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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.
Ask Cappie the Computer Cat............ 48
Advertising Information........................ 5
Club & Interest Group Information.... 42
Community Association Contacts...... 53
Connect with the Colonnade.............. 22
Employment Information...................... 5
Director of Golf Operations................. 10
Mission Statement................................. 5
Financial Results.................................... 6
Resource Numbers............................... 52
Fitness Manager’s Message................... 14
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We are open−minded, collaborative, and always look for ways to improve our community. n
We believe in life−long learning and a desire for active well−being. n
We are a forward−looking, fiscally−sound community.
Grand Learning Communication........ 34 Lifestyles Manager’s Message............... 12
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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.
Keeping Your Safety in Mind Page 14
C.H.A.P.S. Page 39
Hidden Talent Comes to Light Page 18
Animals in Crisis Page 41
YourWestValley.com and Surprise & Daily Independent 623-972-6101
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.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Resident Directory Available Page 38
CAPPIE Page 48
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 OCTOBER 2020
FINANCIAL RESULTS Oct-20 Actual
ASSOCIATION
Oct-20 Budget
Variance Fav/(Unfav)
Operating Assessment Revenue $ 1,022,556 $ 1,022,486 $ Fitness & Activities Grand Lifestyles Rent Food & Beverage Membership Fees Recreation Revenue
12,737 9,443 22,920 47,202 92,303
138,786 11,290 26,091 50,335 37,656 264,158
117,490 3,834 111,546 21,052 34,690 16,401 305,013
Other Revenue Interest Income TOTAL REVENUE
70
YTD Actual
YTD Budget
Variance Fav/(Unfav)
$ 9,945,364 $ 9,943,911 $
1,453
Forecast CY20
Budget CY20
Variance Fav/(Unfav)
$ 12,001,082 $ 11,999,629 $
1,453
497,374 68,770 233,883 283,181 436,108 1,519,316
1,138,887 103,902 293,632 681,156 469,528 2,687,105
(641,513) (35,131) (59,749) (397,975) (33,421) (1,167,789)
513,374 86,810 285,273 283,181 501,301 1,669,939
1,309,156 126,442 354,817 802,590 550,922 3,143,926
(795,782) (39,631) (69,544) (519,408) (49,621) (1,473,987)
92,480 2,003 83,406 14,345 36,840 31,032 20,064 280,170
(126,049) (1,847) (3,171) (50,335) 9,546 (171,856) 25,011 1,831 28,140 6,707 (36,840) 3,658 (3,664) 24,843
1,473,517 299,799 3,512,567 608,098 34,922 452,781 218,695 6,600,379
1,269,871 341,761 3,098,488 803,942 191,401 659,577 211,181 6,576,220
203,647 (41,962) 414,079 (195,844) (156,479) (206,796) 7,514 24,159
1,778,831 456,758 4,275,964 765,114 34,922 608,712 269,101 8,189,402
1,575,184 498,720 3,861,885 960,958 203,203 815,508 261,586 8,177,045
203,647 (41,962) 414,079 (195,844) (168,281) (206,796) 7,514 12,357
9,486 5,022 1,434,378
8,117 21,000 1,595,931
1,369 (15,978) (161,553)
120,977 145,012 18,331,049
145,955 210,000 19,563,192
(24,978) (64,988) (1,232,143)
152,316 155,012 22,167,751
177,294 252,000 23,749,894
(24,978) (96,988) (1,582,142)
Cost of Sales GROSS PROFIT
35,286 1,399,092
122,201 1,473,730
86,915 (74,638)
922,938 17,408,111
1,561,038 18,002,154
638,100 (594,043)
1,065,683 21,102,069
1,841,545 21,908,349
775,862 (806,280)
Payroll Utilities Repairs & Maintenance Insurance Professional Fees Landscaping Operating Expense Depreciation TOTAL EXPENSES
805,525 162,755 95,021 60,388 17,724 190,070 544,945 1,876,428
871,812 183,639 66,025 35,382 10,000 190,794 818,991 1,500 2,178,143
66,287 20,884 (28,996) (25,007) (7,724) 724 274,046 1,500 301,715
8,454,401 1,531,202 762,855 547,626 175,139 1,900,700 3,864,126 13,500 17,249,548
9,096,286 1,742,360 694,433 344,166 149,455 1,907,940 4,235,756 15,000 18,185,396
641,886 211,158 (68,422) (203,461) (25,684) 7,240 371,630 1,500 935,848
10,118,756 1,850,758 906,755 677,826 204,139 2,282,288 4,757,461 16,500 20,814,482
10,929,853 2,061,871 838,333 414,929 169,455 2,289,528 4,980,823 18,000 21,702,792
811,097 211,113 (68,422) (262,898) (34,684) 7,240 223,362 1,500 888,310
Annual Pass Flex Pass Resident Daily Guest Public Merchandise Driving Range Golf Revenue
SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) Before Capital
$
(477,335) $
(704,413) $
(300)
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(477,035) $
(704,413) $
7,912
8,139
Project Expense SURPLUS/(DEFICIT)
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R OUNDS
227,078
$
300 227,378 (227)
158,563 $
(183,242) $
341,805
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(359,357)
(200,793) $
(183,242) $
(17,552)
164,592
151,075
13,517
359,357 $
Oct-20 RESERVE FUND
YIELD
Money Market
$1,920,664
Investments TOTAL
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Balance
0.20% $
Sep-20 CARE FUND
YIELD
Money Market
17,820,000
Investments
19,740,664
TOTAL
Balance
STAFFING
$775,515 0.20% $
Full Time
$
287,586 $
205,557 $
82,030
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(359,357)
(71,770) $
205,557 $
(277,327)
197,517
184,000
359,357 $
13,517
Oct-20
Oct-20
Variance
Actual
Budget
Fav/(Unfav)
171
176
5
2,930,000
Part Time
104
136
32
3,705,515
Total
275
312
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING BOARD APPROVED RESOLUTIONS
SPECIAL BOARD SUMMARY
OCTOBER 29, 2020 A. General 1. Purchase Request 20-18-RF – Granite Falls South 2021 Projects, with the change from OP to RF, in the amount not to exceed $1,146,562 of which $242,854 is to be funded from Operations and $903,708 from Reserves. 2. Purchase Request 20-1370-RF – Palm Center – Server Software Replacement in the amount not to exceed $95,000.
BOARD SUMMARY
NOVEMBER 12, 2020 A. General 1. Purchase Request 20-2111-RF – Desert Springs Restaurant – Replaced Unit #1 Goodman 5-ton Split System in the amount not to exceed $7,322 (Completed). 2. Purchase Request 20-2616-RF – Granite Falls North golf course, Hole #12 – replaced damaged block wall around drinking fountain in the amount not to exceed $3,430. (Completed) 3. Purchase Request 20-3230-RF – Village Center Pond – Rebuild 7.5hp pump and motor in the amount not to exceed $7,300. (Completed) 4. Purchase Request 20-4322-RF – Sonoran Plaza – Replacement of condenser in the catering kitchen in the amount not to exceed $9,465. (Completed) 5. Del Webb Memorial Field Advertising Agreement with Brian Reep and Associates, effective November 12, 2020 for a period of three years in the amount of $2,868.75.
for a period of three years in the amount of $2,868.75. 8. To approve the changes in the Grand Election Team timeline to a late January 2021 start date. (Completed); 9. Approval of the 2021 budget recommended by the Finance Advisory Committee: • Reserve Fund Contribution in the amount of $3,850,000 • Operating new revenues in the amount of $22,113,752 • Operating Expenses in the amount of $22,063,752 • Surplus of $50,000 • Golf Rounds in the amount of 188,000 and no change on Golf Fees • 2% Employee merit increase on performance • Care Funds Project in the amount of $3,210,000 • Assessment increase (2.5%) from $1602 to $1642 effective July 1, 2021. 10. Volunteer Central concept and authorize the Volunteer Central Ad Hoc Committee to continue the planning in coordination with the CAM to implement the concept.
6. Del Webb Memorial Field Advertising Agreement with Camino Del Sol Chapel, effective November 12, 2020 for a period of three years in the amount of $5,737.50S. 11. Amend the Rules & Regulations by adding new Article XI concerning Del Webb Memorial Field Advertising hearings & right to appeal. Agreement with Property Sisters, effective November 12, 2020 for a period of three B. Reserve Project years in the amount of $3,825.00. 7. Del Webb Memorial Field Advertising Agreement with General Exterminating Company, effective November 12, 2020
PRESIDENT
Don Love granddonlove@ icloud.com
VICE PRESIDENT
Alan Meyer grandameyer@ aol.com
SECRETARY
Steve Bowen Steve4grand@ gmail.com
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TREASURER
Stephanie Sloggett O’Dell Stephanie4grand@ gmail.com
1. Purchase Request 20-6774-RF – Adobe Pool – Replace 40 Umbrella’s in the amount not to exceed $15,000.
BOARD MEMBER
Barbara Minick Barbaram4grand@ gmail.com
BOARD MEMBER
Earle Greenberg greenberg4grand@ gmail.com
BOARD MEMBER
Gene Neigoff Gene4grand@ cox.net
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FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER
It is good to see our seasonal folks beginning to return. We are in a very busy time at SCG and there are many projects moving forward simultaneously. Our new food and beverage partners have been in place for a few weeks and we appreciate all the support shown by the community for the Grand CafĂŠ. The expanded menu and hours are being augmented with casual live music several days per week. All of this is in effort to provide more casual entertainment for you during this time that large events are still prohibited by the State.
W. David Twiggs General Manager
Our plans for the Village Center upgrades are moving along. The Committee has analyzed a lot of feedback from the membership on what you would like to see for the Village Center. All that research, town hall feedback, and individual suggestions have resulted in the plans being scaled back to making smaller scale improvements to the current design of the Village Center and protecting the feel that so many of you love. The Village Center Committee’s target is to begin the upgrades in May. The renovation of the restaurant at Granite Fall is an important project that has combined the work of the Large-Scale Project team, our food and beverage partners, and staff to create a renovation that will better serve you and create a place that our members will be proud to call their own. That project is scheduled to begin in January and bet completed for the fall season. In the spring, we will begin the upgrades to the Granite Falls South Course. This includes improving the greens, the greenside bunkers, building forward tees, along with other upgrades to get that course in excellent condition for the future. This is scheduled to be completed to be opened simultaneously with the new restaurant at Granite Falls. I want to thank the Golf Advisory Committee and our staff for developing this project. Our Technology Committee has worked diligently in researching the best technology company to serve our organization and our members. This will not only be the technological backbone of all our business functions but it will greatly expand the member services and experience when making reservations, buying tickets, and following the calendars of all our many activities, clubs, and events. It will allow clubs to improve their web presence and visibility as important parts of our community. Our website will be greatly improved in allowing you to do more through the website, improving communications, and representing your great community. This is targeted to begin roll out in September. We are looking at how to best represent your community to those that would potentially come here to live. You will hear this referred to as branding and I want to explain what this really means. This is your community. Branding is not to change you but to best represent what you are, what you love, and what is important to you. We want an excellent representation of what SCG is so that we can attract those who will also love and protect what is important to us. In short, our branding efforts are not to change who we are. It is to attract those that want to live here to be part of who we are. Thank you, David W. David Twiggs
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CELEBRATING EMPLOYEE MILESTONES Thank you for your dedication and commitment to our SCG community.
December 2020
20 YEARS
Housekeeping
Maria Diaz
15 Y E A R S Dick Nelson
Cimarron Golf Shop
10 Y E A R S Tom Henson
Granite Falls—Golf Maintenance
Felipe Samano
Granite Falls—Golf Maintenance
5 YEARS
Simon Matti
Housekeeping
Kathy Sparks Activities
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.
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FROM THE DIRECTOR OF GOLF OPERATIONS
Welcome back
RESIDENTS
If you are just getting back into town and you are finding that your game might be a little rusty, I want to remind you that me and my staff are available for lessons to help get that rust off. It is amazing on how just one lesson can improve your game and give you more enjoyment and confidence.
Jeff Hochman Director of Golf Operations
Staff is looking forward to another spectacular season. I want to invite all of you to come out to the three golf shops and look at all of the great new merchandise that has been arriving. We feel that this is our best year ever for merchandise selection and hope that you agree. Staff wants to remind everyone that is just getting back into town to remember to bring your resident card with you every time you check in and remember to wear a mask. Every resident must check in with the golf shop with their I.D. card in order to receive the resident rates. To help keep our operating cost down and to make it easier for you, we have a credit book available. A credit book is a way for you to place an amount of money on an account and every time you play or buy something, it deducts from that account. It saves us the credit card swiping fees and still allows you to get the benefit of using a credit card.
