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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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.

GRAND VALUE STATEMENTS In support of our Mission Statement, we hold to these values: We foster relationships built on respect, trust, and effective communications. n

Ask Cappie the Computer Cat............ 40

Advertising Information........................ 5

Club & Interest Group Information.... 32

Community Association Contacts...... 45

Director of Golf Operations................. 10 Financial Results.................................... 6 Fitness Manager’s Message................... 14

We listen to understand.

Employment Information...................... 5 Mission Statement................................. 5 Resource Numbers............................... 44

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

Grand Learning Communication........ 26

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

We are a forward−looking, fiscally−sound community.

Lifestyles Manager’s Message............... 12

We encourage an environment of empowerment and personal responsibility.

Please cancel delivery of your complimentary newspapers whenever you will be gone—delivery can be restarted upon return.

The Cutting Edge of Golf Course Maintenance Page 10

What is the Tech Toolbox Page 18

Endurance Exercises Page 14

Learning about the AED Page 30

Volunteers Found in Unlikely Places Page 17

Tips on Taking a Photo Page 40

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ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

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

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.

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SCG APRIL 2021

FI N A N CI A L R ES U LT S Apr-21 Actual

ASSOCIATION

Apr-21 Budget

Variance Fav/(Unfav)

Operating Assessment Revenue $ 1,040,202 $ 1,039,907 $ Fitness & Activities Grand Lifestyles Rent Membership Fees Recreation Revenue

26,468 8,291 32,879 56,457 124,096

44,466 5,360 27,156 40,898 117,880

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

214,453 21,796 698,519 126,953 128,627 20,571 1,210,918

Other Revenue Interest Income TOTAL REVENUE

295

YTD Actual

YTD Budget

Variance Fav/(Unfav)

$ 4,144,812 $ 4,143,634 $

1,178

Forecast CY21

Budget CY21

Variance Fav/(Unfav)

$ 12,629,736 $ 12,628,558 $

1,178

102,097 37,544 103,547 251,347 494,534

237,733 23,520 108,435 170,909 540,597

(135,636) 14,024 (4,888) 80,438 (46,062)

333,288 80,184 277,381 525,256 1,216,108

468,924 66,160 282,269 444,818 1,262,171

(135,636) 14,024 (4,888) 80,438 (46,062)

182,649 32,158 614,728 75,361 109,032 28,033 1,041,960

(17,998) 2,931 5,723 15,559 6,216 31,804 (10,362) 83,791 51,592 19,594 (7,463) 168,957

834,797 194,612 2,700,618 489,225 400,075 140,227 4,759,554

747,393 236,233 2,560,058 511,028 399,190 140,302 4,594,205

87,403 (41,621) 140,560 (21,803) 885 (75) 165,348

1,805,559 380,772 4,153,869 725,495 90,000 719,586 271,640 8,146,922

1,718,155 422,393 4,013,309 747,299 90,000 718,702 271,716 7,981,574

87,403 (41,621) 140,560 (21,803) 885 (75) 165,348

28,020 4,326 2,407,561

18,019 9,254 2,227,021

10,001 (4,928) 180,541

143,321 19,232 9,561,454

79,321 37,017 9,394,773

64,000 (17,785) 166,680

194,737 92,929 22,280,433

130,737 110,713 22,113,752

64,000 (17,785) 166,680

Cost of Sales GROSS PROFIT

112,336 2,295,226

109,150 2,117,870

(3,185) 177,355

368,800 9,192,654

444,802 8,949,972

76,002 242,682

770,075 21,510,358

846,076 21,267,676

76,002 242,682

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

846,926 131,194 73,546 67,245 19,738 191,500 370,354 1,700,502

855,548 136,262 67,275 71,610 15,500 190,794 340,323 1,500 1,678,811

8,622 5,068 (6,271) 4,365 (4,238) (706) (30,031) 1,500 (21,690)

3,257,893 495,461 275,105 258,593 102,139 761,710 1,327,040 6,477,941

3,481,093 524,732 269,400 266,910 50,000 763,176 1,400,283 6,000 6,761,594

223,200 29,271 (5,705) 8,317 (52,139) 1,466 73,243 6,000 283,654

9,940,042 1,854,437 818,955 831,473 246,879 2,288,062 4,942,175 12,000 20,934,023

10,163,242 1,883,709 813,250 839,790 194,740 2,289,528 5,015,418 18,000 21,217,676

223,200 29,271 (5,705) 8,317 (52,139) 1,466 73,243 6,000 283,654

SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) Before Capital $

594,724 $

Capital

159,541

SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) T otal

435,182 $ 26,374

RESERVE FUND YIELD Money Market Investments TOTAL 0.20% $ 6

439,059 $

155,665

(159,541)

439,059 $ 23,125

Apr-21 Balance $3,393,976 17,670,000 21,063,976

(3,877) 3,250

CARE FUND Money Market Investments TOTAL

$ 2,714,713 $ 2,188,377 $ 201,184

$ 2,513,529 $ 2,188,377 $ 103,926

99,258

Apr-21 Balance $2,092,797 2,610,000 0.20% $ 4,702,797 YIELD

526,336

(201,184) 325,152 4,669

STAFFING Full Time Part Time Total

576,335 $ 201,184

375,151 $ 192,669

Apr-21 Actual 154 115 269

50,000 $ -

(201,184)

50,000 $ 188,000

Apr-21 Budget 172 115 287

526,336

325,152 4,669

Variance Fav/(Unfav) 18 0 18

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING SUMMARY OF APRIL 1, 2021

SUMMARY OF APRIL 7, 2021

SPECIAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING BOARD APPROVED RESOLUTIONS

A. General

1. Removing the requirements for wearing face mask at outdoor common areas and amenities and replace it with a strong recommendation to wear a face mask, effective immediately.

1. Appointment of Renè Mitchell to fill the vacant seat on the Board of Directors, to serve the remainder of the term of that seat, which ends on March 31, 2022.

2. Eliminate the Reservation system at the outdoor recreation pools to Adobe and Cimarron.

SUMMARY OF APRIL 8, 2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING BOARD APPROVED RESOLUTIONS

A. General

SUMMARY OF APRIL 1, 2021 SPECIAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING BOARD APPROVED RESOLUTIONS

A. General 1. Earle Greenberg as President of the Board of Directors. 2. Stephanie Sloggett-O’Dell as Vice President of the Board of Directors. 3. Steve Bowen as Secretary of the Board of Directors. 4. Rod Rankin as Treasurer of the Board of Directors. 5. Alan Meyer as Assistant Treasurer of the Board of Directors. 6. Stephanie Sloggett-O’Dell as Vice President of the Sun City Grand Community Association, Inc. 7. Steve Bowen as Secretary of the Sun City Grand Community Association, Inc. 8. Rod Rankin as Treasurer of the Sun City Grand Community Association, Inc. 9. Alan Meyer as Assistant Treasurer of the Sun City Grand Community Association, Inc. Board of Directors approved the following appointments to the Advisory Committees: n Architectural Review Committee – Steve Bowen n Code of Conduct Committee – Earle Greenberg n Finance Advisory Committee – Rod Rankin n Golf Advisory Committee – Carol White n Long Range Planning Committee – Barb Minick

PRESIDENT

Earle Greenberg

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VICE PRESIDENT

Stephanie Sloggett O’Dell Stephanie4grand@ gmail.com

1. Appointment of Terry Murphy as Civic Affairs Director for the Board of Directors. 2. Purchase Request 21-004-OP -Purchase of Golf Course seed in the amount not to exceed $266,900. 3. Purchase Request 21-005-OP – Purchase of Top Dressing for the summer aerification program in the amount not to exceed $95,000. 4. Purchase Request 21-6291-RF – Adobe Fitness Center – Replaced men’s restroom ADA door operator in the amount not to exceed $3,209. 5. Purchase Request 21-8458-RF – Cimarron Center Outdoor Pool – Installed new shower and tankless water heater in the amount not to exceed $5,440. 6. Purchase Request 21-6696-RF – Adobe Indoor Spa – Replaced oxygen concentrator for the Aqua-Gen System in the amount not to exceed $2,567. 7. Del Webb Memorial Field Advertising Agreement with Smart Energy Today, effective April 8, 2021 for a period of three years in the amount of $6,000. 8. Reinstate guest fees for the Adobe and Cimarron pools and fitness centers, and to set an effective date of May 15, 2021. 9. Modify the existing reopening plans for performances at the Amphitheater to allow performers on stage to be spaced at least six feet apart. 10. Plan and rules to reopen the Sun City Grand Pinochle Club shared facilities location submitted to the Board of Directors by the Pinochle Club, with the reopening date to be determined by CAM. 11. Plan and rules to reopen the Sun City Grand Dominoes Club shared facilities location submitted to the Board of Directors by the Dominoes Club, with the reopening date to be determined by CAM. 12. Plans and rules to reopen the Sun City Grand Canasta Club shared facilities location submitted to the Board of Directors by the Canasta Club, with the reopening date to be determined by CAM.

