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The Association provides this publication for informational purposes only. SCG Community Association, its Board, its employees and all other entities within SCG do not guarantee, endorse, nor promote any of the products, services or individuals advertised herein and assume no responsibility or liability for the veracity of the statements made in this publication. Information regarding advertising rates can be obtained on our website at www.grandinfo.com (under Life in SCG/Communication News/Grand Lifestyles Information); or by coming to the Sonoran Plaza and visiting the Activities Office. The deadline for commercial ads is the 10th of the month and classified 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 623-546-7489. If you have suggestions or comments for the website or GrandTV, please feel free to contact our Creative Project Coordinator at communications@scgcam.com or 623-546-7563.

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THE GRAND LIFESTYLE Aerobic Schedules

Ask Cappie the Computer Cat

Community Manager’s Message

Connect with the Colonnade

Club Special Events

Director of Golf Operations Message

Online Voting-Election Committee

Financial Results, December 2016

Fitness Manager’s Message

General Manager’s Message

Gothic Grounds Message

Grand Learning Communication

Lifestyles Manager’s Message

Presentations 50 Ticketed Events PERSONAL SAFETY TIPS Page 10

FEATURE

Artist in Residence Page 22

RESOURCE NUMBERS Advertising Information City of Surprise Numbers Classified Ads Community Numbers Employment Information Mission Statement Resource Numbers

WHAT MAKES A STRONG COMMUNITY Page 12

CELEBRITY CHEF Page 37

RESIDENT TURNS 100 Page 14

CAMERA EQUIPMENT DONATED Page 74

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SCG DECEMBER 2016

FINANCIAL RESULTS Dec-16 Actual

TOTAL ASSOCIATION Assessments

Variance Fav/(Unfav)

104,447 12,410 27,663 55,012 52,429 251,961

84,100 15,740 30,650 65,000 38,345 233,835

20,347 (3,330) (2,987) (9,988) 14,084 18,126

1,007,991 144,337 349,354 679,257 590,119 2,771,057

931,132 156,517 319,562 648,277 573,516 2,629,004

76,859 (12,180) 29,792 30,980 16,603 142,053

Annual Pass Flex Pass Resident Daily Guest Public Merchandise Driving Range Golf Revenue

149,573 75,415 333,586 74,296 7,557 95,962 21,636 758,024

155,754 98,750 271,973 88,413 76,400 29,602 720,892

(6,181) (23,335) 61,613 (14,117) 7,557 19,562 (7,966) 37,132

1,567,451 549,256 3,534,061 926,601 225,117 760,051 243,368 7,805,905

1,677,744 686,557 3,362,494 1,008,826 157,352 715,548 255,645 7,864,166

(110,293) (137,301) 171,567 (82,225) 67,765 44,503 (12,277) (58,261)

Other Revenue Interest Income TOTAL REVENUE

15,830 10,909 1,900,916

21,428 4,585 1,844,363

(5,598) 6,324 56,553

195,231 102,018 21,317,945

214,914 55,020 21,189,538

(19,683) 46,998 128,407

Cost of Sales GROSS PROFIT

245,764 1,655,152

160,185 1,684,178

(85,579) (29,026)

1,618,777 19,699,169

1,469,783 19,719,755

(148,994) (20,586)

Payroll Utilities Repairs & Maintenance Insurance Professional Fees Landscaping Operating Expense Depreciation TOTAL EXPENSES

753,406 142,688 22,892 32,563 6,220 188,891 384,226 18,459 1,549,347

719,245 193,925 69,285 31,903 7,000 187,494 349,484 7,500 1,565,836

(34,161) 51,237 46,393 (660) 780 (1,397) (34,742) (10,959) 16,489

8,600,212 2,346,119 878,917 384,627 135,714 2,268,277 4,252,378 96,106 18,962,351

8,635,666 2,358,413 883,036 374,136 136,000 2,249,928 4,612,155 90,000 19,339,334

35,454 12,294 4,119 (10,491) 286 (18,349) 359,777 (6,106) 376,983

Capital SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) Rounds

118,342 $

(12,537)

325,903

380,421

54,518

(220,098) $

(262,079) $

41,981

16,446

Dec-16 RESERVE FUND YIELD BALANCE Money Market $424,896 Govt Agencies 2,000,000 Corp Bonds 2,000,000 Certificates of Deposit 8,865,000 TOTAL 1.60% $ 13,289,896

15,713

734

Dec-16 CARE FUND YIELD BALANCE Money Market $28,823 Certificates of Deposit 2,360,000

TOTAL

10,443,735 $

Variance Fav/(Unfav)

Fitness & Activities Grand Lifestyles Rent Food & Beverage Membership Fees Recreation Revenue

105,805 $

YTD Budget

863,623 $

570

YTD Actual

864,193 $

SURPLUS/(DEFICIT)

Dec-16 Budget

10,426,434 $

17,301

736,817 $

380,421 $

356,396

743,299

380,421

(362,878)

(6,482) $ 183,238

STAFFING Full Time Part Time Total

188,000 Dec-16 Actual 165 127 292

CY2016 Budget 169 128 297

(6,482) (4,762)

Variance 4 1 5

0.85% $ 2,388,823

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FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER

Kenneth Olson, CMCA, AMS General Manager

The new year in Sun City Grand is in full swing which is evidenced by the high number of residents on campus enjoying the numerous activities and events going on in the community. Since there are so many people out and about, it provides the opportunity to offer some reminders and personal safety tips for residents in public, common areas and at their homes. Remembering these simple tips can keep you safer and also can better equip you to handle an emergency if it happens. Safety tips are provided below for both public/common areas and a resident’s home.

Public/Common Area Safety Tips:

1. Carry an ID and a cell phone: Identification is necessary when a person ventures out into the community since it is possible no one may know who you

are in case of an emergency where the ability to communicate is difficult or impossible. A cell phone provides a link to 911, family or friends if needed and includes mapping apps that can show your location at any time. 2. Walk safely at night: Wear light clothing preferably with some form of reflective material so cars and others

PERSONAL SAFETY TIPS can easily see you from a distance. Walk with your head up and look forward which helps you be alert and aware of your surroundings. Plan your route ahead of time and walk facing traffic to keep visible to others. Carry a flashlight and a deterrent like a whistle, air horn or pepper spray. If pepper spray is purchased for personal safety be sure to know how to properly use it. Always take heavily traveled paths to your destination which will decrease the chance of being alone or isolated while walking. Avoid dark areas by restricting your routes to well-lit areas and use the flashlight when encountering a dark patch along your route. If you see something or someone that looks suspicious in the direction you are traveling, change the route immediately until you are past the person or situation. If you feel someone is following you, head toward a populated area like a store, gas station or restaurant. Do not head to your house or your car where you might get cornered.

3. Ensure your safety: Always try to bring a friend or have a dog along with you; there is safety in numbers. If you have to walk alone at night let someone know your plans, travel route and estimated arrival time. This notification is especially helpful

with recurring night walks. If your instincts make you feel uneasy or unsafe, then you probably aren’t; being brave isn’t the best course of action taken in this situation. Carry $20 in cash which will provide enough money for cab fare home if circumstances dictate.

4. Traffic: Be aware of traffic on roadways and crosswalks…..don’t assume cars or bicycles see you and will stop while you are crossing or walking along the street. Stay on sidewalks and walk against traffic so you are able to see vehicles as they approach you.

Home Safety Tips:

1. Keep your SCG information upto-date: Keeping your SCG personal information current assists CAM to be able to contact you, your family and/or a designated neighbor if an emergency occurs at your residence. 2. Residential lockbox program: In case of a medical/fire emergency, firefighters can immediately have

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4. Smoke Detectors: The City of Surprise Fire Department will come out to your home and replace your smoke detector batteries. The resident must provide the batteries and sign a waiver for this service. For more information call Fire-Medical Administration at 623-222-5000.

3. We Care program: The We Care program is an automated system designed to call a senior or homebound person once a day to check on their welfare. A daily call is made to the participant and if there is no response after three attempts, an alert is generated and members of the Citizen’s Patrol or the Police Department will perform a home Grand Lifestyles | February 2017 | grandinfo.com

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5. Risk Assessment Program: The program is designed to decrease the likelihood of criminal activity while empowering members of the community through education and awareness. The program is free and available to all residents of the City of Surprise. The Police Department will conduct a walk-through and provide specific items for homeowners to address and time will be spent discussing personal safety practices and security. The homeowner will be provided a list of written recommendations for improving the overall security of their property. For more information and/ or to schedule an officer, call the City of Surprise Police Department’s Community Relations and Crime Prevention Unit at 623-222-4422. There are many other tips that could be provided relating to resident personal safety and security but the majority of these would be covered in the programs offered above by the City of Surprise. We hope that all residents follow these safety best practices and continue to enjoy the multitude of activities and events offered at Sun City Grand. 11

FROM THE Community Manager

WHAT MAKES A STRONG COMMUNITY I attended a training in January at the Community Association Institute (CAI) and something that I heard really struck a chord with me. The speaker was talking about personal leadership and building strong communities (literally and figuratively). The slide in the presentation that really caught my eye listed “Three Basic Social Needs.” My ears perked up to hear this list of the top three things that most everyone desires in respect to social interactions. Stop for a moment and see if you can guess what they might be … this article will discuss the three answers and why I think they could be relevant to life in Sun City Grand.

Kym Stutzman Community Manager

The top answer to the question of what people seek the most in their social interactions was to be RESPECTED. Was that on your list? It seems simple and obvious at first, but I think it is crucial to how we deal with one another. If I share an opinion with a group that differs from the consensus, I would hope that the rest of the group would respect my opinion. If a resident comes to a chat with the Board and shares something that is very important to him or her, I would expect the others in attendance would respect where that person was coming from and take a moment to hear what he or she had to say, just as the Board members do. I think that respect can be contagious – if I show you respect, there is a good chance you will respect me for 12

treating you that way. If I am in a group and I model behavior of being respectful of a dissenting opinion, others around me may join in that behavior and “hear the person out.” What a concept, right? I determined right then and there to really work on making sure that I lead by example out in the community and instill this mutual respect in interactions amongst my team. The second thing that most people desire in their social interactions, which is particularly applicable to our community, is to be INCLUDED. Do you remember what it felt like to enter the lunchroom in a new school? Where shall I go? Will anyone talk to me? I don’t want to sit at the “wrong” table. I pondered this one on the drive back to our beautiful community from Phoenix. Are we particularly mindful of this in our Chartered Clubs and Interest Groups? When new people visit or join, are efforts made to make the newcomer feel welcome? Are groups so “tightly knit” that others are turned off or don’t even try to join in? Here at Sun City Grand we have Newcomers Events to welcome

our new residents and introduce them to Managers, Departments, and social groups (clubs, sports, special interest groups etc.) I sincerely hope that this sense of inclusion and welcoming happens in the neighborhoods, in the Café, the dog park, or the social areas where people gather. Did you feel included on your first visits to places within our Community? If not, are you making an effort to model inclusive behavior to others? If so, I applaud you and the wonderful groups we have here for doing so. The last item on the top three list for desires in social interactions was to be ACKNOWLEDGED. Let’s let that sink in … what does that mean, really? I broke it down in my mind into different places that I am during the day. The same day that I went to this training, I received an email from a Board member with some very positive comments about my accomplishments since I was hired last August. It felt good to be acknowledged by someone whom I admired and respected. A chartered club took the time to send a list of employees they wanted to thank for their help with a holiday celebration here at Grand. That commendation went out to each of their supervisors and was placed in their official file by Human Resources. A supervisor reported to me a task that another supervisor took on personally because he was shorthanded with staff, wanted it done perfectly, and wanted to make sure that the first supervisor met a

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deadline. Acknowledgement, not hard to do – takes but a moment, but can have lasting impressions. Our General Manager makes a point to acknowledge other people’s comments and ideas in meetings and conversations. He simply responds with “Excellent point!” or “Great observation, thanks for bringing that up.” It makes a difference. Let’s take it on a more personal level. If my husband notices a task I do at home or the way I helped one of our children with something and shares that feedback with me, it feels good. If a friend notices a new necklace or haircut, it’s nice when she acknowledges it. Couldn’t we all be a bit more deliberate with our acknowledging of others? It reminds me of that saying that it takes nothing away from a flame when another is lit from it. We can be very generous with our acknowledgement of others – it cost us nothing. Well, since that was just seven words of my notes from the training – you just might hear more in the coming months. I hope you will join me on this adventure!

FROM THE Community Manager PROTECT YOUR YARD

Most of our residents are familiar with coyotes frequenting the neighborhood, but many are not aware of the bobcats. When bobcats are deprived of their natural prey, they may turn to pets for food. Here are some tips: MINIMIZE ENCOUNTERS

Should you encounter a bobcat, you should keep as much distance between you and the animal as possible: n Immediately protect children and pets n Back away from the bobcat slowly and deliberately n Avoid running away because that could trigger a pursuit response n If possible, spray the animal with water n When possible make a lot of noise (banging pans, for instance, or blowing an air horn)

If bobcats begin to appear in your neighborhood, you can take several precautions to discourage visits and protect pets: n Trim back excess vegetation that might otherwise provide cover n Do not feed birds or other wildlife, which might attract bobcats n Do not feed the bobcats n Do not leave pet food or water outdoors n Vaccinate your pets n Do not leave pets outside without supervision n Consider a deterrent that generates electronic sounds that mimic the calls of bobcats’ enemies, for instance, the hiss of a cougar

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THE SWEET SPOT IN SUN CITY FROM THE LIFESTYLES MANAGER

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AC T I V I T I E S ! Lorena Nieto Lifestyles Manager

With a new year ahead of us here in Grand, your Activities Department has exciting events coming up for you! From our tried and true favorites to a few new, we are sure you will have a great time! Join us on a Grand Trip to Westworld for the annual Arabian Horse Show, purchase your space for our Semi-Annual Spring Garage Sale, and Shred Day Tickets are also available. Don’t forget to get your tickets for our upcoming event at the Palm Center— Mardi Gras Masquerade! Our Ticketed Events section located on page 52 is packed full with many options for you to choose from. Wine Down Wednesday is back! Dress warm, come out to enjoy live music, food trucks and a glass of wine in the Village Center. See you at 3pm. Beginning February 1st, we look forward to seeing you each week. Read our Out and About section—it highlights an exciting upcoming event and provides additional details. Our Artist in Residence article showcases your fellow Grand residents’ talents. The Grand Lifestyles Magazine is tailored to provide you all details GRAND...we hope you enjoy! Please visit our online video library on grandinfo.com – Inside Lifestyles will highlight upcoming events in Sun City Grand. Get your tickets for our upcoming events today! Thank you for supporting your Activities Department! 14

UPCOMING EVENTS! Detailed information provided in the Ticketed Events Section Every 1st Saturday of the Month MARKET AT GRAND 9am-1pm | Palm Center

Thursday, March 2 TAD’S DECEMBER ’63 7pm | Sonoran Plaza

Wednesday, February 1, 8, 15, 22 WINE DOWN WEDNESDAY 3pm | Village Center

Saturday, March 11 ANNUAL ARTS & CRAFTS FAIRE 9am-2pm‑ | Village Center

Monday, February 6 THE ARIZONA TRIO 7pm performance | Sonoran Plaza Monday, February 27 DANCING WITH YOUR STARS 7pm performance | Sonoran Plaza Tuesday, February 28 MARDI GRAS MASQUERADE 6pm | Palm Center Wednesday, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 WINE DOWN WEDNESDAY 3pm | Village Center

Tuesday, March 14 SPRING FASHION SHOW 11am | Sonoran Plaza Wednesday, March 15 FINDING NEVERLAND AT THE GAMMAGE 5:30pm | bus departs Sonoran Plaza Parking area Thursday, March 23 ALLEN EDWARDS IN CONCERT 7pm | Sonoran Plaza

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FROM THE DIRECTOR OF GOLF OPERATIONS

KEEP IT SIMPLE

Over the years I have seen many golfers make the golf swing more complicated than it should be and they are working on too many things. Try this out to maybe make things a little easier. Just remember PGA: Posture, Grip and Alignment. club. You want to hold the club securely without squeezing too tightly. You also want to keep your body relaxed and not rigid. The 3 most commonly used grips are the Ten Finger grip, Interlock and the Vardon. Jeff Hochman Director of Golf Operations

POSTURE – Your feet should be shoulder width apart, with your weight balanced on the balls of your feet. Flex your knees, bend at the hips (not the waist) and keep your spine straight. GRIP – Loosen your death grip on your

Ten finger (baseball) grip: Beginners, players with joint pain and those with small hands sometimes find the ten finger grip the most comfortable. To achieve it, simply lock the pinkie finger of the trailing hand close against the index finger of the lead hand. Interlock grip: The next most common grip works better for people with less powerful forearms, weak wrists or

smaller hands. With this grip, the hands are literally locked together by curling the pinkie finger of the trailing hand around the index finger of the lead hand. The downside of this grip is that, with less finger pressure controlling the club, the handle can sometimes drift against the palms. Vardon grip: Probably the most popular and common golf grip, the Vardon or “overlapping” grip is achieved by fitting the pinkie finger of the trailing hand between the index and middle finger of the lead hand. ALIGNMENT – Picture a set of railroad tracks running from the ball to your target. Your body is aligned on the inside rail. Your ball is on the outside rail, which runs in a straight line from the ball to your target.

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FROM THE FITNESS MANAGER

STILL GOING STRONG Allison Adams Fitness Manager

since 2009. Marge trains with me once a week, as well as line dances twice a week. In her younger days, Marge stayed active by hiking, swimming, and skiing. She tells me that she got back into fitness to stay healthy. Marge’s hard work has really paid off. She is quite strong, has wonderful posture, reliable

This month’s article is a submission by long time Sun City Grand Personal Trainer, Jan Bailey. Below is a summary of the fitness success of one Jan’s long-time clients. We are eager to highlight our member’s achievements in living a healthy lifestyle. Your stories are inspiring to your friends, neighbors and to us, the fitness staff. We encourage you to contact us if you have a healthy lifestyle success story you would like to share. My name is Jan Bailey and I have been working at Sun City Grand for more than 12 years as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor. In that time, I’ve met and trained many wonderful residents. One of those people is extra special. Her name is Marge, and she celebrated her 100th birthday in December. I’ve had the pleasure of working with her

In 2000, Marge moved to Arizona and Sun City Grand to be near her family. She is blessed with three children, two grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren. balance, a positive outlook and, well, she’s 100 years old and still going strong! Marge is still open to learning new things. That, she admits, is her secret to keeping her mind strong. Marge is the youngest of seven children. Spending much of her life in Seattle, she retired with her husband to Hawaii.

Marge loves ballroom dancing, classical music, painting, sewing and the theater. She grew up acting, directing and writing plays for her school. Her first job was as an elevator attendant. Marge was chairman of the Seattle Symphony Family Concerts. She also ran a travel agency with her husband allowing her to travel extensively.

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TIME TO MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR BOARD-APPOINTED COMMITTEE INTERVIEWS IN 2017 If you are considering applying for a position on any Board-Appointed Committee, please mark your 2017 calendar now for the appropriate interview date.

