February 2023 Grand Lifestyles

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GRAND LIFESTYLES

06 Financial Results

10 From Golf Operations

12 Activities Director’s Message

14 Fitness Director’s Message

23 Presentations

28 Ticketed

31 Travel Opportunities

42 Grand Learning

52 Club Connections

61 Interest Groups and More

64 Ask Cappie the Computer Cat

RESOURCES

05 Employment Information

05 Advertising Information

05 Mission Statement 68 Resource Numbers

69 Community Association Contacts

GRAND VISION STATEMENT

Grand is the premier active, age−restricted community in Arizona.

GRAND MISSION STATEMENT

Grand provides residents with a high value community, with resort style amenities, in which every person can choose to participate and live well, based on their needs and desires. This high standard will maximize our investments and promote our well being in an active close knit community.

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

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GRAND VALUE STATEMENTS

In support of our Mission Statement, we hold to these values:

We foster relationships built on respect, trust, and effective communications.

We listen to understand.

We are open minded, collaborative, and always look for ways to improve our community.

We believe in life long learning and a desire for active well being.

We are a forward looking, fiscally sound community.

We encourage an environment of empowerment and personal responsibility.

ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

The Association provides this publication for informational purposes only. SCG Community Association, its Board, its employees and all other entities within SCG do not guarantee, endorse, nor promote any of the products, services or individuals advertised herein and assume no responsibility or liability for the veracity of the statements made in this publication. Information regarding advertising rates can be obtained on our website at www.suncitygrand.com/Communications/GrandLifestyles-magazine, scroll down to Grand Lifestyles Advertising. The deadline for commercial ads is the 10th of the month prior to placement. Sun City Grand Community Association, Inc. reserves the right to revise or refuse submitted articles and/or ads. If you have any questions about the Grand Lifestyles, please feel free to contact the Activities Office at 623-546-7452.

Pace of Play

GLGA Annual Holiday Lunch

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

1. December 1, 2022 Board Workshop minutes

2. December 1, 2022 Special Board Meeting minutes and resolutions

3. Appointment of Carol Schepper as Neighborhood Representative for the Saguaro neighborhood.

4. Appointment of Charles LaMotte as Neighborhood Representative for the Santa Fe neighborhood.

5. Appointment of Andy Robertson as Neighborhood Representative for the Park Place neighborhood.

6. Appointment of Pat Wilson as Neighborhood Representative and Heidi Pyle as alternate (correction from 12/1/2022 workshop and meeting) for the Clearview 1 neighborhood.

JANUARY 12, 2023 SUMMARY OF RESOLUTIONS

7. Appointment of Lonna Espedal as Neighborhood Representative for the Blue-Sky neighborhood.

8. Appointment of Kayleen Brown as Neighborhood Representative for the Ocotillo neighborhood.

9. Purchase Request 22-4334-RF –1/3 of the cost of a Sound Mixer for the Sonoran Ballroom with the other 2/3’s to be shared with the Music and Drama Clubs in the amount not to exceed $2,303.66.

10.Del Webb Memorial Field Advertising Agreement with Liberty Buick effective December 1, 2022 for a period of three years in the amount of $7,650.

11. Del Webb Memorial Field Advertising Agreement with Liberty GMC effective December 1, 2022 for a period of three years in the amount of $7,650;

n The Board of Directors approved the changes to the Sun City Grand Purchasing Policy as submitted;

n The Board of Directors did NOT approve the proposed changes to the Charter Club Peer Group Council’s Policies and Procedures as submitted;

n The Board of Directors approved Purchase Request PR22-7024-RF- Replace Granite Falls Awnings in the amount not to exceed $9,214;

n The Board of Directors approved Purchase Request 22-7036-7038-RF- Granite Falls Golf Shop, Snack Shop, Cart Barn – EFIS repairs and new paint in the amount not to exceed $76,000;

SECRETARY Carol White Carol4grand@gmail.com

PRESIDENT Bob Aiken Aiken4grand@gmail.com

VICE PRESIDENT René Mitchell Rene4grand@gmail.com

TREASURER Alan Meyer Grandameyer@aol.com

BOARD MEMBER Tony Spata Tony4grand@gmail.com

BOARD MEMBER Christine Gibson Gibson4grand@gmail.com

BOARD MEMBER Robert Towe Towe4grand@gmail.com

PACE OF PLAY

Brandon Dougherty, PGA Director of Golf

The golf season is in full swing, and we would like to provide everyone with some great best practices to play ready golf. It’s important to remember that the pace of play of the group in front of you can have a significant influence on your round. In consideration of the players behind you, we appreciate you reading our pace of play guidelines and some helpful tips. It is important that you understand these before starting your round. Our goal is for each resident to be able to play at a pace that is comfortable and enjoyable for them, and as such, we encourage you to choose a TEE TIME & TEE BOX that aligns your preferred pace of play with the expectations detailed below.

The Grand Golf pace of play expectation is 4-HOURS to complete your round. If you are more comfortable playing at a slower pace, we would suggest that you utilize tee times later in the day to avoid influencing your fellow resident’s rounds.

RECOMMENDED TEE BOXES

Driver Distance 275 Yards – Black Tees

Driver Distance 250 Yards – Blue Tees

Driver Distance 225 Yards – White Tees

Driver Distance 200 Yards – Gold Tees

Driver Distance 175 Yards – Red Tees

Driver Distance 150 or Less – Orange Tees

Our player assistants are positioned throughout the golf course to help with any needs you might have during your round. Additionally, our player assistants monitor the TIME and SPACE of all groups and take the following steps to ensure pace of play stays on target:

1) If your foursome falls more than two shots behind the group in front of you,

our player assistants will provide an initial friendly reminder that you regain your position within two holes. We understand that brief delays happen from time to time but appreciate you regaining your position shortly thereafter.

2) If your group is unable to move back into position after two holes with the help of a player assistant, you will be provided options to move back into position, such as skipping the necessary number of shots, or offered to restart your round behind the last group, when you will not feel pushed by anyone behind you.

Helpful Tips to Improve Pace of Play

Playing at a better pace is not about hurrying up or rushing around the course. It is simply about being more efficient with your valuable time, as well as everyone else’s.  Saving 10 seconds per shot can improve your overall time by 15 minutes.  Here are some helpful tips for improving pace of play: Choose the appropriate tees Play from a set of tees that is comfortable

for you – one where you are more likely to hit lofted irons into greens instead of hybrids or fairway woods. It is acceptable for players in the same group to play from different tees.

Try alternate forms of play to speed up your round

Match play, Stableford, best-ball and other formats are easy and fun alternatives to individual stroke play because not every player has to hole out on every hole. There are multiple resources online and in print to learn about the many different golf formats. Try one out.

Minimize your time on the tee

On the tee it is usually acceptable for players to “hit when ready.” You can also save time by playing a provisional ball (Rule 27-2) if you think your original ball might be lost or out of bounds.

Play ready golf

Play whenever it is safe to do so. The old etiquette of “you’re away” no longer applies.

Plan your shot before you get to your ball

Once you are off the tee, think ahead. Determine your yardage and make your club selection before it is your turn to

If you want to have more fun on the golf course and maybe play a little faster, TEE IT FORWARD may be just the game for you. TEE IT FORWARD can help you play from tees best suited to your game, based on how far you hit the ball.

This new national initiative from The PGA of America and United States Golf Association will take place at golf facilities nationwide from July 5-17, but you can do this anytime.

Use the TEE IT FORWARD Guidelines to help select which tees to play.

Tell us what you think. Go to PlayGolfAmerica. com/TEE IT FORWARD to share your comments and enter to win prizes.

play. Very often, you can do this while others are playing, without disruption. If you take your glove off between shots, have it back on before it is your turn to play.

Keep your pre-shot routine short

Pick your line of play once and trust yourself. Try to take no more than one or

Guidelines for selectinG tees

Finish out

Finish short putts on the green rather than marking them. You’ll probably make more. Be helpful to others in your group

Follow the flight of all tee shots, not just your own. Once in the fairway, help others look for their ball if you already know the location of yours. Volunteer to fill in a divot or rake a bunker for another player if needed. Be ready to attend the flagstick for others.

Keep up with the group in front of you

Your correct position on the course is immediately behind the group in front of you, not immediately in front of the group behind you. Arrive at your next shot just before the group in front leaves the area in front of you. If you are consistently not able to keep up and a gap opens in front of you, invite the group behind you to play through.

two practice swings, then set up to the ball and play your shot. Most importantly, be ready to hit when it is your turn. Be efficient after your shot too. Start moving toward your next shot promptly. Hit first, then search Play your shot before going over to help your playing partner.

It’s okay to pick up

The handicap system allows for a maximum score. If you reach it, pick up, regroup, and try again the next hole. The max scores is a net double bogey for any player.  Par of hole + 2 Strokes + Any handicap stroke(s) that the player receives on that hole.

This chart is to be used as a guideline to help golfers potentially align their average driving distance with a course length that is best suited to abilities

Lorena Nieto Activities Director

For all things

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

Stay happy, stay healthy and stay safe.

Thank you for your support of your Activities Department.

Hello Grand Residents

It is February and while our days may seem a little longer, we all know—Springtime is right around the corner. I am sending heartfelt wishes to everyone for a very Happy February.

What’s in a day here in Grand?

There is still time…need concert tickets to our Annual Grand Series? Stop in the Activities Office to check seat availability for the following shows:

n The Papas & the Mamas

2/28 – 4pm matinee show

n Voyager: Journey Tribute

3/6 & 7 – 4pm matinee shows

n The Jonathan Williams Show

3/27 & 28, 4 & 7pm shows

Market at Grand

Saturday, February 4th at 9am join us for our Market at Grand! The year is off to a great start, and we hope you’ll join us for a morning of shopping fun. Markets are every first Saturday of each month. Visit with our Market vendors located in the Sonoran Plaza Parking lot, our Artisan Clubs in our Village Center or stop into your very own Grand Café and enjoy a cup of coffee and acoustic guitar entertainment.

Grand Movie Series

We plan to have a hunka, hunka, great time at our next Grand Movie Series. Join us for the movie presentation of Elvis, starring Austin Butler. The

movie begins promptly and will be held in the Sonoran Plaza –we hope to see you there.

Save These Dates

We have a running list of all your upcoming favorites:

n Annual Car Show

n Spring Shred Day

n Arts & Crafts Faire

n Spring Garage Sale

…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.

Mild Dehydration: Is it Causing Memory Loss, Depression, Anxiousness, or Focus Problems?

Written by: Amen Clinics November 2022

your eyes; aid in digestion; maintain your blood pressure; transport important molecules and nutrients; remove waste; protect your organs and tissue; maintain electrolyte (sodium) balance; and prevent constipation, to name the most important.

been documented primarily due to moderate and severe dehydration.

WHAT CAUSES MILD DEHYDRATION?

n less tear production

n dry skin

n constipation

n headache\

If you notice that your mood is low or your anxiety level is high, or you’re struggling to focus mentally or having trouble with recall, or are just generally feeling irritable, it could be that you need to drink some water. Even mild dehydration can dampen your mood and more, causing you to feel more depressed, anxious, tense, irritable, or antagonistic. That’s in addition to zapping your energy, increasing pain levels, and compromising your ability to concentrate, according to recent research.

After all, water plays a vital role in every function in your brain and body. Your body is made up of water—roughly 75% when you are born, and closer to 60 % as an adult—and your brain is roughly 80% water. Your body won’t last more than 3 days without water, but it can survive 2 to 3 months on water alone!

WATER, DEHYDRATION, AND THE BRAIN AND BODY

Water is critical to virtually every function in your body. It is needed to regulate your body temperature; cushion your joints and lubricate

Specific to brain function, water plays a vital role in producing and balancing hormone levels; maintaining healthy protective fluid levels to protect your brain and spinal cord from injury; creating new neurons and maintaining overall cellular brain health; flushing out metabolic waste that occurs in the brain, and ensuring healthy blood flow to the brain bringing oxygen and vital nutrients. It’s no wonder we need to drink an adequate amount of water every day to maintain health!

Dehydration happens when you lose more water than you take in, and your body struggles to carry out its normal functions. Technically, a body water loss of 1-2%, is considered mild dehydration, and it is more common than you think.

Children and older adults get dehydrated more easily than most people.

One study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that 17% to 28% of older adults in the United States experience dehydration.

More than half a million hospital visits a year have

Hot, dry weather, high altitudes, and vigorous exercise are all common causes of mild dehydration for any age, as well as any kind of illness. Older adults naturally have less water in their bodies, and they tend to have conditions or take medications that increase the likelihood of dehydration. That means even a minor illness in an elderly person can cause dehydration.

Of course, what you consume can make you more dehydrated. Taking diuretics, consuming salty foods, and drinking beverages high in alcohol, caffeine, and sugar can contribute to water loss. Also, it just may be that you don’t drink enough water or hydrating foods (juicy fruits and vegetables).

COMMON SIGNS OF MILD DEHYDRATION

Medical experts provide the following symptoms as telltale signs of mild dehydration:

n feeling thirsty

n lightheadedness

n dizziness

n dry mouth

n tiredness (especially midafternoon fatigue)

n having dark colored, strongsmelling urine

n urinating less frequently

COGNITIVE AND MENTAL HEALTH SYMPTOMS OF MILD DEHYDRATION

In addition to the more general signs of dehydration, experts have noted compromised cognitive function resulting from even the slightest amount of dehydration. Indeed, one study examined the effects of mild dehydration of 2% on cognition and found impaired performance in tasks that require attention, short-term memory skills, and physical movement. Additional research on mild dehydration, this time with less than 1.5% water loss in healthy young women, found it was associated with compromised mood, increased perception of task difficulty, lowered concentration, and headaches. Increased anxiety was also noted in a study on dehydration published in the British Journal of Nutrition. The researchers observed 20 healthy women go without fluids for 24 hours. The women experienced confusion, decreased alertness, and increased sleepiness during their period of dehydration. Interestingly, a similar study, but conducted on men, found slightly different results. It showed a decrease in vigilance and working memory and an increase in tension/anxiety and fatigue

Allison Adams Fitness Director

What’s more, mild dehydration is associated with reduced brain volume, according to one experimental study.  Cognitive deficits related to dehydration may have real-life consequences too, another study found. It examined 40 randomly selected healthy pilots. The dehydrated pilot group showed significantly poorer flight performance and spatial cognition test scores.

TIPS FOR STAYING HYDRATED

Make hydration a priority to ensure optimal brain health including these tips. Drink plenty of water. Your daily water needs vary depending on your age, physical activity level, and the weather. As a general rule, drink 8-10 glasses of water a day (a glass being 8 ounces).

Consume fruits and vegetables. Remember, you can keep

your brain well hydrated by consuming water-rich foods, such as juicy fruits and vegetables such as lettuce, celery, bok choy, radish, cucumber, zucchini, watercress, tomatoes, green bell peppers, and asparagus.

Limit what dehydrates you. Avoid drinking sugary beverages, highly caffeinated drinks (energy drinks), alcohol, fruit juice, sodas, and diet drinks as much as possible. Sugar, alcohol, and caffeine can make dehydration worse.

WATER: THE MOLECULE OF LIFE

Help your brain and body to work optimally by staying properly hydrated, and they will work better in return. You’ll likely enjoy better psychological well-being and moods—and you may even get a better night’s sleep!

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TO ENTER, PLEASE REGISTER AT SUNCITYGRAND.COM OR RETURN THIS FORM TO THE ACTIVITIES OFFICE BY MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27 BY 4PM

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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

The Formation of C.H.A.P.S.

