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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GRAND VISION STATEMENT Grand is the premier active, age−restricted community in Arizona.
GRAND MISSION STATEMENT
Grand provides residents with a high−value community, with resort−style amenities, in which every person can choose to participate and live well, based on their needs and desires. This high standard will maximize our investments and promote our well−being in an active close−knit community.
GRAND VALUE STATEMENTS In support of our Mission Statement, we hold to these values: We foster relationships built on respect, trust, and effective communications. n
Ask Cappie the Computer Cat............ 44 Club & Interest Group Information.... 36
Advertising Information........................ 5 Community Association Contacts...... 49
Director of Golf Operations................. 10 Employment Information...................... 5 Financial Results.................................... 6 Fitness Manager’s Message................... 14 Grand Learning Communication........ 28
Mission Statement................................. 5 Resource Numbers............................... 48
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We are open−minded, collaborative, and always look for ways to improve our community.
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We believe in life−long learning and a desire for active well−being. n
We are a forward−looking, fiscally−sound community. n
We encourage an environment of empowerment and personal responsibility.
Please cancel delivery of your complimentary newspapers whenever you will be gone—delivery can be restarted upon return.
Posture, Grip and Alignment Page 10
What Frustrates You About Technology? Page 22
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The Association provides this publication for informational purposes only. SCG Community Association, its Board, its employees and all other entities within SCG do not guarantee, endorse, nor promote any of the products, services or individuals advertised herein and assume no responsibility or liability for the veracity of the statements made in this publication. Information regarding advertising rates can be obtained on our website at www.suncitygrand.com (under Life in SCG/Communication News/Grand Lifestyles Information). The deadline for commercial ads is the 10th of the month prior to placement. Sun City Grand Community Association, Inc. reserves the right to revise or refuse submitted articles and/ or ads. If you have any questions about the Grand Lifestyles, please feel free to contact the Activities Office at 623-546-7452.
Working Out After Getting the COVID Vaccine Page 14
Before You Leave for the Summer Page 35
Local Business Recognized Page 15
Managing Passwords Page 44
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Job opportunities are posted on the website at www.suncitygrand.com (Grand Living/Human Resources & Employment). You may submit your application to the Human Resources Department at 19726 N. Remington Dr., Surprise, AZ 85374, fax to 623-546-7447 or email hrgrand@scgcam. com. You are encouraged to submit an application for each employment opportunity for which you would like to be considered.
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SCG FEBRUARY 2021
FINANCIAL RESULTS Feb-21 Actual
ASSOCIATION
Feb-21 Budget
Variance Fav/(Unfav)
Operating Assessment Revenue $ 1,034,718 $ 1,034,423 $ Fitness & Activities Grand Lifestyles Rent Membership Fees Recreation Revenue
17,924 9,846 23,354 57,250 108,375
55,229 6,000 26,106 30,898 118,234
Annual Pass Flex Pass Resident Daily Guest Public Merchandise Driving Range Golf Revenue
207,613 62,729 663,220 112,172 90,318 39,747 1,175,800
Other Revenue Interest Income TOTAL REVENUE
295
YTD Actual
YTD Budget
Variance Fav/(Unfav)
$ 2,066,868 $ 2,066,279 $
589
Forecast CY21
Budget CY21
Variance Fav/(Unfav)
$ 12,629,147 $ 12,628,558 $
589
45,134 19,608 44,654 126,055 235,452
113,532 13,040 51,876 84,321 262,769
(68,398) 6,568 (7,222) 41,734 (27,318)
400,526 72,728 275,047 486,552 1,234,853
468,924 66,160 282,269 444,818 1,262,171
(68,398) 6,568 (7,222) 41,734 (27,318)
185,413 67,981 627,757 138,806 96,240 36,137 1,152,333
(37,305) 3,846 (2,752) 26,352 (9,859) 22,201 (5,252) 35,464 (26,634) (5,922) 3,611 23,468
399,443 127,419 1,217,705 181,740 137,770 79,059 2,143,136
378,012 129,460 1,160,422 234,992 170,463 78,684 2,152,032
21,432 (2,041) 57,283 (53,252) (32,693) 375 (8,896)
1,739,587 420,352 4,070,592 694,047 90,000 686,009 272,090 7,972,677
1,718,155 422,393 4,013,309 747,299 90,000 718,702 271,716 7,981,574
21,432 (2,041) 57,283 (53,252) (32,693) 375 (8,896)
40,941 5,424 2,365,258
16,602 9,254 2,330,846
24,339 (3,830) 34,413
74,575 10,211 4,530,242
39,958 18,508 4,539,547
34,617 (8,298) (9,305)
165,354 102,416 22,104,448
130,737 110,713 22,113,752
34,617 (8,298) (9,305)
Cost of Sales GROSS PROFIT
79,386 2,285,873
112,468 2,218,377
33,083 67,495
125,875 4,404,367
207,410 4,332,137
81,535 72,230
764,541 21,339,906
846,076 21,267,676
81,535 72,230
Payroll Utilities Repairs & Maintenance Insurance Professional Fees Landscaping Operating Expense Depreciation TOTAL EXPENSES
760,690 113,710 80,971 61,057 28,858 190,070 319,483 1,554,839
876,228 122,414 66,350 65,100 11,500 190,794 315,687 1,500 1,649,573
115,538 8,704 (14,621) 4,043 (17,358) 724 (3,796) 1,500 94,734
1,588,466 240,316 123,504 126,203 51,884 380,140 639,788 3,150,302
1,759,729 270,398 131,100 130,200 23,000 381,588 673,175 3,000 3,372,190
171,262 30,082 7,596 3,997 (28,884) 1,448 33,388 3,000 221,889
9,991,979 1,853,626 805,654 835,793 223,624 2,288,080 4,982,030 15,000 20,995,788
10,163,242 1,883,709 813,250 839,790 194,740 2,289,528 5,015,418 18,000 21,217,676
171,262 30,082 7,596 3,997 (28,884) 1,448 33,388 3,000 221,889
568,805 $
162,229
$ 1,254,065 $
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(11,056)
568,805 $
151,173
SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) Before Capital $ Project Expense SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) GOL F R OUNDS
731,034 $ 11,056
$
719,978 $ 25,512
24,545
Feb-21 RESERVE FUND YIELD Balance Money Market $2,637,195 Investments 18,390,000 TOTAL 0.15% $ 21,027,195 6
967
CARE FUND Money Market Investments TOTAL
11,731 $ 1,242,334 $ 47,454
959,946 $
294,119
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(11,731)
959,946 $
282,388
46,507
Feb-21 YIELD Balance $1,360,099 3,330,000 0.15% $ 4,690,099
947
STAFFING Full Time Part Time Total
$
344,119 $ 11,731
$
332,388 $ 188,947
Feb-21 Actual 165 113 278
50,000 $ -
(11,731)
50,000 $ 188,000
Feb-21 Budget 173 115 288
294,119
282,388 947
Variance Fav/(Unfav) 8 2 10
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING BOARD APPROVED RESOLUTIONS
SPECIAL BOARD SUMMARY
MARCH 6, 2021 A. General 1. Approved the modification of the Palm Center Rear Patio Reopening Plan to allow playing of table games. 2. Approved the Sun City Grand Library Reopening Plan. 3. Approved dissolving the Lifestyles Advisory Committee.
BOARD SUMMARY
MARCH 11, 2021 A. General 1. Removal of the LongRange Financial Planning Sub-Committee – EXHIBIT C from the Finance Advisory Committee (FAC) Charter and terminate any ongoing activities of the Long-Range Financial Planning Sub-Committee. 2. PDP-21-003 repairs at the breezeways moving forward by using ¼ inch minus granite as the foundation of the paver in place of sand. 3. PDP-21-004 Pickleball Club installing a mister system in each of the breezeways. 4. Approved Version 5 of the COVID-19 Master Reopening and Operation Guidelines.
5. Approved Version 2 of the Amphitheater Audience Plan. 6. Approved Version 3 of the Tennis Reopening Plan and Rules. 7. Approved Version 4 of the Pickleball Reopening Plan and Rules. 8. Pool capacity for Cimarron at 142 and the pool Capacity at Adobe at 177. 9. Remove the reservation requirement in the gyms. 10. Remove the reservation requirement at the walking track. 11. End the Golf Shop plan for merchandise restrictions at the golf shops.
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B. Reserve Projects 1. Purchase Request 21-8128RF – Cimarron Fitness Center – Replace (18) Roll Down Window Shades in the Fitness area only in the amount not to exceed $22,500. 2. Purchase Request 21-6613-6748-8441-RF – Replace (38) Pool lights at the Adobe & Cimarron Centers in the amount not to exceed $22,000.
C. CARE Projects 1. Purchase Request 21-001-CF – Desert Springs #6 Tee – Lake Hard Edging in the amount not to exceed $85,000.
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623-977-6000 . . . . . spiritofgrace.com On-site Worship Services have resumed! Please contact the church for additional information. Registration is Required Our on-line Worship Service continues each week and is available on Saturday by 5:00 pm. Go to spiritofgrace.com and click on the YouTube button in the upper right-hand side of the webpage.
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FROM THE DIRECTOR OF GOLF OPERATIONS
POSTURE, GRIP AND ALIGNMENT
Over the years I have seen many golfers make the golf swing more complicated than it should be and they are working on too many things. Try this out to maybe make things a little easier. Just remember PGA: Posture, Grip and Alignment.
Jeff Hochman Director of Golf Operations
POSTURE
Your feet should be shoulder width apart, with your weight balanced on the balls of your feet. Flex your knees, bend at the hips (not the waist) and keep your spine straight.
GRIP
Loosen your death grip on your club. You want to hold the club securely without squeezing too tightly. You also want to keep your body relaxed and not rigid.
Vardon Grip: Probably the most popular and common golf grip, the Vardon or "overlapping" grip is achieved by fitting the pinkie finger of the trailing hand between the index and middle finger of the lead hand.
small hands sometimes find the ten finger grip the most comfortable. To achieve it, simply lock the pinkie finger of the trailing hand close against the index finger of the lead hand.
Interlocking Grip: The next most common grip works better for people with less powerful forearms, weak wrists or smaller hands. With this grip, the hands are literally locked together by curling the pinkie finger of the trailing hand around the index finger of the lead hand. The downside of this grip is that, with less finger pressure controlling the club, the handle can sometimes drift against the palms.
ALIGNMENT
Ten Finger (baseball) Grip: Beginners, players with joint pain and those with
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Picture a set of railroad tracks running from the ball to your target. Your body is aligned on the inside rail. Your ball is on the outside rail, which runs in a straight line from the ball to your target. So just remember PGA. A great setup position gives you a better chance to make a great swing. Give it a try. If you would like some private instruction to work on your game, please see the following instructors…
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The Association provides this publication for informational purposes only. SCG Community Association, its Board, its employees and all other entities within SCG do not guarantee, endorse, nor promote any of the products, services or individuals advertised herein and assume no responsibility or liability for the veracity of the statements made in this publication. Information regarding advertising rates can be obtained on our website at www.suncitygrand.com (under Life in SCG/Grand Lifestyles Information); or by coming to the Sonoran Plaza and visiting the Activities Office. The deadline for commercial ads is the 10th of the month prior to placement.
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SELLING A PIANO? RENTING YOUR GOLF CART? WANT TO RENT YOUR HOME? PLACE YOUR CLASSFIED AD TODAY! To submit an ad online visit suncitygrand.com or email communications@scgcam.com or fill out your form and submit it to the Activities Ticket Desk. n
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FROM THE LIFESTYLES MANAGER
Lorena Nieto Lifestyles Manager
Visit us on suncitygrand.com or contact us at 623-546-7449. Thank you for your continued support of your SCG Activities Department. Stay happy, healthy and stay safe, Sun City Grand.
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In Activities we are excited to welcome back a variety of events and club activities. We continue to work with our Board of Directors, General Manager and Staff to move forward and navigate our path to reopening through the pandemic. HAVE YOU VISITED YOUR SCG LIBRARY?
We are open! You can visit suncitygrand.com for the specifics regarding the Board approved guidelines. Important items to note are a maximum of 6 persons are allowed in the Library at the same time and masks are required. But most important is – we hope you will stop in and enjoy your Library. SPRINGTIME PHOTOS
Thank you for sharing your Spring Photos with us! Visit pages 30 & 31 for some Springtime Photo Fun. APRIL IS NATIONAL POETRY MONTH
It was created to increase awareness and appreciation of poetry in the United States. See page 34 in this issue of your Grand Lifestyles as we share a few resident written poems. Look for upcoming eblasts and information regarding the following community events: Live Music at the Grand Café | Spring Shred Day The Market at Grand | Trivia Challenge Online For Tickets and more information visit www.suncitygrand.com. You can also find details on Reopening & Reservations, to stay up to date with all our community guidelines. Please help us in keeping our SCG friends and neighbors safe.
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TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES KINDRED TOURS
Kindred Tours is super excited to offer BUBBLE TOURS, to groups of no less than six, but no more than ten passengers, and you put your own group together. Choose a tour that we are currently offering or call the office with special requests. For more information, or to make a reservation, call Kindred Tours at 480-497-2478. Visit our website at www.kindredtours.com.
CHACO CULTURE NATIONAL HISTORIC PARK APRIL 23-25 | FRIDAY-SUNDAY $499 (BASED UPON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) $99 (SINGLE SUPPLEMENT)
FREE SPIRIT VACATIONS
For more information or reservations please contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or reservations@freespiritvacations.com Please note: Due to decreased capacity restrictions, it is important to book early as space is limited.
NEW GETAWAY FROM OUR FEATURE PARTNERS – GRAND CANYON RAILWAY AND VERDE CANYON RAILROAD DEPARTS SEPTEMBER 9-10, 2021 AND FEBRUARY 2-3, 2022 $550 PP/DOUBLE | $660 PP/SINGLE
Ride Arizona’s premier railroads – The Verde Canyon Railroad and the Grand Canyon Railway. In addition to two unique, spectacular rail journeys, you will also see some of most spectacular scenery in Arizona a the magnificent Grand Canyon and along the route of the Verde Canyon Railroad. The Copper Art Museum in Cottonwood is also included and you will overnight at the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel in Williams.