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SUN CITY GRAND

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CALL FOR BOARD-APPOINTED COMMITTEE MEMBERS

The Board of Directors is looking for Association members to serve on Board- Appointed Committees: Architectural Review Committee................................ Three 2-year positions CARE (Community & Residential Enhancement) Advisory Committee.......................... Three 2-year positions Code of Conduct Committee (COCC)...................... Four 3-year positions Covenants Committee................................................. Three 2-year positions and one 1-year position Election Committee...................................................... Three 2-year positions and one 1-year position Finance Advisory Committee...................................... Three 2-year positions Golf Advisory Committee............................................. Three 2-year positions Lifestyles Advisory Committee.................................... Three 2-year positions and one 1-year position All committee meetings are scheduled during the normal working hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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All applicants must be an Association member or an age-qualified occupant provided no more than one representative from a particular lot serves on the same committee at the same time. Please note, to avoid any conflict of interest, employees of the Community Association Management are not eligible. Spouses and significant others or those living in the same household of CAM employees are not eligible to serve on any Board-appointed committee that directly relates to the department of that CAM employee. The Board of Directors’ policy states members of the Board-appointed committees will serve their term beginning on July 1st and ending June 30th two years later with the exception of the Code of Conduct Committee. Committee members may serve on no more than two committees at a time and may serve as Chair on only one committee. Applications will be available on the www.grandinfo.com website and at the Membership Desk on February 20, 2017. Please submit your application c/o Karen Peterson, SCG CAM, 19726 N. Remington Drive, Surprise, AZ 85374 or drop off at the Membership Desk in the Palm Center between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The deadline for receipt is Friday, March 17, 2017 by 4:00 p.m. Once all applicants have been verified as qualified occupants, interviews will be scheduled and held the weeks of April 10 and April 17, 2017. Due to the number of people involved in the interview process, the date and time of your assigned interview must be adhered to. All applicants must be interviewed in person to qualify. Please mark your calendars.

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FEATURE ARTIST

as decorative plates, small vases, soap dishes and such. Most of these creations were gifts for family and friends. However, one day a clay arts member told Allen he should display some of his work for sale in the shop. He put 13 pieces on the shelves and sold 8 of them right away, which inspired him to create more things.

Artist in Residence Photo Credit and Contributed by: Denna O’Connell SCG Resident

Originally from Iowa, Allen Miller traveled the mid-western states assisting distributor service personnel in various companies for over 25 years. Retiring from his previous position, Allen moved to the warmer climate of Arizona in 2002 opening his own business as a distributor of tools and equipment for automobile shops, small manufacturing, and tool and die companies. After another 5 years he retired for good and landed in Sun City Grand. Once in SCG, Allen and his wife 22

began exploring all there is to do in the local clubs. Having been an avid woodworking hobbist, he created a woodworking shop at his home where he created all sorts of projects and gifts for friends and family. At some point he wandered into the Clay Arts Club. Secretly, Allen had always harbored a desire to work on the potter’s wheel. Thus began his hobby of pottery. Since Allen had never taken any art courses, he was required to take a basic Hand Building class. Six months later he was enrolled in a Beginning Wheel class where he made simple projects such

Early on into the beginning wheel days, Allen was asked to create a teapot for someone. The first teapots Allen made were small. Eventually the teapots grew to a respectable 2 - 6 cups capacity. After much practice and focus, Allen became successful in his teapot production. He has made so many to date that he began numbering them. Currently the number stands at 345 and the members now refer to Allen affectionately as “The Teapot Man.” Robin Hopper, an acclaimed European potter, states “the teapot is probably the single most difficult piece to make. On the surface it seems easy, make a vessel to hold hot liquids, however, you must be certain that the hot liquid does not fall out before you pour, that the handle is far enough away as to not burn your knuckles or so distant the pot feels awkward to use. Not only is the basic visual composition complex, but one

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needs to stay in place when pouring.” She continues to add, “Whether one likes tea or not, if someone calls themselves a potter, someday one is likely to get the urge to make a teapot or at least be commissioned to make one. The production of a good teapot represents, perhaps the ultimate challenge for the maker of domestic pottery.” In the past several years, Allen has had requests from service organizations, churches, and other clubs, to make one of his teapots to raffle off with the proceeds going to charitable organizations. He is always happy to make a donation. Currently, two highly respected potters in the SCG Clay Arts have asked Allen to produce teapot creations for them. He finds this the ultimate compliment and a tremendous honor as these two are widely respected in the club. If you have not stopped by the Clay Arts Club, you need to where you will see some most creative pieces for sale, including Allen’s beautiful teapots. Allen also makes honey pots and sugar/creamer sets which are gorgeous pieces as well as being practical. Again, here is a man

must consider spouts that may twist or droop, strainers that may clog with glaze, handles that may twist, lugs that may be too thin to take the combined weight of the pot plus the contents, and the lid

who worked in an industrial field, had no previous art background or classes, and now in his retirement has pursued a life-long dream of working on the potter’s wheel creating some sensational pieces. Stop by the Clay Arts Club, perhaps you will get stung by the “Creative” bug.

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So why hold an election? The outcome is somewhat determined. Why spend the nearly $14,000 on printing and mailing of ballots and other materials to those residents who have not registered to vote online?

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Our annual election of Board Members began January 16th. This year there are three openings and there are three candidates who stepped forward to serve.

Because our current governing documents state we must. In accordance with Bylaws 2.8, 3.4, and 3.5 and upon advice of the Association’s attorney, an annual election shall be held allowing the residents to elect their representatives and allow for write in candidates. The Election Committee

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We did cancel several Election Committee sponsored activities that were planned early in the campaign period to provide some savings as none of the events were required. Next steps? We ask that you still take part in this process by voting for the candidate (s) of your choosing. Ballots were mailed during the last week of January. Online voters received their notice on January 24th. Those who have received their mailed ballots will notice that you may vote one of two ways…. Either electronically, or by paper ballot.

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put forth great effort to communicate the opportunity for all residents to become candidates for our Board of Directors. Why little or no interest? Who is to say, other than expressing our thanks to the three residents who did step forward to invest time and energy for the betterment of Sun City Grand.

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Should you choose to vote electronically, you will be registered to vote online in future elections as well. This will save the Association and you printing and mailing costs associated with any election. Those who choose to mail their ballots will need to do so on or before February 4th to insure delivery to our vendor, Vote-Now by the February 10th deadline.

Therefore, make sure to apply a stamp to the return envelope. How do we avoid this issue in the future? Several ideas are being discussed and the Board of Directors and the Election Committee will do all they can to keep this from reoccurring. One item that has been changed in our new documents that will be voted on this spring addresses the need to hold an election if there are not more candidates than positons open. Should there not be more candidates than open positions, no election will be necessary. These “new” documents have no effect until our residents approve the changes recommended by the Board of Directors later this year. Therefore, we must abide by our current governing documents and hold this election. I personally want to thank the three candidates who stepped forward to work to keep our community the very best it can be. It is an obligation that should not be taken lightly and I know that is the case with each of our current candidates. Bob Aiken Chair of the Election Committee

There will not be a drop-in box this year for ballots to be dropped off as in past.

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The Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show is Celebrating 62 Years! February 16-26, 2017

The 62nd Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show will take place at the City of Scottsdale’s WestWorld, February 16-26, 2017. The largest event of its kind in the world, the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show routinely attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators. Experience the passion of the Arabian horse and its versatility at the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show. The show draws more than 2,400 of the world’s finest Arabian and half-Arabian horses for 11 days of thrilling competition, horses travel from around the world in pursuit of the coveted “Scottsdale Champion” title. These magnificent animals and their owners gather to celebrate this exciting show where more than $2,000,000 in prize money is offered, luxurious trophies, and wonderful awards are given to the best in the world. With more than 1,000 colorful classes there is always something exciting to see. In addition to exciting competitions, gala parties, educational seminars and an international cuisine court, the event features more than 300 vendors and trade booths, offering everything from lavish jewelry, clothing and works of art to boots, saddles and gifts. Guests also can stroll the luxurious, exotically decorated stabling areas in which the horses are housed. Each year the show has a variety of family

friendly events, meet an Arabian Horse, behind the scenes barn tours, educational seminars, paint a pony and camel rides to name a few. New this year the show will have a petting zoo and pony rides so young new equestrians can get some practice. This will be a must attend event if you are an Arabian horse enthusiast, with the expansion of breeding division we anticipate the best collection of breeding stock anywhere in the world. Check out the new up and coming horses and for the straight Egyptian breeder we will be offering Straight Egyptian classes to showcase this core bloodline. Scottsdale is not only the world’s largest display of Arabian horses,

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www.scottsdaleshow.com but offers a multitude of activities that help promote the Arabian Horse to the world. Scottsdale is the mecca for the Arabian horse, with its shows and Arabian horse farms it is a great place to see touch and feel the world’s finest Arabian Horses! If you are an exhibitor the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show presents an unprecedented halter/breeding showcase opportunity that offers prize money and abundant marketing opportunities for breeders and purebred Arabian horse enthusiasts. You will find the schedule, and entry forms at our website at scottsdaleshow.com.

Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Sonoran Desert, the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show is a great vacation destination as there is so much to see and do in Scottsdale. The excitement from the show is sure to inspire, the scenery of the desert is sure to allow you to relax but best of all will be the discovery of new friends and wonderful experiences. Please plan to join us in Scottsdale in February! Quick Facts: 2017 Scottsdale Show Data Event: 11 Days Attendance Expected: 311,000 people Horses Entered in Competition: Over 2200 Shopping Expo: 306 Commercial Exhibitors

Fro m the GOLF ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2016 was a year of accomplishments for the Golf Advisory Committee. 2017 will be one of challenges. The snack bar chairs are kinder to our backsides as a result of the installation of new bottom cushions. Although it took a little longer to get relief for our weary shoulders, back cushions eventually made their way to their new home. We are all grateful for these small favors. The Committee invested considerable time in reviewing the 2017 budget. While a small increase was recommended, the BOD passed an overall budget which did not include that increase.

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A major task of 2016 involved a look at improvements to Granite Falls North. The GAC had initially requested only a re-work of the greens. The BOD tasked a golf course architect with creation of a plan including more extensive improvements to GFN. GAC reviewed, approved and recommended those plans to the BOD. We also made a needed change to the Chelsea Tee Time System. Restricting the manner in which tee times are requested and moving later tee times to the beginning of the hour have improved the system making it fairer for all. Working with the staff, a one year trial golf pass refund policy has been put into place. While this is a trial, expectation is that it will become permanent in the future. In 2017 we will again investigate the possibility of installing a new restroom facility on the Cimarron course. Age, ours not the courseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, drives the need for more closely grouped comfort stops.

The Golf Advisory Committee meets the third Monday of each month at 2:30 pm in the Mediterranean Room in the Palm Center. All attendees are welcome.

GAC is in the process of reviewing pass and rate structures for 2018 and beyond. This process is taking place with an eye toward making passes and fees more equitable for all golfers while encouraging loyalty to Grand golf. We hope to produce a plan that will increase total annual rounds played and give golf staff some flexibility in marketing unused off-peak tee times. We are hopeful that this effort, in concert with the new trial refund policy, will greatly improve the Grand golf experience for our residents into the future. Open meetings are scheduled for January 30, February 16, March 27 and April 24. This range of dates will allow greater attendance and encourage wider participation by the golf community. Our final task will be to fulfill a coming request from the BOD to develop a comprehensive improvement plan for all four courses. This will include short, intermediate and long term plans that will fit with the Sun City Grand strategic plan adopted by the BOD in 2016.

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FROM THE GRAND HIKING CLUB

By Foot—Up Close and Personal By Joe Vaccaro, Grand Hikers

Few areas of the country can match the scenic beauty and landscape variety offered by Arizona and nearby states. And one of the best ways Grand residents can experience our great outdoors is by foot, up close and personal. To this end, the Sun City Grand Hiking Club, about 250 strong, offers outdoor enthusiasts a wide choice of both day and overnight hikes at all skill levels. There truly is something for everyone, as the hiking menu includes more than 100 hikes per year to choose from. The day hikes are scheduled two or three times per week from October through late April. These encompass venues as near as the White Tank Mountain Regional Park, the largest regional park in the county at nearly 30,000 acres with more than 35 miles of trails; and as distant as the spectacular red rock canyons of Sedona; the wild, rugged range of volcanic peaks, mesas, and canyons that comprise the legendary Superstition Wilderness; and the Prescott National Forest featuring desert vegetation as well as chaparral, juniper, and Ponderosa pine. Intermediatedistance areas include Lake Pleasant Regional Park, Wickenburg, Cave Creek Regional Park, the McDowell Mountain Preserve in Scottsdale, and the Sonoran Mountain Preserve in Phoenix. A limited schedule of hikes is maintained during the summer. These hikes are

shorter and leave early in the morning to beat the heat. Further afield within Arizona, club members have enjoyed recent overnight hiking excursions to the aforementioned Sedona and Superstitions, as well as Tucson, the Chiracahua National Monument and nearby Ft. Bowie and Cochise Stronghold, and Kingman, located on the eastern edge of the Mojave Desert on the famous Route

66. Of course, the Grand Canyon is a popular hiking destination among club members who have arranged their own trips including overnight stays at Phantom Ranch. Club member Barbara Ray and some adventurous friends completed the 23 mile Rim to Rim hike in 11 hours last May. A great way to learn more about Grand Hikers is to attend one of our monthly meetings, held first Mondays of the month at 3:00 p.m., October through May (except January 9, due to the holiday) in the Hopi Room at the Chaparral Center. Also, we are very proud of our website, maintained by Webmaster Chuck Saddoris, at www.scghikers.org. The site contains a wealth of club information and a wonderful collage of photographs taken by our members and compiled by our Photomasters Phil Santens and Heidi Wintersteen.

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The most recent out-of-state adventure occurred in November 2015 when club members traveled to Moab, Utah to take advantage of convenient access to both Canyonlands and Arches National Parks, as well as Fisher Towers on Bureau of Land Management land and Dead Horse Point State Park. Zion National Park and Big Sur in California were featured in 2014 and 2013, respectively. In previous years, the club ventured to Ouray, Colorado (known as the Switzerland of America) and Mammoth Lakes in California’s breathtaking Eastern Sierra. A return to Zion is scheduled for March 2017. Established in 1919, Zion is Utah’s first national park. Anyone who has been there can understand why the club is going back to further explore some of the most scenic canyon country in the United States. The park is known for its unusual plant and animal diversity amid a stunning topography with mountains, canyons, buttes, mesas, monoliths, rivers, slot canyons, and natural arches. Trip organizer Ahn Benbrook and hike leaders Barbara Ray, Bob Zahler, and Cindy Anderson, traveled to Zion ( a 7 ½ hour drive from Grand) in November, 2016 to lay the ground work for the trip which will feature three full days of hiking, ranging from easy to strenuous, but all grand and spectacular. Gary and Marilyn Huffine, Cynthia Janulaitis, and Paul and Pam Careau will also be part of the Zion hike leader team. 31

JUST A NOTE TO ALL THE RESIDENTS IN SUN CITY GRAND WHO WOULD LIKE TO APPLY FOR BOARD-APPOINTED COMMITTEES The following committees have openings:

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We are looking for SCG men and women volunteers to help with Vacation Watch and Evening Patrol. We will supply vehicles and training. Call Monica Rodriguez (CAM) 623-5467473 or the C.H.A.P.S. office 623-546-7553 and leave a message if you are interested in joining us!

2016 C.H.A.P.S. STATISTICS 2016 was another busy year for your Community Homeowners Association Patrol Service, also known as CHAPS. Our Lead Coordinator, Susan Hartman, and our Lead Dispatcher, Roger Baum, report the following numbers for membership activity on behalf of Sun City Grand homeowners:

VACATION WATCH Homes Inspected..............................................................................................................................4,501 Unlocked Windows...............................................................................................................................61 Unlocked Doors......................................................................................................................................9 Water Leaks...........................................................................................................................................32 Inspection Days...................................................................................................................................104

EVENING PATROL Open Garage Doors..........................................................................................................................1,107 Street Lights Out.................................................................................................................................468 Patrol Teams........................................................................................................................................459 Nights Patrolled..................................................................................................................................197 All of the above was done by your CHAPS neighbors to preserve the security of Sun City Grand residents, whether at home year-round or away from Grand for a vacation or a summer absence. Are YOU, also, looking out for your personal security and safety? December Sun City Grand Blockwatch reported on four major crime categories occurring in SCG: Theft, Burglary, Stolen Vehicle, and Fraud. Surprise Police remind you to do the following: n

Remove mail from your mailbox soon after it is delivered.

Secure your home and your vehicle before you walk away from it.

Do not invite a complete stranger into your home.

Keep items of value out of plain sight, both inside/outside your house.

If you arrive home and see evidence of unlawful entry, do not enter your home. Drive away from your residence and call the Surprise Police Department so officers can respond and investigate the situation for you Sun City Grand Blockwatch meets the first Wednesday of each month at 4:30 P.M. at the Sonoran Plaza. All residents are invited to attend Blockwatch meetings.

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Meet a Celebrity Chef all over the world and has his own line of cookware and culinary gadgets. But success didn’t come easy for him, at least not initially. Barbara Foster Executive Director, The Colonnade 623-236-3700

The Colonnade got a taste of awardwinning Italian cooking on Jan.11, courtesy of celebrity chef Fabio Viviani. (If that’s not an Italian name, I don’t know what is.) Before a packed house, chef Fabio performed a cooking demonstration that showcased his culinary talents, story-telling skills and his passion for food and life. In addition to being a chef, he also is a restaurateur, author of several cookbooks, a winemaker and media personality. He’s a familiar face on the cooking and talk show circuit and has won several cooking competitions including the Food Network’s Cutthroat Kitchen: All-Star Tournament. He presents at food events and festivals

Fabio grew up dirt poor in Florence, Italy and began working at a young age with his grandfather, helping him clean a meat shop after hours. They were paid in part with leftover scraps of meat (beef, pork, veal) that were too small for the shop to sell. He and his grandfather took the scraps and ground them into meat balls. Through experimentation, Fabio found that an 80/20 mix of ground meat combined with ricotta cheese (instead of bread crumbs) made a better meatball. He improved it by adding eggs, fresh parsley, garlic, basil, salt, pepper, chopped onions and grated parmesan cheese to the mix. He made these meatballs during his demonstration at The Colonnade. Fabio makes his pasta sauce using only fresh ingredients including garlic, onions, carrots, basil, salt and pepper, chopped celery browned in olive oil, and canned whole-plum tomatoes crushed with the liquid. Fabio’s grandmother kindled his passion for cooking and baking, a passion

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that was reinforced by several master chefs in Italy who taught him. He also proved to be a savvy businessman. He operated five restaurants in Florence, a farm house and two nightclubs by the time he was 27. In search of greater opportunity, Fabio moved to Southern California in 2005 where he opened Café Firenze in Hollywood. Today, his name is associated with 16 restaurants in the U.S., including four in Chicago, where he currently lives with his wife and young son. He’s planning to open a restaurant in the Phoenix area. Fabio’s visit was topped off with a gourmet Italian meal, prepared by him with help from our chefs at The Colonnade. It was a wonderful demonstration of how a gourmet meal enjoyed amongst friends can create great memories. Fabio’s visit exemplifies our ongoing efforts at The Colonnade to bring in interesting people to share their talents with our residents and the greater community. Learn more by visiting www.sunhealthseniorliving.org or call 623.236.3767 to see “what’s cooking” at The Colonnade. Buon appetito. 37