SECRETARY

TREASURER

BOARD MEMBER

Steve4grand@ gmail.com

Grandrankin@ icloud.com

Barbaram4grand@ gmail.com

Rene4grand@ gmail.com

Carol4grand@ gmail.com

Steve Bowen

Rod Rankin

Barbara Minick

René Mitchell

Carol White

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SUMMARY OF APRIL 16, 2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING BOARD APPROVED RESOLUTIONS

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A. General 1. Appointments to the Board-Appointed Committees and Subcommittees effective May 1, 2021: Architectural Review Committee Janet Hanley.....................................................2-year term Terry Lerner.....................................................2-year term Eugene Neigoff.................................................2-year term Anthony Spata................................................2-year term Alternate Jim McDermott Architectural Review Subcommittee Dianne Miller...................................................4-year term Robert Zigler....................................................4-year term Code of Conduct Committee Denise Power....................................................3-year term Janet Hanley.....................................................3-year term Nikki Greene...................................................3-year term Kathy Soderholm.............................................3-year term Covenants Committee David Jordan....................................................2-year term Ira Simmons.....................................................2-year term Finance Advisory Committee Dennis Gebele.................................................2-year term Karen Manning...............................................2-year term Alan Meyer......................................................2-year term Alternate Eugene Neigoff Golf Advisory Committee Marlon Bossio..................................................2-year term Mike Domino...................................................2-year term Karen Manning...............................................1-year term Lisa Sobba........................................................2-year term John Such.........................................................1-year term Long Range Planning Committee Christine Gibson.............................................2-year term Amy Hunter ....................................................2-year term Eugene Neigoff.................................................1-year term 2. Approved the plan and rules to reopen the Sun City Grand Canasta Club shared facilities location submitted to the Board of Directors by the Canasta Club with the reopening date to be determined by CAM. 3. Approved the plan and rules to reopen the Sun City Grand Social Games Club shared facilities submitted to the Board of Directors by the Social Games Club, with the reopening date to be determined by CAM.

SUMMARY OF APRIL 29, 2021 SPECIAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING BOARD APPROVED RESOLUTIONS

A. General 1. Revised restrictions placed on golf as a result of COVID 19 constraints: shotguns on one course per day, Monday through Friday; up to four carts per group will be allowed but two riders per cart are permitted; foam inserts in cups to be removed; bunker rakes replaced; and water buckets on driving ranges replaced; all to be effective May 17, 2021; 2. Purchase Request 21-005-CF – SCG Branding Services in the amount not to exceed $58,000. Grand Lifestyles | June 2021 | suncitygrand.com

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FROM THE DIRECTOR OF GOLF OPERATIONS

THE CUTTING EDGE OF GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE Jeff Hochman Director of Golf Operations Brian Whitlark, Senior consulting agronomist, West Region

Most homeowners who have a lawn cut their grass with a rotary mower that has one or two revolving blades. Typical cutting height for a lawn is around 2-3 inches and you probably have to mow about once per week when the grass is growing. You fill the mower with gas, check the oil every now and then, and maybe even give it a wash occasionally. Some may have pivoted to battery-powered mowers and need to replace the battery every year or so. When it’s all said and done, most home lawn mowers do not require a great deal of maintenance and probably receive even less than they need, but what if you were trying to maintain the grass on a golf course? Extremely sharp, finely tuned mowing equipment is paramount to maintain golf course turf at a high level and mower technology is constantly evolving. Here is a brief glimpse into the mower technology used on golf courses, what’s required to keep them performing well, and how you can help make life a little easier for golf course equipment managers. Golf course mowing equipment is much more 10

Keeping golf course mowers cutting their best requires constant adjustments and repairs performed by highly skilled staff.

complex and expensive than most people think. A walking greens mower will run about $10,000 while a riding greens mower will cost roughly $40,000. A mower for fairways costs about $70,000! You may be surprised to hear that mowers used to cut putting greens are used nearly every day during the growing season and are adjusted every time they are used! The mowers used on greens, tees and fairways don’t use a rotary blade like your home lawnmower, they use spinning reels that can have between seven and 15 individual blades on them. The reels spin at a high rate of speed and cut the grass by shearing it between the reel and a sharp piece of metal called a bedknife. These components must be checked daily to yield the best quality of cut and to avoid damaging the turf. Golf courses will use greens mowers about 1,000 hours per year and the

useful life of a greens mower is only about 4,000 hours, so the turnover is high. A fulltime equipment manager is common at most courses and many employ a second or third mechanic. At every golf course, the people responsible for mower maintenance have their hands full keeping up with everything from daily adjustments to the endless repairs needed over the course of a season. Without their constant efforts, playing conditions and turf health would suffer. Golfers can help the cause by taking a few basic steps to reduce the risk of damage to mowers. Large sand particles splashed onto greens from bunker shots or tracked onto the green by golf shoes damage mowers. Brushing away clumps of sand on the green with your putter or knocking sand off your shoes before walking on the putting surface can make a big difference – just

don’t bang your ankle with the sand wedge, that really hurts. Broken tees on teeing grounds also damage mowers and golfers can do their part by picking up and disposing of their own broken tees and a couple of others that might be laying around. Finally, overfilling divots on tees and fairways damages mowers when they run over the sand and it grinds through the reels. Golfers can help by tapping down divot mix so that it’s level with the surrounding turf and not raised above it. The value of a golf course equipment fleet often exceeds $1 million and these machines are directly responsible for the playing conditions we enjoy. We can all help to extend the life of the mowers and keep them cutting their best by practicing good course etiquette and cleaning up after ourselves and others.

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FROM THE LIFESTYLES MANAGER

Welcome It’s that time of year, Summer arrives June 21st. Lorena Nieto Lifestyles Manager

For all things Grand, visit us on suncitygrand.com or contact us at 623-546-7449. Thank you for your continued support of your SCG Activities Department.

…and we are excited for the return of events! We’ll be rolling out your favorites, all for you to enjoy. Keep up-to-date through community eblasts. More information and details will be forthcoming.

until 11:30am. Visit us in the Sonoran Plaza parking lot. Thank you to everyone for your support of this Grand event.

Chartered Clubs are returning to their activities as well. Looking for more information regarding any of our 44 clubs? Stop in the Activities Office, Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm or find specific information regarding clubs online. There is something for everyone!

Monday, June 7th, at 5:30pm, put your trivia skills to the test. Trivia is offered online, monthly. Look for information and links to June’s event in an upcoming eblast. This month will feature some of history’s mysteries. ONLINE TRIVIA – Join us for the SCG Trivia Challenge!

Our last Market of the Season is scheduled for Saturday, June 5th, beginning at 8am

Stay happy, healthy and stay safe, Sun City Grand.

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TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES KINDRED TOURS

Kindred Tours is super excited to offer BUBBLE TOURS, to groups of no less than six, but no more than ten passengers, and you put your own group together. Choose a tour that we are currently offering or call the office with special requests. For more information, or to make a reservation, call Kindred Tours at 480-497-2478. Visit our website at www.kindredtours.com.

