,569) (2,081,474)

Cost of Sales GROSS PROFIT

34,043 1,347,927

79,411 1,369,850

45,368 (21,922)

764,284 12,029,255

1,227,919 12,407,243

463,635 (377,988)

874,984 20,793,436

1,841,545 21,908,349

966,561 (1,114,913)

Payroll Utilities Repairs & Maintenance Insurance Professional Fees Landscaping Operating Expense Depreciation TOTAL EXPENSES

827,342 183,730 85,700 65,100 14,927 190,070 378,625 1,500 1,746,994

884,761 217,181 73,275 35,382 10,000 190,794 421,376 1,500 1,834,268

57,419 33,450 (12,425) (29,719) (4,927) 724 42,751 87,274

5,254,103 771,002 438,125 291,938 63,949 1,140,420 1,922,603 9,000 9,891,140

5,617,235 916,499 421,483 202,640 66,500 1,144,764 2,127,882 9,000 10,506,002

363,132 145,497 (16,643) (89,299) 2,551 4,344 205,279 614,862

10,383,322 1,916,390 854,975 504,227 154,904 2,285,184 4,713,341 18,000 20,830,343

10,929,853 2,061,871 838,333 414,929 169,455 2,289,528 4,980,823 18,000 21,702,792

546,532 145,482 (16,643) (89,299) 14,551 4,344 267,481 872,449

Annual Pass Flex Pass Resident Daily Guest Public Merchandise Driving Range Golf Revenue

SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) Before Capital $

(399,067) $

(464,419) $

65,352

13,501

(13,501)

(412,568) $

(464,419) $

51,850

8,851

2,947

Project Expense SURPLUS/(DEFICIT)

11,798

R OUNDS

$ 2,138,115 $ 1,901,241 $ 175,809

128,236

YIELD

Balance

Money Market

$633,297

Investments TOTAL

0.90%

61,065

118,559

9,677

Jun-20 CARE FUND

YIELD

Balance

Money Market

19,040,000

Investments

19,673,297

TOTAL

0.80%

(175,809)

$ 1,962,306 $ 1,901,241 $

Jun-20 RESERVE FUND

236,874

STAFFING

(36,906) $

205,557 $

(242,463)

(175,809)

(212,716) $

205,557 $

(418,272)

193,677

184,000

175,809 $

9,677

Jun-20

Variance

Actual

Budget

Fav/(Unfav)

$283,125

Full Time

174

176

(2)

3,410,000

Part Time

122

136

(14)

3,693,125

Total

296

312

(16)

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SUMMARY OF

JULY 9, 2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING BOARD APPROVED RESOLUTIONS December 31, 2020, 2021, and 2022, with fees in the amount of $34,000 per year.

A. General 1. Appointment of Janet Stephens as Cholla Ridge Neighborhood Representative, effective July 9, 2020. 2. Appointment of Maxine Kirchgessner as Desert Horizon Neighborhood Representative, effective July 9, 2020. 3. Appointment of Cori Brett and Marlon Bassio to the Long-Range Planning GAC Sub-Committee. 4. Appointment of Diana Near to the Large-Scale Project Team for Granite Falls. 5. Accepted the proposal of Clifton, Larson, Allen (CLA) to provide auditing and tax services for each of the three years ending

PRESIDENT

Don Love granddonlove@ icloud.com

VICE PRESIDENT

Alan Meyer grandameyer@ aol.com

6. Accepted the recommendations from the Long-Range Planning Committee to the Board of Directors of the 2020 Strategic Plan Project Progress Report as submitted. 7. Approve staff’s proposal to issue Requests for Proposals for the proposed project scope for 2021 improvements to Granite Falls South. 8. Approved the replacement of the existing iron perimeter fencing along the Granite Falls South golf course adjacent to Bell Road at its intersection with North Mountain Vista Boulevard with a block

SECRETARY

Steve Bowen Steve4grand@ gmail.com

TREASURER

Stephanie Sloggett O’Dell Stephanie4grand@ gmail.com

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wall that matches the existing block wall, with the stipulation that the Quail Run and Granite Falls committee and interested residents pay for it in an amount not to exceed $50,000. 9. Approved the proposals of the Secretary of the Board of Directors to (1) create an Ad Hoc Concordance Committee, to be constituted to review the Sun City Grand governing documents so that they are consistent with the current versions of the Bylaws and the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, and with each other; and (2) appoint Steve Bowen as Chair, and Ellie Brooks and Martha Bails as Members.

BOARD MEMBER

Earle Greenberg greenberg4grand@ gmail.com

BOARD MEMBER

Gene Neigoff Gene4grand@ cox.net

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FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER

It has been an interesting first couple of months here at Sun City Grand. First, I am getting used to the reversed seasons that result from living in the desert. I am normally in my peak season during this time of the year but that has been a blessing as we try to work through these covid restrictions in preparation for the winter peak season. We are working very hard to open those activities that the State of Arizona allows in as safest manner possible. W. David Twiggs General Manager

I have been very impressed with the quality of staff and the innovative ways they are adapting to the new working conditions we are under. The golf staff has been working diligently throughout this year to maintain high quality conditions on our courses. Challenges with pump stations and key system elements have been resolved quickly and effectively. While this has slowed our grow in after the seasonal transition of grasses, the attention to detail and the depth of agronomic knowledge by the staff has been impressive. I am looking forward to seeing our conditions in prime season. While we all are ready for things to return to more normalized operations, I can assure you the Board of Directors, the staff, and myself are looking for every opportunity to bring Sun City Grand back to full activity as soon as conditions allow. I enjoy meeting our members each day and look forward to the time we can gather together to celebrate what a great place we share.

Thank you, David W. David Twiggs

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FROM THE DIRECTOR OF GOLF OPERATIONS

AERIFICATION:

SOMETIMES IT’S GOOD TO VENT Presented by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America

Jeff Hochman Director of Golf Operations

It’s a perfect, sunny morning and you’ve just reached the first green in regulation. You feel great and you know you’re within birdie range. Then, you see them, those little holes in the green. Arrggh! They’ve just aerified the course, and it’s going to ruin your round, right? Well, maybe not. Consider the fact that PGA TOUR legend Tom Watson shot a sizzling record 58 at his then-home course, Kansas City Country Club, just days after the greens had been aerified. Consider also that aerification is merely a short-term disruption that has long-term benefits for the course. When you see them, remember that without those little holes, the greens would eventually die. Preventative maintenance is an integral part of successful golf course management. Golfers view aerification as an inconvenience that takes the greens out of play for a day, pulling cores from the greens and leaving holes that can affect putting for many days before healing. To add insult to injury, aerification is best done in many parts of the country during mid-summer, at the height of the playing season and when most greens are in prime condition.

putting green is more than skin deep. In fact, the condition of a green has a lot to do with what goes on below the surface. In order for grass to grow at 3/16-inch, it must have deep, healthy roots. Good roots demand oxygen. In good soil, they get the oxygen from tiny pockets of air trapped between soil and sand particles. Over time, the traffic from golfers’ feet (as well as mowing equipment) tends to compact the soil under the putting green – particularly when the soil contains a lot of clay. When soil becomes compacted, the air pockets on which the roots depend are crushed, and the roots are essentially left gasping for air. Without oxygen, the grass plants become weaker and will eventually wither and die. Aerification is a mechanical process that creates more air space in the soil and promotes deeper rooting, thus helping the grass plants stay healthy. In most cases, it’s done by removing ½-inch cores (those plugs you sometimes see near a green or in fairways) from the compacted soil, allowing for an infusion of air and water that brings a resurgence of growth. The spaces are then filled with sand “topdressing” that helps the soil retain air space and makes it easier for roots to grow downward. Older greens often are constructed of soils with significant amounts of silt, clay and fine organic particles that are prone to compaction. Filling aerification holes with sand improves drainage and resists

compaction. The periodic introduction of sand to a green’s top layer can over time, avoid or postpone expensive rebuilding or renovation of greens. Finally, growing of turf adds to a layer of organic matter on the surface. This layer, called thatch, is an accumulation of dead stems, leaves and roots. A little organic matters makes for a resilient green, but too much invites diseases and insects. Topdressing with sand can prevent thatch buildup, and aerification is one of the best ways to reduce an existing layer and prevent an excess of thatch from becoming established. Other aerification techniques use machines with “tines” or knives that simply poke holes through the soil profile. A new technique even uses ultra high-pressure water that’s injected through the soil profile to create small holes that relieve some compaction but heal quickly. There are many types of aerifying machines with different attachments that address different problems in the various stages of the life of a green. So the next time you’re ready to scream when the aerifiers are brought on the course, remember that a little preventative maintenance produces the best greens over the long haul. The bottom line is that aerification is a necessary practice. But before you curse the superintendent for ruining your day, just think of Tom Watson.

But a golfer needs to understand how important aerification is to producing healthy turf. Aerification achieves three important objectives. It relieves soil compaction, it provides a method to improve the soil mixture around the highest part of a green’s roots and it reduces or prevents the accumulation of excess thatch. Like so many things, the quality of a good 10

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GRANDTV INFORMATION

GrandTV brings you the entertainment that you cannot find anywhere else! We have a variety of content suited for what you are looking for. All of our programs are produced by Sun City Grand residents and the Communications Department. Enjoy content from Grand Cooking Shows and Grand Classic Cars, to Board Workshops and Golf Chats, and even Fitness Workout videos, and so much more! Check below to view 3 different ways to access GrandTV: 1. Visit Vimeo.com/grandtv 2. Visit www.suncitygrand.com: n Click Grand Lifestyles n Click Communications n Click GrandTV n Click GrandTV Videos 3. Visit Cox Cable 1960 (programming Guide found by visiting www.suncitygrand.com and following the steps to access GrandTV)

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INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING? GRANDTV IS CURRENTLY FILLING VOLUNTEER POSITIONS. No experience is required – as training is provided. If you are interested contact us at communications@scgcam.com

WE ARE LOOKING FOR GUESTS

We are currently seeking guests for our Classic Car Show & Grand Cooking Show. If you have a classic car or would like to cook on one of our shows contact Adam Nunez at adam.nunez@scgcam.com.