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Our teaching staff consists of: Jeff Hochman, Class A PGA Specialized in Teaching & Coaching, ADM Trained $45 for 30-minute lesson
Kim Hunley, Class A PGA $40 for 30-minute lesson
Kevin Reagan, Class A PGA $45 for 30-minute lesson
Matt Boher, Associate $30 for 30-minute lesson
Cassidy Potter, Class A PGA $40 for 30-minute lesson
Art Nelsen, Associate $30 for 30-minute lesson
Kirk Hanaway, Class A PGA $40 for 30-minute lesson
Eric Swobody, Associate $30 for 30-minute lesson
Kody Carrillo, Associate $35 for 30-minute lesson
We also have group clinics available called “Cactus Practice” located at Cimarron on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10am -11am at a cost of $15/person. Please don’t forget to repair ball marks on the greens and to fill divots. This will help keep the courses in great shape. Until next month, keep it in the short stuff.
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Grand CafĂŠ Stop by our cafĂŠ for a selection of holiday baked goods featuring specialty cookies and bread pudding.
Fairway Bars Have you visited the Fairway bars yet? Multiple locations conveniently located close to your favorite fairway golf spot.
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FROM THE LIFESTYLES MANAGER
Lorena Nieto Lifestyles Manager
This has been a year like no other. Generosity, kindness and resilience are words that come to my mind to describe our Community. Here in Activities, we work closely with our Chartered Clubs. During this pandemic, our clubs have exhibited kindness in many ways. From making masks for donation, to handmade gifts given to our front-line healthcare workers – this Grand Community shines. We are all looking forward to a renewed season. Keeping positive and focusing on the
prospect of better days, that I am hopeful, are soon to come. Keeping in touch with family during these times has been made so much simpler. Our phones, our iPads, our computers‌embrace all that technology has to offer and reach out to those most important to you. It has been reiterated many times, but the saying is so true, we are all in this together. I wish everyone a season filled with Peace, Love and Joy. Above all, stay happy, stay healthy and stay safe.
Visit us on suncitygrand.com or contact us at 623-546-7449. Thank you for your continued support of your SCG Activities Department.
Wishing you and yours t he very best for t he New Year!
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TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES AND SHOWS TJ KINDRED TOURS
Kindred Tours is super excited to offer BUBBLE TOURS, to groups of no less than six, but no more than ten passengers, and you put your own group together. Choose a tour that we are currently offering or call the office with special requests. For more information, or to make a reservation, call Kindred Tours at 480-497-2478. Visit our website at www.kindredtours.com to learn more about OUR COMMITMENT TO WELLNESS.
ZOOLIGHTS AT PHOENIX ZOO
DECEMBER 27TH | SUNDAY | $99 The Valley’s most cherished holiday tradition is back with millions of twinkling lights, dazzling animal sculptures and the all new Wildlife Lantern Safari— featuring 66 creatures—polar bears, mammoths, peacocks and more, all AGLOW! With expanded trails and new sights and sounds, ZooLights is bigger, brighter and better than ever! Be sure the dress warmly in layers and wear comfortable shoes. We’ll arrive early to enjoy coffee and Baileys before heading into the zoo. This is always a fantastic evening and you won’t want to miss it!
LARGER THAN MEMORY: CONTEMPORARY ART FROM INDIGENOUS NORTH AMERICA AT THE HEARD MUSEUM
JANUARY 2ND | SATURDAY | $67 Celebrate your holiday weekend with a visit to the Heard Museum to explore Larger than Memory—the most ambitious exhibition of contemporary Indigenous art in the museum’s 90-year history. Spanning four ground floor gallery spaces and 13,000 square feet, this exhibition brings together 40 works by 22 contemporary Native artists working across Canada and the United States, in a variety of mediums. We’ll also enjoy lunch on self, outdoors, at the Heard’s Courtyard Café.
TUMACACORI NATIONAL HISTORIC PARK
FREE SPIRIT VACATIONS
For more information or reservations please contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or reservations@ freespiritvacations.com. Please note: Due to decreased capacity restrictions, it is important to book early as space is limited. Each year, Free Spirit presents “Around the Corner to Around the World”, an informative program where several travel professionals do a short presentation on their areas. We will be doing it Virtually this year. Some of the trips to be discussed are Verde Canyon Railroad, Laughlin, Copper Canyon, Las Vegas, Navajo, Rocky Point, and MORE. Please RSVP to Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or reservations@freespiritvacations.com and you will be given the link.
WORLD OF ILLUMINATION AND DINNER
DECEMBER 10, 2020 | $125 PER PERSON Discover a symphony of sight and sound at the world’s largest drivethrough holiday light spectacular. Featuring more than two million LED lights animated and synchronized to the tunes of holiday classics, World of Illumination is the must-see family event of the season. Also included is a delicious dinner at Rustler’s Rooste.
VERDE CANYON MAGICAL CHRISTMAS JOURNEY
DECEMBER 11, 2020 | $139 PER PERSON Travel aboard Verde Canyon Railroad to the “North Pole,” making a couple of slow passes by the delightful and funny buildings, acrobatic elves, Santa and Mrs. Claus. First class seating is included along with access to the openair viewing cars for a better view of the fantastic decorations and illuminated buildings….Reindeer Flight School, Mrs. Claus’ Bakery, Elf Training Center, Naughty Kid’s Coal Mine and the Ugly Sweater Factory.
JANUARY 7TH | THURSDAY | $99 Journey with us one hour south of Tucson, to explore Tumacacori National Historic Park and the charming artist’s hamlet of Tubac. Preserving the ruins of three Spanish mission communities, this Arizona national park includes the remarkably well-preserved Mission San Jose de Tumacacori, built in the 1750’s, to replace a much older mission—the first in southern Arizona. After decades of tumultuous history—abandoned and in disrepair—Theodore Roosevelt declared this site Tumacacori National Monument in 1908, and restoration began. We’ll also travel just a few miles up the road to enjoy lunch on self, at the restaurant of your choice, in Tubac.
NEW YEARS EVE AT HISTORIC LA POSADA
BARLEENS DINNER SHOW
VERDE CANYON RAILROAD
For information and reservations contact BarleensDinnerShow. com / 480-982-7991.
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Become a part of the Barleen family during the holiday season. Experience a joyful mixture of traditional and popular seasonal classics in this extraordinary performance. It’s bound to become one of your favorite holiday traditions!
HOLIDAY SHOW
The Holiday Show combines music from our Christmas show and our variety shows. It's a perfect time to bring the whole family to celebrate the holiday season.
BARLEENS NEW YEAR’S BASH Celebrate the NewYear at Barleens! This is an extended version of our popular variety shows.We will ring in the NewYear with the East Coast at 10:00 PM with champagne or sparkling cider and party favors. Grand Lifestyles | December 2020 | suncitygrand.com
DECEMBER 31, 2020 – JANUARY 1, 2021 $425 PP/DOUBLE | $495 PP/SINGLE La Posada in Winslow AZ will be the site for this exclusive New Years Celebration. In the tradition of architect and visionary Mary Colter, La Posada continues to inspire many renowned artists to create magnificent and memorable works. Dinner and New Years Eve celebration will be at the world-famous Turquoise Room, a fine and unique restaurant, providing a mesmerizing interpretation of Arizona food. Other Arizona treasures, including the Petrified Forest, Painted Desert, and Meteor Crater are also part of this mini-getaway. JANUARY 16, 2021 | $149 PP (COACH) | $195 PP (FIRST CLASS) Board the Verde Canyon Railroad for a four hour diesel train journey to places only accessible by rail. See crimson cliffs, eagle nests, white water rapids, and abandoned gold mines.
SILVER STAR DINNER THEATER
For information and reservations contact Silver Star Theater direct. SilverStarTheater.com / 480-288-0300.
SILVER STAR CHRISTMAS
Nothing compares to the way the Silver Star brings the spirit of the season to life. Our amazing Christmas show will warm your heart, rock you around the tree, and fill you with tidings of good cheer. The Silver Star Theater is magically transformed into a true holiday fantasy land complete with twinkling lights, Christmas Trees, poinsettias, and holiday costumes. It’s a perfect time to bring the whole family to celebrate the holiday season.
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FROM THE FITNESS MANAGER
KEEPING YOUR overall safety IN MIND overall safety. We will continue to follow recommendations and requirements by the CDC, Arizona Department of Health, and our own board of directors.
Allison Adams Fitness Manager
Among the ever-changing information regarding COVID-19 and how society responds to the COVID-19
We heard early on, and the evidence is ever growing, about the mental health toll and reduced physical involvement as a result of our society’s response to the pandemic. Although we agree that action must be taken to augment safety by implementing specific protocols, SCG Fitness also understands the value of strengthening our
their existing fitness level. Therefore, it appears that best practices reveal that we take responsibility to protect those we may expose, especially having little to zero knowledge of their potential risk. I have yet to meet an individual who is excited at the prospect of wearing a mask as part of their everyday life, but I believe that for each of us, our personal success is dependent on our commitment to prioritize the unity of the whole and support measures that protect us all. As we go forward, it is relevant that our daily decisions to invest in our
health raises our immunity to health threats. Not only physically, but mentally as well. SCG Fitness is currently offering sessions to visit the gym, pools, and walking track. We’ve scheduled a limited number of group fitness classes in person and through Zoom. Enjoy the beauty of our community by taking walks now that the weather is more cooperative. As we persist in adopting the policies by the Dept. of Health and our board of directors, we strongly urge that you seek opportunities to stay physically active, and stay connected with one another.
COMMUNITY LIFE SAFETY EDUCATION DIVISION
14250 W. Statler Plaza , Ste. 101 Surprise, AZ 85374 P: 623.222.5400 F: 623.222.5002
health threat, I am grateful that we are still able to provide the Sun City Grand neighborhood an opportunity to treat your health needs through community fitness and socialization. We understand that with new nationwide and state data, our ability to serve you may be adjusted to accommodate the needs for 14
biological demands for good health, served through social interaction, and physical movement, often easier to commit to when organized. Professionals have done their best to identify the greatest at risk, but history is showing that we cannot predict an individual’s physical response to COVID-19 regardless of
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
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FROM GLASS CLUB
HIDDEN TALENT
Comes to Light Many people who retire are looking for new creative outlets and Grand Glass Arts can fill this need! Our members can reserve workstations 7 days a week, have access to 7 kilns, a variety of power tools, and can purchase supplies from our Club Store. But most importantly, we offer a robust educational curriculum for fusing, mosaic and traditional stained glass art. One of our members, Waynette Bernt, joined
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Grand Glass Arts in September 2017. Waynette took many classes and has fine-tuned her artist talent. We are proud to announce that Waynette is 1 of 140 selected artists to exhibit at the November 'Hidden in the Hills Studio Tour 2020'. This is a signature event of the non-profit Sonoran Arts League with 40 studio locations throughout the scenic Desert Foothills communities of Cave Creek, Carefree, and North
Scottsdale. Whether you aspire to make a beautiful stained-glass window for your home or enjoy creating a one-of-a-kind fused glass piece, Grand Glass Arts encourages each member to explore the world of glass art. We welcome Sun City Grand residents who have a valid CAM card to join our Club. To join go to grandglassarts.com.
“Art is in my soul, creating, imagining and producing new designs for my abstract stain glass tapestries and sculptures. Each abstract stain glass piece tells a story from top to bottom. Using a variety of colored glass and complementary accents keeps the viewer interest so they can see the story from top to bottom. The flow of the stain glass and accents help tell the story of the natural environment we all love.�
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THE TIME IS GETTING CLOSER It’s your time to Step Out and Step Up. Put your footprint on our Grand community and lifestyle. You know you’re ready to run for one of the three open Board of Directors seats for the 2021 – 2023 term. Need a little nudge to say “Yes”?
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NOT QUITE READY, YET? Wondering what it’s like to serve on the Board?
Get more information For Board position information and the preliminary Election calendar, check out our website at suncitygrand.com/get. If you have questions, email us at scgelections@ gmail.com.
Well, wonder no more. Our Board members are on camera in a video tell all: n What it’s really like to be on the board. n What it means to know that what you do and say makes a difference. n Watch the video to uncover the inside view of serving on our Board of Directors. n You can access the link through the Grand Election Team website at suncitygrand.com/get. Still needing more info before taking the next step? Check out the new items recently added to the Election site. They include a preview of many of the documents that will be included in the official Board Application Packet. You know it's your time to Step Out of your routine and Step Up to the Board of Directors. You can get your application beginning January 15.
