December 2022 Grand Lifestyles

This year, resolve to

LAUGH MORE.

Dr. Perry Fraiman is committed to offering the best in cosmetic, implant and restorative dentistry. Recognized by his peers as one of the valley’s best dentists, he was voted into Phoenix Magazine’s 2013 and 2011 Top Dentists and is faculty at Arizona School of Dental & Oral Health.

For more than 16 years, his expertise in the latest procedures for restoration and replacement of teeth has eliminated pain and improved function for thousands of patients. We invite you to call (623) 975-3115 to receive your COMPLIMENTARY smile or implant consultation

18715 N. Reems Road, Suite 100

Prosthodontists are among the most elite restorative dentists in the world A prosthodontist is a dentist recognized by the American Dental Association (ADA) as a specialist in restoring and replacing teeth. With years of additional education and training, prosthodontists have the capability to provide excellent results on crowns, bridges, dental implants and other cosmetic and restorative procedures.

WELCOME TO INSPIRATA POINTE.

It’s Saturday afternoon. Are you cheering on the team at our sports bar? Getting some laps in at our indoor pool? Either way, you’ve made the right choice at Inspirata Pointe, the new Independent Living expansion project at Royal Oaks. Here in this breathtaking community, you’re always empowered to do what you desire. Luxury amenities, exciting activities, and innovative wellness services make it easy to live the life you’ve dreamed of.

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.

22,310 15,973 6,337 832,066 601,795 230,271 955,545 725,274 230,271

25,292 25,292 284,882 60,000 224,882 284,882 60,000 224,882

31,404 31,032 372 655,770 605,758 50,013 786,701 736,689 50,013

19,249 20,064 (815) 234,558 226,310 8,248 286,148 277,900 8,248

Revenue 392,333 280,886 111,447 7,596,354 6,758,295 838,058 9,261,524 8,423,466 838,058 Other Revenue 17,297 4,554 12,743 292,966 1,249,709 (956,742) 517,729 1,474,472 (956,742) Interest Income 12,175 6,000 6,175 82,913 52,447 30,465 94,913 64,447 30,465

TOTAL REVENUE 1,661,791 1,518,900 142,891 20,460,728 20,181,697 279,032 24,776,514 24,497,482 279,032

Cost of Sales 62,209 47,298 (14,911) 931,236 717,586 (213,649) 1,078,344 864,694 (213,649) GROSS PROFIT 1,599,582 1,471,603 127,980 19,529,493 19,464,110 65,382 23,698,170 23,632,788 65,382

Payroll 886,418 912,252 25,834 8,860,201 9,164,950 304,749 10,723,682 11,028,430 304,749 Utilities 164,282 149,003 (15,279) 1,717,930 1,601,681 (116,248) 1,929,483 1,813,234 (116,248)

Repairs & Maint 104,868 80,775 (24,093) 795,384 706,886 (88,498) 936,484 847,986 (88,498) Insurance 70,300 71,610 1,310 694,105 696,570 2,465 837,325 839,790 2,465 Professional Fees 26,329 22,000 (4,329) 307,822 282,575 (25,248) 354,822 329,575 (25,248) Food / Beverage 49,018 (49,018) 486,372 159,719 (326,653) 486,372 159,719 (326,653) Landscaping 198,470 190,794 (7,676) 1,909,100 1,907,940 (1,160) 2,290,688 2,289,528 (1,160)

BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING

OCTOBER 13, 2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETING

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

A. August 25, 2022 Board Workshop minutes

B. September 8, 2022 Board Meeting minutes and resolutions

C. Resignation of Bruce Lucas as Neighborhood Representative for the Saguaro Neighborhood

D. Appointment of Serene Matthews as Neighborhood Representative for the Esperanza neighborhood

E. Del Webb Memorial Field Advertis ing Agreement with Heather Van Peursem with Long Realty effective October 1, 202 for a period of three years in the amount of $3,375

F. Del Webb Memorial Field Advertis ing Agreement with Wyyerd Fiber effective October 1, 2022 for a period of three years in the amount of $6,600.

G. Del Webb Memorial Field Adver tising Agreement with Paul Tone Farers Insurance effective October 1, 2022 for a period of three years in the amount of $3,375.

H. Purchase Request 22-2670-RF –Desert Springs Hole #6 Fountain Replacement in tea out not to ex ceed $12,900 (Complete)

n The Board of Directors approved allowing alcohol service at CAM -sponsored events at both Cimarron and Adobe pools going forward;

n The Board of Directors approved the change of use of the common ground by the Adobe Pool Area for a possible Basketball Court;

n The Board of Directors approved the 2023 Operating Budget as submitted;

n The Board of Directors approved Purchase Request 22-2321-RF – Desert Springs Snack Shop –Replace Ice Water Dispensing Machine in the amount not to exceed $10,361; Purchase Request 22-8513-RF – Cimarron Snack Shop – Replaced Ice/Water Dispens ing Machine in the amount not to exceed $10,361; Purchase Request 22-8618-RF – Cimarron #17 Com fort Station – Replace Ice/Water Dispensing Machine in the amount not to exceed $10,361; and Purchase Request 22-7168-RF – Granite Falls Snack Shop – Replace Ice/Water Dispensing Machine in the amount not to exceed $10.361;

n The Board of Directors approved Purchase Request 22-8914-RF – Ci marron Golf Maintenance – Replace (1) Greens Roller in the amount not to exceed $19,000;

n The Board of Directors approved Purchase Request 22-8921-RF – Ci marron Golf Maintenance – Replace (1) Debris Blower in the amount not to exceed $11,000;

n The Board of Directors approved Purchase Request 22-8661-RF – Cimarron #11 Lake Shoreline Repairs in the amount not to exceed $25,0000;

n The Board of Directors approved Purchase Request 22-5316-RF –Chaparral Center – Replace Ice Maker and Bin n the amount not to exceed $9,791;

n The Board of Directors approved Purchase Request 22-1308-RF –Palm Center – Replace Ice Maker in the amount not to exceed $6,500;

n The Board of Directors approved Purchase Request 22-3262-RFPurchase of (6) Pacific Blue and (4) Forest Green canopy shades in the amount not to exceed $7,120;

n The Board of Directors approved Purchase Request 22-010-RF –Softball Field - Recover sections of concrete padding along the back stop and baselines in the amount not to exceed $4,000.

BOARD MEMBER Robert Towe Towe4grand@gmail.com

FOR BOARD CANDIDATES

The new year is approaching and with that some new rates & policies will take effect. Below is a brief summary of the changes to expect in 2023:

n Prebook policy summary:

❍ One prebook tee time per day per resident

❍ Minimum two guests per prebook required

❍ All prebook reservations must be made in-person at Desert Springs Golf Shop between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm

❍ All prebook applicable daily fees will be prepaid at the time of booking along with a non-refundable $40 prebook fee Mon-Fri & a $20 prebook fee Sat & Sun; golf car fees will be paid the day of play

❍ All pre-book reservation cancellations must be called into Desert Spring Golf Shop by 4:00 pm the day prior to the reserved tee time; a refund of the applicable daily fees will be applied to your credit book;

SOME UPDATES FOR 2023

the pre-book fee will not be refunded

❍ Restrictions November through April

• Mon – Fri a maximum two tee times per hour per course & a maximum four shotgun hole assignment positions per course are available for prebooking

• Sat & Sun prebook reservations are available during either tee times or shotguns with no restrictions on time slots

n Daily fees will increase $3 a round in 2023 which will apply to all passes accordingly

❍ Premium Pass - $4,755/person | no charge per round | expires one year from date of purchase

• This pass is designed for the golfer who enjoys the convenience of not having to pay every time they play. Play more for less as this pass is geared towards high volume golfers.

❍ Annual Pass - $1,548/person | per round fee | expires one year from date of purchase

• This pass is great for our residents that like to play 60 to 130 rounds of

golf in a year. Residents can enjoy the best daily fee rates year-round with this option.

❍ Flex Pass - $2,862 (60) | $4,294 (90)

• The flex pass allows golfers to enjoy a slight discount on daily fee rates by prepaying a flex credit on their account.

• Flex Daily Fees: 18-Holes$47.00 | Twilight - $39.00 | Super Twilight & 9-Holes - $31.00

• All flex pass accounts expire 06/30/2023.

n Credit Book Advantage:

❍ Our residents can prepay their credit book year-round. This allows the resident to draw against this account for all purchases in the golf shop. The true advantage is the ability to avoid the lines for shotgun starts & just sign in on the credit book sheet.

Thank you, Brandon Dougherty, PGA Director of Golf

Brandon Dougherty, PGA Director of Golf

Lorena Nieto Activities Director

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

Good Friends, Happy Hearts, Smiles all Season

Hello Grand Residents,

We’re celebrating the Season, with YOU! What’s on your list yet to do?

• Spend time with family

• Host a gift exchange

• Decorate: your home, a tree

• Build a Gingerbread House

• Enjoy an evening of holiday music

• Create new holiday traditions with family

Stay happy, stay healthy and stay safe. Thank you for your support of your Activities Department.

We are ringing in the season with Friday Night festivities. Join us in the Village Center, Friday evenings for some live music and holiday fun. Holiday themed drinks and food specials will be available for purchase. Look for forthcoming eblasts with more details. Come out, enjoy the lights, enjoy the company of your Grand neighbors. We hope to see you there.

Need a few last-minute gifts, no need to worry…join us Saturday, December 3rd, 9am at the Market at Grand in the Sonoran Plaza Parking Lot.

Have you registered for our Annual Holiday Lights Contest? Get your entry form submitted by December 6th, 4pm to the Activities Office. Be a part of this annual Community tradition…ready, set…Deck Your Home!

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

May your holidays be full of warmth, cheer and I’m wishing you a new year full of peace and joy.

Why Hire a Personal Trainer?

Allison Adams Fitness Director

Hello to all of our Grand residents! May you experience many blessings this holiday season. This month, I would like to talk about investing in you. What actions do you take to live a quality life today?

Here at The Grand, we have opportunities to continue growing physically, spiritually, intellectually, and socially. My goal is to support that. Participation in clubs and interest groups, improving your golf game, engaging in socialization at the Palm Center patio and the Village Center, serve many of these principles.

At Grand Fitness we want to help serve community wellness through physical

fitness. One component to achieve this is to hire a personal trainer. Our gyms are stocked with a wide variety of equipment and accessories to assist in making fitness effective and fun. Sometimes it helps to have professional help to better understand how to reach your goals, or how to work around physical conditions. I believe investing in a series of personal training sessions is a great investment that can catapult you toward achieving the results you seek. Pause and consider how you want to live the remainder of your life. If it includes autonomy, activity, discovery, then having a body that cooperates and supports these objectives, is worth the investment in you.

Here are some ways in which hiring a personal trainer is beneficial:

It’s easier to keep that commitment when you made a financial obligation, and have a set appointment.

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With a certified trainer, you have an organized plan of where you start physically, where you want to go, and how you’re going to do it. The goal is clear and measurable.

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As you progress, your trainer will adapt and alter your program to continue to challenge your physicality safely.

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When encouraged by your trainer to safely to do a little more, it’s often surprising to experience what you are capable of.

victim is often unaware; however, the damage is done. Lifestyle contributors to heart disease are diabetes, physical inactivity, excessive weight and obesity, unhealthy diet, and excessive alcohol abuse (CDC, 2022).

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Keeping you accountable. The biggest battle in exercise is consistency.

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The accountability to show up, helps to solidify a longer-term lifestyle change for better health.

Let’s review some medical facts that can be helped by a regular exercise routine. In 2022, the CDC reports, that heart disease remains the largest cause of death in the United States. We lose someone every 34 seconds in this country from heart disease. One out of five heart attacks are silent. The

Physical activity guidelines for substantial health benefits recommend 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise weekly. The CDC goes on to recommend a multi-faceted approach that includes aerobic and balance training, and weight training at least 2x per week (HHS, 2018). A qualified trainer can help you effectively get closer to meeting these recommendations.

Stop by the Adobe or Cimarron Fitness center to learn more about how a personal trainer can help you.

REFERENCES:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2022. Heart Disease Facts. https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/facts.htm

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2018). Physical activity guidelines for Americans. 2nd Edition. https://health.gov/ sites/default/files/2019-09/Physical_Activity_Guidelines_2nd_ edition.pdf

We are looking for SCG men and women volunteers to help with Vacation Watch and Evening Patrol. We will supply vehicles and training. Call (CAM) 623-546-7432 or the C.H.A.P.S. office 623-546-7553 and leave a message if you are interested in joining us! You may also find more information about C.H.A.P.S. (including an application form to join) at suncitygrand.com – Volunteer Central – C.H.A.P.S. Resident Patrol

C.H.A.P.S.* SERVES THE GRAND COMMUNITY

C.H.A.P.S.* is a volunteer group made up of Sun City Grand homeowners. We serve two main functions: Vacation Watch and Evening Patrol.

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 Welcome Center and the Membership Office at the Palm Center, as well as online at suncitygrand.com. Completed forms are to be returned to the Membership Office in the Palm Center. Two 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.

EVENING PATROL

During evening hours, volunteers patrol our streets in Association vehicles to observe and report unusual activity. The volunteers look for breaches of security such as open garage doors, suspicious vehicles and/ or people. Street light outages and road hazards will be reported to the proper authorities.

TO VOLUNTEER

We are actively looking for new volunteers.

All residents are welcome. We will provide classroom and field training. There are two-person patrols where you select your days/evenings to volunteer and you select how many times each month you wish to volunteer. Call Carol Murr (CAM) 623-5467432 or the C.H.A.P.S.* office (623) 5467553 if you may be interested in joining us. Our next meeting is Tuesday, January 24th at 1:30 p.m. in the Aqua Fria Room at Cimarron. All homeowners are welcome to join us.

NOW FOR A FEW FRIENDLY REMINDERS

Did you know you can lock your garage door when you are away from your house for extended periods? Your wall mounted door control panel inside your garage has a “Lock” button, which when pressed and held for two seconds prevents operations of the door from any hand-held remote control. You can reverse the lock function by pressing and holding the “Lock” button for two seconds or by using the Outside Keypad if you have that feature on the outside of your house. Locking your garage can be especially useful when you are away from your house on vacation or while on summer escapes.

2Do you keep your garage door opener attached to your car’s front seat visor when your car is outside of your garage?

If your door opener is seen by a thief and he steals it along with your car registration address, he may get back to your house before you do. Burglarizing you while you are dining, worshipping, or shopping. Hide your garage door opener out of sight when keeping it in your car.

3Are your address house numbers lighted at night or are the bulbs burned out? Emergency personnel and also C.H.A.P.S.* evening patrollers need to be able to see your house numbers at night. Check those bulbs now. In addition, are your house numbers clearly read from the street, or are they faded and need to be replaced?

4Are your tree limbs growing into the city street signs? Evening patrollers travel a prescribed street-by-street route. If your tree is hiding a street sign, please have it trimmed back.

5Are you uncomfortable opening your front door at night, even if you believe the person at your door is a C.H.A.P.S.* volunteer? You do not have to open your front door at that time. Feel free to talk to us when we ring your door bell by using your intercom panel or talking through your closed security door. Security doors should be kept locked both day and night even when you are at home, and especially so when you are away from your house for any length of time.

*C.H.A.P.S.: Community Homeowner Association Patrol Service C.H.A.P.S. MEETS THE 4TH TUESDAY EVERY MONTH (except December) AT 1:30 P.M.

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

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MAKE A Grand DIFFERENCE

Are you looking to connect in the community, enjoy new friendships, learn new things and do more of what you love? This is your time to shine, and volunteering is an ideal way to achieve all of these.

There are hundreds of community member volunteers who are living GRAND! They make a difference behind the scenes, and they say it’s FUN! They share their time, skills, expertise and incredible talent, adding great value and making our community a wonderful place to call home. We would love for you to join us!

Board of Directors

Architectural Review Committee ARC Sub Committee Code of Conduct Committee Covenants Committee Finance Advisory Committee Golf Advisory Committee

Long Range Planning Committee Technology Ad Hoc Committee Chartered Club Peer Group Council CHAPS Community Homeowners Association Patrol

Flag Detail Team Grand Election Team Grand Learning Ambassador Grand Learning Instructor

Lending Library Neighborhood Reps Welcome Center AND MORE!

BOARD PRESIDENT Bob Aiken

I am asked quite often how a certain project is going to impact the annual assessment (dues) each of us pay. A very fair question and one that deserves an answer.

The answer is, “it depends”! That’s an honest answer as it does depend on which fund we decide to use for support of that particular project or initiative.

A bit vague?? Certainly. So, allow me to attempt to explain the different funds used in GRAND to provide services to keep our current amenities fresh and clean, and be able to provide new amenities for our fellow residents. (See graph on opposite page)

WHICH FUND?.. AND… WHAT FOR?

Operating Fund: November 1 Balance of $14.9 million. This fund’s title best describes it’s purpose, which is to support the daily operation of all elements within GRAND. The Operating Fund is funded primarily through the annual assessment and other revenue generated throughout the year.

