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CONTENTS
erie Czaplicki, the Club President, welcomed the club members to the brunch, thanking everyone for their t in organizing the event. TradiEonally, Garden Club members donate plants and gardening tools for a giveay raffle, along with plants that the Garden Club buys to supplement the raffle. “I’ve never had a plant giveay table with so many items,” said Barbara Kalman, who along with Hazel Weed ran the plant table. We had er 90 items to give away, so each number was called 3 Emes to select an item and there were sEll leBovers! oyd Posey, who always donates to the plant table outdid himself with 28 poTed plants to give away. Cherie o donated many aloes and purchased the give away plants. The brunch aTendees also heard a brief update the work being done by the Garden Club members exploring the creaEon of a Community Garden for Sun y Grand.
GRAND LIFESTYLES 06 Financial Results 10 Director of Golf Operations 12 Lifestyles Manager’s Message
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14 Fitness Manager’s Message
THE SCIENCE OF GRASS ON THE GOLF COURSE
Club members enjoying brunch
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Club members enjoying brunch The Garden Club ends its season with the Brunch, and will resume meeEngs next October. We meet in October, November, January, February, and April. We typically have a field trip in March and our year end brunch in May. Our meeEngs are held in the Gila Room at Cimarron on the 3rd Thursday of the month, typically with a guest speaker focusing on an interest to Gardeners in Grand. Club members provide brunch goodies to share and plants for the give away table, and the club provides coffee. Watch the Lifestyles magazine for the October meeEng informaEon. Membership in the club remains at $10.00/season from October through May.
Club members enjoying brunch End of Year Brunch
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Travel Opportunities
32 Grand Learning 35 Travel Opportunities 40 Club Connections, Interest Groups and More 48 Ask Cappie the Computer Cat
RESOURCES 05 Employment Information 05 Advertising Information 09 Mission Statement 52 Resource Numbers
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53 Community Association Contacts
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Job opportunities are posted on the website at www.suncitygrand.com (Grand Living/ Human Resources & Employment). You may submit your application to the Human Resources Department at 19726 N. Remington Dr., Surprise, AZ 85374, fax to 623-546-7447 or email hrgrand@scgcam.com. You are encouraged to submit an application for each employment opportunity for which you would like to be considered. Please cancel delivery of your complimentary newspapers whenever you will be gone—delivery can be restarted upon return. YourWestValley.com and Surprise & Daily Independent. 623-972-6101
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ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
The Association provides this publication for informational purposes only. SCG Community Association, its Board, its employees and all other entities within SCG do not guarantee, endorse, nor promote any of the products, services or individuals advertised herein and assume no responsibility or liability for the veracity of the statements made in this publication. Information regarding advertising rates can be obtained on our website at www.suncitygrand.com/Communications/Grand-Lifestyles-magazine, scroll down to Grand Lifestyles Advertising. The deadline for commercial ads is the 10th of the month prior to placement. Sun City Grand Community Association, Inc. reserves the right to revise or refuse submitted articles and/or ads. If you have any questions about the Grand Lifestyles, please feel free to contact the Activities Office at 623-546-7452.
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SCG MAY 2021
FI N A N CI A L R ES U LT S May-21 Actual
ASSOCIATION Operating Assessment Revenue
$
May-21 Budget
Variance Fav/(Unfav)
1,042,926 $
1,042,631 $
Fitness & Activities Grand Lifestyles Rent Membership Fees Recreation Revenue
19,981 8,240 22,337 62,438 112,996
28,497 4,040 23,163 41,498 97,198
Annual Pass Flex Pass Resident Daily Guest Public Merchandise Driving Range Golf Revenue
167,596 3,978 255,818 39,958 68,191 15,332 550,873
Other Revenue Interest Income TOTAL REVENUE
295
YTD Actual
$
YTD Budget
Variance Fav/(Unfav)
5,187,738 $
5,186,265 $
1,473
Forecast CY21
$
12,630,031 $
Budget CY21
Variance Fav/(Unfav)
12,628,558 $
1,473
122,078 45,783 125,885 313,785 607,530
266,230 27,560 131,598 212,407 637,795
(144,152) 18,223 (5,714) 101,378 (30,265)
324,772 84,383 276,555 546,196 1,231,906
468,924 66,160 282,269 444,818 1,262,171
(144,152) 18,223 (5,714) 101,378 (30,265)
149,147 11,477 285,408 43,634 69,334 18,895 577,896
(8,516) 4,200 (826) 20,940 15,798 18,449 (7,499) (29,589) (3,676) (1,143) (3,564) (27,023)
1,002,393 198,590 2,956,436 529,183 468,266 155,559 5,310,426
896,541 247,710 2,845,466 554,663 468,524 159,198 5,172,101
105,852 (49,120) 110,970 (25,480) (258) (3,639) 138,326
1,824,008 373,274 4,124,279 721,819 90,000 718,443 268,077 8,119,899
1,718,155 422,393 4,013,309 747,299 90,000 718,702 271,716 7,981,574
105,852 (49,120) 110,970 (25,480) (258) (3,639) 138,326
13,031 3,675 1,723,501
8,477 9,254 1,735,457
4,554 (5,579) (11,956)
156,352 22,907 11,284,954
87,798 46,271 11,130,230
68,554 (23,364) 154,724
199,291 87,349 22,268,477
130,737 110,713 22,113,752
68,554 (23,364) 154,724
Cost of Sales GROSS PROFIT
62,201 1,661,300
74,669 1,660,788
12,468 512
431,001 10,853,953
519,471 10,610,759
88,470 243,194
757,606 21,510,870
846,076 21,267,676
88,470 243,194
Payroll Utilities Repairs & Maintenance Insurance Professional Fees Landscaping Operating Expense Depreciation TOTAL EXPENSES
800,873 146,076 60,211 67,245 44,069 190,070 297,987 1,606,531
844,238 157,732 65,875 71,610 14,000 190,794 260,234 1,500 1,605,983
43,365 11,655 5,664 4,365 (30,069) 724 (37,753) 1,500 (548)
4,058,766 641,537 335,316 325,838 267,954 951,780 1,625,027 8,206,218
4,325,331 682,464 335,275 338,520 64,000 953,970 1,660,517 7,500 8,367,577
266,565 40,927 (41) 12,682 (203,954) 2,190 35,490 7,500 161,359
9,896,677 1,842,782 813,291 827,108 398,694 2,287,338 4,979,928 10,500 21,056,317
10,163,242 1,883,709 813,250 839,790 194,740 2,289,528 5,015,418 18,000 21,217,676
266,565 40,927 (41) 12,682 (203,954) 2,190 35,490 7,500 161,359
2,647,735 $
2,243,182 $
404,553
84,807
-
(84,807)
2,562,929 $
2,243,182 $
319,747
SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) Before Capital
$
Project Expense SURPLUS/(DEFICIT)
54,769 $ 5,369
$
49,400 $
RESERVE FUND YIELD Money Market Investments TOTAL 0.20% $ 6
54,805 $ -
(5,369)
54,805 $
May-21 Balance $4,329,171 16,680,000 21,009,171
(36) $
(5,405) $
CARE FUND Money Market Investments TOTAL
May-21 Balance $2,858,900 1,860,000 0.20% $ 4,718,900 YIELD
STAFFING Full Time Part Time Total
$
454,553 $ 84,807
$
369,747 $
May-21 Actual 154 115 269
50,000 $ -
(84,807)
50,000 $
May-21 Budget 172 115 287
404,553
319,747
Variance Fav/(Unfav) 18 0 18
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING SUMMARY OF MAY 6, 2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING BOARD APPROVED RESOLUTIONS
A. General 1. Appointments to the Board-Appointed Committees and Subcommittees effective May 6, 2021:
Covenants Committee
Alan Meyer 2-year term Cory Tennant 2-year term Connie Tesar Alternate 2. Plan and rules to reopen the Sun City Grand Dance Club facilities submitted to the Board of Directors by the Dance Club, with the reopening date to be determined by CAM and with an increase to 50 attendees. 3. Plan and rules for the Sun City Grand Shalom Club Putter’s Evening submitted to the Board of Directors by the Shalom Club. 4. Revised plan and rules to reopen the Sun City Grand Poker Club facilities submitted to the Board of Directors by the Poker Club. 5. Revised plan and rules to reopen the Sun City Grand Billiards Club facilities submitted to the Board of Directors by the Billiards Club. 6. Revised plan and rules to reopen the Sun City Grand Softball Club facilities submitted to the Board of Directors by the Softball Club.
SUMMARY OF MAY 13, 2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING BOARD APPROVED RESOLUTIONS
7. Purchase Request 21-1268-RF – Palm Center – Replace postage machine and folder/inserter machine in the amount not to exceed $21,149. 8. Purchase Request 21-2964-2965-RF – Desert Springs golf maintenance – Replace (2) Turf vacs in the amount not to exceed $52,000. 9. Purchase Request 21-7903-RF – Granite Falls golf maintenance – Replace Aerifier #3 in the amount was not to exceed $34,250. 10. Purchase Request 21-7904-RF – Granite Falls golf maintenance – Replace Aerifier #4 in the amount not to exceed $23,200. 11. Purchase Request 21-7923-RF – Granite Falls golf maintenance – Replace (1) debris blower in the amount not to exceed $9,700. 12. Purchase Request 21-7956-RF – Granite Falls golf maintenance – Replace (1) Lely 1500 spreader in the amount not to exceed $6,300. 13. Purchase Request 21-7964-7965-RF – Granite Falls golf maintenance – Replace (2) Turf Vacs in the amount not to exceed $52,000. 14. Purchase Request 21-8948-RF – Cimarron golf maintenance – Replace (1) Rya sod cutter in the amount not to exceed $6,200. 15. Purchase Request 21-8965-RF – Cimarron golf maintenance – Replace (1) Lely 2010 spreader in the amount not to exceed $6,800. 16. Making mask wearing optional for club members playing indoor table games in Sun City Grand common area buildings provided the club membership has voted in favor of requiring vaccinations before participating in club play. Each such club that has voted in favor of a vaccination requirement shall still be responsibility for enforcing that requirement.
A. General 1. Establish a Volunteer Advisory Council (VAC), reporting to the Board of Directors, to develop and maintain a comprehensive and coordinated volunteer program for our Sun City Grand community, increasing the participation rate among community members and enhancing the volunteerism experience. 2. Retaining the Golf Pass Structure as currently defined. 3. Change the current maximum golf cart width specification of 47” to a new width specification of 50” or less. 4. Amended Peer Group Club Charter. 5. Revised plan and rules to the Sun City Grand Lawn Bowling Club submitted to the Board of Directors by the Lawn Bowling Club. 6. Appoint the following to the Volunteer Advisory Council: Terry Murphy, Suzanne McFadden, Debbie Meyer, with Stephanie Sloggett-Odell to serve as Board liaison.
PRESIDENT
Earle Greenberg
Greenberg4grand@ gmail.com
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VICE PRESIDENT
Stephanie Sloggett O’Dell Stephanie4grand@ gmail.com
SUMMARY OF MAY 17, 2021 SPECIAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING BOARD APPROVED RESOLUTIONS
A. General 1. Rescinding the COVID-19 Master Reopening and Operation Guidelines, which include the reopening and operation of each sport, Chartered Club, Interest Group, Common area buildings, Common outdoor areas, Grand Café, Snack Shacks or any other activity or amenity in Sun City Grand, the Sun City Grand COVID-19 Guest Policy for all amenities and all individual Club and Special Interest Group reopening plans.
SECRETARY
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BOARD MEMBER
BOARD MEMBER
BOARD MEMBER
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Steve Bowen
Rod Rankin
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René Mitchell
Carol White
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SUMMARY OF JUNE 10, 2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING BOARD APPROVED RESOLUTIONS
A. General
1. Purchase Request 21-8201-RF – Cimarron Center – Recoat the Gila room floor in the amount not to exceed $5,823. 2. Dissolve the Board Ad Hoc Volunteer Central Committee. 3. Purchase Request 21-2460-RF – Desert Springs Restaurant – Replace (4) Roll down patio shades in the amount not to exceed $4,000. 4. Purchase Request 21-3230-RF – Village Center Pond – Rebuilt 75hp pump & motor in the amount not to exceed $7,300. 5. Purchase Request 21-8680-RF – Cimarron Lake Equipment – Rebuilt 40hp pump motor in the Clubhouse Fountain Lake in the amount not to exceed $7,500. 6. Appointments as Chair to the Board Appointed Committee: • Architectural Review Committee – Steve Bowen, Director • Code of Conduct – Barbara Grossbard • Covenants – David Jordan • Finance Advisory Committee – Dennis Gebele • Golf Advisory Committee – Mike Domino • Long Range Planning Committee – Eileen Brooks 7. Board of Directors accepted the Audit Report in the final form. 8. Revisions to the Grand Election Team recommendations to the Board of Directors the changes to the Grand Election Team Guidelines;
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B. Reserve Projects 1. Purchase Request 21-2646-RF – Desert Springs golf maintenance – Replace weather station in the amount not to exceed $25,000. 2. Purchase Request 21-7950-RF – Granite Falls golf maintenance – Replace (1) 200-gallon sprayer with trailer in the amount not to exceed $13,000. 3. Purchase Request 21-7952-RF – Granite Falls golf maintenance – Replace (1) 400-gallon sprayer with trailer in the amount not to exceed $11,000.
C. CARE Projects 1. Purchase Request 21-007-CF – Pickleball Courts – Install electrical and new misting system in the breezeway in the amount not to exceed $9,300. 2. Purchase Request 21-009-CF – Purchase of catering equipment for Unidine in the amount not to exceed $17,538.
GRAND VISION STATEMENT
Grand is the premier active, age−restricted community in Arizona.
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Spirit of Grace Lutheran Church Pastor Scott Hackler Pastor Gary Benson 15820 W Clearview Blvd In the of Sun City Grand 623-977-6000 . . . . . spiritofgrace.com
GRAND MISSION STATEMENT
In-Person Weekend Worship: Saturday – 5:00 pm Sunday – 9:00 am
GRAND VALUE STATEMENTS
Online Worship Service available on Saturday by 5:00 pm. Click on the YouTube button in the upper right-hand corner of our webpage.
Grand provides residents with a high−value community, with resort−style amenities, in which every person can choose to participate and live well, based on their needs and desires. This high standard will maximize our investments and promote our well−being in an active close−knit community. In support of our Mission Statement, we hold to these values: We foster relationships built on respect, trust, and effective communications. n
We listen to understand. n
We are open−minded, collaborative, and always look for ways to improve our community. n
We believe in life−long learning and a desire for active well−being. n
We are a forward−looking, fiscally−sound community.
Bringing the Spirit of Grace to all People An ELCA Congregation Everyone Welcome!
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We encourage an environment of empowerment and personal responsibility.
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FROM THE DIRECTOR OF GOLF OPERATIONS
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ON THE GOLF COURSE Jeff Hochman Director of Golf Operations
When Sun City Grand was built and was actively selling homes, the key focus for the golf courses was to have the best winter conditions and hold onto the ryegrass as long as possible into the warmer summer months. This plan worked well to help sell the homes quickly and to have the ryegrass “hang on” longer to have better playing conditions longer into the summer months. This plan proved to be negative in the long run for the health of the base grass; Bermuda grass.
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Every year this practice was done, it was depriving the Bermuda grass of the opportunity to have 100 days of noncompetitive growth which started to weaken the base. In 2008, it was the year that the Bermuda grass “gave up” and the conditions in the fairways were poor. It was at that time the Sun City Grand Board of Directors accepted the plan that was presented to them by staff to put as much emphasis on summer golf as is put on winter golf. The plan included the following which include some modifications that were changed over time to improve the process. n Remove the winter ryegrass with a selective herbicide. This would remove all of the competition for the Bermuda grass and show all of the weak areas on the golf courses. n Close the courses for 3 weeks each and treat them just like a fall overseeding.
3/4 inch solid tines that were bent or split during the beginning years of the summer transition program.
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Staff would aerify the golf course pulling cores. An outside contractor would then deep tine the fairways with ¾ inch solid tines. The ground was so hard the first couple of years that the tines would bend or snap. An outside contractor would spread 35 tons of sand per acre on the fairways to build them up to create a better growing condition for Bermuda grass. Put down sod in areas that have no sign of Bermuda grass growth in a 100 square foot area. This was about an acre or more of sod per golf course when the program first started and there are almost no areas today that fit the original criteria for sodding. Remain on cart paths only for 3 weeks to allow the grass to fill in. (Treat the summer transition similar to the fall transition.) Double aerify and heavily top-dress the greens to create less interruptions during the summer golf when this practice needs to be done. In the fall, reduce the amount of seed from 700 pounds per acre in the fairways to 550 and the roughs would go from 450 to 350. This would create some off color but would be less stressful to the Bermuda grass.
A healthy mixture of sand and organic matter now resides above the native soil in the fairways, resulting in better playability and a healthier rootzone.
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FROM THE DIRECTOR OF GOLF OPERATIONS
August 2008
July 2009
July 2010
July 2011
July 2012
Late June 2013
As conditions improve, it is easy to forget the struggles faced five years ago. Extensive sodding was needed in 2008 on No. 8 Cimarron to provide bermuda grass coverage prior to overseeding. Chronological photographs show that conditions improved in the first few years and have leveled off. The next step will be to improve irrigation uniformity.
The plan has been working as planned and the summer transition continues to improve each year. Staff continues to work closely with the United States Golf Association (USGA) on updated practices to continue to improve. The USGA comes out every year to evaluate the courses and they are very happy with the success of the program. All golf courses in the Southwest go through transition 2 times a year, the Fall and the Summer. Each course goes through the summer one at different times which can affect their playability/ look of when you are playing it. Many things go into how well a course transitions. n Proper irrigation (head spacing, nozzles, low heads, pressure, water quality) n Course traffic/play in the winter months n Types of Bermuda grass n Overseeding practices n Weather The staff appreciates your patience and support as this necessary work is performed for the long term success of the golf program.
