Grand Lifestyles February 2024 by Grand Lifestyles

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Grand Lifestyles

CONTENTS GRAND LIFESTYLES 6 8 10 12 14 24 33 44 56 67

Enhancing Efficiency

Financial Results General Manager's Message From Golf Operations Activities Director’s Message Fitness Director’s Message Ticketed Presentations Grand Learning Club Connections Interest Groups and More

RESOURCES

HIIT & Plyometrics for Seniors

Touchdown Food Drive 2024

GRAND VISION STATEMENT

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Employment Information Advertising Information Mission Statement Resource Numbers Community Association Contacts

GRAND VALUE STATEMENTS

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

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

GRAND MISSION STATEMENT

We listen to understand.

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.

We foster relationships built on respect, trust, and effective communications. We are open−minded, collaborative, and always look for ways to improve our community. We believe in life−long learning and a desire for active well−being. We are a forward−looking, fiscally−sound community. We encourage an environment of empowerment and personal responsibility.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Job opportunities are posted on the website at www.livegrandaz.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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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.livegrandaz.com/Communications/GrandLifestyles-magazine, scroll down to Grand Lifestyles Advertising. The deadline for commercial ads is the 10th of the month prior to placement. Sun City Grand Community Association, Inc. reserves the right to revise or refuse submitted articles and/or ads. If you have any questions about the Grand Lifestyles, please feel free to contact the Activities Office at 623-546-7452.

DECEMBER 2023

FI N A N CI A L R ES U LT S

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

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING DECEMBER 14, 2023

Board of Directors Meeting Summary of Resolutions:

The Board of Directors accepted the Consent Calendar items as presented: BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Directors accepted the Consent Calendar as presented: 1. November 30, 2023, Board Meeting minutes and resolutions 2. Purchase Request 23-86-RF – Purchase of (2) Sand Pros off the Granite Falls equipment lease in the amount not to exceed $12,192 3. Purchase Request 23-531-RF – Update the Softball Scoreboard exterior in the amount not to exceed $8,067 4. Purchase Request 23-417-RF – Adobe Pool Fence – Sand, prime, replace thirty-two linear feet of metal panels and repaint in the amount not to exceed $13,340 5. Purchase Request 23-391-514515-RF – Pet Park Fence – Repaint fence, benches and replace shade canopies in the amount not to exceed $13,551 6. Appointment of three members to the Technology Advisory Committee as follows: Robert Babicke and Bobbi Barry expiring April 30, 2025, and Richard Mutter expiring April 30, 2026; • The Board of Directors approved the Purchasing Policy as submitted.

• The Board of Directors approved the color palettes recommended by the Community Color Palette Ad Hoc Committee for Plam Center and the Grand and Bell Road Gate Houses. • The Board of Directors approved amendments 193, 194, 195, and 196 to the RDG as recommended by the Architectural Review Committee. • The Board of Directors approved the changes to the Board Committee Guidelines as submitted. • The Board of Directors approved to disallow write-in candidates as in previous years, in the Board of Directors Elections. • The Board of Directors accepted the amended 10-year plan in our Long-Range Strategic Plan recommended by the Golf Advisory Committee and Staff. The Desert Springs bunkers, and irrigation will be in 2025; the Desert Springs greens, and fairway renovations will be in 2026; and the Cimarron renovations will be in 2028. • The Board of Directors approved the Acceptance of the CLA 2023 Statements of Work Audit and Tax Service Engagement Letters as presented.

PRESIDENT

VICE PRESIDENT

SECRETARY

Rene4grand@gmail.com

Carol4grand@gmail.com

Jeffgibbs.grand@gmail.com

René Mitchell

Carol White

Jeff Gibbs

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• The Board of Directors approved the Supplemental Standards Enforcement Policy as submitted. • The Board of Directors approved Purchase Request 23-92-RF – Palm Center – Replace carpet in the amount not to exceed $35,307. • The Board of Directors approved Purchase Request 23-010-CF – New Monument sign, in the amount not to exceed $27,484. • The Board of Directors approved the lease agreement with MR17 LLC., doing business as Maple and Rye, to provide food and beverage service at the Grand Café location in the Chaparral Center with condition that Jeff Hochman works with legal counsel to provide the appropriate exhibits to the Agreements. • The Board of Directors approved the lease agreement with MR17 LLC., doing business as Maple and Rye, to provide food and beverage service at the restaurant located at Granite Falls with condition that Jeff Hochman works with legal counsel to provide the appropriate exhibits to the Agreements.

TREASURER

BOARD MEMBER

Aiken4grand@gmail.com

Tony4grand@gmail.com

Doug4grand@gmail.com

Bob Aiken

Tony Spata

Doug Brady

Enhancing Efficiency

Through Collaborative Process Improvement Jeff Hochman General Manager The Grand

s we continue to thrive as a vibrant community here at The Grand, it's essential to acknowledge the significance of teamwork in achieving our shared goals. With nearly 300 dedicated employees working tirelessly to ensure the seamless operation of your retirement haven, the addition of a new member, Paul Heying, as our Process Improvement Specialist, marks an important step towards maximizing our collective potential.

Paul's impact transcends the mere identification of areas for improvement. His role involves a holistic approach that involves engaging with management, observing employee workflows, and gathering invaluable data through interviews. This comprehensive approach allows for a deeper understanding of our organizational landscape and facilitates the crafting of targeted, effective solutions. Moreover, Paul is not only focused on theoretical enhancements but also conducts cost assessments to ensure that proposed improvements align with our financial objectives. This careful consideration ensures that every suggested enhancement is not only operationally advantageous but also financially viable for our community.

An instrumental facet of Paul's role involves the design and implementation of new processes. This includes developing detailed process maps and crafting procedure manuals that serve as guiding principles for our employees. Furthermore, his commitment extends to training our workforce on these newly designed processes, fostering a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement.

Paul Heying's role as the Process Improvement Specialist is integral in refining our operations and enhancing overall efficiency within The Grand. His responsibilities encompass a spectrum of pivotal functions that are crucial in elevating our community's performance and optimizing our processes. At the heart of Paul's role lies the commitment to identify opportunities for streamlining processes and fostering improvements within our association. Through meticulous analysis and a keen eye for detail, Paul is tasked with developing and implementing new processes that align with our commitment to operational excellence. His expertise extends to conducting comprehensive audits, delving into data analysis, and subsequently presenting recommendations for necessary changes. 8

Paul's dedication to staying abreast of ongoing events and projects at The Grand ensures that his interventions are timely, relevant, and aligned with our evolving needs. His versatility and willingness to take on additional responsibilities are testament to his commitment to the betterment of our community. As we welcome Paul Heying into our fold, it's evident that his presence signifies not just the addition of a new employee, but the reinforcement of our collective dedication to progress. His expertise in process improvement stands as a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence. Let's embrace this opportunity to work collaboratively, leveraging Paul's expertise, and continue our journey towards a more efficient, streamlined, and dynamic community here at The Grand. Together, let's create a future that reflects our shared values of innovation, collaboration, and continual growth.

Remember, in unity, we thrive.

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DIRECTOR OF GOLF OPERATIONS

PACE OF PLAY TIPS

that every club should follow 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 here.

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— BL ACK T EE S

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— OR ANGE 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 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 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.

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.

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.

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SAVE THE DATE

S A T U R D AY

MARCH 30 9–2 PM LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

FOOD

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FROM THE ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR

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Lorena Nieto Activities Director

For all things

Hello Grand Residents

Grand, visit

The best things in Grand are better with YOU… can you say how much you love Grand? We can!

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

We’ve rolled out a few varied event/trip options. Have you checked out our Ticketed Section, page 24? Interested in a trip out to the Arizona Broadway Theatre? April’s Grand Cabaret details will be available very soon – keep an eye out for upcoming Activities eblasts.

Grand Series Our Grand Series is off to a Grand start…we hope you are enjoying the entertainment. Our line up still includes: Ronstadt Revival The She Gees Hot August Nights Creedence Clearwater Revival

Mardi Gras February 13th, from 4-6pm, join us in the Village Center to celebrate Mardi Gras. Entertainment, food & drink specials – look for more details in upcoming eblasts.

Grand Movie Series Our Grand Movie Series is set for February 29th, beginning at 1pm. Featured movie is Air, The movie begins promptly at 1pm and will be held in the Sonoran Plaza. We hope you will join us!

Stay Tuned.... Spring Arts & Crafts Faire, Shred Day, Spring Garage Sale, Car Show…they’re all coming your way!

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…from monthly Trivia Challenges, to Karaoke and Game Nights… even weekly live music in the Village Center, we hope you will come out and enjoy all that Grand has toAssociation offer. From your Grand Board of Directors and Community Staff

Department.

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FROM THE FITNESS DIRECTOR

HIIT & PLYOMETRICS FOR SENIORS BENEFITS OF PLYOMETRICS FOR SENIORS Allison Adams Fitness Director

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) and plyometric exercises are typically high-impact, fastpaced movements. Burpees, broad jumps, and other similar exercises fall into this category, but they aren’t accessible for everyone. So what do you do if you want to enjoy this type of workout but lack the ability to do these moves? Fortunately, there are a whole gamut of plyometric exercises designed for people of all ages and fitness levels. Plyometrics are physical movements that involve the rapid stretching and contracting of muscles, together with their attendant ligaments, fasciae, and tendons. They are excellent exercises for all levels of fitness and abilities, and of special benefit to seniors for their ability to increase bone density. Using plyometrics in conjunction with regular cardiovascular workouts can protect the heart, brain, and bones, and thus serve to reduce the risk of age-related conditions. 14

By improving and increasing strength and performance, movement comes more easily and comfortably as we age. Not only does this help us maintain an independent lifestyle, but it also increases muscle mass, which reduces the risk of sarcopenia, or age-related loss of muscle mass. Plyometrics also enhance joint health and promote better mobility, which ca help with everyday movements. Plyometric exercises are more effective for strengthening muscles and improving functional fitness than regular resistance training, especially for older adults. Here are a few excellent plyometric exercises for older adults.

Step-Ups:

Step-ups work to increase leg strength and stability,and are particularly beneficial for elderly people who have a higher risk of bone-related issues. Practicing this exercise can make simple things, like walking up and down stairs, a lot easier to do. Stand up straight in front of a bench or box with your arms by your sides. Step your right foot up onto the bench/box so that your knee is bent at a 90-degree angle. You can start with a lower step if you want. Engage your right glute, drive through your heel, and press your left toes off the floor. Bring your left foot on the bench until it is even with your right foot. Return your left foot to the floor and complete all your reps before switching sides. Complete three sets of 10 reps per leg.

Lateral Bounds:

Engaging in dynamic side-to-side movements can help improve stability by building up those muscles. Seniors

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should incorporate lateral bounds into their fitness routine to help avoid slips, falls, and accidents. Begin with all of your weight on your left leg, knee slightly bent. Your right foot can touch or hover above the ground. Press through your left heel to push off your left leg and jump to your right, landing softly on your right foot. Make sure to keep your hips back and core stabilized when you land. Immediately reverse the movement and continue alternating. Complete three sets of 10 reps per leg.

Squat Jumps:

Squat jumps help you build lower-body strength, which can assist you to stand up from a sitting position with ease. This exercise also makes going up and down the stairs a lot easier. Stand up straight with your feet hip-distance apart and toes pointed out slightly. Sit back into a squat, keeping your back straight and core and glutes engaged. From the bottom of your squat, explode off the ground, driving through your heels to jump forward. Make certain to land safely with the knees bent. Complete three sets of 10 jumps.

Box Jumps:

This takes the previous exercise up a notch! These strengthen your leg muscles and help enhance coordination. Don’t worry, you can start with a small step-up platform before jumping onto a box or bench if that intimidates you. Stand facing a step up platform, box, or bench and keep your feet hip-distance apart. Bend your knees to sit back into a quarter squat and bring both arms behind you. In a fluid, explosive movement, swing your arms forward as you jump up onto the box or bench. Make sure to land softly with your knees bent. Straighten your legs and then step down from the box. Complete three sets of eight to 10 jumps. Charles Crevequer EXOS Sports Performance Specialist The Grand (623) 337-3558 trixcellence@protonmail.com

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$5.00

CC only no cash.

Must sign up & pre-pay at Cimarron.

INSTRUCTOR: JEANNE

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TOUCHDOWN Food Drive 2024

February 5 THRU February 11, 2024

THE GRAND is joining forces with the Valley View Community Food Bank (VVCFB) for the TOUCHDOWN FOOD DRIVE. It will bring our community together to support those in need. This could include our fellow residents of Grand or neighbors living just outside our community. THE GRAND is joining forces with the Valley View Community Food Bank (VVCFB) for the TOUCHDOWN FOOD DRIVE. It will bring our community together to support those in need. This could include our fellow residents of Grand or neighbors living just outside our community. Following the holidays, giving (donations) becomes less even as the need stays the same and may even grow. We can help bridge that gap for those in need. Please begin planning now to support this important organization. Most needed items include proteins (canned meat or fish, peanut butter, legumes), stews, hearty soups, and canned vegetables and fruit. For those who are Arizona Residents, you may take advantage of a State of Arizona tax credit amount for 2023 as follows: $421 single, married filing separate or head of household; $841 married filing joint, for contributions to a Qualified Charity 18

Organization (QCO). VVCFB’s state tax ID is QCO#20405. If you would like more information on Valley View Community Food Bank, please check out their website at FeedingAZ.org. Donations may be dropped off beginning Monday February 5th. Donation barrels will be placed at entrances to Adobe, Chaparral, Cimarron, and Sonoran facilities. On Sunday, February 11th, from 10AM till 1PM, Volunteers will be manning drop off locations at the Cimarron Center and the Remington entrance to the Sonoran Plaza. Let’s celebrate our good fortune to live where we do and support those in need.

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What the Heck is a Strategic Plan? …And why do we need one? A critical element in maintaining and evolving our beautiful community is the development and ongoing management of The Grand’s strategic plan. The Board of Directors, leveraging the Long Range Planning committee, are responsible for the creation and ongoing refinement of this important planning tool. BUT WHAT EXACTLY IS A STRATEGIC PLAN? A strategic plan is the roadmap which guides our investments to reach the shared vision of our community’s future. It identifies the community’s top goals, strategic choices to meet those goals, and project initiatives for the next five years. n Goals are defined as our community aspirations that we want to accomplish

over this planning horizon. n Strategies define what areas of the Grand we choose to invest in to achieve

these goals. n Finally, initiatives are the specific activities or projects that support our chosen strategies. The processes to maintain our strategies and plans are part of the overall community planning cycle illustrated below.

The journey starts with the Strategy Development process during the first four months of the year. Based on the community vision and mission, the process defines the community’s goals, objectives, and strategies over a fiveyear time horizon. Resident input on current sentiments and future needs, market research, and performance against current goals are collected to be used as research for this process. To flesh out draft goals and strategies, we are going to try something new this year. On February 9th, a community planning workshop will be held to allow cross functional teams consisting of Board members, Committee chairs, at large residents and CAM leadership a chance to brainstorm updated goals and strategies. Residents are welcome to attend and watch along with providing feedback following the session. The draft goals and strategies created at the workshop will be refined over the following couple of months, creating the first section of the strategic plan. The final component of the strategic plan is developed during the next step of journey, the Portfolio Planning phase. During the May through August timeframe, proposed projects are identified and sequenced that provide the best opportunity to achieve our community goals. Think of it as “Right Project – Right Time”. Projects enter the process using the current small project and large project proposal processes we have in place. The roadmap of projects will cover approximately the next three years, sequenced by analyzing available funding, human resources, dependencies, and risks. The proposed projects are then presented to the Board of Directors for approval to move forward during the Annual Budget

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phase. During the year, the project portfolio is monitored to identify potential factors that may impact the project roadmap including changes in completion dates of projects underway, available funds, and resources. The community goals and strategies developed during the strategy development phase along with the roadmap of projects identified during the portfolio planning phase comprise the community strategic plan. The final stop in the journey is the annual budget phase. This is the CAM preparation and Board approval of the community annual operating and project budget for the following calendar year. Although this phase is not part of the strategic planning process, the projects identified in the portfolio planning phase are approved during the annual budget preparation for implementation the next year.

So now you know WHAT it is, the question is WHY should I care? There are basically three reasons why this plan is important to YOU and your life here in Grand. n We all want the market value of our homes to remain high and

competitive with similar choices that buyers can make in our area – a clear vision and plan for the community helps people make the decision to buy here and feel confident that their investment is a solid one for the future – that the community will be maintained to high standards. n Having amenities and activities that are plentiful, varied, up-to-date,

and relevant to all of our visions for our lives here. We want this to be a community that we can all be proud of – today and tomorrow. n An active strategic plan gives us all confidence that our funds

are being spent wisely and with thought, and will insure the accomplishment of the first two goals. Our strategic planning effort is a vital process in keeping The Grand a strong and vibrant community. It provides a common vision and set of goals for our future, along with strategies and roadmap of projects over the five-year horizon to make that vision a reality

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

Community Homeowner Association Patrol Service

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

C.H.A.P.S. VOLUNTEERS AT WORK IN 2023 C.H.A.P.S. had another successful year of activities in 2023 for both vacation watch home inspections and evening patrols. Although most of the numbers for problems remain relatively small, the frequency of open garage doors after dark remains high. At times, we find an open garage door at a house with no lights on and no one home. When this happens, we call the Surprise Police for a safety check.

Becoming a member of C.H.A.P.S. is easy. Simply ask any C.H.A.P.S. member for information or come to one of our monthly meetings. The next meeting is Tuesday February 27 at 1:30pm in the Sonoran Plaza. You will receive training for vacation watch, evening patrol or both and do one patrol with an experienced member to become qualified. You will enjoy helping keep our community safe and making new friends. C.H.A.P.S. keeps a number of statistics concerning activities. These figures show how much we made a difference during 2023. VACATION WATCH Houses inspected Unlocked windows Unlocked doors Water leaks Inspection days Highest daily house count EVENING PATROL Patrols Patrol days Volunteer hours Open garage doors Streetlights out Calls to Surprise Police 22

1,874 22 1 4 65 328 in July 274 121 1,618 1,047 84 68

FOR YOUR SAFETY Windows left open—22

VACATION WATCH

Residents who are away for two weeks or more can ask for a periodic home inspection by completing a Vacation Watch Request form, which is available at the Welcome Center and the Membership Office at the Palm Center, and at www. livegrandaz.com. Return completed forms to the Membership Office in the Palm Center. To use this service, homeowners must be away for a minimum of two weeks and include a keyholder on the request form. When an irregularity is found, the keyholder will be notified. C.H.A.P.S. does not report homeowner violations to the Standards Office.

EVENING PATROL

Early in the evening, volunteers patrol neighborhoods in Association vehicles to observe and report unusual activity. Open garage doors and street light outages are the main objectives. Patrols are also on the outlook for any type of activity or situation that is not normal.

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DONATIONS

Donations to C.H.A.P.S. may be given to the Membership Office. Make checks payable to Sun City Grand Community Association and designate “Donation to C.H.A.P.S.” Our activities incur numerous incidental expenses that are covered by donations.

*C.H.A.P.S. Community Homeowner Association Patrol Service. Everyone is welcome. Make a difference with C.H.A.P.S.

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TICKETED

Visa/Mastercard Credit/Debit Cards Only – Sun City Grand adheres to the "NO REFUND POLICY" FEBRUARY 2 • FRIDAY • DANCE CLUB

COUNTRY WESTERN DANCE—SOLD OUT

$12/pp | Doors Open 5:30pm | Cash Bar 6pm-10pm | Dance 7-10pm | Sonoran Plaza FEB. 2, 9, 16, 23 • FRIDAY • GRAND EVENT

DJ BINGO Come out and enjoy this community favorite with DJ Curtis leading the fun. Tickets are limited to 6 per person per night. It’s Bingo like you’ve never imagined! Visit livegrandaz.com for a schedule of events. For all things Grand, visit us online or in the Activities Office, or contact us at 623-546-7449. $3/pp-LIMIT 6 | 5:30pm DJ Bingo Starts |4:30pm Doors Open | Chaparral Center, Apache FEBRUARY 5 • MONDAY • GRAND EVENT

GRAND TRIVIA NIGHT—SOLD OUT

$3/pp–Limit 6 | 6pm Trivia Starts |5:30pm Doors Open |Sagebrush Ballroom FEBRUARY 6 • TUESDAY • GRAND EVENT

VENDOR SPACES FOR THE GRAND ARTS & CRAFTS FAIRE GO ON SALE! Vendor spaces may be purchased beginning Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at the Activities desk for the Spring Arts & Craft Faire, scheduled for Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Spaces may be purchased only at the Activities desk Monday – Friday, 8-4pm Residents: $75 first table; $55 each additional Non-Residents: $160 first table; $100 each additional 8am – 4pm | Activities Office, Sonoran Plaza FEB. 6 & 7 • TUES. & WED. • GRAND EVENT

GRAND SERIES: THE RONSTADT REVIVAL—SOLD OUT

$25/pp | Doors Open 3:30pm | 6:30pm Cash Bar available | Performance 4pm & 7pm Sonoran Plaza, Kiva Ballroom FEB. 9 & 10 • FRI. & SAT • MUSIC CLUB

LIVE AT CIMARRON—SOLD OUT Joni Harms

$20/pp | 6pm Doors Open, Cash Bar Available Performance 7pm | Cimarron Center FEBRUARY 10 • SATURDAY • DANCE CLUB

VALENTINE DANCE #1—SOLD OUT

$12/pp | 6:30pm Doors Open, Cash Bar Available Dance 7-10pm | Cimarron Center

FEBRUARY 10 • SATURDAY • DANCE CLUB

VALENTINE DANCE #2—SOLD OUT

$12/pp | 6:30pm Doors Open, Cash Bar Available Dance 7-10pm | Sonoran Plaza FEB. 15, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25 GRAND DRAMA & COMEDY CLUB

SOMETHING’S AFOOT— A MUSICAL MURDER MYSTERY The Grand Drama & Comedy Club presents its 2024 Musical, Something’s Afoot, a zany, entertaining musical that takes a satirical poke at Agatha Christie mysteries and the musical style of the 1930s English music hall. Book, music and lyrics by James McDonald, David Vos and Robert Gerlach, and additional music by Ed Linderman; Something’s Afoot is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. Synopsis: Ten people are stranded in an isolated English country house during a raging thunderstorm. One by one, they’re picked off by cleverly fiendish devices. As the bodies pile up in the library, the survivors frantically race to uncover the identity and motivation of the cunning culprit. Something’s Afoot is Directed by Annie Banton and Produced by Kathy Marker. Stage Manager is Jill Kirkpatrick and Assistant Stage Manager is Kathy Boland. The cast is comprised of 11 musical actors who have been in rehearsals for weeks to bring you this not-to-be-missed Musical Murder Mystery to the Sonoran Plaza main stage. $20/pp Seven Performances over two weekends: Thursday, Fridays (2) & Saturdays (2) @ 7pm; Sundays (2) @ 3pm Cash Bar – 1 hour before show time. Sonoran Plaza Main Stage | Reserved Seating FEB. 16 & 17 • FRI. & SAT. • MUSIC CLUB

LIVE AT CIMARRON—SOLD OUT $5/pp | Doors open with a cash bar starting at 6pm | Performances begin at 7pm Cimarron Club

FEB. 20 & 21 • TUES. & WED. • GRAND EVENT

GRAND SERIES: THE SHE GEES Bee Gees Tribute has become one of the top Rock artists in the 2023 music scene, delighting fans with a unique Rock sound. The Shee Gees - Bee Gees Tribute tickets provide an opportunity to be there in person for the next The Shee Gees - Bee Gees Tribute concert $25/pp | Doors Open 3:30pm | 6:30pm Cash Bar available | Performances 4pm & 7pm Sonoran Plaza, Kiva Ballroom

FEBRUARY 22 • THURSDAY • GRAND EVENT

BARLEENS ROCKIN' AND ROLLIN' THROUGH THE YEARS—SOLD OUT Bus departs between 4-4:30pm $75/pp | 4pm | Sonoran Plaza Parking area FEB. 23 • FRI. • DANCE CLUB

COUPLES DANCE AT CIMARRON This fun evening will include entertainment provided by DJ Pam Burton, playing our favorites so we can Waltz, Cha Cha, Rumba, Swing, Tango and Fox Trot the night away. Sound romantic? Count on it. No jeans, shorts or flip flops please, but your soft drinks and snacks are welcome. Dance Lessons 6:15-6:45pm $12/pp | 6pm Doors Open, Cash Bar Available Dance 7-9:30pm | Cimarron Center MARCH 1 • FRIDAY • DANCE CLUB

COUNTRY WESTERN DANCE —SOLD OUT $12/pp | Cash Bar available 6-10pm Doors open at 5:30 MARCH 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • FRIDAY GRAND EVENT

DJ BINGO Come out and enjoy this community favorite with DJ Curtis leading the fun. Tickets are limited to 6 per person per night. It’s Bingo like you’ve never imagined! Visit livegrandaz.com for a schedule of events. For all things Grand, visit us online or in the Activities Office, or contact us at 623-5467449. $3/pp–Limit 6 | 5:30pm DJ Bingo Starts 4:30pm Doors Open | Chaparral Center, Apache MARCH 2 • SATURDAY • MUSIC CLUB

POPERA CONCERT 10TH ANNIVERSARY REPRISE In 2014, Robert Walling expanded the traditional Classical Music concerts series by creating Popera Concerts, a cross over of Opera and Broadway/Pop. Vocalists were featured performing both Opera and Pop selections with our talented instrumentalists providing musical accompaniment. Sold out performances have continued to this day. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Popera, Produced and Directed by Kristyne Olson and Robert Walling, this concert will combine a reprise of some of the best Classical and Popera numbers over the years. Arias from La Traviata and Turandot, classical instrumental selections, and Broadway favorites from The Phantom of the Opera and Les Misérables, among other

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classics will be featured. Tickets are also available at the Sonoran Plaza Activities Desk (open M-F 8am – 4pm) Reserved Floor & Tiered Seating, $15 pp 6pm Cash Bar; 6:30pm Doors open 7pm Performance Sonoran Plaza Ballroom

MARCH 4 • MONDAY • GRAND EVENT

GRAND TRIVIA NIGHT—SOLD OUT $3/pp–Limit 6 | 6pm Trivia Starts 5:30pm Doors Open | Sagebrush Ballroom

MARCH 5 & 6 • TUES. & WED. • GRAND EVENT

GRAND SERIES: HOT AUGUST NIGHTS—SOLD OUT

$25/pp | Doors Open 3:30pm | 6:30pm Cash Bar available | Performances 4pm & 7pm | Sonoran Plaza, Kiva Ballroom MARCH 8 • FRIDAY • GRAND EVENT

BARLEENS OLD TIME ROCK'N'ROLL—SOLD OUT

Bus departs between 4-4:30pm $75/pp | 4pm | Sonoran Plaza Parking area MARCH 9 • SATURDAY • GRAND EVENT

SCG SPRING GARAGE SALE Purchase your Spring Garage Sale Tickets for Saturday, March 9, 2024. Spaces may be purchased only at the Activities desk and only by SCG residents with their CAM card. NOT available online. $20/per ticket | 8am–4pm Activities Office, Sonoran Plaza

MARCH 14 • THURSDAY • GRAND EVENT

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY AT ARIZONA BROADWAY THEATRE Get ready to go on an adventure with Charlie Bucket, an imaginative boy whose dreams of acquiring a golden ticket to tour Willy Wonka’s over-the-top chocolate factory, come true. Satisfy your sweet tooth, as ABT’s premieres the imaginative world of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s novel. You’ll devour this family-friendly adventure that’s full of mouth-watering visuals that Must be Believed to be Seen. Strike that! Reverse it! Bus departs between 4:30-4:45pm $100/pp | 4:30pm | Sonoran Plaza Parking area

MARCH 19 & 20 • TUES. & WED. GRAND EVENT

GRAND SERIES: CCR RANDY LINDER—SOLD OUT

$25/pp | Doors Open 3:30pm | 6:30pm Cash Bar available | Performances 4pm & 7pm | Sonoran Plaza, Kiva Ballroom MARCH 22 & 23 • FRI. & SAT. • MUSIC CLUB

GOLD RUSH LIVE AT CIMARRON—SOLD OUT

$5/pp | Doors open Cash Bar available 6pm Performance 7pm | Cimarron Center MARCH 23 • SATURDAY • DANCE

BASEBALL FEVER ROCK AND SWING DANCE—SOLD OUT $12/pp | Doors and Cash Bar open at 6:30 dancing 7-10pm | Your soft drinks and snacks are welcome MARCH 23 • SATURDAY GRAND CAR CLUB INTEREST GROUP

CAR SHOW All cars welcome! DJ, Food Trucks, Raffle (free raffle ticket with each entry), Trophies. Register online at www.livegrandaz.com or at the Gate the morning of the event. Gates open at 8 a.m. Online registration ends at noon on March 22, 2024. Come out and stroll among the beautiful hot rods while listening to l music. Mark your calendars! Spectators are FREE. $25/car | FREE spectators | 10am–2pm Sonoran Parking Area

MARCH 27, 28, 29, 30 • WED., THURS., FRI., SAT. DRAMA & COMEDY CLUB

CABARET PLAYERS PRESENTS “JESTING WITH THE ARTS” Grand Drama & Comedy Club’s Cabaret Players closes the season with “JESTING with the ARTS”. Don’t miss these four short plays: The Audience, The Naked Truth, Shall We Dance, Radio KRZY. These very funny plays, performed in the casual and comfortable atmosphere of the Cimarron Theater, are filled with antics and escapades… guaranteed to bring smiles and laughter. Don’t miss out—buy your tickets early, as Cabaret Players brings you their final short plays of the season. Always a GRAND Favorite and a sellout.

