September 2024 Grand Lifestyles

YOURSmile DESERVES A SPECIALIST’S CARE

Dr. Perry Fraiman is committed to offering the best in cosmetic, implant and restorative dentistry. Recognized by his peers as one of the valley’s best dentists, Dr. Fraiman is routinely voted as a Top Dentist by Phoenix Magazine and is faculty at Arizona School of Dental & Oral Health. For more than 23 years, his expertise in the latest procedures for restoration and replacement of teeth has eliminated pain and improved function for thousands of patients.

In 2023 Fraiman Prosthodontics welcomed Dr. Alexis Zucker, who along with Dr. Fraiman, prioritizes building lasting patient relationships and ensuring a comfortable experience. She takes the time to understand your concerns and provides the highest level of care. With a background in Public Health from Tulane University and a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Midwestern University School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Zucker is committed to providing top-notch care.

We invite you to call 623-975-3115 to schedule your new patient visit.

Grand Lifestyles 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.

Job opportunities are posted on the website at www.livegrandaz.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@livegrandaz.com. You are encouraged to submit an application for each employment opportunity for which you would like to be considered. YOURWESTVALLEY.COM AND SURPRISE & DAILY INDEPENDENT

Please cancel delivery of your complimentary newspapers whenever you will be gone—delivery can be restarted upon return—call 623-972-6101

GRAND VALUE STATEMENTS

of our Mission Statement, we hold to these values:

relationships built on respect, trust, and effective communications.

We listen to understand.

We are open minded, collaborative, and always look for ways to improve our community. We believe in life long learning and a desire for active well being. We are a forward looking, fiscally sound community.

encourage an environment of empowerment and personal responsibility.

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.livegrandaz.com/Communications/GrandLifestyles-magazine, scroll down to Grand Lifestyles Advertising. The deadline for

placement. Sun City Grand

submitted

Why Does Grass Die?

JULY 2024

FINANCIAL RESULTS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING

JULY 11, 2024

Board of Director Meeting –Summary of Resolutions

the Board of Directors accepted the Consent Calendar as presented:

1. June 27, 2024, Board Meeting minutes and resolutions

2. Appointment of Nancy Foy to the Chartered Club Peer Group Council; • The Board approved the proposed changes to The Grand Board Committee Guidelines with the elimination of Section K.

Ben Serns

Jeff Hochman

General Manager

The Grand

What is the role of a FACILITIES DIRECTOR?

A Facilities Maintenance Director for The Grand plays a critical role in ensuring that the community’s infrastructure and amenities are well-maintained, safe, and functional.

The role requires a blend of technical knowledge, management skills, and the ability to handle various administrative and operational tasks effectively.

HERE ARE SOME KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS POSITION:

n Management and Supervision

n Vendor Management

n Communication and Reporting

n Maintenance Planning

n Compliance and Safety

n Record Keeping

n Budget Management

n Facility Upgrades

n Project Management

I am very excited to announce that our new Facilities Maintenance Director started his new position here at The Grand on August 5th. There was a lot of interest in this position with us receiving almost 40 applications.

After a long process to narrow our selection down, we ended up hiring what we know is going to be a great fit for our team. I would like to introduce you...

Jamie Svoboda: Facilities Maintenance Director at The Grand

Jamie Svoboda, born and raised in a south suburb of Chicago, Illinois, brings a rich background and deep passion to his role as the Facilities Maintenance Director. Growing up in a family known for their entrepreneurial spirit, Jamie’s childhood was influenced by his family's well-known tavern, Svoboda’s Nickelodeon. His brothers continue the family tradition with their successful pizzerias, Freedom Brothers Pizzeria and Ale House, in the North suburbs of Illinois.

In 1996, Jamie relocated to Arizona, where he met his wife while working together at a local amusement park in Phoenix. They are now proud parents of a 16-year-old son who recently earned his driver’s license. Outside of work, Jamie and his family enjoy exploring new states, engaging in outdoor activities like golf, fly fishing, and visiting national parks, all while savoring local cuisines.

A fun fact about Jamie’s background is that "Svoboda" means "freedom" in Czech—a fitting tribute to the family’s enduring spirit of independence and entrepreneurial success.

Jamie’s career is marked by a dedicated passion for facilities maintenance, from tenant improvements to new builds. His journey began as a technician, driven by a commitment to excellence, which naturally led him into management roles. Some of his credentials include: BOMI (Building Owners and Manager Association) International OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970) Certification, Project Management Certification, Certified in Pool & Spa Operator/Technician.

Today, Jamie leads a dedicated team of technicians at The Grand, focusing on the strategic aspects of management.

As Facilities Maintenance Director, he is committed to enhancing the quality and efficiency of facility operations. His future goals include settling into this pivotal role, ensuring the continued success and improvement of the facilities.

Please join me in welcoming Jamie to The Grand.

2024 DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES RALLY

Saturday | September 21 | 1–4 pm

Sagebrush Ballroom | Sonoran Building THE GRAND

Please come meet the candidates vying for your vote on the November Arizona general ballot.

The following candidates have been invited: U.S. Senate Ruben Gallego

U.S. House (CD8) Greg Whitten

U.S. House (CD9) Quacy Smith

AZ State House LD25 Bill Olear

AZ State House LD28 Barbara Fike

AZ State Senate LD29 Eric Stafford

AZ State House LD29 Tanairi (Vote for 2) Ochoa-Martinez & Tom Tzitzura

AZ Corporation Ylenia Aguilar, Commission (Vote for 3) Jonathon Hill & Joshua Polacheck

Maricopa County Board District 4 David Sandoval of Supervisors

Maricopa County Board District 5 Steve Gallardo of Supervisors

Maricopa County Assessor Gregory Freeman

Maricopa County Attorney Tamika Wooten

Maricopa County Recorder Tim Stringham

Maricopa County School Dr. Laura Metcalfe Superintendent

Maricopa County Sheriff Tyler Kamp

Central AZ Water Terry Goddard & Conservation District Heather Macre Board (CAP)

**School Board candidates for Dysart, Agua Fria, Deer Valley, Litchfield, & Peoria are also invited.

This will be our 12th Candidate Rally at The Grand. ALL VOTERS in LD25, LD28 and LD29 and participating Clubs as well as the general public are welcome to attend in person or on Zoom. YOU MUST REGISTER TO ATTEND. To register, go to https://granddems.org/events.html and click RSVP Meet the Candidates Rally.

Paid for by Grand Dems, Maricopa County Democratic Party, Northwest Valley Dems, Pebble Creek Dems, LD25 Dems, LD28 Dems, and LD29 Dems, https://granddems.org/  Not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s campaign committee.

WHY DOES GRASS DIE?

Dead grass on a golf course is never a good thing, but every course is bound to lose some turf from time to time. When it happens way out in the rough it’s not usually a big deal, but when grass dies on tees, greens, fairways or any high-visibility area, golfers notice and superintendents get nervous. Then come the questions about what happened – why did that grass die? The answer usually involves a combination of things, some of which may be totally outside the superintendent’s control. Let’s line up some of the usual suspects and learn a little more about their role in those bare spots.

Too Much Traffic

Golf carts, maintenance equipment and even foot traffic add stress to grass. If growing conditions are good and traffic can be spread out, it may not be much of an issue. However, in places where traffic gets concentrated, grass may thin out or disappear altogether. This is especially common during bad weather or in difficult growing environments like densely shaded parts of the course. Bare spots at the end of cart paths, in areas where mowers turn, and where golfers

walk between bunkers are all common examples of traffic damage. If there is no practical way to spread out the traffic, all the superintendent can do is try to keep the grass as healthy as possible and hope for the best. Don’t be surprised if some traffic trouble spots need to be regrassed almost every year.

Those Pesky Pests

There are many pests that injure grass, and some can kill big areas within a few days. Fungal diseases, insects, parasites and various animals can all cause problems. Golf courses can make preventative applications to control many insects and diseases, but not all courses can afford them. Pests are also continually evolving and can develop resistance to products. No matter what type of control programs a golf course uses, there may be times when the conditions are just right for a particular pest and the grass ends up paying the price.

Water Woes

Too much or too little water can cause dead grass. Even though the vast majority of golf courses have an

Brandon Dougherty, PGA Director of Golf

Was this grass killed by too much traffic, a disease, poor irrigation coverage, a combination of all three or something else entirely? Whatever the reason, nobody likes seeing dead grass on a golf course.

irrigation system, the quality and coverage of those systems varies a lot. It doesn’t take many hot and dry days to highlight weaknesses in the system. If dry weather persists, brown spots will get bigger and the grass will eventually thin out and die – especially in areas with heavy traffic. On the flip side, too much moisture in the soil can suffocate grass or promote damaging diseases. Excessive moisture also makes grass more vulnerable to damage from traffic and extreme heat or cold. Regrading areas or installing drainage can improve problem spots, but not all courses have resources available for these projects.

Tree Trouble

Trees deserve special mention as both a killer of grass and a contributing factor to the other problems we’ve already covered. Trees compete directly with grass for light, nutrients and water, and trees will win those

battles every time. Even if competition with trees doesn’t kill the grass directly, a little additional stress can push things over the edge. This is why you often see damage from traffic, pests and drought in areas near trees. The combined stress is the killer. Tree management helps a lot, but it costs money, and golfers are often reluctant to support selective tree removal –even if they also get upset about the dead grass in densely shaded areas.

With all these threats to the turf, it’s incredible how much beautiful grass there is on golf courses! Superintendents do their best to prevent any dead grass, but sometimes the deck is stacked against them. More maintenance resources and better infrastructure certainly helps, but even courses with every tool at their disposal will lose grass. When that happens, it’s usually just a matter of time before the maintenance team and Mother Nature get things back to normal. Until then, please try to be patient and know that nobody dislikes dead grass more than the maintenance team that works so hard to keep those little plants alive.

Source: https://www.usga.org/ content/usga/home-page/coursecare/green-section-record/62/ issue-14/why-does-grass-die-. html#returnable

Lorena Nieto Activities Director

Concerts, Concerts, and More Concerts

GRAND CABARET THE BEST OF BROADWAY

Back by popular demand… starring Jonathan Williams

NOVEMBER 23 ON SALE NOW

ABBA

HOLLY JOLLY CHRISTMAS

DECEMBER 19

Goes on Sale, October 1st

For all things Grand, visit us online or in the Activities Office, contact us at 623-546-7449.

Stay happy, stay healthy and stay safe.

Thank you for your support of your Activities Department.

Hello Grand Residents

With Fall approaching there is so much to look forward to, but better weather says it all. We have so much planned for the coming months, we hope you will indulge! We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming event and joining us for some Fall fun.

Grand Concert Series 2025!

We hope you have had an opportunity to look over our exciting line-up. Sales will be in the office on Tuesday, September 17th, the Sonoran Plaza opens at 7am. You will be able to take a number for your place in line. Online, Wednesday, September 18th tickets go on sale at 8am. Tickets are $25 per person per show. Six ticket limit per show.

We have definitely tried over the years to make this process as fair and as smooth as possible by doing the following:

1. Splitting the venue in half, holding seats for in the office and online sales separately. This has helped in alleviating the amount of online traffic.

2. Tickets go on sale at 8am instead of midnight.

3. Shows were increased to 4 performances per concert.

4. Limiting ticket sales to 6 per resident to provide more opportunity.

We understand that everyone is looking for the best seats possible, please be patient as we are here to serve you and will always do the best we can. We know you will arrive extremely early for that prime spot in line, we look forward to assisting you with your ticket purchase. Your support of this annual Grand event is truly tremendous. Thank you.

As always, we continue to provide you with all of your recurring favorites! From Wine Down Wednesday, to DJ by the Pool and the indoor Summer Market at Grand, find all the details within this issue. Look for upcoming special Fall events...see the center calendar spread and ads throughout for dates!

…from monthly Trivia Challenges, to Karaoke and Game Nights…even weekly live music in the Village Center, we hope you will come out and enjoy all that Grand has to offer.

REBEL A CLASSIC ROCK EXPERIENCE

JANUARY 13 & 14, 2025

ARETHA: THE QUEEN OF SOUL STARRING CHARITY LOCKHART

JANUARY 27 & 28, 2025

PIANO MEN: GENERATIONS A TRIBUTE TO ELTON JOHN AND BILLY JOEL

FEBRUARY 3 & 4, 2025

SHAKE BABY SHAKE & THE LOVETTES TRIBUTE TO THE 1950S AND 60S

FEBRUARY 17 & 18, 2025

BOB ANDERSON TRIBUTE TO FRANK SINATRA

MARCH 3 & 4, 2025

TINA TURNER AVIS ELLIS

MARCH 10 & 11, 2025

ONE OF THESE NIGHTS A TRIBUTE TO THE EAGLES

MARCH 24 & 25, 2025

Allison Adams Fitness Director

By Charles Crevequer

EXOS Sports Performance Specialist the Grand Personal Trainer

The concept of nutrient density refers to the quantity of nutrients in relation to the total quantity of a particular food and is usually measured by the number of calories.

Low caloric food containing plenty of macro- and micronutrients is considered more “nutrient-dense” than high-calorie, nutritionally poor food, and many consider this a measure of overall food quality. Apart from general health, nutrient density is also an important consideration for athletes hoping to optimize their fueling strategy.

UNDERSTANDING THE WHOLE: NOT ALL CALORIES ARE CREATED EQUAL

Without diving too far into the rabbit hole of calories, it’s worth noting that not all calories are the same. For example, 100 calories of broccoli may deliver the same energy as 100 calories of white chocolate, but the body will react in different ways to each. The reasons why could fill an entire article on their own, but consider the following:

Thermic Effect

Four calories of protein require more energy to metabolize than four calories of sugar. Depending on the desired effect of consuming these calories, you may want to choose one or the other at different times.

NUTRIENT DENSITY: NOT ALL CALORIES ARE

Hormone Response and Satiety

Fructose, for example, increases ghrelin (the hormone which makes you feel hungry) whereas oats increase leptin, which inhibits hunger pangs. Therefore, after consuming 100 calories of fruit, your body will be craving more food sooner than if you’d eaten 100 calories of oatmeal.

Insulin Response

High Glycemic Index foods spike insulin release and have a range of add-on effects (sugar high/crash) compared to low GI food.

AT ADOBE

$5.00 CC only no cash. Must sign up & pre-pay at Adobe.

Instructor: DeAnn Straw STRENGTH EQUIPMENT

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 27 n 3:30PM PRECOR

Nutrient Density

A slice of white bread may contain the same number of calories as whole grain bread, but they’re fundamentally different. The latter contains four times the potassium, three times the zinc and twice as much protein and fiber as its white counterpart. Next time you’re faced with the choice, which would you prefer?

WHAT ARE FOODS WITH GOOD NUTRIENT-DENSITY?

Cruciferous vegetables: kale, cabbage, arugula

$5.00 CC only no cash. Must sign up & pre-pay at Cimarron.

Instructor: DeAnn Straw STRENGTH EQUIPMENT

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 14 n 10AM FREE MOTION

Berries: strawberries, blackberries, blueberries

Whole grains: oats, rice, whole grain

pasta

Legumes: beans, chickpeas, lentils, kidney beans

Nuts and seeds: chia seeds, almonds, pistachios, flaxseed

Greens: spinach, broccoli, chard, spirulina

WHAT ARE FOODS WITH POOR NUTRIENT-DENSITY?

Processed food: including meats, ready meals, and cheese

Candy

Baked goods: donuts, pastries and anything fried

Drinks: alcohol and many sports drinks

HOW DOES NUTRIENT DENSITY AFFECT SPORTS PERFORMANCE?

Nutrients are necessary for overall bodily function, from a healthy immune and digestive system to providing energy and to help us recover. There can be little contention that nutrients are important for athletes looking to repeatedly stress their bodies and recover on a frequent basis.

There are three main areas that a nutrient-dense diet will benefit athletes:

1. OPTIMIZE PERFORMANCE

Athletes need fuel which their body can process and convert to energy. Appropriate sources depend on the desired outcome. A sprinter’s needs, for example, are different from an Ironman triathlete’s needs, but all athletes will benefit from nutrient-dense foods which the body is able to recognize and metabolize.

2. SPEED RECOVERY

Consuming the full range of essential amino acids is necessary for muscle repair and growth, and a varied diet is all you need to get them. If you avoid meat, plant-based foods and smoothies are a great place to start.

3. ACHIEVE OPTIMUM WEIGHT

Nutrient-dense foods will make you feel fuller for longer. Many studies have shown that someone on a diet high in nutrients will consume fewer calories. They’ll also have a lesser impact on blood sugar levels and subsequent insulin response. You can actually lose weight by eating more if you focus on nutrient-rich foods.

HOW TO IMPROVE NUTRIENT DENSITY

A good shortcut is to choose more whole fruits, vegetables, and

minimally processed grains; usually, the more processed something is, the fewer nutrients it has. It might be difficult to give up your favorite nutrient-poor foods (after all, they’re designed to keep you craving more) but once you switch, you’ll notice more satiety, consistent energy levels, reduced inflammation, and better performance. It’s never too late to start reaping the benefits of a nutrient-rich diet.

$5.00 CC only no cash. Must sign up & pre-pay at Cimarron. Instructor: Jeanne Hawley

ORIENTATION ASSAULT TREADMILL,

SEPTEMBER 11

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER 2

OCTOBER 16

C.H.A.P.S. NEEDS YOU

Community Homeowner A ssoCiAtion PAtrol serviCe

We are looking for Grand men and women volunteers to help with Vacation Watch and Evening Patrol. We will supply vehicles and training. Call the C.H.A.P.S. office 623-546-7553 and leave a message if you are interested in joining us! You may also find more information about C.H.A.P.S. (including an application form to join) at livegrandaz.com – Volunteer Central – C.H.A.P.S. Resident Patrol

USEFUL INFORMATION ABOUT ADDRESS LIGHTS AND LOCK BOXES

All Grand residents are careful about keeping their house number lights on, but what happens when you put in new bulbs and the lights remain off? This problem is usually a sign that your transformer needs to be replaced. All houses have a low-voltage transformer above the hatch in the garage for supplying the proper voltage to the address lights. Over time, typically after 20 to 25 years, the transformers can wear out. A replacement transformer can be purchased at your local hardware or home improvement store. An electrician or handyman can install the new transformer. These transformers are also used to supply the proper voltage for doorbells.

Residential lock boxes that hold keys to your house are available from the Surprise Fire Department at a cost of $65 including installation. These metal boxes are attached to the house, usually at the front door. The box can be

opened only by a special key used by the Surprise Fire Department. If you call 911 and cannot unlock your door, the firefighters will be able to use your key to enter your house without destroying your door. Information about lock boxes is at https://surpriseaz.gov/425/ Lock-Box-Program. Please note, new installations have been temporarily suspended. Contact the Surprise Fire Department at (623) 222-5024 if you have questions or wish to have your name placed on the waitlist.

Call us if you return early.

C.H.A.P.S. Vacation Watch patrol teams checked close to 700 houses this summer. We continue to check houses up to the return date on the request form. Occasionally, we find that a resident has returned early when ringing the doorbell, which is part of the house checking procedure. If you return before the date on your request form, be sure to call us at (623) 5467553, to cancel this service. Otherwise, you may hear your doorbell ring very early in the morning as we continue to visit your house as you requested.

C.H.A.P.S.

VACATION WATCH

Vacation Watch Request Forms are available at the Palm Center Welcome Center and Membership Office as well as on the website, www.livegrandaz.com . Submit the completed form to the Membership Office. Homeowners must be away for a minimum of two weeks and designate a keyholder to use this service. If an irregularity is found, the keyholder will be notified. C.H.A.P.S. does not report homeowner violations to the Standards Office.

EVENING PATROL

Volunteers, in Association vehicles, patrol neighborhoods early in the evening to observe and report unusual activity. Open garage doors and street light outages are the main objectives. Patrols are also on the lookout for any type of activity or situation that is not normal.

TO VOLUNTEER

C.H.A.P.S. welcomes new members throughout the year. You will receive lessons and field training before going out with a partner. With many evening patrol and vacation watch days every month, there is plenty of flexibility to volunteer on days that match your schedule. If you are interested, call the C.H.A.P.S. office (623) 546-7553, ask any C.H.A.P.S. member for information, or come to our next meeting, which is at 1:30pm at the Sonoran Plaza on Tuesday, September 24.

DONATIONS

Our activities incur numerous incidental expenses that are covered by donations. To donate, make checks payable to The Grand Community Association and designate “Donation to C.H.A.P.S.” and drop off at the Membership Office. Thank you to everyone for your generous donations that supported the record-high volume of activities during the past summer.

Community Homeowner Association Patrol Service. Everyone is welcome. Make a difference with C.H.A.P.S.

An example of a low-voltage transformer Lock boxes are placed beside the front door.

CALLING ALL GRAND VETERANS

To be included in our annual acknowledgement of Grand Veterans in the November Grand Lifestyles magazine, please send an email to activities@livegrandaz.com; or call the Activities Desk at 623.546.7449 by Oct. 10, 2024 and tell us your name and what branch of service you served in. We will make sure you are listed in the November 2024 issue of the magazine.

Thank You For Your Service!

TICKETED

Visa/Mastercard Credit/Debit Cards Only – Sun City Grand adheres to the "NO REFUND POLICY"

SEPTEMBER 1 • SUNDAY • GRAND TRIP

CABARET AT PHOENIX THEATRE —SOLD OUT

$139/pp | contact Kindred Tours for times and pick-up location 480-497-2478

SEPTEMBER 5 • THURSDAY GRAND EVENT

GRAND TRIVIA NIGHT—SOLD OUT

$3/pp – Limit 6 | 6pm Trivia Starts 5:30pm Doors Open | Sagebrush Ballroom

SEPTEMBER 6, 13, 20, 27 • FRIDAY GRAND EVENT

DJ BINGO

Come out and enjoy this community favorite with DJ Curtis leading the fun. Tickets are limited to 6 per person per night. It’s Bingo like you’ve never imagined!

Visit livegrandaz.com for a schedule of events. For all things Grand, visit us online or in the Activities Office, or 623-546-7449.

$3/pp-LIMIT 6 | 5:30pm DJ Bingo Starts 4:30pm Doors Open | Chaparral Center, Apache

SEPTEMBER 13 & 14 • FRI. & SAT. MUSIC CLUB

LIVE AT CIMARRON —SOLD OUT

$5/pp | Doors Open 6pm, Cash Bar available Performances 7pm | Cimarron Center

SEPTEMBER 14 • SATURDAY GRAND EVENT

BAR-B-QUE, BREWS AND ROCK ‘N’ ROLL

Join us for our first in the series of four DRESS THE EVENTS, wear your favorite Rock & Roll attire, featuring the 303 West Band for good old fashion Rock ‘n’ Roll! This themed dinner and dancing event will be held in the Sonoran Plaza Ballroom. Contact us in the Activities office for menu details.

Tickets include dinner and live music. Cash bar will be available. Tickets are available online or in the Activities office

$35/pp | 5:30-7:30pm dinner & dancing Sonoran Plaza

SEPTEMBER 28 • SATURDAY GRAND EVENT

BRITAIN’S FINEST—SOLD OUT

$25/pp | Doors Open 6:30pm, Cash Bar available Performances 7pm | Sonoran Plaza, Kiva Ballroom

OCTOBER 4, 11, 18, 25 • FRIDAY DJ BINGO

Come out and enjoy this community favorite with DJ Curtis leading the fun. Tickets are limited to 6 per person per night. It’s Bingo like you’ve never imagined!

Visit livegrandaz.com for a schedule of events. For all things Grand, visit us online or in the Activities Office, or 623-546-7449.

$3/pp-LIMIT 6 | 5:30pm DJ Bingo Starts 4:30pm Doors Open | Chaparral Center, Apache

OCTOBER 7 • MONDAY • GRAND EVENT

GRAND TRIVIA NIGHT—SOLD OUT

$3/pp – Limit 6 | 6pm Trivia Starts 5:30pm Doors Open | Sagebrush Ballroom

OCTOBER 8-11 • TUES.-FRI. • GRAND TRIP TRAIL OF THE ANCIENTS SCENIC BYWAY

Featuring Mesa Verde & Chaco Culture National Parks

The Trail of the Ancients is a modern-day drive that connects the migration routes of America’s first peoples—the Ancestral Puebloans—who occupied a vast region of the American Southwest for over 2,000 years. The only National Scenic Byway that was designated primarily for its archaeological sites, the trail passes through some of the southwest’s most protected places. With no particular right or wrong way to explore this multi-state trail—which the Federal Highway Administration says is 480 miles in total—we’ve planned a route that takes us through the trail’s most iconic sites, including Mesa Verde and Chaco Culture National Parks. Tickets are available online or in the Activities Office.

$899 (Based Upon Double Occupancy)

$219 (Single Supplement) | contact Kindred Tours for times and pick-up location 480-497-2478

OCTOBER 12•SATURDAY•GRAND EVENT LATIN NIGHT

Join us for our second in the series of four DRESS THE EVENTS, featuring Latin Night!

This themed dinner and dancing event will be held in the Sonoran Plaza Ballroom. Contact us in the Activities office for Menu details.

Tickets include dinner and live music. Cash bar will be available. Tickets are available online or in the Activities office

$35/pp | 5:30-7:30pm dinner & dancing Sonoran Plaza

OCTOBER 17, 18, 19, 20

THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY

GRAND DRAMA & COMEDY CLUB

OLD HAMS BY ROBERT RINFRET

The Grand Drama & Comedy Club opens its new 2024-2025 season with a comedy written by Robert (Bob) Rinfret entitled Old Hams. This production will keep you laughing, as the Drama & Comedy Club presents its patrons with a funny story of aging actors who stage a shrewd scheme to outdo a cunning lawyer and his unscrupulous partner…and when romance pops up unexpectedly, the action becomes fast and furious.

Synopsis: The Ophelia L. Davis Home for Actors, Musicians and Singers is a 1920s manor in 21st century Burbank, California. Its residents, who have called it home for over 40 years, all worked in film, radio, or TV. Their friend and former owner of the home, Ophelia Davis, died leaving the performers in a terrible predicament. The taxes are due and if they can’t be raised, it will be sold to make way for a shopping mall. At wits’ end, the performers devise a clever plan, using their acting skills, clever disguises, and a missing lottery ticket, where they manage to turn a garage sale into a hilarious showdown. It makes for a fun filled and unexpected ending.

