April 2023 Grand Lifestyles

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T R A V E L

Tour the World through our SHOWCASE of popular Destinations, Tours, & Cruises at Agency Rates!

SUN CITY GRAND

THURSDAY, APRIL 13TH

SHOWCASE AT 2 PM

10 Summer Transition

14 National Walking Day

GRAND LIFESTYLES

06 Financial Results

10 From Golf Operations

12 Activities Director’s Message

14 Fitness Director’s Message

18 Presentations

24 Ticketed

27 Travel Opportunities

34 Grand Learning

38 Club Connections

49 Interest Groups and More

52 Ask Cappie the Computer Cat

RESOURCES

18 National Volunteer Appreciation Month

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.

05 Employment Information 05 Advertising Information 05 Mission Statement

56 Resource Numbers

57 Community Association Contacts

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.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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

YourWestValley.com and Surprise & Daily Independent. Please cancel delivery of your complimentary newspapers whenever you will be gone—delivery can be restarted upon return—call 623-972-6101

ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

The Association provides this publication for informational purposes only. SCG Community Association, its Board, its employees and all other entities within SCG do not guarantee, endorse, nor promote any of the products, services or individuals advertised herein and assume no responsibility or liability for the veracity of the statements made in this publication. Information regarding advertising rates can be obtained on our website at www.suncitygrand.com/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.

SCG FEBRUARY 2023 FINANCIAL RESULTS

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

BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING

JANUARY 26, 2023

SPECIAL BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEETING

• The Board of Directors approved having staff proceed with obtaining pricing for the completion of both the Village Center II and Veterans Monument separately and as proposed;

FEBRUARY

9, 2023

BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEETING SUMMARY OF RESOLUTIONS

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

1. January 12, 2023 Board Meeting minutes and resolutions.

2. Appointment of Ron Weldon as Neighborhood Representative for the Havasu neighborhood.

3. Appointment of Sharon Marassa as Neighborhood Representative for the Desert Sage II neighborhood.

4. Appointment of Connie Tabolich as Neighborhood Representative for the Desert Sage II neighborhood.

5. Appointment of Ernie Machado and Robert Fisher as co-Neighborhood

Representatives for the Blue Sky Neighborhood.

6. Purchase Request 23-2670-RF – Desert Springs #6A Hole – Replace Water Fountain in the amount not to exceed $10,100;

• The Board of Directors amended the motion from the Special Board Meeting of January 26, 2023 regarding the Village center 2 and Veterans Monument proposal to exclude the proposed water feature;

• The Board of Directors approved the addition to the Sun City Grand Purchasing Policy to allow the General Manager and the Assistant General Manager to authorize

Reserve Expenditures up to $20,000 as submitted;

• The Board of Directors approved the proposed changes to the Investment Policy as submitted;

• The Board of Directors approved the Guest Pre-Registration Policy as submitted;

• The Board of Directors authorized staff to obtain RFP’s for Granite Falls Snack Shop extended shade and seating;

• The Board of Directors approved the proposed Deaf Access Committee (DAC) Charter as submitted;

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

SPECIAL BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEETING SUMMARY OF RESOLUTIONS

• The Board of Directors approved the proposed updates to the Reasonable Accommodation Policy as submitted;

• The Board of Directors approved Purchase Request 23-001OP- Cimarron Golf Equipment Lease in the amount not to exceed $25,000 per month for 60 months;

• The Board of Directors approved Purchase Request 23-002OP - New three (3) year Reserve Study Agreement for years 2024, 2025, and 2026 in the amount not to exceed $53,475.

• The Board of Directors accepted the renegotiated deal points with Compass Community Living, DBA Compass Hospitality;

• The Board of Directors approved to create oversite to the Food and Beverage 3rd Party Operator to ensure greater control over deliverables

SECRETARY Carol White Carol4grand@gmail.com

PRESIDENT Bob Aiken Aiken4grand@gmail.com

VICE PRESIDENT René Mitchell Rene4grand@gmail.com

TREASURER Alan Meyer Grandameyer@aol.com

BOARD MEMBER Tony Spata Tony4grand@gmail.com

BOARD MEMBER Christine Gibson Gibson4grand@gmail.com

BOARD MEMBER Robert Towe Towe4grand@gmail.com

It’s lights, camera, and all the action at Inspirata Pointe, the new Independent Living expansion project at Royal Oaks! Our spectacular amenities, including a dog park and three beautiful restaurants, immerse you in a luxury lifestyle built on food, fun, and freedom. Now, with even more choice and opportunity, you’re all cued up to live on your terms and be whoever you want to be – yogi, card shark, dog lover, sports fanatic, you name it. It’s your show.

SUMMER TRANSITION

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.

Brandon Dougherty, PGA Director of Golf

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 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 noncompetitive growth.

n Close each course for 3-weeks in the summer to expedite transition (this year each course will close for 10 days due to the Granite Falls North renovation).

n Staff will core aerify the golf course tees, fairways and roughs.

n An outside contractor will then

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

n Put down sod in areas that have no sign of Bermuda grass growth in a 100 square foot area. This was about of 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 Double aerify and heavily topdress the greens to create less interruptions during the summer golf when this practice needs to be done.

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.

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

Granite Falls North Renovation

As most of our golfing community has noticed, we started the construction work on Granite Falls North this fall. This included renovating bunkers, replacing irrigation heads & swing joints in the roughs, & turf reduction in certain areas. The construction was halted in January to minimize the impact on play during the peak season. We are excited to restart the work this spring so we can finish the remaining bunkers, construct the new forward orange tees, & resurface the greens. Our tentative plan is to kill the existing greens with applications starting the first week of May. We will pull GFN off the Chelsea lottery at this time and allow those that wish to play “links style” greens the opportunity to book on GFN five days

in advance (or less) until the course closes in the middle of May.

Our goal is to open GFN this fall, and we cannot wait to see the final

product. With the support from the USGA, GAC, & BOD it was decided that we will not be overseeding GFN coming out of the renovation. This will allow for the bermuda base to have a full year to recover without competing for resources with the winter overseed. While the playing conditions will be firm and fast for about ten weeks, we are confident that this practice will give us the best playing conditions year-round as well as the best long-term health for the bermuda turf. This will be a one-year case study to evaluate the cost/benefit of not overseeding one course per year. Below are some of the benefits that were presented to the Board of Directors during the budgeting process.

As the drought continues across Arizona, federal and state water restriction will begin to restrict water use on golf courses. In order to be a proactive leader of water conservation, the Board of Directors will not overseed the Granite Falls North golf course

with winter grass in the fall of 2023. A pigment will be applied to the non‐overseeded fairway turf, in order to maintain a pristine appearance equal to the other three overseeded golf courses. This practice will be evaluated annually to determine the health of the non‐overseeded turf and if continued will rotate to each golf course annually.

The benefits to the Association with this water conservation practice will result in savings of $100K winter grass seed. In addition, benefits to be realized, 5,000 additional rounds or $150,000 in revenue are projected as a result of the golf course not closing for the winter transition and no inconvenience to our golfing customers with the course remaining open during the winter transition. Other efficiencies with a non‐overseeded golf course, chance of eliminating/limiting frost delays that will increase rounds/revenue and the opportunity to begin tee times earlier than the other over‐seeded 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.

Save the Dates and Join Us!

MARKET AT GRAND

Saturday, April 1st from 9am-1pm

GRAND’S SPRING GARAGE SALE

Saturday, April 8th, 7am-11am

THIRSTY THURSDAYS

Village Center from 3-6pm, April 6th and 20th

GRAND MOVIE SERIES

April 21st, promptly at 1pm

Stay happy, stay healthy and stay safe.

Thank you for your support of your Activities Department.

…from monthly Trivia Challenges, to weekly Karaoke and Game Nights…even weekly live music at the Grand Café, we hope you will come out and enjoy all that Grand has to offer.  May also brings more fun to Grand. We are celebrating Cinco de Mayo! The Happy Mariachi Trio will entertain us from 10am-12noon in the Village Center and we will continue with evening entertainment from KoolTraxx, 4-7:30pm … it is a day for fiesta ... no time for siesta!

Springtime will soon become Summer, so stay tuned to eblasts for updates on great events. We’ll be rolling out details over the next few weeks…from concerts, to dinner and dancing, DJ by the Pool and Happy Hour events at the Palm Center, there is something for everyone in Grand.

Hello Grand Residents, Springtime’s annual favorites are all here at Grand…

National Walking Day

Research Says Walking This Much Per Week Extends Your Life

By Aislinn Kotifani

Allison Adams Fitness Director

April 5th is National Walking Day. We want to use this month to encourage you to utilize walking as an accessible tool towards maintaining or bettering your health. The weather is perfect to enjoy our neighborhoods. On National Walking Day, The Grand Fitness is hosting resident David Hawes at Cimarron at 9am, for his presentation on The Power of Walking. This is a free event. We encourage you to sign up at Cimarron, in-person or by phone, but walk-ins (no pun intended) are also welcome. This month’s article was published in 2023 and retrieved from https://www. bluezones.com/2018/07/researchsays-walking-this-much-per-weekextends-your-life/. This month will prepare us for our summer walking challenge this summer. So get ready…

Recent studies show that walking as little as two hours per week can help you live longer and reduce the risk of disease. The study from the American Cancer Society followed 140,000 older adults and reported that those who walked six hours per week had a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and cancer than those who were not active, but that walking even as little as two hours per week could begin to reduce the risk of disease and help you live a longer, healthier life.

“Our bodies were designed to move,” said Dr. David Agus, Professor of Medicine and Engineering at the University of Southern California.

The world’s longest-lived people don’t pump iron, run marathons, or join gyms. Instead, they live in environments that constantly nudge them into moving without thinking about it. They grow gardens and don’t have mechanical conveniences for house and yard work. They have jobs that require them to move or get up frequently. And they walk every single day. Almost everywhere.

In Amish communities in North America, one study showed that the average woman logged 14,000 steps per day and the average man logged 18,000 steps per day, and both genders averaged about 10,000 on their day of rest. These Amish communities also had the lowest rates of obesity of any community in North America. This study eventually hit the media and began the movement to reach at least 10,000 steps per day.

WALKING BENEFITS:

n Activates lymphatic system

n Eliminates toxins

n Fights infection

n Strengthens immunity

Your environment greatly impacts your

activity level, but there are ways to nudge yourself to move more if you do not live in a walkable community:

TAKE SEVERAL SMALL WALKS. Take your dog out for a short morning jaunt around the block. Walk instead of drive to pick up workday lunches. Step outside after dinner with your family. Research shows it is better for you to break up your movement throughout the day than to work out for 30-40 minutes in the gym and sit all day.

WALK TO THE GROCERY STORE. If your location safely allows you to, walk to the grocery store. Though you may not be able to purchase a week’s worth of groceries in a single trip, you can buy the freshest ingredients and return again later in the week.

PARK IN A SPOT FURTHEST FROM THE BUILDING.

If you work in the suburbs, in a mall, or a business park with very few parking options, just choose to park far away from the entrance to add a few more steps to your day.

WALK 5 MINUTES EACH HOUR. Get up out of your desk and take a round of the office. Fill up your water bottle. Get outside to maximize benefits, if possible.

TAKE ONE LONG WALK OF 30-40 MINUTES.

Recruit a friend (or your mate!) to take a post-work walk. Forty minutes will fly by before you even realize how far you’ve gone.

We are looking for SCG men and women volunteers to help with Vacation Watch and Evening Patrol. We will supply vehicles and training. Call (CAM) 623-546-7432 or 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 suncitygrand.com – Volunteer Central – C.H.A.P.S. Resident Patrol

BEFORE YOU LEAVE THE GRAND FOR THE SUMMER

Article submitted by Dennis Hanscom C.H.A.P.S. member

Before you leave The Grand, whether it be for a few weeks or for several months, there are many things you should do to protect your house and property. Your house should give the impression it is currently occupied, not vacant. C.H.A.P.S.* suggests you take the following precautions before you leave:

1. Lock all windows and doors, including your security door(s). And be sure to lock your pool gates.

2. Trim back your front, side, and backyard bushes, shrubs and trees; not just for a well-kept appearance, but to eliminate hiding places for intruders. Nothing says “WE ARE NOT HOME” like a yard filled with over-grown landscaping, weeds and debris.

3. Check to be sure your house number lights and outdoor landscaping lights are working. Replace any burned out bulbs.

4. Remove any ripened citrus from your trees. Fallen or low hanging citrus can attract rodents.

5. Drain water from backyard water features. Treat any remaining water with appropriate chemicals. Cover your water feature with a tarp if it is in a location to collect monsoon rain. Eliminate any standing water, which breeds mosquitoes.

6. Set your irrigation system for the hotter summer season. Make sure your

watering system is in good condition. A water leak not only will increase your water bill, but it will also show that your house is not occupied.

7. Let a trusted neighbor know when you will be away so they can be alert for any suspicious activity and pick up any newspapers, flyers or business cards left at your house.

C.H.A.P.S.* performs a free of charge service called Vacation Watch. When residents are away from home for two weeks or more, they are encouraged to fill out a Vacation Watch form which is available in the Membership Office at the Palm Center, as well as online at suncitygrand.com. Completed forms are to be returned to the Membership Office in the Palm Center. Three criteria are required for homeowners to use this program: (1) homeowner must be away for a minimum of two weeks; (2) a keyholder must be identified on the request form. C.H.A.P.S.* volunteers will walk around the home checking for unlocked doors, unlocked or broken windows, etc. The goal is to make the house look occupied. When an irregularity is found, the designated keyholder will be notified. C.H.A.P.S.* does not report homeowner violations to the Standards Office.

