April 2024 Grand Lifestyles Magazine

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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.

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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.

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GRAND VALUE STATEMENTS

In support of our Mission Statement, we hold to these values: We foster 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. We encourage an environment of empowerment and personal responsibility.

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 commercial ads is the 10th of the month prior to placement. Sun City Grand Community Association, Inc. reserves the right to revise or refuse submitted articles and/or ads. If you have any questions about the Grand Lifestyles, please feel free to contact the Activities Office at 623-546-7452.

FINANCIAL RESULTS

The detailed financial results are presented in the monthly financial report: livegrandaz.com>document center>association information & documents>financial information>financial reports.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Board of Director Meeting –Summary of Resolutions

The Board of Directors approved the Consent Agenda items as submitted:

1. January 25, 2024, Board Meeting minutes and resolutions

2. Clarissa Venditelli as Neighborhood Representative to the Granite Falls 1 neighborhood.

3. The Board of Directors did NOT approve to commit to implementing the following Space Allocation projects over the next 5-10 years utilizing a combination of Reserve and CARE funding in accordance with the LPDP process: Chaparral/Village Center Project; Cimarron Project; Desert Complex Project; Palm Center Project; and Sonoran Plaza Project.

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Board of Director Meeting – Summary of Resolutions

The Board of Directors approved the Consent Agenda items as submitted:

1. February 8, 2024, Board Meeting minutes and resolutions

2. Purchase Request 23-192RF – Common Area Irrigation Controller Project in the amount of $382,200 – original approval date was March 9, 2023

3. Purchase Request 24-3-9-RF – AV Assessment in the amount not to exceed $3,000

4. Purchase Request 24-005-OP (Unrestricted retained earnings) – purchase of six (6) tables and twenty-four (24) chairs for under the new Granite Falls Shade structure in the amount not to exceed $12,435

5. Approved $65,000 out of Reserves for Angela’s to update carpet, tile, paint, and some drywall to remain current within the contract.

• The Board of Directors approved The Grand Water Policy as submitted.

• The Board of Directors approved disbanding the Food and Beverage Committee (FBAC) and re-establish the Food and Beverage Ad Hoc Committee with their proposed charter and specific goals with deadlines to be presented at the March 14, 2024, Board Meeting. Members include:

Tony Beninato, Nancy Foy, Laura Darrow, Marc Stopkie, and Karyn Zigler.

• The Board of Directors approved entering the Discovery Phase within the next two years for the various campus building renovation and enhancement projects. Once in the Discovery Phase, the Project Manager will lead an effort to determine feasibility, desirability, timing, priority, associated cost and benefits for each project. The results of these analyses would then be considered as a part of the development and approval process.

• The Board of Directors approved the ARC plant list as submitted.

• The Board of Directors approved the proposed changes to the Neighborhood Representative Application and Agreement.

• The Board of Directors approved Purchase Request 24-204-239373-RF- Replacement of Desert Springs outdoor furniture in the amount not to exceed $24,611.

• The Board of Directors approved Purchase Request 24-004-OPPurchase of a new top dresser in the amount not to exceed $56,517.

TREASURER

BOARD MEMBER

Tony Spata Tony4grand@gmail.com

BOARD MEMBER

Doug Brady Doug4grand@gmail.com

Jeff Hochman General Manager

The Grand

The Benefits of Volunteering

April 1st is the start of the 1st quarter with the new Board. Congratulations to everyone that participated in the Board election and thank you for getting involved in the governance of your community.

I would be remised if I did not give a special thank you to the Grand Election Team (GET) members for their hard work and dedication for a very successful election process.

Our Volunteer Program Manager, Denise Alessi always says, “Grand is fortunate to have many experienced residents who give back to the community by sharing their knowledge and time participating in volunteer roles. There are over four hundred volunteers who participate in governance roles, non-governance roles, and ad hoc projects.

Volunteerism makes a significant impact in our community and benefits the residents who participate. Studies show that volunteering is beneficial to overall health and well-being and residents have shared feedback that they enjoy volunteering because it gives them a sense of purpose and helps them connect and establish new friendships.”

For those residents that do want to be involved at a committee role, you will be able to start picking up applications on April 2nd for the Board appointed committees and the applications are due April 9th by noon. You will start to see

a lot more information from the GET Team on the website, in this issue of the magazine and in News of the Day (NOTD). Here are the opportunities coming up…

Architectural Review Committee

Recommend changes to the Residential Design Guidelines, oversee ARC subcommittee, hear homeowner appeals.

Architectural Review Sub-Committee

Review and accept or deny homeowner applications submitted to the Standards Department for modifications, additions, or alterations to be made to their property.

Code of Conduct Committee

Review and follow-up for all community Code of Conduct submitted incidents.

Covenants Committee

Conduct fair hearings when requested by homeowners to review fines, suspensions and sanctions imposed by Standards, Finance or Code of Conduct.

Finance Advisory Committee

Make recommendations regarding financial matters for the community, including annual budget, most purchases, selection of auditors, review of The Grand financial statements, CARE fund, reserve fund and operating fund.

Golf Advisory Committee

Provide research, analysis, and recommendations on golf-related issues, including the annual budget.

Long Range Planning Committee

Develop and revise a strategic plan for projects that will support the present and future needs of The Grand.

Technology Advisory Committee

Advise and make recommendations to the Board regarding the overall role of technology within The Grand.

I am excited for the future and appreciate the time that all our volunteers give back to The Grand.

Brandon Dougherty, PGA Director of Golf

Summer Transition

As spring/summer approaches we would like to remind everyone that all golf courses go through two transitions a year, summer and fall. The summer transition is vital to the long-term health of the base bermuda turf. Throughout the winter we compact & damage the base bermuda turf while it is dormant and must implement additional agronomic practices to recover the turf. This period of recovery is what we consider transition and will create periods where playability & aesthetics are impacted.

Below are some of the practices & expectations to anticipate during the recovery process.

n Double aerify and heavily top-dress the greens to create less interruptions during the summer golf when this practice needs to be done.

Remove the winter ryegrass with a selective herbicide. This would remove all the cool-season turf for the Bermuda grass to have 3-months of

Close each course for 3-weeks in the summer to

Staff will core aerify the golf course tees, fairways

An outside contractor will then deep tine aerify the fairways with ¾ inch solid tines. The ground was so hard the first couple of years these practices were implemented that the tines would bend or snap.

Staff will continue to heavily topdress the fairways during the summer closure to improve the soil

Put down sod in areas that have no sign of bermuda grass growth in a 100 square foot area. This was about an acre of sod plus per golf course when the program first started and there are almost no areas today that fit the original criteria for sodding.

n Hot Spots-The rye grass dies out faster than the bermuda grass can cover the course. All courses will have hot spots, which are areas of bare soil until the bermuda covers that area. This usually takes 8 to 12 weeks for the bermuda coverage to fill in all over the course.

n Rough – Roughs will thrive better when we allow the roughs to grow higher at this time.

n Turf loss- There will be loss of turf where areas of rye grass has died out and the bermuda has not covered that area yet.

With Granite Falls North not being overseeded this past winter we can anticipate the transition to be much less severe than the other three golf courses. This will provide a better playing surface throughout the early stages of the summer.

The staff appreciates your patience and support as this necessary work is performed for the long-term success of the golf courses.

Thank you,

Brandon Dougherty

Lorena Nieto Activities Director

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.

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Hello Grand Residents

Spring is in full swing and summer will soon find us. As we move into another season here in Grand, we are busy at work to keep your calendars full!

Concerts and more concerts…

We’re hoping you’ll join us for great evenings of music. We have amazing musical options all summer long and scheduled to year’s end:

n Jimmy Buffett Tribute, June 6th—Goes on sale, April 1st

n Grand Cabaret featuring the Everly Brothers Tribute, July 6th—Goes on sale, May 1st

n Tribute to the Highway Men, August 30th—Goes on sale, June 1st

n Grand Cabaret featuring the Beatles Tribute, September 28th—Goes on sale, July 1st

n Tribute to Bruno Mars, October 24th—Goes on sale, August 1st

n Grand Cabaret the Best of Broadway, back by popular demand… starring Jonathan Williams, November 23rd Goes on sale, September 1st.

n Abba Holly Jolly Christmas, December 19th

Goes on sale, October 1st

DJ by the Pool

DJ by the Pool in April 7th and 14th, from 4-6pm at the Cimarron Pool, come out and enjoy tunes, food and drink will be available for purchase during this event.

Happy Hour

Happy Hours will now be scheduled the 1st and 4th Tuesday of every month. Join us at the Palm Center from 4-6pm every 1st Tuesday of the month and the Cimarron Center every 4th Tuesday of the month from 6-8pm. Support of our Grand Events is essential to their success. We hope you will come out and join us for a Grand time.

Friday Night Live

Beginning May 31st, to get us out of the heat, we’ll be back in the Sonoran Plaza Ballroom for dancing during the Summer!

Look for more upcoming events and additional details in eblasts!

…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.

The Surprising Link Between Hydration and The Aging Process

This month’s article was taken from the Blue Zones email

By Lisa Monroe

A new study by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) published by eBioMedicine identifies the key role hydration is thought to play in the aging process. This new research serves as great proof of the importance of drinking enough water to stay properly hydrated.

The study determined that middleaged persons with higher sodium-towater levels in their blood biologically age faster. They are also more likely to develop chronic diseases – such as diabetes, heart failure, and dementia –and to die prematurely.

Decreased hydration levels were actually shown to accelerate the process of biological aging despite chronological age, our age measured in years from our birth.

According to an NIH press release, “The results suggest that proper hydration may slow down aging and prolong a disease-free life,” said Natalia Dmitrieva, Ph.D., a study author and researcher in the Laboratory of Cardiovascular Regenerative Medicine at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of NIH.

A MOUSE STUDY INSPIRED THE NEW RESEARCH

The study was inspired by an earlier study on mice which suggested that restricting water shortened their lives by as much as 6 months, equivalent to about 15 years of life for humans.

Researchers said in the new observational study that their initial goal was to test “the hypothesis that optimal hydration may slow down the aging process in humans.” The study used a large dataset from the federally funded Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) study which included men and women between the ages of 45 and 66 years who were followed over a long period of time.

Researchers in the new study assessed information from ARIC study participants that had been shared during five medical visits – the first two when participants were in their 50s and then the last when they were ages 70 to 90. To allow for a fair comparison, researchers excluded data from adults who already had high levels of serum sodium or underlying conditions like obesity that might affect serum sodium levels.

“Decreased body water content is the most common factor that increases serum sodium, which is why the

results suggest that staying well hydrated may slow down the aging process and prevent or delay chronic disease,” said Dmitrieva.

WHAT IS SERUM SODIUM AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?

Serum sodium was used to gauge hydration habits in the new study. Serum sodium is the amount of sodium relative to the volume of water in the blood, and it goes up as hydration is reduced. Serum sodium can be detected by a simple blood test, and according to the Mayo Clinic, a normal blood sodium level is between 135 and 145 millimoles (mmol) per liter.

Researchers in the recent study used 15 age-dependent biomarkers to calculate the biological age of cohorts from the ARIC study. They found that people with higher serum sodium were biologically older than their cohorts of the same chronological age and also more prone to chronic, debilitating diseases that can reduce quality of life.

More specifically, the study results showed that odds to biologically age beyond one’s chronological age went up by an estimated 10-15 percent for serum sodium exceeding 144 mmol/l and by approximately 50 percent for serum sodium levels

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above 144 mmol/l, when compared to participants with serum sodium levels between 137-142 mmol/l. Note that these higher serum sodium levels thought to increase biological aging are still within the normal range, even though they’re at the high end of the spectrum.

PEOPLE IN THE ORIGINAL BLUE ZONES DRINK LOTS OF WATER

People in the original blue zones, home to the longest-living populations, make drinking water a part of their daily routines. The Seventh Day Adventists, for instance, drink 7 glasses of water a day.

When asked what the longestlived people in the world drink, Blue Zones founder Dan Buettner

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said, “Easy: Clean water is the best longevity beverage on earth.”

Hydrating primarily with water is just one of the recommendations in our Blue Zones Food Guidelines, which were designed so that you can eat – and drink – just like the longest-lived people in the world for the same longevity benefits. The guidelines advise drinking at least 7 glasses of water daily.

TIPS THAT MAKE IT EASY TO GET ENOUGH WATER

Here are some tips from the to help you get your daily recommended amount of water.

1. Infuse water with fruits or herbs to add flavor and texture

2. Brew and drink decaffeinated, herbal teas

3. Drink water when you first wake up

4. Eat more hydrating foods like celery, cucumber, apples, and melons

5. Track your daily water intake using a free smartphone app

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LONG RANGE PLANNING SURVEY RESULTS

WHAT DO OUR RESIDENTS REALLY THINK ABOUT LIVING IN GRAND— AND WHAT WOULD THEY LIKE TO SEE IN THE FUTURE?

Every few years, we take “the pulse” of the community and this year mirrored previous results going back at least 10 years – people are pretty darn happy living here. Is everything perfect in everyone’s estimation? No – that’s an unattainable objective. But overall, people like living here, are as involved as they want to be, and have some ideas for continuous improvement.

About 20% of our community took the time to answer the survey – which is considered a “statistically significant” sample. That means that enough people replied, that it could be generalized to the entire community. We also looked to see if the respondents generally fit the community profile. The age and gender spread were roughly reflective of our overall demographics. The 60–80 year-olds were slightly overrepresented and the over 80 and under 60 demographics were slightly underrepresented compared to the community as a whole. But those who represent the bulk of our population spoke up clearly.

WHAT DID WE LEARN?

Demographics: Our average age seems to have stabilized at about 74, after climbing for a number of years. About 8% of our residents are under 60 years old, so still a small part of our population. 60% of our residents live here pretty much year-round (10-12 months), and nearly half (47%) have lived here more than 10 years—a testimony to living the Grand life!

Work Status: This is an area that is changing nationally with the “work from home” trend growing and a new emerging trend of people working further into retirement age. In our small under 60 demographic, 48% are working either full or part time. By the time the late 60s roll around, currently only 13% are still working. A recent Harvard Business Review article points out that the fastest growing segment of the

Demographics: Age and Gender

working population is those over 65. HBR calls them “working retirees.” And it is not just those who need to work. This is a trend that can have implications for all our residents and how we serve them and how they volunteer. Long Range Planning will continue to watch this trend.