ADOBE AEROBIC SCHEDULE SUNDAY

MONDAY

NEW Barre 6-6:45 am Sue

Aqua 7-7:50 am

Beg. Strength & Balance 7-7:50 am Maggie

Aqua 8-8:50 am

Step 8-9 am Jan

Stretch & Relax 9-10 am Marcy/Maggie

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Aqua

NEW Barre

Aqua

7-7:50 am Mitzi

7-7:50 am Chris

7:15-8:05 am Michele

Stretch, Flex

Muscle Works

Barre Express

7-8 am Michele Z

7-8 am DeAnn

7:30-8:15 am Sue

Cardio Interval

Aqua

Core & More

8-8:50 am Chris

8:30-9:30 am Michele Z

Body Blast

Zumba

8-9 am Jan

9:45-10:45 am Laurie

Yoga*

Grandettes

9:30-10:30 am Jerry

12-1 pm

Amp Fit

1-2 pm

7-7:50 am Mitzi

Stretch, Flex 7-8 am Michele Z

Cardio Interval 8-9 am Michele Z

Amp Fit 10:30-11:30 am at the Amphitheater

Arden

Dance Club 2-6 pm

9:15-10:15 AM Georjia

Aqua 4-4:50 pm Maggie

Int. Stability Ball***

Aqua

9:15-10:15 am Georjia

8-8:50 am Linda

Aqua

Zumba™

Jazzercise

Adv. Stability Ball***

Linda

Grandettes 12-1 pm

Rusty Hinges Land

9-10 am Jeanne

Zumba

Interm. Back, Strength & Flex***

10-11 am Therese

Amp Fit 10:30-11:30 am Arden

11:15-12:15 pm Marcy

10:30-11:30 am at the Amphitheater

Grandettes Grandettes

Arden

2-3 pm

Challenge Yoga*

Grandettes 3-4 pm

10:30-11:30 am Jerry

Rusty Hinges H2O

Muscleworks

Rusty Hinges Land

12-12:45 pm Maggie

11-12 pm DeAnn

1-1:45 pm Maggie

Grandettes 12-1 pm

Rusty Hinges H2O Beg. Back Strength Yoga* 12-12:45 pm & Flex*** Maggie

Grandettes

3-4 pm Marcy

12- 1 pm

Aqua

1-2 pm

Grandettes PWR! Moves*

4-4:50 pm Maggie

4-5 pm Marcy

Grandettes 5:45-8:45 pm

1-2 pm Renee

2-3 pm Marcy

Beg. Stability Ball***

Grandettes

3-4 pm Marcy

Grandettes

Aqua

3-4 pm Therese

Adv. Back Strength & Flex***

Aqua 4-4:50 pm Linda

4:30-5:30pm Marcy

Int. Stability Ball***

Grandettes

4:30-5:30pm Marcy

2-3 pm 3-4 pm

2-3 pm Therese

Adv. Back, Strength, Flex*** Chair Yoga*

5:45-8:45 pm

10:15-11:15 am Marcy

™

at the Amphitheater

Beg. Stability Ball***

3-4 pm Therese

Advanced Pilates*

10-10:50 am Maggie

Yoga*

Chair Yoga*

8-9 am Michele Z

8-9 am Jan

2-3 pm Marcy

2-3 pm Therese

Beg. Strength & Balance

10-10:50 am Maggie

12-12:45 pm Maggie

PWR! Moves*

7-7:50 am Josh

Core Cardio

Aqua

Int. Back, Strength 1-1:45 pm Maggie & Flex*** 11:15-12:15 pm Beg. Back Marcy Strength & Rusty Hinges H2O Flex***

1-2 pm Renee

Aqua

7-7:50 am Maggie

Advanced Pilates*

Adv. Stab.Ball*** 10:15-11:15 am 10:15-11:15 am Marcy

6-6:45 am Sue

4-4:50 pm Maggie

4-5 pm Marcy

Grandettes 5:45-8:45 pm

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* $3.00 Class

*** Special Price

$2.00 Spin & Muscle Works @ JANUARY 2017

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CIMARRON AEROBIC SCHEDULE SUNDAY

Jazzercise Strength 60 7:30-8:30 am Jeanne

MONDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Indoor Cycling

Fitness Camp

6-6:45 am Arden

5:45-6:45 am Arden

Body Sculpting

Fitness Camp

7-8 am Patti

7-8 am Arden

Stretch, Flex, Tone

Dance Fitness

Tabata (NEW) Jazzercise Dance Mixx

7-8 am Chris

8:30-9:30 am Jeanne

Dance Fitness

Stretch and Tone (NEW)

TUESDAY

8-9 am Patti

9:45-10:45 am Deep Water 8:00-9:00 am Sherry Josh

Dance Fitness 9-10 am Patti

Stretch & Relax 10-11 am Maggie

Qi-Gong*** Workshop 11 am-12 pm Tina

Piyo Fusion 12-1 pm Michele Z

Flex Bar 1-2 pm Michele (bring your own)

Cardio Tone Lite 2-3 pm DeAnn

Yoga/Pilates* 3-4 pm DeAnn

NEW Cycle & Core

Body Sculpting 7-8 am Patti

Stretch, Flex, Tone 8:15-9:15 am Mitzi

Deep Water 8:30-9:30 am Patti

Dance Fitness Circuit 9:45-10:45 am Patti

Indoor Cycling 11-11:45 am Arden

Grandettes

Fitness Camp 7-8 am Arden

Dance Fitness 8-9 am Patti

Deep Water

Yoga/Pilates*

8:30-9:30 am Patti

9-10 am DeAnn

Stretch & Relax 10-11 am Maggie

Tai Chi Beginner*** 11 am-12 pm Nancy

Tai Chi Con’t.***

Yoga*

12-1 pm Nancy

Tone Zone 2-3 pm Arden & DeAnn

Cardio Tone Lite 2-3 pm DeAnn

Indoor Cycling 11-11:45 am Arden

Zumba™

Dance Fitness Circuit 9-10 am Patti

Stretch & Relax

7:15-8:15 am Jan/DeAnn

Step 8:15-9:15 am Jan/DeAnn

Yoga/Pilates* 9:30-10:30 am DeAnn

Fitness Camp 10:30-11:30 am Arden

Jazzercise Dance Mixx 11:30 am12:30 pm Jeanne

10-11 am Maggie

11 am-12 pm

12-1 pm

Therese

Pilates* 12-1 pm Jerry

Qi Gong* Tone Zone 2-3 pm Arden & DeAnn

Zumba™

Gentle Yoga*

4-5 pm Jerry

NEW Zumba™

8:00-9:00 am Josh

Total Body Conditioning

PWR! Moves*

Grandettes

2-3 pm Tina

3-4 pm Debbie

Step

3-4 pm Jerry

3-4 pm DeAnn

NEW Cycle & Core 4:15-5:15 pm Sue

6-7 pm Linda

4:15-5:15 pm Sue

# Reserved for Dance Club Practice

9:45-10:45 am Patti

1-2 pm

Zumba

4-5 pm Jerry

Dance Fitness Circuit

Grandettes

3-4 pm Jerry

™

Deep Water

8:30-9:30 am Josh

12-2 pm

1-2 pm Jerry Gilla Room

8:15-9:15 am Mitzi

8-9 am Patti

SATURDAY

* $3.00 Class

*** Special Price

$2.00 Indoor Cycling & Muscle Works JANUARY 2017

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Dancing with Your Stars 7pm - SP

GAC Mtg. 2:30pm – PC

Covenants Mtg. 9am – PC

CHAPS Gen. Mtg. 11am – SP

Culinary Cinema 5pm - SP

FAC Mtg. 8:30am – PC

Wine Down Wednesday 3pm - VC

Conversation w/Ken 6pm - PC

Wine Down Wednesday 3pm - VC

Florence Agri- Tour – SPP

Wine Down Wednesday 3pm - VC

Lifestyles Advisory Mtg 1pm – PC

Garage Sale & Shred Day Tickets on Sale 9am WM Phoenix Open Pro-Am 8am - SPP Election Mtg - 9am – PC Wine Down Wednesday 3pm - VC Block Watch - 4:30pm – SP

wednesday

BOD Workshop/ Chat w/the Board 1pm - SP

Barleen’s Variety At Its Best 4pm – SPP

Golf Rate Mtg. 1pm – SP

Monthly Line Dance 6:30pm – SP

Ballet Arizona 6pm – SPP – SOLD OUT

Board of Directors’ Mtg. 1pm – SP

WM Phoenix Open Round 1 8am – SPP – SOLD OUT

thursday

Drama Club – Ain’t Love Grand 7pm - SP

Fountain Hills Great Fair – 9am - SPP – SOLD OUT

Dancing & Romancing Ballroom – 7pm – CC Mario Carboni, Honky Tonk Outlaw 7pm – CC – SOLD OUT Drama Club – Ain’t Love Grand 7pm – SP

TAD’s Tom Jones – 4pm & 7pm - SP SOLD OUT

Country Western Dance 6pm – SP

ARC 9:30am – PC

Neighborhood Rep Mtg 8am – SP

friday

Drama Club – Ain’t Love Grand 7pm - SP

Drama Club – Ain’t Love Grand 7pm – SP

Mario Carboni, Honky Tonk Outlaw 7pm – CC – SOLD OUT

Bisbee Chocolate & Wine – CANCELLED

Valentines Dance #2 7pm – SP

Valentines Dance #1 7pm – CC – SOLD OUT

Market at Grand 9am – SP

saturday

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.grandinfo.com for the most up-to-date information

Drama Club – Ain’t Love Grand 3pm - SP

CAM OFFICE CLOSED Presidents Day

NPA’s Scarborough Fair Simon & Garfunkel 4pm & 7pm - SP SOLD OUT

Drama Club – Ain’t Love Grand 3pm – SP

Shopping at IKEA 9am – SPP

Tubac Arts & Crafts Festival – SPP

Switchback Added Performance 6pm - CM

CARE Mtg. 9am – PC

Bisbee Chocolate & Wine – CANCELLED

Golf Chat 1PM - SP

tuesday

The Arizona Trio 7pm – SP

All items in purple are Board Meetings

All items in red are Committee Meetings

All items in black are Community events/meetings

monday

All items in blue are from the Activities Dept

sunday

february 2017

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Barleen’s Arizona Opry-Elvis 4pm - SPP - SOLD OUT

CHAPS Gen. Mtg. 1:30m – SP

Wine Down Wednesday 3pm - VC

We’re Going to Disneyland TRIP Bus departs SP parking

Wine Down Wednesday 3pm - VC

Finding Neverland at the Gammage TRIP 5:30pm - SPP Conversation w/Ken 6pm - PC

Wine Down Wednesday 3pm - VC

Lifestyles Advisory Mtg 1pm - PC

Wine Down Wednesday 3pm - VC

Election 9am - PC Block Watch 4:30pm - SP

wednesday

31 Music Club- Desert Divas Spring Concert 7pm - SP

Cimarron Nightclub Gene Iannette Quintet 7pm - CM - SOLD OUT

Monthly Rock & Swing Dance 7pm - SP

BOD Workshop/ Chat w/the Board 1pm - SP

We’re Going to Disneyland TRIP Bus departs SP parking

Drama Club Dixie Swim Club 7pm - SP

Drama Club Rib Ticklers 7pm - CM

Annual Arts & Crafts Faire 9am - SP/VC

Market at Grand 9am - PC Get Your Kicks on Route 66 TRIP - SP parking Music Club-Classical, Classics and Art 7pm - SP

saturday

We’re Going to Disneyland TRIP Bus departs SP parking

Ballroom Dance 7pm - CM

Drama Club Dixie Swim Club 7pm - SP

Drama Club Rib Ticklers 7pm - CM

Neighborhood Rep 8am - SP ARC Mtg 9:30am - PC Get Your Kicks on Route 66 TRIP - SP parking Country Western Dance 6pm - SP

friday

We’re Going to Disneyland TRIP Bus departs SP parking Allen Edwards Concert 7pm - SP Southwest Regional Roadtrip 5pm - GC

Drama Club Dixie Swim Club 7pm - SP

Board of Directors Mtg 1pm - SP Rockin’9 Mystery Tour TRIP - SP parking Monthly Line Dance 6:30pm - CM Drama Club Rib Ticklers 7pm - CM

TAD’s December ‘63 4pm & 7pm - SP

thursday

Golf Rate Mtg 1pm - SP

TAD’s Linacre & Knights 4pm & 7pm SOLD OUT

Golf Advisory 2:30pm - PC

Finance Advisory Mtg. 8:30am - PC

Covenants 9am - PC

14 Spring Fashion Show 11am - SP

Get Your Kicks on Route 66 TRIP - SP parking

tuesday

CARE Mtg. 9am – PC

Cimarron Nightclub Gene Iannette Quintet 7pm - CM

NASCAR 8:30pm - SP parking area

Drama Club Dixie Swim Club 3pm - SP

29th Annual Ostrich Festival TRIP 9am Bus departs SP parking

NPA’s Dunlap & Pennington – SOLD OUT

Get Your Kicks on Route 66 TRIP - SP parking

All items in purple are Board Meetings

All items in red are Committee Meetings

All items in black are Community events/meetings

Get Your Kicks on Route 66 TRIP - SP parking

monday

All items in blue are from the Activities Dept

sunday

march 2017

CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS Every Monday • Paper Arts & Memories

Handmade Greeting Card Sales

Stop by the Chaparral Center Information Desk every Monday and browse the large selection of handmade greeting cards created by your very own Paper Arts & Memories members. There are cards for every occasion to suit your individual needs. Prices vary based on design complexity. www.paperartsandmemories.com Prices Vary | 8 a.m–1 p.m. | Chaparral Center

Every Monday • Dominoes Club

Dominoes Club

The Sun City Grand Dominoes Club welcomes you to join us every Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the Cimarron Center to play Mexican Train. The first meeting is a FREE lesson and if you wish to join the Club the Annual dues are $5. For more information, call the President, Lois Burch at 623-214-9783. Every Tuesday • Mah Jongg Club

Mah Jongg

The SCG Mah Jongg Club meets in the Hopi Room of the Chaparrel Center on Tuesdays, play time is on a drop-in schedule of 12:30-4:30 p.m. and Wednesday evenings from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m. All you need to participate is a CAM card, a current Mah Jongg card and $5.00 in change. Non members may play twice before joining. We welcome you to come and play. Lessons are offered at specific times throughout the year. For further information contact Club Officers for 2017.

President, Lisa Jerpbek at dommy12@cox.net Vice President, Johanna Roccanova at jdrl02@hotmail.com Secretary, Saran Hirshman at saran424@aol.com Treasurer, Jean Cameron at je36ca@cox.

Learn Pinochle Ala Grand

Whether you’re new to the game or need a ‘refresher’ we’ll teach you Pinochle “ala Grand” and coach you on different strategies for maximizing your game. Workshops are from 9 a.m.–noon on: Sunday, February 12 & 19. Please arrive by 8:45 a.m. For more information call Nan Harrison at 584-4488 or Barbara VanLandingham at 623-242-8237. Drop-ins are welcome, RSVP’s are encouraged. Prices Vary | 9 a.m.–Noon | Chaparral Center, Hopi Room

Sound & Lighting Training Available

The Drama & Music Clubs have an opportunity to learn new skills and participate in the performances at SCG. We are looking for residents who would like to learn how to operate the sound and lighting systems for various shows. Prior experience or knowledge is not required as we will train anyone who is interested in learning the systems. With the many performances we have, there will be opportunities for more trained technical people. This is a way to learn some new skills that will benefit you as well as the clubs. If you have an interest or would like information, please contact Dennis Muehling at dmuehling@cox. net or 623-748-9980.

“SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW” TUESDAY

can be found on

FEBRUARY 21

5-8 P.M.

as the Grand Café presents CULINARY CINEMA, A FEAST FOR THE PALETTE AND THE EYES

Enjoy a themed dinner presentation along with one of the top movie classics of all time. “Follow the yellow brick road” to the Sonoran ballroom, the location for this event, which is subject to a minimum participation of 75 and a maximum of 100 guests.

THE WIZARD OF OZ

Kansas BBQ Beef Brisket n Coleslaw Macaroni Salad n Cornbread Over the Rainbow Cake n One beer/wine/soda

$30.00 PER PERSON ALL INCLUDED IN THE TICKET PRICE Advance purchase tickets only (Please note that the price does NOT include gratuity). There will also be a cash bar set up for additional beverage purchases and popcorn for sale during the movie screening.

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CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS Line Dance Lessons

February 1 through February 22 Line Dance Lessons are held year round 9 a.m. to noon led by Brenda Thomason on Wednesdays and Saturdays at Cimarron Center. Information: Art at 623-544-1899 or Marcia at 413-374-1495. Residents $5, non-residents $7.

Ballroom Dance Lessons

February 7 through February 28 Ballroom lessons for beginners and experienced dancers are held every Tuesday at Cimarron Center with Jason Wong. Jason is an experienced dancer, instructor, and DJ. Cost is $5 for residents; $7 for non-residents. Contact Arline at inmana@ cox.net for information about ballroom lessons and dances. February schedule: 4-5 p.m. is Basic Nightclub Two-Step and East Coast Swing. (East Coast Swing is sometimes called Lindy); 5:15 p.m.-6:15 p.m. is Beyond the Basics: Waltz and Argentine Tango.

Beginner’s Bridge Series Defense

Begins Tuesday January 3rd for 8 weeks from 9–11 AM located in the Apache Room. Cost: $40 for course (SCG bridge club member), $45 for non-member. Includes text book for first 24 sign ups. Text: Defense in the 21st Century–ACBL Bridge Series, Teacher: Fred Sutherland (360) 980- 2673 suthfk@msn.com. This is a comprehensive course on all aspects of defense appropriate for beginners and intermediate players. Topics: Opening leads vs. NT contracts, Opening leads vs. suit contracts, 3rd Hand play, 2nd Hand play, Signals, Developing defensive tricks, interfering with declarer and the defensive plan. To enroll for the class, fill out the enrollment form (found online at www.scgbridgeclub.com) and send to Fred Sutherland

15513 W. Coral Pointe Dr. Surprise, AZ 85374, or contact Fred at (360) 980-2673. Your cancelled check for $40 will be your receipt. $40/$45 | 9–11 a.m. | Apache February 1 • Wednesday • Computer Club

“Social Impacts of Using Technology”

As much as modern technology and the internet has benefited society, there is definitely a downside. In the Computers Club General Meeting for February, club member Ray Fagan will explore the topic from both sides. For more information please contact Ira Simmons (623-5569412, president@grandcomputers.org) Free | 2 PM | Chaparral Center, Apache Room

February 2 • Thursday • Singles Club

Hand and Foot Tournament

Each team pays $10 entry fee (must sign up as a team) and plays for cash prizes. Bring your own soft drink. Hosted by Roger Tharp and Renee Rut. Tickets for Single’s events can be purchased during weekly Social Hours: Mondays at Coco’s at 3:30, and Thursdays at Angela’s at 3:30. $10 | 6 PM | Cimarron Center

February 4 • Saturday • Grand Stitchers

The Grand Boutique

The Grand Boutique has handcrafted items for you and your home. Jewelry, knitted, quilted and embroidered items, doll clothes, and more. Great items and gifts for everyone! FREE | 9 am–1 pm | Stitchers Room, Palm Center

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CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS February 6 • Monday • Grand Hikers

February 9 • Thursday • Computers Club

Interested hikers are welcome at our monthly general meetings, held first Mondays of the month. Learn more about the club, upcoming hikes and tips for more enjoyment and safety in your hikes. More information at Gary Petersen, Club president president@scghikers.org, or Cindy Anderson, Hike director, hikedirector@scghikers.org. FREE | 3 pm | Chaparral Center, Hopi Room

Are you an experienced Tweeter or Facebook user? And how about the other popular social media programs? For our monthly Coffee Chat Klaudia Jurewicz will take you on a whirlwind tour of what’s out there and prove that social media is not just for kids! Plus donuts and coffee for all! For more information please contact Ira Simmons (623-5569412, president@grandcomputers.org

February 7 • Tuesday • Music Club

Free | 8:30 a.m.| Chaparral Center, Hopi Room

The Piano Connection is a fun gathering the 1st Tuesday, October to May for pianists and singers of all levels and musical interests to come together in a relaxed setting. It is a comfortable way to get over stage fright, play and sing for others or just come and enjoy the impromptu music. We encourage people to come and play unusual instruments. Please contact Barbara McCormack for more information at 623-3744533.

“Camera Tips and Techniques”

Membership Meeting

Piano Connection

Coffee Chat–Social Media for Adults

February 10 • Friday • Grand Photos

The Grand Photos Club of Sun City Grand is offering one-on-one help, with any digital or film cameras, to all Sun City Grand residents. This session will be held in the Grand Photos Studio across from the fountain in the Sonoran Plaza. You do not need to be a member of Grand Photos. These sessions are offered to all Sun City Grand residents. Bring your cameras with you. We are here for you!!