Spirit of Grace Lutheran Church Pastor Scott Hackler and Pastor Gary Benson 15820 W Clearview Blvd In the

of Sun City Grand

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Please visit our website and click on the YouTube button in the upper right-hand corner for our weekly online worship services. If you would like to receive our emails with updates on worship services, our monthly newsletter, and events that are impacting our lives today, please send your request to: sheila@spiritofgrace.com “Trust me in your times of trouble, and I will rescue you, and you will give me glory.” . . . . Psalm 50:15

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FROM THE LIFESTYLES MANAGER

Lorena Nieto Lifestyles Manager

It’s Summertime! We have a few creative ways to keep busy, and the key is to stay cool. 12

Sunny DAYS

Hello Sun City Grand Residents We’re finding treasure on our SCG trails!

Our Find the SCG Flag weekly event is in full swing. We have featured the Calistoga, Reems and Desert Sage II Trails. With a total of 8 trails, we still have a few more to go. Each week on Friday’s in the News of the Day, we will share the SCG trail to search. Venture out for a walk, run or just for fun…but make sure you search for the flag! Look for information in our community eblasts.

Stay connected

Keeping connected during these unprecedented times is more important than ever. We’re working with our clubs to bring you closer as a community. We’re Connecting Community through our SCG Clubs. Your clubs are committed to working with your Activities Department to provide you informational presentations specific to their club’s specialty via Zoom. This is designed to offer you insight into our community

clubs, and just maybe - you might find something that sparks your interest! We are working on finalizing some details, look for more information to come in community eblasts.

Food & fun

Bring on the Battle of the Best…who doesn’t love food? We’re rolling out a fun way for you to showcase your cooking creativity! We’ll begin with a Burger Battle, and then we’ll move on to a Build Your Best Sub and then we’ll dabble in a Baking Battle. n This contest will begin August 1st. You will have from August 1st – August 14th, at your leisure, to create your masterpiece. n BUILD YOUR BEST BURGER! Submit a photo of you and your creation, feel free to share your recipe with your fellow residents (recipe is optional), to activities@ scgcam.com. n The winning masterpiece will be based on creativity and presentation. There will be a prize for the winner.

Winner will be notified and announced through a community eblast, along with being featured in the Grand Lifestyles magazine. Put your apron on and get busy cooking! Look for more updates regarding future battles!

Grand Series Update

We have received inquiries regarding our annual Grand Series. Given the uncertainty of these times and with our buildings currently closed, we are unfortunately unable to proceed as usual. Please know, we will notify you and pass along updated information as soon as we receive it. We miss everyone and greatly appreciate your understanding. Visit us on suncitygrand. com or contact us at 623-546-7449. Thank you for your continued support of your SCG Activities Department. We look forward to seeing everyone again soon.

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FROM THE FITNESS MANAGER has helped with recording, editing and posting some workout videos that you can access at this link https:// vimeo.com/showcase/ grandfitness. You can also go to suncitygrand.com, click on the fitness tab and scroll down the left side to “fitness videos”.

ADJUSTING OUR FITNESS ROUTINE us the permission to do so.

Allison Adams Fitness Manager

As we roll into the dog days of summer, the news remains dominated by the effects of COVID-19 on our health, our society, and how we can adjust our lives to curbing the pandemic. Sun City Grand Fitness was pleased when we were able to re-open our doors at the end of May to resume attendance at the Cimarron pools, followed a couple of weeks later with the gyms and Adobe indoor pool. Of course, we had to close our gyms and walking track after Governor Ducey’s executive order, but we look forward to returning these amenities to service as soon as the Governor provides 14

Just a word or two about our pools. There is no evidence that COVID-19 spreads in pools and hot tubs. Chlorine is an excellent destroyer of the virus. Here at Sun City Grand, our UV/Aqua-Gen system only enhances the existing safety of our water recreation. There may be some small, elevated risk with using the hot tubs, only because of the closer proximity people may choose while sharing the spa. It is imperative that the individual take responsibility for honoring the recommendations for social distancing of at least 6 feet, and wearing a mask when within 6 feet of others.

We miss the energy of our instructors and our group fitness enthusiasts! The communications department

Coming soon, some of your favorite classes and instructors will also be live streamed. More information to come. We believe that even after in-person classes resume, it’s important to offer online access to exercise. We can now provide opportunities for those who prefer not to be in the gym or who may need to be at home for periods of time due to health issues. We are excited to make this opportunity available to you. Sun City Grand Fitness wishes you a healthy, safe summer!

Our staff continues to wipe down high-touch areas in between sessions. We’ve even invested in backpack sprayers to eliminate pathogens on furniture and equipment. Housekeeping now fogs spaces nightly to augment present systems. Now, about group fitness. Grand Lifestyles | August 2020 | suncitygrand.com

Summertime Livin’: A CREATIVE GUIDE TO LIVING IN SUN CITY GRAND SUMMER IS HERE!

We all want to enjoy summer, but with the ever-changing COVID-19 pandemic, it has placed us in a position to virtually enjoy this summer season together. To make the best of these times, Summertime Livin’: A Creative Guide to Living in Sun City Grand is a brand-new series that was created to interact with the community while having fun and creatively experiencing this season. This series has brightened the community with entertainment and live interaction.

ENHANCING YOUR SUMMER

Each Friday, The Communications Department showcases weekly summer tips via Vimeo.com/grandtv and Facebook.com/officialsuncitygrand, to help you enhance your summertime here in Grand. These episodes range from tips on making easy-breezy cocktails, to must-have summer fashion, and so much more! There are incorporated games and giveaway prizes to the winners. Summertime livin’ airs for one-hour on Fridays at 1:00 p.m. This seasonal series will last until late August. Join us this summer season as we splash into a new way of creating summer fun!

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FROM STANDARDS

DID YOU KNOW? Most of our residents are familiar with coyotes frequenting the neighborhood, but many are not aware of the bobcats. When bobcats are deprived of their natural prey, they may turn to pets for food.

Information taken from: http://www.desertusa.com/animals/bobcat-control.html#ixzz4V1gyv3Ly

Here are some tips: MINIMIZE ENCOUNTERS

Should you encounter a bobcat, you should keep as much distance between you and the animal as possible: n Immediately protect children and pets n Back away from the bobcat slowly and deliberately n Avoid running away because that could trigger a pursuit response n If possible, spray the animal with water n When possible make a lot of noise (banging pans, for instance, or blowing an air horn)

CELEBRATING EMPLOYEE MILESTONES

Thank you for your dedication and commitment to our SCG community.

August 2020 20 years Frank Cobb

Golf Course Maintenance–Desert Springs

10 ye a r s

Jose Eleazar Sandoval

Golf Course Maintenance–Cimarron

5 years

Christopher Pizzi

Kim Hunley

PROTECT YOUR YARD

If bobcats begin to appear in your neighborhood, you can take several precautions to discourage visits and protect pets: n Trim back excess vegetation that might otherwise provide cover n Do not feed birds or other wildlife, which might attract bobcats n Do not feed the bobcats n Do not leave pet food or water outdoors n Vaccinate your pets n Keep pets indoors or in secure, protective cages or pens n Consider a deterrent that generates electronic sounds that mimic the calls of bobcats' enemies, for instance, the hiss of a cougar

LOST & FOUND Have you lost something in the Village Area or out in the Community? If so, check at the Welcome Center to see if your lost item has been turned in. Lost and Found is located in the Welcome Center in the lobby of the Palm Center. Open hours are 9 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday. Or you can phone 623-546-7501 and ask the volunteers to check for your lost item. Valuable items such as cell phones and jewelry are kept in the Membership Office. The Golf Courses and Fitness Centers keep their found items, so if you lost something there, please check at those facilities.

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Times Are Tough But Great Dental Care Isn’t! Dr. Gasser is making it easy for you to get personal dental advice in the safety of your own home. Through a virtual appointment, you will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with Dr. Gasser to answer your questions about your specific dental needs.

It’s easy! Call 623-972-8217 and we will give you the simple instructions to connect with Dr. Gasser. If you have... difficulty eating, loose teeth, tooth pain, unattractive smile or ill-fitting dentures, we have implant solutions for you. Implants have been our focus for over 25 years! Act now to be eligible for our summer special discounts. 17220 N. Boswell Blvd., Ste. 200W Sun City, Arizona 85373 623-972-8217 www.DrGasser.com

Go to www.DrGasser.com for dates on Facebook Live Seminar events. All registered attendees will receive a $50 dollar Gasser Dental Gift Card.

The Association provides this publication for informational purposes only. SCG Community Association, its Board, its employees and all other entities within SCG do not guarantee, endorse, nor promote any of the products, services or individuals advertised herein and assume no responsibility or liability for the veracity of the statements made in this publication. Information regarding advertising rates can be obtained on our website at www.suncitygrand.com (under Life in SCG/Grand Lifestyles Information). The deadline for commercial ads is the 10th of the month prior to placement (September 10th for October).

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CONNECT WITH THE COLONNADE

SUN HEALTH COMMUNITIES AND THE COLONNADE ADDRESS COVID-19 Bhakti Gosalia Vice President of Operations, Sun Health Communities

As Sun Health continues to work to keep our residents and staff as safe as possible from COVID-19, we remind everyone that our diligence must continue as cases in Arizona and Maricopa County have not slowed down. We remain completely committed to the health and safety of our residents, their families and our team members. We have strict guidelines in place regarding the wearing of Personal Protection Equipment or PPE, and we continually reinforce those guidelines with all staff members on our campus. Being safe and protecting ourselves and those around us is something we must all continue to do as we are all in this together. We are thankful that employees at The Colonnade and other campuses who have reported contracting COVID-19 outside of our campus are in recovery. It is important to note that we have not had a single case of Coronavirus that originated at The Colonnade, Grandview Terrace or La Loma Village. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re proud of that and also aware that this 18

could change at any time. We never let our guard down. This is a true testament to that our strict safety protocols are working: n Handwashing and the use of hand sanitizer n Staff wearing appropriate PPE always while on campus, including gloves and masks, and n Everyone maintaining social distancing by at least six-feet when possible We encourage the practice of these protocols in public to keep safe outside of work. Staff members are encouraged to stay home if they are not

feeling well, operating on a better to be safe than take any chances at this time. Sun Health leadership recognizes that our team members need support, too, and are keeping in close contact with everyone. We continue to limit entries to our campus to essential staff and visitors. Also, in adherence to the Maricopa County-wide mandate to wear masks in public, all Sun Health residents and staff member are required to have a facial covering in place when at work and in contact with other staff, resident or visitors, or outside of their private residence at

one of our three Sun Health Communities. The health and safety of our residents, families and team members remains our top priority. While we understand there may be questions should one of our campuses be alerted of a positive case, please understand that we must follow strict confidentiality guidelines to protect individual privacy and safety. Our team will continue to support those directly impacted as well as everyone who is part of the Sun Health family. If you have a loved one at one of our campuses, please read below for additional information on safety measures for residents, visitors and staff.