C.H.A.P.S.* also performs a volunteer service called Evening Patrol. Teams of two drive around in the evening and check for open garage doors, and streetlights that are not operational. And, we report any other suspicious activity.

The SCG community is broken down into 6 zones. When a patrol team goes out on patrol, they will only patrol one zone as determined by the Dispatcher who mans the desk in the C.H.A.P.S.* office. The zone is methodically driven by turn-byturn navigation as called out to the driver by the navigator. When an open door is spotted the team stops and notifies the homeowner the garage door is open. Our goal is to provide this notification for the sake of the homeowner’s safety. We also stop when the garage is open high enough for someone or something to crawl under. When we see a non-functioning streetlight we stop, record the pole number and file a report with APS. Evening Patrol is a 2-hour shift.

TO VOLUNTEER: We are looking for SCG men and women volunteers to help with Vacation Watch and Evening Patrol. We will supply vehicles and training. Call Carol Murr (CAM) 623-5467432 or the C.H.A.P.S.* office 623-5467553 if you may be interested in joining us. We invite our neighbor homeowners to our meeting on April 25, 1:30 p.m. at the Sonoran Plaza to learn more about C.H.A.P.S.*

DONATIONS: 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.”

*C.H.A.P.S.: Community Homeowner Association Patrol Service

C.H.A.P.S. MEETS THE 4TH TUESDAY EVERY MONTH (except December) AT 1:30 P.M.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME. MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH C.H.A.P.S.

PRESENTATIONS

APRIL 6 • THURSDAY •

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 | 1:00 p.m. | Sonoran Plaza

APRIL 10 • MONDAY • PRESENTATION WE WANT YOUR TIMESHARE

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

FREE | 10:00 a.m. | Sonoran Plaza

RSVP 602-734-5590

APRIL 12 • 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 15. RSVP: 623-853-6775.

FREE | 1:00 p.m. OR 3:00 p.m. | Palm Center

APRIL 13 • THURSDAY • PRESENTATION

TRAVEL PARTY SHOWCASE OF TOP DESTINATIONS

Tour the World through our SHOWCASE of popular Destinations, Tours, & Cruises at Agency Rates! Learn how you can save on top brands like Viking & Overseas Adventures! Free 1 year trial to all attendees by CLUB TRAVELO.

FREE | 2:00 p.m. | Sonoran Plaza

RSVP 602-900-9515

APRIL 19 • WEDNESDAY • 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 | 10:00 a.m. | Sonoran Plaza

National Volunteer Appreciation Month

April is National Volunteer Month, a great time to honor the impressive, inspiring contributions our Grand volunteers make all year long.

National Volunteer Week, first held in 1943 in Canada, was recognized in the United States by Presidential Proclamation in April 1974. Each year, National Volunteer Week celebrates millions of Americans dedicated to volunteerism. It was made official worldwide in 1990 and was re-named National Volunteer Month by President George H.W. Bush.

Volunteering is an integral part of the lives of people around the world.  According to 2022 statistics, one in four Americans volunteer, with women being more likely than men to volunteer. Baby Boomers  are more  likely to volunteer

than any other generation.  Volunteering offers many personal benefits as well including increased sense of purpose, improved physical and mental health, and increased socialization.  You help the greater community and you have  FUN!

We appreciate our Grand volunteers throughout the year, but we take this month to especially recognize the many vital ways they contribute to our community.

From our Board of Directors and many

Committee members to Neighborhood Reps, CHAPS, Welcome Center greeters, Chartered Club volunteers and others, it is an honor to celebrate you!

Thank you for all you do!

Your participation and dedication make a Grand Difference in our community and make The Grand a wonderful place to call home.

For information on how to participate in the many volunteer opportunities in our Grand community scan the QR code to visit Volunteer Central or contact, Volunteer Program Manager, Denise Alessi, at denise.alessi@scgcam.com

FROM WHERE I SIT…

From where I sit there are varying types of textures, hues acquired from nature, and from bottles of many colors.

From where I sit the recollections of recent decisions flood my conscience, struggling against joy, to occupy my mind.

From where I sit a purple drink, a wedge salad, and the promise of pastrami sandwich to come, lodges before me on a surface of stone.

Ten months passed, hundreds of decisions made, value engineering always, disappointments, celebrations, inspections, schedules, disputes and applying pressure, on-going, day by day. But I can point to something that will outlive me. Something that made me part of a team. Something that caused sleepless nights and harried days. Something, that in the end, was worth it.

From where I sit the Restaurant has opened. And that is a wonderful thing.

Where do I sit? At the bar, on a leather stool, on the north side, next to the door. I sit at The Falls.

Cheers!

Rod Rankin General Manager

We are currently in a more balanced market as we progress into our busy spring season. There are more home options with increased inventory in The Grand.

APRIL 1 & 2 • SAT. & SUN. • MUSIC CLUB

GRAND SINGERS AND CHORALE

2023 SPRING CONCERT

“THE GLORY OF LOVE”

The 2023 Grand Singers and Chorale Spring Concert is entitled “The Glory of Love”, which embodies the spring season as performed by the 100-voice Chorus and 32-voice Chorale under the direction of Pamela Weir. Acknowledging various examples of love “With You”, we praise America’s passion of baseball at the “Ballgame”, complete with a yummy “Oo, Barbeque!”. Via Words and Music by Billy Hill, our spring concert continues, in a Gospel swing, “The Glory of Love”, and Carole King reminds us that “You’ve Got a Friend”. Let’s not forget clandestine love, which might be found in a sleazy dive (where “Hernando’s Hideaway” wasn’t so hidden) and confessed by Disney’s villains in a medley of three songs. In the end, what could be more important than honoring the love of our country by singing a dramatic arrangement of “God Bless America”? “Never My Love” was a popular love song in the 1960’s and one our Grand Singers enjoy singing. Tickets available online at www. scgrandmusicclub.com or www.suncitygrand. com or the Activities Desk (open M-F from 8 AM to 4 PM). For further information, contact Donna Mills at 623-556-1005.

$15/pp

Saturday April 1 at 7pm | Sunday April 2 at 3pm

Sonoran Plaza Ballroom

APRIL 6 • THURSDAY • GRAND EVENT

GRAND TRIVIA NIGHT

—SOLD OUT

$3/pp | 6pm Trivia Starts | 5:30pm Doors Open

Sagebrush Ballroom

APRIL 6, 7, 8 • THURS., FRI., SAT.

DRAMA CLUB

CABARET PLAYERS PRESENTS

“WITTY WINNERS & WHINERS”

The Grand Drama & Comedy Club’s Cabaret Players last show of the season, ends with “WITTY WINNERS & WHINERS.” Four short comedies, featuring 16 actors on stage with scripts in hand in a “readers theater” format presented in the relaxed atmosphere of the Cimarron Theater. This season has featured Joyce Stern Greenberg as the Artistic Director for Cabaret Players. This last production is produced again by Leanne Evans. Cabaret Players shows usually sells out quickly, so chat with your neighbors and friends, then buy your tickets early, and come enjoy these hilarious skits:

L’il Red Riding Hood and Bingo Ladies Gone Bad (both directed by Joyce Stern Greenberg), ‘GPS’ An Auto Erotic Comedy (directed by Gail Leibowitz), and Game Theory (directed by Gerry Seaburg). This last show of the season will feature the comedic wit of John Koller.

NEW: A Saturday Matinee performance at 1:30pm has been added!

$10/pp | Open Table Seating

6:30pm Doors and Cash Bar open

7pm Show Time on Thursday, Friday, Saturday Saturday Matinee

1pm Doors Open | Show Time is 1:30pm Cimarron Theater

APRIL 8 • SATURDAY • GRAND EVENT

SCG SPRING GARAGE SALE

Purchase your Spring Garage Sale Tickets for Saturday, April 8, 2023. Spaces may be purchased only at the Activities desk and only by SCG residents with their CAM card. NOT available online.

$20/per ticket | 8am–4pm | Activities Office, Sonoran Plaza

APRIL 11 • TUESDAY • MUSIC CLUB

LIVE AT CIMARRON —SOLD OUT

Tickets, $5 each, can be purchased online at scgrandmusicclub.com or suncitygrand.com or the SCG Activities Desk (Open M-F, 8 am to 4 pm). For more information, contact David Lavallee at 309-397-3680

$5/per ticket

APRIL 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 • WEDNESDAY THRU SUNDAY • DRAMA & COMEDY CLUB

23RD ANNUAL VARIETY SHOW

The 23rd Annual Variety Show is sure to please the usual sold-out audiences again. This year’s production is GREAT DAMES AND THE MEN WHO LOVE THEM conceived, written, and directed by Eileen Brooks, under the Music Direction of Nancy Gordon, and co-produced by Kathy Marker and Jolene Nerdahl.

Synopsis: Men vacationing in Greece encounter the Goddess Venus, who’s filling in while Aphrodite is on vacation, and quite annoyed by the disruption. This begins a whirlwind of Goddesses, ancient and current “Femme Fatales” and “Ladies of the Evening,” featuring famous and infamous dames of screen and folklore. We will meet lovers and friends, happy and not so happy, married and not. All this is woven into the theme by great songs and splendid performances by the Grandettes dancing throughout, and your favorite vocalists and actors from the Drama & Comedy Club and the Music Club. The “Dames” will have plenty of men to romance, tempt, and torment! Meet the brats of Broadway,

the divas of the silver screen, and the cads they couldn’t resist. There will be a fabulous array of great costumes and beautiful scenery.

$20/pp | Six Shows

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 7pm; Saturday 1:30 & 7pm | Sunday 3pm

Cash Bar – 1 hour before evening performances & Sunday matinee

Sonoran Plaza Main Stage

APRIL 14 • FRIDAY • GRAND EVENT

SPRING SHRED DAY

Today is the day, purchase your Spring Shred Day Time for Friday, April 14, 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 | 8am–4pm Activities Office

Sonoran Plaza

APRIL 14 • FRIDAY• GRAND EVENT

BARLEENS SEASONS BEST —SOLD OUT

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

APRIL 22 • SATURDAY • DANCE

ROCK AND SWING DANCE —SOLD OUT

$12/pp | 6:30pm Cash Bar | 7–10pm Dancing Sonoran Plaza

APRIL 28 • FRIDAY • DANCE COUNTRY WESTERN DANCE

This country western dance welcomes popular western entertainer, J. David Sloan and Western Bred. Western Bred hit the Arizona music scene in the 1980's and regularly fills the ballroom here in Grand. In addition, there will be a free, onehour Arizona Two-Step Dance Lesson (with paid admission) from 6 to 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cash bar. Snacks and soft drinks welcome. Tickets are on sale at www.suncitygrand.com or at the Activities Desk. For further information contact Country-Western-Dir@scgdanceclub. org. For all things Grand, visit us online or in the Activities Office, or contact us at 623-5467449 or for further information contact CountryWestern-dir@scgdanceclub.org.

$12/pp | 6-7pm Arizona 2-step lesson

7–10pm Dancing | Sonoran Plaza

MAY 4 • THURSDAY • GRAND EVENT GRAND TRIVIA NIGHT —SOLD OUT

$3/pp | 6pm Trivia Starts |5:30 p.m. Doors Open Sagebrush Ballroom

MAY 5 & 6 • FRI. & SAT. • MUSIC CLUB AN EVENING WITH GOLD RUSH AND FRIENDS

Join us for this season's musical finale with a lively evening of music with two of The Grand’s favorite homegrown bands, Gold Rush and The CBD Project. Our featured band, Gold Rush, will entertain you with their unique blend of music, storytelling and style. They are a fun, lively Americana band who perform songs you know and will also introduce you to some you may not. The CBD Project is named for founding members Craig, Bob, and Dave. Not what you might have been thinking, although they are both therapeutic. CBD will entertain you with songs by artists including Lyle Lovett, Jerry Jeff Walker, Tom Petty, and a couple of original songs featuring all kinds of musical instruments - electric, steel, wood and whatever a banjo is made of. Both bands always sell out their shows. Act fast, you don't want to miss this one! Producer: Jake Gibbs. Tickets are also available at the Sonoran Plaza Activities Desk (open M-F 8am–4pm)

$15pp | Reserved Floor & Tiered Seating

6pm Cash Bar | 6:30pm Doors Open 7pm Performance | Sonoran Plaza Ballroom

MAY 12 • FRIDAY • DANCE

ROCK AND SWING DANCE

Back by popular demand, Thaddeus Rose and his talented musicians, will once again entertain us at our final dance of the season. Join us for a fun evening with family and friends as we dance to our favorite songs from the 50’s through the 90’s. For further information please contact: rockandswing@scgdanceclub.org.

$12/pp | 6:30pm Cash Bar | 7–10pm Dancing Sonoran Plaza

MAY 23 • TUESDAY • MUSIC CLUB

LIVE AT CIMARRON —SOLD OUT

$5/pp | Open Seating

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

JUNE 12 • MONDAY• GRAND EVENT

GRAND TRIVIA NIGHT

Visit suncitygrand.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 | 6pm Trivia Starts |5:30 p.m. Doors Open Sagebrush Ballroom

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

TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES

FOR PICKUP LOCATIONS CONTACT THE TOUR PROVIDER.