FREE | 1 p.m.–3 p.m. | Contact Barbara

FREE | 1–3 p.m. | Grand Photos Studio

February 7 • Tuesday • Music Club

February 10 • Friday • Singles Club

If your birthday is in February, or even if it’s not, please come and join the fun! We will be partying at the Olive Garden, 13379 W Grand Ave in Surprise. Please contact Mary Neuenschwander at redhen@ cox.net by Friday, February 3rd for reservations. If you have signed up for this event, and find that you can’t make it, please let Mary know so she can change our reservations. Thank you.

Join your friends for dinner at Tom Yum Thai Restaurant 13736 W Bell Rd, Surprise. Contact Elizabeth Haught (623) 544-2882 no later than February 7 for reservations. If Elizabeth has signed you up for this popular event, and you find that you can’t make it, please let her know so she can change our reservation number. Thank you.

Birthday Lunch

11:30 am | Olive Garden

February 8 • Wednesday • Computers Club

Computers Club Orientation

Our monthly session to acquaint all with the Computers Club has proven to be quite popular! Learn why we are the largest Club in Sun City Grand and what we can do for you. For more information please contact Pam Kostel (623-214-5494, vicepresident@grandcomputers. org). Free | 4 p.m. | Chaparral Center, Maricopa/Havasupai Room

February 8 • Wednesday • Grand Hikers

Introductory Hike

Introduces new hikers and prospective members to desert hiking. Helps determine conditioning level and experience of “hiking-at-a-pace” in a club environment. Learn more about the club and membership. Wear sturdy shoes and bring plenty of water and a snack. Check start time at http://www.scghikers.org/hikes/hikelist.php. More information at Gary Petersen, Club president president@scghikers.org, or Cindy Anderson, Hike director, hikedirector@scghikers.org. Carpool fee $3 Circle up at Spirit of Grace Lutheran Church on Clearview and Rim Drive February 8 • Wednesday • Sports Memorabilia

Howard Peretz returns

Wednesday February 8 at 10AM Writer Howard Peretz returns. He has written a book on the Greatest Sports Finishes which was paper back. His newest edition is in hard cover. The topic is great and he is a Bronx Guy and comical as well. Cookies will be available and meeting will be in the Cimarron Club Room. His book has been updated to the 250 most exciting sports finishes.

“Dining Out”

5:30 pm | Tom Yum Thai Restaurant

February 10 • Friday • Softball Club

Valentine Dinner and Dance

Join us for a night to remember as you and your someone special enjoy an evening with friends, a sit down dinner and dancing. Live music provided by Rhythm Edition (back by popular demand). It is the event of the season, get your tickets early. Contact Cathy Hennefer at 206 920 7074 or hennefersc@gmail.com for ticket information. Tables of 8 available for purchase as well as individual tickets. $50 pp/ 5–6:30 social hour | 6:30 dinner followed by dancing till 10:30 Briarwood Country Club

February 12 • Sunday • Singles Club

Mardi Gras 2017

Come join us for our Mardi Gras Celebration! There will be live music, delicious food, a photo wall, and prizes for costumes! And beads! Doors and cash bar open at 5:30. Deadline for tickets is Thursday, February 9th. Hosted by Susan Sellars and Barb Jones. Tickets for Single’s events can be purchased during weekly Social Hours: Mondays at Coco’s at 3:30, and Thursdays at Angela’s at 3:30. $20 pp/ 5:30 pm | Cimarron

February 12 • Sunday • Softball Club

2nd Annual Canada vs. USA Softball Challenge

On Sunday February 12, 2017, there will be a Canada vs. USA Softball Challenge at the SCG ball field. This is a fund raiser for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life and the Canadian Cancer Society. Several of the ball players wives have volunteered to sell raffle tickets to the fans for a 50/50 split. Last year we raised $1040. Jim Palzer, Coordinator for Relay for Life inside of SCG, is hoping we raise more money than last year. Last year the spectators filled up the stands and everyone sang the National Anthem for both Canada and America. This year we plan to

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CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS have singing again and a performance from Don Nelson on the Bagpipes. Randy Biko, Canadian Coach, and Bob Applebaum USA Coach, are hoping for a large turnout as this is a fun softball challenge and we will be raising money for a worthwhile charity. Mark your calendar and let’s play ball. The fun begins at 1 pm, Sunday afternoon at the SCG softball field.

February 13 • Monday • Music Club

Acoustic Instrument Group

If you play the guitar, banjo, mandolin, bass, ukulele, fiddle, conga/ bongo drums, harmonica (any non-amplified, non-horn instrument), then this is the group for you. Come and play, sing and jam in a friendly and no pressure setting. We will meet the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month in the Cimarron Club Room. Please contact David Durham at 623-251-5301 or sonid@msn.com for more information. FREE | 1:30p.m.–3:30 p.m | Cimarron Center

February 14 • Tuesday • Armed Forces Support Group

Veterans Coffee Chat

Join us for a “Cup-a-Joe”!! Share a story and a smile and receive a doughnut and some good conversation! Open to ALL Veterans and their guests, Questions? Contact Barry Curseaden 623-398-5242. FREE | 8am | Palo Verde Room

February 16 • Thursday • SCG Garden Club

Landscape Shrubs

The Sun City Grand Garden Club announces “Landscape Shrubs– Part 2 of lesser known landscape plants on the SCG plant palette” presented by Master Gardener and club president Cherie Czaplicki Check-in at 8:30 a.m.with announcements and speaker begins about 9:10 a.m.Please join us for a fun time socializing and winning a plant from our plant table! Guests $1, please bring goodies to share for our refreshment table. The club provides coffee and beverages. Questions: contact Cherie Czaplicki, cczaplicki@cox.net or 623-975-5397. FREE | 8:30 a.m. | Gila Room, Cimarron Center

February 16 • Thursday • Singles Club

Poker Night

Your ticket includes pizza and game chips. Bring your own soft drink. Prizes for the top three winners. Beginners and guests of members are welcome. Deadline for $10 tickets: Monday February 13. Tickets for Single’s events can be purchased during weekly Social Hours: Mondays at Coco’s at 3:30, and Thursdays at Angela’s at 3:30. $10 pp | 6pm | Cimarron Center

February 15 • Wednesday • Minnesota Interest Group

February 17–March 15 • Grand Photos

Dessert & Wine tasting, February 15, 7 to 830 p.m. Gila Room at Cimarron, $15.00 person 2017 members, $17.00 per person guests, Please RSVP to grandmn2016@yahoo.com by February 1, 2017.

The Grand Photos Photographers’ Showcase presents: “Antarctica” A collection of Sheldon Wecker’s photographs. Join us for his opening reception on Friday, February 17th from 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. in the Grand Photos Studio. His show will guide you through the last true wilderness on earth where nature creates the rules. This is a free show for all residents of Sun City Grand and will be on display from February 17th through March 15th

Dessert & Wine tasting

$15/$17 | 7 p.m. | Gila Room, Cimarron Center

February 15 • Wednesday • Singles Club

Singles Club New Member Meeting

Bring your favorite game: Scrabble, mah jongg, hand and foot, or any other game. Bring your own soft drink. This event is hosted by Nancy Dailey. 6 pm | Cimarron Center

February 15 • Wednesday • Singles Club

Game Night

Learn about all of the fun activities that are scheduled throughout the year. Some of the events include parties, lunches, dinners, Poker Nights, Game Nights, Bingo, as well as Billiards Lessons, golf, pickleball and bocci–just to name a few! Get your questions answered and find out all that the Singles Club has to offer. Hosted by Marlene Barczynski. FREE | 10 am | Cimarron Center

February 15 • Wednesday • Grand Hikers

EZ Hike

Antarctica

February 18 & 19 • Saturday & Sunday • SCG Art Club

Art Chix Art Show

Art Club members of Art Chix will be exhibiting their artistic talent at this weekend show. Come see what is available in the Art Club. Prices vary | 9–4 p.m. | SCG Art Studio

February 20–24 • Monday–Friday • SCG Bocce

Arizona Senior Olympics

A program of the Arizona Lifelong Fitness Foundation. Sun City Grand is hosting “Bocce for Seniors”. Come out and play! February 20th–24th, must register online at www.seniorgames.org by January 31st. For information contact, Bob Cornfield at bobcornfield@gmail. com or 925-998-1813. February 21 • Tuesday • Sports Memorabilia

Kick Off the Season

Tuesday February 21 at 10AM in the Cimarron Club Room our friend and MLB Writer as well as Former Baseball Scout Bernie Pleskoff will be speaking and this will be the kick off to the 2017 season. We will have cookies available.

Carpool fee $3 Circle up at Spirit of Grace Lutheran Church on Clearview and Rim

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CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS February 22 • Wednesday • Democratic Interest Group

February 27 • Monday • Music Club

After the debacle that was the March 22 Presidential Preference Election in Maricopa County, attorney Adrian Fontes could no longer stand on the sidelines. On March 23, he filed papers to run for Maricopa County Recorder. His campaign’s purpose was to bring integrity and neutrality back into the recorder’s office. Come hear how this attorney and former US Marine plans to do this. Refreshments begin at 6 p.m.; meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Call Barbara @ 623.521.6540 www.granddems.

Newly-elected Maricopa County Recorder

FREE | 6 pm | Cimarron Center, Aqua Fria Room

February 22 • Wednesday • Grand Hikers

EZ Hike

After taking an introductory hike, partake in any of the hikes at http:// www.scghikers.org/hikes/hikelist.php. Still not sure about your hike appetite? Take an EZ hike and explore Gray Fox, critters and cactus at the White Tanks Regional Park. Hike at a slower pace with more stops than a regular hike with possibly later start times, weather permitting. Great for hikers rehabbing from injuries, illness and surgery; getting back into hiking condition; those whose health or age preclude more strenuous hikes; new club members; and those who enjoy a more leisure pace. More information at Gary Petersen, Club president president@ scghikers.org, or Cindy Anderson, Hike director, hikedirector@ scghikers.org. Carpool fee $7 Circle up at Spirit of Grace Lutheran Church on Clearview and Rim. February 24 • Friday • Singles Club

Chili Feed

Get out your cowboy boots, cowboy hats and all of your other Western regalia. Homemade chili and desserts from SCG Singles finest chefs! Your $15 ticket includes, chili tasting with cornbread, dessert and coffee. Also included are games and a square dance lesson. Hosted by Pat Kincaid and Nancy Schroeder. Ticket deadline Thursday February 23. Tickets for Single’s events can be purchased during weekly Social Hours: Mondays at Coco’s at 3:30, and Thursdays at Angela’s at 3:30. $15 pp | 5:30 pm | Cimarron Center

February 24 • Friday • Pinochle Club

Pinochle Club Double Deck Tournament

Pinochle Club Double Deck Tournament. Registration closes February 17, Hopi Room, Chaparral Center. Check-in is 6 pm to 6:20 pm. This is a Pinochle Club members-only tournament. Not a member of the Pinochle Club? Interested in participating? We invite you to call for tournament and eligibility information, Nan Harrison 623-584-4488 or Barbara Vanlandingham 623-242-7237 February 25 • Saturday • Singles Club

We’re off to the Horse Races at Turf Paradise

Guests welcome. $24 ticket includes admission, group seating in our own private room in the Turf Club, program, lunch, tax and gratuity. Deli turkey sandwich, fresh fruit, pasta salad, dessert, iced tea and coffee will be served. Vegetarian option. Cash bar. Casual dress. Hosted by Barb Swenson. Ticket deadline Monday February 20th. Tickets for Single’s events can be purchased during weekly Social Hours: Mondays at Coco’s at 3:30, and Thursdays at Angela’s at 3:30. $24 pp | 11:30 am | Turf Paradise February 25 • Saturday • SCG Art Club

Neu Art Group Art Show

Acoustic Instrument Group

FREE | 1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m | Cimarron Center

March 1 • Wednesday • Computers Club

Geeks on Tour

It will be a special monthly General Meeting of the Computers Club as Jim and Chris Guide of the famed Geeks On Tour duo guest with their always entertaining presentation. Prizes too. For more information please contact Ira Simmons 623-556-9412, president@ grandcomputers.org. FREE | 2pm | Chaparral Center, Apache Room

March 1 • Wednesday • Grand Hikers

EZ Hike

After taking an introductory hike, partake in any of the hikes at http://www.scghikers.org/hikes/hikelist.php. Still not sure about your hike appetite? Take an EZ hike and explore the Black Rock/Upper Waterfall at the White Tanks Regional Park. Hike at a slower pace with more stops than a regular hike with possibly later start times, weather permitting. Great for hikers rehabbing from injuries, illness and surgery; getting back into hiking condition; those whose health or age preclude more strenuous hikes; new club members; and those who enjoy a more leisure pace. More information at Gary Petersen, Club president president@scghikers.org, or Cindy Anderson, Hike director, hikedirector@scghikers.org. Carpool fee $7 Circle up at Spirit of Grace Lutheran Church on Clearview and Rim Drive. March 4 • Saturday • Grand Stitchers

The Grand Boutique

March 6–9 & 13–14 Monday–Thursday, Monday & Tuesday• Grand Glass Arts

Introduction to Glass Arts Class

The Glass Arts Club is offering an introductory class for those who want to join the Club and learn the basics of the glass arts. There are three sets of classes currently being offered with openings in March and April. Over a period of six days participants will attend six sessions and complete three glass art projects using stained glass, fusing and mosaic techniques. Two highly skilled glass artists will provide instruction and guidance to participants: in the use of various glass types and equipment; techniques to cut, grind, foil and solder glass; and work safety protocols in the studio. A fee of $100 includes all materials, a one year club membership and a name badge. For further information please call the Glass Arts Studio (623.214.6723), visit the studio (near the Adobe Center) or our website at www.grandglassarts.com. $100 | 1pm–4 pm | Glass Arts Studio

Art Club members of Neu Art will be exhibiting their artistic talent at this weekend show. Come see what is available in the Art Club. Prices vary | 9–4 pm | SCG Art Studio Grand Lifestyles | February 2017 | grandinfo.com

CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS March 7 • Tuesday • Music Club

March 13 • Monday • Music Club

The Piano Connection is a fun gathering the 1st Tuesday, October to May for pianists and singers of all levels and musical interests to come together in a relaxed setting. It is a comfortable way to get over stage fright, play and sing for others or just come and enjoy the impromptu music. We encourage people to come and play unusual instruments. We have wine and cheese afterwards which is a great chance to meet new musical friends. Please contact Barbara McCormack for more information at 623-374-4533.

If you play the guitar, banjo, mandolin, bass, ukulele, fiddle, conga/ bongo drums, harmonica (any non-amplified, non-horn instrument), then this is the group for you. Come and play, sing and jam in a friendly and no pressure setting. We will meet the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month in the Cimarron Club Room. Please contact David Durham at 623-251-5301 or sonid@msn.com for more information.

PIANO CONNECTION

FREE | 1 to 3 p.m. | Contact Barbara

March 7 & 9 • Tuesday & Thursday • Music Club

CELEBRATION OF MUSIC–2017 AUDITIONS

Our 2016 Celebration of Music has just passed and it was so much fun, now we are looking forward to the 2017 Celebration of Music, won’t you join us? Friday, November 17th; Saturday, November 18th and Sunday, November 19th, 2017, are the performance dates. Auditions will be held Tuesday March 7th & Thursday, March 9th, 2017 at SP-Sagebrush from 6–10 p.m. We are looking for soloists, duets, trios, quartets, octets & any other small musical group. We will have live backup musicians– this is the “Music Club”! We’re thinking about calling this one “Irving’s Songbook”, for more information please e-mail jeansings99@hotmail. com or call Jean McCurdy at 623-594-2171. March 8 • Wednesday • Computers Club

Meet The Computers Club

Our monthly session for new, prospective and even experienced members. Learn all about the many activities and programs we offer, features on the Club website, our extensive education program, etc. For more information please contact Ira Simmons 623-556-9412, president@grandcomputers.org. FREE | 4pm | Chaparral Center, Maricopa/Havasupai Room

March 9 • Thursday • Computers Club

Coffee Chat–Multimedia Apps and Services

In our monthly Coffee Chat, we will take a tour of the many multimedia programs and apps for your computer or device that will provide entertainment and enjoyment. Free donuts and coffee for all! For more information please contact Ira Simmons 623-556-9412, president@grandcomputers.org. FREE | 8:30 a.m.| Chaparral Center, Hopi Room

March 11 • Saturday • Armed Forces Support Group

8th Annual Golf Outing, Fundraiser & Raffle

Join us on Saturday, March 11, 2017 for the 8th Annual Armed Forces Support Group Golf Outing, Fundraiser & Raffle. Golfer’s fees benefit Veterans and their families. Please call, Ron Coslett 623-703-6100 or Stan Van Peursem, 623-214-3371. March 12 • Sunday • Alaskan Interest Group

All Alaska Picnic

The Grand Alaskans will be hosting our second annual All Alaska Picnic. We will be gathering at the Lakeside Pavilion on Sunday, March 12, from 1-4pm, for an afternoon of visiting with old and new friends from Alaska. Invite your Alaska friends who are visiting or living “outside”. Bring an appetizer or dish to share. Cash Bar. Door Prizes! Contact Linda Fenwick or Sue Perry at grandalaskans@gmail. com for more information. See us on Facebook at “Grand Alaskans”. FREE | 1pm–4pm | Lakeside Pavilion

ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENT GROUP

FREE | 1:30–3:30pm | Cimarron Center

March 14 • Tuesday • Sports Memorabilia

7th Annual Baseball Panel

What will baseball look like in 2025? Moderated by Steve Rothschild. Special surprise guest! FREE | 6:30pm | Sonoran Plaza, Palms/Mesquite Room

March 18 • Saturday • SCG Srt Club

Grand Easels Group Art Show

Art Club members of Grand Easels will be exhibiting their artistic talent at this weekend show. Come see what is available in the Art Club. Prices vary | 9–4 pm | SCG Art Studio

March 21 • Tuesday • Armed Forces Support Group

Veterans Coffee Chat

March 22–24 & 27–29 Tuesday–Thursday, Monday & Wednesday • Grand Glass Arts

Introduction to Glass Arts Class

The Glass Arts Club is offering an introductory class for those who want to join the Club and learn the basics of the glass arts. There are three sets of classes currently being offered with openings in March and April (see column to left). Over a period of six days participants will attend six sessions and complete three glass art projects using stained glass, fusing and mosaic techniques. Two highly skilled glass artists will provide instruction and guidance to participants: in the use of various glass types and equipment; techniques to cut, grind, foil and solder glass; and work safety protocols in the studio. A fee of $100 includes all materials, a one year club membership and a name badge. For further information please call the Glass Arts Studio (623.214.6723), visit the studio (near the Adobe Center) or our website at www.grandglassarts.com. $100 | 1pm–4 pm | Glass Arts Studio

March 24 • Friday • Pinochle Club

Pinochle Club Double Deck Tournament

Pinochle Club Double Deck Tournament. Registration closes March 17, Hopi Room, Chaparral Center. Check-in is 6 pm to 6:20 pm. This is a Pinochle Club members-only tournament. Not a member of the Pinochle Club? Interested in participating? We invite you to call for tournament and eligibility information, Nan Harrison 623-584-4488 or Barbara Vanlandingham 623-242-7237 March 25 & 26 • Saturday & Sunday • SCG Art Club

Art Chix Art Show

Art Club members of Art Chix will be exhibiting their artistic talent at this weekend show. Come see what is available in the Art Club. Prices vary | 9–4 pm. | SCG Art Studio Grand Lifestyles | February 2017 | grandinfo.com

CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS March 27 • Monday • Music Club

ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENT GROUP

If you play the guitar, banjo, mandolin, bass, ukulele, fiddle, conga/ bongo drums, harmonica (any non-amplified, non horn instrument), then this is the group for you. Come and play, sing and jam in a friendly and no pressure setting. We will meet the 2nd and 4th. Monday of each month in the Cimarron Club Room. Please contact David Durham at 623-251-530l or sonid@msn.com for more information FREE | 1:30 to 3:30 pm | Cimarron Center

March 30 • Thursday • Minnesota Interest Group

Broadway Production

AZ Broadway production, Jesus Christ Superstar, March 30, 5:30 pm dinner, 7:00 pm production $71.00 per person, paid reservations by 2/28/2017. Please RSVP to grandmn2016@yahoo.com. $71pp | 5:30pm | Email for location

April 1 • Saturday • Grand Stitchers

The Grand Boutique

April 3 • Monday • Men’s and Lady Putters

1st Annual Men’s and Lady Putters Match Tournament

On April 3, 2017 the SCG Men’s Putters and SCG Lady Putters will have the first annual LP/MP Match Play Tournament at Cimarron Putting Green at 1:30 p.m. The sporting Event of the year! We encourage you all to come and watch. April 4 • Tuesday • Music Club

PIANO CONNECTION

The Piano Connection is a fun gathering the 1st Tuesday, October to May for pianists and singers of all levels and musical interests to come together in a relaxed setting. It is a comfortable way to get over stage fright, play and sing for others or just come and enjoy the impromptu music. We encourage people to come and play unusual instruments. We have wine and cheese afterwards which is a great chance to meet new musical friends. Please contact Barbara McCormack for more information at 623-374-4533.

fusing and mosaic techniques. Two highly skilled glass artists will provide instruction and guidance to participants: in the use of various glass types and equipment; techniques to cut, grind, foil and solder glass; and work safety protocols in the studio. A fee of $100 includes all materials, a one year club membership and a name badge. For further information please call the Glass Arts Studio (623.214.6723), visit the studio (near the Adobe Center) or our website at www.grandglassarts.com. $100 | 1pm–4 pm | Glass Arts Studio

April 10 • Monday • Music Club

ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENT GROUP

April 11 • Tuesday • Armed Forces Support Group

Veterans Coffee Chat

Join us for a “Cup-a-Joe!” Share a story and a smile and receive a doughnut and some good conversation! Open to ALL Veterans and their guests, Questions? Contact Barry Curseaden 623-398-5242. FREE | 8am | Palo Verde Room

April 12 • Wednesday • Computers Club

A Brief Tour of the Computers Club

Our monthly session for new, prospective and even experienced members. Learn all about the many activities and programs we offer, features of the Club website, our extensive education program, etc. For more information please contact Dan Wallen 651-356-0033,vicepresident@grandcomputers.org FREE | 4pm | Chaparral Center, Maricopa/Havasupai Room

April 13 • Thursday • Computers Club

Coffee Chat–Home Entertainment

These days, home entertainment is much more than turning on the TV or playing a record on the stereo! As part of our monthly coffee chat, Joe Parla will survey all that is new in home entertainment. As always, free donuts and coffee for all guests. For more information please contact Dan Wallen 651-356-0033,vicepresident@grandcomputers.org.