SUN HEALTH COMMUNITIES INDEPENDENT LIVING COMMUNITIES Grandview Terrace, La Loma Village and The Colonnade

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will continue to limit the number of visitors on our campuses. We remain vigilant in keeping high-traffic areas disinfected. We continue to take the following measures: Our employees are following both the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines for safety by wearing masks at all of our skilled licensed nursing areas. All staff and essential visitorsÂ are being screened prior to entering any Sun Health campus. We are still not allowing non-essential visitors to enter the building at this time. Essential visitors include health care providers providing direct care to residents and other specific service personnel who must first be approved by campus leadership. All deliveries should be left outside the main building at each campus. Dining venues are open on a very limited basis. All dining and meal needs continue to be met. Our culinary teams are delivering great meals right to our residentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; homes. Please note that grab and go items are not currently available. However, for the safety and convenience of our residents, each community has stocked some essential items for our residents to purchase without going to a grocery store. Community Amenities such as our fitness centers, pools and game rooms and opening are based on what is best for each community. We have found ways to provide entertainment as well as exercise and social

engagement through our community channels, outdoor events, and online. We continue limiting internal meetings with staff and residents until further notice. We have successfully implemented virtual meetings for our residents and team members. On a limited basis we are offering guest rooms or are rebooking all essential visitors who would normally stay in one of our guest rooms to outside properties (for example, the nearby Hampton Inn). There are still no planned events with outside organizations on our campuses. That precaution will remain in place until it is deemed safe to open up our campuses again. These same protocols with more stringent visitor restrictions are being followed for the Health and Rehabilitation Centers on each of our communities. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve set-up ways for our residents to stay in touch with family via virtual means such as Skype, Zoom and FaceTime. Please continue to check back for updates. On behalf of all the residents and staff of The Colonnade and Sun Health overall, I thank you for your support and patience during this most unique of times we are living in today. We look forward to having our friends and neighbors from Sun City Grand visiting us again soon for breakfast and lunch, joining a meeting in one of our many meeting rooms and spending quality time with friends at The Colonnade.

Please continue to stay safe. And, let us know if you have any questions by calling (623) 236-3700 or visiting SunHealthCommunities.org. Grand Lifestyles | August 2020 | suncitygrand.com

WEEDS FRIENDLY REMINDER from Standards

We all want to maintain the beauty and cleanliness of our homes in Sun City Grand. We also recognize that there are many things that impede us in this common desire. The intrusion of nature in the form of weeds is certainly on top of our list. Weeds do nothing but detract from the effect we sought to achieve when we landscaped our property. Please help us to help you and your fellow owners by ensuring that your property stays free of these unsightly intruders. 19

What is COVID-19? What do you need to know? Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by a new type of coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). There are a number of cases globally including the United States. This virus is spread mainly from person-to-person. COVID-19 symptoms are usually mild, but some patients have experienced severe respiratory illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure and include:

Fever

Cough

Shortness of Breath

What can you do to help prevent the spread of COVID-19? • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. o It is especially important to clean hands after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose. • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. • Stay home as much as possible. • Avoid close contact (within 6 feet) with others. • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands). • When around others, cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face covering. • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces. For more information, go to azdhs.gov/covid19 or call the Arizona Poison Control System Hotline:

1-844-542-8201

English and Spanish available. Call your healthcare provider if you need assistance with language translation. 20

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When to stay home and when to seek healthcare? • There is currently no vaccine or specific antiviral treatment recommended for COVID-19. Most healthy people will recover at home with general supportive care. You should always consult with your doctor if you have chronic medical conditions (asthma, diabetes, etc.) or are having unusual symptoms. • Practice social distancing and stay home if a healthcare provider or local health department instructs you to, even if you are feeling healthy. • If you develop emergency warning signs for COVID-19, seek medical attention immediately. Be sure to call ahead and let them know you may be experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. • Emergency warning signs include, but are not limited to: • Difficulty getting enough air • Chest pain • Change in alertness or responsiveness

• Bluish lips of face • Rapid breathing

Additional Resources • azhealth.gov/covid19 • cdc.gov/coronavirus • Know the Symptoms of COVID-19 – ADHS Resources available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese: • What you should know about COVID-19 to protect yourself & others – CDC • Stress and Coping during the COVID-19 pandemic – CDC • What to Do if You are Sick – CDC • Caring for Someone with COVID-19 at Home – CDC • Household Checklist – CDC

For more information, go to azdhs.gov/covid19 or call the Arizona Poison Control System Hotline:

1-844-542-8201

English and Spanish available. Call your healthcare provider if you need assistance with language translation. Grand Lifestyles | August 2020 | suncitygrand.com

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monday

Board Workshop & Chat 1pm – Via Zoom

Board Meeting 1pm – Via Zoom

Architectural Review 9:30am - Via Zoom

Lifestyles Advisory 1pm – Via Zoom

Long Range Planning Advisory 1pm – Via Zoom

friday

thursday

wednesday

saturday

SP=Sonoran Plaza • SPP=Sonoran Plaza Parking • CC=Chaparral Center • CMP=Cimarron Center Parking • CM=Cimarron Center • AD=Adobe Spa • PC=Palm Center • GC=Grand Cafe • VC=Village Center • AM=Amphitheater Meeting dates are subject to change. Check www.suncitygrand.com for the most up–to–date information

Finance Advisory 8:30am – Via Zoom

Covenants 9am – PC

Golf Advisory 2:30pm – Via Zoom

tuesday

All items in red are Cancelled Meetings

All items in purple are Board Meetings

All items in black are Committee Meetings

All items in blue are Activities or Community Events

sunday

august 2020

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Golf Advisory 2:30pm – Via Zoom

Covenants 9am – PC

Budget 2021 Tentative 1 - 5pm

Finance Advisory 2:30pm – Via Zoom

Budget 2021 Tentative 1 - 5pm

Lifestyles Advisory 1pm – Via Zoom

wednesday

Board Workshop & Chat 1pm – Via Zoom

Budget 2021 Tentative 1 - 5pm

Board Meeting 1pm – Via Zoom

Budget 2021 Tentative 1 - 5pm

Architectural Review 9:30am - Via Zoom

Long Range Planning Advisory 1pm – Via Zoom

friday

thursday

saturday

Budget 2021 Tentative 1 - 5pm

tuesday

Happy Labor Day

All items in red are Cancelled Meetings

All items in purple are Board Meetings

All items in black are Committee Meetings

monday

All items in blue are Activities or Community Events

sunday

september 2020

FROM GRAND LADIES GOLF ASSOCIATION

OH—WHAT A YEAR!!

COVID-19 BRINGS OUT THE BEST IN GRAND LADIES! Valley View Community Food Bank is Recipient of $23,677 And 4,921 Pounds of Food Charitable efforts have always been a part of GLGA but one group of women, “The Hunger Fighters”, are outstanding. Beginning January, 2017 through 2018, Jill McLean and Barb Cox co-chaired the food bank operation and in 2019 Jill McLean and Deb Coulter stepped in as co-chairs. Since 2017, each golf season has been greater than the last. The Hunger Fighters raise cash contributions and food donations to benefit Valley View Community Food Bank that services the West Valley. The generosity of GLGA members is remarkable. The Hunger Fighters Committee yearly collections include: 2017 Season: 1732 pounds of food and $5,555 cash donations 2018 Season: 1779 pounds of food and $8,840 cash donations 2019 Season: 2131 pounds of food and $8, 103 cash donations And, just when the 2020 golf season was in full swing, the Hunger Fighters found themselves facing an overwhelming, unexpected need due to the Covid-19 virus. Valley View Food Bank had as many as 500 clients per day and many of them had never asked for help before. Knowing the exceptional need, the Hunger Fighters creative genius kicked into full gear. The extraordinary Hunger Fighters Committee included: Mary

Kay Aigner, Jane Barry, Cathy Bildfell, Yvonne Brooks, Susan Chambers, Deb Coulter, Barb Cox, Nancy Foy, Joanna Hotzler, Roberta Manchion, Jill McLean, Rita Michaels, Kathy Mohr, Joni Oristian, Lisa Pelletier, Joyce Richie, Rose Schuler, Deb Vauthier, Deborah Weasea, & Jean Marie Weissenberger. Weekly communication from the committee kept all GLGA members informed about specific food needs. Food and cash contributions flowed in at every GLGA league play day, including our Football, Medallions, and charity special event. GLGA member, Joanna Hotzler, rallied her golf group “Chicks with Sticks” along with neighborhood friends to raise $1,650. Hunger Fighter committee members Joni Oristian and Rose Schuler developed a “Be-Safe Mask” campaign. For a $20 donation to Valley View, a “Be-Safe” mask was stitched as a thank you to all donors. Hundreds of dollars in donations were received and many masks were distributed, keeping our members safe and helping those in greatest need. Other GLGA members supported Valley View by using the AZ Charitable Tax Benefit. In total, by May 31, 2020 the Hunger Fighters Committee raised 4,921 pounds of food and $23,677 in donations! Jesse Ramirez, VVCFB Founder thanked GLGA saying: “You (GLGA) have been our lighthouse, guiding us to provide nutritious meals to those in need. We were able to do more … because of you.” This summer the “Hunger Fighters” are continuing the collection of food and money contributions on the second Tuesday of each month, June through September at GLGA Summer League play day. Also, checks made payable to Valley View Community Food Bank can be dropped in the league box at Granite Falls Pro Shop. Hats off to GLGA for their generous support of our west valley neighbors.

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CU LI NARY CO R N E R

Sausage and Rigatoni Dinner

Lemon Curd Trifle with Fresh Berries

Level: Easy | Total: 1 hr 25 min | Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Level: Intermediate | Total: 3 hr 40 min | Yield: 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

Skip boiling a big pot of water. This hearty pasta dinner calls for uncooked rigatoni and layers of ricotta and Italian sausage to be layered right in the casserole, so you'll have nothing to wash while it bakes.