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2021 BOARD ELECTION CHANGES!! SCG ELECTIONS ARE GOING VIRTUAL!! Our annual Board of Directors election cycle begins in January and you’re invited. All events will be recorded and available on your virtual platforms—desktop, laptop, table, smartphone—24/7! Access from anywhere, anytime.
Our most inclusive election ever! n
Candidate photos and statements available online.
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Q&A conducted via moderator–hosted Zoom.
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A second zoomed Q&A. Moderator-hosted around questions you’ve submitted in advance.
There’s still time to decide to run for one of the 3 open Board of Director seats. This just may be the perfect time for you to Step Up and Step Out. Get familiar with the SCG virtual election cycle.
Be informed. Be involved. Stay connected. Your one-stop shop: Grand Election Team website at suncitygrand.com/get.
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CONNECT WITH THE COLONNADE
A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO SUCCESSFUL AGING
to provide safe spaces for our residents to access and express authentic feelings. In some cases, we have been using virtual technology for safe, socially distanced exchanges. People underestimate the community of age when it comes to trying new things, like Zoom, but our residents are developing new skills every day. Many of their children are initiating and supporting these pathways of communication and connection.”
Rabbi Mindie Snyder joined The Colonnade in September 2019, and what a year it has been since she started. Her role is to serve as a chaplain for all people. This is a position Rabbi Mindie has held in various locations and communities. For more than 30 years, she has served people of all faiths, as well as those who are secular, unaffiliated and spiritual, atheists, agnostics, humanists. The scope of her work addresses individuals, families and groups. “I attend to people within the realm of pastoral, or spiritual care. The breath of service is inclusive and diverse, regardless of one’s orientation to religious tradition, faith or lack thereof,” Rabbi Mindie said. “COVID-19 has given us abundant opportunity for introspection, for looking at things differently; for looking at our lives in a deep way. My position as a chaplain can serve to shepherd people through some really tough times.” For example, a resident may be suffering a loss, such as death of a spouse, the change in a life partner’s personality and function due to a form of dementia, or other lifecycle events may trigger a need for interaction with a chaplain. Having a spiritual leader at The Colonnade is part the community’s focus on the Masterpiece Living® (MPL) lifestyle. MPL is a holistic approach to successful aging, based on the fact that how we age depends more on lifestyle choices (70%) than simply genetics (30%), and that by staying active and reducing our risk for disease and injury, we can continue to learn and grow as we age. 22
MPL targets four components of a healthy lifestyle: physical activity, social interaction, intellectual stimulation and spiritual engagement. Like most communities that cater to adults, who are age 60 and older, residents of The Colonnade did not come together during Easter and Passover this year. COVID-19 had just been identified and major restrictions were in place to maintain and reinforce everyone’s safety. As fall settled in at The Colonnade, the community was able to gather in small groups for the Jewish High Holidays of Rosh HaShanah, Yom Kippur and the festival of Sukkot. Those who attended included our Jewish and nonJewish residents. “In the case of non-Jewish residents, they come to learn during the Jewish Holy Days. My role is not just as a liturgical facilitator, but also a teacher,” Rabbi Mindie said. “I am frequently an educator, building bridges across cultural boundaries, even within the multidenominational Jewish community.
“Tradition” has many sides to it. Rabbi Mindie has attended to residents of The Colonnade and our sister communities Grandview Terrace in Sun City West and La Loma Village in Litchfield park helping them to adapt traditions during COVID-19. “Providing some semblance of the familiar, in terms of gathering – having those moments to come together to pray, study and feel like a community again has been incredibly healing for people. The fall began with the Jewish High Holidays that we celebrated in an adapted way. This was a case of ‘something was better than nothing, but also what occurred was meaningful to people for different reasons.”
The Colonnade is a community with a thirst for learning and a shared commitment of caring. Our religious experiences become not just balm for the soul, but they are frequently educational moments, where people can learn and grow.”
Everybody understands their religious affiliation, if they have one. However, a person’s spiritual and religious orientations can be rather nuanced, so our team of chaplains takes that into account when providing spiritual care and creating programs.
As the pandemic continues to impact our lives, many are looking for ways to maintain meaningful family and religious traditions.
“My job is to touch as many bases as possible: to lift spirits, to comfort, to encourage sharing, to implement opportunities for growth and
The broader clergy community has adopted opportunities for congregational members to meet remotely. At this stage of the pandemic, it is possible to find many online resources for safe worship. “In terms of enriching personal experiences, I’ve also spoken with residents about rituals they can create when they are alone. It is an amazing time right now to be innovative with sacred time and sacred space, as we endure COVID.” As an organization, Sun Health began the winter holiday season with Operation Thanksgiving. This is an annual a program where residents and team members (employees) donate money, time and effort to assemble boxes of Thanksgiving meals for Sun Health team members in need. In 2019, Sun Health gave 75 boxes to team members in need. During the week of Thanksgiving 2020, many people safely worked together to distribute more than 80 boxes. As Hanukah and Christmas approach, Rabbi Mindie and the other chaplains provide frequent spiritual care. Unable to travel or receive visitors, residents are missing their families, they may not be feeling well, or they have lost a loved one.
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Since people are not able to safely attend church services in the way that they used to, The Colonnade continues to have Catholic worship and Communion services on site. In addition, residents who are members of other local Christian congregations are able to experience worship and Communion services, in limited numbers, socially distanced, in the La Vita Room. “Because of COVID, we are providing opportunities to gather in small groups with religious leaders of residents’ congregations,” Rabbi Mindie added. For Hanukkah, The Colonnade has a brandnew menorah (Hannukiah) that will be lit in real time, celebrating the first night: Thursday, Dec. 10th. Attendees will gather in safe distances to enjoy foods of the holiday, including a latke buffet, if circumstances permit. Then we have Shabbat, which is the holiest day on the Hebrew calendar. Shabbat begins at sundown Friday night and continues through Saturday at sundown. The revolutionary idea of Shabbat is something we don’t want to minimize during these winter holidays,
especially because of how it can nurture and elevate us in these pandemic times. Shabbat’s foundation includes the restoration of the spirit by pressing the reset button on our week. It fosters the opportunity for unplugging from the stressors of the work, for invoking calm, forgiveness and reconciliation, joy and all kinds of things that we aspire to as human beings that can make the world a better place. For Christmas, Rev. David Klumpenhower and Rev. Alrick Headley are planning to have their annual Christmas services at The Colonnade, both for the Independent Living residents as well as those living at The Colonnade’s Assisted Living and Memory Support Center. There will also be an outdoor Christmas sing-along event with hot chocolate and Christmas cookies. Additionally, weekly bible studies, men’s and women’s fellowship groups and Sunday Christian worship services continue to be held, while adhering to important safety protocols. “We are fundamentally counting our blessings each day. The longer we keep COVID out of our campus, the healthier our community remains in every way. That has been the orientation this year. Therefore, we are in a place of thanksgiving. Many community members have said they are so happy and grateful that they are here. They feel safe and cared for at The Colonnade,” Rabbi Mindie said. That is a really big deal and surely something to celebrate!”
To get in touch with Rabbi Mindie, please call 623-236-3792 or send her an email at Mindie.Snyder@SunHealth.org. Grand Lifestyles | December 2020 | suncitygrand.com
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FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
“I WANT TO REBOOT 2020, IT CAME WITH A VIRUS”
Welcome back, seasonal residents!
Eugene “Gene” Neigoff here and I am a member of the Board of Directors. I was assigned to write this article after I commented that we needed to tell our winter residents what was going on. I should have kept my mouth shut. Telling an engineer to write a descriptive article is an oxymoron. I hope this will be clear and concise. Liability Waiver and Acknowledgement and Agreement” from all users. You can sign and submit this waiver on www. suncitygrand.com or visit the Community Buildings where waivers are available.
Gene Neigoff
SCG Board Member
Those who spend the summers away from the heat are probably wondering what been happening here at Sun City Grand? The last seven months have been filled with many changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the early stages of the pandemic, we went into a virtual quarantine and remained in isolation for about eight weeks. The Board of Directors began holding all required meetings via Zoom, to keep information current and connect with the community. In April, the Board hired our new General Manager, David Twiggs, who has been a great help in implementing the reopening phases of the community. In May, we began opening up outside amenities. Following the direction of the State, county, CDC, and our legal counsel, the Board devised the “Master Reopening Plan & Guidelines,” which all reopening’s in Grand must follow. This document contains information such as wearing facemasks, maintaining a distance of at least 6 feet, etc. We have a responsibility to the community to keep safe and ensure that we all can feel secure in this pandemic. Therefore, when choosing to participate in reopened amenities & services, the Board and CAM are requiring a signed “COVID-19 24
Outdoor Activities and Facilities
To help ease your mind when returning to outdoor activities and facilities a process was developed where all outdoor activities had to submit their reopening plans to the Lifestyles Advisory Committee, and after the screening, were then submitted to the Board for review and adoption. CAM takes the necessary steps to facilitate the reopening of the facility involved. All reopening information from facilities to clubs is available on www.suncitygrand.com. See the table on next page of Outdoor activities that are approved and a synopsis of the requirements placed by the club or department proposals of reopening.
Indoor Facilities and Clubs The most complicated areas of discussions were and still are the use of shared indoor facilities. Here we have had numerous problems. Working with CAM, the City of Surprise, and Governors Executive Orders we have instituted the following special safety protocols: 1. Installation of MERV13 filters similar to hospitals for air filtration. 2. At scheduled times during the day, we will be closing facilities for cleaning by staff. 3. Requiring masks for all persons in the building at all times except when eating in Grand Café. 4. Limiting occupancy to 25% of fire code limits per the governor’s guidelines, this
will change as the time goes on. Please refer to suncitygrand.com under reopening and reservation for additional information.
Food & Beverage Now for the questions, a lot of people are asking. What is going on with the dining within SCG? Here are some of the answers. n On September 15th we signed a 10-year contract with Unidine, a division of the COMPASS GROUP, the second-largest food and beverage service organization in the world, for the operation of our restaurants, the Grand Cafe, the Snack shops on the golf courses, as well as mobile Kiosks as they are required. Angela’s with present management will continue to be operated as a separate contract until their lease is up. Unidine will also operate the restaurant planned for the other side of the 303. n On October 1st Unidine will reopen the new Grand Cafe with sit-down dining and a new menu. They will have a wine bar, and the $1 soft ice cream cones we all like. Hours for all restaurants will be 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, 7 days a week. Golf Course Snack hours are not yet set and will be in accordance with the usage of the courses. n Sometime in November Unidine will start a carry-out and home delivery service for SCG using their own personnel. This will assist the homeowners during the time COCO's will be closed for renovation. n COCO's will remain open until their lease ends on December 31, 2020. n We have started to design the new restaurant facility (the existing
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OUTDOOR ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS ACTIVITY
FACEMASK
SCHEDULING
TIME LIMITS
SANITATION
EQUIPMENT
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Pickleball Not required By computer 1 session when playing per day
Each player uses his/own balls allowed
No sharing or club equipment
Every other court will be used
Tennis Not required By computer 1 session when playing per day
Each player uses his/her own tennis balls
No sharing or club equipment allowed
Maintain social distancing
Bocce Required By computer No limit
Balls will be As noted sanitized before use and when returned to storage
Maintain social distancing
Lawn Bowling Required By computer No limit
Balls will be As noted sanitized before use and when returned to storage
Maintain social distancing
Softball Not required By club By club when on the field
No use of Grandstands, face masks are required on sidelines or in dugouts
No Club equipment is to be used
Maintain social distancing
Golf Required By Chelse No Limit One player per cart, no shotgun starts
No ball washers, or socialization after or before games
Maintain social distancing
Horseshoes Required By club No Limit No use of grandstands
No club equipment is to be used
Maintain social distancing
Outdoor Pools Not required By computer Every No use of & Hot Tubs* other day locker rooms
No activity equipment is to be used
Maintain Social distancing
Indoor Pool Not required By computer Every No use of & Hot Tub other day locker rooms
No activity equipment is to be used
Maintain social distancing
Must clean equipment after use
Maintain social distancing
Health Club Required
By computer, 1 hour/ day No use of phone & walk-in locker rooms if available
Walking track Required
By computer, 1 hour/ day No use of none phone & walk-in locker rooms if available
Social distance and stay in lane
Pet Park Required none No limit No socialization none
Maintain social distancing
Railroad Club Required As scheduled No limit none
Maintain social distancing
COCO's) with the assistance of Unidine and our design-build team, Low Mountain Construction. There will be a Townhall when the design is ready for public review. On or about January 1, 2021, we will start the work on remodeling the Granite Falls Restaurant (COCO's) and plan to open it in October 2021. All of this is subject to the timely issuance of building permits. We are almost doubling the indoor seating capacity
and adding a barbecue pit area and a new covered patio area that will have a great view of the Granite Falls golf course. Additional golf cart parking will also be added. n We are planning to build a new restaurant on the other side of the 303 adjacent to the Cimarron in 2023 2024. This was enabled by the adoption of the changes to our CC&R's and ByLaws this year. It allowed us to raise the
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CARE fee paid by new owners to fund this and other projects. n Angela's will remain open until their lease is over in 2024 unless we can come to a mutually beneficial agreement. When the lease ends Unidine will take over this restaurant and we will be adding a great socialization area. If you have any other questions, I can be contacted at GENE4GRAND@COX. NET. 25
GREETINGS
FROM YOUR “MINNESOTA NICE” NEIGHBORS IN SUN CITY GRAND COVID-19 has placed our 2020-21 season on hiatus.