FREE | 1 to 3 p.m. | Contact Barbara

FREE | 8:30 am | Chaparral Center, Hopi Room

April 5 • Wednesday • Computers Club

April 24 • Monday • Music Club

Drones were a hot item this past Holiday season as they have become smaller and more affordable. Dr. Leon Chapman will tell us what is new in this high-flying world! We’ll also have a club update and prizes too! For more information please contact Ira Simmons (623-556-9412), president@grandcomputers.org

Drones–What’s New?

FREE | 2pm | Chaparral Center, Apache Room

April 6, 7 & 10–13 Thursday, Friday & Monday–Thursday • Grand Glass Arts

ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENT GROUP

FREE | 1:30 to 3:30 pm | Cimarron Center

Introduction to Glass Arts Class

PRESENTATIONS February 16 • Thursday • Seminar

THE LATEST IN DENTAL IMPLANTS

Find out how you can have the smile you’ve always wanted. At this seminar, you’ll find out how the latest advancements in implant dentistry and computer imaging can change your life! RSVP to Lisa or Jana at 623-584-0664. FREE | 9 a.m. | Sonoran Plaza

February 22 • Wednesday • Seminar

Living Trust Seminar

DWORNIK LAW – LEARN ABOUT THE LATEST STRATEGIES TO PROTECT YOUR ESTATE. Affordable and Comprehensive Estate Planning Solutions. Planning is essential-Do you have a plan? Everyone should attend this seminar-even if you have a Will or a Trust. A good estate plan coordinates what happens to your home, savings, and retirement accounts while you are alive and after you die. Learn how to avoid the most common estate planning mistakes. Why a Will is not enough. Why many people with Living Trusts will end up in Probate and how to avoid it! Come learn what estate planning steps are recommended to help you maintain a stress-free retirement. PRESESENTED BY: Dwornik Law RSVP 480-809-1014 info@dworniklawaz.com. FREE | 9 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. | Sonoran Plaza

March 1 • Wednesday • Seminar

FOR ENERGY: SUPPORTING “HEAL THE HERO”

YOU ARE INVITED: Terri Denham Community Outreach Director from “For Energy.” Will be sharing her passion for having a positive impact on the lives of others. TOPICS WILL BE: Comfort, Health, Savings, and Helping our Veterans. RSVP By 2/20/17 for a chance to win $50 gift card: 623349-1580 or tdenham@forenergy.com FREE | 10 a.m. | Sonoran Plaza

March 7 • Tuesday • Presentation

Italy’s Treasures

Savor the artistic, culinary and historic side of northern Italy on a 15-day tour. You’ll visit Milan, Stresa, Lake Orta, the Italian Riviera

(Cinque Terre), Tuscany (Florence, Sienna), Venice and more. This will be a small group with a custom itinerary. We’re going in September 2018 when temperatures are comfortable and crowds have dwindled. Tour escorted by SCG residents Terry Johnson and Terri Dion. Join us at this information session to learn about this unique travel opportunity. RSVP 623-556-4646 or travelinterri@gmail.com to reserve your seat. FREE | 10 a.m. | Sonoran Plaza

March 7 • Tuesday • Presentation

Cruise Austria & New Zealand

Sail from Australia to New Zealand with Holland America. Highlights include Sydney, Tasmania, and beautiful ports of New Zealand. Join SCG residents Terry and Ken Johnson for this exciting cruise. Come and find out more about this cruise from Laura, our local Holland America sales rep. RSVP to Terry Johnson at 623-556-8010 or terrystrvls@yahoo.com. FREE | 12:30 p.m. | Sonoran Plaza

March 8 • Wednesday • Seminar

Sun Valley Solar Solutions

Join Tom from SUN VALLEY SOLAR SOLUTIONS in a lively informative discussion about solar energy and its effect on everything from finances to home value and understand why Thomas Edison said “I’d put my money on the sun and solar energy”. RSVP (480) 689-5030 or email tom@svssolutions.com to reserve your seat. FREE | 10 a.m. | Sonoran Plaza

March 10 • Friday • Presentation

MEDICARE FACTS/MYTHS/MISCONCEPTIONS... AND YOUR OPTIONS

Health care...one of the most important issues affecting your life and lifestyle. Please join me for a special presentation as I explain Medicare facts/fiction/myths/misconceptions. Learn differences between plans and how it affects your decisions and pocketbook while taking stress and anxiety out of health insurance. Reservations: (623) 451-1035 or email mistyvious@gmail.com. FREE | 9 a.m. | Palm Center

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TICKETED EVENTS Tickets available online at www.grandinfo.com or at the Activities desk unless noted otherwise. Tuesday 8 a.m. • Thursday 8 a.m. • Saturdays 10 a.m.

February 4 • Saturday • GRAND EVENT

Each week the Cliff Castle Casino Express will make a stop here in Sun City Grand. At Cliff Castle Casino you’ll find more fun, excitement and the friendliest casino in Arizona. Slots? Definitely, and all the popular ones too! Poker and Blackjack? You bet, in a casual and friendly atmosphere. So, if fun is what you’re after, you’ve definitely come to the right place. Price includes $25 in FREE slot play or table match play. Pay the fee upon boarding the bus at the designated pick up location at the Cimarron Center. If you wish to reserve your spot on the bus, please call 888-582-5287

Support your local farmers with local produce, arts, crafts and specialty food items at the Palm Center. Visit SCG’s studios just across the street in our Village Center – for resident made art and crafts to purchase!

Cliff Castle Casino Express

$10/person | Bus Departs From Cimarron Center

February 1 • Wednesday • GRAND EVENT

Wine Down Wednesday

Food trucks, live music, cash bar and drink specials from the Grand Café! Come out and enjoy the beautiful weather, meet your neighbors, make new friends! FREE | 3–6 p.m. | Village Center

February 1 • Wednesday • Grand Trip

Waste Management Phoenix Open–Pro-AM

Known as “The Greatest Show on Grass”, the Waste Management Phoenix Open sports the largest crowds on the PGA Tour. This event has gained legendary status for being unlike any other golf tournament with the 16th Hole as one of the famous and well-known holes on the tour! Catch some big-name celebrities and sports stars as they participate in the Phoenix Open Annexus Pro-AM.

The Market at GRAND

FREE | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Palm Center and Village Center

February 6 • Monday • GRAND EVENT

NPA’s – The Arizona Trio

Sing-a-long, laugh-a-long, clap-a-long and smile-a-long as The Arizona Trio celebrates a wide variety of musical nostalgia. From Roy Rogers and the Sons Of The Pioneers to The Kingston Trio’s folk music explosion….from Broadway Classics to Nashville Country and Bluegrass to International songs of Canada, Ireland and more. Then throw in some Everly Brothers, The Four Preps and some Mamas and Papas and you have a complete variety of musical styles for all to enjoy. $18/person Front of House | $15/person Back of House 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 7 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Plaza

February 8 • Wednesday • GRAND EVENT

Wine Down Wednesday

Food trucks, live music, cash bar and drink specials from the Grand Café! Come out and enjoy the beautiful weather, meet your neighbors, make new friends! FREE | 3–6 p.m. | Village Center

February 9 • Thursday • Grand Trip

Ballet of Arizona – Romeo & Juliet – SOLD OUT

$50/person | 8 a.m. Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area 4:30 p.m. Bus Departs TPC

$76/person | 6 p.m. Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area

February 1 • Wednesday • GRAND EVENT

Monthly Line Dance Party

Garage Sale & Spring Shred Day go on SaleDon’t be Late

February 9 • Thursday • Dance

Can’t get enough dancing? Then come join Brenda Thomason as she leads dancers in a lively evening of beginners through intermediate line dancing. Call Art at 623-544-1899 for additional information. Tickets are available online at www.grandinfo.com, the Activities Desk or at the door. Everyone is welcome.

Today is the day, purchase your Garage Sale Space for Saturday, April 8 and/or Shred Day Time for Friday April 21. Limited space and times are available for each event, so please come to the Activities Office in the Sonoran Plaza to make your purchase. Activities Office doors will open at 9 am and close at 4 pm. Come early and grab your ticket to hold your place in line. Sonoran Plaza building opens at 7 am. These events are open to residents Only. Must have CAM Card with you to purchase Garage Sale space or Shred Day time.

3:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 4 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Plaza 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 7 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Plaza

February 2 • Thursday • GRAND EVENT

February 11 • Saturday • Dance

Waste Management Phoenix Open – Round 1 – SOLD OUT

7 a.m. Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area | 4 p.m. Bus Departs TPC

February 3 • Friday • Dance

Country Western Dance

This country western dance welcomes popular western entertainer, J. David Sloan and Western Bred. Western Bred hit the Arizona music scene in the 1980’s and regularly fills the ballroom here in Grand. In addition, there will be a free, one-hour Arizona Two-Step Dance Lesson from 6 to 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. For further information contact Earlene at 623-544-3602 $10/person | 6–7 p.m. Arizona two-step lesson; dancing 7–10 p.m Sonoran Plaza

$5/person | 6:30–9:30 p.m. | Cimarron Center

February 10 • Friday • GRAND EVENT

TADs – Tom Jones Tribute – SOLD OUT

Valentine’s Dance #1 – SOLD OUT

$10/person | 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar; 7–10 p.m. Dancing | Cimarron Center

February 11 • Saturday • Dance

Valentine’s Dance #2

A Monthly Rock and Swing Dance. The SC Grand Dance Club again will be rocking and jiving to two identical dances on the same night. The only difference will be the entertainer and the place. Dance No. 2, will feature The Desert Brew Band at Sonoran Plaza. Both dances will rock to the 50s to the 90s while “dancing your socks off!” Both dances will sell out again and there will be no refunds, no exceptions! For further information contact: Louise at 623-214-2704 or Tom at 623-594-0536. $10/person | 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar; 7–10 p.m. Dancing | Sonoran Plaza Grand Lifestyles | February 2017 | grandinfo.com

TICKETED EVENTS Tickets available online at www.grandinfo.com or at the Activities desk unless noted otherwise. February 12 • Sunday • Free Spirit

February 15 • Wednesday • GRAND EVENT

Every February, the Tubac Chamber of Commerce is proud to sponsor the Tubac Festival of the Arts. The major event of the year for Tubac showcases the work of hundreds of visiting artists. *This trip offered in conjunction with Free Spirit Vacations and Events and may be combined with other communities. Times and pick-up locations subject to change per tour vendor.

Food trucks, live music, cash bar and drink specials from the Grand Café! Come out and enjoy the beautiful weather, meet your neighbors, make new friends!

Tubac Arts and Crafts Festival

Wine Down Wednesday

FREE | 3–6 p.m. | Village Center

$79/person | Bus departs Sonoran Plaza Parking Area

February 13 • Monday • Grand Trip

Shopping at IKEA

Join us for a day of shopping at the unique IKEA store in Tempe. Browse the galleries of household rooms for ideas on furniture, storage, lighting, textiles, and more. Purchase the items that inspire you and transport them home on the bus, we’ll be leaving IKEA to return back to Sun City Grand at 3 p.m.! $20/person | 9 a.m. Bus Departs Sonoran Plaza

February 14 • Tuesday • MUSIC

“Switchback” - Added Performance

Their one-night March 24 show sold out within hours and many patrons were disappointed not to get tickets. Now we are pleased to offer another single performance in the Nightclub. $18/person | 6 p.m. Cash Bar | 7 p.m. Performance | Cimarron Nightclub

Must present coupon. Not valid with any other offer or dental Insurance. Exp 2/28/17.

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TICKETED EVENTS Tickets available online at www.grandinfo.com or at the Activities desk unless noted otherwise. February 15 • Wednesday • Free Spirit

Florence Agri-Tour

Begin at the Queen Creek Olive Mill with a tour and included lunch before traveling to Florence for wine-tasting and fresh vegetables. Meet the grower and discuss the aspects of farming in the Southwest. *This trip offered in conjunction with Free Spirit Vacations and Events and may be combined with other communities. Times and pick-up locations subject to change per tour vendor. $99/person | Bus departs Sonoran Plaza Parking Area

subject to a minimum participation of 75 and a maximum of 100 guests. Movie: The Wizard of Oz Dinner: Kansas BBQ Beef Brisket, Coleslaw, Macaroni Salad, Cornbread, Over the Rainbow Cake, and one beer/ wine/soda, all included in the ticket price of $30.00 per person. Advance purchase tickets only. (Please note that the price does NOT include gratuity). There will also be a cash bar set up for additional beverage purchases and popcorn for sale during the movie screening. $30/person | 5–8 p.m. | Sonoran Plaza

February 22 • Wednesday • GRAND EVENT

February 16 • Thursday • Grand Trip

Wine Down Wednesday

You will be amazed at the depth of talent as we touch on favorites from all genres of music. From soft ballads to powerful instrumentals, this production gives each performer the opportunity to do what they do best. This show has something for everyone! Price includes bus transportation, a professional show, complimentary coffee/tea and a full meal.

FREE | 3–6 p.m. | Village Center

Barleen’s – Variety At Its Best

$56/person | 4 p.m. Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area

February 17 • Friday • Dance

Dancing and Romancing

February is the month for romance and ballroom dancing. This month highlights the keyboard and vocal artistry of Rich Howard and Brad. This duo is one of the most popular musical groups in the ballroom season. They are known for playing danceable music including foxtrots, rumbas, waltz, cha-cha, tango, and swing. This is a great duo to help you get back in the swing of dancing. Dress code: Dance attire. No jeans, shorts, or flip flops. For information about ballroom lessons and dances contact Arline at 623-5564059. Tickets may be purchased online at www.grandinfo.com or at the SCG Activities Desk. Call for tickets at the door. $10/person | 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar; 7– 9:30 Dancing | Cimarron Center

February 17 & 18 • Friday and Saturday • Music

Cimarron Night Club – Mario Carboni, Honky-Tonk Outlaw – SOLD OUT $18/person | 6 pm Cash Bar; 7 pm Performance | Cimarron Center

February 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 & 26 • Friday thru Sunday • Drama

VARIETY SHOW 2017 titled “Ain’t Love Grand”

It just keeps getting better and this year the Drama Club production will focus on LOVE. Join us for wonderful vocal performances, dancing by the Grandettes ‘n Guys and great comedy skits. It’s a SCG tradition so don’t miss an evening of talent as presented by your neighbors and friends. $18/person | Feb. 17, 18, 24, 25 at 7 p.m. | Feb. 19 & 26 at 3 p.m. Cash Bar at 6:30 for the Evening Performances | Sonoran Plaza

February 20 • Monday • GRAND EVENT

NPA – Scarborough Fair A Simon and Garfunkel Tribute – SOLD OUT

Food trucks, live music, cash bar and drink specials from the Grand Café! Come out and enjoy the beautiful weather, meet your neighbors, make new friends! February 24 • Friday • Grand Trip

Fountain Hills Great Fair – SOLD OUT $20/person | 9 a.m. Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area 5p.m. Bus Departs Fair

February 25 • Saturday • GRAND Event

62nd Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show

The Arabian Horse Show is held at Westworld in Scottsdale. Since 1955, it has grown from 50 horses to nearly 2400 horses bringing top owners, trainers and breeders from around the world competing for a chance at winning. A win at Scottsdale can mean big money in the breeding barns. Come enjoy these beautiful animals at this established event in Scottsdale. Trip includes bus transportation & entry fee. $27/person | Bus Departs 9 a.m. from Sonoran Parking Lot Bus Departs Arabian Show 3 p.m.

February 27 • Monday • GRAND EVENT

SCG Dancing With Your Stars

Six local celebrities partnered with a professional dancer to learn a 90-second ballroom dance routine, add in a hilarious local judging panel, and you get a show that will make you laugh, cheer, sing and laugh some more! The best part is the audience votes for who will win and take home the coveted mirror ball trophy! Presented by Utah Ballroom Dance Company, local celebrities will be announced soon! $18/person | 6 p.m. Cash Bar | 7 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Ballroom

February 28 • Tuesday • GRAND EVENT

Mardi Gras Masquerade - at the Palm Center

Another Palm Center Event!! Enjoy live music, dancing and a specialty drink along with a dinner featuring southern style cuisine. $27.00/person. A cash bar will be available. Can’t get enough dancing? $27/person | 6 –9 p.m. | Palm Center

March 1 • Wednesday • GRAND EVENT

Wine Down Wednesday

3:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 4 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Plaza 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 7 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Plaza

Food trucks, live music, cash bar and drink specials from the Grand Café! Come out and enjoy the beautiful weather, meet your neighbors, make new friends!

February 21 • Tuesday • Grand Café

FREE | 3–6 p.m. | Village Center

“Somewhere Over the Rainbow” can be found on Tuesday, February 21, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., as the Grand Café presents: Culinary Cinema, a feast for the palette and the eyes. Enjoy a themed dinner presentation along with one of the top movie classics of all time. “Follow the yellow brick road” to the Sonoran ballroom, the location for this event, which is

TAD’s – December ‘63

Culinary Cinema

March 2 • Thursday • GRAND EVENT

The music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons comes to life in this one-of-a-kind concert experience. December ’63 showcases all your favorite songs from Frankie Valli including the classics that have been thrilling audiences for decades along with the most popular singles from Grand Lifestyles | February 2017 | grandinfo.com

TICKETED EVENTS Tickets available online at www.grandinfo.com or at the Activities desk unless noted otherwise. the Broadway blockbuster musical, The Jersey Boys. This re-creating of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons concert will have reaching for the high notes as our cast and band take you on a musical journey with stops at every phase of the careers of Frankie and the boys!

p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cash bar. Snacks and soft drinks welcome. Tickets are on sale at www.grandinfo.com or at the Activities Desk. For further information contact Earlene at 623-544-3602.