Reserve Fund: November 1 balance of $22.5 million. The Reserve Fund is used to support the replacement of assets valued in excess of $2,500. When these assets are in need of replacing, the Reserve Fund is used to pay for their replacement. The Reserve

Fund is funded through a portion of the homeowner’s annual assessment, and at times a limited amount of “unrestricted” retained earnings.

CARE Fund: November 1 balance of $6.5 million. The CARE Fund is used to support the planning, development, design, and implementation or purchase of new projects or assets. This fund may also be used to support planned Capital Projects such as lake hard edging, turf removal, and more. This fund is funded by a CARE Fee paid by the purchaser of a home within GRAND. That CARE Fee today is $5,000.

It is estimated that when a new homeowner purchases a home in GRAND, they are buying into a community valued in excess of $15,000 per home. The CARE Fund affords GRAND the resources needed to provide new or improved amenities for all residents without adding any financial burden on existing homeowners.

Retained Earnings: November 1 balance of $3.5 million. Retained Earnings represent the sum of prior years’ surplus and may be used at the Board of Directors’ discretion for capital improvements and any unforeseen expenditures such as uninsured damage caused by windstorms.

Our Board of Directors recently agreed to set aside $1.8 million as “Restricted Retained Earnings” which represents approximately seven percent of our budgeted annual revenue. As is the case with our Reserve Fund, the amount set aside helps protect all of us from any “special assessment”.

The remaining balance of $1.7 million is referred to as “Unrestricted Retained Earnings”. These monies may be used for Capital Projects the Board of Directors chose not to use CARE Funds to support. We are planning to use a portion of these “Unrestricted Retained Earnings” to support year two of the five-year Turf Reduction Plan for our common area

at $300K and the completion of the planned turf removal on Granite Falls North next summer at $400K.

This will result in a balance of $1 million in our “Unrestricted Retained Earning”. Due to many uncertainties, we felt it best to not commit any use of these dollars until a more certain future is available.

I do hope this helped everyone in understanding the several funds we have to use each day. We are in very good financial shape and will continue to strive to stay that way. Thank you.

Stay Well, Keep Moving, and Be Kind to Others.

Story of Chanukah

The eight-day Jewish celebration know as Hanukkah or Chanukah commemorates the rededication during the second century B.C. of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, where according to legend, Jews had risen up against their Greek-Syrian oppressors in the Maccabean Revolt. Hanukkah, which means “dedication” in Hebrew, begins on the 25th of Kislev on the Hebrew calendar and usually falls in November or December.

When the Jews took part in the rededication of the Second Temple they witnessed what they believe to be a miracle. Even though there was only enough

untainted olive oil to keep the menorah’s candles burning for a single day, the flames continued flickering for eight nights, leaving them time to find a fresh supply. This wondrous event inspired Jewish sages to proclaim a yearly eight day festival.

For that reason, only one candle is lit on the first night. Two candles are lit on the second night. Three candles are lit on the third night until all eight candles are lit on the last night.

Often called the Festival of Lights, the holiday is celebrated with lighting of the Menorah, traditional foods, games and gifts.

For information, please contact Natalie Morrison (623) 518-3494

Free to all SCG residents. Times listed above at Sonoran Plaza

PRESENTATIONS

DECEMBER 7 • WEDNESDAY • SEMINAR

GENERATION LIVING TRUSTS

“Living Trusts vs Wills ... Straight Talk” – Back in SCG by popular demand, this FREE class has helped thousands of Arizonans at every income level to protect themselves from probate. Learn what to do and save 50+% on expert estate planning services. Schedule a free review of any Will or Living Trust. See Ad on page 11. RSVP: 623-853-6775.

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

DECEMBER 21 • WEDNESDAY • PRESENTATION

SOLAR EDUCATION

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

FREE | 9:00 a.m. | Sonoran Plaza

JANUARY 24

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LIVING TRUST SEMINAR: DWORNIK LAW FIRM

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

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

deck your home rules

1. The entry form must be received by Tuesday, December 6, 2022 by 4 p.m. (by mail, email to holidaylights@scgcam.com, or deliver to the Activities office).

2. The association will begin marking yards for judging Thursday, December 8, 2022.

3. This year homes will solely be judged by your fellow residents. Residents are not required to be home; however, we ask that your holiday lighting display be illuminated from 5:30 p.m. until 10 p.m. starting on Friday, December 16, 2022 through Sunday, January 1, 2023.

4. Maps will be available beginning Thursday, December 15, 2022.

5. A link to vote for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will be sent out via blast on Thursday, December 15, 2022.

6. Winners will be notified by the Activities office the week of January 9, 2023.

7. Contestants must be a member in good standing with all assessments current and no existing compliance matters outstanding with the association. Photographs will be taken of winning displays and are property of the Association. Map of general holiday display locations may be provided.

DECEMBER 6, 2022, BY 4 P.M.

Name: Address:

Neighborhood: City: State: Zip Code: Phone: Email:

Welcome MICHELLE MARTINEZ!

“I’m excited to meet all the residents and staff, be a resource to them, and use my skills and experience to help The Colonnade excel. I vow to “Lead with Vision” and lead The Colonnade team to success in providing the best possible service to our residents.”

Michelle has more than 25 years of experience in the long-term care and senior living industry. Her experience includes PostAcute Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing, Memory Care, Assisted Living and Independent Living. Michelle is a New Mexico native. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Sociology from

Adams State College in Alamosa, Colorado, and a master’s degree in Social Work from New Mexico State University. She has been in the Valley of the Sun for the last 17 years.

Michelle, along with her fiancé and two rescue dogs Penny and Harley, is new to Surprise and hoping people will share suggestions on their favorite restaurants, where they go for haircuts and nails, and suggest sports bars where she can watch her favorite team, the Denver Broncos. Michelle remarked that The Colonnade was meant to be her new work home as she made

plans to buy her home 18-months ago, long before ever knowing she would be our new leader!

In her free time, Michelle enjoys working out and hiking. She also treasures time with friends and family, cooking and baking, and is likely to share her culinary treats with her four nephews she mentions she’s incredibly close to.

The Colonnade, a nonprofit Sun Health Life Plan community, is part of Sun City Grand. For up-to-date information about the campus, visit SunHealthCommunities.org or call (623) 236-3770.

come to the Cimarron putting green to enjoy some great putting, friendships, prizes, and of course, there will be coffee and donuts to start your day. Everyone is welcome regardless of your skill level.

Sun City Grand BRIDGE CLUB

At the SCG Bridge Club our goal is to enjoy the game of bridge, whether “social” or “duplicate”. Whatever your skill level, you can enjoy playing the game and meet friendly folks as well.

Our games are played & lessons given in the Apache and Pima Rooms at the Chapparal Center. For further information go our website https://www.bridgewebs.com/scgbridgeclub

SOCIAL GAMES

For Club Members and resident guests:

Monday Afternoon Chicago Scoring (noon)

Tuesday Afternoon Chicago Scoring (12:00)

Wednesday Evening Rubber Scoring (6:00)

Thursday Afternoon Rubber Scoring (noon)

Friday Marathons 1st, 2nd, 3rd Mornings (9:00) 4th Friday Marathon (12:00)

For details contact Bruce Ketcham, bketcham@cox.net

ACBL DUPLICATE GAMES

For Club Members and ACBL member-guests: Sunday Afternoon (1:00 pm) Wednesday Afternoon (1:00 pm)

For details contact Howard Emmerman, hcemmerman@gmail.com

For Club Members and guests who want to sharpen their game: Wednesdays (11:30 am)

A totally relaxed environment for Club Members and guests who are just learning the game and might need help from one of our members (who will be monitoring the game) as they play: Wednesdays (9:30 am)

MEET YOUR BOARD MEMBER

This is the fourth in a series of articles about your Board of Directors. It is one initiative of our goals this year to make your board more transparent and better known to the community. Each month, we will give you a glimpse of one board member’s background. We hope this will be interesting to you.

Tony Spata

My wife (Joy) and I moved to Grand four-years ago from Arlington Heights, IL. We were both born in Chicago, and always lived within the city or an adjoining suburb. Our love for the entertainment, culture, restaurants and special events offered by Chicago resulted in us maintaining a “pied-à-terre” in its River North area for many years as our escape from suburban living. (We are definitely “Urban”, not “Rural”.) Our son still lives in a NW Chicago suburb, and his spare bedroom is our base of operations when we go back for visits.

As a licensed Professional Engineer that specializes in Building Systems (the mechanical, electrical, security, fire protection and plumbing aspects of structures) I enjoyed a great forty-plus year business career working for great national / international companies in the retail (Walgreens), foodservice (McDonald’s) and hospitality (Hyatt) industries. From travel to almost sixty countries, I have experienced many of our world’s numerous cultures, customs and living conditions firsthand, and am very grateful for the life my wife and I have enjoyed here in the USA.

I knew my body was ready for retirement in 2019 (it has spent more than two-million miles flying around the world), but my brain was not. Golf, bicycling, photography, leisure travel (rather than the almost-weekly “Get-ona-plane-NOW!” for business) and DIY projects at our house provided what the body desired, but the “gray stuff” wanted more. Initially,

occasionally doing consulting for select friends in the industries I had been part of was sufficient.

However, my brain also wanted to contribute to our community, as my previous hectic schedule did not afford many opportunities to “give back” on a regular basis. The home we purchased in Grand was vacant for about 8 months before we moved in and, as we appreciated the Vacation Watch service C.H.A.P.S. offered, they were the first group I joined. It was through participation with them I was able to become acquainted with our various neighborhoods, and somewhat understand the roads within Grand. (Coming from Chicago and its suburbs with their layout of streets primarily in a grid pattern, this place is still confusing to navigatehooray for GPS!) Kudos to them and their many volunteers, especially for their Night Patrols helping ensure our garage doors are closed at night.

Next came joining the Architectural Review Subcommittee, then moving up to the main Committee. As with my involvement in C.H.A.P.S., my knowledge of Grand grew. I gained insight on the establishment of our community’s original design concepts, how they were maintained, and how our Residential Design Guidelines evolved. It was during this time the ARC undertook a complete front-to-back update of the RDGs, resulting in a document that: incorporated input from our residents, facilitated enhanced outdoor living, and recognized new materials and technologies.

It was also about this time I started to offer classes through Grand Learning on basic home automation and LED lighting & Lighting controls. (BTW – I receive no financial compensation for this.) Our homes, while 20-to-25 years old, are remarkably easy to upgrade to the latest “smart” technologies, with a wide-range of benefits available. (Check out the course descriptions for ALL the classes Grand Learning offers – they have something for everyone.)

Subsequently, I became involved with the Technology Subcommittee of Long Range Planning, then migrated to be a member of LRP. (My brain would just not respond “NO MORE!” to requests for its involvement.) Both groups were instrumental in my seeing (and helping form) the future vision for Grand; one of linking and maintaining its heritage while adapting it for our next generation of residents.

And finally, it was inevitable to run for election as a Board member. With knowledge of our past, an understanding of the direction for our future, and technical skills that could assist in decision making regarding our physical assets, how could my brain decline? (I’m really glad it arrived at this point incrementally, otherwise it would be similar to attempting a marathon without training.)

So here I am. In addition to the responsibilities shared by all Board members to our community, I additionally function as the liaison to ARC, Village Center Phase II Subcommittee and Charter Clubs Peer Group Council (CCPGC). Each of these groups, as with so many others, is essential for both preserving what we enjoy at Grand, and assisting in meeting our future wants and necessities.

My brain, and my body, are very happy to call Grand home.

DECEMBER 2 • FRIDAY • DANCE

COUNTRY WESTERN DANCE—SOLD OUT

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

7–10pm Dancing | Sonoran Plaza

DECEMBER 3 & 4 • SATURDAY & SUNDAY

MUSIC CLUB

GRAND SINGER AND CHORALE 2022

HOLIDAY CONCERT—SOLD OUT

$15/pp | 3pm & 7pm Performance Begins Sonoran Plaza

DECEMBER 8–11 • THURSDAY–SUNDAY • DRAMA THE CURIOUS SAVAGE

THE CURIOUS SAVAGE, written by John Patrick, is characterized as high comedy. Synopsis: Ethel P. Savage, an elderly woman whose husband recently died and left her ten million dollars, wants to make the best use of this inheritance, despite her grown-up stepchildren’s effort to get their hands on the money. Knowing the widow’s wealth is untouchable, the stepchildren commit her to a sanatorium. Contrasting the kindness and loyalty of psychiatric patients with the avarice and vanity of “respectable” public figures, it calls into question conventional definitions of sanity while lampooning celebrity culture. Visit suncitygrand. com, for a schedule of events. For all things Grand, visit us online or in the Activities Office, or contact us at 623-546-7449.

$15/pp

Thursday & Friday | 6pm Cash Bar | 7pm Performance

Saturday | 6pm Cash Bar | 1:30pm & 7pm

Performance

Sunday | 2pm Cash Bar | 3pm Performance

Sonoran Plaza Main Stage

DECEMBER 9 • FRIDAY • DANCE

SPARKLE AND SHINE HOLIDAY BALLROOM DANCE

This month’s social ballroom dance features one of our favorites, The Breeze. They have a repertoire of danceable tunes including foxtrots, rumbas, waltz, cha-cha, tango, and swing. This is one of our two dress up ballroom events, so think holiday and festive clothing. Dress code: Jackets preferred, no jeans, shorts, or flip flops. For information about ballroom dances contact ballroomdances-dir@scgdanceclub. org. Visit suncitygrand.com, for a schedule of events. For all things Grand, visit us online or in the Activities Office, or contact us at 623-546-7449. Snacks and soft drinks welcome.

$12/pp | 6:30pm Cash Bar | 7–10pm Dancing Cimarron Center

DECEMBER 12 • MONDAY • GRAND EVENT

SCG TRIVIA NIGHT—SOLD OUT

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

DECEMBER 14 • WEDNESDAY • MUSIC CLUB

THE LAST HOOTENANNY—SOLD OUT

$15/pp | Reserved Floor and Tiered Seating

6pm Cash Bar | 6:30pm Doors Open

7pm Performance Begins | Sonoran Plaza

DECEMBER 15 • THURSDAY • GRAND EVENT

BARLEENS HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS —SOLD OUT

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

DECEMBER 17 • SATURDAY • DANCE

HOLIDAY GLITTER ROCK AND SWING

DANCE—SOLD OUT

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

TICKETED

JANUARY 6 • FRIDAY • DANCE COUNTRY WESTERN DANCE

This country western dance welcomes popular entertainer J. David Sloan and Western Bred. Western Bred hit the Arizona music scene in the 1980’s and regularly fills the ballroom here in Grand. In addition, there will be a one-hour Arizona Two-Step Dance Lesson (included in the ticket price) from 6 to 7pm Doors open at 5:30pm Cash Bar. Snacks and soft drinks welcome. Visit suncitygrand.com, for a schedule of events. For all things Grand, visit us online or in the Activities Office, or contact us at 623-546-7449 of for further information contact Country-Western-dir@ scgdanceclub.org.

$12/pp | 6-7pm Arizona 2-step lesson 7–10pm Dancing | Sonoran Plaza

JAN. 9 & 10 • MON. & TUES. • GRAND EVENT 2023 GRAND SERIES: KALIMBA

The nationally touring show Kalimba, The Spirit of Earth Wind and Fire provides an Earth Wind & Fire experience so satisfying, it transports audiences back to the excitement of the first time they heard these unforgettable songs. Lead vocalist, Thomas “Chazz” Smith, created Kalimba, The Spirit of Earth Wind and Fire in 2011 with the vision of honoring the beloved Earth Wind & Fire hits he and millions of others listened to while growing up. The 10-piece organization includes a full horn and rhythm section to reproduce the infectious grooves created by EWF’s Verdine White and Ralph Johnson. Visit suncitygrand. com, for a schedule of events. For all things Grand, visit us online or in the Activities Office, or contact us at 623-546-7449.