Article submitted by Dennis Hanscom

C.H.A.P.S. member

With so many new homeowners joining the Sun City Grand community, we thought a word or two about the origination of our volunteer group C.H.A.P.S. (Community Homeowners Association Patrol Service) was in order so here goes:

Ed Harrold, Director of Sun City Grand’s Community Association Management (CAM), introduced the idea of a vacation watch program at a 2001 meeting of Block Watch volunteers. A group of fifteen interested Sun City Grand homeowners met to organize a vacation watch service for residents who spend weeks/ months away from their homes. With about two dozen volunteers and two golf carts, Vacation Watch inspections began in March 2001. In January 2004, C.H.A.P.S. expanded its service to include night-time patrolling of Sun City Grand neighborhoods. Today there are approximately 140 active volunteers using three Association vehicles. C.H.A.P.S. plays a large role in maintaining a low crime rate in Sun City Grand.

Our group serves two main functions: Evening Patrol and Vacation Watch.

Evening Patrol: Teams of two drive around in the evening and check for open garage doors, and streetlights that are not operational. And, we report any other suspicious activity. The SCG community is broken down into 6 zones. When a patrol team goes out on patrol, they will only patrol one zone as determined by the dispatcher who mans the desk in the C.H.A.P.S. office. The zone is methodically driven by turn-by-turn navigation as called out to the driver by the navigator. When an open door is spotted the team stops and notifies the homeowner the garage door is open. Our goal is to provide this notification for the sake of the homeowner’s safety. We also stop when the garage is open high enough for someone or something to crawl under. When we see a non-functioning streetlight, we stop, record the pole number and file a report with APS. Evening Patrol is a 2-hour shift.

Vacation Watch: This is a FREE service! A homeowner

must be away for a minimum of 2 weeks to sign up for this service. A team of two goes out in the early morning hours to check vacation homes in a section of Grand that is determined by the office coordinator. We simply perform a walk around of a home checking for unlocked doors and windows. At no time do we enter a home. Vacation Watch is a 2-hour shift. Even if you do not become a C.H.A.P.S. member at the present time, we encourage you to sign up for this FREE service that offers peace of mind.

Classroom and in-car training are provided prior to being turned loose on your own. Being a C.H.A.P.S. volunteer we ask that you serve two days per month. That is not mandatory, but simply a guideline. And, yes, you can be one of those lucky snowbirds who get to escape for the summer and still be an active C.H.A.P.S. member.

Community Association Management (CAM) provides our group with vehicles to drive (no golf carts). You have likely already seen one of our white vehicles driving through the community. They each

display a yellow magnetic sign with C.H.A.P.S. in black letters on the signs.

WE NEED YOU!

Like any volunteer organization we are always looking for new people to step in and help us keep this much needed service running smoothly. Being a member is an excellent way to learn this community. And, a great way to meet new people and develop friendships along the way.

Call Carol Murr (CAM) 623546-7432 or the C.H.A.P.S. office 623-546-7553 if you may be interested in joining us. We meet the fourth Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at the Sonoran Plaza. However, due to a room scheduling conflict for the month of February we will be meeting in the main lobby of the Palm Center, 1:30 p.m., February 28.

We invite you to check us out by attending one of our meetings. Everyone is welcome!

*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.

LONG REALTY WEST VALLEY is

We are excited to announce that e ective February 1st, Long Realty West Valley will be known as Home Realty! For the last 13 years we have been servicing the communities of the West Valley & we are excited to continue that same high level of service as Home Realty. We pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service, knowledge & expertise, and look forward to continuing to be Arizona’s premier real estate company as Home Realty. Same great service, same great agents- just a new & exciting name! Make sure to be on the lookout for the formal announcement coming soon.

MEET YOUR BOARD MEMBER

This is the seventh of seven articles introducing each Board Member to the community. One of the Board’s five goals is to increase transparency and inclusion throughout the community as we come out of the past two years of Covid restrictions.

Aiken

We are near the end of this Board’s year together. It has been very fulfilling watching the energy put forth by all seven members to support that goal. While we have each committed to perform the duties bestowed on us, I believe we have done so as

often as possible as a team. It has been a privilege to lead this team the past several months as we were faced with many obstacles last spring and believe we will end our current term with better tools in place for future Boards to use to advance the growth and success of Grand. So why the heck did I ever want to become a Board Member? My answer is not as simple as most would think. I learned about the value of community service many years ago. I was asked by our company’s owner what service organization I was going to join while on a market tour in

Spokane, Washington. He suggested Rotary. Having some social skills, my reply was that Rotary sounded like a good choice. During the next decade, I learned first hand the value of “service above self” and the rewards that come from helping others when in need.

Following retirement in 2003, Linda and I were “winter residents” for several years. I was excited to get back to playing ball and some golf while enjoying our home at Priest Lake in north Idaho during the summers. In 2007, we agreed that our friends were in Arizona and it was time to make Grand our permanent home. At that time I had yet to attend any board meetings or even be concerned with the future of our new playground, the Grand.

I became President of the Softball Club a few years later and found out that if I wanted to get things done to benefit the Softball Club, I needed to go through the CAM office, one or more advisory committees, and eventually, the Board of Directors. Quite a daunting process! That is when I began to take interest in getting more involved.

Fast forward ten years and I remain excited about the community we call home. I may not have always been amiable to some past decisions, yet have and will continue to do what I can to support them. That is one lesson any Board Member needs to learn. Following the opportunity to express

your support or opposition to any proposal, you need to be willing to support the outcome of the vote. Sometimes that is not as easy as it may sound, yet critical.

Linda and I found Surprise as many of you…. through a friend. After driving through the entrances in 1999 and seeing the beautiful golf courses (only two at the time), and then finding the softball complex Del Webb had invested in, I was hooked. While we were not planning to retire just yet, we made the commitment to build a home. The lot was chosen, the model selected, and all design decisions were made in three days. A couple years later some health challenges and the loss of two very close friends brought us to the realization that this life we live is not forever. We chose to retire much earlier than planned and today agree it was the very best decision ever made.

In closing, I hope we are able to attract new Board members who care for this community as much as this current board does. Think about it. Yes, it is work, but if it was easy, it would not have much value. Thanks to so many for your continued support.

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

BOARD PRESIDENT Bob

Lost & Found

Have you lost something in the Village Area or out in the Community? If so, check at the Welcome Center to see if your lost item has been turned in.

Lost and Found is located in the Welcome Center in the lobby of the Palm Center. Open hours are 9 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday. Or you can phone 623-546-7501 and ask the volunteers to check for your lost item. Valuable items such as cell phones and jewelry are kept in the Membership Office.

The Golf Courses and Fitness Centers keep their found items, so if you lost something there, please check at those facilities.

Home Solar Class- Everything has changed. Learn everything you must know before you ever invite a solar company into your home. Topics of discussion: Federal tax credits, interest rates, solar panels, inverters. Knowledge is power. Over 8,000 seniors have attended this class. Absolutely no selling of any kind. FREE

GENERATION LIVING TRUSTS

“Living Trusts vs Wills ... Straight Talk” – Back in SCG by popular demand, this 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 21. RSVP: 623-853-6775.

FREE   |  1 pm OR 3 pm |    Palm Center

GRAND RV’ers

FEBRUARY 20 • MONDAY • SEMINAR

RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN

Experiencing areas/rooms that are uncomfortable, cold when you enter?  Windows or doors hard to open, close, lock securely? Thinking of upgrading your windows and/or patio doors? Reserve a seat at our Presentation and complimentary lunch. Exclusive incentives at this event. Call 480612-0700 or Register online at http:// renewalevent.com.

FREE | 12 pm | Sonoran Plaza

FEBRUARY 27 • MONDAY • SEMINAR LIVING

TRUST SEMINAR: DWORNIK LAW FIRM

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

FREE | 10 am  |  Sonoran Plaza

nniversary of Grand Ladies Golf 25th A

January of 2023 marks the 25th Anniversary of the Grand Ladies Golf Association becoming a Chartered Club. GLGA is celebrating this milestone with many events. Our opening season in November 2022 started with a round of golf followed by our annual meeting and a precelebration of lunch at the Pavilion and champagne flowing into the afternoon. Back in 1998 the Granite Golf Professional, Joe Edwards, helped approximately 25 ladies start this club and the Charter was granted in January 1998. An opportunity for ladies to play golf in a friendly and competitive environment was born. It welcomed newcomers to GRAND and they were able to meet and make new friends in their new home.

In the beginning, the ladies would go down to Granite Falls near the bulletin boards and sign up for golf on a sheet of paper for the following Tuesday, our official play day. A member of the league took that sheet home and manually paired up the ladies and made up the scorecards for the following week. Strokes were put on the card by hand in those days. Well, with 25 ladies it was not too much of a job, but by 2004 and 2005 we had a total of over 400 ladies in the club. We filled morning and afternoon shotguns with 144 ladies. Our golf Member Guest event was a one-day affair, and we took two courses in the morning with a lunch in the Kiva Ballroom. Creativity was the name of the game. Our themes ranged from

Grand Matinee, Denim and Diamonds, (we had to get special permission from the golf professional to wear denim on the course that day), and Grand Monopoly, with our very own Mr. Monopoly in attendance to collect scorecards. Other themed events were and are held each season and the event committees produce golf and fun with creativity and style. We finally stepped into the technology world and were able to sign up for golf online. Our scorecards were generated by computers putting our handicap strokes on them. We designed a website with lots of information about our league, which helped new members assimilate into the group. Scoring was still completed by hand with a committee. It could take several days to know who won and how much they won. Today we have moved into the 21 Century with the purchase of the golf program, Golf Genius. The GAC was instrumental in requesting this purchase from our CAM Board and now all the GRAND golf clubs have

access to this program.

The league along with the GAC was instrumental in getting the golf bathrooms updated on all the courses. We have been involved in

many charities over the years with special tournaments for Children’s Cancer Camps, battered women shelters, hospital fundraiser for infants and maternity wing and an animal shelter. GLGA has raised more than $100,000 over the past 25 years for those in our area with special needs. We currently give continuing support to the Valley View Community Food Bank in the west valley with food and money collected by our generous membership. Our club has dropped in numbers over the years with a steady membership of about 280 ladies. We continue to hold fun events, and we welcome new residents or new golfers to enjoy GRAND golf on Tuesdays.

TICKETED

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

FEBRUARY 2 • THURSDAY • GRAND EVENT

BARLEENS ROCKIN’ & ROLLIN’

THROUGH THE YEARS —SOLD OUT

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—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 Country-Westerndir@scgdanceclub.org.

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

7–10pm Dancing | Sonoran Plaza

FEBRUARY 9 • THURSDAY• GRAND EVENT

SCG TRIVIA NIGHT—SOLD OUT

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 10 • FRIDAY • GRAND EVENT

RETURNING VENDOR SPACES FOR THE SCG ARTS & CRAFTS FAIRE GO ON SALE!

Vendor spaces may be purchased beginning Friday, February 10, 2023 at the Activities desk for the spring arts & craft faire, scheduled for Saturday, March 25, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Spaces may be purchased only at the Activities desk Monday –Friday, 8-4pm

Residents: $75 first table; $55. each additional | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Activities Office, Sonoran Plaza Non-Residents: Residents: $160. first table; $100. each additional | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Activities Office, Sonoran Plaza

FEBRUARY 11 • SATURDAY • DANCE

VALENTINE’S 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: 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: 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

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 | Doors Open/Cash Bar 3:30pm & 6:30pm | Performance 4pm & 7pm | Sonoran Plaza

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

FEBRUARY 16-19 & 24-26 • THURS. – SUN.

DRAMA CLUB

MUSICAL – I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE—SOLD OUT Book and Lyrics by Joe DiPietro, Music by Jimmy Roberts

A musical romantic comedy that ran offBroadway for over 5,000 performances making it the second longest-running show in offBroadway history. SYNOPSIS: This celebration of the mating game takes on the truths and myths behind that contemporary conundrum known as “the relationship.” Through sketches and songs, Act I explores the journey from dating and waiting to love and marriage, while Act II reveals the agonies and triumphs of in-laws, trips in the family car, and pick-up techniques of the geriatric set. This hilarious revue pays tribute to those who have loved and lost, to those who have fallen on their face at the portal of romance, to those who have dared to ask, “Say, what are you doing Saturday night?”

$20/pp | Seven Shows:

1st Weekend: Thursday, Friday 7pm; Saturday 1:30 & 7pm; Sunday 3pm

2nd Weekend: Friday & Saturday 7pm; Sunday 3pm Cash Bar – 1 hour before evening performances & Sunday matinees. Sonoran Plaza Main Stage

FEBRUARY 21 • TUESDAY • MUSIC CLUB

LIVE AT CIMARRON—SOLD OUT

For more information, contact David Lavallee at 309-397-3680

$5/pp

FEBRUARY 27 & 28 • MON. & TUES. GRAND EVENT

2023 GRAND SERIES: THE PAPAS & MAMAS —SOLD OUT

For all things Grand, visit us online or in the Activities Office, or contact us at 623-546-7449. $25/pp

MARCH 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 free, onehour Arizona Two-Step Dance Lesson (with paid admission) from 6 to 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cash bar. Snacks and soft drinks welcome. Tickets are on sale at www.suncitygrand.com or at the Activities Desk. For further information contact Country-Western-Dir@scgdanceclub. org. For all things Grand, visit us online or in the Activities Office, or contact us at 623-546-7449 or for further information contact Country-Westerndir@scgdanceclub.org.

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

7–10pm Dancing | Sonoran Plaza

MARCH 4 • SATURDAY. • MUSIC CLUB

A GRAND O’POPERA CONCERT: SOUNDS OF POPERA AND CELTIC MUSIC

It's a wee bit of opera, a splash of popular music, and a measure of lyrical Celtic music thrown in, all combined to make a Grand O’Popera evening concert. Presenting soloists and groups, both vocal and instrumental, the concert features a diverse mix of music as well as beautiful photos of Ireland from the SCG Photo Club, and a collection of quilts displayed by our SCG Stitchers. This showcase is co-directed by David Seaburg and Katie Iverson. One performance only: Saturday, March 4 at 7 PM.

Tickets are available online at wwww. scgrandmusicclub.com or www.grandinfo.com. Or at the Activities Desk at Sonoran Plaza (Open M-F from 8am-4PM).

$15/pp | 6pm Cash Bar | 6:30pm Doors Open 7pm Performance Begins | Sonoran Plaza

MARCH 6 & 7 • MONDAY & TUESDAY GRAND EVENT

2023 GRAND SERIES: VOYAGER

VOYAGER is a spectacular tribute to the music of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame artist, JOURNEY. This high energy production will take you on a musical tour of classic songs like Faithfully, Open Arms, Who’s Crying Now, Wheel In The Sky, Anyway You Want It, Don’t Stop Believin’ and so many more. Featuring extraordinary musicians and vocalists who have toured nationally and internationally, VOYAGER provides today’s most entertaining and accurate JOURNEY experience. For all things Grand, visit us online or in the Activities Office, or contact us at 623-546-7449.

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

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

MARCH 9 • THURSDAY• GRAND EVENT

SCG TRIVIA NIGHT—SOLD OUT

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

MARCH

10 •

FRIDAY• GRAND EVENT BARLEENS OLD TIME ROCK & ROLL—SOLD OUT

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

a new “unauthorized life” will occur unless Abe gets everything back on track. Meanwhile, he eventually rediscovers what the real meaning of life and death is all about.

$15/pp Five Shows: Thursday & Friday 7pm; Saturday 1:30 & 7pm; Sunday 3pm Cash Bar – 1 hour before evening performances & Sunday matinee | Sonoran Plaza Main Stage

headliner. Visit suncitygrand.com, for a schedule of events. For all things Grand, visit us online or in the Activities Office, or contact us at 623-5467449.