SUNSET CRATER & WUPATKI NATIONAL MONUMENTS JUNE 7TH, | MONDAY | $99 PER PERSON Sunset Crater Volcano—created by a series of eruptions sometime between 1040 and 1100—offers dramatic geologic features nestled among trees, wildflowers, and wildlife. Explore an easy one-mile trail or enjoy the beauty of Sunset Crater from a picnic table with refreshments. Later we’ll travel the scenic loop to Wupatki—the largest pueblo in the region. 800 years ago, Wupatki flourished as a meeting place of different cultures, despite its setting in one of the warmest and driest places on the Colorado Plateau. We’ll stop in historic downtown Flagstaff for lunch on self, before visiting these two remarkable National Monuments. Call in your reservations and join us!

SOUTH RIM OF THE GRAND CANYON JUNE 29H | TUESDAY | $99 PER PERSON The Grand Canyon is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Visited by millions of tourists annually, the South Rim of the Grand Canyon is the most accessible and offers the deepest and widest views. We’ll arrive at the Grand Canyon in time for lunch on self, with several dining options to choose from—ranging from fine dining at the El Tovar, to the Maswik Food Court—you decide. After lunch we’ll explore spectacular views and other points of interest. This is a remarkable one-day tour, leaving a little earlier and arriving home a little later, but well worth it!

JEROME TO PRESCOTT & HIGH TEA AT THE PEACOCK ROOM JULY 25TH | SUNDAY | $125 PER PERSON Located near the top of Cleopatra Hill, between Prescott and Flagstaff sits the historic mining town of Jerome—once known as the “Wickedest Town in the West.” Today Jerome is the largest ghost town in the nation—a thriving tourist and artists hub—home to charming shops and galleries, fantastic restaurants and tasting rooms. We’ll spend some time in Jerome before heading off to Prescott—exploring panoramas that stretch all the way to the San Francisco Peaks in Flagstaff, with views below of the Verde River Valley and the red rocks of Sedona—as we make our way to the Hassayampa Inn in the heart of Prescott’s Historic District. A Prescott landmark since 1927, the Hassayampa Inn is home to the Peacock Room, where we’ll enjoy an elegant afternoon tea— offering a choice of three sandwiches, lovely pastries and a selection of teas, and it’s all included. Join us!

FREE SPIRIT VACATIONS

For more information or reservations please contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or reservations@freespiritvacations.com Please note: Due to decreased capacity restrictions, it is important to book early as space is limited.

PINE AND TONTO NATURAL BRIDGE JUNE 9 | $115 PER PERSON Travel to the small, quaint community of Pine. Begin by visiting the Pine Creek Canyon Lavender Farm where three varieties of lavender are grown using the water of the Pine Creek. Then continue to Tonto Natural Bridge where a picnic lunch is included.

FULL CIRCLE OF GRATITUDE TOUR TO LAUGHLIN JUNE 30 – JULY 1 | $99 PP/DOUBLE | $129 PP/SINGLE As some of you may know, my first tour ever was to Laughlin in June of 1981 – 40 years ago. I was in my early 20’s and loved my job “serving seniors”. Well, now I am a senior myself and my last tour as the owner of Free Spirit Vacations and Events will be to Laughlin on June 30 – July 1, 2021. Free Spirit has come full circle. This date is significant, as I will be the owner on Day 1 of the trip and Suzanne Hagberg will be owner on Day 2 of the trip. We will be passing the baton at midnight!

FOURTH OF JULY IN FLAGSTAFF JULY 3-4 | $299 PP/DOUBLE | $379 PP/SINGLE Spend the July 4th Holiday Weekend in Flagstaff. Enjoy the fireworks and the Flagstaff Art in the Park arts and crafts festival featuring tightly juried one-of-a-kind fine art and fine crafts designed and shown by the artists.

CAVE CREEK HIGH TEA AND SHOPPING JULY 17 | $125 PER PERSON Established in 2002, the English Rose Tea Room has been regularly voted Best Place for Afternoon Tea by Phoenix Magazine. With an interior to rival the Ritz Hotel and a romantic, shady patio for tea al fresco, the English Rose Tea Room is a true gem.

PAGEANT OF THE MASTERS JULY 21-23 | $775 PP/DOUBLE | $975 PP/SINGLE The Pageant of the Masters is a remarkable presentation of “living pictures”, where the cast creates classical and contemporary artwork, Package also includes the Festival of the Arts and the Sawdust Festival.

SAN DIEGO GETAWAY AUGUST 2ND-5TH | MONDAY-THURSDAY $699 PP (BASED UPON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) | $173 (SINGLE SUPPLEMENT) Cool off with us this summer on this 4-day So Cal Getaway! Some of the highlights of this tour include: Three Nights at the luxurious Vieja Casino Resort, Narrated Harbor Cruise aboard a yacht offering both indoor and outdoor seating, and a Trolley Tour of some of San Diego’s most exciting attractions. We’ll also explore Highway 101—a route has been given historic designation by the state of California—winding through Del Mar, Solano Beach, Carlsbad, Oceanside, La Jolla and so much more. This fabulous tour packs a punch! Call Kindred Tours for the complete itinerary!

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COMMUNITY LIFE SAFETY EDUCATION DIVISION 14250 W. Statler Plaza , Ste. 101, Surprise, AZ 85374 P: 623.222.5400 F: 623.222.5002

CITY OF SURPRISE

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FROM THE FITNESS MANAGER This month’s article is from the NIH, National Institutes of Health. You can read more at this link: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/four-types-exercise-can-improve-your-health-and-physical-ability

Endurance Exercises for Older Adults wedding, and rake the yard and bag up leaves. Build up to at least 150 minutes of activity a week that makes you breathe hard. Try to be active throughout your day to reach this goal and avoid sitting for long periods of time. Allison Adams Fitness Manager

Endurance activities, often referred to as aerobic, increase your breathing and heart rates. These activities help keep you healthy, improve your fitness, and help you perform the tasks you need to do every day. Endurance exercises improve the health of your heart, lungs, and circulatory system. They also can delay or prevent many diseases that are common in older adults such as diabetes, colon and breast cancers, heart disease, and others. Physical activities that build endurance include: n Brisk walking or jogging n Yard work (mowing, raking) n Dancing n Swimming n Biking n Climbing stairs or hills n Playing tennis or basketball

Safety Tips Do a little light activity, such as easy walking, before and after your endurance activities to warm up and cool down. n Listen to your body: endurance activities should not cause dizziness, chest pain or pressure, or a feeling like heartburn. n Be sure to drink liquids when doing any activity that makes you sweat. If your doctor has told you to limit your fluids, be sure to check before increasing the amount of fluid you drink while exercising. n If you are going to be exercising outdoors, be aware of your surroundings. n Dress in layers so you can add or remove clothes as needed for hot and cold weather. n To prevent injuries, use safety equipment, such as a helmet when bicycling. n

Quick Tip: Test Your Exercise Intensity When you’re being active, try talking: if you’re breathing hard but can still have a conversation easily, it’s moderateintensity activity. If you can only say a few words before you have to take a breath, it’s vigorous-intensity activity.

REGARDING THE CHLORINE SHORTAGE Three of our vendors have assured us that the chlorine production issues are solely with Tri Chlorine, or Trichloroisocyanuric acid, dry. The chlorine used for Sun City Grand pools is Cal Hypo, or calcium hypochlorite. Production of hypochlorite is unhindered; therefore, Sun City Grand does not risk closure due to a chlorine shortage. Increase your endurance or “staying power” to help keep up with your grandchildren during a trip to the park, dance to your favorite songs at a family 14

As an aside, if you are seeking TriChlor inventory for your own pool, do not mix Cal Hypo with any residual TriChlor as this contact can lead to combustion. Grand Lifestyles | June 2021 | suncitygrand.com

CULINARY CORNER BBQ Grilled Chicken

Best Blueberry Crisp

Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Yields:4 Servings

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Yield: 6-8

Let’s be honest: grilled chicken may not seem like the most exciting meat out there, but it’s affordable, crowdpleasing and a snap to cook. So why not skip the burgers at your next barbecue and try this super-easy recipe instead? You won’t want to sleep on the sauce, which is a classic BBQ jazzed up with honey and lime. It's so flavorful, the chicken really doesn't need a marinade—which means you get to eat it way sooner.