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FROM THE LIFESTYLES MANAGER
Let’s Celebrate
Independence Day
Lorena Nieto Lifestyles Manager
This Fourth of July presents many of us with an opportunity to celebrate together. The fourth is filled with family, fireworks and fun—have a safe and Happy Independence Day, Sun City Grand.
We are rolling out events each month
Look for details in upcoming eblasts and News of the Day for your favorites.
Holy Rocka Rollaz! For all things Grand, visit us on suncitygrand.com or contact us at 623-546-7449. Thank you for your continued support of your SCG Activities Department.
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Visit page 39 for details regarding our return to concerts in SCG. We’re very excited to present this group. Come out for evening of rockin’ and rollin’.
Our Chartered Clubs have resumed their activities
Look for updates and club news through eblasts, stop in the Activities Office or visit our community website, www.suncitygrand.com for more information.
SCG Trivia Challenge
Monday, July 5th at 5:30pm, it’s time for the SCG Trivia Challenge. Look for information and links to July’s event in an upcoming eblast. Celebrate Independence Day with the most patriotic challenge ever offered—ONLINE TRIVIA, join us!
Stay happy, healthy and stay safe, Sun City Grand.
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FROM THE FITNESS MANAGER
FITNESS ROOM
Allison Adams Fitness Manager
This month we are revisiting the Guidelines for the Fitness Centers and Pools. Some of you may be newer
When working out, please observe the following dress code: n T-shirts or full-cut tank tops only—no halter tops, muscle shirts (with gaping arm openings), half shirts, or sport bras worn alone. No full-button dress shirts n Elastic waist shorts & pants (zipper or button enclosure ok)—no denim shorts or pants, no belts, NO BATHING SUITS n Athletic shoes such as tennis, walking/jogging, aerobic—no sandals or street shoes, without medical requisition. n Please refrain from using any cologne, lotions, etc. with fragrance n Guests must be 16 years of age or older to use the fitness room n No conversations on cell phones or other electronic devices
When using the equipment: n Hand towels are required for your personal use n Use gym wipes provided to wipe off equipment after each use. Only one wipe is necessary to clean the machine n Sign up for cardio equipment, i.e. treadmills, cross trainers, bikes, ScifFit. Limit time to 30 minutes on each piece of cardio equipment. Cannot be reserved in advance. Must sign yourself in. Return weights to their proper racks n Share the equipment n Drink plenty of water—no other beverage or food is allowed n Please use safety equipment for free weights; i.e. bar clips, etc. n Slamming weights is discouraged.
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Athletic shoes such as tennis, walking/jogging, aerobic shoes only – no sandals or street shoes, without medical requisition. Guests must be 16 years of age or older to use the track No conversations on cell phones or other electronic devices. As a consideration to others, please do not travel more than 2 persons wide around the track
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No lifeguard provided, swim at your own risk. Children are allowed in the outdoor leisure pool area from 10am–2pm daily. No pool toys allowed in the pools except for approved noodles & flotation devices. Not permissible: Water Guns, Balls, Diving or other pool games. Sun City Grand swimwear must be worn by any child shorter than 38 inches tall. No one under the age of 16 is allowed in pool areas outside of children’s hours. Residents and guests must be 16 years old to use the hot tub. Please shower before entering pool or spa. Please walk; decks may be slippery. Street shoes, including tennis shoes, cannot be worn into the pools and/or spa. Shoes worn on the street, regardless of type, are not allowed to be worn in the pools. Glass containers or alcoholic beverages are not permitted in the facility. Smoking is permitted in designated area only. Only adults (16 years and over) are allowed in or around the outdoor lap pool at all times. This includes the sitting area. No jumping, diving or rock climbing. Children need to be monitored by an adult in the pool area at all times. Please restrict use of indoor/outdoor spas to 15-minute intervals. No refunds or credits will be given in the case of a pool closure. Persons with cardiac-related conditions should consult a physician before using spa or sauna. Persons with inflamed eyes, colds, nasal or ear discharge, skin or body infections or cuts shall be excluded from the pool. NO BANDAIDS ARE ALLOWED. Shirt or top garment must be worn to and from pool areas. Grand Lifestyles | July 2021 | suncitygrand.com
FROM THE FITNESS MANAGER
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Please shower before entering pool or spa. Please walk – decks may be slippery. Street shoes, including tennis shoes, cannot be worn into the pools and/or spa. Shoes worn on the street, regardless of type, are not allowed to be worn in the pools. Guests must be 16 years of age or older to use the pool (no children). Glass containers or alcoholic beverages are not permitted in the facility. Smoking is permitted in designated area only. Please restrict use of spa or sauna to 15-minute intervals. Persons with cardiac-related conditions should consult a physician before using spa or sauna. Persons with inflamed eyes, colds, nasal or ear discharge, skin or body infections or cuts shall be excluded from the pool. NO BANDAIDS ARE ALLOWED. Shirt or top garment must be worn to and from pool areas.
These are your fitness centers. Please enjoy them! Thank you for cooperating with us to maintain a safe and clean
ADOBE AND CIMARRON FITNESS STAFF All participants accept that there is inherent risk in all recreation-based programs. Participation is purely voluntary. All participants assume liability for any physical injury and/or risk incurred. The Fitness Center is not responsible for any items lost or stolen.
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FROM THE GARDEN CLUB
holds end of year brunch S U N
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The Sun City Grand Garden Club held its End of Year Brunch on Thursday, May 20th at the Pavilion. After a year of Zoom meetings, because of the COVID restrictions, we were able to hold our traditional brunch outdoors at the Pavilion, and see each other face to face. “It was wonderful to greet everyone in person”, said Karen Rowland, Club Membership Chair. The
Grand Cafe (Unidine) catered the brunch, which included an egg fritatta, roasted potatoes, assorted pastries, sausage, and bacon along with coffee and orange juice. Elli Hall and Ruth Stough, Club Board Members, organized the brunch with Dean Lowman, Director of Food and Beverage at Unidine. “We were able to put together a menu that met our needs for a great price.”
Elli Hall Decorates the tables
Cherie Czaplicki, Club President, Welcoming Members,with Barb Kalman and Hazel Weed in front of the Plant Donation tables
Ruth Stough and Dean Lowman from Unidine
Dean Lowman and Rene Luna, ready to serve
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FROM THE GARDEN CLUB Cherie Czaplicki, the Club President, welcomed the club members to the brunch, thanking everyone for their part in organizing the event. Traditionally, Garden Club members donate plants and gardening tools for a giveaway raffle, along with plants that the Garden Club buys to supplement the raffle. “I’ve never had a plant giveaway table with so many items,” said Barbara Kalman, who along with Hazel Weed ran the plant table. We had over 90 items to give away, so each number was
called 3 times to select an item and there were still leftovers!
Club members enjoying brunch
Club members enjoying brunch
Floyd Posey, who always donates to the plant table outdid himself with 28 potted plants to give away. Cherie also donated many aloes and purchased the give away plants. The brunch attendees also heard a brief update on the work being done by the Garden Club members exploring the creation of a Community Garden for Sun City Grand.
The Garden Club ends its season with the Brunch, and will resume meetings next October. We meet in October, November, January, February, and April. We typically have a field trip in March and our year end brunch in May. Our meetings are held in the Gila Room at Cimarron on the 3rd Thursday of the month, typically with a guest speaker focusing on an interest to Gardeners in Grand. Club members provide brunch goodies to share and plants for the give away table, and the club provides coffee. Watch the Lifestyles magazine for the October meeting information. Membership in the club remains at $10.00/season from October through May.
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Getting Informed
Earle Greenberg Board President
I’ve heard it through the grapevine that some residents think that it is my duty to hold in-person meetings because there are a lot of residents here who don’t have smartphones or computers and they won’t know what’s going on if we only hold meetings on Zoom. I beg to differ with those opinions. As of this writing, we currently reach around 9,200 residents with our News of the Day E-blasts. In our last Board election we had votes cast by 3,331 households (about 34% of the total possible) with 96.4% of those voting households doing it electronically. The only thing I can be pretty sure of is we either have a lot of residents who don’t really care to get involved or they are just totally satisfied with how the community is being run. I also pulled data for about the past 10 years on residents who have volunteered their time to governing Committees or the Board. Are you sitting down? In the past 10 years, a sad total of only 147 different people have volunteered their time to help run this wonderful community. Thank goodness for the volunteers who put together our new Volunteer Central (link is on the SCG homepage), which will be a future topic of mine. We can always use more volunteers. What are you waiting for? Now that I went totally off topic, back to where I started – just in case there are some residents out there who still don’t have email addresses (which by the way have been around now for about 35 years) or have them but don’t read the News of the Day E-blasts, I wanted to be sure everyone has a chance to get caught up on what has been going on around here since I became President on April fools day, and no the irony of that is not lost on me. So I started writing a piece for the News of the Day blasts called, “I Heard It Through the Grapevine,” which was my way of informing the community about issues around here which I thought may be of interest. Initially I planned on doing this monthly, but there were a lot of things that needed to be communicated, so those “verses” became weekly for the first 2 months. The following are reprints of my past “Grapevine” verses.
I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE “Committee Appointments” Verse 1
The April 8th news of the day announced that at the special Board meeting on April 7th René Mitchell was elected to the Board to fill the vacant seat left by Don Love. I wanted to clarify that she was appointed, not elected. Since less than about 100 residents watch a typical Board meeting, only a miniscule fraction of our community has detailed information on what actually goes on in the governance of Sun City Grand, so undoubtedly questions arise which I think need answering. As we move forward this year, if the questions we hear through the grapevine are related to policies, I will answer them in this fashion. If they are not related to policy, you can expect to be hearing from our GM, David Twiggs. Shouldn’t the community get to elect all the Board members? Section 3.5 of our Bylaws states that vacancies on the Board shall be filled by appointment. Interestingly, if there are less than 365 days between when we lose a director and the end of their term the Board may choose not to fill the vacancy. In our case, we could legally just operate with a 6 person Board, but since none of us are gluttons for punishment, we all thought that with the amount of work we have ahead of us, why shouldn’t we share the fun with another person? What is the process for appointing a Board member? About a year ago, we had a seat open up mid-term and President Love encouraged someone he thought would be a great candidate to agree to serve and then he nominated her. I didn’t really know her but I voted with the group because I trusted him and those who did know her. That candidate was Barb Minick and she has certainly turned out to be an excellent choice. So that's one way of selecting a replacement and is totally in compliance with the governing documents and the law. This time around we went one step further. Decision 1: we chose to reach out to the community and request candidate applications to see if there were qualified people out there who for one reason or another didn't run in the general election. Decision 2: we had the option to either have the candidates go through the extended process that we went through with making videos, writing statements and having a zoom forum and then a Board member would make a motion for an appointment at an open meeting, or we had the option to just interview the candidates and again, a Board member would make a motion for an appointment at an open meeting. Decision 3: in either case, per our Bylaws, the Board chooses both the method and the candidate. continued on page 19
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One of the most revealing questions during the interview process was asked by Rod Rankin and it was “if you wanted to run for the board, why didn’t you run in the general election?” I would like to publicly thank all of the highly qualified candidates who were so forthcoming in their responses to this and other questions and for sharing rather personal information that helped us each determine who we thought would be the best fit with the Board as we move into Sun City Grand 2.0. How does the community get a whole new Board? Scenario: Imagine the whole board is on their way to a continuing education seminar on HOA’s, and we used to do this in groups before Covid, and there’s a terrible accident and we all die. Well here's a little fun fact from our Bylaws - the General Manager is given the authority to appoint Board member #1. Then that appointed Board member appoints two more directors. Then those 3 appoint a fourth and so on and so on, up until they get to the minimum of 5 or a maximum of 7. You can see by this that there is a mechanism in place to achieve the goal of an operational Board that is built upon appointments with no requirements for public input or even elections. So clearly the Bylaws rewritten by the Sun City Grand Board from several years ago are more concerned with having an operational Board to oversee the Association than they are with requiring the process to be open to the community at large. If our Bylaws required all Board candidate interviews to be open to the community, we would certainly have done that this time and last year. So while it wasn’t this Board’s job to determine whether this was good or bad, it was our job to follow our Bylaws and the law - which we have now done. Please welcome René Mitchell to the Board.
“Ask Us” Verse 2 Everyday I hear from residents about things that need attention on campus. They are seldom big things but even if they aren’t big things it doesn’t mean that they shouldn’t be taken care of because doing so makes this community better and more attractive to existing residents and new retirees looking for a great place to move. 99% of the time these things are operational issues and per our governing documents, these are not to be handled by the Board, they are to be handled by staff. The Board is not the community's conduit to push things to staff. It’s the other way around. My alter ego, Databoy, has continually repeated that we need good information to make good decisions. If any resident has a question or suggestion that will help make our community better, the thing to do is to use the “ASK US” button on the website. We need to track all of these communications and the only way we can do that is if the questions and comments are all funnelled through a single point of contact. That single point of contact is the “Ask Us” button on the website. Then the questions get routed to the appropriate staff for a response or to the Board if it’s policy related. It allows CAM to gather information, it helps management evaluate staff and it holds everyone accountable and provides useful information for effective decision making. Even I use the “ASK US” button for issues that I occasionally see. I also hope to eventually find a way to make these requests public to our community as a searchable database so everyone can see what is being asked, who is asking and how the issue is being or has been resolved. But this will likely not happen until after our new software system is in place. Information is king but we don’t know what we don’t know and we want to know as much as we can in order to make Grand as grand as it can be. Remember, staff likes to get compliments too. The postings don’t only need to be complaints. Not too long ago, residents had complaints about the Grand Cafe. Unidine listened and Unidine made changes. They lowered the price of beer, upgraded the ice cream formula, made changes to the menu to speed preparation, added a bar on the patio for busy music nights, changed the weekly specials to be available at lunch time too, added the regular lunch menu during brunch on Sundays and launched Ready Fresh and Grub hub. You talked, they listened. If you don’t talk, they have nothing to listen to and they don’t know what changes we want. So if you see something, say something, but do it on through the “ASK US” button. It can benefit everyone.
“H2 0h My” Verse 3 I didn’t hear this through the grapevine because it came directly from a resident over the weekend. “We bought here in January and I was told that there’s no reason to be concerned about our water supply but this past month I’m seeing articles on drought and water shortages in Arizona. Do I have to start worrying now?” This was rather timely because a week ago I sat through a seminar sponsored by the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) which mostly had to do with golf courses and water and I’ve also had previous discussions with Jim Kauth, our management representative/consultant with regard to water and landscaping. So here is the skinny on water as it affects us. SCG receives its water from two sources, EPCOR and Maricopa Water District (MWD). The common areas and our homes receive water from EPCOR. This water comes from wells that EPCOR owns so all of our drinking water comes from the aquifer under Surprise which is composed of either groundwater or well water. continued on page 20
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Our golf courses receive their water from MWD which owns the water rights to the Aqua Fria river. When snow melts and runs into the river, it’s collected at Lake Pleasant and this is what they refer to as surface water. We cannot use anything other than surface water for our golf courses without triggering huge fines because the state sees surface water as renewable as opposed to underground water which is not considered renewable and once the aquifers are dry….our pipes are dry. The current water level problems which you have been reading about lately with Lake Mead and the Colorado River do not affect us because we don't use any water from the Central Arizona Project (CAP) or the Colorado River. All of the water located underground is owned by everyone who lives in the State of Arizona. EPCOR and other utilities are paid to treat it and deliver it to our homes. We have a 100-year water supply underground and the State has to certify that to the Federal government each year. If they couldn’t certify it, there would be a moratorium on all development in Arizona. So the main issue facing us now is EPCOR's proposal to the Arizona Corporations Commission (ACC), which is the public utilities commission in Arizona, to standardize their water rates (aka rate increase). Several communities hired attorneys in order to attempt to prevent this. Our Councilwoman, Aly Cline, recently notified us that the ACC will soon be voting on this issue. If EPCOR is successful in getting this passed, it is expected that our water rates will increase somewhere between 14% to 25%. I doubt any of us will be happy if this occurs, but I am personally grateful that we have a reliable water supply and even though the current drought situations do not currently impact us, conservation is always the best practice. (Follow up: As promised, there was a Zoom water seminar on May 25 with Epcor, the City of Surprise and our own expert, Jim Kauth and the video is available on the SCG website. Special thanks to Councilwoman and resident, Aly Cline for helping to organize this).
“Granite Falls Restaurant and How Did We Get Here?” Verse 4 A lot of questions have been asked about the pending Granite Falls restaurant construction project with speculation about timetables and costs. In order to get my hands around a project of which I was only marginally involved, I thought the best way for “databoy” to do that would be to create an historical document which combined information from Board resolutions and meetings, committee meetings and reports, GM updates and News of the Day blasts. So here goes. Sept. 18, 2018
Town Hall overview describing the rough scope of the large scale projects.
Sept. 2018
Submit project plans to the Finance Committee including preliminary schedule, cost estimate based on industry standards and source of funds for all 2019-22 projects – Roger Barry’s (Long Range Planning Committee Chairman) Planning Spreadsheet is born.
Dec. 13, 2018
Board approves hiring Fessel International as Food and Beverage (F&B) consultant to SCG.
March 14, 2019 Board approves the establishment of the Granite Falls Restaurant Board Ad Hoc Committee. May 30, 2019
Board extends Fessel International F&B consulting contract to develop RFP to search for a suitable F&B partner for SCG.
June 2019
Discussions begin about the reimagination of the Coco’s building and its integration with a new F&B vendor.
Sept. 2019
Scope of work meetings begin for Granite Falls restaurant exterior redesign.
Jan. 2020
The initial RFP’s for the external construction/remodel are being analyzed. After a contractor is approved, they will be married to the F&B vendor, which will hopefully be chosen by April to begin the joint design with a projected construction date of Jan 2, 2021. A timeline cannot be solidified until all of this has been decided and funding has been identified. It is projected that late 2021 would be the earliest we could start actual construction on that project which could slide to 2022. Both projects are deeply dependent on the parameters of the outcome of the F&B vendor selection.