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

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

MARCH 10 •

FRIDAY

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DANCE BASEBALL FEVER ROCK AND SWING DANCE

Welcome baseball season with Rhythm Edition. Wear your favorite team’s shirts and hats to dance the night away. Rhythm Edition is one of our favorites and has 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. 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: RockandSwing-Dir@scgdanceclub.org

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

Sonoran Plaza

MARCH 11 • SATURDAY

GRAND CAR ENTHUSIASTS CAR SHOW

All cars welcome! DJ, Food Trucks, Raffle (free raffle ticket with each entry), Trophies. Deadline for SCG residents to pre-register is Monday, February, 27, 4pm for the March 11, 2023 Car Show. $25 per car entry. Please pick up the registration form at Activities Office. Come out and stroll among the beautiful hot rods while listening to l music. Mark your calendars! Spectators are FREE.

$25/car | FREE spectators | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Sonoran Parking Area

MARCH 14 • TUESDAY • MUSIC CLUB

LIVE AT CIMARRON—SOLD OUTT

Doors open with a cash bar starting at 6 pm. Performance will begin at 7:00 pm. Tickets, $5 each, can be purchased online at scgrandmusicclub.com or suncitygrand.com or the SCG Activities Desk (open M-F, 8 am to 4 pm) For more information, contact David Lavallee at 309-397-3680 $5/pp

MARCH 16-19 • THURS.-SUN. • DRAMA CLUB

ETERNITY

ETERNITY is a comedic play written by author Michael Cochran. Synopsis: Abe, sick of sticking to a sensible diet, decides to move a client appointment to later in the day in favor of getting an ice cream sandwich. The only problem is that Abe is an angel of death, and his “appointments” are to greet the newly deceased and take them to the next stop. Things quickly spiral out of control when Abe’s repeated attempts to “bump off” his delayed appointment fails, and the real threat of

MARCH 24 • FRIDAY • DANCE

THINK SPRING, A BALLROOM DANCE

Whether or not the weather cooperates, we’re ready to leave the winter behind and get ready for an Arizona Spring. Helping us to get in the spirit is Vito Mandarino of Music by Vito. He has performed locally and on the East Coast for 40 years and has a devoted following in Grand. His repertoire of danceable tunes includes foxtrots, rumbas, waltz, cha-cha, tango, meringue, West Coast Swing and East Coast Swing. Dressing to fit the Spring season is optional but no jeans, shorts, or flip flops. Tickets may be purchased online at www.suncitygrand.com or at the SCG Activities Desk. Snacks and soft drinks welcome. For information and table reservations contact Arline at Ballroomdances-Dir@scganceclub. 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 Cimarron Center

MARCH 30 • THURSDAY • MUSIC CLUB GRAND INTERNATIONAL POP FESTIVAL AND SING ALONG

In the spirit of the 1969 Woodstock Music Festival, THE pivotal moment in pop music history that changed music forever, come join performers from Grand's very own Music Club for a nostalgic evening singing a wide variety of famous pop tunes from the 50's, 60's and 70's. Featuring songs by artists including Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, the Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Willie Nelson, the Eagles, Johnny and June Carter Cash, Jimmy Buffett and many more. The show is being directed by Mike Kuykendall and Dave Williams of "Gold Rush", one of Grand's most popular bands. Don't wait to purchase your tickets, this will be a sellout! One performance only: Thursday, March 30 at 7 PM. Tickets are available online at http://www.suncitygrand.com or at the Sonoran Plaza Activities Desk (Monday - Friday from 8am - 4pm).

$15/pp | 6pm Cash Bar | 6:30pm Doors Open 7pm Performance Begins | Sonoran Plaza

MARCH 27 & 28 • MON. & TUES. • GRAND EVENT

2023 GRAND SERIES:

THE JONATHAN WILLIAMS SHOW

Jonathan is originally from a small town in Wales, ‘The Land of Song’, and that’s where his love for singing and performing began. From London’s West End to Broadway, from Monte Carlo to Dubai, he truly is an International leading man &

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

GRAND SINGERS AND CHORALE

2023 SPRING CONCERT

“THE GLORY OF LOVE”

The 2023 Grand Singers and Chorale Spring Concert is entitled “The Glory of Love”, which embodies the spring season as performed by the 100-voice Chorus and 32-voice Chorale under the direction of Pamela Weir. Acknowledging various examples of love “With You”, we praise America’s passion of baseball at the “Ballgame”, complete with a yummy “Oo, Barbeque!”. Via Words and Music by Billy Hill, our spring concert continues, in a Gospel swing, “The Glory of Love”, and Carole King reminds us that “You’ve Got a Friend”. Let’s not forget clandestine love, which might be found in a sleazy dive (where “Hernando’s Hideaway” wasn’t so hidden) and confessed by Disney’s villains in a medley of three songs. In the end, what could be more important than honoring the love of our country by singing a dramatic arrangement of “God Bless America”?

“Never My Love” was a popular love song in the 1960’s and one our Grand Singers enjoy singing. Tickets go on sale $15 beginning February 1, 2023, and are available online at www. scgrandmusicclub.com or www.suncitygrand.com or the Activities Desk (open M-F from 8 AM to 4 PM). For further information, contact Donna Mills at 623-556-1005.

$15/pp | Saturday, April 1 at 7 PM, and Sunday, April 2, at 3 PM Sonoran Plaza Ballroom.

APRIL 6 • THURSDAY• GRAND EVENT – SOLD OUT GRAND TRIVIA NIGHT

Visit suncitygrand.com, for a schedule of events. For all things Grand, visit us online or in the Activities Office, or contact us at 623-546-7449. $3/pp | 6 p.m. Trivia Starts | 5:30 p.m. Doors Open Sagebrush Ballroom

APRIL 8 • SATURDAY • GRAND EVENT SCG SPRING GARAGE SALE

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

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

APRIL 11 • 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. 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. Performing Tuesday, April 11th - Joe Fidanzo. Joe Fidanzo is a multitalented musical performer who is new to the Grand community, having recently relocated to Arizona from Oregon. Joe toured with a band for many years and plays many different instruments. His one-man band performances are a must see and are loaded with all the classic rock favorites with a little country rock sprinkled in. 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 309-397-3680

$5/pp | Doors open with a cash bar starting at 6 pm | Performance will begin at 7 pm.

APRIL 14 • FRIDAY • GRAND EVENT SPRING SHRED DAY

Today is the day, purchase your Spring Shred Day Time for Friday, April 14. Limited times are available, so please come to the Activities Office in the Sonoran Plaza to make your purchase. Activities Office doors will open at 8 am and close at 4 pm. This event is open to residents ONLY. Must have CAM Card with you to purchase your Spring Shred Day Time. One ticket allows you to shred two banker storage boxes or 2 clothes baskets. PLEASE NO TRASH BAGS!

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

APRIL 14 • FRIDAY• GRAND EVENT BARLEENS SEASONS BEST

This is our Super Show and only runs during the month of April. It features the highlights of the season as selected by our audiences as absolutely the best of the season. Visit us online or in the Activities Office, or contact us at 623-546-7449.

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

KINDRED TOURS

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

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS AT PHOENIX THEATRE

February 25th | Saturday | $138

This matinee performance, offered on the Mainstage of Phoenix Theatre is full of grandeur! Set to the exhilarating music of George and Ira Gershwin, this new hit musical inspired by the 1951 film includes the timeless favorites, “’S Wonderful,” “I Got Rhythm,” and “You Can’t Take That Away From Me.” We’ll also enjoy lunch on self at the Miracle Mile Deli, prior to the show.

TWO GUN MCGRAW AT THE GASLIGHT THEATRE

February 26th | Sunday | $132

Cheer the hero and boo the villain at the Gaslight Theatre, where musical comedy melodramas have been on the menu since 1977. Located in the old Jerry Lewis Theatre in Tucson, the Gaslight is also home to the awardwinning Little Anthony’s Diner, where we’ll enjoy lunch on self.

GRAND FALLS ON THE LITTLE COLORADO RIVER

March 29th | Wednesday | $110

Experience the drama of Arizona’s best kept secret! Taller than Niagara Falls, the Grand Falls are thunderous mid-March to early April—the springtime runoff from the White Mountains. We’ll enjoy lunch on self in Flagstaff before arriving at the Falls.

MACKINAC ISLAND, THE GRAND HOTEL & NIAGARA FALLS

June 2nd-9th | Includes Roundtrip Airfare—PHX

$3725 (Based Upon Double Room Occupancy) $825 (Single Supplement)

Highlights: 2 Nights at the Grand Hotel • 2 Nights in Niagara Falls • Skylon Tower Dinner • Mackinac Island crossing by ferry • Mighty Mac Suspension Bridge • Horse Drawn Carriage on Mackinac Island • Bavarian town of Frankenmuth, MI • Niagara Falls Maid of the Mist 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

RELAX IN ROCKY POINT, MEXICO

February 7-10 | February 14-17

4 Days and 3 Nights

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

MARDI GRAS PACKAGES

Mardi Gras in Lafayette

February 19-22, 2023

4 Days and 3 Nights

$1,895 pp/double | $2,200 pp/single

MARDI GRAS DELUXE PACKAGE

February 19-24, 2023

6 Days and 5 Nights

$2,485 pp/ double | $3,025 pp/single

CALIFORNIA NORTHERN COAST

March 4-10

7 Days and 6 Nights

$2,450 pp/double | $3,325 pp/single

TOMBSTONE DAY TOUR

Wednesday | March 22

$120 per person

LINE DANCE CRUISE TO CABO SAN LUCAS, MX

April 14-19

6 Days and 5 Nights

$995 pp/double | $1,450 pp/single

ANNUAL HOLIDAY Lunch for Golf Employees

In 2002 Sherri Estlund along with her husband Mike started a tradition of providing a holiday lunch for all the golf employees. Little did they know, twenty years later it would still be alive and thriving!

The Grand Ladies Golf Association (GLGA) took over this project a number of years ago when Sherri, Mike and Sue Kamke said that they needed help. Since then, GLGA has provided the volunteer Elves to seek donations. At the 18 Hole Men’s Club opening banquet Nancy Foy (President of the GLGA) and Sue Kamke dressed up in their Christmas finest to ring the bell. The Men’s Club is instrumental to the success of the Holiday Lunch. Nancy and Sue say that it is not unusual to see $20s and even $50s dropped into the donation box. At the

GLGA opening luncheon the Elves were out again ringing the bell. The Grand Lady Golfers stepped up and continued their generosity both monetarily and giving their time. In addition to the various golf clubs the Elves ring the bell outside the golf shops during the month of November. The golfing community has really embraced this cause and are so very generous with their contributions.

Over the years the Olive Garden has been the primary provider of the lunch. On a cold December day the Elves drop off lasagna, salad, bread sticks, cookies and beverages to the three maintenance buildings and the three Pro Shops. The maintenance buildings turn their break rooms into a festive holiday scene while enjoying their special meal.

In our hectic world it is so nice to say that here in Grand we are still ready and willing to help out our friends. Thank you to the golfing community for continuing this great tradition for our wonderful golf workers.

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

more information contact grandfitness@scgcam.com

Community Association, its Board, its employees and all other entities within SCG do not guarantee, endorse, nor promote any of the products, services or individuals advertised herein and assume no responsibility or liability for the veracity of the statements made by any instructors.

CIMARRON AEROBIC SCHEDULE FEBRUARY 2023

For Information and Registration call 623-546-7470

SPRING 2023

623-546-7470

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

TO ACCESS GRAND LEARNING ONLINE

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

Click on the Golf & Recreation heading.

Grand Learning is under the Recreation category. Click on Home Page where you can login to your existing account, create an account, and view classes.

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

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

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

Courses in the SCG Grand Learning program are provided for informational purposes only. The information provided should not be considered complete and should not be relied upon in place of communication and consultation with appropriate professionals. SCGCA makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information presented in the SCG Grand Learning program.

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

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

OR

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

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623-546-7470

Monday–Friday 8 am–4 pm

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

EMAIL

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CURRENT EVENTS ROUNDTABLE

AXELROD, PHIL

Meets 12 times on Tu 1/10/23 - 3/28/23

8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

FEE: $30

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

KRUSE FAVORITE MOVIES

KRUSE, DIANE

Meets 12 times on We 1/18/23 - 4/5/23

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

FEE: N/C

Enjoy 12 weeks of Kruse Favorite Movies and learn a bit about each. Ghost and Mrs. Muir, Moonstruck, Hunt For Red October, Heart and Souls, Sixth Sense, Chocolat, Julie and Julia, Best Marigold Hotel, The Help, Brooklyn, Black Panther, Little Women.

BLUES HARMONICA

REGEN, LARRY

Meets 6 times on Mo 1/23/23 - 2/27/23

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Carole King, Neil Sedaka) who are responsible for creating the extraordinary soundtrack that not only defined an era but whose influence endures six decades later. Songs include: "Hound Dog" (Elvis), "Wishin' and Hopin" (Dusty Springfield), "A Teenager In Love" (Dion and Belmonts), "I'm Into Something Good" (Herman's Hermits), "Kicks" (Paul Revere Raiders), "Be My Baby" (The Ronettes) and many others.

THE TRAVELING WILBURYS STORY BRUNO, VINNIE

Meets 1 time on Th 2/2/23

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM FEE: $15

We will travel in the footsteps of the Traveling Wilburys and how they came together to form the ultimate supergroup. We will journey with founding member ex-Beatle George Harrison as he joins forces with Jeff Lynne (Electric Light Orchestra), Roy Orbison (Caruso of Rock), Bob Dylan (Cultural Icon) and Tom Petty (Heartbreakers). Their unique collaboration resulted in two highly successful albums incorporating folk, rock, rockabilly and pop into their recordings, - each member has been inducted into the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame. We will explore many recordings including tracks by the Traveling Wilburys ("Handle With Care") along with material by the individual members before joining forces and additional post-Wilburys collaborations.

GOLDEN AGE OF ILLUSTRATION

FEE: $30

This is an opportunity for beginners to learn blues harmonica. We will cover how to get single notes, bends and blues riffs/fills. The instructor is a fulltime musician and harmonica teacher with years of stage, teaching, and studio experience. Required: 10 hole diatonic harmonica key "C". Suggest purchasing "DaBell Story" brand harmonica as an economical quality instrument. Supplier is Rockinronsmusicsd.com or phone (858)566-9545. Price is about FEE: $38 including shipping with 2-4 day delivery.

ASTRONOMY - PART ONE

AIBINDER, JOSEPH

Meets 4 times on We 2/1/23 - 2/22/23

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

FEE: $30

The course begins with the basic science of astronomy and evolution of telescopes to the discovery of the big bang creation of the universe, the development and life cycle of the stars and sun, to their death in supernovas and their remnants as white dwarfs, neutron stars, pulsars and black holes. The course is highly visual with the use of images from the great ground based and space based telescopes and videos/simulations from NASA, ESA and leading universities. New space programs like Artemis that will be bringing humanity to the moon and Mars will also be explored.

THE BRILL BUILDING SONGWRITERS

BRUNO, VINNIE

Meets 1 time on Th 2/2/23

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

FEE: $15

The Brill Building located at 1619 Broadway in New York City along with other neighborhood buildings that housed many composers and publishers in the late 50s and 60s whose recordings have become known as the Brill Building Sound. We will explore the many songwriters (including Burt Bacharach,

REAMER, ALLEN

Meets 1 time on Fr 2/3/23

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

This was a period of illustration excellence in magazines and books. This art work and the artists who produced it was made possible from the advances in technology which allowed for accurate and inexpensive art reproductions, plus the voracious demand by the public for this new graphic art. American artists include Howard Pyle, Charles Dana Gibson, N.C. Wyeth, and Maxfield Parrish. European artists include Aubrey Beardsley, Walter Crane, Edmund Dulac, Kay Nielson, Beatrix Potter, and Arthur Rackham.