INGREDIENTS

Unsalted butter, for the baking dish n One 24-ounce jar marinara sauce n 3 cups beef broth n 1/4 cup tomato paste n 4 cloves garlic, grated n

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper n 1 pound uncooked rigatoni n 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed n 3/4 cup ricotta n 2 cups shredded mozzarella n

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Generously grease the bottom and sides of a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish with the butter. 2. Stir together the marinara, beef broth, tomato paste, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. 3. Spread half the pasta in an even layer in the bottom of the prepared dish. Scatter half of the sausage over the top by breaking into pieces and dolloping onto the pasta. Dollop with half of the ricotta. Pour half of the marinara mixture over top. Repeat with a second layer. 4. Cover with aluminum and bake until the pasta is al dente, about 50 minutes. 5. Uncover and sprinkle the mozzarella on top. Bake until the mozzarella is melted and bubbly, about 10 minutes.

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6 large egg yolks n 1 cup sugar n 4 lemons, zested and juiced n 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut in chunks n 1 pint fresh strawberries, stemmed and halved lengthwise n 1 pint fresh blueberries n

1 pint fresh blackberries 2 cups sweetened whipped cream n 1 prepared lemon pound cake, sliced n 1/4 cup Limoncello or Grand Marnier liqueur (optional) n Fresh mint leaves, for garnish n n

DIRECTIONS

1. To make the lemon curd: Bring a pot of water to a simmer over medium-low heat. Combine the egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice, and zest in a metal or glass heat-resistant bowl and whisk until smooth. Set the bowl over the simmering water, without letting the bottom touch, and continue to whisk. Keep working-out that arm and whisk it vigorously for a good 10 minutes, until the curd has doubled in volume and is very thick and yellow. Don't let it boil. Remove the bowl from heat and whisk in the butter, a couple of chunks at a time, until melted. Refrigerate until the custard is cold and firm. 2. To build the trifle: Put the berries in a mixing bowl and toss them together so they are evenly distributed. Fold the whipped cream into the chilled lemon curd to lighten it up into a mousse. Line a glass trifle bowl with pieces of pound cake to fit. Drizzle or brush the cake with the Limoncello, spoon a layer of the lemon curd over the cake, and then a layer of mixed berries. Repeat the layers until the ingredients are used up, the last layer looks best if it's the berries. Chill before serving. Garnish with fresh mint.

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To submit an ad online visit suncitygrand.com or email communications@scgcam.com or fill out your form and submit it to the Activities Ticket Desk. n

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Classified Advertisement is restricted to Sun City Grand Residents as it is a free service. A membership number must be provided. Merchandise sales, home sales, or rentals only— no business advertising or personal ads. Ads received by the end of business day on Wednesday’s will appear online that Friday.

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We are looking for SCG men and women volunteers to help with Vacation Watch and Evening Patrol. We will supply vehicles and training. Call Julie Madden (CAM) 623-546-7473 or the C.H.A.P.S. office 623-546-7553 and leave a message if you are interested in joining us! Submitted by: Dennis Hanscom C.H.A.P.S. member

If you are one of the lucky ones that were able to escape for the summer without taking advantage of the C.H.A.P.S. Vacation Watch program keep us in mind for your next vacation. There are forms available at grandinfo.com and also in the membership office at the Palm Center on Remington. The other segment of our C.H.A.P.S. group is called Evening Patrol. Due to the fact that Grand is comprised of 9,800 homes it would be impossible to drive by every home each evening we are out on patrol. Therefore, the Grand is divided into 6 zones. Each patrol group consisting of 2 patrollers covers one zone. We stop at the homes with open garage doors, we report street lights that are out, and we report any suspicious activity to the Surprise police. During these hot summer months it is not uncommon to spot a few garage doors that are open a couple of feet to let the heat out. If the outside temps were cooler than the interior garage heat that idea would be a winner. Once the sun goes down we also see people out walking their dogs that have left their garage doors open. We recommend closing of the garage doors

VACATION WATCH HAS RESUMED SERVICE

even when you are simply walking around the block. At the present time C.H.A.P.S. is not performing our evening

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patrol duties due to COVID-19. We have, however, restarted our duties of checking vacation homes through our Vacation Watch program.

We are planning on restarting the Evening Patrol function in the very near future. In 2001 our C.H.A.P.S. organization was formed as a means to provide an extra element of safety for our community. We are now approximately 140 members strong, and can always use more volunteers to help keep Sun City Grand a most desirable community in which to live. Our group normally meets the 4th Tuesday of each month at the Sonoran Plaza, but we are not currently holding regular monthly meetings. We are presently in the planning stage of how and when we can resume our meetings in a safe manner with regards to the Covid-19. Also, as a reminder: Arizonaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wettest month is now upon us, but rain will not be the only thing that arrives with these August monsoon storms. Standing rainwater provides optimum breeding conditions for mosquitoes, which have the potential to cause serious illnesses. Residents should check their house perimeter and eliminate all standing water in decorative pots, planters, pet dishes, etc. Standing water is where mosquito larvae breeds more mosquitoes. Eliminating standing water after monsoon rains will help keep you and your SCG neighbors mosquito-free. 27

ARTESIA—49

DESERT MESA—109

Tony Lorenz................. 509-551-2069 tplorenz2@gmail.com Pat Lorenz.................... 509-551-2068 plorenzaz@gmail.com BLUE SKY—282

Nancy Collins.....................398-5286 Nancy.Collins.AZ@gmail.com CAPITAN—237

Vacant (Gina Evangelista (temp))

CARLSBAD—97

Susan O'Dea (no alt.)..........810-8856 odeaj65@cox.net CATALINA—106

Vacant (Scott Banner (temp))

CHOLLA RIDGE225

Vacant

At this time, 17 of Sun City Grand’s 63 neighborhoods are without representation in the SCG Neighborhood Representatives (NR) organization. The 17 neighborhoods listed include 2,905 homes, 28% of the homes in Grand! If your home is in one those neighborhoods, you are not receiving monthly (or more frequent) communications from your Neighborhood’s own volunteer Representative to the NR group. (Generously, a few experienced NReps have volunteered to temporarily fill in for a neighborhood without representation.)

CIMARRON—54

You can make a meaningful contribution to your fellow neighborhood homeowners by volunteering to act as their Neighborhood Representative. If you’d like to learn more about the role of a Neighborhood Rep, you may email Scott Banner, NRep for the Pima neighborhood. Scott will share his NR knowledge and experience, and if you wish, will help you get enrolled. Sbanner2@cox.net or email Julie.Madden@ scgcam.com.

Nicholas Scovill.......... 503-504-7800 ndscovill@gmail.com

Neighborhoods needing representatives are: Capitan Desert Sage II Ocotillo Catalina Escalante Patagonia Cholla Ridge Granite Falls I Sierra Desert Horizon Hacienda The Point Desert Mesa Lago Vista Willow Grove Desert Sage Mission Please consider volunteering for your neighborhood. REMINDER TO ALL HOMEOWNERS: If any piece of your contact information has changed (phone #s, email addresses, alternate mailing address, etc…), please inform the Membership Office at 623-5467444 to UPDATE your year-round contact information. 28

Connie Tesar................ 319-551-6884 ctesar55@gmail.com CLEARVIEW I—41

Becky Jensen, Rep........910-528-0581 BeckyJensen927@gmail.com Steven Jensen (alt) x.....910-235-0599 CLEARVIEW II—67

CORONADO—201

Joe Phipps................... 602-402-7666 azgchiker@hotmail.com DESERT BLOOM—214

Kris Ranalls................ 623-640-6199 krisazhomes@gmail.com John Stroud (alt)..........708-431-5801 JStroud723@aol.com

Vacant

DESERT OASIS—322

Nancy Alcock.................... 266-0988 galcock56@msn.com DESERT PALMS—140

Linda Etherton...........623-734-4468 LJEtherton01@gmail.com Monica Tofil (alt).........623-594-0188 mltofil@hotmail.com DESERT SAGE—441

Vacant

DESERT SAGE II—306

Vacant (Nancy Collins (temp)).623-398-5286 Nancy.Collins.AZ@gmail.com

DESERT TRAILS I—193

Mona Heglin...................... 214-9658 mlee5320@gmail.com Kathleen Fontaine..............556-0202 kefontaine@cox.net DESERT TRAILS II—257

Bob Walling.................602-573-5942 bobwalling@cox.net Dan Barthel (alt) x.......623-975-5445 danbarthelca@gmail.com DESERT VISTA I & II—290

Trevor Dyce................ 805-368-4473 tdyce@outlook.com Fred Orr (alt)................763-242-4768 fredorr@yahoo.com DURANGO—220

Karen Manning (no alt).623-476-5026 kmann1026@aol.com ESCALANTE—156

Vacant

ESPERANZA—107

Gina Evangelista 261-3936...................gusups@cox.net

Hilda Sciabica..............623-584-1941 sibhil@aol.com Frances Belmont.......... 847-732-6199 fbelmont@mac.com

DESERT CANYON—152

ESTANCIA—166

DESERT BREEZE—323

Andy Garbacz......................975-1615 garbazandy@msn.com

Jonita Bigelow (no alt).. 623-256-6093 jbigelow5@cox.net

DESERT HORIZON—220

Vacant

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GRANITE FALLS I—161

Vacant

GRANITE FALLS II—157

Jim Braun............................693-8840 jbraun001@cox.net HACIENDA—99

Vacant (Judy Pratt (temp))...... 408-489-1660 judypratt1@cox.net

HAVASU—117

Cheryl Newlands........ 602-821-3444 cdnewlands@gmail.co IRONWOOD—131

PARK PLACE—166

TAOS—94

Carl Goldina.......................533-4777 cgoldina@yahoo.com Lois Fairchild (alt)...............243-7388 monacantoo@gmail.com

Ira Simmons........................ 556-9412 topthecharts2@yahoo.com Steve Rothschild (alt)..........266-8778 Sbaron24@aol.com

PATAGONIA—119

THE ENCLAVE—101

THE FALLS—108

PIMA—96

Jackie Couzens (no alt)..623-584-1231 jcbear2@cox.net

Scott Banner................ 623-214-5091 sbanner2@cox.net Dale Rees (alt).....................979-6347 rees4923@yahoo.com

Debbie Meyer..............623-584-5281 dameyer492@aol.com Connie Bollard............623-221-6681 cpelhambollard@icloud.com

QUAIL RUN—249

JASPER POINT—115

Mark Hamilton........... 971-801-5496 mhamipdx@gmail.com Nancy Hamilton.........480-404-8488 nancyhamiltonpdx@gmail.com