March 2020
The Granite Falls Large Scale Project building project is approved by the Financial Advisory Committee (FAC). The next step for the project is to select an F&B partner, (if that is the direction we go), who will then coordinate with the contractor the remodeling of the interior of the building. Progress will move slowly until we have an outcome of an F&B partner.
March 12, 2020 Board of Directors approves to close and secure the Sun City Grand Campus as a result of Covid 19. The Board strives to continue conducting business to interview GM candidates and F&B providers. April 16, 2020
David Twiggs joins SCG as General Manager. Due diligence begins after the presentations were given by the two F&B partner finalists.
May 28, 2020
Board of Directors approves to charter the Food and Beverage Ad Hoc Committee, to advise the Board in ongoing food and beverage matters. Prior to this the F&B Committee was a subcommittee of LRP since April 2018. continued on page 21
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May 28, 2020
Board of Directors approves contracting Low Mountain, Inc. for a proposed Design Services Agreement for Granite Falls Restaurant Phase 1, Exterior Renovation and Expansion.
June 11, 2020
The Board of Directors rescinds the approval of the Submission to Low Mountain, Inc. in order to expand the project into simultaneous Phase 1 and Phase 2 development in conjunction with pending F&B provider. Contract negotiations with chosen F&B partner begins. Approved Purchase Request 20 003-CF – Low Mountain, Inc. for Granite Falls Restaurant Renovation, to include Phase I and Phase II of the project, in the amount of $641,000 from Reserves and $1,244,000 from CARE for a total of $1,885,000 based upon estimates from Sept 2018.
Sept . 18, 2020 Unidine F&B contract is signed. Oct. 2020
Lifestyle Magazine [LRP Committee Article] Granite Falls Restaurant Covid 19 has slowed this project and we expect the project to take one year to design, get permits and build. The design work is now underway. Our new F&B company will have a large hand in this process.
Oct . 8, 2020
GM reports that staff is reviewing 30% Granite Falls plans.
Dec. 31, 2020
Coco’s closes, but due to pandemic and contractual detail delays, the project is not ready to start. Estimate 5/21 start, completion 12/21, ready to open 2/22. Low Mountain instructed to get all demolition and construction on the south side of Granite Falls done while the South course is shut down in June, July and August if all city permits are in place. The cart path is very close to the new patio and is the only access to holes 1, 9 and 18 on South.
Feb. 10, 2021
SCG State of the Union II, Don Love, President: Enhancing the quality of both Food and Beverage offerings, enclosing the present three-season patio to provide a separate casual dining and a clubhouse atmosphere with sound separation, adding an outside dining patio looking down the fairway, and a separate BBQ area for casual outside gatherings. Unlike most communities, we have very little in the line of a Clubhouse atmosphere where people can gather after golf or other amenity use. The development of Granite Falls will remedy this.
March 7, 2021
News of the Day - David Twiggs, GM: The Granite Falls project is deep into the pre-construction phases, and we look forward to breaking ground in the next few months
April 1, 2021
New Board members are seated (Carol White and Rod Rankin) Rene Mitchell appointed April 8.
April 16, 2021
60% drawings for Granite Falls Restaurant are shown to the Board. Board is still awaiting clarification on HVAC systems and ambient noise mitigation in order to better address needs of residents.
May 3, 2021
More clarification is provided to the Board to address various concerns. Value engineering meeting is scheduled for next week to figure out if we can make changes to design items that will cost less and not negatively affect the aesthetics of the venue. Next step will be to finalize the detailed drawings so that Low Mountain can get precise bids from subcontractors and we will know what the actual cost of the project will be. During the planning process, several upgrades have been incorporated, the primary being a significant increase in the seating capacity and expanded indoor outdoor bar area to serve more members. Additionally, as a result of inflation, supply chain issues with materials and the building boom in the Phoenix area leading to labor shortages, there is no doubt that our final cost based on actual drawings will be higher than what was estimated in September of 2018 and again as recently as June of 2020. The increase in the Care Fee voted in by the membership last year, will allow us to build a first class facility that is sized to best serve our community.
“Aerosols, Shmerosols” Verse 5 Actually this should be called, “YOU are hearing it through MY grapevine.” First, I don’t want to disappoint you all but I hope you didn’t think I could keep writing Grapevine dissertations every week - did you? Good, I didn’t think so, because I don’t have that much to say that you’d want to hear. Secondly, I wanted to thank the many residents who sent me “get well” emails and even some actual cards in the mail, after hearing me on Zoom meetings with barely a voice for nearly 2 weeks. For those who didn’t attend our Zoom Board meeting on Thursday, in light of the newly released guidelines from the CDC, our mask and distancing requirements were lifted for indoor common areas for clubs who have vaccine requirements and I have scheduled a special Board meeting for Monday at 1pm so the Board can discuss and make additional changes to previously passed restrictions. A short story: On April 19, I was with my son for 20 minutes in an open window car at 75mph on the highway. The next day he told me had a sore throat. Two days later my throat was on fire and I could barely swallow and then it proceeded to turn into a respiratory infection and then a sinus infection which still persists. And then my wife got sick. So I’m guessing that my son continued on page 22
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and I should have worn masks in the car because apparently I was the lucky recipient of those aerosols just flying around inside the car. Moral of the story? Even those like me who are under 65, eat healthy, don’t drink or smoke, are not overweight and exercise about 3 hrs per day can catch stuff. So for those who still have concerns about catching stuff, there is certainly nothing that says that you can’t wear a mask even if they aren’t mandated. I’m really looking forward to going to movie theatres again, but I still plan on wearing a mask because the last thing I want to hear is someone sitting behind me coughing and sneezing. I might even still wear a mask around here just so nobody recognizes me. Remember that there is also a tiny risk of breakthrough infections of Covid variants which means you can be vaccinated and still get sick and this recently happened to eight members of the New York Yankees and even though I’m a Chicago Cubs fan, I wish them all well. What it really comes down to is what is your comfort level and what is your risk tolerance? Now that we are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and it isn’t an oncoming train, I wanted to share a really interesting article that I just read on the scientific process and aerosols. I would have pasted it here but that would be a copyright violation so I’m providing a link. If you aren’t a science geek just ignore this because it’s a long read. https://www.wired.com/story/the-teeny-tiny-scientific-screwup-that-helped-covid-kill
“430 Days” Verse 6 Ok, so on Saturday when I said I would be running out of things to say, I guess I was wrong. Four hundred and thirty days is how long it has been since the Board voted to shut down the campus as result of the pandemic. However, in light of the CDC guidance that was released last Thursday and after the Board had a chance to digest it and properly provide 48 hour notice for a special meeting, here goes: To the 16,900 residents who did not join today's special Zoom Board meeting, I proposed the following motion which was unanimously approved by the Board. “I move to approve rescinding the Covid-19 Master Reopening and Operation Guidelines, which include the reopening and operation of each sport, Chartered Club, Interest Group, Common area building, Common outdoor area, Grand Cafe, Snack Shacks or any other activity or amenity in Sun City Grand, the Sun City Grand Covid-19 Guest Policy for all amenities and all individual Club and Special Interest Group reopening plans.” In English this means... well just close your eyes and pretend that you can hear Barbara Steisand singing "The Way We Were.” Which means no mask or distancing requirements anymore on campus, though they are always optional and now that my wife has one for every outfit, I’m not sure what she’s going to do. I do need to point out that the CDC is still recommending masks for those who have not been vaccinated because those people are still at risk, but the risk is theirs to take as they desire. That said, not absolutely everything will be ”The Way We Were.” What's going to stay the same? 1. Covid 19 waivers will still be required until our legal counsel tells us we don’t need them anymore. To date, over 10,800 have been signed. 2. MERV 13 filters in our HVAC units will remain the status quo and for those who don’t remember, these are the filters that can filter out many smaller particles including viruses. You also may recall that Steve Bowen and I did a ton of research on this early on with the help of resident and nationally known HVAC design expert, Tony Spata, and we were actually ahead of pretty much the whole country when it came to enhancing our HVAC systems in order to try to keep our air as clean as reasonably possible. 3. Yesterday I visited all the pro shops and fitness centers and talked to all the employees working at the desks and 100% of them said they would appreciate it if the plexiglas barriers stayed up. I think it's the least we can do to add a small layer of protection for our employees who are face to face with hundreds of residents per day and we will let CAM oversee this. Let's not kid ourselves, Covid-19 didn't just end on Thursday when the CDC removed the mask guidance. It's still out there and our hospital personnel are still in the trenches dealing with this on a daily basis and whatever we can do to minimize the number of patients would certainly be appreciated by them. 4. The pool lap lane registration system will stay in place because it's more efficient than just showing up and hoping you can get a lane at a particular time. What’s going to change? 1. The “Covid Kids,” Barb Minick, Steve Bowen and I get to retire that club. 2. Steve Bowen will no longer have to spend most waking hours helping to rewrite club opening plans and preparing minutes of all of our special meetings and he can turn his full attention back to reformatting and updating the design guidelines with the Architectural Review Committee and putting in a great new section on outdoor living so we can do more fun things in our yards and to help keep us competitive with newer communities continued on page 23
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3. Allison Adams, our Fitness Manager, can remove those maximum occupancy signs on the hot tubs and reset class sizes to the way they were. 4. Adam Nunez, our Communications Manager, can remove the reopening and reservations bubble from the website home page. We will need to leave the Covid update bubble that links to the CDC because that is who we follow in order to maintain our safe harbor status and protect the assets of the Association. 5. Lorena Nieto, our Activities Manager, will be able to allow clubs to get rooms for their parties as soon as the activities office is ready. And I want to stress, as we do this reset, if a club is having an executive board meeting or club meeting, we expect those to be kept on zoom, as well as committee meetings and leave the room reservations for social activities. And speaking of social activities, Unidine is prepared to handle the catering needs for the upcoming season and promised us that they would earn the business of the clubs, so please check out their offerings because the more we use them the more it benefits the community as a whole. I’m sure there are other things that I can’t think of at the moment because I just whipped this together and so anything else will be communicated to you all by CAM as needed. Hopefully we’re done talking about Covid-19 forever. Thanks for all your patience as we did everything that we could to try to get through these past 430 days with as few casualties as possible and thanks to our former President Don Love for helping us get through the first year.
“Silver Linings” Verse 7 I’ve heard that since we have removed Covid-19 restrictions that we will resume having Board meetings in the theatre and committees will also start meeting in person again. Those who know me, know I’ve always been one to try to see the glass as half full. One of the only good things that I could think of that came out of the pandemic was the adoption of online interactive meetings that took just days to implement, instead of the years it would have taken me to convince everyone to even try it. I’m really grateful to all those who have tried Zoom and succeeded in keeping our community running since Friday the 13th of March, 2020. The trend of holding virtual meetings isn’t going away because the benefits are immense. Most importantly there is increased member participation. I’m sure it will be no surprise to anyone that my alter ego, Databoy, verified this with stats from our Zoom logs and Member participation is much larger than it has ever been when meetings were held in person by both the Board and committees. • It has allowed everyone to attend many more meetings than they ever have or probably ever would because of the ease of attending. • It has eliminated the need for us to pay staff to do room setups and subsequent cleanups • Department managers no longer have to sit for hours in workshops and meetings when their contributions are typically momentary. They can now listen from their office and if needed, are able to contribute as they would in person, but now they can actually get other work done during the majority of the meeting when they aren't needed. • Remote meetings allow snowbirds 100% participation in the operation of their clubs and community because they will always be able to attend a meeting from wherever they are in the world. • There has also been a relatively seamless and instantaneous ease of sharing information through screen-sharing that we never had with live meetings. • It provides the ability to have a more orderly and efficient meeting through the use of chat conversations and electronic hand-raising functions because it is a lot easier to raise a little digital hand than to walk up to a table in a Board meeting. • A question that came up at the candidate q&a’s was how do we remedy the parking problems during high season? Remote meetings clearly free up a significant number of parking spaces at our lots and are environmentally friendly by helping us conserve fuel and save time. • I have been told by several residents who wear hearing aids, and there are many here, that it is much easier to hear the dialogue on Zoom than it ever was in the theatre even with our assisted listening system. • And finally – you can stay in bed until minutes before a meeting and still be on time and you don’t have to clean your office because you can use a virtual background. So looking forward, I don’t anticipate having in person Board meetings to conduct the business of the Association. I am a big believer in separation of business and pleasure, especially since most of us are retired. We recommend that the committees and clubs will conduct administrative business in the same manner and save the in-person gatherings for pleasure and socializing as rooms become available. However, for the time being, clubs will be allowed to have meetings in person if they want to and those will be scheduled as usual pre-Covid. continued on page 24
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As I said at the last candidate Q&A, Zoom Board meetings doesn’t mean I and the Board don’t want to meet residents in person. Some time in the near future we will schedule a Monday mingle with the Board or something like that at the Grand Cafe around dinner time so you will all know that we are real people and not just avatars on Zoom. I hope you enjoy your weekend… not on Zoom. (Follow up: a live and in person mingle was held on June 15 in the Chaparral Center).
“No Zoom For You” Verse 8 On Tuesday, June 15th from 4p-6p, we held our first "Mingle with the Board." Since the weather forecast for that day is 115 degrees, I thought that indoors would be better unless you like your ice cream looking like water, so we will be in the Hopi and Pima Rooms down the hall from the Grand Cafe. There will be a cash bar and regular Grand Cafe food service available. Though I don't expect to yet be hugging or shaking hands, we look forward to seeing and talking with the residents, IN PERSON, who have also taken their time month after month since April 2020, watching and contributing to our Zoom workshops and meetings. Please wear a name badge from any club to which you belong so we know who you are. While I’m thinking about food, several of our clubs have already had the opportunity to host events catered by Unidine. If you click the Grand Cafe button on the SCG homepage, you will find the link to the catering menu and contact information. Here is some of what our residents had to say about catering by Unidine: “Our Sun City Grand Master's Swim team enjoyed their year end luncheon catered by Unidine. I was very happy with the ease in which we were able to organize this event and the quality and presentation of the food. Everyone that attended was very pleased. Dean Lowman, our Unidine contact, was very professional and efficient while working with me to organize this luncheon. I will definitely recommend Unidine for their catering service to other groups.” Sandie McTavish Sun City Grand Master’s Swim Team
“Because of Covid restrictions, the SCG Boomers thought we would have to cancel a Cinco de Mayo Party at the Pavilion. When some restrictions were lifted we were able to have the event albeit with a very short lead time for planning and setup. We contacted Dean Lowman at Unidine for assistance with catering and beverages and he and his staff did an excellent job. Unidine was able to work within our budget and quickly provide a menu of finger foods, dips and a bar service that were excellent.” Cal Cohn President, Sun City Grand Boomers
“I have worked with Dean Lowman with the Ladies Grand Niners for a few events. He was very receptive and adaptable to the unique and challenging events during Covid restrictions. Once you have his work cell phone he’s easy to contact. He even texted me back after 9pm on a Sunday evening. He listened to our needs, offered great ideas and was very personable. This year was my first year as the food Chair and it was a unique challenge, plus everything had to be individually packaged and sealed. We had to consider that some of our members are gluten free and vegetarian/vegan. Dean Lowman from Unidine offered 3 samples and we went with 2 choices.” Chris Wilson Ladie’s Grand Niners
"Working with Dean at Unidine has been a real pleasure. I have two catering events coming up in the fall and one in the spring. Dean has been able to make great suggestions and has been flexible with our food and beverage needs. I can't wait to get the first luncheon for 120 ladies in the ballroom underway. It is so nice to have someone here in Grand to help plan our events.” Nancy Foy Ladie’s 18 Hole Golf Club, Opening Luncheon Co-Chair
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August 26, 2021 SUN CITY GRAND’S SONORAN PLAZA BALLROOM
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6 MAGICAL WAYS TO TOP GRILLED CORN Courtesy of Delish
Bacon-Wrapped Grilled Corn INGREDIENTS n 4 ears corn, shucked and cleaned n 1/4 c. ranch dressing n 16 strips bacon DIRECTIONS n Heat grill to medium. Brush corn with Ranch dressing. Wrap each ear of corn in four slices of bacon. n Grill corn, turning occasionally, until charred and tender, 10 minutes.
Pesto 'n Parm Grilled Corn INGREDIENTS n 4 ears corn, shucked and cleaned n 1/3 c. pesto n 1/4 c. grated Parmesan DIRECTIONS n Heat grill to high. Grill corn, turning occasionally, until charred and tender, 10 minutes. n Brush with pesto and top with Parmesan.
Mexican Street Corn (not pictured) INGREDIENTS n 6 ears corn, shucked and cleaned n 1/2 c. mayonnaise n Chili powder n 1/3 c. Grated cotija cheese n Freshly chopped cilantro n Lime wedges, for serving DIRECTIONS n Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Grill corn, turning often, until slightly charred all over, about 10 minutes. n Brush corn with a layer of mayonnaise and sprinkle with chili powder, cotija, and cilantro. Serve warm with lime wedges.
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Sweet & Spicy Grilled Corn (Crack Corn) INGREDIENTS n 6 ears corn, husked n 3 tbsp. packed brown sugar n 1 tsp. cayenne pepper n kosher salt n Freshly ground black pepper n 1/4 c. melted butter n Lime wedges, for squeezing DIRECTIONS n
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Buffalo Grilled Corn INGREDIENTS n 4 ears corn, shucked and cleaned n 1/3 c. buffalo sauce DIRECTIONS n Heat grill to high. Grill corn, turning occasionally, until charred and tender, 10 minutes. Brush with buffalo sauce.
BBQ Grilled Corn INGREDIENTS n 4 ears corn, shucked and cleaned n 1/3 c. barbecue sauce, such as Stubb’s n 1/2 c. crushed wavy potato chips DIRECTIONS n Heat grill to high. Grill corn, turning occasionally, until charred and tender, 10 minutes. n Brush with barbecue sauce and sprinkle with potato chips.