Health & Wellness: 80-90% of our residents believe that fitness and wellness activities are important to their lives here in Grand, with 98% being “satisfied” or “very satisfied” with the offerings (pools, classes, etc.). Our spa offering (Miller Massage) found 56% who thought that was an important amenity. More so in the younger demographic. For the future, our residents want to see more Nutritional Classes, more information centered around exercise and specific diseases and more meditation/ mindfulness classes. Evening classes were important, again to the younger demographics who are still working, with 43% of those under 60 looking for that amenity, while only 10% over 80 would like evening classes.

Education: Our educational offerings (Grand Learning and our Grand Library) also are well received with over 80% stating they are important to their lifestyle here and over 98% are satisfied. There are, however, things they would like to see offered in this area. Hands-on and interactive workshops/classes were the most popular with over 50% seeking those types of offerings. Field trips, cultural outings and

guest speakers on campus all rated an over 40% interest level.

Entertainment: Our residents do love our entertainment offerings, with Grand sponsored activities and ticketed performances by outside entertainers both rated “important” or “very important” by 94% of the residents. The respondents also rated performances by Grand residents and offsite trips at over 80% important. The satisfaction rating for these events is 96% satisfied. 60% of residents preferred having these events in the evening, with 19% preferring the afternoon. The survey team asked about a number of different types of events that we could bring here and the most popular were Touring theatre plays at 56% of respondents interested. Wine tastings and food pairings was second most popular at 40% interested. Various cultural attractions (ballet, symphony, ethnic celebrations, etc.) rated in the 25-28% range. Even at 25% that means that 25% of our residents, over 4,000 residents, could be interested in those types of events. Definitely worth looking into.

Golf: Although this wasn’t a “golf” survey per se, the team asked a couple overall questions of the entire community, not just golfers. 72% of all respondents, whether golfers or not, felt that golf activities were important to the enjoyment of Grand. The satisfaction ratings were a little more difficult to interpret, as not everyone who responded were golfers. 53% were satisfied, 6% were dissatisfied and 39% were neutral or “NA”. Likely those were the non-golfers who answered the question. According to our golf reservation system, about 35-40% of our residents play golf here. There will be a more in-depth golf questionnaire in the future.

Communications: This was a very interesting question that we divided into two parts – electronic and nonelectronic. For non-electronic means, The Grand Lifestyles magazine was a clear winner with 89% of residents reading it to obtain information about the community. Interestingly, 45% of residents get their information from

Grand Communications (non-electronic)

other residents – a little like the old “telephone” game! Maybe not always the most reliable! Our neighborhood reps came in at a solid 40% - and as that program continues to expand, it could be an even more important source of electronic and non-electronic information. By the way, an informal neighborhood rep survey last year put the number of homes without an electronic device at about 8% of our

Ranking of Importance of Education Offerings

residents. For that population, these communications are important.

For electronic communications News of the Day was the most popular with 77% giving it a positive rating and the Grand website (livegrandaz.com) rating a 73% satisfaction rating. A new offering, the Grand phone app, rated a 43% satisfaction rating, even though it is new and people are still figuring it out. Try it out – you can get a lot of pertinent information at the touch of a finger on your smart phone!

Sustainability: This is a new topic to our Lifestyles surveys, but an

increasingly important one to our residents. The question was “Which sustainable practices would you most likely support in the Grand Community?” The top three were water conservation at 62%, solar energy conservation at 55% and more organic practices in golf course maintenance at 39%. This certainly gives the community some things to focus on for the future.

PARTICIPATION CHALLENGES

The last question tried to answer the question, if you don’t fully participate in Grand activities and amenities, are

Sustainable practices

there things that we could do to make that easier? Nearly 60% said they had no challenges to participation. That’s good to hear! The largest area of participation challenges was scheduling conflicts (25%) – that sounds like there are so many choices and so much fun that you have to choose which fun is most important to you! A good problem to have. Cost (12%), accessibility (5%) and transportation (2%) were issues for some people.

There were a lot more topics we could have asked about – and likely will in the future, but we had already taken about 10 minutes of your time and our survey team says that is the outer limit of most people’s patience for surveys! So, thank you for hanging in there. We hope you find this feedback valuable and will continue to participate in future surveys –there are lots of things we will want to know as we embark on the next 30 years here in Grand. The entire team – CAM, Board, and Committees – is listening as we strive to be “the premier active, age restricted, community in Arizona.” Long

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The Board Kept the ‘GRAND’ IN GRAND

There have been significant accomplishments over the past 12 months. On behalf of my fellow Board Members—Bob Aiken, Doug Brady, Jeff Gibbs, Tony Spata, Carol White; I am recapping some of our accomplishments achieved during our term on the Board. We wanted to improve policies, processes, and activities that brought out the best of all of our contributors. It is important to say that the Board could not have done this without the support from the many volunteers, who served on working committees and our talented Association employees who manage our day-to-day operations.

THE BOARD’S TOP TEN LIST

10 Increased number of community activities throughout the year. Happy Hour every week, the return of Wine Down Wednesdays, more live music events and pool parties, just to name a few.

9 Dedicated the long-awaited Veterans’ Monument. The monument recognizes the lives dedicated to service, sacrifice for others, and the families who support them.

8 Began the ‘Discovery’ Phase 1 of the Large Project Development Process for the Desert Springs Complex and Clay/Photo/Glass Expansion lead by an in-house, certified Project Manager. The teams are defining a list of requirements based on resident input, market research, and Grand’s strategic and financial goals.

7 Approved CAM to move forward on the prioritized Community Project List. It is our comprehensive list of projects that we want to take action on and will be reviewed every quarter. It replaces the old ‘CARE Fund List.’

6 Approved new color palettes for common area buildings. Painting started on the Cimarron campus buildings in March. More to follow!

5 Approved the updated Residential Design Guidelines for your home. This includes ‘back yard living’ concepts that compete with newer HOAs. The newly expanded ‘Plant List’ provides you with more details and living examples are being planted along our trails and at the Palm Center.

4 Completed this year’s golf enhancements. The Granite Falls North enhancements include greens, bunkers, tee boxes and replacement of the old driving mats with a new T-line. Also, expanded the snack bar shade area and purchased new furniture. Updates to Cimarron and Desert Springs snack bars are coming soon!

3 Cancelled the 10-year Compass [Unidine] contract for food and beverage service effective last October. This means Grand is no longer in the restaurant business and no longer involved in a profit-sharing agreement. Our golf staff took over the golf snack bars the very next day with no service interruption for our golfers.

2 Appointed Jeff Hochman as GM. He is a resource with a wealth of experience at Grand. He has a passion for the job and believes in ‘team.’ He is working on improving operational efficiency and results for our residents. He and his team are keeping the ‘grand’ in Grand for all of us.

1 Reached lease agreements with Westside Concepts to manage the restaurant at Granite Falls, the Grand Café and manage our bar service. Westside took over the Café and bar service in late December. Maple & Rye opened on March 12.

In other news…

n Our overall financial health is good. The Operating, Reserve and CARE funds support day-to-day operations, maintenance and repairs and plans for future renovations.

n Water is a precious resource and we continue to be proactive with the newly adopted Water Sustainability Policy.

n We fulfilled our promise to keep the community informed about the fire recovery at The Falls with weekly eblasts until we received the certificate for occupancy.

n We extended Angela’s lease through May 2026.

n The Technology Advisory Committee is making good progress on assessing a ‘Technology Information Roadmap’ for Grand. Recommendations are expected this summer.

n We approved nearly $200,000 in small projects that were proposed by your fellow residents.

n The newly formed volunteer Market Research Team conducted two community surveys to gather resident input. More surveys are on the horizon.

Our community runs as well as it does due to the support of committees, staff, and the Board. Volunteerism is growing. In 2023, we added 50 more volunteer roles, and 39 were ‘first timers.’ We know our residents represent a wide range of skills, talent, and knowledge that we want to tap into. This month there is a call for volunteers to apply for positions on the Board Advisory Committees. Please consider applying. We need you in order to continue making The Grand, grand.

René

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

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

Vacation Watch

A VALUABLE SERVICE FOR SECURITY OF VACANT HOUSES

Vacation Watch is a popular service of C.H.A.P.S. for homeowners who will be away for at least two weeks. This is the time of year when we receive a large number of requests from residents for a periodic property check. If you wish to use this service, here is what you need to do.

Submit a request form: Forms are available at the Palm Center at the Welcome Desk and the Membership Office. You can also download a form at livegrandaz.com under the services/forms heading. You will need to include contact information for a keyholder we can call if there are any issues that cannot wait until you return. Return completed forms to the Membership Office. This service is free, but we appreciate donations to cover various incidental expenses.

Prepare your house: Lock all exterior doors and patio doors including the front door security door. Vacation Watch patrols check doors and windows on every visit. Inspect your irrigation system for leaks and other problems that may require a call to your keyholder. If you have a water feature, be certain there is no standing water. Trim vegetation that would tell potential intruders that you are not home. Be sure your house number lights and other outdoor lights are working. Ask your keyholder or other neighbor to pick up newspapers and advertising materials,

another signal that your house is vacant. C.H.A.P.S. does not report homeowner violations to the Standards Office.

Call if you return early: At times, Vacation Watch patrols discover that a house is occupied because residents have returned before the date on the request form. If you want to avoid a patrol member ringing your doorbell in the morning, call C.H.A.P.S. at 623-546-7553 to let us know that you no longer need this service.

Here are the most frequent issues discovered by Vacation Watch patrols:

n Newspaper/advertisements on driveway/ doorway

n Patio screen door not secured

n Homeowner home/no notification of early return

Evening Patrol

C.H.A.P.S. also performs a service called Evening Patrol. Teams of two drive around in the evening and check for open garage doors, streetlights that are not operational and any suspicious activity. The community is divided into six zones. A patrol team is assigned to a zone by the C.H.A.P.S. dispatcher. The zone is methodically driven turn by turn as instructed by the navigator. When an open garage door is spotted, the team stops and notifies the homeowner. When we see a non-functioning streetlight we

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stop, record the pole number, and file a report with APS. Evening Patrol is no more than two hours.

To Volunteer

We are looking for volunteers to help with Vacation Watch and Evening Patrol. We supply vehicles and training. Call the C.H.A.P.S. office 623-546-7553, talk to any C.H.A.P.S. member or attend one of our monthly meetings if you are interested in joining us. Everyone is invited to our meeting on April 23 at 1:30pm in the Sonoran Plaza to learn more about our activities.

Street-by-street directions for an Evening Patrol

C.H.A.P.S. welcomes all donations. Those wishing to make donations may do so at the Membership Office. Make checks payable to Sun City Grand Community Association and designate “Donation to C.H.A.P.S.”

Congratulations to these Grand Tennis Club members for winning the 2023 USTA LeagueTennis Championships, 65 & Over, 8.0 Women’s Nationals held at Surprise Tennis Center on February 16-18, 2024.

It was a tough ride to the finish line. First they won the 8 week local Phoenix League by a close margin. Next they won Sectionals which were played December 1-3, 2023. Teams participating in Sectionals were El Paso, TX; Wildcard El Paso, Tx; Albuquerque, NM; Tucson, AZ; Wildcard Phoenix, AZ and Phoenix, AZ.

Six matches were played in the National Invitational. Opponents were Southern (North Carolina); Mid-Atlantic (Maryland); Missouri Valley (Kansas City); Pacific NW (Washington) and Middle States (Delaware).

After losing to Southern in the first round, they had to beat them in the finals to win.

Congratulations to our Southwest section NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!

Left to Right: Sue Olson (Trilogy), Wendy Linnel (Rio Verde), Marilyn Gense (Grand), Jill Kirkpatrick (Grand), Cindy Henry (Pebble Creek), Karen Crook (Trilogy), Roslyn Beckwith (Grand), Cindy Bluml (Grand & Team Captain), Sally Orr ( Grand & Grand Tennis Club President), Jill Lewis (Pebble Creek) and Sande Nielson (Pebble Creek)

TICKETED

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

APRIL 4 • THURSDAY • GRAND EVENT

GRAND TRIVIA NIGHT—SOLD OUT

$3/pp-LIMIT 6 | 6 p.m. Trivia Starts

5:30 p.m. Doors Open | Sagebrush Ballroom

APRIL 5, 12, 19, 26 • 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 contact us, 623-546-7449.

$3/pp-LIMIT 6 | 5:30 p.m. DJ Bingo Starts

|4:30 p.m. Doors Open | Chaparral Center, Apache

APRIL 5 • FRIDAY • DANCE CLUB

COUNTRY WESTERN DANCE —SOLD OUT

$12/pp-Limit 6 | 5:30 p.m. Doors Open, Cash Bar Available | Dance 7-10 p.m. | Sonoran Plaza

APRIL 6 & 7 • SAT. & SUN. • MUSIC CLUB

GRAND SINGERS & CHORALE SPRING CONCERT

“EVERYWHERE THAT YOU ARE”

Come and enjoy the Grand Singers and Chorale Spring Concert titled Everywhere That You Are! Directed by Pamela J. Weir and accompanied by pianists Marilyn Sassman, Ruth Ann Price, with a professional band. This special event features your friends and neighbors singing beautiful choral arrangements representing where we have been at different times in our lives, where we are going and ultimately coming back to. What a beautiful country we all live in! You will hear music from the 1940s to the 2020s! Old favorites like “America”, “New York, New York Theme” and “What a Wonderful World” are sure to be entertaining. You will also enjoy an arrangement of The Beatles’ “Long and Winding Road” and Carole King’s “I Feel the Earth Move”. If you’re looking for something more contemporary, you will love the moving arrangement of “The Road Not Taken” or the contemporary anthem “Homeward Bound”. Our titled piece, “Everywhere That You Are” will include a memorial to those we have lost. Tickets are available online at www. grandmusicclub.com or www.grandinfo.com. Or at the Activities Desk at Sonoran Plaza (Open M-F From 8 am to 4 pm.) For further information, contact Kathy Head at 623-8262749 or Norma Lucas 308-627-7221.