Doors Open/Cash Bar 3:30pm & 6:30pm Performance 4pm—SOLD OUT Performance 7pm —SOLD OUT $25/pp | Tuesday | Sonoran Plaza

Doors Open/Cash Bar 3:30pm & 6:30pm Performance 4pm Performance 7pm —SOLD OUT

JANUARY 11 • WEDNESDAY • GRAND EVENT

BARLEENS #1 HITS VARIETY SHOW—SOLD OUT $75/pp | 4pm | Sonoran Plaza Parking area

JANUARY 19, 20 & 21•THURS.–SAT.•DRAMA CLUB DRAMA AND COMEDY CLUB PRESENTS WITTY SHORTS AND TORTS

The Grand Drama & Comedy Club’s Cabaret Players returns for a new season beginning with “WITTY SHORTS AND TORTS.” Four short comedies, featuring 15 actors on stage with scripts in hand in a “readers theater” format presented in the relaxed atmosphere of the Cimarron Theater. This season, Joyce Stern Greenberg, is the Artistic Director for Cabaret Players. You will remember Joyce as the creator, writer, and director of last season’s successful Variety Show, and this season she brings her talent and creativity to all three Cabaret Players productions. This November production is produced by Leanne Evans. In Seasons past, Cabaret Players shows usually sells out quickly, so chat with your neighbors and friends, then buy your tickets early, and come enjoy these hilarious skits: Lawyer, Lawyer, Candy Heart, Love Bite, and Knockers. Visit suncitygrand.com, for a schedule of events. For all things Grand, visit us online or in the Activities Office, or contact us at 623-546-7449. Tickets purchased for the original November performances will be honored as follows:

November 3 ➙ January 19

November 4 ➙ January 20

November 5 ➙ January 21

$10 per person | Open Table Seating Thursday–Saturday | 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar and Doors Open | 7 pm Performance | Cimarron Theater

JANUARY 20 • FRIDAY • DANCE GRIDIRON MANIA, A ROCK AND SWING DANCE—SOLD OUT

For all things Grand, visit us online or in the Activities Office, or contact us at 623-546-7449 or for further information contact: RockandSwing-Dir@ scgdanceclub.org

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

JAN. 23 & 24 • MON. & TUES. • GRAND EVENT 2023 GRAND SERIES: WHAT A NIGHT

JANUARY 13

&

14

• FRI. & SAT. • MUSIC CLUB SPEAKEASY

Just around the corner and down the stairs to an unmarked door… Give the secret password and join us for the SCG Music Club production of… “SPEAKEASY – Music of the Prohibition Era” Come with us as our hot band and company of talented vocalists, under the direction of Gary Povick and musical direction by Nancy Gordon, take you back to the era of classic jazz and pop, when flappers danced the Charleston and the crooner was king, when jazz was hot, and the “cats” were “cool!” (P.S. The password: Tell ‘em “Gary sent me.”) Performances: Friday and Saturday, Jan. 13 & 14 – 7 pm Tickets are available online at www.scgrandmusicclub. com or www.grandinfo.com. Or at the Activities Desk at Sonoran Plaza (Open M-F from 8am – 4 pm). $15/pp | 6pm Cash Bar | 6:30pm Doors Open 7pm Performance Begins | Sonoran Plaza

The Jersey Boys Meet Mamma Mia. The most acclaimed and celebrated “pop” sensations to hit the Broadway stage in the past 20 years come together in one incredible mega-concert! With fan followings reaching past three generations of music lovers, the award-winning musicals Jersey Boys and Mamma Mia have been seen by over 60 million people, played to sold-out houses around the world and generated over 4 billion in box office revenue combined. Visit suncitygrand.com, for a schedule of events. For all things Grand, visit us online or in the Activities Office, or contact us at 623-546-7449.

$25/pp | Monday | Sonoran Plaza

Doors Open/Cash Bar 3:30pm & 6:30pm

Performance 4pm—SOLD OUT

Performance 7pm —SOLD OUT

$25/pp | Tuesday | Sonoran Plaza

Doors Open/Cash Bar 3:30pm & 6:30pm

Performance 4pm Performance 7pm —SOLD OUT

JANUARY 26 • THURSDAY• GRAND EVENT SCG TRIVIA NIGHT—SOLD OUT

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

JANUARY 28 • SATURDAY • DANCE

ELEVENTH ANNUAL BLACK AND WHITE BALLROOM GALA

We are happy to again welcome The Breeze at our most popular dance of the year. They will energize our ballroom dancers with waltzes, foxtrots, swing and Latin dances. This is our best attended ballroom dance of the year and will sell out. Dressing to fit the Black and White theme is optional but no jeans, shorts, or flip flops. Jackets preferred. Visit suncitygrand. com, for a schedule of events. For all things Grand, visit us online or in the Activities Office, or contact us at 623-546-7449. Snacks and soft drinks welcome. For information and table reservations contact Ballroomdances-Dir@scganceclub.org. $12/pp | 6:30pm Cash Bar | 7–10pm Dancing Sonoran Plaza

JANUARY 31 • TUESDAY • MUSIC CLUB

LIVE AT CIMARRON

Once a month, one of our local SCG Bands will play on a Tuesday evening in the Cimarron Club. The Salty Dawgs and Gold Rush will anchor these shows and will feature their own members as well as their guest artists. The Salty Dawgs and Friends. This show will feature the music of singer/songwriter John Prine as well as songs by the Eagles, John Denver, Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan. Guest instrumentalists will include fiddle, piano and congas. Doors open with a cash bar starting at 6 pm. Each evening’s performance will begin at 7:00 pm. Some of the most talented performers in Sun City Grand will be featured! Bring your own dry snacks. Enjoy a fun, casual evening as you listen to new songs by new performers and old favorites you can sing along with. YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS FANTASTIC EVENING OF MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT!

Tickets, $5 each, can be purchased online at scgrandmusicclub.com or suncitygrand.com or the SCG Activities Desk (open M-F, 8 am to 4 pm) For more information, contact David Lavallee at 309397-3680

FEBRUARY 2 • THURSDAY • GRAND EVENT BARLEENS ROCKIN’ & ROLLIN’ THROUGH THE YEARS

This rock ‘n’ roll musical ride takes you from 1955 to 1984, showcasing the songs that have inspired much of today’s themes. Enjoy a trip of a lifetime through one of the greatest musical eras of our time! For all things Grand, visit us online or in the Activities Office, or contact us at 623-546-7449.

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

FEBRUARY 3 • FRIDAY • DANCE

COUNTRY WESTERN DANCE

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

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

7–10pm Dancing | Sonoran Plaza

FEBRUARY 9 • THURSDAY• GRAND EVENT SCG TRIVIA NIGHT

Grab some friends or come alone and accept the trivia challenge. Teams of up to 6 players and prizes will be awarded to winners. Don’t miss out! *Limited seating is available. Please note tickets must be reserved prior and be presented upon arrival. Visit suncitygrand.com, for a schedule of events. For all things Grand, visit us online or in the Activities Office, or contact us at 623-546-7449.

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

FEBRUARY 11 • SATURDAY • DANCE VALENTINE’S ROCK AND SWING DANCE

The SC Grand Dance Club again will be rocking and jiving to Uncorked the Band. Uncorked combines a multifaceted female vocalist with a full arsenal of collaborating musicians/singers. The six-piece band provides a diverse selection of high-energy dance classics from across the decades, peppered with the top 40, rock, R&B, country and Latin flair. There is something for everyone. Cash bar. Snacks and soft drinks welcome Tickets may be purchased online at www.suncitygrand.com or at the Activities Office. For further information contact: RockandSwing-Dir@scgdanceclub.org. For all things Grand, visit us online or in the Activities Office, or contact us at 623-546-7449 or for further information contact: RockandSwingDir@scgdanceclub.org

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

FEBRUARY 11 • SATURDAY • DANCE VALENTINE’S VARIETY DANCE

Bring your sweethearts to Cimarron Center for this Valentine’s Dance. There is something for all you ballroom dancers and for rock and swing dancers this month. The Breeze will be entertaining us with both Foxtrots and Swing, with Rumba and Nightclub 2-Step. The Breeze is a ballroom favorite but this month they also are bringing out their Rock and Swing repertoire. Cash bar. Snacks and soft drinks welcome. Tickets may be purchased online at www.suncitygrand.com or at the Activities Office. For further information Contact: RockandSwingDir@scgdanceclub.org. For all things Grand, visit us online or in the Activities Office, or contact us at 623-546-7449 or for further information contact: RockandSwing-Dir@scgdanceclub.org

$12/pp | 6:30pm Cash Bar | 7–10pm Dancing Cimarron Center

FEBRUARY 13 & 14 • MON. & TUES. GRAND EVENT 2023 GRAND SERIES: SUPREME DIVA

The Dynamic vocalist Alyssa Harris tributes one of music’s most iconic leading ladies in “Supreme Diva: The Diana Ross Tribute Show”. Superstar Diana Ross has inspired the world with her spectacular stage presence and timeless music with an astonishing career spanning four decades. Celebrate your favorite hits as this exciting show features tunes from Diana’s early Motown days

with The Supremes to her blockbuster film debuts, and of course, the soundtrack of the dazzling Disco era. For all things Grand, visit us online or in the Activities Office, or contact us at 623-546-7449. $25/pp | Monday | Sonoran Plaza

Doors Open/Cash Bar 3:30pm & 6:30pm

Performance 4pm—SOLD OUT

Performance 7pm —SOLD OUT

$25/pp | Tuesday | Sonoran Plaza

Doors Open/Cash Bar 3:30pm & 6:30pm

Performance 4pm

Performance 7pm —SOLD OUT

FEBRUARY 21 • TUESDAY • MUSIC CLUB

LIVE AT CIMARRON

Once a month, one of our local SCG Bands will play on a Tuesday evening in the Cimarron Club. The Salty Dawgs and Gold Rush will anchor these shows and will feature their own members as well as their guest artists. Gold Rush. The music of Gold Rush can best be described as “Americana”, a blending of sounds from the musical worlds of rock, folk, country, bluegrass, rhythm & blues, and other influential sources. They perform songs by such artists as Bob Dylan, Creedence Clearwater Revival, John Prine, Eagles, and many more. Doors open with a cash bar starting at 6 pm. Each evening’s performance will begin at 7:00 pm. Some of the most talented performers in Sun City Grand will be featured! Bring your own dry snacks. Enjoy a fun, casual evening as you listen to new songs by new performers and old favorites you can sing along with. YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS FANTASTIC EVENING OF MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT!

Tickets, $5 each, can be purchased online at scgrandmusicclub.com or suncitygrand.com or the SCG Activities Desk (open M-F, 8 am to 4 pm) For more information, contact David Lavallee at 309-3973680

FEBRUARY 27 & 28 • MON. & TUES.

GRAND EVENT 2023 GRAND SERIES: THE PAPAS

& MAMAS

The Mamas and the Papas become a pivotal part of American culture in the 1960’s. The very roots of the hippie movement can be directly traced to their artistic influence. Their unique style and light pop arrangements helped put California on the musical map and the laid-back 60’s West Coast lifestyle was born. Billed as a loving tribute to the original 1960’s rock band, The Papas & Mamas recreate the musical chemistry of one of the few North American groups to maintain widespread success during the British Invasion. For all things Grand, visit us online or in the Activities Office, or contact us at 623-546-7449.

$25/pp | Monday | Sonoran Plaza

Doors Open/Cash Bar 3:30pm & 6:30pm

Performance 4pm—SOLD OUT

Performance 7pm —SOLD OUT

$25/pp | Tuesday | Sonoran Plaza

Doors Open/Cash Bar 3:30pm & 6:30pm

Performance 4pm

Performance 7pm —SOLD OUT

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.

JANUARY 16 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY Fitness Centers: 5am-9pm Golf Courses: 7am-5pm Activities Office: Closed Admin Office & Welcome Center: Closed Buildings: Chaparral: 7am-10pm Palm Center: 8am-6pm Sonoran Plaza: 7am-10pm

JANUARY 2 NEW YEARS DAY OBSERVED Fitness Centers: 6am-5pm Golf Courses: 7am–2pm Activities Office: Closed Admin. Office & Welcome Center: Closed Buildings: Chaparral: 7am-10pm Palm Center: 8am-6pm Sonoran Plaza: 7am-10pm

PM

Back Strength & Flex Marcy $80.00 pre-paid

PM

Stability Ball Marcy $80.00 pre-paid

PM Aqua Maggie n $3.00

6 AM Boot Camp Nat n $3.00 7 AM Kataflex Nat n $3.00 7 AM Aqua Mitzi n $3.00 8 AM Suspension Training Nat n $3.00 8:05 AM Cardio Interval Michele n $3.00 9 AM Aqua Maggie n $3.00 9:15 AM Pilates Jerry n $3.00 10:15 AM Adv. Stability Ball Marcy $64.00 pre-paid 11:15 AM Int. Back Strength & Flex Marcy $64.00 pre-paid 1 PM Chair Fitness Rusty Hinges Maggie n $3.00 Blue—Aqua Aerobics | Green—Outdoor Classes | Orange—pre-paid prices For more information contact grandfitness@scgcam.com *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 instructors. 36 Grand Lifestyles | December 2022 | suncitygrand.com

GRAND LEARNING

For Information and Registration call 623-546-7470

Grand Learning utilizes 3rd party webbased software and each participant must have an account to take classes

FALL 2022

TO ACCESS GRAND LEARNING ONLINE

Login to your resident account at www.suncitygrand.com

REGISTER ONLINE NOW OR

Click on the Golf & Recreation heading. Grand Learning is under the Recreation category.

Grand Learning utilizes 3rd party web-based software and each participant must have an account to take classes.

OR type this URL in your browser: https://go.asapconnected.com/?org=511

TO ACCESS GRAND LEARNING ONLINE

Login to your resident account at www.suncitygrand.com

Returning Students: If your login doesn’t work, please email us to request a password reset (include your name and phone number) grandlearning@scgcam.com Please do not create another account

Click on the Golf & Recreation heading. Grand Learning is under the Recreation category.

OR type this URL in your browser: https://go.asapconnected.com/?org=511

Classes are held in the Havasupai/Maricopa classroom (Chaparral Center) unless otherwise specified. Check your invoice for room location.

Returning Students: If your login doesn’t work, please email us to request a password reset (include your name and phone number) grandlearning@scgcam.com Please do not create another account

Classes are held in the Havasupai/Maricopa classroom in the Chaparral Center unless otherwise specified. Check your invoice for room location.

Email: grandlearning@scgcam.com

623-546-7470

Monday–Friday 8 am–4 pm

Sun City Grand CAM Activities 19781 N. Remington Dr. Surprise, AZ 85374

EMAIL grandlearning@scgcam.com

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

CALL 623-546-7470

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

We adhere to the CAM No Refund policy. If you drop a class with more than 48 hours notice, we can offer class credit only. No credits will be issued for missing Zoom links. Please call the GL office prior to day of class if you did not receive the link.

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

We adhere to the CAM No Refund policy. If you drop a class with more than 48 hours notice, we can offer class credit only. No credits will be issued for missing Zoom links. Please call the GL office prior to day of class if you didnot receive the link.

Courses in the SCG Grand Learning program are provided for informational purposes only. The information provided should not be considered complete and should not be relied upon in place of communication and consultation with appropriate professionals.

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

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

Courses in the SCG Grand Learning program are provided for informational purposes only. The information provided should not be considered complete and should not be relied upon in place of communication and consultation with appropriate professionals.

No legal liability or other responsibility is accepted by SCGCA for any errors, omissions, or statements by individual instructors, and SCGCA disclaims any liability or responsibility for any loss, damage, or adverse effect resulting from reliance on information presented by an instructor, whether such damages are direct or indirect, consequential, or special. 

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

Our classrooms may be warm or cold so wear layers!

Silence your cell phones in the classroom.  Treat your classmates and instructors with respect.

No legal liability or other responsibility is accepted by SCGCA for any errors, omissions, or statements by individual instructors, and SCGCA disclaims any liability or responsibility for any loss, damage, or adverse effect resulting from reliance on information presented by an instructor, whether such damages are direct or indirect, consequential, or special.

For ZOOM CLASSES, the link will be sent to your email address on file. If you do not receive the link within 24 hours of class, please contact the Grand Learning office.

Our classrooms may be warm or cold so wear layers!

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Treat your classmates and instructors with respect.

Spring classes will be online later this month and in the January issue of Grand Lifestyles. More information to follow.

WELLS FARGO AND CO., THE YEARS 1852 TO 1918

BILL ANDREWS

Meets 2 times on Thur 12/1/22 - 12/8/22

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM FEE $20

One of the most recognized symbols of the Old West is the Wells Fargo stagecoach being pulled by horses. But the history of this 192-year-old company encapsulates so much more. Founded in the board rooms of the east and maturing in the west, Wells Fargo is interwoven into not just the history of the West, but the entire nation. The company was present in the California Gold Fields, Nevada’s Comstock Lode and innumerable other gold and silver strikes. Wells Fargo is closely associated with the transportation of gold and silver coin and dust, express delivery, mail, including the Pony Express and banking. But there is also much more. Join us as we review the early history of this company, its ability to transform itself with the changing times and its unique leaders who guided the company through prosperity and hardship.

EVENTS OF DECEMBER

KEN SORENSEN

Meets 1 time on Thur 12/1/22

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM FEE $15

The closing month of the year has no shortage of unique items that take place and represent the spectrum of history. Some we know a lot about: December 1, 1955-Rosa Parks sat in the wrong bus seat, December 7, 1941-Pearl Harbor Day, December 10-Hanukkah (this day fluctuates yearly), December 17, 1903-The Wright Brothers first flight, December 21- Winter solstice, December 25-Christmas Day, etc. These and many other events change the course of history for America and the world. This presentation by Ken Sorensen will go through the days of the month and highlight social events and historical events, birthdays and death days and other celebrations. Come and hear about the month of December throughout history.

WYETH FAMILY: A FAMILY OF ARTISTS

ALLEN

REAMER

Meets 1 time on Fri 12/2/22

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM FEE $15

The Wyeths are a remarkable family of artists. N.C. Wyeth was the father of three generations of artists. He did not come from an artistic family, but he became a nationally known illustrator. N.C.’s artwork transcended illustrations to

become fine art. While his son Andrew, and grandson Jamie are the best known, and both became an instant success in New York, there are many other Wyeth artists. In this lecture, we will look at the lives of this family of artists and their works of art. We will begin with N.C. and continue until we run out of time.