MARCH 28 • THURSDAY • MUSIC CLUB

2024 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 the Boomer generation 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 '60s and '70s. It features songs by artists including The Mamas and the Papas, Bob Dylan, the Beatles, Wilson Pickett, Janis Joplin, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Otis Redding, Canned Heat, Crosby Stills and Nash, Bob Seger, and many more. Brought back by popular demand after 2023's sold-out show, the Pop Festival is 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 sing-along is sure to sell out again this year! And if you still have them in storage somewhere, get in the spirit with everyone else by wearing your favorite vintage 60's era tie-dye shirts, skirts, bell bottoms, and love beads. Tickets are available online at grandmusicclub.com, livegrandaz.com, or the Sonoran Plaza Activities Desk (open M-F 8 am – 4 pm) Reserved Floor & Tiered Seating, $15/pp 6pm Cash Bar; 6:30pm Doors open 7pm Performance | Sonoran Plaza Ballroom APRIL 4 • THURSDAY• GRAND EVENT

GRAND TRIVIA NIGHT Grab some friends or come alone and accept the trivia challenge. Teams of up to 6 players and prizes will be awarded to winners. Don’t miss out! *Limited seating is available. Please note tickets must be reserved prior and be presented upon arrival. Visit livegrandaz. com, for a schedule of events. For all things Grand, visit us online or in the Activities Office, or contact us at 623-546-7449. $3/pp–Limit 6 | 6pm Trivia Starts |5:30pm Doors Open |Sagebrush Ballroom

$10/pp | Open Table Seating 6:30pm Doors & Cash Bar Open | 7pm Showtime! Cimarron Theater

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APRIL 5 • FRIDAY • DANCE CLUB

APRIL 11 • THURSDAY• GRAND EVENT

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

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

COUNTRY WESTERN DANCE We once again will be entertained by J. David Sloan and Western Bred, our very favorite CW band, but first an Arizona TwoStep lesson beginning at 6:00 pm. Dancing to follow. Snacks and soft drinks welcome. Tickets available only to Dance Club members January 31 beginning at 9 am at scgdanceclub.org. Residents only February 1-7 at the Activities office. February 8 at livegrandaz.com or the Activities office. For more information lsteele107@gmail.com. APRIL 6 & 7 • SAT. & SUN. • MUSIC CLUB

GRAND SINGERS & CHORALE SPRING CONCERT “EVERYWHERE THAT YOU ARE” Come and enjoy the Grand Singers and Chorale Spring Concert titled Everywhere That You Are! Directed by Pamela J. Weir and accompanied by pianists Marilyn Sassman , Ruth Ann Price, with a professional band. This special event features your friends and neighbors singing beautiful choral arrangements representing where we have been at different times in our lives, where we are going and ultimately coming back to. What a beautiful country we all live in! You will hear music from the 1940s to the 2020s! Old favorites like “America”, “New York, New York Theme” and “What a Wonderful World” are sure to be entertaining. You will also enjoy an arrangement of The Beatles’ “Long and Winding Road” and Carole King’s “I Feel the Earth Move”. If you’re looking for something more contemporary, you will love the moving arrangement of “The Road Not Taken” or the contemporary anthem “Homeward Bound”. Our titled piece, “Everywhere That You Are” will include a memorial to those we have lost. Tickets are available online at www. grandmusicclub.com or www.grandinfo. com. Or at the Activities Desk at Sonoran Plaza (Open M-F From 8 am to 4 pm.) For further information, contact Kathy Head at 623-826-2749 or Norma Lucas 308-6277221. Reserved Floor Seating $15/pp Saturday | 6:30pm Doors Open; 7pm Performance Sunday | 2:30pm Doors Open; 3pm Performance Sonoran Plaza Ballroom

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. Tickets available on line at livegrandaz.com or in the Activities Office. APRIL 11, 12, 13, 14 THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY GRAND DRAMA & COMEDY CLUB

ANNUAL VARIETY SHOW— “25 GRAND YEARS” Grand Drama & Comedy Club presents its Silver Anniversary Annual Variety Show, “25 Grand Years,” produced and directed by Jolene Nerdahl. It’s hard to believe that just five short years ago Jolene produced the soldout 20th Anniversary Variety Show patterned after “The Greatest Showman” where she brought back acts from the first 20 years. Once again, she plans to bring back some of the best previous acts, as she prepares for the 25th anniversary show. We cannot wait to see what else she develops to celebrate 25 years—25 GRAND Years—but one thing for sure is that Jolene will again showcase the talented Grandettes ‘n’ Guy, who always entertain and delight our audiences with their beautiful costumes, familiar music, and intricate choreography. That said…you want to mark your calendars, plan with your friends and neighbors, and buy your tickets early for a wonderful evening or matinee in April. $20/pp Four Performances: Thursday, Friday & Saturday @ 7:00pm | Sunday @ 3:00pm Cash Bar – 1 hour before show time. Sonoran Plaza Main Stage | Reserved Seating

APRIL 12 & 13 • FRI. & SAT. • MUSIC CLUB

LIVE AT CIMARRON WITH JOE FIDANZO Once a month, on a Friday and Saturday evening, our local GRAND Music Club bands and other Music Club members perform for your pleasure in the Cimarron Club Room! Many of the most talented performers in the GRAND are featured. Bring dry snacks and enjoy a fun, casual time as you listen to songs by new and old performers, often with favorites you can sing along with. JOE FIDANZO is a multi-talented musical performer, new to the Grand community, who recently relocated to Arizona from Oregon. Joe toured with a band for many years and plays several different instruments. His oneman band performances are a must-have experience, loaded with classic rock favorites and sprinkled with a little country rock. Tickets may also be purchased at the Grand Activities Desk (M-F, 8 am - 4 pm). For more information, contact Dave Williams at 503‑706‑4876. $5/pp, Open Seating 6pm Doors/Cash Bar open | 7pm Performance Cimarron Center APRIL 20 • SATURDAY • DANCE CLUB

ROCK & SWING SPRING FLING This month’s dance features the popular Thaddeus Rose. Celebrate the Spring season with family and friends by dancing to your favorites from the 50’s to 2000. $12/pp-Limit 6 |6:30pm Doors Open, Cash Bar Available | Dance 7-10pm | Sonoran Plaza

Tickets available only to Dance Club members January 31 beginning at 9 am at scgdanceclub.org. Residents only February 1-7 at the Activities office. February 8 at livegrandaz.com or the Activities office. For more information lsteele107@gmail.com.

APRIL 12 •FRIDAY • GRAND EVENT

SPRING SHRED DAY Today is the day, purchase your Spring Shred Day Time for Friday, April 12, Limited times are available, so please come to the Activities Office in the Sonoran Plaza to make your purchase. Activities Office doors will open at 8 am and close at 4 pm. This event is open to residents ONLY. Must have CAM Card with you to purchase your Spring Shred Day Time. One ticket allows you to shred two banker storage boxes or 2 clothes baskets. PLEASE NO TRASH BAGS! $5/per ticket 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Activities Office, Sonoran Plaza

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2024 Veterans Fundraising Event AT THE GR AND

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Join us at our next membership meeting TUESDAY ★ FEBRUARY 13, 2024 ★ 10 AM ★ PALMS ROOM, SONORAN PLAZA

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PRESENTATIONS FEBRUARY 8 • THURSDAY • SEMINAR

FEBRUARY 12 • MONDAY • PRESENTATION

FEBRUARY 22 • THURSDAY • SEMINAR

“Living Trusts vs Wills ... Straight Talk” – Back in SCG by popular demand, this FREE class has helped thousands of Arizonans at every income level to protect themselvesfrom 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 59. RSVP: 623-853-6775.

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

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SOLAR EDUCATION

RELIANT LAW GROUP

FREE | 10 a.m. OR 12 p.m. | Palm Center

FREE | 1 p.m. | Sonoran Plaza

Seminar on Wills and Living Trusts Join us for an informative and reassuring discussion to help you and your family avoid the most common (and costly!) Estate Planning mistakes most people make, either by failing to plan or planning the wrong way. Make sure your family will avoid Probate and legal fees. No need to register, just come join us.

FEBRUARY 9 • FRIDAY • SEMINAR

FEBRUARY 15 • THURSDAY • SEMINARS

FEBRUARY 26 • MONDAY • SEMINAR

Things change so fast that most of what you know is horribly outdated. True, APS announced their biggest price increase ever. But there is much more. With understanding, you choose what's best without a salesperson's magic formula or secret worksheet. A former Securities Principal and Chief Compliance Officer, Warren Wilson has been obviating nuance for decades. Please RSVP to 480-953-1185 to guarantee a seat.

Join other Grand residents who are already enjoying the benefits of the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage. Taught by Jim and Stacy Brebner, Grand residents and retirement mortgage specialists, in an informative presentation on how seniors 62+ can access their home equity now and still have no monthly mortgage payments. I RSVP (253) 576-7968 or email brebnerteam@fairwaymc.com to reserve your very limited seat.

SOLAR POWER

10 a.m. | Sago | Palm Center

FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE

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

FREE | 2 p.m. | Chaparral Center

LIVING TRUST SEMINAR: DWORNIK LAW FIRM

Learn the latest strategies to protect your estate. A good estate plan coordinates what happens to your home, savings, and retirement accounts. Why a Will is not enough. Learn how to set up a Power of Attorney for Healthcare or Finances. Why many people with Living Trusts will end up in Probate and how to avoid it! Find out what may have changed, needs updating, or is still applicable in AZ. RSVP 480-809-1014 info@dworniklawaz.com FREE | 10 a.m. | Sonoran Plaza

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TUBAC FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS & TUCSON GEM & MINERAL SHOW

February 17 | Saturday | .$99

February 7–8 | $325 pp/double | $445 pp/single

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February 12–16 | 5 Days/4 Nights $2,299 pp/double | $2,775 pp/single

February 20-22 | Tuesday-Thursday $499 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) | $56 (Single Supplement) RANCHO DE LA OSA

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Friday | February 16, | $145 per person CARNIVAL OF ILLUSION AT MAC & FOUR PEAKS BREWERY

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LAUGHLIN SCENIC OUTSKIRTS AND CASINO TOUR

February 27–29 | 3 Days/2 Nights $299 pp/double | $375 pp/single

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April 8–13 | 6 Days/5 Nights $3,475 pp/double $4,175 pp/single

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Sunday | April 21 | $270 per person

Temecula Valley Wine Country & The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch April 9-12 | Tuesday-Friday $999 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) | $225 (Single Supplement) CANADIAN ROCKIES & GLACIER NATIONAL PARK

August 4-10 $4149 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) | Single Supplement ($1175) BLACK HILLS, BADLANDS & MOUNT RUSHMORE

August 14-22 $3299 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) | $800 (Single Supplement) COLORFUL COSTA RICA

November 6-14 $3675 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) | $725 (Single Supplement)

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

Lost and Found is located in the Welcome Center in the lobby of the Palm Center. Open hours are 9 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday. Or you can phone 623-546-7501 and ask the volunteers to check for your lost item. Valuable items such as cell phones and jewelry are kept in the Membership Office. The Golf Courses and Fitness Centers keep their found items, so if you lost something there, please check at those facilities.

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MONDAY

TUESDAY

6 Grand Series– Ronstadt Revival 4pm & 7pm–SP —SOLD OUT

27 CHAPS General Mtg. 1:30pm–Palms/PV

Grand Series– Shee Gees 4pm & 7pm–SP 28

Grand Series– Shee Gees 4pm & 7pm–SP

Neighborhood Reps 8am–SP Architectural Review 9:30am–Hybrid & PC, Mediterranean TAC Workshop 2pm–Hybrid & PC, Mediterranean Country Western Dance 7pm–SP—SOLD OUT

FRIDAY

Thirsty Thursdays 3-6pm–VC

Grand Movie Series 1pm–SP

Board of Directors Meeting 1pm–Hybrid & PC, Med. Room

22 Barleens 4pm–SPP—SOLD OUT

FBAC 1pm–Hybrid & PC, Med. Room TAC 3pm–Hybrid & PC, Med. Room Drama–Something’s Afoot 7pm–SP Thirsty Thursdays 3-6pm–VC

24 Drama– Something’s Afoot 7pm–SP

17 Drama– Something’s Afoot 7pm–SP—SOLD OUT

Valentines Dances #2 7pm–SP—SOLD OUT

Valentines Dances #1 7pm–CM—SOLD OUT

10 Joni Harms—SOLD OUT 7pm–CM Nightclub

3 Market at Grand 9am-1pm–SPP

SATURDAY

FEBRUARY 19—PRESIDENT’S DAY Fitness Centers: 5am-9pm Golf Courses: 7am–5pm Activities Office: Closed Admin. Office and Welcome Center: Closed Chaparral: 7am-10pm Palm Center: 8am-6pm Sonoran: 7am-10pm

Couples Dance 7pm–CM

23 Drama– Something’s Afoot 7pm–SP

16 Drama– Something’s Afoot 7pm–SP—SOLD OUT

8 9 Board of Directors Mtg Joni Harms 1pm–Hybrid & PC, 7pm–CM Nightclub Mediterranean Room —SOLD OUT

1 LRP 1pm–Hybrid PC, Mediterranean Thirsty Thursdays 3-6pm–VC

THURSDAY

SP=Sonoran Plaza • SPP=Sonoran Plaza Parking • CC=Chaparral Center • CMP=Cimarron Center Parking • CM=Cimarron Center • AD=Adobe Spa • PC=Palm Center • GC=Grand Cafe VC=Village Center • AM=Amphitheater • Meeting dates are subject to change. Check www.suncitygrand.com for the most up–to–date information

Items in blue are Activities or Community Events • Items in black are Committee Meetings • Items in green are Board Meetings • Items in red are Cancelled Meetings

26 Covenants 9am

25 Drama– Something’s Afoot 3pm–SP

CAM CLOSED

VALENTINES DAY

❤❤❤❤❤❤

Grand Series– Ronstadt Revival 4pm & 7pm–SP —SOLD OUT

7 Wine Down 3-6pm–VC

WEDNESDAY

20 21 Wine Down Financial Advisory 3-6pm–VC 10am–Hybrid & PC, Mediterranean Room

12 13 Golf Advisory 2:30pm–Hybrid & PC, Mediterranean Room

Grand Trivia 6pm–SP—SOLD OUT

5 CHAPS Board Meeting 9:30am–PC, Sago

18 Drama– Something’s Afoot 3pm–SP

FRIDAYS ☛ DJ BINGO—5:30pm–CC

FRIDAYS ☛ FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE!—Times vary–VC

WE E KLY WEDNESDAYS ☛ KARAOKE—4:30pm–SP

SUNDAY

FEBRUARY 2024

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MONDAY

TUESDAY

Happy Hour 6-8pm–CC

Annual Meeting 6pm–Kiva Ballroom

26 CHAPS General Mtg. 1:30pm–Palms/PV

FAC 10am–Hybrid & PC, Mediterranean Grand Series CCR Randy Linder4pm & 7pm–SP Happy Hour 4-6pm–PC

12 Happy Hour 6-8pm–CC

Happy Hour 4-6pm–PC

20 Wine Down 3-6pm–VC Grand Series CCR Randy Linder4pm & 7pm–SP

Hot August Night 7pm–SP—SOLD OUT

6 Wine Down 3-6pm–VC

WEDNESDAY

Board of Directors Mtg 1pm–Hybrid PC, Mediterranean Thirsty Thursdays 3-6pm–VC Music Club Pop Festival 7pm–SP

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

FRIDAY

8 Barleens 4pm–SPP—SOLD OUT

Neighborhood Reps 8am–SP Architectural Review 9:30am–Hybrid & PC, Mediterranean TAC Workshop; 2pm–Hybrid & PC, Med. Western Dance 7pm–SP—SOLD OUT

Gold Rush 7pm–CM—SOLD OUT

22 Grand Movie Series 1pm–SP

14 15 Board of Directors Mtg 1pm–Hybrid & PC, Mediterranean Room Thirsty Thursdays 3-6pm–VC Arizona Broadway 4:30pm–Trip

7 LRP 1pm–Hybrid & PC, Mediterranean Room

THURSDAY

30 Arts and Craft Faire 9am–2pm

Rock and Swing Dance 7pm–SP—SOLD OUT

23 Gold Rush 7pm–CM—SOLD OUT

9 Garage Sale 7am–SPP

Music Club Popera Concert 7pm–SP

2 Market at Grand 9am-1pm–SPP

SATURDAY

Items in blue are Activities or Community Events • Items in black are Committee Meetings • Items in green are Board Meetings • Items in red are Cancelled Meetings

18 Covenants 9am

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

Grand Trivia 6pm–SP—SOLD OUT

4 5 CHAPS Board Meeting Hot August Night 7pm–SP—SOLD OUT 9:30am–PC, Sago

FRIDAYS ☛ DJ BINGO—5:30pm–CC

FRIDAYS ☛ FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE!—Times vary–VC

WE E KLY WEDNESDAYS ☛ KARAOKE—4:30pm–SP

SUNDAY

MARCH 2024

ADOBE AEROBIC SCHEDULE SUNDAY

MONDAY 7 AM

FEBRUARY 2024

TUESDAY 6 AM

WEDNESDAY 7 AM

THURSDAY 6 AM

Maggie n $4.00 Nat n $4.00

Maggie n $4.00

Nat n $4.00

Beg Strength Bal Boot Camp

Beg Strength Bal

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Boot Camp

7 AM

Mitzi $4.00

Nat n $4.00

Jodell n $4.00

Nat n $4.00

Maggie n $4.00

Jeanne $4.00

Aqua

8:15 AM

Aqua Express

30 Minute Class

Maggie $2.00

9 AM

Aqua

Maggie $4.00

9 AM

Gentle Yoga Alicia $4.00

Kataflex

Aqua

8 AM

Suspension Training

Nat n $4.00

Barré Express Sue n $2.00

8:15 AM

Aqua Express

30 Minute Class

8 AM

Cardio Interval

Maggie n $2.00

Michele n $4.00 8:30 AM

9:15 AM

Pilates

Jerry n $4.00

10:15 AM

Gentle Yoga

Core Express Sue n $2.00

9 AM

Aqua

Maggie n $4.00

9:30 AM

Beginning Back

Aqua Rusty Hinges Strengthening Maggie $4.00

1 PM

Chair Fitness Rusty Hinges Maggie $4.00

2 PM

PWR Moves Therese $4.00

3 PM

Chair Yoga Therese $4.00

4 PM

Aqua Dance Waves Claire $4.00

and Flexibility

11 AM

Muscle works

DeAnn n $4.00

11:30 AM

Aqua Rusty Hinges

2:30 PM

1 PM

Marcy $80.00 pre-paid

3:30 PM

Intermediate & Advanced Stability Ball

Marcy $80.00 pre-paid

Maggie n $4.00

9 AM

Jerry $4.00

Jerry n $4.00

10 AM

Cardio Interval

Michele n $4.00

9:15 AM

Pilates

Meditation

Sherry n $4.00

1:30 PM

Beginning Back Strengthening and Flexibility

Marcy $80.00 pre-paid

2:30 PM

3:30 PM

Chair Fitness Rusty Hinges

Maggie n $4.00

Aqua

Zumba

10 AM

Intermediate & Advanced Stability Ball

Jerry n $4.00

Pilates

11:30 AM

Aqua Rusty Hinges

Maggie n $4.00

12 PM

Grandettes

Claire n $4.00

Jeanne

$2.00

Yoga

Renee n $4.00

2 PM

Grandettes

Tap Tech

Claire n $4.00

30 Minute Class

1 PM

5 PM

Aqua HIIT

Arm Toning Express

RESUMES MARCH

Carol

Dance Fit

10:30 AM

$50.00 pre-paid

Mandy n $4.00

4 PM

$2.00

(IN THE PAVILION)

3 PM

Therese n $4.00

Jeanne

Tina

4 PM

5 PM

30 Minute Class

Chi Gong Workshop

Therese n $4.00

Chair Yoga

Golden Glutes Express

1 PM

2 PM

Aqua

Zumba

Carol

Marcy $80.00 pre-paid

3 PM

Claire $4.00

8 AM

1 PM

Mandy n $4.00

9 AM

(IN THE PAVILION) $50.00 pre-paid

PWR Moves

Dance Fit

9 AM

Marcy $80.00 pre-paid

4 PM

Aqua

Nat n $4.00

Tai Chi Movement Beginning Workshop Stability Ball Tina RESUMES MARCH

Core Crunch

Maggie n $2.00

Jerry n $4.00

Zumba

8 AM

Jeanne $4.00

Suspension Training

45 Minute Class

Therese n $2.00

Marcy $80.00 pre-paid

Beginning Stability Ball

Aqua Express

Body Barré

30 Minute Class

8 AM

Therese n $4.00

Jeanne n $4.00

11:30 AM

8:15 AM

11 AM

Sherry

1:30 PM

Jodell n $4.00

10:30 AM

11:30 AM

$4.00

Mitzi n $4.00

Aqua

10 AM

Meditation

Jammin

Aqua

7 AM

Jerry n $4.00

45 Minute Class

7 AM

Beg Strength Bal

Yoga

Posture Express

10 AM

Kataflex

Carol

Grandettes 4 PM

Valerie n $6.00

Blue—Aqua Aerobics | Green—Outdoor Classes | Orange—pre-paid prices For more information contact grandfitness@scgcam.com

*SCG Community Association, its Board, its employees and all other entities within SCG do not guarantee, endorse, nor promote any of the products, services or individuals advertised herein and assume no responsibility or liability for the veracity of the statements made by any instructors. FEBRUARY 2024

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CIMARRON AEROBIC SCHEDULE SUNDAY

MONDAY 6 AM

Power Pump Jeanne

7 AM

Jeanne n $4.00

8 AM

Barrė Express

30 Minute Class

Sue n $2.00

8:30 AM

Deep Water Mitzi $4.00

9:45 AM

Stretch & Tone Sherry $4.00

11 AM

Chair Yoga Sherry $4.00

Core Express

30 Minute Class

Sue

Power Pump

$4.00 Jeanne $4.00

Core Crunch

8:30 AM

TUESDAY 6 AM

7 AM

Body Barrė Jeanne $4.00

8 AM

Total Body Conditioning Chris $4.00

$2.00

8:30 AM

Deep Water

8:30 AM

Deep Water

Mitzi Jeanne n $4.00 $4.00 9 AM Dance Fitness 9 AM Therese n $4.00 Roll & Release Chris 10 AM $4.00

Stretch & Relax

Maggie n $4.00 10 AM Yoga Flow 11 AM Chris Cycle Lite Jeanne n $5.00 $4.00

12 PM

Yoga

Renee n $4.00

1 PM

Cardio Drum Beat

11 AM

Restorative Qigong / Tai Chi for beginners

John $50.00 pre-paid 10 Weeks

Jeanne n $4.00

2 PM

Cardio Tone Lite

DeAnn n $4.00

12 PM

Grandettes Tiana

Sue n $5.00 Resumes Mid March

7 AM

Burn It Up! Jeanne $4.00

8 AM

Jeanne n $4.00

7 AM

Core Crunch

Jeanne n $4.00

8 AM

Cycle Lite

Jeanne n $5.00

Strength & Sculpt 8:30 AM Deep Water Jeanne $4.00

Mitzi n $4.00

8:30 AM

9 AM

Claire $4.00

Jeanne n $4.00

Deep Water 9 AM

Jammin’

Jeanne $4.00

Nat $4.00

7 AM

Burn It Up!