MUSEE D'ORSAY

REAMER, ALLEN

Meets 1 time on Fr 2/3/23

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM FEE: $15 Museums have vast extensive collections of art. Rather than flying to these museums and spending hours walking, sit back in your chair as we view and discuss some of the art from Paris' Musee d'Orsay. It has one of the largest collections in Europe, with around 3,000 artworks on display. It concentrates works of art from artists born after 1820 and before 1870. It has paintings, sculptures, furniture, and photography. In addition to its other collections, museum has the worlds largest collection of impressionist and post-impressionist masterpieces from such artists as Renoir, Monet, Cezanne, Seurat, Van Gogh, and Gauguin.

THE BEATLES: THE BAROQUE POP RECORDINGS (1965-1969)

BRUNO, VINNIE

Meets 2 times on Mo We 2/6/23 - 2/8/23

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM FEE: $20 Baroque pop fuses elements of rock with classical music often incorporating layered harmonies, string sections, harpsichords, woodwinds and

brass instruments. We will travel with The Beatles as they invent baroque pop from their first piano inspired baroque harpsichord solo on "In My Life" to many compositions where they incorporated the numerous elements of baroque music. We will discuss how their songs were conceived, written and recorded. Songs include "Yesterday" (string quartet), "Penny Lane (piccolo trumpet), "Eleanor Rigby" (violin), "Fool on the Hill" (flute) and many others. Note: Class is Monday Feb 6 and Wednesday Feb 8

STUFF WE OWN (OR OWNS US?)

SHAFER, EDWARD

Meets 2 times on Mo 2/6/23 - 2/13/23

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

FEE: $15 Collector or hoarder? Want to be a minimalist? Each thing a memory/story? Philosophical and psychological analysis of our materialistic culture. Lecture and discussion.

LEWIS AND CLARK EXPEDITION—CORPS OF DISCOVERY

DION, TERRI

Meets 2 times on We 2/8/23 - 2/15/23

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

In May 1804, the Corps of Discovery left Camp River Dubois in the keelboat and two pirogues, crossed the Mississippi River, and headed up the Missouri. Over the next 28 months they traversed 8000 miles of land and water. Because of its unparalleled success and the seeming ease with which it was carried out, we tend to overlook the hardships and dangers they confronted. Their detailed journals give us insights into their adventure. Join Terri to learn about these intrepid explorers, their experiences and the importance of their expedition.

THE BEE GEES

BRUNO, VINNIE

Meets 1 time on Th 2/9/23

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

FEE: $15

We will journey with the most successful male pop trio in rock as they navigate through two distinct periods of exceptional achievements: as a pop group of the late 60s to the biggest disco band in the world in the 70s. We will travel with the band from their early days in Australia into their pop standards ("New York Mining Disaster 1941") to the band's disco flavored hits ("Stayin' Alive"). Their songwriting and their three-part tight harmonies are unique and instantly recognizable. They have been inducted to the Songwriters Hall of Fame, The Rock n Roll Hall of Fame and The Vocal Group Hall of Fame.

BIBLICAL CITIZENSHIP IN MODERN AMERICA

HOLUB, LINDA

Meets 8 times on Th 2/9/23 - 3/30/23

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

FEE: $30

Biblical Citizenship in Modern America created by David Barton of Wallbuilders,and Rick Green, Patriot Academy, is an 8-week study of how the Constitution and the Bible are foundational to one another. This study teaches the Constitution and its founding fathers' mindset as they wrote the three founding documents: The Declaration of Independence, Constitution and the Bill of Rights. It speaks to the duty of Christians to be informed voters. Citizens have a responsibility to be informed and to be stewards of the Constitutional Republic our founding fathers have given us.

Christians have an even greater responsibility to be good stewards of our Republic. This study goes in depth of the intent of the founding fathers by letters written to one another during the time it was written. It is a living Constitution but not an evolving one. It is a timeless document that when adhered to will give us prosperity and peace. Instructor can be reached at 712-251-8822 w/ questions.

Note: There is an additional, non-refundable cost of $20 for the workbook. Please bring cash payment to the Grand Learning office after registering for class. No refunds or credits can be issued for the book. If you registered and cannot attend, you may give/or sell your spot to someone else - just let us know as there is limited space in this class.

BOOK STUDY: A PEARL OF GREAT VALUE: WOMEN IN SEARCH OF A PURPOSEFUL LIFE HOLUB, LINDA

Meets 7 times on Th 2/9/23 - 3/23/23

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

FEE: $30

The author facilitates a seven-week personal discovery journey to find one's God-given purpose for this season of life. Through fun, innovative and interactive exercises, you will have the opportunity to choose new ways to bring meaning and fulfillment into your life. You will learn strategies to bring life into balance. Most people spend more time planning their vacations than planning their lives. This is an opportunity to write your future script and live it out intentionally. The only homework is to read a chapter a week. The workbook portion of the study will be done in class. The author brings in many extra tools which help to peel back one layer at a time of one's authentic self. The author teaches from a biblical worldview. Instructor can be reached at 712-251-8822 w/ questions.

Note: There is an additional, non-refundable fee of $10 for the workbook. Copies will be available for purchase at the Grand Learning office or through the instructor.

GREAT DECISIONS 2023 US FOREIGN POLICY SAUNDERS, BONNIE ZOOM CLASS

Meets 8 times on ZOOM Th 2/9/23 - 3/30/23

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

FEE: $30

As always, the Great Decisions 2023 topics are extremely relevant: 1. Energy Geopolitics, 2. War Crimes, 3. China and the U.S., 4. Economic Warfare, 5. Politics in Latin America, 6. Global Famine, 7. Iran at a Crossroads, 8. Climate Migration. A great surprise: our zoom discussions on such topics often are even better than our in-person discussions! Get the book in the Grand Learning Office, read it, come to class, listen, think, ask questions, discuss, agree, disagree -- we always have civil discussions! Note: To pre-order book for $25, please contact Grand Learning.

This class is online on ZOOM. The link will be sent to the email address on file with your Grand Learning account. Please call the day before class if you didn't receive the link - remember to check your SPAM folder

THE LOUVRE MUSEUM REAMER, ALLEN

Meets 2 times on Fr 2/10/23 - 2/17/23

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

FEE: $20

The Louvre is the most visited museum, with about 10 million visitors a year, and also one of the world's largest museums covering 2 1/3 square miles. This talk will cover the history of Louvre, from fortress to museum. With about 35,000 objects, this course will only be an overview of the collections with some in-depth talk of a few of the objects. We will continue from collection to collection.

MICHELANGELO'S SISTINE CHAPEL REAMER, ALLEN

Meets 2 times on Fr 2/10/23 - 2/17/23

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

FEE: $20

In this talk you will discover that the Sistine Chapel ceiling paintings are due to unwashed socks. We will take a detailed look at the Sistine Chapel paintings. We will also cover a short history of the Sistine Chapel and Michelangelo's feelings and poetry regarding the painting of the ceiling.

3D PRINTING

LAURSEN, LARRY

Meets 1 time on Mo 2/13/23

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

FEE: $10

The class will cover 3D filament printing with some references to other 3D printing systems. We will explore how models are created, computer programs used to convert models to machine instructions, and how the 3D printer generates the finished part.

ABRAHAM LINCOLN LIVE–PRESIDENTS' DAY VOEHL, JOHN

Meets 1 time on Mo 2/13/23

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

FEE: $15

Abraham Lincoln talks through the 15 Presidents that preceded him, describing their importance and own his connections with them. He also provides the highlights of his own 16th Presidency, including the Civil War, emancipation and Gettysburg Address.

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

Meets 1 time on We 2/15/23

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

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

THE SMILE—A COMPLEX TOOL, AND TOY HALL, JOHN

Meets 5 times on Th 2/16/23 - 3/16/23

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

It's so simple. We all smile, some more than others. Behind our COVID mask, or right out in the open. Why? When? How? What message are we sending when we smile? And what message is being received? Maybe it's not so simple after all. Come explore the upside-down frown.

THE RISING TAX RISK OF RETIREMENT PRINE, PAM ZOOM CLASS

Meets 1 time on ZOOM Fr 2/17/23

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

FEE: $10

Many experts predict higher tax rates in the future, especially with the recent increase in emergency federal spending. And if you're only focused on the market, you may miss a big risk impacting the amount of income you receive in retirement. During this class you will learn: Why taxes may be the biggest retirement risk you haven't planned for; Why today's market requires specialized planning to meet your retirement goals; How to calculate the total amount of taxes you may pay on your IRA or 401(k) in retirement. This class is online on ZOOM. The link will be sent to the email address on file with your Grand Learning account. Please call the day before class if you didn't receive the link - remember to check your SPAM folder.

BEST WRITING CONTESTS

PERKINS, LAURA LEE

Meets 1 time on Fr 2/17/23

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM FEE: $15

Do you love to write but are confused about where to submit? Contests are a great way to learn to meet editors' expectations and maybe earn some prize money. This can develop into a really fun hobby!

REVERSE MORTGAGES—A SCAM OR A LIFE SAVER?

DUFFIN, REX

Meets 1 time on Tu 2/21/23

11:30 AM - 12:30 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.

LED LIGHTING AND ELECTRONIC LIGHTING

SPATA, TONY

CONTROLS

Meets 1 time on We 2/22/23

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

Have you gone to Home Depot or Lowe's lately to buy a "60 Watt light bulb"? How about Best Buy that has multiple shelves devoted to not only lights that can change their color, but also controls for them that are either wireless or voice activated? Welcome to lighting and their controls in the 21st Century! LED's have rendered incandescent and compact fluorescent lamps obsolete. Electronic lighting controls are now capable of not only Offand-On functions, but are fully automated for either pre-scheduled, voice or wireless operation. This class will present an in-depth examination of how to select appropriate LED lights, and the controls required to achieve their maximum benefit. It's recommended (but not required) that you know the material in the Home Automation for Beginners Class (We 2/15/23 9:00 - 10:30 AM $10)

SAVING OUR ENDANGERED MONARCH BUTTERFLIES KOMASSA, CAROL

Meets 1 time on We 2/22/23

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

FEE: $15

How we can help save this species, the Migrating Monarch, who have now been declared "Endangered" in the USA. Why are they important to all of us? Native plantings, what they must have, pesticide use and raising. Carol is a Monarch Conservationist and has raised/ released over 500 Monarchs. Carol Komassa is a Certified and Licensed Master Gardener in Maricopa County, a Monarch Conservationist, and experienced teacher.

REMINGTON AND RUSSELL: ARTISTS OF THE AMERICAN WEST REAMER, ALLEN

Meets 1 time on Fr 2/24/23

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

FEE: $15

Frederic Remington and Charles Russell depicted the images of the American West with their sculpture and paintings. Their art work captures the American West at a specific period of time. The art style they developed will be continued by many artists to this day. While their styles are very similar, their lives were very different. We will discuss their lives, their paintings and their sculpture.

GROWING THROUGH GRIEF PERKINS, LAURA LEE

Meets 4 times on Fr 2/24/23 - 3/17/23

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

FEE: $30

When we first lose a loved one, we can hardly put one foot in front of the other. Death breaks our hearts and unsettles our souls. Grief is a severe, self-limiting state, but by no means a permanent condition. Don't expect too much of yourself when you are learning to cope with loss. Also, grief is not always the result of a death. When your life is shattered by the unexpected - a terrifying biopsy, loss of work, a partner decides your marriage is over and more. To hide grief is asking for more problems. When grief remains unexpressed, it hardens, and we often become scared. This 4 week course will offer many suggestions to help you move forward.

MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION, AN INTRODUCTION OR REFRESHER

BAILEY, GENA

Meets 1 time on Fr 2/24/23

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

FEE: $10

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

THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA KELLEHER, JOHN

Meets 3 times on Mo 2/27/23 - 3/13/23

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

"A house built on sand cannot stand." Our national home, the United States of America, is not built on sand. It is built on the bedrock of our Constitution, withstanding the storms of politics, abused and misused, even civil war. Many try to emulate it, none succeed in every aspect. It remains unique. This course is not about the current conflicts among political parties or angry adherents for one side or the other. It is about a document which has stood the test of time and conflict. It makes us who we are as a nation. It defines American culture. Our first session addresses events from the first settlement of Europeans on our eastern seaboard, through our War for Independence, to the making of the Constitution. The second session addresses the Bill of Rights and ratification of the other amendments. Our third and final session examines some landmark decisions of the Supreme Court (personal choices of mine). My hope is that this little narrative nugget will capture the attention of those truly interested in this historic document.

CONVERSATIONS

WITH

A RABBI: CHALLENGES OF TODAY'S TECHNOLOGY

ROSENBERG, DAVID

Meets 3 times on Mo 2/27/23 - 3/13/23

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

FEE: $25

We are living through a very difficult time in America. The challenges are incredible and the solutions are not simple. But we are thinking, caring human beings; let's talk about what is really going on and how dangerous the internet and social media have become. There will also be discussion about new types of computers and how their power may potentially effect our freedom.

HOLISTIC WELLNESS THROUGH THE SEVEN ENERGY CENTERS OF THE BODY

PIECZONKA, CINDY

Meets 1 time on Mo 2/27/23

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

FEE: $20

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

THOMAS ALVA EDISON

ELLIOTT, JACK

Meets 1 time on Tu 2/28/23

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

FEE: $10

In this course we share the life of one of the most famous and prolific inventors, scientists, and businessmen of all times, Thomas Alva Edison. A man who exerted a tremendous influence on our lives.

INTRO TO FICTION WRITING

GRAVES, DAROLD

Meets 5 times on Tu 2/28/23 - 3/28/23

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

FEE: $25

This 5-week course is a basic presentation of the essential components of storytelling. Students will learn that words have meaning and elements of character development. This is not a memoir or biography offering. Published guest speakers may be asked to speak to class. Students should bring a composition book, pencil, and eraser to class.

THE PEACE OF PATIENCE MEDITATION SERIES

TABKAY, GEN KELSANG

Meets 4 times on We 3/1/23 - 3/22/23

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

FEE: $20

Patience is an inner strength that enables us to accept and grow from whatever life throws at us. Without cultivating patience we remain vulnerable to anxiety and frustration, and it is difficult for us to maintain peaceful relationships with others. If on the other hand we understand what true patience is and how extraordinarily valuable it is, we will be motivated to practice patience in daily life. In this meditation series taught by Buddhist monk, Gen Kelsang Tabkay, we will explore teachings and meditations which are practical methods for practicing true patience. Through improving our wisdom we can effectively work to change things for the better from a place of peace rather than agitation or anger. By using these methods in our daily life we will develop an inner peace that cannot be disturbed by changing conditions.

NATIVE ROADS: A GUIDE TO THE NAVAJO AND HOPI NATIONS TURNER, JIM

Meets 1 time on We 3/1/23

glimpse how European civilization championed both the most noble of ideals and exploitative, racist forms of governance.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

FEE: $15 Fran Kosik worked for the Indian Health Service at Tuba City, Arizona and spent thirty years learning about the culture, geology, geography, history, and archaeology of the Hopi and Navajo nations. Her book, Native Roads, A Complete Motoring Guide to the Navajo and Hopi Nations, has been a top seller since 1995. In 2013, historian Jim Turner took a ten-day trip around the area update a third edition. This presentation contains many beautiful photographs of the areas covered in the original edition, as well as many new ones. After seeing this program, newcomers can hardly wait to go, and old timers relive fond memories and feel the call to return.

ASTRONOMY - PART TWO AIBINDER, JOSEPH

Meets 4 times on We 3/1/23 - 3/22/23

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM FEE: $30 Using telescopes and interplanetary space probes and advanced simulations the solar system's formation, evolution, its major and minor planets and moons, asteroids, and comets will be explored. Going beyond our solar system to nearby star systems and their planets will lead to distant galaxies, clusters and giant structures. New ideas about dark matter, dark energy and the evolution of the universe and the concept of the multiverse will be explored. Finally the search for extraterrestrial life and intelligence (SETI) will be reviewed.