OLD WEST HIGHWAY & LUNCH Day One: We’ll head towards Payson, with a stop for snacks, on our way to Heber, Arizona, for lunch on self at the Red Onion Restaurant. After lunch we’ll travel to Farmington, New Mexico, and check into our hotel. We’ll refresh before gathering for our own Happy Hour and carry-out dinner from Los Hermanito’s, serving delicious New Mexico-style food, and it’s all included. Day Two: We’ll enjoy breakfast, included at the hotel, then head for Chaco Culture National Historical Park. Chaco Canyon is home to the most exceptional concentration of pueblos in the Southwest. Climate change is thought to have led to the emigration of Chacoans and the eventual abandonment of the canyon. Chaco Canyon is a World Heritage Site and considered sacred ancestral homelands by the Hopi and Pueblo people. A picnic lunch is included. Late afternoon we’ll return to our hotel, refresh and meet for our own Happy Hour, included, before heading out to enjoy dinner on self.
APRIL 9 | $109 PER PERSON
Travel the scenic Old West Highway. Visit the Boyce Thompson Arboretum, the World’s Smallest Museum, Besh Ba Gowah Ruins, and the Pickle Barrel Trading Post. Lunch is included.
VERDE VALLEY OVERNIGHT
APRIL 27-28 | $395 PP/DOUBLE $475 PP/SINGLE
Highlights of this overnight getaway include first-class seating on the Verde Canyon Railroad, and the Copper Art Museum. Overnight is at the Best Western Cottonwood Inn.
VERDE CANYON RAILROAD
APRIL 27 | $149 PP (COACH) $195 PP (FIRST CLASS)
Board the Verde Canyon Railroad for a four hour diesel train journey to places only accessible by rail. See crimson cliffs, eagle nests, white water rapids, and abandoned gold mines.
Day Three: We’ll enjoy breakfast at the hotel, included, and then head home.
MADERA CANYON & THE LONGHORN GRILL APRIL 21 | WEDNESDAY | $95
The Longhorn Grill in Amado, one of southern Arizona’s most iconic landmarks, was reopened in 2019. Lunch is on self, then we’re off to Madera Canyon, located on the northwestern face of the Santa Rita Mountains in the Coronado National Forest.
DESERT TO TALL PINES SCENIC DRIVE & BRUZZI’S VINEYARD APRIL 27 | TUESDAY | $125
The seventy-six-mile Desert to Tall Pines Scenic Byway follows Highway 288 from Globe to the tiny town of Young, Arizona. This area, known by cowboys as “the high lonesome,” is one of the most scenic drives in the state. Young is home to the first vineyard in Gila County, Bruzzi’s Vineyard. We’ll visit the winery, taste a flight of six wines and enjoy a hearty lunch of Italian style sandwiches on the patio—all included. Grand Lifestyles | April 2021 | suncitygrand.com
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FROM THE FITNESS MANAGER
What You Need to Know About Working Out After Getting the COVID Vaccine This month’s article comes from Very Well Fit contributing writer and registered dietician Elizabeth Shaw, MS, RDN, CPT Can You Workout After Receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine?
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How your body will respond after receiving the COVID-19 is completely individualized. Some may experience no symptoms, while others may have more significant side effects. Monitor how you are feeling, and assess if your regular workout needs to be modified or a rest day is in order after receiving the vaccine. Continue to follow appropriate safety measures when working out, especially in public. Just because you are vaccinated doesn't mean the others around you are.
If you've ever received a flu shot in your upper arm, you may remember that muscle soreness that can linger around for a few days. Well, according to those who've received the vaccine and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this feeling may also be common after getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Yes, you can, but you may not feel like it. While there are no specific guidelines at this time put out by the CDC regarding fitness protocols post-vaccination, it's very important that individuals use common sense, and assess how their body feels in the immediate hours and days after receiving the shot.
What Fitness Experts Want You To Know Again, there are no standardized recommendations as of today on how to proceed post-vaccination with your workout regimen. However, two fitness experts have some sage advice to take note of. Damien Evans, a certified personal trainer and coowner of the fitness chain Eat the Frog Fitness in Southern California, says, "The most important thing to understand is that if you are showing signs or symptoms of being sick, this is your body working overtime to make you well again. Any extra highintensity activities would be adding to that stress." He adds, "What many people forget is that exercise is a positive stress on the body when you are healthy. However, if your body is
under large amounts of stress already—in this case the immune system is working hard and firing on all cylinders as it processes the vaccine—then throwing extra stress through exercise will be doing more harm than good." Evans suggests listening to your body and thinking more conservatively as to how to exercise in the days after being vaccinated. For example, he encourages his clients to take a walk outside (if weather permits) or try a slow flow yoga class. Harbstreet, who has a background in sports nutrition and fitness, agrees with Evans' philosophy, noting, "Even if you don’t feel like you’re experiencing severe symptoms (beyond fatigue, muscle soreness, and body aches), your body is still working to mount an immune response. You might feel like forging ahead with your usual
workouts, but you can also adjust as needed after you start to accommodate how your body responds. A rest day is not a wasted day when it comes to fitness and overall wellbeing." Listen to your body and its individual needs. A rest day is not a wasted day when it comes to fitness and overall wellbeing! — CARA HARBSTREET, MS, RD, LD
What Safety Precautions Should You Practice Post-Vaccination? It's important to remember that just because you have been vaccinated does not mean all those who workout around you have been too. Following the same etiquette you did prior to getting the vaccine if you are working out in a public continued on next page
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place is recommended— that means wearing a mask or facial covering, practicing safe social distancing, and sanitizing equipment after use.
What This Means for You Unfortunately, there is no definitive answer to the question of how the COVID-19 vaccine will affect your next workout. Based on experience from avid fitness enthusiasts and experts in the field, getting the vaccination should not derail your fitness progress. It may require you to engage in some modified exercises or take a rest day or two, but in most cases, you can return to normal activity within a few days. *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 by any contributors.
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SCG RESIDENTS
contribute to LOCAL BUSINESS recognized by Congress By Bob Cornfield
I live in Sun City Grand and am a volunteer with CHANCE SHELTER because they are filling a need that can help many of us in an emergency and only when there is a crisis situation: first responders find a pet and no one around to take care of it. They can call Chance Shelter to foster the animal temporarily. I want to share this exciting news with our residents. On February 2nd our local Congresswoman from District #8, Debbie Lesko, presented a Certificate of Congressional Recognition to CHANCE SHELTER. This certificate is for a person or company that provides a special service to our local community. Chance Shelter is a non-profit here in Surprise founded by Audra Colson in 2015. Audra was a volunteer with first responders and saw first-hand the need for someone to care for the pets of those residents that are in crisis and need the support to allow them to keep their pets when they are well again. The mission of Chance Shelter is to provide compassionate care to animals through adoptions, education, crisis intervention, and community involvement. Audra and her team of over 70 volunteers are waiting on architectural drawings for a new building in Surprise. Chance Shelter can be reached at www. info@chanceshelter.org or 602-394-1595.
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2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION RESULTS The Grand Election team is pleased to announce the 3 new Board of Directors members and congratulates all of the candidates for their willingness to step out and step up for our Sun City Grand Community!
Earle Greenberg Carol White Rod Rankin TOTAL VOTES CAST 3331 34.1% of a possible 9771 VOTE DISTRIBUTION 3212 e-votes; 74 paper ballots; 45 votes by phone
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION
THINGS YOU MAY NOT KNOW Did you know that the reason a letter, discussing the election and how to vote, is sent to the address each community member has on file with the Membership Office is because the state requires us to do so? They require that officially we make an effort to reach each community member and presently the only way to do that is by mail. Until the state changes its statute this is our only official means of notification. Did you know that all community members who had an email address on file with the Membership Office received an email link from Vote-Now, our voting tabulator, taking them directly to the ballot? This link was sent after 1201 AM on the first day of voting and could be used anytime during the voting period. So for future elections and ease of voting if you don’t have an email address on file as yet, think about doing so. By sending this link, in addition to the letter, voting couldn’t have been easier. People reported that their votes were cast in under a minute. And those who used the Vote Now bubble on SCG’s home page also experienced complete ease of voting. Here is just one comment from a voter. “Well, that was easy! Thanks for the good candidate information and a smooth voting process.” And another. “Thank you for making this process easy to navigate and ultimately, a minimal commitment of time. It was almost effortless!” Did you know that the candidate’s statements were published in the February Lifestyles magazine so that everyone had an additional opportunity to read them other than online? And they could also be found on posters at the Grand Cafe and both fitness centers. Did you know that two neighborhoods had over 50% of their residents voting; ten had over 40%; and nine had under 30%? Did you know that there were 757 total zoom and vimeo views by our community members of the first Q&A and 883 total views of the second? Thank you for your interest!!!!! Did you know that the last date for voter eligibility was December 31, 2020? What that means is anyone who owned a home on or before that date was eligible to vote in the 2021 Board Election. All those who purchased a home after that date will be eligible to vote in the 2022 election. Did you know that this was a remarkable year for e-voting? 3212 electronic votes made it so. Having less than 100 votes cast by paper ballot is a huge achievement for this community. The state requires an alternative method for voting beyond electronic voting so by using telephone votes, (this year 45) we can comply without the use of paper ballots if we choose to do so. Did you know that it’s volunteers who make the Board Election happen along with the never ending support and help of an outstanding CAM staff? Board Members are volunteers who give their time and energy to make SCG a wonderful place to live. To step up and seek a position on the Board shows their desire to make a huge commitment to our community. Members of the Grand Election Team, all volunteers, worked diligently to make the election run smoothly in these virtual times. And without the constant help and support of the Communications Team and Membership Manager we might have to hire someone to get the job done.
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So, to those community members who took the time to learn about the candidates and vote—thank you! To those of you who worked to bring the election to us—thank you! And to those who stepped up and ran for the Board, the biggest thank you of all!
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What Sets Sun City Grand Apart? IN A WORD ... VOLUNTEERISM
Our Sun City Grand community is like a small city. 17,000 community members, a $22 million-dollar annual budget, hundreds of acres filled with amenities. One of the many things that makes us different from other communities is the way in which we’re governed and how major decisions are made. Many other large active adult communities are run by third-party management firms that often focus on dues collection, financial oversight, record keeping and vendor management. We believe that there are significant advantages to having our community led by the talented individuals who make their home here. Sun City Grand is governed by seven elected community members who comprise our Board of Directors, along with their many appointed committees. Each of our Board members is a resident homeowner, and they work together on behalf of all community members for the greater good, setting policy and providing executive leadership and strategic governance. They oversee the community's short- and long-term goals, including major projects and infrastructure improvements, such as community enhancements, land use, and finances and strategic planning. Hundreds of volunteer Committee members support these efforts and work to maintain and continually improve the beautiful community we call home. Day-to-day operations are carried out by our Community Association Management (CAM) team of experienced professionals, headed by our General Manager, who in turn reports to the Board of Directors. Hundreds of other capable Volunteers provide exceptional value to our community by participating in programs and providing services that enhance our Grand lifestyle. Our volunteers’ many contributions are irreplaceable!
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CONNECT WITH THE COLONNADE
Don’t Be A ‘Fool’ When it Comes to Taxes April 1, the day you may be reading this magazine, is known as April Fool’s Day, a date for practical jokes and pranks with a history going back to the 15th Century. For Greg and Kay Haro, however, April 1 is a day to celebrate a great decision they made – moving into The Colonnade, a Sun Health Communities Life Plan community two years ago. For the Haros, the decision was anything but foolish for many reasons, including meeting new friends and the feeling of safety and security they have. However, they also truly benefited financially, something to celebrate with Tax Day, April 15, approaching. “I’ve never gotten money back on my taxes before, but we have seen some major benefits living in a nonprofit senior living community,” said Greg. “Last year, we were able to write off 20% of our entrance fee. And, this year and in future years we can write off a nice percentage of our monthly service fees.” According to Tammy Ayala, Sales and Marketing manager, contracts come with the benefits of tax deductions, depending on what type of contract someone enters into. “At The Colonnade, we have three contract options, including ‘100% Refundable,’ which allows a person to deduct a percentage of their monthly service fees as a health care expense; as
well as our ‘Traditional’ and ‘Traditional with Healthcare’ contracts, which allow a person to deduct a percentage of their entrance fee and monthly services fees, as established by our chief financial officer.” Of course, everyone must discuss personal tax status and write-offs with a tax professional. “In addition to these tax benefits, our residents can avoid facing increased health care costs as their needs change since we are a Life Plan community,” Tammy said. “And, depending on their contact type, if they have or do not have long-term care insurance and if they are a couple or single individual, there are ways that we can show them the financial benefits of moving here. We can tell someone about all of their options after we review their individual assets and income status, as well as review their medical status. I invite everyone to come talk to me about it.” For Greg and Kay, this was more than just a financial decision. “We are not responsible for as many things around our home now that we live here, and that has freed us up to enjoy other aspects of our lives,” Greg said.
For Kay, moving into The Colonnade was great for their children. “They really enjoy the fact that we are here, as it relieves some of the burden for them since they know we will be taken care of here, plus all the benefits we receive,” she said. Greg added “there is a lot of camaraderie living in a small community,” he said. “We have made more friends here than any of the other neighborhoods we’ve lived in. It’s a pleasurable experience seeing people we know and who know who we are, too.” The Haros really enjoy The Colonnade team members who work on campus, too. “I marvel at the staff who are all so professional and dedicated,” he said. “They know you by name and take the time to develop conversations with you, especially at the restaurants. It’s a different experience when someone knows your name at a restaurant, you don’t find that anywhere.” One of their best experiences came after their air conditioning failed last July 4, which is not something you typically associate with a “best experience” on a day that reached 110 degrees. According to Greg, the air went out in the afternoon and we called the front desk to send someone out. Soon after, a member of the Environmental Services team was at the door. “He was getting ready to barbecue with his family, and still had a smile on his face the entire time, and it was hot outside,” Greg said. “These are the kind of people and things you find living at The Colonnade. And, I was glad to hear that he had someone to take over cooking duties at home that day. The Colonnade is truly unique.” The Colonnade is a nonprofit Sun Health Life Plan community. It’s part of Sun City Grand, and has more than 320 residents in Independent Living. The campus also offers Assisted Living and Memory Support services open to the public. We’ve successfully implemented stringent protocols in response to COVID-19 and continue to work with residents and team members to ensure a thriving, healthy lifestyle for all. With your safety in mind, our communities are open and ready to help you start planning for the future. For up-to-date information about the campus, visit SunHealthCommunities.org or call (623) 236-3770.