DeAnn $4.00

8 AM

9:30 AM

Strength & Sculpt

30 Minute Class

Therese $4.00

Jeanne n $2.00

Ab Blast Express Jeanne n $2.00

Deep Water

11 AM

Jeanne $4.00

Therese $4.00

Jammin’

$4.00

12 PM

11 AM

Valerie

Therese $4.00

1:30 PM

Arm Toning Express

10 Weeks

Grandettes 1 PM

Happy Hips

Grandettes

12 PM

2 PM

Therese $4.00

Valerie

Grandettes Carol

PWR! MOVES

2 PM

Jerry n $4.00

Therese $4.00

2 PM

DeAnn $4.00

2 PM

3 PM

DeAnn $4.00

Tone Zone DeAnn $4.00

Cardio Tone Lite

Cycle

Yin Yoga

Restorative 10 AM Qigong / Tai Chi for Stretch & Relax beginners Maggie

Tiana

Grandettes

Dance Fitness

9 AM

John $50.00 pre-paid

Jeanne $2.00

30 Minute Class

Mandy $4.00

Golden Glutes Express

Jeanne $4.00

Leg Day Express

Posture Express

10 AM

11 AM

1 PM

Yoga/Pilates

Jeanne $4.00

11 AM

Tiana

8:15 AM

8:30 AM

30 Minute Class

Grandettes

DeAnn $4.00

10 AM

Maggie $4.00

12 PM

Muscle Works

Therese $2.00

Jammin

10:30 AM

Cardio Drum Beat

SATURDAY 7:15 AM

Jeanne $4.00

10 AM

Stretch & Relax

Muscle, Steel, Rip Trainer

1 PM

DeAnn n $4.00

Cycle

Nat $4.00

Power Pump

FRIDAY 6 AM

3 PM

1 PM

4 PM

Muscle, Steel, Rip Trainer

THURSDAY 6 AM

Jeanne $2.00

3 PM

Yoga/Pilates

WEDNESDAY 6 AM

FEBRUARY 2024

Zumba

Chair Yoga

Tone Zone

Sue n $5.00 Resumes Mid March

Blue—Aqua Aerobics | Green—Outdoor Classes | Orange—pre-paid prices For more information contact grandfitness@scgcam.com

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GRAND LEARNING GRAND LEARNING Monday - Friday 8 am - 4 pm grandlearning@livegrandaz.com 623-546-7470

WHERE IS GRAND LEARNING? CHAPARRAL CENTER (where the Grand Café is located) 19781 N. Remington Drive Surprise, AZ 85374 Classes are held in the Havasupai/Maricopa and Navajo classrooms in Chaparral Center. Check your invoice for room location. Our classrooms may be warm or cold so wear layers! Silence your cell phones in the classroom. Treat your classmates and instructors with respect.

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

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Grand Learning uses a 3rd party web-based software for registration (ASAP/Vanco). Each participant must have a Grand Learning account to take classes. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED • Visa/Mastercard/Discover accepted - No cash / checks • Single and Multi-Session Courses

REGISTER ONLINE, IN THE GL OFFICE, OR CALL 623-546-7470 TO ACCESS GRAND LEARNING ONLINE Visit: https://go.asapconnected.com/?org=511 OR log in to your resident account using your CAM # and password at W W W.LIVEGRANDAZ.COM. Grand Learning is under the Recreation category (under the Golf & Recreation heading). Click on Home Page. At this point you are leaving the Grand website and being redirected to ASAP/Vanco. Use your email address and Grand Learning password to log in. On the Home Page you can view classes, log in to your existing account or create a new account. If you already have an account but have trouble accessing, please contact us: 623-546-7470.

Please do not create another account.

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 Grand Learning classes is determined at the discretion of the instructor, who is an independent contractor or volunteer and not an employee or otherwise affiliated with Grand. The course content presented does not necessarily reflect the views of Grand and its Board of Directors. See Instructor biographies on the website. Courses in the Grand Learning program are provided for informational purposes only. The information provided should not be considered complete and should not be relied upon in place of communication and consultation with appropriate professionals. The Grand makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information presented in the Grand Learning program. No legal liability or other responsibility is accepted by The Grand for any errors, omissions, or statements by individual instructors, and The Grand disclaims any liability or responsibility for any loss, damage, or adverse effect resulting from reliance on information presented by an instructor, whether such damages are direct or indirect, consequential, or special.

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THE GRAND LEARNING “SERIES” COURSES Take individually or together........$10 each Full class descriptions are on the following pages (in date order) SLIPPERY SLOPES: THREE UNSETTLING JOURNEYS

MADE IN NEW JERSEY

Jan 24, 31 and Feb 7 at 11:30 AM

Feb 7, 14, and 21 at 9:00 AM

WITH RUTH CALLAHAN

It may seem like a wonderful day in the neighborhood for our characters - Neddy, Connie and the Country Doctor - but somehow, somewhere along their paths, something begins to go very peculiarly wrong. Will they recognize what is happening in time? Can they turn back to save themselves - and if not, why not? The complete course comprises three short stories “The Swimmer” by John Cheever, “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” by Joyce Carol Oates and “The Country Doctor,” by Franz Kafka. All of these stories can be found in (even second-hand) anthologies of the authors’ works; Kafka’s story is most conveniently published in The Metamorphosis and Other Stories (Dover Thrift Editions: Short Stories), NEW on Amazon for $4.00. There will also be copies available of the Cheever and the Oates stories in the Grand Learning office. The three classes do fit together, but each class may be taken individually…. Step carefully :) n Story One Jan 24: “The Swimmer” n Story Two Jan 31: “Where are You Going, Where Have You Been?” n Story Three Feb 7: “The Country Doctor”

WITH VINNIE BRUNO

This series features artists from the Garden State, whose recordings span the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. We will travel back to the 50’s with the swing of Sinatra, the doo wop and pop rock of The Four Seasons, and the heartland rock of Springsteen. n Feb 7: Frank Sinatra: From Hoboken to Las Vegas n Feb 14: The Four Seasons Story n Feb 21: Bruce Springsteen: Born in New Jersey

60'S ROCK N' ROLL: FOREVER YOUNG! THE 80'S CLUB PARTS 1-3 WITH VINNIE BRUNO

Feb 8, 15, and 22 at 9:00 AM

This program gives you a free pass to visit and sit in with 60 of your favorite 60s superstars as they continue to work in the 80s Club. We will hang out with a total of 60 singer/songwriters in the complete series with 20 members being presented in each individual part. n Part 1 Feb 8: We will hang out with Folk-Rockers (Bob Dylan) and British Invaders (Eric Burton) n Part 2 Feb 15: American Pop Masters (Brian Wilson) and Rock n’ Roll Songwriters (Carole King) n Part 3 Feb 22: Soul Singers (Smokey Robinson) and Session Musicians (Jimmy Page)

ELDERCARE UNDERSTANDING MADE EASY LOUIS ANNACONE

With trusted, N0-SALE information to put you in control of the Eldercare system now and in the future, available via Zoom on DearOldFolks.com. This is a continuing FREE Zoom resource for you and your family to understand what costs and problems you will face and how to navigate the system. DearOldFolks.com offers a fairly comprehensive look at how the Eldercare system really works. Zoom sessions provide access to free, secure, 1 hour sessions that can be shared with family, here and out of state at the same time to discuss and plan solution possibilities. Sessions are available each week on Tuesday Topics at 5:00 PM and Friday Gabbers at 9:00 AM with an easy to navigate secure ZOOM link. Weekly ZOOM session topics include: Dementia or Alzheimer’s—The Cost of Care, Independent Care Manager—Good for Out of State Kids, Saving for Eldercare Doesn't Work—Only Planning Does, Many Ways to Pay for Care, The Affordable Option—Care Homes and many more... Just visit DearOldFolks.com, review the subjects, dates, and times. Choose a session, toon in at the time, relax and learn. In person talks are also available monthly at various locations in the Sun Cities. Call Lou at 602-834-4221 for more info on Zoom sessions. Topics and schedules for weekly sessions with ZOOM links can be found here: Tuesday Topics 5 PM link: https://dearoldfolks.com/tuesday-topics-sessions/ Friday Gabbers 9 AM link: https://dearoldfolks.com/friday-gabbers-sessions/

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CURRENT EVENTS ROUNDTABLE AXELROD, PHIL

Meets 12 times on Tu 1/16/24 – 4/2/24 8:30 – 10:30 AM | $30 | Navajo 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.

BIBLICAL CITIZENSHIP IN MODERN AMERICA HOLUB, LINDA

Meets 8 times on Th 1/18/24 – 3/7/24 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM | $20 | Navajo Biblical Citizenship in Modern America created 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: The recommended but optional workbook is $20. 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 register and cannot attend, you may give/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 1/18/24 – 2/29/24 2 – 4 PM | $20 | Navajo 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 a workbook for $10 (optional). Copies will be available for purchase at the Grand Learning office or through the instructor.

BLUES HARMONICA REGEN, LARRY

Meets 6 times on Mo 1/22/24 – 2/26/24 3:30 – 5 PM | $30 | Navajo This is an opportunity for beginners to learn harmonica, or advanced players to hone their skills. In six weeks we will cover how to get single notes, bends and blues riffs/fills. Your instructor, Larry Regen, is a full-time 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 Rockinronsmusic.com or phone (858)5669545. Price is about $38 including shipping with 2-4 day delivery.

NEW TESTAMENT HANDLES SHORT, CHIP

Meets 6 times on Th 1/25/24 – 2/29/24 11:30 – 1 PM | $25 | Havasupai/Maricopa This six-week course is intended to help the attenders to have a better handle on the New Testament. For best results bring your own Bible to study through. Be prepared to hear about the life of Jesus, the history around the start of Christianity, and the epistles. We will discuss the literary types it contains, the historical context, geographic setting and more. But mostly be ready to learn what the new Testament says and to have certain key handles pointed out to you which help you grasp the content in your own study time. Undoubtedly, we will brush into issues of doctrine, but more commonly will explore the history and what the text says.

UKULELE 102—TIPS AND TRICKS JAM DEE, JONI

Meets 6 times on Fr 1/26/24 – 3/1/24 1:30 – 3 PM | $30 | Navajo 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.

ASTRONOMY – PART ONE AIBINDER, JOSEPH

Meets 4 times on We 1/31/24 – 2/21/24 2 – 4 PM | $25 | Navajo 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. Astronomy Part 2: Feb 28

FEBRUARY TITIAN

REAMER, ALLEN

Meets 2 times on Fr 2/2/24 – 2/9/24 9 – 11 AM | $20 | Havasupai/Maricopa Titian was the greatest painter among great High Renaissance painters of Venice. He was called the “sun among the stars”. Titian was equally adept at sacred and secular paintings, portraits and profane works. He is known for his classical reclining nudes. Titian lived a long life and his painting methods, particularly the use of color, exercised a profound influence not only on Italian Renaissance painters, but on future generations of Western artists. We will discuss his life and a few of his over 400 paintings. We will discuss paintings in all of the seven subject areas he painted, some in great detail.

OODLES OF NOODLES CANEPA, CHEF LARRY

Meets 1 time on Fr 2/2/24 12:30 – 2:30 PM | $15 | Havasupai/Maricopa Did Marco Polo really bring noodles to Italy? Did the Chinese invent noodles long before? We’ll travel across the globe to explore oodles of noodles from the Far East to the hundreds of pasta shapes and stories from Italy and central Europe! Learn all about the spread of this universally loved food, the legendary stories behind the shapes and names and delicious ways to enjoy Asian noodles, European and Italian pasta. We’ll even explore zoodles and spiralized vegetables! Learn, taste and enjoy!

GETTYSBURG ADDRESS AND THE REST OF THE STORY— ABRAHAM LINCOLN ALIVE! VOEHL, JOHN

Meets 1 time on Mo 2/5/24 9 – 11 AM | $15 | Havasupai/Maricopa Learn of Lincoln's decision to change commanders just before the battle, his prayer, vow and consecration. Learn about the battle, the cemetery dedication, his several jokes and stories told along the way, and Lincoln's "few appropriate remarks". Presented by John Voehl, Abe Lincoln Alive!

SILENT MEDITATION TO ENHANCE WELL-BEING

Rafferty, Dee Meets 1 time on Mo 2/5/24 11:30 AM – 1 PM | $10 | Navajo Do you find yourself struggling to sit silently for a period of time? It’s a challenge for most of us and it’s not from lack of trying. Actually, it’s the very ‘trying’ that keeps us from experiencing a peaceful, quiet experience. We will explore an easy and effortless technique that will help to reduce stress, improve sleep and contribute to your overall well-being. Come join us for this fun, enlightening experience.

TAKING CARE OF MY DESERT GARDEN KOMASSA, CAROL

Meets 1 time on Tu 2/6/24 9 – 11 AM | $15 | Havasupai/Maricopa “Southwest Desert Gardening” is very different to anywhere in the world! Are you new to the SW Desert and have no idea what to do with your garden? Are you relying on a Landscaper to maintain your yard? Is your yard looking "status quo" or “just not thriving”? Let's learn what is beneficial and recommended for your plants, shrubs, trees, based on science/testing and the recommendations of ASU

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Master Gardeners. Irrigation and pruning will also be covered. This class is taught by Carol Komassa, a Certified and Licensed Master Gardener, Maricopa County, and experienced instructor.

LEARN TO PLAY THE NATIVE AMERICAN FLUTE PERKINS, LAURA LEE

Meets 4 times on Tu 2/6/24 – 2/27/24 11 AM – 12:30 PM | $30 | Navajo By the end of the first class, participants can play several simple songs. Professional flutist Laura Lee Perkins, MS will be your instructor and she's taught thousands of people how to play. Is it the wood's resonance, the modes, or the Native melodies that call to us with the flute's haunting, meditative tones? This class will explore the compelling power of this simple, indigenous instrument. You'll need a 6-hole flute in G, and quality flutes are available for $70 if you need one. She uses a finger-numbering system, so music reading is not required. There is a $20 book fee.

SEX TRAFFICKING REALITY ASH, NANCY

Meets 1 time on Tu 2/6/24 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM | $10 | Havasupai/Maricopa Sex trafficking is a reality, even in our city. The average age of entry into this life is 12 years old. This class will talk about the reality of sex trafficking in Phoenix and how pimps “groom” their victims to gain trust, and what is involved with helping a survivor. This educational session will help equip you to keep loved ones safe and perhaps help someone already in “the life.” Guest speakers will include Sheri Lopez, survivor advocate, and author of Pearl at the Mailbox; Irene Orr, survivor advocate, Director of the Men’s Program at the Phoenix Dream Center and Director of their Fountain outreach to women currently in the life; and Detective Tara Mitchell from the Glendale Police Dept.

MOVIE SCREENPLAYS AS LITERATURE TAYLOR, CHRIS

Meets 1 time on Tu 2/6/24 2 – 3:30 PM | $15 | Navajo Screenplays published and sold in book form have gained in popularity over recent years — whether or not they are connected to a produced film. A growing number of individuals are enjoying the reading of screenplays for their own merit. In addition, the expansion of Film Studies programs in many colleges and universities have strengthened the concept of screenplays as literature. During this class, we will learn how to read a screenplay pursuant to its special format. In addition, we will read screenplay excerpts from popular films and then compare what was filmed to the written screenplay. Finally, we will debate whether we agree that screenplays should be considered “literature.”

CCRC/LIFECARE COMMUNITY – IS THIS FOR ME/US? FRITZ, WINNIE

Meets 2 times on Tu 2/6/24 – 2/13/24 2:30 – 4:30 PM | $20 | Havasupai/Maricopa Many seniors know someone who has moved into a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). Those seniors have heard others say or felt "maintaining a home is not fun any more" and/or "we want to move where we and our kids don't have to

worry about the "what ifs" any more." Join us for two sessions. We will: 1) Review "what IS a CCRC/Lifecare Community? 2) Define terms such as Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Care, Acute Rehab, Memory Care and discuss how each is assessed regulated. 3) Determine "what are my total costs" living where I live?" "what can I afford?" 4) Learn how to assess a CCRC/Lifecare Community, including the varieties of contracts (using a copyrighted Assessment Worksheet) 5) Explore how to decide "which one is best for me?" (using a copyrighted Decision Matrix and a Budget Sheet)

GREAT DECISIONS 2024 U.S. FOREIGN POLICY ZOOM SAUNDERS, BONNIE

Meets 8 times on Tu 2/6/24 – 3/26/24 3 – 4:30 PM | $25

ONLINE ZOOM

As always, topics for Great Decisions 2024 are extremely relevant: Mideast Realignment, Climate Technology and Competition, Science Across Borders, U.S. – China Trade Rivalry, NATO’s Future, Understanding Indonesia, High Seas Treaty, and Pandemic Preparedness. This is not a lecture course and we will discuss the topics in order -Great Decisions discussions have been quite lively and hopefully will continue to be. Read the article before the relevant discussion date. We always have civil discussions and respect each other's opinions and questions. The Grand Learning office will have the books at a cost of $27 (cash please). So – sign up, get your book, and attend. Offered on ZOOM... The link will be sent to your email address. Please contact Grand Learning well in advance of class if you did not receive the link.

MADE IN NEW JERSEY: FRANK SINATRA FROM HOBOKEN TO LAS VEGAS BRUNO, VINNIE

Meets 1 time on We 2/7/24 9 – 11 AM | $10 | Havasupai/Maricopa This program will journey with Frank Sinatra from his early days in Hoboken as he enters the swing era becoming the idol of the “bobby soxers”. We will focus on his classic period (1953 – 1962) as a member of The Rat Pack, a successful Hollywood actor (“From Here to Eternity”) to recording his quintessential “concept” albums for Capitol Records. Our journey will continue to the founding of his own record label (Reprise Records) to his final Las Vegas performances. We will also briefly explore his cordial relationship with the Mafia throughout his career.

SLIPPERY SLOPES: THREE UNSETTLING JOURNEYS— STORY 3: THE COUNTRY DOCTOR DR. CALLAHAN, RUTH

Meets 1 time on We 2/7/24 11:30 AM – 1 PM | $10 Room: Navajo It may seem like a wonderful day in the neighborhood for our characters – Neddy, Connie and the Country Doctor – but somehow, somewhere along their paths, something begins to go very peculiarly wrong…. Will they recognize what is happening in time? Can they turn back to save themselves — and if not, why not? The complete course comprises three short stories —

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“The Swimmer” by John Cheever, “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” by Joyce Carol Oates and “The Country Doctor,” by Franz Kafka. All of these stories can be found in (even second-hand) anthologies of the authors’ works; Kafka’s story is most conveniently published in The Metamorphosis and Other Stories (Dover Thrift Editions: Short Stories), NEW (!) on Amazon for $4.00. There will also be copies available of the Cheever and the Oates stories in the Grand Learning office. The three classes do fit together, but each class may be taken individually…. Step carefully :) Story Three – The Country Doctor: What a shame! Our friendly country doctor, who should have been cozily at home by his fire is instead in terrible distress. He has been summoned to the home of a seriously ill patient, but his horse has died in the night. As his servant-girl searches the snowy village for help, suddenly two horses and a groom emerge from the doctor’s abandoned pigsty. After a quick bite on the screaming servant’s cheek by the groom, the country doctor is somehow in his sleigh and almost just as quickly at the home of a boy whose appearance gives no immediate cause for concern… And so, we conclude our class(es) concerning travelers who take some very peculiar journeys, to say the least. Whatever were they thinking? Good thing we’re all a little more self-aware. By the way, where are YOU off to next?

A JUST WAR AND SLAUGHTERHOUSE FIVE SHAFER, EDWARD

Meets 2 times on We 2/7/24 – 2/14/24 12 – 1:30 PM | $15 | Havasupai/Maricopa Wars have been an ongoing part of human history. Inevitable or open to peace movements? Always evil or justifiable? Read SLAUGHTERHOUSE FIVE for discussion (optional but desired). Theories of just war will be applied to several conflicts.

KRUSE MOVIES...MORE FAVORITES KRUSE, DIANE

Meets 9 times on We 2/7/24 – 4/3/24 4:30–7:30 PM | N/C | Pre-Registration Required Havasupai/Maricopa Join movie buff Diane Kruse for more favorites from her extensive movie collection. Each week we will enjoy a movie with introductory remarks and discussion afterwards. Five of the films are rated R*. Witness*, Shawshank Redemption* Gattaca, Cold Mountain*, True Grit, Get Low, Tower Heist, Trumbo*, The Outfit*

60'S ROCK N' ROLL: FOREVER YOUNG – THE 80'S CLUB PART 1 BRUNO, VINNIE

Meets 1 time on Th 2/8/24 9 – 11 AM | $10 | Havasupai/Maricopa This program gives you a free pass to visit and sit in with 60 of your favorite 60s superstars as they continue to work in the 80s Club. We will hang out with a total of 60 singer/songwriters in the complete series with 20 members being presented in each individual part. In Part 1, we will hang out with Folk-Rockers (Bob Dylan) and British Invaders (Eric Burton).

LAUGHTER WELLNESS ZOOM RAISNER, ARLENE

Meets 1 time on Th 2/8/24 6:30 – 7:30 PM | $5

ONLINE ZOOM

Laughter Wellness is a unique exercise routine developed by Indian physician Dr. Madan Kataria. It combines laughter exercises, cardio, and yoga breathing (Pranayama) which helps bring in more oxygen to the body and brain. The body needs 25% more oxygen than any other body organ. Laughter Wellness increases the supply of oxygen, not only to the brain but the entire body. It also helps build the immune system, lower blood pressure, control blood sugar and keep your heart healthy. It is a powerful antidote against depression--- a major issue today. Offered on ZOOM... The link will be sent to your email address. Please contact Grand Learning well in advance of class if you did not receive the link.

VICARIOUS TRAVELS: CANADIAN MARITIMES DION, TERRI

Meets 1 time on Fr 2/9/24 12 – 1:30 PM | $10 | Havasupai/Maricopa We love to travel and we love to take pictures! Terri Dion (Travelinterri) and Grand Photos are collaborating to bring you “Vicarious Travels”; photographic adventures from around the world. Member/travelers from Grand Photos will share their photos and fun so we can vicariously enjoy their exotic trips! The Canadian Maritime Provinces – Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island – provide a fascinating combination of English, French, Irish and First Nation cultures set in a beautiful coastal landscape. Highlights of the trip include Halifax, Peggy’s Cove, the Bay of Fundy, Cape Breton Island, Charlottetown, “Anne of Green Gables”, and Lunenberg. Despite their being so close and sharing a common language, you’ll be surprised to learn how little we knew about our Northern neighbors’ history and culture.

THE BEATLES: FROM LIVERPOOL TO ABBEY RD. BRUNO, VINNIE

Meets 1 time on Fr 2/9/24 3 – 5 PM | $15 | Havasupai/Maricopa This lecture will follow in the footsteps of The Beatles as they embark on their historic journey starting from their early days as a cover band in Liverpool and Hamburg, into the excitement of Beatlemania, including concert performances, TV, and films, through their creative ground breaking studio albums (Rubber Soul, Revolver, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band) to the formation of Apple Records and finally to their remarkable final recordings at Abbey Road Studios. Coming full circle, we will explore the highlights of each individual’s “solo” post Beatles work.

PIMA VILLAGES: OASIS AT A CULTURAL CROSSROADS TURNER, JIM

Meets 1 time on Mo 2/12/24 10 AM – 12 PM | $15 | Havasupai/Maricopa From Jesuit missionary Father Eusebio Kino's visit to the Pima Villages in 1691 the Pima Indian villagers on the Gila River thirty miles south of what would become Phoenix carried on a harmonious and mutually cooperative relationship with European visitors. This class examines Pima interactions with

Spanish explorers, American fur trappers, American troops during the Mexican-American War of 184648, Gold Rush Prospectors, and the Indians' service in the U.S. Army in Apache conflicts in the 1860s.

LAUGHTER WELLNESS LIVE! RAISNER, ARLENE

Meets 1 time on Mo 2/12/24 1 – 2 PM | $10 | Navajo Laughter Wellness is a unique exercise routine developed by Indian physician Dr. Madan Kataria. It combines laughter exercises, cardio, and yoga breathing (Pranayama) which helps bring in more oxygen to the body and brain. The body needs 25% more oxygen than any other body organ. Laughter Wellness increases the supply of oxygen, not only to the brain but the entire body. It also helps build the immune system, lower blood pressure, control blood sugar and keep your heart healthy. It is a powerful antidote against depression--- a major issue today.

DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER SORENSEN, KEN

Meets 1 time on Tu 2/13/24 9:30 – 11 AM | $15 | Havasupai/Maricopa He was a farmer’s son from Kansas. He loved sports more than academics. He went to West Point and played football until he had a major knee injury. He was noticed by several generals in positions of power because of a knack for logistics on the battlefield and preparations in general. Between the World Wars, he served all over the world. General George Marshall insisted to President Roosevelt that Eisenhower be in charge at D-Day and that day was incredibly successful. He became our 34th President. His stories tell of preparation and diligence and dedication to a cause. Come and hear of this amazing patriot.

HOW YOUR THOUGHTS AND EMOTIONS AFFECT YOUR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING PIECZONKA, CINDY

Meets 1 time on Tu 2/13/24 12 – 1:30 PM | $30 | Havasupai/Maricopa Give yourself a gift of healing love this Valentine's Day! Our thoughts and emotions can create our experiences in our health and wellness in our everyday life. You have the power to free yourself from negative thoughts, feelings and emotions which puts stress on the body. I will be teaching ways to nurture and heal your body, mind and Spirit. We will end the class with a healing meditation.

NAVIGATING THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT VAN DER HAGEN, MD, JON

Meets 1 time on Tu 2/13/24 2 – 3:30 PM | $10 | Navajo Ever confused by a prior ER visit, events, dialogue, process and jargon? The presenter takes you through the process of a typical ER encounter, clearing up some of the mystery or the evaluation, testing and disposition of patients, the jargon and vocabulary. We'll use some (HIPAA approved) scenarios to illustrate how the encounter may be made more 'satisfying" to the patient and doctor.

MADE IN NEW JERSEY: THE FOUR SEASONS STORY

to their incredible explosion onto the pop charts in the 60s and 70s. From their first number one record “Sherry” (1962), to their last “December, 1963 (Oh What a Night)” (1975) they became one of the bestselling musical groups of all time, selling an estimated 100 million records worldwide. The Four Seasons original line-up of was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990 and joined the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 1999.

PANAMA CANAL: CONSTRUCTION, SUCCESSFUL OPERATION AND NEW PROBLEMS CAUSED BY CLIMATE CHANGE CARPENTER, ROY

Meets 4 times on We / Fr 2/14/24 – 2/23/24 * 9 – 10:30 AM | $30 | Navajo Learn about the history, construction, over 100 years of operation, and cloudy future of the Panama Canal. Roy Carpenter’s extensive seagoing experience includes talks before and during transit through the Panama Canal on the Royal Caribbean cruise ship. In this four session course, we will cover the following: Day 1: Disastrous efforts to build the canal by French builders of the Suez Canal led President Teddy Roosevelt to orchestrate a rebellion creating new nation of Panama which also made little progress. Day 2: Engineer John Stevens given complete control over all canal construction efforts, and after successful mosquito eradication program led by William Gargas, real steady progress finally made Day 3: Crews led by George Goethels completed construction in 1914 by digging through mountainous continental divide and constructing locks with swinging hinged gates which still function smoothly after 100 plus years. Day 4: An adjacent second set of locks at each end of different design was completed in 2007 to allow larger tankers and container cargo ships. Climate changes are already causing delays and economic losses for ships transiting the canal and may open competing routes along the northwest passage. * Class meets 2/14, 2/16, 2/21 and 2/23.