LEARNING TO LOOK AT PAINTINGS REAMER, ALLEN

Meets 3 times on Fr 3/3/23 - 3/17/23

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM FEE: $25

Did you ever look at a painting and wonder if there is more than you see now? There are specific ways to view a painting that will increase your enjoyment and understanding of it; whether it is realistic or abstract. In this course we will learn to look at paintings, analyze them, and discover their artistic language. This is a very interactive course, both you and the class as a whole will participate in looking at paintings.

ANNA ELLA CARROL, A WOMAN FAR AHEAD OF HER TIME VOEHL, JOHN

Meets 1 time on Mo 3/6/23

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

FEE: $15

Anna Ella Carroll was an American political activist. She stepped beyond the barriers of gender and position, to be a major voice in the political arena of Lincoln's time. Come meet this remarkable woman. Presented by John Voehl, Abraham Lincoln alive!

COLUMBUS VS LAS CASAS: DIVERGENT EUROPEAN APPROACHES TO THE NEW WORLD DONLAN, THOMAS

Meets 1 time on Mo 3/6/23

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM FEE: $15

How did Europeans view and treat the indigenous people of the New World in the Age of Exploration?

This course explores this question by comparing the conduct of two European men, Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) and Bartolome de Las Casas (1484-1566). By surveying how these men engaged indigenous people of the New World, we

CONTAINER GARDENING

KOMASSA, CAROL

Meets 1 time on Tu 3/7/23

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

Get color and variety into your yard with spring container gardening to brighten your landscape. Learn what to plant - when and where, what type of soils and containers work well. Seeds vs. starter plants and specific locations. Irrigation will also be covered as well as critter controls. Designs and great mixes with recipes. Carol Komassa is a Certified and Licensed Master Gardener in Maricopa County, a Monarch Conservationist, and experienced teacher. Presentation only.

AGING WELL!

KEYS TO MANAGING PAIN & DISEASE

DICARO, PT, MARY

Meets 1 time on We 3/8/23

11:00 AM - 1:30 PM FEE: $15 What are the root causes of pain, chronic disease and accelerated aging in the body? What is the difference between your biological (internal) age and your chronological age? What factors within your control contribute to a healthy and long life span? What do diseases such as Diabetes, Arthritis, Alzheimer's disease and Cardiovascular disease have in common? These are a few of the questions we will answer in this important class as we dive deep into preventing disease and pro-actively managing your health even as you add candles to your birthday cake! Using the medical model and tools of Functional Medicine we will explore why disease develops in the body and how exercise, stress management, nutrition, quality sleep and social engagement restore balance to the body and promote a return to health. Research has shown that when we understand and mitigate the precursors to pain and disease we can prevent and even reverse many of the diseases that reduce our health span, enjoyment and quality of life.

GINGERTALKS: BOB DYLAN UNTANGLEDTORCH SONGS & LOVE BALLADS

SWARTZ, GINGER

Meets 1 time on Fr 3/10/23

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM FEE: $15

Although Bob Dylan may not be instantly recognized as the writer of love songs, he is credited with creating some 47 torch songs, wedding songs, and love ballads. From his 1963 release of "Girl from the North Country" (Album: FreeWheelin'), to the eerie but beautiful 1997 release of "To Make You Feel My Love" (Album: Time Out of Mind), Dylan demonstrates an uncanny ability to express romantic emotions in a simple, relatable, and overwhelmingly poetic manner. This program will focus on the poetry of twelve of those songs, with direct focus on five releases familiar to all of us.

LOST WORLDS OF 1863: REMOVAL OF NATIVE AMERICANS

RAAT, W. DIRK

Meets 1 time on Mo 3/13/23

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

FEE: $10

Author W. Dirk Raat offers an historical survey of the forced relocation and removal of American Indians in the Greater Southwest during the Civil War years of 1861-1863. His recent book, Lost Worlds of 1863: Relocation and Removal of American Indians in the Central Rockies and the

Greater Southwest offers a unique comparative narrative approach to the diaspora experiences of the Apaches, O'odham and Yaqui in Arizona and Sonora, the Navajo and Yavapai in Arizona, the Shoshone of Utah, the Utes of Colorado, the Northern Paiutes of Nevada and California, and other indigenous communities in the region.

FOODS THAT FIGHT INFLAMMATION DILUZIO, MELISSA

Meets 1 time on Tu 3/14/23

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM FEE: $30

Inflammation drives most chronic disease. Our bodies are designed to heal. We have the ability to reduce inflammation with our diet and lifestyle. In this class, you will learn:

n Foods that fight and reduce inflammation

n Foods that promote inflammation

n Why we have inflammation

n What you can do to protect and improve your health

Printed copy of class presentation provided.

MILITARY WIVES IN EARLY ARIZONA CLEERE, JAN ZOOM CLASS

Meets 1 time on ZOOM We 3/15/23

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

FEE: $15

When the US Army ordered troops into Arizona Territory in the 19th century to protect and defend newly established settlements, military men often brought their wives and families, particularly officers who might be stationed in the west for years. Most of the women were from refined, eastern-bred families with little knowledge of the

territory. Their letters, diaries, and journals from their years on army posts reveal untold hardships and challenges. They learned to cope with the sparseness, the heat, sickness, and danger, including wildlife they never imagined. These women were bold, brave, and compassionate. They became an integral part of military posts that peppered the West and played an important role in civilizing the untamed frontier. Combined with research tracing their movements from post to post, their personal stories personify the tragedies and triumphs many early military wives endured. This class is online on ZOOM. The link will be sent to the email address on file with your Grand Learning account. Please call the day before class if you didn't receive the link - remember to check your SPAM folder.

EUROPEAN BATTLEFIELDS & CEMETARIES: SOLDIERS’ STORIES & REMEMBERING THE DEAD VAN DER HAGEN, JON

Meets 1 time on We 3/15/23

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM FEE: $10

This is a review of several well known European battlefield sites, soldiers' accounts, and the international commemoration of those who will forever remain there.

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

EASTMAN, DAVID

Meets 3 times on Tu 3/21/23 - 4/4/23

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM FEE: $20

We will discuss the steps that your loved ones will have to take upon your passing to administer your

estate and what types of legal documents they will need in order to accomplish their duties. We will also discuss the necessary steps you must take today to make things as easy and efficient as possible for when you pass away. We will cover the following topics in this 3 week course: 1) Necessary Steps to Take When a Loved One Passes Away 2) What Legal Documents are Necessary to Administer an Estate? 3) People That Will Need to be Contacted When Death Does Occur 4) What Needs to Happen with all of the Assets When Death Occurs? 5) How a Living Trust is Administered in Arizona 6) How a Will is Administered in Arizona 7) What is Probate and how do we avoid it? 8) Steps you can take today to make things as easy as possible for your loved ones when death or incapacity does occur 9) The legal documents that every Arizona resident should have in place prior to death to make sure your loved ones are not cursing your name after you die 10) What happens to my retirement accounts upon my passing?

CULINARY MYSTERY BOOK AND FOOD

CLUB: FOREIGN ECLAIRS

JUDGE, NANCY

Meets 1 time on We 3/22/23

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

FEE: $15

Do you love to read mysteries and love to eat? Then this is the class for you! Culinary mysteries are a literary genre that usually include recipes within the book and many of the characters are chefs, cooks or caterers. Join Nancy as she presents Julie Hyzy's book Foreign Eclairs. The book setting is

the White House kitchen. Even if you're clueless in the kitchen or haven't read the book, it's a good opportunity to taste some recipes "to die for".

ETHICS—A BRIEF REVIEW SHAFER, EDWARD

Meets 1 time on Th 3/23/23

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

Absolute values or situational relativism? Intentions or consequences the more important focus? Machiavellian power trumps all ? Discussion of specific scenarios.

FRENCH IMPRESSIONISTS REAMER, ALLEN

Meets 2 times on Fr 3/24/23 - 3/31/23

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM FEE: $20

Impressionistic paintings continue to be loved. While painters Monet and Renoir are well known, we will focus on the great but less known Impressionists: Sisley, Pissarro, Bazille, Caillebotte, and Jongking. We will discuss their lives and their paintings. We will begin with Sisley and continue until we run out of time.

CHEMICAL TOXICITY - ARE YOU POISONING YOURSELF?

DILUZIO, MELISSA

Meets 1 time on Fr 3/24/23

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM FEE: $30

We all have a level of toxicity in our bodies. This toxic burden contributes to disease in our body. Everything we put on our skin is absorbed, everything we put in our mouth gets broken down and sent through our digestive tract. Chemicals are pervasive in our modern world. Come learn where these common chemicals are hiding in plain site, how to avoid them and some of the ways to detox from them to improve your health. Printed copy of class presentation provided.

5 KEYS TO FUNDING YOUR RETIREMENT PRINE, PAM ZOOM CLASS

Meets 1 time on ZOOM Mo 3/27/23

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

FEE: $10

There is more to retirement planning than income replacement. We will review the five key areas that need to be addressed in order for you to live the retirement lifestyle that you envision. This class is online on ZOOM. The link will be sent to the email address on file with your Grand Learning account. Please call the day before class if you didn't receive the link - remember to check your SPAM folder.

PAIN MANAGEMENT & HEALING DISEASE WITH ACUPUNCTURE & OTHER HEALING MODALITIES

POPPE, CYNTHIA

Meets 1 time on Mo 3/27/23

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM FEE: $10

Introduction to Acupuncture; including a brief history of the medicine behind Acupuncture, the education requirements as well as how it is used to assess, diagnose and treat pain and other ailments effectively. Additional complimentary modalities used with Acupuncture to enhance positive results and maintain a pain free life.

NAVIGATING THROUGH MEDICARE KEEP, BRIAN

Meets 1 time on We 3/29/23

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

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

AND THEN THERE WAS ONE… END-OF-LIFE PLANNING WORKSHOP FOX, CHARLOTTE

Meets 1 time on We 3/29/23

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM FEE: $15

As you will learn in this popular workshop, there is much more to consider when making your end-oflife plans above and beyond a will or a trust. None of us want to think about the day we are going to die, but those we leave behind will hope that we do. And Then There Was One is a complete 256-page workbook guide to aid in end-of-life planning. This workbook has extensive step-by-step checklists and fill-in-the-blank forms, giving you the tools necessary to implement your plans and engage in conversation with your loved ones. Several professionals contributed to the development of this workbook. It is an all-in-one-place to map out wishes, list legal and financial affairs and ease the way for survivors. It contains over 64 forms and comprehensive checklists that spell out what needs to be taken care of before and after a death. Probate courts are inundated with cases resulting from a lack of planning. Don't let death catch you and your loved ones unprepared. Workbook is optional and may be purchased for $25. Please contact Grand Learning to reserve a workbook.

TEA'CHING CANEPA, LARRY

Meets 1 time on We 3/29/23

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

FEE: $15

From Buddhist monks using it in their religious ceremonies to American revolutionaries tossing it in to Boston Harbor, tea has become more than a beverage; it has become an event. For nearly 5,000 years this drink has been a source of medicine, meditation, piracy, political upheaval, social order, congregation, and superstition. This fascinating exploration of tea by Certified Tea Master, Chef Larry P Canepa, includes a tasting of 12 unique teas and includes delicious appetizers.

THE PONY EXPRESS ANDREWS, BILL

Meets 1 time on Th 3/30/23

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

and military events leading up to the Civil War required critical information be provided rapidly to information-starved residents of California and other western outposts. The only things that stood in the way of these young riders on their slightly less than two-thousand-mile journey, were snowcovered mountains, vast deserts, flooding rivers, desolate open plains and warring Native American tribes. Join us as we remember the adventures and accomplishments of these young men.

FEE: $15

The Pony Express, affectionately called "The Pony" when operating (1860-61), is certainly part of the lore of the American West. The Pony operated using young men, fast horses, and numerous stations and supporting personnel to reduce the time of messaging between the coasts to ten days. Prior to the transcontinental telegraph, political

BRAIN

LONGEVITY TRAINING SCHNOOR, DONNA

Meets 1 time on Th 3/30/23

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

FEE: $15

While DNA cannot be changed, the expression of genes can be altered through lifestyle changes. Learn about the 4 Pillars of Alzheimer's Prevention (ARPF) and how Diet, Stress Management, and Physical/ Mental Exercise can help with healthy aging. In this workshop, I will introduce you to the 4 Pillars and we will explore some cognitive training (brain training) exercises designed to help maintain or even increase a person's cognitive (thinking) abilities.

UKULELE 102 - TIPS AND TRICKS JAM

(RESCHEDULED)

DEE, JONI

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM FEE: $30 The class will teach continuing Ukulele 101 students and those with some rudimentary ukulele experience that want to continue to expand their technique and knowledge in playing the ukulele. They will focus on new chords, strums and fingerpicking skills. Students will learn how to enhance song playing and learn different genres. By the end of class students will be comfortable attempting independent learning and skills that will allow them to play 5 to 7 chord songs in different genres. Please bring a notebook and ukulele.

GINGERTALKS: BOB DYLAN UNTANGLEDPOET, ARTIST AND NOBEL LAUREATE

SWARTZ, GINGER

Meets 1 time on Mo 4/3/23

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM FEE: $15 or many of us who grew up in the 60s, Bob Dylan is known as a prophet. Others have ignored him as music and discounted him as a poet. This program will focus on Dylan as a writer of literature, and as an artist and poet. Discussion will move from the freeform poetry of his book, Tarantula, and his memoir, Chronicles: Volume One, to his ballads and poetry. We'll talk about his influences, from T.S. Elliot to John Steinbeck and Jack Kerouac and discover what literary scholars and critics say about selection from the more than 700 songs he has written and focus on several of his more wellknown "poem songs".

ANCIENT SOUTHWEST: A GUIDE TO ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES

TURNER, JIM

Meets 1 time on Tu 4/4/23

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

FEE: $15

This course is a guide to the American Southwest's top fifty archaeological sites preserved in national parks, national monuments, and state parks in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah. As co-editor of The Ancient Southwest: A Guide to Archaeological Sites historian Jim Turner communicated with archaeologists at 48 of the

sites described in the book fact-checking details on ancient cultures, beliefs, lifestyles, astronomy, and ancient technology. You'll learn about cliff dwellings, rock art, weavings, astronomy, agriculture and much more. In addition, nationallyacclaimed photography Larry Lindahl's stunning images capture the essence of these remarkable locations, including Mesa Verde National Park, Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Chaco Culture National Historic Park, and many more.

THE DECADE OF THE 50S SORENSEN, KEN

Meets 1 time on We 4/5/23

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

FEE: $15

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

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

Meets 1 time on We 4/5/23

MEET THE 5TH BEATLE(S) BRUNO, VINNIE

Meets 1 time on Mo 4/10/23

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

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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

EGYPTIAN ART AND ARCHITECTURE REAMER, ALLEN

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM FEE: $20 People have long been fascinated with the temples, tombs and art of Egypt. This lecture will cover Egyptian art and architecture from the Old Kingdom to the Roman period. We will view and discuss major buildings built during the Old, Middle and New Kingdoms. The uniqueness and characteristics of Egyptian painting will be covered. Both relief sculpture and sculpture in-the-round will also be covered.

CLUB MEETING

Thursday, February 16, 2023

8:30 AM-11 AM Cimarron Center, Gila Room 8:30 A.M. Check-in

8:50 A.M. Welcome and Club Business 9:10 A.M. Presentation

Olla Irrigation: Keeping your Thirsty Plants Watered!