Kim Andrews.............. 936-443-9187 klandrews@msn.com LAGO VISTA—80

John Van Fossen..........480-427-9552 jvf5090@cox.net RINCON—216

Vacant (Gina Evangelista (temp))..........................623-975-1271

SAGUARO—84

LA SOLANA—252

SANTA FE—140

Carl Larsen......................... 594-1783 farklexfbe@aol.com Mike Holmen (alt).......602-696-2190 mholmen1@q.com

MISSION—147

SIERRA—86

Vacant

MOUNTAIN VIEW I—240

SKYVIEW—175

MOUNTAIN VIEW II—205

Michael McDonald.... 320-249-0666 mac56374@gmail.com John Power (alt)........... 623-271-1265 jjpower42@gmail.com

Gene Krause.......................556-0844 sandgk@cox.net

STARRY NIGHT—102

OCOTILLO—142

Vacant

PALM VIEW—100

Dan McNeive.....................322-0541 dmcneive@cox.net Barbara Ryan (alt)........602-402-1745 gebail@hotmail.com

THE MANORS—77

Denise Midkiff............505-681-8065 dcmhoney@aol.com THE PEAK—90

Sheryl Berg..........................556-9377 grandpeak87@gmail.com THE PINNACLE—72

Saunders McDonald........... 249-3392 saundersmcd@cox.net Jane Cohen (alt) x...............322-0693 janecohen2@icloud.com Pat Silversteen (alt) x... 623-262-4773 pas44077@cox.net

Vacant

THE REGENT—63

Dodie McManamy.......712-253-3171 dodiemac2@gmail.com Skip McManamy (alt) x............................ 712-301-3543 dodiemac2@gmail.com THE RESERVE—59

Judy Pratt.................... 408-489-1660 judypratt1@cox.net THE SUMMIT—97

Bonita Nordstrom................374-6111 bonnien44@comcast.net TRANQUIL CANYON—123

Charles Olmsted .........719-930-4712 cm9466@gmail.com WILLOW GROVE—195

Vacant

Bruce Lucas..................908-242-1797 brucemlucas@gmail.com

Russ Anderson....................583-8604 russarca@gmail.com Robert Sylvester (alt)...623-248-4642 RLSylvester41@gmail.com

Phyllis Borchardt.........623-521-0790 phyllisborchardt574@gmail.com

Melanie Bett................612-275-7799 winnbetts@yahoo.com

Vacant (Nancy Collins (temp)).623-398-5286 Nancy.Collins.AZ@gmail.com

THE POINT—76

Linda Etherton...........623-734-4468 LJEtherton01@gmail.com SUMMERWIND—167

Donna Grove......................466-7440 groveaz@cox.net SUNRISE VISTA—137

Theresa Smith.............. 414-581-0053 Theresa.Smith30@gmail.com

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CLUB & INTEREST GROUP INFORMATION ARMED FORCES SUPPORT GROUP

You do “not” have to be a Veteran to belong to the AFSG, although many of our members are Veterans. You only need to have a desire to say “Thank You” to our active and Veteran military families and wish to continue to help many of them on their journey of healing. The AFSG has been very successful raising and donating money to vetted 501c 3 Veteran support foundations. Three of these foundations are within the state of AZ – Honor Flight AZ, Soldiers Best Friend, Foundation for Service Dog Support, and one national organization, Feherty’s Troop First Foundation. We would like you to join us in our mission of supporting those who have served, do serve and continue to serve and sacriﬁce so much to give us our freedom. For more information check out our website – scgarmedforcessupportgroup. “We shall never forget”

BOCCE

Please go to www.scgbocce.com for our latest updates. Everything relating to this club is in flux as this is being written. We will post the latest on our homepage. This club’s board of directors is very concerned for the health of all bocce players on our courts and we are finalizing plans so that the courts may be opened safely. We need to sanitize the balls as long as this covid-19 virus is a threat. When the summer winds down, like in September, we hope to begin organizing DROP-IN BOCCE, a popular event open to all Grand residents. At these events, we teach those who are new to the game and get everyone playing just for fun. Weather permitting, we will offer it on Tuesday mornings and Wednesday evenings. Our league play will begin in mid-October providing we can do it safely relative to the virus. We will be opening up new leagues of 16 players each. We will announce the day and time of available openings, so keep an eye out for this in September.

BON APPETIT DINNER CIRCLE

Meeting Information: The 3rd Saturday of the month groups of 6 or 8 or 10 meet in members’ homes for dinner, November thru June. Host duties and guests alternate each month. We provide opportunities for making new friends and enjoying a meal together. The host furnishes the entrée and beverages… the guests contribute the appetizer, salad, and dessert. We have two meeting per season where everyone is invited to a potluck so we can all meet each other and visit. Many lasting friendships have been created. Contact(s) for Interest Group: Kathy, 623-266-0310.

BOOMERS SAVE THE DATES

Boomers Club is a 500+ member social club open to all Sun City Grand residents. Our goal is to have fun with new and newer friends! We offer a variety of monthly and special events. Our next major planned events are a happy hour on October 18, our Welcome Back Dance on November 15 and New Members Breakfast on November 3. Dates will be confirmed and details for these activities will be posted on our website www.scgboomers.com as we get closer to the dates. In the interim, check our website periodically for additional activities we may be able to add during this pandemic.

BRIDGE CLUB

There is always an eventual winner in bridge but for most players it is the social aspect of the game and particularly the partnership dynamic that a gives bridge it’s main appeal. The Sun City Grand Bridge Club is unique as we have 6 days a week of bridge, they include 3 sanctioned ACBL Duplicate games and 5 social games. All skill levels are welcome. Due to the Pandemic resumptions of our game will be announced at a later date. Be safe and careful. For any up-to-date information please check out our website www.scgbridgeclub.com.

CLAY ARTS

At the Clay Arts Club, a bag of clay can be turned into a work of art! We encourage you to give it a try. Put your hands on a spinning wheel, hand-build a vase, a functional plate, create a sculpture or whatever you imagine, all from a block of clay. The possibilities are endless. From the novice to the experienced, the Clay Arts studio welcomes you to explore your inner talents through clay.

Creative and innovative classes will resume, once we reopen, and workshops will be ongoing all year long. New members are always welcome and happily guided by our very talented and informative members. We look forward to your joining us. For the latest Clay Arts Club news visit us on line at grandclayarts.com.

GRAND COMPUTERS CLUB OFFERING ONLINE CLASSES!

The Grand Computers Club announced its newest initiative to offer classes online to its club members. Registration began July 6th and classes begin the week of July 13th and will be offered into September and possibly beyond, depending on the re-opening of the Computers Club. Classes include: Cybersecurity classes for both Mac and PC; Google Classes including advanced search methods, creating a Google Survey and more; Popular Games from Microsoft; Using Twitter, PowerPoint and Publisher and many more. For a list of the classes available, along with descriptions, dates, time and cost, go to grandcomputers.org and click on the “Classes” tab. To register, click on the Education tab and follow directions. Contact Marie Frasca, Education Director at education@grandcomputers.org.

DANCE CLUB

The SCG Dance Club is eager to get back to hosting our dances and dance lessons. To that end, we are closely monitoring data from the SCG Board of Directors, the pertinent advisory committees, and the CDC. At the moment, we do not see a path forward for the next several months. So, we have cancelled the August ballroom dance and all line dance lessons for the summer. We have learned that it is not safe for our dancers to dance indoors, without masks and to maintain physical distancing. We will post the latest information we have on the dance club website: scgdanceclub.org.

GRAND DEMOCRATS

Due to the COVID-19 virus, the Grand Democrats in-person gatherings through September have been cancelled. Instead the Grand Dems will be holding Zoom meetings that will feature our Democratic candidates. Mark your calendar for September 23, 2020 at 6 p.m. to attend the next general meeting virtually on Zoom. Set aside time on September 26, 2020 at 2 p.m. to attend a virtual candidate rally. Check out the Grand Democrats Interest Group’s website at www.granddems. org to learn more about upcoming Zoom presentations. For more information, contact Mark Hamilton, President, 971-801-5496. Stay safe and healthy.

DOMINOES CLUB

For more information, call the President, Pat Johnson, 623–203–7713.

DRAMA & COMEDY CLUB THE SHOW MUST (AND WILL!) GO ON

The Sun City Grand Drama and Comedy club has been busy behind the scenes, working diligently to plan for a strong and safe return to performances for the Grand community. Since the quarantine began, directors for next year’s shows have been interviewed and selected, auditions were held and casts selected for the fall and winter shows, table reads (the first time the cast and director get together to read the script, discuss story line, and develop characters) have been held. All of these activities have taken place using Zoom for the safety of all involved. Meanwhile club members have also been researching alternatives for presenting theater productions. We’ve continued to stay abreast of industry best practices around the return of live theater, and have surveyed our season ticket holders about their preferences for a return. Finally, the Drama Club folks have worked closely with the Lifestyle Advisory Committee to develop strategies and tactics for a safe reopening of all Drama Club activities. Your Drama and Comedy Club is dedicated to coming back stronger and better than ever, and we can’t wait to see so many of our loyal patrons again as soon as (safely) possible. Grand Lifestyles | August 2020 | suncitygrand.com

CLUB & INTEREST GROUP INFORMATION EUCHRE CLUB Call President (Rich Eggen) 248–310–7561 for additional information.

FISHING CLUB

Club members have fishing experience in all parts of the U.S., Canada and around the world. Check our Club Website www.scgfishing.weebly.com for more information. Club goals include sport fishing and enjoying the outdoors with friends. Members enjoy fly fishing and spin fishing and taking an active role in the promotion of fishing and conservation. Fishing trips are organized to areas in Arizona such as day trips to Lake Pleasant and the Salt River and overnight to the White Mountains, Lees Ferry, the San Juan River in New Mexico, Alaska and Canada. The Club assists in stocking fish at Lake Nine and has directions and fishing equipment for kids or grand kids to fish Lake Nine. The Club also supports community efforts including Healing Waters, Adaptive Kids Fishing, and the Veteran’s Home fishing outing. Feel free to contact President John Pierson (623–640–1694) or Vice President Skip Onstad (623–363–1313) with questions or comments. For assistance with Grandkids fishing contact Paul Battiste (623–214–7729), Mark Hamilton (971–801–5496) or Ron Turner (480–280–7867).

GLASS ARTS

Please check the website for more information grandglassarts.com.

GOLF—150 GOLF CLUB

Par–3 golf at Sun City Grand. The co–ed 150 Golf Club plays nine holes from tees 150 yards or less from the pin Sunday afternoon. If you want to work on your short game, are new to golf or just want enjoy nine holes from a shorter distance, give us a try. We would love to have you as our guest. We are a relaxed, fun–loving group. Info: Denny Spencer 425–210–6973.