ADVANCE DIRECTIVES: DO IT YOURSELF, IT'S FREE! ANNACONE, LOU

Meets 1 time on We 2/14/24 11:30 AM – 1 PM | $10 Room: Navajo Advance Directives state your end-of-life care wishes (at any age), who you want to speak for you and manage your care and affairs. Without early attention to these, you or anyone concerned will be overwhelmed by the task of collecting information and dealing with inevitable family squabbles. This topic will cover why Advance Directives are very important, how to put them in place for someone or yourself and how to make them accessible when needed. Most people put this off again and again until it's too late. It's easier to do than you might think and requires no lawyer, just witnesses and a Notary for the financial one. Don't forget to share the login with family in different locations or states.

BRUNO, VINNIE

Meets 1 time on We 2/14/24 9 – 11 AM | $10 | Havasupai/Maricopa We will travel with the original four Jersey Boys from their early days as members in various NJ vocal groups

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60'S ROCK N' ROLL: FOREVER YOUNG – THE 80'S CLUB PART 2 BRUNO, VINNIE

Meets 1 time on Th 2/15/24 9 – 11 AM | $10 | Havasupai/Maricopa This program gives you a free pass to visit and sit in with 60 of your favorite 60s superstars as they continue to work in the 80s Club. We will hang out a total of 60 singer/songwriters in the complete series with 20 members being presented in each individual part. In Part 2, we will hang out with American Pop Masters (Brian Wilson) and Rock n' Roll Songwriters (Carole King).

LEGENDARY FOODS OF EUROPE: SPAIN AND PORTUGAL CANEPA, CHEF LARRY

Meets 1 time on Th 2/15/24 2 – 4 PM | $15 | Havasupai/Maricopa Traditional Spanish cuisine is down-to-earth, uncomplicated food that is based on the ingredients available locally or the crops grown regionally. Spain was created by uniting many small kingdoms, each with their own traditions. Many dishes are prepared today using the same cooking methods and ingredients as they were two or three hundred years ago. Like the Romans, the Arabs, who conquered and lived in Spain for 800 years made fabulous contributions to Spanish cuisine, and their influence is seen in many recipes. Other dishes sprung up from European and American influences and were adapted to the Spanish taste. One thing is for sure, food in Spain is fresh, abundant, and full of flavor, and the Spanish love their food dearly. Learn, taste and enjoy!

LEARNING TO LOOK AT SCULPTURE REAMER, ALLEN

Meets 2 times on Fr 2/16/24 – 2/23/24 9 – 11 AM | $20 | Havasupai/Maricopa Did you ever look at a piece of sculpture and wonder if there is more there than you see? There are specific ways to view sculpture that will increase your enjoyment and understanding of it, whether it is realistic or abstract. In this course we learn to look at sculpture from a variety of ways and discover its artistic language.

BRITISH BLUES LEGENDS GRANT, DANA

Meets 1 time on Fr 2/16/24 2 – 4 PM | $15 | Havasupai/Maricopa Learn how Britain "got the blues". Stories and live music presented by local musician, Dana Grant, will entertain you as you learn how Eric Clapton, the Rolling Stones, the Animals, and even Fleetwood Mac got the blues!

SCAMS–HOW TO AVOID THE COMMON ONES!!! DUFFIN, REX

Meets 1 time on Tu 2/20/24 9 – 10 AM | $10 | Havasupai/Maricopa Less than scrupulous individuals are scamming seniors at an alarming rate! This class attempts to review some of the more common ones, and will discuss ways to protect yourself against them.

AWAKENING YOUR CHAKRAS SCHNOOR, DONNA

Meets 1 time on Tu 2/20/24 11 AM – 1 PM | $15 | Havasupai/Maricopa The Sanskrit word Chakra literally translates to wheel. This term refers to wheels of energy throughout

the body. This invisible energy, called Prana (vital life force) keeps us vibrant, healthy, and alive. In this workshop we will explore and define the seven major Chakra's in the body, using specific yoga postures and techniques to awaken the energies within each energy center. Followed by a Nidra as we journey through the Chakra's.

In Part 3, we will hang out with Soul Singers (Smokey Robinson) and Session Musicians (Jimmy Page).

NAVIGATING THROUGH MEDICARE

Laughter Wellness is a unique exercise routine developed by Indian physician Dr. Madan Kataria. It combines laughter exercises, cardio, and yoga breathing (Pranayama) which helps bring in more oxygen to the body and brain. The body needs 25% more oxygen than any other body organ. Laughter Wellness increases the supply of oxygen, not only to the brain but the entire body. It also helps build the immune system, lower blood pressure, control blood sugar and keep your heart healthy. It is a powerful antidote against depression—a major issue today. Offered on ZOOM... The link will be sent to your email address. Please contact Grand Learning well in advance of class if you did not receive the link.

KEEP, BRIAN

Meets 1 time on Tu 2/20/24 2 – 3:30 PM | $10 | Navajo 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.

AC/DC – IT’S A LONG WAY TO THE TOP FASER, JOHNNY

Meets 1 time on Tu 2/20/24 2:30 – 4 PM | $15 | Havasupai/Maricopa From their rough-and-tumble beginnings as a scrappy Australian bar band to the mixed reception afforded their debut LP (High Voltage, 1976), AC/DC refused to look back. In early 1980, after losing charismatic frontman Bon Scott to a night of drinking gone horribly wrong, coguitarists Malcolm and Angus Young vowed to keep the band going full throttle. The brothers recruited vocalist Brian Johnson and returned to the recording studio for 1980’s Back in Black. To date the album has sold an estimated 50 million copies worldwide. This is their story!

MADE IN NEW JERSEY: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN BRUNO, VINNIE

Meets 1 time on We 2/21/24 9 – 11 AM | $10 | Havasupai/Maricopa Bruce Springsteen is a singer/songwriter, performer who is known for his brand of heartland rock infused with pop hooks, poetic lyrics and Americana sentiments centered on his native New Jersey. We will travel with Bruce from his early days in Freehold, New Jersey, to his rise on the world stage as a superstar rock hero. Our focus will be on songs from his most commercially successful period from the 70s into the 80s. From his “wall of sound” influence in “Born to Run,” to the lost working-class man facing a spiritual crisis in “Born in the USA,” and including songs written by Springsteen and performed by other artists. Bruce Springsteen was inducted into the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame in 1999.

60'S ROCK N' ROLL: FOREVER YOUNG— THE 80'S CLUB PART 3 BRUNO, VINNIE

Meets 1 time on Th 2/22/24 9 – 11 AM | $10 | Havasupai/Maricopa This program gives you a free pass to visit and sit in with 60 of your favorite 60s superstars as they continue to work in the 80s Club. We will hang out with a total of 60 singer/songwriters in the complete series with 20 members being presented in each individual part.

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LAUGHTER WELLNESS ZOOM RAISNER, ARLENE

Meets 1 time on Th 2/22/24 6:30 – 7:30 PM | $5

ONLINE ZOOM

MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION, AN INTRODUCTION OR REFRESHER BAILEY, GENA

Meets 1 time on Fr 2/23/24 2:30 – 4 PM | $10 | Havasupai/Maricopa 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.

FEDERAL JUDICIARY AND LANDMARK DECISIONS OF THE SUPREME COURT KELLEHER, JOHN

Meets 1 time on Mo 2/26/24 9 – 11 AM | $10 | Havasupai/Maricopa Supreme Court decisions, especially ones with close votes, and initial filings of high visibility cases make the news. And so, we know something about them. These usually make up the sum total of a typical person’s knowledge of our Federal Judiciary. What we learn through the media. But there is so much more to it. For the first part of our time together we will review the establishment of and the authority granted to the Federal Judiciary through Article III of the U.S. Constitution. Then we will look at the rather extensive structure of our Federal Courts System, evolving as the country grew in size and population, including several little-known Federal courts created to address certain specialized cases. After a short break we will conclude with reviewing a number of Landmark Supreme Court decisions which had great impact on American society and culture at various times in our history. Hope to see you there.

AARP DRIVER SAFETY COURSE MOHR, DOREEN

Meets 1 time on Mo 2/26/24 9 AM – 1 PM | $5 | Navajo This one-day 4 hour course may earn you a 10% discount on your auto insurance (contact your insurance agent to be sure). But even if it doesn't, it will make you more aware of your actions as a driver and how to stay safer on the roads. There is a $20 materials charge for students who are AARP members and $25 for non-members that is paid by cash or check made out to AARP and given directly to the instructor. Also

be sure to bring your Driver's License and AARP membership card to class.

GINGERTALKS: BOB DYLAN UNTANGLED – POET AND NOBEL PRIZE WINNER SWARTZ, GINGER

Meets 1 time on Mo 2/26/24 1 – 2:30 PM | $15 | Havasupai/Maricopa For many of us who grew up in the 60s, Bob Dylan is known as a prophet. Others have ignored him as music and discounted him as a poet. This program will focus on Dylan as a writer of literature, and as an artist and poet. Discussion will move from the freeform poetry of his book, Tarantula, and his memoir, Chronicles: Volume One, to his ballads and poetry. We’ll talk about his influences, from T.S. Elliot to John Steinbeck and Jack Kerouac and discover what literary scholars and critics say about selection from the more than 700 songs he has written and focus on several of his more well-known “poem songs.”

WESTMINSTER ABBEY SORENSEN, KEN

Meets 1 time on Tu 2/27/24 9:30 – 11 AM | $15 | Havasupai/Maricopa That beautiful building has stood for over a 1000 years. Its walls ring with history. You walk among the famous kings and queens and prime ministers and politicians and poets who are all buried there. The building has been remodeled and renovated several times over the years and it is still a living church and a living monument to history. This cathedral represents the religious changes in England and the political upheavals and the warring families and the famous and the infamous. How did it come about? Who did the additions and renovations? How did the building survive during the war years? Who was crowned king and/or queen there? Who was married there? Who is buried there? So much history, come and hear the stories and find out about the people who literally made that building one of the great places on earth to see.

FRENCH HOME COOKING: SPRING RECIPES CHOUGH, FRANCINE

Meets 1 time on Tu 2/27/24 12:30 – 2:30 PM | $30 | Havasupai/Maricopa Francine will walk you through some of her favorite recipes to create an authentic French meal for Spring. She will also talk about the traditions, the history and the culture connected to French Cuisine. Best of all, you will get to taste her creations! The spring tasting menu: • Assiette de crudités – Vegetable Salad • Boeuf bourguignon • Salade verte – green salad • Fromages – Cheeses • Tuiles aux amandes – Almond Tuiles

EXERCISE FOR THE BRAIN FRIEDMAN, MEL

Meets 1 time on Tu 2/27/24 2 – 3 PM | $10 | Navajo Is your brain feeling old? Have you ever had a head injury or stroke? Would you like to improve your memory? Come and listen to a physician who overcame a serious traumatic brain injury (TBI) and developed a process that has brought him back from not being able to walk and talk, to a productive life. He developed a series of steps that break muscle memory actions and have the potential to grow neural connections.

These can be done without special equipment, done among normal daily activities, and improve memory and cognition. The reason for this cerebral shift is neuroplasticity – the brain’s ability to learn and adapt.

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

Meets 1 time on We 2/28/24 9 – 10:30 AM | $10 | Havasupai/Maricopa 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. (See LED Lighting and Electronic Lighting Controls class 3/13 at 9 am)

BENEFICIARY BLUNDERS! DYER, KIM

Meets 1 time on We 2/28/24 11:30 AM–12:30 PM | $10 | Havasupai/Maricopa When was the last time you updated your beneficiary information? Have you remarried or divorced? What does ‘per stirpes’ mean and what difference does it make to your heirs? Does a beneficiary to your Will or Trust override a beneficiary designation on your IRA, 401k or other contracts? Should I make my Trust the beneficiary to my retirement accounts? What is an IRA Trust and when should a person consider using one? Uncle Sam is NOT a relative – do you really want a large portion of your retirement accounts unnecessarily going to taxes? Join us for answers to these and more questions as we discuss key information to help you avoid beneficiary blunders!

ASTRONOMY – PART TWO

MEDICATION MANAGEMENT 101 WITH YOUR VERY OWN PHARMACIST MITANOSKA, BILLIE

Meets 1 time on Fr 3/1/24 9 – 10:30 AM | $10 | Navajo Let’s talk medication everything… Allow me to be your pharmacist next door and answer any questions you may have. Knowledge is power, learn about the medications you’re taking and improve your health. Take the guess work out of your medications. We will learn safety, effectiveness and possible drug interactions between your medications and supplements.

A DAY OF SELF COMPASSION COSTA, HOLLY

Meets 1 time on Fr 3/1/24 12 – 4 PM | $30 | Havasupai/Maricopa Self-compassion is extending compassion to one's self in instances of perceived inadequacy, failure, or general suffering. We will look at self-compassion as being composed of three main elements – selfkindness, common humanity, and mindfulness. We will discover some of the obstacles preventing us from being more self compassionate, and learn about resources for practicing self love and acceptance. Class will include a delicious and healthy vegetarian lunch.

PROTECT FAMILY WEALTH CAPITAL FROM ELDERCARE SPENDING ANNACONE, LOU

Meets 2 times on Mo 3/4/24 – 3/11/24 9 – 10:30 AM | $10 | Navajo Advanced Eldercare Planning includes the logic and math to protect family wealth capital from a nuclear event. The goal is to provide the care and hire the help and experts to the extent you can afford it. State, Federal and private programs are available to reduce financial risk.

LINCOLN'S HAPPIEST DAY PLAY VOEHL, JOHN

AIBINDER, JOSEPH

Meets 4 times on We 2/28/24 – 3/20/24 2 – 4 PM | $25 Room: Navajo 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.

MARCH

Meets 1 time on Mo 3/4/24 11 AM – 1 PM | $15 | Havasupai/Maricopa Listen to Abe and Mary Lincoln's last full conversation on the evening of Good Friday, April 14,1865, just before they leave the White House for Ford's Theatre. Presented by John and Pamela Voehl, Abe Lincoln Alive!

TONY HILLERMAN NOVELS SHAFER, EDWARD

Meets 2 times on Mo 3/4/24 – 3/11/24 2 – 3:30 PM | $15 | Havasupai/Maricopa Mysteries set in the Navajo Nation combine cultural background with challenging detective work. Read (optional but desired) Hillerman's A THIEF OF TIME for discussion.

GOLDEN AGE OF BRITISH PAINTING

PHOENIX HISTORY: 300 AD TO WORLD WAR I

Meets 2 times on Fr 3/1/24 – 3/8/24 9 – 11 AM | $20 | Havasupai/Maricopa The 18th century in England was the Golden Age of British Painting. Britain produced six remarkable painters. Four portrait painters: Joshua Reynolds, Henry Raeburn, Thomas Lawrence, and George Romney. A landscape painter: Thomas Gainsbourg. A seascape painter: J.M.W. Turner. This is an overview of the lives of these six individuals and their artwork. Some in detail.

Meets 1 time on Tu 3/5/24 10 AM – 12 PM | $15 | Havasupai/Maricopa With a population of 40,000 Hohokam farmers and more than 500 miles of irrigation canals by 1200 A.D., what is now Phoenix was the largest pre-Columbian city in North America. Five hundred years later the Swilling Irrigation Company cleared the canals and by World War one the city was one of the largest cotton producers in the nation. This class includes 19thcentury mining and military as well as biographies

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of leading citizens and, of course, gee whiz facts, unusual events, like ostrich farms, and anecdotes.

REVERSE MORTGAGES, SCAM OR LIFESAVER DUFFIN, REX

Meets 1 time on Tu 3/5/24 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | $10 | Navajo This class will explore the ins and outs of the government insured reverse mortgage program. Is it a scam, or will it benefit? In an hour, we will review the basics, answer questions, and hopefully have fun in the process!

HARRY TRUMAN SORENSEN, KEN

Meets 1 time on Tu 3/5/24 1:30 – 3 PM | $15 | Havasupai/Maricopa From farmer to the white house. Harry Truman was born in obscure circumstances. He was the last person to serve as president who had worked as an adult farmer. He served in World War I. He came home to make a living and went broke. His motherin-law was convinced he would never amount to anything. He became a judge and then became a Senator who was picked to became Vice-President in the 1944 election. The death of the most powerful man in the world made Truman the President. Come and hear his common sense approach to life and his impact on our history.

VICARIOUS TRAVELS: THE OREGON COAST DION, TERRI

Meets 1 time on We 3/6/24 9 – 10:30 AM | $10 | Havasupai/Maricopa We love to travel and we love to take pictures! Terri Dion (Travelinterri) and Grand Photos are collaborating to bring you “Vicarious Travels”; photographic adventures from around the world. Member/travelers from Grand Photos will share their photos and fun so we can vicariously enjoy their exotic trips! Stan and Shirley Bormann will take you on a driving tour of beautiful Oregon. Their adventure begins in Sequoia National Park and continues up the California coast to the Oregon. You’ll explore giant redwoods, beautiful beaches, lighthouses, and inland historic covered bridges. Your journey continues on to the amazing Columbia River Gorge. This travelogue may inspire you to hop in your car and head northwest for a similar excursion.

GREATEST TREASURE HUNT SAVING EUROPE VAN DER HAGEN, MD, JON

Meets 1 time on We 3/6/24 11:30 AM – 1 PM | $10 | Navajo Ever wonder what you might do if offered an opportunity to volunteer and risk your life? Would your decision be different if your efforts might save billions of dollars, and preserve international cultural legacies? The presenter intends to moderate a discussion of Robert Edsel's research about World War 2's Monuments Men and their drive to save Europe's looted art treasures, hunting through a war ravaged continent.

BASEBALL 101: AN INTRODUCTION FOR THE CASUAL OBSERVER HIGGINS, BOB

Meets 1 time on Th 3/7/24 9 – 10:30 AM | $10 | Navajo An overview of certain of the terminology, rules, nuances and strategies of our National Pastime. This

class is designed for the casual fan who wants to explore some of the finer points of baseball. Among the topics covered are: Baseball's unwritten rules; the infield fly rule; the suicide squeeze bunt; the hidden ball trick; what is a balk; the pitch timer rules and many other similar topics.

BUILD BONE AND STAY STRONG-THE KEYS TO AGING WELL! DICARO, PT, MARY

Meets 1 time on Th 3/7/24 11:30 AM – 2 PM | $15 | Havasupai/Maricopa Are you concerned about losing bone strength or becoming frail as you age? Have you wondered if it is too late to prevent or reverse osteoporosis, muscle weakness and balance issues? Recent studies have revealed how maintaining lean muscle is the key to overcoming many of the unpleasant consequences we associate with aging. In fact, muscle is considered the organ of longevity! Muscle is an organ that speaks to every other organ system in the body from the bones to the brain! If you want to learn what you can do to fortify your body against muscle weakness, bone loss, falls, loss of mobility and other chronic disease, this class is for you! In this informative class you will discover how to maintain strong, fractureresistant bones, enhance muscle strength, improve metabolic status, and remain strong and active. Using the proven principles of physical therapy, functional medicine, and a holistic approach, we will explore the effect of various types of exercise, current nutritional recommendations, and other lifestyle interventions that contribute to overall health and resiliency of the body!

WRITING YOUR LIFE STORY WORKSHOP SWAN, HELEN

Meets 5 times on Th 3/7/24 – 4/4/24 2:30 – 4 PM | $30 Room: Navajo In this five-session class, students will learn how to put an autobiography together that is interesting and engages the reader. Each week a writing skill will be taught as well as autobiography tips. In this class, students will improve in writing descriptions including similes, metaphors, and other figurative language tools. Pacing in your writing will be explained.

EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT DEAF PEOPLE BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK NAVRATIL, ELAINE

Meets 1 time on Fr 3/8/24 2 – 4 PM | $10 | Havasupai/Maricopa In our real world, how to Deaf people deal with the daily challenges of everyday life if they have little or no hearing at all? Maybe we are your next door neighbors here in The Grand, or a relative in your family? You might have seen us on TV or in the movies? You might see Deaf people communicating in Sign Language but unsure of how to approach us to talk with us? In this Class, we want to share some interesting facts about the Deaf Community, and how we communicate with others who do not know American Sign Language ( ASL) Can we drive a car, what kind of jobs can we do or have had before our retirement? You would be surprised to "hear" how far we have come along since the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) passed in Congress in July of 1990. Some of us have accomplished far more than the average person with normal hearing. What to say or not to say when you meet a deaf person. How do we identify ourselves?

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Are we deaf, Deaf or Hearing Impaired? What are the pros and cons of being deaf? We have our own Deaf Culture, stories and deaf jokes. Those are just a sample of the things we can discuss in this class. How has technology helped us over the past 50 or so years? Ask us questions with the assistance of a professional sign language interpreter. We are here to educate you. Class is being sponsored by the Language Club.

ANGEL GATHERING PIECZONKA, CINDY

Meets 1 time on Mo 3/11/24 9 – 10:30 AM | $30 | Havasupai/Maricopa FUN AND PLAY IS THE ANGEL'S WAY! We will discuss ways that these beautiful light beings connect with you and you will learn ways to connect with them. Open your heart and you will feel their presence surrounding you while you absorb their love, light and grace. We will end with a guided meditation and everyone will get an Angel message.

ELECTRIC VEHICLES: MOVING FORWARD IN A CHANGING WORLD GRAUNKE, GARY

Meets 1 time on Mo 3/11/24 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM | $10 | Havasupai/Maricopa Electric vehicles are a disruptive force in the transportation arena. In this talk we’ll review the attributes of electric vehicles and ongoing trends that make them a compelling alternative to familiar combustion-based transportation. The ownership and driving experience will be discussed, and the speaker will share his perspective from over 20 years of electric driving. Of course, integration of EV’s with the grid presents many potential problems and opportunities, and we will discuss progress so far and developments in that area. We will close with the impact of increasing electrification on national energy security, economics, and the urgent need to slow climate change.

A HISTORY OF ISLAM— WHAT IS IT ABOUT? ROSENBERG, DAVID

Meets 2 times on Mo 3/11/24 – 3/18/24 2 – 4 PM | $20 | Navajo What is Jihad, Shahid, and what is the difference between Suni and Shia? Islam is an Abrahamic monotheistic religion centered on the Quran and the teachings of Muhammad, the religion's founder, Adherents of Islam, called Muslims, number approximately over two billion globally and are the world's second-largest religious population after Christians. Many people don't realize that there are many similarities between Islam, Judaism and Christianity. David Rosenberg will help you gain a new dimension of understanding from his irreverent, meandering yet entertaining point of view. This is a discussion series, not a theology course.

WHAT IS THE BIBLE ALL ABOUT? ASH, NANCY

Meets 1 time on Tu 3/12/24 9 – 11 AM | $10 Room: Havasupai/Maricopa The Bible is an all-time best seller. Many people may own one but find it intimidating to read. Some have read all or parts of it. Some may have done Bible studies in it yet putting the pieces of the story together may be elusive. What is its overall storyline? Why was it written? If you are curious about the story from Genesis to Revelation, come and glean some insights into this timeless book!

BASIC INTRODUCTION TO NOVEL WRITING GRAVES, DAROLD

Meets 5 times on Tu 3/12/24 – 4/9/24 11 AM – 12 PM | $25 | Navajo 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. Students should bring a composition book, pencil, and eraser to class. 1st Class: overview/expectations, writing essentials (attitude, supplies, place, time, computer issues) 2nd Class: reading exercises, outline vs. parts, identity of audience, writing pitfalls) sentence/paragraph structure and length, grammar rules. 3rd Class: character description (use of standard form, modeling friends), dialogue, imagery, beginnings/endings. 4th Class: point of view (1st person, 3rd person), profanity, comedy, tension and sex, hero characteristics. 5th Class: plot and style, metaphor, editing (self vs. outside, well-meaning friends), publishing (self vs. traditional), review high points.

LAUGHTER WELLNESS LIVE! RAISNER, ARLENE

Meets 1 time on Tu 3/12/24 1 – 2 PM | $10 | Navajo Laughter Wellness is a unique exercise routine developed by Indian physician Dr. Madan Kataria. It combines laughter exercises, cardio, and yoga breathing (Pranayama) which helps bring in more oxygen to the body and brain. The body needs 25% more oxygen than any other body organ. Laughter Wellness increases the supply of oxygen, not only to the brain but the entire body. It also helps build the immune system, lower blood pressure, control blood sugar and keep your heart healthy. It is a powerful antidote against depression--- a major issue today.

LED LIGHTING AND ELECTRONIC LIGHTING CONTROLS SPATA, TONY

Meets 1 time on We 3/13/24 9 – 10:30 AM | $10 | Havasupai/Maricopa Have you gone to Home Depot or Lowe's lately to buy a "60 Watt light bulb"? How about Best Buy that has multiple shelves devoted to not only lights that can change their color, but also controls for them that are either wireless or voice activated? Welcome to lighting and their controls in the 21st Century! LED's have rendered incandescent and compact fluorescent lamps obsolete. Electronic lighting controls are now capable of not only Off-and-On functions, but are fully automated for either pre-scheduled, voice or wireless operation. This class will present an in-depth examination of how to 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 (2/28 at 9 am).

GINGERTALKS: BOB DYLAN UNTANGLED – TORCH SONGS & LOVE BALLADS SWARTZ, GINGER

Meets 1 time on We 3/13/24 11:30 AM – 1 PM | $15 | Navajo 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.

HEAT PROTECT YOUR DESERT GARDEN KOMASSA, CAROL

Meets 1 time on We 3/13/24 1 – 3 PM | $15 | Havasupai/Maricopa Let’s plan to avoid plant death due to extreme Summer temperatures in our future. We will learn about the signs of “plant stress”, observations (what made it and what didn’t), creating shade, redirecting reflected heat, water, pruning, succulents/cacti and recommended heat proof desert plants.

WHAT IS HEAVEN REALLY LIKE? SHORT, CHIP

Meets 1 time on Th 3/14/24 9 – 10:30 AM | $10 | Havasupai/Maricopa Based purely on descriptions from the Christians Bible, what is heaven like. Our ideas might be shaped by culture, media or common misunderstandings. This class will explore what the place will be like, what people who go to heaven will be like, what activities in heaven will be like and a reading of the Scriptures that teach about it. We will also mention that other eternal destination people go to, but will focus on heaven. Randy Alcorn’s book, “Everything you always wanted to know about HEAVEN” greatly shapes the content of the class, but we will not refer to it directly, instead bring your Bibles and we refer to that.

CHATS WITH DAVID ROSENBERG: THE BATTLE FOR HEGEMONY ROSENBERG, DAVID

Meets 3 times on Th 3/14/24 – 3/28/24 11 AM – 12:30 PM | $20 | Navajo Hegemony: leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others. There will be discussion of current world events – including the infiltration of America and the West by China; the massive transformation of the West; and what Artificial Intelligence (AI) is and what it’s all about. Changes are imminent and there is much information to dissect. David Rosenberg will share his insights and observations to help you gain a new dimension of understanding from his irreverent, meandering, yet entertaining point of view.