Presented by Mary Osmond, Certified Master GardenerMaricopa County

If you are not yet a member of the Garden Club, please pick up a membership form in the Sonoran Plaza club area or email: SCGGardenClub@gmail.com

Bring your CAM card. Non-members may attend one time for $1.00.

GOD SAVE THE KINKS BRUNO, VINNI

Meets 1 time on Th 4/13/23

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

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

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”

AFSG MEMBERSHIP MEETING

FEBRUARY 14, 2023, 10 AM

Sonoran Plaza, Palm & Mesquite Rooms

Newcomers welcome!

13TH ANNUAL VETERANS FUNDRAISER

March 10, 2023—Donor Dinner

Invitation Only (Invitations to all donors making $250 donations or higher directly to one of our four sponsored Veteran Foundations listed below, all 501(C) 3 foundation's) for sponsors see ad on page 35.

March 11, 2023—Golf at Desert Springs GC

For registration and donor information please go to our website: scgarmedforcessupportgroup.org and click on - 2023 Annual Fundraiser Brochure or pick up a registration Tri-fold at SCG Pro shops

Beginning February 1, 2023 Our Veterans and their families continue to need your support! “We shall never forget”

ART CLUB

THE GRAND ART CLUB welcomes EVERYONE IN SUN CITY GRAND! You can try a class without joining – and bring a guest! This month we are offering MORE THAN 20 DAYS OF CREATIVE FUN! There are so many varied classes, one or two are sure to catch your interest! If you enjoy a class, discover the benefits of joining the Art Club for only $20/year. Paint with others who also use your medium – Or enjoy socials (we are a very friendly group!) and foster lasting friendships. You might want to exhibit your work in our Gallery or participate in Market Days!

The following classes have varied pricing. All the Info is AT THE ART CLUB – OR - GO ONLINE at https://www.scgartclub.org where you can see photos of what is being taught and check out EVERYTHING the Grand ART CLUB has to offer. You’ll be glad you did!

NOTE: All classes with an “*” in front provide all the materials – Just bring yourself!

FEB 1 | WED. | 1PM – 4PM

NEW! OIL PASTELS WITH LORETTA WARNER

Beginner and Up – Pastel paint Lucious Fruit

FEB 3 | FRI. | 1PM – 4PM

*NEW! POUR PAINT WITH GAIL AND RICH

No talent needed! – Wow! Abstract Fun

FEB 6, 13, 20, 27 | MONDAYS | 9AM – NOON

OILS AND/OR ACRYLICS WITH PAT O’BRIEN

Mentoring for ALL LEVELS – Bring your project

NEW! FEB 6 | MON. | 1PM – 4PM

+ FEB 14 | TUES. | 9AM – NOON

RESIN ART WITH GLENDA FRAZEE

All levels create a Geode Resin Art Piece

*FEB 7 | TUES. | 9AM – 4PM

WATERCOLOR WITH JUDY WOLF

Beginner + Intermediate – Paint beautiful Cactus

*FEB 8 | WED. | 1PM – 4PM

NEW! PAINT ACRYLIC ON GLASS WITH APRIL HELLER

All Levels—Paint a Hibiscus with see-thru edges

*FEB 9 | THURS. | 9AM – 4PM

WATER MISCIBLE OILS WITH RUTH STEWART

Paint a Raven with Beautiful Varied Blacks

*NEW! EVENING CLASS

FEB 10 | FRI. | 5PM – 8PM

ACRYLIC ON GLASS WITH APRIL HELLER

Paint a Hibiscus with see-thru edges

*FEB 11 | SAT. | 9AM – 5PM

NEW! PAINT YOUR PET WITH KELLY BOWMAN

Send a Pet Photo – and Kelly will teach you to Paint it!

*FEB 13 | MONDAY | 1PM – 4PM

BEGINNERS INTRO TO WATER MISCIBLE OILS WITH RUTH STEWART

Even Beginners Paint a beautiful Desert Sunset

FEB 14 AND 21 | TUES. | 1PM – 4PM

PASTELS WITH JUDY WEGANAST

Tips and Tricks to make Fur and Feathers

*FEB 15 | WED. | 1PM – 4PM

WATERCOLOR WITH DIANE PALLEY

Beg. and Int. use many techniques to paint Sunflowers

*FEB 16 | THURS. | 9AM – 1PM

WATER MISCIBLE OILS WITH RUTH STEWART

Paint brilliant light on Orange Peppers

*NEW! FEB 16 | THURS. | NIGHT CLASS

6PM – 9PM

PLAY MUSICAL CHAIRS PAINTING WITH MARY WOLKE

Put your mark on EVERY Painting – and see what happens

*FEB 20 | MON. | 1PM - 4PM

TRY ME WATERCOLOR WITH MARY WOLKE

Do your first painting of beautiful trees

*FEB 21 | TUE. | 9AM – NOON

TRY ME ACRYLICS WITH MARY WOLKE

Do your first painting of delicious fruit

*NEW! FEB 22 | WED. | 9AM – 4PM

LIQUID WATERCOLORS WITH JANET NUNN

Dynamic floral painting – offered only once this season

*NEW! FEB 23 | THURS. | 1PM – 4PM

ANCIENT ENCAUSTIC PAINTING WITH GAIL WAGNER

Create 3 encaustic works of art that last forever

*FEB 24 | FRI. | 1PM – 4PM

ALCOHOL INKS WITH EVELYN MC PEAK

Free Flowing Art on Tiles AND Metal

*FEB 27 | MON. | 1PM – 4PM

NEW DESIGN ACRYLIC PAINTING ON GLASS WITH APRIL HELLER

Paint beautiful Bougainvillea backwards on Glass

FEB 28 | TUES. | 9AM – NOON

EXPLORE BLACK AND WHITE MEDIA WITH ALLEN REAMS

Create a striking black and white landscape

*FEB 28 | TUES. | 4PM – 7PM

PAINT PARTY WITH MARY WOLKE

Everyone can sign up at the Art Club and enjoy painting with a drink in hand.

BILLARDS

We are open to all SCG Community Association

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

BOCCE

Rolling, rolling let’s keep those Bocce balls rolling. . .join us for Drop-in bocce on Tuesday mornings, 10am or Wednesday evenings, 6pm . . . no fees or membership required and we’ll teach you how to play (if you don’t know how).

UPCOMING EVENTS:

n Sun City grand tournament will be held Saturday, March 11th, 2023

n Tri-City tournament will be held Saturday, March 25th, 2023

n Deaf League tournament will be held Sunday, April 2nd, 2023

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

BOOMERS CLUB

Happy New Year from the Grand Boomers—all 684 members and growing.

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.

What a year we have had.  Happy hours, lunches, trips off site, barbecues, dances, and so much more.  And what a year 2023 will be with even more activities created by our many active members.  Upcoming are monthly lunches, both men's and women's, happy hour mixers, a Casino night, and another trip to Barleens.

Want to meet and mingle?  Expand your social community close to home?  Boomers invite you to join us ($10 yearly membership) and be prepared to increase life's enjoyment--you've earned it. For membership information visit our website (http://scgboomers.wildapricot.org).

MAKE THE BOOMERS one of your new year's resolutions for 2023!

BRIDGE CLUB

Building Our Games.

Our club is constantly looking for ways to enhance our members’ bridge experience and to integrate the two aspects of our games – casual (formerly called “social”) bridge and duplicate bridge. Mitchell Weisberg will continue to conduct his bridge classes for beginners and those wishing to refresh their game, starting Wednesday January 11 and continuing for the next five consecutive Wednesdays from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. in the Apache Room of the Chapparal Center.

In addition to the games listed below, we also conduct “Friday Marathon Bridge” sessions. “Marathon Bridge” is a non-duplicate format that enables teams of players to stay together for an entire season. Marathon games are conducted on Fridays. As of February 1st, there are four Marathon series in progress, each of which is held on one of the first, second, third and fourth Fridays of each month. Marathon teams sometimes need substitutes, so there may be an opportunity for new player/members to participate. If you’re interested in participating in this unique format, contact Karen Peterson, kparizona@hotmail.com

Just Play Bridge: (all comers) Wednesdays at 9:30 am. No sign-up needed. Please note that these sessions will be suspended during the six-week course of classes mentioned above.

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

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

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

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

(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)

PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS SIG

OCT-APR 2ND AND 4TH MONDAYS

JANUARY 9 | 6:00 PM

CHAPARRAL CENTER, COMPUTER CLASSROOM

Topic: TBA

JANUARY 23 | 6:00 PM

CHAPARRAL CENTER, COMPUTER CLASSROOM

Topic: TBA

Contact Jane Connors for additional information at photoshop@grandcomputers.org. Please visit our website at www.grandcomputers.org

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

COFFEE & DONUTS PROVIDED!

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

WEDNESDAY | FEBRUARY 1 | 2:00 PM

CHAPARRAL CENTER, PIMA ROOM

Topic: "Making Web Browsing Easier"

COFFEE CHAT

2ND THURSDAY | OCT-APR

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

THURSDAY | FEBRUARY 9 | 8:30 AM

CHAPARRAL, PIMA

10 Great Websites for Seniors by Tom Shepherd

NEW TO COMPUTERS & DEVICES

SUPPORT GROUP

2ND TUESDAY | OCT-APR

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

TUESDAY | FEBRUARY 14 | 9:30 AM

CHAPARRAL CENTER, HOPI ROOM

Streaming Music - you might be amazed at the number and quality of sources from which you can stream music. Apps such as Pandora and Spotify, I Heart Radio, YouTube Music and more provide a rich variety of music and enable you to create your own playlists. This session show will help you learn to use your phone, table, laptop, or Mac to find and enjoy this exciting world of music.

ORIENTATION

NEW TO THE CLUB OR NEED A REFRESHER ABOUT WHAT IT HAS TO OFFER?

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

FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 17 | 3:30-5:00 PM

CHAPARRAL CENTER, APACHE ROOM

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

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP ACTIVITIES (SIGS)

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

APPLE SIG

3RD MONDAY | OCT-APR

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

MONDAY | FEBRUARY 20 | 3:30 PM

CHAPARRAL CENTER, HOPI ROOM

Topic: TBA

COMPOSE YOURSELF WRITING SIG

1ST TUESDAY | 3RD MONDAY

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

TUESDAY | FEB 7 | 12:45 PM

MONDAY | FEB 20 | 12:45 PM

MESQUITE ROOM IN SONORAN PLAZA

Share Your Written Story; Participate in Discussion.

DEVICES SIG

4TH MONDAY | OCT-APR

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

MONDAY | FEBRUARY 27 | 3:30 PM

CHAPARRAL CENTER, HOPI ROOM

Topic: Streaming with Smart TVs

FINANCIAL ED SIG

NOV-MAR ONLY.

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

Contact Harold Tilstra/Scott Wallick financial@ grandcomputers.org

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 second 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.

FEBRUARY 2 | 8:00 AM

CHAPARRAL CENTER, COMPUTER CLASSROOM

Investing website and applications

FEBRUARY 6 | 8:00 AM

CHAPARRAL CENTER, APACHE ROOM

Investing workshop

FEBRUARY 10 | 1:00 PM

CHAPARRAL CENTER, HOPI ROOM

Financial Education SIG Seminar

Speaker: Steve Nelson, Ameriprise Financial

Topic: Asset Allocation in Retirement

FEBRUARY 16 | 8:00 AM

CHAPARRAL CENTER, COMPUTER CLASSROOM

Investing website and applications

FEBRUARY 20 | 8:00 AM

CHAPARRAL CENTER, APACHE ROOM

Investing workshop

FLIGHT SIMULATOR SIG

4TH FRIDAY | OCT-APR

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

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2023 4:00 PM

Chaparral Center, Computer Open Use Room Topic: TBA

GENEALOGY SIG

1ST THURSDAY | OCT-APR

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

THURSDAY | FEBRUARY 2 | 3:30 PM

CHAPARRAL CENTER, COMPUTER CLASSROOM

Topic: TBA

GRAPHICS SIG

3RD WEDNESDAY | OCT-APR

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

WEDNESDAY | FEBRUARY 15 | 3:30 PM

CHAPARRAL CENTER, COMPUTERS CLUB

CLASSROOM

Topic: Photoshop Camera & Photoshop Express. Learn how these apps on your phone can help you edit your photos, create collages, add text, change backgrounds and perform other interesting and fun functions.

NEW TECHNOLOGIES SIG

3RD THURSDAY | OCT-APR

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

THURSDAY | FEBRUARY 16, | 3:30 PM

CHAPARRAL CENTER, COMPUTER CLASSROOM

Topic: Highlights from 2023 Consumer Electronics Show

PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS SIG

OCT-APR | 2ND AND 4TH MONDAYS

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

MONDAY | FEBRUARY 13 | 6:00 PM

CHAPARRAL CENTER, COMPUTER CLASSROOM

Topic: That age old problem...GLARE ON GLASSES. Remove or lessen it in your picture. There are several ways it can be done. Each picture could have a different approach. One option will work better on one picture and a different option will work better on a different picture. One fun option might be to add a picture (reflection) in dark glasses. Bring some of your examples.

MONDAY | FEBRUARY 27 | 6:00 PM

CHAPARRAL CENTER, COMPUTER CLASSROOM

Topic: TBA

DANCE CLUB

DANCE CLUB NEWS

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

DANCE CLUB LESSONS

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

BALLROOM LESSONS

Ballroom lessons are held each Tuesday from October through April at Cimarron Center with Csaba Vadasz.   Basic/beginner lessons are from 4 to 5 p.m.  The intermediate class is from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m.  The cost is $5 pp/hr for Grand residents.  For information contact:  Ballroomlessons-dir@ scgdanceclub.org or go to the website: www. scgdanceclub.org.

LINE DANCE LESSONS

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

In addition to twice-weekly lessons, Line Dance also holds a Line Dance Social. The Socials

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

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

DOMINOES CLUB

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 $8. 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 https://gdcc.clubexpress.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.

EUCHRE CLUB

Euchre Club meets on Thursdays in the Chaparral Center, Hopi Room. Check in by 6:15PM. For additional information call Richard Eggen, 248310-7561.

FISHING CLUB

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

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

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

When—Tuesday, February 7th at 1:00pm Where—Pima room in the Chaparral Center Presentation by Ryan Anderson with Wyoming Fly Fishing Guide Service  Ryan will share information about fishing the North Platte and Bighorn River tailwaters in Wyoming, including the world famous Miracle Mile and Grey Reef.  He will discuss the many fly-fishing adventures available on these special waters and share his passion for pursuing the large trout that inhabit them.     Grand Fishing Club Website: https://scgfishing. weebly.com/ Email: scgfishingclub@gmail.com

GARDEN CLUB

“Olla Irrigation:  Keeping your Thirsty Plants Watered”, is the topic for the Garden Club February 16 meeting.  Mary Osmond, Certified Master Gardener in Maricopa County, and avid gardener for over 40 years will present this topic.  Ollas can be used in pots or in the ground to provide water to your plants even when you are

away.  The meeting is Thursday, February 16, at 8:30 AM in the Cimarron Center,  Gila Room.   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 The Grand.  Membership is $10.00/year; our year runs from January thru December.  Membership forms are available in the Sonoran Plaza Club trays, on The Grand website, or can be emailed to you by sending a request to the contact person.   The meetings feature a hospitality table—coffee is provided by the club, and snacks are contributed by club members.  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. To join, please, click on the JOIN US link on the GGA website menu bar, read through the important information provided, then complete our membership application.  For questions, email: newmembercontact@grandglassarts.com. While we offer New Member classes September through March for those new to the glass arts, we welcome Experienced Glass Artists to join throughout the year.  Experienced artists: on the Join Us page of our website, fill out the application and describe your experience in the space provided. Our New Member Contact will be in touch to go over the entry process.

