July 2022 Grand Lifestyles by Grand Lifestyles

This year, resolve to

LAUGH MORE.

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Grand Lifestyles

CONTENTS

GRAND LIFESTYLES

CHAPS

Be Kind

06 10 12 14 16 19 20 28 30

Financial Results From Golf Operations Lifestyles Manager’s Message Fitness Manager’s Message Travel Opportunities Presentations Ticketed Grand Learning Club Connections, Interest Groups and More 41 Ask Cappie the Computer Cat

RESOURCES

Help Save the Monarchs

City of Surprise

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

GRAND MISSION STATEMENT

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

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. YourWestValley.com and Surprise & Daily Independent. Please cancel delivery of your complimentary newspapers whenever you will be gone—delivery can be restarted upon return—call 623-972-6101

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Employment Information Advertising Information Mission Statement Resource Numbers Community Association Contacts

GRAND VALUE STATEMENTS

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

ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

The Association provides this publication for informational purposes only. SCG Community Association, its Board, its employees and all other entities within SCG do not guarantee, endorse, nor promote any of the products, services or individuals advertised herein and assume no responsibility or liability for the veracity of the statements made in this publication. Information regarding advertising rates can be obtained on our website at www.suncitygrand.com/ Communications/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.

SCG MAY 2022

FI N A N CI A L R ES U LT S May-22 Actual

ASSOCIATION

May-22 Budget

Variance Fav/(Unfav)

Operating Assessment Revenue $ 1,078,809 $ 1,078,739 $ Fitness & Activities Grand Lifestyles Rent Membership Fees Recreation Revenue

55,926 7,727 29,411 51,201 144,264

33,319 8,240 34,768 62,438 138,765

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

179,772 5,412 224,065 39,369 26,189 46,731 15,481 537,019

Fund Balance Allocation Other Revenue Interest Income TOTAL REVENUE

YTD Actual

YTD Budget

Variance Fav/(Unfav)

$ 5,378,732 $ 5,378,382 $

350

Forecast CY22

Budget CY22

Variance Fav/(Unfav)

$ 12,860,485 $ 12,860,135 $

350

585,187 51,285 159,812 311,143 1,107,426

282,247 45,783 148,595 313,785 790,409

302,940 5,501 11,218 (2,642) 317,017

831,538 97,001 488,510 574,931 1,991,979

528,598 91,500 477,292 577,573 1,674,962

302,940 5,501 11,218 (2,642) 317,017

168,642 3,985 253,210 39,983 68,191 19,895 553,905

22,607 (513) (5,357) (11,237) 5,499 11,130 1,427 (29,145) (614) 26,189 (21,460) (4,414) (16,887)

1,081,146 235,246 3,103,190 724,371 104,282 524,357 177,166 5,949,758

1,070,317 208,227 2,889,267 529,738 468,266 164,198 5,330,012

10,829 27,019 213,923 194,633 104,282 56,091 12,968 619,745

2,141,288 342,164 4,391,922 919,907 164,282 792,780 290,868 9,043,211

2,130,459 315,145 4,177,999 725,274 60,000 736,689 277,900 8,423,466

10,829 27,019 213,923 194,633 104,282 56,091 12,968 619,745

25,581 8,518 1,794,190

13,013 3,675 1,788,098

12,568 4,843 6,092

217,918 33,656 12,687,490

220,000 196,264 22,907 11,937,975

(220,000) 21,654 10,749 969,515

1,840,000 276,126 89,656 26,101,457

1,220,000 254,472 64,447 24,497,482

620,000 21,654 25,209 1,603,975

Cost of Sales GROSS PROFIT

64,819 1,729,371

74,537 1,713,561

9,718 15,810

706,793 11,980,698

530,541 11,407,433

(176,251) 573,264

1,040,945 25,060,512

864,694 23,632,788

(176,251) 1,427,724

Payroll Utilities Repairs & Maintenance Insurance Professional Fees Food / Beverage Landscaping Operating Expense TOTAL EXPENSES

873,795 186,702 61,628 70,300 29,758 110,512 190,070 413,291 1,936,056

906,368 143,771 58,862 71,610 13,758 190,794 320,967 1,706,129

32,574 (42,931) (2,766) 1,310 (16,000) (110,512) 724 (92,324) (229,927)

4,520,782 755,097 334,922 342,605 156,226 159,864 950,350 2,109,490 9,329,337

4,641,976 635,585 332,868 338,520 119,697 93,104 953,970 1,822,244 8,937,963

121,193 (119,512) (2,054) (4,085) (36,529) (66,760) 3,620 (287,247) (391,374)

10,907,237 1,924,674 850,040 843,875 366,104 579,864 2,285,908 5,681,854 23,439,556

11,028,430 1,813,234 847,986 839,790 329,575 159,719 2,289,528 5,195,148 22,503,410

121,193 (111,439) (2,054) (4,085) (36,529) (420,145) 3,620 (486,706) (936,145)

SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) Before Capital

Project Expense SURPLUS/(DEFICIT)

(206,685) $

7,432 $

119,305 $

(325,991) $ 15,744

R OUNDS

(214,117) (119,305)

7,432 $

(333,422)

15,976

(233)

$ 2,651,361 $ 2,469,471 $ 119,305

220,000

$ 2,532,056 $ 2,249,471 $ 121,256

YIELD

Balance

282,585 8,168

May-22 CARE FUND

YIELD

Balance

$ 1,620,957 $ 1,129,378 $

100,695

113,088

May-22 RESERVE FUND

181,890

STAFFING

1,840,000 $

1,020,000

491,579 (820,000)

(219,044) $

109,378 $

200,167

192,000

(328,421) 8,168

May-22

Variance

Actual

Budget

Fav/(Unfav) (6)

Money Market

$4,004,231

Money Market

$844,913

Full Time

166

172

Investments

17,200,000

Investments

3,900,000

Part Time

112

115

(3)

21,204,231

TOTAL

4,744,913

Total

278

287

(9)

TOTAL

0.60%

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING APRIL 28, 2022 SPECIAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETING SUMMARY

The Board of Directors approved to increase the CARE fee charged to home purchases through escrow to $5,000.00 effective on and after July 1, 2022; The Board of Directors approved the RLB Contract as negotiated.

MAY 12, 2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETING RESOLUTIONS SUMMARY The Board of Directors accepted the Consent Agenda items as submitted: A. March 31, 2022 Board Workshop minutes B. March 31, 2022 Special Board Meeting minutes and resolutions C. April 1, 2022 Organizational Meeting minutes and resolutions D. April 14, 2022 Board Meeting minutes and resolutions E. Purchase Request 22-2460-RF – Desert Springs Restaurant – replaced (2) exterior roll down shades in the amount not to exceed $2,903. Completed. F. Purchase Request 22-2348-RF – Desert Springs Snack Shop – replaced ADA door operator for the women’s restroom in the amount not to exceed $4,861. Completed G. Replace Sam Holcomb with Dr. Alan Hurwitz Deaf Advi-

sory Committee (DAC). H. Board of Director Meeting video retention is a rolling 3-month period. I. The entire Village Center is defined as the area north of Remington Drive and south of the Adobe Pool. J. Accept the resignation of Cheryl Newland as Neighborhood Representative from Havasu. K. Accept the resignation of Dan Barthel as Neighborhood Representative from Desert Trails II; n The Board of Directors approved the Proposed Amended Reserve Policy; n The Board of Directors approved the Proposed Charter for the Neighborhood Representative Council; n The Board of Directors approved Purchase Request 2327403-7404-7429-RF- Granite

Falls North Projects 2023 in the amount of $300,000 from CARE and the balance of $1,608,003 from Reserves for a total of $1,908,003; The Board of Directors approved Purchase Request 22-6354-RF- Adobe Fitness Center – Replace drinking fountain with bottle filler unit in the amount not to exceed $5,064; The Board of Directors approved Purchase Request 22-7967-7968-RF- Granite Falls Replace (2) Turf Vacs in the amount not to exceed $66,281; The Board of Directors approved Purchase Request PDP21-015-PDP- Softball Field Equipment in the amount to not exceed $42,000;

PRESIDENT

VICE PRESIDENT

SECRETARY

TREASURER

BOARD MEMBER

Aiken4grand@gmail.com

Rene4grand@gmail.com

Carol4grand@gmail.com

Grandameyer@aol.com

Tony4grand@gmail.com

Gibson4grand@gmail.com

Bob Aiken

René Mitchell

Carol White

WEEDS Friendly Reminder from Standards

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Alan Meyer

Tony Spata

Christine Gibson

BOARD MEMBER

Robert Towe

Towe4grand@gmail.com

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. 7

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MONTHLY UPDATES B O A R D

P R E S I D E N T

GETTING TO KNOW YOU Bob Aiken President Sun City Grand Board of Directors

ne of our Board goals this year is to increase Board interaction with our community and become more visible in our attempt to support our stated Mission and Vision statements. This may be interpreted in several ways, yet the main focus will be to increase interaction between the Board of Directors and our fellow residents. Coming out of the two-year Covid “cloud” strengthens our resolve to follow through in accomplishing this important goal. Many should remember that the Board of Directors are residents, with similar needs and wants of every resident. The only difference is that we all agreed to visibly support and commit time to the success of Grand. I asked each Board member to submit two examples they would suggest we consider doing to help with this endeavor. Some fun suggestions were returned. I need to remember to be more cautious when asking for suggestion from this team…. Some suggestions were: n

An Ice Cream Social where residents who provided one idea into a “Suggestion Box” would receive a free scoop of ice cream along with a buffet of toppings with Board Members as servers. Suggestions would be gathered and reported either at an upcoming workshop or a special meeting.

Quarterly “Get to Know Your Board” meetings at different venues. We enjoyed the May 19th gathering very much and received some valuable suggestions from residents. We all agree such an event deserves repeating.

with donations delivered to the Palm Center on Super Bowl Sunday prior to the game. Donated product would be transported to the West Valley Food Back by the Food Bank’s transport team. Board members would greet and thank participating residents. Perhaps have competition by neighborhoods within Grand with our Neighborhood Reps involved as well. This could become an annual event supporting those in need.

Bring back “Wine Down Wednesdays”. This was a repeated suggestion from this Board! Hold Monthly “Fireside Chats” prior to scheduled Board Workshops. (Similar, yet less frequent than past years’ chats.) “Speed Meeting”, similar to “Speed Dating” where a Board member sits at a table of eight and residents are asked to move every five minutes or so. This sounds similar to the popular “Meet the Candidates” held in past Board Elections. Of course, a cash bar and snacks would be available. Someone would have to take notes!!! Schedule weekly “Board Office Hours” at the same time and location so residents will know where to go to give praise and kudos (just kidding, kind of…) to those Board members attending. Good idea, and very similar to the Fireside Chat. Charitable Event to support a local charity. Silent auction items secured by Board members through local businesses. Include a “Dunk Tank” featuring Board members, a fortuneteller booth, and other contests where residents beat Board members. Lot’s of possibilities. Burgers and Brats served by Board members. Tips to charity. Super Bowl Food Drive: Promote food drive following the Holidays

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“Get to Know Your Board Members”: A Board member would provide a short(?) bio for the Lifestyle Magazine each month and explain where they are from, how long they have lived here, and what they enjoy most about Grand. I would attempt to coordinate the scheduling of such articles with the timing of events each member is working on.

While we have not met to determine which topics would best serve our residents, I will admit the desire to attempt all. Watch for announcements coming soon as we begin the process to schedule several of these activities. If one or more of these particularly resonate with you – let me know. We want to do things you would enjoy. As communications is a two-way process, please make sure you have signed up to receive the “News of The Day” on the Grand website by going to your profile and making the appropriate edits. This will only help us be successful in keeping all residents informed of any activity planned. Stay well, Keep Moving, and Be Kind to Others Bob Aiken, President

FROM GOLF OPERATIONS

THE SCIENCE OF n

ON THE GOLF COURSE

Jeff Hochman Assistant General Manager

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.

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.

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. Staff spreads 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.

The plan has been working as planned

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 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.

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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Lorena Nieto Lifestyles Manager

Hello Grand Residents, Here in Activities, we hope your Summer is off to a great start! We have a line up of Summer Fun in store for you. If you have not yet purchased your tickets, visit suncitygrand.com, for a schedule of events. For all things Grand, visit us online or in the Activities Office, or contact us at 623-546-7449.

CONCERTS Have you joined us yet for a concert? We have two remaining shows you will not want to miss! JULY 19— JukeBox Giants AUGUST 16— A Tribute: Garth Live!

MOVIE AFTERNOON Have you joined us for a movie lately? July 15th at 1pm, we hope you will come out for a movie afternoon. Look for more information in an upcoming eblast.

Sonoran Plaza Cash Bar 6:30pm Showtime 7pm

DINNER & DANCING How about dinner & dancing? July 12 from 5-7pm, enjoy an amazing dinner and dancing themed for a Steel Drum Summer Night. Tickets are $25 per person and available online. Get yours today!