GOLF—LADIES GRAND NINERS

Club Website: www.ladiesgrandniners.com Meeting information: The Ladies Grand Niners membership year is July 1– June 30. We play golf in a shotgun format on Tuesdays, November through May. Based on availability, members sign up to play at either 12:30 or 3. In the summer months, members can choose to play 9 holes of golf between 6–7AM or 18 holes at 7 AM. Members are required to play with the Ladies Grand Niners a minimum of five times and establish a 9–hole Handicap in order to be eligible to play in the annual tournament (held in March each year). A 9–hole handicap is also required to be eligible for prizes in any of our monthly Play of the Day events. Club Description: Ladies Grand Niners currently has 345 members who prefer to play 9 holes of golf instead of the traditional 18 holes of golf. Although Desert Springs is our home course, we also play Cimarron, Granite Falls North and Granite Falls South during our season. We play by USGA Rules and expect our members to have a general knowledge of the Rules of Golf and some golf experience. Our motto is “Fun, Friendship, and Golf”!

GOLF—LADIES 18 HOLE LEAGUE

If you enjoy golfing and socializing with other friendly women, then the Grand Ladies 18-Hole Golf League is a perfect fit for you. GLGA 18-Hole League is affiliated with the Arizona Golf Association (AGA) and members are required to comply with USGA rules of golf. We play every Tuesday, rotating among all four SCG golf courses. GLGA is a year-round league with a morning and afternoon shotgun start time from November thru March and morning only April thru September. You must have a current handicap or, establish a handicap within 30 days of joining the league in order to compete in weekly (Tuesday) play events. The maximum handicap allowed on each golf course is 40. In addition to our weekly play events, several major tournaments are held throughout the year, including a Member-Member, Member-Guest, League Championship. The League also supports a variety of charitable activities. Our President is Carol Eberhart. To learn about GLGA, go to our website: www.glga-grandladiesgolfassociation. golfgenius.com Or, feel free to contact our Membership Director, Lisa Sobba at 816-260-3125. Membership applications are also available at Granite Falls Golf Course and Sonoran Plaza just left of the library entrance. Grand Lifestyles | August 2020 | suncitygrand.com

GOLF—LADY PUTTERS

Visit scgladyputters@weebly.com for updates and meeting information. Also to remind members that if you haven't paid your dues for 2020/2021, please go to "scglady putters@weebly". There are membership forms on the website. Fill one out and send $20 to: SCG Lady Putters, 18610 N. Rincon Ct., Surprise, AZ 85374.

GOLF—MEN PUTTERS

HAVE ANY INTEREST IN PUTTING? Want to meet others that share this interest? If so, then plan to come over to the beautiful 18-hole putting green located just west of the Cimarron club house, right off of W. Clearview Blvd. You are invited to play a “guest” round with one a Men Putters club member. PUTTING SCHEDULE—The Men Putters do “their thing” weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, at 1:00 PM, all 3 days, starting in November. (In the summer, we go to an early morning start time in order to beat the heat.) Members feel free to pick whatever day they prefer to participate and some even putt all 3 days. HERE IS A TYPICAL DAILY EVENT—Register to play, be paired with another person, putt 18 holes, and lastly, participate in a 19th hole challenge (this is a special one-hole challenge). Other change-of-pace fun putting challenges are offered throughout the year long program. SOCIAL ACTIVITIES—There are some occasional social activities when members meet to vote on new officers OR just meet for club sponsored soda and hot dogs. VOLUNTEERS—Member volunteers run the club’s daily putting activities such as setting up the course, registering members and guests, etc. The Men Putters is a new club, started several years ago, and membership has continued to grow with each new season. Membership, pictures and lots of other information can be found on our website: www.scgmenputters.weebly.com.

HIKING

During these challenging times, Grand Hikers understand that the Sun City Grand community is still very focused on staying healthy and well. Enjoying the beauty of the desert environment, getting fresh air and exercise and enjoying nature are all the great reasons to participate in the Grand Hikers club! While we have cancelled our summer club hiking schedule, we are working diligently on our plan to begin club activities again in October. This will look a little different, as we embrace practices to keep our members safe and healthy. Group meetings will remain the first Monday of the month starting in October, but will be virtual (yes, you get a little peak into everyone's home!) Group hikes will resume in October (once our plan is approved by the Sun City Grand Board) with a few changes to circle up, carpooling and other practices. And, as a member of Grand Hikers, you have access to all of the club hike details (present and past) in order to enjoy your own private and small group hikes.

HORSESHOES INTEREST GROUP

Are you kidding me? We don’t have Horseshoes here? Yup…WE DO! We play at 8 AM every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and we always need more Lady and Men pitchers so come join us by the Baseball Field. Just “show up” at the 5 pits beside the Del Webb Ballpark on W. Mountain View Blvd, just west of N. Goldwater Ridge Dr.

IOWA INTEREST GROUP

The Iowa Interest Groups was established as a social group to allow all people with an Iowa connection to gather. It provides the opportunity for people to meet with current friends, create new friendships and possibly find old friends or acquaintances. The warmth and generosity of Iowa is seen in the people attending. The current COVID guidelines or regulations for Interest Groups make it difficult to meet and continue the group activities we currently enjoy. Therefore, the decision has been made to suspend the Iowa Interest Group until at least the first of the year. We have requested dates for events in the spring the hopes that we will be able to resume activities. We will contact you by email if plans change. Contact for Interest Group: Ginger Pollock 623-5123637, gingerandjohn@hotmail.com

CLUB & INTEREST GROUP INFORMATION LANGUAGE CLUB The SCG Language Club would like to increase its Foreign language offerings to our residents. We currently offer Spanish, French, Italian, German, and ASL (American Sign Language). We need volunteers in any other languages, to teach our resident students. Email president@grandlanguageclub.com or Joe Ricci, 623–594–2031.

LAWN BOWLING

We welcome all levels and ages to join us for a relaxed but competitive game. We have a state–of–the–art bowling green that is arguably the best green in the COUNTRY and it is situated just behind the tennis courts. You absolutely have to check this out and then ask about the free introductory lessons (and use of club bowls) we offer. See more information on Grandinfo.com or go direct to our website at www.grandlawnbowling.org for starting times, contact information, pictures and much, much more or contact David Shaw at 623– 584–2743.

MAH JONGG

The Mah Jongg Club plays according to National Mah Jongg League Rules. We generally play in the Hopi Room at the Chaparral Center. Bring with you your current NMJL card, five dollars in change, and your CAM card. We play a five dollar “pie.” If you lose your five dollars, you may continue to play. Who knows – you may win some or all of your money back! In order to join us, you must already know how to play. We as a club offer lessons usually in April and again in October If you would like additional information you may contact any of the officers listed below or send an email to scgmahjonggclub19@cox.net. Jan Hylen, President 623–266–0703; Betty Paulsen, Vice Pres. 206–730–1255; Fern Bentkover, Secretary 623–546–6248; Gail LaBelle, Treasurer 623–214–9839.

PAPER ARTS & MEMORIES

Paper Arts and Memories Club (PAM) is a place to learn, create and share greeting cards, paper crafting, digital crafting, mixed media scrapbooks and more! During this time when most clubs are shut down, you can still learn about PAM by visiting our website www.paperartsandmemories.com While there, you can see what tools we have, get inspiration from examples of cards our members have made, and even download a Membership Form to bring in once our club reopens. In the interim, please check our website for updates on all of our offerings and more information on how we will operate once our club reopens.

PHOTO CLUB

Grand Photos has been flexible and creative in adapting to the challenges of the past few months. We have invented some great new ideas for sharing our photography and meeting, virtually, with our friends and colleagues. We have had lots of Zoom meetings, chats, and Challenges. And, we will continue to be flexible and creative & engaged and supportive throughout the summer as well. n We are planning more Virtual Photo Shoots. n Our virtual Open Forum meets at 10 AM on Monday, Wednesday & Friday and has been a fun and friendly place to ask questions, exchange ideas and connect with experts on all kinds of photography subjects and interests. n Our Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are staying active and involved. The best way to get involved and stay informed is through our award-winning website, www.grandphotos.org.

GRAND PICKLEBALL CLUB

The Grand Pickleball Club is a great place to meet other fun-loving active residents, and get a great workout! There are 22 pickleball courts located at the Cimarron Center. The club offers introductory lessons and has ongoing group lessons, clinics and ball-machine drills all designed to help you learn pickleball skills. Check out the club website at www.grandpickleball.org. The website is updated regularly and includes information about how to join, daily activites and how to reserve a court. Any Sun City Grand resident can make court reservations at any time that is not set aside for club functions. Court reservations are displayed on the monitors located in the pavilion and in both breezeways. If you are unable to use your reservation, please delete your reservation so that other residents can use that time. Non-marking, court shoes are recommended.

For more information check website www.grandpickleball.org. Hope to see you on the courts soon!

PINOCHLE

For information call Ron 708–415–2063 or 623–399–9083 or Stuart 206– 245–5142.

POKER CLUB

For information, visit our website: http://scgpoker.org or contact Paul Livernash, President, at paulscgpoker@gmail.com or text him at 206–790–7655. “

GRAND CENTRAL RAILROAD INTEREST GROUP

If you enjoy large scale (G Scale) outdoor model trains, the Grand Central Railroad Interest Group is the place for you. From operating trains, painting buildings, decorating and landscaping, track maintenance, electrical service and repair, to public relations and more…. there is literally something for everyone. While most members own and operate their own trains, it is not a requirement to join the group. Our primary function is operating and maintaining the Model Railroad Park for the enjoyment of our members, residents and visitors, young and old alike. The Railroad Park is located near the tennis courts behind the Chaparral Center. Trains run on a regular schedule as posted at the Railroad Park and on our website (GrandCentralRailroad.info). For information please contact chairman@GrandCentralRailroad.info

GRAND REPUBLICANS

Frank Rizzo, President–president@grandgop.com, 602–697–8628. www. grandgop.com. See details on the website as location, time and place change with the membership attendance. Special events location, time and place are on the site also. The Republican Interest Group promotes principles, objectives, and ideals of the Republican Party to all interested residents at our monthly meetings. The group’s primary focus is establishing an informed electorate of current events through education and subject matter expert speakers. The Interest Group supports various Veteran and Community organizations through donations and members participation in various events county and state wide.