GOLF—150 GOLF CLUB

Par–3 golf at Sun City Grand. The co–ed 150 Golf Club plays nine holes from tees 150 yards or less from the pin Sunday afternoon. If you want to work on your short game, are new to golf or just want enjoy nine holes from a shorter distance, give us a try. We would love to have you as our guest. We are a relaxed, fun–loving group. Info: 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-theDay events and for our annual President's Cup Tournament. An 18-hole World Handicap System (WHS) GHIN Handicap Index is established by playing six 9-hole rounds or a combination of 9and 18-hole rounds to equal 54 holes. The 18-hole handicap index is converted to a 9-hole handicap index for our league.

A member must play with the Ladies Grand

Niners a minimum of five 9-hole rounds to be eligible to play in the annual President's Cup tournament (held in March each year).

GOLF— MENS 9 HOLE GOLF CLUB

The Men’s Nine Hole Golf Club is comprised of fun loving, supportive golfers of all skill levels who enjoy the game of golf. If you love the game, but 18 holes is too much, this club is for you. We offer you alternating week guaranteed shotgun starts on Mondays at 12:30 or 3:00 (your choice), and alternating week tee times from 12:00 and 2:00. Free range balls, once-a-month team games e.g. Scramble, etc. Also, periodic free golfing clinics with our resident golf pro, prize tournaments, and annual free hot dog/chili day.

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

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

GOLF—LADIES 18 HOLE LEAGUE

If you enjoy golfing and socializing with other friendly women, then the Grand Ladies 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, MemberGuest, and League Championship.

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

GOLF—LADY PUTTERS

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

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

Our group is intended for every level of putter. Be our guest, putt for free and come check us out! For more information, please visit our website at scgladyputters.com.

GOLF—MEN PUTTERS HAVE ANY INTEREST IN PUTTING?

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

PUTTING SCHEDULE

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

HERE IS A TYPICAL DAILY EVENT

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

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

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

VOLUNTEERS

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

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

GOLF—COUPLES PUTTING

The Couples Putting Club is a 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, February 6 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 February is scheduled for the 8th and to sign up contact hikedirector@scghikers.org.

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

LANGUAGE CLUB

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

LAWN BOWLING

We welcome all levels and ages to join us for a relaxed but competitive game. We have one of the best greens in the country and it is situated just behind the tennis courts. You absolutely have to check this out and then ask about the free introductory lessons we offer. See more information on suncitygrand.com or go direct to our website at www.grandlawnbowling.org for starting times, contact information, pictures and much, much more or contact David Shaw at 623584-2743.

MAH JONGG

Continue your New Year Resolution about trying new things and making new friends.  Join us at Mah Jongg. It is an incredible game of skill, energy, calculation, and luck. Our 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.  We play $5 pie game. “Go PIE” and you can continue to play. We have our first tournament Tuesday February 7th so there will be no open play on that day. It is the first of our scheduled SIX tournaments of the year.

Talk your home game into branching out and sharpen their skills.  Come down and experience  what it is all about or how it might have changed over the years. Our email address scgmahjongg22@gmail.com or check out our website: www.scgmahjongg.net.

MUSIC CLUB

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

ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENT GROUP –

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

PAPER ARTS & MEMORIES (PAM)

COME AND JOIN US FOR THE FUN OF IT! Our club provides a place to learn and share techniques for making greeting cards, scrapbooks and a variety of other paper crafting projects. We meet every Monday from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the Hopi and Pima Rooms of the Chaparral Center. If you are a resident of Grand, have a CAM card and are interested in joining our club, email us a grandpampres@gmail.com . We will assign a PAM Ambassador 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 Our Card Boutique will be open each Monday morning from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the Chaparral Center outside the Pima Room. We also participate in the Market at Grand on the 1st Saturday of the month. Come purchase handmade and unique cards for all occasions.

PET CLUB

THE NEXT PET CLUB MEETING will be held on Friday, February 17th At 10:00 at the Sonoran Plaza in the Palms Room.

Have you ever wondered what happens with lost pets in our community or wanted to know how K-9s are used in law inforcement?  The Grand Pet Club will feature two speakers from the Surprise Police Department.  Sargent Kopronica and Sargent Mulligan will discuss the functions and operations of Animal Care and Control and the K-9 unit.  Guests are welcome to attend.

GRAND PHOTOS

Think creativity may be embedded in your DNA? If so, get ready to be wowed by others equally creative.

The Grand Photo Club offers numerous opportunities for those yearning to unleash that creative side. Whether it be the ability to portray common objects such as car parts in a new and provocative way or produce memories to lead others on a vicarious international adventure, the club is the place to be. Car parts, you say? You will have a chance to see how what may seem a useful but ordinary part of your life can be transformed into works of art at a reception Feb. 17 at 1 p.m. in the photo studio. The Car Part Wall Art will be on display for all in the Grand Community along with Featured Artist Margaret Maione’s rendition of Salt Flats Racing. Light snacks will be provided. It is an opportunity to also see what the club has available for new members.

As a prelude to the reception, also check out the February Travelogue rendition of Portugal and Spain memories. The virtual travel adventure open to all will show the value of creating your own memories. The show will be held Feb. 16, 7 p.m., in the Chaparral Center—Apache Room. The Photo Club also offers an abundance of tools and educational opportunities to send you on your new photographic venture. Membership provides opportunities for all photographers, rookie to pro. It includes free classes, Special Interest Groups, photo shoots, travelogues and showcases. And, with each opportunity, your photographic arsenal bag will expand exponentially.

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 preview what the club offers. 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. February events include:

CLASSES

(most available to non-members for a fee unless otherwise noted)

iPhone Apps Feb. 2 and 10, both 1 p.m. Studio. Convert photographs into digital art through the use of popular apps. Explore iPhone apps such as Graphite, Slow Shutter, Circular, Reflect, Paintcan, Image Blender and KaleidaCam.

Beginning Snapseed Feb. 7, 1 p.m. Studio. Snapseed combines professional photo editing with ease of work. Learn to process your

Smartphone or Tablet photos using basic techniques. Equipment required: smartphone with the Snapseed app installed.

Photo Composition: The Next Level Feb. 9 and 14, both 10 a.m. Studio. This class builds on the basics of photo composition, while exploring techniques and approaches to create compelling and interesting images. Participants learn compositional strategies and apply them to their own photos.

Advanced Snapseed Feb. 16, 1 p.m., Studio. Follow-up course for those who attended an earlier Grand Photo Snapseed class. Advance your Snapseed skills with additional tools and techniques.

Notecard Printing Feb. 21, 10 a.m., Studio. Isn’t it time to share your artwork with the world? Print your photos onto notecards right in the Studio. Bring a photo of your choice on your favorite device, flash drive or SD Card. The photo should be resized to fit a 5x7 print.

Click–Print for iPhone and iPad Feb. 24, 1 p.m., Studio. Discover techniques for printing your iPhone or iPad photos. Bring your iPhone or IPad with a photo selected to work on in class. Reflections and Light (two time options, sign up for only one) Feb. 28, 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. In this immersive, hands-on class, explore how to create stunning images using reflections and light. Four stations will be available to try different ideas. Bring your favorite camera or smartphone. A macro lens may come in handy for those with a camera body. Tripods will be available for those who do not have one.

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS (SIGS)

Creative Eye Feb. 2, 3 p.m., Studio. Envision the world creatively. Share and learn about camera settings and techniques.

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 double-deck Pinochle. We are a fun-loving group that enjoys tournament playing for those interested and a year-end banquet.

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

POKER CLUB

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

RV CLUB

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

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

SHALOM CLUB

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

SINGLES CLUB

The Singles Club is an active social club in Sun City Grand. We provide a caring and supportive environment with activities that offer opportunities for members to share interests, develop friendships and enhance a great quality

of life. A variety of monthly events may include Theme Dinners, Poker Night, Game Night, Crazy Bocce, Trivia or other specially arranged outings. Check our website for additional information –www.scgsingles.com.

FEBRUARY 1 | WEDNESDAY | 1-3 PM

SINGLE’S CLUB BOARD MEETING

Will be held in the Phoenix Room in the Palm Center. If you wish to attend, please call Pres. Melanie Betts (612) 275-7799.

FEBRUARY 2 | THURSDAY | 6-9 PM | $35

SCG COMEDY CENTRAL

Come join us at the Cimarron Nightclub on Thursday, February 2 from 6pm to 9pm as we attend our own Comedy Central! Sit back and be entertained by our three Valley-favorite comedians as we laugh about growing older, life in the desert in Arizona, and the joys of living the “active adult community life”. Cost is $35, guests add additional $5. Snacks will be provided and a cash bar will be available. Get your ticket by Monday, January 23. Hosted by Debbie Brazeau.

FEBRUARY 7 | TUESDAY | 11:30 AM

FIRST TUESDAY/BIRTHDAY LUNCHEON

This is a members-only event, limit 30 members, with a possibility of more. We will have lunch at Babbo’s Italian Eatery, 16433 W Bell Road, Surprise, at 11:30 am. Please note the modified menu. Choice of Salad: Mista or Caesar. Pasta: Alfredo Supremo, Pasta Primavera, Babbo’s Bowl of Bolognese, or Cacciatore Style Chicken. Reserve your spot or place your name on the waitlist by texting or calling Marge Trudell at 623-975-9849 or email Margetrudell@icloud. com by Tuesday, January 31. Please contact Marge if unable to attend asap, enabling another member to attend.

FEBRUARY 8 | WEDNESDAY | 6-9 PM

GAME NIGHT

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

FEBRUARY 15 | WEDNESDAY | 10-11 AM

PROSPECTIVE NEW MEMBER MEETING

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

FEBRUARY 15 | WEDNESDAY | 11 AM | $39

VALENTINE TEA PARTY

Please join us on February 15, 2023, at 11 am at the Pink Door Tea House for a scrumptious high tea, 7153 N. 59th Avenue, Glendale. Menu includes soup or salad, fresh fruit, finger sandwiches, chocolate dipped strawberries, pastries, scones & tea. Price of $39 includes tip & tax. Buy your ticket by Monday, February 6. Wear your favorite party hat and Valentine garb. Host is Valerie McGrew (415) 672-0375 or vtmcgrew@comcast.net. Contact Valerie if you want to carpool.

FEBRUARY 16 | THURSDAY | 6-9 PM | $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, February 13. Guests add additional $5. Hosted by Jan Clark (623) 810-2236 and Rick Haskell (623) 810-5068.

FEBRUARY 22 | WEDNESDAY | 6-9 PM

GAME NIGHT

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

FEBRUARY 24 | FRIDAY 6-9 PM | $25.00

MEMBERSHIP APPRECIATION

Join us for a social hour in appreciation for your membership. Many members renew their membership for the current year at this event if they haven’t done so already. Snacks will be provided at this complementary event. A cash bar will also be available.

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 623-2932884 for Paula, or 203-979-1194 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.

OPEN GAMES

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

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 parttime residents. We have special events throughout the year. Pick up an application at the field or online at our website: Click on the Club tab for the New Member Application.

SPORTS MEMORIBILIA

Contact: Steve Rothschild sbaron24@aol.com

STITCHER’S

STITCHERS; FIBER, FABRIC & BEADS

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

MONDAYS: SEWING AND MACHINE EMBROIDERY SEWING:

Already know how to sew? Great! Come join our classes where qualified instructors take you every step of the way. Want to learn? We can teach you the basics and a little bit more. Machine Embroidery: Learn how to embroider on towels and placemats, make stand up decorations for the holidays, spiffy up your pant legs and more!! We start you at the beginning and help you through any and all projects. Experi-enced members are more than willing to offer assistance. Come join the world of machine embroidery.

TUESDAYS: NEEDLEWORK

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

WEDNESDAYS: QUILTING

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

THURSDAYS: COMMUNITY SERVICE

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

FRIDAYS: BEADING

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

SATURDAYS & THURSDAYS: WEAVERS & SPINNERS

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

plants that are the fiber's source; we prepare the fiber with cleaning, carding, dyeing and blending it. Fiber is spun into yarn using spindles and traditional and electric spinning wheels. We utilize many types of looms on which we create fabric for household items, clothing and art pieces. More information is available on our website grandstitchers.org Connie Bollard - President 2022 president@grandstitchers.org

TABLE TENNIS CLUB

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

SCG Table Tennis Club prides itself for being friendly and welcoming for all levels of play. Our sport combines healthy fun, low impact aerobic exercise that’s gentle on the joints, and excellent eye hand coordination practice. We play yearround in Cimarron’s air-conditioned clubhouse. While we love this sport, we don’t take ourselves too seriously. Play is peppered with lots of goodnatured laughs. Just show up when we are in session and join the fun – no reservation required. Don your athletic shoes and drop by. Any of our members would be happy to assist you in getting started. We have paddles ready for your use. We look forward to welcoming YOU. First three club visits are complimentary. Just sign in, with your email and phone #, and tell us you’re new! Yearly membership just $15. Interested? For our current schedule, more information…or to just let us know you’ll be joining us, please contact our Club President, Dick Bertrand at Dick@Bertrandonline.com or 925698-2155. Gila Room at Cimarron Center: Current 2023 scheduled hours: Th, F, mornings after 9a; Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun afternoons after 1p.

TENNIS CLUB

Start off the New Year with a fun and active community right here in Grand!  The Grand Tennis Club has a number of opportunities for you to give tennis a try or to get back into the game

WEEDS

that you once loved.  "New To Tennis/Getting Back Into Tennis" is held the second Sunday afternoon of the month at 1:00PM.  You can have seasoned players assist you in developing or finding your swing. Just show up on stadium court to sign in.  Guests can participate 3 times before becoming a member.  Also, Wednesdays at 4:00PM the same class is offered as well as a court to hit on the ball machine or play mixed doubles.  No racket?  We have one that you can borrow. The Grand Tennis Club membership is $20 annually and provides you with opportunities for prearranged Club Play, use of the ball machines  to improve your game, Club news sent directly to your email, social events  throughout the year such as our Fall Kick-Off, Charity Tournament,   Christmas Party, New Year's Day, Valentine's Party and Spring Fling....and lots more! Check out the Club website: https://suncitygrandtennisclub.wildapricot.org

VALENTINE'S TENNIS AND HAPPY HOUR

SUNDAY | FEBRUARY 5 | 12:30 TENNIS

3:00 HAPPY HOUR.

Buy tickets on-line or from a Club Coordinator.  $10pp for appetizers, dessert, cash bar and music to dance the afternoon away in the Lakeside Pavilion.

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

THURSDAY | FEBRUARY 16 | AGUA FRIA ROOM

WOMEN'S POTLUCK LUNCHEON AND LINE DANCING

MONDAY | MARCH 13

More info to come.

MEN'S PIZZA LUNCH

THURSDAY | MARCH 23 | THE PAVILION

The Grand Tennis Club:  "Small enough to not get lost, but large 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

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.

ALASKA INTEREST GROUP

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

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

ALZHEIMERS’S—

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

Presented by: Alzheimer’s Association, Desert Southwest

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

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

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.

Interest Group Description: We are a group of average 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

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

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

CANADIAN FRIENDS AT SCG

Interest Group Website: scgcdn.weebly.com

Interest Group 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 co-worker or even a long lost relative from Canada!

Interest Group email: scgcanadianfriends@gmail. com

SUN CITY GRAND CAR ENTHUSIASTS

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

For more information contact SCGcarenthusiasts@ gmail.com

GRAND CONNECTION INTEREST GROUP

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

Website: www.granddems.org

Meeting Information: Fourth Wednesday of each month in Cimarron Center (watch website for changes and meeting agenda and speakers). Meetings are not held in July and August. Cookies, coffee, and conversation start at 6pm, followed by a business meeting at 6:30 and presentations.