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LOST & FOUND Have you lost something in the Village Area or out in the Community? If so, check at the Welcome Center to see if your lost item has been turned in. Lost and Found is located in the Welcome Center in the lobby of the Palm Center. Open hours are 9 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday. Or you can phone 623-546-7501 and ask the volunteers to check for your lost item. Valuable items such as cell phones and jewelry are kept in the Membership Office. The Golf Courses and Fitness Centers keep their found items, so if you lost something there, please check at those facilities.
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PWR Moves Therese
3:00 PM
Chair Yoga Therese +ZOOM
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Chris $5.00
Strong Nation™ Cardio/ 8:30 AM Strength Therese Deep Water
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GRAND LEARNING Information and Registration at 623-546-7470 or grandlearning.org
SUMMER 2021 ALL CLASSES PRESENTED ON ZOOM OFFICE HOURS: M-F 8 am - 4 pm PHONE: 623-546-7470 EMAIL: grandlearning@scgcam.com WEBSITE: grandlearning.org Please visit the Grand Learning website for links to download Zoom, view Zoom tutorials or FAQs. Our website also links you to our catalog, instructor biographies, and the registration site to sign-up for classes. To register for classes, go to grandlearning.org and click Login/Register to access your account or create an account. If you are a returning customer and forgot your password, call Grand Learning to reset your password - Please do not create another account. A Zoom link to join class will be sent to your email 1-2 days prior to class. Please call the GL office BEFORE day of class if you did not receive the Zoom link. Each person needs their own e-mail to register and attend classes. Sharing links with unpaid persons may result in removal from class. 32
CURRENT EVENTS ROUNDTABLE
PHIL AXELROD Meets 14 times on Tue 6/1–8/31 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Fee $25.00 Let's meet weekly to discuss the current events of the day. Be prepared to actively participate as we debate the pros and cons of the topics selected by the group. Each participant is encouraged to bring an item or topic currently in the public's eye. We are not limited to political items for discussion. At the beginning of each session, I will poll the group for topics. Once we have a complete list we will vote on all topics and the one garnering the most votes will be the first topic discussed at each meeting. Lively discussions will ensue, followed by resolutions. If you enjoy brisk and vigorous debate, this is the group for you.
SELF-PUBLISHING YOUR MANUSCRIPT
GALE LEACH Meets 1 time on Thur 7/8/2021 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Fee $10.00 This class will introduce you to the options available for self-publishing today. The publishing industry has changed radically over the past few years. It's easier than ever to go from a wordprocessed manuscript to a printed novel or digital eBook (or both), but the number of ways to do this have increased as well. This class will share the best and easiest methods for both print and eBook creation, and you will watch as an actual manuscript is uploaded, formatted, and made available to readers. By the end of the class, you should be able to make a qualified decision regarding the direction your book will take. Please note: There is no right or wrong choice—only the best decision for you as an author.
ARE YOU DEMENTIA-FRIENDLY?
NYDIA MONTIJO Meets 1 time on Fri 7/9/2021 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Fee $5.00 Arizona has the second-highest growth rate for Alzheimer’s—which is the 6th leading cause of death in the U.S. and just one of the dementias you can be diagnosed with. Is dementia a normal part of aging? Do only older adults get it? Is it more than just a memory problem? If you are diagnosed, what kind of quality of life can you expect? Our workshop will cover these questions and more, including what dementia actually is, what the warning signs are, and how to create an environment that is friendly to those who have been diagnosed. The question isn’t about whether or not
you will run into someone with dementia, but when. If you want to be someone who can respond with respect for what they are going through and act in a way that is safe for both you and them, then this presentation is a must.
OBESITY: WHAT IS THE MOST SUSTAINABLE WAY TO ABOLISH IT?
DR. EDELITA JAMIS Meets 1 time on Mon 7/12/2021 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Fee $5.00 Obesity is a growing epidemic in the U.S. The most recent available data showed that from 1999–2000 through 2017–2018, the prevalence of obesity increased from 30.5% to 42.4%, and the prevalence of severe obesity increased from 4.7% to 9.2%. Obesity is a gateway for a lot of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, heart disease, stroke, hormonal imbalance, and many cancers. Many different ways of dieting have emerged to try to curb down obesity. Until there is a basic understanding of how the human body ends up packing the fats, obesity rates will keep rising.
GINGERTALKS: THE MANHATTAN PROJECT REVISITED
GINGER SWARTZ Meets 1 time on Tue 7/13/2021 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Fee $10.00 The media and the public have ranked the dropping of the atomic bomb and the end of the Second World War as the top news stories of the twentieth century. This 90-minute presentation summarizes the history and personalities of the U.S. World War II research effort into developing a working atomic bomb. If you took this class before, you might want to check out this revised version. This time around, in addition to tracing the history, we’ll look at a two short videos. One about the top-secret nature of the project’s research labs and a second that provides a concise documentarystyle summary of the project.
AVOID FRAUD, SCAMS & ABUSE
NYDIA MONTIJO Meets 1 time on Wed 7/14/2021 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Fee $5.00 We all know they are out there: people who are hunting other, vulnerable individuals to take advantage of them. How do you safeguard yourself, your money, and those you love? Arm yourself with insider knowledge. Whether you are an older adult or you have older adults in your life that you want to protect, this is a workshop that will ensure you
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GRAND LEARNING don’t fall prey to the common traps set out in both the digital and interpersonal world. We will teach you what is out there, how to easily identify them, why they work, and how to avoid them. We will also give you resources for further education and protective services.
WHY DISCONTINUATION OF DIABETES MEDICATION IS POSSIBLE
DR. EDELITA JAMIS Meets 1 time on Mon 7/26/2021 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Fee $5.00 This class will bust common myths about type 2 diabetes mellitus, such as “you can never get off insulin” or “once you are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, you have diabetes forever”. This disease has affected so many Americans who are now relying on multiple medications, including insulin. Yet, the complications of this chronic condition long-term are not slowing down at all. The reason is that there has always been a disconnect in how we understand diabetes. This class will show you how people with diabetes are now gaining control of their disease, leading to reduction or even discontinuation of medications, including insulin.
HOME AUTOMATION BASICS
TONY SPATA Meets 1 time on Wed 7/28/2021 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Fee $5.00 This presentation provides foundational information, in a mostly non-technical format, on how to integrate automated lighting, door locks, temperature control, garage door monitoring, smoke/carbon monoxide detectors and other devices in a unified manner to achieve a “Smart” home. It also goes into “what they don’t tell you” in those slick ads that imply all you need to do is talk into your TV’s remote control (or similar device) and things magically happen.
CREATING AND WRITING YOUR OWN BLOG CHRIS TAYLOR Meets 2 times on Thur 7/29–8/5/2021 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Fee $15.00 Blogging is a highly personal form of writing that includes everything from personal stories to family histories and hobby promotion to political commentary. Do you want to join the 31 million Americans who are active bloggers but didn’t know how to begin? This class is designed to help you become a blogger. It will offer information on blogging and its many categories. Then you will learn the steps necessary to develop your own blog which begins with creating your website. The class will end with students writing their own blog posts.
LED LIGHTING AND ELECTRONIC LIGHTING CONTROLS TONY SPATA Meets 1 time on Wed 8/11/2021 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Fee $5.00 Have you gone to Home Depot or Lowe's lately to buy a "60 Watt light bulb"? How about Best Buy that has multiple shelves devoted to not only lights that can change their color, but also controls for them that are either wireless or voice activated? Welcome to lighting and their controls in the 21st Century! LED's have rendered incandescent and compact fluorescent lamps obsolete. Electronic lighting controls are now capable of not only Off-and-On functions, but are fully automated for either pre-scheduled, voice or wireless operation. This class will present an in-depth examination of how to select appropriate LED lights, and the controls required to achieve their maximum benefit. It's recommended (but not required) that you know the material in the Home Automation for Beginners Class.
NOTE Classes subject to change/ cancellation based on instructor availability and student/registration participation.
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TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES KINDRED TOURS
Kindred Tours is super excited to offer BUBBLE TOURS, to groups of no less than six, but no more than ten passengers, and you put your own group together. Choose a tour that we are currently offering or call the office with special requests. For more information, or to make a reservation, call Kindred Tours at 480-497-2478. Visit our website at www.kindredtours.com.
PETRIFIED FOREST NATIONAL PARK
WALNUT CANYON NATIONAL MONUMENT
JULY 28 | WEDNESDAY | $99 PER PERSON We’re heading into northeastern Arizona to the Petrified Forest National Park. Located in the greater Painted Desert, the Petrified Forest is contained within 150,000 acres, while the Painted Desert encompasses 1,500 square miles. They are not two separate parks and certainly not desert! The natural world of Petrified Forest is far more complex than it seems on the surface. Located near the southern edge of the Colorado Plateau, the park is part of an amazing geological region which includes a Rainbow Forest of colorful petrified wood. Upon arrival at the park, we’ll enjoy lunch on self at the Painted Desert Diner— nothing fancy, but the affordable menu offers something for everyone. We’ll also enjoy a scenic loop tour, as we make our way back to the Valley through Arizona’s magnificent Rim Country. This fantastic tour should not be missed!
AUGUST 9 | MONDAY | $99 PER PERSON
SAN DIEGO GETAWAY AUGUST 2-5 | MONDAY-THURSDAY $699 PP (BASED UPON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) $173 (SINGLE SUPPLEMENT) Cool off with us this summer on this 4-day So Cal Getaway! Some of the highlights of this tour include: Three Nights at the luxurious Vieja Casino Resort, Narrated Harbor Cruise aboard a yacht offering both indoor and outdoor seating, and a Trolley Tour of some of San Diego’s most exciting attractions. We’ll also explore Highway 101—a route has been given historic designation by the state of California—winding through Del Mar, Solana Beach, Carlsbad, Oceanside, La Jolla and so much more. This fabulous tour packs a punch! Call Kindred Tours for the complete itinerary!
We’re beating the heat this summer with a journey into Arizona’s High Country to explore Walnut Canyon. Established as a National Monument in 1915, Walnut Canyon preserves numerous cliff dwellings located along the limestone ledges of this deep canyon in the Flagstaff region. Evidence of human use of these dwellings can be traced back 2,000 years, when the presence of water in this dry land made the canyon rare and valuable to its early human inhabitants. Today Walnut Canyon is a beautiful and fascinating place to explore. We’ll also enjoy lunch on self in in historic downtown Flagstaff, home to many great little restaurants. This is a great tour and we hope you’ll join us!
WHITE MOUNTAIN COOL OFF AUGUST 23-25 | MONDAY-WEDNESDAY $469 PP (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) $99 (SINGLE SUPPLEMENT) Day One: Depart the Valley with a stop on our way to lunch on self in Heber, at The Red Onion. Back in the Transits to Hon-Dah Casino Resort for the next two nights. Nothing fancy, the HonDah hotel rooms are clean and cozy, and dinner is included at the Indian Pine Restaurant. Day Two: Breakfast is included at the hotel, then we’re off to explore a land of thick pine forests, crystal mountain lakes, lush green meadows and abundant watchable wildlife. The high-country temperatures average 30 degrees cooler than the Phoenix area. This region is also home to ten sparkling lakes, our focus for
Sinagua Great House in Walnut Canyon National Monument Arizona.
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this scenic driving tour. We’ll explore as much as time allows, with a stop along the way for lunch on self. Late afternoon we’ll return to our hotel, where we’ll enjoy dinner, included. Day Three: Breakfast is included at the hotel, then it’s bags out and we’re headed for home. We’ll make our way into Globe, where we’ll stop for lunch on self at Guayo’s Mexican Restaurant. After lunch we’ll head home. Arizona’s beautiful White Mountains are a terrific getaway and this affordable tour includes so much. Don’t miss it!
MOUNT LEMMON SCENIC BYWAY & THE IRON DOOR AUGUST 27 | FRIDAY | $95 PER PERSON We’re off to travel the Sky Island Scenic Byway—Mount Lemmon Highway to the town of Summerhaven, Arizona! This breathtaking 25-mile paved road takes us along one of Arizona’s most scenic byways, and winds us up a trail that ascends 9,157 feet through the rugged Santa Catalina Mountains into a much cooler climate. Nestled into the rocky peak of Mount Lemmon sits the tiny town of Summerhaven, home to the Iron Door Restaurant, where we’ll enjoy lunch on self. Pull up a chair on the patio surrounded by flowers and hummingbirds and treat yourself to a day away from the heat of the Valley.
THE LAKES OF PRESCOTT & WHISKEY ROW AUGUST 30 | MONDAY | $95 PER PERSON There are four beautiful lakes in Prescott: Goldwater, Watson, Willow and Lynx. We’re going to visit them all, with a stop first on Prescott’s famous Whiskey Row for lunch on self, before we begin this exploration. After lunch we’re off to Goldwater Lake, the jewel in the crown of the Prescott National Forest. From here we’ll head northeast to enjoy a spectacular driving tour of Watson and Willow Lakes. Known as the twin lakes, Watson and Willow are in the Granite Dells of Prescott, an area so scenic that it has seen more than its fair share of western movie shoots and was once home to the very popular Garden of the Gods Resort. From here we’ll make our way to Lynx Lake, in the cool and pine-scented Bradshaw Mountains. So completely different from the twins, Lynx Lake is heavily wooded, and surrounded by tall Ponderosa pines, scrub oak and Manzanita. This lovely area is home to a wide variety of wildlife, offering a fantastic connection to nature and a dramatic ending to our summer escape!
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We are 6 months into planning our new website!
We are launching a NEW website in Fall 2021 that will feature improvements in how residents access information and participate in community functions, (amenities & services), including a user-friendly mobile app, and not to mention a new look and feel! Find out more about our new website by catching up on what we’ve mentioned so far.
Previous Grand Lifestyles Magazine Articles: History of Project – February 2021 (pages, 26-27) Club Microsites – March 2021 (page, 22) Event Reservations – April 2021 (page, 22) Class Registrations – April 2021 (page, 22) Calendars – April 2021 (page, 22) Resident Training – June 2021 (page, 18) These articles can be viewed on Suncitygrand.com. Once there, select Grand Lifestyles at the top menu. Then, underneath the Communications tab, select Grand Lifestyles Magazine. We know that NEW can sometimes be scary, but we’re here to help. If you have any questions, please email communications@scgcam.com. Look out for eNotifications and future Grand Lifestyles Magazine articles. We will be communicating the rollout process of our new website and resident training opportunities (in-person meetings and online videos). 36
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We are looking for SCG men and women volunteers to help with Vacation Watch and Evening Patrol. We will supply vehicles and training. Call (CAM) 623-546-7468 or the C.H.A.P.S. office 623-546-7553 and leave a message if you are interested in joining us! You may also find more information about C.H.A.P.S. (including an application form to join) at suncitygrand.com – volunteer central – C.H.A.P.S. Resident Patrol
HOME SECURITY TIPS from Your C.H.A.P.S. Volunteers
Law enforcement professionals encourage the reinforcement of your front door against unwanted intruders. Many of us have installed steel-type security doors for this purpose. These screen doors improve your home’s security: n
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rush to leave for vacation or hurrying out the door to your summer home. If you have signed up for Vacation Watch service, we will call your key holder about your unlocked security door, once. For your home safety, we encourage you to work with your key holder to LOCK THAT DOOR.
Most have a lock, dead bolt and non-removable pin hinges. Act as a deterrent to potential intruders.
Some insurance companies may even give the homeowner a discount. These doors last longer than most other doors. Many security doors have heavy-duty screens that also keep out insects but still allow for fresh air and natural light into your home. Shatter-proof glass is recommended if a more decorative option is desired. Remember to submit your application for a security door per instructions found in our Residential Design Guidelines, Chapter 8, Sec. J.
The most important tip of all about YOUR security door is to LOCK IT! The whole purpose for the door is defeated if you forget to lock your door! We find that many of you make this mistake as you are in a
If it happens that you can no longer find the key to your screen door, get a locksmith out to remedy that small problem. We want you to be safe and to enjoy your home while you are here and have little to no worries about it while you are away.
BECOMING A MEMBER If you are interested, please visit Volunteer Central at https://www. suncitygrand.com/grand-lifestyles/ volunteer-central and click on the link for C.H.A.P.S. Resident Patrol
GENERAL MEETING Once our public buildings re-open, we hope to resume our monthly meetings which are ‘normally’ the fourth Tuesday of every month at 1:30P in the Sonoran Plaza.
DONATIONS C.H.A.P.S. welcomes all donations. Those wishing to make donations may do so at the Membership Office. Make checks payable to Sun City Grand Community Association and designate “Donation to C.H.A.P.S.”
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CONNECT WITH THE COLONNADE
An ‘Interesting’ Year with Nina Louis Nina Louis joined Sun Health executive director for The Colonnade’s in August 2020. We asked a few questions about her experience. “The protocols and systems we put into place to ensure the safety of every resident and team member were top-notch. We did not have any widespread issues with COVID-19, which we are proud of. The leadership continued to stay abreast with everything that was happening and changing with the pandemic, and was able to adjust,” Nina added. “We ended on top.”
Nina Louis Executive Director The Colonnade “Joining an organization anytime can be very stressful,” Nina said. “Joining an organization during a pandemic and getting to know the organization through masked faces and PPE, and through Zoom and other virtual platforms, has been interesting. In some ways it’s been challenging, in other way you can see how innovation has really connected people in different ways. ‘Interesting’ is my definitely my word.” The Colonnade, along with almost every other senior living organization, experienced the impact of COVID-19, including the loss of a few beloved residents and many changes to daily operations. Yet, Sun Health and The Colonnade were very fortunate overall, compared to many others in the area and across the country. 38
“Ultimately, our residents are very happy and healthy, and happy with what we did to keep them safe. And, I know that because they share all the time that they are happy with everything we did.” Nina is quick to share with residents of The Colonnade that they did their part, too. “I want to say that we are getting close to having this behind us and we are gearing up for a new experience with new energy and excitement over what we can look like post-pandemic. And, the residents are waiting to see that happen.” Moving forward, The Colonnade campus will be different. “We are are going to focus on the close partnership between residents and team members (staff) and we are going to be very intentional,” Nina says. “One of the things we learned the most is that we can do so much together versus separately to really create a community that our residents
want to live in. They want to see us doing it together. The voice of the resident is going to be very important in what we do going forward.” Changes will include new events, programs and systems, and as they are introduced residents will definitely be a part of the process. “We want to ensure that we’re meeting their expectations every single time. We went through a year where we lost that connection that we were very used to, that we probably took for granted - the ability to see each other face-to-face, to give each other a hug, to dine together. We couldn’t talk and collaborate, that all was kind of lost, and although we tried to bridge that gap virtually there was still something missing.” The Colonnade started a book club in June addressing ageism and ableism. Additionally, the campus has Resident Council meetings and others committee meetings that allow residents a platform to share their thoughts and expertise in their respective areas which provides value to our community. “Some of the residents have been asking for us to do what we refer to in the military as a ‘hot wash,’ or after-action review to address what went well, what did not, and where is our opportunity,” says Nina, who served in the Army for 10 years. “The goal is to enhance our collaboration as we move forward.”