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CELEBRATING EMPLOYEE MILESTONES Thank you for your dedication and commitment to our SCG community.
April 2021 52 YEARS
David Marichalar
Desert Springs Golf Maintenance
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Joaquin Farias
Granite Falls Golf Maintenance
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Manuel Acevedo-Banuelos Housekeeping
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Michael Nolan Fitness
WEEDS
Friendly Reminder From Standards We all want to maintain the beauty and cleanliness of our homes in Sun City Grand. We also recognize that there are many things that impede us in this common desire. The intrusion of nature in the form of weeds is certainly on top of our list. Weeds do nothing but detract from the effect we sought to achieve when we landscaped our property. Please help us to help you and your fellow owners by ensuring that your property stays free of these unsightly intruders.
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WHAT FRUSTRATES YOU THE MOST ABOUT USING TECHNOLOGY I'm sure each of us has our own pet peeves and issues that drive us crazy. Over time, we master one thing, but another seems to crop up. Remember when we didn’t have smart phones? And now, how did we live without them. We can’t promise to get rid of everything that “bugs” you, but we sure can try to streamline your life here in Grand. Like most of our projects, the goals are fairly simple – 1) improve operational efficiency, 2) provide better reporting to help manage the business more effectively, and 3) increase the ease of the resident experience. With a system that is 20 years old, it won’t be hard to improve, but we want to be “best in class.” Providing everyone systems that make your lives easier and more fun is the part of the equation that your resident Technology Team is working on.
residents will be able to book for their clubs and groups. We are looking for more ways to make that an easier job for those who book rooms. Check in procedures – How cool will it be to arrive for an event or class and just swipe your card, or hold up your phone or watch and walk in. It will be just that easy. Grand Learning – these opportunities will be expanded to include other classes being offered around campus.
Calendars
Your member page will hold the key to what is on your calendar. Want all events in Grand – you can have that. Want just your club events, that’s good too. How about just today’s events – swell. The flexibility to “have it your way” is almost endless. Start thinking about the possibilities of what would make your life easier here in Grand. Not everything will be available Day 1, but
within a very short time, all these things and more will be available. I’m waiting for the “lose those pounds without giving up the wine” app!! How about you? Are you spreading the word about what’s coming in September? Remember our goal is to have not one person say “what new technology?” when we make the changeover. Next month we will talk about more things you have to look forward to.
Class Reservations No more standing in line wondering if you are going to get into a class – just sign up ahead and pay to guarantee your personal spot in your favorite classes.
Event Reservations
Love to buy your tickets ahead to the events? Now it will be easier than ever to reserve and pay by credit book or credit card and view all your upcoming reservations on your personal calendar and/or your member page.
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Sun City Grand State of the Union II Reprint from the News of the Day, February 10th
FOOD AND BEVERAGE OVERVIEW Don Love Retiring Board President Sun City Grand
Through the Strategic plan, research, the Hultsman report, multiple surveys and a full fledged review by the Long Range Planning Committee, Food and Beverage was easily identified as the number one amenity that was lacking in our community. This was amplified by the fact that all of the new HOA communities that were being developed offered a much higher level of offerings in that arena. The interest in the community proved to be overwhelmingly in favor of such action when over 400 appeared at a presentation of our plan and many were turned away. From there we proceeded with a selection process to bring on board a professional F and B company to help with our Vision. The process in choosing our vendor took over a year to determine the nature and the implementation of a very in-depth set of visions and financial principles we wanted to achieve. We sought to establish a well diversified and coordinated array of F and B experiences emphasizing the changing trends as we move toward the future. The main conclusion gleaned from the Hultsman study was the importance of Community here at SCG. The basic concept
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was that to maximize the enjoyment of living in SCG we needed to focus on Community to the fullest extent possible. At the core of Community is personal interaction in enjoyable surroundings. We have wonderful amenities for much of that but lacked casual relaxation with others in the environment surrounding Food and Beverage in beautiful locations to offer the opportunities of enhanced living. Also a well diversified vision could be intertwined within our present amenities. Here is just a quick overview of what the Food and Beverage team see in our future with respect to Food and Beverage.
Village Center Area
Expanded dining and bar opportunities including menus, evening hours, and Sunday brunches. Create a greater opportunity of support for F and B on the beautiful deck of the Palm Center for various Community activities and provide F and B poolside ordering from your phone.
Granite Falls
Enhancing the quality of both Food and Beverage offerings, enclosing the present three season patio to provide a separate casual dining and a clubhouse atmosphere with sound separation, adding an outside dining patio looking down the fairway and a separate BBQ area for casual outside gatherings. Unlike most communities we have very little in the line of a Clubhouse atmosphere where people can gather after golf or other amenity use. The development of Granite Falls will remedy this.
Cimarron
Residents were promised a restaurant that never materialized and Cimarron is already two years beyond it’s planned upgrade from reserves. So rather than promising a restaurant concept we wanted to have input from Unidine to incorporate an appropriate Community centered concept for Food and Beverage. Such options to be explored are some type of Food and Beverage offerings, service to the pool, an expansion of Day Spa to include lunch and beverage offerings and possibly a coffee/health drink offering for those using the facilities. We are planning focus groups, with Unidine, to learn what the residents want
Angela’s
There is still over three years on the lease but we need to formulate our plans for the entire Desert Springs Area so we will be ready when the time comes. In continuation of the concept of Community gathering in beautiful places the Vision includes not only a complete remodeling of the restaurant and the kitchen but including dining service down by the water on the 9th hole likely connecting by walkway to the area toward an upgraded amphitheater area. There will likely be an expansion of the bar and outdoor patio services toward the golf course and a much needed sound separation between the bar and restaurant. Then the long discussed Desert Springs entertainment area around the golf course practice area will likely come to fruition including several Community gathering activities.
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Overall Community Upgrades
The Vision includes several other overall enhancements that we wish to apply campus wide. The world is swinging quickly to include technology in all areas of living. All of the new HOA’s have heavily adopted it in their offerings. We need to participate to keep relevant yet in a manner not to degrade present usage patterns for other residents. A sample of some of these options will be the use of mobile ordering and delivery poolside or elsewhere. Online or mobile pick up orders or delivery which have become so popular during the pandemic. Message notification of “popup” special offerings that are becoming popular. A loyalty program for our residents to include priority for reservations so they don’t have to stand in line as most have to do during the peak season off campus. And most of all, we don’t know what we don’t know, but technology will become more ingrained in our “Community” and we need to embrace it.
Operational Management
The benefit of one vendor managing the entire operation provides an integration of all offerings and a reduction in duplication like having a separate labor force for each venue. Employees can be moved from one venue to another to maximize efficiency. This allows for one of the sites to serve also as a commissary kitchen for common preparations. As explained to us, “It makes no sense having four locations slicing tomatoes for a salad” as an example. Unidine has a local manager with an office in the Palm Center just down the hall from the General Manager, David Twiggs. We are fortunate that David has a tremendous amount of experience in this area since he had oversight of 11 restaurants in one of his recent locations. He is delighted with our concept. This gives David and thus the community a focal point for monitoring both operations and the financials along with David Reber and the Financial Advisory Committee.
Funding the Vision
All of the building upgrades and furnishings have funds available from reserves but the bulk of the funding will come from the CARE fund. To reiterate, the CARE funds come from our new residents when they purchase their homes, not from dues. Last July due to the passing of the CC&R’s that fee now provides over 2 million a year vs the less than I million per year using the old fee. We have an excess of what we need for presently identified projects thru 2025. Due to limitation in space here such funding for all projects will be covered in the next article to come shortly.
Contract and Projections
We agreed to a ten year contract. The highlights are stated here. A ten year projection compiled by our team, Fessel International our consultant and Unidine. That projection shows a period of six quarters would be needed to break even because in planning for gearing up for a 10 year operation would require considerable expenses in the early period. Ten years is a long time so the Board instituted what we refer to as “Off Ramps,” a policy we now include in all of our large contracts, especially those of length. The contract includes KPI’s, Key Performance Indicators, which we can use to monitor and correct issues all the way to termination if that become appropriate. During the start up period SCG supplied 300k for start up costs and Unidine would absorb the first 300K in losses. At break even SCG would receive 6% of revenue for rent and Unidine would get a 5% management fee taken out of revenue and then we would split the profit evenly. The ten year projection shows the combination of rent and profit would provide SCG 10 million dollars over that ten year period.
Covid
Community gathering mentioned earlier, took on a whole new meaning with Covid. We felt opening the Village Center Cafe would be very important for Community gathering as long as we kept dining outside
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even if it would be a downside on revenue. We were already subsidizing the Cafe and always have and if we had stayed with the old Cafe it would have had a decrease in revenue due to the weather downside of outdoor dining thus an additional subsidizing would have been needed. This also allowed us to get Unidine onboard to help design both Granite Falls and Cimarron and begin the process of getting them open. Also we would be able to work out start up issues on a variety of things in a small business setting to be more fully prepared for larger openings. A small tidbit is that under the old system we paid employees wages and benefits but with Unidine on board Unidine pays them.
How Can Residents Be of Help
Please make sure you use the “Ask Us” button on the website to keep us informed of anything that will help Unidine in providing excellent service. This provides a digital trail that can be monitored and keeps Unidine and Mr Twiggs in tune with issues and solutions. Unidine and David want to hear from you.
Monitoring
Recently a monitoring program has been put into place where David Twiggs, Unidine representatives, Board VP Alan Meyer, and Rod Rankin, long time manager of large theme parks in the US and Europe (20-25 restaurants each) meet on Tuesday on all matters financial. Then David, Unidine and Rod meet on Thursday on all matters operationally. This provides an ongoing platform where all issues can be addressed. On behalf of the Board, Alan Meyer, Steve Bowen, Stephanie SloggettO’Dell, Gene Neigoff, Earle Greenberg and Barb Minick we are all looking forward to the Vision of our future. Thank you for your support. Respectfully, Don Love Retiring Board President SCG
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GRAND LEARNING Information and Registration at 623-546-7470 or grandlearning.org
APRIL 2021 Grand Learning would like to thank all of you for your continued support while we hold classes on Zoom. Over the last several months we have learned the pros and cons of “Zooming”. I think the cons are obvious. The pros are numerous! Let’s start with the fact that you don’t need to leave your house (with gas prices on the rise, that’s a plus). No transportation? No problem. Snowbird? You can Zoom from anywhere - even Canada! Class sizes are larger so there usually isn’t a waitlist. Intellectual stimulation is key to a high quality of life. Learning and using Zoom expands your technological knowledge, and it’s easy to use. So if you haven't yet, why not give it a try? Dust off the desktop, grab your laptop, IPad or even a smartphone and join us on Zoom! For Grand Learning classes, a link with a unique meeting id# for each class is sent to your email. With just a “click” you are prompted to open/launch Zoom and join the class. Please visit the Grand Learning website for links to download Zoom, view Zoom tutorials or FAQs. Our website also links you to our catalog, instructor biographies, and the registration site to sign-up for classes. Register now for Spring semester classes currently being offered. Summer classes begin in June with even more offerings in the fall.
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CURRENT EVENTS ROUNDTABLE
PHIL AXELROD Meets 16 times on Tuesday 1/12/2021–4/27/2021 10:00 AM–11:30 AM FEE: $10 Let's meet weekly to discuss the current events of the day. Be prepared to actively participate as we debate the pros and cons of the topics selected by the group. Each participant is encouraged to bring an item or topic currently in the public's eye. We are not limited to political items for discussion. At the beginning of each session, I will poll the group for topics. Once we have a complete list we will vote on all topics and the one garnering the most votes will be the first topic discussed at each meeting. Lively discussions will ensue, followed by resolutions. If you enjoy brisk and vigorous debate, this is the group for you.
SELF-PUBLISHING YOUR MANUSCRIPT
GALE LEACH Meets 1 time on Thursday n 4/01/2021 2:00 PM–3:30 PM FEE $10 This class will introduce you to the options available for self-publishing today. The publishing industry has changed radically over the past few years. It's easier than ever to go from a wordprocessed manuscript to a printed novel or digital ebook (or both), but the number of ways to do this have increased as well. This class will share the best and easiest methods for both print and ebook creation, and you will watch as an actual manuscript is uploaded, formatted, and made available to readers. By the end of the class, you should be able to make a qualified decision regarding the direction your book will take. Please note: There is no right or wrong choice—only the best decision for you as an author.
GREEK ART AND ARCHITECTURE FOR TRAVELERS
ALLEN REAMER Meets 1 time on Friday n 4/02/2021 9:00 AM–11:00 AM FEE $10 Are you thinking about going to Greece? Are you wondering what to see? Are you wondering how to see what you are looking at? This lecture aims to increase your enjoyment and knowledge of looking at Greek art and architecture. We will discuss the styles of Greek pottery and sculpture so you know what you are looking at. We will cover the major Greek buildings and the names of their parts so you will know what to see. If you have been to Greece or are not planning to go, this lecture saves you the hassle of packing while increasing your knowledge and enjoyment of Greek art and architecture.