CULINARY MYSTERY BOOK AND FOOD CLUB: CRUNCH TIME JUDGE, NANCY

Meets 1 time on Th 3/14/24 12:30 – 2:30 PM | $20 | Havasupai/Maricopa Do you love to read and love to eat? Then this is the class for you! Culinary mysteries are a literary genre that usually includes recipes within the book and many of the characters are cooks, chefs, or caterers. Join Nancy when she presents Diane Mott Davidson's book Crunch Time and enjoy several delicious recipes from the book. Even if you're clueless in the kitchen or haven't read the book (although it’s recommended), it's a great opportunity to taste some recipes "to die for".

LAUGHTER WELLNESS ZOOM RAISNER, ARLENE

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breathing (Pranayama) which helps bring in more oxygen to the body and brain. The body needs 25% more oxygen than any other body organ. Laughter Wellness increases the supply of oxygen, not only to the brain but the entire body. It also helps build the immune system, lower blood pressure, control blood sugar and keep your heart healthy. It is a powerful antidote against depression—a major issue today. Offered on ZOOM... The link will be sent to your email address. Please contact Grand Learning well in advance of class if you did not receive the link.

ART STYLES THAT REVOLUTIONIZED ART REAMER, ALLEN

Meets 3 times on Fr 3/15/24 – 3/29/24 9 – 11 AM | $25 | Havasupai/Maricopa Art styles depict a society’s view of the world, a group of artists’ view of the world or an artist’s view of the world. Sometimes these styles gradually change and other times the change is abrupt. The Renaissance is one such abrupt change as is Abstract Expressionism. This course will look at how society views its world as seen through art and how the next art style depicts a different way of looking at the world. We will begin with Egyptian Art as a base line and compare succeeding art styles. We will continue chronologically until we run out of time.

TECHNOLOGY FOR AGING— THE REVOLUTION IN DIGITAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELLBEING ANNACONE, LOU

Meets 1 time on Mo 3/18/24 9 – 10:30 AM | $10 | Navajo Tech enabled services are inevitable in solving all aspects of the Eldercare crisis including Health/ Activity monitoring and solutions for isolation and easy communication with friends and family. Current methods of delivering Eldercare with high costs, low pay and scarcity of workers is giving way to more dependable and accurate solutions that actually cost much less to deliver. This session will discuss the progress and many types of technology, training and solutions perfected and in process.

20TH CENTURY AMERICAN LITERATURE SORENSEN, KEN

Meets 1 time on Tu 3/19/24 1:30 – 3 PM | $15 | Havasupai/Maricopa During the first two decades of the new century, our nation struggled with development and then with war. When the 1920s began, many were disillusioned with the world and migrated to Paris and became the Lost Generation. Hear the stories and the impact of: Hemingway, Fitzgerald, Joyce and Eliot. Later the voices of Williams and Miller bring us into the modern era with their plays. The combined messages are very profound.

3D PRINTING!

LAURSEN, LARRY

Meets 1 time on We 3/20/24 9 – 11 AM | $10 | Havasupai/Maricopa This course offers an overview of 3D printing of plastic shapes. We will cover the design and manufacturing of 3D items.

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

Meets 3 times on Th 3/21/24 – 4/4/24 9 – 11 AM | $20 | Havasupai/Maricopa 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?

SPRING FLORAL WORKSHOP KOMASSA, CAROL

Meets 1 time on Th 3/21/24 2 – 4 PM | $15 * | Havasupai/Maricopa Treat yourself to a fun and easy floral workshop with Carol Komassa, a Master Gardener and experienced instructor. Carol will guide you step-by-step to make a stunning floral arrangement using her favorite varieties of farm-fresh flowers including tulips, lilies, solidago and greens. Master Carol's expert “insider tips and tricks” while exploring design basics such as color, scale, and combination. No previous experience necessary! You make and take home a gorgeous arrangement to keep or gift! Carol will provide all the supplies including the vase and fresh seasonal flowers (colors may vary from photograph depending on seasonal availability). * There is an additional cost of $40 for supplies. Please bring cash payment to the Grand Learning office no later than 2 weeks prior to class. Due to the nature of this class, no refunds or credits will be issued. If you registered and cannot attend, you may give/or sell your spot to someone else – just let us know.

100 BEST WRITING CONTESTS PERKINS, LAURA LEE

Meets 1 time on Fr 3/22/24 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM | $15 | Navajo For budding authors, writing contests can be inspirational, fun and educational. As an author of 17 published books, instructor Laura Lee Perkins, MS has entered many contests and won a few. The practice of entering your carefully honed submissions is a wonderful way to grow in the world of publishing. All of these contests have been vetted and many are free. This can develop into a really fun hobby!

ALL ABOUT YOUR IRRIGATION SYSTEM & MORE KAUTH, JIM

Meets 1 time on Fr 3/22/24 3 – 5 PM | $10 | Havasupai/Maricopa You will learn not just about your irrigation system, but about how water is managed at Grand. The class

includes hands on learning, plant recommendations for your home, how long to run your irrigation in winter and summer, and how to program your irrigation controller/timer.

THE SECURE ACT 2024 DYER, KIM

Meets 1 time on Mo 3/25/24 11 AM – 12 PM | $10 Room: Navajo The Secure Act of 2019 ushered in changes aimed at increasing retirement security. Each year updates and changes are made to the original act. Some of the 2024 modifications include: a) New Distributions Rules; b) New Accumulation Rules and c) Revised ROTH Rules. Find out what these changes mean for you and your retirement.

LEGENDARY FOODS OF MEXICO: VIVA MEXICO! CANEPA, CHEF LARRY

Meets 1 time on Mo 3/25/24 2:30 – 4:30 PM | $15 | Havasupai/Maricopa One of the world’s great cuisines, the cuisine of Mexico food is diverse, delicious, and simultaneously simple and sophisticated. Mexico is home to some of the most well-known and loved dishes in the world. Many factors make Mexican food irresistible, including a unique blend of Spanish and indigenous Mexican cuisines, a distinctive blend of spices, seasonings and vibrant colors which create beautiful presentations. Many of the traditional Mexican dishes still represent their deep, pre-Hispanic origins, making them truly unique. The history of Mexico begins thousands of years ago, long before the Spanish arrival, with the indigenous cultures of Mexico and the plants they were able to cultivate. Spicy, rich, hearty, and satisfying, Mexican cuisine is great comfort food. In the 15th century, Spanish settlers introduced new culinary techniques to Mexico, along with new ingredients like wheat, onions, rice, cheese, chicken, pork, and beef. Throughout the country, European traditions began to fuse with indigenous recipes. The result was a new and wholly original cuisine, loaded with unique ingredients, making it unlike any other food you’ll find around the world. In fact, traditional Mexican food has earned recognition by the UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage contribution to humanity. Learn, taste and enjoy!

WOMEN'S PELVIC FLOOR HEALTH SCHNOOR, DONNA

Meets 1 time on Tu 3/26/24 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM | $15 | Havasupai/Maricopa In this this workshop we will discuss women's Pelvic Floor Health and explore techniques and exercises to identify and strengthen these muscles.

EUROPEAN BATTLEFIELDS, CEMETERIES AND THE REPATRIATION OF THE WAR DEAD VAN DER HAGEN, MD, JON

Meets 1 time on Tu 3/26/24 2 – 4 PM | $10 | Navajo This presentation is a discussion of select WW I and WW II battlefields and the battlefield events as seen through actions and testimonials of some of the soldiers. We will discuss grief in the aftermath, the repatriation of soldiers, and soldiers' remains, discovering how we began to deal with the enormity of our collective loss.

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RESISTANCE ON A BICYCLE HOLOCAUST IN THE NEDERLANDS VAN LEENEN, DIRK

Meets 1 time on We 3/27/24 10 – 11:30 AM | $5 | Havasupai/Maricopa Back by popular demand! Dirk Van Leenen, author of Resistance on a Bicycle. Hear about the Holocaust in The Netherlands where author Dirk van Leenen experienced the atrocities of the Nazis. His father who was the head of the Resistance in The Hague, was in charge of hiding the Jews who were hunted down by the Nazis. More than 1000 Jews were brought into hiding places on farms all over the country. Many crises were created by the Nazis as they had turned off electricity and water. Food became on rationing. In the end his family was arrested and sent to a concentration camp. This time the holocaust of WW2 has even more meaning because of what is presently happening in Israel. Some call it a second holocaust! His one-hour talk will be illustrated with a slideshow, followed by a Question and Answer session and book signing. Come hear his story!

GINGERTALKS: BOB DYLAN UNTANGLED—THE GOSPEL YEARS SWARTZ, GINGER

Meets 1 time on We 3/27/24 11:30 AM – 1 PM | $15 | Navajo Fans of Bob Dylan are often tempted to ignore what is sometimes termed his “gospel period. (1979-1981). Some even refer to Dylan as more a “preacher” than a music icon during this time. Dylan did not instantly morph into the use of biblical references in his music – he had started to include religious undertones and messages in his work as early as 1967. This program will look at early Dylan biblical references that lead up to the genius of his poetic work during this period. Primary focus will be on the poetry of individual tracks from Slow Train Coming (1979), Saved (1980) and Shot of Love (1981).

LAUGHTER WELLNESS ZOOM RAISNER, ARLENE

Meets 1 time on Th 3/28/24 5:30 – 6:30 PM | $5

ONLINE ZOOM

Laughter Wellness is a unique exercise routine developed by Indian physician Dr. Madan Kataria. It combines laughter exercises, cardio, and yoga breathing (Pranayama) which helps bring in more oxygen to the body and brain. The body needs 25% more oxygen than any other body organ. Laughter Wellness increases the supply of oxygen, not only to the brain but the entire body. It also helps build the immune system, lower blood pressure, control blood sugar and keep your heart healthy. It is a powerful antidote against depression—a major issue today. Offered on ZOOM... The link will be sent to your email address. Please contact Grand Learning well in advance of class if you did not receive the link.

WRITE YOUR OWN OBITUARY— SO NO ONE ELSE DOES! PERKINS, LAURA LEE

Meets 1 time on Fr 3/29/24 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM | $15 | Navajo Would you like to have your obituary reflect what is important to you, or do you want someone else to hastily create it within 24 hours after you pass? Most of us would prefer to be remembered using our own

words and you don’t need to be an “author” to craft your own obituary. This experiential class offers a light-hearted approach. We'll explore ideas for “when the time comes” that will lift a burden from family members shoulders during a difficult experience.

COLORFUL FACTS ABOUT COLOR REAMER, ALLEN

Meets 1 time on Fr 3/29/24 1 – 2 PM | $10 | Havasupai/Maricopa Color is all around us. It is one of the components of our life. It is one of the components of the artist’s work. Colors have both symbolic connections and psychological connections [i.e. they make us feel certain ways]. Why do you choose to wear the colors you wear? What does the colors someone chooses to wear say about them? In this presentation we will begin with color perception, followed by some facts about color wheels. The majority of the presentation will be discussing both the symbolism, psychology and characterizations of white, black, red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple. There will be both painting examples and non-painting examples for the colors. We will continue until we run out of time.

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LEGACY LANDMINES PRINE, PAM

Meets 1 time on Mo 4/1/24 11 AM – 12 PM | $10 | Havasupai/Maricopa Wills, Trusts, Probate, Beneficiaries, Digital Assets. . . Let's ensure you have everything set up appropriately to leave a positive legacy for your loved ones. Join Kim Dyer and Pam Prine, Financial Advisors, as they review the necessary considerations to avoid a legacy landmine!

1847—THE CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH SORENSEN, KEN

Meets 1 time on Tu 4/2/24 9:30 – 11 AM | $15 | Havasupai/Maricopa In a valley in northern California on January 24, 1847, a man named James Marshall discovered flakes of gold in a creek at a place called Sutter’s Mill. That discovery set off a worldwide explosion of interest. Men and women came from all corners of the earth and firmly believed that they could simply come to America and pick up gold everywhere and become rich. People came. It wasn’t that simple. Come and hear the stories of the people and who they were and what they found. Hear about Levi Strauss. Hear about Heinrich Schliemann. Hear how this influx of people changed the world and created the state of California.

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

Meets 1 time on Tu 4/2/24 2 – 3:30 PM | $15 | Havasupai/Maricopa The problems of joining poetry to rock music are perhaps best illustrated in Joni Mitchell’s “The Hissing of Summer Lawns,” and Patti Smith’s “Horses.” On the one hand, Mitchell took insignificant personal experience and created her 7th studio album that primarily provided melodies for her short stories. On the other, Patti Smith had many of the same problems translating her poetry and writing to music, creating

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

VICARIOUS TRAVELS: IRELAND AND SCOTTLAND

HISTORY OF SCULPTURE IN 117 MINUTES REAMER, ALLEN

DION, TERRI

Meets 1 time on We 4/3/24 1 – 2:30 PM | $10 | Havasupai/Maricopa We love to travel and we love to take pictures! Terri Dion (Travelinterri) and Grand Photos are collaborating to bring you “Vicarious Travels”; photographic adventures from around the world. Member/travelers from Grand Photos will share their photos and fun so we can vicariously enjoy their exotic trips! Join Larry and Barbara Lindner on their adventures to the Emerald Isle and Scotland. From their rugged sea-sprayed coasts to their stately castles drenched in history, Scotland and Ireland’s treasures are diverse and compelling. Enjoy pastoral green landscapes, castles, golf, interesting history, music, and – of course – Irish whiskey and Scotch whisky.

1913 ARMORY SHOW REAMER, ALLEN

Meets 1 time on Fr 4/5/24 9 – 11 AM | $15 | Havasupai/Maricopa An art exhibition opened February 17, 1913, in New York City that shocked the country and changed our perception of beauty. The International Exhibition of Modern Art, known the Armory Show, had a profound effect on artists and collectors in the United States. Two-thirds of the paintings on view were by American artists. But it was the Europeans, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Cezanne, Picasso, Matisse, and Duchamp, that caused a sensation. We will discuss the Amory Show and specific artists and art works exhibited in the show.

AARP DRIVER SAFETY COURSE MOHR, DOREEN

Meets 1 time on Mo 4/8/24 9 AM – 1 PM | $5 | Havasupai/Maricopa This one-day 4 hour course may earn you a 10% discount on your auto insurance (contact your insurance agent to be sure). But even if it doesn't, it will make you more aware of your actions as a driver and how to stay safer on the roads. There is a $20 materials charge for students who are AARP members and $25 for non-members that is paid by cash or check made out to AARP and given directly to the instructor. Also, be sure to bring your Driver's License and AARP membership card to class.

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

a permanent nuclear waste repository site. This presentation uses historical information and images to focus on the history of research efforts following the NWPA designation and tells the political and cultural story of the selection of the Yucca Mountain repository site 100 miles N.E. of Las Vegas, NV.

Meets 1 time on Tu 4/9/24 2 – 3:30 PM | $15 | Havasupai/Maricopa In 1982, the U.S. Congress passed the Nuclear Waste Policy Act (NWPA). NWPA stipulated that a deep geologic repository for nuclear waste isolation and storage be created at two sites to be selected, one on each side of the country. Forty-one years and billions of research dollars later, the U.S. still has not opened

Meets 1 time on Fr 4/12/24 9 – 11 AM | $15 | Havasupai/Maricopa Do you want to know everything there is to know about sculpture? You won’t find it here. You will get an overview of sculpture from Neolithic to Kinetic and beyond. You will see examples and learn the characteristics of the many periods and styles of sculpture.

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN SORENSEN, KEN

Meets 1 time on Tu 4/16/24 9:30 – 11 AM | $15 | Havasupai/Maricopa Most know of the story of the kite. It is a great story and scientifically put Franklin at the lead of his generation. But, he was also an author, an inventor, an engineer, a skilled diplomat and a force to be reckoned with when crossed. Come and hear of that English trial that put Franklin in support of the American cause. Come and hear of that fateful decision that the French King made to support America and what it cost the King. Franklin signed our documents and was the calming voice of reason at the Constitutional debates. Come and hear his stories.

THE HOLLIES: BUS STOP BRUNO, VINNIE

Meets 1 time on Tu 4/23/24 9 – 11 AM | $15 | Havasupai/Maricopa The Hollies are regarded as one of the leading British beat groups of the 60s and early 70s. They have remained consistent with their impeccable threepart harmonies, powerhouse instrumental work and quality songwriting. We will travel with them from their early days as a cover band to selling 30 million records and occupying the singles charts for 230 weeks from 1964-1975. The Hollies were inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame in 2010.

THE MOODY BLUES BRUNO, VINNIE

Meets 1 time on Th 4/25/24 9 – 11 AM | $15 | Havasupai/Maricopa We will travel with The Moody Blues from their early days as a rhythm and blues band to their fusion of rock with classical music, which established them as pioneers in the development of art and progressive rock. From their first international hit (“Go Now”), to the landmark concept album (“Days of Future Passed”), to the band’s symphonic works including “Ride My See-Saw”, “Question”, and “Your Wildest Dreams,” The Moody Blues has been a major practitioner of baroque pop. The Moody Blues has sold 70 million albums worldwide and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018.

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CLUB CONNECTIONS ARMED FORCES SUPPORT GROUP

You do not have to be a Veteran to belong to the AFSG, although many of our members are Veterans. You only need to have a desire to say “Thank You” to our active and Veteran military families and wish to continue to help many of them on their journey of healing. The AFSG has been very successful in raising and donating money to vetted 501c 3 Veteran support foundations. Three of these foundations are within the state of AZ – Honor Flight AZ, Soldiers Best Friend, Foundation for Service Dog Support, and one national organization, Feherty’s Troop First Foundation. We would like you to join us in our mission of supporting those who have served, do serve and continue to serve and sacriﬁce so much to give us our freedom. For more information check out our website – scgarmedforcessupportgroup.org “We shall never forget” There will be a Membership Meeting held on February 13, 2024, in Sonoran Plaza, Palms Room beginning at 10 am.

ART CLUB

The Grand Art will be holding a “Glorious Color” Luncheon on February 8, 2024. The theme for the luncheon is COLOR!! Begin thinking about your artwork, using the theme in any way that inspires you. Make any kind of art, any size, in any medium, to bring that day. No need to frame, just display nicely. Perhaps you’ll win a prize in our People’s Choice voting. WEAR some great color!! Sign-ups will begin in January. More info to come. Guests will be welcome. This will be fun! THE GRAND ART CLUB welcomes everyone in our community to try classes with us. You do not have to be a member to take a class, but when you see all the benefits of membership for only $20, you’ll probably want to join the club. Be adventurous and try something NEW! We offer classes in Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Pastels, Alcohol Ink, Jewelry, Mixed Media and also Paint Parties. Further descriptions and photos of the classes are available on our website, scgartclub.org/gallery. You can also see samples in the windows of the Art Club or in the class book inside the club. Members can register online. Nonmembers can register at the art club with cash or a check. Listing with a * include all materials. JANUARY 31 | FEB 7, 14 & 21 | 12–3 PM Landscape Painting in Acrylic with Ed Sprafkin. Landscapes are the focus, but we will also cover design, value structure, color mixing and edges. FEBRUARY 2, 9, 16 & 23 | 9–12 PM Colored pencils with Lady Russ. Learn the techniques to finish an amazing portrait of “Bill” in colored pencils. *FEBRUARY 2 | 1–4 PM Try Me Watercolor with Mary Wolke. The perfect class for those who have not painted with watercolor and would like to learn the basics. FEBRUARY 5, 12, 19 & 26 | 9AM–12 PM Oil and Acrylic Workshop A mentoring class with Pat O’Brien. Work on your favorite projects in oil or acrylic with Pat’s help. *FEBRUARY 5 | 1–4 PM Secret Garden with April Heller. Students will paint a garden scape of botanicals and florals. This class is for first time and intermediate painters. *FEBRUARY 9 | 1-4PM Alcohol Inks and Ink Pens with Lori Stadtmueller.

Have fun creating your Hummingbird picture on a ceramic tile using alcohol inks. *FEBRUARY 10 | 9 AM–4 PM Paint Your Pet in Acrylic with Kelly Bowman. This is a great chance to paint a portrait of your favorite pet. Kelly makes it really easy. No drawing involved. No experience necessary! *FEBRUARY 12 & 19 | 1–4PM Summer Full Moon in Watercolor with Judy Wolf. You will learn drawing, composition, mixing colors, and dry brushing. You’ll take home a completed painting. *FEBRUARY 15 | 9AM–12PM Abstracting with Alcohol Inks with Evelyn McPeak. Lose control with colorful permanent inks and canned air. A fun morning of creativity. All levels welcome. *FEBRUARY 15 | 1-5PM Oils for Beginners with Ruth Stewart No drawing involved. Water Miscible Oil, so there will be no harsh solvents or odors. If you’ve always wanted to try oils, here’s your chance! FEBRUARY 21 & 28 | 8:30–11:30 AM Fauvism with Allen Reamer You can produce your own Fauvist artwork from your own photo or use one of the teachers and change it into a Fauvist work of art. *FEBRUARY 22 | 1–5 PM Prickly Pear Cactus Glass Art with April Heller Students will paint several cacti images, in acrylic, under a glass panel. They will study composition and techniques with metallic paints. FEBRUARY 24 | 9AM–4PM Super Moonrise in Water Mixable Oil with Judy Wolf Relax, have a great time and learn more about water mixable oils. Beginners need some previous experience. *FEBRUARY 26 | 1–5 PM Desert Owl in Acrylic with April Heller. This class is for first time and intermediate artists. Students will paint several cacti with a traced image of the owl, and choose their colors. *FEB. 29 & MARCH 1 | 9 AM–4 PM, EACH DAY Spur of the Moment with Ruth Stewart A repeat of this popular cowboy painting in Water Miscible Oil. For intermediate and advanced painters to sharpen skills. Be sure to stop at the Art Club and check out the classes offered as well as the beautiful art on our walls.

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

Love is in the air, take you sweetheart to drop in bocce. . . join us for Drop-in bocce on Wednesday evenings, 6pm or Tuesday mornings, 10am . . . no fees or membership required and we’ll teach you how to play (if you don’t know how). IMPORTANT DATES: • League C Bocce League ends April 13, 2024 • League B Bocce League play ends March 9, 2024 • League A Bocce League play ends February 17, 2024

• Captains meeting February 10, 2024 • SCG Tournament March 9, 2024 • Tri-City Tournament March 30, 2024 @ the Sun City bocce courts • Deaf League Tournament April/TBA/2024 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!! Here’s some New Year’s good news—You don’t have to be a Boomer to be a Boomer. Not born between mid-1946 and mid1964? No matter. For $10 a year, you too can be a Boomer. A Grand Boomer that is. Hurry and join the 762 Boomers already in the Club as we enjoy 2024. The more members, the more hosts to plan activities. The Grand Boomers are a fun-loving, young at heart, social club open to The Grand residents of any age. Our primary goal is to have a great time and meet other people living in our beautiful, active community. There are monthly events at offsite and onsite locations, and a variety of other events throughout the year (see below). Membership dues are only $10 per year. You’ve already missed some spectacular January 2024 events (A trip to Barleens, Casino night, Dinner Dine-around, happy hours on and off site, men’s breakfast and ladies luncheon) to name a few. You won’t want to miss any more. Not yet convinced Grand Boomers are for you. Here’s a preview of what’s in store for 2024: Upcoming Dances (Fall, Winter, Summer), onsite Happy Hours, Trivia night, Bingo and DJ Bingo, Bunco, Casino Night, Scavenger Hunt, Cinco de Mayo celebration, Oktoberfest, Barleen’s Dinner Theater, and our second annual Ocean Cruise. Don’t let any more fun pass you by. If you have a Grand CAM card, you are eligible for Boomers membership. Go to SCGBoomers.org, complete and submit a membership form. Pay your dues (easy to do online.) then let the fun begin. See you at Boomers.

BRIDGE CLUB

WE WELCOME PLAYERS OF ALL SKILL LEVELS. Practice Bridge: (all comers) Wednesdays at 9:15 am11:15am. No sign-up needed. For new and returning players who want to practice. Club members host and coach as requested. Social Games: (Club members only) Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 12:30 pm, and Wednesdays at 6 pm. Fridays at 8:45 am. (1st FridayChicago scoring, 2nd Friday- Chicago scoring & 3rd Friday Contract scoring.) Come at least one-half hour early to be assured of getting a table. Bring your partner on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. No partner needed on Tuesday and Thursday. The 4th/5th Friday Marathon bridge season 2024 will start January 26, 2024. There is non-sanctioned duplicate bridge being played each Sunday at 1 pm in the Apache room. Arrive by 12:30pm to check in. Bring your partner. Open Play on Wednesday Afternoons: There will be open play for duplicate and social bridge members on Wednesday afternoons beginning Sept 6 in The Apache Room. Play will be on your own. Bring

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your group. Duplicate boards, scoring pads, bidding boxes, and cards will be made available. Play may begin by 12:00 noon each Wednesday. No Director or organizer will be present to run the games. Learn/Sharpen Your Game: BEGINNING BRIDGE LESSONS by Mitchell Wiesberg are on hold until a minimum of 12 person sign up. The weekly classes will run for 6 weeks. The cost is $50 and includes lessons and a basic bridge book. Pre-registration is required. Class limited to 20. Contact Joanne at JSteinman2007@gmail.com to register or for further information. New class time will begin February 21 if we have enough people registered. We welcome players of all skill levels. Our games are played & lessons given in the Apache and Pima Rooms at the Chapparal Center. For information, see our website Scgbridgeclub. com or contact Membership Chairperson Debby Haskell at jimdebbyH@gmail.com •♦♠♥ Come play with us!! •♦♠♥

CANASTA

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

CLAY ARTS (GCA)

WELCOME TO THE GRAND CLAY ARTS CLUB The purpose of our Club is to provide and support Club Members in the entire spectrum of the clay art form, including but not limited wheel thrown clay pottery, hand built clay art, sculpturing, and all the associated finishing techniques. The Club will promote all clay art forms to the general public, including sales. The Club provides many educational activities including numerous classes taught by our members. We have one of the few Alternate Firing opportunities available in the western suburbs. There are also social activities during the year for our members to enjoy. The Grand Clay Arts Board meets the first Thursday of each month at 9:00am in the Palm Center. Sago Room. General meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 9:00am in the Chaparral Center, Pima Room. Stop by the Clay Arts Studio anytime and enjoy the expressive selection of pottery displayed in both the Gallery studio lobby and the Gallery display windows facing the Village Center common area. Clay arts is one of the oldest forms of artisan expression known to man. Come to Grand Clay Arts Club and explore your creative talents!

GRAND COMPUTERS (GCC)

UPCOMING PRESENTATION MEETINGS & TOPICS Whether you are a computer enthusiast, user of other smart devices or someone interested in learning more about them, we are the club for you! Grand Computers Club is located at the Chaparral Center.