Director is David Seaburg, Producer is Kathy Marker, Stage Manager is Leanne Evans.

$20/pp | Four Performances Thursday, Friday & Saturday @ 7pm Sunday @ 3pm | Cash Bar 30 minutes before show Sonoran Plaza Main Stage | Reserved Seating

OCTOBER 18 • FRIDAY • DANCE CLUB SINGLES AND COUPLES BALLROOM DANCE

Complementary thirty-minute ballroom lesson with Grand’s Ballroom Instructor, Pam Burton. Dancing follows from 7-9:30pm.

Step into the spotlight as Pam spins ballroom favorites resulting in an evening of elegance and rhythm. Dance! Dance! Dance! Like no one is watching. Experience the magic of ballroom dancing where every step tells a story and every turn a new adventure.

$12/pp | Doors Open 6pm, Cash Bar available Lessons 6:15-6:45pm | Dancing 7-9:30pm Cimarron Center

OCTOBER 21 • MONDAY • GRAND TRIP

FALL LEAVES IN OAK CREEK CANYON

Rated a Top 5 Most Scenic Drive by Rand McNally, the Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Road is most spectacular during the fall season! Our adventure begins in historic downtown Flagstaff, where we’ll enjoy lunch on self, with several wonderful restaurants to choose from. Back in the Transits we’ll travel south on Arizona 89A—a 14-mile stretch of high-country switchbacks, with stops along the way at dramatic overlooks. And if that’s not enough, Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Road turns onto the Red Rock Scenic Byway, Arizona’s first All-American Road. Often called “The Museum Without Walls,” the Red Rock Scenic Byway in Sedona, Arizona is visited by tourists from around the world. It cannot be overstated how fortunate we are that these two breathtaking scenic byways are just a hop-skip-and-a-jump away from the Valley, and ours to enjoy with every changing season! Tickets are available online or in the Activities Office.

$115/pp | contact Kindred Tours for times and pick-up location 480-497-2478

OCTOBER 24 • THURSDAY • GRAND EVENT LOCKED OUT OF HEAVEN BRUNO MARS TRIBUTE—SOLD OUT

$25/pp | Doors Open 6:30pm, Cash Bar available Performances 7pm | Sonoran Plaza, Kiva Ballroom

OCTOBER 25 & 26 • FRIDAY & SATURDAY MUSIC CLUB

LIVE AT CIMARRON

JAMES HERSCH AND FRIENDS

James Hersch, a resident in the Grand, has been playing guitar and performing most of his life. He and his wife Candy moved to Grand from Champlin, Minnesota. He is honored to have been asked to be part of the Cimarron Live series and is eager to share his stories and music with his new community.

James will be joined by other Grand musicians and songwriters for these uniquely entertaining evenings of storytelling with guitar accompaniment. Enjoy a wide range of both upbeat and poignant original songs, rooted in the lyrical singer songwriter tradition of Harry Chapin, James Taylor and John Denver.

For questions contact Dave Lavallee at 309397-3680 or Martha Hutton at 623-4140817.

$5/pp | Open Seating

6pm Doors/Cash Bar open | 7pm Performance Cimarron Center

OCTOBER 26•SATURDAY•DANCE CLUB

HALLOWEEN DANCE NO. 1

AT CIMARRON CENTER —SOLD OUT

$12/pp | Doors Open 6:30pm, Cash Bar available Dancing 7-10pm | Cimarron Center

OCTOBER 26 • SATURDAY • DANCE CLUB

HALLOWEEN DANCE NO. 2

AT THE SONORAN PLAZA —SOLD OUT

$12/pp | Doors Open 6:30pm, Cash Bar available Dancing 7-10pm | Sonoran Plaza, Kiva Ballroom

NOVEMBER 1 • FRIDAY • DANCE CLUB

COUNTRY WESTERN DANCE

Your Dance Club proudly presents J. David Sloan & Western Bred. J. David Sloan is a country music icon and former owner of the legendary Mr. Lucky’s in downtown Phoenix. This versatile band loves to play your favorite requests. In addition, there will be a free one-hour Arizona Two-Step Dance Lesson from 6–7pm. Your snacks and soft drinks are welcome.

$12/pp | Doors Open 5:30pm, Cash Bar available Dancing 7-10pm | Sonoran Plaza, Kiva Ballroom

4 TICKET LIMIT PER PERSON

Tickets on sale Saturday August 31 to dance club members only from 9am to 6pm at scgdanceclub.org.

Tickets on sale to Grand residents September 3 through 9 at Activities office. Starting September 10, tickets are available to all at livegrandaz.com or Activities office.

NOVEMBER 2 • SATURDAY GRAND EVENT

POLYNESIAN NIGHT

Join us for our third in the series of four DRESS THE EVENTS, featuring Polynesian Night!

This themed dinner and dancing event will be held in the Sonoran Plaza Ballroom. Contact us in the Activities office for Menu details. We are looking forward to seeing you in your islanders best! (optional) Tickets include dinner and live music. Cash bar will be available. Ticket price is $35 per person. Tickets available online or in the Activities office.

$35/pp | 5:30-7:30pm dinner & dancing Sonoran Plaza

NOVEMBER 8 • FRIDAY • GRAND TRIP TUBAC FALL ART WALK

Nestled at the base of the Santa Rita Mountains in Southern Arizona, historic Tubac is a destination for the arts! We’ll spend an afternoon in Tubac enjoying a variety of demonstrations by local and

visiting artists from across the country, complimenting the 100 shops, fine art galleries and working artist studios that line the streets of this charming village. Tickets are available online or in the Activities Office M-F 8am-4pm.

$115/pp | contact Kindred Tours for times and pick-up location 480-497-2478

NOVEMBER 8 • FRIDAY • GRAND EVENT FALL SHRED DAY

Today is the day, purchase your Fall Shred Day Time for Friday, November 8. Limited times are available, so please come to the Activities Office in the Sonoran Plaza to make your purchase. Activities Office doors will open at 8 am and close at 4pm. This event is open to residents ONLY. Must have Resident Activity Card with you to schedule your appointment time and to purchase your Fall Shred Day ticket. One ticket allows you to shred two banker storage boxes or 2 clothes baskets. PLEASE NO TRASH BAGS, NO PHOTOS, NO PLASTIC NO THREE RING BINDERS!

$5/per ticket | 8 a.m.–4pm Activities Office Sonoran Plaza

NOVEMBER 9

•

SATURDAY

•DANCE CLUB FALL ROCK & SWING DANCE

Dance to Rhythm Edition, one of our favorites. This band has a diverse selection of high-energy dance classics from past decades, peppered with 50’s to 2000 Rock, R & B and Latin Flair. Something for everyone.

$12/pp | Doors Open 6:30pm, Cash Bar available Dancing 7-10pm | Cimarron Center 4 TICKET LIMIT PER PERSON.

Tickets on sale Saturday August 31 to dance club members only from 9am to 6pm at scgdanceclub.org.

Tickets on sale to Grand residents

September 3 through 9 at Activities office. Starting September 10, tickets to all at livegrandaz.com or Activities office.

NOVEMBER 11 • MONDAY • GRAND EVENT GRAND TRIVIA NIGHT

Grab some friends or come alone and accept the trivia challenge. Teams of up to 6 players and prizes will be awarded to the winners. Don’t miss out! *Limited seating is available. Please note tickets must be reserved prior and be presented upon arrival. Visit livegrandaz.com, for a schedule of events. For all things Grand, visit us online or in the Activities Office, or contact us at 623546-7449.

$3/pp – Limit 6 | 6pm Trivia Starts 5:30pm Doors Open | Sagebrush Ballroom

NOVEMBER 15 • FRIDAY • DANCE CLUB COUPLES/SINGLES BALLROOM DANCE

Once again our very own PJ the DJ(Pam Burton) and her trusty companion John, will spin your ballroom favorites. In addition, Pam offers a complimentary 30 minute Ballroom dance lesson from 6:15 to 6:45, followed by dancing from 7 to 9:30pm. Snacks and soft drinks welcome.

$12/pp | Doors Open 6pm | Cash Bar available 6:30pm | Dancing 7-9:30pm | Cimarron Center 4 TICKET LIMIT PER PERSON.

Tickets on sale Saturday August 31 to dance club members only from 9am to 6pm at scgdanceclub.org.

Tickets on sale to Grand residents September 3 through 9 at Activities office. Starting September 10, tickets to all at livegrandaz.com or Activities office.

NOVEMBER 15–17 • FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY • MUSIC CLUB

2024 CELEBRATION OF MUSIC— BROADWAY AT THE GRAND

Come and experience a bit of Broadway, sponsored by the Grand Music Club and featuring some of the very talented members of the Music and Drama clubs. You'll see and hear live singing and dancing all accompanied by a superb orchestra led by Nancy Gordon, featuring Dan Reed and Marino Galluzzo. Also enjoy The Grand Singers Octet, The Grandettes Dancers, as well as fantastic solo and duet performances. Tickets are available online and at the Sonoran Plaza Activities Desk (open M-F 8am–4pm)

You will hear hits from a wide variety of shows —Guys and Dolls, Funny Girl, Chicago, The Lion King, Hamilton and many more! Directed by David Lavallee and Produced by Gary Povick. Music Director is Nancy Gordon Don't miss this one, a splendid time is guaranteed.

$15/pp | Reserved Floor & Tiered Seating Friday & Saturday 6pm Cash Bar

7pm Performance

Sunday 2pm Cash Bar | 3pm Performance

Doors open 1/2 hour before the performance

Sonoran Plaza Ballroom

NOVEMBER 18 • MONDAY • GRAND TRIP SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP AT CHANDLER MALL

Located in Chandler, AZ - Chandler Fashion Center is a shopping center with a diverse upscale collection of more than 180 retailers

including Apple, lululemon athletica, Dillard's, Macy's, Urban Outfitters, and more. You’ll also find restaurants such as The Cheesecake Factory, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, P.F. Chang's, Hop Social Tavern, Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurant. Tickets are available online and at the Sonoran Plaza Activities Desk (open M-F 8am–4pm)

$35/pp | contact Kindred Tours for times and pickup location 480-497-2478

NOVEMBER 19–22 • TUESDAY–FRIDAY GRAND EVENT

DISCOVER CATALINA ISLAND

One of the four southernmost islands of California’s Channel Islands, Catalina Island is made up of two towns, the incorporated city of Avalon on the east end, and the unincorporated village of Two Harbors on the west end. The Island is just 22 miles long and 8 miles across. Outside of the two towns is a majestically beautiful and rugged wilderness. Catalina Island’s rich history and unique charms, as well as a mild subtropical climate, offering warm temperatures year-round, captures the hearts of visitors from around the world. Fall temperatures (September-November) run 65-70 degrees F. Most visitors get around the island by foot, bike or golf cart. We’ll board a high-speed catamaran in Long Beach, California, and cruise 22 miles to the picturesque town of Avalon, a friendly and historic beachfront town. We’ll spend 2 nights at the Pavilion Hotel, offering a relaxed atmosphere and resortstyle amenities. Call Kindred Tours for the complete itinerary. Tickets are available online or in the Activities Office.

$1,199 (Based Upon Double Occupancy)

$392 (Single Supplement) | contact Kindred Tours for times and pick-up location 480-497-2478

NOVEMBER 21, 22, 23, 24

THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY

DRAMA & COMEDY CLUB

CABARET PLAYERS PRESENTS

“RAISING OUR HOLIDAY SPIRITS”

The Grand Drama & Comedy Club’s Cabaret Players returns for a new season beginning with “Raising Our Holiday Spirits” with three evening performances and a Sunday matinee. Six short comedies presented in the relaxed cozy atmosphere of the Cimarron Theater.

The Drama & Comedy Club’s Cabaret Players Committee is dedicated to elevating

audiences’ experience of this long treasured Grand entertainment venue with backdrops, costumes, sound effects, lighting and more. In past seasons, Cabaret Players shows sell out quickly, so chat with your neighbors and friends, then buy your tickets early, and come enjoy six entertaining comedies: The Holiday Letter, On the 8th Day of Hanukkah My True Love Gave to Me, Crossing the Bar, Mrs. Claus Gets Menopause, Alice Portnoy at the Hospital and Visit to Santa. These six shows are bound to be new fan holiday favs!

$15/pp | Open Table Seating

Three Evening Shows: Thursday, Friday, Saturday 6:30pm Doors & Cash Bar open 7pm Show Time

Sunday Matinee: 1:30pm Doors & Cash Bar open 2pm Show Time | Cimarron Theater

NOVEMBER 22 • FRIDAY • GRAND EVENT BARLEENS—ROCKIN' & ROLLIN' THROUGH THE YEARS

Enjoy the early Rock and Roll hits of Elvis, The Everly Brothers, and Buddy Holly. Remember those doo-wop groups? You will love the hits you heard on the radio like Duke of Earl and At the Hop. Don't forget groups like The Angels, The Chiffons and The Ronettes. This show also transports you into the 60's with Roy Orbison, and that great sound of Motown. Get your toes tappin' and sing along as the Barleens cruise through the early years of Rock and Roll. Bus departs between 4-4:30pm

$75/pp | 4pm | Sonoran Plaza Parking area

NOVEMBER 23 • SATURDAY GRAND CABARET

BROADWAY CONCERT EXPERIENCE

Get ready for a night of pure Broadway magic as Jonathan Williams and Kelly Anne Gower take the stage in “The Broadway Concert Experience.” This spectacular concert brings together the greatest hits of Broadway and the West End in one mesmerizing show.

Kelly Anne Gower has graced some of the world’s most prestigious venues and sailed the high seas as a performer on renowned cruise lines. With an impressive resume that includes unforgettable roles such as We Will Rock You in London’s legendary West End, Maureen in a Gala performance of RENT at the Garrick Theatre, and Eponine in Les Misérables at the Queens and Palace Theatre, Kelly’s talent knows no bounds. She has even had the privilege of performing for Her Majesty the Queen

at Windsor Castle. You may also recognize Kelly from her critically acclaimed appearance in Universal Pictures’ version of Les Misérables on the big screen.

Jonathan Williams hails from the enchanting land of Wales, where his passion for singing and performing first took flight. From the stages of London’s West End to the dazzling lights of Broadway, from Monte Carlo to Dubai, Jonathan has established himself as an international leading man and headliner. Having recently completed successful residencies with the “Tenors of Rock” at Harrah’s and Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, Jonathan’s impressive credits include portraying Jean Valjean in Les Misérables at The Queen’s Theatre, Roger Davis in Rent at the Garrick Theatre, and Jesus in the 40th Anniversary Concert of Godspell.

Jonathan’s remarkable talent was also showcased in the 25th Anniversary Concert of Les Misérables at London’s O2 Arena, where he not only played the role of Combeferre but was honored with the prestigious opening solo line as Convict Number 1. In yet another remarkable moment, he had the privilege of performing for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and an

exclusive audience at Windsor Castle. Prepare to be captivated by the powerhouse vocals and charismatic stage presence of Jonathan Williams and Kelly Anne Gower as they transport you to the magical world of Broadway in “The Broadway Concert Experience.” Don’t miss this extraordinary showcase of the greatest hits that have made Broadway the cultural phenomenon it is today.

$25/pp | Doors Open 6:30pm, Cash Bar available Performance 7pm | Sonoran Plaza, Kiva Ballroom

NOVEMBER 29 & 30 • FRIDAY & SATURDAY

MUSIC CLUB

LIVE AT CIMARRON

For the third year in a row, every month one of our own Grand Music Club bands performs live in the Cimarron Club.  Some of our most talented musicians and singers are featured and you can bring your own dry snacks and enjoy the cash bar for a fun, casual evening as you listen to original songs and old favorites by our outstanding performers.

On Friday, November 29 and Saturday, November 30, 2024, we will be featuring the always entertaining Gold Rush show. The music of Gold Rush can best be described as “Americana”, a blending of sounds from

the musical worlds of rock, folk, country, bluegrass, rhythm & blues and other influential sources. They perform songs by such artists as John Prine, Willie and Waylon, Bob Dylan, Creedence Clearwater Revival, the Eagles, Pure Prairie League and many more.

YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS FANTASTIC EVENING OF MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT!

Tickets may also be purchased at the Grand Activities Desk (M-F, 8 am - 4pm).

For more information, contact Martha Hutton at 623-414-0817 or Dave Lavalee 309-397-3680.

$5.00 per person, Open Seating 6pm Doors/Cash Bar open; 7pm Performance Cimarron Center

NOVEMBER 30 • SATURDAY GRAND EVENT

SCG

GARAGE SALE SPACES ON SALE

Purchase your Fall Garage Sale Tickets for Saturday, November 30, 2024. Spaces may be purchased only at the Activities desk and only by SCG residents with their CAM card.

$20/per ticket 8 a.m.–4pm Activities Office, Sonoran Plaza

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 623546-7501 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.

DRESS THE EVENT!

Come out for a night of dinner and dancing n

SEPTEMBER 14

5:30-7:30pm Sonoran Plaza

Bar-B-Que, Brews & Rock N’ Roll n OCTOBER 12

5:30-7:30pm Sonoran Plaza Latin Night

$35 per person

Includes dinner and live music. Cash bar will be available.

Tickets are available online or in the Activities office. Look for November and December details next month!

TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES

FOR PICKUP LOCATIONS CONTACT THE TOUR PROVIDER.

KINDRED TOURS

For more information, and a complete listing of all that Kindred Tours has to offer, call the office to receive a free subscription to the monthly newsletter. You can reach Kindred Tours at 480-497-2478 or visit the website at www.kindredtours.com.

THE NORTH RIM OF THE GRAND CANYON ARIZONA’S ULTIMATE FALL LEAVES DRIVING TOUR!

September 30–October 2

$599 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) | $158 (Single Supplement) THE CHIRICAHUA NATIONAL MONUMENT

October 16 | Wednesday | $152

WAITRESS AT PHOENIX THEATRE

October 17 | Thursday | $149

SABINO CANYON

October 29 | Tuesday | $157

HALLOWEEN AT THE HAUNTED GADSDEN HOTEL

October 31–November 1

$459 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) | $62 (Single Supplement)

DISCOVER CATALINA ISLAND

November 19–22

$1,199 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) | $392 (Single Supplement)

SMOKY MOUNTAINS& PIGEON FORGE HOLIDAY

December 8–12

$2749 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) | $680 (Single Supplement) Includes Roundtrip Airfare Phoenix

FREE SPIRIT TOURS

If you would like more information, or flyers specific to your community, about these, or any of our tours, please let us know! For more information contact: freespiritvacations.com, or 480-926-5547, or reservations@freespiritvacations.com

SCENIC LAUGHLIN OUTSKIRTS & CASINO TOUR

September 10–12 | 3 Days/2 Nights

$385 pp/double | $485 pp/single

NORWEGIAN JOY CRUISE— CANADA & NEW ENGLAND FROM NYC

September 17–25 | 7 Days/8 Nights

From: $1,148 pp/double interior

ANTELOPE CANYON & HORSESHOE BEND

October 29–30 | 2 Days/1 Night | From: $535 per person

PALM SPRINGS GETAWAY

November 13–15 | 3 Days/2 Nights

$925 pp/double | $1,285 pp/single

THANKSGIVING IN SAN DIEGO

November 27–29 | 3 Days/2 Nights

$ 865 pp/double | $1,185 pp/single

PRESCOTT CHRISTMAS

Saturday | December 7 | $185 per person

TROPICAL COSTA RICA

January 16–24, 2025 | 9 Days/8 Nights

From: $2,999 pp/double | $3,699 pp/single

Thirsty Thursdays returns to the Village Center 3–6pm

October 10 & October 31

Celebrate Halloween on October 31st with a Halloween Costume contest and treats & sweets!

10 YEARS

Jack Moberly Association Patrol

5 YEARS

Peggy Ashman Fitness

TUESDAY AT PALM CENTER

4:30–6:30 P.M.

SEPTEMBER 3 | OCTOBER 1

TUESDAY AT CIMARRON

4:30–6:30 P.M.

SEPTEMBER 24 | OCTOBER 22

PRESENTATIONS

SEPTEMBER 12 • THURSDAY • SEMINAR

GENERATION LIVING TRUSTS

“Living Trusts vs Wills ... Straight Talk” – Back in SCG by popular demand, this FREE class has helped thousands of Arizonans at every income level to protect themselvesfrom probate. Learn what to do and save 50+% on expert estate planning services. Schedule a free review of any Will or Living Trust. See Ad on page 29. RSVP: 623-853-6775.

FREE | 10 a.m. or 12 p.m. | Palm Center

SEPTEMBER 14 • SATURDAY • PRESENTATION

SOLAR EDUCATION

Join Michael Shepp home solar instructor teaching his college class. Everything you must know before you ever invite a solar salesman into your home. Join the 8,000 Arizona residents who've attended this class. APS rate increases, interest rates rising, inflation. Federal tax credit disappearing. Now is the time.

FREE | 1 p.m. | Hopi Room–Chaparral Center

SEPTEMBER 20 • FRIDAY • SEMINAR

FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE

Join other Grand residents who are already enjoying the benefits of the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage. Taught by Jim and Stacy Brebner, Grand residents and retirement mortgage specialists, in an informative presentation on how seniors 62+ can access their home equity now and still have no monthly mortgage payments. I RSVP (253) 576-7968 or email brebnerteam@fairwaymc.com to reserve your very limited seat.

FREE | 9 a.m. | Sago Room–Palm Center

SEPTEMBER 21 • SATURDAY • PRESENTATION

DISCOVER THE POWER OF THE PATCH!

Do you have pain? Can’t sleep? Stressed? Want more energy? Come join us and discover how this WELLNESS TECHNOLOGY can help! This presentation will be held at the Cimarron Club at CIMARRON. Hear the ins and outs of this incredible technology, testimonials and more. See you there!!!

Presentation | 1–3 p.m. | Cimarron Center

SEPTEMBER 26 • THURSDAY • PRESENTATION

WE WANT YOUR TIMESHARE

Our Speaker offers secrets from her experience in managing thousands of timeshares she owns and uses for profit! Educate yourself on the rental & resale markets, alternatives to exchange companies, and the scams to watch out for!

FREE | 10 a.m. | Pima Room @ Chaparral

September 1 & 15

October 13 & 27

4-6pm

FRIDAY NIGHTLive

SONORAN PLAZA KIVA BALLROOM

Patriot Day is observed in the United States on September 11 to commemorate the lives of those who died in the 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon and those who perished in the hijacked United Airlines Flight 93 crashed in Pennsylvania. The day also recognizes those who died attempting to rescue people trapped by the attacks.   n

By a joint resolution of the United States Congress on December 18, 2001, September 11 was designated as Patriot Day. The resolution calls for the President of the United States to issue a yearly proclamation requesting that all U.S. flags be flown at half-staff.

Further, Americans are asked to honor the dead with a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 AM, Eastern Standard Time, the time that the first airplane struck the World Trade Center, and to respect the ceremonies of remembrance when they are conducted. Prior to passage of the resolution, several other names had been proposed for the day, such as the National Day of Remembrance and the National Day of Prayer and Remembrance.

The volunteers of the Grand Flag Detail will host a ceremony of remembrance on September 11 at the Veterans Monument in the Village Center. There will be no seating for this somber ceremony out of respect and honor for those that perished on September 11, 2001, and the ceremony events.

SEQUENCE OF EVENTS

5:35 AM Flag Detail Stands Ready

5:40 AM Welcome and Opening Remarks

5:46 AM Pause for Moment of Silence

5:47 AM First Responders Entrance

5:48 AM Service Flags are Emplaced

5:56 AM US and POW Flags are Lowered

5:58 AM TAPS is Played

6:00 AM Closing Remarks

Guiding

Sub-Architectural 9am–ZOOM Only LRP 1pm–Hybrid PC, Mediterranean Grand Trivia 6pm–SP —SOLD OUT

7pm-CM —SOLD

Sub-Architectural 9am–ZOOM Only TAC 3pm–Hybrid & PC, Med. Room Grand

Sub-Architectural 9am–ZOOM Only Board of Directors Meeting 1pm–Hybrid & PC, Med. Room Britain’s Finest 7pm-SP —SOLD OUT

3pm–VC

Centers: 5am-9pm

Sago

Courses: 6am–5pm Activities Office: Closed Admin. Office and Welcome Center: Closed BULDINGS: Chaparral: 7am-10pm Palm Center: 8am-8pm Sonoran: 7am-10pm

TRIP—Trail of the Ancients Scenic Byway Contact Kindred Tours for times and pick-up location, 480-497-2478

Sub-Architectural 9am–ZOOM Only Board of Directors Mtg 1pm–Hybrid & PC, Mediterranean Room Thirsty Thursday 3-6pm–VC TRIP—Trail of the Ancients Scenic Byway Contact Kindred Tours for times and pick-up location, 480-497-2478

TRIP—Trail of the Ancients Scenic Byway Contact Kindred Tours for times and pick-up location, 480-497-2478

TRIP—Trail of the Ancients Scenic Byway Contact Kindred Tours for times and pick-up location, 480-497-2478

Grand Event Latin Night 5:30pm–SP DJ by the Pool 4-6pm–CM

Grand Drama & Comedy Club Old Hams 7pm–SP

Grand Drama & Comedy Club Old Hams 7pm–SP Couples Ballroom Dance 7pm–SP

Sub-Architectural 9am–ZOOM Only TAC 3pm–Hybrid & PC, Mediterranean Grand Movie Series 1pm–SP

Grand Drama & Comedy Club Old Hams 7pm–SP

Live at Cimarron 7pm–CM —SOLD OUT Live at Cimarron 7pm–CM —SOLD OUT

Sub-Architectural 9am–ZOOM Only Bruno Mars Tribute 7pm–SP —SOLD OUT

FAC 10am–Hybrid & PC, Mediterranean Wine Down Wednesday 3pm–VC

CHAPS General Mtg. 1:30pm–Palms/PV Happy Hour 4:30-6:30pm–CM

Grand Drama & Comedy Club Old Hams 3pm–SP GAC 2:30pm–Hybrid & PC, Mediterranean Rm TRIP—Fall Leaves in Oak Creek Canyon Contact Kindred Tours for times and pick-up location, 480-497-2478

Halloween Dance No. 1 7pm CM —SOLD OUT Halloween Dance No. 2 7pm SP —SOLD OUT DJ by the Pool 4-6pm–CM

Sub-Architectural 9am–ZOOM Only Board of Directors Mtg 1pm–HybridPC, Mediterranean Thirsty Thursday—3-6pm–VC

ADOBE AEROBIC SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER 2024

CIMARRON AEROBIC SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER 2024

GRAND LEARNING

GRAND LEARNING

Monday - Friday 8 am - 4 pm 623-546-7470

grandlearning@livegrandaz.com

WHERE IS GRAND LEARNING?