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

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

SCG MUSIC SHOWS Have questions regarding rescheduled shows? The SCG Music would like to ensure ticket holders for the following shows have all the details. Bonnie & Katie “Here We Go Again” – 10/21, 22 & 23 Desert Divas Concert – 11/04 Classical Expression: An Evening of Classical Music & Art – 11/05 A Folk Music Journey 1944-74 – 11/18, 19, 20 If you purchased tickets for any of these shows, your original ticket will be honored on the corresponding rescheduled date. Questions, call us in the Activities Office, 623-546-7449.

A Friendly Reminder from the Standards Department Please remember for the safety of the Sun City Grand Residents and as per the CC&R’s Exhibit C, (3) Prohibited Conditions: (c) Open Garage Doors. Garage doors shall remain closed at all times except when entering and exiting the garage. 12

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CELEBRATING EMPLOYEE MILESTONES

Thank you for your dedication and commitment to our SCG community.

July 2022 20 YEARS

David Bergstrom

Granite Falls Golf Maintenance

5 YEARS

Madeline Turner Fitness

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Office: 623-937-5701 Cell: 602-403-6865

FROM THE FITNESS MANAGER

Spend Time with Us! For those who endure summers in the desert, we are looking forward to spending it with you. I have some exciting fitness news to share with you for the month of July!

Allison Adams Fitness Manager

Fitness Bingo Challenge On July 21st we are launching our summer fitness challenge. It’s Fitness Bingo!

First, we will hold a one-day, fun-day, in the Kiva ballroom on Wednesday, July 20th at 2 pm, playing a series of active team games, with a few prizes. Bingo cards and directions for the following 30-day fitness challenge will be handed out there. If you can’t make the event on July 20th, you can stop by the fitness center front desk, pay the $5 registration fee, and pick up your Bingo card and directions (25 squares to fill for a coverall). The July 20th event is limited to the first 60 people who register. Registration opens July 5th. More information coming via your email beginning in July. 14

Personal Training Special For the months of July and August only, if you schedule and meet with a personal trainer for one session ($55), you will earn two free class passes. If you schedule and meet with a personal trainer by purchasing one of the personal training packages (3/6/10 sessions, $50 each session), you will earn three free class passes or two free guest passes. If purchasing a training package, we ask that you commit to at least one of these sessions by the end of August. Free passes are good for one year from the date you receive them. Keep your eyes open in the News of the Day, during the summer months, as we highlight our highly qualified personal trainers.

CPR/AED Training During the month of July, SCG Fitness is offering free CPR/AED training. The following dates have been scheduled: July 8, 2022—1 pm July 11, 2022—1 pm July 15, 2022—1 pm July 18, 2022—1 pm July 26, 2022—10 am

offered with this free training; however, training follows all certification protocols. Please contact Maggie Ruiz with any questions at 623-764-5400.

AquaFest Returns Keep your swimsuits ready. Our annual summer Aquafest is scheduled for Wednesday, August 3rd at the Adobe indoor pool. This event is free for our members. Join us for team workouts and games in the pool with a variety of our favorite aqua instructors. Event is limited to the first 75. It’s always a great time! One more thing, we still offer free equipment orientations in both Cimarron and Adobe during the summer months. You can see the schedule below. Sign up in advance at the fitness centers.

Free Orientations at Cimarron Instructor Maggie Ruiz July 5 & July 14 July 21 August 4 & August 16 August 25 11:30 am

Fnrteaetions Oraite AdobBeailey an ructor J Inst

AYS MOND uly 18 &J July 11 & August 8 t1 Augus 0 am 11: 0

Classes are limited to 6 persons each. Please sign up at the Adobe fitness center. Certification cards and books are not Grand Lifestyles | July 2022 | suncitygrand.com

Extra Time?

Get Extra Bucks. Maybe you’ve retired and are thinking it might be nice to: • Earn some extra spending money • Meet new people

We are hiring for the following locations: Grandview Terrace Sun City West

• Get out of the house for a change of scenery • Find fun ways to work your body and brain, plus extras like: • Flexible schedules, paid time off, and paid sick time • Retirement plan • Wellbeing programs • Pet insurance • Discounts on food, drinks, and Sun Health Resale Shops • Team up with like-minded people who want to make a difference

And so much more!

The Colonnade Surprise

La Loma Village Litchfield Park

Administration Surprise Culinary positions, Drivers (CDL and regular), administrative support, and more!

View all open positions: SunHealth.org/Careers

Apply today! Not sure where your skills fit in? Call or text us at (623) 236-3737 or email Talent@SunHealth.org. Grand Lifestyles | July 2022 | suncitygrand.com

TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES KINDRED TOURS

For more information, and a complete listing of all that Kindred Tours has to offer, call the office to receive a free subscription to the monthly newsletter. You can reach Kindred Tours at 480-497-2478 or visit kindredtours.com.

SOUTH RIM OF THE GRAND CANYON JULY 11TH | MONDAY | $109

ALWAYS … PATSY CLINE AT PHOENIX THEATRE JULY 23RD | SATURDAY | $99

THE DURANGO/SILVERTON RAILROAD & MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK JULY 26TH-29TH | TUESDAY-FRIDAY $869 (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) | $199 (SINGLE SUPPLEMENT)

ON YOUR FEET!

The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan AUGUST 6TH | SATURDAY | $99

SAN DIEGO SUMMERTIME GETAWAY!

AUGUST 22ND-25TH | MONDAY-THURSDAY $899 (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) | $240 (SINGLE SUPPLEMENT)

TREASURES OF IRELAND

MARCH 14TH-22ND $3995 (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) | $700 (SINGLE SUPPLEMENT)

Includes Roundtrip Airfare Phoenix

FREE SPIRIT

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

PAGEANT OF THE MASTERS

JULY 20-22 | $775 PP/DOUBLE | $975 PP/SINGLE

FLAGSTAFF NIGHT SKY

JULY 27-28 | $425 PP/DOUBLE | $550 PP/SINGLE

YELLOWSTONE & GRAND TETONS

AUGUST 21-28 | $2599 PP/DOUBLE | $2999 PP/SINGLE

AIRFARE IS ADDITIONAL

BROADWAY IN THE DESERT

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

AUGUST 22-25 | $825 PP/DOUBLE | $975 PP/SINGLE

*COLORADO ROCKIES*

SEPTEMBER 10–18 | $2999 PP/DOUBLE | $3699 PP/SINGLE

INCLUDES AIRFARE

ALBUQUERQUE INTERNATIONAL BALLOON FIESTA OCTOBER 2-7 | 6 DAYS | 5 NIGHTS $1,950 PP/DOUBLE | $2,775 PP/SINGLE

ALBUQUERQUE INTERNATIONAL DELUXE BALLOON FIESTA OCTOBER 4-7 | 4 DAYS | 3 NIGHTS $975 PP/DOUBLE | $1,275 PP/SINGLE

FOR PICKUP LOCATIONS CONTACT THE TOUR PROVIDER. 16

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

PATROLLING OUR NEIGHBORHOODS Submitted by Dennis Hanscom C.H.A.P.S. member

for homeowners to use this program: (1) homeowner must be away for a minimum of two weeks; (2) a keyholder must be identified on the request form. C.H.A.P.S.* volunteers will walk around the home checking for unlocked doors, unlocked or broken windows, etc. The goal is to make the house look occupied. When an irregularity is found, the designated keyholder will be notified. C.H.A.P.S.* does not report homeowner violations to the Standards Office.

As I scratch my head for new subject content for specifics that deal with open garage doors, malfunctioning street lights, and inspecting homes for unlocked doors and windows, I seem to have drawn a blank for this edition so I will try to draw a picture of how it is determined where we patrol. Sun City Grand has 9,800 homes. We have the community divided into 6 zones. We have one volunteer assigned to our office desk as a Dispatcher or Coordinator and he or she determines which zones to cover on any given day or night. We have 3A zones and 3B zones. Since we only have a maximum of 3 teams going out on one day, only 3A zones get covered, and the next day 3B zones will be covered. Each zone is approximately 25 miles and it will be covered within the 2 hours our volunteers have signed up for. The “zone method” is used by Evening Patrol. During the daytime for Vacation Watch, things are handled differently because the duties are different. The coordinator at our office desk assigns a zone notebook that holds all of the houses signed up for our Vacation Watch program. They are filed according to the named subdivisions within Grand. We try to check these vacation homes once per week. When a batch of new sign-ups (homes to be checked

by our Vacation Watch group for the first time) are turned into our office, those homes are placed into a separate notebook and given the highest priority to be checked by the very next volunteer group going out to check vacation homes. These homes are aways high priority because those are the homes we generally find an unlocked window or door very soon after the homeowner has departed. The keyholder is then called and the home is secured ASAP. Now, to explain the two main functions of your C.H.A.P.S.* volunteers:

VACATION WATCH When residents are away from home for two weeks or more, they are encouraged to fill out a Vacation Watch form which is available in the Welcome Center and the Membership Office at the Palm Center, as well as online at suncitygrand.com. Completed forms are to be returned to the Membership Office in the Palm Center. Two criteria are required

EVENING PATROL During evening hours, volunteers patrol our streets in Association vehicles to observe and report unusual activity. The volunteers look for breaches of security such as open garage doors, suspicious vehicles and/or people. Street light outages and road hazards will be reported to the proper authorities. TO VOLUNTEER We are actively looking for new volunteers. All residents are welcome! We will provide classroom and field training. There are two-person patrols where you select your days/evenings to volunteer and you select how many times each month you wish to volunteer. Call Carol Murr (CAM) 623-546-7432 or the C.H.A.P.S.* office (623) 546-7553 if you may be interested in joining us. Our next meeting is Tuesday, July 26th at 1:30 p.m. in the Palms/Palo Verde Room at the Sonoran Plaza. All homeowners are welcome to join us.

*C.H.A.P.S.: Community Homeowner Association Patrol Service C.H.A.P.S. MEETS THE 4TH TUESDAY EVERY MONTH (except December) AT 1:30 P.M. EVERYONE IS WELCOME. MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH C.H.A.P.S. Grand Lifestyles | July 2022 | suncitygrand.com

How Being

Kind Makes You Healthier You probably know that treating someone else well has a positive effect by helping them feel valued and supported. But did you know that making kindness a regular habit is good for your health and it even slows your body’s aging process? You begin to produce “happy chemicals” like dopamine and oxytocin and serotonin more often, which increases your positive feelings and well-being, and enhances social connections, and relationships. Even small acts of kindness such as smiling and saying “thank you” can give your

immune system a boost and make you more resilient. Random acts of kindness can make us feel grateful. Being nice to others is one of the easiest, most inexpensive ways to keep anxiety at bay. Being kind regularly gets easier as you do it. Be alert to opportunities. We often miss these because we have too much on our minds. It’s easy to become overwhelmed by negativity in the world and this has an adverse effect on our health. If you find yourself becoming annoyed or angry, take a deep breath. Acting calmly will not only reduce stress but

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will likely help you to resolve the situation more easily. You can practice kindness as you go about your day and see what a difference it makes over time. And don’t overlook the power of kind interactions with strangers or those you don’t know well. Often these opportunities are the ones that mean the most, both to you and your recipient. When we help others, we become more aware of the blessings in our own lives. And remember . . .

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PRESENTATIONS JULY 7 • THURSDAY • PRESENTATION

GENERATION LIVING TRUSTS

“Living Trusts vs Wills ... Straight Talk” – Back in SCG by popular demand, this FREE class has helped thousands of Arizonans at every income level to protect themselves from probate. Learn what to do and save 50+% on expert estate planning services. Schedule a free review of any Will or Living Trust. See Ad on page 33. RSVP: 623-853-6775. FREE | 9:00 a.m. OR 11:00 a.m. | Palm Center

JULY 13 • WEDNESDAY • SEMINAR

SOLAR EDUCATION

Join Michael Shepp home solar instructor teaching his college class. Everything you must know before you ever invite a solar salesman into your home. Join the 8,000 Arizona residents who've attended this class. APS rate increases, interest rates rising, inflation. Federal tax credit disappearing. Now is the time. FREE | 9:00 a.m. | Sonoran Plaza

JULY 22 • FRIDAY • SEMINAR

RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN

Experiencing areas/rooms that are uncomfortable, hot when you enter? Windows or doors hard to open, close, lock securely? Thinking of upgrading your windows and/or patio doors? Reserve a seat at our Presentation and complimentary lunch. Exclusive incentives at this event. Call 480-612-0700 or Register online at http:// renewalevent.com. FREE | 12:00 p.m. | Sonoran Plaza

JULY 25 • MONDAY • PRESENTATION

LIVING TRUST SEMINAR: DWORNIK LAW FIRM

Learn the latest strategies to protect your estate. A good estate plan coordinates what happens to your home, savings, and retirement accounts. Why a Will is not enough. Learn how to set up a Power of Attorney for Healthcare or Finances. Why many people with Living Trusts will end up in Probate and how to avoid it! Find out what may have changed, needs updating, or is still applicable in AZ. RSVP 480-809-1014 info@dworniklawaz.com FREE | 10:00 a.m. | Sonoran Plaza

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SOLAR EDUCATION

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SEPTEMBER 21 • WEDNESDAY • SEMINAR

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Visa/Mastercard Credit/Debit Cards Only – Sun City Grand adheres to the "NO REFUND POLICY" JULY 9 • SATURDAY • MUSIC CLUB