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We're open October through April, Monday through Friday from 9:00am until 3:30pm and on Saturdays from 9:00am until 12:30pm. From May through September, we are open from 12:30pm until 3:30pm. Education— Classes resumed in September Go to www.GrandComputers.org > Education Contact Education@ grandcomputers.org Membership in our Club offers so many opportunities! Membership entitles you to many benefits, including: Use of any of the equipment in our "Open Use Room." Available equipment includes: PCs, MACs, B&W and color copiers, a Fax machine, a flight simulator, VHS to digital media converter, Super8 or 8mm film to digital media converter and much more. Special Interest Groups (SIGs), each addressing a specialty with popular appeal. Go to www.GrandComputers.org > Membership Contact Membership@grandcomputers.org Tech Help for members EVERY TUESDAY from 12:00pm - 2:30pm at the club. One-on-one technical help addressing your computer or devices issues, available Tuesday afternoons from 12:00p until 2:30p, all year long at the club. Bring your device, passwords, & power supply for in-person help. Must be a Club Member to participate. Go to www.GrandComputers.org > Tech Help Contact TechHelp@grandcomputers.org

Computers Club Meetings Open to ALL Grand Residents: General Meeting Contact President@grandcomputers.org Weds | Feb 07 | 2pm Chaparral Center, Pima Room Topic: Introducing CAM IT and what we do! Coffee Chat Coffee Donuts Provided! Contact VicePresident@grandcomputers.org Thu | Feb 08 | 8:30am Chaparral Center, Pima Room City of Surprise A presentation by the City of Surprise Marketing and Communications Director, Virginia Mungovan, about: • the ways the City relays news and information to residents, • how residents can stay informed about what's happening in the City, • what online tools are available related to various programs and services offered by the City. Orientation New to the Club or need a refresher about what it has to offer? Contact VicePresident@grandcomputers.org Join us for a detailed Club overview followed by a tour of the Club facilities. Fri | Feb 16 | 3:30pm Chaparral, Apache Room New Member Orientation SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP ACTIVITIES (SIGS) Non-Members may attend three meetings before joining the Club. Apple SIG Contact Apple@grandcomputers.org Mon | Feb 19 | 3:30pm Chaparral Center - Hopi Room Club Update - Apple AirPods and Air Tags Compose Yourself Writing SIG Contact CY@grandcomputers.org Share Your Written Story or Join in Discussion. Mon | Feb 05 | 12:45pm Palm Center, Mediterranean Room Mon | Feb 19 | 12:45pm Sonoran Plaza, Mesquite Room Devices Contact Devices@grandcomputers.org Mon | Feb 26 | 2:45pm Chaparral Center, Hopi Room New scams and hacks, how to protect your information. Financial Ed SIG Nov-Mar only. Contact Financial@grandcomputers.org 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. WEBSITE APPLICATIONS meeting is on the first & third Thursdays and helps members access important financial websites and apply them to their portfolios.

MONTHLY SEMINAR is held on the second Friday of the month and features presentations by industry professionals on current financial topics. The SIG does not provide financial advice or invest money. Thu | Feb 01 | 8:00am Chaparral Center, Computer Classroom Financial Websites and Applications Mon | Feb 05 | 8:00am Chaparral Center, Apache Room Investing Workshop Topic: DIY Investing Instructions for Your Surviving Spouse Fri | Feb 09 | 1:00pm Chaparral Center, Hopi Room Financial Education Seminar: No Family in Town? Incapacitated? Who Will Handle Your Finances? Speaker: Tara Lara of Certified Fiduciary Services Inc. Thu | Feb 15 | 8:00am Chaparral Center, Computer Classroom Financial Websites and Applications Mon | Feb 19 | 8:00am Chaparral Center, Apache Room Investing Workshop Topic: Asset Allocation: Sector Performance Over Time Flight Simulator SIG Contact Flightsim@grandcomputers.org Fri | Feb 23 | 4:00pm Computer Club Open Use Room New Technologies SIG Contact NewTechnologies@grandcomputers.org Thu | Feb 15 | 3:30pm Chaparral Center, Computer Classroom Highlights of the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the largest technology event in the U.S., held every year in Las Vegas in January, attended by over 100,000 people. This is where most of the major hi-tech companies introduce their new phones, tablets, laptops, home robots, and more. Attend to hear a great summary of the most interesting announcements. Photoshop Elements SIG Contact PhotoShop@grandcomputers.org Mon | Feb 12 | 6:00pm Chaparral Center, Computer Classroom Personalize your pictures by adding text in creative ways. These pictures (as well as the ones you worked on in January) can also be used in our activity planned for the Feb. 26 session. Again, you will need to supply your pictures in a digital format. Mon | Feb 26 | 6:00pm Chaparral Center, Computer Classroom Create a 4x4 inch photo cube with up to 6 of your own pictures. It could be for a birthday, a graduation or for a special event. This is a perfect activity to use the pictures you have been improving. Interested parties need to confirm that they will attend so that we can order enough materials. You will need to supply your pictures. Bring the pictures digitally or bring in the hard copies. If you bring in the hard copies, they need to be 4x4 or a photo that can be cropped to 4x4. Be aware there is a small charge for printing in the computer club. Please send comments, corrections, suggestions and newsletter articles to publicity@grandcomputers.org Please visit our website at www.GrandComputers. org

DANCE CLUB

DANCE CLUB NEWS The Grand Dance Club offers both lessons and dances for our residents and guests. Dance information for our Couples, Country Western and Rock & Swing dances can be found in the Ticketed Events section of the Grand Lifestyles. Website available 24/7: www.scgdanceclub.org DANCE CLUB LESSONS COUPLES LESSONS Couples lessons are held each Tuesday from October through March at the Cimarron Center. Beginner are 4:30 - 5:30 & intermediate 5:45 - 6:45. Beginner Intermediate October Swing Rumba November Waltz Swing December Cha Cha Waltz January Foxtrot ChaCha February Salsa Foxtrot March Rumba Salsa $5 for residents - ea. class | $7 for guests -ea. class For more information contact ballroomlesson@ scgdanceclub.org or website www.scgdanceclub.org LINE DANCE LESSONS Line dance is perfect for a dancer with or without a partner and offers a variety of dances. Our line dance classes are offered year round twice a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 -12. The cost is $5 resident and $7 guest. In addition to our weekly lessons we offer a monthly social from 6:30–9:30 pm at Cimarron Center. Cost is $6 pp. A quick teach is given prior to each dance. For more information contact Line-dance-dir@ scgdanceclub.org or 24/7 at www.scgdanceclub.org NEW PROCEDURES FOR DANCE CLUB TICKET PURCHASE: Dance Club Members are able to order Advanced Dance Club Tickets one day before they go on sale by logging in to our “Members Only” section of the Dance Club Website. Tickets then go on sale at the Activities Desk in the Sonoran Plaza for one week for residents only, two months before the dance. The general public can then order tickets on-line @ www.livegrandaz.com

DOMINOES CLUB

Looking for some FUN?? Come on out to play Dominoes. We meet at the Cimarron Center, Gila Room every Monday starting at 6:00 PM. Play starts at 6:30PM. If you have never played or are rusty we provide up to 3 free training sessions. Annual dues if you join us are $8 per calendar year and a game fee of $1 each night that is paid out at the end of play to lowest scores. Any questions, email scgdominoes@ gmail.com or call Club President Sam Ramstine. 623237-1811.

DRAMA & COMEDY CLUB

THE GRAND’S “COMMUNITY THEATER” The Grand Drama & Comedy Club is the Grand’s Community Theater. We live our motto, “On Stage, Back Stage, A Place for Everyone” and welcome everyone to our club recognizing that each person has unique talents and value. Everyone is not an actor, and many members use their talents in costuming, make-up, marketing, and communication. Do you like to redecorate? You might be a wonderful set designer. Are you a DIY

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kind of guy? Or gal? Join the construction crew building sets, or join a “painting party” to turn flats into garden scenes. Smile! Be an usher! We offer training for our sound crew and our lighting team. Learn a new skill or use your experience in a new way. Please contact Ove Jakobsen at 256-7210431 or ovejakobsen@msn.com for sound or Bob Nix at 623-214-8280 or bobnix@cox.net for lighting info. They are happy to train interested folks. We offer dance classes at many levels, sure to fit one of your styles, from beginner to advance tap and jazz. Our Grandettes have been a Grand tradition for 25 years! Please contact Robin Kachurak, Dance Committee Chairperson, at 818-795-4859. Not interested in learning a lot of lines but always had a desire to be on stage? Our Cabaret Players presents 3 comedy performances a year by actors who use their scripts as part of their performance – no memorization needed. Always a sell out, this venue is small and intimate in the Cimarron Theater. We offer so many opportunities for making new friends and fun, and all for only $10. For information on all the many ways to participate in the activities, “on stage or back stage”, please visit our webpage: https:// www.granddrama.com Come see us!

EUCHRE CLUB

Euchre Club meets on Thursdays in the Chaparral Center, Hopi Room. Check in by 6:15PM.

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FISHING CLUB

GRAND FISHING CLUB SPECIAL PRESENTATION When - Tuesday, February 6th at I:00pm Where - Cimarron Center - Agua Fria Room Peacocks in Paradise Steve Berry, owner of Destinations Fly Fish (www. destinationsflyfish.com), will be presenting on fly fishing for Peacock Bass in the Brazilian jungle. Over the past 15 years, Steve has made numerous trips to the Amazon in search of Peacock Bass and other Amazon species. Come and hear what he calls “one of the most amazing fishing experiences on the planet”! Grand Fishing Club Website https://scgfishing. weebly.com/ Email - scgfishingclub@gmail.com

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

GARDEN CLUB

“Growing Citrus Successfully” will be presented by Patti Chambers, on Thursday, February 15th at 8:30 AM in the Agua Fria Room, Cimarron Center. Patti Chambers is from Seattle and has lived in The Grand for 15 years. She is an enthusiastic Garden Club member who loves sharing her horticultural passions and knowledge with other gardeners. Patti was the Proprietress of the Herb House in Sammamish, WA for 18 years. Patti and her business were featured regularly in the Seattle Times, Sunset Magazine, and on TV and Radio. She was a presenter at the NW Flower and Garden Show in Seattle for eight years and was an instructor at the famed FallCity

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GLASS ARTS (GGA)

We invite all Grand Residents and Guests to visit the Grand Glass Arts Studio in the Village Center (next to the Adobe Fitness Center). We are open 9 AM to 4 PM daily. Meet our Artists, view their works in process, peruse our consignment gallery and learn more about this unique art form. Grand Glass Arts (GGA) welcomes new members! Whether you aspire to make a beautiful stained-glass window for your home, design a mosaic masterpiece, or enjoy creating a one-of-a-kind fused glass piece, GGA encourages you to explore the world of glass arts. We offer an extensive education program for new and experienced glass artists. Please visit our website at www.grandglassarts.com to view the benefits of GGA membership and look over our list of classes. To join, please, click on the JOIN US link on the GGA website menu bar, read through the important information provided, then complete our membership application. For questions, email: newmembercontact@grandglassarts.com. While we offer New Member classes September through March for those new to the glass arts, we welcome Experienced Glass Artists to join throughout the year. Experienced artists: on the Join Us page of our website, fill out the application and describe your experience in the space provided. Our New Member Contact will be in touch to go over the entry process. We are now accepting applications for our New Member Classes in January, February and March, 2024.

GOLF—150 GOLF CLUB

Resuming in November to a Grand course near you! (usually Cimarron) Sunday afternoons, Par 3, 9 holes Casual, fun, a few social gatherings too! We welcome new golfers, experienced golfers! Season begins in November - Annual dues $30 For more information, please visit our Website - 150GolfClub.com 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. For more information visit www.150golfclub

GOLF—LADIES GRAND NINERS

The Ladies Grand Niners has approximately 300 members. We prefer to play nine holes of golf rather than the traditional 18. Desert Springs is our home course, though we also play Cimarron, Granite Falls North and Granite Falls South during our season. We play by USGA Rules and expect our members to have a general knowledge of the Rules of Golf and some golf experience. Our motto is “Fun, Friendship, and Golf"! For information on how to join our club through Arizona Golf Association go to ladiesgrandniners. golfgenius.com and click on the link for our membership information or contact our membership co-chairs at membership.ladiesgrandniners@ gmail.com. The Ladies Grand Niners membership year is October 1st to September 30th. We play golf in alternating shotgun or tee time formats on Tuesdays, November through May. Members sign up to play shotguns at either 12:30 or 3:00 or tee times between 12:00 and 3:00. In the summer months, members can choose to play nine holes of golf between 6-7AM or 18 holes at 7 AM. Members are required to have an active membership in the Arizona Golf Association (AGA) and be a resident of Sun City Grand with a valid Community Association Member (CAM) number. Members are required to have a GHIN handicap index. If you do not have a GHIN handicap index, you must establish one. A 9-hole handicap index is also required to be eligible for prizes in any of our monthly Play-ofthe-Day events and for our annual President's Cup Tournament. An 18-hole World Handicap System (WHS) GHIN Handicap Index is established by playing six 9-hole rounds or a combination of 9and 18-hole rounds to equal 54 holes. The 18-hole handicap index is converted to a 9-hole handicap index for our league. A member must play with the Ladies Grand Niners a minimum of five 9-hole rounds to be eligible to play in the annual President's Cup tournament (held in March each year).

GOLF—MENS 9 HOLE GOLF CLUB

The Men’s Nine Hole Golf Club is comprised of fun loving, supportive golfers of all skill levels who enjoy the game of golf. If you love the game, but 18 holes is too much, this club is for you. We offer you weekly shotgun starts for 72 golfers at 12:30 and another 72 golfers at 3:00 during our high demand season of Jan, Feb and March. Starting in April, our format changes to alternating tee times and shotgun starts as well as offering 9 or 18 holes during the summer season. Included are free range balls for day of play plus once a month team games such as scramble, best ball, pink ball, alternate shot, etc. Also, periodic free golfing clinics with our resident golf pro, prize tournaments, and annual free hot dog/ chili day.

Come enjoy the camaraderie and friendships, that are an important part of our game playing experience. For an application please contact: Wayne Mercil , Membership Director at merk5151@msn.com

GOLF—LADIES 18 HOLE LEAGUE

If you enjoy golfing and socializing with other friendly women, then the Grand Ladies 18-Hole Golf Association (GLGA) is a perfect fit for you. We are affiliated with the Arizona Golf Association (AGA) and members are required to comply with USGA rules of golf. We play every Tuesday, rotating among the four SCG golf courses. GLGA is a year-round league with a schedule of shotgun or tee time starts. You can play GLGA only in the winter if you are not here in the summer. We have the opportunity to choose from multiple tee box combinations. You must have a current handicap or establish a handicap within 30 days of joining the league in order to compete in weekly (Tuesday) events. The maximum handicap allowed is 40. In addition to our weekly events, several major tournaments are held throughout the year including a Member-Member, Member-Guest, and League Championship. The league also supports a variety of charitable activities. Our President is Nancy Foy. To learn more about GLGA visit our website at https://www. golfgenius.com/ggid/2024glganm or feel free to email our Membership Janet Tarr at GLGAMembership@ gmail.com. A membership information bulletin is available at Granite Falls Golf Course and Sonoran Plaza just left of the library entrance.

GOLF—LADY PUTTERS

The Sun City Grand Lady Putters Charter Club has approximately 350 members. We are a social group of women who enjoy getting together for laughs, prizes and friendship while putting in the wonderful Arizona sunshine. Our group is intended for every level of putter. PUTTING SCHEDULE We putt weekly, five (5) days a week, Monday through Friday, at the Cimarron 18 hole putting green at the Cimarron Center. Members pick one day to putt that suits you best and you putt that day throughout the entire season. Putting begins the first week in November and ends at the end of May. DAILY PUTTING The putting green course is set up differently each day, to offer a challenge to our putters. Each time you putt you will be paired with a different putter to meet and make new friends. Check in from 9:00 a.m. to 9:25 a.m. and we begin putting after daily announcements. The daily fee to putt is $2.00. Plus you get paid $2.00 for everyone hole-in-one. SOCIAL ACTIVITIES There are many social activities throughout the season from Glow in the Dark putting, friendly competitions with other lady putting clubs outside of The Grand, social gatherings and more. VOLUNTEERS Member volunteers are essential to our club being successful. Volunteer activities include running the club’s daily putting activities to chair of a committee or being an executive board member. Be our guest, putt for free and come check us out! For more information visit our website at scgladyputters. com

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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 PUTTERS club will resume its putting events in September. If you and your spouse/ partner are looking for a fun activity that you can do together, this is the club for you. We meet on the 18-hole Cimarron putting green the second Saturday morning of every month (except October) during the fall, winter and spring months. Refreshments are served before putting begins and prizes are awarded for holes-in-one and the lowest team scores. You will putt on an 18-hole putting course that is changed every month with another couple, so this is also an opportunity to meet new people. You can find additional information at scgcouplesputtingclub,go lfgenius.com. Dues are $10 per team per year and membership forms are available online or in the club area outside the Activities Office.

GOLF—MEN’S 18 HOLE GOLF CLUB

Enjoy competition and have fun. Test your golf skills and make new friends while enjoying a round of golf on our beautiful community golf courses. The SCG Men’s 18 - Hole Golf Club welcomes resident golfers to join our club and compete for bragging rights and prize money in weekly tournaments. We

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play our tournaments on Wednesdays under USGA Rules of Golf and use the USGA’s Golf Handicap Information Network (GHIN) for tracking handicaps. Participants are flighted based on handicap and generally play with other golfers of similar ability. Our season starts the first week of November and runs through September. Membership information/ applications can be obtained in the Granite Falls Pro Shop or by visiting our website at www.scgmgc.com. The Membership Chairman is Tom Jones. The club currently has over 400 members and we invite you to join our roster.

GRAND HIKERS

Take a Hike! Our Grand Hiker club provides members a chance to enjoy and appreciate the splendor and beauty of our Arizona trail systems. Throughout the year we offer day hikes in varied terrain and elevation for members with different hiking abilities. Join us to discover places you would never visit on your own and get up close and personal to the great outdoors. We schedule two out-of-area overnight trips annually (think Moab, Kanab, Sedona, etc). If the deserts, mountains and canyons are calling you to enjoy healthy exercise and the challenge of hiking – along with friendly camaraderie - this is your group! In addition we schedule fun social gatherings to get to know each other outside of our hiking element and form lasting friendships. The Grand Hiking group is committed to safe and responsible experiences. New members are invited to participate on an introductory Hike prior to joining. These hikes are offered the first Wednesday, and third Monday of

each month. Start your hiking adventures with us soon! Our General Meetings are held the first Monday of the Month (October – April), in the Agua Fria room, Cimarron Center, 3 p.m. Afterward, new and prospective members can join us for informative chats about hike locations and levels, hiking gear, and how to join. NEXT MEETINGS: FEBRUARY 5 AND MARCH 4, 2024 The hike schedule is available on our website at: grandhikers.clubexpress.com Membership Director: Leslie Paul, 775-427-4438 Membership Co-Director: Darlene Ayers, 847-9091904 Email: grandhikersclub+membership@gmail.com

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 livegrandaz.com or go direct to our website at www.grandlawnbowling.org for starting times, contact information, pictures and much, much more or contact David Shaw at 623584-2743.

MAH JONGG

The Mah Jongg Club offers open play Tuesday afternoons from Noon until 4 pm and Wednesday nights from 5:30 until 9 pm in the Hopi Room of the Chaparral Center. We play a $5.00 PIE game. “Go PIE" (Pocket Is Empty) and you may continue to play! So join the club for only $15 and also order your 2024 National Mah Jongg League card ($14/$15) at the same time. Stop by the Hopi Room with your check, fill out the form and the card will be shipped directly to you. By ordering the card through the club, we are able to make a donation to a charity of our choice. Interested in learning how to play? Sign up now for our lessons in April.

MUSIC CLUB

THE GRAND MUSIC CLUB The Grand Music Club is composed of residents who share a love of music. Club members are dedicated to the performance of Vocal and Instrumental Music for the enjoyment of both our participants and the public. Members' activities include vocal and instrumentalist performing opportunities, singly and in groups. Members can also participate in production, technical, and backstage activities for our shows as well as support the club through Board and committee functions. There’s a place for everyone! Use your phone camera to observe this QR code

which is embedded with the link to the Grand Music Club website. Groups that are open to those with a more focused interest are listed below. If you are interested or would like more information, please visit our website, www.grandmusicclub.com, or contact Jim Ward at president@grandmusicclub.com at 623-266-3606. Note: Attendance is free to all members of the community. Grand residents who participate in the Club or Sub-Groups are welcome to do so as guests. However, after 3 guest sessions, the Grand Music Club requests you join our club if you are not already a member. Membership fees are $10 per year (January through December). ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENT GROUP If you play the guitar, banjo, mandolin, bass, ukulele, fiddle, conga/bongo/snare drums, or harmonica (any non-amplified, non-horn instrument), or you just like to sing or listen, this is the sub-group for you! Come and play, sing, and jam in a friendly, no-pressure setting. This group meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month (October – May), 1:30 to 3:30 pm, in the Cimarron Club Room. Contact Ellen Petersen at email ekkinder@gmail. com or 847-507-3740 for more information. GRAND SINGERS AND GRAND CHORALE Grand Singers is a chorus of as many as 130 volunteer singers who rehearse once a week from September to April. They put on two concerts each year: one in the spring and a Holiday concert in early December. The Grand Chorale is an auditioned group of about 32 singers taken from the ranks of the Grand Singers. The Chorale performs a few songs at each of the Grand Singers' concerts. For more information, please get in touch with Kathy Head at (623) 826-2749. SONGWRITERS OF GRAND This is for people who aspire to write a song. If you have written songs, thought about writing a song, or would just like to explore the idea of writing a song, come and find out what it’s all about. Lyricists, composers, strummers, and hummers are all welcome. Do you need to polish it? Need an accompanist? Do you have song lyrics that need to be set to music? Bring your favorite choices and enjoy the comradery from the Grand Music Club members who would love to complement your work with their talents. An electric piano and guitar will be provided. James Hersch, singer-songwriter, is directing the Songwriters of Grand interest group. Hersh’s 43 years of writing, producing, and performing original music has been recognized with a Terry Award for Original Film Score (PBS) and the Harry Chapin Award. If you’d like to know more or have questions, James Hersch is available at email hersch@me.com or by phone at 612-281-5778. PIANO CONNECTION Do you play the piano? Do you sing or play an instrument? If you do, come, and join Piano Connection. We welcome members at all skill levels. It is an ideal way to focus your practice and, thereby, improve your musical results. Come and share your ability with us. Refreshments follow the music. We meet the first Tuesday of the month October through April at 1:00 at various homes. For more information, please contact pianoconnection@grandmusicclub.com. Our shows feature the talents of The Grand residents who are current The Grand Music Club members. Many are your friends and neighbors.

Grand Music Club's upcoming productions for YOUR entertainment are: Joni Harms, The International Western Music Association Hall of Fame singer-songwriter Cimarron Night Club Friday, February 9, and Saturday, February 10, 2024 Live at Cimarron, featuring The CBD Project Cimarron Club Friday, February 16, and Saturday, February 17, 2024 Popera Concert, A 10th Anniversary Reprise Sonoran Plaza Ballroom Saturday, March 2, 2024 Live at Cimarron, featuring Gold Rush Cimarron Club Friday, March 22, and Saturday, March 23, 2024 The Grand International POP Festival & SingAlong, Sonoran Plaza Ballroom Thursday, March 28, 2024 The Grand Singers, Everywhere That You Are Sonoran Plaza Ballroom Saturday, April 6, and Sunday, April 7, 2024 Live at Cimarron, featuring Joe Fidanzo Cimarron Club Friday, April 12, and Saturday, April 13, 2024 View the TICKETED section of this month’s Grand Lifestyles to learn more about each show as well as ticket sale information. Still have questions? Please visit our website, www. grandmusicclub.com, or contact Jim Ward at president@grandmusicclub. com at 623-266-3606.

PAPER ARTS & MEMORIES (PAM)

Interested in learning some new skills or honing some existing talents? Come visit us at Paper Arts and Memories. This club, designed for card making, scrapbooking and other paper crafts, meets each Monday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join us in the Hopi and Pima rooms at the Chaparral Center. Our members have access to classes with new and fun card making techniques and other paper crafts. The classes are taught by fellow members of the club. Stop in and one of our ambassadors will be happy to give you a guided tour of our space. Learn what tools are available while observing card makers and scrapbookers (both digital and paper formats) at work. Interested in joining? Annual dues are $20.00 for 2024 for those with a CAM card. Contact us at grandpamprez@ gmail.com with questions or to indicate your interest. *NOTE: Just interested in buying some amazing cards made by our club members? Our Card Boutique is currently open every Monday from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and is located in the hallway outside our meeting space.

PET CLUB

FEBRUARY PET CLUB MEETING Friday, February 16th at 10:00 Sonoran Plaza Mona Zachary, with Paws Choose Us, will be our guest speaker. We will be discussing the benefits of using CBD products for our pets and the importance of choosing high-quality pet food. CBD has gained recognition for its medical benefits by reducing anxiety, joint pain, inflammation and by giving our pets better mobility. Free samples and products will be available after the meeting.

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Guests are always welcome. There will be a raffle for cash and other prizes. Grand Pet Club accepts donations of food, treats, towels and blankets for distribution to our local shelters. Bring your donations to the next meeting or call Charlotte (317-524-8400).