LED LIGHTING AND ELECTRONIC LIGHTING CONTROLS
TONY SPATA Meets 1 time on Monday n 4/05/2021 10:00 AM–11:30 AM FEE $5 Have you gone to Home Depot or Lowe's lately to buy a “60 Watt light bulb”? How about Best Buy that has multiple shelves devoted to not only lights that can change their color, but also controls for them that are either wireless or voice activated? Welcome to lighting and their controls in the 21st Century! LED's have rendered incandescent and compact fluorescent lamps obsolete. Electronic lighting controls are now capable of not only Off-and-On functions, but are fully automated for either pre-scheduled, voice or wireless operation. This class will present an in-depth examination of how to
ZOOM KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS: ALT+Y: Raise/lower hand ALT+A: Mute/unmute audio OR hold down the space bar to temporarily unmute ALT+V: Start/stop video ALT+F2: Switch to gallery video view in video meeting ALT+F: Enter or exit full screen CTRL+ALT+SHIFT+H: Show/hide floating meeting controls
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GRAND LEARNING select appropriate LED lights, and the controls required to achieve their maximum benefit. It's recommended (but not required) that you know the material in the Home Automation for Beginners Class.
HOW TO NAVIGATE THROUGH MEDICARE
BRIAN KEEP Meets 1 time on Monday n 4/05/2021 3:00 PM–4:30 PM FEE $5 The intent of this class is to help people understand how Medicare works. Defining what Part A B cover, how and when to take Part D?, what is the donut hole?, are questions many people have about Medicare. The class will explain what the difference is between a Medigap policy (Supplement) and a Part C (HMO, Medicare Advantage). The class will define what circumstances can help determine why you may pick one type of plan over another as well as one insurance company over another. Everyone's scenario is different whether they are currently in Medicare or entering into Medicare for the first time.
GRIEF IN THESE “INTERESTING TIMES”
VICKI BARBOUR Meets 1 time on Tuesday n 4/06/2021 2:00 PM–3:30 PM FEE $5 Coronavirus came into town and turned our life upside down. We lost all that was normal and ordinary and we experience grief over all the losses. Like putting lipstick on a pig, you can't glam up grief. But by exploring what grief is, what causes it, how it is misunderstood, and how to relieve it, we can shed light on it and our hearts can be uplifted.
trips…It’s no secret that within a radius of 500 miles from our homes here in Sun City Grand, there lies an incredible wealth of sensational scenery just waiting to be discovered, explored and photographed. If you don’t already have a National Parks pass you’ll be sure to want one now! We invite you to take a virtual tour with Dik Salsbury as he captures just some of the highlights with his camera. From Organ Pipe National Monument in Arizona to Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah and California’s Yosemite National Park to the Great Sand Dunes National Park of Colorado, you’ll see images of places you’ll want to visit or visit again…and again. Join him vicariously!
ELLIS ISLAND, AND THE STATUE OF LIBERTY
KEN SORENSEN Meets 1 time on Thursday 4/08/2021 2:00 PM–4:00 PM FEE $10 From the vantage point of people throughout the world, two of our most iconic symbols are Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. Both of those terms capture the imagination of foreigners because both terms represent the idea of freedom and achieving your dreams. What is the background on the founding of Ellis Island? Where did the name come from? What did it
ARIZONA WEATHER AND CLIMATE, AND WHY
CHARLES SLIVINSKY Meets 2 times on Wednesday 4/07/2021–4/14/2021 11:00 AM–12:00 PM FEE $10 This 2 session class presents basic knowledge, illustrations, and explanations for curious nonspecialists, of the weather and climate of Arizona.
VICARIOUS TRAVELS: 500 MILES
TERRI DION/DIK SALSBURY Meets 1 time on Wednesday 4/07/2021 2:00 PM–4:00 PM FEE $5 Vicarious Travels: Come Along for the Ride! We love to travel and we love to take pictures! So, Terri Dion (Travelinterri) and Grand Photos are collaborating to bring you “Vicarious Travels”; photographic adventures from around the world. Member/travelers from Grand Photos will share their photos and fun so we can “vicariously” enjoy their expensive exotic
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NOTE Classes subject to change/ cancellation based on instructor availability and student/ registration participation.
REGISTRATION INFO To register for classes, visit the Grand Learning website and click Login/Register to access your account or create an account. If you are a returning customer and forgot your password, call Grand Learning to reset your password—please do not create another account. Registration for all classes will close one to two days before class begins, and the Zoom link will be sent to your email. Please call the GL office BEFORE day of class if you did not receive the Zoom link.
take to come to America through Ellis Island? What about the Statue of Liberty? Who made it? Why did it end up in America? What about the poem on the side of the Statue? There are many stories to cover. Come and hear about 2 of the most outstanding symbols of America.
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ALLEN REAMER Meets 1 time on Friday 4/09/2021 9:00 AM–11:00 AM FEE $10 Rembrandt painted during the Golden Age of Dutch art. Today he is viewed as a great master of painting. He did etchings as well. In addition talking about his paintings, you will discover why he did etchings and what he etched. His life had major high points and low points. In this talk his life and his art will be discussed in great detail. You will also discover why this small country had so many professional artists and why this was the Golden Age of Dutch Art. We will begin with his birth and continue until we run out of time.
MEMORY TRAINING CLASS
LAURIE FOX Meets 1 time on Tuesday 4/13/2021 2:00 PM–4:00 PM FEE $5 The Memory Training Class is a fun, interactive class for people who want to enhance and keep their memory strong. There will be tips and tricks given for improving memory as well as a handout for notes to take away for continued practice at home. If you want to improve your memory, this is the class for you.
THE FIRST 100 DAYS
PHIL AXELROD Meets 2 times on Tuesday 5/04/2021–5/11/2021 9:00 AM–11:00 AM FEE $15 The “FIRST 100 DAYS”, is a concept that started in America with the election of Franklin D. Roosevelt. He took swift action upon taking office and passed through Congress 15 important bills in his first 100 days. Each president since then has been measured by what they have accomplished in their respective first 100 days. JFK ordered the Bay of Pigs invasion 87 days into his first term. Gerald Ford gave Richard Nixon a full pardon one month after taking office. Ronald Reagan on his first day in office announced the release of the diplomats being held by Iran. Barak Obama got Congress to pass the stimulus package 29 days into his first term. What will our next President accomplish during his first 100 days? How will his first 100 days be perceived by America, and the world? We will meet to discuss his successes and failures and what the future might hold. So if you are interested in politics, this is the class for you.
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WE DID IT!
Two teams of 8 players each, Pinochle Gals and Roadrunners, have been on a roll! Since last summer the Roadrunners Team has been playing Pinochle on Friday mornings and the Pinochle Gals Team on Friday afternoons. We see each other during a conference call on our videophones and at the same time play Pinochle by using the Trickster App on our iPads. For the first time on Saturday, February 27th, a pilot tournament of 4 games by the two teams was held between 9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., thanks to Suzy Froehle who suggested the idea. A wonderful committee including Nowell Busch, Gerry Francini, Grace Gallaway, Penny Herbold, Rosy Mikos and Susie Tighe creatively established the Winners and Losers brackets and developed guidelines for the games. Before and after the tournament began and during our lunch break we talked with each other on Zoom. We had a great time and it was so successful that we decided in addition to our weekly Friday games, we will have a cross-team match during each quarter. We plan to have our First Annual Pinochle Tournament in 2022 whether virtually or in person. All in all, this helped preserve our sanity especially during the pandemic!
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POEM By Phil Bisesi I soar over the mountaintops, The wind in my face, Piercing through the air At a rapid pace, Through the clouds And into space, Touching the stars As I fly by, Then a brief glance back To say goodbye.
I WIPE AWAY A TEAR
I’M NOT THE ME I USED TO BE
By Mel Reck
By Ron Paul
I wipe away a tear, When I see “Old Glory Fluttering” from the flag pole, In front of Cimmarron as I park my car. I remember my parents telling me when I was very young, How proud they were to live in such a wonderful country.
I loved to put your leash on And take walks with you But you are gone, can’t do no more I’m not the me I used to be.
I wipe away a tear, When I am at a ball game, and they play, The “Star Spangled Banner” I stand up with everyone else, with my hand over my heart. When I was in the Navy, and they played taps, I stood at attention, while I was facing the flag pole, I felt so proud! I wipe away a tear, When someone sings, “God Bless America” Who was written by Irving Berlin, who came to America, From, Imperial Russia, as a young boy, Who truly understood that living in America, Is truly, a “Blessing” I wipe away a tear, When they show all the American Military Cemeteries, I wipe away many, many, tears, when I think of all the young, Boys and men, who gave away everything for America. Let us not forget the millions of broken hearts, Of families who to this day, still wipe away, many tears. I wipe away a tear, As my parents, so long ago told me when I was very young, Mel, be proud and faithful to America, we are lucky to be Citizens to such a wonderful place, America!
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We sat together on a single chair I’d eat dinner and you’d get a treat So much fun, but now no more I’m not the me I used to be. We shared a bed but you got most And you would snore, but I had you beat And on the pillow your head would rest But the bed’s now empty And I’m not the me I used to be We’d watch T.V. on a recliner we’d share I’d pet you til you fell asleep And I’d fall asleep right next to you I’m lost on the chair without you I’m not the me I used to be. Your bark was loud for a small dog Your face and colors so beautiful I call your name, there’s no response Again I try with unreal hopes I know you’re gone, I want you back I’m not the me I used to be. Though bittersweet, I’ll try to heal knowing you are gone I’ll keep you vibrant and alive in my memory No matter where I go, you’ll go with me No wherever your spirit is, I’ll be there too I may never be what I used to be But my love for you will stay strong and true. Grand Lifestyles | April 2021 | suncitygrand.com
We are looking for SCG men and women volunteers to help with Vacation Watch and Evening Patrol. We will supply vehicles and training. Call Julie Madden (CAM) 623-546-7473 or the C.H.A.P.S. office 623-546-7553 and leave a message if you are interested in joining us!
BEFORE YOU LEAVE SUN CITY GRAND
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Before you leave Sun City 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: 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
grandinfo.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.
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will also say 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 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
We are looking for SCG men and women volunteers to help with Vacation Watch and Evening Patrol. We will supply vehicles and training. Call Julie Madden (CAM) 623-546-7473 or the C.H.A.P.S.* office 623-546-7553 and leave a message if you are interested in joining us!
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.” Note: The suggestions for summer house preparation were submitted by Bob Richards in a Lifestyles article that printed in April of 2016.
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CLUB & INTEREST GROUP INFORMATION ARMED FORCES SUPPORT GROUP
You do “not” have to be a Veteran to belong to the AFSG, although many of our members are Veterans. You only need to have a desire to say “Thank You” to our active and Veteran military families and wish to continue to help many of them on their journey of healing. The AFSG has been very successful raising and donating money to vetted 501c 3 Veteran support foundations. Three of these foundations are within the state of AZ – Honor Flight AZ, Soldiers Best Friend, Foundation for Service Dog Support, and one national organization, Feherty’s Troop First Foundation. We would like you to join us in our mission of supporting those who have served, do serve and continue to serve and sacrifice so much to give us our freedom. For more information check out our website – scgarmedforcessupportgroup.org “We shall never forget” The best way to enjoy the variety of classes offered is to join the Art Club. The annual membership fee is $20 and you can join online at scgartclub.org. After completing the application, you can pay via PayPal or drop by the club. From classes and socials to exhibits and gatherings by medium, the Art Club is open and we’re having FUN creating! Take a look below. FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES check the website for a complete list of materials to bring to class (if applicable) Syllabus and signup: http://www.scgartclub.org n
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Still-Life Painting all Mediums on ZOOM with Edward Sprafkin
Four 2 hour sessions on Thursday for $80 (Gold Member Fee $70)
There's no better way to learn about light, form, color, and design than still life painting. The knowledge acquired will aid your pursuit of all other timeless subjects such as portrait, landscape, and florals. Each week we will explore new colorful still-life arrangements that will reinforce the fundamentals of painting. Reference material provided, and homework assignments encouraged.