THE MUSIC CLUB’S GRAND CABARET AT SONORAN PLAZA PRESENTS: SHOWTUNE PRODUCTIONS’ “ROCKIN’ REWIND”—SOLD OUT

$20/pp | Reserved Table Seating 6 p.m. Cash Bar and Doors Open | 7 p.m. Performance Sonoran Plaza Ballroom

JULY 11 • MONDAY • GRAND EVENT

SCG TRIVIA NIGHT—SOLD OUT

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

JULY 12 • TUESDAY • GRAND EVENT

SCG STEEL DRUMS SUMMER NIGHT Join us for the second in our summer event series featuring Steel Drums! This themed dinner and dancing event will be held in the Sonoran Plaza Ballroom. Menu details will be sent in an eblast. Tickets include dinner and live music. Cash bar will be available. Ticket price is $25 per person. Tickets are available on line or in the Activities office. $25/pp | 5-7 p.m. | Dinner & Dancing | Sonoran Plaza

JULY 16 • SATURDAY • DANCE CLUB

USO STAGE DOOR CANTEEN— A BALLROOM DANCE Our special July dance honors the role that music and dance have played in war. From the Pipe and Drums in 1776 to the little girl singing in the cellars of Ukraine, music has always provided a respite and a morale boost to those who fought. Who can forget the dances by the United Service Organization (USO) during World War II? Helping us bring back memories is Vito Mandarino who will ply our ballroom dancers with waltzes, foxtrots, swing and Latin dances. Dressing to fit the WWII or military theme is optional but encouraged. It’s a ballroom dance so no jeans, shorts, or flip flops. Tickets at a special summer price ($10) may be purchased online at www.suncitygrand.com or at the SCG Activities Desk. Snacks and soft drinks welcome. For information and table reservations contact Camille at ballroomdancesdir@scgdanceclub.org. $10/pp | 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 7-9:30 p.m. Dancing Sonoran Plaza

JULY 19 • TUESDAY • GRAND EVENT

JUKEBOX GIANTS You never know who will join THE KING on stage, as we take a spin back to the good ‘ol days of malt shops, hot rods and the greatest music of all time! Be it old-time rock ‘n roll, country, or contemporary, JUKEBOX GIANTS has something for everybody. Take in a concert experience which teams up the music of Elvis with the likes of Dolly Parton, Neil Diamond, Olivia Newton-John, or perhaps even Frank Sinatra! So come and climb aboard as we turn back the clock, slip a dime in the jukebox, sip on a milk shake and relive the best of yesterday! $20/pp | 6:30 p.m. Doors Open-Cash Bar 7 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Plaza

AUGUST 1 • MONDAY • GRAND EVENT

SCG TRIVIA NIGHT Grab some friends or come alone and accept the trivia challenge. Teams of up to 6 players and prizes will be awarded to winners. Don’t miss out! *Limited seating is available. Please note tickets must be reserved prior and be presented upon arrival. $3/pp | 6 p.m. Trivia Starts 5:30 p.m. Doors Open | Sagebrush Ballroom

AUGUST 9 • TUESDAY • GRAND EVENT

SCG ALL THAT JAZZ NIGHT Join us for the third in our summer event series featuring Jazz Night! This themed dinner and dancing event will be held in the Sonoran Plaza Ballroom. Menu details will be sent in an eblast. Tickets include dinner and live music. Cash bar will be available. Ticket price is $25 per person. Tickets are available on line or in the Activities office. $25/pp | 5-7 p.m. | Dinner & Dancing | Sonoran Plaza

AUGUST 16 • TUESDAY • GRAND EVENT

GARTH LIVE THE #1 TRIBUTE TO GARTH BROOKS Having played to sold-out crowds across the U.S., GARTH LIVE! is a stunning tribute to the music of Garth Brooks featuring Drew Baloh, who has an uncanny resemblance to legendary country music icon Garth Brooks. This production is a tribute to some of the greatest music produced in the 90’s country era including monster hits such as Friends in Low Places, The Thunder Rolls, The Dance, Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old), Ain’t Goin’ Down (til the Sun Comes Up) and countless others. From Garth’s earliest hits to Live in Central Park, GARTH LIVE! will take you on a Country music journey that is unmatched. $20/pp | 6:30 p.m. Doors Open-Cash Bar 7 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Plaza

CIMARRON NIGHT CLUB PRESENTS JUKEBOX JUNKIES— “YESTERYEAR” $20/pp | 6 p.m. Doors Open/Cash Bar 7 p.m. Performance | Cimarron Center Open Table Seating, First Come, First Seated

The Jukebox Junkies feature talented Grand entertainers Donna Mills, Marv Myhre, Terry Pierce and BJ Davis. Performing professionally for 15 years, their music is live, lively and from an era when jukeboxes were still around; when “life was simple, gas was cheap, and Elvis was King”. The JJ’s are well known for their vocal harmonizing, reminiscent of the Beach Boys, Lettermen, Peter, Paul and Mary, Simon & Garfunkel and other groups of that time period. If you enjoy songs like “Barbara Ann”, “Blowin’ in the Wind”, “Put Your Head on my Shoulder”, and “California Dreaming”, you won’t want to miss a delightful “Yesteryear” evening with the Jukebox Junkies! Tickets may also be purchased at the SCG Activities Desk (M-F, 8 am - 4 pm). Event Coordinator: Didi Nielsen 623-583-4406 $20/pp | 6 p.m. Doors Open/Cash Bar 7 p.m. Performance | Cimarron Center Open Table Seating, First Come, First Seated

SEPTEMBER 20 • TUESDAY • GRAND EVENT

SCG LATIN NIGHT Join us for the fourth and final in our summer event series featuring Latin Night! This themed dinner and dancing event will be held in the Sonoran Plaza Ballroom. Menu details will be sent in an eblast. Tickets include dinner and live music. Cash bar will be available. Ticket price is $25 per person. Tickets are available on line or in the Activities office $25/pp | 5-7 p.m. Dinner & Dancing | Sonoran Plaza

AUGUST 20 • SATURDAY • DANCE CLUB

ARIZONA LUAU AND BALLROOM DANCE For the third of our summer dances, we’re heading to the land of grass skirts, pineapples, and Hawaiian drums. Setting the mood will be The Breeze Band which will play our favorite waltzes, foxtrots, swing and rhythm dances. Dressing to fit the Hawaiian/ Polynesian theme is optional but no jeans, shorts, or flip flops. Tickets at a special summer price ($10) may be purchased online at www.suncitygrand. com or at the SCG Activities Desk. Snacks and soft drinks welcome. For information and table reservations contact Camille at ballroomdances-dir@ scgdanceclub.org. $10/pp | 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 7-9:30 p.m. Dancing Sonoran Plaza

SEPTEMBER 12 • MONDAY • GRAND EVENT

SEPTEMBER 16 & 17 • FRI & SAT • MUSIC CLUB

SEPTEMBER 27 • TUESDAY • MUSIC CLUB

LIVE AT CIMARRON Every 4th Tuesday of the month (excluding holidays), starting September 27, 2022, one of our local SCG Bands will play an evening in the Cimarron Club. The Salty Dawgs and Gold Rush will anchor these shows and will feature their own members as well as their guest artists. Some of the most talented performers in Sun City Grand will be featured. Tuesday, September 27th, The Salty Dawgs and Friends will feature the music of singer/songwriter John Prine as well as songs by the Eagles, John Denver, Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan. Guest instrumentalists will include fiddle, piano and congas. Bring your own dry snacks. Enjoy a fun, casual evening as you listen to new songs by new performers and old favorites you can sing along with. YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS FANTASTIC EVENING OF MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT! Tickets may also be purchased at the SCG Activities Desk (M-F, 8 am - 4 pm). For more information, contact David Lavallee at 309-3973680 $5/pp, open seating | 6 p.m. Doors Open/Cash Bar 7 p.m. Performance | Cimarron Center

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FROM THE GARDEN CLUB

Grand Collaborates on a Butterfly Garden

to Help Save the Monarchs Christine Bertrand Correspondent for Sun City Grand Garden Club

You might have noticed recent news coverage about monarch butterflies, citing dwindling to almost nonexistent populations. “What’s all the fuss?” you might think. During our childhoods, we admired the beauty of monarch butterflies flitting from flower to flower on a summer’s day. Yet, in the last two decades, 90% of Eastern monarchs and 99% of Western monarchs have disappeared, according to the National Wildlife Foundation (NWF). Not just beautiful to look at, monarchs are also an important pollinator. More than 90 percent of all plants need a pollinator in order to set fruit and seeds. Though not as critical to crop pollination as bees, butterflies play a vital role in overall pollination and are also considered an “indicator species” pointing to the health of our ecosystems. The cause of the monarchs’ decline appears to be multifaceted, as most things are. According to Center for Biologic Diversity (CBD), advancing urbanization, pesticide use, climate change, logging destruction of winter habitat, and general habitat fragmentation are behind the population crash. In addition, monarchs completely depend on ONE plant, the milkweed. Monarchs lay their eggs only on milkweed, and their caterpillars feed only on milkweed, so they are supremely

susceptible to anything that reduces milkweed availability. In recent years, NWF has initiated an action plan to re-establish healthy monarch habitats in North America, including a Mayor’s Pledge program. According to the NWF, more than 1,000 City Mayors, including the Mayors of Mesa, Flagstaff, Phoenix, and Tucson, signed the ‘Monarch Pledge.’ As a result, millions of people have worked to restore or enhance more than 8,000 acres of monarch habitat. The NWF pledge includes 30 recommended options/ actions communities can take to save the butterflies, primarily focused on planting milkweed and nectar plants in monarchfriendly locations, especially those visible to the community. The US Dept. of Fish and Wildlife is also involved, restoring thousands of acres of monarch habitat.

Dr. Kim Pegram from the Desert Botanical Garden (DBG) to attend our May meeting and talk about monarchs and the Botanical Garden’s “Great Milkweed Grow Out.” We learned that monarchs in Arizona contribute to both the Eastern monarch stream, which migrates to central Mexico every winter, and the Western monarchs, which migrate to California. Thus, Arizona butterflies contribute to the gene pool of both populations and help to keep the species healthy. WWW.ddbg.org/ milkweed.

Butterfly Garden Established in Grand Due to the Club’s interest, the Desert Botanical Garden offered us 65 one-gallon plants of Arizona milkweed and nectar source plants that they had propagated. This set the ball rolling on a collaboration of the Garden Club, CAM, Jim Kauth of Aqua Trac, and Gothic Landscape to establish an enticing Monarch habitat on the grounds of our community. When the plant donations from DBG

The campaign seems to be working; the annual counts of overwintering butterflies in California recently increased from 2,000 to 248,000. They still have a long way to go before the species is secure.

Garden Club Speaker from the Desert Botanical Garden This spring, Grand’s Garden Club invited

Plants donated by the DBG loaded in Gothic’s trailer

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FROM THE GARDEN CLUB became available, Jim Kauth, Grand’s ‘water steward,’ and Keith Effertz, a Gothic supervisor, began working to develop a new habitat area to support local and migrating monarchs. The new, recently planted, Butterfly Garden is located behind the Palm Center at the south end of the patio. Monarchs need a water source, as well as milkweed and nectar plants, and the lake is nearby. A shaded bench at the of the pathway will make a great location to sit and admire the view .. and the butterflies!

What can you do to help? Can Grand residents help to save the Monarchs? Yes, individual Grand residents can plant milkweed in their home landscapes; we can grow nectar plants for butterflies to feed on; and we can avoid spraying herbicides and pesticides that

full sun, is hardy to at least 20 F degrees, and once established, will tolerate long periods of drought.. and butterflies love it! The Garden Club has asked ARC to add all species of native milkweed and several other butterfly friendly plants to the list of approved plants.

Desert Milkweed (Asclepias subulata)

kill caterpillars and butterflies. For more information on having a butterfly friendly yard, visit the Desert Botanical Garden web site dbg.org/milkweed and NWF’ 07-SW_Monarch_Plant_List_spread.ashx (nwf.org). Before you plant, remember to consult our Approved Plant List, and that ARC requires you to notify them when adding approved plants to your yard. Desert Milkweed (Asclepias subulata) is currently on the SCG approved plant list. It is one of the hardiest plants you can have in your landscape; it loves hot areas with

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The Garden Club is planning to propagate milkweed plants and distribute them to Club members and interested community members, once they are large enough to plant out. If you want to plan a larger project an ARC application requires a bit more information prior to planting. If help is needed, you can reach out to Chris Bertrand at SCG Garden Club for assistance Chris@ BertrandOnline.com. It’s going to take a lot of work to save the monarchs but even a few individuals in a small community can make a difference. We are off to a great start here in Grand. We hope you enjoyed reading about our efforts and will want to get involved.