This best blueberry crisp is easy to make and tastes SO good. The crumble topping is perfectly crunchy and the filling is pure, tangy blueberry!

INGREDIENTS n n n n n n n n

2 c. barbecue sauce Juice of 1 lime 2 tbsp. honey 1 tbsp. hot sauce Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts (or drumsticks) Vegetable oil, for grill

DIRECTIONS 1. In a large bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, lime juice, honey, and hot sauce and season with salt and pepper. Set aside 1/2 cup for basting. 2. Add chicken to bowl and toss until coated. 3. Heat grill to high. Oil grates and grill chicken, basting with reserved marinade, until charred, 8 minutes per side for breasts, and 10 to 12 minutes per side for drumsticks.

NOTES

Reprinted from Delish.

INGREDIENTS: For the filling n 5 cups fresh blueberries n 1 tablespoon vanilla extract n 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice n 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder or cornstarch n 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt For the topping n 5 tablespoons cold unsalted butter n 1 cup rolled oats n 1/2 cup coconut sugar or granulated sugar n 1/2 cup almond flour n 1 teaspoon vanilla extract n 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt n 1 teaspoon culinary lavender, crushed under the bottom of a glass until powdery (optional)*

DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Lightly grease an 8-inch pie plate or a cast-iron skillet. 2. Make the filling: In a large bowl, toss together the blueberries, vanilla, lemon juice, arrowroot and salt until well coated. Transfer the filling to the prepared pie plate. 3. Make the topping: Wipe out the bowl, then chop the butter into small pieces and add it to the bowl, with the oats, coconut sugar, almond flour, vanilla, salt, and lavender. Pinch it all together with your fingertips until it forms a shaggy, sandy dough. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the filling. 4. Bake for about 45 minutes, or until the filling bubbles and the topping is golden brown. Allow to cool at least 15 minutes.

NOTES

*The lavender is optional, but it really steps up the dish! Reprinted with permission from Healthier Together.

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FROM THE COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT

DRIVING

BICYCLING

RUNNING

WALKING

SHARE THE ROAD

Summer is here, which means those who are brave enough to withstand the Arizona heat will venture outside. Whether you’re driving, bicycling, running, or walking, remember, our roads and crosswalks are made to be shared using safety tips and following the law. We stand behind the City of Surprise in their initiative to educate and make residents aware of the laws set forth by the Arizona Legislature.

Here’s what you need to know:

SUN CITY GRAND SPEED LIMITS Sunrise Blvd, Clearview Blvd, Goldwater Ridge, Mountain View Blvd: 35 mph Residential Areas: 25 mph

VEHICLES

Four-Way Stops/Crosswalks Right of Way 1. Except as provided in section 28-793, subsection B, if traffic control signals are not in place or are not in operation, the driver of a vehicle shall yield the rightof-way, slowing down or stopping if need be in order to yield, to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a crosswalk when the pedestrian is on the half of the roadway on which the vehicle is traveling or when the pedestrian 16

is approaching so closely from the opposite half of the roadway as to be in danger. A pedestrian shall not suddenly leave any curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle that is so close that it is impossible for the driver to yield. 2. If a vehicle is stopped at a marked crosswalk or at an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection to permit a pedestrian to cross the roadway, the driver of another vehicle approaching from the rear shall not overtake and pass the stopped vehicle.

WALKERS, RUNNERS, JOGGERS Walkers and runners, keep your eyes and ears open and move over to allow cyclists to pass safely. If wearing headphones, please have it lowered to a volume that you can hear others when approaching. Runners should signal walkers similar to cyclists when passing.

open for walkers, runners, and vehicles. In addition, cyclists should alert when passing walkers and runners by yelling, “passing on your left (or right)!” Please remember to be cautious of pedestrians and move out of the way to give pedestrians the right of way. Although it is not a law, emergency officials urge all bicyclists to wear a helmet. n Follow all traffic signs and rules of the road. n If you're riding at night, use a front & rear light. n Use hand signals when turning. n Avoid busy streets when possible. n

GOLF CARTS

Operate as vehicles; same laws apply

BICYCLISTS

In addition, golf carts are to be operated in public streets by those who have a valid driver’s license. Children, teens, and adults without a valid license are not allowed to operate a golf cart in public streets.

Arizona does not have a statute that specifically prohibits the operation of a bicycle upon a sidewalk (Ariz. Rev. Stat. Article 28-904;28-101). Therefore, cyclists should keep their eyes and ears

If you notice any violators of the safety laws permitted by the Arizona State Legislature, which are supported by the City of Surprise and Sun City Grand, please contact the City of Surprise Police Department at 623.222.4000, or 911 for an emergency.

Bicycles are allowed on roads and sidewalks

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Volunteers can be found in the most unlikely of places!

FROM THE GRAND CENTRAL RAILROAD CLUB

Contributed by: Robert Grimes

As we are recovering from COVID-19, we find ourselves doing things we might not normally do. That can be said about the Grand Central Railroad. For the better part of a year, the Train Park was closed to both members and visitors. When we started the process of reopening in the middle of the pandemic, there had to be many restrictions and changes to how the GCRR operated. Aside from bringing the trains back to normal operations, there was the challenge of bringing the layout back to the appearance that all have come to expect. Enter an unexpected volunteer. I have lived in SCG for ten years and

have known my close neighbors for most of that time. What I did not know was that my next door neighbor was a talented painter. One day in late January my wife and I walked by their house and stopped to talk. One of the first things that Monica said to me was to mention her concern about the condition of the buildings around the Train Park. She asked if she could help by painting some of the faded buildings. The rest is history. She, and as it turns out, her husband have been painting nonstop ever sense. So far, they have created five “vignettes” that showcase the various areas of the layout. To see more of what Jon and Monica have been up to, please stop by the Train

Park during our posted operating hours. For more information, please visit our website at: GrandCentralRailroad. info or contact Chairman@ GrandCentralRailroad.info. Thanks to Dan Jacob for taking the pictures of the displays around the Train Park.

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WHAT IS THE TECH TOOLBOX I’m sure it is no surprise to most of you that a lot of activity goes on behind the scenes here in Grand to help make our lives run smooth and easy. Even though we won’t be converting to our new technology system until fall, plans are already underway to make sure that everyone is trained on the things they will need to know prior to, and shortly after, the changeover. We are going to be changing over to a new member numbering system, and that will require all new smart CAM cards. That will be the only change some of you will experience. If you don’t use the website, or a club website, or make any kind of online reservations, — mostly those who don’t participate in any technology now, — you will get your new card and be done. Even though it can do more, doesn’t mean you have to do more.

For those who are more tech savvy, we will have a Toolbox of training options for you and will offer some of the newer ID tech as desired. Things like fobs, wrist bands, phone access, etc. are being evaluated now. We are in the process of developing what that training will look like right now, but are planning for a variety of options for the many learning styles of our members. Some of the things being considered include: • An event launch

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• Overview classes on zoom, live and video • “Cheat sheets” you can print to help with specifics of various tasks • Short videos that address one thing – calendars, your member page, reservations, the app, etc. • A “help desk” where you can go to get specific help on an issue you are having. Those will either be via zoom, phone or even possibly live, depending on COVID. We envision these services being available before launch and for a period of time afterwards – videos and

cheat sheets will be available at all times. Our goal is to make sure everyone knows everything they need to make their technology life here extraordinary. The tech will be there, the question is – will you? Training is the way to reduce frustration and make things smooth. We have 35 eager volunteers ready to help the tech team launch this new environment for all of us. We are excited and hope you are getting the “tech bug” too. Submitted by the Technology Committee YOU’LL ALWAYS BE TREATED LIKE FAMILY... AND WE LIKE OUR FAMILY!