$15/pp | Reserved Floor Seating

Sat.: 6:30 p.m. Doors Open | 7 p.m. Performance Sun.: 2:30 p.m. Doors Open | 3 p.m. Performance Sonoran Plaza Ballroom

APRIL 11 • FRIDAY • GRAND EVENT BARLEENS SEASONS BEST—SOLD OUT

$75/pp | 4 p.m. | Sonoran Plaza Parking area

APRIL 11, 12, 13, 14 — 5 PERFORMANCES THURSDAY, FRIDAY, TWO SATURDAY PERFORMANCES, SUNDAY GRAND DRAMA & COMEDY CLUB ANNUAL VARIETY SHOW

“25 GRAND YEARS”

As the 2023-2024 Season ends, it closes with an audience favorite, The Grand Drama & Comedy Club Annual Variety Show, the Silver Anniversary “25 Grand Years,” directed & produced by Jolene Nerdahl. The acts are fine tuning, the vocalists are humming along and the Grandettes are in final rehearsals to entertain and delight our audiences with their beautiful costumes, familiar music, and intricate choreography… as preparations are well underway to celebrate 25 years – 25 GRAND Years.

A Saturday 1:30pm Matinee was added to ensure that even more patrons can plan with friends and neighbors, to buy tickets for a wonderful matinee…or evening performance. Let the show, the Annual Variety Show, begin!

$20/pp | Five Performances

Thursday, Friday, Saturday - 7 p.m.

Saturday - 1:30 p.m. | Sunday - 3 p.m.

Cash Bar – 30 minutes before showtime

Sonoran Plaza Main Stage | Reserved Seating

APRIL 12 • FRIDAY • GRAND EVENT SPRING SHRED DAY

Today is the day, purchase your Spring Shred Day Time for Friday, April 12, 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 4 pm. This event is open to residents ONLY. Must have CAM Card with you to purchase your Spring Shred Day Time. One ticket allows you to shred two banker storage boxes or 2 clothes baskets. PLEASE NO TRASH BAGS!

$5/per ticket 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Activities Office, Sonoran Plaza

APRIL 12 & 13 • FRIDAY & SATURDAY MUSIC CLUB

LIVE AT CIMARRON WITH JOE FIDANZO —SOLD OUT

Once a month, on a Friday and Saturday evening, our local GRAND Music Club bands and other Music Club members perform for your pleasure in the Cimarron Club Room! Many of the most talented performers in the GRAND are featured. Bring dry snacks and enjoy a fun, casual time as you listen to songs by new and old performers, often

with favorites you can sing along with. JOE FIDANZO is a multi-talented musical performer, new to the Grand community, who recently relocated to Arizona from Oregon. Joe toured with a band for many years and plays several different instruments. His oneman band performances are a must-have experience, loaded with classic rock favorites and sprinkled with a little country rock. Tickets may also be purchased at the Grand Activities Desk (M-F, 8 am - 4 pm). For more information, contact Dave Williams at 503 -706 - 4876.

$5/pp | Open Seating

6 p.m. Doors/Cash Bar open; 7 p.m. Performance Cimarron Center

APRIL 20 • SATURDAY • DANCE CLUB ROCK & SWING SPRING FLING —SOLD OUT

$12/pp-LIMIT 6 | 6:30 p.m. Doors Open, Cash Bar Available | Dance 7-10 p.m. | Sonoran Plaza

APRIL 27 • SATURDAY • GRAND CABARET CHIPPER LOWELL

Two-time “Comedy Magician of the Year!,” Chipper Lowell has toured around the world for over 20 years with his critically-acclaimed one-man show, The Chipper Experience! – Where COMEDY & MAGIC Collide! He has appeared on The Tonight Show, Disney Channel, CBS News, Don’t Blink, and 5 special guest spots over the last 3 seasons of Masters Of Illusion on the CW Network. Chipper has been honored with “Specialty Act of the Year!” and MAGIC Magazine named him among the “Top Funniest Comedy Magicians Performing Today!” His shows are an original mix of clean, but edgy, stand-up, hilarious magic, dangerous juggling stunts and tons of audience interaction and improvisation. Perfect for audiences of all ages!

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

MAY 3,10,17,24,31 • 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 contact us at 623-5467449.

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

MAY 3 & 4 • FRI. & SAT. • MUSIC CLUB

THE GRAND BAND JAM

Come and see your favorite All Star Grand Band players mix and match to perform old favorites and new songs in a rotating super group. We are excited to have you join us and enjoy our music!

Director: Gary Povick

Producer: David Lavallee

For further information, contact Gary Povick at allyce.gary@comcast.net

Tickets available online at www. grandmusicclub.com or www. livegrandaz. com or the Grand Activities Desk (open M-F from 8 AM to 4 PM)

$15/pp | Cash bar 6 p.m. | 7 p.m. Performance Sonoran Plaza Ballroom

MAY 7 • TUESDAY • GRAND EVENT

DECEMBER ‘63 —SOLD OUT

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

MAY 9 • THURSDAY• GRAND EVENT

GRAND TRIVIA NIGHT—SOLD OUT

$3/pp-LIMIT 6 | 6 p.m. Trivia Starts

5:30 p.m. Doors Open | Sagebrush Ballroom

MAY 11 • SATURDAY • DANCE CLUB

STEPPIN INTO SUMMER ROCK & SWING DANCE

This Rock & Swing dance is the last dance until October! It features the popular Thaddeus Rose.  Thaddeus sells out quickly!  Celebrate the coming of summer with family & friends by dancing to your favorites from the 50's to the 2000's.

$12/pp-Limit 6 | 6:30 p.m. Doors Open, Cash Bar Available | Dance 7-10 p.m. | Sonoran Plaza

MAY 17 & 18 • FRI. & SAT. • MUSIC CLUB

LIVE AT CIMARRON

Two nights a week, once a month, our local GRAND Music Club bands will play during the evenings for your pleasure in the Cimarron Club! Many of the most talented performers in the GRAND will be featured. Bring your own dry snacks and enjoy a fun, casual evening as you listen to new and old songs by new and old performers with favorites you can sing along with. On Friday, May 17, and Saturday, May18, 2024, this series features one of our homegrown bands: The CBD Project. The CBD Project takes its name from the three founding members Craig, Bob, and Dave. Not exactly what you might have been thinking, although they are both therapeutic. Some of the styles/artists they feature include Lyle Lovett, Jerry Jeff Walker, the Allman brothers, Tom Petty, and a couple of original songs! Featuring all kinds of musical instruments -

electric, steel, wood and whatever a banjo is made of. For questions contact Dave Williams at 503-706-4876.

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

$5/pp, Open Seating

6 p.m. Doors/Cash Bar open | 7 p.m. Performance Cimarron Center

JUNE 4, 5, 6, 7 • TUES., WED., THURS., FRI. GRAND DRAMA & COMEDY CLUB MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATER

—MURDER ON THE SS GRAND

The Grand Drama & Comedy Club is producing its first Murder Mystery Dinner Theater presentation, Murder on the SS Grand, an original comedy thriller written and directed by club member Pat Halon. This production will keep you guessing as to “whodunit” when the SS Grand sets sail on its inaugural cruise. Meet the ship’s captain, Pat Halon, as she introduces you to a few of her delightful crew members: the cruise director, the bartender, the ship’s photographer, the art auction characters, the art director and the artist, as well as some very interesting passengers.

All Aboard the SS GRAND – sailings are June 4, 5, 6, 7, with evening dinner shows from the “whodunit genre” in Cimarron’s Agua Fria room. Boarding begins at 5:00pm for a 5:30pm cruise ship departure. Passengers will enjoy a lovely dinner with dessert beginning at 6pm. You do not want to miss this maiden voyage!

$45/pp includes the show, dinner and dessert Doors & Cash Bar opens at 5 p.m.

Agua Fria Room at Cimarron Center Open Table Seating

JUNE 6 • THURSDAY • GRAND EVENT BUFFETT’S MARGARITAVILLE

Welcome to the electrifying tribute show to the one and only Jimmy Buffett—Buffett’s Margaritaville! Get ready to be transported to a tropical paradise, where the sun is shining, the waves are crashing, and the margaritas are flowing. This show is an explosive celebration of the iconic music of Jimmy Buffett, featuring all of his greatest hits that will have you singing along and dancing in your seat. With a band that is as talented as it is passionate, you’ll be treated to a performance that captures the essence of Buffett’s music and the lifestyle it embodies.

But the music is only half the fun! Buffett’s Margaritaville also boasts the most colorful stage you’ve ever seen. From palm trees to tiki bars to beach balls, the stage is a sensory explosion that perfectly captures the laid-back, beachy vibe of Buffett’s music. And the performers themselves? They’re not

just talented, they’re also having the time of their lives. With infectious energy and an undeniable passion for the music, they’ll have you feeling like you’re right there with them, sipping on a frozen margarita and soaking up the sun.

So come on down to Buffett’s Margaritaville and get ready for a night of excitement, fun, and unforgettable music. It’s the perfect escape from the daily grind and a celebration of the good life. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience!

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

JUNE 10 • 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 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 623-546-7449.

$3/pp-LIMIT 6 | 6 p.m. Trivia Starts 5:30 p.m. Doors Open | Chaparral Center, Apache Room

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.

Election 2024 Wrap Up

Congratulations to the 4 candidates who were selected in this year's election: Gabriele Dawson received 2,894 votes, Thomas Gusich–2,720 votes, Rene Mitchell–2,355 votes, and Ben Serns–2,146 votes; and a thank you to the other 3 candidates, who didn't win, but stepped up to serve our community: Tom Braga–1,985 votes, Stephanie Sloggett-O’Dell–1,938 votes, and Rebecca Kanninen–1,640 votes.

This year 4,274 votes were recorded with 43.7% of homeowners voting, compared to last year when the total number of votes was 4,249. Most homeowners cast their votes electronically - 3,981 (93.1%); there were 190 paper ballots and 103 telephone votes. So, all 3 methods of voting were used. Of the 9,775 voter letters that were mailed out in those window envelopes with Important Board Election Information stamped across the front in red, only 95 were returned as undeliverable.

One of our goals this year was more resident involvement during the campaign cycle; you did not disappoint. The resident turnout at both the Campaign Kick-off at the Palm Center and the Meet and Greet in the ballroom was greater than last year and far exceeded our expectations. We had the largest crowd ever at this year's debate. We expected 250 and more than 400 attended. A big thank you to the housekeeping staff who not only did the original setup but also brought all those extra chairs into the ballroom. Residents were anxious to talk directly to candidates at the Candidate Roundtable in the Chapparal Center. Attendance was planned at 100, double the number of attendees last year, and 165 residents were present.

We launched an improved communication program this year including: frequent reminders in News of the Day, access via livegrandaz.com to candidate statements, candidate interview videos (an average of 1,550 views), video recordings of both the Candidate Meet and Greet event on Feb. 19 (1,147 views) and the Candidate Debate on Feb 26 (1,473 views), and a How to Vote video (880 views).

The Grand Election Team wishes to acknowledge the outstanding contributions of staff members without whom successful campaign events and collateral material can be provided for Grand residents: Chris Helton and Rachel Magnan from the Communications Dept. and Denise Alessi, Grand’s Volunteer Program Director. Without their work you never would have seen so many News of the Day articles, the banners displayed throughout the campus, postings on the website, and the recordings available for viewing throughout the past few weeks. Denise also took charge of all our catering needs for campaign events; you have her to thank for those yummy treats. Our CAM liaison, Theresa Fleck, provides unbelievable support to GET and to the candidates; from room set-ups, meeting notes, all campaign-related documentation to coordinating the necessary interface with Vote

Now, she works tirelessly to ensure the election cycle is handled professionally.

I want to express appreciation for a few other people who work mostly behind the scenes to provide our residents with a thorough and efficient election experience - our voting partner, Vote-Now, who consistently provides us with a secure, accurate, and seamless voting system, and staff in the Membership Office who assist with paper ballots and miscellaneous resident needs in voting. None of this could be accomplished without the untold volunteer hours, hard work, and dedication to the process by the Grand Election members - Sherry Douglas, Annie Gregory, Suzanne McFadden, Barbara Minick, and Bill Shields. General Manager Jeff Hochman, under whose authority we function, has been incredibly supportive and has provided guidance to ensure we are always operating within AZ HOA law, Grand’s governing documents, and common sense. And finally, I want to thank the members of this community who took the time to express positive comments about the ease of the voting process and for GET’s efforts to conduct the election in such a professional manner.

Jane Barry Grand Election Team Captain

APRIL 10 • WEDNESDAY • 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 themselves from 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 49. RSVP: 623-853-6775.

FREE | 1 p.m. OR 3 p.m. | Palm Center

APRIL 11 • THURSDAY • SEMINAR WORKSHOPS FOR RETIREMENT

Join us for a lively educational workshop covering Taxes in Retirement (including the NEW tax changes). REALIZE THE POTENTIAL IMPACT TAXES HAVE ON YOUR RETIREMENT INCOME RSVP 480-4854723 or email info@workshopsforretirement. com to reserve your seat.

FREE | 11 a.m.

Agua Fria Room, Cimarron Center

PRESENTATIONS

APRIL 13 • 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

APRIL 16 • TUESDAY • SEMINAR LIVING

TRUST SEMINAR: DWORNIK LAW FIRM

Learn the latest strategies to protect your estate. A good estate plan coordinates what happens to your home, savings, and retirement accounts. Why a Will is not enough. Learn how to set up a Power of Attorney for Healthcare or Finances. Why many people with Living Trusts will end up in Probate and how to avoid it! Find out what may have changed, needs updating, or is still applicable in AZ. RSVP 480-809-1014  info@ dworniklawaz.com

FREE | 10 a.m. | Sonoran Plaza

APRIL 16 • TUESDAY • SEMINARS 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. RSVP (253) 576-7968 or email brebnerteam@ fairwaymc.com to reserve your very limited seat.

FREE | 9 a.m. | Sago Room- Palm Center

APRIL 16 • TUESDAY ESTATE PLANNING SEMINAR RELIANT LAW GROUP

Join us for an informative discussion about Living Wills & Trusts and learn how to avoid probate! A good Estate Plan is vital for any family and now is the time to get prepared. RSVP - Call (602) 325-8447 or Email admin@reliant-gh.com to reserve your seat.

FREE | 2 p.m. OR 6 p.m. | 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. Hours are 9 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday. Or you can phone 623-546-7501 and ask the volunteers to check for your lost item.

Valuable items such as cell phones and jewelry are kept in the Membership Office. The Golf Courses and Fitness Centers keep their found items, so if you lost something there, please check at those facilities.