We would like to send Special Christmas and New Year greetings to friends new and old that have joined us over the past seasons. We are blessed to have good health and wish all of you a holiday season and New Year filled with good health, prosperity and success to you and yours. Minnesota Interest Group grandmn2012@yahoo.com or 623-521-0790 ARIZONA EDITION
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NEW YEARS EVE Fitness Centers: 5am–5pm Golf Courses: 7am–5pm Activities Office: 8am–1pm Admin. Office and Welcome Center: 8am–1pm BUILDINGS–Palm Center, Sonoran, Chaparral: 10pm CIM: 9pm
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CHRISTMAS EVE Fitness Centers: AM Golf Courses: 7am–2pm Activities Office: 8am–1pm Admin. Office and Welcome Center: 8am–1pm BUILDINGS–Palm Center, Sonoran, Chaparral, CIM: Close at 3pm
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CHRISTMAS DAY Cimarron Fitness: 6:30–11:30am Cimarron Pool: 7am–Noon Adobe Fitness: Noon–5pm Adobe Pool: Noon–4pm Golf Courses: 7am–10am Activities Office: Closed Admin. Office and Welcome Center: Closed BUILDINGS–Palm Center, Sonoran, Chaparral, CIM: Closed
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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.grandinfo.com for the most up–to–date information
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All items in black are Committee Meetings
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CU LI NARY
Buche de Noel For the cake
INGREDIENTS
4 eggs, yolks and whites separated n 1/2 cup sugar n 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder n 1/3 cup cake flour n 1/2 tsp instant coffee granules n 1 tsp baking powder n 1/4 tsp salt n
For the filling
1 cup heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup powdered sugar, plus more for dusting n 1/2 tsp vanilla extract n
For the frosting
6 oz (3/4 cup) dark or bittersweet chocolate chips n 1.5 tbsp softened unsalted butter n 1 tsp instant coffee granules n 2/3 cup heavy cream n 1/2 tbsp Kahlua n 1/2 tsp vanilla extract n cranberries and rosemary for garnishing n
n
Prep/Total Time: 1 hr. 6 min.
DIRECTIONS
heavy cream in your stand mixer on and use your spatula to gently smooth 1. Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a high speed for one minute, or until the baking sheet pan with parchment paper. out the batter. Don't tap the pan or move folds of the whisk start appearing in the Cut a slit in the parchment paper in each the pan side to side - you don't want to cream. Add in the vanilla extract and the of the four corners of the pan so that ruin the air bubbles you created with the powdered sugar and continue to whisk on the parchment paper lies completely flat whipped egg whites. Bake the cake for high until the cream is thick like frosting. against the edges of the pan. Use office 6 to 7 minutes, or until the cake springs binder clips to clip the parchment paper back when gently pressed by the tip of 9. Once your cake is cool, unroll your cake to the edges of the pan. Set aside. your finger (for me, it's always about 6 1/2 and use an offset spatula to spread the minutes in the oven). Let the cake slightly whipped cream all over the surface, leaving 2. Drop the egg whites into the bowl of a cool in the pan for 2 minutes - no longer. a very small border around the edges of stand mixer. Whisk on high speed for the cake unfrosted. Gently roll the cake about 2 to 3 minutes, until wet, soft peaks 6. Meanwhile, prepare a light kitchen/tea back up just like you did before (minus the form. You want the whites to stay hanging towel by sprinkling powdered sugar all over towel), with the seam side facing down. on your whisk when they're held upside it. Flip the cake out onto the towel and very down, but you don't want them so stiff and gently peel the parchment paper off inch 10. Take a sharp knife and cut off a 2 inch dry like you would for a merengue (aim by inch. Grab one of the short sides of the slice from one end of the cake, cutting at an for softly curled tips). Temporarily set the angle so that one end of the slice is 2 inches cake and roll it towards the other short side, whites aside. and the other end is closer to 1 inch. Take rolling the towel with it as you go. Let the this slice and place the side of it that isn’t cake remain in this rolled shape until it's 3. In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks and cut/exposed and attach it to the main cake completely cool. (Note: It’s important to do sugar together until they're pale yellow. log somewhere near the middle of the log. this while the cake is still warm as the cake In a separate, smaller bowl, sift the cocoa is still flexible at this point and this prevents powder, cake flour, coffee granules, baking 11. Use a hand mixer to whisk the chilled the cake from cracking or tearing as you powder, and salt together. Add these dry frosting for 15 to 25 seconds, or until you roll it). ingredients to the bowl containing the egg can see the whisk leaving indentations in yolks and sugar. Whisk to combine - batter 7. Meanwhile, create the frosting by adding the frosting. Don’t whisk any longer than will be VERY thick and hard to mix, but that as it’ll ruin the frosting. Use a rubber the chocolate chips, coffee granules, this is normal, so just try your best to mix spatula to smooth the frosting all over the kahlua, unsalted butter, and vanilla extract cake log and it’s side stump. It’s preferred everything together. to a medium bowl. Heat the heavy cream that you don’t use an offset spatula as the over medium-low heat until it’s hot but not 4. Add in half of the egg whites and use a rubber spatula leaves nice streaks that make boiling (the edges should begin to simmer rubber spatula to gently fold the whites into the cake look more like a log. Take a fork and steam should rise from the cream). the batter. You don't have to be extra gentle and run it down the length of the cake Pour this hot cream over the chocolate at this point since you are merely trying to log several times. Adorn the cake with and contents in the bowl, then use a loosen up the batter with the egg whites. cranberries and rosemary for a more festive spoon to stir the mixture together until it’s Now, add the remaining half of egg whites look. completely smooth. Cover the bowl with a and, this time, be VERY gentle when sheet of plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 Notes: If you don't have kahlua, you can folding the whites into the batter with your minutes - no longer. spatula; make light, long folds. either leave it out or equally substitute with brewed coffee. 8. While the frosting chills, whip up your 5. Pour the batter into you're prepared pan 32
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CORNER
Cream Cheese Rugelach INGREDIENTS
For the cream cheese dough 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for the work surface n 1 tablespoon granulated sugar n 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt n 2 sticks unsalted butter (8 oz), cut into chunks and chilled n 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into chunks n 2 tablespoons sour cream or Greek yogurt n 2 large egg yolks n
For the raisin filling
One (15-ounce) box golden raisins Enough water to cover the raisins n 1/4 cup granulated sugar n Pinch salt n 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon n 1 teaspoon vanilla extract n 1/2 cup walnuts or hazelnuts n 2 to 3 tablespoons rum n n
For the apricot filling
One (15-ounce) box dried apricots Enough water (or orange juice) to cover the apricots n 1/4 cup granulated sugar n Pinch salt n 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon n 1 teaspoon vanilla extract n 1/2 cup walnuts or hazelnuts n One (12-ounce) jar orange marmalade n 2 to 3 tablespoons orange brandy n n
DIRECTIONS
Make the cream cheese dough
1. Toss the flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor and pulse just until combined. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles mostly coarse sand with a few pea-size blobs of butter. Add the cream cheese and sour cream and pulse just until the ingredients come together into a somewhat shaggy dough. 2. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and divvy it up into 4 equal portions, being careful not to overwork the dough. Gently pat each portion of dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for about 45 minutes. 3. Make one of the fillings a. For the raisin filling: Dump the raisins in a medium saucepan and pour in just enough cold water to cover. Add the sugar, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla and gently simmer over low heat until almost all the water is absorbed and the raisins have turned plump, anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the heat and and size of the pan. Let the raisins cool slightly. Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor and pulse until the raisins are coarsely chopped. Add the walnuts and process until a paste forms. Stir in as much rum as you fancy and let the filling cool to room temperature. b. For the apricot filling: Dump the apricots in a medium saucepan and pour in just enough cold water to cover. Add the sugar, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla. Gently simmer over low heat until almost all the water has been absorbed and the apricots have turned soft and plump, 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the heat and the size of the pan. Let the apricot mixture cool slightly. Transfer the apricot mixture to a blender or food processor and pulse until it’s coarsely chopped. Add the walnuts and marmalade and process until a paste forms. Stir in as much brandy as you fancy and let the filling cool to room temperature.
Prep/Total Time: 40 min./2 hr. Makes about 36 Rugelach 4. Assemble the rugelach 5. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. 6. Roll 1 portion of the dough into a rectangle somewhere between 1/8 and 1/4 inch thick. (If the dough doesn’t roll easily, let it rest at room temperature for a few minutes and then try again.) Spread the dough with up to 1/4 of the filling, smoothing the filling almost but not quite all the way to the edge of the dough. Starting with the long side of the dough, tightly roll up the dough and filling into a jelly roll. Using your palms, gently flatten the roll ever so slightly and wrap it in plastic wrap. Place the filled rolled dough in the freezer or refrigerator and repeat with the remaining dough and filling. 7. Take 1 of the filled rolled dough portions out of the fridge or freezer and cut it into 1 1/2-inchwide slices. Place each slice, cut side down, on the prepared sheet. Whisk the egg yolks and brush very lightly over each slice and then sprinkle, sparingly or generously, as you see fit, with sugar. Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes. Repeat with the remaining portions of dough. 8. Bake the rugelach for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Let the rugelach cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. We think you can figure out what to do next.
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GRAND LEARNING Happy Holidays HAPPY HOLIDAYS from Grand Learning From Grand Learning
SELLING A PIANO? RENTING YOUR GOLF CART? WANT TO RENT YOUR HOME?
December classes DECEMBER CLASSES
Dec 4 9:00 am Diego Rivera Dec 4 9:00 am..........DIEGO RIVERA Dec 4 12:00 pm Hearing Loss Dec pm. LOSS for Reversing Chronic Diseases Dec4 7 12:00 11:00 am.........HEARING Lifestyle Medicine Dec am. MEDICINE FOR Dec7 8 11:00 1:00 pm.........LIFESTYLE Memory Training PLACE YOUR CLASSFIED AD TODAY! REVERSING CHRONIC DISEASES Dec 9 9:00 am Far Away Places: Iceland & Greenland To submit an ad online visit suncitygrand.com or Dec8 11 1:00 9:00 am.........MEMORY Prado Museum Dec pm. TRAINING Dec 11 2:00 pm Buying an Apple Product email communications@scgcam.com or fill out your Dec 9 9:00 am..........FAR AWAY PLACES: Dec 14 11:00 am Lifestyle Medicine for Reversing Chronic Diseases form and submit it to the Activities Ticket Desk. ICELAND & GREENLAND
Dec 11 9:00Spring am..........PRADO MUSEUM n Classified Advertisement is restricted to Sun City Look for our 2021 catalog in the January issue of Grand Lifestyles Grand Residents as it is a free service. A membership Dec 11 2:00 pm..........BUYING AN APPLE PRODUCT number must be provided. Dec 14 11:00 am..........LIFESTYLE MEDICINE FOR n Merchandise sales, home sales, or rentals only— REVERSING CHRONIC DISEASES no business advertising or personal ads.
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As a result of the COVID-19 restrictions, the Grand Central Railroad will not be having its annual Christmas Night Run this year. Because this event is so special for the grandchildren of our residents, we will be having a “virtual” Toy Train Raffle instead of the normal “in person” raffle. For a chance to win the Toy Train, type in https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/trainraffle (do NOT use google search) to complete and submit the entry form.