AARP SMART DRIVERS COURSE

DOREEN MOHR

Meets 1 time on Mon 12/5/22

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM FEE $10+

This one-day 4 hour course may earn you a 10% discount for 3 years on your auto insurance (contact your insurance agent to be sure). But even if it doesn't, it will make you more aware of your actions as a driver and how to stay safer on the roads. There is a $20 materials charge for students who are AARP members and $25 for non-members that is paid by cash or check made out to AARP and given directly to the instructor. Be sure to bring your Driver's License to class.

REVERSE MORTGAGES—A SCAM OR A LIFE SAVER?

REX DUFFIN

Meets 1 time on Mon 12/5/22

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM FEE $10

This class will review the basics of the government insured reverse mortgage program - it’s pros and cons, delivered with humor. At the end of the class you should be able to know the ins and outs of the reverse mortgage.

HOW A CASE GETS TO THE SUPREME COURT

CHRIS TAYLOR

Meets 1 time on Tue 12/6/22

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM FEE $15

The structures and roles of courts on both the state and federal levels will be discussed as the class learns how a case makes its way up to the U.S. Supreme Court. Examples of this procedure as shown through several landmark cases will be presented to illustrate the process.

VICARIOUS TRAVELS: TUSCANY AND BEYOND

TERRI DION

Meets 1 time on Tue 12/6/22

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM FEE $10

Join Gary Jann in central Italy. Terri will do a brief introduction, then Gary will take you to more than 20 cities plus a few special areas.

You’ll experience cheese making in Modena, truffle hunting and noodle making in Pettino, and architectural grandeur in Florence. You’ll see awesome tile work in Ravenna, the worldrenowned hams of Parma, horse races in Siena, the towers of San Gimignano, the porticoes of Bologna, and a white marble quarry in Carrara. All this and more in a presentation using pictures, video clips, and appropriate captions. Gary will even tell you a tale about a hunt for gold!

CITRUS TREE CARE CAROL KOMASSA

Meets 1 time on Wed 12/7/22

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM FEE $15

Citrus trees usually do well in our low desert in Arizona, but there are several important growing needs for homeowners to know about in order to have good fruit and KEEP the tree healthy. In this class we will learn about Citrus Varieties: Where to plant and the best time to do so. When is the best season to harvest? Citrus bugs/diseases. Citrus in containers? Pruning, fertilizing and watering - THE 3 main keys to success! Learn from Carol Komassa, a Certified Master Gardener, and her mistakes before she learned how to do it right!

GINGERTALKS: BOB DYLAN UNTANGLED - POET, ARTIST AND NOBEL LAUREATE

GINGER SWARTZ

Meets 1 time on Wed 12/7/22

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM FEE $15

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

ARTISTS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS OF THEGRAND CANYON

JIM TURNER

Meets 1 time on Thur 12/8/22

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM FEE $15

When Spanish explorer Pedro de Tovar reached the south rim of the Grand Canyon in 1541 he was sure no one would ever visit it again because of the difficult terrain. The same opinion was voiced by Lt. Joseph Christmas Ives reporting on his steamboat expedition in 1857. However, by the 1870s artists like Thomas Moran began to make the public aware of the canyon’s grandeur. In this class we’ll follow leading artists and photographers as they displayed their love for the canyon for more than a century.

UNDERSTANDING THE HOLOCAUST

JOEL LASSMAN

Meets 1 time on Thur 12/8/22

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM FEE $10

The Holocaust was the ideological and systematic state-sponsored persecution and mass murder of six million European Jews. Millions of others deemed undesirable were also murdered. It is

defined as genocide and though genocide has occurred throughout history, the Holocaust was unique. In this class, I will discuss the meaning of genocide and why the Holocaust was distinctively different. In addition, I will talk about what led up the start of World War II in Germany, what my parents endured during the Holocaust and as the son of Holocaust Survivors, how my life was influenced by those experiences. There will be an opportunity to ask questions both during and after my presentation.

THE HISTORY OF PAINTING IN 117 MINUTES

ALLEN REAMER

Meets 1 time on Fri 12/9/22

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM FEE $15

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

ARE YOU DEMENTIA FRIENDLY?

NYDIA MONTIJO

Meets 1 time on Fri 12/9/22

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM FEE $10

Is dementia a normal part of aging? Is it more than just a memory problem? Our workshop will include what dementia actually is, what the warning signs are, and how to create an environment that is friendly to those who have been diagnosed. If you want to be someone who can respond with respect and act in a way that is safe for both you and them, then this presentation is a must.

ALL ABOUT YOUR IRRIGATION SYSTEM

JIM KAUTH

Meets 1 time on Fri 12/16/22

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM FEE $10

Irrigation systems can be confusing. Do you need help? Join Jim Kauth, Certified Landscape Water Manager, to learn everything you need to know! This class will cover the basics and includes hands-on training. Participants will program a controller and do some irrigation repairs. You will learn: Components of an Irrigation System; How an irrigation controller works; How to program the controller; How to troubleshoot and make simple repairs to an irrigation system This class will benefit all Sun City Grand residents. You won't want to miss it!

FILM SHOWING: THE GAME CHANGERS

DR. EDELITA JAMIS

Meets 1 time on Mon 12/12/22 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM FEE $10

Directed by Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker Louie Psihoyos and executive produced by James Cameron, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jackie Chan, Lewis Hamilton, Novak Djokovic, and Chris Paul, The Game Changers tells the story of James Wilks - elite Special Forces trainer and The Ultimate Fighter winner - as he travels the world on a quest to uncover the optimal diet for human performance. Showcasing elite athletes, special ops soldiers, visionary scientists, cultural icons, and everyday heroes, what James discovers permanently changes his understanding of food and his definition of true strength.

THE MIDDLE EAST - WHAT'S GOING ON THERE NOW?

WINNIE FRITZ

Meets 1 time on Tue 12/13/22

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM FEE $15

Join Winnie Fritz, a former U.S. Army Nurse and current healthcare executive that has lived and worked in the Middle East intermittently for 40 years, and discover what's going on in the Middle East. Let’s: (a) Refresh our geography and old treaties impacting current events and dynamics, b) Review three current issues: new treaties/agreements; post-pandemic challenges and economics; and refugees....and 'life today' in the Middle East.

TO CONVERT OR NOT TO CONVERT YOUR IRA?

PAM PRINE/KIM DYER

Meets 1 time on Tue 12/13/22 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM FEE $10

The question of whether it is beneficial to convert your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA comes up frequently when considering your retirement portfolio. During this presentation we will discuss conversion implications to your taxes, RMDs, heirs and more. Join us for help in determining if a Roth conversion is a favorable option for you.

FOOD AS MEDICINE: ROCKY ROAD ICE CREAM

DR. EDELITA JAMIS

Meets 1 time on Wed 12/14/22

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM FEE $15

Dr. Jamis created a sugar-free and dairy-free

rocky road ice cream recipe that is simple and easy to prepare without compromising taste and, more importantly, your health. All ingredients are natural and whole-food plant-based. Very informative nutrition education will precede this class. Come and join us! You will surely have fun preparing your healthy ice cream.

PAINTING WITH ALCOHOL INK LESLEY COWLES

Meets 1 time on Fri 12/16/22

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM FEE $10 +

Come and participate in one of the latest and fastest growing mediums in the art world: Alcohol Ink! You will be delighted with the colorful, flowing properties of ink and be surprised and pleased with your creations. Instructor Lesley Cowles will teach you various techniques that will make you proud of your art. Don't miss this fun class! No artistic experience or talent necessary.

ALL SUPPLIES ARE PROVIDED. (YOU MAY WANT TO BRING DISPOSABLE GLOVES AND AN APRON) There is an additional fee of $40 for instructor and supplies which can be paid in advance at the Grand Learning office (cash only please).

CAN WIFA SAVE ARIZONA'S WATER FUTURE?

JEFF GIBBS

Meets 2 times on Thur 12/15/22 - 12/22/22

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM FEE $20

Arizona is in a very difficult situation with regard to the water sustainability we need to support the lifestyle we have become accustomed to in the Valley of the Sun. This year, the Arizona Legislature approved $1.2 billion as a downpayment to address this situation. In addition in created an organization entitled WIFA - Water Infrastructure Finance Authority - to start solving our upcoming water crisis. This class will investigate this initiative to assess whether it is likely to be able to ensure our water future in Arizona.

ALL ABOUT YOUR IRRIGATION SYSTEM

JIM KAUTH

Meets 1 time on Fri 12/16/22

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM FEE $10

Irrigation systems can be confusing. Do you need help? Join Jim Kauth, Certified Landscape Water Manager, to learn everything you need to know! This class will cover the basics and includes hands-on training. Participants will program a controller and do some irrigation repairs. You will learn: Components of an Irrigation System How an irrigation controller works How to program the controller How to troubleshoot and make simple repairs to an irrigation system This class will benefit all Sun City Grand residents. You won’t want to miss it!

Thank you for supporting Grand Learning. Happy Holidays!

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KINDRED TOURS

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

WORLD OF ILLUMINATION

December 14th | Wednesday | $75

This holiday extravaganza is a symphony of light and sound, masterfully synchronized to your favorite holiday music—from our own Transits.

CINDERELLA AT PHOENIX THEATRE

December 17th | Saturday | $142

Your favorite pair of slippers this winter are made of glimmering glass in this spin on Rodgers and Hammerstein’s timeless classic with a contemporary twist. Nominated for nine Tony Awards including Best Book of a Musical and Best Musical Revival, this matinee will be offered in the Main Stage Theater.

BRANSON, MEMPHIS & NASHVILLE

April 13th-20th, 2023

$3425 (Double Room Occupancy) | $850 (Single Supplement)

Includes Roundtrip Airfare—PHX

Two Nights Branson, Two Nights Memphis, Two Nights Nashville, Graceland, Beale Street Dinner, Grand Ole Opry, Country Music Hall of Fame, Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theatre… and so much more!

NEW YORK CITY & THE HUDSON RIVER VALLEY

May 19th-25th, 2023

$3995 (Based Upon Double Room Occupancy) | $1450 (Single Supplement)

Includes Roundtrip Airfare—PHX

Highlights: New York City Tour, Broadway Show, Hyde Park-FDR Historic Site, Maple Syrup Farm, Hudson River Cruise… and so much more!

FREE SPIRIT TOURS

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

PRINCESS PANAMA CANAL | 10 DAY

Cruise December 27–January 7, 2023

Price Starting at: Inside Cabin$1818 pp/Double | $2886 pp/Single AIRFARE IS ADDITIONAL

TOURNAMENT

OF ROSES PARADE

Rose Bowl Game & Rose Parade

Dec 30 – Jan 3, 2023 | 5 Days | 4 Nights

Starting at: $3,195 pp/Double AIRFARE IS ADDITIONAL 3-Day Mini

Dec 31 – Jan 2, 2023 | 3 Days | 2 Nights

$750 pp/Double | $975 pp/Single

MIM TOUR + CAFÉ LUNCH

Friday | January 20, 2023 | $129 per person

RELAX IN ROCKY POINT, MEXICO

February 7-10, 2023 or February 14-17, 2023

$925 pp/double | $1,325 pp/Single

MYSTERY TOUR

Thursday | February 16, 2023

$140 per person

M M M M M

“Josée’s market knowledge, industry expertise & contacts made this usually arduous & difficult process easy & pleasurable - wouldn’t want to work with any other realtorthanks Josée & thanks Long Realty.” Bradley W

CLUB CONNECTIONS

ARMED FORCES SUPPORT GROUP

You do not have to be a Veteran to belong to the AFSG, although many of our members are Veterans. You only need to have a desire to say “Thank You” to our active and Veteran military families and wish to continue to help many of them on their journey of healing. The AFSG has been very successful 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”

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 @ 10:00 AM

AFSG Membership Meeting, Sonoran Plaza, Palm and Mesquite Rooms Newcomers are welcome!

ART CLUB

Open to All. At the Grand Art Club, we enjoy being creative. Bring a friend, try a class, find you hidden talents. Our classes are for beginners through experienced artists. You can join the Art Club for $20 a year.  For more information on classes go online to http://www.scgartclub.org.  We’d love to have you join us.

DECEMBER 1 | THURSDAY | 1PM-4PM

CLOUDS & SW LANDSCAPES WATERCOLOR WITH ALLEN REAMER

One 3 hour session on Thursday for $55 (Gold Member Fee $45)

DECEMBER 2 | FRIDAY | 1PM-4PM

MAT CUTTING DEC. WITH EVELYN CARDONE MCPEAK

One 3 hour session on Friday for $35 (Gold Member Fee $25)

DECEMBER 5 | MONDAY | 1PM-5PM

ACRYLIC PAINTING BOTANICALS ON GLASS WITH APRIL HELLER

One 4 hour session on Monday for $55 (Gold Member Fee $45)

DECEMBER 6 | TUESDAY | 9AM-12PM

FIELDS OF FLOWERS WATERCOLOR WITH ALLEN REAMER

One 3 hour session on Tuesday for $55 (Gold Member Fee $45)

DECEMBER 9 | FRIDAY | 1PM-5PM

COCKADOODLEDOO WITH RUTH STEWART

One 4 hour session on Friday for $60 (Gold Member Fee $50)

DECEMBER 12 | 1PM-4PM | MONDAY

DECEMBER 13 | 9AM-12PM | TUESDAY

MIXED MEDIA CLASS WITH MARY WOLKE

Two 3 hour sessions on Monday and Tuesday for $80

(Gold Member Fee $70)

DECEMBER 14 | WEDNESDAY | 3PM-6PM

GRAND PAINT PARTY WITH MARY WOLKE

Includes: 1 drink, all painting supplies, step-by-

step instructions.

One 3 hour session on Wednesday for $45

DECEMBER 14 | 9AM-12PM | WEDNESDAY

DECEMBER 16 | 1PM-4PM | FRIDAY

DON’T DITCH IT-FIX IT! WITH DIANE PALLEY

Two 3 hour sessions on Wed. and Fri. for $35 (Gold Member Fee $25)

DECEMBER 15 | THURSDAY | 1PM-4PM

TRY ME WATER MISCIBLE OIL WITH RUTH STEWART

One 3 hour session on Thursday for $35 (Gold Member Fee $25)

DECEMBER 16 | FRIDAY | 9AM-12PM

ALCOHOL FLOWING INKS, MORE FUN WITH EVELYN CARDONE MCPEAK

One 3 hour session on Friday for $45 (Gold Member Fee $35)

BILLARDS

We are open to all SCG Community Association Members no experience necessary! We have eight new Diamond Pool tables, which are some of the best available for professional players. Check out our calendar for Club activities. Visit our website at www.grandbilliards.org for activity schedules, photos, and more.

BOCCE

The Sun City Grand Bocce Club plays on the courts near the Adobe pools, and equipment is stored in the closets near the restrooms. We are currently playing Drop-In bocce on Wednesday evenings starting at 6 p.m. We hope to begin Tuesday morning drop-in again when the weather warms up a bit.

Come out and try bocce on a Wednesday evening - we’ll show you how to play if you’re new at it. No fees or registration are required.

For more information, contact president@ scgbocce.com or our website www.scgbocce. com.

BOOMERS CLUB

The Grand Boomers are a fun-loving, young at heart, social club open to The Grand residents of any age. Our primary goal is to have a great time and meet other people living in our beautiful and active community. Our membership has a total of over 600 residents and continues to grow. There are monthly events at offsite restaurants and a variety of other events throughout the year. Membership dues are only $10 per year.

Here’s a teaser:  We hold monthly men’s and ladies lunches, dances, trips to Barleens.  Plans are live for a competitive Chili Cookoff, a rodeo is in our future.  Register for scheduled events or plan one.  We entertain one another and everyone’s ideas are welcomed.   We strive to be a ‘stress free’ environment.  Don’t miss out on all the fun.

Ready to make new friends?  Expand your social calendar? Laugh more? Explore more local eateries, joints, adventures? Go to scgboomers. wildapricot.org and get started.

BRIDGE CLUB

There are a ton of Bridge activities planned for this month, with many education sessions and social gatherings planned:

➣Our newest game, “Just Play Bridge” has become very popular among beginners – no pressure, no points, just get into the rhythm of playing bridge with experienced players monitoring the play and offering help & advice where needed.

➣Our Wednesday lectures continue for more experienced players.

➣Bridge Lessons. (members only – beginners and intermediates) The first class will begin Wednesday January 11, 2023 and continue for the next five consecutive Wednesdays from 9:30 -11:00 am in the Apache Room in the Chaparral Center. Cost for the six week course is $50 and include a complimentary instruction booklet from the club.

➣The Fall North American Bridge Championships (NABC). A duplicate bridge extravaganza in which any ACBL member may play, with games at all skill levels. If you don’t want to play, just stop by the Phoenix Convention Center between Nov. 24 and Dec. 4, take in the atmosphere and catch up on instructional materials and other bridge-related merchandise.

➣Holiday Parties. The various individual clubs are scheduling their parties.