SHALOM CLUB The Shalom Club is welcoming new members and we invite all Sun City Grand Residents to join us! We’re a fun–loving and energetic social club with over 300 members who enjoy a variety of social, educational and cultural activities related to Judaism, although we are not a religious group. We have an annual calendar of diverse Monthly Program Meetings and our members host many fabulous Socials throughout the year. We also enjoy our partnership and periodic socials with all the West Valley Shalom Clubs. Check out our Club at www.scgshalomclub.com for the latest on events and activities. For more information, or if you would like to join us as a guest to look us over, please contact our Membership Director, Darlyne Posternack, membership@ scgshalomclub.com or 623–243–6900.

SOCIAL GAMES CLUB

For information call Sherry Gelb at 623–975–6899.

SOUND & LIGHTING TRAINING AVAILABLE

The Drama & Music Clubs have an opportunity to learn new skills and participate in the performances at SCG. We are looking for residents who would like to learn how to operate the sound and lighting systems for various shows. Prior experience or knowledge is not required as we will train anyone who is interested in learning the systems. With the many performances we have, there will be opportunities for more trained technical people. This is a way to learn some new skills that will benefit you as well as the clubs. If you have an interest or would like information, please contact Dennis Muehling at dmuehling@cox.net or 623–748–9980.

STITCHERS

Another month has gone by and we are still not open for business. This does not mean that Sun City Grand Stitcher’s have been idle. We have been meeting online with zoom for some of the SIG’s. Members have been busy Grand Lifestyles | August 2020 | suncitygrand.com

making quilts for Caring Quilts (donated for Breast Cancer patients at Del E. Webb Hospital) and Community Service continues to make clothing and other items for many different charities. The Executive Board and Directors have met to go over ways to protect our members from Covid-19 when and if it becomes obvious that we will be able to meet in our room. We have supplies to clean the room and sanitize our hands. Each of the SIG’s are developing their own rules for using the room in keeping with CDC guidelines and only 20 members at any time along with a director and assistant. Grand Stitcher’s will be looking into running classes with Zoom in the future. Everyone STAY SAFE and HEALTHY and hope to see you all soon. Paula Forster, President, SCG Stitcher’s, Paulaszoo@aol.com

TABLE TENNIS CLUB

For detailed information please visit www.suncitygrand.com/tabletennis or call Dave Downs at 623–208–0116, or Apollo Chen at 623–215–7011.

TENNIS CLUB

The courts are open and we are back at it again! Playing the sport we love with safety measures in place. The Plan For Safe Tennis is posted at each court. Find a foursome or twosome and come out early to play. Check out the Club Website at: suncitygrandtennisclub.wildapricot.org for the latest in Club news or to make a reservation to play. Club membership continues to be only $15 per years. SEE YOU ON THE COURTS!

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CITY OF SURPRISE

www.surpriseaz.gov, 623.222.1000 Non-emergency police, 623.222.4000 Non-emergency Fire, 623.222.5000 Mayor’s and Council’s Office, 623.222.1300

WISCONSIN INTEREST GROUP

Welcome to a fun-loving, adventurous, traveling, dining group of more than 150. Visit our web site www.wigazinfo.weebly.com to learn more. Click on the ‘Contact’ tab and send us a message or email directly to wigmessage@ gmail.com. For our friends who are returning to Northern locations, have a wonderful summer and a safe return to beautiful Sun City Grand .

The Grand Team “We Sell Miracle Homes”

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This Team Has GRAND Experience www.thegrandteam.com

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ASK CAPPIE THE COMPUTER CAT

LIFE SPAN OF COMPUTERS My budget is a bit tight and I am wondering if you know how long PCs last and if there is anything I can do to make sure mine lasts as long as possible. Jeanne from SCG Dear Jeanne, The first rule of thumb when it comes to electronics is that there is no assurance as to how long a device can last. Experts suggest that laptops last anywhere from three to five years before becoming obsolete or breaking down. Have you heard that one year of a dog’s life is equal to 7 human years? I have also heard that one year of a computer’s life is equal to 20 human years. That is how fast technology moves. In the real world, however, it is sometimes just sheer luck that you bought the right device that lasts until YOU want to change. One thing that is not luck but is too late to change now is the quality of your original purchase. Better processors and better graphics cards can extend the life of a PC; investing more up front usually buys more durable electronics. Another factor

that is also in the past but which can be modified for the future regard your computing priorities. The tasks you perform can impact on the life span of your device. If web browsing, watching videos, texting and emailing are your primary tasks, as opposed to high end gaming, video editing, etc., your device will usually last longer doing the simple tasks which tax your operating system much less. Finally, continue to keep your laptop out of harm’s way. Taking physical care of it should extend the life of your laptop: n Eliminate food and drinks as well as greasy, sticky hands on and around the laptop n Keep it off ledges, beds, couches, or anywhere else to avoid it from falling n Don’t leave it in hot sunlight, heated cars,

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Special thanks to Karen for submitting the photo of Ella, her ten year old 3 legged rescue cat. View/print the digital version of “Ask Cappie” monthly column by going to www. grandinfo.com. Click on the More News>Grand Lifestyles Magazine> to choose the month you want to view.

computers or computer club devices. On the other hand, you may need more technology. You may not have a built-in camera right now, for example, but you may need one to take advantage of teleconferencing. Knowing what your budget can afford should your current laptop fail will ease the daily stress of wondering how much longer you can put off a purchase.

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GRAND LEARNING Information and Registration at 623-546-7470 or grandlearning.org

BY NOW YOU’VE PROBABLY HEARD OF ZOOM?

offer virtual classes. Please check our website and the Grand Lifestyles magazine for news and information about our upcoming semester.

If not, we encourage you to become familiar with the technology… Grand Learning is Zooming this fall! Zoom is cloud-based video communication that allows you to set up virtual video and audio conferencing, webinars, live chats, screen-sharing, and other collaborative capabilities. You don't need an account to attend a Zoom meeting, and the platform is compatible with Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android, meaning nearly anyone can access it. Did you know Zoom offers a FREE

personal account? Why not try it and “meet” with friends and family to become familiar with how it works. Visit https://zoom.us/ freesignup We are very pleased that so many instructors are getting on board to

Now is also a good time to ensure that you are in the Grand Learning registration database in order to sign up for classes online. Visit grandlearning.org and click on “log-in/register” to create an account with a user name and password. Please ensure we have your current email address—the Zoom links to access classes are sent through email.

STAY TUNED!

Activities in Action Congratulations to Mr. Mark Wood! Winner of Find the SCG Flag on the Calistoga Trail. We appreciate your participation! Look for upcoming trails to search in News of the Day every Friday in the coming weeks. We hope you will join in the fun! (One prize per resident). Thank you for your support of your Activities Department. Grand Lifestyles | August 2020 | suncitygrand.com

GRANDKIDS CORNER

AUGUST FAMILY ACTIVITIES Each month GrandKids Corner features fun ways to spend family time. While we find new and creative ways to pass the time safely at home, we’re here to offer a few options. The website below is an extensive list of engaging and interactive fun for all ages. The Greater Phoenix-Inspired Activities for Kids to do at home list, will sure have something fun for all. Share this link with your grandchildren and arrange for FaceTime for an interactive discussion.

https://www.visitphoenix.com/blog/post/activities-at-home/ The link above provides access to all the information listed below. Type it into your web browser—we hope you enjoy!

ARIZONA GAME & FISH DEPARTMENT

ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER

For all the parents and teachers looking for free resources to keep their students and children engaged while class is not in session, the Arizona Game & Fish Department has compiled a collection of free resources that can be accessed by anyone at anytime. From 2006-2013, each issue of the Department’s Arizona Wildlife Views magazine featured a education article, including vocabulary and an Arizonainspired activity. All of these articles are now available via Focus Wild. While Wild Kids is no longer produced, you can access the archives, which include agespecific reading material and activities for students in grades K-3, 4-6 or 7-12. Explore different wildlife-related topics via these Digital Learning Activities. Additionally, you’re invited to explore a collection of educational videos, articles and other readings here, check in on the live Great Horned Owl webcam and more.

Arizona Science Center has introduced its new virtual science center, home to a variety of DIY activities, virtual demonstrations, hands-on tutorials – all created for you to experience them from home. Make a volcano or a rocket, explore backyard bugs, grow snow crystals and more, with the help of these stepby-step instructions. Ready to investigate other curiosities? Check YouTube for daily activities and demonstrations. Try our experiments with your friends and family and share your results with the center using #AzScienceatHome and #WonderWherever on Facebook and Instagram.

DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN The Desert Botanical Garden, one of Phoenix’s most-popular attractions, is home 50,000 desert plants from across the globe. While the garden and its trails are closed to the public, the whole family is invited to explore the “Your Garden at Home’’ for videos, resources and fun activities that range from downloadable coloring pages to insect-building instructions.

HALL OF FLAME FIRE MUSEUM ACTIVITY BOOK The Hall of Flame Fire Museum, the world’s largest fire museum, is home to 90 fully restored pieces of fire apparatus from 1725 to 1969 – including pieces from England, France, Austria, Germany and Japan some of which you’ll find in the Hall of Flame Activity Book. Follow Hall of Flame Fire Museum on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for videos, story time and other updates.

PARTS OF A BUTTERFLY

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which was finished earlier this year. When built, the building will contain 47 units, a pool, BBQ area, fire pit and ramada. A separate 4,000 SF storage facility will also be built as part of this project.

COVID-19

Nancy Hayden Council Member, District 2

The August heat is certainly upon us, and with all the uncertainty that surrounds us, at least we can count on our beautiful, but hot, Arizona weather! I hope this message finds you safe and healthy. Please keep yourselves hydrated! There are many positive things happening in Surprise, and I am glad that I get this opportunity to share them with you.

Census

The 2020 Census is currently underway. If you have not completed a survey, there is still time! Respond online, at my2020census.gov, by phone at 844330-2020 for English, and 844-468-2020 for Spanish, or by mail, if your household received a paper questionnaire in March or April. Information collected from the Census helps with the planning of critical infrastructure like roads and hospitals, determines our congressional representation and local political boundaries, and determines our share of the money distributed to states annually. It is crucial that everyone responds. If a household has not responded to the Census by August, workers will begin visiting homes to interview households. All Census takers have official ID badges that will include their name, photograph, a U.S. Department of Commerce watermark, and an expiration

date. Census workers have also been provided with personal protective equipment, and been trained to practice physical distancing when interacting with residents. Please remember that the Census Bureau will NEVER ask for: social security numbers, bank information, donations or credit card information. If fraud is suspected, call 1-800-923-8282 to speak with a local Census Bureau representative.