Market at Grand 9am-1pm–SPP

Neighborhood Reps 8am–SP

Music Club–Grand Singers & Chorale Spring Concert SP

Architectural Review 9:30am–Hybrid & PC, Mediterranean TAC Workshop; 2pm–Hybrid & PC, Med. Country Western Dance 7PM–SP —SOLD OUT

LRP 1pm–Hybrid & PC, Mediterranean Room Grand Open House 8:30–11:30am–SP Grand Trivia 6pm–SP —SOLD OUT

Drama Variety Show “25 Grand Years” 1:30pm–SP 7pm–SP

Music Club Live at Cimarron with Joe Fidanzo —SOLD OUT 7pm–CM

Drama Variety Show “25 Grand Years” 7pm–SP Shred Day Music Club Live at Cimarron with Joe Fidanzo —SOLD OUT 7pm–CM

Board of Directors Mtg 1pm–Hybrid & PC,Mediterranean Room Thirsty Thursdays3-6pm–VC Barleens 4pm–SPP —SOLD OUT Drama Variety Show “25 Grand Years” 7pm–SP

Rock and Swing Spring Fling Dance 7pm–SP —SOLD OUT

Grand Movie Series 1pm–SP

FBAC 1pm–Hybrid & PC, Mediterranean TAC 3pm–Hybrid & PC, Mediterranean

Cabaret The Chipper Experience 7PM

Board of Directors Mtg 1pm–Hybrid PC, Mediterranean Thirsty Thursdays 3-6pm–VC

Wine Down 3-6pm–VC

Happy Hour 4-6pm–PC

CHAPS Board Meeting 9:30am–PC, Sago

SUNDAYS ☛ LIVE MUSIC —11am–VC WEDNESDAYS ☛ KARAOKE —4:30pm–SP FRIDAYS ☛ FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE! —Times vary–VC FRIDAYS ☛ DJ BINGO —5:30pm–CC

WEEKLY

Wine Down 3-6pm–VC

FAC 10am–Hybrid & PC, Mediterranean

GAC 2:30pm–Hybrid & PC, Mediterranean Room

Music Club–Grand Singers & Chorale Spring Concert SP DJ by the Pool 4-6pm –CM

Covenants 9am

Drama Variety Show “25 Grand Years” 3pm–SP DJ by the Pool 4-6pm –CM

CHAPS General Mtg. 1:30pm–Palms/PV Happy Hour 6-8pm–CC

• Items in red are Cancelled Meetings

• Items in green are Board Meetings

• Items in black are Committee Meetings

Items in blue are Activities or Community Events

• GC=Grand Cafe

• PC=Palm Center

• AD=Adobe Spa

• CM=Cimarron Center

• CMP=Cimarron Center Parking

• CC=Chaparral Center

• SPP=Sonoran Plaza Parking

SP=Sonoran Plaza

• Meeting dates are subject to change. Check www.suncitygrand.com for the most up–to–date information

• AM=Amphitheater

VC=Village Center

Market at Grand 9am-1pm–SPP Grand Band Jam 7pm–SP

Neighborhood Reps 8am–SP

Architectural Review 9:30am–Hybrid & PC, Mediterranean TAC Workshop;2pm–Hybrid & PC, Med. Grand Band Jam 7pm–SP

SUNDAYS ☛ LIVE MUSIC —11am–VC

WEEKLY

&

WEDNESDAYS ☛ KARAOKE —4:30pm–SP

FRIDAYS ☛ FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE! —Times vary–VC

FRIDAYS ☛ DJ BINGO —5:30pm–CC

Live at Cimarron 7pm–CM

Gand Movie 1pm–SP

Dance Rock and Swing 7pm–SP TAC 3pm–Hybrid & PC, Mediterranean

Live at Cimarron 7pm–CM

Board of Directors Mtg 1pm–Hybrid & PC, Mediterranean Room Grand Trivia 6pm–SP —SOLD OUT

Wine Down 3-6pm–VC

Happy Hour 4-6pm–PC Gand Concert- December 63 7pm–SP —SOLD OUT

CHAPS Board Meeting 9:30am–PC, Sago

Board of Directors Mtg 1pm–Hybrid PC, Mediterranean

Wine Down 3-6pm–VC

FAC 10am–Hybrid & PC, Mediterranean

Covenants 9am GAC 2:30pm–Hybrid & PC, Mediterranean Room

CHAPS General Mtg. 1:30pm–Palms/PV

Happy Hour 6-8pm–CC

• Items in red are Cancelled Meetings

• Items in green are Board Meetings

• Items in black are Committee Meetings

Items in blue are Activities or Community Events

• GC=Grand Cafe

• PC=Palm Center

• AD=Adobe Spa

• CM=Cimarron Center

• CC=Chaparral Center • CMP=Cimarron Center Parking

SP=Sonoran Plaza • SPP=Sonoran Plaza Parking

• Meeting dates are subject to change. Check www.suncitygrand.com for the most up–to–date information

• AM=Amphitheater

VC=Village Center

ADOBE AEROBIC SCHEDULE APRIL 2024

7 AM

Beg Strength Bal

Maggie n $4.00

7 AM

Aqua

TBD $4.00

7 AM

Aqua Jodell $4.00

8:15 AM

Aqua Express 30 Minute Class Maggie $2.00

9 AM

Aqua Maggie $4.00

11:30 AM

Aqua Rusty Hinges

Maggie $4.00

1 PM

Chair Fitness

Rusty Hinges

Maggie $4.00

2 PM

PWR Moves

Therese $4.00

3 PM

Chair Yoga

Therese $4.00

4 PM

Aqua Dance Waves

Claire $4.00

6 AM

Boot Camp

Nat n $4.00

7 AM

Kataflex

Nat n $4.00

8 AM

Suspension Training

Nat n $4.00

8 AM

Cardio Interval

Michele n $4.00

9:15 AM

Pilates

Jerry n $4.00

10:15 AM

Gentle Yoga

Jerry n $4.00

11:30 AM

Jammin

Jeanne n $4.00

1:30 PM

Beginning Back Strengthening and Flexibility

Marcy

$80.00 pre-paid

2:30 PM

Beginning Stability Ball

Marcy

$80.00 pre-paid

3:30 PM

Intermediate & Advanced Stability Ball

Marcy

$80.00 pre-paid

4 PM

Aqua

Mandy n $4.00

5 PM

Dance Fit

Claire n $4.00

7 AM

Beg Strength Bal

Maggie n $4.00

7 AM

Aqua

Jodell n $4.00

8 AM

Barré Express

Sue n $2.00

8:15 AM

Aqua Express

30 Minute Class

Maggie n $2.00

8:30 AM Core Express

Sue n $2.00

9 AM

Aqua

Maggie n $4.00

9:30 AM

Posture Express

Therese n $2.00

10 AM

Zumba

Therese n $4.00

11 AM

Muscle works

DeAnn n $4.00

11:30 AM

Aqua

Rusty Hinges

Maggie n $4.00

1 PM

Tai Chi Movement Workshop

Tina (IN THE PAVILION)

$50.00 pre-paid

RESUMES SEPTEMBER

1 PM Chair Fitness

Rusty Hinges

Maggie n $4.00

2 PM

PWR Moves

Therese n $4.00

3 PM Chair Yoga

Therese n $4.00

4 PM

Aqua HIIT

Claire n $4.00

6 AM

Boot Camp

Nat n $4.00

7 AM

Kataflex

Nat n $4.00

7 AM

Aqua

Michele n $4.00

8 AM Suspension Training

Nat n $4.00

8 AM Cardio Interval

Michele n $4.00

9:15 AM Pilates

Jerry n $4.00

10:15 AM Gentle Yoga

Jerry n $4.00

1:30 PM

Beginning Back Strengthening and Flexibility

Marcy

$80.00 pre-paid

2:30 PM

Beginning Stability Ball

Marcy

$80.00 pre-paid

3:30 PM Intermediate & Advanced Stability Ball

Marcy $80.00 pre-paid

4 PM Aqua

Mandy n $4.00

5 PM Dance Fit

Claire n $4.00

7 AM

Beg Strength Bal

Maggie n $4.00

7 AM

Aqua

Jodell n $4.00

8:15 AM

Aqua Express

30 Minute Class

Maggie n $2.00

9 AM Aqua

Maggie n $4.00

9 AM

Zumba

Jerry n $4.00

10 AM

Yoga

Jerry n $4.00

11 AM Pilates

Jerry n $4.00

11:30 AM

Aqua

Rusty Hinges

Maggie n $4.00

12 PM Grandettes

Carol

1 PM Chi Gong Workshop

Tina (IN THE PAVILION)

$50.00 pre-paid

RESUMES SEPTEMBER

1 PM

Yoga

Renee n $4.00

2 PM Grandettes

Carol

3 PM Grandettes

Carol

4 PM

Tap Tech

Valerie n $6.00

7 AM Body Barré Jeanne $4.00

8 AM Core Crunch Jeanne $4.00

9 AM Zumba

Jerry $4.00

10 AM Golden Glutes Express

30 Minute Class Jeanne $2.00

10:30 AM

Arm Toning Express

30 Minute Class Jeanne $2.00

11:30–4 PM Grandettes

Carol

CIMARRON AEROBIC SCHEDULE

6 AM Power Pump

Jeanne n $4.00

7 AM Core Crunch

Jeanne n $4.00

8 AM

Barrė Express

30 Minute Class

Sue n $2.00

8:30 AM

8:30 AM

Deep Water

TBD

$4.00

9:45 AM

Stretch & Tone

Sherry

$4.00

11 AM Chair Yoga

Sherry $4.00

Core Express

30 Minute Class

Sue n $2.00

8:30 AM Deep Water

Jodell n $4.00

9 AM Dance Fitness

Therese n $4.00

10 AM Stretch & Relax

Maggie n $4.00

11 AM

Cycle Lite

Jeanne n $5.00

12 PM

Yoga

Renee n $4.00

1 PM

Cardio Drum Beat

Jeanne n $4.00

2 PM

Cardio Tone Lite

DeAnn n $4.00

3 PM

Yoga/Pilates

DeAnn n $4.00

4 PM

Cycle

Sue n $5.00

6 AM Power Pump

Jeanne $4.00

7 AM Body Barrė

Jeanne $4.00

8 AM

Total Body Conditioning

Chris $4.00

8:30 AM Deep Water

Claire $4.00

9 AM Roll & Release

Chris $4.00

10 AM

Yoga Flow

Chris $4.00

11 AM

Restorative

Qigong / Tai Chi for beginners

John

$50.00 pre-paid

10 Weeks

12 PM Grandettes

Tiana

1 PM Grandettes

Tiana

2 PM Tone Zone

DeAnn $4.00

6 AM

Muscle, Steel, Rip Trainer

Nat $4.00

7 AM

Burn It Up!

Jeanne $4.00

8 AM

Strength & Sculpt

Jeanne $4.00

8:30 AM Deep Water

Claire $4.00

9 AM

Jammin’

Jeanne $4.00

10 AM

Stretch & Relax

Maggie $4.00

11 AM Cardio

Drum Beat

Jeanne $4.00

12 PM Grandettes

Tiana

1 PM

AB Blast Express

Jeanne $2.00

1:30 PM

Arm Toning Express

Jeanne $2.00

2 PM

Cardio Tone Lite

DeAnn $4.00

3 PM Cycle

Sue n $5.00

6 AM Power Pump

Jeanne n $4.00

7 AM Core Crunch

Jeanne n $4.00

8 AM Cycle Lite

Jeanne n $5.00

8:30 AM Deep Water

Claire n $4.00

9 AM Jammin

Jeanne n $4.00

10 AM Golden Glutes Express

30 Minute Class

Jeanne n $2.00

10:30 AM Ab Blast Express

30 Minute Class

Jeanne n $2.00

11 AM Restorative Qigong / Tai Chi for beginners

John $50.00 pre-paid 10 Weeks RESUMES OCTOBER

12 PM Grandettes

Valerie

1 PM Grandettes

Valerie

2 PM Grandettes

Carol

3 PM Zumba

Jerry n $4.00

6 AM

Muscle, Steel, Rip Trainer Nat $4.00

7 AM Burn It Up!

Jeanne $4.00

8 AM

Strength & Sculpt

Jeanne $4.00

8:30 AM Deep Water Mandy $4.00

9 AM

Jammin’ Jeanne $4.00

10 AM

Stretch & Relax

Maggie $4.00

11 AM Happy Hips

Therese $4.00

12 PM PWR! MOVES

Therese $4.00

1 PM Chair Yoga

Therese $4.00

2 PM Tone Zone

DeAnn $4.00

7:15 AM Muscle Works

DeAnn $4.00

8:15 AM

Yoga/Pilates

DeAnn $4.00

9:30 AM

Posture Express

30 Minute Class

Therese $2.00

10 AM

Dance Fitness

Therese $4.00

11 AM Yin Yoga Therese $4.00

GRAND LEARNING

GRAND LEARNING

Monday - Friday

8 am - 4 pm

grandlearning@livegrandaz.com

623-546-7470

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 classrooms 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 Zoom links. Please call the GL office prior to day of class if you did not receive the link.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION REGISTER ONLINE OR

CALL 623-546-7470

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 register for classes and access the website online. 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.

• Keep your email address and phone number current on your Grand Learning account. Contact Grand Learning to make changes. Please do not create a new account.

TO ACCESS THE GRAND LEARNING WEBSITE

Log in to your resident account using your CAM # and password at https://livegrandaz.com/

Grand Learning is under the RECREATION category (under the Golf & Recreation heading).

Click on GRAND LEARNING.

Click on HOME PAGE.

At this point you are leaving The Grand website and being redirected to the Grand Learning website. Use your email address and Grand Learning password to log in. On the Home Page you can view classes, log in to your existing account or create a new account.

If you already have an account but have trouble logging in, please contact us at 623-546-7470.

Please do not create another account.

ELDERCARE UNDERSTANDING MADE EASY

LOUIS ANNACONE

With trusted, N0-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 ManagerGood 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, toon 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/

APRIL

LEGACY LANDMINES

PRINE, PAM

Meets 1 time on Mo 4/1/24

11 AM–12 PM | $10 | Havasupai/Maricopa

Wills, Trusts, Probate, Beneficiaries, Digital Assets... Let’s ensure you have everything set up appropriately to leave a positive legacy for your loved ones. Join Kim Dyer and Pam Prine, Financial Advisors, as they review the necessary considerations to avoid a legacy landmine!