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

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

Duplicate Games (ACBL-sanctioned): (All comers) Wednesdays and Sundays at 1:00 pm. Learn/Sharpen Your Game: Sharpen your game every Wednesday with lectures given at 11:30 am. No sign-up needed.

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

(Social) Bruce Ketcham, bketcham@cox.net (Duplicate) Howard Emmerman, hcemmerman@ gmail.com

Come play with us!!

CANASTA

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

CLAY ARTS (GCA)

Welcome to the Grand Clay Arts Club. The purpose of our Club is to provide and support Club Members in the entire spectrum of the clay art form, including but not limited wheel thrown clay pottery, hand built clay art, sculpturing, and all the associated finishing techniques. The Club will promote all clay art forms to the general public, including sales. The Club provides many educational activities including numerous classes

taught by our members. We have one of the few Alternate Firing opportunities available in the western suburbs. There are also social activities during the year for our members to enjoy.

The Grand Clay Arts Board meets the first Thursday of each month at 9:15 9:00 in the Palm Center. Sago Room. General meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 9:00 in the Chaparral Center, Pima Room.

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

GRAND COMPUTERS (GCC)

Upcoming Presentation Meetings and Topics for 2022

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

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

n One-on-one technical help addressing your computer or devices issues, available Tuesday afternoons from 12:30 pm until 2:30pm, all year long at the club or via zoom. n Ten Special Interest Groups (SIGs), each addressing a specialty with popular appeal.

EDUCATION

Register for classes. Go to www.grandcomputers.org and visit the Education Overview Page.

MEMBERSHIP

Membership in our Computer Club offers so many opportunities!

Credit Card payment ONLY! For additional information contact Membership@ grandcomputers.org

TECH HELP

For members EVERY TUESDAY | 12:30 - 2:30pm. More information at www.grandcomputers.org

> Tech Help

In Person at the club AND via Zoom Video Conferencing. Check the calendar for Zoom info. Must be a Club Member to participate. Bring your device, passwords, & power supply for in person help.

COMPUTERS CLUB MEETINGS OPEN TO ALL SCG RESIDENTS:

GENERAL MEETING

1ST WEDNESDAY OCT-APR 2PM-3:30PM

DECEMBER 7 | 11:30 AM

CIMARRON CENTER | ANNUAL MEETING Contact Barb Vivian for additional information at president@grandcomputers.org

COFFEE CHAT

2ND THURSDAY | OCT-APR | 8:30-10AM SONORAN PLAZA, PALO VERDE ROOM

DECEMBER 8 | 8:30AM

Current Scams and How to Avoid Getting Scammed

Coffee & Donuts Provided! Contact Susan Lucas for additional information at vicepresident@ grandcomputers.org.

NEW TO COMPUTERS & DEVICES

SUPPORT GROUP

2ND TUES | OCT-APR | 9-10:30AM. Chaparral Building – Hopi Room or Zoom

DECEMBER 13 | 9:00 AM

Ten Great Websites for Seniors

Find safe, fun and informative websites that are particularly suited to provide education, entertainment and information to seniors

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

ORIENTATION

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

3RD FRIDAY | OCT-APR | 3:30-5:00 PM

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

Location: Chaparral Center - Apache Room

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

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP ACTIVITIES (SIGS)

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

APPLE SIG

3RD MONDAY | OCT-APR | 3:30-5PM Chaparral Center, Hopi Room

DECEMBER 19 | 3:30 PM MacOS Ventura mac operating system

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

COMPOSE YOURSELF WRITING SIG

1ST TUESDAY | 12:45 PM

3RD MONDAY | 12:45 PM

DECEMBER 6, 19 | 12:45 PM

Mesquite Room in Sonoran Plaza

Share Your Written Story

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

DEVICES SIG

4TH MONDAY OCT-APR AT 3:30 Mesquite/Palms Rooms, Sonoran Plaza

Contact Ira Simmons for additional information at Devices@grandcomputers.org

FINANCIAL ED SIG

NOV-MAR ONLY.

All meetings are IN PERSON ONLY - NO HYBRID-ZOOM MEETINGS.

The INVESTING WORKSHOP is held on the first & third Mondays of the month and provides members an opportunity to ask questions, share experiences, and discuss all things financial.

The WEBSITE APPLICATIONS meeting is on the first & third Thursdays and helps members access important financial websites and apply them to their portfolios.

The MONTHLY SEMINAR is held on the third Friday of the month and features presentations by industry professionals on a wide variety of current financial subjects. The SIG does not provide financial advice or invest money.

DECEMBER 1 | 8:00AM

Computer Club Classroom

INVESTING WEBSITE APPLICATIONS

DECEMBER 5 | 8:00 AM

APACHE ROOM, CHAPARRAL CENTER

INVESTING WORKSHOP

DECEMBER 9 | 1:00 PM

HOPI ROOM CHAPARRAL CENTER

Financial Education SIG Seminar

Contact Harold Tilstra/Scott Wallick financial@grandcomputers.org

FLIGHT SIMULATOR SIG

4TH FRIDAY | OCT-APR | 4-6PM Computer Club

DECEMBER 23 | 4:00 PM

Grand Computers Open Use Room

Garmin glass panel basics and programming a simple flight plan. Meeting scheduling may be affected by the Christmas holiday.

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

GENEALOGY SIG

1ST THURSDAY | OCT-APR | 3:30-5PM Computer Club.

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

GRAPHICS SIG

2ND THURSDAY | OCT-APR | 3:30 - 5PM via Zoom Video Conferencing.

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

HAM RADIO SIG

3RD FRIDAY

Check Calendar for meeting room assignments.

Contact Gordon Bousman for additional information at hamsig@grandcomputers.org.

NEW TECHNOLOGIES SIG

3RD THURSDAY | OCT-APR via Zoom Video Conferencing or in person at the Club.

DECEMBER 15 | 3:30 PM

Tech Toys Buying Guide - A “geek level” deep dive into the cutting edge science and engineering behind these gadgets

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

PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS SIG

OCT-APR 2ND AND 4TH MONDAYS | 6-8PM Computer Club Classroom. Contact Jane Connors for additional information at photoshop@grandcomputers.org.

DANCE CLUB

DANCE CLUB NEWS

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

DANCE CLUB LESSONS

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

BALLROOM LESSONS

Ballroom lessons are held each Tuesday from October through April at Cimarron Center with Csaba Vadasz.  Lessons start October 18.  Basic/ beginner lessons begin with The Waltz from 4 to 5 p.m.  The intermediate class, from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. will begin with East  Coast Swing.  The cost is $5 pp/hr for Grand residents.  For information contact Arline at:  Ballroomlessonsdir@scgdanceclub.org.

LINE DANCE LESSONS

Line Dance Lessons go year-round with Brenda Thomason at Cimarron Center. Lessons are held on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon.  The cost is $5 per person. In addition to twice-weekly lessons, Line Dance also holds a Line Dance Social. The Socials are from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Cimarron Center.  The next social is December 8.  No social will be held in November.  Tickets are $6 per person and may be purchased at the door.  Everyone is welcome, but no lessons are given at the social.  If you can’t get enough dancing, join this friendly group of dancers for a lively evening of beginners through intermediate line dancing.

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

DOMINOES CLUB

No Grout Needed to lay our tiles down! Come Join the SCG Dominoes Club.

We play at the Cimarron Center every Monday night in the Gila room. Doors open at 6:00pm with play starting promptly at 6:30pm. We play Mexican Train “The Grand Way”. Beginner or experienced, all SCG members are welcome. Must present CAM card. New players receive free training on the first night with two additional free training sessions if requested. Yearly dues $5. Game night fee $1, with cash payout for lowest scores on a sliding scale at end of nightly play.

Email – SCGDOMINOES@GMAIL.COM or call Club President, Pat Johnson, 623-203-7713

DRAMA & COMEDY CLUB

The Drama & Comedy Club presents theater entertainment to the community, performing plays and musicals on the Sagebrush Stage and comedy skits at the Cimarron Nightclub. Our motto, “On Stage, Back Stage, A Place for Everyone” describes our belief that we welcome everyone to our club where they can find a place to contribute and feel welcome and productive. We have many opportunities for folks who are organizers or who want to expand their creativity. Most of our members are not actors! Some of our members do have acting and directing experience, and they are ready to share their techniques to those members who want to learn new skills. We offer so many opportunities to be involved in costuming, make-up, marketing, and communication, and technicians for lights and sound. Do you like to redecorate? You might be a wonderful set designer. Are you a DIY kind of guy? Or gal? Join the construction crew building sets that take you to a governor’s office and campaign, or an old English mansion on a foggy night. If you like to greet people, we welcome you to volunteer to be an usher. What a great way to make new friends. We are a fun club! And all this for just $10 a year. Check us out at www.granddrama.com.

We also offer dance classes at many levels, sure to fit one of your styles, from beginner to advance tap and jazz. There is also the opportunity to dance with the Grandettes, a favorite Grand tradition, and perform in our Variety Show. This year will be the 23rd season! Not only is dance a great exercise but you will not come out of a class without making new friends. For any inquiries about dance, please contact Robin Kachurak, Dance Committee Chairperson at 818-795-4859.

SEASON TICKETS!

Each season, the SCG Drama & Comedy Club provides outstanding entertainment for you. With 3 plays, a musical and our Variety Show, buying season tickets saves you money and guarantees your seats for all the shows.  Tickets are discounted. You are guaranteed the best seats for all shows before they become available to the general public. Buy tickets at www. granddrama.com.

EUCHRE CLUB

Call President (Rich Eggen) 248–310–7561 for additional information.

FISHING CLUB

The Grand Fishing Club is dedicated to promoting both spin fishing and fly fishing. Club members take an active role not only in the promotion of fishing, but environmental sustainability as well.

Many club members have years of fishing experience and have fished all over the United States, in Canada and other parts of the world. The club sponsors single day fishing trips locally to Lake Pleasant, Deadhorse Ranch State Park in Cottonwood, Bartlett Lake east of Cave Creek and the Salt River. Multiday trips include the White Mountains, Lees Ferry near Flagstaff, the San Juan River in New Mexico near Farmington, Alaska and Canada. In Grand, the club helps support the viability of Lake Nine adjacent to the 9th Hole on the Desert Springs Golf Course as a fishery for all Grand residents and their families. The Grand Fishing Club meets the first Tuesday of the month from October through April. Coupled with the various club fishing trips, members are also committed to making our community a much better place in which to live. Volunteer opportunities include Project Healing Waters in support of disabled veterans, the Boy Scouts of America Merit Badge program, the City of Surprise Adaptive Fishing program and the Phoenix VA Rehabilitation Hospital. In addition, we provide equipment and guidance to Grand residents to take their grandchildren fishing at Lake Nine. For more information, check out our website at www.scgfishing.weebly. com or to contact an administrative staff member please email infoscgfishing122@gmail.com.

GARDEN CLUB

Seasons Greetings to all of our gardening friends.  The Garden club takes a break in December to cherish all of our family gatherings and spend time with our friends and families. Watch the January Lifestyles for information on our meeting on January 19--learning about Xeriscape Gardening.

The Garden Club meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month from October thru May.  Each meeting features an expert speaker addressing a topic of interest to our Low Sonoran Desert Gardeners.  We typically have a field trip in March and brunch in April, and no meeting in December.  Meetings are in the Cimarron Center, check-in is at 8:30, and the meeting starts at 8:50.

We pride ourselves on being a friendly group that welcomes everyone to the joy of gardening in SCG.  Membership is $10.00/year; our year runs from January thru December.  Membership forms are available in the Sonoran Plaza Club trays, on the Grand website, or can be emailed to you by sending a request to the contact person.   The meetings feature a hospitality table— coffee is provided by the club, and snacks are contributed by club members.  Members are encouraged to bring a plant donation or gardening item for the plant give-away table. More info?  Contact the Garden Club by sending an email to SCGGardenClub@gmail.com.

GLASS ARTS (GGA)

Grand Glass Arts (GGA) welcomes new members!  Whether you aspire to make a beautiful stainedglass window for your home, design a mosaic masterpiece, or enjoy creating a one-of-a-kind fused glass piece, GGA encourages you to explore the world of glass arts.  We offer an extensive education program for new and experienced glass artists.  Please visit our website at www. grandglassarts.com to view the benefits of GGA membership and look over our list of classes. Our next available two-day New Member Classes are February 11th & 12th and March 11th & 12th.  To join, please go to our website, click on the JOIN US link on the menu bar and read through the important information provided, then complete our membership application.  For questions, contact newmembercontact@ grandglassarts.com.

If you are an experienced glass artist, please follow the instructions above and describe your experience in the space provided on the application and our New Member Coordinator will be in touch to go over the entry process.

GOLF—150 GOLF CLUB

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

Denny Spencer 425–210–6973.

GOLF—LADIES GRAND NINERS

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

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

The Ladies Grand Niners membership year is October 1st to September 30th.  We play golf in alternating shotgun or tee time formats on Tuesdays, November through May. Members sign up to play shotguns at either 12:30 or 3:00 or tee times between 12:00 and 3:00. In the summer months, members can choose to play nine holes of golf between 6-7AM or 18 holes at 7 AM.

Members are required to have an active membership in the Arizona Golf Association (AGA) and be a resident of Sun City Grand with a valid Community Association Member (CAM) number. Members are required to have a GHIN handicap index. If you do not have a GHIN handicap index, you must establish

one. A 9-hole handicap index is also required to be eligible for prizes in any of our monthly Play-of-the-Day events and for our annual President’s Cup Tournament. An 18-hole World Handicap System (WHS) GHIN Handicap Index is established by playing six 9-hole rounds or a combination of 9- and 18-hole rounds to equal 54 holes. The 18-hole handicap index is converted to a 9-hole handicap index for our league.

A member must play with the Ladies Grand Niners a minimum of five 9-hole rounds to be eligible to play in the annual President’s Cup tournament (held in March each year).

GOLF- MENS 9 HOLE GOLF CLUB

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

We offer you alternating week guaranteed shotgun starts on Mondays at 12:30 or 3:00 (your choice), and alternating week tee times from 12:00 and 2:00. Free range balls, once-a-month team games e.g. Scramble, etc.

Also, periodic free golfing clinics with our resident golf pro, prize tournaments, and annual free hot dog/chili day.

Come enjoy the camaraderie and friendships, that are an important part of our game playing experience.

For an application please contact: Wayne Mercil , Membership Director, merk5151@msn.com

GOLF—LADIES 18 HOLE LEAGUE

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

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

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

GOLF—LADY PUTTERS

IT’S TIME TO PUTT!!!

The Sun City Grand Lady Putters Charter Club is a social group whose main purpose is getting together for laughs, prizes and friendship while putting and enjoying the outdoors.

We meet five (5) days a week, Monday thru Friday, at the Cimarron 18 hole putting green at the Cimarron Center. Pick out the day that suits you the best! We check in at 9am and begin putting at 9:30am.

Our group is intended for every level of putter. Be our guest, putt for free and come check us out!

Our putting season begins Friday, November 4, 2022. For more information, please visit our website at scgladyputters.com

GOLF—MEN PUTTERS

HAVE ANY INTEREST IN PUTTING?

Want to meet others that share this interest? If so, then plan to come over to the beautiful 18-hole putting green located just west of the Cimarron club house, right off of W. Clearview Blvd. You are invited to play a “guest” round with a Men Putters club member.

PUTTING SCHEDULE

The Men Putters do “their thing” weekly on Tuesday and Wednesday at 1:00 PM, on both days, starting in November. Members feel free to pick whatever day they prefer to participate and some even putt both days.

HERE IS A TYPICAL DAILY EVENT Register to play, be paired with another person, putt 18 holes, and lastly, participate in a 19th hole challenge (this is a special one-hole challenge). Other change-of-pace fun putting challenges are offered throughout the year long program.

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

There are some occasional social activities when members meet to vote on new officers OR just meet for club sponsored soda and hot dogs.

VOLUNTEERS

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

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

GOLF—COUPLES PUTTING

The Couples Putting Club is a co-ed charter club at Sun City Grand in Surprise, AZ. We are a putting only club that plays on an 18-hole course that is set-up differently each month. Our goal is to provide an opportunity for experienced golfers and novices alike to compete on the putting green and at the same time, have fun and make new friends. Above all, we want our members to enjoy themselves while utilizing our wonderful putting facilities at the Cimarron Center. For more information visit our website: scgcouplesputtingclub.golfgenius.com

GOLF—MEN’S 18 HOLE GOLF CLUB

Enjoy competition and have fun.   Test your golf skills and make new friends while enjoying a round of golf on our beautiful community golf courses. The SCG Men’s 18 - Hole Golf Club welcomes resident golfers to join our club and compete for bragging rights and prize money in weekly tournaments. We play our tournaments on Wednesdays under USGA Rules of Golf and use the USGA’s Golf Handicap Information Network (GHIN) for tracking handicaps. Participants are flighted based on handicap and generally play with other golfers of similar ability. Our season starts the first week of November and runs through September. Membership information/ applications can be obtained in the Granite Falls Pro Shop or by visiting our website at www. scgmgc.com. The 2022 Membership Chairman is Tom Jones. The club currently has over 400 members and we invite you to join our roster.