March 4 • Saturday • GRAND EVENT

March 3rd – 7th • Fri–Tue • Free Spirit

Get Your Kicks on Route 66

Take a tour back in time on the Arizona Historic Route 66. Known as the Main Street of America OR the Mother Road, Route 66 spaced our country as we know it today. Beginning in Winslow, travel west to the end of the road in Santa Monica. One night is spent in the historic Wigwam Hotel and enjoy lunch and tour the famous La Posada. *This trip offered in conjunction with Free Spirit Vacations and Events and may be combined with other communities. Times and pick-up locations subject to change per tour vendor. $750 double/$995 single | Sonoran Plaza

March 3 • Friday • DANCE

Country Western Dance

$10/person | 6–7 p.m. AZ 2–Step lesson | 7–10 p.m. | Dancing Sonoran Plaza

The Market at GRAND

GRAND MUSIC CLUB PRESENTS

“An Elegant Evening of Classical, Classics and Art” Please join the “Popera” Singers” and players, the “Grand Singers’ Chorale” and other musical friends with artists from the Art, Ceramics, Glass Arts and Photo Clubs for an evening of music with Art Exhibits. Bob Walling, tenor, performs with Katie Iverson, soprano, Kristyne Olson, soprano, and other talented musicians. Special guests include Scholarship winners from Glendale CC and Kaydence, a young singer from Thompson Ranch Elementary. Contact Bob Walling, Producer/ Director at 602-573-5942 for information. Reserved chair seating tickets may be acquired online at www.scgrandmusicclub.com or the Activities Desk (M-F 9am -4 pm). $10/person | 6 pm Cash Bar | 7pm Performance | Sonoran Plaza

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TICKETED EVENTS Tickets available online at www.grandinfo.com or at the Activities desk unless noted otherwise. March 6 • Monday • GRAND EVENT

March 14th • Tuesday • GRAND EVENT

3:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 4 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Plaza 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 7 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Plaza

Wine Down Wednesday

Spring Fashion is coming to our community. TaylorMarie’s, a fullservice boutique, will be hosting a fashion show and shopping event. TaylorMarie’s features name brand clothing as well as unique boutique items and jewelry. Clothing ranges in all sizes, from petite, missy and women’s. A mobile register accepts all major credit cards and personal checks. Get ready for spring with some great styles. Lunch will be included.

FREE | 3–6 p.m. | Village Center

$25/person | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Sonoran Plaza

March 9th • Thursday • Free Spirit

March 15 • Wednesday • GRAND EVENT

Back by popular demand! Our Mystery Tours always sell out! We’ll travel down the road a bit and stop somewhere where you wouldn’t want to miss. Then we’ll continue to our lunch stop, which we know you will enjoy. There’s another stop on the agenda, right around the corner, and then we’ll return home. *This trip is offered in conjunction with Free Spirit Vacations and Events and may be combined with other communities. Times and pick-up locations subject to change per tour vendor.

Food trucks, live music, cash bar and drink specials from the Grand Café! Come out and enjoy the beautiful weather, meet your neighbors, make new friends!

NPA’s – Dunlap & Pennington – SOLD OUT March 8 • Wednesday • GRAND EVENT

Food trucks, live music, cash bar and drink specials from the Grand Café! Come out and enjoy the beautiful weather, meet your neighbors, make new friends!

Rockin’ 9 Mystery Tour

$99/person | Sonoran Plaza

Spring Fashion Show

Wine Down Wednesday

FREE | 3–6 p.m. | Village Center

March 15 • Wednesday • Grand Trip

Finding Neverland @ The Gammage

$5/person | 6:30–9:30 p.m. Dancing | Cimarron Center

Directed by visionary Tony® winner Diane Paulus, FINDING NEVERLAND tells the incredible story behind one of the world’s most beloved characters: Peter Pan. Playwright J.M. Barrie struggles to find inspiration until he meets four young brothers and their beautiful widowed mother. With a little bit of pixie dust and a lot of faith, Barrie leaves his old world behind for Neverland where nothing is impossible and the wonder of childhood lasts forever. The magic of Barrie’s classic tale springs spectacularly to life in this heartwarming theatrical event. FINDING NEVERLAND is “far and away the best musical of the year!”

March 9, 10 & 11 • Thursday thru Saturday • Drama

$76/person | 5:30 Bus Departs Sonoran Plaza Parking Area

March 9 • Thursday • DANCE

Monthly Line Dance Party

Can’t get enough dancing? Then come join Brenda Thomason as she leads dancers in a lively evening of beginners through intermediate line dancing. Call Marcia at 413-374-1495 or Art at 623-544-1899 for additional information. Tickets are available online at www.grandinfo. com, the Activities Desk or at the door. Everyone is welcome.

Drama Club’s Cabaret Players (Readers Theater) Presents “Rib Ticklers”

For our March production, two classic and enduring Carol Burnett skits --- Gone With The Breeze, a spoof of the Rhett and Scarlett saga of nearly the same name; and Prison Nudge, in which convicted felon George is reunited with loving Zelda thanks to the intervention of a governor of an unnamed state. Duet For Bear And Dog sounds like a puppet show but we portray the story with talking animals. In Ex Marks The Spot we learn how a spouse becomes an “ex-spouse.” Or does he? It’s a convoluted plot. Happy Talking walks a terribly depressed woman to a heaven of happiness by the simple use of the common telephone. Come so we can “tickle your ribs”. $8/person | 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar, 7 p.m. Performance | Cimarron Center

March 11th • Saturday • Grand Trip

March 16–19 • Thursday–Sunday • DRAMA

The Drama & Comedy Present: The Dixie Swim Club Five southern women, close friends since competing on their college swim team, set aside a summer weekend every so often to reunite, gossip, laze about, reenergizing their friendships. Free from husbands, kids, and jobs they “reunion” on North Carolina’s Outer Banks to catch up, laugh, meddle in and support each other’s lives. Laughter and some Drama. Come and reunion with them. $12/person | 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 7 p.m. March 19 | 2:30 p.m Cash Bar | 3 p.m.

March 17 • Friday • DANCE

St. Patrick’s Day Ballroom Dance

The 2017 event promises to be bigger and better than ever with national and local entertainment, amazing acts, great food, beverages and of course ostriches! Bus will be departing the festival at 3 p.m.

This month’s fun ballroom dance features Manuel Dorantes, a popular entertainer who is recognized as the foremost keyboard player in the valley. He has a repertoire of hundreds of danceable tunes including foxtrots, rumbas, waltz, cha-cha, tango, and swing. Manuel is particularly adept at adapting music that fits a theme to dance tempos. This is a great time to dress to honor St. Pat. Please no jeans, shorts, or flip flops. For information about ballroom lessons and dances contact Arline at 623-556-4059. Tickets may purchased online at www. grandinfo.com or at the SCG Activities Desk. Call for tickets at the door. Snacks and soft drinks welcome.

$35/person | 9 a.m. Bus Departs the Sonoran Parking Area

$10/person | 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 7– 9:30 Dancing | Cimarron Center

13th Annual Arts & Crafts Faire

Come out and enjoy live music, arts and crafts presented by varied artisans, and delicious food at SCG’s 13th Annual Arts and Crafts Faire! FREE | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Sonoran Plaza & Village Center

March 12th • Sunday • Grand Trip

29th Annual Chandler Ostrich Festival

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TICKETED EVENTS Tickets available online at www.grandinfo.com or at the Activities desk unless noted otherwise. March 19 • Sunday • Grand Trip

NASCAR Camping World 500

Come out to cheer your favorite driver to a win and leave the hectic racetrack driving to our motor coach driver! Seats with backs are located in the Allison lower section, rows 6-10. Please visit www. phoenixraceway.com for gate policies on what you can bring in to the racetrack with you. Always layer yourself (you never know how long the race will go!) and bring hearing/ear protection and sunscreen to the track. Food and beverages available at the track. $78/person | 8:30 a.m. Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area

March 20 • Monday • GRAND EVENT

TAD’s – Linacre & Knights – SOLD OUT

3:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 4 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Plaza 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 7 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Plaza

March 22 • Wednesday • GRAND EVENT

Wine Down Wednesday

Food trucks, live music, cash bar and drink specials from the Grand Café! Come out and enjoy the beautiful weather, meet your neighbors, make new friends! FREE | 3–6 p.m. | Village Center

March 22-25 • Wednesday–Saturday • Free Spirit

We’re Going to Disneyland

Travel to the Happiest Place on Earth – Disneyland and California Adventure. Enter a magical kingdom where you can sail with pirates, explore exotic jungles, meet fairy-tale princesses, dive under the ocean and rocket through the stars—all in the same day !You will have two full days to explore the two parks. (Two-day Park Hopper Pass is included). Three nights accommodations are included at the Red Lion just outside the park. MUST SIGN UP NO LATER THAN FEB. 5! *This trip offered in conjunction with Free Spirit Vacations and Events and may be combined with other communities. Times and pick-up locations subject to change per tour vendor. $695pp/double| $925pp/single | Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area

entertaining audiences throughout the valley for more than 20 years., The band features classic rock, R&B, Motown and the Top 40. With five lead singers they can play a wide range of musical styles. The band has opened for such national artists as Steppenwolf, Marshall Tucker Band, Grassroots and the Turtles. Tickets may be purchased online at www.grandinfo.com or at the Activities Desk or at the door. For more information, contact Louise at 623-214-2704 or Tom at 623-594-0536. $10/person | 6:30p.m. Cash Bar | 7–10 p.m. Dancing | Sonoran Plaza

March 24 • Friday • MUSIC

Cimarron Nightclub–Switchback – SOLD OUT $18.00/person–6 pm Cash Bar–7 pm Performance | Cimarron Center

March 25 & 26 • Saturday & Sunday • MUSIC

Cimarron Nightclub–The Gene Iannette Quintet

The Grand’s own Gene Iannette and his band are recognized as among the best Swing bands in the Valley. Each musician has performed with some of the top orchestras and has made a career of ensuring that this uniquely American styles of music is performed just as it was back in the 40s and 50s. Harking back to the Big Band sounds of Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman and the other greats, this versatile quintet fits perfectly on our Nightclub stage. If you have younger members of your family who love a variety of musical styles, you can show them what “Real Swing” sounds like! Didi Nielsen, Event Coordinator, 623-583-4406. $18.00/person–6 pm Cash Bar–7 pm Performance Cimarron Nightclub

Teamwork leads to Success. TOGETHER we can put the pieces

of BUYING and SELLING in place!

March 23 • Thursday • GRAND EVENT

Allen Edwards – Concert

From the moment the curtain opens and Allen takes the stage, his smooth vocal style and his warm presence captivates and touches the hearts of all. Allen has been given the name “The Singer” because of his beautiful and versatile voice and his ability to deliver all genres of music in a way only he can. From the very first song to his powerful finale, the audience is simply captivated. Allen is a true artist of our time! Allen performs with complete musical ensemble.

Desert Living

$18/person Front of House | $15/person Back of House 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 7 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Plaza

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March 23 • Thursday • Grand Café

Southwest Regional Road Trip

Tinga Chicken, Frijoles, Arroz, served over shredded lettuce and topped with cheese. For dessert try the cream filled churro. Also included is one beer, wine or margarita. Advance tickets only. $25/person | 5–7 p.m. | Grand Café

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March 24 • Friday • DANCE

Directors Circle

Formerly known as the Monthly Variety Dance, this dance will feature The Rhythm Edition Band. The 7-piece Rhythm Edition has been

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Baseball Fever Monthly Rock and Swing Dance

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Linda Van Peursem, GRI

Realtor®, Sun City Grand Resident

Recognized Industry Leader

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TICKETED EVENTS Tickets available online at www.grandinfo.com or at the Activities desk unless noted otherwise. March 28 • Tuesday • Grand Trip

April 4 • Tuesday • GRAND Trip

$56/person | 4 p.m. Bus Departs Sonoran Plaza Parking Area

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar Highlights the last week of Jesus’ life through the eyes of his betrayer, Judas. A timeless work set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of biblical events, and an award-winning rock opera score with songs like “I Don’t Know How to Love Him” and “Superstar.” Price includes bus transportation, a professional Broadway show, a full meal, complimentary coffee/tea and *basic gratuity.

Barleen’s Arizona Opry – Elvis – SOLD OUT March 29 • Wednesday • GRAND EVENT

Wine Down Wednesday

Food trucks, live music, cash bar and drink specials from the Grand Café! Come out and enjoy the beautiful weather, meet your neighbors, make new friends! FREE | 3–6 p.m. | Village Center

March 31 • Friday • MUSIC

MUSIC CLUB PRESENTS DESERT DIVAS SPRING CONCERT

The Desert Divas, under the direction of Wendy Fentiman, invite you to join us for a fun evening of music. Our 36-voice Sun City Grand women’s vocal ensemble will be bringing to the stage a wide variety of music sure to please everyone. So, join us in welcoming the beautiful spring season with the Desert Divas Spring Concert. Seated in a festive setting at round tables of ten, you will experience a great variety of familiar and new choral music and enjoy refreshments with your friends, families, and neighbors. This concert will be accompanied by our combo consisting of Judy Penick-piano, John Clark-bass, Jack Jackino-drums, Katie Iverson-flute and Dan Reedtrumpet. Contact Wendy Fentiman at 623-640-6450 for additional information. $10/person | 6pm cash bar 7pm performance | Sonoran Plaza

April 1 • Saturday • GRAND EVENT

The Market at Grand / 3rd Annual Car Show

The Market at Grand is coupled with a jaw-dropping Car Show. Come partake in this amazingly fun day at Sun City Grand! Mark your calendars! Live band Rick Lenzi as Elvis & Roustabout, DJ Greg, Farmers Market, food, judging and trophy’s all a part of the festivities. Spectators free! $20 car entry includes t-shirt, dash plaque, goodie bag, and awards. Car registrations can be picked up at the Ticket office located in the Sonoran Plaza. FREE | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Sonoran Plaza/Palm Center Parking Area

April 2 • Sunday • GRAND Trip

Jesus Christ Superstar – Arizona Broadway Theater

$76/person | 4:30 p.m. Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Lot Dinner 5:30 p.m. | Performance 7:30 p.m.

April 6 • Thursday • GRAND EVENT

Drive In Movie - NEW Location!

Drive your golf cart, bicycle, or walk down (bring a blanket or chairs)! Movie will be announced at a later time. Grab some dinner and/or snacks from the snack shop and purchase beer/wine for sale beginning at 5 p.m. FREE | 5 p.m. Event Begins | Dusk Movie Starts | Desert Springs Driving Range

April 6 • Thursday • GRAND Trip

Barleen’s AZ Opry – Seasons Best

This is the Barleen’s AZ Opry Super Show and only runs during the month of April. It features the highlights of the season as selected by past audiences as absolutely the best of the season. Price includes bus transportation, a professional show, complimentary coffee/tea and a full meal. $56/person | 4 p.m. Bus Departs Sonoran Plaza Lot 5:15 p.m. Doors Open | 6:30 p.m. Dinner | 7:30 p.m. Showtime

April 7 • Friday • DANCE

Country Western Dance

This country western dance welcomes popular western entertainer, J. David Sloan and Western Bred. Western Bred hit the Arizona music scene in the 1980’s and regularly fills the ballroom here in Grand. In addition, there will be a free, one-hour Arizona Two-Step Dance Lesson from 6 to 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cash bar. Snacks and soft drinks welcome. Tickets are on sale at www.grandinfo.com or at the Activities Desk. For further information contact Earlene at 623-544-3602. $10/person | 6–7 p.m. AZ 2–Step lesson | 7–10 p.m. Dancing | Sonoran Plaza

Diamondabacks VS Giants (OPENING GAME)

April 7 • Friday • GRAND EVENT

$70/person | 3pm Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Lot | Bus Departs Chase Field at the end of the game.

Come join us as we start a brand new event, Trivia Night. Grab some friends or come alone and accept the trivia challenge as we cover general knowledge questions. Teams of up to 6 players and prizes will be awarded to winners. Don’t miss out on the exciting new event!

Let’s get the season started! Leave the driving to us and cheer our D’backs to a win over the San Francisco Giants in the comfort of Chase Field. Seats are located in the baseline box, Section 113

April 3 • Monday • GRAND EVENT

Newcomer’s Coffee

As a new resident, this is your opportunity to learn about the Sun City Grand community! Please contact the Activities desk to register for this event, or for more information please call the ticket desk at 623546-7449 FREE | 8:30 a.m. Coffee Bar | 9 a.m. Presentation Starts 10 a.m. Presentation Ends

Trivia Night

FREE | 6 p.m. Trivia Starts | Cimarron Night Club

April 8 • Saturday • GRAND EVENT

Spring Semi-Annual Garage Sale

Come out and enjoy the many items for sale. There will be over 150 vendors with many great bargains and hidden treasures! Want to sell your items? Purchase your space in the Activities Office beginning Wednesday, February 1st. Spaces are limited and go quickly! FREE | 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Sonoran Parking Lot Grand Lifestyles | February 2017 | grandinfo.com

TICKETED EVENTS Tickets available online at www.grandinfo.com or at the Activities desk unless noted otherwise. April 9 • Sunday • Free Spirit

Wild West Saloon Crawl & Lunch

Visit some of the Wild West’s most interesting Saloons and enjoy special activities planned along the way. You will receive a beverage at each location (minimum of 3 locations) and lunch is also included. *This trip is offered in conjunction with Free Spirit Vacations and Events and may be combined with other communities. Times and pick-up locations subject to change per tour vendor. $99/person | Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Lot

April 8–9 • Saturday–Sunday • MUSIC

Grand Singers and Chorale – 2017 Spring Concert

one will, as well–so get your tickets soon and get ready to sing!! For more information, contact David Durham at 623-251-530l. Tickets may be purchased online at www.grandinfo.com or at the Activities Desk (M–F 9am–4pm) $10/person | 6 p.m. Cash Bar | 7 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Plaza

April 14 • Friday • DANCE

Spring Fling, a Monthly Rock and Swing Dance

Formerly known as the Monthly Variety Dance, this dance will feature the very popular Thaddeus Rose who played recently at the Valentine’s Dance at Cimarron Center. Tickets may be purchased online at www. grandinfo.com or at the Activities Desk or at the door. For more information, contact Louise at 623-214-2704 or Tom at 623-594-0536.

The 145 voice Grand Singers Chorus and 32 voice Chorale, under the direction of Pamela Weir, with assistant Sherry Bennett, will be singing a wide variety of Spring Music. The concert theme is WHY WE SING. Singing affects our emotions and stirs our passion. It challenges us all through feeling of love, fun, memories, drama and happiness. You will be touched by one, or many, of the songs! The concert will open with a rendition of Why We Sing, and include other arrangements of The Glory Of Love, Blue Skies, Dream Land, With A Song, and Forever Music, to name a few! Don’t miss this opportunity to see what happens when we share a song! For more information, contact Judy Stuckey at 623-451-7125. Tickets may be purchased online at www.grandinfo.com or at the Activities Desk (M-F 9am–4 pm) This country western dance welcomes popular western entertainer, J. David Sloan and Western Bred. Western Bred hit the Arizona music scene in the 1980’s and regularly fills the ballroom here in Grand. In addition, there will be a free, one-hour Arizona Two-Step Dance Lesson from 6 to 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cash bar. Tickets are on sale at www.grandinfo.com or at the Activities Desk. For further information contact Earlene at 623-544-3602

$10/person | 6:30p.m. Cash Bar | 7–10 p.m. Dancing | Sonoran Plaza

April 21 • Friday • GRAND EVENT

April 10 • Monday • GRAND EVENT

Get rid of your unneeded and unwanted documents safely and securely at a minimal cost. One ticket allows you to shred two banker storage boxes or one 30 gallon trash bag of documents. Ticket for appointment times can ONLY be purchased at the Activities desk prior to event.