GRAND PHOTOS

Wish you were more creative? That wish may be closer to achieving than you believe. The Grand Photo Club has the tools to coax your hidden creativity out into the open or to greatly enhance the creativity you have previously demonstrated. Whether your brand of inspiration is achieved through printing processes, exploring various smartphone and photo apps or learning the ins and outs of numerous photography techniques, the premiere photo club in the community can quickly assist you in bringing out your newly found creativity. Check out one of the Classes or Special Interest Groups offered in February to help you on that artistic journey. The club also provides members the ability to participate in Photo Shoots and explore fellow club members’ own creativity with Travelogues, social gatherings, and a monthly Photo Showcase. A digital photo lab provides the tools to members to create and print their masterpieces. Whether your camera of choice is your ever handy smartphone or a physical camera, the photo club has something for everyone. Interested in joining? Explore some of the club’s activities, which are offered to members. Investigate one of the club’s classes for a slight fee to see how you can easily fit into this growing community. Potential members can get a feel for the club through other activities that are offered free to the public. Some of those free events include the travelogues and the monthly reception. Membership also provides opportunities for members to learn new skills from fellow members, who act in a mentorship capacity. Each month provides Classes, Special Interest Groups, Travelogues, social gatherings and Photo Shoots to pique the interest of beginning and seasoned photographers. A digital photo lab offers all members the tools to actually create and print their masterpieces. Check out the classes on the website. Non-members can sign up for most classes for a nominal fee. Classes offered during the month include: • Tips to Improve Your Smartphone (Apple) Pictures. Feb. 1 and 8, 10 a.m. Learn how to use Apple iPhone features to take better photographs. • Printing on the Canon 6400. Feb. 2, 3 p.m. This course will greatly expand the printing abilities of photographers who already have a knowledge of types of photo printing papers, but who are unfamiliar with the club’s largest printer. • Processing Raw Images in Elements. Feb. 5, 10 a.m. Process RAW images with the Adobe Camera Raw pre-processor in Photoshop Elements. Participants will process RAW files in class on their own laptops. • How to Easily Display Your Photographs. Feb. 6, 1 p.m. This hands-on class is designed for those who wish to frame their photos for display at home or in the Studio. Photos will be mounted on foam board. • Printing 101. Feb. 7, 12:30 p.m. The studio’s Canon 100 printer is an ideal beginner printer. Print from your smartphone, tablet or laptop. There will be a $1 cost for materials. The class

will also explore how to upload via flash drive or AirDrop your photos into the Studio PC or Mac computers. • Wildlife Photography. (3 sessions) Feb. 19 and 26 and March 11, 3 p.m. The class will introduce participants to the basic elements of approaching and successfully capturing images of mammals and birds in the wild. It will cover lens selection, exposure considerations and how to take specific kinds of images, through panning, stop action, and slow shutter speed. • Mindful Photography. (3 sessions) Feb. 20, 21 and 27, 10 a.m. Sign up only if you can attend all sessions. The course covers mindful awareness exercises. The exercises review the seven features of art that can enhance compositional creativity. Concepts will be utilized on Day 2 during a twohour photo shoot and picnic. The third session will be in the Studio. Public Photo Club activities during February also include: Travelogue: The Baltic States, Feb. 1, 7 p.m., Chaparral Center; and Photographers’ Showcase: Sheldon Wecker Photography, Feb. 16 at 1 p.m., which will run in conjunction with a Reception and refreshments. Another offering open to the public and members for a fee will be Vicarious Travels: Canadian Maritime. Vicarious Travels is a collaboration between Grand Learning and the Photo Club. It will be held Feb. 9, 2 p.m. Register through Grand Learning. Join today, and you will have immediate access to those benefits and others. For more information, scan the QR code, visit https:// grandphotos.org or stroll over to the Photo Studio during open hours Monday through Friday, 9-noon. Check out the wide array of photos on display and for sale. Members' work will also be available in the studio or through accessing the website. To join, click on the Membership button on the home webpage. Special Interest Groups available to members include Creative Eye, Studio Lighting, Micro 4/3rd, Seekers and Sojourners, Digital Production, Image Sharing, One App ata Time, Getting the Most from Digital Images, Wildlife and Sony Mirrorless. Members also have the opportunity to sign up for Photo Shoots throughout the year. The February photo shoot will be held at Gilbert Ranch, a wildlife haven for birds and wildlife. DID YOU KNOW? Grand Photos provides technical assistance for members needing help with their photo needs. Technicians will be available to answer questions on camera operation, printing, editing and framing. The assistance is not meant to replace classes or SIGs. Times are listed in the home page calendar. For more info, check back on the Grand Photo website or future issues of Lifestyles.

GRAND PICKLEBALL CLUB

The Grand Pickleball Club is a great place to meet other fun-loving active residents, and get a great workout! There are 22 pickleball courts located at the Cimarron Center. The club offers introductory lessons and has ongoing group lessons, clinics and ball-machine drills all designed to help you learn pickleball skills. Check out the club website at www.grandpickleball. org. The website is updated regularly and includes

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information about how to join, daily activities and how to reserve a court. Any resident of The Grand can make court reservations at any time that is not set aside for club functions. Court reservations are displayed on the monitors located in the pavilion and in both breezeways. If you are unable to use your reservation, please delete your reservation so that other residents can use that time. Non-marking, court shoes are recommended. For more information check website www.grandpickleball.org Hope to see you on the courts soon!

PINOCHLE

The Grand Pinochle Club is welcoming new members to play Pinochle on Tuesday and Friday starting at 6 pm and ending around 8:45 pm, in the Hopi Room at the Chaparrel Center. All skill levels are welcomed and we will train any new members interested in playing. On Tuesday we play single deck and on Friday we play double deck. We are a fun-loving group and we also have tournaments and a year-end party. Contact us by emailing grandpinochleclub@gmail. com. We look forward to hearing from you. Sue Syquia, President & Jane McKnight, Vice President.

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 buy-in 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 @ 925727-4625 or Membership chair Sheryl Peller @ 623748-8522

SHALOM CLUB

The Shalom Club is welcoming new members and we invite all Residents of The Grand to join us! We’re a fun–loving and energetic social club with over 300 members who enjoy a variety of social, educational and cultural activities related to Judaism, although we are not a religious group. We have an annual calendar of diverse Monthly Program Meetings and our members host many fabulous Socials throughout the year. We also enjoy our partnership and periodic socials with all the West Valley Shalom Clubs. Check out our Club at grandshalomclub.com for the latest on events and activities. For more information, or if you would like to join us as a guest to look us over, please contact our Membership Director, Julia Schoen membershipdirector@grandshalomclub.com, 805-325-1807 or Gary Schoen 805-325-1806.

SINGLES CLUB

The Singles Club is an active social club in The Grand. We provide a caring and supportive environment with activities that offer opportunities for members to share interests, develop friendships and enhance a great quality of life. A variety of monthly events may include Theme Dinners, Poker Night, Game Night, Crazy Bocce, Trivia or other specially arranged outings. Check our website for additional information – www.scgsingles.com. FEBRUARY SCG SINGLES EVENTS February 1 | Thursday | 6-9pm TRIVIA NIGHT Join us in the Cimarron Club at Cimarron Center and test your trivia knowledge on a variety of subjects. You don't need a team to play...teams will be selected randomly that evening. Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Your $15(members) and $20(guests) includes a sub sandwich, chips and dessert. Bring your own soft drink. Hosted by Renee Rut (623) 2669047 and Roger Tharp (408) 391-7337. Make your reservation and pay $15/$20 by Monday, January 29. February 6 | Tuesday | 11:30am-1pm FIRST TUESDAY BIRTHDAY LUHCHEON This members-only event will be held at State 48 Brewery, 13823 W Bell Rd, Surprise. Advanced registration is required by Feb 3. Pay your own tab at the restaurant. This is a members-only event with a limit of 40. Your host is Walt Kelm (720) 417-6121. If you need to cancel, please do so via website or contact Walt, to enable another member to attend. February 7 | Wednesday | 1pm SINGLES CLUB BOARD MEETING Held on the 1st Wednesday of every month in the Phoenix Room in the Palm Center. If you wish to attend, please call President Walt Kelm at (720) 4176121 to accommodate seating. February 14 | Wednesday | 6pm-9pm GAME NIGHT, SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH Bring your favorite game (scrabble, mahjong, Rummikub, cards and shuffler, or any other game). Also bring your soft drink to Agua Fria at the Cimarron Center. Hosted by Liz Hull (925) 787-3165 and Maxine Sanborn (623) 694-6502 on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. This is a free event. No registration is required. Just show up and have fun. February 15 | Thursday | 1pm VALENTINE’S DAY HIGH TEA Join us for high tea in a lovely garden setting at the Pink Door Tea House, 7153 N 59th Avenue, Glendale. Wear your favorite tea hat and/or your Valentine garb. After tea enjoy a walk through historic downtown Glendale. Price is $40 member, $45 guests. ADVANCED RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Hosted by Leanne Werve, (623) 238-3488 and Valerie McGrew, (415) 672-0375 February 15 | Thursday | 6-9:00pm POKER NIGHT Your reservation includes poker chips and new menu, including a variety of sandwiches, potato salad, chips and dessert. Bring your own soft drink. Prizes given. Beginners and guests of members are welcome. Meet at the Cimarron Club at the Cimarron Center (on the 3rd Thursday of each month). Make your reservations and pay $15 by Monday, February 12. Guests add

additional $5. Hosted by Melanie Betts (612) 2757799 and Kathy Roles (701) 741-5551. February 21 | Wednesday | 10-11am PROSPECTIVE NEW MEMBER MEETING Come to the Phoenix Room at the Palm Center at 10am to learn about our club and all it has to offer. Hosted by President Walt Kelm (720) 417-6121. February 25 | Sunday | 6pm-9pm MARDI GRAS CELEBRATION Save the date! Gila Room, Cimarron Center. Music and dancing to SCG favorite band Smile. Cash bar. Break out the beads and festive garb. Show off the gold, purple and green! Go to SCG Singles February calendar on website for cost details. Hosted by Marge Trudell, Sandi McCord, and Marilyn Bailey. February 28 | Wednesday | 6pm-9pm GAME NIGHT, FOURTH WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH Bring your favorite game (scrabble, mahjong, Rummikub, cards and shuffler, or any other game). Also, bring your soft drink to the Cimmaron Club at the Cimarron Center. Hosted by Barb Anderson (707) 256-0669 and Valerie McGrew (415-672-0375) on the 4th Wednesday of each month. This is a free event. No registration is required. Just show up and have fun.

SOCIAL GAMES:

Social Games Charter Club is comprised of 5 Special Interest Groups. These interest groups are as follows: CHESS: Tucked away in The Grand, 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. For room reservations call Marty at 203-9791194, or Paula at 623-293-2884. Next move is yours. Let's play. CRIBBAGE: If you have played Cribbage in the past and would like to join us, please come by on Tuesday morning 8:15 o 8:30 to sign in to play. At this time, play begins at 8:45. Experience is necessary as this is a fast moving game. We play 9 games and rotate each game to play a different opponent. Each game is timed for 17 minutes. If you are not done in that time frame, whoever is ahead scores the points for that game. We collect $4 from each player, which is paid out as prize money at the end of the session. Prize payouts are based on the number in attendance. Should you get “skunked”, you pay a quarter for every skunk. Please do not bring large bills as we cannot make change. You may play twice as a guest before you decide to join our group and pay our dues. If you would like to learn to play Cribbage, we suggest that you download the app and play at home to understand the basics and point counting as well as scoring of the game. For more info email jeward28@ gmail.com

HAND & FOOT We play every Tuesday at 1:00 and Friday at 6:00 in the Pima Room at Chaparral Center. PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES EARLY FOR TABLE ASSIGNMENTS. We play two games and draw cards for random partners each game. You will need $4. in quarters and $4 in bills for the two games. If you have your own cards (6 decks) and shuffler, please bring them. We are currently playing “Progressive Hand & Foot”. For a copy of the rules or questions, please contact Joy Kreick at joykreick@gmail.com Come and play! We’re a friendly group and try our best to be inclusive no matter your skill level. RUMMIKUB The RUMMIKUB (rummi-tile) Board game is a FUN game for 2-5 people per table (pronounced Rum-meycube) Join us for this tabletop game that is played with tiles that have easy to see “real numbers” in 4 colors. It’s been a top worldwide board game for over 40 years. Call ahead for a FREE lesson if you’re new, need a refresher, or are experienced! Players love it because it contains components of Canasta, Gin Rummy, Bridge and Mahjong. It gently stimulates the rain while combining both luck with strategic thinking. Hope you’ll join us to have fun and find old and new frinds. Come learn the new Joker Rules that have increased the fun! Special dues: $10 pays you up until the end of 2024. We meet from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the Pima Room nea the Grand Café at the Chaparral Center on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays and 2nd and 4th Saturdays. Specific Play Dates: Thursdays: 2/1; 2/15; 3/7; 3/21; 4/4; 4/18 Saturdays: 2/10; 2/24; 3/9; 3/23; 4/13; 4/27 We’re a friendly group and play a friendly game peppered laughs and FUN! Also, we’ll try to place you with players on your level. Call for info: Barbara Powers 480-567-2533 email: Barbs.rum@gmail.com. STAMP COLLECTING We meet on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm in the Pima Room in the Chaparral Center. Meetings are always open to anyone interested in collecting postage stamps, whether to learn about stamp collecting, discover the worth of an existing collection or to donate a collection to a non-profit tax exempt foundation. Our friendly group will encourage your interest in stamps, whatever it may be. More info is available from Gene Trinks at 602339-8243 or gctrinks@cox.net.

SOFTBALL

Who wouldn't want to be a kid again? Lasting friendships are formed through a game for kids! We play all year long on the beautiful Del Webb Ballpark on Mountainview just west of Goldwater. Stop by any day and meet some great guys and gals; all of whom are there to have fun and relive their youth. There are four different seasons each year as well as different skill levels for annual and parttime residents. We have special events throughout the year. Pick up an application at the field or online at our website: Click on the Club tab for the New Member Application. SPORTS MEMORIBILIA Contact: Steve Rothschild sbaron24@aol.com

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STITCHERS

STITCHERS: A FIBER ARTS COMMUNITY— EST. 1998 We are your one stop shop for all Fiber Arts interests! For the modest $40 annual membership, you have access to all seven of our special interest groups in which you can choose to participate. We offer machine embroidery, needlework, sewing, quilting, beading, weaving & spinning, and community service. We have a full selection of top-quality equipment for members to use as well as free and low-cost educational opportunities in every special interest group. All skill levels are encouraged to join. Our membership includes everyone from extreme novices to nationally renowned artists. In addition to the technical art aspects of the Club, we are first and foremost a social organization within The Grand and as such, hold events throughout the year to foster and build lasting friendships with members of this artisan community. All are welcome in Stitchers! Our next general meeting is February 1, 2024, at 1 pm in the Hopi Room of the Chaparral Center. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO JOIN THE CLUB, visit our website: grandstitchers.org Feel free to stop by the Studio for a personal tour by one of our Directors. We are located in the Palm Center. Enter the Studio through a separate door to the right of the main building entrance.

We are open Monday – Saturday 9 am – 3 pm. MARK YOUR CALENDARS and join us for our upcoming CACTUS NEEDLE QUILT SHOW – MARCH 16, 2024 – 9 AM to 4 PM – CHAPARRAL CENTER - $5 ADMISSION. This event showcases the amazingly talented quilters in our Club. HIGHLIGHTS: • Over 100 quilts featuring traditional and modern entries with a special, “Just Roll With It” section (different quilting interpretations of the same starting block). • A display of “Upcycled Vintage Linens.” Get inspiration for fresh makeovers of all of those old family linens you have sitting in storage. • A gorgeous raffle quilt quilted by award winning artist and Grand resident Ann Petersen. • A resale boutique that is sure to be a treasure hunt of delicious offerings. • Lap and youth quilts for sale. • Show proceeds to benefit Caring Quilts and Community Service. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SHOW, VISIT: Come and join in on the fun!

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TABLE TENNIS CLUB

Give yourself a gift this year by joining The Grand Table Tennis Club for $20.00 per year. If you are already a member you know how much fun your membership provides. You will want to renew your membership, if you have not already, to continue the fun. If you are new, please allow me to introduce the club! The Grand Table Tennis Club prides itself on being friendly and welcoming for all levels of play. Our sport combines healthy fun, low-impact aerobic exercise that’s gentle on the joints, and excellent eyehand coordination practice. We play year-round in Cimarron’s air-conditioned clubhouse. While we love this sport, we don’t take ourselves too seriously. Play is peppered with lots of good-natured laughs. Just show up when we are in session and join the fun – no reservation required. Don your athletic shoes and drop by. Any of our members would be happy to assist you in getting started. We have paddles ready for your use. We look forward to welcoming YOU. First three club visits are complimentary. Just sign in, with your email and phone #, and tell us you’re new! Yearly membership just $20. Interested? For our current schedule, more information… or to just let us know you’ll be joining us, please contact our Club President, Dick Bertrand at Dick@Bertrandonline.com or 925-698-2155. Gila Room at Cimarron Center: Current 2024 scheduled hours: Mo, Tu, Th, F, mornings 9-12a; Wed, Sat, Sun afternoons 1-4p; Th nights 6p-9p.

TENNIS CLUB

LOVE IS IN THE AIR AT THE GRAND TENNIS CLUB! For $20 a year you can join Grand Tennis Club and get involved with organized “In Club” play, have access to our 3 ball machines and get involved in our many Club sponsored socials. If you are a beginner or coming back from a long break in tennis, consider our: FREE TENNIS LESSONS We have FREE BEGINNER TENNIS CLINICS beginning the second Sunday of every month @1pm starting October and going through March 2024! Seasoned Club Members will have you participating in drills to work on strokes and serve. Bring your own racket or borrow one from us! Bring a water bottle and be ready to hit. You don’t need to be a member of the club to participate. Reservations are not necessary but encouraged. Email Sandi Johnson at sandijaaa@ yahoo.com More ways to get involved: MEN’S CLUB PLAY Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Contact Jeff Swartz 623-693-9548 Players are grouped by their rating. WOMEN’S CLUB PLAY Monday and Wednesday mornings. Contact Sue Martell 509-375-1357 Players are grouped by their rating. ALL LEVELS ALL PEOPLE COORDINATOR Barb Drummond 509-560-9643 Just come to the courts. Meets Monday-Friday at 1pm OctoberApril. Start and stop dates depend on weather and temperatures . Fun recreational tennis for players of

all skill levels. Players are free to rest or withdraw from play at any time. Players rotate after every game in a Round Robin format. OPEN MIXED WEEKLY SIGN UP Saturday Mornings. Call Linda Campanelli to register 623-214-1029 3.5 AND UP MIXED WEEKLY SIGN UP Saturday Mornings. Call Dave Schaum to register 623-544-1060 UPCOMING EVENTS…MARK YOUR CALENDARS! FREE New to Tennis/Getting Back Into Tennis Sunday, February 11 at 1pm. Meet on Stadium court. Bring water and have fun getting back or starting into tennis! WOMEN’S POTLUCK AND LINE DANCING Monday, February 19, 12:30 pm GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Thursday, February 15 at 5:30 pm Check the club website for more details at suncitygrandtennisclub.wildapricot.org The Grand Tennis Club: “Big enough to meet lots of people, small enough to not get lost”. Happy Hitting!

WOODCRAFTERS

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

WEEDS

Friendly Reminder From Standards

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

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INTEREST GROUPS...AND MORE ALZHEIMERS’S – CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

Presented by: Alzheimer’s Association, Desert Southwest Meets the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, 10-11:30 am, in the Chaparral Center, Hopi Room for more information or to register call our 24/7 Helpline at 1.800.272.3900 Visit alz.org/dsw to learn more about caregiver programs and resources. To further extend your network of support, visit ALZ connected®, our online community, at alzconnected.org.

GRAND BASKETBALL INTEREST GROUP

Grand has provided a temporary basketball hoop at the tennis “stadium” court. Come out and play H-O-R-S-E, “around the world”, a game of 3 on 3 with friends, or just shoot some hoops with the grandkids! It is free to play, and if you need a ball, check one out at the Adobe Fitness front desk. It is important to sign the participation sheet provided near the court – as CAM will consider a permanent court based on the use of the temporary court! Reserved times are: 6:30 – 8:30am Sunday and 3:00 – 9:00pm every day, AND any time the tennis court is not being used.

BETA SIGMA PHI

Xi Delta Sigma Chapter is a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sun Cities Coalition of Beta Sigma Phi International. The Coalition consists of chapters in Sun City, Sun City West, The Grand, Surprise and the surrounding area. Inactive members, Leave of absence, Members-at-large or transferring members who wish to affiliate with one of these local chapters are invited to contact through text or email a member of the coalition. Contact Names Karen Montoya at smithmontoya10901@ gmail.com or Roberta Chargin at robertachargin@ gmail.com Please list your name, degree, status or any pertinent information. Include your phone number, address and email information. If you have an interested friend, then include their information with their permission, a coalition or chapter officer will make contact with you. Chapters hold meetings at various times during the month as well as socials. We, as a coalition, are not a part of the BSP Phoenix City Council but valid members of Beta Sigma Phi International. Membership is by invitation.

BOWLING

Description: Grand Mixers – fun mixed league (guys and gals) Contact(s): Sally Such, President, 623-975-1377

CANADIAN FRIENDS AT SCG

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

THE GRAND CAR CLUB INTEREST GROUP

Residents of The Grand who have a special car (old or new) are welcome to join our group and show their car at our shows and parades in The Grand. Our annual car show is in the spring every year in the parking lot behind the Chaparral center. This year’s car show is on Saturday March 23rd, the entry fee is $25.00 and you will receive a car placard. There will be food, a raffle and awards. Look for an ad in the February Lifestyles Magazine on how to register and for more information. For more information contact thegrandcarclub@ gmail.com

COLORADO INTEREST GROUP

Meet one another from Colorado, get acquainted and fellowship together. Email: dnseberhart40@gmail.com for more information.

GRAND CONNECTION INTEREST GROUP

Description: The Grand Connection is a social club representing the African-American Community residing in 'the Grand'. Twice a year in May and November, social events are planned which includes music, dancing, fantastic food and insight into the life experience of African-Americans. All residents are welcome. For additional information regarding the group, you may contact Steve Doolittle, 623-5333455 & Laura Garrett-Williams, 623-215-7884.

COWS, CORN AND CANOLA

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

GRAND DEMOCRATS INTEREST GROUP

Contact: Bob Walling, VP, 602.573.5942 or granddems@gmail.com Website: www.granddems.org Mission: To establish a strong presence in the community to ensure a voice in local Democratic politics; to prepare for upcoming elections by supporting local, state and national Democratic candidates and to participate in Get-Out-The-Vote campaigns; to develop relationships with state, county and local officials holding democratic values; and to inform members about important government issues and actions. Meeting Information: On February 28, Grand Dems celebrates Arizona Elections Night. Yolanda Bejarano, Chair of the Arizona Democratic Party, will share the Party vision and steps being taken to ensure Democratic elections up and down the ballot. She last appeared at our January 2023 meeting while a candidate for the Chair position. Johnathan Hill, an aspiring candidate for the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) will outline the important role that ACC plays in the everyday lives of Arizonans through regulatory rules for Utilities, Water Companies, etal. Claudia Yeager-Smith, a guest from LD28 will inform us on the important role that Election Workers and Election Observers play to ensure fair elections. She is currently recruiting paid and volunteer workers needed for every election. Cookies, Coffee, Conversation, petition signing and meeting candidates starts at 5:45 pm, followed

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by a business meeting at 6:30 and the speakers at 7 pm. To RSVP, go to the Events calendar on www. granddems.org. March 27, 2024, will be Maricopa County Elections Night with guest speakers from the Maricopa County Democratic Party and aspiring Maricopa County candidates who have filed for the August 6 primary election. RSVP now to save the date. More information will be detailed in the March edition of Grand Lifestyles and in the Event section of our webs site at www.granddems.org. A Grand Dems Blue Breakfast will be held at 9 am on February 6 at Nick’s Diner in Surprise. Please RSVP for this event. Our Blue Dinner will be held February 15, at Angela’s Kitchen at 5 pm. RSVP for these Events at www.granddems.org. Check the Events calendar for details for all meetings and activities at www.granddems.org to RSVP.

FOUR WHEELING

Website: www.grand4wheelers.org Description: The Grand 4-Wheelers are residents of The Grand who are interested in taking rides offroad into the beautiful areas of Arizona not accessible by standard vehicle. The roads we travel range from “easy” to “moderate” to “difficult.” The rides are for all types of four-wheel drive vehicles (No ATV’s that’s another group). Our rides will allow you to see remote areas of Arizona in the safe environment of a group activity. We provide an environment to learn the off-road capabilities of our vehicles, off-road driving techniques, the use of GPS devices & maps, and available recovery tools. Please refer to our website to see a calendar of future rides, as well as photos and narratives of our previous rides.

FUN DINERS

Description: We are a social group that plans monthly events at restaurants in our area. Just $10.00 per member per year to join. Guests are welcome! Contact: Toni Helgeson, membership, 623-544-5988 www.fundiners.weebly.com Meeting Information: We send a notice to all of our members throughout the year advising them of our planned activities, either a lunch, dinner, or a happy hour, and we request that they sign up for the event! There is always a gala event for Christmas! Lunches and dinners will be prepaid but you will be on your own for cocktails and of course for any Happy Hours! You may attend as many or as few events as you like. You are able to bring guests, unless we have limited seating! Always check our website, www.fundiners. weebly.com, for forthcoming events and pictures of our past ones! We welcome volunteers to help find new places and to help coordinate events at their favorite restaurants. The annual dues are $10 per person each year. You may call Gerri at 623-374-7917 or Toni at 623544-5988 for more information.

GRAND GECKOS

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

and competitors. We focus on technique to improve your strokes, your stamina, your speed and your endurance. For more information contact swimnut@me.com

HORSESHOES INTEREST GROUP

Most/many of you have played horseshoes at picnics, family reunions, etc. With your renting or owning a home in our community, you have the opportunity to play this fun game, whenever you want, for free. The horseshoe pits (5 of them) are always open. You can even play under the lights!! Additionally, there is a horseshoe group/league that plays every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday each week. Generally, at 8 am. This time is adjusted during the year for warmer/cooler temps in summer/winter. We also have league play with 5 other retirement communities in late winter through early spring. We will provide horseshoes for you to use as well as assistance on "pitching" horseshoes if you might need/want. We can also assist in helping you order your own horseshoes when you find out how much fun the game really is. Open to all ladies and men. The horseshoe pits are located just right of the Dell Web softball diamond and storage building on Mountain View Blvd. For more information call Tom Conzemius at 218556-2404 or Dave Johnson at 623-308-6036.

IOWA INTEREST GROUP

Connect and socialize with residents and former residents of Iowa. Club contact information: GrandIowaClub@gmail.com

LGBTQ INTEREST GROUP

Contact(s) for Interest Group: scg.lgbt@yahoo.com Website: scglgbt.com Interest Group Social Media: https://www.facebook. com/scglgbt Meeting Information: Meets frequently each month. Description: The SCG LGBTQ Interest Group invites residents to join us for a variety of social activities including dining out, theater, concerts, sporting events, etc. We are about making new friends, socializing and supporting one another. Residents and allies who are looking to connect with other likeminded members of our community are welcome to join.

MINNESOTA INTEREST GROUP

Contact(s): Cecelia Kelly, 612-860-4676, ckelly0330@ icloud.com Description: Born in the North Star State/fall in love with L'toile du nord while living there? Currently a part time resident of Minnesota and/or live full time in The Grand? Our Minnesota Interest Group welcomes your participation in our social events, nature walk/potluck events, putting contests, wine tastings, casino parties, theater/dinner parties. Whether you call The Grand your full time or part time residence we would be pleased to have your input regarding offerings that you would find of interest and welcome your participation.

MOMS LIKE ME SUPPORT GROUP

I am excited to give you an update for our support group Moms Like Me. This is a healing journey group for mothers who have suffered the death of a child. We decided to move forward with the dates and times of where and when we will be meeting. The coordinator at The Grand, who oversees assigning

rooms to the different interest groups, has assigned us the Pima Room. We will meet once a month starting on October 11, at 6:30. We are meeting on the second Wednesday of every month. The Pima Room is in the Chaparral Building. The address is 19781 N Remington Drive, Surprise. We are looking forward to meeting you all and praying that we find comfort in sharing our grief and forming a sisterhood of love and acceptance. Please text or call if you plan on attending a meeting. Any questions, please feel free to text or call Nina Montgomery at 623.606.3160 or Helen Anderson at 206.979.8146.