Recycling

Drop-off recycling is now available. Surprise residents can now drop off plastic bottles #1 and #2, cardboard, and aluminum and tin cans, at the Public Works North Yard, located at 17274 N. Litchfield Road. Materials will be accepted on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays from 8 a.m.-11 a.m. and 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Proof of residency will be required, and a city staff member will be available to help residents with sorting and ensuring recyclables are not contaminated. The City of Surprise has been working hard to find a curbside recycling solution that is both cost-effective and sustainable. The City’s recycling program was temporarily suspended last August due to the rising operations costs and the decreasing value of recyclables. Drop-off recycling is the first step to resuming the city’s recycling program. For those of you that have Parks and Sons for your recycling provider, please note that you can also use the drop-off location, if you choose to.

Baseball News

The Kansas City Royals held a groundbreaking event for their new housing facility on July 9th. The facility is generally located north of Greenway Road and east of Bullard Avenue, south of the Texas Rangers housing facility

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I know that many of you have questions and concerns regarding COVID-19. The City of Surprise has a COVID-19 webpage that is updated frequently with the latest information related to the pandemic. Please visit this page, at www.surpriseaz.gov/COVID-19 for updated information about the Governor’s executive orders, as well as for links to COVID-19 case data, facility closure information and much more. For information on COVID-19 testing, the Maricopa County Department of Public Health recommends calling the COVID-19 Hotline. The hotline number is 844-542-8201, and can be called for information about testing availability in your area. A link to the AZ COVID-19 Hotline is also available on the City’s COVID-19 page.

Thank You

Lastly, I would like to thank all the frontline and essential workers who continue to serve with bravery during this pandemic, including our Surprise Fire-Medical and Surprise Police departments. I am proud of their dedication to professionalism and commitment to building partnerships with our residents. I would like all of our residents to know that your public safety teams are always here to serve you and answer any questions that you may have.

Tune In

Please be sure to tune in for our next City Council Meeting on August 18 at 6 p.m. Meetings are broadcast live on Surprise TV www.surpriseaz.gov/ surprisetv and on the Surprise City Gov Facebook page at.facebook.com/ cityofsurprise. As always, I am happy to hear from my constituents. Please email me at nancy.hayden@surpriseaz.gov with any questions or concerns you may have. Please also check the city website at https://www.surpriseaz.gov/ for important updates and information. 39

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Maricopa County Animal Control.................................... 602.506.7387 4 Paws Animal Rescue........................................................ 623.876.8778 Surprise Animal Care/Control................................. 623.222.4000 opt. 3 CITY OF SURPRISE

Adopt-A-Street.................................................................... 623.222.6150 Building Code Violation Reports.........................................623.222.3013 Citizens Patrol....................................................................... 623.222.4277 City Clerk.............................................................................. 623.222.1200 City Council......................................................................... 623.222.1300 City Hall................................................................................ 623.222.1000 Community & Recreation Services................................... 623.222.2000 Crisis Response.................................................................... 623.222.5040 Dead Animal Pickup (On Public Streets) ..........................623.222.6000 Disability Information........................................................... 623.222.2257 Noise/Nuisance Complaints................................... 623.222.4000 opt. 3 Non-emergency Fire.......................................................... 623.222.5000 Non-emergency Police..................................................... 623.222.4000 Northwest Regional Library................................................ 602.652.3000 Post Office (14955 W. Bell Rd.)............................................ 623.544.4672 Senior Services/Center....................................................... 623.222.1500 Trans Valley Metro................................................................ 602.266.8723 Voter Registration................................................................ 623.506.1511 We Care Program............................................................... 623.222.4277

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Banner Del E. Webb............................................................ 623.524.4000 14502 W. Meeker Blvd. Banner Walter O. Boswell.................................................... 623.832.4000 10401 W. Thunderbird Blvd. NEWSPAPERS

Arizona Republic................................................................. 602.444.8000 Daily News Sun/ Surprise Today......................................... 623.977.8351 Surprise Independent......................................................... 623.972.6101 UTILITIES

City of Surprise Water.......................................................... 623.222.1900 Arizona Public Service (APS).............................................. 602.371.7171 APS Street Light Outage................................................602.371.6140 and/or APS Street Light Outage.com Cox Communications......................................................... 623.594.1000 Century Link......................................................................... 800.244.1111 Epcor Water......................................................................... 623.445.2400 Southwest Gas Co............................................................ 1.877.860.6020 PULTE WARRANTY SERVICE.................................................. 800.664.3094

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COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT

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Architectural Review Committee Earle Greenberg, Chair greenberg4grand@gmail.com Terry Lerner, Vice Chair - none terryl@gmail.com Code of Conduct Committee John Bean, Chair..................................623-215-7037 johnfredbean@gmail.com Ted Grove, Vice Chair..........................623-466-7440 groveaz@cox.net Covenants Committee Gail LaBelle, Chair................................623-214-9839 glabelle@cox.net David Jordan, Vice Chair....................623-363-7618 Jor708@gmail.com Finance Advisory Committee Mitch Bryk, Chair...................................480-772-2778 Brykm0502@hotmail.com Dennis Gebele, Vice Chair..................623-670-0108 dennis@gebele.com Golf Advisory Committee Jane Barry, Chair..................................623-544-7158 janecbarry@gmail.com Dave Dotson, Vice Chair.....................623-512-1445 ddotson@dotson-assoc-ins.com Lifestyles Advisory Committee Steven Berwald, Chair..........................219-741-9977 Sberwald04@gmail.com Vicki Erickson, Vice Chair.....................816-810-4276 Verickson88@gmail.com Long Range Advisory Committee Don Love, Chair granddonlove@icloud.com Roger Barry, Vice Chair........................623-544-7158 Rgbarry.65@gmail.com

General Manager David Twiggs......................................... 623.546.7468 david.twiggs@scgcam.com Executive Administrative Assistant Monica Rodriguez................................ 623.546.7468 monica.rodriguez@scgcam.com Administrative Assistant Julie Madden....................................... 623.546.7473 julie.madden@scgcam.com Communications.................................. 623.546.7426 communications@scgcam.com Creative Project Manager Adam Nunez......................................... 623.546.7426 adam.nunez@scgcam.com Custodial Supervisor Ken Crossno.......................................... 623.546.7460 ken.crossno@scgcam.com Director of Golf Operations Jeff Hochman....................................... 623.546.7402 jeff.hochman@scgcam.com Finance Manager David Reber.......................................... 623.546.7453 david.reber@scgcam.com Fitness Manager Allison Adams....................................... 623.546.7463 allison.adams@scgcam.com Lifestyles Manager Lorena Nieto......................................... 623.546.7455 lorena.nieto@scgcam.com Maintenance Operations Manager Scott Phillips scott.phillips@scgcam.com Norma Gaitan...................................... 623.546.7551 Membership Manager Debra Goodman................................. 623.546.7435 debra.goodman@scgcam.com Standards Manager Jody Snider........................................... 623.546.7439 jody.snider@scgcam.com Purchasing Specialist Laurie Segler......................................... 623.546.7561 laurie.segler@scgcam.com

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GrandTV............................................... 623.546.7426 Website................................................. 623.546.7454 communications@scgcam.com Membership Office.............................. 623.546.7444 Palm Center, 19726 N. Remington Drive Welcome Center .............................. 623.546.7501 Lost & Found...................................... 623.546.7501 Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Standards Compliance Office........................... 623.546.7450 ARC Applications.............................. 623.546.7474 Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. CHAPS Office........................................ 623.546.7553 Grand Election Team Joan Bean, Facilitator scgelections@gmail.com ON-SITE EMERGENCIES

Association Patrol................................. 623.764.0809 Hours: Monday – Friday 5 p.m. – 5 a.m. Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. – 5 a.m. Maintenance Emergencies................ 623.546.7551 Bus. Hours: Monday-Friday 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Report Landscape/Golf Course Maintenance/Water Leaks/Repairs Website: Homeowner Info>Work Orders Maintenance@scgcam.com After Hours and Weekend Landscaping Emergencies Gothic Landscape............................... 480.669.0369

Grand Learning.................................... 623.546.7470 Chaparral Center, 19781 N. Remington Dr. Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Grand Lifestyles Magazine.................. 623.546.7449 life.styles@scgcam.com FITNESS CENTERS

Adobe Fitness Center.......................... 623.546.7456 19775 North Remington Drive Hours: Monday – Friday 5 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Children’s Hours Leisure Pool 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Children’s Hours Indoor Pool 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Cimarron Fitness Center...................... 623.975.5630 17100 West Clearview Boulevard Hours: Monday – Friday 5 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. No children under 16 permitted at this pool

Cimarron Day Spa................................ 623.975.5646 RESTAURANTS/CATERING

Angela’s Kitchen................................. 623.399.6514 Coco’s Restaurant............................... 623.214.7776 The Grand Café................................... 623.546.7512 Approved Caterers: Amuse Bouche..................................... 623.680.7280 Atlasta Catering................................... 602.242.8185 Babbo’s Italian Eatery......................... 623.825.1919 Classic Catering................................... 623.933.4903 Dillon’s Catering................................... 623.208.8677 Forum Café........................................... 480.556.0442 NYPD Pizza............................................ 480.922.0545 Sharko’s................................................. 602.242.2662 The Wild Bunch.....................................623-363-4226 CLUB ADDRESSES & PHONE NUMBERS

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Computer Club.................................... 623.546.7508 19781 North Remington Drive

Desert Springs Golf Course................. 623.546.7401 19900 North Remington Drive

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Cassidy Stevanov – Golf Pro............... 623.546.7403 cassidy.stevanov@scgcam.com

Language Club.................................... 623.546.7488 19739 North Remington Drive

Granite Falls N & S................................ 623.546.7580 15949 West Clearview Boulevard Kevin Reagan – Golf Pro...................... 623.546.7582 kevin.reagan@scgcam.com

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Poker Club............................................. 623.546.7486 19749 North Remington Drive Photo Club............................................ 623.546.7483 19735 North Remington Drive Softball Club......................................... 623.544.9181 15134 West Mountain View Boulevard Stitchers Club........................................ 623.546.7566 19726 North Remington Drive Woodcrafters........................................ 623.214.3813 15134 West Mountain View Boulevard

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