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Architectural Review Committee & Subcommitee

Chartered Club Peer Group Council

Code of Conduct Committee

Covenants Committee

Finance Advisory Committee

Interested in serving on one of our many SCG board-appointed Committees but missed the recent Call for Candidates? It’s not too late to get involved.

Here are some steps you can take: n

Check out the Volunteer Central webpage at suncitygrand. com/volunteercentral or click on the Volunteer Central bubble on the SCG homepage, for a listing and descriptions of all of the committees. Read the Opportunity Profiles and take a look at committee websites.

See yourself as a future member? n

Golf Advisory Committee

Long Range Planning Committee

Attend the regularly scheduled meetings of one or more committees that interest you. Get to know the key issues and players.

Connect with the Committee Chair or other contact person listed in the Opportunity Profile and express your interest. You’ll be one step ahead for the next Candidate Call and if a mid-year opening becomes available.

Help Make the Magic Happen

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CONNECT WITH THE COLONNADE

Staying Safe in the Heat As anyone reading this from their air-conditioned home in the Arizona desert knows, June is often one the hottest months of the year here. Who remembers June 26, 1990, the day the mercury blew up to 122°? (By the way, did you know that 6 + 26 + 90 equals 122!)

Although, we often go from one air-conditioned space to another, the heat can be very dangerous, especially to older adults and anyone who may have a chronic medical condition. This is due to the effects of age-related physical changes and even effects of taking some medications, such as diuretics, for example. At The Colonnade, residents have access to both an indoor and an outdoor pool, as well as two different indoor fitness gyms, including our yoga studio. And, the Resident Services team offers daily fitness classes Monday through Friday held indoors to keep people active in a safe manner, according to Jeanice Hamilton, L.P.N., director of Resident Services. Residents can also watch fitness videos Monday through Saturday on an internal video channel. “I also write articles throughout the summer months to remind people about staying hydrated and the pitfalls of dehydration and then heat stroke, heat exhaustion and what you can do to avoid this,” Jeanice said. “Safety tips include: wear a heat, wear sun screen, use lip balm, for example. We try to be proactive to keep our residents safe.” 20

There are many commonsense ways to stay safe during the hot summer months, including: n Avoid direct sun exposure as much as possible. Plan outdoor activities in the From Left: Jeanice Hamilton, LPN, Director of Resident Services and early morning or late Philip Morin, EMT afternoon. If you are going to go outside, look at what n Know the signs of being Colonnade also partners with the temperature will be overheated and when you outside medical organizations, when you plan to finish, just need to cool down which provide access to not when you start. versus when you may need doctors and physician n Keep hydrated by to seek assistance. assistants, to help our drinking plenty of cool The Colonnade has residents on campus. This is water, clear juices, and emergency medical another resource to help keep other non-alcoholic or technicians (EMTs) onnon-caffeinated liquids. people safely on- campus as campus 24-hours-a-day, seven Remember, both alcohol long as that is all they need. days a week. The Health and caffeine are diuretics “Overall, we are a resource,” Services team also includes that make you urinate more Jeanice added. “During most nurses on staff during and become dehydrated. weekdays. of the pandemic, I, along Sports drinks are okay, in with our Health Services moderation. Remember, “When a resident needs Nurse Cathy Esquibel, and plain water is the best. medical help for heat or any EMTs Philip Morin and n Stay cool in air-conditioned other health issues, we can Adam Dekaria, (who is now places, such as at home, take their vital signs, we or a restaurant, library, can get them water and, if Customer Service manager), recreation center or indoor available, a sports drink like would call them every week shopping center. Who Gatorade, and we give them to make sure they are okay. remembers mall walking? advice,” Jeanice said. “We During those check-ins, do basic emergent care and if n Wear the right clothes. As we remind people to stay we think they require more, temperatures climb, wear hydrated and offer basic we will suggest they contact loose fitting, lightweight safety tips,” Jeanice said. “We their physician or go to and light-colored clothing, always tell our residents that Urgent Care or a hospital, if which allows your body to you might not be hungry if needed. During COVID-19, sweat because light colors you’ve been out in the sun, we’ve tried to avoid sending do not hold heat. Darker but you need to eat and people to the hospital for colors do the opposite, so go non-emergent needs and drink something, some type for “light and loose” when suggest they do contact their of hydration and protein to heading outside in the heat. doctor’s office first. And, remain healthy. We are their Also, wear a hat to protect of course, we will call 911 your head. advocates.” should a resident require it.” n Protect your skin by using For more information sunscreen lotion or spray Having both nurses and about The Colonnade, with sun protection factor EMTs on campus helps our a Sun Health Life Care (SPF) of 15 or higher. Health Services team manage Community that is part of Apply the sunscreen to most first-aid issues. We ask Sun City Grand, please visit all of your skin that is residents to turn in their SunHealthCommunities.org exposed to the sun several health status information and click on The Colonnade minutes before you go out annually in case we have to in the sun. assist with emergencies. The or call us at (623) 236-3770. Grand Lifestyles | June 2021 | suncitygrand.com

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ADOBE AEROBIC SCHEDULE SUNDAY

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11:10 AM

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Jerry

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11:10 AM

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9:15 AM

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11:00 AM

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JUNE 2021

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Renee $3.00

2:00 PM 3:00 PM

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Maggie

Intermediate Tap Carol $6.00

3:00 PM

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Blue–Outdoor Deep-Water Classes | Green–Outdoor Classes | Highlighted in Yellow–Currently are Held on Zoom 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. JUNE 2021

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8:00 AM

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8:30 AM

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9:00 AM

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9:45 AM

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10:00 AM

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7:00 AM

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3:00 PM

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8:00 AM

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Zumba

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Chris

10:00 AM

1:00 PM

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Chair Yoga Therese $3.00

Blue – Outdoor Deep-Water Classes | Highlighted in Yellow – Currently are Held on Zoom 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. JUNE 2021

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NEW SUMMER HOURS

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Board Workshop and Chat 1pm – Via Zoom

8am–7pm

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Golf Advisory 2:30pm – Via Zoom

Covenants 9am – PC

Finance Advisory 10am – Via Zoom

Board Meeting 1pm – Via Zoom

Market at Grand 8am – SP/Parking Lot

Neighborhood Rep 8am - Via Zoom

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Long Range Planning Advisory 1pm – Via Zoom

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Architectural Review 9:30am - Via Zoom

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Board Workshop and Chat 1pm – Via Zoom

Board Meeting 1pm – Via Zoom

Neighborhood Rep 8am - Via Zoom

Long Range Planning Advisory 1pm – Via Zoom

Architectural Review 9:30am - Via Zoom

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Finance Advisory 10am – Via Zoom

Covenants 9am – PC

Golf Advisory 2:30pm – Via Zoom

All items in red are Cancelled Meetings

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

SUMMER 2021 ALL CLASSES PRESENTED ON ZOOM OFFICE HOURS: M-F 8 am - 4 pm PHONE: 623-546-7470 EMAIL: grandlearning@scgcam.com WEBSITE: grandlearning.org Please visit the Grand Learning website for links to download Zoom, view Zoom tutorials or FAQs. Our website also links you to our catalog, instructor biographies, and the registration site to sign-up for classes. To register for classes, go to grandlearning.org and click Login/Register to access your account or create an account. If you are a returning customer and forgot your password, call Grand Learning to reset your password - Please do not create another account. A Zoom link to join class will be sent to your email 1-2 days prior to class. Please call the GL office BEFORE day of class if you did not receive the Zoom link. Each person needs their own e-mail to register and attend classes. Sharing links with unpaid persons may result in removal from class.

CURRENT EVENTS ROUNDTABLE

PHIL AXELROD Meets 14 times on Tue 6/1–8/31 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Fee $25.00 Let's meet weekly to discuss the current events of the day. Be prepared to actively participate as we debate the pros and cons of the topics selected by the group. Each participant is encouraged to bring an item or topic currently in the public's eye. We are not limited to political items for discussion. At the beginning of each session, I will poll the group for topics. Once we have a complete list we will vote on all topics and the one garnering the most votes will be the first topic discussed at each meeting. Lively discussions will ensue, followed by resolutions. If you enjoy brisk and vigorous debate, this is the group for you.