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Covenants 9am – Via Zoom

DJ by the Pool 5-7 pm – Adobe

26 CHAPS General Meeting 1:30pm – Palms/ Palo Verde

Jukebox Giants 7pm – SP

Financial Advisory 10am – In Person Mediterranean Room

12 Dinner & Dancing, Steel Drums 5pm – SP

THURSDAY

13 Long Range Planning Advisory 1pm – Via Zoom

28 Board of Directors Workshop 1pm – Hybrid (in-person & ZOOM) Kiva Ballroom

14 Board of Director’s Meeting 1pm – Hybrid (in-person & ZOOM) Kiva Ballroom

All items in red are Cancelled Meetings

All items in purple are Board Meetings

All items in black are Committee Meetings

All items in blue are Activities or Community Events

WEDNESDAY

15 Grand Movie Series 1pm - SP

Architectural Review 9:30am – Via Zoom

1 Neighborhood Reps 8am – Via Zoom

FRIDAY

16 USO Stage Door Canteen – A BALLROOM DANCE 7pm - SP

9 The Music Club’s Grand Cabaret at Sonoran Plaza Presents: Showtune Productions’ “ROCKIN’ REWIND” 7pm – SP

SATURDAY

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

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

Golf Advisory 2:30pm – Via Zoom

CAM CLOSED

11 SCG Trivia Night 6pm – SP – SOLD OUT

TUESDAY

Fitness Centers: 5AM – 9PM Golf Course: 6AM – 5PM Activities Office: CLOSED Admin Office & Welcome Center: CLOSED BUILDINGS: Chaparral: 7AM – 10PM Palm Center: 8AM – 6PM Sonoran: 7AM – 10PM

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15 Covenants 9am – Via Zoom

CHAPS General Meeting 1:30pm – Palms/ Palo Verde

16 Financial Advisory 10am – In Person Mediterranean Room A Tribute to Garth Brooks 7 pm SP

9 Dinner & Dancing, All That Jazz 5 pm – SP

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

12 Grand Movie Series 1 pm –SP

Architectural Review 9:30am – Via Zoom

Neighborhood Rep 8am - Via Zoom

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

All items in red are Cancelled Meetings

All items in purple are Board Meetings

All items in black are Committee Meetings

All items in blue are Activities or Community Events

Board of Directors Workshop 1pm – Hybrid (in-person & ZOOM) Kiva Ballroom

11 Board of Director’s Meeting 1pm – Hybrid (in-person & ZOOM) Kiva Ballroom

4 Long Range Planning Advisory 1pm – Via Zoom

THURSDAY

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

Golf Advisory CANCELLED

SCG Trivia Night 6pm – SP

1 CHAPS Board Meeting 9:30am – SAGO

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SUNDAY

AUGUST 2022

ADOBE AEROBIC SCHEDULE SUNDAY

MONDAY 7 AM

TUESDAY 6 AM

WEDNESDAY 7 AM

THURSDAY 6 AM

Maggie $3.00

Nat $3.00

Maggie $3.00

Nat

7 AM

Beg Strength Bal Boot Camp 7 AM

Aqua

Cynthia $3.00

JULY 2022

Aqua Mitzi

$3.00

9 AM

Gentle Yoga Alicia $3.00

10 am

Intro Tai Chi Workshop

(in the Pavilion)

$50.00 pre-paid Resumes October

10:15 AM

Adv. Stability Ball

Kataflex Nat $3.00

8 AM

Suspension Training Nat $3.00

8:05 AM

Cardio Interval Michele $3.00

7 AM

Aqua

Cynthia $3.00

7 AM

Kataflex Nat

Aqua Mitzi

Nat

(in the Pavilion) $50.00 pre-paid Starts Feb. 16

$3.00

Therese $3.00

Tai Chi movement Workshop

$3.00

7 AM

10 AM

10 am

$3.00

8 AM

Zumba

Suspension Training

$3.00

8:05 AM

Cardio Interval Michele

Aqua

Maggie

Maggie Resumes November $3.00

11 AM

Jerry

11:15 AM

9:15 AM

DeAnn $3.00

Jerry $3.00

11:30 AM

1 PM

Maggie $3.00

Int. Back Strength & Flex

Marcy $64.00 pre-paid

Resumes November

11:30 AM

Pilates

Chair Fitness

Aqua Rusty Hinges Rusty Hinges Maggie $3.00

12:30 PM

Yoga

Renee $3.00

2 PM

PWR Moves Therese $3.00

3 PM

Chair Yoga Therese $3.00

Maggie $3.00

2 PM

Beg. Back Strength & Flex

Marcy $80.00 pre-paid

Muscle works

Aqua Rusty Hinges 2 PM

PWR Moves Therese

$3.00

3 PM

Chair Yoga

$3.00

9 AM 9:15 AM

Aqua

Pilates

$3.00 10:15 AM n

Adv. Stability Ball Marcy $64.00 pre-paid

Maggie

$3.00

2 PM

Marcy $80.00 pre-paid

4:30 PM

4 PM

$64.00 pre-paid

Marcy $64.00 pre-paid

Resumes November

Jerry $3.00

Zumba

11 AM

Pilates Jerry

$3.00

11:30 AM Maggie $3.00

Renee

2 PM

Intermediate Tap Carol

$6.00

Resumes September

3 PM

Beginning Beg. Stability Ball Tap Carol

$3.00

Resumes November

10 AM

Pure Burn Bosu

3 PM

Maggie $3.00

Int. Stability Ball Advanced Back Marcy Strength & Flex

9 AM

$3.00

Chair Fitness Rusty Hinges

Mitzi

Resumes November

Jerry

Yoga

1 PM

3 PM

Marcy $64.00 pre-paid

9 AM

Jeanne $3.00 Class size limit to 16

Yoga

$80.00 pre-paid

Aqua

Cynthia $3.00

1 PM

3 PM

Aqua

8 AM

Aqua

Resumes November

Mitzi $3.00

Int. Stability Ball

7 AM

Marcy $64.00 pre-paid

Int. Back Strength & Flex

Resumes November

4:30 PM

Jeanne $3.00

Aqua Rusty Hinges

3 PM

Resumes November

Maggie $3.00

11:15 AM

Resumes November

3 PM

Beg. Stability Ball Aqua Marcy

7 AM

Beg Strength Bal Pure Core Barré

$3.00 Jerry $3.00

$3.00

Therese

7 AM

Zumba

Beg. Back Strength & Flex

Resumes November

SATURDAY

Boot Camp

Resumes October

Marcy $64.00 pre-paid

9 AM

Beg Strength Bal

FRIDAY

Resumes November

$6.00

Resumes September

3 PM

Aqua

Maggie

$3.00

Advanced Back Strength & Flex

Resumes November

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

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

JULY 2022

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CIMARRON AEROBIC SCHEDULE SUNDAY 7:30 AM

MONDAY 6 AM

TUESDAY 6 AM

Jeanne $3.00

8:30 AM

7 AM

Pure Strength Pure Power

Pure Power 7 AM

Pure Pure Cycle Jammin MAXX Jeanne Jeanne $3.00

8:30 AM

Deep Water Cynthia $3.00

Stretch & Tone Sherry $3.00

8 AM

8:30 AM

Chris $5.00

Deep Water Jeanne $3.00

Dance Fitness Therese $3.00

10 AM 11 AM

Chair Yoga Sherry $3.00

Jeanne $3.00

$5.00

9 AM 9:45 AM

Pure Core

Stretch & Relax Maggie $3.00

Cycle

8:30 AM

Deep Water Mitzi $3.00

9 AM

Roll & Release Chris $3.00

10 AM

Total Body Conditioning Chris $3.00

1 PM

11 AM

Tiana $6.00

Sherry $3.00

Jazz Dance Resumes October

2 PM

Cardio Tone Lite DeAnn $3.00

3 PM

Yoga/Pilates DeAnn $3.00

4 PM

Cycle+Core Sue $5.00

Stretch & Tone

WEDNESDAY 5:30 AM

Muscle, Steel, Rip Trainer Nat $3.00

7 AM

THURSDAY 7 AM

Pure Core Jeanne $3.00

8 AM

Jeanne $5.00

Jeanne $3.00

DeAnn $3.00

Jeanne $3.00

8:30 AM

Jeanne $3.00

Pure Strength 8:30 AM

Deep Water Cynthia $3.00

9 AM

Pure Jammin’ Jeanne $3.00

Pure Cycle

Deep Water Mitzi $3.00

9 AM

Pure Jammin MAXX

10 AM

Jeanne $3.00

Maggie $3.00

11 AM

Stretch & Relax 10 AM

Tai Chi Workshop

Nutrition Workshop John

Claudia $3.00

1 PM

12 PM

Carol $6.00

Jerry *Gila $3.00

Resumes October

Grandettes

Resumes October

Hatha Yoga

Resumes October Resumes October

Yoga

2 PM

Tone Zone DeAnn $3.00

Resumes October 3 PM

Zumba

Debbie $3.00

Grandettes 1 PM

Grandettes

Resumes October

2 PM

Cardio Tone Lite DeAnn $3.00

3 PM

Cycle +Core Sue $5.00

Pure Burn 8 AM

11 AM

1 PM

DeAnn $3.00

8:15 AM

Resumes October

Nat $3.00

Muscle Works

7 AM

pre-paid

Grandettes

Muscle, Steel, Rip Trainer

SATURDAY 7:15 AM

8 AM

Pure Burn

Cimarron Club Melissa $80.00 pre-paid 4 Weeks

12 PM

JULY 2022 FRIDAY 5:30 AM

Pure Strength Jeanne $3.00

Yoga

10 AM

Dance Fitness Therese $3.00

8:30 AM

Deep Water

11 AM

9 AM

Therese $3.00

Cynthia $3.00

Pure Jammin’

Yin Yoga

Jeanne $3.00

10 AM

Stretch & Relax Maggie $3.00

11 AM 12 PM

Grandettes

Happy Hips Therese $3.00

12 pm

Jazz Tech

PWR! MOVES Therese $3.00

Resumes September 1 PM

Chair Yoga

2 PM

Therese $3.00

Resumes October

2 PM

3 PM

DeAnn $3.00

Grandettes

Zumba Jerry $3.00

Tone Zone 3 PM

Cardio Tone Lite DeAnn $3.00

Resumes October

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

JULY 2022

GRAND LEARNING For Information and Registration call 623-546-7470

SUMMER 2022 PLEASE SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL COURSE DESCRIPTIONS CURRENT EVENTS ROUNDTABLE Grand Learning utilizes web-based software and participants must have an account to take classes. TO ACCESS GRAND LEARNING ONLINE, VISIT THE SUN CITY GRAND WEBSITE www.suncitygrand.com

Login to your resident account, and click on Golf & Recreation. Grand Learning is under Recreation. Or you can type this URL in your browser: https:// go.asapconnected.com/?org=511

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

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

623-546-7470

Monday–Friday

8 am–4 pm

Sun City Grand CAM Activities 19781 N. Remington Dr. Surprise, AZ 85374 EMAIL grandlearning@scgcam.com

PHIL AXELROD

Meets 12 times on Tue 6/14- 8/30 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM FEE $30

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

UKULELE 101 JONI DEE

westerns than you can imagine from Hopalong Cassidy and The Lone Ranger to Gunsmoke and Bonanza; and children’s programming, both animated and live action, like Howdy Doody, Disneyland, The Mickey Mouse Club and Rocky and Bullwinkle. But we’ll also consider a few series that probably most of you have never even heard of like Martin Kane, Private Eye and Rocky King, Inside Detective. You won’t just be teased by a few seconds of clips of each series but will see anywhere from a few minutes to as much as 25-30 minutes of many. For about half the series we will be playing Name that Tune to see if you can identify the series from its theme music; for just about every series, we will be asking trivia questions regarding the characters, the performers who played them and the like; and in about half the classes we will quiz you on some of your favorite commercials from the Golden Age.

60’S ROCK: CREAM

Meets 6 times on Tue 6/14 - 7/19 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM FEE $30

Ukulele 101 students will be introduced to the Ukulele, instrument care; Ukulele chords, strums, and picking patterns. By the end of class students will be comfortable playing 3 to 4 chord songs in different genres. Please bring a notebook and ukulele. I have some ukuleles to lend out.

EVERYTHING YOU MUST KNOW BEFORE GOING SOLAR MICHAEL SHEPP

Meets 1 time on Thur 7/14 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM FEE $10

Knowledge is power. Learn everything you must know before you ever invite a home solar installer into your home. Seniors are the target of scams and fraudulent solar installers. Presented by the home solar instructor with Rio Salado College along with PORA. By the end of this class you will be more knowledgeable than a solar salesman!

VINNIE BRUNO

Meets 1 time on Thur 8/4 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM FEE $15

Get out of the heat this summer and join Vinnie Bruno for the premiere of 60’s Rock: Cream, his newest lecture. Cream was formed in 1966 and is widely regarded as rock's first supergroup. We will journey with the band through their early days as members of many blues bands as they move toward the formation of Cream. Cream's music spanned many genres including hard rock (Sunshine of Your Love), psychedelic rock (White Room) to blues rock (Crossroads). Their album "Wheels of Fire" became the first platinum-selling double rock album in history. We will follow the band through their infamous internal band conflicts, to their farewell concert and to the trio's widely anticipated reunion tour in 2005. Cream was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.