1847—THE CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH SORENSEN, KEN

CLASS FULL

Meets 1 time on Tu 4/2/24

9:30 AM–11 AM | $15 | Havasupai/Maricopa

In a valley in northern California on January 24, 1847, a man named James Marshall discovered flakes of gold in a creek at a place called Sutter’s Mill. That discovery set off a worldwide explosion of interest. Men and women came from all corners of the earth and firmly believed that they could simply come to America and pick up gold everywhere and become rich. People came. It wasn’t that simple. Come and hear the stories of the people and who they were and what they found. Hear about Levi Strauss. Hear about Heinrich Schliemann. Hear how this influx of people changed the world and created the state of California.

GINGERTALKS: THE POETS OF CLASSIC ROCK—PATTI SMITH AND JONI MITCHELL

SWARTZ, GINGER

Meets 1 time on Tu 4/2/24

2 PM–3:30 PM | $15 | Havasupai/Maricopa

The problems of joining poetry to rock music are perhaps best illustrated in Joni Mitchell’s “The Hissing of Summer Lawns,” and Patti Smith’s “Horses.” On the one hand, Mitchell took insignificant personal experience and created her 7th studio album that primarily provided melodies for her short stories. On the other, Patti Smith had

many of the same problems translating her poetry and writing to music, creating her reputation as a poetess singer. Both musicians are also known as published poets. This is the third of a threepart series that looks at six classic rockers and musicians who were also published poets. We’ll discuss the artistic personalities of both Smith and Mitchell, listen to some of their music, and look at examples of their published poetry.

VICARIOUS TRAVELS: IRELAND AND SCOTTLAND DION, TERRI

Meets 1 time on We 4/3/24

1 PM–2:30 PM | $10 | Havasupai/Maricopa

We love to travel and we love to take pictures! Terri Dion (Travelinterri) and Grand Photos are collaborating to bring you “Vicarious Travels”; photographic adventures from around the world. Member/travelers from Grand Photos will share their photos and fun so we can vicariously enjoy their exotic trips! Join Larry and Barbara Lindner on their adventures to the Emerald Isle and Scotland. From their rugged sea-sprayed coasts to their stately castles drenched in history, Scotland and Ireland’s treasures are diverse and compelling. Enjoy pastoral green landscapes, castles, golf, interesting history, music, and - of course – Irish whiskey and Scotch whisky.

1913 ARMORY SHOW

REAMER, ALLEN

Meets 1 time on Fr 4/5/24

9 AM–11 AM | $15 | Havasupai/Maricopa

An art exhibition opened February 17, 1913, in New York City that shocked the country and changed our perception of beauty. The International Exhibition of Modern Art, known the Armory Show, had a profound effect on artists and collectors in the United States. Two-thirds of the paintings on view were by American artists. But it was the Europeans, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Cezanne, Picasso, Matisse, and Duchamp, that caused a sensation. We will discuss the Amory Show and specific artists and art works exhibited in the show.

WRITE YOUR OWN OBITUARY— SO NO ONE ELSE DOES!

PERKINS, LAURA LEE

Meets 1 time on Fr 4/5/24

1 PM–3 PM | $15 | Navajo

Would you like to have your obituary reflect what is important to you, or do you want someone else to hastily create it within 24 hours after you pass? Most of us would prefer to be remembered using our own words and you don’t need to be an “author” to craft your own obituary. This experiential class offers a light-hearted approach. We’ll explore ideas for “when the time comes” that will lift a burden from family members shoulders during a difficult experience.

AARP DRIVER SAFETY COURSE

MOHR, DOREEN

Meets 1 time on Mo 4/8/24

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. Also, be sure to bring your Driver’s License and AARP membership card to class.

GINGERTALKS: THE STORY OF THE YUCCA MOUNTAIN, NV NUCLEAR WASTE REPOSITORY

SWARTZ, GINGER

Meets 1 time on Tu 4/9/24

2 PM–3:30 PM | $15 | Havasupai/Maricopa

In 1982, the U.S. Congress passed the Nuclear Waste Policy Act (NWPA). NWPA stipulated that a deep geologic repository for nuclear waste isolation and storage be created at two sites to be selected, one on each side of the country. Forty-one years and billions of research dollars later, the U.S. still has not opened a permanent nuclear waste repository site. This presentation uses historical information and images

to focus on the history of research efforts following the NWPA designation and tells the political and cultural story of the selection of the Yucca Mountain repository site 100 miles N.E. of Las Vegas, NV.

LAUGHTER WELLNESS

ZOOM

RAISNER, ARLENE

Meets 1 time on Th 4/11/24

4:30 PM–5:30 PM | $5 | Online Zoom

Laughter Wellness is 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. 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.

HISTORY OF SCULPTURE IN 117 MINUTES

REAMER, ALLEN

Meets 1 time on Fr 4/12/24

9 AM–11 AM | $15 | Havasupai/Maricopa

Do you want to know everything there is to know about sculpture? You won’t find it here. You will get an overview of sculpture from Neolithic to Kinetic and beyond. You will see examples and learn the characteristics of the many periods and styles of sculpture.

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

SORENSEN, KEN | CLASS FULL

Meets 1 time on Tu 4/16/24

9:30 AM–11 AM | $15 | Havasupai/Maricopa

Most know of the story of the kite. It is a great story and scientifically put Franklin at the lead of his generation. But, he was also an author, an inventor, an engineer, a skilled diplomat and a force to be reckoned with when crossed. Come and hear of that English trial that put Franklin in support of the American cause. Come and hear of that fateful decision that the French King made to support America and what it cost the King. Franklin signed our 4documents and was the calming voice of reason at the Constitutional debates. Come and hear his stories.

LAUGHTER WELLNESS

ZOOM

RAISNER, ARLENE

Meets 1 time on Th 4/25/24

4:30 PM–5:30 PM | $5 | Online Zoom

Laughter Wellness is 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. 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.

MAY

NAVIGATING THROUGH MEDICARE

KEEP, BRIAN

Meets 1 time on Tu 5/7/24

9 AM–11 AM | $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.

WASHINGTON & LAFAYETTE

SORENSEN, KEN

Meets 1 time on We 5/22/24

9:30 AM–11 AM | $15 | Havasupai/Maricopa

Sometimes in history, there are friendships that transform circumstances. Where two people who were strangers, get acquainted, work together and accomplish wonderful things. Such a friendship took place in early American history. The American Commander in chief was George Washington. He was struggling to keep his army intact and fed. He was struggling with keeping Congress focused on the American war effort. It was a difficult time for him. The Frenchman who came to America was the Marquis de Lafayette. He came with a military background, youthful exuberance, a genuine dislike for all things British and a large checkbook. These men united under the concept that America should be free and England was standing in the way. Their friendship made our early success story possible. The return tour by Lafayette to America in the 1820s allowed our country to say thank you. Come and hear their stories.

JUNE

GENERALS OF WORLD WAR II SORENSEN, KEN

Meets 1 time on We 6/5/24

9:30 AM–11 AM | $15 | Havasupai/Maricopa

World War II: the defining military conflict in world history. As expected, such a cataclysmic event brought the sharpest military minds on all sides, to the attention of the whole world. This presentation covers the senior military commanders serving the allied forces, the United States of America, Britain, and Russia, and the axis powers, Germany, and Japan. How did their lives intersect, and what was their perception of one another? Come hear the stories of their lives and the fight they engaged in to literally determine the future of the world.

KRUSE FAVORITE FANTASY & ACTION MOVIES

KRUSE, DIANE

Meets 8 times on We 6/5/24–7/24/24

2 PM–5 PM FREE | Havasupai/Maricopa

Pre-registration required

Movie buff Diane Kruse will show favorite fantasy, animation and summer blockbusters from the past. Included are: Ladyhawke, Babe, Harry Potter and the Sorcerous Stone, Up, The Hunger Games, Secret Life of Pets 2, Ghostbusters Afterlife, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.

JULY

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

EASTMAN, DAVID

Meets 2 times on Th 7/18/24–7/25/24

9 AM–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? Attorney Dave Eastman 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

TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES

FOR PICKUP LOCATIONS CONTACT THE TOUR PROVIDER.

KINDRED TOURS

For more information, and a complete listing of tours call Kindred Tours 480-497-2478 or visit www.kindredtours.com.

DESERT TO TALL PINES & BRUZZI’S VINEYARD

April 22 | Monday | $140

THE CHIRICAHUAS—A WONDERLAND OF ROCKS!

April 25-26 | Thursday-Friday

$439 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) | $64 (Single Supplement)

SPRINGTIME ON THE VERDE CANYON RR

April 29 | Monday | $244

THE OLD RIM ROAD SCENIC DRIVE

April 30 | Tuesday | $115

Explore Arizona’s Mogollon Rim Country

MOUNT LEMMON SCENIC BYWAY

May 2 | Thursday | $115

LOWER ANTELOPE CANYON & HORSESHOE BEND

May 7–8 | Tuesday–Wednesday

$449 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) | $51 (Single Supplement)

BEARIZONA

May 14 | Tuesday | $137

4TH OF JULY IN SILVER CITY, NEW MEXICO

July 3–5 | Wednesday–Friday

$625 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) | $146 (Single Supplement)

BLACK HILLS, BADLANDS & MOUNT RUSHMORE

August 14–22 | Includes Roundtrip Airfare Phoenix

$3299 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) | $800 (Single Supplement)

COLORFUL COSTA RICA

November 6–14 | Includes Roundtrip Airfare Phoenix

$3675 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $725 (Single Supplement)

FREE SPIRIT TOURS

For more information or reservations please contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or reservations@freespiritvacations.com

MYSTERY TOUR

Friday | April 19 | $145 per person

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL & DINNER AT DURANTS

Sunday | April 21 | $270 per person

TEMECULA FOOD & WINE TOUR

April 15–17 | 3 Days/2 Nights

$750 pp/double | $995 pp/single

TOMBSTONE DAY TOUR

Tuesday | April 23 | $120 per person

GRAND CANYON TOUR AND TRAIN RIDE

April 24–26 | 3 Days/2 Nights | From: $1,025 pp/double

NASHVILLE, SMOKY MOUNTAINS & BLUEGRASS

April 24–31 | 8 Days/7 Nights | From: $3,999 pp/double

NEW YORK CITY IN THE SPRING

May 9–13 | 5 Days/4 Nights | From: $2,999 pp/double

FLAGSTAFF OVERNIGHT

May 29–30 | 2 Days/1 Night | From: $485 pp/double

RIVERS AND RAILS OF TEXAS

May 19–26 | 8 Days/7 Nights | From: $2,699 pp/double

HAWAIIAN ADVENTURE

May 16–25 | 10 Days/9 Nights | From: $5,699 pp/double

TUESDAY AT PALM CENTER 4-6 P.M. APRIL 2 • MAY 7

TUESDAY AT CIMARRON 6-8 P.M. APRIL 23 • MAY 28

CLUB CONNECTIONS

ARMED FORCES SUPPORT GROUP

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

ART CLUB

ART CLUB NEWS

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. Nonmembers can register at the art club with cash or a check.

Listing with a * include all materials.

APRIL 1, 8, 15 & 22 I 9AM–12 PM

Oil and Acrylic Workshop. This workshop is for Grand Art Club members. This class is for beginner to advanced. Students work on a painting of their choosing with Pat’s guidance and assistance.

*APRIL 1 I 1–5 PM

AZ Springtime in Watercolor with Judy Wolf. Have fun while learning a lot about watercolor painting. This smaller class offers more individual attention.

*APRIL 4 & 11 I 9 AM–12 PM

Southwest Flowers in Watercolor with Allen Reamer. Whether you have drawn flowers or not, you’ll be able to produce beautiful watercolors using the skills learned in this class.

*APRIL 8 I 1–4 PM

Try Me Acrylics with Mary Wolke. The perfect class for those who have not painted with acrylics and would like to learn the basics.

*APRIL 9 I 3–6 PM

Paint Party with Mary Wolke. Includes one drink, all painting supplies and step by step instructions. You’ll go home with a finished acrylic painting. Open to all Grand residents. Sign up at the Art Club

APRIL 10, 17, 24 & MAY 1 I 9 AM–12 PM

Landscape Painting in Oil and Acrylic with Ed Sprafkin. Landscapes are the focus, but we will also cover design, value structure, color mixing and edges.

*APRIL 10 I 1– 5 PM

“Generations” in Mixed Media with Holly Kroening. Holly will show you how to “mix it up a bit” by using paint, fabric, string and other materials. Everyone will take home a unique piece of art.

*APRIL 11 I 1–5PM

Claret Cup Cactus with Ruth Stewart. No drawing involved. Water Miscible Oil, so there will be no harsh solvents or odors. Follow the instructor step by step and go home with a beautiful painting.

*APRIL 12 I 9 AM–12 PM

Try Me Watercolor with Mary Wolke. This class will introduce you to the beauty of watercolors. For beginners and others who want to experience the fundamentals of watercolor painting.

*APRIL 13 I 9 AM–4 PM

Spring Wildflowers in Watercolor with Judy Wolf. You’ll learn simple drawing techniques, composition and mixing colors in a relaxed atmosphere.

*APRIL 15 I 1–5 PM

Alcohol Inks and Ink Pens with Lori Stadtmueller. Bring a picture you might want to paint or create one on a 5 x 14” ceramic tile with the help of your instructor. A metal display stand is included

*APRIL 16 I 1–5 PM

Desert Cactus “Manage a Trois” with April Heller. Students will paint a variety of clay pot desert botanicals in acrylic on canvas. This is for first time and intermediate students.

*APRIL 17 I 1–5 PM

Beginning Oils with Ruth Stewart. If you’ve always wanted to try water miscible oils, here’s your chance. Everything is included to paint these Southwest Pots. Made just for beginners! You’ll leave with a finished painting.

*APRIL 18 I 9 AM–4 PM

Desert Spring Wildflowers in Water Mixable Oils. Join us to relax and enjoy learning to paint with water mixable oils, using only three colors plus white.

*APRIL 22 I 1–5 PM

Silk Screen Printing on Canvas with April Heller. Learn a new art medium. Your choice of feathers, florals and hummingbirds. Class is for first time and acrylic artists.

*APRIL 23 I 9 AM–4 PM

Pretty Poppies with Ruth Stewart. Paint these colorful poppies in water miscible oils. Almost everything is provided except brushes, which are available to buy for $55 or rent for $5. No experience necessary.