Ageism and ableism are something that often hits residents of senior living communities. “It’s ‘because I’m old, I can’t do this.’ ‘Because I am old, I no longer have any value.’ ‘Because I’m old, I’m not supposed to be riding a bike, or swimming or line dancing.’ ‘I’m not of value anymore,’” Nina shares. “We want to reverse that mind-set because we have a lot of personal biases, and we see it all around us in how we talk, in social media, and it creates fear and a stigma on aging. There is fear of what am I going to lose because I am aging. I am going to lose the ability to make choices and decisions and we don’t want people to just give up and let things happen to them. We want them to have a voice and a quality of life that enables them to age successfully.” We will write more in future about what is happening with these changes at The Colonnade, a Life Care community in the heart of Sun City Grand. In the interim, everyone is welcomed back to dine at The Colonnade Bistro and host outside events on our campus, as long as the encouraging trends with COVID-19 continue. Please call (623) 236-3700 or visit us online at SunHealthCommunities. org and click on “The Colonnade.”
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PRESENTATIONS JULY 13 • TUESDAY • PRESENTATION
AUGUST 3 • TUESDAY • PRESENTATION
Back by popular demand, this class from Generation Living Trusts has helped thousands of Arizonans at every income level to protect themselves from probate. Learn what to do and save 50+% on expert estate planning services. Schedule a FREE REVIEW of any Will or Living Trust. See Ad on page 13. RSVP: 623-853-6775
Back by popular demand, this class from Generation Living Trusts has helped thousands of Arizonans at every income level to protect themselves from probate. Learn what to do and save 50+% on expert estate planning services. Schedule a FREE REVIEW of any Will or Living Trust. See Ad on page 13. RSVP: 623-853-6775
LIVING TRUSTS VS WILLS… STRAIGHT TALK
LIVING TRUSTS VS WILLS… STRAIGHT TALK
FREE | 9:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. | Palm Center
FREE | 11:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. | Palm Center
JULY 14 • WEDNESDAY • SEMINAR
AUGUST 11 • WEDNESDAY • PRESENTATION
SEMINAR SPECIAL! 50% off your Living Trust. Join Us for a complimentary catered workshop from SAFEGUARD ESTATE PLANNING in an informative discussion on Living Trust and how to retain your wealth and avoid probate. Learn how people like yourselves have safeguarded their legacies through comprehensive estate planning. RSVP (623) 552-6000 or email workshops@sgeaz. com to reserve your seat.
Back by popular demand, this class from Generation Living Trusts has helped thousands of Arizonans at every income level to protect themselves from probate. Learn what to do and save 50+% on expert estate planning services. Schedule a FREE REVIEW of any Will or Living Trust. SSee Ad on page 13. RSVP: 623-853-6775
SAFEGUARD ESTATE PLANNING
FREE | 11:00 a.m. & 3:30 p.m. | Sonoran Plaza
JULY 19 • MONDAY • SEMINAR
LIVING TRUST SEMINAR
Learn the latest strategies to protect your estate. A good estate plan coordinates what happens to your home, savings, and retirement accounts. Why a Will is not enough. Learn how to set up a Power of Attorney for Healthcare or Finances. Why many people with Living Trusts will end up in Probate and how to avoid it! Find out what may have changed, needs updating, or is still applicable in AZ. Presented by: DWORNIK LAW FIRM RSVP 480-809-1014 info@dworniklawaz.com FREE | 10:00 a.m. | Sonoran Plaza
JULY 21 • WEDNESDAY • PRESENTATION
LIVING TRUSTS VS WILLS… STRAIGHT TALK
Back by popular demand, this class from Generation Living Trusts has helped thousands of Arizonans at every income level to protect themselves from probate. Learn what to do and save 50+% on expert estate planning services. Schedule a FREE REVIEW of any Will or Living Trust. See Ad on page 13. RSVP: 623-853-6775
LIVING TRUSTS VS WILLS… STRAIGHT TALK
FREE | 1:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. | Palm Center
SEPTEMBER 2 • THURSDAY • PRESENTATION
LIVING TRUSTS VS WILLS… STRAIGHT TALK
Back by popular demand, this class from Generation Living Trusts has helped thousands of Arizonans at every income level to protect themselves from probate. Learn what to do and save 50+% on expert estate planning services. Schedule a FREE REVIEW of any Will or Living Trust. See Ad on page 13. RSVP: 623-853-6775 FREE | 9:00 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. | Palm Center
SEPTEMBER 8 • WEDNESDAY • PRESENTATION
LIVING TRUSTS VS WILLS… STRAIGHT TALK
Back by popular demand, this class from Generation Living Trusts has helped thousands of Arizonans at every income level to protect themselves from probate. Learn what to do and save 50+% on expert estate planning services. Schedule a FREE REVIEW of any Will or Living Trust. See Ad on page 13. RSVP: 623-853-6775
TICKETED AUGUST 26 • THURSDAY • GRAND EVENT
THE HOLY ROCKA ROLLAZ Take an authentic trip back to the fantastic 50s with The Holy Rocka Rollaz! If it’s the classic early rock ‘n’ roll and rockabilly of Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Johnny Cash (and many more!) that you want, played just the way those legends played it…you have found your dream band! Minnesota’s own Holy Rocka Rollaz bring back the sound, the look, the memories and nostalgia of one of America’s most treasured eras. There’s nothing but PURE EARLY AMERICAN ROCK ‘n’ ROLL about them. Tickets May be Purchased Online: Suncitygrand.com or at the Sun City Grand Ticket Desk $20/pp | Evening Show | Sonoran Plaza 6:30 p.m. Doors Open 7 p.m. Performance
SEPTEMBER 17 & 18 FRIDAY & SATURDAY • MUSIC CLUB
THE CIMARRON NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS: THE MANHATTAN DOLLS – “SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY” The Music Club’s Cimarron Nightclub is pleased to welcome back the beautiful harmonizing sounds of the Manhattan Dolls. The Dolls perform all over the world and this show features Miranda, Vanessa and Chelsee taking us down memory lane with some of the classic songs that saw us through World Wars I and II. Hits like Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Apple Blossom Time and many more pay tribute to our brave men and women in uniform today. Purchase tickets online at: www. scgrandmusicclub.com; www.suncitygrand.com or at the Activities Desk (Open M-F, 8am-4pm) $20/pp | Cimmaron Center 6 p.m. Cash Bar 7 p.m. Performance
FREE | 1:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. | Palm Center
FREE | 1:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. | Palm Center
The Association provides this publication for informational purposes only. SCG Community Association, its Board, its employees and all other entities within SCG do not guarantee, endorse, nor promote any of the products, services or individuals advertised herein and assume no responsibility or liability for the veracity of the statements made in this publication. Information regarding advertising rates can be obtained on our website at www.suncitygrand.com/Communications/GrandLifestyles-magazine, scroll down to Grand Lifestyles Advertising or by coming to the Sonoran Plaza and visiting the Activities Office. The deadline for commercial ads is the 10th of the month prior to placement.
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CLUB CONNECTIONS ARMED FORCES SUPPORT GROUP
You do not have to be a Veteran to belong to the AFSG, although many of our members are Veterans. You only need to have a desire to say “Thank You” to our active and Veteran military families and wish to continue to help many of them on their journey of healing. The AFSG has been very successful raising and donating money to vetted 501c 3 Veteran support foundations. Three of these foundations are within the state of AZ – Honor Flight AZ, Soldiers Best Friend, Foundation for Service Dog Support, and one national organization, Feherty’s Troop First Foundation. We would like you to join us in our mission of supporting those who have served, do serve and continue to serve and sacrifice so much to give us our freedom. For more information check out our website – scgarmedforcessupportgroup.org “We shall never forget”
ART CLUB
The best way to enjoy the variety of classes and other activities offered is to join the Art Club. The annual membership fee is $20 and you can join online at scgartclub.org. After completing the application, you can pay via PayPal or drop by the club. From classes and socials to exhibits and gatherings by medium, the Art Club is open and we’re having FUN creating!
BILLARDS
We are open to all SCG Community Association Members no experience necessary! We have eight new Diamond Pool tables, which are one of the best available for professional players. Check out our calendar for Club activities. Visit our website at www.grandbilliards.org for activity schedules, photos, and more.
BOCCE
All Grand residents are invited to join us for Drop-In Bocce. We’ll teach you the game if you’re new to it, or just join us to play twice a week. No registration or fees required. Tuesdays 9 a.m. | Wednesdays 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join in. We’re having fun while the weather is nice. The start time is subject to change as the weather changes. For information, contact president@scgbocce.com or our website www.scgbocce.com
BOOMERS CLUB
While Boomers is usually associated with a specific age group, Boomers Club is a 500 + member social club open to all Sun City Grand residents. Check us out at www.scgboomers.com That is where you can sign up for membership and see new events as our members schedule them. Membership in Boomers is an excellent way for new residents to establish contacts in the SCG Community. We always look forward to meeting new "Boomers." If you have membership questions, you can always contact our Membership Chair at membershipscgboomers@gmail.com Our goal is to have fun while making new acquaintances during various activities. Covid certainly put a damper on our activities in 2020, but we are beginning to recover. 40
We had a Cinco de Mayo Happy Hour at the Pavilion, a Men's Breakfast in May, a Happy Hour and Men's Luncheon in June, and we are planning Happy Hours in July, August and September. So if you are looking for an opportunity just hang out during the summer months, check out our website for dates and times.
BRIDGE CLUB
There is always an eventual winner in bridge but for most players it is the social aspect of the game and particularly the partnership dynamics that gives bridge its main appeal. The club is now open with limited social games: Monday afternoon, Wednesday evening and Thursday afternoon. Duplicate games are now open on Sunday and Wednesday starting at 1PM. All players, social, duplicate and their guest must have a signed COVID 19 Waiver on file. Please visit the bridge club website at www.scgbridgeclub. com for additional information and updates. Resumption for all scheduled Bridge games (social and duplicate) will resume starting in October.
CANASTA
Canasta is played at the Chaparral Center on Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday afternoons at 1:00 p.m. Tournaments are held on the first and third Monday and Wednesday of each month. We welcome new members! Two training sessions are required before joining. Training is not available in November or December. Parties are held throughout the year.
CLAY ARTS
As the temperatures are rising come and cool off at the Clay Arts Studio while exercising your talents created from a bag of clay. Join us for ongoing classes in hand building and wheel throwing. You can also learn new techniques in all types of high fire and low fire glazing. Register on-line for one of the classes. We are thrilled to welcome the new, professional grade, Bailey Slab Roller for use by our members. It could not be easier to roll out a slab of clay! An instructional video is on-line for review before using this one pass through slab roller. Our participation at The Market At Grand was a sell out! Once again were able to introduce the community to the many talents of our artists who work in clay. If you missed it, be sure to visit our Gallery On-Line. New artists and new works are always being added. Need a bag of clay, a new rib, or want a specific tool? It very well might be in stock in our Clay Supply Cabinet or we can order it for you. Save yourself a trip to get it, wait for it to come in the mail, and extra shipping charges. And pay using your credit card, right in the studio. It’s a perfect time of the year to join the Clay Arts Club. New members are always welcome. We continue to adhere to CDC and CAM guidelines. Visit us on-line at grandclayarts.com
GRAND COMPUTERS
Visit our website, www.Grandcomputers.org, for information about the Grand Computers Club. Club Activities July 2021 Please check www.grandcomputers.org for up to date information.
Tech Help Tuesdays in Person and via Zoom Video Conferencing July 6 - 12:30 - 2:30 PM July 13 - 12:30 - 2:30 PM July 20 - 12:30 - 2:30 PM July 27 - 12:30 - 2:30 PM Must be a Club Member to participate. Bring your device, passwords, and power supply for in person help. Register by Mondays at 11 AM on grandcomputers.org. Digital Scrapbooking SIG 2nd and 4th Mondays | 6–8 PM via Zoom Video Conferencing. July 12 | 6–8 PM | Topic TBD Check grandcomputers.org. July 26 | 6–8 PM | Topic TBD Check grandcomputers.org. Contact Jane Connors for additional information at scrapbook@grandcomputers.org.
DANCE CLUB
The SCG Dance Club is eager to get back to hosting our dances and dance lessons. We will post the latest information we have on the dance club website: scgdanceclub.org.
DANCE CLUB LESSONS
Line Dance News: The new season of Line Dance lessons begins again with Brenda Thomason on Wednesdays and Saturdays beginning Wednesday, July 7, at Cimarron Center. This year the hours will be 10 a.m. to noon. Howard Klemmer has agreed to step in to host lessons for now. To contact Howard call: 303-638-8649. Residents $5, non-residents $7. Ballroom Lessons: Ballroom is excited to announce that it is in the process of contracting with an excellent husband and wife team of competitionlevel dancers and instructors. We expect lessons to begin earlier than usual this year and have reserved rooms starting September 21. Lessons will be Tuesdays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Cimarron Center. More news will follow as plans are finalized. Basic/ beginner lessons are held from 4 to 5 p.m. An intermediate level class is held from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Residents $5, non-residents $7. No pre-registration is necessary.
DOMINOES CLUB
For more information, call the President, Pat Johnson, 623–203–7713.
DRAMA & COMEDY CLUB
The Drama and Comedy Club is looking forward to a return to normal in our next season. Most productions planned for this past season have been re-scheduled for the coming year. This past year did feature our first, and very successful, outdoor productions in the amphitheater, and our two virtual productions that were streamed worldwide from Broadway on Demand. There are many opportunities to participate in the Club. In fact, there are more members who are not actors, than are actors. See the ad in this magazine for a description of how you can be involved. In particular, we are putting a special focus on dancers. Whether you have danced previously, years ago, or not at all, we have the
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class for you. Come join us, we offer both Jazz and Tap Dance Technique Classes. So much fun, make new friends, learn something new or brush up on your steps, a great form exercise and camaraderie and good way to beat the heat! Any questions, please call Robin Kachurak, Dance Committee Chair at 818-795-4859. You can also find everything you need to know at granddrama.com. For general Club questions, contact Jeff Martini at 610-304-4129.
EUCHRE CLUB
Call President (Rich Eggen) 248–310–7561 for additional information.
FISHING CLUB
Club members have fishing experience in all parts of the U.S., Canada and around the world. Check our Club Website www.scgfishing.weebly.com for more information. Club goals include sport fishing and enjoying the outdoors with friends. Members enjoy fly fishing and spin fishing and taking an active role in the promotion of fishing and conservation. Fishing trips are organized to areas in Arizona such as day trips to Lake Pleasant and the Salt River and overnight to the White Mountains, Lees Ferry, the San Juan River in New Mexico, Alaska and Canada. The Club assists in stocking fish at Lake Nine and has directions and fishing equipment for kids or grand kids to fish Lake Nine. The Club also supports community efforts including Healing Waters, Adaptive Kids Fishing, and the Veteran’s
Home fishing outing. To contact a club officer for information or to find our about grandkids fishing in Lake Nine, please email infoscgfishing@gmail.com.
GARDEN CLUB
A summer salute to Garden Club members and others as well! June finds Club members on vacation (no meetings in summer). We’ll be “vacationing” until the next Garden Club meeting on Thursday, October 21, 8:30-11 am in the Gila Room at Cimarron Center; we hope to be meeting in person by Fall! Club dues remain at $10/year pp and are payable at the first meetings of the garden club year (even January, hoping our Canadian friends will again be able to join us). Garden Club meetings are the third Thursday of the months of October, November, NO MEETING in December. Then we begin our “New Year” 2022 - really(?) on January 20, Feb, March, April, and May. We hope to be planning a field trip in the Spring! There has been an almost 2-year gap in Garden Club in-person meetings, so we ask volunteers to again bring goodies to share at our brunch table, “plants & things” for and helping at the plant giveaway table. We’ll appreciate help with starting our coffee pots before the meetings, they’ll be filled with water, just plug in (!). Did we mention a greeter would help welcome previous members and new members, as well as visitors who want to “check us out” for only ($1)? We will miss our friend Gloria Mandracchia and her big smiles and hugs very much at the plant table.
Barbara and Hazel will help us remember Gloria’s joy at describing all the “lovelies” you’ve brought for that table. Board members Ellie, Cherie, Karen and Ruth look forward to seeing you once again at Garden Club in-person meetings in the Fall! Would you also send Cherie topics that you would like to talk about in these future meetings - thank you!
GLASS ARTS The glass arts club is welcoming new members! Whether you aspire to make a beautiful stainedglass window for your home, design a mosaic masterpiece, or enjoy creating a one-of-a-kind fused glass piece, Grand Glass Arts encourages you to explore the world of glass art. The first step to creating your masterpiece is to join the club by going to grandglassarts.com and clicking on the ‘Join Us’ tab or stopping by the glass arts studio to complete an application there. Next, you will be contacted by the Glass Arts Education Co-chairs to schedule your two orientation classes. The first class is the ‘Glass Arts Overview’ and helps you understand how our club operates. Your training continues with the ‘Glass Arts Skills’ class where you learn to lay out patterns on glass, use glass tools to cut and separate glass, and learn how to set up and use a grinder to perfect glass pieces. Questions? Kathy Cihlar at education@grandglassarts.com for additional information.