THOSE WERE THE DAYS: THE GOLDEN AGE OF TELEVISION, PART 1 STEVE KATZ

Meets 10 times on Wed 6/22 - 8/24 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM FEE $30

This will be the first of 3 semesters of more than everything you ever wanted to know about 50’S TELEVISION—it will be the ultimate nostalgia class with more trivia that any retiree’s brain can handle. You think you know 50’s TV trivia? We’ll see! We’ll of course look at the classics with which you are all familiar: variety shows like Texaco Star Theater, Your Show of Shows and Toast of the Town; sitcoms like I Love Lucy, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, Leave it to Beaver, Father Knows Best and The Honeymooners; early quiz shows like What’s My Line and I’ve Got a Secret and later big money quiz shows like The $64,000 Question and Twenty-One which ended in grand jury probes and congressional investigations; more Grand Lifestyles | July 2022 | suncitygrand.com

INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHIES PHIL AXELROD

Phil Axelrod is a retired insurance underwriter who has been living in Sun City Grand since 2002. He served in the U.S. Navy as a boiler man on the USS Skywatcher and as a nuclear power plant operator on the USS Enterprise. He is interested in politics on the local and national levels and is a past president of the Sun City Grand Republican Interest Group.

VINNIE BRUNO

Vincent Bruno is a Beatles Scholar and 60’s Rock Historian. Recently retired as Director of First Year Programs at LaGuardia Community College (City University of New York). He holds an MPA from Baruch College and as an adjunct professor for the past 25 years he has taught courses in numerous disciplines including Humanities, Business, Mathematics and Cooperative Education. In addition, for the past 17 years he has lectured extensively on The Beatles at universities, colleges, libraries and community centers. As A Beatles scholar and storyteller he looks to both embrace not just their legacy but to present an entertaining, interactive and informative session for both the casual listener as well as the hard core Beatles fan. He currently resides in Arizona and New Jersey.

JONI DEE

I’ve been playing and teaching in and around the Sun Cities for now for over 9 years. I’ve taught four skill levels for the Surprise Park & Recreation, two levels at Branches a recreation program for Homeschool children, here at Grand and number of privates from 6 years to Adult, I teach Sessions each year at the Tempe Ukulele Festival, and randomly lead at the Sun City Ukulele Club.

STEVE KATZ

Steve was the senior partner of a boutique entertainment law firm in Los Angeles, where he represented actors, writers, producers, directors

and television and motion picture production and distribution companies and spent many evenings and 2 drink minimums at the Comedy Store and the Improv.

MICHAEL SHEPP

Michael Shepp is the home solar instructor with the Rio Salado College in Surprise. He's been teaching Solar classes for 5 years to Arizona seniors through the University along with organizations such as PORA. His class is titled "Everything You Must Know Before Going Solar". Knowledge is absolute power. Michael retired from the E. I. Dupont Corporation after 38 years of employment.

n Classes are in the Havasupai/Maricopa classroom

in Chaparral Center unless otherwise indicated. n Our classrooms may be warm or cold so wear layers! n Silence your cell phones in the classroom. n Treat your classmates and instructors with respect. CHAPARRAL CENTER 19781 N. Remington Dr. Surprise, AZ 85374

We adhere to the CAM No Refund policy. If you drop a class with more than 48 hours notice, we will give you class credit only. 623-546-7470 grandlearning@scgcam.com

Pastor Scott Hackler Pastor Gary E Benson

15820 W Clearview Blvd In the of Sun City Grand 623-977-6000 . . . . . spiritofgrace.com In-Person Weekend Worship: Saturday – 5:00 pm Sunday – 9:00 am Online Worship Service: Click on our YouTube button at the upper right hand corner of our web page. Service available by 5pm Saturday. Bringing the Spirit of Grace to All An ELCA Congregation Everyone Welcome!

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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

At the Art Club people are enjoying being creative. We will have classes for beginners through experienced artists. Non-members can take classes if there is room, by signing up on the Waitlist. You can also join the Art Club for $20 a year. From classes and socials, to exhibiting your artwork and gatherings by medium we’re having FUN creating! For more information on classes go online to http:// www.scgartclub.org. We’d love to have you join us at the Art Club.

BILLARDS

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

BOCCE

The Sun City Grand Bocce Club plays on the courts near the Adobe pools, and equipment is stored in the closets near the restrooms. We are currently playing Drop-In bocce on Wednesday evenings starting at 6 p.m. We hope to begin Tuesday morning drop-in again when the weather warms up a bit. Come out and try bocce on a Wednesday evening we’ll show you how to play if you’re new at it. No fees or registration are required. For more information, contact president@scgbocce. com or our website www.scgbocce.com.

BOOMERS CLUB

The SCG Boomers are a fun-loving, young at heart, social club open to SCG residents of any age. Our primary goal is to have a great time and meet other people living in our beautiful and active community. Our membership has a total of over 500 residents and continues to grow. There are monthly events such as Happy Hours, Ladies’ Luncheons, Men’s Breakfast, Men’s Lunch; Special events such as trips to Turf Paradise, a show at Barleen’s, a Spring Training game; and annual events such as Chili Cook-Off, Dances, and Cinco de Mayo! Girls, and guys, just wanna have fun. We’re in town all summer, so join us for our July 14th summer dance.

Check out the website and membershipscgboomers@gmail.com

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BRIDGE CLUB

The Bridge Club at Grand is playing bridge all summer in the cool, Chaparral Center at the Village Center. Did your bridge friends leave for the summer? Do you scramble every week to get one table together to play? Come play club bridge with us. There are five (5) social games and two (2) ACBL sanctioned duplicate games every week. Play social bridge Monday afternoon, Tuesday afternoon, Wednesday evening, and Thursday afternoon. In the fall Marathon bridge will again open for play. ACBL Duplicate games are Sunday afternoon and Wednesday afternoon. It’s easy to join Grand Bridge and the dues are just $10 for the year. The game host can help you with the membership envelope. Check out the bridge club website at scgbridgeclub.com for more information. Contact the game leader (on the website, Social Bridge tab) you’re interested in or stop by the game and see the host to decide if it’s a fit for you. If you’re interested in learning to play bridge watch this article later this summer. We will be announcing the fall schedule for Beginning Bridge lessons and how to sign up. Hope to see you at the bridge table, soon. Diana Near, Grand Bridge Membership Chair. Scgbridgeclub.com

GRAND COMPUTERS (GCC)

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

Use of any of the equipment in our “Open Use Room.” Available equipment includes PCs, MACs, B&W and color copiers, a Fax machine, a flight simulator, VHS to DVD converter, Super8 or 8mm film to DVD converter and much more; n One-on-one technical help addressing your computer or devices issues, available Tuesday afternoons from 12:30pm until 2:30pm, all year long at the club or via zoom. n Ten Special Interest Groups (SIGs), each addressing a specialty with popular appeal. n

SIGs that are active during the summer are: COMPOSE YOURSELF WRITING SIG

Summer meetings via Zoom 1st Tuesday 1 - 3 PM Jun-Sep Contact Gloria Young for additional information at CY@grandcomputers.org HAM RADIO SIG

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

Mondays at 10am Topic varies via ham radio White Tanks Repeater 147.040 Contact Gordon Bousman for additional information at hamsig@ grandcomputers.org. Dues are $20 per year. For more info, please visit our website at www.grandcomputers.org. If you have any questions, contact president@computers.org. Scan the QR Code:

CLAY ARTS (GCA)

DANCE CLUB

CANASTA

July Summer Fun! In Sun City Grand for the summer? Get out of the heat! Take the month of July and learn to create your very own clay arts masterpiece in the comfort of Clay Arts well equipped studio. A majority of GCA new members (over 90%) are first timers to the clay arts experience. Come join the fun, and discover your creative talents. Express yourself thru the worlds oldest and most enduring art form…CLAY ARTS. Consider, our life experiences shape viewpoints on what is art. Share your viewpoint, you will be amazed at the results! BASIC CLAY CLASS

July 12, 19, & 26 Time 3:00pm to 6;00pm Instructor: Ms. Connie Johnson Cost: $45.00 To register for BASIC CLAY CLASS go to: grandclayarts.com Become a GCA member, and sign up for classes. Visit the Clay Arts studio anytime, and enjoy the selection of expressive creations offered in the GCA Gallery lobby and the Gallery window, facing the Village Center patio.

DANCE CLUB NEWS

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

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

From October thru April ballroom lessons with Julianne Daniells are held each Tuesday at Cimarron Center. Basic/beginner lessons are held from 4 to 5 p.m. An intermediate level class is held

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from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. The 5:15 class is for more experienced dancers. The format this year is for Julianne to create a capsule routine for each dance that can be taught in four weeks. For this reason, no one is admitted to either class during the third week. For lesson cost and information: Ballroomlessonsdir@scgdanceclub.org. Teaching this year is Julianne Daniells. Julianne and her husband, Paul, are the owners of Dancewise Dance Studios. Together they have years of national and international teaching, demonstrations, competitions and judging experience. Julianne, a certified DAVIDA dance instructor, competes in American Smooth, American Rhythm, International Standard, and International Latin. LINE DANCE LESSONS

Line Dance Lessons go year-round with Brenda Thomason at Cimarron Center. See below for Line dance lessons for 2022. Saturday, continues its regular schedule: 9 a.m. to noon at Cimarron. For lesson cost and information contact Line-DanceDir@scgdanceclub.org. The Wednesday lesson days have been changed to:

January thru March: Mondays, noon to 3 p.m. April only: Wednesdays, noon to 3 p.m. May thru December: Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to noon. In addition to twice-weekly lessons, Line Dance also holds a Line Dance Social each month from October thru March from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Cimarron Center. If you can’t get enough dancing, then join Brenda Thomason as she leads dancers in a lively evening of beginners through intermediate line dancing. Everyone is welcome but no lessons are given at the social. For information contact Line-Dance-Dir@scgdanceclub.org.

DOMINOES CLUB

No Grout Needed to lay our tiles down! Come Join the SCG Dominoes Club. We play at the Cimarron Center every Monday night in the Gila room. Doors open at 6:00pm with play starting promptly at 6:30pm. We play Mexican Train “The Grand Way”. Beginner or experienced, all SCG members are welcome. Must present CAM card. New players receive free training on the first night with two additional free training sessions if requested. Yearly dues $5. Game night fee $1, with cash payout for lowest scores on a sliding scale at end of nightly play. Email – SCGDOMINOES@GMAIL.COM or call Club President, Pat Johnson, 623-203-7713

DRAMA & COMEDY CLUB

The Drama and Comedy Club is looking forward to a return to normal in our next season This past year we 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 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 of 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. Call President (Rich Eggen) 248–310–7561 for additional information.

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

FISHING CLUB

GLASS ARTS (GGA)

EUCHRE CLUB

The Grand Fishing Club is dedicated to promoting both spin fishing and fly fishing. Club members take an active role not only in the promotion of fishing, but environmental sustainability as well. Many club members have years of fishing experience and have fished all over the United States, in Canada and other parts of the world. The club sponsors single day fishing trips locally to Lake Pleasant, Deadhorse Ranch State Park in Cottonwood, Bartlett Lake east of Cave Creek and the Salt River. Multiday trips include the White Mountains, Lees Ferry near Flagstaff, the San Juan River in New Mexico near Farmington, Alaska and Canada. In Grand, the club helps support the viability of Lake Nine adjacent to the 9th Hole on the Desert Springs Golf Course as a fishery for all Grand residents and their families. The Grand Fishing Club meets the first Tuesday of the month from October through April. Coupled with the various club fishing trips, members are also committed to making our community a much better place in which to live. Volunteer opportunities include Project Healing Waters in support of disabled veterans, the Boy Scouts of America Merit Badge program, the City of Surprise Adaptive Fishing program and the Phoenix VA Rehabilitation Hospital. In addition, we provide equipment and guidance to Grand residents to take their grandchildren fishing at Lake Nine. For more information, check out our website at www.scgfishing.weebly.com or to contact an administrative staff member please email infoscgfishing122@gmail.com.

GARDEN CLUB

The Garden Club had a very enjoyable and successful year. We thank all of our members who participated in our meetings and our outings. We take a break for the hot summer, and will resume our meetings in October. Please watch the Lifestyles magazine or the bulletin boards in October for our meeting announcement. The Garden Club meets the 3rd Thursday of the month from October thru May. Each meeting features an expert speaker addressing a topic of interest to our Low Sonoran Desert Gardeners. We typically have a field trip in March and brunch in April, and no meeting in December. Meetings are in the Cimarron Center, check in is at 8:30, and the meeting starts at 9:00. Check with the

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Grand Glass Arts (GGA) welcomes new members! Whether you aspire to make a beautiful stainedglass window for your home, design a mosaic masterpiece, or enjoy creating a one-of-a-kind fused glass piece, GGA encourages you to explore the world of glass arts. We offer an extensive education program for new and experienced glass artists. Please visit our website at www.grandglassarts.com to view the benefits of GGA membership and look over our list of classes. Our next available classes for those without glass arts experience are in 2023. To join the waitlist for 2023 please email your name, phone#, CAM# and the months you are in Grand to newmembercontact@grandglassarts.com. If you are an experienced glass artist, please email your name, phone number, CAM#, and a brief summary of your experience to the above email address and we will be in touch. July 12, Special Event – Paint Pour on Glass Class

GOLF—150 GOLF CLUB

Par–3 golf at Sun City Grand. The co–ed 150 Golf Club plays nine holes from tees 150 yards or less from the pin Sunday afternoon. If you want to work on your short game, are new to golf or just want enjoy nine holes from a shorter distance, give us a try. We would love to have you as our guest. We are a relaxed, fun–loving group. Info: Denny Spencer 425–210–6973.