CHAPARRAL CENTER

(where the Grand Café is located) 19781 N. Remington Drive Surprise, AZ 85374

Classes are held in the Havasupai/Maricopa and Navajo room in Chaparral Center. Check your invoice for room location.

• Our classrooms may be warm or cold so wear layers!

• Silence your cell phones in the classroom.

• Treat your classmates and instructors with respect.

MISSION/POLICIES

The Grand Learning program offers enrichment courses to residents of The Grand and the surrounding communities. The benefits of attending classes include stimulating your curiosity, engaging your mind, and building new relationships. Courses on a variety of topics are offered, such as history, STEM, writing, health/wellness, art history, music, and more. Many of the courses are taught by our residents. For these courses, there are no tests, homework, grades, or pressure—just enjoyment and stimulation.

Be aware that the material presented in all Grand Learning classes is determined at the discretion of the instructor, who is an independent contractor or volunteer and not an employee or otherwise affiliated with Grand. The course content presented does not necessarily reflect the views of Grand and its Board of Directors. See Instructor biographies on the GL website or in the office.

Courses in the Grand Learning program are provided for informational purposes only. The information provided should not be considered complete and should not be relied upon in place of communication and consultation with appropriate professionals. The Grand makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information presented in the Grand Learning program. No legal liability or other responsibility is accepted by The Grand for any errors, omissions, or statements by individual instructors, and The Grand disclaims any liability or responsibility for any loss, damage, or adverse effect resulting from reliance on information presented by an instructor, whether such damages are direct or indirect, consequential, or special. We adhere to the CAM No Refund policy and cannot refund credit cards. You can DROP a class within 48 hours and receive a class credit to your Grand Learning account. Many classes have wait lists, so if you can’t make it, please call to drop. No credits will be issued for missing class without dropping.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

REGISTER ONLINE

STARTING SEPTEMBER 23 AT 8 AM

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL GRAND LEARNING CLASSES

• You must have a Grand Learning account to take classes. We use a 3rd party website for registration (ASAP/Vanco).

• An email address and password are required to access your account online and register for classes. Payment is due when registering (Visa/MC/Discover)

• Conflict after registering? Contact Grand Learning within 48 hours to drop and receive class credit. Fees cannot be refunded to your credit card. For dropped/cancelled classes you will receive credit to your Grand Learning account to use toward future classes. They never expire.

• “Grand Credits” cannot be used for Grand Learning classes.

• Full classes have a wait list available. You will be contacted if space becomes available. There is no fee to be on the wait list.

• Please notify Grand Learning if your email address and/ or contact information changes and we will update your account. Please do not create a new account.

TO ACCESS THE GRAND LEARNING WEBSITE

Log in to https://livegrandaz.com/ using your Grand CAM # and password.

Click on the Grand Learning Quick Link button

At this point you are leaving The Grand website and being redirected to the ASAP/Vanco Grand Learning website.

On the Home Page you can view classes, log in to your existing account or create a new account.

Use your email address and Grand Learning password to log in. If you already have an account but have trouble logging in, please contact us at 623-546-7470 or grandlearning@livegrandaz.com

** Please DO NOT create a new account **

Zoom Lectures and Online Resources Providing Financial Information and Eldercare Information & Resources.

Free! See Details Below

VARIOUS LECTURES ON FINANCE...

American Association of Individual Investors [AAII] Phoenix Chapter

The Phoenix Chapter of the American Association of Individual Investors [AAII] is a volunteer group that provides financial information covering a wide range of topics at our monthly meetings [aaiiphoenix.com].

In this series of FREE weekly Zoom talks, our members, who are Special Interest Group [SIG] Leaders, will give the presentations as listed below. Each week is a different topic.

If a topic interests you, visit the Grand Learning website, click on the ZOOM link to join the lecture on the designated day and time. Use the same link for each lecture. Lectures continue October through December in the Fall Semester.

NO NEED TO REGISTER - THESE LECTURES ARE FREE

ZOOM Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86599565676?pwd=RkRMdVFNZkFJZmE5WnR4aXRvSGR3QT09

DATE TIME SPEAKER PRESENTATION TITLE

Thurs, Sept 19 10–11am Craig Morningstar Common Ways Advisors Manage Investments

Thurs, Sept 26 10–11am Craig Morningstar How Advisors See Financial Planning or Don’t Do It

Thurs, Oct 3 10–11am

Urban Adams The Importance of Tax Planning Leading Up to (and in) Retirement

Thurs, Oct 10 10–10:30 am Clark Mills Investing Securely in a Volatile Election Year

Thurs, Oct 24 10–11am Karen Kamenir

Thurs, Oct 31 10–11am

Earnings, Recovery, Income

Craig Morningstar Is it the Price You Pay or the Value You Get

Thurs, Nov 7 2–3 pm Lowell Carty

Thurs, Nov 14 2–2:30 pm Jim Ek

How to Screen for Bullish Stocks

Offensive and Defensive Selling Strategies

Thurs, Nov 21 2–3 pm Urban Adams Year-End Considerations for Your Financial Plan

Wed, Dec 4 10–11am Jim Ek

Wed, Dec 11 10–11am Lowell Carty

Wed, Dec 18 10–11am Karen Kamenir

Basic Trading: Tracking Your Stock Purchases

How to Screen for Bearish Stocks

What Should I Do to Close Out 2024 and Lean into 2025?

ELDERCARE UNDERSTANDING MADE EASY...LOUIS ANNACONE

With trusted, NO-SALE information to put you in control of the Eldercare system now and in the future, available via Zoom on DearOldFolks. com. This is a continuing FREE Zoom resource for you and your family to understand what costs and problems you will face and how to navigate the system. DearOldFolks.com offers a fairly comprehensive look at how the Eldercare system really works. Zoom sessions provide access to free, secure, 1 hour sessions that can be shared with family, here and out of state at the same time to discuss and plan solution possibilities. Sessions are available each week on Tuesday Topics at 5:00 PM and Friday Gabbers at 9:00 AM with an easy to navigate secure ZOOM link. Weekly ZOOM session topics include: Dementia or Alzheimer’s—The Cost of Care, Independent Care Manager–Good for Out of State Kids, Saving for Eldercare Doesn't Work—Only Planning Does, Many Ways to Pay for Care, The Affordable Option–Care Homes and many more. Just visit DearOldFolks.com, review the subjects, dates, and times.

Choose a session, tune in at the time, relax and learn. In-person talks are also available monthly at various locations in the Sun Cities. Call Lou at 602-834-4221 for more info on ZOOM sessions.

Topics and schedules for weekly sessions with ZOOM links can be found here: Tuesday Topics 5 PM link: https://dearoldfolks.com/tuesday-topics-sessions/ Friday Gabbers 9 AM link: https://dearoldfolks.com/friday-gabbers-sessions/

CURRENT EVENTS ROUNDTABLE

AXELROD, PHIL

Meets 12 times on Tu 10/1–12/17

8:30–10:30 AM | $30 | Navajo

Let's meet weekly to discuss the current events of the day. Be prepared to actively participate as we debate the pros and cons of the topics selected by the group. Each participant is encouraged to bring an item or topic currently in the public's eye. We are not limited to political items for discussion. At the beginning of each session, I will poll the group for topics. Once we have a complete list we will vote on all topics and the one garnering the most votes will be the first topic discussed at each meeting. Lively discussions will ensue, followed by resolutions. If you enjoy brisk and vigorous debate, this is the group for you.

BREAKFAST AROUND THE WORLD

CANEPA, LARRY

Meets 1 time on We 10/2

10 AM–12 PM | $15 | Havasupai-Maricopa

Starting the day off right looks different depending on where you wake up. In some parts of the world, breakfast means hot soups or cold cuts; in others, it’s a simple pastry or porridge. Some places believe that the first meal of the day is the most important; others could do away with it altogether. This meal is often heavily connected to a country’s traditions and can tell you much about it. Traditional Breakfast around the world offers a window into different cultures and regional variations. Here’s what breakfast around the world looks like in different countries. While breakfast around the world may not be the rich, heavy meals they once were, they are still an important way of getting your day started off right. This class offers a visual presentation and some food samples. It is not a cooking class.

HISTORY OF AMERICAN HOUSE STYLES

REAMER, ALLEN

Meets 1 time on Fr 10/4

10 AM–12 PM | $15 | Havasupai-Maricopa

Have you ever wondered what style of house you live in or grew up in? Or, what is a styled or nonstyled house? What are the characteristics of these houses we have in North America? You will discover this and more. We will begin with the adobe house and continue with American house styles from the Post-Medieval, the Foursquare, the Ranch and many others.

AARP DRIVER SAFETY COURSE

MOHR, DOREEN

Meets 1 time on Mo 10/7

9 AM–1 PM | $5 | Havasupai-Maricopa

This one-day 4 hour course may earn you a 10% discount on your auto insurance (contact your insurance agent to be sure). But even if it doesn't, it will make you more aware of your actions as a driver and how to stay safer on the roads. There is a $20 materials charge for students who are AARP members and $25 for non-members that is paid by cash or check made out to AARP and given directly to the instructor. Be sure to bring your Driver's License and AARP membership card to class. Class is also available on Monday Nov 4 or Dec 2 (9 am-1 pm).

NAVIGATING IRA/ROTH IRA DISTRIBUTIONS AND RMD'S DYER, KIM

Meets 1 time on Mo 10/7

11 AM–12:30 PM | $10 | Navajo

This class will review the IRS regulations associated with IRA/Roth IRA/401k Distributions and Required Minimum Distributions (RMD’s). We will clarify when you must begin your RMD’s and discuss deadlines and penalties. You will learn the formula for calculating the annual distribution along with the tax implications. The 5-year Roth rules will be discussed along with guidelines for inheriting Spousal and Non-Spousal IRA’s. Converting IRA’s to ROTH IRA’s will be addressed as well. Join us for this educational and enjoyable information packed presentation!

THE U.S., 1945–PRESENT — ON ZOOM SAUNDERS, BONNIE

Meets 8 times on Tu 10/8–11/26

3–4:30 PM | $20 | ONLINE ZOOM

We will discuss some of the most important and relevant policy changes in the United States since the end of World War II in 1945—political, social, economic, and foreign. Offered on ZOOM. Join from your home or anywhere! The link will be sent to your email address. Please contact Grand Learning well in advance of class if you did not receive the link.

TRICKS TO

THROUGH

MAINTAIN HAPPINESS

THE STRESS

CARABALLO, EVA NEW INSTRUCTOR

Meets 2 times on We 10/9 and 10/16 9–10:30 AM | $15 | Navajo

This 2 session course offers simple tricks to maintain your peace and happiness through the changing times. I will guide you through selfdiscovery away from your stress into the peace using several modalities to cleanse your mind and allow your heart and soul to shine. Instructor can be reached at 623-249-1625 with questions.

BIBLICAL CITIZENSHIP IN MODERN AMERICA

HOLUB, LINDA

Meets 4 times on We 10/9–10/30 12:30–3:30 PM | $25 | Navajo Biblical Citizenship created by David Barton of Wallbuilders, and Rick Green, Patriot Academy, is an 8-week study of how the Constitution and the Bible are foundational to one another. This study teaches the Constitution and its founding fathers’ mindset as they wrote the three founding documents: The Declaration of Independence, Constitution and the Bill of Rights. It speaks to the duty of Christians to be informed voters. Citizens have a responsibility to be informed and to be stewards of the Constitutional Republic our founding fathers have given us. Christians have an even greater responsibility to be good stewards of our Republic. This study goes in depth of the intent of the founding fathers by letters written to one another during the time it was written. It is a living Constitution but not an evolving one. It is a timeless document that when adhered to will give us prosperity and peace. Instructor can

be reached at 712-251-8822 w/questions. NOTE: The recommended but optional workbook is $20. Please bring cash payment to the Grand Learning office after registering for class. No refunds or credits can be issued for the book. If you register but can't attend, you may give or sell your spot to someone else—just let us know as space is limited.

KRUSE MOVIES:

ACADEMY AWARDS FAVORITES

KRUSE, DIANE

Meets 6 times on We 10/9–11/13

4:30–7 PM | FREE | Havasupai-Maricopa Movie buff Diane Kruse will show her favorite movies that won the Oscar for Best Picture. Included are: Chariots of Fire, *Schindler's List, HBO Documentary: Steven Spielberg-Direct from the Heart, The English Patient, *The Shape of Water, Greenbook. *Denotes an R film. No charge, but pre-registration is required due to space limitations.

UNDERSTANDING GRIEF AND MOURNING

HOSPICE OF THE VALLEY

Meets 1 time on Th 10/10

9–10 AM | $5 | Navajo

Presented by Hospice of the Valley. Grief and loss can be overwhelming experiences, but the more you know about what to expect, the less frightening it is.

COMPARATIVE POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT — ON

SAUNDERS, BONNIE

Meets 7 times on Th 10/10–11/21

ZOOM

3–4:30 PM | $20 | ONLINE ZOOM

A lot of political rhetoric is thrown around on TV, radio, and social media, but do the speakers know what they're talking about? Do you know the difference between various political terms, such as democracy and republicanism, communism and socialism, political and partisan? A lot of people don't!! In this course, we will define political terms and find their origins and historical contexts, seek the sources of the ideas of the U.S. Constitution, and talk about the various political ideologies in the governments of various countries today. Offered on ZOOM. Join from your home or anywhere! The link will be sent to your email address. Please contact Grand Learning well in advance of class if you did not receive the link.

LAUGHTER WELLNESS — ON ZOOM RAISNER, ARLENE

Meets 1 time on Th 10/10

4:30–5:30 PM | $5 | ONLINE ZOOM

Laughter Wellness is a unique but simple exercise routine developed by Indian physician Dr. Madan Kataria. It combines laughter exercises, cardio, and yoga breathing (Pranayama) which helps bring in more oxygen to the body and brain. The body needs 25% more oxygen than any other body organ. Laughter Wellness increases the supply of oxygen, not only to the brain but the entire body. It also helps build the immune system, lower blood pressure, control blood sugar and keep your heart healthy. It is a powerful antidote against

depression—a major issue today. FUN for the whole family! Offered on ZOOM. The link will be sent to your email address. Please contact Grand Learning well in advance of class if you did not receive the link.

VINCENT VAN GOGH

REAMER, ALLEN

Meets 1 time on Fr 10/11

10 AM–12 PM | $15 | Havasupai-Maricopa

Vincent van Gogh was a Post-Impressionist painter who had a turbulent life and whose paintings were appreciated after his death. We will discuss his life and art in detail. You will see how he expressed his life through his art. We will begin with his birth and continue until his death or until we run out of time.

CHINESE ART HISTORY

REAMER, ALLEN

Meets 3 times on Fr 10/11–10/25

1–3 PM | $25 | Havasupai-Maricopa

China has a long history with the shape and size of the country changing over time. Different cultures have ruled China with each culture bring their own values. These values have been expressed by Chinese artists. We will begin with Neolithic art and continue Shang, Zhou, Ch-in, Han, Sui, Tang, Song, Yuan and Ming dynasties. We will end with contemporary Chinese art. You will see examples of jade, bronze, painting, lacquerware, sculpture, and pottery and learn how the art changed from dynasty to dynasty. We will also cover a brief history of each dynasty.

CULINARY MYSTERY BOOK AND FOOD CLUB: MEET YOUR BAKER

JUDGE, NANCY

Meets 1 time on Mo 10/14

2–4 PM | $20 | Havasupai-Maricopa

Do you love to read and love to eat? Then this is the class for you! Culinary mysteries are a literary genre that usually contain recipes within the book and many of the characters are cooks, chefs or caterers. Join Nancy when she presents Ellie Alexander's book Meet Your Baker and enjoy several delicious recipes from the book. Even if you're clueless in the kitchen you will enjoy reading and sampling dishes from the book. It's a great opportunity to taste some recipes "to die for".

1968...

SORENSEN, KEN

Meets 1 time on Tu 10/15 9:30–11 AM | $15 | Havasupai-Maricopa

A year of tragedy in a decade of turmoil. The 1960s changed how America viewed the world. One of those years, 1968, was heart wrenching. With the assassinations and the unexpected statement from the White House and the war protests and the election, that year shook America. Where do we go and how did we react? Come and hear the stories of what defined us.

NAVIGATING THROUGH MEDICARE

Keep, Brian

Meets 1 time on Tu 10/15

11:30 AM–1 PM | $10 | Navajo

The intent of this class is to help people understand how Medicare works. Defining what

Part A B cover, how and when to take Part D, what is the donut hole?. These are questions many people have about Medicare.

The class will explain what the difference is between a Medigap policy (Supplement) and a Part C (HMO, Medicare Advantage). The class will define what circumstances can help determine why you may pick one type of plan over another as well as one insurance company over another. Everyone's scenario is different whether they are currently in Medicare or entering into Medicare for the first time. Class is also available Thursday, Nov 21, 2–3:30 pm

LEGENDARY FOODS OF ITALY

CANEPA, LARRY

Meets 1 time on Tu 10/15

2–4 PM | $15 | Havasupai-Maricopa

Across the globe, there is no country with food and wine that is more romanticized and sought after than Italy. It’s a place where good food and delicious wine are available at every turn and taken seriously by the people who make it, and those who consume it. This is the home of 2,000 years of culinary history dating back to the Roman Empire. Italy consists of 20 regions that have lots of unique treasures and outstanding sights to explore. Each of the regions lends its own flavor to the dishes we know and love. No matter the region, you’ll find emphasis placed on fresh, highquality, seasonal ingredients. Italy is a true gem of the Mediterranean; so, go for the monuments, the art, the fashion, the museums, but STAY for the food! This course offers a visual presentation and some food samples. This is not a cooking class.

PRESCRIPTIONS TIPS AND TRICKS FOR PEOPLE ON MEDICARE

POMERANTZ, STEVE NEW INSTRUCTOR

Meets 1 time on Th 10/17

9–10 AM | $10 | Havasupai-Maricopa

Learn important information from an Rx Pro! Prescriptions have a lot of small print that people on Medicare don't realize. Additionally, there are new rules coming out on prescriptions for 2025 for the first time in the History of Medicare.

SO MANY WAYS TO PAY FOR ELDERCARE

ANNACONE, LOU

Meets 1 time on Th 10/17

9–10:30 AM | $10 | Navajo

Long term eldercare has the potential to be the most important financial activity that your family experiences. Hear about all the financial methods and family help available for Eldercare. There is no need to be broke, dead, or both.

SPANISH ARIZONA: PADRES, SOLDIERS, AND COLONISTS

TURNER, JIM

Meets 1 time on Th 10/17

11:30 AM–1:30 PM | $15 | Havasupai-Maricopa

Although not mentioned in most textbooks, Franciscan missionaries settled at the Hopi mesas in northeastern Arizona in 1629 not long after the Puritans landed in Massachusetts in 1620. Jesuits set up missions in southern Arizona in the early 1700s, Juan Bautista led a group of colonists to settle San Francisco California in 1774, and what

is now Tucson was founded in 1776. Working from diaries, journals, and memoirs we’ll learn what life was like for Arizona’s first European settlers.

CARAVAGGIO

REAMER, ALLEN

Meets 1 time on Fr 10/18

10 AM–12 PM | $15 | Havasupai-Maricopa Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio was a fascinating inventive Italian painter who began the Baroque art style. He burst upon the Rome art scene in 1600 and never lacked for patrons or commissions. Caravaggio became very famous with many followers. His fame as a painter continues today. During his lifetime he was considered fascinating, rebellious and dangerous. His fighting and arguing lead to an unstable life and indirectly caused his early death. We will discuss Caravaggio's life and discuss and view his art in this class.

UKULELE 101

DEE, JONI

Meets 6 times on Fr 10/18–11/22

2–3:30 PM | $35 | Navajo Ukulele 101 students will be introduced to the Ukulele, instrument care; Ukulele chords, and strum patterns. By the end of class students will be comfortable playing 3 to 4 chord songs in different genres. Please bring a notebook and ukulele. I have some ukuleles to lend out.

ISLAM,

ISIS,

AND THE MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD: CHATS WITH DAVID ROSENBERG

ROSENBERG, DAVID

Meets 3 times on Mo 10/21–11/4

2–4 PM | $25 | Havasupai-Maricopa

You will learn a short history about Islam and what it teaches. We will be exposed to the very latest discoveries regarding the history and the truth about Islam. There is much to know about how Islam effects the West and why we should be knowledgeable about this religion – two billion strong and growing. By the end of this edifying presentation, you will know the critical difference between Islamism and being a Muslim. David Rosenberg will help you gain a new dimension of understanding from his irreverent, meandering yet entertaining point of view. This is a discussion series, not a theology course.

HOME AUTOMATION BASICS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN PLANNING A "SMART" HOME

SPATA, TONY

Meets 1 time on Tu 10/22

9–10:30 AM | $10 | Havasupai-Maricopa

This presentation provides foundational information, in a mostly non-technical format, on how to integrate automated lighting, door locks, temperature control, garage door monitoring, smoke/carbon monoxide detectors and other devices in a unified manner to achieve a “Smart” home. It also goes into “what they don’t tell you” in those slick ads that imply all you need to do is talk into your TV’s remote control (or similar device) and things magically happen. Also see LED Lighting and Electronic Lighting Controls on Tuesday 11/5 at 9 am.

THE TRUTH ABOUT NUTRITION & EXERCISE

BOSSE-SMITH, LORRAINE NEW INSTRUCTOR

Meets 1 time on Tu 10/22

11:30 AM–1 PM | $25 | Havasupai-Maricopa

The world is full of hype, fad diets, and big promises, but the reality is a magic pill does not exist. This program de-bunks the myths and gets to the core about good nutrition and proper exercise. The good news? Getting healthy isn’t as difficult as some may think, and it doesn’t have to require a lot of time. Get practical down-toearth information in an energetic, upbeat manner suited for anyone confused about what to believe, to the die-hard fitness enthusiast looking to fine tune their healthy lifestyle. Participants will

n Learn the negative consequences of an unhealthy lifestyle.

n Debunk myths about fad diets, nutrition, and exercise.

n Discover how easily they can adapt a healthy lifestyle with small steps and immediately see improvements.

WRITING YOUR LIFE STORY WORKSHOP

SWAN, HELEN

Meets 5 times on Tu 10/22–11/19

2:30–4:30 PM | $30 | Navajo

In this five-session course, students will learn how to create memoirs or an autobiography that is interesting and engaging to the reader. Each week a writing skill will be taught as well as autobiography tips. With this help, participants will pull readers into their stories and beg the writer for more. Descriptive writing will color the story setting and breathe life into your cast of characters. Both advanced and beginning writing skills will be taught. All levels welcome.

THE COLORADO

RIVER AND THE FUTURE OF THE DESERT SOUTHWEST

GIBBS, JEFF

Meets 4 times on Tu 10/22–11/12

4:30–6 PM | $25 | Havasupai-Maricopa

The Colorado River is the lifeblood of the Desert Southwest providing the main support for over 40 million people and millions of acres of farmland across seven states in the Southwest. However, as the population of the Southwest continues to grow, the stream flows in the Colorado River continue to decline due to climate change and other factors. This situation has produced a crisis with current and projected future demands exceeding the River's capacity. The next two years will be crucial as the seven states are being forced to develop new approaches to managing this existential resource. This class will review the current situation and the prospects for developing viable management plans over the next two years. The course will start out with an overview of the Colorado River Basin and then proceed to examine the current situation for the Basin states. Then the last two sessions will review the current "Law of the River" and the prospects for reaching an accord regarding the future of the River and the states which it supports.

AL JOLSON AND TALKING

PICTURES

ROTHSCHILD,

STEVEN

Meets 1 time on We 10/23

9–10:30 AM | $10 | Havasupai-Maricopa

Class will see the movie "Big Boy" based on the Kentucky Derby and Jolson plays Gus—basically a stable boy. In addition, Steve will lip synch some Jolson tunes. He will also play a few Jolson/Crosby duets and will have a series of handouts about the career of the World’s Greatest Entertainer.

VICARIOUS TRAVELS: CRUISE VIENNA TO AMSTERDAM WITH THE LINDNERS

DION, TERRI

Meets 1 time on We 10/23

11:30 AM–1 PM | $10 | Havasupai-Maricopa

Join Larry and Barbara Lindner on a photographic journey through the heart of Europe as they sail on a river cruise from Vienna, Austria to Amsterdam, Netherlands. Travel the legendary Danube River, the man-made Rhine-Main-Danube Canal, and the majestic Rhine River. Their travelogue highlights the ease of river cruising: step off the ship and explore charming historic towns right by the docks. Land tours whisk you away to discover castles, vineyards, and other hidden gems where you can sample local wines and beer, savor traditional meals, and soak up the European atmosphere. This isn't just sightseeing—it's an experience. Join us vicariously!

DREAM INTERPRETATION

CHRISTIAENS, PHD, RN, GLENDA

Meets 4 times on Th 10/24–11/14

9–10:30 AM | $20 | Navajo

Have you ever wondered what your dreams mean, or why you can't remember them? If we look closely, dreams can help us see new facts or possibilities in our lives or solve problems. Come learn how to remember your dreams and explore the meaning of your dreams in this fun, interactive class. We'll talk about where dreams come from, types of dreams, latest research and how to do group dreamwork. Since we spend so much time dreaming, let's find out together what our minds are creating while we sleep. Explore the messages contained in your ordinary dreams and nightmares. The course is based on guidelines and research from the International Association for the Study of Dreams.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU DIE? HOW AN ESTATE IS ADMINISTERED UPON DEATH AND STEPS TO TAKE TODAY

EASTMAN, DAVID

Meets 3 times on Th 10/24–11/7 9–11 AM | $20 | Havasupai-Maricopa

Attorneys Dave Eastman and Darren Richardson will discuss the steps that your loved ones will have to take upon your passing to administer your estate and what types of legal documents they will need in order to accomplish their duties. We will also discuss the necessary steps you must take today to make things as easy and efficient as possible for when you pass away. We will cover the following topics in this 3 week course: 1) Necessary Steps to Take When a Loved One Passes Away 2) What Legal Documents are Necessary to Administer an Estate? 3) People That Will Need to be Contacted

When Death Does Occur 4) What Needs to Happen with all of the Assets When Death Occurs? 5) How a Living Trust is Administered in Arizona 6) How a Will is Administered in Arizona 7) What is Probate and how do we avoid it? 8) Steps you can take today to make things as easy as possible for your loved ones when death or incapacity does occur 9) The legal documents that every Arizona resident should have in place prior to death to make sure your loved ones are not cursing your name after you die 10) What happens to my retirement accounts upon my passing?