KINDRED TOURS

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

A CHORUS LINE AT PHOENIX THEATRE

April 16th | Sunday | $134

Join us for an evening performance presented on the Mainstage at Phoenix Theatre. Composed by Marvin Hamlisch, this poignant concept musical explores professional dancers –their joys, fears, and triumphs!

BRYCE CANYON & ZION NATIONAL PARKS

April 24th-27th | Monday-Thursday

$799 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) | $239 (Single Supplement)

Zion National Park is a spectacular cliff and canyon landscape, including Kolob Arch, the world’s largest natural arch. Rich with color, Zion offers breathtaking scenery and abundant wildlife. The beauty of Bryce Canyon National Park is beyond description. It has been called “a cave without a ceiling, a forest of stone.” Bryce Canyon is a series of natural amphitheaters, with thousands of multi-colored rock pinnacles called “hoodoos.” Includes: 3 nights at the Holiday Inn Express Kanab, 3 breakfasts and so much more.

MONUMENT VALLEY & CANYON DE CHELLY

FEATURING THE GRAND CANYON DESERT VIEW

May 2nd-4th | Tuesday-Thursday

$799 pp (Based Upon Double Occupancy) | $199 (Single Supplement)

Highlights: Grand Canyon via the Desert View Entrance, Jeep Tour of Monument Valley, Jeep Tour of Canyon de Chelly and so much more! Overnights: Kayenta Hampton Inn, The Thunderbird Lodge.

MOUNT LEMMON SCENIC BYWAY

May 11th | Thursday | $110

This breathtaking 25-mile paved road takes us along one of Arizona’s most scenic byways, and winds us up a trail that ascends 9,157 feet through the rugged Santa Catalina Mountains into a much cooler climate. Nestled into the rocky peaks of Mount Lemmon sits the tiny town of Summerhaven, home to the Iron Door Restaurant, where we’ll enjoy lunch on self.

ALASKA: CALL OF THE WILD

August 17th-23rd | Includes Roundtrip Airfare—PHX

$5299 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) | $1250 (Single Supplement) Land Journey featuring Anchorage, Denali National Park, Kenai Fjords National Park & Seward

FREE SPIRIT TOURS

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

MEXICO’S COPPER CANYON

Departs:

April 20 | October 12 | November 2, 9

$1,995 pp/double | $2,325 pp/single

*Pre/Post nights at additional cost, 404 pp

8 Days | 7 Nights

CALIFORNIA DREAMING

April 17–19, | 3 Days/2 Nights

$799 pp/double | $1,125 pp/single

SABINO CANYON AND DEGRAZIA GALLERY

Tuesday | April 25 | $165 per person

*HOLLAND TULIPS RIVER CRUISE

April 26–May 2 | 10 Days/9 Nights

$4,995 pp/double | $6,295 pp/single

INCLUDES ROUND TRIP AIRFARE

SCOTTSDALE’S WILD WEST DAY TOUR

Thursday | May 4 | $169 per person

MYSTERY TOUR

Wednesday | May 10 | $140 per person

VERDE CANYON RAILROAD

Friday | May 12 | $280 per person

FLAGSTAFF NIGHT SKY RUINS, NIGHT SKY & WILDLIFE

May 17–18 | $499/double

the Grand Art Club

C O M E S E E W H A T ' S N E W

We have just changed all the artwork on display at the Grand Art Club

~ Member Created Artwork ~ For Your Enjoyment and For Sale

15820 W Clearview Blvd, Surprise 623-977-6000

Weekly Worship

Saturday @ 5 pm - Sunday @ 8am & 10am

On-line Worship Anytime: spiritofgrace.com Bringing the Spirit of Grace to All!

ADOBE AEROBIC SCHEDULE

Aerobics | Green—Outdoor Classes | Orange—pre-paid prices

more information contact grandfitness@scgcam.com

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 by any instructors.

For Information and Registration call 623-546-7470

SPRING 2023

Grand Learning utilizes 3rd party web-based software - each participant must have a Grand Learning account to take classes and pre-registration is required.

Visa/Mastercard accepted—No cash/checks

TO ACCESS GRAND LEARNING ONLINE

Login to your RESIDENT account with your CAM # and password: WWW.SUNCITYGRAND.COM

Grand Learning is under the Recreation category.

(Under Golf & Recreation heading) Click on Home Page where you can login to your existing account and view classes.

The Grand Learning program at Sun City Grand offers enrichment courses to the residents of Sun City 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.

We adhere to the CAM No Refund policy. If you drop a class with more than 48 hours notice, we can offer class credit only. 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.

Be aware that the material presented in all SCG 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 SCGCA. The course content presented does not necessarily reflect the views of SCGCA and its Board of Directors. See Instructor biographies on the website.

Courses in the SCG 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.

SCGCA makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information presented in the SCG Grand Learning program.

No legal liability or other responsibility is accepted by SCGCA for any errors, omissions, or statements by individual instructors, and SCGCA 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.

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

OR type this URL in your browser to access the Grand Learning Homepage directly: https://go.asapconnected. com/?org=511

* Non-residents use the above link *

Classes are held in the Havasupai/Maricopa classroom (Chaparral Center) unless otherwise specified. 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.

grandlearning@scgcam.com 623-546-7470

UKULELE 102—TIPS AND TRICKS JAM

DEE, JONI

Meets 6 times on Fr 3/31/23 - 5/5/23

12:00–2:00 PM

FEE: $30 The class will teach continuing Ukulele 101 students and those with some rudimentary ukulele experience that want to continue to expand their technique and knowledge in playing the ukulele. They will focus on new chords, strums and finger-picking skills. Students will learn how to enhance song playing and learn different genres. By the end of class students will be comfortable attempting independent learning and skills that will allow them to play 5 to 7 chord songs in different genres. Please bring a notebook and ukulele.

GINGERTALKS: BOB DYLAN

UNTANGLED—POET, ARTIST AND NOBEL LAUREATE

SWARTZ, GINGER

Meets 1 time on Mo 4/3/23

preserved in national parks, national monuments, and state parks in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah. As coeditor of The Ancient Southwest: A Guide to Archaeological Sites historian Jim Turner communicated with archaeologists at 48 of the sites described in the book fact-checking details on ancient cultures, beliefs, lifestyles, astronomy, and ancient technology. You'll learn about cliff dwellings, rock art, weavings, astronomy, agriculture and much more. In addition, nationally-acclaimed photography Larry Lindahl's stunning images capture the essence of these remarkable locations, including Mesa Verde National Park, Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Chaco Culture National Historic Park, and many more.

THE DECADE OF THE 50’S SORENSEN, KEN

Meets 1 time on We 4/5/23

3 MINUTES A DAY FOR 30 DAYS

LAURA LEE PERKINS

Meets 1 time on Th 4/6/23

2:00–4:00 PM FEE: $10 Personal growth doesn’t require you to become a hermit or to change your life completely. But it does require commitment to a simple daily practice. By simple, I mean a minimum of just 3 minutes each day. In our often hectic world of constant demands, are you wondering how you could ever add another commitment to your daily routine? If a daily practice of just 3 minutes a day allowed the other 1437 minutes of your day to flow more easily, would you be willing to try it for 30 days?

LAUGHTER WELLNESS

ZOOM CLASS

REISNER, ARLENE—NEW INSTRUCTOR

Meets 1 time on Th 4/6/23 or Meets 1 time on Th 4/27/23

5:30–6:15 PM FREE

FEE: $15 or many of us who grew up in the 60s, Bob Dylan is known as a prophet. Others have ignored him as music and discounted him as a poet. This program will focus on Dylan as a writer of literature, and as an artist and poet. Discussion will move from the freeform poetry of his book, Tarantula, and his memoir, Chronicles: Volume One, to his ballads and poetry. We'll talk about his influences, from T.S. Elliot to John Steinbeck and Jack Kerouac and discover what literary scholars and critics say about selection from the more than 700 songs he has written and focus on several of his more well-known "poem songs".

11:30 AM–1:00 PM

WAITING: THE SACRED QUIVERING OF THE SOUL

LAURA LEE PERKINS

Meets 1 time on Mo 4/3/23

2:00–4:00 PM

FEE: $5

Life is about soul-making, which requires creativity in how we respond to challenges. No one has an easy walk through life; we are all tested and challenged. Illness, a loved one’s drug use, death, betrayal, suicide and more can cause us to feel derailed, raw and emotionally paralyzed. Some crises are multilayered, involve many people and demand that we wait. Whatever the dilemma, we’re often in a quandary. We yearn to respond, but we don’t know what to do. Patience often grows thin and we can feel confused. Why is this happening? What am I supposed to learn?

ANCIENT SOUTHWEST: A GUIDE TO ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES

TURNER, JIM

Meets 1 time on Tu 4/4/23

12:00–2:00 PM

FEE: $15

This course is a guide to the American Southwest's top fifty archaeological sites

10:00–11:30 AM

FEE: $15 CLASS FULL—Wait list available

When you hear the term, the 1950s, people often think of a simpler time. They think of the explosion of television and rock and roll music. TV shows that dominated that era include: I Love Lucy, Leave it to Beaver, Father Knows Best and Maverick. They think of civil rights and how the court cases of that decade had effects across the cultural spectrum. Movies came out that dominated the times. The dominant political figure was President Dwight D. Eisenhower, the winning general of D-Day during World War II. The world was struggling with conflicting political agendas and students were taught to hide under their desks in case an atomic bomb went off. Two decades later a Television show came out called Happy Days and that show defined how people viewed the 1950s. It was a simpler time and even a good time. Come and relive those days and see how the major events of that time still have an effect on us today.

HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR DESERT LANDSCAPE KOMASSA, CAROL

Meets 1 time on We 4/5/23

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 the day before class. Please contact Grand Learning well in advance of class if you did not receive the link.

EGYPTIAN ART AND ARCHITECTURE REAMER, ALLEN

Meets 2 times on Fr 4/7/23 - 4/14/23

9:00–11:00 AM

FEE: $15 "Southwest Desert Gardening" is very different to anywhere in the world! Is your yard looking "status quo" or boring? Are you relying on your Landscaper to take care of your yard? Let's learn what is beneficial and recommended for your plants, shrubs, trees and cacti based on science and the recommendations of ASU Master Gardeners. Irrigation will also be covered as well as some container gardening. This class is taught by Carol Komassa, a certified and licensed Master Gardener, Maricopa County.

1:00–3:00 PM

FEE: $20 People have long been fascinated with the temples, tombs and art of Egypt. This lecture will cover Egyptian art and architecture from the Old Kingdom to the Roman period. We will view and discuss major buildings built during the Old, Middle and New Kingdoms. The uniqueness and characteristics of Egyptian painting will be covered. Both relief sculpture and sculpture in-the-round will also be covered.

MEET THE 5TH BEATLE(S)

BRUNO, VINNIE

Meets 1 time on Mo 4/10/23

9:00–11:00 AM FEE: $15

The 5th Beatle is an informal title given to people who were at one point a member of The Beatles either on stage or assisting the group in the recording studio. We will explore those who could have been considered a candidate for that position within the band. From the early days of The Quarrymen to The Silver Beetles to The Beatles, we will travel with them as they enter the revolving door of being a band member as well as exploring the countless session musicians that enabled The Beatles to create their timeless classics.

GOD SAVE THE KINKS

BRUNO, VINNIE

Meets 1 time on Th 4/13/23

9:00–11:00 AM FEE: $15

We will travel with The Kinks from their early days in Muswell Hill, London to becoming one of the most influential rock bands of the 60s. Their music was influenced by a wide range of genres from the power chords of "You Really Got Me" to the transgender woman "Lola" to the British music hall "Come Dancing".

Their songs reflect English culture and lifestyle fueled by the extraordinary writings of Ray Davies.

MOVING BEYOND FEAR

LAURA LEE PERKINS

Meets 1 time on Th 4/13/23

2:00–4:00 PM FEE: $10

Most of us struggle with some kind of fear which is inhibiting. We have three choices: do nothing, mask our fear with medications, or learn how to move beyond it. This class offers tools to move from viewing fear as an obstacle to observing fear as an opportunity for growth. Fear steals peace and contentment, but we can learn to transform fear. This transformation is a gift you can give to yourself.

AARP SMART DRIVERS COURSE

DOREEN MOHR

Meets 1 time on Mo 4/17/23

9:00 AM–1:00 PM FEE: $5

This one-day 4 hour course may earn you a 10% discount for 3 years on your auto insurance (contact your insurance agent to be sure). But even if it doesn't, it will make you more aware of your actions as a driver and how to stay safer on the roads. There is

a $20 materials charge for students who are AARP members and $25 for non-members that is paid by cash or check made out to AARP and given directly to the instructor. Be sure to bring your Driver's License to class.

LAUGHTER WELLNESS

ZOOM CLASS

REISNER, ARLENE—NEW INSTRUCTOR

Meets 1 time on Th 4/27/23 on ZOOM

5:30– 6:15 PM FREE

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 the day before class. Please contact Grand Learning well in advance of class if you did not receive the link.

PULSE WAVE THERAPY is one of the most advanced, noninvasive, highly effective methods for restoring blood flow and accelerating the body’s healing process. Pulse Wave Therapy is approved by the FDA and has been shown most effective in cases of neuropathy and other repairs of injured muscle and pain. This is not a gimmick—over 90% of our patients experience real relief from their pain. Pulse Wave Therapy is real regenerative healing for those who suffer from pain.