TAD’s – Mike James Comedy Show

Mike James is an in-demand, award-winning and nationally-recognized comedian. He has written for The Tonight Show and Comedy Central and his comedy has been featured nationally on both television and radio. Mike delivers a fresh and very hilarious take on everyday life. $18/person Front of House | $15/person Back of House 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 7 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Plaza

April 12 • Wednesday • MUSIC

Springtime Hootenanny

David Durham and members of the SCG Acoustic Instrument Group will once again be filling the Sonoran Ballroom with the Lively and fun sounds of an old fashioned Hootenanny (sing along!!). The songs will include folk, bluegrass, rock and roll, western and country selections from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s and maybe even a few from far outside those periods. All of the words will be displayed on the three overheard screens, making it easy for everyone to follow along. The accompaniment will be provided by guitars, mandolins, bass, harmonicas, fiddle and drum. The AIG voices and instruments– along with your voices will make for one very lively evening of song. Both of the previous Hootenannies have sold out quickly and this Grand Lifestyles | February 2017 | grandinfo.com

April 13 • Thursday • GRAND Trip

Shopping at Phoenix Premium Outlets

With over 90 stores in one convenient location take a break from shopping and treat yourself to a meal or quick snack at one of the grab and go dining options. Enjoy the mountainous views of Arizona at this outdoor shopping center located within Wild Horse Pass. $20/person | 9:30 a.m. Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Lot | 3:30 p.m. Bus Departs Phoenix Premium Outlets

April 20 • Thursday • GRAND Trip

An American In Paris at The Gammage

An American in Paris is the new Tony Award-winning musical about an American soldier, a mysterious French girl, and a indomitable European city, each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of war. $76/person | 5:30 Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Lot

Spring Shred Day

$5 per ticket | 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Sonoran Parking Lot

WISCONSIN INTEREST GROUP Friendships n Travel n Breakfasts Tailgating n Dinners and much more We provide a wide range of activities throughout the year Visit www.wigaz.info to learn more about the Wisconsin Interest Group. Contact Rich at cowbuoy25@gmail.com or Gord at giseppe54@cox.net

TICKETED EVENTS Tickets available online at www.grandinfo.com or at the Activities desk unless noted otherwise. April 21 • Friday • DANCE

April 25 - 28 • Tuesday - Friday • Free Spirit

This boutique dance is a ballroom dancers’ ideal. The evening’s DJ is Jason Wong. He is an experienced DJ, dancer, and the Sun City Grand Ballroom Dance Instructor. He is known for playing our favorite dances at the perfect tempos for experienced and student dancers. This is an opportunity to practice what students have been learning for the past six months. There is room to socialize and space to step lively on the dance floor. Attendance is limited. Dress code: no shorts, no jeans, no flip flops. Snacks and soft drinks welcome. For information about ballroom lessons and dances contact Arline at 623-556-4059. Tickets may be purchased online at www.grandinfo.com or at the SCG Activities Desk. Call for tickets at the door.

Visit Bryce Canyon, Zion, and Lake Powell on the kaleidoscope of colors National Parks getaway. Enjoy a Canyons Adventure Cruise on Lake Powell and view the Lake’s “Navajo Tapestry” of colors. Colorful scenery and spectacular formations abound in Zion and multicolored mesas. Up to 60 colors have been distinguished at Bryce Canyon in the limestone walls and spires. You will also visit Valley of Fire State Park which derives its name from red sandstones formations, formed from great shifting sand dunes during the age dinosaurs. *This trip is offered in conjunction with Free Spirit Vacations and Events and may be combined with other communities. Times and pick-up locations subject to change per tour vendor.

A Ballroom Dancer’s Dance

$10/person | 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 7 to 9:30 p.m. Dancing Cimarron Center

April 21–22 • Friday–Saturday • MUSIC

National Parks of the Southwest

$595 pp/double | $795 pp/single | Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Lot

April 29 • Saturday • MUSIC

Grand Cabaret at Sonoran Plaza–Showtime Productions Present–“Legendary Ladies of Soul”

Cimarron Center–Open Seating (Please be seated by 6:50 pm)–Come join us for a rollicking good time with this Canadian trio of professional musicians and vocalists. Performing on a variety of instruments and with a repertoire of over 400 songs, they’ve chosen some of the favorites we know our patrons love. We don’t often have lady sax players, and theirs is one of the best. For those who enjoy a high energy downright entertaining show, the Nightclub is the place to be–Event Coordinator: Didi Nielsen at 623-583-4406. Purchase tickets at www.grandinfo.com or at the Activities Desk (open M-F 9am–4 pm)

We are pleased to welcome back to the Grand a talented trio of ladies who will take us on a musical journey spanning the years from Billie Holiday to Whitney Houston, Erahn Patton, Mitzi Smith and Courtney Washington are each star performers in their own right. They’ve been featured vocalists at the Apollo Theater and backed up musical giants like Elton John, Reba McIntyre and Lou Rawls and toured with some of Broadway’s biggest shows. This time, we’ve put them on the Ballroom stage. Pure and simple, it’s another evening of music magic right here in the Grand. Event Coordinator, Didi Nielsen at 623-583-4406. Tickets may be purchased online at www.grandinfo. com or at the Activities Desk (M-F 9am–4 pm)

$18/person | 6 p.m. Cash Bar | 7 p.m. Performance | Cimarron Center

$20/person | 6 p.m. Cash Bar | 7 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Plaza

Cimarron Nightclub–Six Feet Up

presents The THE Cabaret PlayersPLAYERS PRESENTS CABARET

presents March 9,The 10, 11 Cabaret Players Doors Open

6:30 pm Performance 7:00 pm

Tickets $8.00 Cimarron Club Cabaret Theater

Cash Bar Available

Buy online at www.granddrama.com or at the Sun City Grand Sonoran Plaza Ticket Desk

March 9, 10, 11, 2017

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ARMED FORCES SUPPORT GROUP 8th Annual Veterans Golf Outing

Join us on Saturday, March 11, 2017

Register at Granite Fall Golf Shop Make your check for $60/golfer payable to AFSG n Registration is confirmed by payment Benefit Golf Outing held at Desert Springs and Granite Falls South courses Golfer’s fees benefit Veterans and their families n n

Donations and Sponsors of this event help America’s Insured Combat Veterans and their families

RAFFLE TICKET SALES MARCH 6-11 RAFFLE GRAND PRIZE For More Information: Ron Coslett 623-703-6100 Stan Van Peursem 623-214-3371

Proceeds to Benefit These 501(c)3 Organizations n Feherty’s Troops First Foundation n Soldier’s Best Friend n Honor Flight Arizona n The Foundation for Service Dog Support, Inc.

Chad Pfeifer, when on the Big Break on the Golf Channel

SCG COUPLES PUTTING 2017 Season Schedule Mark your calendars for the 2nd Saturday of the month and come to Cimarron putting green and enjoy some great putting, and of course there will be coffee and doughnuts to start your day.

WHERE CIMARRON PUTTING GREEN Sign up online at our club website: scgcouplesputtingclub.weebly.com

HOW MUCH YOU ASK? • $5 Per Couple Annual Membership Fee • $4 Per Couple Monthly Green Fee • $6 Per Couple Monthly Event Fee Membership applications available: scgcouplesputtingclub.weebly.com

HERE IS THE SCHEDULE Feb. 11th – 8:00 & 10:00 Mar. 11th – 8:00 & 10:00 Apr. 8th – 8:00 Only May 13th – 8:00 Only Cash Prizes Awarded every Session! Special Game Days!

TWO SESSIONS 1) Check-in Starts at 8:00 am; Putting starts at about 8:45 2) Check-in Starts at 10:00 am; Putting starts at about 10:45

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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Marguerite and Ted Ledman, 623-476-2404 or tledman@cox.net

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JOIN US AS WE HEAD TO THE 29TH ANNUAL CHANDLER OSTRICH FESTIVAL. 2017 promises to be bigger and better than ever with national and local entertainment, amazing acts, great food, beverages and of course ostriches!

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GRAND LEARNING Information and Registration at 623-546-7470 or grandlearning.org

Wow! Many thanks to everyone who helped out with spring registration and thanks to all of you who continue to support us here at Grand Learning! Contact Information

One of the things we noticed as registration commenced is that we do not always have the most updated information on our students. If you have changed your email address, your phone number or your physical address, please give us a call (623.546.7470) so we can update our records. We often send important information via email and you don’t want to miss hearing about that open seat or special event! Even if you have changed this information with Membership or one of the clubs, please remember that Grand Learning operates a separate data base so you need to inform us as well. Thanks for your help! As registration continues throughout the semester, we want to remind everyone that if you are registering online and have a 2nd residence, your credit card may not go through unless you change the Sun City Grand address to your billing address as you are paying. We cannot repeat this enough, as it is the biggest reason our students cannot complete their registrations and seems to be the reason for most of the phone calls to our office at the beginning of a semester. Your credit card billing address MUST match the address that you have entered into the system.

Classes Still Available

Yes, we know that spring classes fill quickly – but there are still a lot of great classes available. If travel is your interest, how about a quick trip to Australia or Cuba? Or right in our own backyard, the Vulture Mine. The Brain Bank Tour and Central Arizona Project classes will take you off-campus for a different kind of experience; and if reading or music is something you enjoy, why not register for Controversial 20th century plays, Poetry, or the Power of Music. And of course, there’s Doo Wop for those of you who enjoy a little nostalgia! Interested in finding out where you come from? We have a genealogy series that covers it all; Beginning your Family History Search; DNA and Your Family Tree; and Genealogy on the Internet. Learn before you jump in! You can register online or in our office (located next to Grand Café) or by phone (623.546.7470) Monday through Friday from 9 to 4. Our spring catalog is a great mix of old and new – classes and instructors. With that in mind, kudos to John Hall, Phil Axelrod, Allen Reamer and Brad Griffin (just to name a few) for sticking with us for such a long time! Please join us in offering a Grand welcome to Daren Dorm (Black History), Ron Hoffman (The Power of Music) and Dr. Alan Klein (Criminal Profiling). We wish them good luck as they embark on their Grand Learning career. If learning new things and enjoying the company of others is on your bucket list, then check out Grand Learning this spring!

SUNDAY MARCH 19 Come out to cheer your favorite driver to a win and leave the hectic racetrack driving to our motor coach driver! Food and beverages available at the track. Visit www.phoenixraceway.com for gate policies.

Tickets to Camping World 500 Available $78/person | 8:30 a.m. | Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area 64

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A L L E N E DWA R DS THURSDAY MARCH 23, 2017 6:30 P.M. CASH BAR

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7 P.M. PERFORMANCE

SONORAN PLAZA

SUSTAINING SURPRISE’S

WAT ER SUPPLY Jacques Cousteau said, “We forget that the Water Cycle and the Life Cycle are one.” Water isn’t just an asset to us individually; it is an asset critical to the long-term success, economic development, and overall sustainability of everyone.

Jim Hayden Council Member, District 2

WAT ER HIST ORY IN ARIZONA Water has always been Arizona’s most valuable resource. Native Americans understood that to survive in the desert, water had to be located where it was needed. When it was discovered that Arizona’s soil was able to support crop production, modern farmers had two options for water. The first option was to utilize nearby surface water supplies, such as rivers and streams. The second option was to drill and mine groundwater.

Surface water supplies were so valuable that, in certain parts of the state, farmers used their land as collateral to construct dams, reservoirs, and canal systems to control and distribute water. Such was the case in the early 1900’s when the Salt River Project (SRP) was formed. This is where the Salt and Verde river systems provide water and electric power to farms and municipalities for much of the Phoenix Metro area. Years later, the Central Arizona Project (CAP) was constructed to bring about 1.5 million acre-feet of water from the Colorado River to Central and Southern Arizona every year. It is a 336-mile long system of aqueducts, tunnels, pumping plants and pipelines and is the largest single resource of renewable water supplies in Arizona and is Surprise’s primary renewable water source. More than 5 million people, or more than 80% of the state’s population, live in Maricopa, Pima and Pinal counties, where CAP water is delivered. In 1980, the State of Arizona passed the Groundwater Management Act to address the increased usage of groundwater, primarily for farming purposes. The excessive pumping caused a reduction in the groundwater supplies and an increase in instances of land subsidence. The Groundwater Code promotes water conservation and long-range planning of our groundwater resources. Through this Act, the most populated areas were placed into Active Management Areas (AMAs) where the primary source of water for use in farming and municipal uses must be from renewable sources, or sources other than groundwater. Since the enactment of the 1980 Groundwater Management Act the use of groundwater has declined, despite a growth in Arizona’s population.

CHALLENGES FACING ARIZONA Now more than ever, water management is facing significant challenges: available supplies of renewable water are limiting, demand for water is rising, delivery infrastructure is getting older and an extended period of drought is threatening current supplies. All of this leads to rising costs to treat or acquire new sources and to construct and maintain infrastructure to deliver water. While all of this sounds dire, Arizona has taken considerable steps to hedge against catastrophic events; however, more work needs to be done to ensure sustainable water supplies. Such steps include the elimination of invasive plant species that tap in surface water supplies, increasing water conservation and education on effective water management, growing the number of water sources for the state, and expanding the abilities of the CAP and other systems to transport new water sources. Water sustainability needs to be a top priority at the state and federal level. State and federal government must work together to continue to support water policies and programs that encourage water efficiencies.

WHAT DOES T HIS MEAN FOR SURPRISE Along with federal and state leadership, the Surprise City Council also recognizes the vital role water plays in our daily lives, now and well into the future. That’s why we continue to expand our water supply to meet future demand. Some of our city’s best practices include efficient water management; streamlined water operations; maximizing of groundwater recharge; and we carry a

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water conservation. Council supports efforts in assisting residents to manage their own water use wisely. Wise water use by customers reduces the demand on the system, infrastructure, and need to acquire new sources as rapidly. And, efficient water use will save the customer money on their bill too. I’d like to thank Surprise resident and water advocate Ken Wright and Water Resource Management Director Terry Lowe for their input and for educating us on their passion!

strong, diversified water portfolio. Another significant moment in our city’s water management history came in 2014, when City Manager Bob Wingenroth formed the Water Resource Management (WRM) Department to focus the city’s efforts in achieving best management

practices. In addition to constantly striving to provide water services in an efficient and cost effective fashion, WRM also explores new avenues for the city to acquire new sources of water and water rights. Furthermore, City Council believes there is much more to be done concerning

Lastly, I’d like to provide you with an update on the Stormwater Utility. The City adopted a Stormwater Utility fee which went into effect November 1, 2016. Customers enrolled in the annual prepay program for city sewer and/or sanitation services will see the annual Stormwater Utility fee for the January – December 2017 billing period on their annual statement. Unlike the annual sewer and sanitation fees, the annual Stormwater fee of $24 does not receive the 5% discount. Any unpaid Stormwater balances from your November or December bills will be included in the January annual prepay bill and the City is waiving all late fees.

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ASK CAPPIE THE COMPUTER CAT

iPhone & iPad Safety Dear Cappie, We recently purchased new iPhones and iPads over the holidays and we have 2 questions: 1) Is it true that if I use the Siri option on my phone my data can be hacked? 2) Are free public wi-fi hot spots, like at the car dealer, airport, motel, or coffee shop, safe to use? Sincerely, George and Carrie

To keep your data safe from being breached, complete the following steps: 1) Turn on your phone to access your Home Screen. 2) Tap on the Settings icon. 3) Once in Settings, tap on Siri and then uncheck the option: “Access When Locked” which turns the circle from green (on) to white (off).

Dear George and Carrie, The answer to both of your queries is “maybe” depending on how your device is configured and how you connect to free wi-fi. Regarding your Apple device: Known tech websites have repeatedly reported that Apple’s operating system (iOS-from version 8 even thru the latest 10.2) has vulnerabilities that could allow your phone or iPad to be broken into without entering a passcode, even by an amateur hacker. Names, addresses, and phone numbers of your contacts, photos, videos, as well as other data stored on your device could be accessed in just a few steps. This is true with or without your using Siri UNLESS you deny Siri access to your device when it is locked.

While it is less convenient to first have to add your passcode or use your fingerprint to get into your device and then push down and hold the home button to start speaking to Siri --or using the hands free method of saying “Hey Siri, and then speak your command (what’s the weather like, read my recent text messages, send an email to mom,” etc.), those few extra steps which take seconds, could keep your security intact if ever your phone is lost, stolen, or even just left alone for any length of time where others could attempt to pry. Regarding public wi-fi hotspots: Cappie cannot definitively say how safe or unsafe connecting to free wi-fi hotspots might be but there are several security concerns you should be aware of when you connect to a public wi-fi connection that is not secure. One major issue is that other people on that connection can potentially intercept any unencrypted data that you send from your computer, phone or other device. If you don’t take precautions, information sent over a public wi-fi

network goes out as clear text so anyone else on the network could look at what you’re doing with just a few simple software tools. There is the potential for any communication and text you send and receive to be read by a hacker. Some free wi-fi networks, (hotels and motels are a good example), inject additional code into your browser atop the content of the site you were visiting (sometimes in the form of pop up advertisements). Hackers nearby might also set up their own wi-fi hotspot (called honeypots) with unassuming names like “Airport Wi-Fi” or “Coffee Shop Free Wi-Fi” so they can grab any data you send (if you inadvertently log on to the wrong network). In the hotel/ motel example, a hacker nearby could spoof the network by using a similar or misspelled name of the establishment, thereby tricking you to sign on to the bogus wi-fi to inject malicious code onto your device. Before you connect, be sure you know whose network you’re connecting to and if you’re not sure what the public network at a business is called, ask an employee before connecting. Connect to websites via

For more information and classes about using smartphones, tablets, or classes in Windows 10, Mac, and more, visit the Grand Computers Club. The Club is located in the Chaparral Center. If you are a member and have a question about or problem with your computer, tablet, or smartphone, you can talk to a tech volunteer every Tuesday starting at 12:30 PM. Bring your device with you. Check out the club website: www.grandcomputers.org (note: our hours of operation are: Oct - Apr: 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, Mon thru Fri). View the digital version of Ask Cappie the Computer Cat Column by logging on to www.grandinfo.com .

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ASK CAPPIE THE COMPUTER CAT both a password and a secondary code that changes regularly, for such websites as Twitter, Facebook, Apple, Google, and Microsoft. If you use your computer on a public wi-fi network, make sure your computer isn’t configured to share access to files or be seen on public or guest networks. When you are at home, you may share files, printers, or even allow remote login from other computers on your network, but when you’re on a public network, turn these functions off. Turn off file and printer sharing and network discovery on your computer in your Network and Internet Settings. On your Mac, uncheck all the boxes under System Preferences. HTTPS, which encrypts anything you send and receive from the website. Do not do banking, buying or selling or other financial transactions on a public website. Whenever possible, use twofactor authentication, which requires

If you must use public wi-fi often, the best way to secure a public wi-fi connection on your iPad or iPhone or computer is to use a virtual private network (VPN). VPNs create a secure, encrypted connection to a trusted network—it is like a secure tunnel through the public wi-fi network by using the Internet

connection at the end of the tunnel. That means the only thing a public wifi network sees coming and going from your computer is encrypted data. These services let you route all your activity through a separate secure, private network, thus giving you the security of a private network even though you’re on a public one. We will discuss VPNs in more detail in an upcoming column. Finally, if you want to guarantee your security and you are not actively using the internet, just turn off your Wi-Fi. On your phone or iPad simply go into Settings and tap “turn wi-fi off”. In Windows right-click on the wireless icon in the taskbar to turn it off. On a Mac, just click the Wi-Fi icon in the menu bar and select the turn off AirPort option. If you must use the internet and you do not have a VPN or have not encrypted your data, using your cellular data plan can be a safer but potentially a more expensive alternative.