THE SIXTIES: THE WRECKING CREW

VINNIE BRUNO Meets 1 time on Mon 6/14/2021 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Fee $10.00 The Wrecking Crew is widely considered the most successful and prolific group of studio session musicians in popular music. They are responsible for thousands of recordings and several hundred Top 40 hits in the 1960’s and 1970’s. We’ll explore the beginnings of the unit, associated record producers, and many of the session musicians who helped to create the soundtrack for a generation. Our journey will include tracks that the Wrecking Crew worked on for numerous artists including The Beach Boys, The Byrds, The Mamas & Papas, Simon & Garfunkel, The Ronettes, The Righteous Brothers, Sinatra and many others.

DEMYSTIFYING LONG-TERM CARE

NYDIA MONTIJO Meets 1 time on Wed 6/16/2021 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Fee $5.00 Do you have family members who are planning retirement? Is there anyone in the group you serve who, in any way, is looking after another person who no longer can care for themselves as they use to? Are your people connected with anyone who has a disability or is navigating a serious illness? If so, your people are already navigating the complexities of Long Term Care. Grasping what Long Term Care is, what resources and services are out there and which ones are actually needed, and how you pay for all of it can be overwhelming. Our workshop has been designed specifically to help demystify the process and help people understand their options. If you would like to help your members be as equipped as possible to create the best system of resources for their unique life needs, then let’s connect. FSL is here to serve the servants of our society.

BACKSTAGE WITH ED SULLIVAN

VINNIE BRUNO Meets 1 time on Mon 6/21/2021 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Fee $10.00 Ed Sullivan was the ultimate American television impresario. His television show became the most successful and longest-running variety show in U.S broadcast history. We will journey with Ed from his early days as a sports and entertainment reporter to his becoming the quintessential star maker of the 50s (Elvis) and the 60s (The Beatles). The Ed Sullivan Show included every type of entertainer from opera singers to comedians to dramatic actors. Sunday nights were incomplete without watching The Ed Sullivan Show. Television critic, David Hinckley, has been quoted as saying “The Ed Sullivan Show was by any means the last great TV show”.

GRAVITY: DON'T LET IT WIN

NYDIA MONTIJO Meets 1 time on Wed 6/23/2021 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Fee $5.00 This thorough workshop teases out all of the shocking, little-known causes of falls and injury IN YOUR OWN HOME AND VEHICLE! We will show you how health and self-care relate to preventing falls and bring safety concepts to life by virtually going room-by-room throughout a typical residence, identifying risk factors, and easy, practical fixes to making your home the safest it can be. We will also show you some life-saving safety tools you can purchase online for your vehicle as well as connect you to resources that allow you to try out various products for free. If your house or car will, at any point welcome an older adult or young child into its cozy recesses, you need to see this!

TAKING THE MYSTERY OUT OF MEDICARE

BRIAN KEEP Meets 1 time on Wed 6/23/2021 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Fee $5.00 The intent of this class is to help people understand how Medicare works. Defining what Part A&B cover, how and when to take Part D?, what is the donut hole?, are questions many people have about Medicare. The class will explain what the difference is between a Medigap policy (Supplement) and a Part C (HMO, Medicare Advantage). The class will define what circumstances can help determine why you may pick one type of plan over another as well as one insurance company over another. Everyone's scenario is different whether they are currently in Medicare or entering into Medicare for the first time.

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GRAND LEARNING HEARING LOSS

KARON LYNN Meets 1 time on Thur 6/24/2021 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Fee $5.00 Hearing loss comes to people at all ages. Learn about the types of hearing loss and some of the available treatments. We will have question and answer time at the end to make certain your questions are addressed.

THE GOLDEN AGE OF BASEBALL

KEN SORENSEN Meets 1 time on Fri 6/25/2021 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Fee $10.00 Did the game really begin with Abner Doubleday? How did this game become the attraction of the world? Who was Cy Young or Babe Ruth or Lou Gehrig? What was the Black Sox Scandal? How did Jackie Robinson crash the color barrier and how did teams (his and others) respond? “Where have you gone Joe DiMaggio, our nation turns its lonely eyes to you.” The catch in the 1954 World Series changed what was possible. The Deacon and the difference that he made in the 1960 World Series. The stories go on and on.

GINGERTALKS: BOB DYLAN UNTANGLED

GINGER SWARTZ Meets 1 time on Tue 6/29/2021 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Fee $10.00 For those of us who grew up in the 60s, Bob Dylan is a prophet to many. To others, he’s an aggravation to be ignored as music and often seen to be invisible as a poet. If you’re a Dylan fan, maybe you’ve wondered what all those millions of words really mean? Dylan himself said “These songs of mine, they’re like mystery stories, the kind that Shakespeare saw when he was growing up.” The Swedish Academy awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature to Dylan in part because he has been “the object of a steady stream of secondary literature.” This class will focus on Dylan as literature, from the free-form poetry of his book, Tarantula, and his memoir, Chronicles: Volume One, to his ballads and poetry. We’ll talk about his influences, from T.S. Elliot to John Steinbeck and Jack Kerouac, to the folk singer, Woody Guthrie. We’ll discover what literary and rock and roll critics say about selections from the more than 600 songs he wrote, ranging from Hey Mr. Tambourine Man (1965) to his 2020 release, Crossing the Rubicon.

YOU CARE FOR OTHERS, BUT WHO IS CARING FOR YOU?

NYDIA MONTIJO Meets 1 time on Wed 6/30/2021 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Fee $5.00 Are you a parent? Do you have parents that you do anything for? Do you in any way assist anyone in your house who has a disability or an ongoing medical condition? If so, you are a caregiver. You are amazing, and we appreciate all of the sacrifices you make on a daily basis- your love for others is a vital part of keeping our society going. But, we are

worried about you. We are noticing an escalating trend of caregivers burning out, getting injured, manifesting their own negative health conditions and some are even dying. We have crafted this workshop specifically to give back to you. We go over the physical and emotional toll of being a caregiver and help identify factors of self-neglect. We provide practical solutions for eliminating fatigue and avoiding it in the future. We review self-care techniques and logistical tips to make any needed change sustainable, reasonable, and doable. Allow us to provide some relief, soothe some possible guilt, and equip you to love in a sustainable way.

SELF-PUBLISHING YOUR MANUSCRIPT

GALE LEACH Meets 1 time on Thur 7/8/2021 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Fee $10.00 This class will introduce you to the options available for self-publishing today. The publishing industry has changed radically over the past few years. It's easier than ever to go from a wordprocessed manuscript to a printed novel or digital eBook (or both), but the number of ways to do this have increased as well. This class will share the best and easiest methods for both print and eBook creation, and you will watch as an actual manuscript is uploaded, formatted, and made available to readers. By the end of the class, you should be able to make a qualified decision regarding the direction your book will take. Please note: There is no right or wrong choice—only the best decision for you as an author.

obesity increased from 30.5% to 42.4%, and the prevalence of severe obesity increased from 4.7% to 9.2%. Obesity is a gateway for a lot of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, heart disease, stroke, hormonal imbalance, and many cancers. Many different ways of dieting have emerged to try to curb down obesity. Until there is a basic understanding of how the human body ends up packing the fats, obesity rates will keep rising.

GINGERTALKS: THE MANHATTAN PROJECT REVISITED

GINGER SWARTZ Meets 1 time on Tue 7/13/2021 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Fee $10.00 The media and the public have ranked the dropping of the atomic bomb and the end of the Second World War as the top news stories of the twentieth century. This 90-minute presentation summarizes the history and personalities of the U.S. World War II research effort into developing a working atomic bomb. If you took this class before, you might want to check out this revised version. This time around, in addition to tracing the history, we’ll look at a two short videos. One about the top-secret nature of the project’s research labs and a second that provides a concise documentary-style summary of the project. continuted on next page

ARE YOU DEMENTIA-FRIENDLY?