CALL (623) 439-5050 TO

ARMED FORCES SUPPORT GROUP

You do not have to be a Veteran to belong to the AFSG, although many of our members are Veterans. You only need to have a desire to say “Thank You” to our active and Veteran military families and wish to continue to help many of them on their journey of healing. The AFSG has been very successful raising and donating money to vetted 501c 3 Veteran support foundations. Three of these foundations are within the state of AZ –Honor Flight AZ, Soldiers Best Friend, Foundation for Service Dog Support, and one national organization, Feherty’s Troop First Foundation. We would like you to join us in our mission of supporting those who have served, do serve and continue to serve and sacrifice so much to give us our freedom. For more information check out our website – scgarmedforcessupportgroup.org

“We shall never forget”

ART CLUB

THE GRAND ART CLUB welcomes EVERYONE IN SUN CITY GRAND! You can try a class without joining – and bring a guest! We know it can be terrifying trying something NEW, but not at our welcoming Art Club! This month we are offering MORE THAN 20 DAYS OF CREATIVE FUN! There are so many varied classes, one or two are sure to catch your interest! If you enjoy a class, discover the benefits of joining the Art Club for only $20/year. Paint with others who also use your medium – Or enjoy socials (we are a very friendly group!) and foster lasting friendships. You might want to exhibit your work in our Gallery or participate in Market Days! Get ready to circle the classes you’d like to take listed below – and mark your calendar!

The following classes have varied pricing. All the Info is AT THE ART CLUB – OR - GO ONLINE at https://www.scgartclub.org and check out the details! You’ll be glad you did! NOTE: All classes with an “*” in front provide all the materials—You just bring yourself! How easy is THAT!?!?

APRIL 3 | MONDAY | 9 AM–NOON

Pat O’Brien mentors you to help complete your projects for 4 weeks - Oils and Acrylics

*APRIL 3 | MONDAY | 1 PM–4 PM

Barb Wirtz helps guide you through the art of Zendoodle. Reserve yourself some ZEN moments!

*APRIL 4 | TUESDAY | 9 AM–4 PM

Ruth Stewart will insure a lovely successful Water Mixable Oil Painting

NEW *APRIL 5 | WEDNESDAY | 9 AM–NOON

Carol Peterson will lead a NEW Class Fluid Acrylics – Blow that paint!

*APRIL 6 | THURSDAY | 9 AM–NOON

Mary Wolke will get you started with TRY ME Watercolor. A great place to begin!

*APRIL 7 | FRIDAY | 1–4 PM

Holly Kroening with her VERY Mixed Media will help you Create your one-of-a-kind Garden.

*APRIL 8 | SATURDAY | 9AM–4 PM

PAINT YOUR PET! Sign up and mail your favorite Pet Pic to Kelly Bowman.

NEW *APRIL 10 | MONDAY | 1–5 PM

Start your signature series of 4 paintings with April Heller. Your Canvas will look like Linen!

*APRIL 11 | TUESDAY | 9 AM–4 PM

Watercolor Painting with personalized guidance from Judy Wolf.

APRIL 12 | WEDNESDAY | 9 AM–NOON

Paint a Field of Flowers with very knowledgeable Allen Reamer

*APRIL 12 | WEDNESDAY | 1–4 PM

Go ahead and TRY ACRYLICS with Mary Wolke. NOW is the time to Jump In!

*APRIL 13 | THURSDAY | 9 AM–NOON

Gail Wagner will guide you through the ancient art of Encaustics. You can make a few different pieces!

*APRIL 13 | THURSDAY | 1–5 PM

Paint the easier version of Water Miscible Oils with Ruth Stewart who will guide you to the end!

*APRIL 14 | FRIDAY | 1–5 PM April Heller will help you complete the 2nd in your series of 4 paintings that make one big set.

*APRIL 17 | MONDAY | 1–4 PM

Find out the Amazing things you can do with Alcohol Ink – Evelyn McPeak will help you through.

*APRIL 18 | TUESDAY | 1–5 PM Ruth Stewart will guide you to success in Beginning Water Miscible Oils

*APRIL 19 | WEDNESDAY | 9 AM–NOON SCRIBBLE flowers and use a wide variety of Watercolor Techniques with Diane Palley

*APRIL 19 | WEDNESDAY | 1–5 PM

Complete the 3rd in a series of beautiful Acrylic paintings with April Heller

APRIL 20 | ENJOY A PAINT PARTY | 3–6 PM Paint and sip and take home a painting!

*APRIL 21 | FRIDAY | 1–4 PM

VERY Mixed Media ends up being the cutest Kokopelli Golfer with Holly Kroening

*APRIL 24 | MONDAY | 1–4 PM

YOU TOUCAN PAINT A WATERCOLOR with Diane Palley and a little SALT!

*APRIL 25 | TUESDAY | 9 AM–4 PM Paint an Arizona scene in Mixable Oils with Judy Wolf.

*APRIL 26 | WEDNESDAY | 9 AM–NOON Carol Peterson will Blow-Your-Mind with Fluid Acrylics and some ingenuity!

APRIL 27 | THURSDAY | 1–5 PM

Resin Art! Free Flowing Resin Colors and embedded items with Glenda Frazee = Amazing Results!

APRIL 28 | FRIDAY | 9–11 AM

Give finishing touches to your Resin Art Piece with the guidance of Glenda Frazee

*APRIL 28TH | FRIDAY | 2–4 PM

LEARN HOW TO USE OUR MAT CUTTER and finish off your artwork with Evelyn McPeak

SPECIAL EVENT:

Grand Easels Show will present pastels, alcohol ink, watercolors and acrylic painting and jewelry. We will be at The Grand Art Club April 29 on Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm and Sunday from 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm. Please come by and see what we are creating for you!

BILLARDS

We are open to all SCG 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

Rolling, rolling let’s keep those Bocce balls rolling. . .join us for Drop-in bocce on Tuesday mornings, 9am or Wednesday evenings, 7pm Time Change . . . no fees or membership required and we’ll teach you how to play (if you don’t know how).

n After a frightful season of weather-related issues and missing a third of our season we have finally reached our last event for this league season. The Deaf League tournament will be held Sunday, April 2nd, 2023.

If you would like to join us in league play in the fall of 2023, please contact Micki Brown, league coordinator at leaguecoordinator@scgbocce.com or Mick Sunde at president@scgbocce.com via email. Club applications are available at scgbocce. com website.

BOOMERS CLUB

The Grand Boomers are a fun-loving, young at heart, social club open to The Grand residents of any age. Our primary goal is to have a great time and meet other people living in our beautiful, active community. With a membership of over 500 there are plenty of ideas and events, new friends to meet and old friends to greet.  There are monthly events at offsite restaurants and a variety of other events throughout the year.

We meet for happy hours on- and off-site, DJ Trivia, Bingo, bus trips to Barleens.  Members enjoy regular monthly lunches and breakfasts. We celebrate Cinco de Mayo, Oktoberfest, and dance to the oldies.  We’re even planning a cruise to Mexico in the fall.

If it’s social, and you want to do it, join us and we’ll do it (name your “it”) together.   Membership dues are only $10 per year. To join, visit our website: scgboomers.com.  (Even our website is fun.)

BRIDGE CLUB

WE ARE MORE THAN JUST BRIDGE! Our club is more than just bridge. Contrary to

rumor, we like to drink, eat and just have fun. On March 22nd, we held social get-together at the Palm Center, with hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. (Alcohol intake has been known to vastly improve the games of some of our players). On March 27th we held our spring membership meeting in which our members were invited to share their views on various issues related to our casual and duplicate games. We are pleased to welcome 33 new members who have joined this year, bringing our total membership to 283 members. Our club always strives to include those players who love the game and want to play it in any form. Join us and continue to enjoy the unique experience of bridge in all formats.

Just Play Bridge: (all comers) Wednesdays at 9:30 am. No sign-up needed.

Casual Games: (Club members only) Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon, and Wednesdays at 6 pm. (Come at least one-half hour early to be assured of getting a table).

Duplicate Games (ACBL-sanctioned): (All comers) Wednesdays and Sundays at 1:00 pm.

Learn/Sharpen Your Game: Sharpen your game every Wednesday with lectures given at 11:30 am. No sign-up needed.

Our games are played & lessons given in the Apache and Pima Rooms at the Chapparal Center. We welcome players of all skill levels. For information, see our website https://www. bridgewebs.com/scgbridgeclub/ or contact

Membership Chairperson Debbie Lerew (dlerew99@gmail.com)

Quote of the Month: “Anyone who desires a perfect dummy need only look in the mirror.”

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 9:00 in the Palm

Center. Sago Room. General meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 9:00 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 AND TOPICS

Please visit our website at www.grandcomputers.org Education - Register for classes. Go to grandcomputers.org and visit the Education Overview page Membership - Membership in our Computer Club offers so many opportunities!

Credit/Debit Card payment ONLY! For more information, SCAN HERE For additional information contact Membership@grandcomputers.org

Tech Help for members EVERY TUESDAY from 12:30 - 2:30 pm In Person at the club More information at www.grandcomputers.org > Tech Help. Must be a Club Member to participate. Bring your device, passwords, & power supply for in person help.

Computers Club Meetings Open to ALL SCG

Residents:

GENERAL MEETING

1ST WEDNESDAY OCT-APR

Contact Barb Vivian for additional information at president@grandcomputers.org

WEDNESDAY | APRIL 5 | 2:00 PM

CHAPARRAL CENTER, PIMA ROOM

Topic: Navigating Shutterfly: The Essentials

COFFEE CHAT

2ND THURSDAY | OCT-APR

Coffee & Donuts Provided!

Contact Susan Lucas for additional information at vicepresident@grandcomputers.org.

THURSDAY | APRIL 13 | 8:30 AM

CHAPARRAL, PIMA

What to do if your phone is lost, stolen or broken

NEW TO COMPUTERS & DEVICES SUPPORT GROUP

2ND TUESDAY | OCT-APR

Contact Tom Shepherd for additional information at NewToComputers@grandcomputers.org.

TUESDAY | APRIL 11 | 9:30 AM

CHAPARRAL CENTER, HOPI ROOM

Topic: Using Technology to make your Vacation Travel better ORIENTATION

New to the Club or need a refresher about what it has to offer?

Contact Susan Lucas for additional information at vicepresident@grandcomputers.org.

FRIDAY | APRIL 21 | 3:30-5:00 PM

CHAPARRAL CENTER, APACHE ROOM

Join us for a detailed Club overview followed by a tour of the Club facilities.

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP ACTIVITIES

(SIGS)

Non-Members may attend 3 meetings before joining the Club.

APPLE SIG

3RD MONDAY | OCT-APR

Contact Don Cacciatore for additional information at Apple@grandcomputers.org.

MONDAY | APRIL 17 | 3:30 PM

CHAPARRAL CENTER, HOPI ROOM

Topic: TBA

COMPOSE YOURSELF WRITING SIG

1ST TUESDAY | 3RD MONDAY

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

Share Your Written Story; Participate in Discussion.

TUESDAY | MONDAY | APRIL 4, 17 | 12:45 PM

MESQUITE ROOM IN SONORAN PLAZA

FLIGHT SIMULATOR SIG

4TH FRIDAY | OCT-APR

Contact Ted Gray for additional information at Flightsim@grandcomputers.org.

FRIDAY | APRIL 28 | 4:00 PM

CHAPARRAL CENTER, COMPUTER OPEN USE ROOM

Topic: TBA

GENEALOGY SIG

1ST THURSDAY | OCT-APR

Contact Linda Etherton for additional information at genealogy@grandcomputers.org

THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 2023 3:30 PM

CHAPARRAL CENTER, COMPUTER CLASSROOM

Topic: TBA

GRAPHICS SIG

3RD WEDNESDAY | OCT-APR

Contact Rita Skarbek for additional information at graphics@grandcomputers.org

WEDS | APRIL 19 | 3:30 PM

CHAPARRAL CENTER, COMPUTERS CLUB CLASSROOM Topic: TBA

NEW TECHNOLOGIES SIG

3RD THURSDAY | OCT-APR

Contact Tom Shepherd for additional information at NewTechnologies@grandcomputers.org.

THURSDAY | APRIL 20 | 3:30 PM

CHAPARRAL CENTER, COMPUTER CLASSROOM

Topic: The Network in your Home

PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS SIG

OCT-APR | 2ND AND 4TH MONDAYS

Contact Jane Connors for additional information at photoshop@grandcomputers.org.

MONDAY | APRIL 10 | 6:00 PM

CHAPARRAL CENTER, COMPUTER CLASSROOM

Topic: TBA

MONDAY | APRIL 24 | 6:00 PM

CHAPARRAL CENTER, COMPUTER CLASSROOM

Topic: TBA

DANCE CLUB

DANCE CLUB NEWS

The Sun City Grand Dance Club is delighted to host both lessons and dances for residents and guests.  Dance information for our Ballroom, Country Western, and Rock and Swing dances can be found in the Ticketed Events section of the Grand Lifestyles.  For the latest information on the Dance Club, please visit our website:  www. scgdanceclub.org.

DANCE CLUB LESSONS

The Sun City Grand Dance Club hosts lessons and dances that promote fitness, mind-body connections, and social interactions for a myriad of ages and physical abilities.  Ballroom is the place for an hour of movement and education that suits most couples.  Line dance provides one or two hours of non-stop contemporary dance for the dancer without a partner.  Each week of instruction includes fun and inclusion with fellow dancers.  The latest information is posted on the Dance Club website:  www.scgdanceclub.org.