GRAND HIKERS

Grand Hikers welcomes current members along with any hikers interested in learning more about the club to attend the regular membership meeting scheduled for Monday, December 5 at 3 p.m. in the Agua Fria room.  Grand Hikers tries to offer at least five hikes each week with varying levels of difficulty.  Procedures for participating in hikes remain the same including: 1) hikers are required to register in advance for hikes, 2) there is no limit on the number of hikers unless required by the hiking venue or the hike leader, and 3) the Grand Hikers waiver is still required.  Only current club members can

access the hike list on the website, all other must contact hikedirector@scghikers.org in order to sign up for a hike. New and prospective club members are encouraged to participate in an Introductory Hike before signing up for a regular club hike. The introductory hike for December is scheduled for the 7th and to sign up contact hikedirector@scghikers.org.

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

LANGUAGE CLUB

The SCG Language Club would like to increase its foreign language offerings to our residents. We currently offer Spanish, French, Italian, German, and ASL (American Sign Language). We need volunteers in any other languages, to teach our resident students. We would also like to start ZOOMING CLASSES and need volunteers to ZOOM. If you have an interest to participate, come join us at the Ocotillo Building! New classes begin the first week of October. Current German and Italian classes meet through the summer. Email president@grandlanguageclub. com.

LAWN BOWLING

We welcome all levels and ages to join us for a relaxed but competitive game. We have a stateof-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 free use of club bowls) we offer. See more information on suncitygrand.com or go direct to our website at www.grandlawnbowling. org for starting times, contact information, pictures and much, much more or contact David Shaw at 623-584-2743.

MAH JONGG

The Mah Jongg club offers open play Tuesday afternoons from 12 PM to 4 PM and Wednesday evenings from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM in the Chaparral Center, Hopi room where you can regularly test your skill, energy, calculation and luck(!) against other players. We play a $5.00 pie game.  “Go pie” and you may continue to play!

Any questions? Our email address is scgmahjongg22@gmail.com. You can also check our website: www.scgmahjongg.net. And don’t forget our December 6 Holiday party.

MUSIC CLUB

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

information, please visit our website, www. scgrandmusicclub.com, or contact Jim Ward at president@scgrandmusicclub.com or 623-2663606.

ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENT GROUP

If you play the guitar, banjo, mandolin, bass, ukulele, fiddle, conga/bongo drums, harmonica (any non-amplified, non-horn instrument), then this is the group for you. Come and play, sing and jam in a friendly and no pressure setting. We will meet the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, at 1:30 pm, in the Cimarron Club Room. Please contact David Durham at 970-216-8279 or sonid@msn.com for more information. FREE

PAPER ARTS & MEMORIES (PAM)

Come join us just for the fun of it! “Our club provides a place to learn, create and share greeting cards, paper crafting, mixed media, scrapbooks and more. We have many tools for our members to use and classes to learn new skills.

The PAM Card Boutique is open every Monday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. We also participate in the Markets at Grand on the 1st Saturday of each month. Come purchase handmade and unique cards for all occasions.

If you are a resident of Grand, have a CAM card and are interested in joining our club, email us at grandpamprez@gmail.com and we will arrange for one of our PAM Ambassadors to meet with you on a Monday to show you around and familiarize you with our club. Our dues are $20 for the full year of 2023.”

PET CLUB

The Pet Club’s meetings are held on one Friday of each month at 10:00 a.m. in the Mesquite/Palms room of Sonoran Plaza. We do not meet every month. For information about our next meeting, check this website, or the bulletin boards located outside the pet park and on the Charter Club’s bulletin boards located in the Cimarron Center and Sonoran Plaza.

PET PICTURES WITH SANTA

The next Pet Club event will be held on Friday, December 9th between 10:00 AND 11:00 in the small dog park.  All Sun City Grand residents and their pets are welcome to participate.  Bring your cameras and cell phones.  Santa requests that everyone attending bring a donation of cat food, dog food or cash for our local shelters in return for the pictures.  Hope to see you there.

GRAND PHOTOS

December is a magical time to photographically explore a desert winter land complete with palm trees, cactus and succulents nestled among brilliant lights and holiday decor. Explore that holiday desert beauty with your camera of choice. Pull that smart phone out of your pocket or travel about with your camera of choice as you wander among the desert beauty. And, while you are at it, consider joining the Sun City Grand Photo Club to finesse your photographic skills. Membership provides opportunities for all photographers, rookie to pro. It includes free classes, Special Interest Groups, photo shoots

and showcases. And, with each opportunity, your photographic arsenal bag will grow.

Knowledgeable members are also available to answer any photographic questions.

Join today, and gain immediate access to courses and mentors. Click on the Membership button on the home webpage for the membership form. Not sure if the Photo Club would be a good fit? Check out some of the upcoming classes that will allow you to experience one of the club’s free benefits offered to members. For a small fee, non-club members can take a class or two to experience the world of photography and what the club has to offer.

For information, scan the QR code, visit https:// grandphotos.org or swing by the Photo Studio during open hours Monday through Friday, 9-noon. Check out the photo lab to see how membership can up your photo game with printing, scanning and a variety of photographic processing equipment. And, check out the month’s educational offerings.

December events include: CLASSES (some available to non-members for a fee)

Creativity—Dec. 6 and 13, 10 a.m. Studio. Explore a hands-on experience, which will connect each photographer to her/his creative side.

Vicarious Travels: Tuscany and Beyond (A joint educational collaboration by Grand Learning and Grand Photo clubs). —Dec. 6, 2 p.m. Travel vicariously to central Italy. Images and video clips will highlight the area. Register online at https://grandlearning.asapconnected. com/?org=511

Family Photos—Dec. 8, 10 a.m. Studio. Learn factors needed to elevate your skills in taking polished and professional family photos. Indoor and outdoor shooting tips will be explored in this course.

Matting—Dec. 13, 10 a.m., Studio. Step-bystep creation of a mat for framing a photograph. Bring an 8x10 or smaller photo to class.

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS (SIGS)

Creative Eye—Dec. 1, 3 p.m., Studio. Envision the world creatively. Share and learn about camera settings and techniques.

Studio Lighting— Dec. 5, 1 p.m., Studio. Enhance portrait and still life with studio lighting.

Micro 4/3rd—Dec. 8, 3 p.m., Studio. Micro 4/3rd users discuss and learn function and operation of their camera models, lenses and accessories. Seekers and Sojourners—Dec. 14, 1 p.m., Studio. Review photographic styles used by historical and contemporary photographers.

Digital Productions—Dec. 15, 10 a.m., Studio. Create shows using images. Discover available software and gain tips from fellow members about creating shows. Appropriate for all levels of photographers.

One App ata Time—Dec. 20, 1 p.m., Studio. Use a variety of apps to turn iPad and iPhone photos into abstract works of art.

Getting the Most From Digital Images—Dec. 21, 1 p.m., ZOOM. See how editing can deliver your desired end result.

Wildlife—Dec. 22, 9 a.m., Studio. Learn strategies for photographing wildlife, and equipment tips including exposure settings, methods and techniques.

Sony Mirrorless Cameras—Dec. 22, 1 p.m., Studio. Information exchange and experiences members have had with their Sony mirrorless cameras.

PHOTO SHOOTS (MEMBERS ONLY)

Mesa LDS Temple Holiday Lighting—Dec. 14. Experience the magic of the holidays with this night photo shoot of the LDS Temple grounds in Mesa.

TRAVELOGUE

The next Travelogue will be presented in January.

SHOWCASE SOCIAL EVENT

Reception, Featured Artist and Wildlife Showcases—Dec. 16, 1 p.m., Studio. Reception and light refreshments, The night will feature Artist Judy Helderman, who will present “People and Places”, a world tour through her eyes and lens. Her photographs will be on display in the studio until Jan. 19.

The December Photographers’ Wall: Close to Home, will also be on display—Dec. 16-19. The wall will display travel photographs that depict the notion of Home, whether in Arizona or afar.

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

GRAND PICKLEBALL CLUB

The Grand Pickleball Club is a great place to meet other fun-loving active residents, and get a great workout!  There are 22 pickleball courts located at the Cimarron Center.  The club offers introductory lessons and has ongoing group lessons, clinics and ball-machine drills all designed to help you learn pickleball skills.   Check out the club website at www. grandpickleball.org.  The website is updated regularly and includes information about how to join, daily activities and how to reserve a court.  Any Sun City Grand resident can make court reservations at any time that is not set aside for club functions. Court reservations are displayed on the monitors located in the pavilion and in both breezeways.  If you are unable to use your reservation, please delete your reservation so that other residents can use that time.   Non-marking, court shoes are recommended.   For more information check website www. grandpickleball.org

Hope to see you on the courts soon!

PINOCHLE

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

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

POKER CLUB

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

RV CLUB

Have an RV and want to travel with a fun group of fellow Grand residents or you don’t have an RV but want a fun group to socialize with at our meetings with pot lucks, pizza parties and Ice cream socials well come on over to the Grand RV’ers next meeting, any SC Grand resident is welcome, you don’t need to own an RV to become a member. Our meetings are usually the 3rd Tuesday in Oct, Nov, Jan, Feb, March and April with our Christmas party in December.  Previous members who sold their RVs are encouraged to rejoin for all of our great comradery!

For more info call club President Mike Dawson @ 925-727-4625 or Membership Chair Sharron Navratil @ 602-430-0820

SHALOM CLUB

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

2022 CHANUKAH CELEBRATION

DECEMBER 18–26, SHALOM CLUB

First Candle—Sunday, December 18, 5:30pm

Second Candle—Monday, December 19, 5:30pm

Third Candle—Tuesday, December 20, 5:30pm

Fourth Candle—Wednesday, December 21, 5:30pm

Fifth Candle—Thursday, December 22, 5:30 pm

Sixth Candle—Friday, December 23, 5:30pm

Seventh Candle—Saturday, December 24, 6pm

Eighth Candle—Sunday, December 25, 5:30pm

For more information and questions, please contact Natalie Morrison at 623-518-3494. Free to all SCG residents. Sonoran Plaza

SINGLES CLUB

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

DECEMBER 4 | SUNDAY | 6-9 PM | $50.00

A WINTER WONDERLAND … Come enjoy this Gala Dinner & Concert on Sunday, December 4 at 6pm in the Gila/Aqua Fria Room at Cimarron. This is the Singles’ Club major yearly event. It will be a 3-course dinner catered by Sharkos. A cash bar is also available. For the concert, we are pleased to welcome Dan Reed, Nicole Pesce and Riz Smith whose talents and high-spirited energy will put us all in the holiday mood.Ticket price is $50 for members, $70 for guests. Sign-up and payment were due by Monday, November 21. The musicians’ biographies follow after all the calendar events. Hosted by the board.

DECEMBER 14 | WEDNESDAY | 6-9PM GAME NIGHT .... Bring your favorite game (scrabble, mah jongg, cards & shuffler for hand & foot, or any other game). Also bring your own soft drink. Come to the Pima Room at the Chaparral (on the 2ND Wednesday each month). Check the location. Hosted by Maxine Sanborn (623) 694-6502

DECEMBER 15 | THURSDAY | 6-9PM | $15.00 POKER NIGHT … Your reservation includes pizza and game chips. Bring your own soft drink. Prizes given. Beginners and guests of members are welcome. Meet at the Cimarron Center in the Cimarron Room (on the 3rd Thursday each month). Make your reservations and pay $15 by Monday, December 12. Guests add additional $5. Hosted by Jan Clark (623) 810-2236 and Rick Haskell (623) 810-5068.

DECEMBER 21 | WEDNESDAY | 10-11AM

PROSPECTIVE NEW MEMBER MEETING … Get your questions answered and find out all that the Singles Club has to offer. Come to the Phoenix Room at the Palm Center. Hosted by Scott Houston (602) 881-2529

DECEMBER 28, WEDNESDAY 6-9PM GAME NIGHT … Bring your favorite game (scrabble, mah jongg, deck of cards and a shuffler for hand & foot, or any other game). Also bring your own soft drink. Meet at the Cimarron Club

in the Cimarron Center (on the 4th Wednesday each month). Hosted by Roger Tharp (408) 3917337 and Pat Olszewski (814) 392-5391

Musician Biographies for “A Winter Wonderland” – Sunday, December 4, 2022

DAN

REED

One of the most popular entertainers in the Grand. This well-known trumpeter has played with some of the hottest musicians in the Valley. Originally from the St. Louis area whose amazing career includes 18 years as the Music Director on the original “Love Boat”. His talents include a variety of music genres. He teaches, and performs with several bands and groups. Dan’s energy and love of Music is infectious. His theme is “keeping it fun!” And he knows fun.

NICOLE PESCE

Playing the piano at age 7, she is an amazing piano genius, keyboardist, composer and arranger. Nicole has an unbelievable repertoire of music with a unique blend of virtuosity that makes her audience keep wanting more. She has performed in numerous concert halls and with numerous talented musicians. She is recognized as one of the Top 10 Musicians in the Phoenix area.

RIZ SMITH

Riz is an amazing entertainer, hails from the Gilbert area. He is a drummer, singer and songwriter. Riz performs with numerous musicians and bands in the area and has a variety of music genres. His talent and energy as an entertainer is always exciting.

SOCIAL GAMES:

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

CHESS:

Tucked away in Sun City Grand, three times a week, we play Chess and forget about everything else. It’s true, while playing Chess with us, you think only of Chess, an inexpensive (no membership fees) and calorie-burning activity (yes, it’s true, you burn lots of calories playing Chess).

You’ll need to know the basics as we won’t be spending too much time teaching, but we are welcoming and friendly to everyone, even if you aren’t Bobby Fischer!

So, check us out, Mate. Just show up, with or without a board and pieces, and be ready for a rewarding escape. We usually meet in the Agua Fria room (Cimarron) at 11:30 -3:30 Monday and Wednesday and the Sago Room at the Palm Center on Friday. This is subject to change, so call us first at 623-293-2884 for Paula, or 203979-1194 for Marty.

CRIBBAGE:

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

HAND & FOOT

We play every Tuesday at 1:00 in the Pima Room at Chaparral Center and Friday at 6:00 in the Agua Fria Room at Cimarron. We play two games and draw cards for random partners each game. You will need $4. in quarters and $4 in bills for the two games. If you have your own cards (6 decks) and shuffler, please bring them. We are currently playing “Progressive Hand & Foot”. For a copy of the rules or questions, please contact Joy Kreick at joykreick@gmail. com. Come and play! We’re a friendly group and try our best to be inclusive no matter your skill level. Lifetime membership is $1.

OPEN GAMES

This group plays on Tuesday at 12:30 – 4:00 in the Pima Room at Chaparral Center. Drop in to find out about us.

STAMP COLLECTING

We meet on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm in the Pima Room in the Chaparral Center. Meetings are always open to anyone interested in collecting postage stamps, whether to learn about stamp collecting, discover the worth of an existing collection or to donate a collection to a non-profit tax exempt foundation. Our friendly group will encourage your interest in stamps, whatever it may be. More info is available from Gene Trinks at 602-339-8243 or gctrinks@ cox.net.

SOFTBALL

Who wouldn’t want to be a kid again? Lasting friendships are formed through a game for kids!

We play all year long on the beautiful Del Webb Ballpark on Mountainview just west of Goldwater. Stop by any day and meet some great guys and gals; all of whom are there to have fun and relive their youth. There are four different seasons each year as well as different skill levels for annual and part-time residents. We have special events throughout the year. Pick up an application at the field or online at our website: Click on the Club tab for the New Member Application.

SPORTS MEMORIBILIA

Contact: Steve Rothschild sbaron24@aol.com

STITCHER’S

STITCHERS; FIBER, FABRIC & BEADS

We Weave and Spin, do all types of Needlework, General Sewing, Machine Embroidery, Beading, Quilting - and donate our time to help with Community Service. We have a knitting machine, embroidery machines, sergers, looms, sewing machines and a longarm machine. Stitchers meet Monday through Saturday 9AM3PM

Each day is dedicated to one of the fiber arts Special Interest Groups. Come by the Palm Center, Grand Stitchers Room, see what we create, and find out how easy it is to get certified on one of our machines or looms.

MONDAYS: SEWING & MACHINE EMBROIDERY

Sewing: Already know how to sew? Great! Come join our classes where qualified instructors take you every step of the way. Want to learn? We can teach you the basics!

Machine Embroidery: Learn how to embroider on towels and placemats, make stand up decorations for the holidays, spiffy up your pant legs and more!! We start you at the beginning and help you through any and all projects. Experienced members are more than willing to offer assistance. Come join in the fun world of machine embroidery.

TUESDAYS: NEEDLEWORK

Special Projects for Community Service include: Knitted Knockers are special handmade breast prostheses for women who have undergone mastectomies or other procedures to the breast.  Our volunteer knitters and crocheters provide free Knitted Knockers to any woman who wants them.  We have all sizes and can provide special ones for swimming.

Eve’s Place supports victims of domestic, sexual, and teen dating abuse. Our volunteer knitters and crocheters provide hats and other warm clothing items to support Eve’s Place advocacy to the Arizona’s Navajo Nation.