NYDIA MONTIJO Meets 1 time on Fri 7/9/2021 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Fee $5.00 Arizona has the second-highest growth rate for Alzheimer’s- which is the 6th leading cause of death in the U.S. and just one of the dementias you can be diagnosed with. Is dementia a normal part of aging? Do only older adults get it? Is it more than just a memory problem? If you are diagnosed, what kind of quality of life can you expect? Our workshop will cover these questions and more, including what dementia actually is, what the warning signs are, and how to create an environment that is friendly to those who have been diagnosed. The question isn’t about whether or not you will run into someone with dementia, but when. If you want to be someone who can respond with respect for what they are going through and act in a way that is safe for both you and them, then this presentation is a must.

OBESITY: WHAT IS THE MOST SUSTAINABLE WAY TO ABOLISH IT?

DR. EDELITA JAMIS Meets 1 time on Mon 7/12/2021 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Fee $5.00 Obesity is a growing epidemic in the U.S. The most recent available data showed that from 1999–2000 through 2017–2018, the prevalence of

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NOTE

Classes subject to change/ cancellation based on instructor availability and student/registration participation.

REGISTRATION INFO

To register for classes, visit the Grand Learning website and click Login/ Register to access your account or create an account. If you are a returning customer and forgot your password, call Grand Learning to reset your password—please do not create another account. Registration for all classes will close one to two days before class begins, and the Zoom link will be sent to your email. Please call the GL office BEFORE day of class if you did not receive the Zoom link.

GRAND LEARNING AVOID FRAUD, SCAMS & ABUSE NYDIA MONTIJO Meets 1 time on Wed 7/14/2021 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Fee $5.00 We all know they are out there: people who are hunting other, vulnerable individuals to take advantage of them. How do you safeguard yourself, your money, and those you love? Arm yourself with insider knowledge. Whether you are an older adult or you have older adults in your life that you want to protect, this is a workshop that will ensure you don’t fall prey to the common traps set out in both the digital and interpersonal world. We will teach you what is out there, how to easily identify them, why they work, and how to avoid them. We will also give you resources for further education and protective services.

WHY DISCONTINUATION OF DIABETES MEDICATION IS POSSIBLE DR. EDELITA JAMIS Meets 1 time on Mon 7/26/2021 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Fee $5.00 This class will bust common myths about type 2 diabetes mellitus, such as “you can never get off insulin” or “once you are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, you have diabetes forever”. This disease has affected so many Americans who are now relying on multiple medications, including insulin.

Yet, the complications of this chronic condition long-term are not slowing down at all. The reason is that there has always been a disconnect in how we understand diabetes. This class will show you how people with diabetes are now gaining control of their disease, leading to reduction or even discontinuation of medications, including insulin.

HOME AUTOMATION BASICS

TONY SPATA Meets 1 time on Wed 7/28/2021 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Fee $5.00 This presentation provides foundational information, in a mostly non-technical format, on how to integrate automated lighting, door locks, temperature control, garage door monitoring, smoke/carbon monoxide detectors and other devices in a unified manner to achieve a “Smart” home. It also goes into “what they don’t tell you” in those slick ads that imply all you need to do is talk into your TV’s remote control (or similar device) and things magically happen.

CREATING AND WRITING YOUR OWN BLOG

CHRIS TAYLOR Meets 2 times on Thur 7/29–8/5/2021 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Fee $15.00 Blogging is a highly personal form of writing that includes everything from personal stories to family histories and hobby promotion to political

commentary. Do you want to join the 31 million Americans who are active bloggers but didn’t know how to begin? This class is designed to help you become a blogger. It will offer information on blogging and its many categories. Then you will learn the steps necessary to develop your own blog which begins with creating your website. The class will end with students writing their own blog posts.

LED LIGHTING AND ELECTRONIC LIGHTING CONTROLS TONY SPATA Meets 1 time on Wed 8/11/2021 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Fee $5.00 Have you gone to Home Depot or Lowe's lately to buy a "60 Watt light bulb"? How about Best Buy that has multiple shelves devoted to not only lights that can change their color, but also controls for them that are either wireless or voice activated? Welcome to lighting and their controls in the 21st Century! LED's have rendered incandescent and compact fluorescent lamps obsolete. Electronic lighting controls are now capable of not only Offand-On functions, but are fully automated for either pre-scheduled, voice or wireless operation. This class will present an in-depth examination of how to select appropriate LED lights, and the controls required to achieve their maximum benefit. It's recommended (but not required) that you know the material in the Home Automation for Beginners Class.

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Then and Now

FROM THE PAPER ARTS CLUB

Contributed by: Jane Connors

The Paper Arts and Memories (PAM) Card Boutique has long been a popular feature at Grand Markets, Fall and Springs Festivals, and in front of the Hopi & Pima rooms, where the club meets every Monday. The Boutique sells lovely, fun, and creative cards handmade by members. But cards aren’t the only thing our members make, some also make beautiful, intriguing, and eye-catching mixed media pieces, which use different materials.

For Mary’s 70th birthday celebration, the group got together and made Then and Now books. Each woman brought 10 pictures of herself—five current and five from the past. They then exchanged pictures so that each woman had pictures of each of the other women to put in her book. As Mary said: “This special crafting session was a wonderful way to celebrate my birthday and was the best gift the girls could have given me. Now we all have a beautiful keepsake from that day, and these books remind us of all the fun we have had over the years and still continue to have.”

One of those projects, the Then and Now book, shown here, was made by long-time member Mary McGillis. About 15 years ago, Mary and several other club members began getting together once a month at someone’s home to do an art project of the hostess's choosing. They named their group WOW (which stands for Wonderful Old Women or Wacky Old Women or Wild Old Women, or even Witchy Old Women...depending on the mood and the day).

The women of WOW aren’t the only PAM members who make art with mixed media. The other pictures here represent just some of the fun and amazing work our members produce. Members often offer classes where they teach other club members how to make mixed media projects. Working with paper in many different ways is what makes Paper Arts such a fun club to belong to. Come check us out…Mondays from 7:30 to 2:00 in the Hopi & Pima rooms.

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FROM THE GRAND TENNIS CLUB

Learning about the

AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR (AED) Contributed by: Sally Orr

Recently the Sun City Grand Tennis Club hosted an AED (automated electronic defibrillator) class presented by Mike Payne, captain with the Surprise fire department. Some

20 members gathered with the goal of becoming comfortable with the use of the AED should one of our Members or Residents of Sun City Grand have an episode on the tennis courts. The AED is located in the sport

building near the tennis courts, lawn bowling and bocce ball areas. This was a community service through our Surprise Fire Department and Mr. Payne did an excellent job.

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We are looking for SCG men and women volunteers to help with Vacation Watch and Evening Patrol. We will supply vehicles and training. Call (CAM) 623-546-7468 or the C.H.A.P.S. office 623-546-7553 and leave a message if you are interested in joining us! You may also find more information about C.H.A.P.S. (including an application form to join) at suncitygrand.com – volunteer central – C.H.A.P.S. Resident Patrol

DUTIES OF C.H.A.P.S.* VOLUNTEERS Article submitted by: Dennis Hanscom C.H.A.P.S. member

Before you read on to learn of the functions of C.H.A.P.S. I need to take a moment to emphasize the importance of closing our garage doors. We will soon be nearing that time when we are dealing with consistent days of 100+ temps (ugh, and double ugh). Common sense tells us when the inside garage temps are 99 and the outside temp is 110 it is of no value to open the garage door to “let the heat out”. It is also a safety hazard to open the garage door approximately 18 inches “to let the heat out” as that is an open invitation for someone or a critter to crawl under. At one time or another we have all read the section in the CC&R’s that clearly states garage doors shall remain closed at all times unless the homeowner is occupying the garage or working nearby (or verbiage in the CC&R’s that means the same thing). On behalf of our C.H.A.P.S.* volunteer group I would like to take this

opportunity to recognize Jerry and Pam Wojtas. Jerry and Pam have faithfully served as C.H.A.P.S.* volunteers for twenty years. Thank you many times over, Jerry and Pam!