CUTOFF DATE TO ENTER THE RAFFLE IS DECEMBER 21.
The winner will be notified by phone on December 26 and the presentation of the Train will take place at the Railroad Park behind the Chaparral Center. For more information about the Grand Central Railroad or to become a member please contact: chairman@grandcentralrailroad.info
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STORY OF CHANUKAH
The eight-day Jewish celebration known as Hanukkah or Chanukah commemorates the rededication during the second century B.C. of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, where according to legend, Jews had risen up against their GreekSyrian oppressors in the Maccabean Revolt. Hanukkah, which means “dedication” in Hebrew, begins on the 25th of Kislev on the Hebrew calendar and usually falls in November or December. When the Jews took part in the rededication of the Second Temple they witnessed what they believe to be a miracle. Even though there was only enough untainted olive oil to keep the menorah’s candles burning for a single day, the flames continued flickering for eight nights, leaving them time to find a fresh supply. This wondrous event inspired Jewish sages to proclaim a yearly eight day festival. For that reason, only one candle is lit on the first night. Two candles are lit on the second night. Three candles are lit on the third night until all eight candles are lit on the last night. Often called the Festival of Lights, the holiday is celebrated with lighting of the Menorah, traditional foods, games and gifts.
2020 Chanukah Celebration
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Due to COVID-19, no daily gathering of the lighting of the Menorah will take place. There will be a ZOOM program on Friday night, December 11th at 5:30 p.m. We will have Chanukah Lighting and story telling. Information is on the Shalom Club website. 36
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FROM COMMUNICATIONS
SCG 2020 Available RESIDENT Now! DIRECTORY
Available Now!
Imagine having at your fingertips a small world of connections to help you through these times of separation. Whether you want to reconnect with old neighbors or search for that one friend you made at the Grand Café while eating an ice cream cone, we’ve got the perfect source of information available for you.
I N T R O DU C I N G... THE SCG 2020 RESIDENT DIRECTORY
It’s more than a phone book, our directories are a source of knowledge pertaining to what our community has to offer, listings of residents within SCG, and things to do when you are looking for some entertainment outside of these walls. Every Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM, the SCG 2020 Resident Directory will be ready for you to pick up at the Welcome Desk located inside the Palm Center. The best part is, it’s free and only supplied to SCG residents; bring your CAM card with you when requesting for a directory. We also have a digital version available located on www.suncitygrand.com for those who are not able to pick one up. 38
PUBLISHED YEARLY The directories are published yearly, so if you would like to be in the SCG 2021 Resident Directory, we’ll need your information to include. Visit www.suncitygrand.com > Grand Lifestyles > Resident Directory, to fill out and submit your add/change/delete online form. Physical copies of the directory form are available at the Membership Desk located inside the Palm Center. If you are already listed in the directory and do not wish to update your information, no action is necessary. If you have any questions, feel free to email communications@ scgcam.com.
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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!
LEARNING THE SCG COMMUNITY Article submitted by Dennis Hanscom C.H.A.P.S. member
Shortly after my move to Sun City Grand some 7 years ago I ventured out for short drives around Grand to learn a bit more about my new community. On my short drives I made this discovery about the naming of some of the roads: I learned that Clearview became Mountain View; Limestone became Estrella Vista which became Monteverde; Saddle Ridge became Sandia Park; to the west of Sunrise the road was named Goldwater Canyon and to the east of Sunrise the road was named Goldwater Ridge; and, Calistoga Dr. became Desert Light Dr. which became Parra Dr. which became Alameda Dr. Whew! Initially I was content with knowing the locations of Cimarron, and the Adobe. And, of course, restaurant locations out on the Autobahn also known as Bell Road. One evening about a month after my move I had a man at my door telling me that I had left my garage door open. He identified himself as being from
C.H.A.P.S. and gave me a brief synopsis of what C.H.A.P.S. was about and invited me to come to one of their meetings. It was during my attendance at that meeting that I decided joining C.H.A.P.S. would be a great way to learn my new community and make a few new acquaintances. After all they were only asking that I serve two 2-hour shifts per month. (And, I could choose which days I was available to serve.) C.H.A.P.S. normally holds a meeting the fourth Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at the Sonoran Plaza. But, COVID-19 has temporarily made it necessary to put our meetings on hold. Will keep you posted when we can safely return.
WE RECOGNIZE YOUR SERVICE Since we are not able to hold our meetings we have twelve people we would like to recognize for their service to C.H.A.P.S. and SCG. Five years of service: Mike Aubuchon, Paul Hessler, Dan Newman, and Nancy Newman. 10 years of service: Roger Baum, Jim
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Fenley, Linda Fenley, Donna Grove, and Ted Grove. 15 years of service: Jonita Bigelow, Loren Hansen, and Tom Masterson. Thank you for your years of dedicated service!
C.H.A.P.S. is a volunteer organization made up of approximately 140 residents. C.H.A.P.S. two main functions are Evening Patrol and Vacation Watch. Very briefly we check for open garage doors and street lights that are out when out on Evening Patrol, and we monitor vacated homes whereas we do walk arounds to check for unlocked doors, and unlocked windows when we are out performing Vacation Watch in the morning hours. We always go out in teams of two and drive the vehicles provided by CAM. Those two processes are explained more in depth in previous and future publications. Do you know how many times W. Encantada Dr. changes names? Join C.H.A.P.S. and you will know in no time.
WE NEED YOU! Like any volunteer organization we are always looking for new people to step in and help us keep this much needed service running smoothly. Being a member is an excellent way to learn this community. And, a great way to meet new people and develop friendships along the way. 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! We will put you on our list and someone will contact you to provide info as to when training sessions will be provided. 39
2021 BOARD ELECTION CALENDAR DATE DAY FUNCTION
Dec 31
Thurs
TIME
Record date of voter eligibility
Jan 15 Fri
Candidate packets available at the Membership Desk (daily Monday-Friday) or on www.suncitygrand.com web site
8:00 am–4:00 pm
Jan 22 Fri
Application deadline – return to Membership desk or debra.goodman@scgcam.com
4:00 pm
Jan 25 Mon
Withdrawal Deadline – Notify in writing to Membership Manager at debra.goodman@scgcam.com
11:00 am
Feb 2
Tues
Required Candidate Briefing – (via zoom)
10:00 am
Feb 2 Tues
Candidate Photo Session - Photo Studio – (Village Center, Saguaro Bldg)
TBA
Feb 2
General Manager completes Certification of Candidates
Tues
Feb 4 Thurs
Candidates first Q & A (via zoom) video will also be available via Vimeo for viewing 24/7
7:00 pm
Feb 5 Fri
Candidate flyers due for approval to Membership Manager or debra.goodman@scgcam.com
4:00 pm
Feb 8-11
Mon - Thurs
Members may submit questions for Candidates second Q & A via email at scgelections@gmail.com
Feb 11
Thurs
Campaign begins. All Candidate information up on website.
9:00 am
Feb 11
Wed
All resident questions submitted
4:00 pm
Feb 17 Wed
"Meet the Candidates" – second Q & A to answer members questions (via zoom) – The Moderator will be asking questions. Video will be available for Vimeo viewing 24/7
1:00 pm
Feb 18
Voting Begins Electronically
12:01 am
Thurs
Feb 18-26 Thurs - Fri Paper ballots available at the Membership desk in the Palm Center
1:30 – 3:30
Feb 26 Fri
All Electronic Voting Ends and Mail-in Paper Ballots Must be received by Vote-Now
Feb 26
Fri
All drop off paper ballots to Membership desk 12:00 noon Arizona time 12 Noon
Mar 2
Tues
Announcement of winners via News of the Day
Mar 4
Thurs
Candidate Debriefing – via zoom
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ANIMALS IN CRISIS? I N
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C I TY
What does that mean? Do you know anyone with a cat or dog? I bet you do. Well, what do you think would happen if the owners got in an accident, or a single owner became seriously ill? They may have someone who will probably care for their pet, but will paramedics know how to find them? This is where CHANCE Shelter comes in. Chance was founded in 2015 to fill this critical need. Chance Shelter is a nonprofit “no kill” shelter that takes the pet in and has foster homes to safely care for the pet until the owner is back home and able to take over. How does it work?
Through referrals which are sent from local hospital social workers, first responders, care facilities, funeral homes and Surprise Human Services and Vitality. Chance Shelter receives the referral and then makes arrangements with these facilities to respond with the necessary protocol
G R A N D ?
and equipment to care for these pets. First responders are thankful to have a place to call when would otherwise have to leave behind a pet without a caretaker. This is all done at no cost to the owners. There are currently 83 volunteers working for CHANCE and about 23 foster families who will take in the pet any time of the day or night. If you like knowing that Surprise has a great resource like this and you would like to help, here’s what you should know. The shelter is purchasing a van in the next 60 days, properly equipped for animal transport. They have raised most of the money needed to complete the purchase. Most……. Also in the works is the creation of a dedicated building. Land north of Grand in Surprise has been donated and the architect is currently designing their new building. Funds for that are just beginning to be raised.
We are lucky to have a great resource like this and whatever you can do will directly impact pet owners right here in Surprise. Thanks! Like most non-profits, operating funds are always in need. They are always seeking foster’s and volunteers to join this wonderful team. Check out their website to see how you can help: chanceshelter.org Or, you can always call me: Bob Cornfield at 925–998–1813 or bobcornfield@ gmail.com, Chance volunteer, President SCG Bocce Club.
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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.org. “We shall never forget”
ART CLUB
At this time due to COVID all Fall semester classes are ONLY open to ART Club Members. If a class appeals to you for just $20 you can become an Annual Art Club Member and take classes. The application is online [scgartclub.org] and is payable via PayPal or at the Art Club Studio before class sign-up. Please be aware that the Non-member enrollment restrictions could be lifted at any time. This schedule could change at any time. DECEMBER 1 • 9:00 AM-12:00 PM • ART CLUB Acrylic Palette Knife Painting with Pat O’Brien Course Fee: 3 hr. session on Tuesday for $55
This class is for either beginner or intermediate students, who would like to explore palette knife application with acrylic paint. Composition, application of apting and color will be discussed and explored. Check the website for more information and the list of materials you need to bring to class. Syllabus and signup: http://www.scgartclub.org DECEMBER 3 • 9:00 AM-4:00 PM • ART CLUB Monet’s Flowers with Allen Reamer Course Fee: 7 hr. session on Thursday for $55
Monet painted fields of flowers, vases of flowers and waterlilies. You too can paint flowers in the style and technique of Monet. He was one of the founders of Impressionism. We will go over the principles of Impressionism as it relates to his flower painting. If you wish, the instructor will critique but not criticize your art work. Note: The instructor will help you but will not work on your painting. This course is for both new and experienced painters. You may use oil, acrylic, water soluble oil, gouache or watercolor. Check the website for more information and the list of materials you need to bring to class. Syllabus and signup: http://www.scgartclub.org DECEMBER 9 • 9:00 AM-4:00 PM • ART CLUB Sunlit Kitty with Ruth Stewart Course Fee: 7 hr. session on Wednesday for $85
This class is a follow the leader type using water miscible oils on a prepared canvas. More info on artist at ruthstewartfineart.com/ Note: Registration will close no later than the day before class. Walk-ins will not be accepted. The instructor will furnish a 12x 12 on deep gallery wrapped canvas. The cost includes everything except brushes and paper towels. Brushes needed are 3/8, 1/2 and 5/8 in synthetic brights or flats, 3/4 in mop, mini-mop, and chip brush (1 in disposable bristle brush) Brush kits for sale ($50) or for rent ($5) Canvas has pattern already applied. Paint colors (water soluble oils) are already mixed. No solvents or harsh chemicals used. Brushes washed in soap and water. Class is from 9:00 to 4:00 with an hour for lunch. Syllabus and signup: http://www.scgartclub.org DECEMBER 10 • 9:00 AM-4:00 PM • ART CLUB Paint in Style of Georgia O’Keefe with Allen Reamer Course Fee: 7 hr. session on Thursday for $45
O’Keefe’s style works with a variety of mediums. Choose a medium from the supply list on the website. Please bring your materials to the first session. Expect to produce one or two works of art in the morning and afternoon session. If you have any questions please email me at: areamerart@mindspring. com Check the website for more information and the list of materials you need to bring to class. Syllabus and signup: http://www.scgartclub.org
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DECEMBER 15 • 9:00 AM-4:00 PM • ART CLUB Draw Still Life Objects w Charcoal with Allen Reamer Course Fee: 7 hr. session on Tuesday for $55
You can produce beautiful shaded charcoal drawings of cups, cloth, bottles, and bowls. You will learn or review charcoal terms, tools, and techniques. After covering a few basic terms, we will concentrate on your tools and the techniques you can achieve with these tools. Each technique will be demonstrated. After practicing with these tools until all these techniques are mastered, we will draw and shade a variety of cups, cloth, bottles, and bowls both individually and in groups. How to draw each object will also be demonstrated. The objects will be supplied. Check the website for more information and the list of materials you need to bring to class. Syllabus and signup: http://www.scgartclub.org
BOCCE
The bocce club is open (4 courts) for you to enjoy. We are having our Dropin program open every week and it is for all Grand residents. Just show up with your mask and hand sanitiser on Tuesday mornings at 9am or Wednesday evenings at 7pm. We’ll organize 2 or 3 games and instruct any newcomers to the game. It’s just for fun, SAFE fun. We sanitize the balls before we begin the session. Our schedule is always posted on our website, scgbocce.com, and you do not need to be a member to view the calendar.