GOLF—LADIES GRAND NINERS

The Ladies Grand Niners (LGN) enjoy playing 9 holes of golf each Tuesday, November thru May. Our members have a wide range of skill levels and are divided into four flights. Desert Springs is our home course; however, we play all four SCG courses during the season. We are affiliated with Arizona Golf Association (AGA). Members are required to have a GHIN handicap index or establish one by playing six 9-hole rounds. We play by USGA rules of golf and expect members to have some golf experience. In addition to weekly play, we enjoy special games, tournaments, a President’s Cup Championship and social events. We sponsor fundraisers for food banks and Luke Air Force Base “Warm Heart” program. For more information about becoming a member of this friendly golf group, visit our website at is https://ladiesgrandniners.golfgenius.com

(https://ladiesgrandniners.golfgenius.com) or contact our membership chairs at membership. ladiesgrandniners@gmail.com. Our motto is “Fun, Friendship and Golf” Come join us!

GOLF—MENS 9 HOLE GOLF CLUB

The Men’s Nine Hole Golf Club is comprised of fun loving, supportive golfers of all skill levels who enjoy the game of golf. If you love the game, but 18 holes is too much, this club is for you. We offer you alternating week guaranteed shotgun starts on Mondays at 12:30 or 3:00 (your choice), and alternating week tee times from 12:00 and 2:00. Free range balls, once-a-month team games e.g. Scramble, etc. Also, periodic free golfing clinics with our resident golf pro, prize tournaments, and annual free hot dog/chili day. Come enjoy the camaraderie and friendships, that are an important part of our game playing experience. For an application please contact: Wayne Mercil , Membership Director merk5151@msn.com

GOLF—LADIES 18 HOLE LEAGUE

If you enjoy golfing and socializing with other friendly women, then the Grand Ladies 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, with a schedule of shotgun or tee times offered. 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 Nancy Foy. To learn about GLGA, go to our website: www.glga-grandladiesgolfassociation.golfgenius. com Or, feel free to e-mail our Membership Director, Janet Tarr, at GLGAMembership@ gmail.com. A membership information bulletin is available at Granite Falls Golf Course and Sonoran Plaza just left of the library entrance.

GOLF—LADY PUTTERS

The Sun City Grand Lady Putters Charter Club is a social group whose main purpose while putting is getting together for laughs, prizes and friendship while enjoying the outdoors. Putting takes place on the Cimarron 18 hole putting green at the Cimarron Center. We are a club that meets five (5) days a week, join us one day Monday through Friday Our group is intended for every level of putter. Be our guest putt for free and give putting a try. Our putting season begins November 1, 2021. Check-in starts at 9:00 a.m. and we begin putting at 9:30 a.m.

For more information, please visit our website at https://scgladyputters.com/

GOLF—MEN PUTTERS HAVE ANY INTEREST IN PUTTING?

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

The Men Putters do “their thing” weekly on Tuesday and Wednesday at 1:00 PM, on both days, starting in November. (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. If you are a golfer, the club is a great way to sharpen your putting skills. If you don’t golf, or no longer golf, the club offers an opportunity to enjoy one of the best parts of the sport in a friendly, yet competitive manner. All skill levels are welcome. To equalize performance results and the receipt of monetary awards, individual handicaps are recalculated weekly. The new season starts on November 2. Rules and regulations are simple and will be explained to newcomers when you sign in. COME JOIN US. For more information, contact Jim Cottrell at jdcottrell@cox.net

GOLF—COUPLES PUTTING

The Couples Putting Club is a co-ed charter club at Sun City Grand in Surprise, AZ. We are a putting only club that plays on an 18-hole course that is 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: https:// scgcouplesputtingclub.weebly.com

GOLF—MEN’S 18 HOLE GOLF CLUB

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

Wednesdays under USGA Rules of Golf and use the USGA’s Golf Handicap Information Network (GHIN) for tracking handicaps. Participants are flighted based on handicap and generally play with other golfers of similar ability. Our season starts the first week of November and runs through September. Membership information/ applications can be obtained in the Granite Falls Pro Shop or by visiting our website at www.scgmgc.com. The 2022 Membership Chairman is Tom Jones. The club currently has over 400 members and we invite you to join our roster.

GRAND HIKERS

Grand Hikers will resume a regular schedule of hikes in October 2022, but will offer some shorter/ easier hikes from June through September. These summer hikes meet at 5:30 a.m. unless otherwise noted on the hike list, and often include an optional group breakfast following the hike. The next general membership meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 10, 2022. Plans are being made for an out-of-town hiking trip to the Big Sur area in October. 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.

LANGUAGE CLUB

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

LAWN BOWLING

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

MAH JONGG

Mah Jongg is a game of skill, energy, calculation, and includes a degree of luck. Excellent game to keep your brain active! Our club offers open play Tuesday afternoon from 12 PM to 4 PM and Wednesday evenings from 5:30 to 9:30 PM in the Chaparral Center, Hopi room all year long. We play a five dollar pie game. If you “go pie” you may continue to play. Our email address is scgmahjongg22@gmail.com. You can also check out our website: www.scgmahjongg.net

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MUSIC CLUB

The Sun City Grand Music Club is composed of residents who share a love of music. It is dedicated to the performance of Vocal and Instrumental Music for the enjoyment of both our participants and the general public. Its activities give members performance opportunities as singers and instrumentalists, both singly and in groups. Members also participate in production, technical, and backstage activities for our shows and support the club through Board and committee functions. There’s a place for everyone! If you have an interest or need further information, please visit our website, www.scgrandmusicclub.com, or contact Marilyn Green at president@scgrandmusicclub. com or 618-839-6349. ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENT GROUP

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

PAPER ARTS & MEMORIES (PAM)

Paper Arts and Memories – This is the time to stock up on our handmade cards. Our Card Boutique will be reducing our sale days this summer to once

a month. We will have our Card Boutique open on: June 13 Aug 8th July 11 Sept 12th We will resume with weekly sales on Monday, October 3rd. Summer is a great time to join our Club. We have lots of space and no lines for the various tools, and we are still scheduling classes throughout the summer

PET CLUB

PET CLUB will resume monthly meetings in October. Details to follow at a later date.

GRAND PHOTOS

Capturing that once-in-a-lifetime memory with your camera of choice is just the first step in a photographic creativity journey. The Sun City Grand Photo Club can be your next big step toward preserving those memories. Whether a rookie or a seasoned photographer, the club offers the tools needed for your photographic journey. Membership includes free classes, special interest groups, speakers, and the camaraderie of other photographers. A digital darkroom is a plus. Join today, and you will have immediate access to those benefits and others. For more information, scan the QR code, visit https:// grandphotos.org or stroll over to the Photo Studio during

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open hours Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9-noon. Check out the photo gallery on display, and see all the club has to offer. To join, click on the Membership button on the home webpage. In July, members can take advantage of an abundance of photographic opportunities and educational events including: SHOWCASE

July 15-Aug. 18, Photo Studio. SCG residents can experience the best of Nature during studio open hours. Photos of flora and fauna living outdoors will be featured. The previous month’s Showcase Travel will be available for viewing through July 14. PHOTO SHOOT

July 18, 9-10 a.m., virtual meeting via Zoom. Ken and Madi Peterson will facilitate the Photo Shoot depicting Summer Fun and Black and White Emotives. SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS (SIGS)

Getting the Most From Digital Images, July 20, 1-3 p.m., Virtual meeting: Learn to finish the job after pressing the shutter release. Edit problem photos, and apply various editing and software tricks in delivering the vision you had in taking the photo. Obtain and share tips with other group members. Facilitated by Stan Bormann and Shel Wecker. Wildlife: July 28, 9-11 a.m., Photo Studio. Learn the ins and outs of capturing wildlife in image form, and taking unique photos of birds, mammals and creatures that venture into your daily lives.

Participants can share photographs, while explaining the equipment used, exposure settings, methods and techniques. Facilitated by Bill Stuart. Mirrorless Cameras: July 28, 1-3 p.m., Studio. Information exchange and experiences members have had with their Sony mirrorless cameras. Facilitated by Jerry Weinstein. CLASSES AND TRAVELOGUES

Travelogues and most classes will resume in the fall. Membership will give you access to great classes such as the one being offered in July: Thinking Outside the Box. This class uses iPhone, iPad and iPhone apps for creative expression. DID YOU KNOW?

Grand Photos has its own darkroom, which includes equipment such as a Digital Image Converter. The converter allows users to make jpeg images of photos (up to 5x7 inch), negatives and slides to save on a memory card. For more info, check back on the Grand Photo website or future issues of Lifestyles.

GRAND PICKLEBALL CLUB

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

PINOCHLE

Everyone who enjoys Pinochle is invited! All skill levels are welcome! We offer instructions for single and double deck pinochle. If you are new to the game, we’ll teach you the ropes! If you need a refresher, we’re glad to do that too. If you are a seasoned player, come in and BE OUR GUEST for a night! We’ll do a quick orientation, give you the scoop on the rules and deal you in! Please call Larry (480-376-3819) or Trudy (623- 975-4518) for orientation or instruction information.

POKER CLUB

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

RV CLUB

June 20 | Wednesday | 10-11 am

Have an RV and want to travel with a fun group of fellow Grand residents or you don’t have an RV but want a fun group to socialize with at our meetings with pot lucks, pizza parties and Ice cream socials well come on over to the Grand RV’ers next meeting, any SC Grand resident is welcome, you don’t need to own an RV to become a member. Our meetings are usually the 3rd Tuesday in Oct, Nov, Jan, Feb, March and April with our Christmas party in December. Previous members who sold their RVs are encouraged to rejoin for all of our great comradery! For more info call club President Mike Dawson @ 925-727-4625 or Membership Chair Sharron Navratil @ 602-430-0820

SHALOM CLUB

PROSPECTIVE NEW MEMBER MEETING

Get your questions answered and find out all that the Singles Club has to offer. Come to the Phoenix Room at the Palm Center. Hosted by Scott Houston (602) 881-2529 July 21 | Thursday | 6-9 pm | $15 POKER NIGHT

Your reservation includes pizza and game chips. Bring your own soft drink. Prizes given. Beginners and guests of members are welcome. Meet at the Cimarron Club. Make your reservations & pay $15 by Monday, July 18. Guests add additional $5. Hosted by Jan Clark (623) 810-2236 and Rick Haskell (623) 810-5068 July 22 | Friday | 6-9 pm BUILD YOUR OWN SUNDAE

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

Who wants ice cream on a hot summer day? Come join us in the Gila Room to build your own Sundae with all the toppings. Entertainment will be provided by DJ Eddie. Sign up and pay by Monday, July 18. Cost is $15; guests add additional $5. Hosted by the SCG Board Members. Ken Steinhart is the contact person (708) 702-2593.

SINGLES CLUB

Consists of Chess, Cribbage, Hand&Foot, Open Games and Stamp Collecting. For more information visit www.suncitygrand.com Chartered Clubs.