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GOLF—150 GOLF CLUB
Par–3 golf at Sun City Grand. The co–ed 150 Golf Club plays nine holes from tees 150 yards or less from the pin Sunday afternoon. If you want to work on your short game, are new to golf or just want enjoy nine holes from a shorter distance, give us a try. We would love to have you as our guest. We are a relaxed, fun–loving group. Info: Denny Spencer 425–210–6973.
GOLF—LADIES GRAND NINERS Club Website: ladiesgrandniners.golfgenius.com
Meeting information: The Ladies Grand Niners membership year is October 1- September 30 each year. We play golf in a shotgun format on Tuesdays, November through May. Based on availability, members sign up to play at either 12:30 or 3:00. In the summer months, members can choose to play 9-holes of golf between 6–7AM or 18 holes at 7 AM. (Please note that, with restrictions related to COVID-19, we have been playing with tee times instead of shotguns since mid-March 2020. The format is subject to change.) Membership Ladies Grand Niners is processed through Arizona Golf Association. Members are required to have an active membership in the Arizona Golf Association (AGA), select Ladies Grand Niners as your club and be a resident of Sun City Grand with a valid Community Association Member (CAM) number. The LGN membership rate is discounted for those who join after April 1. Members are required to have a GHIN handicap index. If you do not have a GHIN handicap index, you must establish one. A 9–hole handicap index is also required to be eligible for prizes in any of our monthly Play of the Day events and for our annual President’s Cup Tournament. An 18-hole World Handicap System (WHS) GHIN Handicap Index is established by playing a six 9-hole rounds or a combination of 9 and18-hole rounds to equal 54 holes. The18-hole handicap index is converted to a 9-hole handicap index for our league. A member must play with the Ladies Grand Niners a minimum of 5- 9-hole rounds in order to be eligible to play in the annual President’s Cup tournament (held in March each year). Club Description: Ladies Grand Niners has over 200 members. We prefer to play 9-holes of golf instead of the traditional 18-holes of golf. Although Desert Springs is our home course, we also play Cimarron, Granite Falls North and Granite Falls South during our season. We play by USGA Rules and expect our members to have a general knowledge of the Rules of Golf and some golf experience. Our motto is “Fun, Friendship, and Golf”! For information on how to join our club through Arizona Golf Association go to ladiesgrandniners.golfgenius.com and click on the link for our membership information or contact our membership co-chairs at membership. ladiesgrandniners@gmail.com.
GOLF—MENS 9 HOLE
The Men's Nine Hole Golf Club thanks you for the opportunity to tell you a little about our club. As our name implies, we are an organization for male Sun 42
City Grand residents who play nine holes of golf each week, rather than the usual 18. While we are a golf club, we also place a high priority on having fun and making lasting friendships. Our motto is "Twice The Fun in Half The Time". For more information visit our website: http://mens9hole.homestead.com
GOLF—LADIES 18 HOLE LEAGUE
If you enjoy golfing and socializing with other friendly women, then the Grand Ladies 18-Hole Golf League is a perfect fit for you. GLGA 18Hole League is affiliated with the Arizona Golf Association (AGA) and members are required to comply with USGA rules of golf. We play every Tuesday, rotating among all four SCG golf courses. GLGA is a year-round league. You must have a current handicap or, establish a handicap within 30 days of joining the league in order to compete in weekly (Tuesday) play events. The maximum handicap allowed on each golf course is 40. In addition to our weekly play events, several major tournaments are held throughout the year, including a Member-Member, Member-Guest, League Championship. The League also supports a variety of charitable activities. Our President is Lin Rigutto. To learn about GLGA, go to our website: www. glga-grandladiesgolfassociation.golfgenius.com Or, feel free to contact our Membership Director at GLGAMembership@gmail.com. Membership applications are also available at Granite Falls Golf Course and Sonoran Plaza, just left of the library entrance.
GOLF—LADY PUTTERS
Lady Putters is a way to get outdoors, socialize and enjoy a game. It's a way to practice your putting skills or learn to play a new game. Every week, the putting course is arranged differently so it remains a challenge. You can putt once a week in Sun City Grand from November through May. Join Lady Putters. We would love to see you. For information, go to our website at ladyputters.weebly.com or send an email to pamlang22@gmail.com
GOLF—MEN PUTTERS
HAVE ANY INTEREST IN PUTTING? Want to meet others that share this interest? If so, then plan to come over to the beautiful 18-hole putting green located just west of the Cimarron club house, right off of W. Clearview Blvd. You are invited to play a “guest” round with a Men Putters club member. PUTTING SCHEDULE The Men Putters do “their thing” weekly on Tuesday and Wednesday at 1:00 PM, on both days, starting in November. (In the summer, we go to an early morning start time in order to beat the heat.) Members feel free to pick whatever day they prefer to participate and some even putt both days. HERE IS A TYPICAL DAILY EVENT Register to play, be paired with another person, putt 18 holes, and lastly, participate in a 19th hole challenge (this is a special one-hole challenge). Other change-of-pace fun putting challenges are offered throughout the year long program.
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES There are some occasional social activities when members meet to vote on new officers OR just meet for club sponsored soda and hot dogs. VOLUNTEERS Member volunteers run the club’s daily putting activities such as setting up the course, registering members and guests, etc. The Men Putters is a new club, started several years ago, and membership has continued to grow with each new season. Membership, pictures and lots of other information can be found on our website: www.scgmenputters.weebly.com.
GOLF—COUPLES PUTTING
The Couples Putting Club is a co-ed charter club at Sun City Grand in Surprise, AZ. We are a putting only club that plays on an 18-hole course that is setup differently each month. Our goal is to provide an opportunity for experienced golfers and novices alike to compete on the putting green and at the same time, have fun and make new friends. Above all, we want our members to enjoy themselves while utilizing our wonderful putting facilities at the Cimarron Center. For more information visit our website: scgcouplesputtingclub.weebly.com
GOLF—MEN’S NINE HOLE GOLF CLUB
The Men's Nine Hole Golf Club is composed of fun loving, supportive golfers of all skill levels who enjoy the game of golf. If you love the game, but 18 holes is too much, this club is for you. Due to the current Covid pandemic, we play every Monday with tee times starting at 12:30 p.m and 3:00 p.m. We provide free range balls upon checking in either curbside or in the pro shops. We are still offering team games e.g. team tournaments, best ball and scrambles, plus a Club Championship and President's Cup Tournaments. Come enjoy the camaraderie and friendships, that are an important part of our game playing experience. Please visit our website at: mens9hole. homestead.com. Membership Director: Wayne Mercel merk5151@msn.com
GOLF—MEN’S 18 HOLE GOLF CLUB
Enjoy competition and have fun. Test your golf skills and make new friends while enjoying a round of golf on our beautiful community golf courses. The SCG Men’s 18 - Hole Golf Club welcomes resident golfers to join our club and compete for bragging rights and prize money in weekly tournaments .We play our tournaments on Wednesdays under USGA Rules of Golf and use the USGA’s Golf Handicap Information Network ( GHIN ) for tracking handicaps .Participants are flighted based on handicap and generally play with other golfers of similar ability. Our season starts the first week of November and runs through September. Membership information/ applications can be obtained in the Granite Falls Pro Shop or by visiting our website at www.scgmgc.com.The 2021 Membership Chairman is Tom Jones. The club currently has over 400 members and we invite you to join our roster.
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GRAND HIKERS
Grand Hikers will resume a regular schedule of hikes in October 2021, but will offer some shorter/ easier hikes from June through September. The summer hike schedule is available on our website at www.scghikers.org where you can also learn more about the club, upcoming hikes, and tips for more enjoyment and safety in your hikes. For more information contact president@scghikers.org or hikedirector@scghikers.org. Interested hikers are welcome at our monthly general meeting, held the first Monday of the month from October through May (no monthly meeting June through September).
current 2021 card. If you do not have a 2021 card, you can order one at the National League website, which is www.nationalmahjonggleague.org. We also hold tournaments each year, and we invite all mah jongg players to join us for our next tournament. Tournaments are another great way of improving mah jongg skills and making new friends. Check us out on a Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday evening. Bring your current 2021 mah jongg card, $5.00 in change, and your Cam card. For more information, see our website at www.scgmahjongg. net or contact us at scgmahjonggclubl9@cox.net.
LANGUAGE CLUB
MUSIC CLUB
The SCG Language Club would like to increase its Foreign language offerings to our residents. We currently offer Spanish, French, Italian, German, and ASL (American Sign Language). We need volunteers in any other languages, to teach our resident students. We would also like to start ZOOMING CLASSES and need volunteers to ZOOM. If you have an interest to participate come join us at the Ocotillo Building! New classes begin the first week October 2021. Current German and Italian classes meet through the summer. Email president@grandlanguageclub.com.
LAWN BOWLING
We welcome all levels and ages to join us for a relaxed but competitive game. We have a state-ofthe-art bowling green that is arguably the best green in the COUNTRY and it is situated just behind the tennis courts. You absolutely have to check this out and then ask about the free introductory lessons (and use of club bowls) we offer. See more information on SunCityGrand.com or go direct to our website at www.grandlawnbowling.org<http:// www. grandlawnbowling.org> for starting times, contact information, pictures and much, much more or contact Brad Heldele at 206-713-2320
MAH JONGG
The Sun City Grand Mah Jongg Club is again open for play! We play in the Hopi Room at the Chaparral Center on Tuesdays from 12:00 noon to 4 p.m. and on Wednesdays from 5:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. We’re playing with the new 2021 card, which became effective April 1, 2021. We play according to National Mah Jongg League rules, with four people to a table. Mahjongg is a game of skill, strategy, calculation, memory, and involves a degree of luck. It is an excellent game to keep your brain lively. Our club offers lessons each year, and we will be giving lessons starting in October of this year. Lessons are a good way to learn the game in a more relaxed setting. If you would like to be on the list for lessons, please email us at scgmahjonggclubl9@ cox.net. One of the nice things about playing with us is that you can arrive or leave at any time during play after you have played a round (4 games) at a table. After you are East, you go to the front of the room and wait for the next available table. It's a great way to meet other members and make new mah jongg friends. You do not need to bring a mah jongg set, only your
The Sun City Grand Music Club is composed of residents who share a love of music. It is dedicated to the performance of Vocal and Instrumental Music for the enjoyment of both our participants and the general public. Its activities give members performance opportunities as singers and instrumentalists, both singly and in groups. Members also participate in production, technical, and backstage activities for our shows and support the club through Board and committee functions. There’s a place for everyone! If you have an interest or need further information, please visit our website, www.scgrandmusicclub.com, or contact Marilyn Green at president@scgrandmusicclub.com or 618839-6349.
PAPER ARTS & MEMORIES (PAM)
We are back!! Our Club reopened on April 5, 2021 and welcomed members back in the Hopi and Pima rooms from 8:00 -2:00 pm on Mondays. We will be putting out Club tools and scheduling classes in June. Our Card Boutique will be open once a month during the summer months. June 14th, July 12th, August 9th and Sept 13th . They will be located in front of the Pima room in the Chaparral Center. Our club provides a place to learn, create and share greeting cards, paper crafting, mixed media, scrapbooks and more. If you are a resident of Grand, have a CAM card and are interested in joining our Club, email us at GrandPamPrez@ gmail.com and we will assign a PAM Ambassador to meet with you on a Monday to show you around and familiarize you with our Club. We have reduced our membership dues in half, to $10.00 for 2021.
PET CLUB
The Sun City Grand Pet Club is open to all residents of SCG who are pet lovers. You do not need to be a current pet owner to join. Our meetings are designed as both an informational and social interaction among members. Guest speakers talk on subjects ranging from pet health, training, rescue, pet care and community programs. Our yearly dues of $10 per member cover our yearly donations to five community pet programs. Applications for the Pet Club can be obtained at the Activities Desk in the Sonoran Plaza or at the bulletin board at the Pet Park. Pet Park applications and membership do not automatically enroll you into the Pet Club, so be sure to pick up both applications if you desire to participate in both. The Pet Park registration is free
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and is required in order to use the Pet Park which is available to all SCG residents.
GRAND PHOTOS
We welcome everyone to stop by our “cool” studio and enjoy our member displays, there is something new hanging on our gallery wall each month and a friendly member there to answer any questions. Our Studio remains open during the summer months for photo processing, printing, matting, SIG’s (Special Interest Group) activities, etc. • We also hold monthly “virtual” photo shoots” where members are challenged to take photos following a theme and then enjoy the pleasure of sharing their photographic discoveries virtually. July’s themes are Dreamy & Fresh Vegetables; so grab your smartphone (or any camera of your choice) and visit a local farmer’s market or try to put your daydreams in focus. Have fun! • We had such a great response to our photo challenges last summer, we decided we would offer them again. Every other Friday the Grand Photos e-blast posts our bi-weekly photo challenge. Whether you show your photo off on the Grand Photos Facebook page or just enjoy it yourself, we hope it keeps you shooting and enjoying photography during our summer hiatus. Enjoy! Studio Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 9:00 AM - noon Open Studio Zoom Meetings: Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 10:00 AM Join Us! Becoming a member is easy. Check us out at https://grandphotos.org/Membership. It’s simple to register and pay online where you’ll find more details about these and any other programs. Best wishes to all for a safe, enjoyable summer. We look forward to seeing you either virtually during the summer, or when you return.
GRAND PICKLEBALL CLUB
The Grand Pickleball Club is a great place to meet other fun-loving active residents, and get a great workout! There are 22 pickleball courts located at the Cimarron Center. The club offers introductory lessons and has ongoing group lessons, clinics and ball-machine drills all designed to help you learn pickleball skills. Check out the club website at www.grandpickleball.org. The website is updated regularly and includes information about how to join, daily activites and how to reserve a court. Any Sun City Grand resident can make court reservations at any time that is not set aside for club functions. Court reservations are displayed on the monitors located in the pavilion and in both breezeways. If you are unable to use your reservation, please delete your reservation so that other residents can use that time. Non-marking, court shoes are recommended. For more information check website www. grandpickleball.org. Hope to see you on the courts soon!
PINOCHLE For information call Ron 708–415–2063 or 623– 399–9083 or Stuart 206–245–5142. 43
POKER CLUB
Come join us for various poker games. We offer Texas Hold-Em, 7 Card Stud, Omaha Hi-Low with buy in cost from $10 to $30. We offer lessons to help you learn the game for a small fee. Other addition cash games are also played. For more information on what we offer please text Paul at 206-790-7655 or email paulscgpoker@gmail.com. All residents are welcome to play. Visit our website at http://scgpoker. org for additional information.” MAY THE CHIPS BE WITH YOU!”
RV CLUB
Have an RV and want to travel with a fun group of fellow Grand residents or you don't have an RV but want a fun group to socialize with at our meetings with pot lucks, pizza parties and Ice cream socials well come on over to the Grand Rv'ers next meeting, any SC Grand resident is welcome, you don't need to own an RV to become a member. Our meetings are usually the 3rd Tuesday in Oct, Nov, Jan, Feb, March and April with our Christmas party in December. Previous members who sold their RV's are encouraged to rejoin for all of our great comradery! For more info call club President Mike Dawson @ 925-727-4625 or Membership Chair Sharron Navratil @ 602-430-0820
SHALOM CLUB
The Shalom Club is welcoming new members and we invite all Sun City Grand Residents to join us! We’re a fun–loving and energetic social club with over 300 members who enjoy a variety of social, educational and cultural activities related to Judaism, although we are not a religious group. We have an annual calendar of diverse Monthly Program Meetings and our members host many fabulous Socials throughout the year. We also enjoy our partnership and periodic socials with all the West Valley Shalom Clubs. Check out our Club at www.scgshalomclub.com for the latest on events and activities. For more information, or if you would like to join us as a guest to look us over, please contact our Membership Director, Darlyne Posternack, membership@scgshalomclub.com or 623–243–6900.
SINGLES CLUB
The Singles Club is an active social club in Sun City Grand. We provide a caring and supportive environment with activities that offer opportunities for members to share interests, develop friendships and enhance a great quality of life. A variety of monthly events may include Theme Dinners, Poker Night, Game Night, Crazy Bocce, Trivia or other specially arranged outings . Check our website for additional information – www.scgsingles.com. MONTHLY CALENDAR: July 11 Sun. 6 PM Cimarron SATISFYING SALADS AND STUFF! It’s a cool, summer Potluck. Make or bring your favorite salad…the choice is yours. Plan on a portion to serve at least 6 people. Rolls, butter, and dessert will be provided. There may be a few “sur-prizes”, too!! A Cash Bar will be available to quench your thirst. 44
Hosted by Diane McCauley (623) 533-6158 and Marlene Barczynski (814) 392-0791. Make your reservation and pay $5.00 by Monday, July 5. July 14 Wed. 6 PM Chaparral GAME NIGHT. Bring your favorite game (scrabble, mah jongg, deck of cards and a shuffler for hand and foot, or any other game). Also bring your own soft drink. MEET IN THE PIMA ROOM AT CHAPARRAL CENTER. IMPORTANT NOTE: Game Night will be the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. The location may alter slightly, so be sure to check the calendar for the room designated. July 15 Thurs. 6 PM Cimarron POKER NIGHT. Your reservation includes pizza and game chips. Bring your own soft drink. Prizes for the top three winners. Beginners and guests of members are welcome. Hosted by Jan Clark (623) 810-2236 and Rick Haskell (623) 810-5068. Make your reservation and pay $10 by Monday, July 12. July 21 Wed. 10 AM-12 PM Palm Center PROSPECTIVE NEW MEMBER MEETING. Get your questions answered and find out all that the Singles Club has to offer in the Phoenix Room at the Palm Center. Hosted by Scott Houston (602) 881-2529. July 23 Fri. 6 PM Cimarron “LET’S FLAMINGLE”. Don’t stand on one foot and just look around…it’s time to mingle! Set yourself apart from the crowd and wear something tropical (optional). Enjoy a cool beverage from the Cash Bar and a Dickey’s barbecue dinner with all the trimmings. Dance the night away with music by one of our old favorites, Tru Memories. Hosted by Karen Ehrlich (316) 303-5505 and Renee Rut (623) 266-9047. Make your reservation by Monday, July 19. Members - $20 Guests - $25 July 28 Wed. 6 PM Cimarron GAME NIGHT. Bring your favorite game (scrabble, mah jongg, deck of cards and a shuffler for hand and foot, or any other game). Also bring your own soft drink. IMPORTANT NOTE: MEET IN THE CIMARRON CLUB AT CIMARRON CENTER.