*APRIL 25 I 1–5 PM

Some Bunnies Love U with April Heller. This class is for first time and intermediate artists. Painting these bunnies are sure to make you smile. You may mix and match botanicals and florals for this artwork.

*APRIL 27 I 9 AM–4 PM

Paint Your Pet in Acrylic with Kelly Bowman. This is a great chance to paint a portrait of your favorite pet. Kelly makes it really easy. No drawing involved. No experience necessary!

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. Check out our calendar for Club activities.

Visit our website at www.grandbilliards.org for activity schedules, photos, and more.

BOCCE

The party’s over for league Bocce play; all good things must come to end (see below)... Join us for Drop-in 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:

• Deaf League Tournament April 7,2024

• League C Bocce League ends April 13, 2024

• 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.

BOOMERS CLUB

Boom! Boom! Boom! That's the sound of the opening gong for each of the many Grand Boomers social events. If you didn't hear the boom first hand, you missed out. Our 682 Boomers (yes, that's the membership at this writing) enjoy one another and all the special events including ladies luncheons, mens' breakfast outings, a 'welcome to new members' breakfast, happy hours at various venues, pot lucks, trivia, bowling happy hour and pizza.

Were you there to dance to the music of our local Thaddeus Rose? Too Bad, so Sad, but don't despair; we're always there to welcome you as a new club member. And we're already planning our summer dance–you're invited.

The good news is we are inviting all residents to join our club. There's plenty of fun for everyone at the Boomers Table. It's not too late to be part of our upcoming events like our Cuatro de Mayo party, Bingo with sweets and great cash prizes, the summer dance, more pot lucks and trvia, a 7-night Pacific Cruise and so much more.

Come on in, join up, let the fun begin. The more members the better because our combined talents and energy helps the club to grow with new events, repeats of successful past events, and lots of social time. We don't shut down for the summer months-we're a 12-month a year club.

Check us out on our website: scgboomers.com

BRIDGE CLUB

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

Practice Bridge: (all comers) Wednesdays, April 3 and 10 temporarily at 12 noon and as of April 17, at 9:15 am-11:15am. No sign-up needed. For new and returning players who want to practice. Club members host and coach as requested.

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.

There is non-sanctioned duplicate bridge each Sunday at 1 pm in the Apache room. Arrive by 12:30pm to check in. Bring your partner.

Open Play on Wednesday Afternoons: There will be open play for duplicate and social bridge

members on Wednesday afternoons in the Apache Room. 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, website Scgbridgeclub. com or contact Membership Chairperson Debby Haskell at jimdebbyH@gmail.com

•♦♠♥ Come play with us!! •♦♠♥

CANASTA

Canasta is played at the Chaparral Center on Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday afternoons at 1:00 p.m. 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)

UPCOMING PRESENTATION MEETINGS & 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 at the Chaparral Center. We're open October through April, Monday through Friday from 9:00 am until 3:30pm and on Saturdays from 9:00am until 12:30pm. From May through September, we are open from 12:30pm until 3:30pm.

Education - Classes resumed in September

Go to www.GrandComputers.org > Education

Contact Education@grandcomputers.org

Membership in our Club offers so many opportunities!

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 digital media converter, Super8 or 8mm film to digital media converter and much more. Special Interest Groups (SIGs), each addressing a specialty with popular appeal.

Go to www.GrandComputers.org > Membership

Contact Membership@grandcomputers.org

Tech Help for members EVERY TUESDAY from 12:00pm - 2:30pm at the club.

One-on-one technical help addressing your computer or devices issues, available Tuesday afternoons from 12:00p until 2:30p, all year long at the club. Bring your device, passwords, & power supply for in-person help. Must be a Club Member to participate.

Go to www.GrandComputers.org > Tech Help

Contact TechHelp@grandcomputers.org

Computers Club Meetings Open to ALL Grand

Residents:

General Meeting

Contact President@grandcomputers.org

Weds, April 03 | 2pm

Chaparral Center, Pima Room

Ways Extreme Heat Damages Your House (And How to Prevent Them)

Orientation:

New to the Club or need a refresher about what it has to offer? Contact VicePresident@grandcomputers.org

Fri, Apr 19 | 3:30pm

Chaparral, Apache Room

New Member Orientation—Join us for a detailed Club overview followed by a tour of the Club facilities.

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP ACTIVITIES (SIGS)

Non-Members may attend three meetings before joining the Club.

Apple SIG

Contact Apple@grandcomputers.org

Mon, Apr 15 | 3:30pm

Chaparral Center - Hopi Room

Club Update—Bring Your iPhone, Pad or Mac. We will Answer your questions.

Compose Yourself Writing SIG

Contact CY@grandcomputers.org

Share Your Written Story or Join in the Discussion.

Mon, Apr 01 | 12:45pm

Sonoran Plaza, Mesquite, Room

Mon, Apr 15 | 12:45pm

Sonoran Plaza, Mesquite Room

Devices

Contact Devices@grandcomputers.org

Mon, Apr 22 | 3:30pm

Chaparral Center, Hopi Room

Join the discussion on the latest smartphones, tablets, personal assistants, streaming devices and their applications (apps).

Flight Simulator SIG

Contact Flightsim@grandcomputers.org

Fri, Apr 26 | 4:00pm

Computer Club Open Use Room

Another VFR scenario to review and discuss. I also have an easy IFR approach decision video. I will demonstrate how to make a short glider task on Condor.

Photoshop Elements SIG

Contact PhotoShop@grandcomputers.org

Mon, Apr 08 | 6:00pm

Chaparral Center, Computer Classroom

We will show you how you can bring several of your pictures together to form one collage. It can be like the Christmas cards we all get or a memory page or something with different pictures blended together or a timeline. Your creativity will guide you. Bring a group of pictures to class with a common theme. You will go home with a MASTERPIECE.

Mon, Apr 22 | 6:00pm

Chaparral Center, Computer Classroom

Join us at our monthly meeting to teach or be taught technical tips, meet others using Photoshop and see what they have created, or to share some of your projects.

Please send comments, corrections, suggestions and newsletter articles to publicity@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 each 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 contactballroomlesson@ scgdanceclub.org

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.

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, 623237-1811.

DRAMA & COMEDY CLUB

THE GRAND’S “COMMUNITY THEATER”

The Grand Drama & Comedy Club is the Grand’s Community Theater. We live our motto, “On Stage, Back Stage, A Place for Everyone” and welcome everyone to our club where everyone has a place. Everyone is not an actor, and many members use their talents in costuming, make-up, marketing, and communication. Do you like to redecorate? You might be a wonderful set designer. Are you a DIY kind of guy? Or gal? Join the construction crew building sets, or join a “painting party” to turn flats into garden scenes. Smile! Be an usher!

Recently CAM, the Drama Club and the Music Club jointly purchased a state of the art Light Board. We need volunteers to run this vital part of all stage productions. Get in on the training now and volunteer to learn a new skill. Please contact Denise Alessi, CAM’s Volunteer Manager, at denise.alessi@ livegrand.com for more info and to volunteer. You do not have to be a member of the Drama Club to be involved.

This year our Annual Variety Show celebrates 25 Years! Our Grandettes will be featured again, but we are always open to new members. Dancing is one of the best and most fun form of excerise. Please contact

Robin Kachurak, Dance Committee Chairperson, at 818-795-4859. Don’t miss the show, April 11 – 14, with two matinees.

Not interested in learning a lot of lines but always had a desire to be on stage? Our Cabaret Players present 3 comedy performances a year by actors who use their scripts as part of their performance – no memorization needed. Always a sell out, we perform in the Cimarron Theater. We offer so many opportunities to learn new skills and to develop our creativity, and all for only $10. For information on all the many ways to participate “on stage or back stage”, click the QR code on this page 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

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

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

• 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 large-mouthed bass, sunfish/

bluegill, catfish, and carp. The lakes are stocked periodically with large-mouthed bass and sunfish/bluegill.

• 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:

o Use barbless hooks

o Use rubber nets

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

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

o Limit fighting time while landing a fish.

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

• 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.

• 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

The Garden Club meets 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 typically have a field trip in March, brunch in

April, and no meeting in December. Meetings are in the Cimarron Center, check-in is at 8:30, and the meeting starts at 8:50.

Members can participate in these upcoming events:

April 15 - Brunch

April 18 - Garden Walk

May 16 - General Meeting

We are a friendly group that welcomes everyone to the joy of gardening in The Grand. Membership is $10.00/year; our year runs from January thru December. Membership forms are available in the Sonoran Plaza Club trays, on the Grand website, or can be emailed to you by sending a request to the contact person.

The meetings feature a hospitality table- coffee is provided by the club, and snacks are contributed by club members. Plant sharing is encouraged. Please bring a plant donation or gardening items for the plant giveaway table.

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 stained-glass

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.

PERMANENT RESIDENTS TAKE NOTE

Permanent Residents, this is your chance! Grand Glass Arts is offering New Member classes EXCULUSIVELY to permanent residents in April. Enjoy crafting your own glass pieces this summer in the comfort of the air-conditioned studio with other artists who are more than willing to help if need be. Just ask! 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. Get your creative juices flowing in glass!

GOLF—150 GOLF CLUB

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, funloving group. For more information, visit 150gc-24. golfgenius.com

GOLF—LADIES GRAND NINERS

The Ladies Grand Niners has approximately 300 members. We prefer to play nine holes of golf rather than the traditional 18. Desert Springs is our home course, though we also play Cimarron, Granite Falls North and Granite Falls South during our season. We play by USGA Rules and expect our members to have a general knowledge of the Rules of Golf and some golf experience. Our motto is “Fun, Friendship, and Golf"!

For information on how to join our club through Arizona Golf Association go to ladiesgrandniners. golfgenius.com and click on the link for our membership information or contact our membership co-chairs at membership.ladiesgrandniners@gmail. com.

The Ladies Grand Niners membership year is October 1st to September 30th. 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 3:00. In the summer months, members can choose to play nine holes of golf between 6-7AM or 18 holes at 7 AM.

Members are required to have an active membership in the Arizona Golf Association (AGA) and be a resident of Sun City Grand with a valid Community Association Member (CAM) number. Members are required to have a GHIN handicap index. If you do not have a GHIN handicap index, you must establish one. A 9-hole handicap index is also required to be eligible for prizes in any of our monthly Play-ofthe-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 9and 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 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 at 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. Pick out the day that suits you the best! We check in at 9:00 a.m. and begin putting at 9:25 a.m. We take a break from putting from June through October. Our group is intended for every level of putter. Be our guest, putt for free & come check us out! 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 Hiker 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 responsible experiences. New members are invited to participate on an introductory Hike prior to joining. These hikes are offered the first Wednesday, and third Monday of each month. Start your hiking adventures with us soon!

Our General Meetings are held the first Monday of the Month (October – April), in the Agua Fria room, Cimarron Center, 3 p.m. Afterward, new and prospective members can join us for informative chats about hike locations and levels, hiking gear, and how to join.

NEXT MEETINGS: APRIL 1 AND MAY 6, 2024

The hike schedule is available on our website at: grandhikers.clubexpress.com

Membership Director email: grandhikersclub+membership@gmail.com

LANGUAGE CLUB

Are you looking to learn a New Language for Travel, Conversation or just a Bucket List Dream?

The Grand Language Club is a Charter Club, and we are always seeking to recruit new members. We currently offer Spanish, French, Italian,

German and ASL (American Sign Language). New classes typically start in October, however new members are welcome to join anytime. If you have an interest in participating, join us in the Ocotillo Building. You can attend three classes to “check it out” before registering and joining. The specific Language Club Meeting days and times are available to view on: grandlanguageclub. com. Currently Italian and Spanish classes meet through the summer. Come join us, have fun, and learn something new.

The Language Club is actively searching for a new Instructor for our German Language Group. We currently have classes for ASL (American Sign Language), French, Italian, and Spanish. Classes can be casual, conversational or curriculum driven. If you are interested, you may visit one of the existing classes where you may observe other instructors with their class. The Grand website has a listing for the Language Club in the Chartered Club Section. Language class days of the week and times are available to view via the website. If you are interested in a volunteering your expertise in German language you can reach out to the Language Club President at president@ grandlanguageclub.com or Kells500@gmail.com. Come join us and have fun.

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 623584-2743.

MAH JONGG

The Mah Jongg Club offers open play Tuesday afternoons from Noon until 4 pm and Wednesday nights from 5:30 until 9 pm in the Hopi Room of the Chaparral Center. We play a $5.00 PIE game. “Go PIE" (Pocket Is Empty) and you may continue to play! Our annual New Card Luncheon is scheduled for Tuesday, April 9. The cost is $15 and sign-ups end April 2. It promises to be a great luncheon and fun event, and we encourage all of our members to attend. Coming up in May: our next cash-prize tournament

So join the club for only $15. Stop by the Chaparral Center, Hopi Room with your check.

Thinking about learning Mah Jongg? Beginning April 10 we will be offering lessons. Send email to caledcon@aol.com for more information.

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 can also participate in production, technical, and backstage activities

for our shows as well as support the club through Board and committee functions. There’s a place for everyone!

Groups that are open to those with a more focused interest are listed below. If you are interested or would like more information, please visit our website, www.grandmusicclub.com, or contact Jim Ward at president@grandmusicclub.com, at 623-266-3606. 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 3 guest sessions, if you are not already a member, the Grand Music Club requests you join our club. Membership fees are $10 per year (January through December).

ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENT GROUP

If you play the guitar, banjo, mandolin, bass, ukulele, fiddle, conga/bongo/snare drums, or harmonica (any non-amplified, non-horn instrument), or you just like to sing or listen, this is the sub-group for you! Come and play, sing, and jam in a friendly, no-pressure setting. This group meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month (October – May), 1:30 to 3:30 pm, in the Cimarron Club Room.

Contact Ellen Petersen at email ekkinder@gmail. com or 847-507-3740 for more information.

GRAND SINGERS AND GRAND CHORALE

Grand Singers is a chorus of as many as 130 volunteer singers who rehearse once a week from September to April. They put on two concerts each year: one in the spring and a Holiday concert in early December. The Grand Chorale is an auditioned group of about 32 singers taken from the ranks of the Grand Singers. The Chorale performs a few songs at each of the Grand Singers' concerts. Kathy Head is the person to contact at (623) 826-2749 for more information.