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Georgia O’Keefe Flowers with Allen Reamer
7 hr. session on Thursday for $55 (Gold Member Fee $45)
Georgia O’Keeffe painted large impressive flowers. You too can produce eyecatching flower paintings in the style of Georgia O’Keeffe. In this workshop you will learn her composition and technique. You will have the opportunity to produce paintings or pastels in this style without copying her work. O’Keeffe’s style works with a variety of mediums. Choose a medium from the supply list on the website. Please bring your materials to the first session. You will produce one to three works of art in this workshop, depending upon your medium and speed. If you have any questions, please email: areamerart@ mindspring.com APRIL 2
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Finish your Painting with Allen Reamer 3 hr. session on Friday for $0
Do you have a painting or paintings you have not finished from one of Allen Reamer's workshops? This free workshop is for you. Come and complete your artwork in this workshop. Allen will be there to answer your questions and help you. APRIL 5, 12, 19, 26
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Oil & Acrylic 201/301 with Pat O’Brien
ART CLUB
Four 3 hr. sessions on Monday for $80 (Gold Member Fee $70)
This class is for Beginner to Advanced students. This class will stress composition and color mixing as well as how to bring your work to a professional level. It will include discussions and critiques about your strengths and weaknesses. Students will use their own photos To either start a painting of their choosing or may bring paintings they have already started. APRIL 8
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Arizona’s Rocks, Stones, and Bush with Allen Reamer
7 hr. session on Thursday for $55 (Gold Member Fee $45)
Want to know how to paint rocks and stones with all their texture? Want to know how to paint the bushes you see in the Arizona desert? This workshop will show you how. The pigments, paints, and techniques will be explained. If you are using oils or acrylic paints, bring six or more 8x10 or 9x12 canvas boards to practice on. You will develop a color chart so you know your pigments. We will practice all these texture techniques until you know your pigments and are comfortable and successful . At that point, you will have an opportunity to produce one of more paintings that uses the techniques you learned to make rocks, stones and bushes found in Arizona.. If you have any questions please email: areamerart@mindspring.com APRIL 9
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Try Me Wire Looped Bracelet and Earrings with Sara Wilcox 3 hour session on Friday for $35 (Gold Member Fee $25)
Learn how to connect beads to each other using simple wire-loops and wrapped wire loops. We will be creating an Agate Bracelet with a clasp and Earrings. For the Beginner you’ll learn what tools are necessary to get started. A picture of the jewelry will be posted in the Art Studio. All materials will be provided in class by the club. If you have beads or stones you want to use instead, please bring them. APRIL 13
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The Joy of Alcohol Ink with Lesley Cowles
3 hour session on Tuesday for $55 (Gold Member Fee $45)
You have more than likely heard about this ink, seen some art and had a desire to try it. This class will provide all the materials and tools necessary to learn techniques to create scenes of the desert, mountains, cactus and more, your choice. The instructor will guide you step by step. The inks are bright, cheerful and move in ways that will surprise and encourage you. We will be working with several 6" tiles and some 4" tiles. Just bring your happy self to class...EVERYTHING is provided. APRIL 14
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7 hour session on Wednesday for $85 (Gold Member Fee $75)
This class is a follow the leader type using water miscible oils on a prepared canvas. More info on artist at ruthstewartfineart.com/
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Arizona’s Rocks, Stones, and Bush with Allen Reamer
7 hr. session on Thursday for $55 (Gold Member Fee $45)
Thomas Moran was a Rocky Mountain School of Art painter of the canyons of Arizona. He produced awe inspiring painting depicting the vastness of the American Southwest. In this class you will learn how he did this and have the opportunity to produce one to three works of art in this workshop, depending upon your medium and speed, of Arizona’s canyons in Moran’s Rocky Mountain style. APRIL 16
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GRAND PAINT PARTY with Mary Wolke 3 hr. session on Friday for $40
This will be a fun event where you will learn to paint a beautiful painting in a relaxing environment. You’ll have a fun afternoon with the instructor walking each of you through the whole process. Includes all supplies to complete an acrylic painting on canvas. A coupon for 1 beverage of wine, beer, soft drink or water is included. Any SCG Art Club Member can sign up and pay for this event at the Art Club Studio. APRIL 22
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3 hr. session on Thursday for $35 (Gold Member Fee $25)
Learn to use our wonderful mat cutting device. You will receive blades for use in the mat cutting as well as instructions on how to use the machine for future reference. You will come away with a 16 x 20 mat. FOR EACH CLASS NOTED ABOVE check the website for a complete list of materials to bring to class (if applicable) Syllabus and signup: http://www.scgartclub.org
BRIDGE CLUB
There is always an eventual winner in bridge but for most players it is the social aspect of the game and particularly the partnership dynamic that a gives bridge it’s main appeal. The Sun City Grand Bridge Club is unique as we have 6 days a week of bridge, they include 3 sanctioned ACBL Duplicate games and 5 social games. All skill levels are welcome. Due to the Pandemic resumptions of our game will be announced at a later date. Be safe and careful. For any up-to-date information please check out our website www.scgbridgeclub.com.
CLAY ARTS
It’s Spring and Clay Arts continues to inspire the talents of our neighbors here in Grand with new and innovative works in clay. In our fully equipped studio, hand building, wheel throwing, glazing and firing in our indoor kilns or Raku outdoors on the plaza, members are turning out amazing, one of kind handmade works of art. New members are always welcome and our experienced instructors are happy to be your guide in selecting classes on all skill levels and interests. The creativity generated from a bag of clay continues to be astounding. The Clay Arts club is open and adheres to all of the CDC and CAM guidelines. You can sign up on-line or stop by the club and see the monitor on duty. Our Gallery On-Line is a must see. Residents can go on-line, make their selection, pick it up at studio, and not have to hassle the delivery. New works and new artists are always being added. Visit us at grandclayart.com
BOCCE
As this issue of the Grand Lifestyle is going to press, there is no official word concerning the re-opening of the courts. In the hope that it will happen, please consider playing in our league play beginning the latter part of October. Contact your captain and/or the league coordinator, Micki Brown, and confirm if you intend to play. Also, check our website, www.scgbocce.com, for updates about other playing opportunities beginning April 1.
BON APPETIT DINNER CIRCLE
Meeting Information: The 3rd Saturday of the month groups of 6 or 8 or 10 meet in members’ homes for dinner, November thru June. Host duties and guests alternate each month. Interest Group Description: We provide opportunities for making new friends and enjoying a meal together. The host furnishes the entrée and beverages…the guests contribute the appetizer, salad, and dessert. We have two meeting per season where everyone is invited to a potluck so we can all meet each other and visit. Many lasting friendships have been created. Contact(s) for Interest Group: Kathy, 623-266-0310.
BOOMERS CLUB
Boomers Club is a 400+ member social club open to all Sun City Grand residents. Our goal is to have fun while making new acquaintances. Covid has certainly put a damper on our activities for the past year. However, we are optimistic that with vaccines we will be able to resume activities in the not too distant future. We offer monthly happy hours, breakfasts, luncheons, a few dances with live bands, and a variety of special events like trivia night, chili cook-off, and we have an ongoing book club. Boomers visited Amazon's local distribution facility, had a day at the races at Paradise Downs and a social event at TopGolf in 2020. Our club is the antitheses of social distancing so all of our events are on hold at the moment, except for the book club on zoom. Please check us out at www.scgboomers.com That is where we advertise new events as our members schedule them. We look forward to meeting new Boomers soon.
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CLUB & INTEREST GROUP INFORMATION GRAND COMPUTERS
Computers Club presents something every day, Monday through Thursday, all free to Grand residents. Check out the list below to see what we offer. All are conducted via Zoom videoconferencing. Select a topic that appeals to you and come join us! For the Zoom login, go to our website, www.Grandcomputers. org, and click on the Activities Page to find the activity you want. It’s easy to get connected.
DEVICES SIG—4TH THURSDAY
April 22 n 3:30–5 p.m. “All About Sports Encore & Update”. Contact Ira Simmons for additional information at Devices@grandcomputers.org DIGITAL SCRAPBOOKING SIG—EVERY MONDAY
Those marked * are open to all Sun City Grand Residents.
April 5 & 12 & 19 n 6–8 p.m. Check website for topics or contact Jane Connors for additional information at scrapbook@grandcomputers.org.
*CHAT WITH DAN & FRIENDS
FINANCIAL ED SIG
1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Thursdays n 9 a.m. Various topics on Windows and Apple Computers. Join in the fun conversations among Club Members. Ask any technical questions pertaining to computers or devices and get answers from Dan or one of his friends. Topics are tech related, determined by participants and facilitated by Dan Wallen, a long-time club member and tech “guru". *COFFEE CHATS
Thursday, April 8th n 8:30 a.m. Topic for April: "Venmo, Zelle, PayPal and other 'Peer to Peer (P2P)' Services What are They and How Can I Get Set Up?" Experts from Grand Computers will answer questions. Contact Barb Vivian for additional information at vicepresident@grandcomputers.org *GENERAL MEETING
Wednesday, April 7th n 2 p.m. “Social Media for Seniors” presented by Tom Shepherd. Contact Bob Babicke for additional information at resident@grandcomputers.org. We begin with a report from club officers followed by a formal presentation of topics of interest including current trends, tech tips, software and hardware updates, “how to’s” and more. This is followed by Q & A with club experts who will answer questions and discuss. *“LITTLE BYTES LIVE”
Monday, April 12th & 26th n 1–2 p.m. Join in the fun conversations among Club Members. It's not only about the current Little Bytes Weekly E-Blast. It's about becoming friends as we get to know each other better through conversation. *THE NEW TO COMPUTERS & DEVICES SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, April 13th and 27th n 10–11:30 a.m. Designed for those with little or no computer or technical skills to help increase the level of knowledge and comfort with computers and other devices. A wide range of topics including: how to search for information online, play games, shop, use tablets and phones with comfort, and more. Contact Tom Shepherd for additional information at newtocomputers@grandcomputers.org. TECH HELP SESSIONS
Every Tuesday n 12:30–3:30 p.m. year-round For now these Sessions are conducted via Zoom videoconferencing and are open only to Club Members.
ZOOM VIDEO CONFERENCING MEETINGS
The meetings below are FREE and open to All SCG residents. Non-members of the club may attend any three SIG meetings below, per year, without a club membership. Members will find the link in Little Bytes E-Blast. LITTLE BYTES LIVE
2nd and 4th Monday n 1–2 p.m. Open discussion forum about what’s going on in the club and getting to know one another. APPLE SIG—3RD MONDAY
April 19 n 3:30–5 p.m. “Security, Silver Sparrow Malware, how to find it & remove”. Contact Don Cacciatore for additional information at Apple@grandcomputers.org. COMPOSE YOURSELF WRITING SIG—1ST TUESDAY & 3RD MONDAY
April 6 & 19 n 1–3 p.m. Read and Discuss Your Written Stories. Contact Gloria Young for additional information at CY@grandcomputers.org
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April 5 n 9–11 a.m.—Financial Workshop April 9 n 1–3 p.m.—April SIG Meeting Contact Richard Gabel for additional information at Financial@ grandcomputers.org. FLIGHT SIMULATOR SIG—3RD FRIDAY
April 16 n 2–3:30 p.m. Hangar Flying Contact Ted Gray for additional information at Flightsim@grandcomputers.org. GENEALOGY SIG—1ST THURSDAY
April 1 n 3:30–5 p.m. “ Genealogy Apps for Phones & Tablets” presented by Dr. Leon Chapman. Contact Linda Etherton for additional information at Genealogy@ grandcomputers.org NEW TECHNOLOGIES SIG—3RD THURSDAY
April 15 n 3:30–5 p.m. “LINUX” Learn the answers to these questions and more. How did Linux get started? Does a single person or company own it? Who keeps it current and how? Where is it used? Contact Tom Shepherd for additional information at NewTech@ grandcomputers.org.
DANCE CLUB
The SCG Dance Club is eager to get back to hosting our dances and dance lessons. To that end, we are closely monitoring data from the SCG Board of Directors, the pertinent advisory committees, and the CDC. We have learned that it is not safe for our dancers to dance indoors, without masks and to maintain physical distancing. We will post the latest information we have on the dance club website: scgdanceclub.org.
DEMOCRATIC INTEREST GROUP
On April 28th, our speaker for our ZOOM meeting will be Bobbie Kithcart who has the challenging responsibility of applying the CDC COVID-19 guidance for homeless people in Phoenix shelters or those getting services from other nonprofits. Have you seen nearly 300 make-shift tents that line Madison Street between 9th and 15th Avenue near our State Capitol? About 400 people spend every night in that area. Dogs hang around sniffing for dropped food. How do you control infections or manage testing and quarantining, while overcoming the suspicion of vaccines in this population? Bobbie will let us know what is going on and why we need to elect a caring legislature. 6:00 PM CONTACT Barbara at banhen9097@gmail.com to register.
DOMINOES CLUB
For more information, call the President, Pat Johnson, 623–203–7713.
DRAMA & COMEDY CLUB
The Drama and Comedy Club continues to develop productions for the entertainment of the community. Stay tuned and look forward to future amphitheater productions and our second foray into virtual productions, coming in May. This is also a great time to consider becoming a member of the Drama Club, as we're laying out plans for an exciting year ahead. Any questions, contact Jeff Martini. 610-304-4129. martini.jeff@gmail.com
EUCHRE CLUB
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Club members have fishing experience in all parts of the U.S., Canada and around the world. Check our Club Website www.scgfishing.weebly.com for more information. Club goals include sport fishing and enjoying the outdoors with friends. Members enjoy fly fishing and spin fishing and taking an active role in the promotion of fishing and conservation. Fishing trips are organized to areas in Arizona such as day trips to Lake Pleasant and the Salt River and overnight to the White Mountains, Lees Ferry, the San Juan River in New Mexico, Alaska and Canada. The Club assists in stocking fish at Lake Nine and has directions and fishing equipment for kids or grand kids to fish Lake Nine. The Club also supports community efforts including Healing Waters, Adaptive Kids Fishing, and the Veteran’s Home fishing outing. To contact a club officer for information or to find our about grand kids fishing in Lake Nine, please email infoscgfishing@gmail.com.
GARDEN CLUB
Greetings to all Gardeners in Grand! (Please note the membership SALE below.) The SCG Garden Club Board is pleased to invite you to join the Club Officer Elections and "What's Wrong with my Plant?" Zoom presentation on Thursday, April 15th, 9-11 am. Election of officers will begin the meeting. We hope many of our members can attend! Reminder, Nonmembers are welcome and can also send in a problem plant photo, but only members can vote for officers of the club. Club member Leni Vachon will conduct the election. You'll have a chance to meet each member of the Slate of Officers presented for election, when each will briefly introduce themselves to you! Following Election of Officers, President and Master Gardener Cherie Czaplicki will help answer the "What's wrong with my plant" questions you've submitted. Members have always enjoyed gaining gardening knowledge about their plants. You are invited to submit a few photos to Cherie (email at the end of this note),
including a close-up, a photo of the overall plant, and any other photos you deem applicable along with a description of the problem to help us determine the solution. Photos are due Friday April 9, please be timely, Cherie needs time to study the problems! Election note—Is there a Secretary out there? (Cherie gazes through the telescope). The Garden Club Executive Board of officers is looking long and hard for a secretary to record board meeting minutes, 7 meetings a year. These minutes are very important, they record that the Club is following CAM protocols and are a record of Garden Club meetings, topics and happenings that are presented to CAM. The Secretary Notebook is what keeps the Garden Club an active Club in CAM's records. For these last two meetings of the year (April and May), Garden Club dues are ON SALE now - only $5 pp (usually $10 annually) . Email Karen Rowland (below) for her mailing address to send your membership check. After having the summer off, the Club begins the gardening year again in October, with the last meeting in May. PLEASE NOTE: NONMEMBERS can sign up to be invited to this meeting and are also invited to submit photos of problem plants or gardening situations. Send an email to Club Membership chair Karen Rowland <scgGardenClub@gmail.com> to be included in the Zoom notification. A Zoom email invitation will be sent the day before the meeting to members and the NONMEMBERS who've notified Karen. A Zoom refresher class could be made available to learn the Zoom platform for virtual meetings, also email Karen. NONMEMBERS are most welcome to join our presentations one time per year before joining the Club. Garden Club meetings are usually Power Point presentations helping provide answers to the many gardening questions and inspiration to learn how to garden in SCG here in the Low Sonoran Desert. For further information, email Club President Cherie Czaplicki at <cczaplicki@cox.net> or 623-975-5397.