SOCIAL GAMES
Consists of Cribbage, Chess, Hand & Foot and Open Games. For more information visit www. suncitygrand.com Chartered Clubs.
STITCHER’S We are a mix of Fabric, Fiber and Needlework
Stitchers is made up of 7 Special Interest Groups (SIG's) 1. Beading 2. Community Service 3. Machine Embroidery 4. Needlework (knitting, crochet, macrame, etc.) 5. Quilting ( Longarm machine, Caring Quilts ) 6. Sewing 7. Weaving Each month I will be describing in more detail what each SIG does. We are presently meeting in our room at the Palm Center Monday to Saturday. Each SIG meets on a specific day. Stop in and join us. We are a very active group.
TABLE TENNIS CLUB
It is scorching hot out there; hence we offer a special hot summer membership of $5.00 for 4 months in June, July, August, and September. Active residents can continue their lifestyles without enduring the summer heat. This is especially great for tennis and pickle ball players because they can continue to maintain their coordination of eyes, hands, and feet; and to practice their concentration and reflex without the scorching heat. An example of these is as shown in the video of 2020 International Table Tennis Federation’s World Cup Highlights, https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=s426FUF725Y. We play in an air conditioned environment; in addition, we also play on a wooden floor, which is easier on our ankles, knees, hips, and backs. We meet in the Gila Room of the Cimarron Center every Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday. Please visit www.suncitygrand.com/tabletennis for details. Why are Bill Gates & Warren Buffet the world’s wealthiest persons? Do you think that playing table tennis has something to do with it? Dr. Amen claimed in his book that table tennis is the world’s best brain sport. Dr. Oz claimed in his TV show that Ping Pong can keep the brain young. Join the fun | First 3 times as a guest | $15.00 annual membership dues • Instructions are provided by tournament players. • The robot will be available for novices & advanced players after the pandemic. • All levels of playing skill are welcome. • Join men and women who enjoy the game. • Come check with the monitor and get started. • The club has paddles & balls; wear your tennis shoes. For more information, please contact David Downs at 623-208-0116, or Apollo Chen at 623-215-7011, or visit www.suncitygrand.com/tabletennis.
TENNIS CLUB DID YOU KNOW?
Playing tennis can strengthen your muscles, increase aerobic capacity, increase bone density, improve coordination, lower resting heart rates and lower body fat! The Sun City Grand Tennis Club currently boasts 369 members but we have room for more!!! Your membership of only $15.00 enables you to play in "Club Tennis", use our two balls machines to improve your game, attend Club sponsored Socials (they will return eventually!), get Club e mails directly to your inbox regarding Club activities and important information and its a great way to meet new friends and have F U N !!!!! Whether you want to get back into tennis, continue with the sport you love or are a real beginner; come check us out! Visit our website at: suncitygrandtennisclub. wildapricot.org There you will find all kinds of information regarding the Club. E mail Sally Orr at: sallyorr1972@gmail.com with questions.
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INTEREST GROUPS...AND MORE WOODCRAFTERS
The Woodshop, situated near the Ballpark, is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Thursday evenings 6-9 p.m. (always subject to a volunteer Monitor being on duty). The shop is equipped with all the machines and hand-tools necessary to construct furniture and cabinetry. For more information visit our website: http://www.grandwoodcrafters.com
ALASKA INTEREST GROUP Email: grandalaskans@gmail.com. Find us on Facebook at “Grand Alaskans” Interest Group Description: The Grand Alaskans welcome all Alaskans living in Sun City Grand. If you enjoy getting together with fellow Alaskans for special events, entertainment, tours, or social hours, this is the group for you. We hold several events October through April. AMATEUR TRAP SHOOTING GROUP Contact(s) for Interest Group: Marty Grady, 623556-9497, martygrady@hotmail.com Meeting Information: We meet the first Friday of each month at Ben Avery at 8:30 a.m. Interest Group Description: We are a group of averaged skilled trap shooters that meet at Ben Avery to shoot trap and socialize about our past sporting activities. Besides trap shooting, the members discuss other activities that foster a network of things to do, places to go, and help to provide others. BON APPETIT DINNER CIRCLE
Meeting Information: The 3rd Saturday of the month groups of 6 or 8 or 10 meet in members’ homes for dinner, November thru June. Host duties and guests alternate each month. Interest Group Description: We provide opportunities for making new friends and enjoying a meal together. The host furnishes the entrée and beverages…the guests contribute the appetizer, salad, and dessert. We have two meetings per season where everyone is invited to a potluck so we can all meet each other and visit. Many lasting friendships have been created. Contact(s) for Interest Group: Kathy, 623-266-0310.
BOWLING
Interest Group Description: Grand Mixers – fun mixed league (guys and gals) Contact(s) for Interest Group: Sally Such, President, 623-975-1377
CANADIAN FRIENDS AT SCG Interest Group Website: scgcdn.weebly.com
Interest Group Description: We are a group of Canadians from coast to coast who winter in SCG from as little as a few weeks to up to 6 months. Some own homes and some rent. We meet from Oct to April for coffee, lunches or dinners. In addition we play everything from bocce / golf /billiards /bowling etc. We discuss common border crossing experiences and try to keep up to date on changes for Visitors Visas on proposed changes. We also discuss problem solving in the desert, from plumbers to landscapers. For more information see our calendar of events on
our website. Come on out to one of our fun filled events and who knows you might meet a neighbor, an old co-worker or even a long lost relative from Canada!
GRAND DEMOCRATS INTEREST GROUP Interest Group Website: www.granddems.org
Meeting Information: Fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in Cimarron Center. Beverages and snacks at 6:00 p.m. No meetings in July and August. Interest Group Description: We are a group that supports a Democratic presence in the community. We encourage those interested in national, state, county or local politics who are newly arrived members of the community or those who have been here awhile to come and listen to our scheduled interesting speakers. Besides our monthly meetings, we have monthly breakfasts and dinners.
FOUR WHEELING Interest Group Website: www.grand4wheelers.org
Interest Group Description: The Grand 4-Wheelers are SCG residents who are interested in taking rides off-road into the beautiful areas of Arizona not accessible by standard vehicle. The roads we travel range from “easy” to “moderate” to “difficult.” The rides are for all types of four wheel drive vehicles (No ATV’s that’s another group). Our rides will allow you to see remote areas of Arizona in the safe environment of a group activity. We provide an environment to learn the off-road capabilities of our vehicles, off-road driving techniques, the use of GPS devices & maps, and available recovery tools. Please refer to our website to see a calendar of future rides, as well as photos and narratives of our previous rides.
FUN DINERS
Meeting Information: We send an invitation to all of our members throughout the year to attend a lunch, dinner, a happy hour, or meet at a members home. Events that are scheduled some distance away will be lunches. Lunches and dinners will be prepaid and you will be notified 3-4 weeks in advance and you may attend as many or as few as you like. We have volunteer coordinators who plan events at their favorite restaurants. The annual dues are $10 per person each year. You may call Gerri at 623-374-7917 or Toni at 623-544-5988 for more information or visit our website at www.fundiners.weebly.com. Interest Group Description: Our volunteer coordinators plan 7-8 events each year at their favorite restaurants. Just $10.00 per member per year will put you on the e-mail list.
GRAND CONNECTION INTEREST GROUP
The Grand Connection Social Group welcomes all who have an interest in the African-American experience and want to learn more about their traditions and heritage". At this time due to the Corona Pandemic there are no activities planned. For additional information regarding the Interest Group Contact: Betty Shelton 623 910-0015 or Pat Burnette 650 346-7727.
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HORSESHOES INTEREST GROUP Are you kidding me? We don’t have Horseshoes here? Yup…WE DO! We play at 8 AM every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and we always need more Lady and Men pitchers so come join us by the Baseball Field. Just “show up” at the 5 pits beside the Del Webb Ballpark on W. Mountain View Blvd, just west of N. Goldwater Ridge Dr.
IOWA INTEREST GROUP Meeting Information: The current SCG COVID regulations for Interest Groups make it impossible to meet and continue the group activities we currently enjoy. Therefore, the decision has been made to suspend the Iowa Interest Group until at least the first of the year. We have requested dates for events in the spring the hopes that we will be able to resume activities. We will contact you by email if plans change. Interest Group Description: The Iowa Interest Group was established as a social group to allow all people with an Iowa connection to gather. It provides the opportunity for people to meet with current friends, create new friendships and possibly find old friends or acquaintances. The warmth and generosity of Iowa is seen in the people attending. Contact Ginger Pollock. jrpollock47@gmail.com; 623-512-3637.
LGBTQ INTEREST GROUP Contact(s) for Interest Group: scg.lgbt@yahoo. com Interest Group Website: scglgbt.com Interest Group Social Media: https://www. facebook.com/scglgbt Meeting Information: Meet formally 4 times a year and informally in-between. Interest Group Description: The SCG LGBTQ Interest Group invites residents to join us for a variety of social activities including dining out, theater, concerts, sporting events, etc. We are about making new friends, socializing and supporting one another. Residents and allies who are looking to connect with other like-minded members of our community are welcome to join.
MINNESOTA INTEREST GROUP Contact(s) for Interest Group: Phyllis Borchardt, 623-521-0790, grandmn2016@yahoo.com Interest Group Description: Born in the North Star State/fall in love with L'toile du nord while living there? Currently a part time resident of Minnesota and/or live full time in Sun City Grand? Our Minnesota Interest Group welcomes your participation in our social events, nature walk/potluck events, putting contests, wine tastings, casino parties, theater/dinner parties. Whether you call Sun City Grand your full time or part time residence we would be pleased to have your input regarding offerings that you would find of interest and welcome your participation. 45
POLISH-AMERICAN INTEREST GROUP Contact(s) for Interest Group: Dorothy (Rzeszutek) Higdon, 623-533-6611, odette46@cox.net
Meeting Information: Meetings are scheduled periodically during the year to correspond with new matters of significance and availability of speakers, at which time an e-mail is sent to all members. Notification is also sent regarding any known PolishAmerican activity in the Phoenix area. Interest Group Description: Sharing of Traditions, Customs, Travel, Delicacies, and History. Socializing while receiving cultural enlightenment concerning holidays and also cuisine with regards to Catholic, Jewish and non-denominational citizens. Enjoy the long-established foods of Poland through planned luncheons and tours of Polish-American restaurants, bakeries and delis in the Phoenix area. Translation is also available through Maya Zubriski, mariazubriski@ gmail.com, 623-546-6960
GRAND CENTRAL RAILROAD INTEREST GROUP
If you enjoy large scale (G Scale) outdoor model trains, the Grand Central Railroad Interest Group is the place for you. From operating trains, painting buildings, decorating and landscaping, track maintenance, electrical service and repair, to public relations and more…. there is literally something for everyone. While most members own and operate their
own trains, it is not a requirement to join the group. Our primary function is operating and maintaining the Model Railroad Park for the enjoyment of our members, residents and visitors, young and old alike. The Railroad Park is located near the tennis courts behind the Chaparral Center. Trains run on a regular schedule as posted at the Railroad Park and on our website (GrandCentralRailroad.info). Please stop by during operating hours and introduce yourself. We will be happy to show you around and tell you more about what we do. For additional information or to make special requests, please contact chairman@ GrandCentralRailroad.info
GRAND REPUBLICANS INTEREST GROUP
Although not yet summer we have had our first 100-degree day. Remember it's a dry heat. Our May 22 meeting featuring Jim Lamon, candidate for the United States Senate in 2022, was well received with over 200 attendees. A Q&A session followed with interesting questions from the group. Our next in person meeting is scheduled for July 17. Additional information regarding our meeting can be found at our website, https://scggop.weebly.com. Also available at our site is information regarding special events, current group information, our Board contact numbers along with recent information regarding Sun City Grand and Surprise. As Republicans, we are committed to promoting the
principles, objectives and ideals of the Republican Party on the local, state and federal levels. We support various veteran's and community organizations. Our President, Sally Cotton, can be contacted at 623-214-3637. So if you have any questions about our goals, please feel free to contact Sally or any of our Board members for clarification. Who knows we may be just the group you are looking for. So join us for our next meeting, starting at 9:00 am for coffee and donuts. Be sure to review each edition of the Grand Lifestyles Magazine for up -to-date information on the Sun City Grand Republican SIG, either in print or on the Sun City Grand website
SOUND & LIGHTING VOLUNTEERS
NEEDED TO KEEP THE GRAND’S ENTERTAINMENT “BEST IN CLASS” The Sun City Grand Music Club and Drama and Comedy Club justifiably receive accolades for the many fine musical, dramatic and comedy shows that they bring to our stages each year. But it’s true for any live entertainment venue – the shows are only as good as the sound and lighting teams make them. We are currently looking for residents who want to practice their existing skills or learn new ones for the upcoming season starting in the Fall 2021. And the best part is absolutely no prior experience
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WEEDS
Friendly Reminder From Standards We all want to maintain the beauty and cleanliness of our homes in Sun City Grand. We also recognize that there are many things that impede us in this common desire. The intrusion of nature in the form of weeds is certainly on top of our list. Weeds do nothing but detract from the effect we sought to achieve when we landscaped our property. Please help us to help you and your fellow owners by ensuring that your property stays free of these unsightly intruders.
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or knowledge is required. We will train anyone who is interested in learning the lighting and sound systems. With the many performances we are planning well into 2022, and the different roles each require, there will be much need for more trained technical people. This is a great way to learn some new skills and become a member of the Grand’s entertainment team. If you have ever wanted to be a part of Live Theater, this is your opportunity. Now that we are returning to a full schedule of performances, the need is even greater for more people to join our lighting and sound teams. For more information, contact Larry Dirksen – 623-363-5040 (Sound); or Bob Nix – 623-214-8280 (Lighting)
WASHINGTON STATE
Contact(s) for Interest Group: Susan Brinkley, 206-276-2080, susanbrinkley7@gmail.com Meeting Information: Notification of events are sent via email to individuals who sign up on the roster. Events will be included in the Grand Lifestyles publication and will be posted on the community bulletin boards at the Cimarron Center and Sonoran Plaza. Interest Group Description: The Washington State Group provides opportunities for interested Washingtonians to get acquainted and enjoy
common interests. Events have included socials, golf tournaments, hiking, and attendance at Spring Training Mariner games. Volunteering is critical to keeping this interest group vibrant. Ideas for future events are always welcome.
WINE TASTING Contact(s) for Interest Group: Judy Helderman, 623-322-9425, jhelderm@yahoo.com Meeting Information: We meet on the second Tuesday of every month except July and August at 7:00 p.m. at the home of a host member. Annual dues are $10 per person, and the tasting fee is $15 per person. We also have an annual Wine Dinner, catered by Amuse Bouche and held at the Cimarron Center. Interest Group Description: The group conducts tastings on important wines, grapes, and countries of the world. There is an introductory educational preview of the topic, followed by the wine tasting done in an informal atmosphere. Light foods and finger desserts are available. Members have the opportunity to learn about wine and find new varietals to enjoy. They also meet and befriend fellow wine enthusiasts.
WISCONSIN INTEREST GROUP What a joy and relief to see the ‘reopening’ of America. We continue to solidify plans and look forward to resuming Activities in September with Monthly Breakfasts. We have commitments with Tivoli Gardens in Sun City West. A new venue with new Menu options. Watch for specific dates re a ‘Celebrate Wisconsin Farmers’ event at Culver’s in Surprise this October. The Annual Meeting will be November 4. A favorite WIG event will be renewed again as we will attend Barleens Holiday show and dinner on December 8. As in past years, we will have a private luxury Coach. Mark your calendars for a night of fine cuisine and entertainment on January 19, 2022 when the Holiday Dinner returns. February 22, 2022 brings Game Night And Potluck dinner. March brings baseball and as soon as the schedule is released we will detail specifics for the game and Tailgate party. Based on group interest, we Are thinking of catered dinners and Arizona day trips. Visit our web site www.wigazinfo.weebly.com to remain current on all activities. You can also contact us at wigmessage@gmail.com.
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ASK CAPPIE THE COMPUTER CAT
Is Someone Spying on Me? Is there anyway to know if my smartphone got hacked or if someone is spying on me via my phone? George from SCG Dear George, You did not mention if you have an Android or iPhone. Regardless of which operating system your smartphone uses, here are some basic things to check: n Your phone is suddenly sluggish and decreases performance for no apparent reason. Unless you recently downloaded an app that is a memory hog, you could be infected with malware or spyware. n There is a sudden drop in battery life for no apparent reason. Unexpected battery drains could mean someone is tracking your device. n Your phone overheats when in your pocket or when idle. If so, a spying app could be why. n Your phone randomly turns itself off. Again, a possible infection. n Some apps are showing that you know you did not download. This could be malware which often downloads and install apps on your smartphone without approval or knowledge. n You see outgoing texts and calls but did not send them, or unread emails marked as read, or pop ups appearing on the home screen. These are also signs of malware or spyware. 48
View the digital version of “Ask Cappie” monthly column by going to www. grandinfo.com. Click on the More News>Grand Lifestyles Magazine> to choose the month you want to view. Special thanks to Jackie, for sending Cappie a lovely photo she took of her cat, Simba. If you believe you have been hacked or are being spied upon: n Delete all apps on your device that you do not recognize and only install apps from reputable developers. n Download a reputable mobile security app (check PC Magazine, Tom’s Guide, Tech Radar, etc. to see the latest ratings and how the app works) and run the app. n Spy apps require physical access to your device, so put a secure passcode on your phone so no one can access it to install a spy app. (Generally, spy apps are installed by someone close to you like a spouse, relative, or friend so choose a code that cannot be easily guessed). n Do not click on links in text messages, emails, or on social media sites. n Use secure, unique passwords and enable login notifications on
key accounts so you are aware of sign-ins from new computers or locations. Also enable two factor authentication so if your password is compromised, the hacker can’t get in without access to your phone. n Do not give real answers to security questions to reset your password that hackers could surmise from doing an internet search on you. In other words, lie but keep the information in a safe place to access it when needed. n Do not use public wi-fi, especially if it involves banking or purchasing items online. Do not use public USB charging stations in locations such as airports and hotels. n If all else fails, you can restore your phone to factory settings and reinstall your data…but backup before restoring.