BALLROOM LESSONS

Ballroom lessons are held each Tuesday from October through March at the Cimarron Center. Basic/beginner lessons are from 4 to 5 pm. The intermediate class from 5:15 to 6:15 pm. The cost is $5 pp/hr for Grand residents, $7 for guests. For information contact Denice @ ballroomlesson@ scgdanceclub.org or visit our website at http:// www.scgdanceclub.org.

LINE DANCE LESSONS

Line Dance Lessons go year-round with Brenda Thomason at Cimarron Center. Starting in January and through March, the Wednesday lessons are from 9 a.m. to noon, but will be held in the Agua Fria room at Cimarron Center. The cost is $5 per person.

In addition to twice-weekly lessons, Line Dance also holds a Line Dance Social. The Socials are from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Cimarron Center.  Tickets are $6 per person and may be purchased at the door.  Everyone is welcome, but no lessons are given at the social.  If you can’t get enough dancing, join this friendly group of dancers for a lively evening of beginners through intermediate line dancing.

For information on lessons or socials, contact Line-dance-dir@scgdanceclub.org

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 President Pat Johnson at 623-203-7713.

DRAMA & COMEDY CLUB

The Grand Drama & Comedy Club offers live

theater entertainment to the Grand community, performing plays and musicals on the Sagebrush Stage, and comedy skits by our Cabaret Players at the Cimarron Nightclub. We live our motto, “On Stage, Back Stage, A Place for Everyone” and welcome everyone to our club because each person has special talents to contribute. Our club welcomes creativity and fosters teamwork and friendship to make everyone feel welcome and productive. We offer so many opportunities to be involved 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 in for a “painting party” to turn flats into gardens.

We offer training for our sound crew and our lighting team. Here may be a chance to learn a new skill or use your experience in a new rewarding and creative way. For more information, please contact Ove Jakobsen at 256-721-0431 or ovejakobsen@ msn.com for sound or Bob Nix at 623-214-8280 or bobnix@cox.net for lighting info. They are happy to train interested folks.

We also offer dance classes at many levels, sure to fit one of your styles, from beginner to advance tap and jazz. For any inquiries about dance, please contact Robin Kachurak, Dance Committee Chairperson, at 818-795-4859. Our Grandettes, a Grand tradition, will be featured in the 23rd Annual Variety Show, “Great Dames and the Men Who Love Them” this April.

Not interested in learning a lot of lines but always had a desire to be on stage? Our Cabaret Players Committee presents 3 performances a year by actors who use their scripts as part of their performance – no memorization needed. Always a sell out, this venue is small and intimate in the Cimarron Theater. Tickets (only $10) are on sale now for the April show, “Witty Winners and Whiners”, April 6 – 8, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday matinee April 8 at 1:30 p.m.

The Grand tradition of Twenty-three years continues with our 23rd Annual Variety Show, “Great Dames and the Men Who Love Them”, which runs April 12–16, 2023.

Men vacationing in Greece encounter the Goddess Venus, who’s filling in while Aphrodite is on vacation, and quite annoyed by the disruption. This begins a whirlwind of Goddesses, ancient and current “Femme Fatales” and “Ladies of the Evening”, featuring famous and infamous dames of screen and folklore. We will meet lovers and friends, happy and not so happy, married and not. All this is woven into the theme by great songs and splendid performances by the Grandettes. Your favorite vocalists and actors from the Drama Club and the Music Club will be featured. And the “dames” will have plenty of men to romance, tempt, and torment! Meet the brats of Broadway, the divas of the silver screen and the cads they couldn’t resist. There will be a fabulous array of great costumes and beautiful scenery. Not to be missed!

For further info on any items, to purchase tickets for shows, or general info about the Grand Drama & Comedy Club, please visit our webpage: https:// www.granddrama.com

EUCHRE CLUB

Euchre Club meets on Thursdays in the Chaparral Center, Hopi Room. Check in by 6:15PM . For additional information call Richard Eggen, 248-310-7561.

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.

When: Tuesday, April 4th at I:00pm

Where: Agua Fria Room, Cimarron Center

Skinny Water: Fly Fishing Arizona’s High Country Trout Streams

Join Steve Berry and Gentry Smith from Nomada Fly Fish as they provide an introduction to fly fishing Arizona’s high country trout streams with emphasis on the Mogollon Rim and the White Mountains regions. They’ll discuss appropriate fly fishing equipment, common hatches, fly selection, access, as well as share tips and techniques for successfully angling their home waters through the seasons. Combine this information with a little luck, and who knows, you might land the fish of a lifetime right here in Arizona.

Nomada Fly Fish (nomadaflyfish.com) is a small, focused fly fish travel service based in Phoenix, Arizona. They provide hosted fly fish adventures through the west, Canada, and Central and South America.

Grand Fishing Club Website https://scgfishing. weebly.com/ Email: scgfishingclub@gmail.com

GARDEN CLUB

It’s a great  time to join the Garden Club!  We have many activities planned for our members over the next few months:

April 6 Member Garden Walk

April 21 Annual Garden Club Brunch in the Pavilion

May 18 Meeting in Gila Room, Cimarron Center - Planned talk - Gardening to Attract Hummingbirds and Pollinators

We pride ourselves on being 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.   More info?  Contact the Garden Club by sending an email to SCGGardenClub@gmail.com.

GLASS ARTS (GGA)

Grand Glass Arts (GGA) welcomes new members!  Whether you aspire to make a beautiful stainedglass window for your home, design a mosaic masterpiece, or enjoy creating a one-of-a-kind

fused glass piece, GGA encourages you to explore the world of glass arts.  We offer an extensive education program for new and experienced glass artists.  Please visit our website at www. grandglassarts.com to view the benefits of GGA membership and look over our list of classes.

To join, please, click on the  JOIN US link on the GGA website menu bar, read through the important information provided, then complete our membership application.  For questions, email: newmembercontact@grandglassarts.com. While we offer New Member classes September through March for those new to the glass arts, we welcome Experienced Glass Artists to join throughout the year. Experienced artists: on the Join Us page of our website, fill out the application and describe your experience in the space provided. Our New Member Contact will be in touch to go over the entry process.

GOLF—150

GOLF CLUB

Par–3 golf at Sun City Grand. The co–ed 150 Golf Club plays nine holes from tees 150 yards or less from the pin Sunday afternoon. If you want to work on your short game, are new to golf or just want enjoy nine holes from a shorter distance, give us a try. We would love to have you as our guest. We are a relaxed, fun–loving group. Info: http://www.150golfclub.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 7AM.

Members are required to have an active membership in the Arizona Golf Association (AGA) and be a resident of Sun City Grand with a valid Community Association Member (CAM) number. Members are required to have a GHIN

handicap index. If you do not have a GHIN handicap index, you must establish one. A 9-hole handicap index is also required to be eligible for prizes in any of our monthly Play-of-theDay 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 alternating week guaranteed shotgun starts on Mondays at 12:30 or 3:00 (your choice), and alternating week tee times from 12:00 and 2:00. Free range balls, once-a-month team games e.g. Scramble, 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 OR 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, MemberGuest, 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 www.glgagrandladiesgolfassociation.golfgenius.com 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 whose main purpose is getting together for laughs, prizes and friendship while putting and enjoying the outdoors. We meet five (5) days a week, Monday thru Friday, at the Cimarron 18 hole putting green at the Cimarron Center. Pick out the day that suits you the best! We check in at 9am and begin putting a 9:30am.

Our group is intended for every level of putter. Be our guest, putt for free and 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

The Couples Putting Club is a charter club at Sun City Grand in Surprise, AZ. We are a putting only club that plays on an 18-hole course that is set-up differently each month. Our goal is to provide an opportunity for experienced golfers and novices alike to compete on the putting green and at the same

time, have fun and make new friends. Above all, we want our members to enjoy themselves while utilizing our wonderful putting facilities at the Cimarron Center. For more information visit our website: scgcouplesputtingclub. golfgenius.com

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 2022 Membership Chairman is Tom Jones. The club currently has over 400 members and we invite you to join our roster.

GRAND HIKERS

Grand Hikers welcomes current members along with any hikers interested in learning more about the club to attend the regular membership meeting scheduled for Monday, April 3 at 3 p.m. in the Agua Fria room.  Grand Hikers tries to offer at least five nearby hikes each week with varying levels of difficulty in addition to offering overnight hiking trips in the spring and fall.  Procedures for participating in hikes remain the same including: 1) hikers are required to register in advance for hikes, 2) there is no limit on the number of hikers unless required by the hiking venue or the hike leader, and 3) the Grand Hikers waiver is still required.  Only current club members can access the hike list on the website, all others must contact hikedirector@ scghikers.org in order to sign up for a hike. New and prospective club members are encouraged to participate in an Introductory Hike before signing up for a regular club hike. The introductory hike for April is scheduled for the 5th and to sign up contact hikedirector@scghikers.org.

The April hike schedule is available on our website at www.scghikers.org where you can also learn more about the club, upcoming hikes, and tips for more enjoyment and safety in your hikes. For more information contact president@scghikers. org or hikedirector@scghikers.org.

LANGUAGE CLUB

The SCG Language Club would like to increase its foreign language offerings to our residents. We currently offer Spanish, French, Italian, German, and ASL (American Sign Language). We need volunteers in any other languages, to teach our resident students. We would also like to start ZOOMING CLASSES and need volunteers to

ZOOM. If you have an interest to participate, come join us at the Ocotillo Building! New classes begin the first week of October. Current German and Italian classes meet through the summer. Email president@grandlanguageclub.com.

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 suncitygrand.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

April is an exciting time for all Maj Jongg players because it means the arrival of our new card!  To celebrate its’ arrival we are hosting a New Card Luncheon April 18th. Members must sign up and pay $12 by April 11th to participate. The Tuesday play on the 18th  will be closed to general play.  We will officially be switching over and using the new card on April 18th. We will be  also be signing up for a tournament towards the end of the month for the upcoming tournament May 9th .

Our 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” and you may continue to play.  Stop by and play with us.  You can come as a guest two times before you have to make it official.  Our annual fee is only $15.

If you have any questions, stop by the club, look for our table at the CAM Meet and Greet April 20th or send an email to us at thegrandmahjonggclub@ gmail.com with your name and phone number and we will contact you.  You can also check out our website www.scgmahjongg.net

MUSIC CLUB

The Sun City Grand Music Club is composed of residents who share a love of music. It is dedicated to the performance of Vocal and Instrumental Music for the enjoyment of both our participants and the general public. Its activities give members performance opportunities as singers and instrumentalists, both singly and in groups. Members also participate in production, technical, and backstage activities for our shows and support the club through Board and committee functions. There’s a place for everyone! If you have an interest or need further information, please visit our website, www.scgrandmusicclub.com, or contact Jim Ward at president@scgrandmusicclub.com or 623-266-3606.

ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENT GROUP –

If you play the guitar, banjo, mandolin, bass, ukulele, fiddle, conga/bongo drums, harmonica (any non-amplified, non-horn instrument), then

this is the group for you. Come and play, sing and jam in a friendly and no pressure setting. We will meet the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, at 1:30 pm, in the Cimarron Club Room. Please contact David Durham at 970-216-8279 or sonid@msn.com for more information. FREE

PAPER ARTS & MEMORIES (PAM)

Paper Arts and Memories (PAM) is a unique club designed to help people “create” in a friendly and helpful environment.  Whether you’re interested in card making, paper crafting, mixed media or scrapbooking, we’re the club to check out.  Stop by the Hopi & Pima rooms at the Chaparral Center on Mondays between the hours of 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. One of our knowledgeable PAM Ambassadors will give you a tour and answer your questions.  Don’t forget to check out our Card Boutique to purchase a variety of greeting cards made by our members.  Cards are sold on Mondays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. or on the 1st Saturday of the month at the Market at Grand.  Interested in joining?  Our dues are $20.00 for 2023 for all with a CAM card.  Contact us at grandpamprez@gmail.com with questions or to indicate your interest.

PET CLUB

The next Pet Club meeting will be held on Friday, April 21st at 10:00 at the Sonoran Plaza in the Mesquite room.  Our featured speaker is Mona Zachary.  She is the owner of Paws Choose, a pet food supplier providing CBD products, healthy food and treats for our furry friends.  Her presentation will be on pet nutrition and pet health.  Guests are always welcome.

GRAND PHOTOS

The days are getting longer. That is good news for photographers since natural light will be more readily available to capture your memories. So, take out your smartphones or camera of choice and take advantage of the abundance of daylight. And, while you are at it, if you haven’t already, check out The Grand Photo Club to see how it can assist you in processing those memories.

Membership in the club comes complete with a myriad of free classes, Special Interest Groups, Photo Shoots and Travelogues. Sign up today and gain immediate access to courses and mentors to help you on your photographic journey. The club also offers a digital processing studio. A monthly reception and Travelogue are an added bonus and are an excellent way for potential members to view some of the benefits provided by the club. Join today, and gain immediate access to courses and mentors. Click on the Membership form button on the home webpage. For information, scan the QR code, visit https:// grandphotos.org or swing by the Photo Studio during open hours Monday through Friday, 9-noon. Besides photo specific activities, the Club is also active in state photo organizations and is a

major component in the dynamic Grand artist community.