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Wine Down Wednesday

February 1

Frittes, Modern Tortilla and

Chicken & Waffles Food Trucks

February 8

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February 15

Smoking Hot BBQ and Press Food Trucks

February 22

Grilled Addicti on Queso Good an d Buzz & Bees Food Trucks

March 1

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March 15

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Hot BBQ and Press Food Trucks

March 22

Aioli Burger, Cheese Love and Happiness and Taste of New Mexico Food Trucks

3-6 P.M. The Village Center Food Trucks Live Music Cash Bar And Drink Specials From The Grand CafÃ©! Come out and enjoy the beautiful weather, bring your lawn chair, meet your neighbors, make new friends!

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Cape Honeysuckle The cape honeysuckle (Tacoma capensis) is a fast growing scrambling type plant that originates from the Cape of Good Hope region of South Africa. This plant will make beautiful addition to your landscape when planted in the right location.

once they have been established. They respond very well to early summer pruning and can be maintained as a medium size plant. If left to grow, they will attain a height of 10 feet and will grow half as wide. If not pruned, and left to scramble, they can reach 25 feet or more and will root wherever they touch the ground. You can prune cape honeysuckle to make it what you want. For a vine, train it up a trellis. To train it as a ground cover, remove upward-growing branches and let lowgrowing ones run and take root. To make a

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6- to 8-foot-tall shrub, shorten the lowgrowing branches and save the upright ones. Plant the cape honeysuckle in full sun or semi shade in well drained soil. Plants seem to do better if you let the soil dry out slightly between watering. In the hot summer, water at least once a week in summer, more often if the plant seems to be suffering. The powdered bark from this plant is used as a traditional pain reliever and to treat sleeplessness. The flowers are a great hummingbird attractor.

Tip For February

Cape honeysuckle is frost sensitive and should be covered during frosty nights.

By February the 18th most of the frost threat has passed us. It is a good time to check your irrigation system and do some early season pruning. Applying your first fertilizer to your Citrus trees should be done at this time.

They tolerate heat and will produce flowers all winter. The cape honeysuckle requires minimal water

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Enjoyment of Photography Shared Grand Photos club members support Dysart High School students with a donation of used camera equipment.

Grand Photos club members recently supported a used film and digital camera equipment drive that resulted in the donation of a large amount of photographic equipment to the Career and Technical Education program in Photography at the Dysart High School, in Surprise. The equipment was delivered on November 28th, 2016 to CTE – Teacher Robin Young and a group of her students. It will be distributed to the 140 students enrolled in the photography program. The student needs are for: used film 35mm; SLR cameras and equipment, such as lenses, cable releases, flash & lighting gear; developer trays; and other equipment, as well as any film (B&W or color, 35mm or 2 ¼), or photo paper that have been kept refrigerated. They are also accepting digital equipment for their digital courses, including DSLR’s, digital point and shoot cameras, as well as flash cards, digital video cameras, and assorted accessories.

This is the 4th donation of used camera equipment that our Grand Photos Club has made in the past four years. The previous three donations were made to inner-city students at Central High School in Phoenix, who continue to need further donations. We share a common bond with these students…our enjoyment of photography. By making these donations, we can meaningfully help another generation of students who are just as passionate as we are about photography but don’t have the

equipment to realize their potentials. We continue to reach out to Grand Photos members and others in Sun City Grand. Have a look in your garages or closets to see if you have any old equipment. If you have anything on the above list that you are no longer using, please drop it off at the Club Photo Studio across from the Sonoran Plaza fountain and we will deliver it to students who will put your equipment donations to good use. To all who so generously donated…words cannot express the sincerity of the smiles and appreciation of these students who were very excited to receive your donations. On their behalf we convey their heartfelt thanks to each of you. Attached is a photo of the students with your donated equipment. Thank you! Richard Coles, Mel Whaley, and Ron Pescitani

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RESOURCE NUMBERS EMERGENCY..................................................................................... 9-1-1 Poison Control Center........................................................ 800.222.1222 Sheriff’s Office (Bell Rd. Substation)................................... 623.933.0153 Area Agency on Aging 24-Hour Helpline........................ 602.264.4357 ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES

Maricopa County Animal Control.................................... 602.506.7387 4 Paws Animal Rescue........................................................ 623.876.8778 Surprise Animal Care/Control................................. 623.222.4000 opt. 3 CITY OF SURPRISE

Adopt-A-Street................................................................... 623-222-6000 Building Code Violation Reports.........................................623.222.3013 Citizens Patrol....................................................................... 623.222.4277 City Clerk.............................................................................. 623.222.1200 City Council......................................................................... 623.222.1300 City Hall................................................................................ 623.222.1000 Community & Recreation Services................................... 623.222.2000 Crisis Response.................................................................... 623.222.5040 Dead Animal Pickup (On Public Streets) ............................623.222.600 Dial-A-Ride (Surprise).......................................................... 623.222.1622 Dial-A-Ride (Valley Metro).................................................. 602.253.5000 Disability Information........................................................... 623.222.2257 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 Voter Registration................................................................ 623.222.1200 We Care Program............................................................... 623.222.4277 CONSUMER SERVICES

Birth/Death Certificates...................................................... Hazardous Waste Disposal................................................. Health Department, Maricopa County............................ Motor Vehicle Department (MVD).................................... Registrar of Contractors..................................................... Social Security Administration............................................ PORA – SCW Consumer Services......................................

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February Spa Specials

NEWSPAPERS

Arizona Republic................................................................. 602.444.8000 Daily News Sun/ Surprise Today......................................... 623.977.8351 Surprise Independent......................................................... 623.972.6101

60min Massage or a Cimarron Custom Facial $72. 99 90min Massage ($109 value) $99. 99 60min Massage & 60min Custom Facial ($158 value) $135.99

UTILITIES

City of Surprise Water.......................................................... 623.222-1900 Arizona Public Service (APS).............................................. 602.371.7171 Cox Communications......................................................... 623.594.1000 Century Link......................................................................... 800.244.1111 Epcor Water......................................................................... 800.383.0834 Southwest Gas Co............................................................... 602.860.6020 PULTE WARRANTY SERVICE..................................................

PHYTOMER ® Professional Skin Care - 10% Off Come see what Surprise, Az’s 5-Star Luxury Spa offers, you’ll love it!

Visit www.cimarronspa.com or call Spa for full details. All specials not valid with any other offers, discounts (including resident discount) coupons or specials. Offers good thru Feb 28, 2017

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COMMUNITY NUMBERS BOARD COMMITTEES

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT

ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT

Architectural Review Committee: Chair: John Such.................................. 623.975.1377 grandsuch@gmail.com Vice Chair: Julie Scott......................... 623.546.8128

General Manager Kenneth Olson..................................... 623.546.7468 kenneth.olson@scgcam.com Executive Administrative Assistant Karen Peterson.................................... 623.546.7468 karen.peterson@scgcam.com Administrative Assistant Monica Rodriguez............................... 623.546.7473 monica.rodriguez@scgcam.com Community Manager Kymberlee Stutzman............................623.546.7426 kymberlee.stutzman@scgcam.com Custodial Supervisor Ken Crossno..........................................623-546-7460 ken.crossno@scgcam.com Director of Golf Operations Jeff Hochman...................................... 623.546.7402 jeff.hochman@scgcam.com Finance Manager David Reber......................................... 623.546.7453 david.reber@scgcam.com Fitness Manager Allison Adams...................................... 623.546.7463 allison.adams@scgcam.com Lifestyles Manager Lorena Nieto........................................ 623.546.7455 lorena.nieto@scgcam.com Maintenance Operations Manager Scott Phillips scott.phillips@scgcam.com Norma Gaitan..................................... 623.546.7551 Membership Manager Meda Cates......................................... 623.546.7435 meda.cates@scgcam.com Technology Coordinator Mark Jibilian......................................... 623.546.7503 mark.jibilian@scgcam.com Purchasing Specialist Laurie Segler........................................ 623.546.7561 laurie.segler@scgcam.com

Activities Office.................................. 623.546.7449 Sonoran Plaza, 19753 N. Remington Drive Hours: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Grand Learning................................... 623.546.7470 Chaparral Center, 19781 N. Remington Dr. Hours: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Grand Lifestyles Magazine............... 623.546.7449 communications@scgcam.com GrandTV/Website Assistance Adam Nunez.................................... 623.546.7563 Adam.Nunez@scgcam.com

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Board: John Such CARE Advisory Committee: Chair: John Carmen............................ 623.466.0206 Joh1012@cox.net

Vice Chair: Joan Bean........................ 623.215.7037 jandthebeanstalk@cox.net

Board: Martha Bails.............................. 623.332.1542 grandbails@cox.net

Code of Conduct Committee: ** Chair: Barbara Grossbard................... 623.975.4422 bgrossbard@aol.com

Vice Chair: John Bean......................... 623.215.7037 johnfredbean@gmail.com

**Actual Code of Conduct is available at www.grandinfo.com, and in all buildings Covenants Committee: Chair: Joan Mattick............................. 623.975.1150 grammattickal@q.com

Vice Chair: Dick Walsh......................... 623.494.6820 Rkw3128@cox.net

Election Committee: Chair: Bob Aiken................................... 623.214.6716 grandaiken@cox.net Vice Chair: Joan Mattick.................... 623.975.1150 grammattickal@q.com

Board: Bob Aiken Finance Advisory Committee: Chair: Marty Dourney.......................... 623.266.7815 mwdourney@gmail.com

Vice Chair: Bob Skillman...................... 623.215.2179 bobskillman@cox.net

Board: Gary Jann.................................623-214-3690 grandjanngary@gmail.com

Golf Advisory Committee: Chair: Cory Tennant............................. 623.544.3608 Cstennant1@msn.com

Vice Chair: Mike Domino.................... 623.374.2550 mikdendom@yahoo.com

Board: David Jordan...........................623-975-9968 grandjordandavid@gmail.com

Lifestyles Advisory Committee: Chair: Larry Marden............................. 623.748.9276 grandmarden@cox.net

Vice Chair: David Bone....................... 623.544.8418 davidfbone@gmail.com

Board: Larry Marden ADDITIONAL CAM INFORMATION

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 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CHAPS Office ..................................... 623.546.7553

ON-SITE EMERGENCIES

Association Patrol.............................. 623.764.0809 Hours: Monday – Friday 5 p.m. – 5 a.m. Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. – 5 a.m. Maintenance Emergencies.............. 623.546.7551 Bus. Hours: Monday-Friday 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Report Landscape/Golf Course Maintenance/ Water Leaks/Repairs Website: Homeowner Info>Work Orders Maintenance@scgcam.com Weekend Landscaping Emergencies Gothic Landscape.............................. 480.797.0677 GOLF

Cimarron Golf Course.......................... 623.975.5654 17100 West Clearview Boulevard Cassidy Potter – Golf Pro..................... 623.975.5657 Cassidy.potter@scgcam.com Desert Springs Golf Course................. 623.546.7401 19900 North Remington Drive Kirk Hanaway – Golf Pro...................... 623.546.7408 Kirk.hanaway@scgcam.com Granite Falls N & S................................ 623.546.7580 15949 West Clearview Boulevard Kevin Reagan – Golf Pro...................... 623.546.7582 kevin.reagan@scgcam.com

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FITNESS CENTERS

Adobe Fitness Center........................ 623.546.7456 19775 North Remington Drive Hours: Monday – Friday 5 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Children’s Hours Leisure Pool 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Children’s Hours Indoor Pool 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Cimarron Fitness Center................... 623.975.5630 17100 West Clearview Boulevard Hours: Monday – Friday 5 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. No children under 16 permitted at this pool

Cimarron Day Spa............................. 623.975.5646 RESTAURANTS/CATERING

Angela’s Kitchen.................................. 623.399.6514 Coco’s Restaurant............................... 623.214.7776 The Grand Café................................... 623.546.7512 Approved Caterers: Amuse Bouche..................................... 623.322.8881 Atlasta Catering................................... 602.242.8185 Babbo’s Italian Eatery......................... 623.825.1919 Birt’s Bistro Catering............................. 623.584.4999 Classic Catering................................... 623.933.4903 Dillon’s Catering................................... 623.208.8677 Forum Café........................................... 480.556.0442 NYPD Pizza............................................ 623.544.6915 Sharko’s................................................. 602.242.2662 Shaw’s Catering................................... 623.937.8510 CLUB ADDRESSES & PHONE NUMBERS

Art Club................................................. 623.546.7484 19745 North Remington Drive Billiards Club.......................................... 623.546.7482 19781 North Remington Drive Ceramics 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 Softball Club........................................ 623.544.9181 15134 West Mountain View Boulevard Stitchers Club........................................ 623.546.7566 19726 North Remington Drive Woodcrafters........................................ 623.214.3813 15134 West Mountain View Boulevard

CLASSIFIED ADS RENTAL AVAILABLE 2 BD/ 2 BA + DEN. 1441 SF, MARIPOSA. FURNISHED W/ GOLF CART. 360-980-2673. SUMMER RENTAL? $800 - $1000. THREE FULLY FURNISHED SCG HOMES. 1 ON G.C. N/S, N/P, NO WINTER, ELECTRIC FEE. CALL FOR DETAILS AND PICS. 720940-8522. SCG FULLY FURNISHED SAGE, 2BD/ 2BA, GREAT AREA NEAR REC CENTER/ RESTAURANTS. PRIVATE BACKYARD, NS/ NP, AVAILABLE OCT. THRU JAN. 2 MO MIN. 406-754-2703 FULLY FURNISHED SCG RENTAL, 2BD/ 2BA, DEN, DOUBLE GARAGE, 2400 SF, JASMINE, DECORATED AND FRESHLY PAINTED. LONG OR SHORT TERM (4 MONTHS MINIMUM) NON SMOKERS, NO PETS. CALL JOCIE 661-886-9503. FOR RENT FURNISHED KIVA, 4 MO MINIMUM, NO SMOKING/ PETS, AVAILABLE 5/1/17 CALL 509-687-3817. AZALEA MODEL 2BD/2BA, DEN, FULLY FURNISHED, NS/ NO PETS, AVAIL MAY DEC 623-544-5263 OR JNMC@Q.COM. BEAUTIFULLY FURNISHED 2 BR/ 2 BA, DEN, AZ ROOM W FIREPLACE, LIVING ROOM, PATIO W/ BUILT IN BBQ, 2000 PLUS SQ FT. N/P, N/S, AVAIL NOW FOR 4 MONTHS. PLEASE CALL 609-425-3199 OR SALYARDLEY@AOL.COM. BEAUTIFUL SCG FURNISHED HOME; 3BD/ 2BA, GOLF CART INCL, NS/NP. AVAIL MARCH 1 - MAY 31. CALL BARB 608250-0725. BEAUTIFUL FULLY FURNISHED IRIS CLOSE TO REC CENTER, AVAIL APRIL 1ST FOR SEASONAL OR LONG TERM RENT. CALL 623-341-7946 OR VLASTA.DOMIN@ YAHOO.COM FURNISHED SYCAMORE LATE 2017 - 2018. DON 602-819-9149 VILLA 2BD/ 2BA/ DEN, WELL FURNISHED, PRIVATE PATIO/ YARD, IDEAL LOCATION, NS/ NP. AVAILABLE OCT - APR 2018. PREFER 4 + MONTH STAY. 503-245-4285.

WANTED SEEKING: CHRYSLER MINIVAN/ KIA SORENTO OR SEDONA. LOW MILES - GARAGE KEPT - ONE OWNER- MIGHT CONSIDER HONDA 815-662-8147

WOULD LIKE TO RENT 1/2 GARAGE TO STORE OUR CAR AND BIKES IN SOMEONES GARAGE APRIL THROUGH DECEMBER 15, 2017. PLEASE CALL SCOTT OR ELLIE AT 614-325-9653 RELIABLE USED CAR OR TRUCK 269-3301990. WANTED TO RENT FURNISHED HOME IN SCG MID DEC 2017 THRU MID APRIL 2018. REFERENCES CALL 920-765-1971

ITEM FOR SALE 2001 FORD MUSTANG GT CONV. PERFECT CONDITION, EVERY OPTION, NEW TIRES, BRAKES, STRUTS, BLUETOOTH, FLOMASTER, K & N INDUCTION, LITEBAR W/ WINDSCREEN. 48K MILES. 81 YR OWNER. 505-269-6039 OR 623-975-2114 . MID LIFE CRISIS SPECIAL. GRANDPARENTS NECESSITY ITEMS CALL ROSA AT 623-374-2378 FOR DETAILS. BROWN LEATHER LAZYBOY RECLINER, MINT CONDITION, $400. CALL 303-8421885 MEN’S 24” SCHWINN MIRADA 15 SP BIKE LOADED W/ ACCES. $175 303-842-1885 CRESS ELECTRIC KILN #FX23 EX CONDITION. INC ACCESSORIES $400. 623-3996443 PATIO SECURITY DOOR. 96X96, KEY BOLT LOCK. EXC CONDITION CAN EMAIL OR TEXT FOR PICTURES. 623-824-6689 QUEEN SIZE SLEIGH BED, INCLUDES THE MATTRESS AND BOX SPRINGS, LIKE NEW, BARELY USED. ALSO INCLUDES NIGHT STAND. CALL 509-979-1503. $450 1996 CLUB CAR GOLF CART, GOOD SHAPE, 48 VOLT, $1500 OBO. 623-234-9553 PLANTATION SHUTTERS ROSEWOOD MODEL. GREAT ROOM ALL 4 WINDOWS PLUS PATIO DOOR $1,500. 623-261-5370 40FT MONACO WINDSOR MH, NATURAL CHERRY WOOD, AQUA HOT $60,000 OBO 925-787-6401 04 CHEVY TRAIL BLAZER, RARE NORTH FACE PKG, MOON ROOF, LEATHER $11,000 OBO. 925-787-6401 FOR SALE WHITE WITH WHITE TOP, 1990 BUICK REATTA CONVERTIBLE WITH GREY INTERIOR IN PRISTINE CONDITION WITH 13945 MILES. THE CAR HAS HAD RECENT EXT ENGINE SERVICE UPGRADES, INCLUDING BELTS, HOSES, AND NEW COMPRESSOR. ASKING PRICE IS $17,500 OR BEST OFFER. CALL 504-457-6556

HOME FOR SALE 2 BD, 2BA, DEN 1960 SQ FT. 612-840-1421 CORNICE BOARD 99 X 22 612-840-1421. HOME FOR SALE HERITAGE 1460 SQ FT, BLT 2002, 2BD/ 2BA, DEN, TILE THROUGHOUT,EXTENDED GARAGE 2 CARS PLUS CART, STAINLESS APPL., GAS STOVE, FURNACE, WATER HEATER. CORIAN COUNTER TOPS, 2500 SQ FT LANDSCAPED BACK YARD, SLATE ROOF, FURNISHED. $235,000 206-947-9963. FOR SALE BY OWNER WINDSOR ESTATE, 3400 SQ FT, SINGLE STORY, GOLF COURSE, 3 CAR NO AGT, $735,000 CALL 949-768-6868. FOR SALE BY OWNER VERBENA, 2035 SQ FT, LRG CORNER LOT, WELL LANDSCAPED, UPGRADED, FIREPLACE, SS APPLIANCES, EXTENDED COVERED PATIO, BUILT IN BBQ AND BAR, SKY LIGHTS, MEDIA WALL, BUILT INS IN OFFICE. $299,900, 702-533-8242

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 City of Surprise Police, 623.222.4000 Non-emergency City of Surprise Fire, 623.222.5000 Mayor’s and Council’s Office, 623.222.1300

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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