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

We celebrate the election of our Governor, Katie Hobbs, Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, and Attorney General Kris Mayes and other democratic candidates up and down the ballot. Grand Dems participated vigorously in Get Out The Vote (GOTV) activities including our area wide Candidate Rally which hosted 22 state, county and local candidates, 2200 voter guides hand delivered to area democrats, thousands of post cards mailed, and many vigilant poll watchers

involved in elections.

As 2023 begins, the recently elected Grand Dems Board took office and is charting our path forward with goals to Vote-Organize-TurnoutEducate-Donate. I urge you to join us to reach these goals in 2023-24 by registering Democrats to Vote, Organize activities, urging friends and neighbors to get involved, Turnout on elections day (or sending in their completed ballots early), Educate yourself and others about candidates, propositions, deadline dates, and Donate to Grand Dems, candidates and propositions of your choice. Help propel Democratic candidates and values to victory in 2024!!!

Come join us as we now begin the 2024 campaign cycle which will be an exciting exercise in Democracy at work.

FOUR WHEELING

Interest Group Website: www.grand4wheelers.org

Interest Group 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

Interest Group 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 623544-5988 for more information.

GRAND GECKOS

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

For more information contact swimnut@me.com

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) for Interest Group: scg.lgbt@yahoo.com

Interest Group Website: scglgbt.com

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

Meeting Information: Meets frequently each month.

Interest Group 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

Interest Group 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.

MOMS LIKE ME SUPPORT GROUP

Moms Like Me is a support group whose goal is to reach out to the hurt and hearts of mothers who have experienced the loss of a child. Every day there are thousands of mothers who have lost a child who are living in the depths of despair, feeling they have lost all hope. Our support group falls under the banner of Umbrella Ministries, a network of mothers throughout the United States who have lost a child, and whose soul mission is to reach out with the Lord’s love, to broken hearted mothers. The ways of losing child can be quite broad, from infants to adult children, miscarriages, to a still born death of a full-term pregnancy. Other mothers have lost a child through suicide, a fatal accident or illness.

The death of a child is different than any other loss and only a mother who has experienced that loss can relate to the grief that a mother is feeling. We plan to meet twice a month in Sun City Grand, location to be determined later.

If you have any questions please call or text Nina Montgomery at 623-606-3160.

NEW YORK STATE INTEREST GROUP

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.

MARCH 19 | 5-9 PM | DJ BINGO APACHE ROOM

Join us as we welcome DJ Curtis to play Grand’s popular game, combining great music and a fun game. Sing and dance along to favorites from the 50s, 60s, and 70s while scanning your bingo card for a match. No musical skills required-all songs are identified for you. Will you be the lucky winner? Pizza and cookies provided. Open bar. $20 p/p, ($15 p/p NY State Group Members). Sign up with Julia @ thenystategroup@gmail.com. (Open to all Grand residents)

May 2023 Save the date – Sunset Cruise at Pleasant Harbor Maria (information to follow)

PARKINSONS SUPPORT GROUP

This group meets on the first Wednesday of every month (except August) at Cimarron at 3 pm.

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.

Interest Group 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

GRAND REPUBLICANS INTEREST GROUP

The Grand Republicans returned to Grand, holding our first monthly meeting, January 21, in the Hopi and Pima rooms in the Chaparral Center. An enthusiastic crowd listened to retired History Professor Larry Schweikart, author of numerous books, including “A Patriot’s History of the United States” and “48 Liberal Lies about American History (That You Probably Learned in School.)”

Meetings are on the 3rd Saturday each month. Doors open at 8:30, coffee and pastries available by 9:00, with the meeting starting at 9:30. Guests are always welcome. There is a $2 charge for non-members. We plan to meet each month throughout 2023 and 2024. For February 18, we have invited the newly elected

District 29 State Senator Janae Shamp, and newly elected State Representatives Steve Montenegro and Austin Smith. And Dr. Nick Damask will give a presentation about his upcoming lecture series. His previous series, a first of its kind for Grand Republicans, was very well received. Webmaster and Board member, Steve Shank, will give a much-anticipated presentation about our website, grandrepublicans.com; and Board member Terry Corcoran will discuss plans for a 2023 Capital Tour.

For the March 18 meeting our speaker is retired Air Force Colonel Stephen Chealander, known most notably for his role as Military Aide to President Ronald Reagan. In this role, he carried “the Football,” worked as the Presidential Emergency Actions Officer, and served as ceremonial aide and personal aide to the President when required. He has many marvelous stories to share.

Please watch our website for details on upcoming events, including periodic Happy Hour/Socials. We’ve initiated a President’s Message and we are posting the minutes to the General Meetings, as well. Under “Useful Links” you will see the smiling faces of the Board members and their contact information.

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.

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 enhancing 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.

Interest Group 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

Interest Group 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

Welcome to our many new members. The Wisconsin Interest Group is one of the largest in The Grand.

We offer a plethora of activities throughout the year. We have a diverse and active membership. You need not be from Wisconsin to Join. If you would like to learn more about our organization, visit our web site at www.wigazinfo.weebly.com. Click on the ‘Contact Us’ tab and send us a note. We can also be reached at witmessage@gmail. com. We have had many dinners during the last months. And more are planned. Join us on February 3 for our monthly breakfast at Tivoli Gardens. Weekly Sheepshead games are always on tap and you can check out details on the we site. Mark your calendar for February and March events:

February 3, 2023: Beer and Cheese tasting February 3, 2023: Breakfast at Tivoli Gardens

February 13, 2023: Pizza/Bingo Night

March 17, 2023: Tailgate party in Agua Fria room and patio. Cimarron center. Brewer game at Surprise Stadium to follow

PASSWORD SAFETY TIPS

Dear Cappie,

I was told that I should not use the same password for all my apps and websites but instead create a unique password for every app and website that I visit. Are 8-letter passwords adequate? I don’t use the internet for anything financial like banking.

A Grand Resident

Dear Grand Resident,

Years ago, 6-to-8-digit passwords were considered adequate and simply changing your password periodically was the norm. However, times have changed. Today’s cyber criminals have developed sophisticated tools and techniques that can crack a 6-digit password in 10-12 milliseconds, and an 8-digit password can be cracked in fewer than sixty minutes.

You should NOT use the same password for multiple accounts. If a hacker discovers one of your passwords, they attempt to break into all your personal and professional accounts. You may not care if a criminal accesses the login and password for a dog-video site to which you belong, but what if that criminal tries that same login and password combination for every other website you visit? Do you stream for-pay services like Hulu or Netflix on your devices or TV? Do you purchase apps for your devices? Shop online? Order food online? Utilize additional cloud storage? Or what if that criminal tries your name, address, that same login and password for the banks in your area? Might they find yours?

Whenever a credit card is used to purchase online, you are at risk, even if you do not do your personal banking online. It is not a question of IF cyber criminals will attempt a hack, but WHEN. Every device, application, website, and piece

of software requires a unique and strong password or PIN to keep you safe while online. Here are suggestions to create and maintain safer passwords:

n Never use the same password across multiple social networks, websites, and applications.

n Never use as your name or the name of a family member, your birthdate (year, month, day) or that of family members, your pet’s name, words related to your hobby, job, interests, words found in the dictionary, and especially do not use sequential numbers or letters or common words (12345678, abcd, password).

n Never share your passwords with anyone, including colleagues, IT/support, customer service/helpdesk personnel, family members, friends (except for your legacy contact/designated power of attorney/trustee).

n Never reply to an email/ text message requesting that you click on a link to log into a site, and never reply to a caller who asks for your password or personal information such as your password, date of birth, address, or credit card details.

n Never log into websites or applications that allow you to login using your Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or other social media account because as soon as the hacker has your Facebook account credentials, they can

access any other websites, applications, or tools that you have logged into with Facebook or social network credentials.

Today’s websites often require you to change passwords regularly by insisting on new (not repeated) passwords of a minimum length, a mix of letters (upper and lower case), numbers and symbols. It can be overwhelming. Many people keep a pencil-and-paper list of passwords, but then you need to keep the list safe. Password manager software can generate and store complex passwords for all of your accounts, so next month Cappie will present the pros and cons of popular password manager programs. In the meantime, you can fortify your cyber defense without having to memorize long, random strings of letters, numbers and symbols. To fortify at a minimum the sites that may have access to your credit card information, here are tips to create stronger passwords that you still might be able to memorize:

n Chain multiple words together to create extra-long passphrases that are highly resistant to both dictionary attacks and standard brute force attacks.

n Use phrases that either mean something to you or that you associate with a type of website.

n Consider favorite quotes or lyrics plus additional strings of symbols.

Dear Grand Resident,

n Choose uncommon words such as proper nouns, historical figures, archaic words, or even words in multiple languages.

Years ago, 6-to-8-digit times have changed.

n Use an unusual or memorable sentence, a phrase from a speech or toast.

10-12 milliseconds, and

n Use two-factor authentication on all accounts that allow you to do so. Those accounts require two separate pieces of identifying information in order to access the account: username and password is entered and then a onetime code is sent to an authorized email or phone number with the identifying PIN.

You should NOT use all your personal and which you belong, but stream for-pay services online? Utilize additional in your area? Might they

Whenever a credit card question of IF cyber criminals unique and strong password

As mentioned, next month Cappie will compare popular free and purchased software management programs which generate random complex passwords for each of your accounts and stores passwords (and other critical information) so you don’t have to memorize (all but one password to get into the password manager account) or how to keep a paper and pencil list.

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• Never use as pet’s name, numbers or

• Never share members, friends

• Never reply for your password

• Never log into account because

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 Ana for sharing Archie, a Great Dane/ Black Lab/ Louisiana Catahoula Mix, who is the friendliest and sweetest dog in town!

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

What are you looking for in a real estate agent?

Aly Cline Council Member

Disability & special needs programs

Let Surprise connect you with services to help fulfill specific needs. Whether physical, mental, social or emotional, we can connect you with care and support services within our community.

• Dementia Friendly Memory Café

• Transportation Services

• Adaptive Recreation

• Accommodations/Home Modifications

• Emergency Preparedness & More

View a comprehensive list of programs in the Community Resource Guide at surpriseaz.gov/surprisecares

Poetry, art and more!

From theater performances, gallery tours, poetry readings and more, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Check out what’s coming up and mark your calendar to attend!

FEBRUARY EVENTS:

February 9 ● 9 a.m. - Noon

Public Art Tour

February 17 ● 6 p.m.

Poetry Slam at WHAM

February 23 ● Noon

Lunchtime Theater – WE3 Classical Jazz | Arts HQ, $15

All dates and times are subject to change. All events are free unless otherwise stated. To register for Public Art Tours, head to surpriseaz.gov/artssignup. For Lunchtime Theater, contact Arts HQ at 623.584.2626 or visit westvalleyarts.

News and Announcements

org/theater. To learn more about Poetry Slam, contact WHAM at 623.584.8311 or visit wham-art.org/poetry. Want to see what else is on the 2022-2023 arts & culture calendar? All events are listed online at surpriseaz.gov/arts.

Spring Training schedule & ticket information

Spring Training single game tickets are now on sale! Opening day is Friday, February 24 with the Kansas City Royals taking on the Texas Rangers at Surprise Stadium. Surprise Stadium will host 30 games this season, including matchups against every team in the Cactus League. Additionally, the Royals have been selected to host a World Baseball Classic exhibition game at Surprise Stadium against Great Britain. For questions or more information about Spring Training, please visit SurpriseStadium.com or call 623.222.2222.

Surprise bringing library services in-house

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 place 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. The City has been paying 100% of the cost of the libraries, so the library operations budget that was paid to Maricopa County Library District will be utilized by the City’s new Arts, Culture & Library Department; therefore, there will be no FY23 budget increase needed for the City to operate the libraries.

MCLD will maintain full responsibility of daily library operations, planning and programming until March 3, 2023. The City will begin oversight of Library staffing and programming in March, however, patrons will experience little change until July 1, as they will continue to use their County Library card to check out books and visit the County website for e-books, book holds and all other online services. In July, patrons can expect all library systems and processes to switch to City management. This change will include the launch of a new library website and new library cards, along with enhanced customer experiences and more synergies with City programs and events! 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, Director of the Arts, Culture & Library Department at Kelsey.Lamphier@ surpriseaz.gov.

Community Meetings

My monthly Community meeting will be at 6 p.m. on February 28 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 on February 7 and 21 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.

FEBRUARY FAMILY ACTIVITIES

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

ARIZONA BALLOON CLASSIC

Goodyear Ballpark

1933 S Ballpark Way, Goodyear

n February 3–5, 2023

n $20 adults, Kids under 12 are free n 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM n abcfest.com

THE ARIZONA BALLOON CLASSIC

On Saturday and Sunday mornings, the sky will be filled with colorful hot-air balloons participate in thrilling “Hare & Hound” races from the grassy fields of the Goodyear Ballpark for a spectacular sight of mass and color.

DESERT GLOWS

Friday and Saturday evenings, are our most popular attended events.

OTHER EVENTS

Hot Air Balloon rides, the QT Family Fun Zone (FREE Inflatables), Hot Air Balloon

Tether rides, Stunt Bike Shows, Fireworks (Saturday ONLY), “Weekend Hunger

Backpack activities,” Live Entertainment, sampling, and many other exciting events.

STREET FOODFEST

Our Street Foodfest is TRULY a culinary experience including the beer gardens, festival food favorites, live music stage and more.

Old Town Scottsdale

Drinkwater Blvd. & Scottsdale Rd.

Scottsdale

n February 4, 2023

n Free

n 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

n scottsdaleparade.com

Since its start in 1953, the Parada del Sol has grown to be one of the world's longest horse-drawn parades and boasts more than 100 entries, including floats, bands and individual riders.

Managed by the Scottsdale Charros, Scottsdale’s Goodwill Ambassadors, the 68th Annual Scottsdale Parada del Sol Historic Parade and Trail’s End Festival presented by Oliver Smith Jeweler takes place on Feb. 5 throughout the streets of Old Town Scottsdale. The long-standing event, themed “Back in the Saddle” (in reference to the 2021 hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions) brings together the community, Scottsdale visitors and local business people to celebrate the city’s heritage and vibrant cultures.

PLAYING WITH STARS: ROTRAUT AT

DESERT

BOTANICAL GARDEN

Desert Botanical Garden

1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix

n Recurring daily—Thru May 14, 2023

n dbg.org/events/playing-with-stars

The bold and lyrical large-scale sculptures of Rotraut will enliven the Garden trails while a selection of her paintings and small sculpture fill the Ottosen Gallery. Known around the world, and based in Arizona, Rotraut’s artwork explores the energy of the seasons and the relationship of nature with the sky, sun and universe.

HE‘E NALU | THE ART AND LEGACY OF HAWAIIAN SURFING

Heard Museum

2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix

n Recurring daily—Thru July 16, 2023

n heard.org/exhibits/hee-nalu/

He‘e Nalu: The Art and Legacy of Hawaiian Surfing explores the Indigenous origins of surfing through the presentation and interpretation of historic material made by notable cultural practitioners as well as new contemporary artwork and site-specific installations created by leading Indigenous Hawaiian artists. The stories and histories of surfing will be shared through a Kānaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) perspective.

PARADA DEL SOL PARADE

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

Advisory Committee

Carol White carol4grand@gmail.com

Long Range Planning Advisory Committee

René Mitchell rene4grand@gmail.com

ADDITIONAL

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

ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT

Sonoran Plaza, 19753 N. Remington Drive

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

Kim McCann – Golf Pro

Granite Falls N & S 623.546.7580 15949 West Clearview Boulevard

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

RESTAURANTS/CATERING

D i d Y o u K n o w ?

You can feel good about eating at the Grand Café and Snack Shacks. We only purchase shell eggs that adhere to the Humane Farm Animal Care standards.