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CLUB & INTEREST GROUP INFORMATION GLASS ARTS
The glass arts cub is welcoming new members! Whether you aspire to make a beautiful stained- The glass arts cub is welcoming new members! Whether you aspire to make a beautiful stained-glass window for your home, design a mosaic masterpiece, or enjoy creating a one-of-a-kind fused glass piece, Grand Glass Arts encourages you to explore the world of glass art. The first step to creating your masterpiece is to join the club by going to grandglassarts.com and clicking on the ‘Join Us’ tab or stopping by the glass arts studio to complete an application there. Next, you will be contacted by the Glass Arts Education Co-chairs to schedule your two orientation classes. The first class is the ‘Glass Arts Overview’ and helps you understand how our club operates. Your training continues with the ‘Glass Arts Skills’ class where you learn to lay out patterns on glass, use glass tools to cut and separate glass, and learn how to set up and use a grinder to perfect glass pieces. Questions? Kathy Cihlar at education@ grandglassarts.com for additional information. DATES: April 10 & 11; May 1 & 2
GOLF—150 GOLF CLUB
Par–3 golf at Sun City Grand. The co–ed 150 Golf Club plays nine holes from tees 150 yards or less from the pin Sunday afternoon. If you want to work on your short game, are new to golf or just want enjoy nine holes from a shorter distance, give us a try. We would love to have you as our guest. We are a relaxed, fun–loving group. Info: Denny Spencer 425–210–6973.
GOLF—LADIES GRAND NINERS
Club Website: www.ladiesgrandniners.golfgenius.com Meeting information: The Ladies Grand Niners membership year is October 1- September 30 each year. We play golf in a shotgun format on Tuesdays, November through May. Based on availability, members sign up to play at either 12:30 or 3:00. In the summer months, members can choose to play 9-holes of golf between 6–7AM or 18 holes at 7 AM. (Please note that, with
restrictions related to COVID-19, we have been playing with tee times instead of shotguns since mid-March 2020. The format is subject to change.) Membership Ladies Grand Niners is processed through Arizona Golf Association. Members are required to have an active membership in the Arizona Golf Association (AGA), select Ladies Grand Niners as your club and be a resident of Sun City Grand with a valid Community Association Member (CAM) number. The LGN membership rate is discounted for those who join after April 1. Members are required to have a GHIN handicap index. If you do not have a GHIN handicap index, you must establish one. A 9–hole handicap index is also required to be eligible for prizes in any of our monthly Play of the Day events and for our annual President’s Cup Tournament. An 18-hole World Handicap System (WHS) GHIN Handicap Index is established by playing a six 9-hole rounds or a combination of 9 and18-hole rounds to equal 54 holes. The18-hole handicap index is converted to a 9-hole handicap index for our league. A member must play with the Ladies Grand Niners a minimum of 5- 9-hole rounds in order to be eligible to play in the annual President’s Cup tournament (held in March each year). Club Description: Ladies Grand Niners has over 200 members. We prefer to play 9-holes of golf instead of the traditional 18-holes of golf. Although Desert Springs is our home course, we also play Cimarron, Granite Falls North and Granite Falls South during our season. We play by USGA Rules and expect our members to have a general knowledge of the Rules of Golf and some golf experience. Our motto is “Fun, Friendship, and Golf”! For information on how to join our club through Arizona Golf Association go to ladiesgrandniners.golfgenius.com and click on the link for our membership information or contact our membership co-chairs at membership. ladiesgrandniners@gmail.com.
GOLF—LADIES 18 HOLE LEAGUE
If you enjoy golfing and socializing with other friendly women, then the Grand Ladies 18-Hole Golf League is a perfect fit for you. GLGA 18-Hole League is affiliated with the Arizona Golf Association (AGA) and members are required to comply with USGA rules of golf. We play every Tuesday, rotating among all four SCG golf courses. GLGA is a year-round league. You must have a current handicap or, establish a handicap within 30 days of joining the league in order to compete in weekly (Tuesday) play events. The maximum handicap allowed on each golf course is 40. In addition to our weekly play events, several major tournaments are held throughout the year, including a Member-Member, Member-Guest, League Championship. The League also supports a variety of charitable activities. Our President is Lin Rigutto. To learn about GLGA, go to our website: www.glga-grandladiesgolfassociation.golfgenius.com Or, feel free to contact our Membership Director at GLGAMembership@gmail.com. Membership applications are also available at Granite Falls Golf Course and Sonoran Plaza, when the building reopens, just left of the library entrance.
GOLF—LADY PUTTERS
Lady Putters is a way to get outdoors, socialize and enjoy a game. It's a way to practice your putting skills or learn to play a new game. Every week, the putting course is arranged differently so it remains a challenge. You can putt once a week in Sun City Grand from November through May. Join Lady Putters. We would love to see you. For information, go to our website at ladyputters.weebly. com or send an email to pamlang22@gmail.com
GOLF—MEN PUTTERS
HAVE ANY INTEREST IN PUTTING? Want to meet others that share this interest? If so, then plan to come over to the beautiful 18-hole putting green located just west of the Cimarron club house, right off of W. Clearview Blvd. You are invited to play a “guest” round with one a Men Putters club member. PUTTING SCHEDULE The Men Putters do “their thing” weekly on Tuesday and Wednesday at 1:00 PM, on both days, starting in November. (In the summer, we go to an early morning start time in order to beat the heat.) Members feel free to pick whatever day they prefer to participate and some even putt both days. HERE IS A TYPICAL DAILY EVENT Register to play, be paired with another person, putt 18 holes, and lastly,
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CLUB & INTEREST GROUP INFORMATION participate in a 19th hole challenge (this is a special one-hole challenge). Other change-of-pace fun putting challenges are offered throughout the year long program. SOCIAL ACTIVITIES There are some occasional social activities when members meet to vote on new officers OR just meet for club sponsored soda and hot dogs. VOLUNTEERS Member volunteers run the club’s daily putting activities such as setting up the course, registering members and guests, etc. The Men Putters is a new club, started several years ago, and membership has continued to grow with each new season. Membership, pictures and lots of other information can be found on our website: www.scgmenputters.weebly.com.
GOLF—MEN’S NINE HOLE GOLF CLUB
The Men's Nine Hole Golf Club is composed 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. Due to the current Covid pandemic, we play every Monday with tee times starting at 12:30 p.m and 3:00 p.m. We provide free range balls upon checking in either curbside or in the pro shops. (Face masks are required) We are still offering team games e.g. team tournaments, best ball and scrambles Plus a Club Championship and President's Cup Tournaments. Come enjoy the camaraderie and friendships, that are an important part of our game playing experience. Please visit our website at: mens9hole.homestead. com. Membership Director: Wayne Mercel merk5151@msn.com
GOLF—MEN’S 18 HOLE GOLF CLUB
Enjoy competition and have fun. Tournaments/Social Events per COVID protocol. 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 2021 Membership Chairman is Tom Jones. Currently our major catered social events are on hold due to COVID restrictions; these include the Fall start up and end of season banquets as well as Pro-Amateur Member Bar-B-Que. The club currently has over 400 members and we invite you to join our roster.
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IOWA INTEREST GROUP
Meeting Information: The current SCG COVID regulations for Interest Groups make it impossible to meet and continue the group activities we currently enjoy. Therefore, the decision has been made to suspend the Iowa Interest Group until at least the first of the year. We have requested dates for events in the spring the hopes that we will be able to resume activities. We will contact you by email if plans change. Interest Group Description: The Iowa Interest Groups was established as a social group to allow all people with an Iowa connection to gather. It provides the opportunity for people to meet with current friends, create new friendships and possibly find old friends or acquaintances. The warmth and generosity of Iowa is seen in the people attending.
LANGUAGE CLUB
The SCG Language Club would like to increase its Foreign language offerings to our residents. We currently offer Spanish, French, Italian, German, and ASL (American Sign Language). We need volunteers in any other languages, to teach our resident students. Email president@grandlanguageclub.com.
LAWN BOWLING
We welcome all levels and ages to join us for a relaxed but competitive game. We have a state-of-the-art bowling green that is arguably the best green in the COUNTRY and it is situated just behind the tennis courts. You absolutely have to check this out and then ask about the free introductory lessons (and use of club bowls) we offer. See more information on Grandinfo.com or go direct to our website at www.grandlawnbowling.org<http:// www.grandlawnbowling. org> for starting times, contact information, pictures and much, much more or contact Brad Heldele at 206-713-2320
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HIKING
Grand Hikers will be offering five hikes each week during April. There will be several changes to our previous hiking practices in order to address pandemic safety concerns, but our focus will continue to be on great hiking while attending to the health and safety of our club members and guests. The schedule of hikes and membership information for new hikers can be viewed on the club website at www.scghikers.org. The April 2021 general meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 5 at 3 p.m. This meeting will be held via Zoom and residents of Sun City Grand are welcome to attend the meeting as guests. If you are interested in learning more about desert hiking or the hiking club, please contact the Club President at president@scghikers.org or the Hike Director at hikedirector@scghikers.org for the Zoom meeting link. Current club members will receive an email from the Club President with the meeting link. New and future club members are encouraged to participate in an Introductory Hike before signing up for a regular club hike. Introductory Hikes will be scheduled regularly in order to accommodate new members. Contact hikedirector@scghikers.org in order to schedule an Introductory Hike.
HORSESHOES INTEREST GROUP
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CLUB & INTEREST GROUP INFORMATION MAH JONGG
The Sun City Grand Pet Club is open to all residents of SCG who are pet lovers. You do not need to be a current pet owner to join. Our meetings are designed as both an informational and social interaction among members. Guest speakers talk on subjects ranging from pet health, training, rescue, pet care and community programs. Our yearly dues of $10 per member cover our yearly donations to five community pet programs. Applications for the Pet Club can be obtained at the Activities Desk in the Sonoran Plaza or at the bulletin board at the Pet Park. Pet Park applications and membership do not automatically enroll you into the Pet Club, so be sure to pick up both applications if you desire to participate in both. The Pet Park registration is free and is required in order to use the Pet Park which is available to all SCG residents.
“Through Their Eyes” webinar presents photographer Sherry Weinstein on Monday April 19 from 1:00–2:30. Sherry will offer us a peek into how she visually documents the cultures she visits. When possible, she enjoys capturing interesting styles of dress, dwellings, work environments, houses of worship, et al. n In the Studio—The April 16 Photographers’ Showcase is dedicated to People at Work and will be on display in our Village Center Studio until May 20. All are welcome to stop by and check it out! Did you get a new smartphone this year? Grand Photos offers classes on basic smartphone photography and on some of the many photo editing apps that allow you to create amazing images to dazzle family & friends (or even yourself!) Feeling artistic? Learn how to make a “digital quilt” or compose colorful abstractions or capture the exquisite beauty found in nature. Becoming a member is easy. Check out https://grandphotos.org/Membership to join. Log on to the Club website and register for virtual classes or if you have a special interest you can register for one of the upcoming SIG’s (special interest groups) perhaps you would like to get outdoors and explore with others (masked & socially distanced) or on your own. Either way you can join one of our upcoming photo shoots. Click here regularly for upcoming photo shoots. Check out our virtual photo shoots too. :https://scgpc.wildapricot.org/PhotoShoots-Upcoming Did you know that all of these are all free with membership? We invite you to join us, register today to learn something new…you’ll feel younger for it. We also offer mentoring sessions and classes on getting comfortable with ZOOM and Google Meet. Learn how to share your photos on these virtual platforms. Visit our website www.grandphotos.org regularly for news and class offerings n The Grand Photos Studio is now open for Members. Our studio amenities include computers, photo processing software, small & large printers, slideshow software and a mat cutting table. Our educational classes, Special Interest Groups, meetings and even photo shoots have been happening virtually via ZOOM. n Have questions on photography, your camera or ZOOM photo sharing? Our Virtual Open Forum meets at 10 am on Monday, Wednesday & Friday. It’s a fun, safe place to ask questions, exchange ideas and connect with experts on all kinds of photography (including smartphone) subjects and interests. Learn, Explore, Have Fun! Visit www.grandphotos.org for all the latest news
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GRAND PICKLEBALL CLUB
The Mah Jongg Club plays according to National Mah Jongg League Rules. We generally play in the Hopi Room at the Chaparral Center. Bring with you your current NMJL card, five dollars in change, and your CAM card. We play a five dollar “pie.” If you lose your five dollars, you may continue to play. Who knows – you may win some or all of your money back! In order to join us, you must already know how to play. We as a club offer lessons usually in April and again in October If you would like additional information please send email to scgmahjonggclub19@cox.net and you will be contacted.
PAPER ARTS & MEMORIES (PAM)
Paper Arts and Memories Club (PAM) is a place to learn, create and share greeting cards, paper crafting, digital crafting, mixed media scrapbooks and more! When we are able to meet, we offer a variety of classes, and in between classes, our members are very generous in sharing their expertise if you have questions. Also, when we are able to meet, we have a card boutique operating, where you can buy fabulous hand made cards for every occasion! Membership fees support member use of our equipment, stamps, inks, dies, and punches. During this time when most clubs, including ours, are shut down, you can still learn about PAM by visiting our website www.paperartsandmemories. com . While there, you can see what tools we have, get inspiration from examples of cards our members have made, and think of the possibilities! Please check our website for updates on all of our offerings and more information on how we will operate once our club reopens. We look forward to meeting you!
PET CLUB
Spring is in the air, can Summer be far behind? The temperature is rising and our ‘snowbirds’ are getting ready to return to their northern nests. Unlike in previous years, now we’ve learned new ways to keep in touch with friends and activities here at Grand Photos from almost anywhere! Google Meet and Zoom will allow us to visit regularly during the summer months, keeping the bonds of friendship strong as we share a passion for photography. n The next Grand Photos Gathering will be held on Monday, April 5, 2021 from 1–2:30 pm on ZOOM. Come see the winners of our Spring Competition - more details will be available at www.grandphotos.org.