April events include:

TRAVELOGUE (OPEN TO GRAND COMMUNITY)

Absorb the spectacular beauty of the Columbia River Gorge April 20, 7 p.m., in the Chaparral Center, Apache Room. View the Gorge in its splendor with steep canyon walls, waterfalls, deep forests, basalt bluffs and unusual geographic climate. The Travelogue takes you on a journey along a National Scenic Byway. An extensive use of historic photos from before, during, and after the construction of the highway between 1913 and 1922 will explain why it is known as “The King of Roads” and “A Poem in Stone”.

RECEPTION AND SHOWCASES (OPEN TO GRAND COMMUNITY)

Reception, Featured Artist and Showcases –April 21, 1-3 p.m., Studio. Reception and light refreshments. Featured Artist - Mel Whaley will present his rendition of Historic Barns of Cache Valley. The reception will also be the opening of the April Photographers' Wall: Architectural Details. Abstract portraits of inside and outside parts of buildings will be on display to illustrate the hidden beauty of buildings. The Showcase and Featured Artist works will be on display through May 18.

CLASSES

(Most available to non-members for a fee)

Intro to Lightroom Classic V12—April 4, 11 and 17, all 1 p.m. Studio. Experiment on photograph editing without fear by using Lightroom Classic. The editing program guides the user through workflow, which includes organizing, editing, and sharing digital images. It keeps a record of photos even when the original files are offline. Session 1: Adding photos, folders, keywords and tags to photos. Session 2: Exploring the developmental module and recent updates. Session 3: Optional Zoom study hall to practice techniques.

Beginning Snapseed—April 5, 1 p.m. Studio. Learn how to process your Smartphone or Tablet photos using basic Snapseed techniques and learn to develop a "workflow" to help in the ease of using Snapseed. Equipment required: smartphone or tablets with Snapseed app installed.

The Art of Blending—April 10 and 14, both 1 p.m. Studio. Expand your photographic creativity by using blended images with Photoshop. Two sessions will deal with blending techniques and a review of homework assignment and photographs. Photoshop should be installed on the laptop or tablet you bring to class.

Notecard Printing (Option 1)—April 11, 10 a.m., Studio. Isn’t it time to share your artwork with the world? Print photos onto notecards in the Studio. Bring a resized 5x7 photo of your choice on your favorite device, flash drive or SD Card.

Notecard Printing (Option 2)—April 13, 10 a.m., Studio. Isn’t it time to share your artwork with the world? Print photos onto notecards in the Studio. Bring a resized 5x7 photo of your choice on your favorite device, flash drive or SD Card.

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS (SIGS)

SIGS

(FOR MEMBERS ONLY):

Studio Lighting, Creative Eye, Seekers and Sojourners, Micro 4/3rd, One App ata Time, Getting the Most From Digital Images, Digital Productions, Wildlife and Sony Mirrorless Cameras. For more info on Photo Club activities, 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 Sun City Grand resident can make court reservations at any time that is not set aside for club functions. Court reservations are displayed on the monitors located in the pavilion and in both breezeways.  If you are unable to use your reservation, please delete your reservation so that other residents can use that time.   Non-marking, court shoes are recommended.   For more information check website www.grand pickleball.org. Hope to see you on the courts soon!

PINOCHLE

THE SCG Pinochle is Welcoming new members to play Pinochle on Tuesday and Friday starting at 6 PM and ending by 8:30 PM. All skill levels are welcomed and we will train any new members interested in playing. On Tuesday we play single deck Pinochle and on Friday we play double-deck Pinochle. We are a fun-loving group that enjoys tournament playing for those interested and a year-end banquet.

Contact the club President- Larry Sebastian @ 480-376-3819 or our club Vice PresidentTrudy Morone @ 602-509-7201 if you would like additional information. Looking forward in hearing from you.

POKER CLUB

Come join the fun for various poker games.  All residents are welcome.  We offer Texas Hold’em, 7 Card Stud and Omaha-High/Low, with buyin costs from $10-$30.  For a small fee we have lessons to help you learn the game.  Additional cash games are available.  For more information on what we offer, please contact John Luher, President, at jluher@gmail.com or visit our website at http://scgpoker.org.  MAY THE CHIPS BE WITH YOU!!

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 Sharron Navratil @ 602-430-0820

SHALOM CLUB

The Shalom Club is welcoming new members and we invite all Sun City Grand Residents to join us! We’re a fun–loving and energetic social club with over 300 members who enjoy a variety of social, educational and cultural activities related to Judaism, although we are not a religious group. We have an annual calendar of diverse Monthly Program Meetings and our members host many fabulous Socials throughout the year. We also enjoy our partnership and periodic socials with all the West Valley Shalom Clubs. Check out our Club at www.scgshalomclub.com for the latest on events and activities. For more information, or if you would like to join us as a guest to look us over, please contact our Membership Director, Donna Davidson, membership@scgshalomclub.com or 925-216-2129 or Debbie Harris, 623-399-3200.

SINGLES CLUB

The Singles Club is an active social club in Sun City 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 5 | WEDNESDAY | 1-3 PM

SINGLE’S CLUB BOARD MEETING

Will be held in the Phoenix Room in the Palm Center. If you wish to attend, please call Interim President Marge Trudell (623) 975-9849.

APRIL 6 | THURSDAY | 6-9 PM | $15

DEALER’S CHOICE POKER

Join us for dealer’s choice poker in the Mesquite and Palm Rooms at the Sonoran Plaza on Thursday, April 6 at 6pm. Sandwiches, chips and cookies will be served. Cash bar will be available. Cost for this event is $15. Guests may attend for an additional $5. Last date to sign up is March 27. Hosted by Jan Clark (623) 810-2236 and Rick Haskell (623) 810-5068.

APRIL 12 | WEDNESDAY | 6-9 PM

GAME NIGHT

Bring your favorite game (scrabble, mah jongg, cards & shuffler for hand & foot, Rummikub, or any other game). Also bring your own soft drink. Come to the Cimarron Club at the Cimarron Center (on the 2ND Wednesday each month). Hosted by Maxine Sanborn (623) 694-6502.

APRIL 19 | WEDNESDAY | 10-11 AM

PROSPECTIVE NEW MEMBER MEETING

Get your questions answered and find out all that the Singles Club has to offer. Come to the Phoenix Room at the Palm Center (on the 3rd Wednesday each month). Hosted by Diane Dugovic (847) 867-1713.

APRIL 20 | THURSDAY | 6-9 PM | $15

POKER NIGHT

Your reservation includes pizza and game chips. Bring your own soft drink. Prizes given. Beginners and guests of members are welcome. Meet at the Cimarron Center in the Cimarron Room (on the 3rd Thursday each month). Make your reservations and pay $15 by Monday, April 17. Guests add additional $5. Hosted by Jan Clark (623) 810-2236 and Rick Haskell (623) 810-5068

APRIL 21 | FRIDAY | 6-9 PM | $25

CRAZY BOCCE BALL IS BACK

Crazy Bocce Ball is a fun social event that anyone can play. No bocce ball experience necessary, anyone can play. It’s for fun. The club has reserved all 8 bocce ball courts. Each court will have a fun different challenge for each player to navigate through. Cash prizes!!! Afterwards, join us in the Pavilion (next to Angela’s) for a cookout classic with your choice of a hamburger, hotdog or brat and also potato salad, fruit salad and dessert catered by the Grand Catering Office. Cash bar available. Hosted by Nick Naselli (847) 4212769 and Charlotte Wilkinson (719) 337-8666. Make your $25 reservation now. Guests add an additional $5. Deadline for tickets is Monday, April 17. Limited to the first 88 tickets sold.

APRIL 26 | WEDNESDAY | 6-9 PM

GAME NIGHT

Bring your favorite game (scrabble, mah jongg, deck of cards and a shuffler for hand & foot, Rummikub, or any other game). Also bring your own soft drink. Meet at the Cimarron Club in the Cimarron Center (on the 4th Wednesday each month). Hosted by Roger Tharp (408) 391-7337 and Pat Olszewski (814) 392-5391.

APRIL 28 | FRIDAY | 6-9 PM | $25

ELVIS IS IN THE HOUSE!

Enjoy a rockin’ performance by Bret Kaiser as Elvis in the Gila Room at the Cimarron Center at 6pm. Dinner will be Dillion’s BBQ pulled pork, pulled chicken, mac & cheese, potato salad and dessert. Cash bar available. Ticket cost: $25. Guests add an additional $5. Buy your ticket by Monday, April 17. Hosted by Diana Blazek (623) 556-5389 and Jennifer Lusk (612) 382-0029.

SOCIAL GAMES:

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

CHESS:

Tucked away in Sun City Grand, three times a week, 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. We usually meet in the Agua Fria room (Cimarron) at 11:30 -3:30 Monday and Wednesday and the Sago Room at the Palm Center on Friday. This is subject to change, so call us first at 623-293-2884 for Paula, or 203-9791194 for Marty.

CRIBBAGE

We play in the Pima Room at Chaparral Center on Tuesdays from 9:00- 11:30 a.m. We start promptly, so please come at least 15 minutes early to sign up and get acquainted. We collect $4 to play, which is awarded back to the winners. You are invited to play twice as our guest. If you would like to become a member, our dues are $5 per year. Please come join us.

HAND & FOOT

We play every Tuesday at 1:00 in the Pima Room at Chaparral Center and Friday at 6:00 in the Agua Fria Room at Cimarron. 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.

OPEN GAMES

This group is currently meeting in the Palms Center on Tuesdays at 12:30 – 3:30. Drop in the find out about us. If you have any questions call Fran 623-398-7737.

RUMMIKUB

Is a FUN board game played with tiles for 2-4 people and gently exercises your brain. It is similar to Gin Rummy, Mah Jong and Canasta and is easy to learn. To attend, you’ll need to know the basics and come 15 minutes early to check in. If you would like to learn or haven’t played for a while, call/text to arrange private lessons to learn new rules. We have extras, but please bring your own set if you have one.

We play in the PIMA Room at Chaparral Center on the 2nd and 4th Saturday and the 1st and 3rd Thursdays from 11:00-1:00. For more info: Barbara Powers: 480-567-2533 or barbs.rum@ gmail.com.

STAMP COLLECTING

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

SOFTBALL

Who wouldn't want to be a kid again? Lasting friendships are formed through a game for kids! We play all year long on the beautiful Del Webb Ballpark on Mountainview just west of Goldwater. Stop by any day and meet some great guys and gals; all of whom are there to have fun and relive their youth. There are four different seasons each year as well as different skill levels for annual and parttime 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.

SPORTS MEMORIBILIA

Contact: Steve Rothschild sbaron24@aol.com

STITCHER’S

From Joyce Craft, Grand Stitcher member since 1998

I've been a member of Stitchers since the very beginning, 1998! We moved here in 1997 and I belonged to a sewing group in an RV park before coming here so I was anxious to continue getting back into sewing. Our group was very small but very active. There were no "SIGs", that didn't come until much later. We were all just one group and we all did just about everything, sewing, machine embroidery (on very simple embroidery machines), taught each other what we knew how to do, etc., etc. Great times and many wonderful people! Grand Stitchers has grown since 1998. We now have 7 Machine Embroidery Machines, 22 sewing machines, a knitting machine, a long arm and 10 looms. Our members still teach each other and give their time for many charities in our community. We still have a great time and enjoy our time in the “sewing room”.

STITCHERS; FIBER, FABRIC & BEADS

Celebrating 25 years as a Charter Club We Weave and Spin, do all types of Needlework, General Sewing, Machine Em-broidery, Beading, Quilting - and donate our time to help with Community Ser-vice. We have a knitting machine, embroidery machines, sergers, looms, sewing machines and a longarm machine. Stitchers meet Monday through Saturday 9AM - 3PM. Dues are $30 a year. Each day is dedicated to one of the fiber arts Special Interest Groups. Come by the Palm Center, Grand Stichers Room, see what we create, and find out how easy it is to get certified on one of our machines or looms.

MONDAYS: SEWING AND MACHINE

EMBROIDERY SEWING:

Already know how to sew? Great! Come join our classes where qualified instructors take you every step of the way. Want to learn? We can teach you the basics and a little bit more. Machine

Embroidery: Learn how to embroider on towels and placemats, make stand up decorations for the holidays, spiffy up your pant legs and more!! We

start you at the beginning and help you through any and all projects. Experi-enced members are more than willing to offer assistance. Come join the world of machine embroidery.

TUESDAYS: NEEDLEWORK

Needlework means hand sewing like crochet, knitting, felting and hand appliqué. We offer classes on all of these techniques, plus we have a knitting machine you can get certified on. Imagine knitting a sweater in hours not days! Needleworks, as part of Community Service also helps out Eve’s Place on the Navajo Reservation knitting and crocheting hats and scarves. Another activi-ty is dedicated to Knitted Knockers. A soft knitted prosthesis for breast cancer patients, all at no cost to recipient.

WEDNESDAYS: QUILTING

We are a group of Quilter who like to cut up material and put it back together in various creative designs. If you know how to piece/quilt, do come join us on any Wednesday. We have a variety of teachers from nationally recognized members to those who would like to pass along their tips, tricks, and techniques. If you don’t know how to piece/quilt, we have classes for that. Meetings are on the second Wednesday of each month. Caring Quilts are on the third Wednesday of each month. Caring Quilts are made by many members, washed, and prepped

for breast cancer surgery patients. We also make Quilts of Valor and Quilts for Organ Donors. There’s always room for finishing those UFOs among fellow members.