OLD TESTAMENT HANDLES SHORT, CHIP

Meets 5 times on Th 10/24–11/21 2:30–4 PM | $25 | Navajo

This class is intended to help the attendees have a better handle on the Old Testament. For best results bring your own Bible to reference. Be prepared to discuss the Jewish roots of the Old Testament, the literary types it contains, the historical context, geographic setting and more. We will also consider how these facts impact your understanding of the writings. But mostly be ready to learn what the Old Testament says and to have certain key handles pointed out to you which help you grasp the content in your own study time. Undoubtedly, we will brush into issues of doctrine, but more commonly will explore what the literature says.

LAUGHTER WELLNESS — ON ZOOM RAISNER, ARLENE

Meets 1 time on Th 10/24 online 4:30–5:30 PM | $5 | ONLINE ZOOM

Laughter Wellness is a unique but simple exercise routine developed by Indian physician Dr. Madan Kataria. It combines laughter exercises, cardio, and yoga breathing (Pranayama) which helps bring in more oxygen to the body and brain. The body needs 25% more oxygen than any other body organ. Laughter Wellness increases the supply of oxygen, not only to the brain but the entire body. It also helps build the immune system, lower blood pressure, control blood sugar and keep your heart healthy. It is a powerful antidote against depression—a major issue today. FUN for the whole family! Offered on ZOOM. The link will be sent to your email address. Please contact Grand Learning well in advance of class if you did not receive the link.

ACADEMIC ART

REAMER, ALLEN

Meets 1 time on Fr 10/25

10 AM–12 PM | $15 | Havasupai-Maricopa

Do you like smooth finished paintings that show perfect idealized beauty? If so, you will love Academic paintings. The artists painted portraits, genre subjects, secular scenes, Greek and Roman mythological scenes, all with perfection. Nude bodies were all ideal bodies, clothing was with wear or tear. In all the paintings, women and/or men were prominent. You will discover that this style combined aspects of other styles. While Academic Art was very popular during the 19th century, the standards set by Academic artists continues and is enjoyed today.

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS: THEIR BACKSTORY AND PURPOSE

ASH, NANCY

Meets 1 time on Mo 10/28 9–10 AM | $10 | Havasupai-Maricopa

The Ten Commandments is a familiar list to most of us, but do you know where they came from? In its historical setting, what did they represent at the time? Was it purely a moral code like we see it today? It is a fascinating history so come and grow in understanding!

ADVANCE DIRECTIVES:

DO IT YOURSELF, IT'S FREE!

ANNACONE, LOU

Meets 1 time on Mo 10/28 11 AM–12:30 PM | $10 | Navajo

Advance Directives state your end-of-life care wishes (at any age), who you want to speak for you and manage your care and affairs. Without early attention to these, you or anyone concerned will be overwhelmed by the task of collecting information and dealing with inevitable family squabbles. This topic will cover why Advance Directives are very important, how to put them in place for someone or yourself and how to make them accessible when needed. Most people put this off again and again until it's too late. It's easier to do than you might think and requires no lawyer, just witnesses and a Notary for the financial one. Don't forget to share the login with family in different locations or states.

ANYONE FOR SECRETS?

CALLAHAN PHD, RUTH

Meets 1 time on Mo 10/28 11:30 AM–1 PM | $15 | Havasupai-Maricopa

Have you ever wondered what it would like to be the editor of a small-town newspaper? What about a mother who can only secretly celebrate the triumphs of her son? What about being a lawyer banished to live in his office by his fastidious wife—or a woman whose “very dust is laughing/ For thinking of the humorous thing called life”? If you would enjoy discovering these people and many others, come along as we explore Spoon River, Edgar Lee Masters’ classic evocation of an early 20th Century midwestern community. What will make our conversation a bit different, though, is that we will meet these people in poems, as they speak their own true epitaphs—some worldly concerns still fresh, some long at rest.

Spoon River is a truly wonderful piece of American literature, introducing us to characters who are both new to us, and yet eternal—because, of course, they are indeed still our own friends and neighbors. Please join us! Although the poems we'll be reading will be made available during class, there are a number of inexpensive editions available on Amazon, though not all of them have all of the poems. This one, for $9.99 does: Spoon River Anthology –Literary Touchstone ClassicPerfect Paperback –December 31, 2007.

LANDMARKS AND LEGENDS OF THE SOUTHWEST VALLEY

HEGARTY, LISA NEW INSTRUCTOR

Meets 1 time on Tu 10/29

9–10 AM | $10 | Havasupai-Maricopa

This presentation explores the history of the Southwest Valley. Learn how the cities of this region, which includes Tolleson, Avondale, Goodyear, and Litchfield Park, were established and developed. Presented by Executive Director of the P.W. Litchfield Heritage Center.

BASEBALL 101: AN INTRODUCTION FOR THE CASUAL OBSERVER

HIGGINS, BOB

Meets 1 time on Tu 10/29

11:30 AM–1 PM | $10 | Navajo

An overview (with video examples from actual games) of certain of the terms, rules, nuances and strategies of our national pastime. This is a fun course designed to make you a more knowledgeable baseball fan.

PROPRIOCEPTIVE TRAINING

SCHNOOR, DONNA

Meets 1 time on Tu 10/29

11:30 AM–1 PM | $15 | Havasupai-Maricopa

Proprioception means a perception or sense of the body's position in the space around it. Proprioceptors are specialized sensors that deliver information relating to changes in movement, position, tension, force, and environment to your brain. Proprioception can worsen with age, injury, or disease, making daily tasks more difficult, and increasing your risk of injury or falls. Join me for this 1.5 hour workshop as we delve into proprioception and exercises to improve our balance and spatial awareness. There will be a visual presentation and exercises.

JOHN ADAMS

SORENSEN, KEN

Meets 1 time on We 10/30

9:30–11 AM | $15 | Havasupai-Maricopa

He was born in somewhat obscure circumstances. His father helped him get a great education. He became one of the best known lawyers of his generation. After he won the case supporting the British at the Boston Massacre, he was convinced his political life was over. He served his colony at the gatherings at Philadelphia. He served in France as an ambassador. He was instrumental in helping create the founding documents. He was a stout man and not always easy to get along with, and he acknowledged that. Come and here the stories of this Founding Father and the difference that he made in our countries’ history.

PREVENTING DECLINE

RAUCH, HANNAH NEW INSTRUCTOR

Meets 1 time on We 10/30

2–3:30 PM | $10 | Havasupai-Maricopa Research has shown a strong correlation between hearing loss and cognitive decline, with individuals who experience hearing loss being at a higher risk for developing cognitive impairments such as dementia and Alzheimer's disease. This class explores that connection.

BUYING & DISPLAYING ART

REAMER, ALLEN

Meets 1 time on Fr 11/1

10 AM–12 PM | $15 | Havasupai-Maricopa

Are you buying art? Are you thinking of buying art? What do you do with the art that you have? Which piece of art works best in which of your rooms? This talk will cover the areas of aesthetic considerations, legal concerns plus financial concerns and considerations. This talk includes why buy a work of art, where and why to display your artwork, what are an artist’s rights and how they affect you, plus considerations about the type of artwork you may buy. Questions and discussion are encouraged.

RUSSIAN ART MUSEUMS

REAMER, ALLEN

Meets 2 times on Fr 11/1 and 11/8

1–3 PM | $20 | Havasupai-Maricopa

The Hermitage is either the largest, second or third largest museum in the world, depending how size is determined, square footage of a building, number of objects in the collection, or miles of galleries. However you measure size, there are very few museums in the world that rivals the Hermitage in size and quality. Its collection is so large that it would take years to view it in its entirety. There are 15 miles of galleries and nearly three million works on exhibit. The museum is especially strong in Italian Renaissance and French Impressionist paintings, as well as possessing outstanding collections of works by Rembrandt, Picasso, and Matisse. In addition, there is an excellent Greek and Roman antiquities collection. How did it get this big? Where did all this art come from? This PowerPoint talk will answer these questions and we will view a sampling of the three million works of art. In addition, Russia has some other fine museums. The Tretyakov Gallery is the largest collection of Russian art in the world. It has 62 rooms and 100,000 works of art showing the development of Russian painting from the 10th century to the end of the 19th century. We will cover its history, survey the collection and discuss some works in depth. The Pushkin Museum of Art contains a vast collection of paintings, sculpture and applied arts from the Bronze Age to the present. Its huge collection of Impressionists and PostImpressionists rival Paris’ Musee d’Orsay. Its strength is European art from the 1600’s and the artifacts from Troy that were taken from Berlin after World War II.

GUITAR FOR BEGINNERS

GRANT, DANA NEW INSTRUCTOR

Meets 6 times on Mo 11/4 –12/09 9–10:30 AM | $30 | Navajo

Are you a total beginner in terms of literally everything having to do with GUITAR playing? Tuning, notes, how to play notes...literally everything? Then this is the class for you! Join local musician and guitar instructor Dana Grant for this six-session course—perfect for all ages. What are we going to learn? Everything you need to play hundreds of songs. You will need a guitar, tuner and determination to learn.

AARP DRIVER SAFETY COURSE

MOHR, DOREEN

Meets 1 time on Mo 11/4

9 AM–1 PM | $5 | Havasupai-Maricopa

This one-day 4 hour course may earn you a 10% discount on your auto insurance (contact your insurance agent to be sure). But even if it doesn't, it will make you more aware of your actions as a driver and how to stay safer on the roads. There is a $20 materials charge for students who are AARP members and $25 for non-members that is paid by cash or check made out to AARP and given directly to the instructor. Be sure to bring your Driver's License and AARP membership card to class. Class is also available on Monday Dec 2 (9 am-1 pm).

SOCIAL SECURITY SURVIVOR BENEFITS

PRINE, PAM

Meets 1 time on Mo 11/4

11 AM–12:30 PM | $10 | Navajo

This class can help you understand what to expect from Social Security when you or a loved one dies. Social Security Survivor Benefits are paid to widows, widowers and dependents of eligible workers. Join Pam Prine, National Social Security Advisor NSSA®, to find out how Social Security can help you when a family member dies.

LED LIGHTING AND ELECTRONIC LIGHTING CONTROLS

SPATA, TONY

Meets 1 time on Tu 11/5

9 – 10:30 AM | $10 | Havasupai-Maricopa

Have you gone to Home Depot or Lowe's lately to buy a "60 Watt light bulb"? How about Best Buy that has multiple shelves devoted to not only lights that can change their color, but also controls for them that are either wireless or voice activated? Welcome to lighting and their controls in the 21st Century! LED's have rendered incandescent and compact fluorescent lamps obsolete. Electronic lighting controls are now capable of not only Off-and-On functions, but are fully automated for either pre-scheduled, voice or wireless operation. This class will present an in-depth examination of how to select appropriate LED lights, and the controls required to achieve their maximum benefit. It's recommended (but not required) that you know the material in the Home Automation for Beginners Class (offered on Tuesday 10/22 at 9 am).

SHAKESPEARE AND HIS CONTEMPORARIES

SORENSEN, KEN

Meets 1 time on Tu 11/5 11 AM–12:30 PM | $15 | Havasupai-Maricopa There have been rumors that the greatest writer did not do his own writing. If so, then who did? Was it Ben Jonson? Christopher Marlowe? Sir Francis Bacon? The Earl of Essex? Others? Come and hear the discussion of what was possible and what was not.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) AND YOU

LAURSEN, LARRY

Meets 1 time on We 11/6

9–10:30 AM | $10 | Havasupai-Maricopa

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly evolving technology that has now become more available to the general public. The class will review the development of AI, how the current technology is available for use as Microsoft Copilot and Google Gemini. We will explore a little writing and how you can do an easier search on the web.

COMPARING SE ALASKAN GLACIERS AND FOUR NEARBY CITIES

CARPENTER, ROY

Meets 4 times on Wed/Fri 11/6–11/15

9–10:30 AM | $30 | Navajo

Day 1: Juneau – Alaska’s cliffside capital without road access but with Mendenhall glacier, a pioneering salmon hatchery, whales, and eagles. Day 2: Glacier Bay National Park and Icy Strait Point – long a native Tlingit homeland and now a living laboratory of how life returns to coastal area freed from glacial ice prison. Day 3: Sitka – capital of Russia’s Alaskan territory and hub of lucrative trade of pelts of sea otters whose elimination upset highly productive kelp forest systems. Otter restoration has been so successful in several areas they are now considered pests. Day 4: Comparison of natural processes and Yukon gold rush history of Skagway with Tongass Forest and Ketchikan at opposite ends of SE Alaskan Inside Passage. Class meets 11/6, 11/8, 11/13 and 11/15

SCAMS EXPOSED!

TIPS TO HELP AVOID THEM

DUFFIN, REX

Meets 1 time on We 11/6

11:30 AM–12:30 PM | $10 | Havasupai-Maricopa

Less than scrupulous individuals are scamming seniors at an alarming rate! This class will teach about some of the latest scams and how to avoid falling prey. Class participants will learn tips and tricks to improve financial peace of mind.

LAUGHTER WELLNESS IN PERSON!

RAISNER, ARLENE

Meets 1 time on Th 11/7

11 AM–12 PM | $10 | Navajo

This class is typically offered online, but today we’ll meet in person for Laughter Wellness—a unique exercise routine developed by Indian physician Dr. Madan Kataria. It combines laughter exercises, cardio, and yoga breathing (Pranayama) which helps bring in more oxygen to the body and brain. The body needs 25% more oxygen than any other body organ. Laughter Wellness increases the supply of oxygen, not only to the brain but the entire body. It also helps build the immune system, lower blood pressure, control blood sugar and keep your heart healthy. It is a powerful antidote against depression—a major issue today.

END OF LIFE CARE OPTIONS

SAVAN, MARK

Meets 1 time on Th 11/7

11:30 AM–1 PM | $10 | Havasupai-Maricopa

Despite its inevitability, death is a topic that is not often discussed. End-of-life medical and care options range from doing nothing—i.e., letting nature take its course – to more proactive options such as palliative care and/or advanced directives. One option, currently available to over 70 million Americans—but not available in Arizona, is Medical Aid in Dying (MAID). In this session we will discuss the range of end-of-life options, including MAID and will talk about the efforts that Arizona End of Life Options (AZELO) is undertaking to help make MAID an option in Arizona.

IS IT SOUP, YET?

CANEPA, LARRY

Meets 1 time on Th 11/7

2–4 PM | $15 | Havasupai-Maricopa

Soup is good food and we’ll discover why and explore bowlfuls of our international favorites from Albondigas to Zuppa Toscana and from comfort food to haute cuisine. Learn what distinguishes a broth from a stock and a consommé from a bisque. Discover tips, tricks and legends of soups from around the world. This class offers a visual presentation and food samples. This is not a cooking class.

BRITISH ART HISTORY

REAMER, ALLEN

Meets 1 time on Fr 11/8

10 AM–12 PM | $15 | Havasupai-Maricopa

Britain has a rich and varied art history. In this lecture we will have an overview of 4,000 years of art and architecture of Britain from Stonehenge to Barbara Hepworth’s and Henry Moore’s sculpture. We will cover architectural styles and characteristics of some of the major religious and secular buildings in Britain. We will also cover major painting and sculpture styles and their characteristics plus some specific artists. We will begin with Stonehenge and continue until we run out of time.

YOUR CAR—BELOVED ICON OR MERE APPLIANCE?

SHAFER, EDWARD

Meets 2 times on Mo 11/11 and 11/18

9–10:30 AM | $15 | Havasupai-Maricopa

Through video, lecture, and especially discussion (please bring pictures), we will explore our relationship to our automobiles. Symbols of youthful freedom? Another fearful source of loss as we age? American power, European elegance, Asian efficiency.

MINDFUL EATING, A SELF-NURTURING PRACTICE

BAILEY, GENA

Meets 1 time on Mo 11/11

11:30 AM–1 PM | $10 | Navajo

Mindful eating is a practice that includes being fully present and aware of your food, feelings, and hunger while eating. In class you will learn how to eat slower and more mindfully. You will learn how

to enjoy meals more and become better attuned to your body’s nutritional needs leading to improved wellbeing and satisfaction. Please join Gena Bailey, co-founder of The Grand Interest Group State of Mindfulness, in a journey to feeling more connected with how to nourish your body respectfully with food.

BLUES HARMONICA

REGEN, LARRY

Meets 6 times on Mo 11/11–12/16

3:30–5 PM | $35 | Navajo

This is an opportunity for beginners to learn harmonica, or advanced players to hone their skills. In six weeks we will cover how to get single notes, bends and blues riffs/fills. Your instructor, Larry Regen, is a full-time musician and harmonica teacher with years of stage, teaching, and studio experience. Required: 10 hole diatonic harmonica key "C". Suggest purchasing "DaBell Story" brand harmonica as an economical quality instrument. Supplier is Rockinronsmusic.com or phone (858)566-9545. Price is about $38 including shipping with 2-4 day delivery.

WESTERN CIVILIZATION: THE EUROPEAN REFORMATION

1500-1648 CE

DILIBERTO, SALVATORE

Meets 4 times on Tu 11/12–12/10 9 AM–12 PM | $25 | Havasupai-Maricopa

As the Renaissance movement gradually spread from the Italian City-States over the Alps and into northern Europe, many of the themes remained the same. One exception, however, did not make the journey. Unlike the secular theme that permeated the movement in Italy, the Renaissance in the north was more spiritual in character and practice. As such, the seeds of the Protestant Reformation had been sown earlier in northern Europe one hundred years before Martin Luther posted his Ninety-five Theses on the church doors in Wittenberg, Germany in 1517 CE. From McKay et al., “In 1500 CE, there was one Christian Church in Europe to which all Christians at least nominally belonged. One Hundred years later, there were many, a situation that continues today.”

In this chapter of Western Civilization, we will first look at the achievements, the political developments, and the individuals of the northern Renaissance. From here, we’ll look at the history of the early Reformation, the impact of German politics in shaping the Reformation, the eventual spread of Reformation thought beyond the German states, and the Catholic Reformation, its response to the upheaval in Christendom. We’ll conclude with the Age of Religious Wars and the international impact of the Reformation as a result of European expansion during the Age of Exploration. As with any phase of our study of Western Civilization, there will be emphasis on life at the time, supplemented with selected readings and audio/visual media.

WHAT'S NEW IN BIBLICAL ARCHAEOLOGY?

RENDSBURG PHD., GARY A. NEW INSTRUCTOR

Meets 1 time on Tu 11/12

1–3 PM | $15 | Havasupai-Maricopa

Every year brings new archaeological discoveries in Israel and neighboring lands, which illuminate the world of the Bible and life in ancient Israel. In this illustrated lecture, we will explore the most important of these discoveries, ranging from small finds, including Hebrew inscriptions, to monumental architecture in the city of Jerusalem. Presented by Gary A. Rendsburg, PhD, Professor of Jewish Studies at Rutgers University.

HOLISTIC WELLNESS THROUGH CHAKRA CLEANSING AND BALANCING

PIECZONKA, CINDY

Meets 1 time on We 11/13

9–10:30 AM | $25 | Havasupai-Maricopa

In this class we will talk about the role that each of these energy centers plays in the body and in your life. I will explain how important it is to keep these areas cleared and balanced. These energy centers may be considered the "voice" of the body, mind and soul. We will discuss how each one speaks to us in a different way to tell us what we need to know to bring the body in balance to feel happy, healthy, whole and well! We will end the class with a guided meditation cleansing and balancing each energy center.

ARIZONA TRADING POSTS: FRONTIER STORES TO ARTIST CO-OPS

TURNER, JIM

Meets 1 time on We 11/13

11:30 AM–1:30 PM | $15 | Havasupai-Maricopa

Although North American trading posts began with the Plymouth Colony in 1628, Arizona's posts are unique in their quality of artwork in pottery, jewelry, carvings, and much more. The growing number of Native American artists exploring new styles are fascinating and inspiring. We’ll look at a wide variety of trading posts and renowned artists.

COPING WITH GRIEF DURING THE HOLIDAYS

HOSPICE OF THE VALLEY

Meets 1 time on We 11/13

2–3 PM | $5 | Navajo

Presented by Hospice of the Valley. The holidays are often difficult for grieving families. Be gentle with yourself—and develop strategies for moving through a challenging season.

NAVIGATING SENIOR CARE

AWINDA, JENNIFER NEW INSTRUCTOR

Meets 1 time on Th 11/14

9–11 AM | $10 | Havasupai-Maricopa

In this course we will cover Common PatternsDenial/Infections/Falling, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Acuity LOCs, Adult Day Care, Referral Specialists and Agencies, Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF), Independent Living facilities, Assisted Living Group Homes and Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs), Dementia Memory Care Facilities (MCs), Continuing Care

Retirement Communities (CCRCs), Inappropriate Admissions, Potential reasons for denial of admission and involuntary move outs, Geriatric Behavioral Health Care, Medical Home Health and Non-medical In-Home Care and Companies/ One-on-One care, Palliative and Hospice Care, Admission process, Doctor’s Orders Medications, Adjustment Period, Senior Living Fees and How to Pay for Senior Care Living.

DEMYSTIFYING DEMENTIA

AWINDA, JENNIFER NEW INSTRUCTOR

Meets 1 time on Th 11/14

11:30 AM–1:30 PM | $10 | Havasupai-Maricopa

Defining Dementia, Delirium, Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) and Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), Stages of Cognition, The 6 Domains of Brain Function and the Brain Tour to better understand progressive cognitive decline, Common Causes of Dementia, Stages of Dementia, Dementia Symptoms and Behaviors, Married to Dementia, Investigating and Working With Behaviors, Preventing Agitation, Approach and How To Have Happy Holidays, Traveling with Dementia, Quality of Life Activity Ideas and Ways to Prevent Dementia.

REVERSE MORTGAGES— LIFESAVER OR SCAM?

DUFFIN, REX

Meets 1 time on Th 11/14

2:30–3:30 PM | $10 | Havasupai-Maricopa

This class will explore the government insured Reverse Mortgage program, its benefits and who should or should not consider a reverse mortgage. This class is very informative and has obtained high reviews from its participants.

FEMALE FIGURES IN THE HISTORY OF ART

REAMER, ALLEN

Meets 1 time on Fr 11/15

10 AM–12 PM | $15 | Havasupai-Maricopa

Throughout the history of art, artists have depicted the female figure in a variety of ways: abstract and realistic, angular and organic, draped and nude, specific and general. We will cover the long line of art styles and you will discover changing depictions of the female figure. We will discuss how a society’s values are reflected in these portrayals and how there are connections with previous art styles. We will begin with the Neolithic era and continue until we run out of time.

JIM CROCE—HIS LIFE, AND SONGS PLAYED ON GUITAR

MARSHEL, BART NEW INSTRUCTOR

Meets 1 time on Fr 11/15

2–4 PM | $15 | Havasupai-Maricopa

Presented by Bart Marshel—local guitar instructor and folk music enthusiast—this class provides a history of Jim Croce and his music including LIVE performances of many of his well-known songs on guitar!

WORLD WAR II ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

SORENSEN, KEN

Meets 1 time on Mo 11/18

1–2:30 PM | $15 | Havasupai-Maricopa

On December 7, 1941, the world changed for America. We went from a nation of people who didn’t want to get involved in a war half way around the world to a nation that had been attacked and now wanted revenge. How did we respond? The story of numbers and people learning new things is amazing. “The Greatest Generation” literally put on their work clothes and made a difference, unlike the world had ever seen. Come and hear their stories and see who they were and what they did to show the world that America is not to be trifled with.

VICARIOUS TRAVELS: INDIA WITH GALE MCCALL

DION, TERRI

Meets 1 time on Tu 11/19

2–3:30 PM | $10 | Havasupai-Maricopa

Gale McCall will share her travelogue from a truly unforgettable month spent in India. With her son by her side, she embarked on a whirlwind adventure, exploring the country's vibrant culture, breathtaking landscapes, and of course, its famed hospitality. They enjoyed the festival of Diwali, India's biggest and most significant holiday, also known as the "Festival of Lights." Their journey took them to a variety of destinations, each offering a unique glimpse into the essence of India. This isn't just a sightseeing trip—it's a sensory experience.

TAKING CARE OF MY DESERT GARDEN KOMASSA, CAROL

Meets 1 time on We 11/20

9–11 AM | $15 | Havasupai-Maricopa "Southwest Desert Gardening" is very different to anywhere in the world! Are you new to the SW Desert and have no idea what to do with your garden? Are you relying on a Landscaper to maintain your yard? Is your yard looking "status quo" or “just not thriving”? Let's learn what is beneficial and recommended for your plants, shrubs, trees, based on science/testing and the recommendations of ASU Master Gardeners. Irrigation and pruning will also be covered. This class is taught by Carol Komassa, a Certified and Licensed Master Gardener, Maricopa County, and experienced instructor.

TECHNOLOGY FOR AGING— THE REVOLUTION IN DIGITAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELLBEING ANNACONE, LOU

Meets 1 time on We 11/20 11:30 AM–1 PM | $10 | Navajo Tech enabled services are inevitable in solving all aspects of the Eldercare crisis including Health/ Activity monitoring and solutions for isolation and easy communication with friends and family. Current methods of delivering Eldercare with high costs, low pay and scarcity of workers is giving way to more dependable and accurate solutions that actually cost much less to deliver. This session will discuss the progress and many types of technology, training and solutions perfected and in process.

THE EVIDENCE FOR LIFE AFTER DEATH

NEWMAN,

DAVE NEW INSTRUCTOR

Meets 1 time on Th 11/21

9–11:30 AM | $10 | Havasupai-Maricopa

Evidence for life after death continues to accumulate offering glimpses into the potential for consciousness transcending our physical lives. These glimpses then inspire and encourage us to live with intention, kindness, and gratitude, believing that our actions carry echoes that resonate far beyond our mortal existence. Through a synthesis of scientific inquiry, spiritual insights, and the profound experiences of individuals, this class hopes to shed light on the eternal question of whether life continues beyond death. Since definitive proof of life after death remains elusive, please join us with an open mind and discerning skepticism along with a sense of awe, wonder, humility, as we commence on a thought-provoking journey of near-death experiences, past-life memories, examination of consciousness, as well as ancient spiritual teachings and modern quantum physics.