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. July 5 | Tuesday | 2-4 pm SIGN-UPS

Monday, July 4 is Independence Day. In celebration of this national holiday, sign-ups will be held the following day—Tuesday, July 5 outside the Grand Café. July 6 | Wednesday | 1-3 pm SINGLE’S CLUB BOARD MEETING

will be held in the Phoenix Room in the Palm Center. If you wish to attend please call Pres. Ken Steinhart (708) 702-2593. July 13 | Wednesday | 6-9 pm GAME NIGHT

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

July 27 | Wednesday | 6-9 pm GAME NIGHT

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

SOCIAL GAMES:

CHESS

Tucked away in Sun City Grand, three times a week for four hours each day, we play CHESS and forget about everything else. It’s true, while playing Chess with us, you think only of chess, an inexpensive (no membership fees), and calorieburning activity (yes, it’s true, you burn lots of calories playing Chess). There’s something more about the game, win or lose; and we’d like to share it with you. You’ll need to know the basics as we won’t be spending too much time teaching, but we are welcoming and friendly to everyone, Bobbie and Bobby Fishers, even if you aren’t Bobby Fischer. So, check us out, Mate. Just show up, with or without a board and pieces, and be ready for a rewarding escape. We usually meet at Cimarron at 11:30 on Mondays and Wednesdays, and the Sago Room at the Palm Center on Fridays. This could change, so call us first at 623-293-2884 for Paula, or 203-979-1194 for Marty. CRIBBAGE

We play in the Pima Room at Chaparral Center every Tuesday from 9 to 11:30AM. We collect $4 to play which is awarded back to the winners. You are invited to play twice as our guest and if you

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decide you would like to become a member, our dues are $5 per year. Please come join us. HAND AND FOOT

We play every Tuesday at 1:00pm in the Pima Room at the Chaparral Center and every Friday at 6:00pm in the Agua Fria Room at the Cimarron Center. We draw cards for partners and play two games. You will need $4.00 in quarters and $4.00 in bills for the two games we play. If you have your own cards (6 decks) and shuffler, please bring them. We are currently playing “Progressive Hand & Foot”. For a copy of our rules or questions, please contact Joy Kreick at joykreick@gmail.com. Come and play, we’re a friendly group and try our best to be all inclusive no matter your skill level. STAMP COLLECTING

The Stamp Collector’s Interest Group meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM in the Pima Room in the Chaparral Center. Meetings are always open to anyone interested in collecting postage stamps, whether to learn about stamp collecting, discover the worth of an existing collection, or to donate a collection to a non-profit tax-exempt foundation. Our friendly group will encourage your interest in stamps, whatever it may be. More info is available from Gene Trinks at 602339-8243 or gctrinks@cox.net

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

Contact: Steve Rothschild sbaron24@aol.com

STITCHER’S

Stitchers, Fiber, Fabric & Beads We Weave and Spin, do all types of Needlework, General Sewing, Machine Embroidery, Beading, Quilting - and donate our time to help with Community Service. We have a knitting machine, embroidery machines, sergers, looms, sewing machines and a longarm machine. Stitchers meet Monday through Saturday Summer Hours with a Monitor and Director is 9AM–Noon. Each day is dedicated to one of the fiber arts Special Interest Groups. Come by the Palm Center, Grand Stichers

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Room, see what we create, and find out how easy it is to get certified on one of our machines or looms. MONDAYS: SEWING AND MACHINE EMBROIDERY

Sewing: Already know how to sew? Great! Come join our classes where qualified instructors take you every step of the way. Want to learn? We can teach you the basics! Machine Embroidery: Classes will teach you the basics and many of our experienced members are willing to help with any questions you may have. TUESDAYS: NEEDLEWORK

Special Projects for Community Service include: Knitted Knockers are special handmade breast prostheses for women who have undergone mastectomies or other procedures to the breast. Our volunteer knitters and crocheters provide free Knitted Knockers to any woman who wants them. We have all sizes and can provide special ones for swimming. Eve’s Place supports victims of domestic, sexual, and teen dating abuse. Our volunteer knitters and crocheters provide hats and other warm clothing items to support Eve’s Place advocacy to the Arizona’s Navajo Nation. WEDNESDAYS: QUILTING

Third Wednesdays are dedicated to Caring Quilts: Quilts given to those undergoing Breast Cancer Surgery at Del Webb Hospital Other Wednesdays are dedicated to special

projects, or just come with your own projects. THURSDAYS: COMMUNITY SERVICE

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

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

Shawls, purses, table runners and more are woven by members. You’re welcome to practice an oldworld art with us - and we’ll provide the training! More information is available on our website grandstitchers.org. Connie Bollard–President 2022 president@grandstitchers.org

TABLE TENNIS CLUB

SCG Table Tennis Club prides itself on its friendly welcoming “personality” for all levels of table tennis play. Our sport combines healthy fun, low impact aerobic exercise that’s gentle on the joints, and excellent eye hand coordination practice. We play year-round in Cimarron’s air-conditioned clubhouse. While we are passionate about our love

for this sport, we don’t take ourselves too seriously, and every day’s play is peppered with lots of goodnatured laughs. We offer weekly robot training for serving and volley practice, with notification by club email of the current robot schedule. In 2022, the club also offers basic skills training classes offered by several of our volunteer, advanced players. Soooo… Don your athletic shoes and drop by. Any of our members would be happy to assist you in getting started. We even have extra paddles if you don’t have your own yet! Our growing club roster has over 100 members, and we look forward to welcoming YOU. First three club visits are complimentary. Just sign in, with your email and phone #, and tell us you’re new! Yearly membership just $15. Interested? For our current schedule, more information… or to just let us know you’ll be joining us, please contact our Club President, Dick Bertrand at Dick@Bertrandonline.com or 925698-2155. Gila Room at Cimarron Center: Current 2022 scheduled hours: M, Th, F, mornings after 9a; Wed, Sat, Sun afternoons after 1p.

TENNIS CLUB

STILL WORKING? NO PROBLEM! The Sun City Grand Tennis Club is for you! We’ll connect you with other players for early mornings or evening play this summer. Sun City Grand Tennis Club is a fun filled member activity and social club open to all Sun City Grand residents. All playing

levels are welcome. Come join us! Your $15 annual membership fee allows you to play in “Club Tennis,” which means you can use the two ball machines to improve your game and get club news/updates/important information sent directly to your email. Your membership also allows you to attend the many fun social events that go on throughout the year like the Fall kick-off party, open house, men’s pizza party & socials, Halloween party, Christmas & Holiday party, Valentines Day party, women’s luncheons, the end of the year party, and lots more! Check out our website to find out how to get involved in women’s doubles, men’s doubles, mixed doubles, and the numerous tennis clinics that go on through the year. And, look for a ton of new late afternoon and evening programing this fall including Cardio Tennis, Live Ball, and Mixed Dbles & Dinner. https://suncitygrandtennisclub. wildapricot.org/ SCG Tennis Club: Small enough to not get lost; big enough to meet lots of new friends

WOODCRAFTERS

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

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INTEREST GROUPS...AND MORE 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.

BETA SIGMA PHI

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

BOWLING

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

CANADIAN FRIENDS AT SCG

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

long lost relative from Canada! Interest Group email: scgcanadianfriends@gmail. com

SUN CITY GRAND CAR ENTHUSIASTS

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

FOUR WHEELING

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

FUN DINERS

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

GRAND CONNECTION INTEREST GROUP

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

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GRAND DEMOCRATS INTEREST GROUP

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

GRAND GECKOS

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

HORSESHOES INTEREST GROUP

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

LGBTQ INTEREST GROUP

Contact(s) for Interest Group: scg.lgbt@yahoo.com Interest Group Website: scglgbt.com Interest Group Social Media: https://www. facebook.com/scglgbt Meeting Information: 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..

NEW YORK STATE INTEREST GROUP

Contact: Julia Schoen TheNYStateGroup@gmail. com or 805-325-1807 Time Square, Jones Beach, The Catskills, Niagara Falls…We remember it all! Join folks from The Empire State sharing memories and creating new ones. We are a newly formed group working to build new friendships in the community, using our connection to NY as a starting point. We will meet four times a year, with additional events planned (dinner cruises, game nights, happy hours, etc). We invite you to get in on the bottom floor and joint this group of vibrant ex-NYers (spouses and significant others also welcome). Notification of events will be sent via email to individuals who sign up for the group. Events will also be included in the Grand Lifestyles publication and will be posted on the community bulletin boards at Cimarron Center and Sonoran Plaza. UPCOMING EVENTS

July 12 | 6:30 pm | Apache Room DJ BINGO Join us as we welcome DJ Curtis to play Grand’s popular game, combining great music and a fun game. Sing and dance along to favorites from the 50s, 60s, and 70s while scanning your bingo card for a match. No musical skills required-all songs are identified for you. Will you be the lucky winner? $15 per person Only a few places left! Sign up by July 8th by contacting Julia @ thenystategroup@gmail.com or call 805-325-1807. August 24 | Thursday “Beat The Heat” at the Odysea Aquarium Plan to spend at least 3 hrs. touring the site and seeing all the attractions. Lunch at either Johnny Rockets Restaurant or the Aquarium Café will be available. We will receive a group discount for 10 or more people. The discounted cost will be $33.95 per person. The price does not include lunch. Further information will be sent to you as soon as we receive it from the Aquarium Group Leader. Contact Julia @805-325-1807 or email thenystategroup@gmail.

com. GUESTS WELCOME! THE MORE, THE MERRIER.

POLISH-AMERICAN INTEREST GROUP

Contact(s) for Interest Group: Dorothy (Rzeszutek) Higdon, 218-821-3033, odette46@cox.net Meeting Information: Meetings are scheduled periodically during the year to correspond with new matters of significance and availability of speakers, at which time an e-mail is sent to all members. Notification is also sent regarding any known Polish-American activity in the Phoenix area. Interest Group Description: Sharing of Traditions, Customs, Travel, Delicacies, and History. Socializing while receiving cultural enlightenment concerning holidays and also cuisine with regards to Catholic, Jewish and non-denominational citizens. Enjoy the long-established foods of Poland through planned luncheons and tours of Polish-American restaurants, bakeries and delis in the Phoenix area. Translation is also available through Maya Zubriski, mariazubriski@gmail.com, 623-546-6960

GRAND CENTRAL RAILROAD INTEREST GROUP

If you enjoy large scale (G Scale) outdoor model trains, the Grand Central Railroad Interest Group is the place for you. From operating trains, painting buildings, decorating and landscaping, track maintenance, electrical service and repair, to public relations and more…. there is literally something for everyone. While most members own and operate their own trains, it is not a requirement to join the group. Our primary function is operating and maintaining the Model Railroad Park for the enjoyment of our members, residents and visitors, young and old alike. The Railroad Park is located near the tennis courts behind the Chaparral Center. Trains run on a regular schedule as posted at the Railroad Park and on our website (GrandCentralRailroad.info). Please stop by during operating hours and introduce yourself. We will be happy to show you around and tell you more about what we do. For additional information or to make special requests, please contact chairman@ GrandCentralRailroad.info

GRAND REPUBLICANS INTEREST GROUP

We continued in June to feature Candidates running for various offices throughout our LD 29 District, as well as for Statewide and Federal offices. These included Shiry Sapir, Candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Kim Owens, Candidate for the Arizona Corporation Commission in addition to Candidates mentioned below. In May we heard from Scott Blake and Mitchell Friedlander, Candidates for Constable. Through June we have had three of the four major candidates seeking to take Mark Kelly’s U.S. Senate seat: Jim Lamon, Blake Masters and General “Mick” McGuire. We have hosted Kari Lake, Karrin Taylor Robson and Matt Salmon, who are all running for Governor of Arizona. And we had both Shawna Bolick and Mark Finchem speak to us in their bids to take over as Secretary of State here in Arizona.

Over the past few months we’ve also been able to host all of the Republican Candidates for Arizona Attorney General: Lacy Cooper, Rodney Glassman, Andrew Gould, Dawn Grove, Abraham Hamadeh and Tiffany Shedd. We have also hosted Janae Shamp and Joanne Osborne, both running for the Arizona Senate; and Steve Montenegro, Trey Terry and Austin Smith, running for the House of Representatives from LD29; and the two candidates running for County Attorney here in Maricopa County: Gina Godbehere and Rachael Mitchell. We plan to continue throughout the summer and into the midterm elections, meeting on the third Saturday morning each month at Church on the Green, 19051 R H Johnson Blvd in Sun City West. Doors open at 8:30, coffee and pastries at 9:00 a.m. The meetings start at 9:30 a.m. Conservatives and guests from Sun City Grand, Sun City West and surrounding areas are welcome. Please see our new website at grandrepublicans.com for information about upcoming meetings, the latest news and other helpful links. Click on the ABOUT tab and read about our Vision, our Mission and our Values. We believe the more informed our members are, the more likely they are to vote. Our mission is to bring a variety of information sources to our members so they become an Informed Electorate. If these values make sense to you, remember that we encourage all conservative-minded people from whatever party to attend our monthly meetings during this primary season to hear the candidates present their positions and their reasons for running. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions of the candidates during the Q&A sessions following the presentations.

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 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)

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STATE OF MINDFULNESS

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

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

Group meetings are facilitated group discussions that begin with a topic introduction and end with a meditation. Group to meet at least 3 times per year. MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION, AN INTRODUCTION

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

WASHINGTON STATE Contact(s) for Interest Group: Susan Brinkley, 206-276-2080, susanbrinkley7@gmail.com Meeting Information: Notification of events are sent via email to individuals who sign up on the roster. Events will be included in the Grand Lifestyles publication and will be posted on the community bulletin boards at the Cimarron Center and Sonoran Plaza. Interest Group Description: The Washington State Group provides opportunities for interested Washingtonians to get acquainted and enjoy common interests. Events have included socials, golf tournaments, hiking, and attendance at Spring Training Mariner games. Volunteering is critical to keeping this interest group vibrant. Ideas for future events are always welcome.

WINE TASTING

Interest Group Description: The group conducts tastings on wines and grapes from 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. Meeting Information: We meet on the second Tuesday of each month except July and August at 7:00PM at the home of

a host member. Annual dues are $10 per person and the tasing fee is $15 per person. We also have an annual Wine dinner, catered by Chefs Tell All (the original owners of Amuse Bouche) and held at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Surprise. Contact for the Wine Interest Group: Judy Helderman, 623-322-9425, jhelderm@yahoo

WISCONSIN INTEREST GROUP

If you would like to learn more about the Wisconsin Interest Group, visit us at www.wigazinfo.weebly. com. Click on the ‘Contact Us’ tab and send us a note. We can also be reached at wigmessage@gmail. com. Our monthly breakfasts continue the first Monday of each month. Planning for the Fall and Winter continue. Requests have made to Grand for rooms, dates and times. As in past years, we will have more than two dozen activities. Many new and return of favorites. We’ll start the Fall with a fish fry at Michael’s on September 26. Culver’s will host our second event on October 26. Our Annual Meeting is November 10. Two additional activities to close out the year. Watch for details on the web site. Wherever your travels take you this Summer, stay well and safe.