THURSDAYS: COMMUNITY SERVICE

Dedicated to making projects that benefit Organizations in Arizona and mostly the West Valley: Early Head Start, Eve’s Place, Family Promise, Food Bank, Hospice of the Valley, Luke Air Force Base, Blue Star Mothers, No Kill Animal Shelters, Dell Webb Hospital, and Phoenix Children’s Hospital.

FRIDAYS: BEADING

If you know what TILA, Swarovski, and Czech Glass are, you know some-thing about beading. If you’d like to learn more - or if you know a lot and want to share - Beading will welcome you with open arms. Come see our display of what you can do with a few beads and little know how.

SATURDAYS & THURSDAYS: WEAVING AND SPINNING

Weavers and Spinners enjoy working with all kinds of fibers. We learn about the animals and plants that are the fiber's source; we prepare the fiber with cleaning, carding, dyeing and blending it. Fiber is spun into yarn using spindles and traditional and electric spinning wheels. We utilize many types of looms on which we create fabric for household items, clothing and art pieces.

More information is available on our website grandstitchers.org Connie Bollard - President 2022 president@grandstitchers.org

TABLE TENNIS CLUB

2023 is starting off well, with lots of active players. Give yourself a gift this year by joining the SCG Table Tennis Club. If you are already a member you know how much fun your $15.00 provides. If you are new, stop by for three complimentary sessions and experience the fun, the exercise, the friendships the club offers.

SCG Table Tennis Club prides itself for 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 eye hand 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.

WEEDS Friendly Reminder from Standards

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

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 $15.

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 2023 scheduled hours: Th, F, mornings 9a-noon; Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun afternoons 1p-4p.

TENNIS CLUB

Do you want to get moving? Get off the couch and become a member of The Grand Tennis Club!   $20 annually

MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES:

n Play in Club Play- a great way to meet people and find out where you belong in the Grand Tennis Club

n Club Sponsored Clinics

n Use of 3 ball machines

n Emails directly to your inbox from our coordinators regarding club activities if you opt in for them

n Participation in the many club sponsored activities

n Bulletin boards at the Courts have pertinent information posted. They are located between the sports building and the stadium and also between courts 3&4

HERE'S WHO YOU CONTACT TO GET INVOLVED:

4.0 A Women's Coordinators

Aleta Basso 623-606-7090

Odette Coutu 623-755-7566

4.0 B Women's Coordinator

Charlene Thomas 623-455-9360

3.5 Women's Coordinator

Donna Gropp 602-451-5456

3.0 Women's Coordinator

Elaine Weber 586-801-9953

3.5/4.0 Men's Singles Coordinator

Rob White 403-350-1070

All Levels All People Coordinator

Barb Drummond 509-560-9643

Just show up at the courts. Meets Monday through Friday at 1pm. 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

Linda Campanelli 623-214-1029

Saturday Mornings. Call ahead to

register. More information on website: suncitygrandtennisclub.wildapricot.org

3.5 and up Mixed Weekly Sign up

Dave Schaum 623-544-1060

Saturday mornings. Call ahead to register

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Spring Fling Tennis And Party

SUNDAY, APRIL 2

Buy tickets online or from a club coordinator. $20 per person

Sign up for tennis at the bulletin board between court's 3&4

12:30 Show up at sports building for court assignments.

3 pm Lakeside Pavilion for hearty appetizers, desserts and dancing to the music of Backguyz

Check out our website for all the new and upcoming events: suncitygrandtennisclub.wildapricot.org

So many ways to get involved and get moving. Come "Sweat and Giggle" with us!!!

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

ALASKA INTEREST GROUP

Contact(s): Pamela Gralton Kohnen, 480.292.1992, grandalaskans@gmail.com

Website: Find us on Facebook at "Grand Alaskans"

Description: The Grand Alaskans welcome all Alaskans living in Sun City Grand. If you enjoy getting together with fellow Alaskans for special events, entertainment, tours, or social hours, this is the group for you. We hold several events October through April.

ALZHEIMERS’S— CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

PRESENTED BY: ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION, DESERT SOUTHWEST

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

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

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, Sun City Grand, Surprise and the surrounding area. Inactive members, Leave of absence, Members-at-large or transferring members who wish to affiliate with one of these local chapters are invited to contact through text or email a member of the coalition.

Contact Names Karen Montoya at smithmontoya10901@gmail.com or Roberta Chargin at robertachargin@gmail.com

Please list your name, degree, status or any pertinent information. Include your phone number, address and email information. If you have an interested friend, then include their information with their permission, a coalition or chapter officer will make contact with you. Chapters hold meetings at various times during the month as well as socials. We, as a coalition, are not a part of the BSP Phoenix City Council but valid members of Beta Sigma Phi International. Membership is by invitation.

BOWLING

Description: Grand Mixers – fun mixed league (guys and gals)

Contact(s) for Interest Group: 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 SCG 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 coworker or even a long lost relative from Canada! email: scgcanadianfriends@gmail.com

SUN CITY GRAND CAR ENTHUSIASTS

Residents of Sun City Grand who have a special car (old or new) are welcome to join our group and show their car at our meetings, shows and parades in Sun City Grand. Our annual car show will be in the spring of each year in the parking lot behind the Chaparral center.

For more information contact SCGcarenthusiasts@gmail.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 AfricanAmericans. All residents are welcome. For additional information regarding the group, you may contact Steve Doolittle, 623-533-3455 & Laura Garrett-Williams, 623-215-7884.

COWS, CORN AND CANOLA

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

GRAND DEMOCRATS

Contact: Bob Walling, VP, 602.573.5942 or granddems.org

Website: www.granddems.org

Meeting Information: Fourth Wednesday of each month in Cimarron Center-Agua Fria (watch website for changes and meeting agenda and speakers). 2023 meeting dates: 2/22, 3/22, 4/26, 5/24, 6/28, 9/27, 10/25 and 11/15. Meetings are not held in July, August or December though social events occur throughout the year. Cookies, coffee, and conversation starts at 6 pm, followed by a business meeting at 6:30 and presentations.

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

The speaker for our April 26 meeting is Mr. Clint Hickman (R), our District 4 Supervisor and

current Chair of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. He will describe the critical role that Maricopa County Supervisors play in our election process and his goals for Maricopa County in the years ahead. "I have always been a growth enthusiast, but growth in the right way," he says. "With growth comes social, environmental and sustainability needs. I am aware of these needs and will work to help Maricopa County grow smarter for our current population and future generations." This is his 2nd Grand Dems appearance, and he is always very informative. There may also be petitions to sign and declared candidates to meet.

Our April Blue Breakfast and Blue Dinner social activities will be held at dates and locations announced on our website at www.granddems. org. Check the home page for details. Come join us on April 26 at 6 pm for another informative meeting of the Grand Dems!

FOUR WHEELING

Website: www.grand4wheelers.org

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

FUN DINERS

Description: We are a social group that plans monthly events at restaurants in our area. Just $10.00 per member per year to join. Guests are welcome!

Contact: Toni Helgeson, membership, 623-5445988. Website: 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 623-544-5988 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

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: www.facebook.com/scglgbt

Meeting Information: Meets frequently each month.

Description: The SCG LGBTQ 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.

MINNESOTA INTEREST GROUP

Contact(s) for Interest Group: Cecelia Kelly, 612860-4676, 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 Sun City Grand? Our Minnesota welcomes your participation in our

social events, nature walk/potluck events, putting contests, wine tastings, casino parties, theater/ dinner parties. Whether you call Sun City 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.

MOMS LIKE ME SUPPORT GROUP

Moms Like Me is a support group whose goal is to reach out to the hurt and hearts of mothers who have experienced the loss of a child. Every day there are thousands of mothers who have lost a child who are living in the depths of despair, feeling they have lost all hope. Our support group falls under the banner of Umbrella Ministries, a network of mothers throughout the United States who have lost a child, and whose soul mission is to reach out with the Lord’s love, to broken hearted mothers. The ways of losing child can be quite broad, from infants to adult children, miscarriages, to a still born death of a full-term pregnancy. Other mothers have lost a child through suicide, a fatal accident or illness. The death of a child is different than any other loss and only a mother who has experienced that loss can relate to the grief that a mother is feeling. We plan to meet twice a month in Sun City Grand, location to be determined later. If you have any questions please call or text Nina Montgomery at 623-606-3160.

NEW YORK STATE INTEREST GROUP

NEW YORK STATE AND FRIENDS 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.

Save the date for the following events - with more information to follow:

April 19th Lunch @ Tivoli Restaurant.

May 12th Lake Paradise Sunset Cruise.

June 14th The Music Museum.

July 13th Game Night in the Gila Room.

PARKINSONS SUPPORT GROUP

This group meets on the first Wednesday of every month (except August) at Cimarron.

POLISH-AMERICAN INTEREST GROUP

Contact(s) for Interest Group: Dorothy (Rzeszutek) Higdon, 218-821-3033, odette46@cox.net

Meeting Information: Meetings are scheduled periodically during the year to correspond with new matters of significance and availability of speakers, at which time an e-mail is sent to all members. Notification is also sent regarding any known Polish-American activity in the Phoenix area.

Description: Sharing of Traditions, Customs, Travel, Delicacies, and History. Socializing while receiving cultural enlightenment concerning holidays and also cuisine with regards to Catholic, Jewish and non-denominational 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 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

The Grand Republicans meet on the 3rd Saturday morning each month, and plan to meet every month during 2023 and 2024. We meet in the Hopi and Pima rooms in the Chaparral Center. Doors open at 8:30, coffee and pastries available by 9:00, with the meetings starting at 9:30. Guests are always welcome. There is a $2 charge for non-members.

Our April 15 meeting will feature Ms Shelby

Busch, Chairman at We the People AZ Alliance PAC. She is a constitutional conservative who is “ready and able” to fight for the people. She wants to get the Americana people back to work and assist business owners and entrepreneurs in successful pursuits of the American Dream. Other goals include: Cutting taxes and wasteful regulations, restoring due process, and protecting our 1st and 2nd Amendments.

Our March 18 meeting featured a popular, much sought-after speaker: Retired Air Force Colonel Steven Chealander, known most notably for his role as Military Aide to President Ronald Reagan. In this role, he carried the nuclear “Football,” worked as the Presidential Emergency Actions Officer, and served as ceremonial aide and personal aide to the President when required. Chealander served in the U.S Air Force Security Police from 1964 to 1968, including one year in Vietnam. He then separated, earned a B.S. degree in Business Administration, and did graduate studies before rejoining the Air Force in 1973. He flew with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration team from 1981 to 1985 and transferred to Luke Air Force Base in 1989, retiring as a Colonel after 22 years of military service.

Our February meeting featured updates from our Congressional District 8 Representative, Debbie Lesko, and the newly elected Legislative District 29 State Representatives Janae Shamp (Senate) and Austin Smith (House of Representatives.)

Grand Republicans is working with LD-29 leadership in support of the build out of the PC team well ahead of the next presidential election. PC means Precinct Committeeman. LD-29 seeks to double to over 500 PCs reaching into local neighborhoods, identifying conservatives and getting them to the polls.

We are also coordinating with Liberty Ladies. See their link on our website: grand republicans.com. While there, click on the “About” tab and read our Vision, Mission and Values statements. If we are the group you have been looking for, contact any of our Board members (See the “Useful Links” tab) or simply come to the next monthly meeting and see for yourself.

Lastly, while on the website, check out the stirring six-minute video entitled “Images of Patriotism.” Remember where we have been as a nation.

STATE OF MINDFULNESS

The SCG state of Mindfulness is a mindfulness community, practicing together, bringing peace, compassion, and gratitude to our selves and those around us. Group meditation can help develop a real connection with people while tapping into the same silence and source of peace, all at the same time. The SCG State of Mindfulness 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.

MINDFUL MONDAYS

8 monthly Drop/in meditation opportunities OctMay. First Monday of each month

GROUP MEETINGS

Group meetings are facilitated group discussions that begin with a topic introduction and end with a meditation. Group to meet at least 3 times per year.

MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION, AN INTRODUCTION

Information to follow regarding an introduction/ refresher course.

For those interested in enhancing wellbeing and resilience join us! For more information check out our website-SCGstateofmind.com or email us at SCGstateofmind@gmail.com

TRAP SHOOTING GROUP

Contact(s) for Interest Group: Mark Wood, 623308-5018, woodyson@cox.net

Meeting Information: We meet every Wednesday at 9 a.m., weather permitting.

Description: We are an informal group of average skilled trap shooters that meet weekly at the Ben Avery Clay Target Center (W. Carefree Highway), shoot several rounds of trap and socialize about various shooting sports. We occasionally venture over to the sporting clay and skeet ranges during the year when the trap ranges are reserved for tournament shooting. Besides trap shooting, the members discuss activities that foster a network of things to do, places to visit and assistance with shooting technique and gun safety for all shooters. If you are interested in joining our trap shooting group, please contact us for specific location information and other details necessary to prepare for a fun experience.

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. We have 3 great trips planned in 2023; Telluride Jan 8-13, Whitefish, MT Feb 5-10 and Winter Park March 5-10. If you are interested in learning more please contact Judy Ainsworth 602-909-4333."

WASHINGTON STATE

Contact(s) for Interest Group: 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 vibrant. Ideas for future events are always welcome.