LAUGHTER WELLNESS IN PERSON

RAISNER, ARLENE

Meets 1 time on Th 11/21

11 AM–12 PM | $10 | Navajo

This class is typically offered online, but today we’ll meet in person for Laughter Wellness—a unique exercise routine developed by Indian physician Dr. Madan Kataria. It combines laughter exercises, cardio, and yoga breathing (Pranayama) which helps bring in more oxygen to the body and brain. The body needs 25% more oxygen than any other body organ. Laughter Wellness increases the supply of oxygen, not only to the brain but the entire body. It also helps build the immune system, lower blood pressure, control blood sugar and keep your heart healthy. It is a powerful antidote against depression—a major issue today.

NAVIGATING THROUGH MEDICARE

KEEP, BRIAN

Meets 1 time on Th 11/21

2–3:30 PM | $10 | Havasupai-Maricopa

The intent of this class is to help people understand how Medicare works. Defining what Part A B cover, how and when to take Part D, what is the donut hole?. These are questions many people have about Medicare. The class will explain what the difference is between a Medigap policy (Supplement) and a Part C (HMO, Medicare Advantage). The class will define what circumstances can help determine why you may pick one type of plan over another as well as one insurance company over another. Everyone's scenario is different whether they are currently in Medicare or entering into Medicare for the first time.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN SCHOOL

REAMER, ALLEN

Meets 1 time on Fr 11/22

10 AM–12 PM | $15 | Havasupai-Maricopa

Rocky Mountain School of Art developed from the first American art style, the Hudson River Valley School of Art. We will see how the painters of

both styles shared the same message. We will take a detailed look at their lives and their paintings. We will take a detailed look at their lives and their paintings. They include Thomas Moran, Albert Bierstadt, and Thomas Hill.

MANAGING EMOTIONS

MINDFULLY

COSTA, HOLLY NEW INSTRUCTOR

Meets 1 time on Fr 11/22

2–4 PM | $30 | Havasupai-Maricopa

Most of us struggle with emotions such as anger, attachment, jealousy, resentment, etc., that are disturbing to our own happiness, and often others’ as well. We will explore emotions and mindfulness techniques for developing skillful responses over harmful reactions to emotional episodes. This session will include discourse, discussion, and guided meditation, suitable for new students as well as experienced students wishing to deepen their practice. Hot tea will be provided for your enjoyment.

AARP DRIVER SAFETY COURSE

MOHR, DOREEN

Meets 1 time on Mo 12/2

9 AM–1 PM | $5 | Havasupai-Maricopa

This one-day 4 hour course may earn you a 10% discount on your auto insurance (contact your insurance agent to be sure). But even if it doesn't, it will make you more aware of your actions as a driver and how to stay safer on the roads. There is a $20 materials charge for students who are AARP members and $25 for non-members that is paid by cash or check made out to AARP and given directly to the instructor. Be sure to bring your Driver's License and AARP membership card to class.

EFFECTIVE ALTERNATIVE METHODS FOR MANAGING PAIN AND WELL-BEING

POPPE, CYNTHIA

Meets 1 time on Mo 12/2

2–3:30 PM | $10 | Havasupai-Maricopa

Acupuncture is a complete and holistic medical system that incorporates many components and modalities. Learn the theories and concepts behind this amazing medicine and how this pertains to diagnosis and treatment of pain and other common conditions. Learn the mechanism behind a needling technique that activates the body's own healing and can help relieve pain instantly. Learn what to expect from a treatment and become familiar with other common modalities used with Acupuncture such as PRP, Infrared Sauna, cupping, moxa, float therapy, low level laser and homeopathic injectables. Additional new services offered at our Wellness Center are Medical Qi Gong and Sound Healing with Tibetan and Crystal singing bowls. Be your own Doctor, take control of your health with simple, basic changes that will help eliminate the need for cortisone injections, prescriptions and even some surgeries.

CCRC/LIFE PLAN COMMUNITY OR HOMECARE—WHICH IS RIGHT FOR ME/US?

FRITZ, WINNIE

Meets 3 times on Tu 12/3–12/17 2–4 PM | $25 | Havasupai-Maricopa

Many seniors know someone who has moved into a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). Many have heard a friend say “maintaining a home is not fun anymore” or “I want to plan so my kids don’t have to worry about me and any of my changing healthcare needs.” Join us for three sessions. We will: 1. Review “What IS a CCRC/Life Plan Community”? What are some home care options? 2. Define terms such as Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Care, Acute Rehab, Memory Care, and Home Care; discuss how they are regulated. 3. Determine “What is my total cost living where I live?” “What can I afford?” (using a copyrighted tool) 4. Learn how to assess a CCRC, including the variety of contracts (using a copyrighted tool); how to assess Home Care options and contracts. 5. Explore how to decide “which is best for me/ us?” (using a copyrighted Decision Matrix and Personal Preferences Tools).

PROTECT FAMILY WEALTH CAPITAL FROM ELDERCARE SPENDING ANNACONE, LOU

Meets 2 times on We 12/4 and 12/11 9–10:30 AM | $15 | Navajo Advanced Eldercare Planning includes the logic and math to protect family wealth capital from a nuclear event. The goal is to provide the care and hire the help and experts to the extent you can afford it. State, Federal and private programs are available to reduce financial risk.

A HISTORY OF THE VULCAN MINE AND WICKENBURG ANDREWS, BILL

Meets 1 time on We 12/4

1–3:30 PM | $15 | Havasupai-Maricopa Wickenburg, founded by Henry Wickenburg, is considered the oldest town in Arizona north of Tucson. The nearby settlement, Vulture Mine, began in 1863, is a quintessential mining town replete with prospectors, regional frontier forts, native American conflicts, development of a mining camp, crime, murders and vigilante justice, and the economic “boom and busts” of virtually all mining towns. The Vulcan Mine, like all mining development, is dependent upon water, the Hassayampa River in the Vulcan’s case. This dependence on water and subsequent construction of an upstream dam adversely impacted both the mine and the town through the disastrous Walnut Grove Dam disaster. This class will discuss the above, including the development and impact of the railroads, surrounding mining camps, Wickenburg’s importance in the development of Phoenix, important town landmarks and of course, the Vulcan Mine Ghost town and the life of Henry Wickenburg.

FICTION WRITING 101 IN 120 MINUTES

GRAVES, DAROLD

Meets 1 time on Th 12/5

9–11 AM | $10 | Navajo

This is an accelerated overview of the essential elements of a novel: Beginnings, Characters, Dialogue, Endings, Epilogue, Genre, Heros, Names, Places, Plot, Point of View, Prologue, Romance, Sex, Tension, When and Where to Write, and Writer’s Block.

I MOVED TO AZ FROM A DIFFERENT STATE; DO I NEED TO UPDATE MY ESTATE PLAN?

EASTMAN, DAVID

Meets 2 times on Th 12/5–12/12

9–11 AM | $15 | Havasupai-Maricopa

Did you create your estate plan in another state? Will it work the way it was drafted since you're now an Arizona resident? Attorneys Dave Eastman and Darren Richardson will cover law and tax implications for Arizona and what estate planning documents are valid state to state and what documents need to be state specific. Come learn how Arizona is different than most states when it comes to Estate Planning.

SELF COMPASSION WORKSHOP

COSTA, HOLLY NEW INSTRUCTOR

Meets 1 time on Th 12/5

12–4 PM | $40 | Havasupai-Maricopa

We will explore what self-compassion is and common myths preventing us from treating ourselves as we would a good friend. Are you self-critical? Are you a perfectionist or do you sometimes feel like an imposter? Do you tell yourself to "buck up" or "get over it" when you find yourself feeling upset? Or assume that, because others have it worse than you, you don't really have anything to be upset about? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you could benefit from learning to practice self-compassion! Please join us. A healthy snack and tea will be provided for your enjoyment.

MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION, AN INTRODUCTION OR REFRESHER

BAILEY, GENA

Meets 1 time on Fr 12/6

9–10:30 AM | $10 | Navajo

An introduction or refresher to 5 simple practices for a daily life of Mindfulness. Learn the 5 essentials for successful meditation. Get the basics in mind/body health, mindful living, and evidence based benefits of meditation. Experience meditation and mindfulness among heart centered, loving kindness, breath awareness, and gratitude meditation practices.

ROCOCO MASTERS: BOUCHER AND CORRADINI

REAMER, ALLEN

Meets 1 time on Fr 12/6

10 AM–12 PM | $15 | Havasupai-Maricopa Love! Lust! Flirtation! It was the French Rococo period. It was fun, fun, fun if you were a member of a royal court north of Italy or Spain. The Rococo style expanded beyond the borders of France. It encompassed architecture, furniture,

sculpture, painting, clothing [or the lack of it]. Francois Boucher, painter, and Antonio Corradini, sculptor, and are taught together because, in the best of their work, they boldly expressed the sentiment and sensuality of the Rococo style. We will cover their lives, view some of their art and discuss the meaning in some of their pieces.

REMEMBERING THE HOLOCAUST

LASSMAN, JOEL

Meets 1 time on Fr 12/6

2–4 PM | $10 | Havasupai-Maricopa

The historical significance of the Holocaust and its relevance to past and current global issues is extremely important and will continue to be relevant well into the future.

Both my parents were survivors of the Holocaust, and their experiences provide a valuable insight into how hatred and intolerance can affect the lives of millions of innocent people. Growing up as the son of survivors influenced my life greatly, but also allowed me to better understand how perseverance, determination, and the strength of the human spirit can be powerful tools to our survival.

This presentation includes new material that relates not only to the Holocaust, but to present day as well. Questions will be welcomed at any time during my presentation.

CITRUS TREE CARE FOR HOMEOWNERS

KOMASSA, CAROL

Meets 1 time on Mo 12/9

9–11 AM | $15 | Havasupai-Maricopa

We will learn how to: select, plant, prune, fertilize, treat and water Citrus Trees. Learn what your Citrus tree is telling you: curled, yellow, brown or veined leaves. Protecting from frost, and insects/ diseases. Dealing with thick peel, little to no fruit, holes in the fruit. Irrigation and fertilizer will be a big focus. Does size matter? Does the tree need pruning/or shaping, when and why? We will go over the biggest mistakes homeowners make with Citrus, and how to successfully avoid them! Based on Science, testing/results from U of A. Q. A. at the end of class. With Carol Komassa, Certified Master Gardener—Maricopa County and a Sun City Festival resident.

MEDICAID SUBMISSION PLANNING— AN INTRODUCTION

ANNACONE, LOU

Meets 1 time on Mo 12/9

11:30 AM–1:30 PM | $10 | Navajo

Medicare does not pay for long term Eldercare. To avoid a crisis, understand what is involved in applying for MedicAID—the “last resort for families without the resources needed to pay for Eldercare". The application process is an extremely extensive and intrusive sharing of your financial, medical, and personal life that you are required to document with the State. Digging for all personal documents to be used to qualify you for these benefits can take weeks. What decisions do you need to make before applying? I’ll provide a summary of the extensive, confusing and non-standard flexible rules. There are several possibilities for assistance ranging from DIY

to non-certified specialists to Elder Lawyers. After submission, approval could take from 2 to 6 months. Helpful handouts will be provided.

WHAT IS DEMENTIA ANYWAY?

HOSPICE OF THE VALLEY

Meets 1 time on Mo 12/9

2–3 PM | $5 | Havasupai-Maricopa

Presented by Hospice of the Valley. Distinguish normal memory changes from those occurring in dementia; Understand the progression of dementia; Know when it's time to get help.

LITTLE HOUSE ON THE DESERT –GROWING UP IN THE WEST

TURNER, JIM

Meets 1 time on We 12/11 11:30 AM–1:30 PM | $15 | Havasupai-Maricopa

Based on children’s diaries, biographies and novels, this class describes the lives of children who took part in westward expansion and became first generation Westerners. While the focus will be on Arizona Territory we’ll look at the surrounding Southwestern territories as well.

QUICK GUIDE TO CASHING IN GOVERNMENT BONDS

DYER, KIM

Meets 1 time on Th 12/12 11 AM–12 PM | $10 | Navajo

“What type of Bonds can you cash in, when and how?” are frequently asked questions when it comes to government bonds. Other questions include “What happens to uncashed bonds when I die?” “Can payment be made to my legal representative?” “What happens if the bonds are lost?” This class will help guide you and provide answers to your unanswered questions related to bonds.

CULINARY MYSTERY BOOK AND FOOD CLUB: MASTERING THE ART OF FRENCH MURDER

JUDGE, NANCY

Meets 1 time on Th 12/12 2–4 PM | $20 | Havasupai-Maricopa

Do you love to read and do you love to eat? Then this is the class for you! Culinary mysteries are a literary genre that usually contain recipes within the book and many of the characters are cooks, chefs, or caterers. This book will be an exception, but you won't be disappointed. Join Nancy when she presents Colleen Cambridge's book Mastering the Art of French Murder. Even if you're clueless in the kitchen, you will enjoy sampling dishes from the book. It's a great opportunity to taste some recipes "to die for".

LAUGHTER WELLNESS — ON ZOOM

RAISNER, ARLENE

Meets 1 time on Th 12/12

5:30–6:30 PM | $5 | ONLINE ZOOM

Laughter Wellness is a unique but simple exercise routine developed by Indian physician Dr. Madan Kataria. It combines laughter exercises, cardio, and yoga breathing (Pranayama) which helps bring in more oxygen to the body and brain. The body needs 25% more oxygen than any other body organ. Laughter Wellness increases the supply of oxygen, not only to the brain but the entire body. It also helps build the immune system, lower blood pressure, control blood sugar and keep your heart healthy. It is a powerful antidote against depression—a major issue today.

FUN for the whole family! Offered on ZOOM. The link will be sent to your email address. Please contact Grand Learning well in advance of class if you did not receive the link.

PETER PAUL RUBENS

REAMER, ALLEN

Meets 1 time on Fr 12/13

9-11 AM & 12-2 PM | $15 | Havasupai-Maricopa

Peter Paul Rubens was the most soughtafter painter in northern Europe during the seventeenth century. This Flemish Baroque painter was also a diplomat, linguist, and scholar. He was the greatest exponent of the vitality, dynamism, and sensuous exuberance of Baroque painting. His dynamic, emotional style with its rich texture, vivid color, strong darks and lights and lively movement has influenced Western art to the present day. He also had a favorite color that he included in most all his paintings. Rubens produced both secular and religious themed works. His secular works included mythological, historical, and allegorical subjects.

Rubens masterpieces include both portraits and landscapes. He ran a large famous company [studio] that produced paintings, drawings and tapestries. Class meets 9 am–2 pm with a break from 11 am–12 pm

ALL ABOUT YOUR IRRIGATION SYSTEM AND MORE!

KAUTH, JIM

Meets 1 time on Fr 12/13

3–5 PM | $10 | Havasupai-Maricopa

You will learn not just about your irrigation system, but about how water is managed at Grand. The class includes hands on learning, plant recommendations for your home, how long to run your irrigation in winter and summer, and how to program your irrigation controller/timer.

FINGER FOODS AROUND THE WORLD

CANEPA, LARRY

Meets 1 time on Mo 12/16

2–4 PM | $15 | Havasupai-Maricopa

Appetizers were originally introduced by the Athenians as a buffet in the early third century B.C. It wasn’t until the nineteenth century- in a surprising twist- that appetizers truly caught on, as meals evolved into more of a structured ordeal. Appetizers are finger foods, served around the world, traditionally served before a meal, or in between meals. Sometimes called hors d’oeuvres, antipasti, tapas, or starters, they may range from the very simple to the very complex, depending on the occasion and the time devoted to making them. Put down the fork and knife and discover the history of the small, but delicious, world of finger foods. This class offers a visual presentation and some food samples. It is not a cooking class.

GINGERTALKS: THE STORY OF ATOMIC TESTING IN THE U.S.

SWARTZ, GINGER

Meets 1 time on We 12/18

2 PM–3:30 PM | $15 | Havasupai-Maricopa Nuclear weapons testing in the U.S. took place from 1945 to 1992 and was principally focused on the nuclear arms race between the U.S. and Russia. The U.S. conducted approximately 1054 nuclear tests, including atmospheric, underwater and space shots. This program will focus on what happened at the Nevada Test Site during the 47 years of active testing and will include the history and “legends” of the program. We’ll look at a number of the test shots individually, including spectacular photos and the stories of some tests that didn’t proceed as planned.

WEEDS: FRIENDLY REMINDER FROM STANDARDS

We all want to maintain the beauty and cleanliness of our homes in The 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.

CLUB CONNECTIONS

ARMED FORCES SUPPORT GROUP

The Armed Forces Support Group began with the purpose of helping Veterans returning from Operation Iraqi Freedom. What started as a single item auction evolved into a golf tournament/raffle that has proudly donated over $850,000 to 501 C 3 foundations that support Veterans and their Families in their healing journey. From its humble beginning, through the leadership and perseverance of its founder Barry Curseaden, a non-veteran, the organization has grown to what it is today.

As our non-veteran and veteran club membership continues to grow, we are searching for even more volunteers and ways to raise funds and awareness for military service members, past and present, who have given so much to our country.  Even if you have never served in the military, joining the Armed Forces support Group is your chance to show your support and gratitude to those who have sacrificed for our freedom.

Check out our website armedforcessupportgroupatthegrand.org or contact us at thegrandafsg@gmail.com

ART CLUB

THE GRAND ART CLUB welcomes everyone in our community to try classes with us. You do not have to be a member to take a class, but when you see all the benefits of membership for only $20, you’ll probably want to join the club. Be adventurous and try something NEW! We offer classes in Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Pastels, Alcohol Ink, Jewelry, Mixed Media and also Paint Parties. Further descriptions and photos of the classes are available on our website, grandartclub.org. You can also see samples in the windows of the Art Club or in the class book inside the club. Members can register online. Non-members can register at the art club with cash or a check.

Grand Easels members invite you to attend a weekend show at The Grand Art Club in September.  The art club will be open to the public Saturday, September 21st from 9 am to 1 pm., and Sunday, September 22 from 12:30 pm to 4 pm.  Many new and exciting items will be for sale.  Participating artists will present fine art and jewelry.  Please stop by.

BILLARDS

We are open to all Grand Community Association Members no experience necessary! We have eight new Diamond Pool tables, which are some of the best available for professional players.

The Billiards Club snowbirds will soon be heading North and towards other destinations, taking with them memories of a fun half-year of camaraderie, luncheons, League play and Championship competitions.  They will be recalling the 2024 League winners ("Rack ‘Em Up", "Just Poolin’ Around", "Breaking Balls" 8-Ball, "Breaking Balls" 9 Ball, and “Grand's Billiards Club Travel Team".  They'll remember Women's (Jan Clark), Players' (Bill Parker), and Masters (Randy Salzwedel) Champions' play.  They'll dream about the Briesath Cup Champions Team "Breaking Bad" and how they might qualify to play in next year's tournament.   They won't forget Linda Asleson's first place at the 19th Annual American Cue Sports, ACS, Arizona 8 Ball State Championships tournament or Randy Salzwedel's BCA Senior 8 Ball Singles – Platinum in Vegas. No doubt they will be practicing in their respective hometowns brushing up on skills, readying for their eventual return to The Grand.

In the meantime, The Billiards Club's fulltime residents will have months of air-conditioned enjoyment in our fabulously equipped Billiards Room.  Spring and Summer activities will be in full swing which already started in April with a new Tuesday night Scotch Doubles League.  There'll be 8-Ball and 9-Ball Leagues as well as the regular drop-in Round Robins, non-league Scotch Doubles, and Open Play.   So, if you are looking to beat the heat in the coming months, consider joining the Grand Billiards Club.  For more information and schedule of events, visit our website at www.grandbilliards.org  .

BOCCE

The party’s over for league Bocce play; all good things must come to end (see below). . . Join us for Dropin bocce Thursday evenings 7pm. ATTENTION, DROP IN EVENING BOCCE HAS MOVED TO Thursday for a few months to accommodate league play. NO fees or membership required, and we’ll teach you how to play (if you don’t know how).

Drop in Bocce on Tuesday mornings 10am has been temporally suspended due to lack of participation.

Important Dates:

• League Play resumes October 2024

• Renewal Checks are due September 1, 2024 If you would like to join us in league play in the fall of 2024, please contact Micki Brown, league coordinator at leaguecoordinator@scgbocce.com or Mick Sunde at president@scgbocce.com via email. Club applications are available at scgbocce.com website.

BOOMERS CLUB

It's hot, hot, hot, and I'm not talking about the August weather in Surprise.  It's hot in the Boomers club all year round!

The Grand Boomers are a fun-loving, young at heart, social club open to The Grand residents of any age. Our primary goal is to have a great time and meet other people living in our beautiful and active community. Our membership has a total of over 740 residents. More members, more ideas, more great people to hang out with.  And because membership continues to grow, we are able to host a wide variety of events, planned and even unplanned get-togethers, without raising dues.  It's nearly impossible to go to the Grand Cafe, to your favorite on- or off-site watering hole, even to the indoor walking track, and not meet a Boomer.  There's so much to share you may become fast friends over a happy hour cocktail, a trip down the bowling alley, or a Corn Hole toss.  Why the hesitation?  You've already missed the summer dance, July's ladies luncheon, and our July off-site happy hour, you surely won't want to miss out on our August Ice Cream Social with Bunco (plenty of cash prizes and gift cards), or the famous Bowling and Pizza happy hour.  You definitely don't want to miss the upcoming Corn Hole competition.  Aren't you curious who will be the next Corn Hole champ?  Why, it might be you.

Get on over to your preferred electronic device, put SCGBoomers.com in your browser, and sign up.  Membership dues are only $10 per year.  It's the best $10 you'll ever spend.

See you at the Ice Cream Social—don't be a fool, be cool.

BRIDGE CLUB

“The real test of a Bridge player isn’t in keeping out of trouble, but in escaping once he’s in.”– Alfred Sheinwold

We welcome players of all skill levels. And remember, any day playing bridge is a good one!

Practice Bridge: (all comers) Wednesday, at 9:15 am11:15am. No sign-up needed. For new and returning players who want to practice. A totally relaxed environment for members and guests who are just learning the game or returning and might need help from one of our members (who will be monitoring the game) as they play,

Social Games: (Club members only) Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 12:30 pm, and Wednesdays at 6 pm. Fridays at 8:45 am. (1st FridayChicago scoring, 2nd Friday- Chicago scoring & 3rd Friday Contract scoring.) Come at least 30 minutes early to be assured of getting a table.

Bring your partner on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. No partner needed on Tuesday and Thursday. The 4th/5th Friday Marathon bridge season 2024 began January 26, 2024 and is now closed.

Open Play on Wednesday Afternoons: There will be open play for duplicate and social bridge members of the Grand Bridge Club on Wednesday afternoons in the Apache Room.  Guests are allowed a maximum of three times per year. Play will be on your own. Bring your group.  Duplicate boards, scoring pads, bidding boxes, and cards will be available. Play may begin by 12:00 noon. No Director or organizer will be present to run the games.

Our games are played and lessons given in the Apache Room at the Chapparal Center.

CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR CHANGES TO HOURS, CLASSES, ETC.

For additional information, see our website Scgbridgeclub.com or Membership Chairperson Debby Haskell at jimdebbyH@gmail.com

CANASTA

Canasta is played at the Chaparral Center on Monday evenings at 6:30pm and Wednesday afternoons at 1:00pm. Tournaments are held on the first and third Monday and Wednesday of each month. We welcome new members! Two training sessions are required before joining. Training is not available in November or December. Parties are held throughout the year. Contact Joan Mattick, 623-975-1150.

CLAY ARTS (GCA)

WELCOME TO THE GRAND CLAY ARTS CLUB.

The purpose of our Club is to provide and support Club Members in the entire spectrum of the clay art form, including but not limited wheel thrown clay pottery, hand built clay art, sculpturing, and all the associated finishing techniques. The Club will promote all clay art forms to the general public, including sales. The Club provides many educational activities including numerous classes taught by our members. We have one of the few Alternate Firing opportunities available in the western suburbs. There are also social activities during the year for our members to enjoy.

The Grand Clay Arts Board meets the first Thursday of each month at 9:00am in the Palm Center. Sago Room. General meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 9:00am in the Chaparral Center, Pima Room.

Stop by the Clay Arts Studio anytime and enjoy the

expressive selection of pottery displayed in both the Gallery studio lobby and the Gallery display windows facing the Village Center common area. Clay arts is one of the oldest forms of artisan expression known to man. Come to Grand Clay Arts Club and explore your creative talents!

GRAND COMPUTERS (GCC)

GRAND COMPUTERS CLUB

Upcoming Presentation Meetings and Topics

Whether you are a computer enthusiast, user of other smart devices or someone interested in learning more about them, we are the club for you! Grand Computers Club is located in the Chaparral Center. We're open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am until 3:30pm from October through April and 12:30 until 3:30 from May through September.

Membership entitles you to many benefits, including:

• Use of any of the equipment in our "Open Use Room." Available equipment includes PCs, MACs, B&W and color copiers, a Fax machine, a flight simulator, VHS to DVD converter, Super8 or 8mm film to DVD converter and much more;

• One-on-one technical help addressing your computer or devices issues, available Tuesday afternoons from 12:00 pm until 2:30 pm, all year long at the club.

Membership - Membership in our Computer Club offers so many opportunities!

Credit/Debit Card payment ONLY! More information at www. grandcomputers.org > Membership For additional information contact Membership@grandcomputers.org

Tech Help for members EVERY TUESDAY from 12:00 - 2:30 pm at the club. More information at www.grandcomputers.org > Tech Help

Must be a Club Member to participate. Bring your device, passwords, & power supply for in person help. SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP ACTIVITIES (SIGS) Non-Members may attend 3 meetings before joining the Club.