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. Interest Group Description: 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
Boomers Club is a 400+ member social club open to all Sun City Grand residents. Our goal is to have fun with new and newer friends! In normal times, we offer monthly happy hours, a few dances, and a variety of special events. Prior to the Covid quarantine, we visited Amazon’s local distribution facility, had a day at the races at Paradise Downs and had a social event at TopGolf. Our club is the antitheses of social distancing so all of our events are on hiatus at the moment. Please check us out at www.scgboomers.com We look forward to meeting you! The Boomers Club will hold a General Meeting on December 1st at 1:00 p.m. via Zoom. Details with login information will be provided to members a few days in advance. Stay tuned!
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
The kilns are up filling up and running at Grand Clay Arts! Members are excited to again be getting their hands into clay and creating unique works each day. Our new 5.5 Instant Mixers are a wonderful way to get back into the studio. For a nominal fee of $5, and limit of 5 members per session, join one of the many 5.5 Instant Mixers limited one day classes being offered. You can sign up on line! New wheel and hand-building classes have also been added for December and beyond. Sunday mornings on the plaza heat up with art of Raku and Saggar firings. It’s a great time to get out witness how those magnificent colors are achieved. Non-members are invited to view the process and meet the artists. Be sure to Grand Lifestyles | December 2020 | suncitygrand.com
CLUB & INTEREST GROUP INFORMATION check out dates and times posted on line. Masks and social distance protocols are implemented at outdoor firings, as well as in the studio. Visit our website to reserve your time at the studio, register for a class, or just see what’s new. Have a few minutes? Peek in. Thinking of doing something different in the coming year? We always welcome new members at all levels. Join us. You’ll be glad you did! The Clay Studio is open with CDC CAM approved protocols. Visit us at grandclayarts.com.
GRAND COMPUTERS
Compose Yourself Writing SIG—1st Tuesday and 3rd Monday via Zoom Video Conferencing December 1 & 21 • 1–3 PM
Read and Discuss Your Written Stories. Contact Gloria Young for additional information at CY@grandcomputers.org. Devices SIG—4th Thursday via Zoom Video Conferencing December 24 • 2:30–4 PM
NOTE Time change “Personal Assistants 2021”. Contact Ira Simmons for additional information at Devices@grandcomputers.org.
The Grand Computers Club is welcoming new members and we invite all Sun City Grand Residents to join us. We began resuming most major activities using Virtual video conferencing (www.Zoom.us) . You can join these activities while at home using your PC, your Mac, or a Tablet -and you can be in ANY location to participate! Tech Help (one of our most popular membership benefits) is offered via Zoom on Tuesdays, several Special Interest Groups are conducting regular meetings, all Fall classes, our General meetings, and Coffee Chats will be conducted online using Zoom. We are so excited about the use of this technology that we want everyone to come join us to see and use it.
Digital Scrapbooking SIG—Every Monday via Zoom Video Conferencing December 7 & 14 • 6–8 PM
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Flight Simulator SIG—Meetings Suspended until Further Notice.
We will be conducting two weekly Zoom meetings for all club members to attend. 1. Little Bytes Live—every Monday from 1–2 PM. Check your Little Bytes E-Blast for the link to join Little Bytes Live where you can ask our President, Rich Gorczyca any question you may have about what you read in the most recent Little Bytes E-Blast. 2. Chat with Dan and Friends—every Thursday from 9:00 AM. Look for your Little Bytes E-Blast for the link to join Dan & Friends where you may ask Dan and his team any technical questions that you have. Not familiar with Zoom? We are offering 1-on-1 Zoom Basic Training for our members as well as Zoom classes. Visit us at www.grandcomputers.org for all the details! DECEMBER PRESENTATIONS
Create your own Holiday Card. Contact Jane Connors for additional information at scrapbook@grandcomputers.org. Financial Ed SIG via Zoom Video Conferencing December 7 • 9–11:30 AM “Financial Workshop”. December 11 • 10–1:30 AM “New to Investing”. December 11 • 1–2:30 PM “Monthly SIG Meeting”.
Contact Richard Gabel for additional information at Financial@ grandcomputers.org. Genealogy SIG—1st Thursday via Zoom Video Conferencing December 3 • 3:30–5 PM
“DNA Workshop – Review DNA Results - Scott Wallick”. Contact Leon Chapman for additional information at Genealogy@grandcomputers.org. Graphics SIG—2nd Thursday - via Zoom Video Conferencing December 10 • 4–5:30 PM
“Never tried making a short video? Tried shooting a video but it just wasn’t very good? Learn quick tips & tricks to make a short fun video to post on social media or send to friends & family. Checkout some simple video apps and how to use them”. Contact Rita Skarbek for additional information at graphics@ grandcomputers.org.
Topics are subject to change. Please check www.grandcomputers.org to confirm. FIND ZOOM LINKS at grandcomputers.org–click on “Calendar” to find the Meeting and click to get links. The meetings below are FREE and open to all Sun City Grand residents.
Ham Radio SIG December 18 • 10–11:30 AM
General Meeting—1st Wednesday via Zoom Video Conferencing December 2 • 2:00 - 3:30 PM
New Technologies SIG—3rd Thursday via Zoom Video Conferencing December 17 • 3:30–5 PM “Finale”
“Twitter: Learn how it works and how people use it” presented by Ira Simmons. See grandcomputers.org for sign in info. Members will find the link in Little Bytes E-Blast. Contact Rich Gorczyca for additional information at president@ grandcomputers.org. Coffee Chat—2nd Thursday via Zoom Video Conferencing December 10 • 8:30–10:00 AM
“Social Media: What’s New and Getting Ready for the Holidays” presented by Klaudia Jurewicz. See grandcomputers.org for sign in info. Members will find the link in Little Bytes E-Blast. Contact Bob Babicke for additional information at vicepresident@grandcomputers.org. New to Computers—2nd Tuesday via Zoom Video Conferencing. December 8 • 10:00–11:30 AM
“YouTube Wonders – What it Offers and Why I Need It”.
The meetings below are FREE and open to All SCG residents. Non-members of the club may attend any three SIG meetings below, per year, without a club membership. Get Zoom links from grandcomputers.org. Members will find the link in Little Bytes E-Blast. Apple SIG—3rd Monday via Zoom Video Conferencing December 21 • 3:30–5:00 PM
“Apple TV & CarPlay: What You Should Know”. Contact Ira Simmons for additional information at Apple@grandcomputers.org.
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“EmComm Planning & Exercises”. Contact hamsig@grandcomputers.org
Contact Joe Parla for additional information at NewTech@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
The Grand Democrats wish you a Happy Hanukkah, a Merry Christmas, a Warm Kwanzaa, and a Happy Healthy New Year! The Grand Democrats are not meeting in December. Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. Check out www.granddems.org for opportunities to meet like-minded Democrats and to learn more about this and other upcoming meetings. For more information about the Grand Dems, contact Bill at 623-300-8755 or at was14@pitt.edu. Stay safe and healthy.
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CLUB & INTEREST GROUP INFORMATION DOMINOES CLUB For more information, call the President, Pat Johnson, 623–203–7713.
DRAMA & COMEDY CLUB
The Drama and Comedy Club brings you two events in December. Join the Cabaret Players as they entertain you with their ‘Laugh Out Loud’ lunchtime theater on December 3 and 4. Showtime is 12:00 noon in the outdoor amphitheater behind the Adobe Fitness Center. Tickets available at granddrama.com. Bring a chair or a blanket and enjoy their hilarious antics. On December 12 and 13, you will have the opportunity to view our very first virtual production, Bad Auditions on Camera. This is an hour-long production that was directed, rehearsed, and performed entirely over zoom. You can purchase tickets through granddrama.com, or at broadwayondemand.com, which is also the site where you will stream the video. It will be available for a 48-hour period from Friday at midnight to Sunday at midnight. Any questions contact Jeff Martini at 610-304-4129 or martini.jeff@gmail.com.
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).
GARDEN CLUB
There will be no Garden Club meeting in December; our usual 3rd Thursday of the month meeting is really close to the holidays. The January 21 Garden Club meeting will be via Zoom - watch for details! Send your email address to Cherie below to be included on our contact list. We hope everyone’s yearend celebrations will be safe and happy days. For further info, contact Cherie Czaplicki at cczaplicki@cox.net, or 623-975-5397.
GLASS ARTS
The glass arts cub is welcoming new members! Whether you aspire to make a beautiful stained-glass window for your home, design a mosaic masterpiece, or enjoy creating a one-of-a-kind fused glass piece, Grand Glass Arts encourages you to explore the world of glass art. The first step to creating your masterpiece is to join the club by going to grandglassarts.com and clicking on the ‘Join Us’ tab or stopping by the glass arts studio to complete an application there. Next, you will be contacted by the Glass Arts Education Co-chairs to schedule your two orientation classes. The first class is the ‘Glass Arts Overview’ and helps you understand how our club operates. Your training continues with the ‘Glass Arts Skills’ class where you learn to lay out patterns on glass, use glass tools to cut and separate glass, and learn how to set up and use a grinder to perfect glass pieces. Questions? Contact Sue Allyn or Connie Tesar at education@grandglassarts. com for additional information. DATES: December 6 and 7; January 9 and 10; February 6 and 7
GOLF—150 GOLF CLUB
Par–3 golf at Sun City Grand. The co–ed 150 Golf Club plays nine holes from
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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 Web site: www.ladiesgrandniners.golfgenius.com Meeting information: The Ladies Grand Niners membership year is October 1- September 30 each year. 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 3:00. In the summer months, members can choose to play 9-holes of golf between 6–7AM or 18 holes at 7 AM. (Please note that, with restrictions related to COVID-19, we have been playing with tee times instead of shotguns since mid-March 2020. With some restrictions, we will be returning to the shot gun format in November, 2020. The format is subject to change.) Members are required to have an active membership in the Arizona Golf Association (AGA) and be a resident of Sun City Grand with a valid Community Association Member (CAM) number. Members are required to have a GHIN handicap index. If you do not have a GHIN handicap index, you must establish one. A 9–hole handicap index is also required to be eligible for prizes in any of our monthly Play of the Day events and for our annual President’s Cup Tournament. An 18-hole World Handicap System (WHS) GHIN Handicap Index is established by playing a six 9-hole rounds or a combination of 9 and 18-hole rounds to equal 54 holes. The 18-hole handicap index is converted to a 9-hole handicap index for our league. A member must play with the Ladies Grand Niners a minimum of 5- 9-hole rounds in order to be eligible to play in the annual President’s Cup tournament (held in March each year). Club Description: Ladies Grand Niners had over 300 members last season. We 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”! For information on how to join our club through Arizona Golf Association go to ladiesgrandniners.golfgenius.com and click on the link for our membership information or contact our membership co-chairs at membership. ladiesgrandniners@gmail.com.
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 Lin Rigutto. 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 (when it reopens).