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 just 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 comradery from 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. Hersch’s 43 years of writing, producing, and performing original music has 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 questions, James Hersch is available at email 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 at all skill levels. It is an ideal way to focus your practice and, thereby, improve your musical results. Come and share your ability with us. Refreshments follow the music. We meet the first Tuesday of October through April at 1:00 at various homes. For more information, please contact pianoconnection@grandmusicclub.com.

Our music shows feature the talents of The Grand residents who are also Grand Music Club members.

Many are your friends and neighbors.

The Grand Music Club's upcoming productions for YOUR entertainment are:

The Grand Singers

Everywhere That You Are

Sonoran Plaza Ballroom

7 pm Saturday, April 6, and 3 pm, Sunday, April 7

Return to the Amphitheater

The Grand Outdoor Music Festival

Grand Amphitheater

Noon, April 11

Live at Cimarron

Cimarron Club

7 pm Friday, April 12, and Saturday, April 13

May Showcase

The Grand Band Jam

Sonoran Plaza Ballroom

7 pm Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4

Live at Cimarron

The CBD Project

Cimarron Club

7 pm Friday, April 12, and Saturday, April 13

Grand Lifestyle magazine’s ticketed section describes each show as well as ticket sale information. Use your phone camera to observe the QR code with the Grand Music Club website embedded in it. One heading in this site is SHOW TICKETS. Click on it to order your tickets today!

Still have questions? Please visit our website, www. grandmusicclub.com, or contact contact Jim Ward at president@grandmusicclub. com, 623-266-3606.

SPECIAL EVENT RETURN to the

AMPHITHEATER-The Grand Outdoor Music Festival

Thursday, April 11 | 12–4:30 pm | FREE

Bring your lawn chairs and picnic basket and settle in for a free fun-filled musical extravaganza at the FIRST GRAND AMPHITHEATER OUTDOOR MUSIC FESTIVAL! It happens April 11, 2024, 12:00 pm to 4:30 pm. You will hear six different Grand Music Club bands perform a variety of music all afternoon. The bands are SALTY DAWGS, The CBD PROJECT, MIRROR IMAGE, OFF THE RECORD, SILVER LININGS AND JUST FRIENDS. JAMES HERSCH will be featured as a solo.

Co-Directors/Producers: Gary Povick & Dave Williams

A cash bar will be on site serving your favorite beverages. It’s an event you don’t want to miss! For further information, contact Gary Povick at allyce. gary@comcast.net. www.grandmusicclub.com

PAPER ARTS & MEMORIES (PAM)

Calling all snowbirds (as well as our year round folks)! It’s time to stock up on cards before returning to your summer abode. Stop by our Card Boutique on Mondays between the hours of 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. We are located outside the Hopi and Pima rooms in the Chaparral Center. You can also find our cards at The Grand Market on May 4th. We have an assortment of hand crafted cards for many occasions. If you come by on a Monday, be sure to peek your head into the Hopi and Pima rooms in the Chaparral Center to see what our club has to offer. Our hours are from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can take a tour with one of our ambassadors. Get a glimpse into the

creativity, talent and friendliness of our members. You might even discover this is something you want to try!! Dues for the club are $20 with a CAM card. For more information, visit our website www. paperartsandmemories.com or email us at grandpamprez@gmail.com.

PET CLUB

APRIL PET CLUB MEETING

Friday, April 19th at 10:00 am

Sonoran Plaza

Guests are always welcome

Please join us as we celebrate the start of our 25th year as a Grand Charter Club. Over the past 24 years, The Grand Pet Club has made direct contributions of over $25,000 to Arizona animal shelters, over 3 tons of dog and cat food, plus hundreds of blankets and towels. The Pet Club has helped numerous dogs and cats within our community find new homes. We have provided over 100 educational meetings with guest speakers covering topics such as stem cell therapy, veterinary oncology, dermatology and pet nutrition. We will have a special video presentation featuring people and pets from the past 24 years. Following the video will be a reception with refreshments for members and guests. We will have door prizes given away during the reception. Please join us for this special event.

GRAND PHOTOS

Firming up final plans for your yearly vacays? Look to Grand Photo to provide the inspiration factor to elevate those plans to the next level.

What better way to prepare for an adventure than to experience the photographic works of others?

Two travel-inspired events, Vicarious Travels and the monthly Travelogue, provide just the needed inspiration the Grand community and club members. Vicarious Travels: Ireland and Scotland, will take place April 3, 1 p.m., Maricopa and Havasupai rooms, Chaparral Center. It is a collaboration between the Photo Club and Grand Learning. Join club and community members on a tour of the Emerald Island and Scotland. The course explores rugged sea-sprayed coasts, stately castles and pastoral green landscapes. Register through Grand Learning for a fee.

The following day will feature the Travelogue: Colonial Mexico, April 4, 7 p.m., Apache and Pima rooms, Chaparral Center. Explore the architectural charms of San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato and Queretaro in Mexico’s central highlands. The three cities have been designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

The club also offers classes to enhance your photographic skills. Those contemplating joining the club, can sign up for one of the classes for a nominal fee. Offerings for the month include:

Intro to Photo Slideshow Director for Apple iPad, April 2, 12:30 p.m., photo studio. Learn how to display your photographs using the Photo Slideshow Director application. This class is only open to Apple iPad users. Phone screens are too small for this application.

Seeing the Natural Light, April 9 and 16, 10 a.m., photo studio. Become comfortable any time of day or under any weather conditions using available natural light. The course focuses on using natural sunlight without camera filters or flash.

Reflections and Light 2024 , April 11 and 25, 10 a.m., photo studio. Create stunning images using reflections and light. Bring your inquisitive mind

and explore the four reflective stations that will be available. All camera types and skill levels are welcome.

Members and those interested in exploring the club further are invited to the monthly reception. The reception is a great opportunity to see the creative works of members and get to know other photographers. The Reception and Featured Artist: Barbie Hallstrom, will take place April 19, 1 p.m., photo studio. Light refreshments will be available. While the above offerings are a sampling of the Photo Club activities, membership provides additional activities. Those activities throughout the year include a variety of Photo Shoots and Special Interest Groups (SIGs). The April Photo Shoot, open only to members, is a visit to Cave Creek.

The SIGS, which are also only open to members, include: Studio Lighting, Creative Eye, Seekers and Sojourners, Micro 4/3rd, Image Sharing, One App ata Time, Getting the Most From Your Digital Images, Digital Productions, Sony Mirrorless Camera and Wildlife.

The club also offers a digital photo lab. which provides tools for members to create and print their masterpieces. All these benefits, plus the use of professional printers, come for a $35 initial membership fee ($25 a year after the first year).

Join today, and you will have immediate access to those benefits and others.

For more information, scan

the QR code, visit https://grandphotos.org or stroll over to the Photo Studio during open hours Monday through Friday, 9-noon. Check out the wide array of photos on display and for sale. Members' work will also be available in the studio or through accessing the website. To join, click on the Membership button on the home webpage.

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.

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 pot lucks, pizza parties and ice cream socials well come on over to the Grand RV’ers next meeting, any SC Grand resident is welcome, you don't need to own an RV to become a member. Our meetings are usually the 3rd Tuesday in Oct, Nov, Jan, Feb, March and April with our Christmas party in December. Previous members who sold their 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, 805325-1807 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.

APRIL SCG SINGLES EVENTS

April 2 | Tuesday | 11:30am-1pm

FIRST TUESDAY BIRTHDAY LUNCHEON

First Tuesday Birthday Luncheon will be at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewery, 9748 W Northern Ave., Peoria on April 2 at 11:30 am. Deadline for registration is March 28. Members only event. Pay at restaurantseparate checks. 18% gratuity added to check. Order from whole menu. Reservations are required, limit of 40. Please cancel online or by contacting your hostess, Debbie Brazeau (253) 691-8497 so people on waitlist may attend.

April 3 | 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.

April 10 | Wednesday | 6–9pm | Aqua Fria 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 on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. This is a free event. No registration is required. Just show up and have fun.

April 14 | Sunday | 4pm

Cimarron Putting Green & Gila-Aqua Fria PUTTING EXTRAVAGANZA AND DANCE

The annual Putting Extravaganza begins at the Cimarron large putting green. You don’t need to be a good putter to join in this fun event. In fact, it may help if you’re not, as the skill level has been taken out of this contest. Don’t bring a putter or ball. We will furnish an array of goofy putters for your enjoyment. (This is strictly a FUN event). Light supper, music by DJ Justin Spany, cash bar and cash prizes at GilaAqua Fria Room. Hosted by Roger Tharp (408) 3917337 and Bob Spikes (503) 804-4300.

The event will be limited to the first 72 people that sign up, with 4 players per hole. Cost $20.00.

April 17 | Wednesday | 10-11am

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 Vice President Debbie Brazeau (253) 6918497.

April 18 | Thursday | 6-9pm

POKER NIGHT

Your reservation includes poker chips, pizza and dessert. Bring your own soft drink. Prizes given. Beginners and guests of members are welcome. Meet at the Cimarron Club at the Cimarron Center on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Make your reservations and pay $15 by Monday, April 15. Guests add an additional $5. Hosted by Melanie Betts (612) 2757799 and Kathy Roles (701) 741-5551.

April 24 | Wednesday | 6–9pm | 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 Barb Anderson (707) 256-0669 and 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.

April 27 | Saturday | 6pm

Gila and Aqua Fria Cimarron Center ELVIS RETURNS!

Join us as Bret Kaiser returns for his tribute to Elvis Show. Dinner provided by Dillon’s consisting of pulled pork and pulled chicken sandwiches, potato salad, mac ‘n cheese. Dessert will also be available. Cash bar. Cost is $30 for members, $35 for guests. Deadline is Monday, April 15. Hosted by Diana Blazek (623-556-5389) and Jennifer Lusk (612-382-0029) 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) Board game is a FUN game for 2-5 people per table (pronounced Rum-meycube) Join us for this tabletop game that is played with tiles that have easy to see “real numbers” in 4 colors. It’s been a top worldwide board game for over 40 years.

Call ahead for a FREE lesson if you’re new, need a refresher, or are experienced! Players love it because it contains components of Canasta, Gin Rummy, Bridge and Mahjong. It gently stimulates the brain while combining both luck with strategic thinking. Hope you’ll join us to have fun and find old and new friends. Come learn the new Joker Rules that have increased the fun!

Special dues: $10 pays you up until the end of 2024. We meet from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the Pima Room near the Grand Café at the Chaparral Center on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays and 2nd and 4th Saturdays. We’re a friendly group and play a friendly game peppered with laughs and FUN! Also, we’ll try to place you with players on your level. Call for info: Barbara Powers 480-567-2533 email: 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 602-3398243 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

A FIBER ARTS COMMUNITY – EST. 1998

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

UPCOMING EVENTS:

GRAND OPEN HOUSE – Thursday April 4, 2024

8:30 AM – 11:30 AM in the Kiva Ballroom. Visit our table during this community event, say hello

and pick up information about the Club – then mark your calendar and come to Coffee Chit Chat for a more in-depth dive into what we have to offer.

COFFEE CHIT CHAT – Sunday April 14, 2024

1 PM – 3 PM in the Studio

Summer is coming and our Studio is a great place to play during the summer heat! Come and visit with members and check out the many displays of handcrafted artisan creations from each of our seven special interest groups. Explore what interests you! Coffee and cookies will be served. It’s a great way to get started in our club.

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!

Our next general meeting is April 4, 2024, at 1 pm in the Hopi Room of the Chaparral Center.

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. Open Monday–Saturday, 9am–3pm.

TABLE TENNIS CLUB

Give yourself a gift this year by joining The Grand Table Tennis Club for $20 per year. If you are already a member you know how much fun your membership provides. You will want to renew your membership, if you have not already, to continue the fun.

If you are new, please allow me to introduce the club! The Grand Table Tennis Club prides itself 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. We play year-round in Cimarron’s air-conditioned clubhouse. 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!

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. We look forward to welcoming YOU. 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 6-9p.

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. If you are a beginner or coming back from a long break in tennis, consider More ways to get involved:

MEN’S CLUB PLAY

Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Contact Jeff Swartz 623-693-9548. Players are grouped by their rating.

WOMEN’S CLUB PLAY

Monday and Wednesday mornings. Contact Penny Gepner 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

Upcoming Events. Mark Your Calendars!!

SPRING FLING

Sunday, April 14 at The Grand Tennis Center

TENNIS

1-3pm Sign in at Club House 12:30-12:45 for court assignments

LUNCH/DINNER

Provided by Chef Peters at Lakeside Pavilion

BBQ Pork or Chicken Sandwiches

Cole Slaw and Baked Beans

Chips and Dessert

Cash Bar

DANCING

Music by “Off the Record” featuring our own Kevin Hughes. TICKETS can be purchased online or through Donna Gropp 603-451-5456

Check the club website for more details. suncitygrandtennisclub.wildapricot.org

The Grand Tennis Club: “Big enough to meet lots 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

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.

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INTEREST GROUPS...AND MORE

ALZHEIMERS’S— CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

Presented by: Alzheimer’s Association, Desert Southwest

Meets the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, 10-11:30 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 3:00 – 9:00pm 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.

Contacts: 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

Description: 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

If you would like to learn more and join the new, fun Colorado Interest Group, email:dnseberhart40@ gmail.com, or Like our Facebook Page: Colorado, Arizona,The Grand Connections

Our "Springtime in the Rockies" potluck brunch will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. in the Apache & Pima rooms at the Sonoran Plaza. Please join us for this fun potluck brunch.

SAVE THE DATE—UPCOMING EVENT:

HALLOWEEN CHILI COOK-OFF

October 31 for Food, Costumes and Fun!

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 INTEREST GROUP

Contact: Bob Walling, President, 602.573.5942 or 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.

Meeting Information: We invite all open-minded Republicans, Independents and Democrats.

On Wednesday, March 27, 2024, Grand Dems celebrated Maricopa County Elections Night. Guest speakers included Patti O’Neill, Chair of the Maricopa County Democratic party, Jon Ryder, Ex. Dir. of the County party, and aspiring Maricopa County candidates who have filed for the July 30 primary election included Greg Freeman, County Assessor, Tyler Kamp, County Sheriff, Laura Metcalfe, County Superintendent of Schools, Tomika Wooten, County Attorney and Joshua Polacheck, AZ Corporation Commission.