Some basic tips Cappie suggests to not get hacked or spied upon in the first place: Do not download apps for your iPhone that are not available in the Apple Store or for the Android that are not in the Google Play Store. Do not jailbreak your iPhone, and if you have an Android, do not root your phone. These 2 terms essentially mean altering your phone operating system’s software and code to bypass the manufacturer’s software limitations so you can customize your device and download apps, themes, etc. from anywhere.
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GRANDKIDS CORNER
CARRYING ON THE TRADITION.
JULY FAMILY ACTIVITIES Here are a few activities to get you moving. Each month, we are proud to provide GrandKids Corner, a varied list of activity options for you, our Residents, and your families. Please visit the various websites for face mask and safety guidelines.
DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN FLASHLIGHT TOURS
Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Parkway Phoenix, AZ n Thru September 4, 2021 n Recurring weekly on Saturday n 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM n Price included with General Admission: $14.95 adults, $9.95 children n dbg.org/ Flashlight Nights are nighttime self-guided adventures through Desert Botanical Garden. Nocturnal explorers can bring their own flashlights to shine along the trails to capture the nightblooming plants and animals that appear in the desert after dark. Each evening of Flashlight Nights includes socially-distanced activities for all ages. Please bring your own flashlight from home.
PHOENIX RISING FC
Wild Horse Pass 19615 S. 48th St., Chandler n Phoenix Rising vs. LA Galaxy II Jul 17, 2021 n Phoenix Rising vs. Rio Grande Valley FC Toros Jul 31, 2021 n www.phxrisingfc.com Come cheer on the Phoenix Rising FC as they take on United Soccer League opponents all summer long at Casino Arizona Field.
TALIESIN WEST
Taliesin West 12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd Scottsdale 85259 n Summer Hours: Thurs - Sun: 9:00 am - 9:30 am n Advance ticket reservations required. n Duration: 60 minutes n $40 adults | $30 students (13-25 with student ID) $19 youth (6-12) Members are free with advance reservations. n franklloydwright.org Self-paced Audio Tour Without a Guide or a Group. Our “Guided by Wright” audio tour is a unique, multi-sensory experience using recordings of Wright’s own voice, along with narration from our professional tour guides. Because you proceed without a group, this audio tour provides more peace of mind for health & safety, and self-paced freedom on the grounds. Visitors download an easy, free app on a personal smartphone device; headphones & devices are also available for guests at Taliesin West.
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POP! THE SCIENCE OF BUBBLES
Arizona Science Center 600 E. Washington St. Phoenix n (602) 716-2000 n azscience.org n Thru January 29, 2023 n Recurring weekly n 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. n Advance ticket reservations are required. This fun event is for all ages to learn, play, and make bubbles with wands of all sizes, giant bubbles created while you stand inside, a massive bubble drop every 15-20 minutes. Explore four levels of “handson” exhibits, the planetarium and a five story, giantscreen theater.
CAMP INNOVATION
Arizona Science Center 600 E. Washington St. Phoenix n (602) 716-2000 n azscience.org n Advance ticket reservations are required. CAMP INNOVATION is back offering both limited in-person and virtual options through July 31. Each 5-day camp session introduces kids to STEM and builds skills for youth through high-energy challenges, building, and design opportunities, and concept exploration.
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WELCOME JULY 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION As we celebrate Independence Day this month, I want to wish you all a happy 4th of July, and I hope that you join us at Aly Cline Mark Coronado Park Council Member for our 38th annual 4th of July Celebration! The event will feature live music and a selection of food trucks! Gates open at 6 p.m., but stick around for the fireworks display at approximately 8:40 p.m.! Admission is free with a canned food donation. Visit surpriseaz.gov/specialevents for additional event information.
The City will soon begin FOR VETS construction of a Xeriscape If you are a veteran, Vetlink Foundation Demonstration Garden! The garden offers “Coffee with Vets” on the last will be located at the southwest Saturday of every month, beginning at corner of Civic Center Drive and 9 a.m. at the city’s AZ TechCelerator Welcome to July! As we celebrate Independence Day this month, I want to wish you all a happy Paradise Lane. It will be a resource for 4 of July, and I hope that you join us at Mark Coronado Park for our 38 annual 4 of July Celebration! The event will feature live music and a selection of food trucks! Gates open at 6 p.m., but stick around located at 12425 W. Bell Road. This residents, businesses, and homeowner for the fireworks display at approximately 8:40 p.m.! Admission is free with a canned food donation. is a free event for veterans to socialize, Visit surpriseaz.gov/specialevents for additional event information. associations to learn more about As our summer temperatures increase, we can all do our part to help conserve water, and the connect and share with other veterans. water conservation and native plants. City of Surprise Water Resource Management team is here to help! Surprise offers water conservation Each event has a guest speaker who education to help our residents find ways to conserve water. Keep an eye on the City’s website for Did you know that 70% of residential water use occurs outdoors? One simple way you can help will discuss a veteran-related topic. details as they become available. conserve water is by checking for leaks outdoors every month. If you would like to learn additional ways to conserve water, the City of Surprise and EPCOR water have partnered to provide a Hydrate the Valley RSVP by calling 623.303.4355. Vetlink series, which you can view at surpriseaz.gov/waterconservation. Five topics are covered: Hydrate your Yard, Foundation is a non-profit organization Hydrate your whose mission is to connect veterans Plants, If you are looking for a way to stay cool, consider beating the heat this summer by and their families with free services Hydrate some of our great local businesses. Two recent openings are the Ohana Salon, located at 1 your and opportunities. I recently had Road, and the new Saigon Kitchen Lounge, located at 14071 W. Bell Road. Food, Hydrate the opportunity to donate some of your Solis, my discretionary funds to this great and Hydrate organization! with th
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CONSERVE WATER As our summer temperatures increase, we can all do our part to help conserve water, and the City of Surprise Water Resource Management team is here to help! Surprise offers water conservation education to help our residents find ways to conserve water. Did you know that 70% of residential water use occurs outdoors? One simple way you can help conserve water is by checking for leaks outdoors every month. If you would like to learn additional ways to conserve water, the City of Surprise and EPCOR water have partnered to provide a Hydrate the Valley series, which you can view at surpriseaz.gov/ waterconservation. Five topics are covered: Hydrate your Yard, Hydrate your Plants, Hydrate your Food, Hydrate your Solis, and Hydrate with Greywater. These presentations offer best practices to help you get the most out of your yard and conserve outdoor water use. 50
you get the most out of your yard and conserve outdoor water use.
EPCOR WATER
The City will soon begin construction of a Xeriscape Demonstration Garden! The garden will be located at the southwest corner of Civic Center Drive and Paradise Lane. It will be a resource for residents, businesses, and homeowner associations to learn more about water conservation and native plants. Keep an eye on the City’s website for details as they become available.
Sun City Grand residents serviced by EPCOR Water can take advantage of assistance programs for low-income customers, deployed military, and disabled military veterans. If you or someone you know can benefit from this program, you can read more at epcor.com. For more information on water conservation, you can always check out the City’s website at surpriseaz. gov/waterconservation.
Sun City Grand residents serviced by EPCOR Water can take advantage of assistance programs for low-income customers, deployed military, and disabled military veterans. If you or someone you know can benefit from this program, you can read more at epcor.com. For more information on water conservation, you can always check out the City’s website at surpriseaz.gov/waterconservation.
If you are a veteran, Vetlink Foundation offers “Coffee with Vets” on the last Satur month, beginning at 9 a.m. at the city’s AZ TechCelerator located at 12425 W. Bell Road. Th event for veterans to socialize, connect and share with other veterans. Each event has a gu who will discuss a veteran-related topic. RSVP by calling 623.303.4355. Vetlink Foundation profit organization whose mission is to connect veterans and their families with free servic opportunities. I recently had the opportunity to donate some of my discretionary funds to organization!
AUGUST MEET & GREET
My monthly Meet and Greet at SCG Café is canceled for July, but please join me when I resume my My monthly Meet and Greet at SCG Café is canceled for July, but please join me wh meeting on August 23 at 6 p.m.! I my meeting on August 23 at 6 p.m.! I look forward to seeing you all there, and I wish every WHAT'S NEW look forward to seeing you all there, and happy 4 of July! and I wish everyone a safe and happy If you are looking for a way to stay cool, 4th of July! consider beating the heat this summer by checking out some of our great local businesses. Two recent openings are the Ohana Salon, located at 13980 W. Bell Road, and the new Saigon Kitchen Lounge, located at 14071 W. Bell Road. th
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RESOURCE NUMBERS EMERGENCY..................................................................................... 9-1-1 Poison Control Center........................................................ 800.222.1222 Sheriff’s Office (Bell Rd. Substation)................................... 602.876.1011 Area Agency on Aging 24-Hour Helpline........................ 602.264.4357 After Hours and Weekend Landscaping Emergencies Gothic Landscape......................................................... 760.892.2455
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ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES
Maricopa County Animal Control.................................... 602.506.7387 4 Paws Animal Rescue........................................................ 623.876.8778 Surprise Animal Care/Control................................. 623.222.4000 opt. 3 CITY OF SURPRISE
Adopt-A-Street.................................................................... 623.222.6000 Building Code Violation Reports.........................................623.222.3013 Citizens Patrol....................................................................... 623.222.4277 City Clerk.............................................................................. 623.222.1200 City Council......................................................................... 623.222.1300 City Hall................................................................................ 623.222.1000 Community & Recreation Services................................... 623.222.2000 Crisis Response.................................................................... 623.222.5040 Dead Animal Pickup (On Public Streets) ..........................623.222.1900 Disability Information............................................. (voice) 623.222.3543 (TTY–deaf) 623.222.3503 Noise/Nuisance Complaints................................... 623.222.4000 opt. 3 Non-emergency Fire.......................................................... 623.222.5000 Non-emergency Police..................................................... 623.222.4000 Northwest Regional Library................................................ 602.652.3000 Post Office (14955 W. Bell Rd.)............................................ 623.544.4672 Senior Services/Center....................................................... 623.222.1500 Trans Valley Metro................................................................ 602.253.5000 Voter Registration................................................................ 623.506.1511 We Care Program............................................................... 623.222.4277 CONSUMER SERVICES
Birth/Death Certificates...................................................... Hazardous Waste Questions.............................................. Health Department, Maricopa County............................ Motor Vehicle Department (MVD).................................... Registrar of Contractors..................................................... Social Security Administration............................................ PORA – SCW Consumer Services......................................
602.506.6800 602.771.4673 602.506.6900 602.255.0072 602.542.1525 800.772.1213 623.214.1646
HOSPITALS
Banner Del E. Webb............................................................ 623.524.4000 14502 W. Meeker Blvd. Banner Walter O. Boswell.................................................... 623.832.4000 10401 W. Thunderbird Blvd. NEWSPAPERS
Arizona Republic................................................................. 602.444.8000 The Daily Independent and Surprise Independent........ 623.972.6101 UTILITIES
City of Surprise Water.......................................................... 623.222.1900 Arizona Public Service (APS).............................................. 602.371.7171 APS Street Light Outage................................................602.371.7171 and/or APS Street Light Outage.com Cox Communications......................................................... 623.594.1000 Century Link......................................................................... 800.244.1111 Epcor Water......................................................................... 623.445.2400 Southwest Gas Co............................................................ 1.877.860.6020 PULTE WARRANTY SERVICE.................................................. 800.664.3094
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COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CONTACTS BOARD COMMITTEES
Architectural Review Committee Steve Bowen, Board Director and Chair steve4grand@gmail.com David Fahey, Vice Chair thyme2golf@gmail.com Code of Conduct Committee Barbara Grossbard, Chair bgrossbard@aol.com Ted Grove, Vice Chair groveaz@cox.net Covenants Committee David Jordan – Chair jor708@gmai.com Deb Everts – Vice Chair tdeverts88@gmail.com Finance Advisory Committee Dennis Gebele, Chair dennis@gebele.com Bob Towe, Vice Chair btowe211@gmail.com Golf Advisory Committee Mike Domino - Chair mikdendom@yahoo.com Mark Selegue – Vice Chair mlselegue@comcast.net Long Range Planning Advisory Committee Eileen Brooks, Chair efranpro@cox.net Tony Spata, Vice Chair spata330ci@gmail.com ADDITIONAL CAM INFORMATION
GrandTV............................................... 623.546.7426 Website................................................. 623.546.7454 communications@scgcam.com Membership Office.............................. 623.546.7444 Palm Center, 19726 N. Remington Drive Welcome Center .............................. 623.546.7501 Lost & Found...................................... 623.546.7501 Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Standards Compliance Office........................... 623.546.7450 ARC Applications.............................. 623.546.7474 Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT
ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT
General Manager David Twiggs......................................... 623.546.7468 david.twiggs@scgcam.com Executive Administrative Assistant Monica Rodriguez................................ 623.546.7468 monica.rodriguez@scgcam.com Creative Project Manager/Communications Adam Nunez......................................... 623.546.7426 adam.nunez@scgcam.com communications@scgcam.com Custodial Supervisor Ken Crossno.......................................... 623.546.7460 ken.crossno@scgcam.com Director of Golf Operations Jeff Hochman....................................... 623.546.7402 jeff.hochman@scgcam.com Finance Manager David Reber.......................................... 623.546.7453 david.reber@scgcam.com Fitness Manager Allison Adams....................................... 623.546.7463 allison.adams@scgcam.com Information Systems Manager Andi Palisuri........................................... 623.546.7503 andi.palisuri@scgcam.com Lifestyles Manager Lorena Nieto......................................... 623.546.7455 lorena.nieto@scgcam.com Maintenance Operations Manager Scott Phillips scott.phillips@scgcam.com Norma Gaitan...................................... 623.546.7551 Membership Manager Debra Goodman................................. 623.546.7435 debra.goodman@scgcam.com Placemaking Coordinator Paxton Burkhart....................................623-546-7441 paxton.burkhart@scgcam.com Standards Manager Jody Snider........................................... 623.546.7439 jody.snider@scgcam.com Purchasing Specialist Laurie Segler......................................... 623.546.7561 laurie.segler@scgcam.com
Activities Office.................................... 623.546.7449 Sonoran Plaza, 19753 N. Remington Drive Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
CHAPS Office........................................ 623.546.7553 Grand Election Team Joan Bean, Facilitator scgelections@gmail.com
GOLF
Cimarron Golf Course.......................... 623.975.5654 17100 West Clearview Boulevard
ON-SITE EMERGENCIES
Kirk Hanaway – Golf Pro...................... 623.975.5657 kirk.hanaway@scgcam.com
Association Patrol................................. 623.764.0809 Hours: Monday – Friday 5 p.m. – 5 a.m. Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. – 5 a.m.
Desert Springs Golf Course................. 623.546.7401 19900 North Remington Drive
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
Cassidy Stevanov – Golf Pro............... 623.546.7403 cassidy.stevanov@scgcam.com Granite Falls N & S................................ 623.546.7580 15949 West Clearview Boulevard Kevin Reagan – Golf Pro...................... 623.546.7582 kevin.reagan@scgcam.com
After Hours and Weekend Landscaping Emergencies Gothic Landscape...............................760.892.2455
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Grand Learning.................................... 623.546.7470 Chaparral Center, 19781 N. Remington Dr. Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Grand Lifestyles Magazine.................. 623.546.7449 life.styles@scgcam.com FITNESS CENTERS
Adobe Fitness Center.......................... 623.546.7456 19775 North Remington Drive Hours: Monday – Friday 5 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. Children’s Hours Leisure Pool 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Cimarron Fitness Center...................... 623.975.5630 17100 West Clearview Boulevard Hours: Monday – Friday 5 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. No children under 16 permitted at this pool
Miller Massage Therapy...................... 602.832.0864 RESTAURANTS/CATERING
Angela’s Kitchen................................. 623.399.6514 The Grand Café................................... 623.546.7512 Unidine Approved Caterers: Amuse Bouche..................................... 623.680.7280 Atlasta Catering................................... 602.242.8185 Babbo’s Italian Eatery......................... 623.825.1919 Classic Catering................................... 623.933.4903 Dillon’s Catering................................... 623.208.8677 Forum Café........................................... 480.556.0442 NYPD Pizza............................................ 480.922.0545 Sharko’s................................................. 602.242.2662 The Wild Bunch.....................................623-363-4226 CLUB ADDRESSES & PHONE NUMBERS
Art Club................................................. 623.546.7484 19745 North Remington Drive Billiards Club.......................................... 623.546.7482 19781 North Remington Drive Clay Arts Club....................................... 623.214.9067 19751 North Remington Drive Computer Club.................................... 623.546.7508 19781 North Remington Drive Glass Arts Club...................................... 623.214.6723 19751 North Remington Drive Language Club.................................... 623.546.7488 19739 North Remington Drive Poker Club............................................. 623.546.7486 19749 North Remington Drive Photo Club............................................ 623.546.7483 19735 North Remington Drive Stitchers Club........................................ 623.546.7566 19726 North Remington Drive Woodcrafters........................................ 623.214.3813 15134 West Mountain View Boulevard
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Summer Grand Cafe
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Our new seasonal summer menu is here. Featuring a BBQ slider sampler, roasted asparagus, seared salmon sandwich, Reuben with potato salad and more.
Catering •Now Available•
Catering available for all sizes of events. Choose from our chef created menus or work with our team to create a specialized menu for your event. 623-546-7442 DLowman@unidine.com
As always, fresh from scratch cooking