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ASK CAPPIE THE COMPUTER CAT

SMARTWATCH & TRACKERS Dear Cappie, Is a smartwatch just another name for fitness tracker? They both tell time and tell you how many steps you take each day so is there really any difference? Which would be better for me to buy? Confused Jackie

You are correct that there is a lot of overlap between smartwatches and fitness trackers, which means there is no definitive answer as to which is better. Many fitness trackers have expanded beyond just tracking health and exercise (steps per day, types of exercise, pulse rate, sleep patterns, blood pressure, oxygen levels, etc.). Meanwhile, many smartwatches have added health apps to track steps per day, distance covered, heart rate, calories burned, pulse rate, etc. Just about every smartwatch today is also a fitness tracker, but not many fitness trackers are smartwatches. The basic answer for which is best for you is to start with the question: do you want a smartwatch? If not, look for a fitness tracker. A smartwatch is a miniaturized version of a smartphone. With a smartwatch you can receive and reply to texts, answer phone calls (cellular model), get directions, view maps, email, and, depending on other apps installed, do other social media updates. It’s like having your phone on your wrist. Smartwatches have advanced features like music control and built-in Bluetooth (to connect to wireless headphones), builtin mics for calls and voice assistant, and NFC for on-thego payments. They also come in cellular models, which allow

them to operate independently from the smartphone (so you can leave it at home). Note that smartwatches are available for either an Android or Apple operating system, both of which offer most of the same health fitness apps. The Apple Watch is the only smartwatch that runs the Apple OS (operating system) so you must have an iPhone if you purchase an Apple Watch. However, there are many different types of Android smartwatches that run Google’s Wear OS. In addition, a Wear OS watch allows you to load apps that run independently of your phone. You need to check. Some smartwatches have features that work only when paired with a compatible phone, e.g., you can answer calls only if you have a phone with a similar operating system.

GPS, blood oxygen, ECG, color touchscreen, etc.). The most affordable smartwatches, on the other hand, run from $200 to $400+, like the Fitbit Versa 2 ($180), Samsung Galaxy Watch4 ($249), or Apple Watch Series 7 (from $399). Depending on size of the watch, the materials used, type of wrist band, and if it’s a cellular model, the prices can get substantially higher. Fitness trackers tend to have better battery life than smartwatches and can last several days to several weeks on one charge. Most smartwatches require to be charged daily.

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 Bob and Joanna Hays for sharing their photo adorable cats, Phoebe and Steve (long haired).

Which device to buy depends on your specific needs and on how much you want to spend. Do you primarily want to track health and fitness, or do you want a smartphone on your wrist? Is budget an issue?

Fitness trackers have been around longer than smartwatches due to their one specific goal (tracking your health) and their ease of use. Generally, fitness trackers are less expensive than smartwatches: most fitness trackers can be purchased for $29 to $250--but there are exceptions--the Garmin Fitness Tracker, for example, costs about $600. Usually, the more you pay for a fitness tracker, the more options it has (basic fitness tracking vs

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feminine hygiene products each month, the cost of which is not covered by SNAP (food stamps) and is too expensive for many to afford. Women4Women believes these items should be available to those who need them; helping homeless and lowincome women maintain their dignity, selfrespect and health. Aly Cline Council Member

Meet and Greet My next monthly Meet and Greet will be on Tuesday, August 23, in Sun City Grand’s Pima room at 6 p.m. At this meeting, we will be handing out information and signing up residents for the Valley Metro RideChoice Program. There may be prizes for those who sign up. For more information regarding the RideChoice Program, please visit valleymetro.org/ridechoice. I look forward to discussing the latest City news and answering any questions you have. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me anytime at aly.cline@ surpriseaz.gov or by calling 623.222.1322.

Women4Women At my Meet & Greet in Arizona Traditions on Friday, May 27, I presented Jo Grant with a donation for the non-profit organization, Women4Women. The number of homeless and low-income women increases each year in our community. Many require the use of

Retail Survey Results Are In The annual Retail Survey launched on March 21 and more than 5,700 responses later, we have the results! The City uses the survey data to identify retail strengths, as well as opportunities to bring additional amenities closer to home. In the past, the survey has helped bring in establishments like Costco, Bath & Body Works, Oregano’s Pizza Bistro, Texas Roadhouse and In-N-Out Burger! Just as the recent survey showed Surprise residents’ top ask was a Hobby Lobby, the Village at Prasada announced the crafting giant is moving in! It’s also going to be home to several of the major retailers requested on the Retail Survey including Sprouts Farmers Market, T.J. Maxx & HomeGoods, and Total Wine & More. Your top 5 most-wanted restaurants were Cheesecake Factory, El Pollo Loco, Cracker Barrel, Portillo’s and P.F. Chang’s. Full results from both the adult and youth surveys available at surpriseaz.gov/ retailsurvey.

Day of Service Looking for a way to serve your community? Surprise is seeking volunteers for a Day of Service event on Wednesday, July 20, at St. Mary’s Food Bank. Volunteers will assist with sorting bulk food items, creating food baskets and loading food into vehicles, helping in the process of providing food for families in need. How to get involved: Individuals and groups can register with Larry Garcia at Larry.Garcia@surpriseaz.gov or 623.222.1522. Groups, please submit a

group name and estimated number of volunteers - limited to no more than 10 people. St. Mary’s Food Bank is located at 13050 W. Elm St. in Surprise. There are two shifts to choose from, 7:30-10:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Can’t make it this time? Here’s a look at upcoming opportunities: n Wednesday, August 17 n Wednesday, September 14 Keep an eye on Day of Service events at surpriseaz.gov/dayofservice.

Benevilla C.A.R.E.S. Benevilla C.A.R.E.S. now has a direct line! It allows callers to speak directly to a person and get help and service without having to leave a message. The highly trained resource specialists have access to a database of over 1,000 senior services providers and agencies, including Benevilla member and volunteer services, community businesses, government agencies and other resources to help you stay independent at home. Call 623.526.4404.

Tennis in Surprise Looking for a fun summer activity? The Surprise Tennis & Racquet Complex (STRC) has you and the whole family covered! Located at 14469 W. Paradise Ln., this award-winning 25 court facility offers tennis lessons for all ages and levels. Find clinics and classes at surpriserec. surpriseaz.gov and click on ‘Tennis’ or contact the Surprise Tennis & Racquet Complex at 623.222.2400. STRC is open seven days a week and is also open for reservations. Head to surpriseaz.gov/tennis for more information.

City Council Meetings The next regularly scheduled Council meetings are August 2 and 16 at 6 p.m. City Hall is open to the public for inperson attendance. You can also watch live on surpriseaz.gov/surprisetv, the Surprise City Gov Facebook page at facebook.com/ cityofsurprise or on Cox channel 11.

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GRANDKIDS CORNER

CARRYING ON THE TRADITION.

JULY FAMILY ACTIVITIES Please visit the various websites for face mask and safety guidelines.

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

GOLDFIELD GHOST TOWN

of-a-kind coaster ride, you’ll get to race in a pair of tubes down a couple of slide tracks with more than 800 feet of curves and drops. Even better, the park offers a plethora of kid-friendly water attractions, such as Tiny Typhoon and Went ‘n’ Wild Jr.

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Take a step back in time into an era when gun fighting and gold mining were normal with a visit to the Goldfield Ghost Town. Perfect for curious kids and history buffs, this authentic ghost town offers a glimpse of the way of life in the late 1800s. Go on a 25-minute Goldfield Mine tour and learn what the mining life was back in the 1890’s. While there, watch the Goldfield Gunfighters as they perform a lively gun fight. The town also has a train ride and a museum where you can learn more about the town’s Old West history.

PHOENIX ART MUSEUM 1625 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85004 (602) 257-1880 The Phoenix Art Museum, home to over 18,000 pieces from all over the world, is the largest of its kind in the Southwest region. From Frida Kahlo to Diego Rivera, this

treasure trove has a stellar permanent collection that delights all kinds of art lovers. Kick-start your family visit by grabbing a Scavenger Hunt guide from the facility’s front desk. Soon after, check out the famous Thorne Miniature Collection. For a fun family pit-stop, let your kids join the youth-oriented activities organized by this institution.

SIX FLAGS HURRICANE HARBOR PHOENIX 4243 W Pinnacle Peak Rd Glendale, AZ 85310 (623) 201-2000 Looking for exciting things to do this weekend with kids? Experience a world of family fun in Phoenix by exploring the renowned Six Flags Hurricane Harbor. With a host of thrilling attractions and water slides, this family-themed experience is one of the top, must-try things for kids to do in Phoenix. Make your visit unforgettable by hitting Maximum Velocity. With this one-

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OdySea is a sprawling complex that houses a ton of Phoenix attractions for families, including the Pangaea. It’s biggest draw, however, is the mind-blowing 2-million gallon aquarium. Spend hours diving into a fascinating underwater haven with sea turtles, otters, penguins, sharks and many more. Plus, the innovative aquarium offers a few exciting ways to see these creatures, like its sea carousel and submerged escalator. 43

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 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...................................................... 602.506.6800 Hazardous Waste Questions.............................................. 602.771.4673 Health Department, Maricopa County............................ 602.506.6900 Motor Vehicle Department (MVD).................................... 602.255.0072 Registrar of Contractors..................................................... 602.542.1525 Social Security Administration............................................ 800.772.1213 PORA – SCW Consumer Services...................................... 623.214.1646 Helping Hands..................................................................... 623-975-5499 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 Tony Spata tony4grand@gmail.com Code of Conduct Committee Bob Aiken aiken4grand@gmail.com Covenants Committee Finance Advisory Committee Alan Meyer grandameyer@aol.com Golf Advisory Committee Carol White carol4grand@gmail.com Long Range Planning Advisory Committee René Mitchell rene4grand@gmail.com ADDITIONAL CAM INFORMATION

GrandTV............................................... 623.546.7533 Website................................................. 623.546.7533 communications@scgcam.com Membership Office.............................. 623.546.7444 Palm Center, 19726 N. Remington Drive Welcome Center ................................. 623.546.7501 Lost & Found......................................... 623.546.7501 Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Standards Compliance Office.............................. 623.546.7450 ARC Applications................................. 623.546.7474 Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. CHAPS Office........................................ 623.546.7553 Grand Election Team Joan Bean, Facilitator scgelections@gmail.com ON-SITE EMERGENCIES

Association Patrol................................. 623.764.0809 Sunday – Saturday, 24 hours, 7 days a week Maintenance Emergencies................ 623.546.7551 Bus. Hours: Monday-Friday 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Report Landscape/Golf Course Maintenance/Water Leaks/Repairs Submit work order to www.suncitygrand.com Maintenance@scgcam.com

After Hours and Weekend Landscaping Emergencies Gothic Landscape...............................760.892.2455 Report Common Area Landscape/Water Leaks/ Repairs/Facility Maintenance maintenance@scgcam.com Golf Course Maintenance/Leaks M-F .........jeff.hochman@scgcam.com Weekends .........call Association Patrol

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT

ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT

General Manager Rod Rankin............................................ 623.546.7468 rod.rankin@scgcam.com Jeff Hochman – Assistant General Manager jeff.hochman@scgcam.com Executive Administrative Assistant Theresa Fleck........................................623-546-7468 theresa.fleck@scgcam.com Communications Manager Christine Helton.................................... 623.546.7533 christine.helton@scgcam.com communications@scgcam.com Custodial Supervisor Ken Crossno.......................................... 623.546.7460 ken.crossno@scgcam.com 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 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. Grand Learning.................................... 623.546.7470 Chaparral Center, 19781 N. Remington Dr. Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Grand Lifestyles Magazine.................. 623.546.7449 activities@scgcam.com FITNESS CENTERS

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

Miller Massage Therapy...................... 602.832.0864 RESTAURANTS/CATERING

Angela’s Kitchen................................. 623.399.6514 The Grand Café................................... 623.546.7512 Unidine Approved Caterers: Atlasta Catering................................... 602.242.8185 Babbo’s Italian Eatery......................... 623.825.1919 Classic Catering................................... 623.933.4903 Dillon’s Catering................................... 623.208.8677 NYPD Pizza............................................ 480.922.0545 Sharko’s................................................. 602.242.2662 Wild Bunch Catering............................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

GOLF

Computer Club.................................... 623.546.7508 19781 North Remington Drive

Cimarron Golf Course.......................... 623.975.5654 17100 West Clearview Boulevard

Glass Arts Club...................................... 623.214.6723 19751 North Remington Drive

Kirk Hanaway – Golf Pro...................... 623.975.5657 kirk.hanaway@scgcam.com Desert Springs Golf Course................. 623.546.7401 19900 North Remington Drive 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

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PERSON-CENTERED ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY SUPPORT The Colonnade’s Assisted Living and Memory Support programs provide caregivers, services and amenities that ensure happiness comes first. Our person-centered approach means that each resident’s comfort, fulfillment and independence is prioritized above everything else. With the flexibility to live each day on their terms, residents can enjoy living in a private residence, receiving balanced meals and staying social with planned activities, all while receiving assistance and care when necessary. Take advantage of The Colonnade’s services without a life care contract.

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