WEDNESDAYS:

QUILTING

We are a group of ladies who like to cut up material and put it back together in various creative designs. If you know how to piece/quilt,

do come join us on any Wednesday. We have a variety of teachers from nationally recognized members to those who would like to pass along their tips, tricks, and techniques. If you don’t know how to piece/quilt, we have classes for that. Meetings are on the second Wednesday of each month. Caring Quilts are on the third Wednesday of each month. Caring Quilts are made by many members, washed, and prepped for breast cancer surgery patients. We also make Quilts of Valor and Quilts for organ donors and the receiving families. There’s always room for finishing those UFOs among fellow members.

THURSDAYS: COMMUNITY SERVICE

Dedicated to making projects that benefit Organizations in Arizona and mostly the West Valley:

Early Head Start, Eve’s Place, Family Promise, Food Bank, Hospice of the Valley, Luke Air Force Base, Blue Star Mothers, No Kill Animal Shelters Del Webb Hospital, and Phoenix Children’s Hospital.

FRIDAYS: BEADING

If you know what TILA, Swarovski, and Czech Glass are, you know something about beading. If you’d like to learn more - or if you know a lot and want to teach - Beading will welcome you with open arms.

SATURDAYS & THURSDAYS:

Weavers and Spinners enjoy working with all kinds of fibers.  We learn about the animals and plants

that are the fiber’s source; we prepare the fiber with cleaning, carding, dyeing and blending it.  Fiber is spun into yarn using spindles and traditional and electric spinning wheels.  We utilize many types of looms on which we create fabric for household items, clothing and art pieces.

More information is available on our website grandstitchers.org

Connie Bollard - President 2022 president@ grandstitchers.org

TABLE TENNIS CLUB

Have you discovered one of the fastest growing clubs in Grand? We’ve more than doubled our membership since last year to over 160 fun loving members. SCG Table Tennis Club prides itself for being friendly and welcoming for all levels of play. Our sport combines healthy fun, low impact aerobic exercise that’s gentle on the joints, and excellent eye hand coordination practice. We play year-round in Cimarron’s air-conditioned clubhouse. While we love this sport, we don’t take ourselves too seriously. Play is peppered with lots of good-natured laughs. Just show up when we are in session and join the fun – no reservation required. Soooo… Don your athletic shoes and drop by. Any of our members would be happy to assist you in getting started. We even have extra paddles if you don’t have your own yet! We look forward to welcoming YOU. First three club visits are complimentary. Just sign in, with your email and

phone #, and tell us you’re new! Yearly membership just $15 and $15.00 in December covers you through the rest of 2022 and all of 2023!

Interested? For our current schedule, more information… or to just let us know you’ll be joining us, please contact our Club President, Dick Bertrand at Dick@Bertrandonline.com or 925698-2155. Gila Room at Cimarron Center: Current 2022 scheduled hours: M, Th, F, mornings after 9a; W, Sat, Sun afternoons after 1p.

TENNIS CLUB

Tennis is on the rise again. With the retirement of Serena Williams and Roger Federer, much focus has been placed on the wonderful sport of tennis and all that it has to offer. Grand Tennis Club has a number of opportunities for play this month. Looking to get back into tennis? We’ve got you covered. Still working? No problem, we have fun and new winter evening programming. All playing levels are welcome, so come check us out!

NEW EVENING PROGRAMS!

MONDAYS 6PM - GETTING BACK INTO TENNIS/ NEW TO TENNIS

Meet at court #1. Club members will assist you in tennis basics. Just show up and we’ll provide rackets.

TUESDAYS 6PM—ALL LEVEL MIXER

Meet at court #1 and sign in. All playing levels welcome.

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WEDNESDAYS 6PM—OPEN BALL MACHINES

Sign in with the coordinator and use the machines on stadium court and court #5.

SUNDAYS 6PM—EVENING DOUBLES & A MEAL

Fun competition with a social meal afterwards. Check website for times and location. Check out our website for more info: https:// suncitygrandtennisclub.wildapricot.org/

FREE NEW TO TENNIS/GETTING BACK INTO TENNIS CLINICS:

2nd Sunday each month at 1pm, NovemberMarch. Show up on stadium court. No racket? We’ve got one for you!

GRAND TENNIS CLUB CHRISTMAS/ HOLIDAY PARTY:

Monday, December 5th 4:30 cash bar & social, 5:30 dinner & dancing. $30PP incudes buffet style dinner at Cimarron. Tickets available thru our website. Festive attire encouraged! Bring a can of food to help those in need to be donated to St. Marys Food Bank.

Come join us! Your $20 annual membership fee allows you to play in “Club Tennis,” which means you can use the two ball machines to improve your game and get club news/updates/important information sent directly to your email. Your membership also allows you to attend the many fun social events that go on throughout the year like the Fall kick-off party, open house, men’s pizza party & socials, Halloween party, Christmas & Holiday party, Valentines Day party, women’s

luncheons, the end of the year party, and lots more! Check out our website to find out how to get involved in women’s doubles, men’s doubles, mixed doubles, and the numerous tennis clinics that go on through the year. https:// suncitygrandtennisclub.wildapricot.org/ Grand Tennis Club: Small enough to not get lost; big enough to meet lots of new friends!

WOODCRAFTERS

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

SHOWCASE OF TOYS

This year’s event is going to feature a new format! The presentation of toys will be projected on the large overhead screens, with commentary from the toy makers’ themselves!

KIVA BALLROOM IN SONORAN PLAZA.

7 – 9 PM ON THURSDAY 12/1/22

Please come and support us as we present toys produced by the Grand Woodcrafters Club, with the assistance of Community Service (of the Stitchers Club), the Art Club, and Paper arts & memories. All toys to be donated to six local charities this year!

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.

INTEREST GROUPS...AND MORE

ALASKA INTEREST GROUP

Email: grandalaskans@gmail.com. Find us on Facebook at “Grand Alaskans”

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

AMATEUR TRAP SHOOTING GROUP

Contact(s) for Interest Group: Marty Grady, 623556-9497, martygrady@hotmail.com

Meeting Information: We meet the first Friday of each month at Ben Avery at 8:30 a.m.

Description: We are a group of averaged skilled trap shooters that meet at Ben Avery to shoot trap and socialize about our past sporting activities. Besides trap shooting, the members discuss other activities that foster a network of things to do, places to go, and help to provide others.

BETA SIGMA PHI

Xi Delta Sigma Chapter is a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sun Cities Coalition of Beta Sigma Phi International. The Coalition consists of chapters in Sun City, Sun City West, Sun City Grand, Surprise and the surrounding area. Inactive members, Leave of absence, Members-at-large or transferring members who wish to affiliate with one of these local chapters are invited to contact through text or email a member of the coalition.

Contact Names: Karen Montoya at smithmontoya10901@gmail.com or Roberta Chargin at robertachargin@gmail.com Please list your name, degree, status or any pertinent information. Include your phone number, address and email information. If you have an interested friend, then include their information with their permission, a coalition or chapter officer will make contact with you. Chapters hold meetings at various times during the month as well as socials. We, as a coalition, are not a part of the BSP Phoenix City Council but valid members of Beta Sigma Phi International. Membership is by invitation.

BOWLING

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

Contact(s) for Interest Group: Sally Such, President, 623-975-1377

CANADIAN FRIENDS AT SCG

Website: scgcdn.weebly.com

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

SUN CITY GRAND CAR ENTHUSIASTS

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

UPCOMING CAR SHOW

January 14, 2023 10:30am-2pm | Entry Fee $20 Sprit of Grace Lutheran Church 15820 W. Clearview Blvd. For more information contact SCGcarenthusiasts@gmail.com

GRAND CONNECTION INTEREST GROUP

The Grand Connection Social Group welcomes all who have an interest in the African-American experience and want to learn more about their traditions and heritage". At this time due to the Corona Pandemic there are no activities planned. For additional information regarding the Interest Group Contact: Steve Doolittle 623-533-3455 or Laura Garrett-Williams 623 215 7884.

GRAND DEMOCRATS INTEREST GROUP

Contact(s) for Interest Group: Mark Hamilton, President, 971-801-5496 or mhamipdx@gmail.com Website: www.granddems.org

Meeting Information: Fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in Cimarron Center. Beverages and snacks at 6:00 p.m. No meetings in July and August.

Description: We are a group that supports a Democratic presence in the community. We encourage those interested in national, state, county or local politics who are newly arrived members of the community or those who have been here awhile to come and listen to our scheduled interesting speakers. Besides our monthly meetings, we have monthly breakfasts and dinners.

FOUR WHEELING

Website: www.grand4wheelers.org

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

FUN DINERS

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

Contact for Interest Group: Toni Helgeson, membership, 623-544-5988. www.fundiners.weebly.com

Meeting Information: We send a notice to all of our members throughout the year advising them of our planned activities, either a lunch, dinner,

or a happy hour, and we request that they sign up for the event! There is always a gala event for Christmas! Lunches and dinners will be prepaid but you will be on your own for cocktails and of course for any Happy Hours! You may attend as many or as few events as you like. You are able to bring guests, unless we have limited seating! Always check our website, www.fundiners. weebly.com, for forthcoming events and pictures of our past ones! We welcome volunteers to help find new places and to help coordinate events at their favorite restaurants. The annual dues are $10 per person each year.

You may call Gerri at 623-374-7917 or Toni at 623-544-5988 for more information.

GRAND GECKOS

Our own masters swim team right here in Grand! We believe in staying fit and building friendships while having fun. Our workouts are fresh, full of variety and will help you get and stay in shape. While you should be able to swim freestyle for at least 10 lengths, you don’t need to know the other strokes to join us at practice. If you are willing to learn, we are there to provide coaching and camaraderie. Our practices have organized sets that are geared from beginner-level swimmers to advanced swimmers and competitors. We focus on technique to improve your strokes, your stamina, your speed and your endurance. For more information contact swimnut@me.com

HORSESHOES INTEREST GROUP

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

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

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

LGBTQ INTEREST GROUP

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

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

Meeting Information: Meet formally 4 times a year and informally in-between.

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

MINNESOTA INTEREST GROUP

Contact(s) for Interest Group: Cecelia Kelly, 612860-4676, ckelly0330@icloud.com

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

NY STATE & FRIENDS INTEREST GROUP

Contact: Julia Schoen TheNYStateGroup@gmail. com or 805-325-1807

Time Square, Jones Beach, The Catskills, Niagara Falls…We remember it all!

Join folks from The Empire State sharing memories and creating new ones. We are a newly formed group working to build new friendships in the community, using our connection to NY as a starting point. We will meet four times a year, with additional events planned (dinner cruises, game nights, happy hours, etc). We invite you to get in on the bottom floor and join this group of vibrant ex-NYers (spouses and significant others also welcome).

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

POLISH-AMERICAN INTEREST GROUP

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

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

Description: Sharing of Traditions, Customs, Travel, Delicacies, and History. Socializing while receiving cultural enlightenment concerning holidays and also cuisine with regards to Catholic, Jewish and non-denominational citizens. Enjoy the long-established foods of Poland through planned luncheons and tours of Polish-American restaurants, bakeries and delis in the Phoenix area.

Translation is also available through Maya Zubriski, mariazubriski@gmail.com, 623-546-6960

GRAND CENTRAL RAILROAD INTEREST GROUP

If you enjoy large scale (G Scale) outdoor model trains, the Grand Central Railroad 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

CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS: DECEMBER 23 | FRIDAY CHRISTMAS WEEKEND TRAIN NIGHT RUN

The Grand Central Railroad Interest Group will be hosting its annual Christmas Weekend Night Train Run. When: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, @ 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Where: Train Park (behind the Chaparral Center, near the Tennis Courts.) Stop by and enjoy the sights and sounds of Garden (G scale) Railroading. There will be illuminated trains running on approximately 1800 feet of track along with illuminated buildings, festive decorations, and complimentary cookies. For more information, please contact: chairman@ GrandCentralRailroad.info

GRAND REPUBLICANS INTEREST GROUP

Our well-attended September General Meeting featured Mr. Loren Spivack, Economist and selfproclaimed “Free Market Warrior.” He titled his presentation “Why we Fight - Understanding the Modern Left - what they really want.” He combines education, information and humor in explaining the perils and dangers of today’s Left. He paraphrased the late Supreme Court Justice Anton Scalia: “Socialism promises everything and delivers nothing; Capitalism promises nothing, (except ‘if you don’t work, you don’t eat,’) but has delivered the greatest standard of living the world has ever seen.”

The October 15 General Meeting featured popular conservative radio host and accomplished speaker, Mr. Seth Leibsohn. Co-author, along with William J Bennett, of “The Fight of Our Lives,” Leibsohn used two different sources to help explain how our country has gone down the path it has gone. The first was from a fourpoint Epoch Times article “How to Change a Government.” The second is from Saul Alinsky’s twelve-point “Rules for Radicals.” The bottom line: “We need to wake up, grow up, and get ready for the fight of our lives!”

In place of a General Meeting in November the Club is having a catered post-election Veteran’s Day bar-b-que at the Grand Pavilion. Our special guest speaker is none other than General “Mick” McGuire!

For our December 17 meeting, we are very excited to present Mr. Shane Krauser. He is billed as arguably the most dynamic speaker and educator on liberty and the U.S. Constitution. A trial attorney for 14 years, both as prosecutor and criminal defense attorney, Krauser has taught Constitutional Law for over 15 years at two different Arizona colleges. If there was ever a time to defend our liberty and the Constitution, it is now!

We plan to meet every month during 2023 and 2024, including the summer months, as

campaigns begin and events unfold leading up to the 2024 presidential election. Please watch our website, grandrepublicans.com for more detail. While there, click on the “about” tab and read our Vision, Mission and Values statements. We may be just the group you are looking for! You are also encouraged to click on the Liberty Ladies tab to see and appreciate how they are serving the cause of conservatism in our communities.

Our General Meetings will continue to take place on the third Saturday morning each month at Church on the Green, 19051 R H Johnson Blvd in Sun City West.

SOUND & LIGHTING

The SCG Drama & Comedy Club and the Music Club provides quality theater and musical events throughout the year to our community. We are fortunate to have many talented residents who volunteer their time and talents and spend many hours of rehearsal to ensure top entertainment for you! And no commute or parking fees!

One of the many things the two clubs have in common in presenting this outstanding live entertainment is sharing the talents of our volunteer Sound and Lighting teams. The teams are often pressed to do shows back-to-back, which puts a demand on this skill set. As the Drama Club and Music Club prepare for a full 2022-2023 season, we are looking for persons who may have an interest in sharing their talents or learn new skills involving these areas. No prior experience or knowledge of sound or lighting equipment is needed. We have volunteers who will train anyone who is interested. Many hands make light work. No pun intended – it is light work! And sound work! But many persons sharing makes easier work.

Here is your opportunity to become a member of Sun City Grand’s entertainment community. Give it a try, you may discover not only a new interest, but you will be sure to make some great new friends. For more information, please contact Ove Jakobsen at 256-721-0431 or ovejakobsen@ msn.com for sound or Bob Nix at 623-214-8280 or bobnix@cox.net for lighting.

You will not be on your own, you will be a valuable member of the team who will help you learn a new skill. As any actor or musical performer will attest, your valuable skills create the magic of live performances. You’ve seen it, how about helping make it happen!

STATE OF MINDFULNESS

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

MINDFUL MONDAYS

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

GROUP MEETINGS

Group meetings are facilitated group discussions

that begin with a topic introduction and end with a meditation. Group to meet at least 3 times per year.

MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION, AN INTRODUCTION

Information to follow regarding an introduction/ refresher course. For those interested in enhanc ing wellbeing and resilience join us! For more information check out our website-SCGstateofmind.com or email us at SCGstateofmind@gmail.com

VALLEY OF THE SUN SKI CLUB

Valley of the Sun Ski Club calling all skiers! We meet on the 1st Thursday of the month at the Kuentz Rec Center in SCW starting in November thru April. We have 3 great trips planned in 2023; Telluride Jan 8-13, Whitefish, MT Feb 5-10 and Winter Park March 5-10. If you are interested in learning more please contact Judy Ainsworth 602-909-4333."

WASHINGTON STATE

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

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

Description: The Washington State Group provides opportunities for interested Washingtonians to get acquainted and enjoy common interests. Events have included socials,

golf tournaments, hiking, and attendance at Spring Training Mariner games. Volunteering is critical to keeping this interest group vibrant. Ideas for future events are always welcome.

WINE TASTING

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

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

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

WISCONSIN INTEREST GROUP

If you would like to learn more about the Wisconsin Interest Group and what’s going on, visit our web site www.wigazinfo.weebly.com. Click on the ‘Contact Us’ tab and send us a note. We can also be reached at wigmessage@gmail. com. You need not be from Wisconsin to join. If you enjoy a wide variety of events and a chance to

make new friends, you will find a Welcome home. A very busy season is upon us. There more than 20 planned events On deck. Our monthly breakfasts at Tivoli Gardens continue the First Monday of each month. Weekly Sheepshead every week. On December 8, we will travel by private Coach to Silver Star Dinner Theater.