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The Grand Pickleball Club is a great place to meet other fun-loving active residents, and get a great workout! There are 22 pickleball courts located at the Cimarron Center. The club offers introductory lessons and has ongoing group lessons, clinics and ball-machine drills all designed to help you learn pickleball skills. Check out the club website at www.grandpickleball.org. The website is updated regularly and includes information about how to join, daily activites and how to reserve a court. Any Sun City Grand resident can make court reservations at any time that is not set aside for club functions. Court reservations are displayed on the monitors located in the pavilion and in both breezeways. If you are unable to use your reservation, please delete your reservation so that other residents can use that time. Non-marking, court shoes are recommended. For more information check website www.grandpickleball.org Hope to see you on the courts soon!
PINOCHLE
For information call Ron 708–415–2063 or 623–399–9083 or Stuart 206–245– 5142.
POKER CLUB
For information, visit our website: http://scgpoker.org or contact Paul Livernash, President, at paulscgpoker@gmail.com or text him at 206–790–7655. “
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CLUB & INTEREST GROUP INFORMATION GRAND CENTRAL RAILROAD INTEREST GROUP
If you enjoy large scale (G Scale) outdoor model trains, the Grand Central Railroad Interest Group is the place for you. From operating trains, painting buildings, decorating and landscaping, track maintenance, electrical service and repair, to public relations and more…. there is literally something for everyone. While most members own and operate their own trains, it is not a requirement to join the group. Our primary function is operating and maintaining the Model Railroad Park for the enjoyment of our members, residents and visitors, young and old alike. The Railroad Park is located near the tennis courts behind the Chaparral Center. Trains run on a regular schedule as posted at the Railroad Park and on our website (GrandCentralRailroad.info). Please stop by during operating hours and introduce yourself. We will be happy to show you around and tell you more about what we do. For additional information or to make special requests, please contact chairman@GrandCentralRailroad.info
GRAND REPUBLICANS INTEREST GROUP
Well spring is just about here. The days are getting longer and warmer. Hopefully most residents have been vaccinated against Covid by now. And we are getting out to enjoy the spring weather. Our web site is, scggop.weebly. com. We encourage you to visit our website to learn more about us. We offer information about special events, upcoming meetings, current information about our group and other input regarding Sun City Grand. As you read this we will have already conducted our first outdoors meeting on March 20th. We strive to make each meeting informative and entertaining so come on over and check us out. Our February remote meeting was a success with two guest speakers and active participation by the attendees. As Republicans we are committed to promoting the principles, objectives, and ideals of the Republican Party on the local, state and Federal level. We support various Veteran's and Community organizations through donations and participation in these groups. You can reach any of our Board Members at our website. Our President, Sally Cotton can be reached at 623-214-3637. So if you have any questions about us or our goals please feel free to contact us for further information. Who knows we just might be the right fit for you. Look for us in the May issue of the magazine where we will have information about our summer programs
RV CLUB
Have an RV and want to travel with a fun group of fellow Grand residents or you don't have an RV but want a fun group to socialize with at our meetings with pot lucks, pizza parties and Ice cream socials well come on over to the Grand Rv'ers next meeting, any SC Grand resident is welcome, you don't need to own an RV to become a member. Our meetings are usually the 3rd Tuesday in Oct, Nov, Jan, Feb, March and April with our Christmas party in December. Previous members who sold their RV's are encouraged to rejoin for all of our great comradery! For more info call club President Mike Dawson @ 925-727-4625 or Membership Chair Sharron Navratil @ 602-430-0820
SHALOM CLUB
The Shalom Club is welcoming new members and we invite all Sun City Grand Residents to join us! We’re a fun–loving and energetic social club with over 300 members who enjoy a variety of social, educational and cultural activities related to Judaism, although we are not a religious group. We have an annual calendar of diverse Monthly Program Meetings and our members host many fabulous Socials throughout the year. We also enjoy our partnership and periodic socials with all the West Valley Shalom Clubs. Check out our Club at www.scgshalomclub.com for the latest on events and activities. For more information, or if you would like to join us as a guest to look us over, please contact our Membership Director, Darlyne Posternack, membership@ scgshalomclub.com or 623–243–6900.
SINGLES CLUB
Please refer to our website, www.scgsingles.com for a current slate of new officers and updated information.
SOCIAL GAMES (A SIG OF THE CRIBBAGE CLUB) For information call Sherry Gelb at 623–975–6899.
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SOUND & LIGHTING TRAINING AVAILABLE
The Drama & Music Clubs have an opportunity to learn new skills and participate in the performances at SCG. We are looking for residents who would like to learn how to operate the sound and lighting systems for various shows. Prior experience or knowledge is not required as we will train anyone who is interested in learning the systems. With the many performances we have, there will be opportunities for more trained technical people. This is a way to learn some new skills that will benefit you as well as the clubs. If you have an interest or would like information, please contact Dennis Muehling at dmuehling@cox.net or 623–748–9980.
STITCHER’S
The Grand Stitcher's is made up of 7 different SIG’ s (Special Interest Groups) all interested in creating different types of artistic works. Each month I will be presenting an article from one of the SIG"s directors, describing what they are about. This month we are presenting the Beader's. Our room at the Palm Center is open from 9 to 1 Monday to Saturday. Each day a different SIG is in the room with a limitation of 20 members at present due to Covid-19. The Beaders’ SIG is a diverse group with all skill levels & talents . We offer new & beginning beaders a basic one on one class to get you started with materials & instructions that will result in a finished project. Instructional classes for creating jewelry, pictographs, and various art are taught by our own expert instructors/ friends who volunteer their time. We utilize various tools, looms, and techniques which an individual can access via our large library of current magazines & books by renowned authors. We strive to be inclusive and assist one another to enjoy the experience of Cresting useful art. BEAD ON................
TABLE TENNIS CLUB
We meet in the Gila Room of the Cimarron Center every Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Please visit www.suncitygrand.com/tabletennis for details. Why are Bill Gates & Warren Buffet the world’s wealthiest persons? Do you think that playing table tennis has something to do with it? Dr. Amen claimed in his book that table tennis is the world’s best brain sport. Dr. Oz claimed in his TV show that Ping Pong can keep the brain young. Join the fun | First 3 times as a guest | $15.00 annual membership dues n Instructions are provided by tournament players. n The robot will be available for novices & advanced players after the pandemic. n All levels of playing skill are welcome. n Come check with the monitor and get started. n The club has paddles & balls; wear your tennis shoes. For more information, please contact David Downs at 623-208-0116, or Apollo Chen at 623-215-7011, or visit www.suncitygrand.com/tabletennis.
TENNIS CLUB
The Sun City Grand Tennis Club currently boasts 360 members but we have room for more!!! Your membership of only $15.00 enables you to play in "Club Tennis", use our two balls machines to improve your game, attend Club sponsored Socials (they will return eventually!), get Club emails directly to your inbox regarding Club activities and important information and its a great way to meet new friends and have F U N !!!!! Whether you want to get back into tennis, continue with the sport you love or are a real beginner; come check us out! Visit our web site at: suncitygrandtennisclub.wildapricot. org. There you will find all kinds of information regarding the Club. Email Sally Orr at: sallyorr1972@gmail.com with questions.
WISCONSIN INTEREST GROUP
Although we have not been able to get together and enjoy the many activities that we had planned during the last year, we have been pleased to welcome many new members. Our dues for the Balance of 2021 have been waived. If you would like to learn more, you can visit our web site at www.wigazinfo.weebly.com. Click on the ‘Contact Us’ tab and send us a note. You can also reach us at www. wigmessage@gmail.com. The next planned event is our Annual Meeting on November 4 in the Apache room. Mark your calendar. Many of you are planning your return to family and friends. We wish You a safe and healthy journey. As soon as State and Grand guidelines allow and with your interest and support, We will return to the many activities that have made the Wisconsin Interest Group one of the most active and enjoyable groups in Grand.
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MANAGING PASSWORDS
I use a little green notebook to keep my passwords. I’m not sure that I need anything else, but my friends tell me I should use a password manager for better security. First, how does this type of program work, and secondly, how expensive are they? Pat from SCG 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.
Dear Pat, To be safe online, it is crucial to use unique, complex passwords for every website you visit. The biggest risk to your security is password re-use. If you use the same passwords over and over, a breach at one website means your email and password can be used by attackers to log into other sites and to seriously compromise your security. That is where a password manager comes into play. A password manager is an app/program that generates, stores and manages passwords. n
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your devices, they will sync. Many popular tech websites recommend Google Password Manager (for Android/ Chrome OS) or Apple Keychain (for iOS/macOS) because a user can use a fingerprint scanner or Face ID as a “master password.”
Ability to add secure notes containing text like entry codes Ability to store documents such as tax records, health directives, scanned copies of passports, driver’s license, vaccine data, etc. Notifications if a website for which you have an account has been compromised or if a password you use has appeared in a leaked password database Ability to provide all of the above data to an emergency contact in the event of a catastrophe Travel mode to keep
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Warnings for weak or reused passwords Family plans for safely sharing an unlimited number of passwords
Whatever your choices, Cappie urges you to prioritize security over convenience. Cappie suggests you ask your favorite tech guru, the Computer Club, or research reputable tech websites (i.e. Cyber News, TechRadar, The Verge, Znet, Cnet, Wired, Tom’s Guide, PCmagazine, Wirecutter, Tech Crunch, Mashable, etc.) for reviews of the best password managers on the market, their options and cost.
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GRANDKIDS CORNER
CARRYING ON THE TRADITION.
APRIL FAMILY ACTIVITIES Here are a few activities to get you moving. Each month, we are proud to provide GrandKids Corner, a varied list of activity options for you, our Residents, and your families. Please visit the various websites for face mask and safety guidelines.
EASTER BRUNCH CRUISE AT LAKE PLEASANT
Lake Pleasant Cruises 8708 W. Harbor Blvd. Peoria, AZ n Hosted by: Lake Pleasant Cruises n April 4, 2021 n 602–456–9955 ext.1 n 9:30 am, 12 pm n Tickets: Adult $63, Child (4-12) $43, Child (0-3) $FREE n lakepleasantcruises.com Enjoy a 90-minute morning cruise on the waters of beautiful Lake Pleasant. This cruise features a delicious brunch by Dillon's Restaurants. There is a full-service bar on board, with drinks available for purchase (cash only). All ages welcome. Reservations required (24+ hours in advance). Breakfast Brunch Menu: Scrambled Eggs, Pork Sausage, Bacon, Breakfast Potatoes, French Toast with Maple Syrup, Fresh Fruit, Muffins, and Bagels with Cream Cheese. Orange Juice, Iced Tea, Lemonade and Coffee included. Additional beverages available for purchase. n
2021 FOUNTAIN FESTIVAL OF FINE ART & CRAFTS (SPRING)
Downtown Fountain Hills 16744 E. Avenue of the Fountains n Hosted by: Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce n April 9–11, 2021 n 480–837–1654 n 10–5 pm n Free n fountainhillsartfairs.com/ As a courtesy of others, we ask you to please leave your pets at home. The famous Fountain Festival of Fine Art & Crafts is returning to Fountain Hills for 2021, April 9-11! Previously scheduled for February 26-28, the Fountain Festival is being planned for a new weekend to ensure the safety of all attendees and artists. n
The 2021 Fountain Festival will showcase over 400 artists and craftsmen from across the United States, all showcasing their best works. Meet and mingle with some of the most creative artists at one of the Southwest’s most iconic art shows. One of the best things about the Fountain Festival? Variety! There are over 20 different categories of art and crafts, all unique in their own way, and at a variety of price points. There truly is something for everyone! For the “foodies”, the Fountain Festival will have nearly 20 different types of concessionaires for you to dine on. Whether you are looking for the traditional fair food, or you want something more artisan, the Fountain Festival is the place for you to try delicious fare.
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Your Kitchen Virtual n April 17, 2021 n 12 pm Pacific–3 pm Eastern n Price: $54–baking kit delivery + live experience n feverup.com/m/87540 Join other amateur bakers for the latest Nailed It! At Home Experience, a hilarious culinary experience, brought to you by Netflix and Fever, where failure and the mediocre are celebrated! This time your baking challenge will be inspired by the new season of the the hit Netflix baking show, Nailed It! Double Trouble! Baking and decorating ingredients will be sent to your home, along with step-by-step instructions for making this all-new challenge. Then tune in at the scheduled time for an online event with special guests and other at-home bakers to see if you truly Nailed It! Suitable for beginners and baking enthusiasts, this baking extravaganza is going to be a laughter-filled experience from the safety of your own kitchen. You can participate as an individual or as a family. Either way, preheat your oven and let’s get started! n n
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10TH ANNIVERSARY ARIZONA BALLOON CLASSIC Goodyear Ballpark 1933 S. Ballpark Way, Goodyear n Date: April 30, 2021 to May 2, 2021 n Recurring daily n
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Price: $20 adults, Kids under 12 are free abcfest.com/ The Arizona Balloon Classic – On Saturday and Sunday mornings, the sky will be filled with colorful hot-air balloons participate in thrilling “Hare & Hound” races from the grassy fields of the Goodyear Ballpark for a spectacular sight of mass and color. Spectators can walk on the field and experience the balloons inflation and lift off. Photo taking is invited. DESERT GLOWS on Friday and Saturday evenings, are our most popular attended events. A field full of illuminated, tethered, hot air balloons will glow in time to music. Other Events: Hot Air Balloon rides, the QT Family Fun Zone (FREE Inflatables), Hot Air Balloon Tether rides, Stunt Bike Shows, Fireworks (Saturday ONLY), “Weekend Hunger Backpack activities,” Live Entertainment, sampling, and many other exciting events. Retail shopping and commercial exhibits for purchases or browsing. Street Foodfest: Our 4th Annual Street Foodfest is TRULY a culinary experience including; the “Beer Gardens”, Festival food favorites, Live music stage and more. Come hungry and stay for a while… n n
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Greetings, District 2 residents! Welcome to April! Please take a moment to read the information below, which contains essential city updates and information on upcoming events. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me anytime at aly.cline@surpriseaz.gov, or by calling 623-222-1322. You can also find me on Facebook for frequent notifications. customer information system from the ground up on Monday, May 3, 2021, to provide an improved customer experience along with enhanced security. For important information on how this will impact you and the way your account will be serviced, please visit www.swgas. com/new4u. The site will provide regular updates and tools to help you navigate the new system.