GOLF—LADY PUTTERS
Lady Putters is a way to get outdoors, socialize and enjoy a game. It’s a way to practice your putting skills or learn to play a new game. Every week, the putting course is arranged differently so it remains a challenge. You can putt once a week in Sun City Grand from November through May. Join Lady Putters. We would love to see you. For information, go to our website at ladyputters.weebly. com or send an email to pamlang22@gmail.com Grand Lifestyles | December 2020 | suncitygrand.com
CLUB & INTEREST GROUP INFORMATION 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 and Wednesday at 1:00 PM, on both 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 both 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.
viewed on the club website at www.scghikers.org. The December 2020 general meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 7 at 3 p.m. This meeting will be held via Zoom and residents of Sun City Grand are welcome to attend the meeting as guests. If you are interested in learning more about desert hiking or the hiking club, please contact the Club President at president@scghikers.org or the Hike Director at hikedirector@scghikers.org for the Zoom meeting link. Current club members will receive an email from the Club President with the meeting link. New and future club members are encouraged to participate in an Introductory Hike before signing up for a regular club hike. Introductory Hikes will be scheduled regularly in order to accommodate new members. Contact hikedirector@scghikers.org in order to schedule an Introductory Hike.
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.
VOLUNTEERS
IOWA INTEREST GROUP
HIKING
Interest Group Description: 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. Meeting Information: 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 623-512-3637, gingerandjohn@hotmail.com
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. Grand Hikers will be offering 3 or more hikes each week during December. There will be several changes to our previous hiking practices in order to address pandemic safety concerns, but our focus will continue to be on great hiking while attending to the health and safety of our club members and guests. The schedule of hikes and membership information for new hikers can be
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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.
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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 623584-2743.
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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 please send email to scgmahjonggclub19@cox.net and you will be contacted.
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us. Go to https://grandphotos.org/Membership to become a member and register for all classes and activities The next Grand Photos Gathering will be held on Monday, December 14, 2020 from 1 - 2:30 pm on ZOOM. Our December Virtual Travelogue will be available to all Sun City Grand Residents on Thursday, December 10 at 7pm. Please join us on a ZOOM journey with Dik Salsbury to explore incredible photogenic National Parks & Monuments all within 500 miles of our homes here in Grand. Mark your calendars to save the date, then watch the Sun City Grand News of the Day for the link, or visit www.grandphotos.org. We also offer mentoring sessions and classes on getting comfortable with ZOOM and Google Meet and how to share your photos on these virtual platforms. Visit our website www.grandphotos.org regularly for news and class offerings Have questions on photography, your camera or ZOOM photo sharing? Our Virtual Open Forum meets at 10 am on Monday, Wednesday & Friday. It’s a fun, safe place to ask questions, exchange ideas and connect with experts on all kinds of photography (including cell phone) subjects and interests. Learn, Explore, Have Fun! Visit www.grandphotos.org for all the latest news
GRAND PICKLEBALL CLUB
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.
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!
PET CLUB
PINOCHLE
PAPER ARTS & MEMORIES (PAM)
The Pet Club wants to wish all members and residents a safe and Happy Holiday Season. We will resume our monthly meetings in January of 2021. The Sun City Grand Pet Club is open to all residents of SCG who are pet lovers. You do not need to be a current pet owner to join. Our meetings are designed as both an informational and social interaction among members. Guest speakers talk on subjects ranging from pet health, training, rescue, pet care and community programs. Our yearly dues of $10 per member cover our yearly donations to five community pet programs. Our next Pet Club meeting will be Friday January 15th, 2021. Applications for the Pet Club can be obtained at the Activities Desk in the Sonoran Plaza or at the bulletin board at the Pet Park. Pet Park applications and membership do not automatically enroll you into the Pet Club, so be sure to pick up both applications if you desire to participate in both. The Pet Park registration is free and is required in order to use the Pet Park which is available to all SCG residents.
PHOTO CLUB
Grand Photos is the envy of all Sun City Grand Organizations for our great classes, fascinating travelogues, gorgeous Showcases and our super PowerPoint & slide presentations - we’re photographers, after all! The Grand Photo Club Studio is now open for Members. The studio amenities include computers, photo processing software, small & large printers, slideshow software and mat cutting table. Our educational classes, Special Interest Groups, meetings and even photo shoots have been happening virtually via ZOOM. n We welcome new members and invite all Sun City Grand Residents to join
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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
As a result of the COVID-19 restrictions, the Grand Central Railroad will not be having its annual Christmas Night Run this year. Because this event is so special for the Grandchildren of our residents, we will be having a “virtual” Toy Train Raffle instead of the normal “in person” raffle. For a chance to win the Toy Train, type in https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/trainraffle (do NOT use google search) to complete and submit the entry form. The cutoff date to enter the raffle is December 21. The winner will be notified by phone on December 26 and the presentation of the Train will take place at the Railroad Park behind the Chaparral Center. For more information about the Grand Central Railroad or to become a member please contact: chairman@grandcentralrailroad.info
GRAND REPUBLICANS
Frank Rizzo, President – President@scggop.com. See details on the website https://scggop.weebly.com 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 Grand Lifestyles | December 2020 | suncitygrand.com
CLUB & INTEREST GROUP INFORMATION supports various Veteran and Community organizations through donations and members participation in various events county and state wide.
RV CLUB
Have an RV and want to travel with a fun group of fellow Grand residents or you don’t have an RV but want a fun group to socialize with at our meetings with pot lucks, pizza parties and Ice cream socials well come on over to the Grand Rv’ers next meeting, any SC Grand resident is welcome, you don’t need to own an RV to become a member. Our meetings are usually the 3rd Tuesday in Oct, Nov, Jan, Feb, March and April with our Christmas party in December. Previous members who sold their RV’s are encouraged to rejoin for all of our great comradery! For more info call club President Mike Dawson @ 925-727-4625 or Membership Chair Sharron Navratil @ 602-430-0820
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.
SINGLES CLUB
Please refer to our website, www.scgsingles.com, for a current slate of new officers and updated information.
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.
TABLE TENNIS CLUB The TT Club offers a year end membership dues special. For new members joining the club in November & December, the $15.00 dues cover the membership for the rest of the year plus the next whole year. We meet in the Gila Room of the Cimarron Center 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon every Monday, Thursday & Friday. Please come in to enjoy a great game of table tennis. n Why are Bill Gates & Warren Buffet the world’s wealthiest persons? n Do you think that playing table tennis has something to do with it? n Dr. Amen claimed in his book that table tennis is the world’s best brain sport. n Dr. Oz claimed in his TV show that Ping Pong can keep the brain young. Join the fun | First 3 times as a guest | $15.00 annual membership dues Instructions are provided by tournament players. n The robot is available for novices & advanced players. n All levels of playing skill are welcome. n Join men and women who enjoy the game. n Come check with the monitor and get started. n The club has paddles, wear your tennis shoes Please contact David Downs at 623-208-0116, or Apollo Chen at 623-215-7011, or visit www.suncitygrand.com/tabletennis for more information.
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. Club membership continues to be only $15 per years SEE YOU ON THE COURTS!
WISCONSIN INTEREST GROUP
A wonderful Holiday season is with us and will be very different than prior years. We wish we could be Together. We continue to be guided by State and Grand COVID19 protocols and opening announcements. As policies are announced, we will communicate details via our website and direct emails. Our Holiday Dinner is planned for January 19, Game and Appetizer Night February 10, Brewers Game and Tailgate party at the Pavilion on March 20. Additionally, as conditions permit and, based on guidelines, we plan on other events. Stay current by Visiting our web site www.wigazinfo.weebly.com. You can reach us from the ‘Contact Us’ page and by Emailing wigmessage@gmail. com. The WIG Board wishes you a most joyous Christmas and Holiday season And look forward to turning that calendar in 2021 and a new beginning.
STITCHERS
SCG Stitcher’s, Machine Embroidery SIG has been very active on Mondays in the stitcher’s room. They have 7 Embroidery machines that are being used and they have also begun to run some small group classes. Everyone who has attended is having a great time. It’s really important to be able to socialize safely with masks and keeping 6 feet apart. Their Director, Judy McClendon has set up a system (Sign up genius) for members to register to use the Embroidery machines. Since the Sewing SIG has not been in the room on Mondays it allows for more members from the Machine Embroidery SIG to use the room with the permission from the M.E. Director. Stitcher’s has had a very successful General Meeting on zoom and we will be sending out our Slate of Officers and our Budget for 2021. We have been using the Stitcher’s room everyday from 9 to 1 but each SIG has their day to be in the room. Any questions please contact me at Paulaszoo@ aol.com.
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ASK CAPPIE THE COMPUTER CAT
All About Cookies What are cookies? Why do I have to agree to allow cookies every time I go to a new website while I am browsing on the Internet? Marie from SCG, a happy homeowner
Dear Marie, Cookies affect how we surf the web, and for the most part, they make the browsing experience more efficient and personalized. To understand the internet concept of cookies, consider one of many unverified stories of how the term “cookies” came to be. Remember the children’s story about Hansel and Gretel? They tried to mark their trail through the woods by dropping “cookie crumbs” along the way. Similarly, internet cookies “track” where you have been on the internet: time spent on the website, clicked buttons, preferences or settings chosen, research topics or products, name, address, and purchases. Practically, storing personal data and preferences reduces download time, and cookies from websites that you use on a regular basis are reasonable to accept. Website owners are better able to target you with recommendations on purchases, content or services that might be of interest to
you based on your past viewing and purchase history; e.g., you may open a site to order a sweatshirt and a “cookie” provides a link to sweatpants. Generally, such “first-party cookies” are safe if you are browsing reputable websites who track your preferences only for their use. However, many websites embed advertising for other products or services. These “third-party cookies” allow advertisers or analytics companies to track your browsing history across the web on any sites that contain their ads. If you ever wondered why advertisements seem to follow you throughout your Internet browsing for something that you recently searched, it is third-party cookies that make this linkage possible. Ever check the website for a vacation spot and begin seeing ads on other sites of cheap airflights to that destination? Cookies are stored in small text files on YOUR computer and generally they are
considered safe. However, you can view and delete cookies quite easily. The process will vary from browser to browser, but generally, you should go to your browser settings and look for the privacy or security section. The next step is to view the cookies stored by the browsers and then choose which cookies you want to delete. If you feel they pose a security threat, slow down your browser, or store too much personal information, delete your cookies on a regular basis. Additionally, you may not want your website viewing history stored on a public or shared computer. Other options to control cookies include using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) or using the private or incognito browsing option-- which you can find available on most browsers. This will automatically get rid of any cookies placed on your computer when you close the browser session. There are also some browsers that help you automatically manage tracking the cookies; e.g., https://brave.com. In answer to your final question, as to why you need to check a box to “allow” cookies, the European Union is responsible. Basically, how websites place the cookies on your computer and how they use them-- was a specific concern of the European Union. Because of privacy issues and data collected by cookies, the EU (European
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Special thanks to Sharon Chaplin for submitting this photo of her white Scottie, Zoe and black Scottie, Duncan. 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.
Union) invoked The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in 2018 to outline privacy and security requirements for anyone providing goods and services in the European Union. It was put in place for websites to be more transparent about the data it extracts and it specifically brought about the website pop-up notification asking for consent to place a cookie on your computer and allowed you to “Learn More” about how the site uses its cookies.
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GRANDKIDS CORNER
DECEMBER FAMILY ACTIVITIES SHARE IN THE SPIRIT OF THE SEASON! HERE ARE A FEW ACTIVITIES TO PUT YOU IN THE HOLIDAY MOOD. Each month, we are proud to provide GrandKids Corner, a varied list of activity options for you, our Residents, and your families. Please visit the various websites for face mask and safety guidelines.