NEW YORK STATE INTEREST GROUP

EMAIL: TheNYStateGroup@gmail.com Contact: Julia Schoen (805) 325-1807 Dues: $10 per person per year CALLING ALL FORMER NEW YORKERS AND FRIENDS… We are a newer group looking to expand. Though most of our current membership originally called New York State home, we are open to all with an interest in having fun. Recent events have included Get-to-know-you Happy Hours, a Sunset Music Cruise, and DJ Music Bingo with cash prizes. Events on the horizon for the upcoming year are a pool party, a repeat of both the very successful DJ Bingo and the Sunset Cruise on Lake Pleasant, and possibly, a Mets/Diamondbacks game. Also planned are get-togethers for smaller groups, focused on specific boroughs, areas, and neighborhoods of New York and surrounding areas, so that the participants can reminisce about schools, hangouts, and friends they have in common. We welcome spouses, significant others, and anyone with an interest in a vibrant, fun-loving group of folks. For information, please contact Julia Schoen at (805) 325-1807. UPCOMING EVENTS: February 9, 2024—Rodeo Festival in Wickenburg March TBD—Oakland A’s vs Texas Rangers (VIP Seating) Date to follow April 3, 2024—Barleen’s Dinner and Show – “The Best of the Season”

PARKINSONS SUPPORT GROUP

The Muhammad Ali Parkinson Support group has moved to Grace Community Church 16165 W. Mountain View Blvd #4900 Surprise, AZ 85374 It is held on the 1st Wednesday of the Month 3:00 - 4:30 pm. Please contact Kristina Watts at 602-406-4921.

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 PolishAmerican activity in the Phoenix area. Description: Sharing of Traditions, Customs, Travel, Delicacies, and History. Socializing while receiving cultural enlightenment concerning holidays and also cuisine with regards to Catholic, Jewish and 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

Grand Republicans meets the third Saturday morning each month at Church on the Green (19051 N. RH Johnson Blvd, Sun City West.) Doors open at 8:30, coffee and pastries available by 9:00, with meetings starting at 9:30. Guests are always welcome. There is a $2 fee for non-members to help defray the cost of the meeting room, and a tip jar is available to help pay for the pastries and donuts. We are especially reaching out to “right-minded” Independents. On December 16, 2023 we had an incredibly informative, easy to follow presentation from Tom Berry, President of the nearby Festival Republican and Independent S.I.G., coordinated with a presentation by Ms. Kathleen Liles of the Arizona Free Enterprise organization. Together they covered the ins and outs of the various ballot initiatives, the Presidential Preference Election on March 19 and much more. At press time we were looking forward to kicking off the Election Year with Mr. Abraham Hamadah, our featured speaker at our January 20, 2024 meeting. Abe was one of the first to announce his candidacy for the seat being vacated by Debbie Lesko in the U.S. House of Representatives from Arizona’s Congressional District 8. Abe narrowly lost the 2022 election to be Arizona’s Attorney General. We will also host Ms. Rachel Walden on January 20. She is a candidate for one of the three seats available on the Corporation Commission. Her explanation of exactly what the Commission is responsible for is said to be quite enlightening. For the February 17, 2024 meeting we are thrilled to have three candidates all additionally vying for the CD 8 US House of Representative seat being vacated by Debbie Lesko. They are: Blake Masters, who ran for the US Senate in 2022; Arizona State Senator Anthony Kern, currently representing LD22; and Trent Franks, who was Ms. Lesko’s predecessor, representing Congressional District 8 from 2003 to 2017.

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On March 16 we will have Sheriff Mark Lamb, who is running for the US Senate seat currently held by Kyrsten Sinema, and Mr. Ben Toma, Speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives from CD 27. Toma will explain why he believes he is the right choice to replace our CD 8 representative, Debbie Lesko, in the U.S. Congress. All of this information and much more is included on our website: grandrepublicans.com. Please check there on a regular basis, including the Republican Briefs link. We may well be the group you are looking for this vital Election Year 2024.

SUN CITIES SADDLE CLUB

Meetings are held on the 4th Monday of each month (Sep - Mar), with social time at 9:30am and meeting start time 10am. Sun City West Christian Church 20803 N 151st Ave, Sun City West in the Fellowship Hall. (RH Johnson and 151th Ave, one light east of Grand Ave.) December meeting is held on the 3rd Monday. Trail rides (using rental horses or personal horses) are held weekly every Thursday at stables around the Valley. Horse ownership is not required. Ride schedules are available at the meetings. Social events are also held during the riding season. Prospective new members are welcome to attend any meeting and must attend a meeting to join. Membership is open to all residents of Sun City, Sun City West, The Grand, and Corte Bella. For more information, please go to suncitiessaddleclub.com or email us at suncitiessaddleclub@gmail.com

STATE OF MINDFULNESS

The Grand State of Mindfulness Interest Group is a mindfulness community, practicing together. Bringing peace, compassion, and gratitude to ourselves and those around us. Group meditation can help develop a real connection with other people while tapping into the same silence and source of peace. The Grand State of Mindfulness Interest Group is focused on science and evidence based tools and resources. We are not based in any religion or spiritual beliefs; however we do believe in religious harmony and all are welcome. GROUP MEETINGS Group meetings are facilitated discussions that begin with a topic introduction and end with a meditation. Group meets 3 times per year. GRAND LEARNING CLASSES State of Mindfulness co-founders, Holly Costa and Gena Bailey, teach courses in meditation and mindfulness through Grand Learning. See the Grand Learning calendar for details and class dates. Want to learn more or join the group? For those interested in enhancing wellbeing and resilience join us! Checkout our website: SCGstateofmind.com or email us at SCGstateofmind@gmail.com

TRAP SHOOTING GROUP

Contact(s): Mark Wood, 623-308-5018, woodyson@ cox.net Meeting Information: We meet every Wednesday at 9 a.m., weather permitting. Description: We are an informal group of average skilled trap shooters that meet weekly at the Ben Avery Clay Target Center (W. Carefree Highway), shoot several rounds of trap and socialize about

various shooting sports. We occasionally venture over to the sporting clay and skeet ranges during the year when the trap ranges are reserved for tournament shooting. Besides trap shooting, the members discuss activities that foster a network of things to do, places to visit and assistance with shooting technique and gun safety for all shooters. If you are interested in joining our trap shooting group, please contact us for specific location information and other details necessary to prepare for a fun experience.

VALLEY OF THE SUN MONTANA CLUB

Valley of the sun Montana Club is currently accepting registration for the 2023-2024 season. If you would like an application to join the club, email Membership Chair Audie Morigeau @ audiej45@ yahoo.com. Please note application fees are $5pp. Payment must be received by September 30th. By sending in an application you will receive email updates on all our activities. We will be kicking off the fall season with a picnic in October, followed by the Football Frenzy game in November @ Brookside. Last year we had to limit this to club members only due to the popularity of this event. We also host a wine and cheese reception along with out patio party and Lake Pleasant Boat Cruise and much more!

VALLEY OF THE SUN SKI CLUB

Valley of the Sun Ski Club calling all skiers! We meet on the 1st Thursday of the month at the Kuentz Rec Center in SCW starting in November thru April. We have 2 great trips planned in 2024. Telluride, January 7-12 and Snowmass, Colorado, January 28-February 2, 2024. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Judy Ainsworth 602-909-4333.

from around the world, accompanied by quality wines of the region. CONTACT Marilyn Meyerowitz for membership information: msmazpa@yahoo.com or 623-4448746.

WISCONSIN INTEREST GROUP

If you would like to learn more about the Wisconsin Interest Group, visit our updated and refreshed web site at www.wigazinfo.weebly.com. Select the ‘Contact Us’ tab, fill in your questions and we will get back to you promptly. We can also be reached at wigmessage@gmail.com. We are a vibrant, active group with activities throughout the year. We have catered dinners, bus trips, game nights and explore Restaurants in the area. Recently, we took a private coach to Barleen’s to enjoy their Christmas show. A private dinner at Haus Murphy In Glendale with entertainment was a hit. We have a monthly breakfast the first Friday of each month at Tivoli Gardens in Surprise. If you enjoy cards, our Sheepshead group meets at the Palm Center every Tuesday from 5-8 pm. FEBRUARY EVENTS February 2: Monthly breakfast at Tivoli Gardens. 9:30. February 12: Pizza/Bingo Night. Agua Fria Room. 5:30-9:00. Cash Bar, Prizes. February 29: Tailgate and Brewer Game. Palm Center Lobby and Patio. Cash Bar. Brats, Burgers and all the fixin’s.

WASHINGTON STATE

Contact(s) for Interest Group: Susan Brinkley, 206276-2080, susanbrinkley7@gmail.com Meeting Information: Notification of events are sent via email to individuals who sign up on the roster. Events will be included in the Grand Lifestyles publication and will be posted on the community bulletin boards at the Cimarron Center and Sonoran Plaza. Description: The Washington State Group provides opportunities for interested Washingtonians to get acquainted and enjoy common interests. Events have included socials, golf tournaments, hiking, and attendance at Spring Training Mariner games. Volunteering is critical to keeping this interest group vibrant. Ideas for future events are always welcome.

WINE INTEREST GROUP

Grand’s Wine Interest Group (WIG) meets monthly to enjoy themed wine tastings from around the world, at a member host’s home or other agreed location. Home tastings begin with an introductory educational preview of the topic, followed by wine tasting of several offerings in an informal, fun atmosphere. Light finger food and desserts, planned by the host, are available to complement the wines. A perfect opportunity to learn about wine and different varietals among wine enthusiasts, with new and old friends. WIG meetings are planned for the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7pm, mostly at host homes in Grand. In 2024, we will explore meeting year-round, with possible summer tastings at local establishments. Annual dues: $10. Monthly tastings at host homes: $15. A yearly, fine dining banquet features cuisine

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COMMUNITY LIFE SAFETY EDUCATION DIVISION

14250 W. Statler Plaza | Ste. 101 Surprise, AZ 85374 P: 623.222.5400 | F: 623.222.5002

CITY OF SURPRISE

www.surpriseaz.gov, 623.222.1000

Non-emergency police, 623.222.4000 Non-emergency Fire, 623.222.5000 Mayor’s and Council’s Office, 623.222.1300

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WISCONSIN INTEREST GROUP

Friendships n Travel n Dining and much more

We provide a wide range of activities throughout the year.

Visit www.wigazinfo.weebly.com to learn more. Click on ‘Contact Us’ tab or email wigmessage@gmail.com

Stop Dreaming, Start Doing Dreaming of a vacation home where you can retire in style? Let Bell help you make your home dreams come true! Donald Simpson NMLS# 450311

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News and Announcements INAUGURAL VET FEST

Surprise is excited to announce the inaugural Vet Fest event is happening Saturday, February 10, from 5 - 8 p.m. at Mark Coronado Park. This new event, hosted by the City of Surprise Veterans, Disability & Human Services Commission, is a part of Surprise’s ongoing mission to be a veteran-friendly city, offering support services and building community connections. This event will feature music, food, vendor booths, information from different veteran service providers and more for the whole family! If you would like to learn more, visit surpriseaz.gov/VetFest.

SPRING TRAINING TICKET INFORMATION

Opening day is Friday, February 23, with the Kansas City Royals taking on the 2023 World Series Champions, the Texas Rangers, at Surprise Stadium. Surprise Stadium will host 30 games this season with plenty of exciting matchups to include the Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers and the National League Champions, the Arizona Diamondbacks. Tickets can be purchased online at SurpriseStadium.com or by phone at 623.222.2222. Ticket prices start at just $8! The Surprise Stadium Box Office will open for in-person ticket sales on Saturday, February 3, beginning at 8 a.m. AZ time. The box office is located at 15960 N. Bullard Ave.

SUNDAY IN THE PARK

Come enjoy this fun family event on Sunday, February 18, from 3 - 7 p.m. at Mark Coronado Park with live music from N-theMix and delicious food. Event admission is free; food and drink are available for purchase. Also, support local vendors by shopping at the outdoor market! 72

OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE AT ASU

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Arizona State University (“OLLI at ASU”) is a community of engaged learners discovering the joy of lifelong learning. OLLI at ASU members have the opportunity to learn and grow from something new, explore immersive experiences, and make connections inside and outside the classroom via campus events, local affinity groups, group discounts to local cultural and art events, and social media networks.

Aly Cline Council Member

At my community meeting in November, I had a representative speak about the programs available for City of Surprise residents and promised to promote the new Spring 2024 Programs Catalog now that it is available. For more information on OLLI at ASU or any questions about the programs, please contact Kristi Schneider at kristina.schneider.1@asu.edu.

ARTS & CULTURE EVENTS

Are you ready to discover arts and culture events in Surprise? From theater performances, gallery tours, poetry readings and more, the City offers a number of events throughout the year. Here's what’s coming up:

Lunchtime Theater | We3: Jazz and Blues Trio February 22 • noon–1 p.m. • To register, call 623.584.2626

Family Gallery Tour February 24 • 9 a.m.–noon • Register: https://surprisearts.ticketleap.com/

AZ Speaks | “Coded Messages and Songs of the Underground Railroad” by Tamika Sanders February 28 • 6–7 p.m. • Register: https://surprisearts.ticketleap.com/ Registration required for all events. Find details and sign-up information at surpriseaz.gov/ ArtEvents.

COMMUNITY MEETINGS My next monthly Community Meeting will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 23, at Arizona Traditions in the Ballroom, 17221 N. Citrus Rd., and at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 27, at The Grand in the Agua Fria Room, 17100 W. Clearview Blvd. From now on, sign language interpreters will be at all of my Community Meetings at The Grand. 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 6 and 20 at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers. You can attend in person or watch live on Cox channel 11 or the Surprise City Gov Facebook page at facebook.com/cityofsurprise.

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EVERY FRIDAY

Live Music IN THE VILLAGE CENTER

TIMES AND ENTERTAINMENT WILL VARY

VISIT OUR COMMUNITY CALENDAR FOR DETAILS MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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GRAND FISHING CLUB

SPECIAL PRESENTATION FE B R UA RY PR E S E N TAT I O N TUESDAY | FEBRUARY 6 | 1:00PM Cimarron Center, Agua Fria Room PEACOCKS IN PARADISE Steve Berry, owner of Destinations Fly Fish (www. destinationsflyfish.com), will be presenting on fly fishing for Peacock Bass in the Brazilian jungle. Over the past 15 years, Steve has made numerous trips to the Amazon in search of Peacock Bass and other Amazon species. Come and hear what he calls “one of the most amazing fishing experiences on the planet”!

For more information, visit our website at https://scgfishing.weebly.com or send us an email at scgfishingclub@gmail.com

TUESDAYS AT CIMARRON

6-8 P.M.

February 6 and 20 March 5 and 19

TUESDAYS AT PALM CENTER

4-6 P.M.

February 13 and 27 March 12 and 26 74

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WEST VALLEY OFFICE - SERVING AS YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIALISTS

Exceptional NEIGHBORHOOD DESERVES ANExceptional

AN Congratulations!

This certificate is proudly presented to

Rhonda Hrdlicka

REALTOR!

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Ranked by Number of Properties Listed

As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to express our deepest appreciation for the privilege of serving the West Valley, our clients and friends as your real estate team. We are grateful for the trust placed in us to guide you through the life altering journey of buying or selling a home.

Connecting Buyers & Sellers - Locally & Globally

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Char

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Promising Exceptional Representation In Sun City Grand Knowledge + Dedication = Results Call me for your next move! • Long Realty 1926 Circle of Excellence • Realtor Since 2003 • Director’s Circle Top Producer Member

623-451-7687 Welcome Back to The Grand!

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GRANDKIDS CORNER

CARRYING ON THE TRADITION.

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 RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL 12601 E. Highway 60, Gold Canyon, AZ n arizona.renfestinfo.com

n Saturdays, Sundays, and Presidents Day n February 3 - March 31 Rain or Shine n 10am to 6pm

n FREE Parking (No Pets Please)

The Festival is a medieval amusement park, a 16-stage theater, a 50-acre circus, an arts and crafts fair, a jousting tournament and a feast— all rolled into one non-stop, day-long adventure. You never know what you will find on or off the stage! This unique outdoor event combines entertainment and wares reminiscent of what may have been found in a 16th Century European village market celebrating the arrival of the King and Queen to their shire. Walk through our gates to be transported back in time. Mingle with over 2,000 costumed characters, eat a giant roasted turkey leg; take part in games of chance and skill; cheer on your favorite knight; Shop in over 200 artisan shops and select an inimitable gift for that special someone; there is so much to see and do.

BARBIE®: A CULTURAL ICON Phoenix Art Museum 1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ

n Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday,

Thursday, Friday, Saturday until July 7, 2024

n phxart.org/exhibition/barbie/

n $22 Adults, $19 Seniors, $17 Students (with

valid ID), $12 Youth (6-17), Free for 5 and under

Trace the evolution of Barbie, from child’s toy to global icon. Created by Illusion Projects and Mattel, Inc., Barbie®: A Cultural Icon examines the Barbie brand’s 60+ year history and the doll’s global impact on pop culture. Across six distinct sections, visitors experience more than 250 vintage dolls—including the original Barbie— from the collections of private collector David Porcello and Mattel, life-size fashion designs, exclusive interviews, and narrative sections that consider the style trends, careers, and identities that Barbie has embodied and popularized over the decades.

BLUEY'S BIG PLAY

Arizona Financial Theatre 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ n February 17–18, 2024 n $60+

n www.livenation.com

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music by Bluey composer, Joff Bush. Join the Heelers in their first live theatre show made just for you, featuring brilliantly created puppets, this is Bluey as you’ve never seen it before, brought to real life.

HARLEM GLOBTROTTERS Mullett Arena 411 S. Packard Dr., Tempe, AZ n Feb 29, 2024

n mullettarena.com

Get ready for a slam-dunk extravaganza as the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters make their triumphant return to Mullett Arena! This is your chance to witness the record-breaking stars of basketball LIVE as they bring an unforgettable blend of DRIBBLING, SPINNING, and DUNKING to the court, taking on their fierce rivals, the Washington Generals, on Thursday, February 29, 2024. But that's not all - this year, we are thrilled to announce our exciting new official ball partner, Spalding®. Spalding® will be joining the team at every arena destination, enhancing the game experience like never before. Fans will have the opportunity to take home an official Spalding® Harlem Globetrotters basketball or get their hands on the newly designed Harlem Globetrotters Marble Series™ ball on game day. Unrivaled fan engagement continues with pre-game offerings like our Magic Pass, unforgettable post-game access and more ingame fan interactions than ever before. See Hammer, TNT, Bulldog, Cheese, Torch, Hot Shot, Jet, Wham and Thunder – just to name a few – as they run circles around the Washington Generals on the court and bring the hype to the crowd.

RESOURCE NUMBERS EMERGENCY................................................................................. 9-1-1 Poison Control Center.................................................. 800.222.1222 Sheriff’s Office (Bell Rd. Substation)............................. 602.876.1011 Surprise Fire Department............................................. 623.222.5000 Area Agency on Aging 24-Hour Helpline.................... 602.264.4357 After Hours and Weekend Landscaping Emergencies Gothic Landscape................................................... 760.892.2455

ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES Maricopa County Animal Control................................... 602.506.7387 4 Paws Cat Rescue............................................................. 623.773.2246 Surprise Animal Care/Control............................... 623.222.4000 opt. 3

CITY OF SURPRISE Adopt-A-Street................................................................... 623.222.6000 Code Enforcement.............................................................. 623.222.3013 Citizens Patrol...................................................................... 623.222.4277 City Clerk............................................................................. 623.222.1200 City Council......................................................................... 623.222.1300 City Hall................................................................................ 623.222.1000 Community & Recreation Services................................. 623.222.2000 Crisis Response................................................................... 623.222.5040 Dead Animal Pickup (On Public Streets) .........................623.222.1900 Disability Information........................................... (voice) 623.222.3543 (TTY–deaf) 623.222.3503 Noise/Nuisance Complaints................................. 623.222.4000 opt. 3 Non-emergency Fire............................................... 623.222.5000 Non-emergency Police........................................... 623.222.4000 Northwest Regional Library.............................................. 602.652.3000 Post Office (14955 W. Bell Rd.)........................................... 623.544.4672 Senior Services/Center...................................................... 623.222.1500 Trans Valley Metro.............................................................. 602.253.5000 Voter Registration............................................................... 602-506-1511 We Care Program............................................................... 623.222.4277

CONSUMER SERVICES Birth/Death Certificates.................................................... 602.506.6800 Hazardous Waste Questions............................................. 602.771.4673 Health Department, Maricopa County......................... 602.506.6900 Motor Vehicle Department (MVD).................................. 602.255.0072 Registrar of Contractors..................................................... 602.542.1525 Social Security Administration........................................... 800.772.1213 PORA – SCW Consumer Services.................................... 623.584.4288 Helping Hands....................................................................623-975-5499

CALL OR COME IN AND SEE US! WE ARE VIKING CRUISE EXPERTS! 13593 W Camino Del Sol Sun City West

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• Sun City Grand Softball Sponsor • Service you deserve - a TEAM you can TRUST

HOSPITALS Banner Del E. Webb, 14502 W. Meeker Blvd.................. 623.524.4000 Banner Walter O. Boswell, 10401 W. Thunderbird Blvd.. 623.832.4000

NEWSPAPERS Arizona Republic............................................................... 602.444.8000 The Daily Independent and Surprise Independent........ 623.972.6101

UTILITIES City of Surprise Water......................................................... 623.222.1900 Arizona Public Service (APS).............................................. 602.371.7171 APS Street Light Outage.........................................602.371.7171 and/or APS Street Light Outage.com Cox Communications........................................................ 623.594.1000 Century Link.......................................................................... 800.244.1111 Epcor Water........................................................................ 623.445.2400 Southwest Gas Co........................................................... 1.877.860.6020 Pulte Warranty Service........................................... 800.664.3094

Heather Van Peursem

Linda Van Peursem, GRI

Recognized Industry Leader

Realtor®

602-456-2328

heather@heathervp.com www.VPDesertLiving.com

Realtor®, Sun City Grand Resident

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COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CONTACTS BOARD COMMITTEES Architectural Review Committee Tony Spata tony4grand@gmail.com Code of Conduct Committee & Covenants René Mitchell rene4grand@gmail.com Deaf Advisory Committee (DAC) Jeff Gibbs jeffgibbs.grand@gmail.com Finance Advisory Committee Bob Aiken aiken4grand@gmail.com Food and Beverage Committee (FABC) Tony Spata tony4grand@gmail.com Golf Advisory Committee Doug Brady doug4grand@gmail.com Long Range Planning Committee Carol White carol4grand@gmail.com Technology Advisory Committee (TAC) Carol White carol4grand@gmail.com

ADDITIONAL CAM INFORMATION GrandTV....................................... 623.546.7533 Website......................................... 623.546.7533 communications@livegrandaz.com Membership Office..................... 623.546.7444 Palm Center, 19726 N. Remington Drive Welcome Center .........................623.546.7501 Lost & Found..................................623.546.7501 Hours: Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Standards Compliance Office................. 623.546.7450 ARC Applications......................... 623.546.7474 Hours: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. CHAPS Office.................................. 623.546.7553 Grand Election Team Jane Barry grandelectionsteam@gmail.com

ON-SITE EMERGENCIES Association Patrol....................... 623.764.0809 Sunday–Saturday, 24 hours, 7 days a week Maintenance Emergencies........623.546.7551 Bus. Hours: Monday-Friday 7 a.m.–4 p.m. Report Landscape/Golf Course Maintenance/ Water Leaks/Repairs Submit work order to www.livegrandaz.com maintenance@livegrandaz.com..... 623-546-7551 After Hours and Weekend Landscaping Emergencies Gothic Landscape..........................760.892.2455 Report Common Area Landscape/Water Leaks/Repairs/Facility Maintenance maintenance@livegrandaz.com....623-546-7551

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT General Manager

Jeff Hochman....................................... 623.546.7468

jeff.hochman@livegrandaz.com Executive Administrative Assistant Theresa Fleck...................................623.546.7468 theresa.fleck@livegrandaz.com Communications Manager Christine Helton...............................623.546.7533 christine.helton@livegrandaz.com communications@livegrandaz.com Custodial Supervisor Ken Crossno.....................................623.546.7460 ken.crossno@livegrandaz.com Director of Golf Brandon Dougherty........................623.546.7412 brandon.dougherty@livegrandaz.com Finance Director David Reber.....................................623.546.7453 david.reber@livegrandaz.com Fitness Director Allison Adams..................................623.546.7463 allison.adams@livegrandaz.com Information Systems Manager Rebecca Bird................................ 623.546.7503 rebecca.bird@livegrandaz.com Activities Director Lorena Nieto....................................623.546.7455 lorena.nieto@livegrandaz.com Maintenance Operations Director Scott Phillips scott.phillips@livegrandaz.com Norma Gaitan.................................623.546.7551 Membership Director Debra Goodman............................623.546.7435 debra.goodman@livegrandaz.com Standards Director Jody Snider......................................623.546.7439 jody.snider@livegrandaz.com Purchasing Specialist Laurie Segler....................................623.546.7561 laurie.segler@livegrandaz.com Volunteer Program Manager Denise Alessi.................................. 623-546-7451 denise.alessi@livegrandaz.com

GOLF Cimarron Golf Course.................623.975.5654 17100 West Clearview Boulevard Jennifer Ciesla—Golf Pro.........623-975-5657 jennifer.ciesla@livegrandaz.com Desert Springs Golf Course........623.546.7401 19900 North Remington Drive Kim McCann—Golf Pro............ 623.546.7403 kim.mccann@livegrandaz.com Granite Falls N & S........................623.546.7580 15949 West Clearview Boulevard Kevin Reagan—Golf Pro.......... 623.546.7582 kevin.reagan@livegrandaz.com

ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT Activities Office............................623.546.7449 Sonoran Plaza, 19753 N. Remington Drive Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Grand Learning............................623.546.7470 Chaparral Center, 19781 N. Remington Dr. Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Grand Lifestyles Magazine........623.546.7449 activities@livegrandaz.com

FITNESS CENTERS Adobe Fitness Center..................623.546.7456 19775 North Remington Drive Hours: Monday – Friday 5 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Children’s Hours Leisure Pool 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Cimarron Fitness Center.............623.975.5630 17100 West Clearview Boulevard Hours: Monday – Friday 5 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. No children under 16 permitted at this pool Miller Massage Therapy............ 602.832.0864

RESTAURANTS/CATERING Angela’s Kitchen......................... 623.399.6514 The Grand Café............................ 623.546.7512

CLUB ADDRESSES & PHONE NUMBERS Art Club..........................................623.546.7484 19745 North Remington Drive Billiards Club.................................623.546.7482 19781 North Remington Drive Clay Arts Club............................... 623.214.9067 19751 North Remington Drive Computer Club............................ 623.546.7508 19781 North Remington Drive Glass Arts Club............................. 623.214.6723 19751 North Remington Drive Language Club.............................623.546.7488 19739 North Remington Drive Poker Club.....................................623.546.7486 19749 North Remington Drive Photo Club.....................................623.546.7483 19735 North Remington Drive Stitchers Club............................... 623.546.7566 19726 North Remington Drive Woodcrafters................................. 623.214.3813 15134 West Mountain View Boulevard

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

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