During the Summer Months: Compose Yourself Writing SIG

Contact Gloria Young for additional information at CY@grandcomputers.org

Share Your Written Story; Participate in Discussion. Mon | Sep 16 | 12:45pm Sonoran Plaza, Mesquite Room

Call for instructors: We are looking for instructors to teach some of the current courses and if you have a course that you want to teach and we are not offering it at this time, let us know. Contact education@ grandcomputers.org

Please visit our website at www.grandcomputers.org

DANCE CLUB

DANCE CLUB NEWS

The Grand Dance club offers both lessons & dances for residents & guests. Dance information for our Rock & Roll, Country Western and Ballroom dances can be found in the Ticketed Events section of the Grand Lifestyles. Website available 24/7: www. scgdanceclub.org

BALLROOM LESSONS: Classes are held ach Tuesday from October through March at the Cimarron Center.Cost is $5 per class for residents and $7 for guests. We offer a Beginner class for the first hour and Intermediate for the second hour. For more information contact: ballroomlesson@ scgdanceclub.org

Our first Ballroom Dance of the season will be on October 18th. at Cimarron.

Tickets will go on sale August 1st for $12. Dance is 7:00 until 9:30. DJ Pam Burton will spin ballroom favorites resulting in an evening of elegance and rhythm.

LINE DANCE LESSONS: Classes are offered 2 times a week on Wednesdays & Saturdays from 9:00 till 12:00. The cost is $5 for residents & $7 for guests for all three hours. In addition, we offer a monthly Line Dance Social from 6:30 till 9:30 at Cimarron Center. The cost is $6 per person. A quick teach will be given prior to each dance.

NEW PROCEDURES FOR DANCE CLUB

TICKET PURCHASES: Dance Club Members will be able to buy Advanced Tickets for monthly dances one day before they go on sale by logging in to our “Members Only” section of the Dance Club Website – scgdanceclub.org

Tickets go on sale at the Activities Desk for 1 week for residents only, two months before the date of the dance. The general public can then buy tickets online @ www.livegrandaz.com

DOMINOES CLUB

Looking for some FUN??  Come on out to play Dominoes.  We meet at the Cimarron Center, Gila Room every Monday starting at 6:00 PM.  Play starts at 6:30PM.  If you have never played or are rusty, we provide up to 3 free training sessions.  Annual dues if you join us are $8 per calendar year and a game fee of $1 each night that is paid out at the end of play to lowest scores.  Any questions, email scgdominoes@ gmail.com or call club Secretary, Sam Ramstine, 623-237-1811.

DRAMA & COMEDY CLUB

GRAND DRAMA & COMEDY CLUB

OUR “GRANDEST” SEASON

Our 2024-2025 Season promises to be our biggest and grandest one yet! Our opening play in October, Old Hams, will delight young and old as we witness the clever way a group of retired actors embrace the most important roles of their career to save their home from an unscrupulous lawyer. Taking comedy to the maximum level, one will be laughing out loud as they prove, there is no “ham” like an Old Ham! Boeing Boeing, in early December, keeps the levity going as we follow the antics of a very clever playboy’s complicated life, juggling 3 girlfriends who are flight attendants. His complicated coordination of schedules has worked to keep his love life exciting, until they all appear in town at the same time. Of course, neither one knows of the other! With this fast moving play, loaded with near misses of the ladies meeting, this silly romp of swinging doors will delight as our clever playboy seems to escape disaster. Anticipating how it will happen will keep you on the edge of your seats as surprises abound! If you like the unexpected, then you will enjoy the late February/early March mystery, Cliffhanger. The central theme is academic rivalry, which pushes an elderly professor of philosophy past the point of ethical behavior. He is cast as the hero, but methods to keep his murderous secret provides a suspenseful

plot in this true “cliffhanger.”

In April of 2025, the Grand Drama & Comedy Club is proud to continue it’s 25-year tradition with the Annual Variety Show. Never a disappointment, and always a sell out, it features the many talents of our residents, many of whom has had professional careers and training in vocals and dance. And who could forget the comedy routines? The Grandest tradition of all, the Grandettes, perform many rousing dance rountines. This is truly a variety show! Then get ready for it…one of the most entertaining and hilarous musicals we will have produced, Young Frankenstein, in May. Victor Frankenstein, the mad scientest, has died and left everything to his nephew Frederick. Frederick travels to Transylvania where he meets Igor and the mysterous Frau Blucher. Many remember one of the favorite songs in this musical, “Putting on the Ritz”, music and lyrics by Irving Berlin. This musical is guaranteed to bring lighthearted joy to all with it’s songs, dancing, and its “monsterous” cast. Offering 7 performances over two weekends, May 1-4 and 9-11. One not to miss! Shows are individually priced, and more details about the shows and incividual prices are on the Grand Drama’s website: granddrama.com. Tickets may also be purchased through CAM Activities. There is an option to purchase season tickets which includes all shows for $90, a savings worth the price of one show. Discounted season tickets are only available by contacting our club Ticket Chairperson, Flo Katcher, email: Season-tickets@ granddrama.com.

Is that enough fun for you?

If you want more, consider joining our club for only $10 a year. We have a place for you, “on stage, back stage” – you are welcome to join in the fun!

Click the QR code or visit our webpage: granddrama.com.

EUCHRE CLUB

Euchre Club meets on Thursdays in the Chaparral Center, Hopi Room. Check in by 6:15PM. For additional information contact Rick Ariango, 815-693-1382.

FISHING CLUB

The Grand Fishing Club is dedicated to promoting both spin fishing and fly fishing. Club members take an active role not only in the promotion of fishing, but environmental sustainability as well. Many club members have years of fishing experience and have fished all over the United States, in Canada and other parts of the world. The club sponsors single day fishing trips locally to Lake Pleasant, Deadhorse Ranch State Park in Cottonwood, Bartlett Lake east of Cave Creek and the Salt River. Multiday trips include the White Mountains, Lees Ferry near Flagstaff, the San Juan River in New Mexico near Farmington, Alaska and Canada. In Grand, the club helps support the viability of Lake Nine adjacent to the 9th Hole on the Desert Springs Golf Course as a fishery for all Grand residents and their families. The Grand Fishing Club meets the first Tuesday of the month from October through April. Coupled with the various club fishing trips, members are also committed to making our community a much better place in which to live. Volunteer opportunities include Project Healing Waters in support of disabled veterans, the Boy Scouts of America Merit Badge program, the City of Surprise Adaptive Fishing

program and the Phoenix VA Rehabilitation Hospital. In addition, we provide equipment and guidance to Grand residents to take their grandchildren fishing at Lake Nine. For more information, check out our website at www.scgfishing.weebly.com or to contact an administrative staff member please email infoscgfishing122@gmail.com.

RESIDENT FISHING IN THE GRAND

n Fishing in The Grand is limited to Grand residents or their guests. Guests must be accompanied by a Grand resident while they fish.

n The Grand lakes are private and therefore a state fishing license is not required.

n Fishing is only permitted on the non-golf side of Lake Nine (near Angela’s restaurant, the tennis courts and the dog parks) and the Upper Lake (near the Adobe Center). The red line on the image below denotes shorelines where fishing is permitted. Fishing is not permitted at any of the other Grand lakes. The lakes contain largemouthed bass, sunfish/bluegill, catfish, and carp. The lakes are stocked periodically with largemouthed bass and sunfish/bluegill.

n The Grand lakes are catch-and-release only to maintain an adequate fish stock for everyone’s enjoyment. Some tips to limit trauma to fish include:

• Use barbless hooks

• Use rubber nets

• Limit the time a fish is out of the water. Keep the fish wet.

• Carry hook removal devices. Pliers or hemostats work well.

• Limit fighting time while landing a fish.

• Do not drop or allow the fish to touch the ground.

n Only single, barbless hooks may be used while fishing. Children 10 years of age and under may fish using worms. All others must use artificial lures and are not permitted to use live bait.

n Share a passion for fishing, fun and the outdoors? Visit the Grand Fishing Club’s website at scgfishing.weebly.com/for information about joining the Grand Fishing Club.

GARDEN CLUB

Join our Garden Club for a wealth of Low Sonoran Desert gardening education, Grand-style camaraderie with a common interest, monthly plant sharing, and FUN! Learn and share about successful (or challenging) Sonoran Desert plants, water, irrigation, pruning, soil improvement, pest and disease management, and much more.  We meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month from October through May.  Each meeting features an expert speaker addressing a topic of interest to our Low Sonoran Desert Gardeners.  We also help maintain the Butterfly Garden near the Palm Center, and are involved in the Sustainable Beautification of the Grand Landscape.

We are a friendly group that welcomes everyone to the joy of gardening in The Grand. Membership is $15.00/year; our year runs from January thru December. By joining now, your membership will be good through December 2025.  Visit our new website at https://grandgardenclub.org/ for more information and to join our club.  More info? Contact the Garden Club by sending an email to SCGGardenClub@ gmail.com

GLASS ARTS (GGA)

We invite all Grand Residents and Guests to visit the Grand Glass Arts Studio in the Village Center (next to the Adobe Fitness Center).  We are open 9 AM to

4 PM daily.  Meet our Artists, view their works in process, peruse our consignment gallery and learn more about this unique art form.  Grand Glass Arts (GGA) welcomes new members!  Whether you aspire to make a beautiful stainedglass window for your home, design a mosaic masterpiece, or enjoy creating a one-of-a-kind fused glass piece, GGA encourages you to explore the world of glass arts.  We offer an extensive education program for new and experienced glass artists.  Please visit our website at www. grandglassarts.com to view the benefits of GGA membership and look over our list of classes. To join, please, click on the JOIN US link on the GGA website menu bar, read through the important information provided, then complete our membership application.  For questions, email: newmembercontact@grandglassarts.com. While we offer New Member classes September through March for those new to the glass arts, we welcome Experienced Glass Artists to join throughout the year.  Experienced artists: on the Join Us page of our website, fill out the application and describe your experience in the space provided. Our New Member Contact will be in touch to go over the entry process.

Fall classes for new members are filling up, so you need to sign up soon. New member classes are held once per month and class size is limited. According to GGA’s New Member contact person, Heidi Van Dusen, spaces are available only in October and December.

To sign up, go to: grandglassarts.com, click on the picture with the Join Us button and follow the instructions. Someone from GGA will contact you.

GOLF 150 GOLF CLUB

SIGN UP! IT'S NEVER TO LATE TO HAVE FUN!

“Par-3 Golf at The Grand! The co-ed 150 Golf Club plays 9 holes from tees 150 yards or less from the pin on Sunday afternoons. If you want to work on your short game, are new to golf, or just want to enjoy 9 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. For more information, visit www.150golfclub.com”.

GOLF—LADIES GRAND NINERS

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 “Golf Friendship, Giving, and Fun”!

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.

The Ladies Grand Niners membership year is October 1- September 30 each year. We play golf in alternating shotgun or tee time formats on Tuesdays, November through May. Members sign up to play shotguns at either 12:30 or 3:00 or tee times between 12:00 and 3:30. In the summer months, members can play 9-holes of golf between 6–7:30AM. Members are required to have an active membership in the Arizona Golf Association (AGA) and be a

resident of The 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 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 five 9-hole rounds during the current season in order to be eligible to play in the annual President’s Cup tournament (held in March each year).

GOLF—MENS 9 HOLE GOLF CLUB

The Men’s Nine Hole Golf Club is comprised of fun loving, supportive golfers of all skill levels who enjoy the game of golf. If you love the game, but 18 holes is too much, this club is for you.

We offer you weekly shotgun starts for 72 golfers at 12:30 and another 72 golfers at 3:00 during our high demand season of Jan, Feb and March. Starting in April, our format changes to alternating tee times and shotgun starts as well as offering 9 or 18 holes during the summer season. Included are free range balls for day of play plus once a month team games such as scramble, best ball, pink ball, alternate shot, etc. Also, periodic free golfing clinics with our resident golf pro, prize tournaments, and annual free hot dog/chili day.

Come enjoy the camaraderie and friendships, that are an important part of our game playing experience.  For an application please contact: Wayne Mercil , Membership Director, merk5151@msn.com

GOLF—LADIES 18 HOLE LEAGUE

If you enjoy golfing and socializing with other friendly women, then the Grand Ladies 18-Hole Golf Association (GLGA) is a perfect fit for you. We are affiliated with the Arizona Golf Association (AGA) and members are required to comply with USGA rules of golf. We play every Tuesday, rotating among the four SCG golf courses.

GLGA is a year-round league with a schedule of shotgun or tee time starts. You can play GLGA only in the winter if you are not here in the summer. We have the opportunity to choose from multiple tee box combinations. You must have a current handicap or establish a handicap within 30 days of joining the league in order to compete in weekly (Tuesday) events. The maximum handicap allowed is 40. In addition to our weekly events, several major tournaments are held throughout the year including a Member-Member, Member-Guest, and League Championship.

The league also supports a variety of charitable activities. Our President is Nancy Foy. To learn more about GLGA visit our website at https://www. golfgenius.com/ggid/2024glganm or feel free to email our Membership Janet Tarr at GLGAMembership@ gmail.com. A membership information bulletin is available at Granite Falls Golf Course and Sonoran Plaza just left of the library entrance.

GOLF—LADY PUTTERS

The Sun City Grand Lady Putters Charter Club is a social group of women who enjoy getting together for laughs, prizes and friendship while putting in the

wonderful Arizona sunshine.

We meet five (5) days a week, Monday through Friday, at the Cimarron 18 hole putting green at the Cimarron Center. The putting green course is set up differently each day to offer a challenge to our putters. Our group is intended for every level of putter. New putters will be paired with experienced putters for a few weeks. The daily putting fee is $2.00, plus you get paid $2.00 for every hole-in-one. Pick out the day that suits you the best! We check in at 9:00 a.m. and begin putting at9:25 a.m. Be our guest, putt for free & come check us out!

Lady putter season ends on May 31, 2024, and begins a new season on November 4, 2024. Join us at our General Membership Meeting on October 24, 2024 to get the latest info! For more information, please visit our website at scgladyputters.com.

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 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. 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.

VOLUNTEERS

Member volunteers run the club’s daily putting activities such as setting up the course, registering members and guests, etc.

If you are a golfer, the club is a great way to sharpen your putting skills. If you don't golf, or no longer golf, the club offers an opportunity to enjoy one of the best parts of the sport in a friendly, yet competitive manner. All skill levels are welcome. To equalize performance results and the receipt of monetary awards, individual handicaps are recalculated weekly. The new season starts on November 1. Rules and regulations are simple and will be explained to newcomers when you sign in.

COME JOIN US. For more information, contact Jim Cottrell at jdcottrell@cox.net

GOLF—COUPLES PUTTING

If you and your spouse/partner/friend are looking for a fun activity that you can do together that takes no more time than one Saturday morning a month, COUPLES PUTTERS is a club you would enjoy. We meet on the 18-hole Cimarron putting green the second Saturday morning of every month September through May (except October) during the fall, winter, and spring months.  In all but the April and May months, two putting sessions are held – one at 9 a.m. and one at 11 a.m. In April and May, one putting

session is held at 9 a.m.

Refreshments are served before putting begins; and prizes are awarded for holes-in-one, the lowest net team scores, and special putting events. You will putt with another team on an 18-hole putting course that is changed every month, so this is also an opportunity for you to meet new people. The fee for putting each month is $10 per team, and dues are $10 per team per year. To see if you would be interested in joining, you may putt one time as a “guest” without paying the $10 fee for putting for that month. You can find additional information at scgcouplesputtingclub. golfgenius.com. Membership forms are available online or in the club information area outside the Activities Office.

GOLF—MEN’S 18 HOLE GOLF CLUB

Enjoy competition and have fun.   Test your golf skills and make new friends while enjoying a round of golf on our beautiful community golf courses. The SCG Men’s 18 - Hole Golf Club welcomes resident golfers to join our club and compete for bragging rights and prize money in weekly tournaments. We play our tournaments on Wednesdays under USGA Rules of Golf and use the USGA’s Golf Handicap Information Network (GHIN) for tracking handicaps. Participants are flighted based on handicap and generally play with other golfers of similar ability. Our season starts the first week of November and runs through September. Membership information/ applications can be obtained in the Granite Falls Pro Shop or by visiting our website at www.scgmgc.com. The Membership Chairman is Tom Jones. The club currently has over 400 members and we invite you to join our roster.

GRAND HIKERS

Take a Hike! Our Grand Hikers club provides members a chance to enjoy and appreciate the splendor and beauty of our Arizona trail systems. Throughout the year we offer day hikes in varied terrain and elevation for members with different hiking abilities. Join us to discover places you would never visit on your own and get up close and personal to the great outdoors. We schedule two out-of-area overnight trips annually (think Moab, Kanab, Sedona, etc). If the deserts, mountains and canyons are calling you to enjoy healthy exercise and the challenge of hiking—along with friendly camaraderie—this is your group! In addition we schedule fun social gatherings to get to know each other outside of our hiking element and form lasting friendships. The Grand Hiking group is committed to safe and —ponsible experiences. New members are invited to participate on an introductory hike prior to joining.

Summer Season (May–September): Hiking is somewhat limited in the summer due to both the heat and availability of hike leaders. Keep an eye on our website frequently because hikes are posted as they are planned. No membership meetings are held. The schedule is available on our website: https://grandhikers.clubexpress.com

Peak Season (October–April): Includes weekday hikes and occasional Saturday hikes. Information on Peak Season hikes and meetings will post in October. Intro Hike email inquiries: Grandhikersclub+hikedirector@gmail.com

Membership email inquiries: grandhikersclub+membership@gmail.com

LANGUAGE CLUB

Are you looking to learn a new language for travel or conversation? Or is learning to speak a new language a bucket list item for you? If so, The Grand Language Club offers just what you are looking for. Currently, The Language Club offers classes in ASL (American Sign Language), Spanish, French, Italian and German. The Language Club is also a proud sponsor of The Grand Deaf Group. Next season classes start in October 2024, however Spanish and Italian classes meet all year round. Our dedicated volunteer instructors enjoy sharing and teaching a language they love. You may attend three classes to "check it out" for free before enrolling and joining The Language Club. A $20.00 membership entitles you to attend one or all five of the different language classes. The classes are fun and interactive and offer beginner and intermediate sessions. Please visit The Language Club Website for class details to include weekly class dates and times at: grandlanguageclub. blogspot.com or visit The Grand Website with your Resident Log-in. Gracias, Merci, Grazie, Danke.

LAWN BOWLING

We welcome all levels and ages to join us for a relaxed but competitive game. We have one of the best greens 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 we offer. See more information on livegrandaz.com or go direct to our website at www.grandlawnbowling.org for starting times, contact information, pictures and much, much more or contact David Shaw at 623-584-2743.

MAH JONGG

Grand Mah Jongg Club open play continues in September, every Tuesday afternoon from Noon until 4 pm and Wednesday night from 5:30 pm until 9 pm both in the Hopi Room, Chaparral Center. We play a $5.00 PIE game. “Go PIE" (Pocket Is Empty) and you may continue to play! Nobody goes broke! Club membership is only $15. Thinking about learning Mah Jongg? For information about lessons, send email to: thegrandmahjonggclub@gmail.com.

MUSIC CLUB

The Grand Music Club is composed of residents who share a love of music. Club members are dedicated to the performance of Vocal and Instrumental Music for the enjoyment of both our participants and the public. Members' activities include vocal and instrumentalist performing opportunities, singly and in groups. Members may also participate in production, technical, and backstage activities for our shows and support the club through Board and committee functions. There’s a place for everyone! Groups open to those with a focused interest are listed below. If you are interested or want more information, please visit our website, www. grandmusicclub.com, or contact Dave Williams at president@grandmusicclub.com or (503) 706-4876.

Note: Attendance is free to all members of the Grand community. Residents are welcome to participate in the Club or sub-groups as guests. However, after three guest sessions, if you are not already a member, you will be asked to join the Grand Music Club. Membership fee is $10 per year per person (Calendar year).

ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENT GROUP

If you play the guitar, banjo, mandolin, bass, ukulele, fiddle, conga/bongo/snare drums, a reed instrument or harmonica; or if you like to sing or listen, this is the subgroup for you! Join us and play, sing, and jam in a friendly, no-pressure setting. This group meets each Monday, including during the summer months, from 1:30 to 3:30 pm, in the Cimarron Club Room. (Currently, we are using the nearby Gila room for the 3rd Monday sessions). Contact Ellen Petersen at ekkinder@gmail.com or 847-507-3740 for more information.

GRAND SINGERS AND GRAND CHORALE

Grand Singers is a chorus of approximately 100 singers who rehearse once a week from September to April. Two concerts are performed each year: One is a Holiday concert in early December and one in the Spring., There is a smaller chorus group within the Grand Singers called the Grand Chorale. This auditioned group consists of about 32 singers. The Chorale performs additional songs at each of the Grand Singers' concerts. Kathy Head is the person to contact at (623) 836-2749 for more information.

GOSPEL SINGERS

Is a Grand Music Club service activity open to all members of the Grand community. Gospel Singers features Southern Gospel, traditional hymns, and upbeat Gospel tunes. As a newly reconstituted group, leader Kathy Head says at the time of publication, 22 Grand Music Club members have expressed interest in participating in the Grand Gospel Singers. Anyone interested may contact Kathy at 623 836-2749 or email her at kheadaz1@ centurylink.net.

Kathy has served as interim choir Director at her church in Portland, Oregon; she played keyboard for the church and was a piano player for Sunday School classes. She played in a Bell Choir and sang in a ladies’ ensemble. She hopes to have some instruments and

soloists to make this delightfully successful. “We are a service group,” she says. “Our goal is to entertain.”

OPEN MIC

This new Grand Music Club monthly event allows club members to perform without auditioning first. Musicians, singers, and their accompanists take turns going up on a stage and playing a short set of songs. Open Mic at the Grand started in February 2024 and is designed as an opportunity for musicians of all kinds to share a couple of songs in front of a kind, friendly audience. The one basic rule is that the performance must be live. There is no recorded music or backing tracks. Every Music Club Member is welcome. Experience doesn’t matter. It just takes showing up and being brave and having a good time. If you have questions, contact Craig Brandhorst at Cfbrand60@gmail.com or 623-238-1365.

SONGWRITERS OF GRAND

This is for people who aspire to write a song. If you have written songs, thought about writing a song, or would like to explore the idea of writing a song, come and find out what it’s all about. Lyricists, composers, strummers, and hummers are all welcome. Do you need to polish it? Need an accompanist? Do you have song lyrics that need to be set to music? Bring your favorite choices and enjoy the fellowship of the Grand Music Club members who would love to complement your work with their talents. An electric piano and guitar will be provided.

James Hersch, singer-songwriter, is directing the Songwriters of Grand Interest group. His 43 years of writing, producing, and performing original music have been recognized with a Telly Award for Original Film Score (PBS) and the Harry Chapin Award. If you’d like to know more about when the Songwriters group will meet, or have other questions, James Hersch is available at hersch@me.com or by phone at 612-281-5778.

PIANO CONNECTION

Do you play the piano? Do you sing or play an instrument that uses piano accompaniment? If you do, come and join Piano Connection. We welcome members of all skill levels. Refreshments follow the music. We meet the first Tuesday of every month from October through April at various homes. NEW THIS YEAR: We are meeting at 2 PM and you have the option of a practice session using the piano for that month’s meeting. For more information contact pianoconnection@grandmusicclub.com.

THE GRAND MUSIC CLUB’S SHOWS

Productions will begin in September. These music productions feature the talents of The Grand Music Club member-residents, and many are your friends and neighbors! View the Grand Lifestyle magazine’s ticketed pages which describe each show as well as instructions on how to order tickets.

Live at Cimarron, The CBD Project Cimarron Club

Friday, September 13, and Saturday, September 14, 2024

Live at Cimarron features James Hersch and Friends Cimarron Club

Friday, October 25, and Saturday, October 26, 2024

Celebration of Music Broadway at the Grand Sonoran Plaza Ballroom

Friday, November 15, Saturday, November 16, and Sunday, November 17

Live at Cimarron, Gold Rush

Cimarron Club

Friday, November 29, and Saturday, November 30

If you have any questions, please visit our website, www.grandmusicclub.com, or contact Dave Williams, president@grandmusicclub. com or (503) 706-4876. The Music Club’s website contents can also be observed by scanning the QR code.

PAPER ARTS & MEMORIES (PAM)

Are you looking for something new to do as summer winds down?  Come visit us at Paper Arts and Memories or PAM for short.  This club, designed for card making, scrapbooking and other paper crafts, meets each Monday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Join us in the Hopi and Pima rooms at the Chaparral Center.  Our members have access to classes with new and fun card making techniques.  The classes are taught by fellow members of the club. Stop in, and one of our ambassadors will be happy to give you a guided tour of our space.  Learn what tools are available while observing card makers and scrapbookers (both digital and paper formats) at work.  Interested in joining?  Our dues are $20.00 for 2024 for all with a CAM card.  Visit our website (paperartsandmemories.com) or contact us at grandpamprez@gmail.com with questions or to indicate your interest.

PLEASE NOTE:  For September, the Card Boutique will only be open on Monday, September 9th from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Sales take place in the hallway outside the Hopi and Pima rooms in the Chaparral Center. Starting in October you can buy cards every Monday at the above time and location.  We also sell cards at all of The Grand Market days.

PET CLUB

We would like to invite all animal lovers to join THE GRAND PET CLUB. Whether you have a dog, cat, bird or even a turtle, the Pet Club is a great place for animal lovers to gather and make friends. Our membership meetings are informative and educational with expert guest speakers. In October, we host a Howl-o-ween costume party and in December we have ‘Pictures with Santa’. New to our calendar in March, we are planning a canine cancer walk to raise money for canine cancer research. Membership dues are $10 a year. Applications are available on the pet park bulletin board or in the Sonoran Plaza club information area or you can scan the QCR code shown here.

Our next membership meeting will be on October 18th at 10:00 am in the Sonoran Plaza ballroom. Our guest speaker will be Kristi May, the founder of Legend Acres Dog & Horse Training. Kristi is a Certified Animal Cognitive Behaviorist, dog obedience instructor and veterinary technologist. She holds several certifications in animal training, care and nutrition. Our main topics will be therapy dog evaluations, therapy dog training and service dog training. Grunt, a Box mix will be our special guest at this meeting. Grunt will assist Kristi to demonstrate and showcase the techniques used for training. You don’t want to miss this meeting. All residents of Grand and guests are welcome.

Mark your calendars for our annual “Howl-o-ween” costume party on October 31st, 10:00 am in the small dog park. All Grand residents are welcome to join us. The date for our November membership meeting has been changed to Friday, November 8th at 10:00 am in the Sonoran Plaza ballroom. Details on the guest speaker and the topics will be announced in the October Lifestyles Magazine.