ZOOLIGHTS
HOLIDAY LIGHTS AT
When the sun goes down and the animals go to SALT RIVER FIELDS sleep, the Phoenix Zoo magically transforms into one Holiday Lights at Salt River Fields makes its of the largest holiday lighting events in the Southwest. debut this year with an unprecedented spectacle Enjoy millions of lights, hundreds of displays and of nearly 5 million lights that will greet Yuletide performances throughout the zoo. If you're not up for revelers along 1.2 miles that encircles the awardwalking around the zoo yet, you can socially distance winning Spring Training home of the Arizona with a drive-thru experience, Cruise Zoolights. Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies. Phoenix Zoo/Arizona Center for Nature Conservation Salt River Fields at Talking Stick 455 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix 7555 N. Pima Road Scottsdale n Dec 3, Dec 13 - 14, Dec 18, Dec 23 - 24, n Thru December 31, 2020 Dec 29 - 30, Jan 3 - 4, Jan 9 - 10, Jan 15 - 16, n 5:45 PM Jan 21 - 22, Jan 27 - 28, 2021 n Prices Vary $35-$355 n 602-286-3800 n holidaylightssrf.com/ n 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM n $60 per person (member)$75 per person (general) GrandKids Corner WINTER NIGHT LIGHTS n phoenixzoo.org/cruise-zoolights/ December 2020 Experience a spirited, synchronized projection Share in the spirit of the season! Here are a few activities to put you in the holiday show at Westgate Entertainment District. mood. Each month, we are proud to provide GrandKids Corner, a varied list of WORLD OF ILLUMINATION activity options for you, our Residents, and your families. Running on select dates from Nov. 27 through Dec. 30, guests can take in the views of the TEMPE / GLENDALE Holiday Lights district’s newest holiday pop-up, a 3D Christmas Illumination is Arizona’s largest holiday drive-thru tree canvas that showcases a walkable, lyrical ZOOLights light show that is fully synchronized to your favorite When the sun goes down and the animals go to sleep, the Phoenix Zoo magically transforms light show. music. This 1-mile long driving attraction will feature into one of the largest holiday lighting events in the Southwest. Enjoy millions of lights, hundreds of displays and performances throughout the zoo. If you're not up for walking millions of holiday lights synchronized to holiday Westgate Entertainment District around the zoo yet, you can socially distance with a drive-thru experience, Cruise music throughout 14 acres of the newest state ofZoolights. the 6770 N. Sunset Boulevard, Glendale n Thru December 30, 2020 art holiday lights and displays. • Hosted by: Phoenix Zoo/Arizona Center for Nature Conservation Dec 3, Dec 13 - 14, Dec 18, Dec 23 - 24, Dec 29 - 30, Jan 3 - 4, Jan 9 - 10, Jan 15 - 16, Jan 21 - n 480-387-5678 22, Jan 27 - Diablo Stadium 28, 2021 n Every 30 minutes from 6 to 10 p.m. 2200 W Alameda Dr., Tempe • Phone: 602n WaterDance Plaza 286-3800 Westgate Entertainment District • Time: 5:30 n westgateaz.com/lights PM to 10:30 6751 N. Sunset Boulevard, Glendale ONLINE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED n Thru January 3, 2021 n 480-550-1777 n 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM n $22.99+ n worldofillumination.com/
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PM Price: $60 per person (member)$7 5 per person (general) Phoenix Zoo, https://ww w.phoenixzo o.org/cruise -zoolights/ 455 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix
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LAS NOCHES DE LAS LUMINARIAS
Have a true Southwestern holiday experience at the Desert Botanical Garden, where 8,000 flickering luminarias line the pathways among the desert flora. While you're there, you'll encounter live performances throughout the garden, as well as stops for hot chocolate and other treats. Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix n Dec 11 - 13, Dec 17 - 23, Dec 26 - 31, 2020 n 480-941-1225 n 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM n Members - $29.95-$34.95 General Public - $34.95-$39.95 n dbg.org/events/las-noches-de-lasluminarias/2018-12-01/
HOLIDAY MEALS AT LITCHFIELDS Litchfield's at The Wigwam 300 E. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park 623-935-3811
CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER AT LITCHFIELD'S DECEMBER 24
Enjoy a three course array of holiday classics, thoughtfully prepared by Executive Sous Chef Chris Knouse.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA DECEMBER 25
Have a merry morning with a served holiday breakfast buffet in Litchfield's and & crafts for the kid's to enjoy at the table or to take home. Santa himself will be joining for pictures while practicing safety measures.
CHRISTMAS DAY DINNER AT LITCHFIELD'S DECEMBER 25
Enjoy a three course array of holiday classics, thoughtfully prepared by Executive Sous Chef Chris Knouse.
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A Fond Farewell
the Rangers and Royals baseball clubs to just It has been my honor to serve the City of Surprise for the past three years. How little did I know name a few. One project that was near and dear that reaching out to serve my community would to my heart was the Veterans Reflection Circle. complete me! I was blessed to meet so many This project was a partnership between the City wonderful people! My last Council meeting will and many local businesses that gave of their be December 15th. It has been a busy three years, time and resources to create this beautiful space and we have accomplished a lot. to honor Surprise resident and veteran, Brian Mancini, who courageously served our country I came into the office open-minded and prepared for more than 12 years. The true giving of these to learn. What a learning curve! My colleagues and I on the City Council grew into a cohesive people was greatly appreciated. I am proud to group and were able to accomplish many projects have been a part of this great project. that I know will benefit our citizens for years to My passion, the thing most important to me come. This could not have been accomplished during my time as your representative, was without the help and support of City staff who the one-on-one interactions that I was able to work diligently to serve our residents. I am so have with individuals in my district – listening, proud of every employee that works for our City. helping, and serving those in need. This time was During my time as your Councilwoman, I have had Nancy Hayden precious to me. Just taking the time to sit and the pleasure to attend your business openings; Council Member, District 2 discuss issues and concerns was a little way for me represent your voice on Council Subcommittees to make a big impact. Thank you for trusting me and at Council Meetings; and attend HOA meetings and with the things that are most important to you. luncheons to meet and discuss issues. I also worked on many Your newly elected District 2 Representative, Aly Cline, exciting projects that have benefited our beautiful city! I am will start her term on January 1. I believe she will be a great thankful for the partnerships that have grown while I served addition to our community. After January 1, please reach out on Council, including Ottawa University, Luke Air Force Base, Surprise Center Development Company (SCDC), and to her, as I know that she will assist you as I have done.
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WISCONSIN INTEREST GROUP
Friendships n Travel n Dining and much more
We provide a wide range of activities throughout the year. Visit www.wigazinfo.weebly.com to learn more. Click on ‘Contact Us’ tab or email wigmessage@gmail.com
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Pastor Scott Hackler and Pastor Gary Benson 15820 W Clearview Blvd In the
of Sun City Grand
623-977-6000 . . . . . spiritofgrace.com On-site Worship Services have resumed! Please contact the church for additional information. Registration is Required Our on-line Worship Service continues each week and is available on Saturday by 5:00 pm. Go to spiritofgrace.com and click on the YouTube button in the upper right-hand side of the webpage. Weekend Worship: Saturday – 5:00 pm and Sunday – 9:00 am Bringing the Spirit of Grace to all People
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DEAF SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP
Living through the Pandemic Submitted by Vicki T. Hurwitz SCG Resident vthurwitz@gmail.com
Zoom Chat Zoom Talk Zoom Demo Zoom Bingo Zoom Poker VP Pinochle What are those? Those are what keep the Deaf SCG residents busy in spite of the pandemic! There is no week without a Zoom ‘gettogether’; we have them at least twice a week. We play Poker through Zoom, using Poker Star online and also Pinochle through Videophones, using Trickster online. There is always something to do, something to talk about, something to share with each other.
prevented us from ‘getting together’ through Zoom, VP and Facetime. A group of men and women bike around SCG and trails outside of Surprise at least three times a week. Many others take leisure walks on SCG’s walkways and trails. Others meet at the swimming pools and the gym. Four times a month Zoom Chats take place of our socials, three of which used to be held at Cimarron and the other in Surprise.
The COVID-19 pandemic has not stopped nor
Twice a month Zoom Talks involved presentations such as “Most Embarrassing Moments”, “50’s and 60’s”, “Organizing Important Documents”, “50’s and 60’s”, and “Unforgettable Events”, all done by our own residents. We had a special speaker from Florida on “Life Planning for Seniors”. We also played “Trivia about SCG” on Kahoot! on Zoom. One Sunday a month, Zoom Demos involved “Canning jams” and “Show and Tell” during which we demonstrated what we worked on since the pandemic started. Examples were 3D products including an 18-wheel truck, stained glass, rock painting, quilts, alcohol ink, diamond painting with beads, puzzles,
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creating cards and more. In addition to the above Zoom gatherings, private groups text, email and videophone each other at various times. Many of us visit our families, many throughout the country, through Zoom, Videophone and FaceTime. Since we haven’t been able to travel much during the pandemic, using the Zoom connects us with others much more than in the past. In other words, we don’t have to miss any workshops, webinars, memorial services and more, thanks to the Zoom. Thanks to today’s phenomenal technology we can stay in touch with more people and stay inspired, active and talented. Sincerest thanks go to those who sent me photos and special thanks go to Susie Tighe for preparing the collages of photos to include with this article. 51
RESOURCE NUMBERS EMERGENCY..................................................................................... 9-1-1 Poison Control Center........................................................ 800.222.1222 Sheriff’s Office (Bell Rd. Substation)................................... 602.876.1011 Area Agency on Aging 24-Hour Helpline........................ 602.264.4357 After Hours and Weekend Landscaping Emergencies Gothic Landscape......................................................... 760.892.2455 ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES
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.................................................................... 623.222.6000 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) ..........................623.222.1900 Disability Information............................................. (voice) 623.222.3543 (TTY–deaf) 623.222.3503 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................................................................ 602.253.5000 Voter Registration................................................................ 623.506.1511 We Care Program............................................................... 623.222.4277
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CONSUMER SERVICES
Birth/Death Certificates...................................................... Hazardous Waste Questions.............................................. Health Department, Maricopa County............................ Motor Vehicle Department (MVD).................................... Registrar of Contractors..................................................... Social Security Administration............................................ PORA – SCW Consumer Services......................................
602.506.6800 602.771.4673 602.506.6900 602.255.0072 602.542.1525 800.772.1213 623.214.1646
HOSPITALS
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 The Daily Independent and Surprise Independent........ 623.972.6101 UTILITIES
City of Surprise Water.......................................................... 623.222.1900 Arizona Public Service (APS).............................................. 602.371.7171 APS Street Light Outage................................................602.371.7171 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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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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COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CONTACTS BOARD COMMITTEES
Architectural Review Committee Steve Bowen, Board Director and Chair Steve4grand@gmail.com Janet Hanley, Vice Chair jklhanley@aol.com Code of Conduct Committee Barbara Grossbard, Chair bgrossbard@aol.com Ted Grove, Vice Chair groveaz@cox.net Covenants Committee Gail LaBelle, Chair glabelle@cox.net David Jordan, Vice Chair Jor708@gmail.com Finance Advisory Committee Dennis Gebele, Chair dennis@gebele.com Bob Towe, Vice Chair Btowe211@gmail.com Golf Advisory Committee Jane Barry, Chair janecbarry@yahoo.com Mike Domino, Vice Chair mikdendom@yahoo.com Lifestyles Advisory Committee Steven Berwald, Chair Sberwald04@gmail.com Terry Lerner, Vice Chair terryl@cox.net Long Range Planning Advisory Committee Roger Barry, Chair Rgbarry.65@gmail.com Rod Rankin, Vice Chair rodrankin@me.com ADDITIONAL CAM INFORMATION
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...............................760.892.2455
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT
ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT
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 Information Systems Manager Andi Palisuri........................................... 623.546.7503 andi.palisuri@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
Activities Office.................................... 623.546.7449 Sonoran Plaza, 19753 N. Remington Drive Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
GOLF
Cimarron Golf Course.......................... 623.975.5654 17100 West Clearview Boulevard Kirk Hanaway – Golf Pro...................... 623.975.5657 kirk.hanaway@scgcam.com Desert Springs Golf Course................. 623.546.7401 19900 North Remington Drive Cassidy Stevanov – Golf Pro............... 623.546.7403 cassidy.stevanov@scgcam.com 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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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
Art Club................................................. 623.546.7484 19745 North Remington Drive Billiards Club.......................................... 623.546.7482 19781 North Remington Drive Clay Arts Club....................................... 623.214.9067 19751 North Remington Drive Computer Club.................................... 623.546.7508 19781 North Remington Drive Glass Arts Club...................................... 623.214.6723 19751 North Remington Drive Language Club.................................... 623.546.7488 19739 North Remington Drive 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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Freedom Plaza Residents
leave the holiday decorating to us...
and the shopping, serving and clean-up of daily fine dining to us, too. Residents enjoy Holiday entertainment by the light of our Tree and Menorah in our Grand Lobby or any of the other twenty amenity areas under one roof - all without needing to go outside in December chill.
You can enjoy this active independent senior living lifestyle knowing that higher levels of living, including Medicare-certified skilled nursing and rehab, are all available on our campus. Year-end discounts of $ 10K off select floorplans still available with 2019 pricing held through December 2021.
Come visit to see our two-story Christmas tree in the Grand Lobby.
Pet Friendly
A Life Plan Community 13373 N Plaza del Rio Blvd, Peoria, AZ 85381
Call 623-815-4015 to schedule your visit and for more information www.freedomplazaarizona.com
Following CDC guidelines, we have taken extraordinary steps to protect the health and well-being of our community and guests