DROP-OFF RECYCLING COUNCIL CONVERSATIONS SHOW Tuesday, February 23, I had the pleasure of hosting my first Council Conversations show. I interviewed Human Service & Community Vitality Director Seth Dyson about what types of assistance are available at the Surprise Resource Center, including rent and utility help! You can view the conversation on my website at d2.surpriseaz.gov.
STATE OF THE CITY VIDEO PREMIERE
The 2021 State of the City will be presented as a video premiere on Tuesday, April 13 at 6 p.m. Join us as as we reflect on the resilience of our community and look forward to what’s on the horizon. Watch LIVE online at surpriseaz.gov/surprisetv.
SALVATION ARMY FUNDRAISER GOLF TOURNAMENT The Salvation Army is hosting a Northwest Valley Corps Golf Tournament on Saturday, May 8, 46
2021, at Arizona Traditions. Checkin starts at 7:00 a.m. with a 7:30 a.m. shotgun start in a scramble format. The cost is $75.00 per person or $300 for a foursome. All proceeds will benefit social services and the food pantry. If you’re not a golfer, please consider volunteering to help or donating prizes. To register, please contact Fred Folder at 714-4209886 or Frederick.folden.jr@usw. salvationarmy.org
MILLER MASSAGE THERAPY RIBBON CUTTING
On February 26, Mayor Hall and I attended a grand opening ribbon cutting for Miller Massage Therapy, located at 17100 W Clearview Blvd., at Cimarron in Sun City Grand. Congratulations to Nicole Miller, owner of Miller Massage Therapy, in celebrating their second office location in Surprise.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SOUTHWEST GAS CUSTOMERS Southwest Gas is transforming their
Surprise residents can drop-off clean/ dry acceptable recyclable materials at the Public Works Yard, located at 17274 N. Litchfield Road on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays from 8-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Accepted materials are: n Plastic bottles #1 and #2 (including milk gallons, soda bottles, condiment bottles, water bottles, shampoo bottles, and detergent containers). Please be sure to screw all lids on the bottles or remove them completely n Cardboard n Aluminum and tin cans A city staff member will be available to help sort recyclable materials and ensure that the recyclables are not contaminated.
MEET & GREET
Join me Monday, April 26, at Sun City Grand Café, 19781 N. Remington Drive at 6 p.m. I look forward to discussing the latest city news and answering any questions you have. Grand Lifestyles | April 2021 | suncitygrand.com
FY21 Citywide Revenues n Charges for Services – 25% n Local Sales Tax – 18% n Intergovernmental – 16% n Transfers In – 10% n Grant – 7% n Bond – 6% n Development – 5% n Property Tax – 5% n Licenses & Permits – 2% n Indirect Charges – 2% n Franchise Fees – 2% n Interest – 1% n Other - 1%
BUDGET UPDATE
The city kicked off the Fiscal Year 2022 budget building process on February 2. At the February 16 Council Work Session, Council received an overview on Budget Revenues. The list below shows Citywide revenues and the percentages that they make up out of the whole budget.
One area of this revenue list that is often talked about is property tax. The City of Surprise has a Primary Property tax rate of $0.7591 (per $100 Assessed LPV), which is a tax levy used for general government operations and a Secondary Property Tax rate of $0.3880, which is a voter-approved tax levy limited to pay for General Obligation (GO) bonds. It is also important to note that the majority of the primary property tax rate that is collected by the County goes to entities
MEN’S NINE 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 a guaranteed tee time on Mondays at 12:30 or 3:00 (your choice), free range balls, once-a-month team games e.g. Scramble, etc.
other than the City of Surprise. Here is the average breakdown*: n Schools and Education – 66.4% n County – 13.2% n Other – 9.3% n Primary** – 7.2% n Secondary** – 4.0% *Breakdown can vary depending on factors such as school districts or special districts ** The Primary and Secondary taxes make up the city’s 11.2% allocation There was also a presentation on citywide budget expenses at the March 2 City Council Work Session. Future Council Work Sessions and Regular Meetings will include presentations related to department operation budget development. The Recommended Budget is scheduled for release in April, followed by Council and public review. The final budget adoption is scheduled for June 1. Fiscal Year 2022 begins July 1, 2021. To watch past budget presentations, please visit Surpriseaz.gov/budget.
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RESOURCE NUMBERS EMERGENCY..................................................................................... 9-1-1 Poison Control Center........................................................ 800.222.1222 Sheriff’s Office (Bell Rd. Substation)................................... 602.876.1011 Area Agency on Aging 24-Hour Helpline........................ 602.264.4357 After Hours and Weekend Landscaping Emergencies Gothic Landscape......................................................... 760.892.2455 ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES
Maricopa County Animal Control.................................... 602.506.7387 4 Paws Animal Rescue........................................................ 623.876.8778 Surprise Animal Care/Control................................. 623.222.4000 opt. 3 CITY OF SURPRISE
Adopt-A-Street.................................................................... 623.222.6000 Building Code Violation Reports.........................................623.222.3013 Citizens Patrol....................................................................... 623.222.4277 City Clerk.............................................................................. 623.222.1200 City Council......................................................................... 623.222.1300 City Hall................................................................................ 623.222.1000 Community & Recreation Services................................... 623.222.2000 Crisis Response.................................................................... 623.222.5040 Dead Animal Pickup (On Public Streets) ..........................623.222.1900 Disability Information............................................. (voice) 623.222.3543 (TTY–deaf) 623.222.3503 Noise/Nuisance Complaints................................... 623.222.4000 opt. 3 Non-emergency Fire.......................................................... 623.222.5000 Non-emergency Police..................................................... 623.222.4000 Northwest Regional Library................................................ 602.652.3000 Post Office (14955 W. Bell Rd.)............................................ 623.544.4672 Senior Services/Center....................................................... 623.222.1500 Trans Valley Metro................................................................ 602.253.5000 Voter Registration................................................................ 623.506.1511 We Care Program............................................................... 623.222.4277
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CONSUMER SERVICES
Birth/Death Certificates...................................................... Hazardous Waste Questions.............................................. Health Department, Maricopa County............................ Motor Vehicle Department (MVD).................................... Registrar of Contractors..................................................... Social Security Administration............................................ PORA – SCW Consumer Services......................................
602.506.6800 602.771.4673 602.506.6900 602.255.0072 602.542.1525 800.772.1213 623.214.1646
HOSPITALS
Banner Del E. Webb............................................................ 623.524.4000 14502 W. Meeker Blvd. Banner Walter O. Boswell.................................................... 623.832.4000 10401 W. Thunderbird Blvd. NEWSPAPERS
Arizona Republic................................................................. 602.444.8000 The Daily Independent and Surprise Independent........ 623.972.6101 UTILITIES
City of Surprise Water.......................................................... 623.222.1900 Arizona Public Service (APS).............................................. 602.371.7171 APS Street Light Outage................................................602.371.7171 and/or APS Street Light Outage.com Cox Communications......................................................... 623.594.1000 Century Link......................................................................... 800.244.1111 Epcor Water......................................................................... 623.445.2400 Southwest Gas Co............................................................ 1.877.860.6020 PULTE WARRANTY SERVICE.................................................. 800.664.3094
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LOST & FOUND Have you lost something in the Village Area or out in the Community? If so, check at the Welcome Center to see if your lost item has been turned in. Lost and Found is located in the Welcome Center in the lobby of the Palm Center. Open hours are 9 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday. Or you can phone 623-546-7501 and ask the volunteers to check for your lost item. Valuable items such as cell phones and jewelry are kept in the Membership Office. The Golf Courses and Fitness Centers keep their found items, so if you lost something there, please check at those facilities.
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COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CONTACTS BOARD COMMITTEES
Architectural Review Committee Steve Bowen, Board Director and Chair Steve4grand@gmail.com Janet Hanley, Vice Chair jklhanley@aol.com Code of Conduct Committee Barbara Grossbard, Chair bgrossbard@aol.com Ted Grove, Vice Chair groveaz@cox.net Covenants Committee Gail LaBelle, Chair glabelle@cox.net David Jordan, Vice Chair Jor708@gmail.com Finance Advisory Committee Dennis Gebele, Chair dennis@gebele.com Bob Towe, Vice Chair Btowe211@gmail.com Golf Advisory Committee Jane Barry, Chair janecbarry@yahoo.com Mike Domino, Vice Chair mikdendom@yahoo.com Lifestyles Advisory Committee Steven Berwald, Chair Sberwald04@gmail.com Terry Lerner, Vice Chair terryl@cox.net Long Range Planning Advisory Committee Roger Barry, Chair Rgbarry.65@gmail.com Rod Rankin, Vice Chair rodrankin@me.com ADDITIONAL CAM INFORMATION
GrandTV............................................... 623.546.7426 Website................................................. 623.546.7454 communications@scgcam.com Membership Office.............................. 623.546.7444 Palm Center, 19726 N. Remington Drive Welcome Center .............................. 623.546.7501 Lost & Found...................................... 623.546.7501 Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Standards Compliance Office........................... 623.546.7450 ARC Applications.............................. 623.546.7474 Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. CHAPS Office........................................ 623.546.7553 Grand Election Team Joan Bean, Facilitator scgelections@gmail.com ON-SITE EMERGENCIES
Association Patrol................................. 623.764.0809 Hours: Monday – Friday 5 p.m. – 5 a.m. Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. – 5 a.m. Maintenance Emergencies................ 623.546.7551 Bus. Hours: Monday-Friday 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Report Landscape/Golf Course Maintenance/Water Leaks/Repairs Website: Homeowner Info>Work Orders Maintenance@scgcam.com After Hours and Weekend Landscaping Emergencies Gothic Landscape...............................760.892.2455
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT
ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT
General Manager David Twiggs......................................... 623.546.7468 david.twiggs@scgcam.com Executive Administrative Assistant Monica Rodriguez................................ 623.546.7468 monica.rodriguez@scgcam.com Administrative Assistant Julie Madden....................................... 623.546.7473 julie.madden@scgcam.com Communications.................................. 623.546.7426 communications@scgcam.com Creative Project Manager Adam Nunez......................................... 623.546.7426 adam.nunez@scgcam.com Custodial Supervisor Ken Crossno.......................................... 623.546.7460 ken.crossno@scgcam.com Director of Golf Operations Jeff Hochman....................................... 623.546.7402 jeff.hochman@scgcam.com Finance Manager David Reber.......................................... 623.546.7453 david.reber@scgcam.com Fitness Manager Allison Adams....................................... 623.546.7463 allison.adams@scgcam.com Information Systems Manager Andi Palisuri........................................... 623.546.7503 andi.palisuri@scgcam.com Lifestyles Manager Lorena Nieto......................................... 623.546.7455 lorena.nieto@scgcam.com Maintenance Operations Manager Scott Phillips scott.phillips@scgcam.com Norma Gaitan...................................... 623.546.7551 Membership Manager Debra Goodman................................. 623.546.7435 debra.goodman@scgcam.com Standards Manager Jody Snider........................................... 623.546.7439 jody.snider@scgcam.com Purchasing Specialist Laurie Segler......................................... 623.546.7561 laurie.segler@scgcam.com
Activities Office.................................... 623.546.7449 Sonoran Plaza, 19753 N. Remington Drive Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
GOLF
Computer Club.................................... 623.546.7508 19781 North Remington Drive
Cimarron Golf Course.......................... 623.975.5654 17100 West Clearview Boulevard Kirk Hanaway – Golf Pro...................... 623.975.5657 kirk.hanaway@scgcam.com
Grand Learning.................................... 623.546.7470 Chaparral Center, 19781 N. Remington Dr. Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Grand Lifestyles Magazine.................. 623.546.7449 life.styles@scgcam.com FITNESS CENTERS
Adobe Fitness Center.......................... 623.546.7456 19775 North Remington Drive Hours: Monday – Friday 5 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Children’s Hours Leisure Pool 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Children’s Hours Indoor Pool 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Cimarron Fitness Center...................... 623.975.5630 17100 West Clearview Boulevard Hours: Monday – Friday 5 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. No children under 16 permitted at this pool
Miller Massage Therapy...................... 602.832.0864 RESTAURANTS/CATERING
Angela’s Kitchen................................. 623.399.6514 The Grand Café................................... 623.546.7512 Approved Caterers: Amuse Bouche..................................... 623.680.7280 Atlasta Catering................................... 602.242.8185 Babbo’s Italian Eatery......................... 623.825.1919 Classic Catering................................... 623.933.4903 Dillon’s Catering................................... 623.208.8677 Forum Café........................................... 480.556.0442 NYPD Pizza............................................ 480.922.0545 Sharko’s................................................. 602.242.2662 The Wild Bunch.....................................623-363-4226 CLUB ADDRESSES & PHONE NUMBERS
Art Club................................................. 623.546.7484 19745 North Remington Drive Billiards Club.......................................... 623.546.7482 19781 North Remington Drive Clay Arts Club....................................... 623.214.9067 19751 North Remington Drive
Glass Arts Club...................................... 623.214.6723 19751 North Remington Drive Language Club.................................... 623.546.7488 19739 North Remington Drive
Desert Springs Golf Course................. 623.546.7401 19900 North Remington Drive
Poker Club............................................. 623.546.7486 19749 North Remington Drive
Cassidy Stevanov – Golf Pro............... 623.546.7403 cassidy.stevanov@scgcam.com
Photo Club............................................ 623.546.7483 19735 North Remington Drive
Granite Falls N & S................................ 623.546.7580 15949 West Clearview Boulevard
Stitchers Club........................................ 623.546.7566 19726 North Remington Drive
Kevin Reagan – Golf Pro...................... 623.546.7582 kevin.reagan@scgcam.com
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Woodcrafters........................................ 623.214.3813 15134 West Mountain View Boulevard
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