WINE TASTING

Description: The group conducts tastings of wines from countries of the world. Each tasting begins with an introductory educational preview of the topic, followed by the wine tasting done in an informal atmosphere. Light foods and finger desserts are available. Members have the opportunity to learn about wine and find new varietals to enjoy and also meet and befriend fellow wine enthusiasts.

Meeting Information: We meet on the second Tuesday of each month except July and August at 7:00PM at the home of a member host. Annual dues are $10 per person and the tasting fee is $15 per person. We also have an annual multi course Wine dinner featuring cuisine from around the world prepared by a fine local restaurant and paired with quality wines of the region.

Contact for the Wine Interest Group: Judy Helderman, 623-322-9425, jhelderm@yahoo.com

WISCONSIN INTEREST GROUP

As we approach the end of our ‘Busy Season’ with many returning to Summer visits with family and friends, we want to thank all who have volunteered during the past year to make more than 15 planned events successful. The year was filled with many dining experiences, dinner theater, games, monthly breakfasts, weekly card games, spectacular Holiday dinner, tailgate BBQ and much more. Our season brought forward new events and we look to more in the next year. If you are interested in learning about the Wisconsin Interest Group, visit our web site at www.wigazinfo.weebly. com. Click on the ‘Contact Us’ tab and send us a note. We can also be reached at wigmessage@ gmail.com. We are working with the new Compass Hospitality team and hope to have an event at the new Falls restaurant soon. Be assured that we will have The Falls included in our 2023-2024 plans. Our monthly breakfast at Tivoli Gardens will be on April 7. Hope to see you there. Safe and pleasant travels to all.

QR CODE: A GUIDE TO THE BASICS

Can you please tell me what QR Codes are? Are there any safety issues to consider?

QR stands for Quick Response. These codes were developed in the 1990s by a subsidiary of Toyota, called Denso Wave, as a way to track automobiles throughout the manufacturing process—but today QR codes are mainly used to transmit web addresses to mobile phones. QR codes are used increasingly in restaurants to access online menus but also in advertisements, store promotions, food packaging, business cards, airline tickets, etc. to provide customers quick access to websites. Even here in The Grand, QR codes are utilized on your CAM ID card, and the Drama and Comedy Club provides QR codes to access digital programs. The Arizona Dept of Health can generate a QR code that contains all a resident’s COVID vaccination data. In summary, QR codes are here to stay. HOWEVER, there are always precautions, so continue beyond the “howto” for safety tips.

How to scan a QR code

n For iPhones, open your Camera App and hold the phone so the QR code (the black square with pixels) appears in the viewfinder. When the phone recognizes the code, the corners of the code become framed in yellow. Just tap that yellow notification to open the link associated with the code.

• Option: iPhones include a Code Scanner widget that can be included on its Control Center, which is accessed by swiping down

from the top-right edge of the phone when you are on the home screen. (Over 20 iPhone widgets can be customized for your phone’s Control Center: Settings>Control Center.)

n For Android phones, open your Camera app and hold the phone so the QR code appears in the viewfinder. You should receive a notification on the screen. Tap the notification to open the link associated with the QR code.

• If the notification does not appear on the screen, go to Settings to enable QR code scanning. If you have a Samsung phone, go to Settings to enable the QR code scanning and then open the Samsung Camera app and follow the same steps as above.

How to protect your information

n Remember that anyone can create a QR code, so be smart about what or whom you trust. To read a current menu or program? Probably safe. To get more information about a product on TV? Hmmm… To pay for an item? Probably not safe. Are you being asked for information? Whose is asking & why?

n There is no need to download a QR Code Scanning App for either an Android or iPhone. Your phone can do scanning with its built-in features. Cappie strongly suggests that you do not download third-party scanning apps. Downloading third-party apps is always risky so be

careful. (A third-party app means it is not from you (1st party) and it is not from your device (iPhone or Android is 2nd party); it was developed by a party other than your iPhone or Android (3rd party) and can be filled with malware or a virus that can harm your device.

n Be careful what you scan. The FBI released a Public Service Announcement last year on how criminals are tampering with both digital and physical QR codes.

• Legitimate codes can be replaced with malicious ones, prompting a victim to enter login and financial information. Cyber criminals can steal information especially if you give additional information after entering a website.

• In cases where payment can be made with QR codes, a criminal can tamper with the code to redirect payments elsewhere. For example, last year fraudulent QR codes were found placed on parking meters in some Texas cities. When the driver scanned the fake code to pay for parking, they were taken to a fake website designed to scam them out of their money.

n Check the URL to make sure the site is authentic. Malicious domain names may look like real URLs but often contain typos, misplaced letters, or something like a .net instead of an .org or .com address.

n Be extremely cautious about

View the digital version of “Ask  Cappie” monthly column by going to www.grandinfo.com. Click on the More News>Grand Lifestyles Magazine> to choose the month you want to view.

Special thanks to Mike and Violet for sharing this photo of Benson, a 9-year-old beagle who was in terrible condition, abandoned in Yuma. They drove there and rescued him and are now nursing him back to health. He has happily settled into his new home after only 3 weeks. This photo was taken by their neighbor Gail.

entering a login, password, personal, or financial information if you navigated to the site from a QR code link and don’t download an app from a QR code. Use your phone’s app store (2nd party) to get the app.

n If you receive a text or email stating a payment failed from a company from which you recently purchased and the company states you can only complete the payment through a QR code, call the company to verify. Locate the company’s phone number through a trusted site, not from the phone number provided in a text or email.

n If you receive a QR code from someone you know, verify that the code is actually from them.

—Not-so-tech-savvy Grand resident

Aly Cline Council Member

Library card design contest

With the launch of a new Surprise Public Library System, Surprise is asking residents of all ages to help design the new library cards! Submit a design in one of three age categories: Youth (10 and under), Teen (11-17) and Adult (18 and over). One winner will be chosen from each category.

Beginning, July 1, library patrons will be able to choose from one of the winning card designs, or a standard logo card, for use at the three City of Surprise libraries –Asante, Hollyhock and Northwest/Surprise Regional. Download the design template and submission form at surpriseaz.gov/ library and then submit your card design in one of the following ways:

n In person: Surprise City Hall, 16000 N. Civic Center Plz., Surprise, AZ 85374; Attention: Kelsey Lamphier

n By email: library@surpriseaz.gov (If selected, winner will be asked to provide original artwork.)

For questions about the library card design contest, please email library@surpriseaz. gov or call 623.222.2900

Eggstravaganza event

Egg hunters are invited to join the search for candy and toy-filled plastic eggs as part of the City’s Eggstravaganza event on April 8 at the Surprise Recreation CampusKansas City Practice fields, located at 15850 N. Bullard Ave.

This free, family event will feature activities, face painters, balloon twisters, easter bunny pictures and more! Food and

News and Announcements

drink will be available for purchase. The first hunt begins at 8:20 a.m. for children 2 and under. Hunts are separated by age group and continue approximately every 30 minutes, with an open hunt at the end for those who have missed their age group.

Poetry, art and more!

Are you ready to discover arts and culture events in Surprise? From theater performances, gallery tours, poetry readings and more, make sure to mark your calendar to attend!

APRIL EVENTS:

April 6 ● 12–1 p.m.

Lunchtime Theater—

Salty Dawgs Calypso and Folk Music

April 11 ● 11–12 p.m.

AZ Speaks—

“Growing in the Desert: The History & Culture of the Tohono O’odham”

April 15 ● 11–3 p.m.

Public Art Bus Tour to "Cowgirl Up!" exhibit

April 21 ● 6–8 p.m.

Poetry Slam at WHAM

All dates and times are subject to change. All events are free unless otherwise stated. To register for Public Art Tours and AZ Speaks presented by Arizona Humanities, head to surpriseaz.gov/artssignup. For Lunchtime Theater, contact Arts HQ at 623.584.2626 or visit westvalleyarts. org/theater. All events are listed online at surpriseaz.gov/arts.

Celebrations in Surprise

n Thursday, February 2, Mayor Hall, Vice Mayor Judd and I joined Bob Aiken, President, and Rene Mitchell, Vice President, of The Grand for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the new branding of the community. Congratulations!

n Mayor Hall, Vice Mayor Judd, Councilmember Haney, Councilmember Hastings and I had a great time on Monday, February 6, supporting the Valley Vista High School Special Olympics Unified Team at an event held by the NFL and ESPN. This team was named a Top 25 Champion School in the nation!

n Thursday, February 9, Mayor Hall, Vice Mayor Judd and I joined Trase Barney, CEO, for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of a new HealthyU Clinics location in Surprise. We are excited to welcome them to our community!

Community meetings

My monthly Community meeting will be at 6 p.m. on April 25 at The Grand in the Pima Room, 19781 N. Remington Dr. I look forward to discussing the latest City news and answering any questions you have.

Subscribe to my newsletter

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.

City Council meetings

The next regularly scheduled Council meetings will be on April 4 and 18 at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers. You can also watch live on surpriseaz. gov/surprisetv, the Surprise City Gov Facebook page at facebook.com/ cityofsurprise or on Cox channel 11.

APRIL FAMILY ACTIVITIES

MAJESTIC MARIPOSAS

Desert Botanical Garden

1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix

n April 1st - May 14, 2023

n Recurring daily

n https://dbg.org/events/majesticmariposas-2/2023-03-04/

Families can get an up-close and unforgettable experience when more than 2,000 native Southwestern butterflies return for the Spring Butterfly Exhibit. Get acquainted with thousands of butterflies, observe each stage of their life cycle and learn what actions we can take to protect them.

SUBSTANCE OF STARS

Heard Museum

2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix

n March 15, 2023 - June 30, 2023

n Recurring daily

n heard.org/exhibits/substance-of-stars/

The Heard Museum presents a new, permanent exhibition entitled Substance of Stars, on view now. The project is the culmination of a three-year collaboration with four Indigenous communities, thanks to a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc., which fosters the study of world religions. The exhibition examines the collection

of the Heard Museum from Indigenous perspectives, across a wide variety of media and time periods. It incorporates Indigenous languages, sky knowledge, and spiritual values, and includes elements of the origin stories that form Native identities.

BUNNY BASH

Desert Ridge Marketplace 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix

n Apr 07, 2023

n 4:30–6:30 PM

n Free and open to the public

n (480) 290-9874

n https://shopdesertridge.com/ Hop on over for the ultimate spring celebration at Desert Ridge Marketplace! Snap a free photo with somebunny special and enjoy an egg hunt, live entertainment by Funergy, crafts, giveaways and more throughout The District!

n Snap a free downloadable photo with the Easter Bunny *Today Only*

n Hunt for eggs from store to store. Collect 5 eggs and redeem for a free goodie bag

*While Supplies Last*

n Live entertainment at The District Stage by FUNERGY with spring contests and giveaways

n Decorate Your Own Egg Craft *While Supplies Last*

n Balloon Art *While Supplies Last*

n Additional Activities provided by Desert Ridge Marketplace retailers & restaurant *This event is free and open to the public. Activities and goodie bags available on a first come, first serve basis.

EASTER BRUNCH AT THE WIGWAM

The Wigwam

300 E. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park, AZ

n April 9, 2023

n  (877) 422-9587

n Brunch Buffet: $85++ adults

$30++ kids 4-12

Litchfield's Brunch: $99++ adults

$30++ kids 4-12

n www.wigwamarizona.com/springhappenings

Indulge in your Easter Brunch favorites at The Wigwam's brunch buffet, featuring delicious fresh salad assortments, savory carving stations, decadent desserts and more. Or celebrate Easter at Litchfield's, The Wigwam's signature farm-to-table restaurant, which will be featuring crisp salads, lavish brunch favorites, and Chef's specialty desserts.

The Easter Bunny will be in attendance and ready for photos!

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

BOARD COMMITTEES

Architectural Review Committee

Tony Spata tony4grand@gmail.com

Code of Conduct Committee

Bob Aiken aiken4grand@gmail.com Covenants Committee

Alan Meyer grandameyer@aol.com Golf Advisory Committee

Carol White carol4grand@gmail.com

Long

René Mitchell rene4grand@gmail.com

ADDITIONAL

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT

General

Rod Rankin 623.546.7468 rod.rankin@scgcam.com

Assistant General Manager

Jeff Hochman jeff.hochman@scgcam.com

Executive Administrative Assistant

Theresa Fleck 623-546-7468 theresa.fleck@scgcam.com

Communications Manager

Christine Helton 623.546.7533 christine.helton@scgcam.com communications@scgcam.com

Custodial Supervisor

Ken Crossno .................................... 623.546.7460 ken.crossno@scgcam.com

Director of Golf

Brandon Dougherty 623-546-7412 brandon.dougherty@scgcam.com

Finance Director

David Reber .................................... 623.546.7453 david.reber@scgcam.com

Fitness Director

Allison Adams 623.546.7463 allison.adams@scgcam.com

Information Systems Manager

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

Activities Director

Lorena Nieto 623.546.7455 lorena.nieto@scgcam.com

Maintenance Operations Director Scott Phillips scott.phillips@scgcam.com

Norma Gaitan ................................ 623.546.7551

Membership Director Debra Goodman

debra.goodman@scgcam.com Standards Director Jody Snider

jody.snider@scgcam.com

Purchasing Specialist Laurie Segler ................................... 623.546.7561 laurie.segler@scgcam.com

Volunteer Program Manager Denise Alessi 623-546-7451 denise.alessi@scgcam.com GOLF

ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT

RESTAURANTS/CATERING