We would like to thank the residents that donated dog/cat food, towels and other miscellaneous pet items for our local shelters. Every delivery we make to a shelter is greatly appreciated. If you have anything you would like to donate, contact Charlotte 317-524-8400 to arrange a pickup or drop off. We do take opened bags of dog or cat food.

GRAND PHOTOS

Turn your memories into masterpieces. And learn new creative skills in the meantime.

The Grand Photo Club may just be the answer. Photo Club membership provides opportunities to any photographer, whether they use smartphones, point and shoot or digital cameras. The robust membership offers classes, Special Interest Groups, photo shooting challenges and a showcase to display your works of art. A digital photo studio with photographic equipment is a plus.

Photography-related questions are eagerly answered by knowledgeable members who frequent the club’s premises during open hours. If they don’t know the answer, they will point you in the right direction. Stroll on by the Photo Club Sept. 14, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., in the Village Center, while exploring Market

at Grand. Check out the photographic display and peruse the photos for sale. Join today, and you will have immediate access to courses and mentors. Click on the Membership button on the home webpage for membership form.

For more information, scan the QR code, visit https:// grandphotos.org or swing by the Photo Studio during open hours Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9-noon in September and Monday-Friday, 9-noon in October.

September events include:

SHOWCASE

Monthly Members Showcase, kicks off with a social gathering Sept. 20 at 1 p.m. The month’s theme is Red. The vivid color will be displayed in many of the works of art, whether they depict passion, danger, adventure, violence, or the specific photographer’s take on that awe-inspiring color. This is a great opportunity to check out what the club has to offer. The showcase will be available to see for a month during studio open hours, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. to noon.

Other educational offerings for members only for the month of September include:

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS (SIG)

Studio Lighting: Demonstrating how to use studio light to creatively enhance portrait and still-life photographs.

The Creative Eye: Visualize the world in a photographically creative way. Share and learn about camera settings and techniques to produce your own creative filter.

Sony Mirrorless: Information exchange and experiences members have had with their Sony mirrorless cameras. Participants will detail operating characteristics and advantages of this type camera.

Image Sharing: Share videos and images in a casual gathering with fellow photographers.

Wildlife: Focuses on wildlife photography and how to capture interesting wildlife photos.

CLASSES. PHOTO SHOOTS AND TRAVELOGUES Travelogues, Photo Shoots and most classes will resume in the fall.

DID YOU KNOW?

Grand Photos has a Digital Image Converter: The converter can make jpeg images of photos (up to 5x7 inch), negatives, and slides and save them on your SD/SDHC memory card. This free-standing device is available on loan to members.

For more info, check back on the Grand Photo website or future issues of Lifestyles.

GRAND PICKLEBALL CLUB

The Grand Pickleball Club is a great place to meet other fun-loving active residents and get a great workout!  There are 22 pickleball courts located at the Cimarron Center.  The club offers introductory lessons and has ongoing group lessons, clinics and ball-machine drills all designed to help you learn pickleball skills.

Check out the club website at www.grandpickleball. org.  The website is updated regularly and includes information about how to join, daily activities and how to reserve a court.  Any resident of The Grand can make court reservations at any time that is not set aside for club functions. Court reservations are

displayed on the monitors located in the pavilion and in both breezeways.  If you are unable to use your reservation, please delete your reservation so that other residents can use that time. Non-marking, court shoes are recommended.

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

PINOCHLE

The Grand Pinochle Club is welcoming new members to come and play with us. All skill levels are welcome and we will train any new members interested in playing.

If you have never played before, the training will be 2 or 3 sessions. If you are an experienced player, we will train you on our “Grand” rules in 1 session. We collect $5 for the training which is then applied to your membership dues of $10.

We play single deck on Tuesdays from 6 pm to 9 pm and double deck on Fridays from 6 pm to 9 pm. We play in the Hopi room of the Chaparrel Center. Once a month we have a double-deck tournament. We also have a holiday party in December and ice cream socials.

For those who have never played pinochle before, our next training series will begin on Tuesday, Nov 12th from 4:15 pm to 5:45 pm in the Hopi Room, and will continue on Tuesday, Nov 19th. The 3rd session will be scheduled after discussion with all attendees. Please contact us to reserve a spot.

For those who have played pinochle before, please contact us to set up a refresher training session. For more information and to set up training, please contact us at grandpinochleclub@gmail.com or come to the Hopi room on Tuesday between 5:30 pm and 6 pm to speak with one of our Board members. Sue Syquia, President & Jane McKnight, Vice President

POKER CLUB

Come join us for various poker games. All residents are welcome. We offer Texas Hold'em, 7 Card Stud and Omaha-High/Low, with buy in costs from $10$30. Additional cash games are available. “Free Hold’em" lessons for beginners by appointment. To schedule contact ‘wayne.edsall@gmail.com’. For more information on what we offer , please contact John Luher, President, at jluher@gmail.com or visit our website at scgpoker.org.

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 potlucks, 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 RVs are encouraged to rejoin for all of our great comradery!

For more info call club President Mike Dawson @ 925-727-4625 or Membership chair Sheryl Peller @ 623-748-8522

SHALOM CLUB

The Shalom Club is welcoming new members, and we invite all Residents of The Grand 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 grandshalomclub.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, Julia Schoen membershipdirector@grandshalomclub.com, 805-325-1807 or Gary Schoen 805-325-1806.

SINGLES CLUB

The Singles Club is an active social club in The Grand. We provide a caring and supportive environment with activities that offer opportunities for members to share interests, develop friendships and enhance a great quality of life. A variety of monthly events may include Theme Dinners, Poker Night, Game Night, Crazy Bocce, Trivia or other specially arranged outings. Check our website for additional information – www.scgsingles.com

SEPTEMBER 4 | WEDNESDAY | 1PM

PHOENIX ROOM, PIMA CENTER

SINGLES CLUB BOARD MEETING

Held on the 1st Wednesday of every month in the Phoenix Room in the Palm Center.  If you wish to attend, please call President Walt Kelm at (720) 4176121 to accommodate seating.

SEPTEMBER 8 | SUNDAY | 6PM-9PM

GILA ROOM, CIMARRON CENTER

BINGO IS BACK!

Cards and daubers provided. Enjoy pizza, cookies and a cash bar. $15 members, $20 guests. Deadline to purchase September 2nd.

SEPTEMBER 11 | WEDNESDAY | 6PM-9PM

AQUA FRIA, CIMARRON CENTER

GAME NIGHT,

SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH

Bring your favorite game (scrabble, mahjong, Rummikub, cards and shuffler, or any other game).  Also bring your soft drink.  Hosted by Liz Hull (925) 787-3165. This is a free event.  No registration is required.  Just show up and have fun.

SEPTEMBER 18 | WEDNESDAY | 10-11AM

PHOENIX ROOM, PALM CENTER

PROSPECTIVE NEW MEMBER MEETING

Come to the Phoenix Room at the Palm Center at 10am to learn about our club and all it has to offer.  Hosted by Membership Director Maxine Sanborn (623) 694-6502.

SEPTEMBER 19 | THURSDAY | 6PM-9PM

AGUA FRIA, CIMARRON CENTER

POKER NIGHT

Your reservation includes poker chips, pizza and dessert. Bring your own soft drink. Prizes given. Beginners and guests of members are welcome. J Meet at the Agua Fria Room at the Cimarron Center (on the 3rd Thursday of each month). Make your reservations and pay $15 by Monday, June 17. Guests add an additional $5. Hosted by Melanie Betts (612) 275-7799 and Kathy Roles (701) 741-5551.

SEPTEMBER 25 | WEDNESDAY | 6PM-9PM

CIMARRON CLUB GAME NIGHT, FOURTH WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH

Bring your favorite game (scrabble, mahjong, Rummikub, cards and shuffler, or any other game).  Also, bring your soft drink to the Gila Room at the Cimarron Center.  Hosted by Valerie McGrew (415) 672-0375 (on the 4th Wednesday of each month). This is a free event.  No registration is required.  Just show up and have fun.

SEPTEMBER 27 | FRIDAY | 6PM-9PM

AQUA FRIA | CIM CENTER

DIAMONDS & DENIM

A lounge show with piano and song. Sport your diamonds and glitz while you enjoy the piano musings of Henry Halon and songs from the great American song book sung by Nick Naselli. $15 admission ($20 guests) includes sandwiches, salads and treats. Hosted by Jan Clark (623) 810-2236 and Valerie McGrew (415) 472-0375.

Tickets can be purchased on our website scgsingles. wildapricot.org.

SOCIAL GAMES:

Social Games Charter Club is comprised of 5 Special Interest Groups. These interest groups are as follows:

CHESS

Tucked away in The Grand, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, we play chess and forget about everything else.  It’s true, while playing chess with us, you think only of chess, an inexpensive (no membership fees) and calorie-burning activity (yes, it’s true, you burn lots of calories playing chess).

You’ll need to know the basics as we won’t be spending too much time teaching, but we are welcoming and friendly to everyone, even if you aren’t Bobby Fischer! So, check us out, Mate.  Just show up, with or without a board and pieces, and be ready for a rewarding escape.  For dates and locations of play, call Marty at 203-979-1194, or Paula at 623-293-2884.   Next move is yours.  Let's play.

CRIBBAGE

If you have played Cribbage in the past and would like to join us, please come by on Tuesday morning 8:15 to

8:30 to sign in. Play begins at 8:45 in the Pima Room. Experience is necessary as this is a fast-moving game. We play 9 games and rotate each game to play a different opponent. Each game is timed for 17 minutes. If you are not done in that time frame, whoever is ahead scores the points for that game. We collect $4 from each player, which is paid out as prize money at the end of the session. Prize payouts are based on the number in attendance. Should you get “skunked”, you pay a quarter for every skunk. Please do not bring large bills as we cannot make change. Should you decide, you would like to join, you may play twice before paying our dues.

If you would like to learn to play Cribbage, we suggest that you download the app and play at home to understand the basics and point counting as well as scoring of the game. We have no teaching tables available. For more info, email: jeward28@gmail.com

HAND & FOOT

We play every Tuesday at 1:00 and Friday at 6:00 in the Pima Room at Chaparral Center.  PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES EARLY FOR TABLE ASSIGNMENTS. We play two games and draw cards for random partners each game. You will need $4. in quarters and $4 in bills for the two games. If you have your own cards (6 decks) and shuffler, please bring them. We are currently playing “Progressive Hand & Foot”. For a copy of the rules or questions, please contact Joy Kreick at joykreick@gmail.com

Come and play! We’re a friendly group and try our best to be inclusive no matter your skill level.

RUMMIKUB

The RUMMIKUB (rummi-tile) Boardgame – is a FUN game for 2-5 people per table (pronounced Rummey-cube). Join us for this tabletop game with tiles that have easy to see “real numbers” divided into 4 different color suits.

Specific Play Dates

Thursdays: 9/5 & 9/19; 10/3 &10/17;

Saturdays: 9/14 & 9/28; 10/12 & 10/26

How to play: You try to get rid of all your tiles by forming numbers into runs of 3 or more tiles; or sets of 3 to 4 of a kind. The colors of the numbers are like card suits divided into 4 colors.

It’s been a top worldwide boardgame for over 70 years. Players love it since it contains components of Canasta, Gin Rummy, Bridge and Mahjong. It gently stimulates the brain while combining both luck with strategic thinking.

Meetings: We meet from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the Pima Room near the Grand Café at Chaparral Center and play on the: 1st and 3rd Thursdays and 2nd and 4th Saturdays.

Thursdays: 9/5 & 9/19; 10/3 &10/17

Saturdays: 9/14 & 9/28; 10/12 & 10/26

We’re a friendly group and play a friendly game peppered with laughs and FUN! Call ahead for a FREE private lesson if you’re new, need a refresher, or are experienced!

We will try to place you with players on your level. Come learn the new Joker Rules and new variant called Rummi-Crossover that has increased the fun!

The real es TaT e playing field has changed.

As a buyer or seller, it is imperative to know your rights and choices in the current real estate market.

The Property Sisters are experts in the “new” real estate environment and are ready to advise you on your next transaction. We strive to achieve the most profitable results in every transaction.

For Sellers, we offer clear, concise, and honest, assessments on your property and suggest paths toward a highly profitable transaction.

As a Buyer, the Property Sisters can locate properties for you to choose, and advise the best approach to a ‘best deal” closure.

Call us with any questions and how we can help you.

We want you to understand the “new” market.

You’re invited to join us no matter your skill level. For info: Barbara Powers 480-567-2533; Barbs.rum@gmail.com.

STAMP COLLECTING

We meet on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm in the Pima Room in the Chaparral Center. Meetings are always open to anyone interested in collecting postage stamps, whether to learn about stamp collecting, discover the worth of an existing collection or to donate a collection to a non-profit tax exempt foundation. Our friendly group will encourage your interest in stamps, whatever it may be. More info is available from Gene Trinks at 602339-8243 or gctrinks@cox.net.

SOFTBALL

Who wouldn't want to be a kid again? Lasting friendships are formed through a game for kids! We play all year long on the beautiful Del Webb Ballpark on Mountainview just west of Goldwater. Stop by any day and meet some great guys and gals; all of whom are there to have fun and relive their youth. There are four different seasons each year as well as different skill levels for annual and part-time residents. We have special events throughout the year. Pick up an application at the field or online at our website: Click on the Club tab for the New Member Application.

GRAND SENIOR SLOW PITCH CHALLENGE

The Grand Senior Slow Pitch Challenge Match between US and Canada will be held March 10 at 12:30. Once again, we will be having 2 seven inning games with a home run derby between games. Bring a lawn chair and cheer on your favorite team.

SPORTS MEMORIBILIA

Contact: Steve Rothschild sbaron24@aol.com

STITCHERS

STITCHERS: A FIBER ARTS COMMUNITY – EST. 1998

We are your one stop shop for all Fiber Arts interests!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

FALL IS HERE – RETURN TO REGULAR CLUB HOURS

Regular club hours return after Labor Day: Monday – Saturday 9 AM – 3 PM Sunday – Open by personal door code with the requirement of two or more members in good standing present.

Have you always wanted to make beaded jewelry? Beginning beading is taught the third Friday of every month. Next class - September 20, 2024, 9 AM - Noon. For the modest $40 annual membership, you have access to all seven of our special interest groups in which you can choose to participate. We offer machine embroidery, needlework, sewing, quilting, beading, weaving & spinning, and community service. We have a full selection of top-quality equipment for members to use as well as free and low-cost educational opportunities in every special interest group. All skill levels are encouraged to join. Our membership includes everyone from extreme novices to nationally renowned artists. In addition to the technical art aspects of the Club, we are first and foremost a social organization within The Grand and as such, hold events throughout the year to foster and build lasting friendships with members of this artisan community. All are welcome in Stitchers!

Next General Meeting: October 3 | 1PM | Hopi Room. For more information and to join the club, visit grandstitchers.org or scan our QR code: Feel free to

stop by the Studio for a personal tour by one of our Directors. We are located in the Palm Center. Enter the Studio through a separate door to the right of the main building entrance.

TABLE TENNIS CLUB

You know you played “ping-pong” as a child in your basement. You had loads of fun then. You’ll have even more fun now. And, it’s fun, social, good exercise in airconditioned space during our hot summers. Give it a try. If you are a new member, it’s only $10.00 for the rest of the year!

Our members represent all levels of skills, so you’ll easily find a game that you’ll enjoy. We pride ourselves on being friendly and welcoming for all levels of play. Our sport combines healthy fun, low-impact aerobic exercise that’s gentle on the joints, and excellent eyehand coordination practice. While we love this sport, we don’t take ourselves too seriously. Play is peppered with lots of good-natured laughs. Just show up when we are in session and join the fun – no reservation required. Bring your friends and make it a party! Don your athletic shoes and drop by. Any of our members would be happy to assist you in getting started. We have paddles ready for your use. First three club visits are complimentary. Just sign in, with your email and phone #, and tell us you’re new! Yearly membership just $20.

Interested? For our current schedule, more information… or to just let us know you’ll be joining us, please contact our Club President, Dick Bertrand at Dick@Bertrandonline.com or 925-698-2155. Gila Room at Cimarron Center: Current 2024 scheduled hours: Mo, Tu, Th, F, mornings 9-12a; Wed, Sat, Sun afternoons 1-4p; Th nights 6p-9p.

TENNIS CLUB

For $20 a year you can join Grand Tennis Club and get involved with organized “In Club” play, have access to our 3 ball machines and get involved in our many Club sponsored socials.

More ways to get involved:

MEN’S CLUB PLAY

Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

Contact Jeff Swartz at 623-693-9548

Players are grouped by their rating.

WOMEN’S CLUB PLAY

Monday and Wednesday mornings.

Contact Penny Gepner at 602-502-6130

Players are grouped by their rating.

All Levels All People Coordinator:  Barb Drummond 509-560-9643 Just come to the courts. Meets Monday-Friday at Noon OctoberApril. Start and stop dates depend on weather and temperatures . Fun recreational tennis for players of all skill levels. Players are free to rest or withdraw from play at any time. Players rotate after every game in a Round Robin format.

OPEN MIXED WEEKLY SIGN UP

Saturday Mornings. Call Linda Campanelli to register 623-214-1029

3.5 AND UP MIXED WEEKLY SIGN UP

Saturday Mornings. Call Dave Schaum to register 623-544-1060

TENNIS FALL KICKOFF EVENT

Sunday, October 27

Dinner, Dance and lots of FUN!

LET'S RAISE MONEY FOR OUR CHARITY!

Everyone can participate! We raised $2000.00 last year for the Ronald McDonald House of Phoenix and we know we can do better this year! Please read and consider how you can participate and/or help! 4th Annual Grand Slam Fall Charity Tennis Tournament coming up Nov 7-10 2024!

We will continue using the Fast4 Format with shorter sets since we will have round robin matches for women on Thursday, Nov 7th, men on Friday, Nov 8th, mixed doubles on Saturday, Nov 9th and all the finals will be on Sunday, Nov 10th.  We will be adding a few additional levels of play.  Both women, men and mixed will now have a 3.5/4.0 level.  You may be playing in a 4.0 club play level, but really feel you are a 3.5 so therefore you will play in that new 3.5/4.0 level.  Or you could play a 3.5 player with a 4.0 player.  All entries will be at the discretion of the tournament committee.  If you are currently playing 4.0 USTA or playing 4.0 in a competitive capacity, such as West Valley League, you need to play in the 4.0 level.  Please contact Sharon Villanueva with any questions.

We will be having our clothing resale event where all proceeds go to Ronald McDonald House.  PLEASE keep all those sport clothes from any sport, and put them in the clothing drop box in the sports room.  We will be collecting clothes, shoes, racquets, paddles, clubs, etc. from now until Nov.6th.  Please let all your friends know about our clothing resale event.   Last year we made $600 on this clothing resale.  Let's shoot for $800 this year!  If you want to play, WE WILL FIND YOU A PARTNER!!  We know all levels of women and men that want to play in this tourney but since it can only be 2 residents from Grand or 1 resident and 1 outside guest Since this is such a fun tournament , there are a lot of people that want to play in it. We will be offering an incentive if you have an outside player as your partner.  The more outsiders we can bring into the tournament, the more awareness we can bring to our Ronald McDonald Charity.   We will have raffle baskets as well so if you have anything you would like to donate or if you would like to make your own basket we welcome all donations! All proceeds go to Ronald McDonald House of Phoenix. Contact Sharon V at 303-946-8915.

We will be having our next Tournament Committee meeting on Thursday, Sept. 12th at 5pm in the Sports Room, following the board meeting at 4pm.  If you are interested in being on this committee, please attend the meeting or contact Sharon Villanueva at 303946-8915.

Check the club website for upcoming events.  Suncitygrandtennisclub.wildapricot.org

The Grand Tennis Club: “Big enough to meet lot’s of people, small enough to not get lost.”  Happy Hitting!

WOODCRAFTERS

The Woodshop, situated near the Ballpark, is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Thursday evenings 6-9 p.m. (always subject to a volunteer Monitor being on duty). The shop is equipped with all the machines and hand-tools necessary to construct furniture and cabinetry. For more information visit our website: http://www.grandwoodcrafters.com

INTEREST GROUPS...AND MORE

ALZHEIMERS’S—

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION, DESERT SOUTHWEST

Meets the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, 1011:30 am, in the Chaparral Center, Hopi Room for more information or to register call our 24/7 Helpline at 1.800.272.3900

Visit alz.org/dsw to learn more about caregiver programs and resources. To further extend your network of support, visit ALZ connected®, our online community, at alzconnected.org.

GRAND BASKETBALL INTEREST GROUP

Grand has provided a temporary basketball hoop at the tennis “stadium” court. Come out and play H-O-R-S-E, “around the world”, a game of 3 on 3 with friends, or just shoot some hoops with the grandkids! It is free to play, and if you need a ball, check one out at the Adobe Fitness front desk. It is important to sign the participation sheet provided near the court – as CAM will consider a permanent court based on the use of the temporary court! Reserved times are: 6:30–8:30am Sunday and 3–9pm every day,  AND any time the tennis court is not being used.

BETA SIGMA PHI

Xi Delta Sigma Chapter is a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sun Cities Coalition of Beta Sigma Phi International. The Coalition consists of chapters in Sun City, Sun City West, The Grand, Surprise and the surrounding area. Inactive members, Leave of absence, Members-at-large or transferring members who wish to affiliate with one of these local chapters are invited to contact through text or email a member of the coalition. Contact Names Karen Montoya at smithmontoya10901@ gmail.com or Roberta Chargin at robertachargin@ gmail.com Please list your name, degree, status or any pertinent information. Include your phone number, address and email information.  If you have an interested friend, then include their information with their permission, a coalition or chapter officer will make contact with you. Chapters hold meetings at various times during the month as well as socials. We, as a coalition, are not a part of the BSP Phoenix City Council but valid members of Beta Sigma Phi International. Membership is by invitation.

BOWLING

Grand Mixers – fun mixed league (guys and gals) Contact(s): Sally Such, President, 623-975-1377

CANADIAN FRIENDS AT SCG Website: scgcdn.weebly.com

Description: We are a group of Canadians from coast to coast who winter in The Grand from as little as a few weeks to up to 6 months. Some own homes and some rent. We meet from Oct to April for coffee, lunches or dinners. In addition, we play everything from bocce / golf /billiards /bowling etc. We discuss common border crossing experiences and try to keep up to date on changes for Visitors Visas on proposed changes. We also discuss problem solving in the desert, from plumbers to landscapers. For more information see our calendar of events on our website. Come on out to one of our fun filled events and who knows you might meet a neighbor, an old co-worker or even a long lost relative from Canada! Email: scgcanadianfriends@gmail.com

THE GRAND CAR CLUB INTEREST GROUP

Residents of The Grand who have a special car (old or new) are welcome to join our group and show their car at our shows and parades in The Grand.  Our annual car show is in the spring every year in the parking lot behind the Chaparral center.  For more information contact thegrandcarclub@ gmail.com

COLORADO INTEREST GROUP

We are excited to welcome all our Colorado residents in Grand back to our AZ lifestyle. The Colorado Interest Group (CIG) is looking forward to a fun 2024/2025 season together. If you enjoy meeting new friends with Colorado ties, reminiscing those memories and having fun, please SAVE THE DATE of Thursday, October 31 for our Welcome Back Halloween Chili Cook Off event.  Details will be coming soon to each of our members via email in October.  Food, Costumes (optional), Entertainment and fun will be had for all!   If you have any questions or are interested in learning more about our Colorado Interest Group (CIG), please email us at COclubatAZGrand@gmail.com.

CORNHOLE

This is a great way to have fun and make new friends. Contact Lee Jividen, 740-361-3748 or Greg Collins, 209-988-8445 for more information

COWS, CORN AND CANOLA

Cows, Corn and Canola is a group of retired farmers, ag professionals and people just interested in food production. We come from all areas of the US and Canada. Our activities include organized tours and getting together for conversations and guest speakers. Contact Mark (306) 378-7693 (Saskatchewan). Email: mark82laurie@hotmail.com

GRAND DEMOCRATS

Contact: Bob Walling, President at granddems@gmail.com. Website: www.granddems.org

Mission: To establish a strong presence in the community to ensure a voice in local Democratic politics; to prepare for upcoming elections by supporting local, state and national Democratic candidates and to participate in Get-Out-The-Vote campaigns; to develop relationships with state, county and local officials holding democratic values; and to inform members about important government issues and actions.

Volunteers are needed for voter guide distribution Get-Out-The-Vote efforts in September and October. Check the Events calendar at www. granddems.org for all events. Please RSVP at www. granddems.org. Events tab.

Save the Date: September 21, 2024, for the West Valley Democratic Candidates Rally at The Grand. 1-4pm. Grand will host the 12tth Democratic Candidate Rally highlighting Democratic Candidates at Federal, State, County, and local levels. This is a unique opportunity to see and hear in person candidates seeking your vote in the November 5 General Election. Grand Democrats, Maricopa County Democratic Party, Northwest Valley Democrats, Pebble Creek Democrats and LD 25 sponsor the event, LD28, LD29 Democratic Parties. Come join the pageantry in the Sonoran Plaza Ballroom. See our half-page ad in the September Grand Lifestyles issue for more information. RSVP at Granddems.org for in-person or Zoom. RSVP is required. All Grand Dems event information is posted on the Events section of our website, www.granddems.org.

A Grand Dems Blue Breakfast will be held at 9 am on Tuesday, September 3. Check www.granddems. org Events for location and to RSVP.

Our Blue Dinner will be held Thursday, September 19. Check the Events calendar at www.granddems. org for location and to RSVP.

Voters are encouraged to check their voter registration status at BeBallotReady.VOTE. If you have not already, sign up for ballots by mail by joining the Active Early Voting List (AEVL). Remember to vote on November 5 Election Day if you do not vote early.

We welcome all open-minded Republicans, Independents, and citizens to learn about our Candidates and the Democratic values they hold. Send all inquiries to Bob Walling at granddems@gmail. com. We look forward to seeing you at The Grand.

FOUR WHEELING

Website: www.grand4wheelers.org

Description: The Grand 4-Wheelers are residents of The Grand who are interested in taking rides off-road into the beautiful areas of Arizona not accessible by standard vehicle. The roads we travel range from “easy” to “moderate” to “difficult.” The rides are for all types of four-wheel drive vehicles (No ATV’s that’s another group). Our rides will allow you to see remote areas of Arizona in the safe environment of a group activity. We provide an environment to learn the off-road capabilities of our vehicles, off-road driving techniques, the use of GPS devices & maps, and available recovery tools. Please refer to our website to see a calendar of future rides, as well as photos and narratives of our previous rides.