CONFIRMED EVENT DATES FOR 2023.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: December 8—

Silver Star Dinner Theater

January 16, 2023— Holiday Dinner in the Sagebrush Ballroom. Live band. Catered Dinner February 3, 2023—

Beer and Cheese Tasting.

Apache Room-Chaparral

February 13, 2023—

Pizza/Bingo Night.

Agua Fria Room-Cimarron

March 17, 2023—

Tailgate party and Brewer game.

Agua Fria Room and Patio-Cimarron November 9, 2023—

2023 Annual Meeting.

Apache Room-Chaparral

We are always planning and considering additional events. We value your continued support and volunteering.

DETERMINING WHICH STREAMING SERVICE IS BEST

Georgia from Grand

Dear Georgia,

Your question is excellent, and a good follow up to Cappie’s October column about streaming. The best streaming app for YOU depends on what type of content you watch, where/how you watch that content, and how much you are willing to pay for that content.

n Content. Make a list of the programs and channels you watch regularly. Then check the website www.cnet. com, a trusted resource for tech questions. Its October 12, 2022, article “Live TV Streaming Services: A Look at the Top 100 Channels” provides a chart that compares six streaming services. It identifies which services provide which of the 100 most popular channels for free or as a subscription. Does any streaming service include enough of the channels you want to warrant its subscription? Do you really want only linear TV (traditional networks) and HBO? [See endnote A for the list of streaming services (that bundle apps.]

n Devices. Most people today like to stream on multiple devices, not just on televisions but on mobile phones, tablets, desktops,

game consoles-- and in multiple locations. Most streaming services offer tiered plans with varying price levels.

n Cost. What do YOU value?

✺ You miss weekly tv shows and HBO. You can buy a home antenna to pick up local tv stations for free and you can stream HBO with your existing internet on a smart TV, phone, or computer. An antenna is a one-time purchase of under $50, and HBO Max is $15 a month.

✺ A streaming alternative to an antenna, if most of your favorite TV shows are on NBC and/or CBS would be Peacock and/ or Paramount+, each $5 per month. Like HBO, these apps give you the option to watch shows at any time and you can unsubscribe at any time. [See endnote B for descriptions.]

✺ However, when your friends talk about their favorite programs (e.g., “Rings of Power” or “House of the Dragon”) or when streaming services create award-winning originals (e.g., “CODA” for Best Picture Oscar

or “Ted Lasso for Best Actor Emmy”), you may want to want to add apps like Netflix, STARS, Showtime, Hallmark or platforms like AmazonPrime or Apple+, if you did not choose a streaming service which includes them.

✺ Streaming is evenmore convoluted as media companies reorganize themselves to stay profitable. One example is professional football. Most Sunday and Saturday NFL and college football games are included in Sling, YouTubeLive, and Hulu streaming services. However, “NFL Red Zone” is an additional subscription; the rights to “Thursday Night Football” belong to Amazon Prime, another subscription; and “Sunday Ticket Football” is currently negotiating with AppleTV, which might be yet another subscription.

✺ Keep track of how you sign up for individual apps. Subscriptions are offered by streaming services, by cellphone carriers, in “marketplaces,” and as

View the digital version of “Ask Cappie” monthly column by going to www. grandinfo.com. Click on the More News>Grand Lifestyles Magazine> to choose the month you want to view. Special thanks to Barb for this lovely photo (taken by Gail Roberts) of Charlie, who came to live with Barb through Happy Tails Dachshund Re cue. Charlie had been taken in by Surprise Animal Control in 2021. Although she had had some difficult times in her ten years, her tail is constantly wagging.

standalones. Subscriptions often offer free trials, sales, or promotions, perhaps dependent on continuation after the trial period. It is easy to lose track of total spending.

Dear Cappie,

Since discontinuing cable TV, I miss my weekly TV shows and HBO. I know there are streaming apps both for free and by subscription, but I want to pay for only one. My friends recommend Amazon Prime, Hulu, Netflix, or Disney. What do I do?

All of the above planning can be done before a person “cuts the cord,” i.e., drops cable, to compare costs. It really won’t matter if streaming saves you a lot of money, however, if you no longer have your favorite channels or if you struggle to

find and play programs. Not everyone likes maintaining favorites or being able to stream a program at any time. Cappie strongly recommends that you try streaming for a month as a parallel system. Subscribe to the service or apps you think

you want and start using them. Don’t use the cable … but don’t cancel it during the trial period while streaming.

Finding the right streaming service can be overwhelming. The term streaming evolved in the early ‘90s, but it was only about fifteen years ago that smart TVs allowed users to “stream” music and videos. Your grandchildren have grown up with this technology while most of us have been golfing or learning how to play pickleball. Be kind to yourself and don’t try to learn everything from one Google search or Cappie column. Keep in mind that technology is never static.

Endnote: Prices, streaming services, platforms, apps, availability change continually. Check the internet and

individual websites for specific descriptions.

Endnote A: YouTube TV, Disney’s Hulu+LiveTV and SlingTV (both Orange and Blue) are perhaps most well-known, BUT Philo, Fubo, DirecTV, AXS TV, Discovery Life, GSN and Universal HD are also streaming services.

Endnote B: Peacock is owned and operated by the Television and Streaming division of NBCUniversal. Paramount+ content is drawn primarily from the libraries of CBS Networks and Paramount Pictures. Like Peacock, it also includes original series and films, live streaming sports coverage, and live streaming of local affiliate broadcast stations.

News and Announcements

the Human Service Community Vitality Department, go to surpriseaz.gov/HSCV

Fitch upgrades Surprise credit rating to

Aly Cline Council Member

bringing Library Services in-house

Surprise

Libraries have always held a very special place in the Surprise community; so much more than just a place to check out books, Surprise libraries have been a spot to engage and get involved in our community, a place to learn, grow and innovate. After very careful consideration, the Surprise City Council and City staff decided that the next steps for our City’s growth is to bring our library services in-house mid-next year. The City has already been paying 100% of the operational cost of the libraries, so there will be no impact on the Fiscal Year 2023 budget as a result of this conversion. While this is an exciting time marked with new opportunities and ideas, many of the services you’ve grown to love will stay in place. If you have other questions or want to provide feedback, please visit surpriseaz. gov/library or email Kelsey Lamphier, Acting Director of the Arts, Culture & Library Department at Kelsey.Lamphier@ surpriseaz.gov.

Free health services at Surprise Resource Center

The Adelante Healthcare Community Health Team is offering free health services at the Surprise Resource Center - 12425 W. Bell Rd. Every Tuesday, from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., residents of all ages can take advantage of services like blood pressure and glucose screenings; health education; assistance applying for Medicaid and food assistance; and more! No appointment necessary. For questions regarding these services, please call 623.222.1600. To learn more about

‘AAA’ Fitch Ratings, one of the “Big Three” nationally recognized credit rating agencies, has upgraded the City’s Excise Tax Revenue Obligations and Issuer Default Rating to ‘AAA’ from ‘AA+.’ A city’s credit rating is important due to its impact on interest rates in the bond market. A better rating means the City can sell bonds to finance capital projects and pay a lower interest rate to the buyer. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Se3Xiz

Surprise Founder’s Day Party

This year’s Surprise Party will pay tribute to one of our original festivals – Founder’s Day! Join us on Saturday, December 3 from 2 - 9 p.m. as we honor our history with a carnival, car show, photo opportunities with Santa in Santa’s Workshop, the traditional tree lighting ceremony, a drone light show and more! The carnival portion of the event is also available to enjoy on Sunday, December 4 from 12 - 5 p.m. For full event details, visit surpriseaz.gov/ surpriseparty.

SciTech Festival

Join us on December 10 as we celebrate science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics efforts in the community! This FREE, fun-filled educational event features interactive demonstrations and exhibits. To get involved or for more information, go to surpriseaz.gov/ SciTech-Festival.

Welcome to Surprise

n Tuesday, October 18, Councilmember Patrick Duffy and I joined Branch Manager Mia Brooks and her team in celebrating the grand opening of their new WaFd Bank in Surprise. WaFd Bank is located at 13641 N. Prasada Pkwy., Ste. 140.

n Thursday, October 20, Mayor Hall, Councilmember Winters and I joined General Manager Tommy Libed and his team in celebrating the grand opening of Visionworks in Surprise. Visionworks is located at 13641 N. Prasada Pkwy., Ste. 100.

n Friday, October 21, Mayor Hall, Councilmember Chris Judd, Councilmember Winters and I joined Tap House Sports Grill for a ribbon cutting event! Sargis Gewargis, owner of Tap House Sports Grill, hosted the ceremony in honor of the opening of their restaurant, located at 13699 N. Litchfield Rd.

Acknowledgments

n Friday, October 28, Mayor Hall and I had the pleasure of serving lunch at the fall senior services membership BBQ at the Surprise Senior Center. It was a great time with a great turnout!

n Monday, October 31, Mayor Hall and I presented a check to the Natural Hope non-profit. Natural Hope’s mission is to empower cancer patients with helpful and hopeful information about how foods can battle the side effects that can occur during treatment.

Community Meetings

My monthly Community Meeting will be at 6 p.m. on December 27 at Sun City Grand in the Pima Room, 19781 N. Remington Dr. I look forward to discussing the latest City news and answering any questions you have.

City Council Meetings

The next regularly scheduled Council meetings will be December 6 & 20 at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers. You can also watch live on surpriseaz.gov/ surprisetv, the Surprise City Gov Facebook page at facebook.com/cityofsurprise or on Cox channel 11.

DECEMBER FAMILY ACTIVITIES

RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER AT THE HERBERGER

The Herberger Theater Center 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix n 602) 252-8497 n Saturdays 1 & 4pm n Sundays 1pm Weekdays n Herberger Theater Center - Stage West n Tickets Starting at $13 n herbergertheater.org/events/rudolphthe-red-nosed-reindeer-2/ The holiday classic soars off the screen in this musical adaptation of the beloved television special. Filled with holiday hits like “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “Holly Jolly Christmas,” Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer™ features all of your favorite characters including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph. It’s an adventure that teaches us that what makes you different can be what makes you special.

Because of his shiny nose, Rudolph doesn’t feel like he belongs in Christmastown and sets off to find a place that accepts him. Along his journey, he encounters fellow misfits, only to realize that home is where he has belonged the whole time. When a storm threatens to keep Santa’s sleigh from taking flight, what makes Rudolph different turns out to be what helps him save Christmas!

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE…

Arizona Financial Theatre 400 W. Washington St. Phoenix n 14 showings | December 16-24 n https://livemu.sc/3SzKx8b

“‘Twas the Night Before…” is an exhilarating spin on the beloved Christmas classic as only Cirque du Soleil can imagine.  This festive show is a flurry of love, Christmas cheer, thrilling acrobatics and hugely lovable characters that is fast becoming a new tradition for families to cherish.  Come discover what happens beforeSanta drops in!

Join Isabella, a teenage girl, jaded by the craze surrounding Christmas, as she is whisked away to an upside-down, insideout world of this iconic poem where she meets colorful characters.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

Litchfield’s Restaurant 300 E Wigwam Blvd, Litchfield-Park n December 3-24, 2022 n 9-11 a.m. n $35++ for adults $20++ for children ages 4-12 n (623) 935-3811

Celebrate the holidays with our served holiday breakfast buffet in Litchfield's & crafts for the kid's to enjoy at the table or to take home! Santa himself will be joining us for pictures during breakfast. Reservations required.

Central Phoenix

n Dec 17, 2022

n Free

n Premium and reserved seating now available for sale at $30

A statewide crown jewel since its first production in the early 1970s, the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Parade celebrates its 50th edition this season. The Parade honors the legacy of the Fiesta Bowl Organization as it takes its traditional two-mile march through Central Phoenix. This year’s parade theme is “Legends Made Here,” honoring Arizona public figures who share the Fiesta Bowl’s commitment to making a positive impact on communities across the state.

THE DESERT FARM LIGHTS EXPERIENCE….

n $17 for adults - ages 13+ and  $13 for kids - ages 2-12 *military/veteran & senior discounts available

n https://christmaslightdecorators.com/

West Valley’s Largest WALK-THRU Christmas Experience! The experience is a half-of-a-million-dollar grassroots project with a passion behind the idea that West Valley families deserve incredible Christmas experiences too! There is nothing like the Desert Farm Lights Experience for over 40 miles in any direction.

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.

VRBO FIESTA BOWL PARADE

PRESENTED BY LERNER & ROWE

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

CITY OF SURPRISE

623.222.4000 opt. 3

Adopt-A-Street 623.222.6000

Code Enforcement 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

Dead Animal Pickup (On Public Streets)

623.222.5040

623.222.1900

Disability Information.................................................... (voice) 623.222.3543 (TTY–deaf) 623.222.3503

Noise/Nuisance Complaints

Non-emergency Fire

Non-emergency Police

623.222.4000 opt. 3

623.222.5000

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 602-506-1511

We Care Program 623.222.4277

BOARD COMMITTEES

Architectural Review Committee

Tony Spata tony4grand@gmail.com

Code of Conduct Committee

Bob Aiken aiken4grand@gmail.com

Covenants Committee

Finance Advisory Committee

Alan Meyer grandameyer@aol.com

Golf Advisory Committee

Carol White carol4grand@gmail.com

Long Range Planning Advisory Committee René Mitchell rene4grand@gmail.com

ADDITIONAL CAM INFORMATION

GrandTV 623.546.7533 Website 623.546.7533 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 Jane Barry grandelectionsteam@gmail.com

ON-SITE EMERGENCIES

Association Patrol ........................... 623.764.0809 Sunday – Saturday, 24 hours, 7 days a week

Maintenance Emergencies .......... 623.546.7551

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

Report Landscape/Golf Course Maintenance/ Water Leaks/Repairs

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

After Hours and Weekend Landscaping Emergencies

Gothic Landscape 760.892.2455

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

Golf Course Maintenance/Leaks M-F 623-546-7551 Weekends 623-764-0809

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT

General Manager

Rod Rankin ...................................... 623.546.7468 rod.rankin@scgcam.com

Assistant General Manager

Jeff Hochman jeff.hochman@scgcam.com

Executive Administrative Assistant

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

Communications Manager

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

Custodial Supervisor

Ken Crossno 623.546.7460 ken.crossno@scgcam.com

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

Finance Director

David Reber 623.546.7453 david.reber@scgcam.com

Fitness Director

Allison Adams 623.546.7463 allison.adams@scgcam.com

Information Systems Manager

Rebecca Bird 623.546.7503 rebecca.bird@scgcam.com

Activities Director

Lorena Nieto 623.546.7455 lorena.nieto@scgcam.com

Maintenance Operations Director

Scott Phillips scott.phillips@scgcam.com

Norma Gaitan 623.546.7551

Membership Director

Debra Goodman ........................... 623.546.7435 debra.goodman@scgcam.com

Standards Director

Jody Snider 623.546.7439 jody.snider@scgcam.com

Purchasing Specialist

Laurie Segler 623.546.7561 laurie.segler@scgcam.com

Volunteer Program Manager

Denise Alessi 623-546-7451 denise.alessi@scgcam.com

GOLF

Cimarron Golf Course 623.975.5654 17100 West Clearview Boulevard

Golf Pro 623.975.5657

Desert Springs Golf Course 623.546.7401 19900 North Remington Drive

Kim McCann – Golf Pro 623.546.7403 kim.mccann@scgcam.com

Granite Falls N & S 623.546.7580 15949 West Clearview Boulevard

Kevin Reagan – Golf Pro................ 623.546.7582 kevin.reagan@scgcam.com

ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT

Activities Office 623.546.7449

Sonoran Plaza, 19753 N. Remington Drive

Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Grand Learning .............................. 623.546.7470

Chaparral Center, 19781 N. Remington Dr. Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Grand Lifestyles Magazine ............ 623.546.7449 activities@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 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Cimarron Fitness Center 623.975.5630

17100 West Clearview Boulevard

Hours: Monday – Friday 5 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.

No children under 16 permitted at this pool

Miller Massage Therapy ................ 602.832.0864

RESTAURANTS/CATERING

Angela’s Kitchen 623.399.6514

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

CLUB ADDRESSES & PHONE NUMBERS

Art Club 623.546.7484

19745 North Remington Drive

Billiards Club 623.546.7482

19781 North Remington Drive

Clay Arts Club 623.214.9067

19751 North Remington Drive

Computer Club 623.546.7508

19781 North Remington Drive

Glass Arts Club 623.214.6723

19751 North Remington Drive

Language Club 623.546.7488

19739 North Remington Drive

Poker Club ....................................... 623.546.7486

19749 North Remington Drive

Photo Club ...................................... 623.546.7483

19735 North Remington Drive

Stitchers Club .................................. 623.546.7566

19726 North Remington Drive

Woodcrafters .................................. 623.214.3813 15134 West Mountain View Boulevard

Dining at the

Grand Cafe

Stop by the Grand Café to see what’s cooking. Our culinary team had fun coming up with some tasty menu items to get you excited and coming back for more!

Try our new Chicago style hot dog or a classic grilled ham, tomato & cheddar sandwich. We love feedback. Let us know what you think of the new menu changes by talking to us in the café.

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