The April 17 meeting will host a return of our top two-member vote getters U.S. Congress 8 candidates Gregory Whitten and Bernadette Green Placentia for a more in-depth look at their candidate positions. They last appeared at the CD 8 Candidate Forum in January. Only one candidate will win the primary election July 30 to advance against the Republican candidate. We also have invited officials from the Maricopa County Elections Department to brief us on measures being

taken to provide a secure and fair election. Arizona Propositions will be available for signature.

All Grand Dems event information is posted on the Events section of our website, www.granddems.org. For our monthly General Meetings, Cookies, Coffee, Conversation, petition signing and meeting candidates starts at 5:45 pm, followed by a business meeting at 6:30 and the speakers at 7 pm. To RSVP, go to the Events calendar on www.granddems.org.

A Grand Dems Blue Breakfast will be held at 9 am on Tuesday, April 2 at Betty’s Rooste in Sun City West. Please RSVP for this event at www.granddems.org. Our Blue Dinner will be held Thursday, April 18 at Angela’s Kitchen at 5 pm. RSVP for these Events at www.granddems.org. Check the Events calendar for details for all meetings and activities at www. granddems.org to RSVP.

Voters are encouraged to check their voter registration status at BeBallotReady.VOTE. If you haven’t already, sign up for ballots by mail by joining the Active Early Voting List (AEVL).

We welcome all open-minded Republicans, Independents, and citizens to learn about our Candidates and the Democratic values they hold. 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 offroad 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, 623-544-5988 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

Our own masters swim team right here in Grand! We believe in staying fit and building friendships while having fun. Our workouts are fresh, full of

variety and will help you get and stay in shape. While you should be able to swim freestyle for at least 10 lengths, you don’t need to know the other strokes to join us at practice. If you are willing to learn, we are there to provide coaching and camaraderie. Our practices have organized sets that are geared from beginner-level swimmers to advanced swimmers and competitors. We focus on technique to improve your strokes, your stamina, your speed and your endurance.

For more information contact swimnut@me.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

Most/many of you have played horseshoes at picnics, family reunions, etc. With your renting or owning a home in our community, you have the opportunity to play this fun game, whenever you want, for free. The horseshoe pits (5 of them) are always open. You can even play under the lights!! Additionally, there is a horseshoe group/league that plays every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday each week. Generally, at 8 am. This time is adjusted during the year for warmer/cooler temps in summer/winter. We also have league play with 5 other retirement communities in late winter through early spring. We will provide horseshoes for you to use as well as assistance on "pitching" horseshoes if you might need/want. We can also assist in helping you order your own horseshoes when you find out how much fun the game really is. Open to all ladies and men.

The horseshoe pits are located just right of the Dell Web softball diamond and storage building on Mountain View Blvd.

For more information call Tom Conzemius at 218556-2404 or Dave Johnson at 623-308-6036.

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 likeminded 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-inTen 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

Contacts: 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.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

APRIL 17

Olive Oil Tasting @Queen Creek Olive Mill. This will be a fun day exploring the Mill . We will be carpooling for this event. Reservations and payment are required. $8.00 members. Sign up is open now.

MAY 23RD

DJ Trivia

This will be new for the NY State Club. This is an open event, meaning anyone can attend. We’d like to have 60 people to cover costs. The event will start at 5:30 in the Apache Room in Sonora Plaza. Cash Prizes!!! Snacks/desserts!!! Lots of Fun!!!! Reservations and payment required. $10 members $15 nonmembers. Sign up is open now.

JUNE

Wine Tasting Event at Cottonwood Wineries. More information and exact date to follow. Please let us know if this interests you.

JULY 18

Happy Hour

Taphouse Sports Grill in Surprise 4-7:30. A great way to spend an early evening out of the heat and reconnect with friends from the club. Happy Hour drinks and appetizer specials will be available. $5 reservation fee. Sign up available May 1.

August 12

DJ Music Bingo

Back by popular demand. If you haven’t experienced DJ Music Bingo—you MUST come. If you’ve been there before—come back for more FUN!!!! Cash Prizes!!! Snacks/desserts!!! This is an open event, meaning anyone can attend. Reservations and payment required. $10 members, $15 nonmembers

If you are interested in any of these event please contact Juliaaschoen@gmail.com

PARKINSONS SUPPORT GROUP

The Muhammad Ali Parkinson Support group has moved to Grace Community Church, 16165 W. Mountain View Blvd #4900, Surprise, AZ 85374

It is held on the 1st Wednesday of the Month 3–4:30 pm. Please contact Kristina Watts at 602406-4921.

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 PolishAmerican 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 REPUBLICANS INTEREST GROUP

Grand Republicans meets the third Saturday morning each month at Church on the Green (19051 N. RH Johnson Blvd, Sun City West.) Doors open at 8:30, coffee and pastries available by 9:00, with meetings starting at 9:30. Guests are always welcome. There is a $2 fee for non-members to help defray the cost of the meeting room, and a tip jar is available to help pay for the pastries and donuts. We are especially reaching out to “right-minded” and open-minded Independents.

At our February 17 meeting we heard from three candidates all vying for the same District 8 seat being vacated by Debbie Lesko: Blake Masters, who ran for the US Senate in 2022; Arizona State Senator Anthony Kern, currently representing LD22; and Trent Franks, who was Ms. Lesko’s predecessor, representing Congressional District 8 from 2003 to 2017. Each brought compelling remarks, and each was respectful of the others.

At press time our March 16 general meeting looms large. We are preparing to meet and hear from Sheriff Mark Lamb, who is running for the US Senate seat currently held by the retiring Kyrsten Sinema. We also look forward to hearing from Mr. Ben Toma, Speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives from CD 27. Toma will explain why he believes he is the right choice to replace our CD 8 representative, Debbie Lesko, in the U.S. Congress.

Our April 19 meeting will feature Erik Hayes of Turning Point Action; Don Hiatt, running against Stephen Richer to be the Maricopa County Recordera position that definitely needs to be changed, we feel; and Stephen Walker, Candidate for County Attorney. For May 18 we are excited to announce the one and only Kari Lake! She is running as a MAGA, Trumpendorsed, America first candidate for the U.S. Senate being vacated by Kyrsten Sinema.

All of this information and much more is included on our website: grandrepublicans.com. Please check there on a regular basis. We may well be the group you are looking for this vital Election season 2024.

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

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: www.stateofmindfulness. club or email us: grandstateofmindfulness@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 30. 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 calling all skiers! We meet on the 1st Thursday of the month at the Kuentz Rec Center in SCW starting in November thru April. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Saunders McDonald 623-249-0004.

VEG HEADS

Hi, Veg Heads, (vegetarians and vegans), You know who you are and why you eat a plant-based 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

Contact(s): Susan Brinkley, 206-276-2080, susanbrinkley7@gmail.com

Meeting Information: Notification of events are sent via email to individuals who sign up on the roster. Events will be included in the Grand Lifestyles publication and will be posted on the community bulletin boards at the Cimarron Center and Sonoran Plaza.

Description: The Washington State Group provides opportunities for interested Washingtonians to get acquainted and enjoy common interests. Events have included socials, golf tournaments, hiking, and attendance at Spring Training Mariner games. Volunteering is critical to keeping this interest group vibrant. Ideas for future events are always welcome.

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

If you would like to learn more about the Wisconsin Interest Group, visit our web site www.wigazinfo. weebly.com.

Select the ‘Contact Us’ tab, fill in your questions and we will get back to you promptly.

We can also be reached at wigmessage@gmail.com. We have activities every month throughout the year. During the Fall and Winter months, we have enjoyed private dinners at area restaurants, traveled to Barleen’s via private coach, celebrated the Holidays with a live band and delectable dinner, pizza party and bingo night, BBQ and rodeo gathering, weekly card games, monthly breakfasts and more. Many now look forward to Summer travel and returning to ‘cooler’ climes. We look forward to providing our current and new members a robust, diverse, and fun social schedule starting in the Fall of 2024. Watch our website for updates. As always, you will receive email confirmation of all events.

If you enjoy meeting new friends that have an energizing, friendly spirit, the Wisconsin Interest Group meets the test.

Our next event is April 5 with Breakfast at Tivoli Gardens in Surprise. Safe and healthy travels to all.

SURPRISE TALENT SHOW

The Surprise Talent Show is on Saturday, April 27, from 5–8 p.m. at the Vista Center for the Arts located at 15660 N. Parkview Pl. The Surprise Talent Show promises a night of diverse performances spanning three age groups: youth, teens and adults. Join us for a night of entertainment that will leave you in awe! Tickets for the talent show can be purchased in advance for $5 per person or at the door for $7 per person. For information, visit surpriseaz.gov/SurpriseRec or contact us at 623.222.2000.

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.

SURPRISE STADIUM VOTED WEST VALLEY FAVORITE!

Surprise Stadium proudly announces its recent recognition as a 2023 Valley Favorite. In a remarkable display of support, fans voted the Spring Training home of the Kansas City Royals and 2023 World Series Champions, the Texas Rangers, as the top sporting event in the West Valley for 2023. Surprise Stadium is honored to receive this recognition and extends its heartfelt gratitude, as this demonstrates the unwavering passion and dedication of our fans who have made Surprise Stadium their preferred sporting destination in the West Valley. Come see what the hype is all about!

For more information about Spring Training, please visit SurpriseStadium.com or call 623.222.2222.

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:

Outdoor Art Sketching Tour | Arts HQ

April 6 • 10 a.m–12 p.m. • surpriseaz.gov/ArtsSignUp

Lunchtime Theater | New Carpa Theater: Right Turns

April 11 • 12–1 p.m. • For reservations go to WestValleyArts.org or call 623.584.2626

AZ Speaks | “Indigenous Signs and Symbols: Pee-Posh/Kwatsan” by Yolanda Hart Stevens

April 24 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m. • surpriseaz.gov/ArtsSignUp

CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

Aly Cline Council Member

APRIL FAMILY ACTIVITIES

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

ARIZONA COYOTES VS. VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS

Mullett Arena

411 S. Packard Dr., Tempe

n April 5, 2024

n Doors Open 6 pm

n Event Begins 7 pm

n 480.563.7825

n www.mullettarena.com

Please note the following for Arizona Coyotes games at Mullett Arena: - The NHL has a NO BAG POLICY. Only small clutches are allowed. Each guest may carry a small clutch/purse no larger than 4.5 inches x 6.5 inches. All bags are subject to search. Medical bags and diaper bags are permitted and subject to a thorough search. - Mullett Arena is a CASHLESS Venue. Cash will not be accepted. The advance price for parking is $30.00 and day of game parking is $40.00.

MARICOPA COUNTY FAIR

1826 W. McDowell Rd., Phoenix

n April 5–14, 2024

n (602) 252-6771

n Parking $12

Friday, April 5: 11am–midnight

Saturday, April 6: 11am–midnight

Sunday, April 7: 11am–11pm

Monday, April 8: CLOSED

Tuesday, April 9: CLOSED

Wednesday, April 10: CLOSED

Thursday, April 11: 11am–10pm

Friday, April 12: 10am–midnight

Saturday, April 13: 11am–midnight

Sunday, April 14th: 11am–11pm

*Admission gate closes one hour before closing time

ADERO SCOTTSDALE STARGAZING

13225 N. Eagle Ridge Dr., Scottsdale

n Free

n 7–9:00 PM

n Recurring weekly on Friday until May 31, 2024

n (480) 333-1900

Local astronomers, "The Star Dudes" will be on-hand to assist and educate guests about our solar system and navigate the night sky from ADERO to spot some of the major constellations and visible deep-sky objects with special binoculars and telescopes. The event is open to our guests and the public at no charge. Please contact the front desk by email at info@aderoscottsdale. com for details and location information. The event changes its location depending on the night sky that day.

MONSTER JAM

State Farm Stadium

1 Cardinals Dr., Glendale

n Saturday April 27, 2024

n www.statefarmstadium.com

This. Is. Monster Jam™! The most unexpected, unscripted and unforgettable motorsports experience for families and fans in the world today returns to Glendale for an adrenalinecharged weekend at State Farm Stadium! At Monster Jam®, world champion athletes and their 12,000-pound monster trucks tear up the dirt in wide-open competitions of speed and skill.

BOARD COMMITTEES

Architectural Review Committee

Tony Spata

tony4grand@gmail.com

Code of Conduct Committee & Covenants

René Mitchell

rene4grand@gmail.com

Deaf Advisory Committee (DAC)

Jeff Gibbs jeffgibbs.grand@gmail.com

Finance Advisory Committee

Bob Aiken aiken4grand@gmail.com

Food and Beverage Committee (FABC)

Tony Spata tony4grand@gmail.com

Golf Advisory Committee

Doug Brady doug4grand@gmail.com

Long Range Planning Committee

Carol White carol4grand@gmail.com

Technology Advisory Committee (TAC)

Carol White carol4grand@gmail.com

ADDITIONAL CAM INFORMATION

Website 623.546.7533 communications@livegrandaz.com

Membership Office 623.546.7444

Palm Center, 19726 N. Remington Drive

Welcome Center 623.546.7501

Lost & Found 623.546.7501

Hours: Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Standards Compliance Office ................ 623.546.7450

ARC Applications ........................ 623.546.7474

Hours: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

CHAPS Office 623.546.7553

Grand Election Team

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

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

Finance Director

Fitness Director

Allison Adams ................................. 623.546.7463 allison.adams@livegrandaz.com

Information Systems Manager

Rebecca Bird................................ 623.546.7503 rebecca.bird@livegrandaz.com

Activities Director

Lorena Nieto ................................... 623.546.7455 lorena.nieto@livegrandaz.com

Maintenance Operations Director

Scott Phillips scott.phillips@livegrandaz.com

Norma Gaitan ................................ 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 Segler 623.546.7561 laurie.segler@livegrandaz.com

Volunteer Program Manager

Denise Alessi 623-546-7451 denise.alessi@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 DEPARTMENT

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

Adobe Fitness Center 623.546.7456

19775 North Remington Drive

Hours: Monday – Friday 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Children’s Hours Leisure Pool 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Cimarron Fitness Center ............ 623.975.5630

17100 West Clearview Boulevard

Hours: Monday – Friday 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.

No children under 16 permitted at this pool

Miller Massage Therapy 602.832.0864

RESTAURANTS/CATERING

Angela’s Kitchen 623.399.6514

The Grand Café ........................... 623.546.7512