FUN DINERS

Description: We are a social group that plans monthly events at restaurants in our area. Just $10.00 per member per year to join. Guests are welcome! Contact: Toni Helgeson, membership, 623-5445988 or www.fundiners.weebly.com Meeting Information: We send a notice to all of our members throughout the year advising them of our planned activities, either a lunch, dinner, or a happy hour, and we request that they sign up for the event! There is always a gala event for Christmas! Lunches and dinners will be prepaid but you will be on your own for cocktails and of course for any Happy Hours! You may attend as many or as few events as you like. You are able to bring guests, unless we have limited seating! Always check our website, www. fundiners.weebly.com, for forthcoming events and pictures of our past ones! We welcome volunteers to help find new places and to help coordinate events at their favorite restaurants. The annual dues are $10 per person each year.

You may call Gerri at 623-374-7917 or Toni at 623544-5988 for more information.

GRAND GECKOS

The Grand has their own US Masters swim team!!  We believe in staying fit while having fun and building friendships.  Our workouts do not repeat, and each one will address a focus point for the practice.  You should be able to swim at least 20 lengths of freestyle and know how to swim one other stroke.  Our practices have organized sets that are geared towards beginner level swimmers, individuals who haven’t swum in years to advanced swimmers and competitors. We can help with your stroke technique and as a result you will build stamina, speed, and endurance.  For information contact enzoponzi@hotmail.com

GRAND CONNECTION INTEREST GROUP

Description: The Grand Connection is a social club representing the African-American Community residing in 'the Grand'. Twice a year in May and November, social events are planned which includes music, dancing, fantastic food and insight into the life experience of African-Americans. All residents are welcome. For additional information regarding the group, you may contact Steve Doolittle, 623-5333455 & Laura Garrett-Williams, 623-215-7884.

HORSESHOES INTEREST GROUP

Yes, GRAND, has horseshoe pits that are located next to the Del Web softball field. We have 5 pits that are well maintained and available to all that are renting or own a home in GRAND. The pits are open every day and you can even play under the lights. If interested you can even become involved with the GRAND horseshoe league which plays between January-March, competing with 5 other retirement communities. The group meets every week on Tuesdays,Thursdays, & Saturdays around 8:30-10:30. We provide horseshoes and can offer friendly advise on “pitching” horseshoes, if you need assistance. The pits are open to all women and men in GRAND and we welcome all that are interested in trying this GREAT game. Who knows you could be pitching wringers in no time and enjoying a new sport or remembering how you did this years ago. For more information call Jim Zierden (612) 5785906 or Dave Anderson (708) 310-9056.

IOWA INTEREST GROUP

Connect and socialize with residents and former residents of Iowa. Club contact information: GrandIowaClub@gmail.com

LGBTQ INTEREST

GROUP

Contact(s): scg.lgbt@yahoo.com Website: scglgbt.com

Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/scglgbt

Meeting Information: Meets frequently each month. Description: The SCG LGBTQ Interest Group invites residents to join us for a variety of social activities including dining out, theater, concerts, sporting events, etc. We are about making new friends, socializing and supporting one another. Residents and allies who are looking to connect with other like-minded members of our community are welcome to join.

Grand’s LGBTQ Interest Group Update…

Since we are in the middle of our Annual Membership Drive, it seems fitting to share a Group update with the Grand community. When we last wrote in The Grand LIFESTYLES, we were amid the Covid epidemic and like so many other groups, we struggled to remain connected but did so thanks to the wonders of Zoom. Also, like so many other clubs and organizations have since experienced, it’s been a challenge to regroup and simply “pick up where we left off”.

Ever since our inception 8 years ago this March, The Grand’s LGBTQ Interest Group’s purpose remains unchanged. Our intent was to “Create community and enhance the quality of life for our members and allies who are residents of Sun City Grand, together with our LGBTQ neighbors, seeking to be a positive presence in our region and throughout the State of Arizona”. Our Core Values are Community, Friendship, Equality, and Inclusion. A recent member survey revealed that the opportunity to meet like-minded people in a social setting is indeed achieved. We continue our numerous social activities on a regular basis; monthly Breakfast Club,

potlucks, “Shout-Outs” (spontaneously organized activities), and occasional outings. Ongoingly, we’ve contributed to and participated in various community efforts; volunteering at both local Food Banks, Surprise’s MLK Day events, Dysart School System, One-in-Ten Youth Advocacy Program, etc. As in any citizen group, members also participate in various local faith-based organizations, community programs and committees, and arts organizations. We also support and remain connected with our neighboring West Valley LGBTQ Clubs and Groups as well.

We look forward to welcoming new friends in our shared community. So, if our Group sounds interesting to you, and you would like more information, find us on social media at www. facebook.com/scglgbt ; feel free to contact us on email at scg.lgbt@yahoo.com or through our website at: scglgbt.com .

MINNESOTA INTEREST GROUP

Contact(s): Cecelia Kelly, 612-860-4676, ckelly0330@ icloud.com

Description: Born in the North Star State/fall in love with L'toile du nord while living there? Currently a part time resident of Minnesota and/or live full time in The Grand? Our Minnesota Interest Group welcomes your participation in our social events, nature walk/potluck events, putting contests, wine tastings, casino parties, theater/dinner parties. Whether you call The Grand your full time or part time residence we would be pleased to have your input regarding offerings that you would find of interest and welcome your participation.

NEW YORK STATE INTEREST GROUP

EMAIL: TheNYStateGroup@gmail.com

Contact: Julia Schoen (805) 325-1807

Dues: $10 per person per year

CALLING ALL FORMER NEW YORKERS AND FRIENDS… We are a newer group looking to expand. Though most of our current membership originally called New York State home, we are open to all with an interest in having fun.

Recent events have included Get-to-know-you Happy Hours, a Sunset Music Cruise, and DJ Music Bingo with cash prizes.

Events on the horizon for the upcoming year are a pool party, a repeat of both the very successful DJ Bingo and the Sunset Cruise on Lake Pleasant, and possibly, a Mets/Diamondbacks game.

Also planned are get-togethers for smaller groups, focused on specific boroughs, areas, and neighborhoods of New York and surrounding areas, so that the participants can reminisce about schools, hangouts, and friends they have in common. We welcome spouses, significant others, and anyone with an interest in a vibrant, fun-loving group of folks. For information, please contact Julia Schoen at (805) 325-1807.

PARKINSONS SUPPORT GROUP

The Muhammad Ali Parkinson Support group has moved to:

Grace Community Church

16165 W. Mountain View Blvd #4900

Surprise, AZ 85374

Held on the 1st Wednesday of the Month 3–4:30 pm.  Please contact Kristina Watts at 602-406-4921.

POLISH-AMERICAN

INTEREST GROUP

Contact(s): Dorothy (Rzeszutek) Higdon, 218-8213033, odette46@cox.net

Meeting Information: Meetings are scheduled periodically during the year to correspond with new

matters of significance and availability of speakers, at which time an e-mail is sent to all members. Notification is also sent regarding any known Polish-American activity in the Phoenix area. Description: Sharing of Traditions, Customs, Travel, Delicacies, and History. Socializing while receiving cultural enlightenment concerning holidays and also cuisine with regards to Catholic, Jewish and nondenominational citizens. Enjoy the long-established foods of Poland through planned luncheons and tours of Polish-American restaurants, bakeries and delis in the Phoenix area. Translation is also available through Maya Zubriski, mariazubriski@ gmail.com, 623-546-6960

GRAND CENTRAL RAILROAD INTEREST GROUP

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

GRAND REPUBLICAN INTEREST GROUP

Grand Republicans meets on the third Saturday morning each month at Church on the Green (19051 N. RH Johnson Blvd, Sun City West 85375.) Doors open at 8:30, coffee and pastries available by 9:00, with meetings starting at 9:30. Your guests are always welcome, including open-minded Democrats and Independents.

We believe that an informed electorate is a voting electorate: The more informed people are, the more likely they are to vote. We therefore invite candidates and election specialists to speak at our meetings. As you sign in, whether Member or Guest, watch for the friendly, inviting (voluntary) Donation Jar in lieu of the $2 fee for non-members. Donations help defray the cost of the meeting room and are much greatly appreciated. There is a separate tip jar near the free pastries and coffee.

Our July 20 meeting was very well attended.

A series of Donald Trump slides were running as attendees entered and took seats. Club president Donna Rhodes-Brown read Melania Trump’s “Letter to America” as her opening message.

District 8 Representative Debbie Lesko, running for a seat on the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, explained that it is difficult to pass bills without a majority in the Senate. For example, the House passed the Save Act to prevent illegals from voting, but the bill sits in the Senate. She pointed out that 35,000 “Arizonans” have registered for a Federalonly ballot without proof of citizenship!

Justin Heap, current member of the State House of Representatives, spoke as a candidate for Maricopa County Recorder. He said that the incumbent, Steven Richer, had announced he would be voting for Biden, even though he’s a Republican! He has a PAC

against MAGA candidates! (We can announce with hindsight now that Justin Heap has won election as Maricopa County Recorder.)

State Senator Steve Montenegro advised that he has helped balance the State budget, cutting $ 1.7 billion from spending. He continues to work on the border invasion, even with Governor Hobbs blocking issues at every turn.

James Taylor, who subsequently won election to the State House of Representatives, advised that he was running to help win on election integrity, the border invasion and education.

At press time we were looking forward to our August 17 meeting, featuring author, historian and retired professor of history Dr. Larry Schweikart. His many books include The Entrepreneurial Adventure, a history of American business (1999,) A Patriot's History of the United States (2006,) coauthored with Michael Allen and (also in 2006,) 48 Liberal Lies About American History.

Also speaking will be Shane Krauser, a leading expert on the Constitution. Krauser is the author of two books, “Your Nation to Save” and “What is Freedom? Is It for You,” that outline the parameters of more responsible, streamlined government and how the citizenry can play a more effective role in preserving freedom.

Our September 21 meeting will feature Mr. Jaeson Jones, an internationally renowned border intelligence expert and keynote speaker. He has led investigations targeting Mexican cartel leadership and has collaborated closely with the US intelligence community to help save lives throughout Mexico and the USA. You won’t want to miss this!

STATE OF MINDFULNESS

The Grand State of Mindfulness Interest Group is a mindfulness community, practicing together. Bringing peace, compassion, and gratitude to ourselves and those around us.  Group meditation can help develop a real connection with other people while tapping into the same silence and source of peace. The Grand State of Mindfulness Interest Group is focused on science and evidence based tools and resources. We are not based in any religion or spiritual beliefs; however we do believe in religious harmony and all are welcome.

GROUP MEETINGS

Group meetings are facilitated  discussions that begin with a topic introduction and end with a meditation. Group meets 3 times per year.

GRAND LEARNING CLASSES

State of Mindfulness co-founders, Holly Costa and Gena Bailey, teach courses in meditation and mindfulness through Grand Learning.  See the Grand Learning calendar for details and class dates.

WANT TO LEARN MORE OR JOIN THE GROUP?

For those interested in enhancing wellbeing and resilience join us!  Checkout our website: www.stateofmindfulness.club

Or email us at grandstateofmindfulness@gmail.com

SUN CITIES SADDLE CLUB

Meetings are held on the 4th Monday of each month (Sep–Mar), with social time at 9:30am and meeting start time 10am.

Sun City West Christian Church, 20803 N 151st Ave, Sun City West, in the Fellowship Hall. (RH Johnson and 151th Ave, one light east of Grand Ave.)

December meeting is held on the 3rd Monday. Trail rides (using rental horses or personal horses) are held weekly every Thursday at stables around the Valley. Horse ownership is not required. Ride

schedules are available at the meetings. Social events are also held during the riding season. Prospective new members are welcome to attend any meeting and must attend a meeting to join. Membership is open to all residents of Sun City, Sun City West, The Grand, and Corte Bella. For more information, please go to suncitiessaddleclub.com or email us at suncitiessaddleclub@gmail.com

VALLEY OF THE SUN MONTANA CLUB

Valley of the sun Montana Club is currently accepting registration for the 2023-2024 season. If you would like an application to join the club, email Membership Chair Audie Morigeau @ audiej45@ yahoo.com. Please note application fees are $5.00 per person. Payment must be received by September 30th. By sending in an application you will receive email updates on all our activities. We will be kicking off the fall season with a picnic in October, followed by the Football Frenzy game in November @ Brookside. Last year we had to limit this to club members only due to the popularity of this event. We also host a wine and cheese reception along with our patio party and Lake Pleasant Boat Cruise and much more!

VALLEY OF THE SUN SKI CLUB

Valley of the Sun Ski Club is now accepting new members for the scheduled trips to Telluride January 26-31 and Aspen/Snowmass February23-28 in 2025. The Club meets the first Thursday of each month in Sun City West from November to April, 2024-25. All ages are welcome. Many families and their friends from other cities enjoy our trips. Our group is a mix of beginners, intermediate and expert skiers. If you are interested in learning more and joining us, call Mary Ann Vangelisti to get more information (602-799-3855). Or you can go to our website: VSSCskiclub.com

We are accepting $150 deposits for our trips to Aspen and Telluride. Please mail them asap to: VSSC, PO Box 5186, Sun City West, AZ 85376-5186

VEG

HEADS

Hi, Veg Heads, (vegetarians  and vegans), You know who you are and why you eat a plantbased diet, whether for your health, the health of the planet, aversion to cruelty, or simply because you like the food.

Phoenix is within the top five U.S. cities  for vegetarian/vegan restaurants.   Plus, we have our own homes, Grand sites, and closer restaurants and venues to enjoy.  Let's feast together and celebrate our contributions to a better world.  That's a flavor to favor.

To join or to inquire about our SIG, call Paula, 623293-2884.   There are now close to forty of us, and we've just begun.

WASHINGTON STATE NOVEMBER 8TH - FRIDAY

WASHINGTON STATE TAILGATE PARTY!

Calling all Grand Washingtonians! Wear your favorite sports team attire and come join in a fun happy hour, potluck dinner and social. We ask you to bring homemade or store bought dishes for our potluck. If your last name begins with H-O: Salad, P-Z: Main dish (i.e., Chicken, pre-cooked Lasagna, etc.), A-G: Dessert. We will have a cash bar. If you have any questions, contact: Susie Jepson at Susie.jepson@hotmail.com or Alice Watkins at alicekaywatkins@Gmail.com

$3/pp (cash only) | 5–7 pm | Lakeside Pavilion

WATER VOLLEYBALL

Looking for a great way to get exercise and enjoy the water? Come play Water Volleyball! Water Volleyball combines regular volleyball play with a lightweight bouncy style ball in a shallow pool. This game keeps the pressure off of your joints and allows for maximum fun! Water Volleyball is a great way to meet new friends, enjoy some exercise, and learn something new! Games are played on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at the Adobe Fitness Center Outdoor Pool. Social Water Volleyball (great for beginners) is played from 1:30-2:50pm and Competitive play is from 3–4:30pm. Also we have added skills and drills played on Sundays from 2–3 pm and games from 3–4pm. We play year round and it’s a fun way to cool off on warm Arizona days.  There are no dues, so stop by and play a game or contact us for more information.

Contact(s): Ramona Simpson 623-332-4606 or Pete Simoneau 480-637-1744

WINE INTEREST GROUP

Grand’s Wine Interest Group meets monthly to enjoy themed wine tastings from around the world, at a member host’s home or other agreed location.   Home tastings begin with an introductory educational preview of the topic, followed by wine tasting of several offerings in an informal, fun atmosphere. Light finger food and desserts, planned by the host, are available to complement the wines. A perfect opportunity to learn about wine and different varietals among wine enthusiasts, with new and old friends.

WIG meetings are planned for the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7pm, mostly at host homes in Grand.  In 2024, we will explore meeting year round, with summer tastings at local establishments.

Annual dues: $10. Monthly tastings at host homes: $15. A yearly, fine dining banquet features a cuisine from around the world, accompanied by quality wines of the region.

CONTACT  Marilyn Meyerowitz for membership information: msmazpa@yahoo.com or 623-444-8746.

WISCONSIN INTEREST GROUP

The Wisconsin Interest Group is a diverse, energetic, fun-loving group with activities throughout the year.  You need not be from the Badger state to enjoy our camaraderie and joie de vivre.  If you would like to learn more, visit our web site www.wigazinfo.weebly. com.  Select the ‘Contact Us’ tab, send us a note.  We can also be reached at wigmessage@gmail.com.

Our annual dues are $10 per person.

If you join during the Summer/Early Fall, your dues will include 2025.

During the year, we visit area restaurants, enjoy catered events in Grand, card games, private coach to dinner theaters such as Barleen’s, participate in game nights, tailgate parties, golf events, private home dinners and more.

Our 2024-2025 planning is complete.  We are awaiting confirmation from Grand. Watch Grand Lifestyles and our website for specifics.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

-Monthly Breakfast September 6 at Tivoll Gardens in Surprise

- Celebrate all things Wisconsin on the patio at Culver’s Surprise on October 24

- Private dinner at Haus Murphy in Glendale in November

Wishing all a healthy, safe and pleasant return to Grand.  If you enjoy making new friends, you are most welcome in the Wisconsin Interest Group.  Safe return to Grand for all.

SURPRISE FIESTA GRANDE

Save the date for the City’s annual Surprise Fiesta Grande!

WELCOME TO SURPRISE

n LAZYDAYS RV

Councilmember Patrick Duffy and I had the pleasure of joining Lazydays RV General Manager Darrel Nagler and Sales Manager Justin Rathbun for a ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of their new dealership in Surprise! We are excited to welcome this extraordinary business to our community! Lazydays RV is located at 12630 N. Autoshow Ave.

This all-ages event celebrates the vibrant culture and traditions that have shaped our city with an evening of live music, food, entertainment and more! Surprise Fiesta Grande will be held on Saturday, October 5, from 5 - 9 p.m. at Mark Coronado Park, 15960 N. Bullard Ave. Admission is free.

For more information, go to surpriseaz. gov/FiestaGrande.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me anytime at aly.cline@ surpriseaz.gov or by calling 623.222.1322. You can also follow me on Facebook and Instagram for frequent notifications. To receive my newsletters by email each month, please visit surpriseaz.gov/Subscribe and sign in or create an account. Then select text and/ or email for “District 2 Council Updates” and any other news you may want to receive.

COMMUNITY MEETINGS

n DICK’S

SPORTING GOODS

Economic Development Director Jeanine Jerkovic and I joined Store Manager Terry Yates and District Manager Nicole Pratt, to celebrate the grand opening of DICK'S Sporting Goods, located at 13030 N. Prasada Pkwy.! We are pleased to welcome this new business that will certainly be a "slam dunk" in our community!

n O.H.S.O. BREWERY

Mayor Hall, Councilmember Judd, Economic Development Director Jeanine Jerkovic and I joined owners Gloria and Derek Boettcher for the ribbon cutting and grand opening of the new O.H.S.O Brewery, located at 13434 N. Prasada Pkwy.! We are thrilled to welcome this pup-friendly new dining establishment to our community.

ARTS & CULTURE EVENTS

Are you ready to discover arts and culture events in Surprise? From theater performances, gallery tours, poetry readings and more, the City offers a number of events throughout the year.

Here's what’s coming up:

AZ Speaks | “Multilingual Baseball: Language and Identity Across Borders” by Brendan H. O’Connor

September 25 • 6–7 p.m. | surpriseaz.gov/ArtsSignUp

Tour of Artist Joe Tyler’s Home Studio October 2 • 10 a.m.–12 p.m. | surpriseaz.gov/ArtsSignUp

Surprise City Hall Art Gallery | Vanguard Artists Group

Runs through October 11 • 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday–Friday

For more Surprise Arts & Culture events visit surpriseaz.gov/ArtsCulture.

CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

My next monthly Community Meeting will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 24, at The Grand in the Agua Fria Room, 17100 W. Clearview Blvd. Sign language interpreters will be at all of my Community Meetings. I look forward to discussing the latest City news and answering any questions you have.

The next City Council Meetings are on September 3 and 17 at 6 p.m. The public is welcome to attend in person, or you can tune in on surpriseaz.gov/SurpriseTV, the Surprise City Gov Facebook page at facebook.com/CityOfSurprise or on Cox channel 11.

Aly Cline Council Member

SEPTEMBER FAMILY ACTIVITIES

Each month, we are proud to provide GrandKids Corner, a varied list of activity options for you, our Residents, and your families.

AZ ICE PEORIA

15829 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria

n (623) 334-1200

n azicepeoria.com/public-skating

n $11.00—Adult 13 and up

$9.50—Youth Age 4-12

$7.50—Senior (55+)

$5.50—Military, includes up to 4 family members

$9.00—Coffee Club/ Adult 18+ Skate

Free for under 3 years old

$4.00—Skate Rental

Don't let our climate fool youthere's ice skating in the desert! Ice Skating's Fun for The Whole Family! Come join us for a public skate in Arcadia, Gilbert or Peoria. Have a great time with friends, family or by yourself.

AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER IN CONCERT

ASU Gammage

1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe

n (480) 965-3434

n September 7th and 8th

n Saturday 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 1 p.m.

Audiences will immerse themselves in a two-hour odyssey with a live orchestra bringing the show’s iconic musical score to life, in perfect harmony with highlights and favorite moments from all three seasons of the series. Taiko and erhu will share the spotlight with violins and clarinets, while the series' most beloved scenes play out on a full-size cinema screen, bringing viewers into the Avatar world to experience the series’ most memorable moments with Aang, Katara, Toph, Sokka, Zuko and more.

FLASHLIGHT NIGHTS AT DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN

1201 N. Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix

n September 7th and 14th

n 6:30–9:30 p.m.

Escape the heat and explore the Garden after dark with family and friends! Discover the Garden’s five thematic trails, encounter desert creatures, and immerse yourself in the captivating nighttime ambiance with cool drinks and treats. Enjoy access to food trucks and Breezy Pops for sale. Garden will be selling s’mores and drinks and more from their pop-up bars serving nonalcoholic and adult beverages.

All Flashlight Nights events include the following activities:

n Book Giveaway

Browse books and take one home for free! One per guest.

n Moon Sculptures

Observe the shapes and textures of the moon, and identify a crater’s impact shape, size and impact rays. Plus, create a moon sculpture with clay to take home.

n Constellation Cups Create constellations with a paper cup to project and view.

PAQUA PARK AT SCORPION BAY MARINA

10970 W. Peninsula Blvd., Peoria

n https://paquapark.com/

n Thru the end of September

n Open Saturdays and Sundays.

n Single online pricing: $27.50 per person

n Single in-person pricing: Single Session $30 per person

n Group (10+) online pricing: $24 per person

n Group (10+) in person pricing: $27

Each session lasts 45 minutes. You have to be at least 7 years old and 45” tall to play. You’ll run. You’ll jump. You’ll slide. You’ll bounce. You’ll fall . . . and get back up and do it all again!

Paqua Park is a great way to beat the heat and have some fun. Located on Lake Pleasant in the metropolitan Phoenix area, we’ve got 7000+ sq/ft of inflatable fun for you to explore!

RESOURCE NUMBERS

BOARD COMMITTEES

Architectural Review Committee

Tom Gusich

Code of Conduct Committee & Covenants

Gabriele Dawson

Finance Advisory Committee

Doug Brady

Golf Advisory Committee

Ben Serns

Technology Advisory Committee (TAC)

Jeff Gibbs

ADDITIONAL CAM INFORMATION

Website

623.546.7533 communications@livegrandaz.com

Membership Office ....................

623.546.7444 Palm Center, 19726 N. Remington Drive Welcome

& Found 623.546.7501 Hours: Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT

General Manager

Jeff Hochman ......................................

623.546.7468 jeff.hochman@livegrandaz.com

Executive Administrative Assistant

Theresa Fleck

623.546.7468 theresa.fleck@livegrandaz.com

Communications Manager

Christine Helton

623.546.7533 christine.helton@livegrandaz.com communications@livegrandaz.com

Custodial Supervisor

Ken Crossno

623.546.7460 ken.crossno@livegrandaz.com

Director of Golf

Brandon Dougherty

623.546.7412 brandon.dougherty@livegrandaz.com

Fitness Director

Allison Adams .................................

623.546.7463 allison.adams@livegrandaz.com

Finance Director

Vicki Taylor ....................................

623-546-7453 vicki.taylor@livegrandaz.com

Information Systems Manager

Rebecca Bird 623.546.7503 rebecca.bird@livegrandaz.com

Activities Director

Lorena Nieto ...................................

Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Grand Election Team

Jane Barry grandelectionsteam@gmail.com ON-SITE EMERGENCIES

Association Patrol

623.764.0809 Sunday–Saturday, 24 hours, 7 days a week

Maintenance Emergencies ....... 623.546.7551

Bus. Hours: Monday-Friday 7 a.m.–4 p.m.

Report Landscape/Golf Course Maintenance/ Water Leaks/Repairs

Submit work order to www.livegrandaz.com maintenance@livegrandaz.com 623-546-7551

After Hours and Weekend Landscaping Emergencies Gothic Landscape .........................760.892.2455

Report Common Area Landscape/Water Leaks/Repairs/Facility Maintenance maintenance@livegrandaz.com 623-546-7551

Golf Course Maintenance/Leaks M-F 623-546-7551

Weekends ...................................... 623-764-0809

623.546.7455 lorena.nieto@livegrandaz.com

Maintenance Operations Director

Jamie Svoboda

623.546.7550 jamie.svoboda@livegrandaz.com

Norma Gaitan—Admin Assistant .. 623.546.7551

Membership Director

Debra Goodman

623.546.7435 debra.goodman@livegrandaz.com

Standards Director

Andrew Fernandez ............................. 623-546-7439 andrew.fernandez@livegrandaz.com

Purchasing Specialist

Laurie Baumann .............................. 623.546.7561 laurie.baumann@livegrandaz.com

GOLF

Cimarron Golf Course 623.975.5654 17100 West Clearview Boulevard

Jennifer Ciesla—Golf Pro 623-975-5657 jennifer.ciesla@livegrandaz.com

Desert Springs Golf Course 623.546.7401 19900 North Remington Drive Kim McCann—Golf Pro ........... 623.546.7403 kim.mccann@livegrandaz.com

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

Activities Office

623.546.7449

Sonoran Plaza, 19753 N. Remington Drive

Hours: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

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 activities@livegrandaz.com

FITNESS CENTERS