The duties of CHAPS volunteers appear below. 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. Three criteria are required 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; and (3) homes for sale and those using paid house-sitting services will NOT be accepted. 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.

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. You will also be provided a vehicle by CAM to drive during your duty time. 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.

GENERAL MEETINGS

We meet the fourth Tuesday of each month at 1:30 pm at the Sonoran Plaza. We welcome you to come to one of our meetings to learn more about C.H.A.P.S. or you may call the CAM office at (623)546-7468 or the C.H.A.P.S. office at (623)546-7553. (Due to Covid-19 we have not been able to hold regular meetings that are open to the non-members of C.H.A.P.S. As soon as the CAM board allows us to invite non-members to our meetings when they resume we will openly invite and encourage you to join us.)

DONATIONS EVENING PATROL

JERRY AND PAM WOJTAS Twenty years

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

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C.H.A.P.S. welcomes all donations. Those wishing to make donations may do so at the Membership Office. Make checks payable to Sun City Grand Community Association and designate “Donation to C.H.A.P.S.”

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CLUB & INTEREST GROUP INFORMATION ARMED FORCES SUPPORT GROUP

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

ART CLUB

The best way to enjoy the variety of classes and other activities offered is to join the Art Club. The annual membership fee is $20 and you can join online at scgartclub.org. After completing the application, you can pay via PayPal or drop by the club. From classes and socials to exhibits and gatherings by medium, the Art Club is open and we’re having FUN creating!

BOCCE

All Grand residents are invited to join us for Drop-In Bocce. We’ll teach you the game if you’re new to it, or just join us to play twice a week. No registration or fees required. Tuesdays 9 a.m. n Wednesdays 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join in. We’re having fun while the weather is nice. The start time is subject to change as the weather changes. For information, contact president@scgbocce.com or our website www.scgbocce.com

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BON APPETIT DINNER CIRCLE

Meeting Information: The 3rd Saturday of the month groups of 6 or 8 or 10 meet in members’ homes for dinner, November thru June. Host duties and guests alternate each month. Interest Group Description: We provide opportunities for making new friends and enjoying a meal together. The host furnishes the entrée and beverages…the guests contribute the appetizer, salad, and dessert. We have two meetings per season where everyone is invited to a potluck so we can all meet each other and visit. Many lasting friendships have been created. Contact(s) for Interest Group: Kathy, 623-266-0310.

BOOMERS CLUB

While Boomers is usually associated with a specific age group, Boomers Club is a 500 + member social club open to all Sun City Grand residents. Check us out at www.scgboomers.com That is where you can sign up for membership and see new events as our members schedule them. Membership in Boomers is an excellent way for new residents to establish contacts in the SCG Community. We always look forward to meeting new “Boomers.” If you have membership questions, you can always contact our Membership Chair at membershipscgboomers@gmail.com. Our goal is to have fun while making new acquaintances during various activities. Covid certainly put a damper on our activities in 2020, but we are slowly beginning to recover. Most recently, we held a Cinco de Mayo Happy Hour at the Pavilion, a Men’s Breakfast, and a June Happy Hour. We are optimistic that more activities will be added in the near future. We plan to offer monthly happy hours, breakfasts, luncheons, a few dances with live bands, and a variety of special events like trivia night, chili cook-off, and we have an ongoing book club.

BRIDGE CLUB

There is always an eventual winner in bridge but for most players it is the social aspect of the game and particularly the partnership dynamics that gives bridge its main appeal. The club is now open with limited social games: Monday afternoon, Wednesday evening and Thursday afternoon. Club members must sign a Sun City Grand COVID-19 Liability Waiver and Acknowledgement. Duplicate games are now open on Sundays and are subject to the same mandates as social games. Please visit the bridge club website at www.scgbridgeclub.com for additional information and updates.

CLAY ARTS

As the temperatures are rising come and cool off at the Clay Arts Studio while exercising your talents created from a bag of clay. Join us for ongoing classes in hand building and wheel throwing. You can also learn new techniques in all types of high fire and low fire glazing. Register on-line for one of the classes. We are thrilled to welcome the new, professional grade, Bailey Slab Roller for use by our members. It could not be easier to roll out a slab of clay! An instructional video is on-line for review before using this one pass through slab roller. Our participation at The Market At Grand was a sell out! Once again were able to introduce the community to the many talents of our artists who work in clay. If you missed it, be sure to visit our Gallery On-Line. New artists and new works are always being added. Need a bag of clay, a new rib, or want a specific tool? It very well might be in stock in our Clay Supply Cabinet or we can order it for you. Save yourself a trip to get it, wait for it to come in the mail, and extra shipping charges. And pay using your credit card, right in the studio. It’s a perfect time of the year to join the Clay Arts Club. New members are always welcome. We continue to adhere to CDC and CAM guidelines. Visit us on-line at grandclayarts.com

GRAND COMPUTERS

Visit our website, www.Grandcomputers.org, for information about the Grand Computers Club.

DANCE CLUB

The SCG Dance Club is eager to get back to hosting our dances and dance lessons. To that end, we are closely monitoring data from the SCG Board of Directors, the pertinent advisory committees, and the CDC. We will post the latest information we have on the dance club website: scgdanceclub.org.

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CLUB & INTEREST GROUP INFORMATION GRAND DEMOCRATS INTEREST GROUP

On June 23rd, we are pleased to have our District 22 Surprise Councilwoman, Aly Cline, join us via Zoom to bring us current news. We’d like you to join us too. After considering many Active Adult communities in several states, she chose our Sun City Grand. She is committed to keeping our community and the City in a positive economic position and livable place. Aly knows the City well after contributing over 19,000 hours in various capacities - serving on the Disability Advisory Commission, coaching for the Parks and Recreation Department and keeping score for the Cal Ripkin and Babe Ruth baseball tournaments. She is a member of the Friends of Surprise Libraries and serves as volunteer President as she has for the past 8 years. Aly has a certificate in Business Management from UCLA and worked in the financial services industry. She wants to represent the interests of our community by listening to the people and businesses here. In addition to talking about what is ahead for Surprise, Aly wants to hear your ideas and concerns. To register for our Zoom event, please go to the granddems.org website.

DOMINOES CLUB

For more information, call the President, Pat Johnson, 623–203–7713.

DRAMA & COMEDY CLUB

The Drama and Comedy Club is looking forward to a return to normal in our next season. Most productions planned for this past season have been rescheduled for the coming year. This past year did feature our first, and very successful, outdoor productions in the amphitheater, and our two virtual productions that were streamed worldwide from Broadway on Demand. There are many opportunities to participate in the Club. In fact, there are more members who are not actors, than are actors. See the ad in this magazine for a description of how you can be involved. In particular, we are putting a special focus on dancers. Whether you have danced previously, years ago, or not at all, we have the class for you. Come join us, we offer both Jazz and Tap Dance Technique Classes. So much fun, make new friends, learn something new or brush up on your steps, a great form exercise and camaraderie and good way to beat the heat! Any questions, please call Robin Kachurak, Dance Committee Chair at 818-795-4859. You can also find everything you need to know at granddrama.com. For general Club questions, contact Jeff Martini at 610-304-4129.

EUCHRE CLUB

Call President (Rich Eggen) 248–310–7561 for additional information.

FISHING CLUB

Club members have fishing experience in all parts of the U.S., Canada and around the world. Check our Club website www.scgfishing.weebly.com for more information. Club goals include sport fishing and enjoying the outdoors with friends. Members enjoy fly fishing and spin fishing and taking an active role in the promotion of fishing and conservation. Fishing trips are organized to areas in Arizona such as day trips to Lake Pleasant and the Salt River and overnight to the White Mountains, Lees Ferry, the San Juan River in New Mexico, Alaska and Canada. The Club assists in stocking fish at Lake Nine and has directions and fishing equipment for kids or grand kids to fish Lake Nine. The Club also supports community efforts including Healing Waters, Adaptive Kids Fishing, and the Veteran’s Home fishing outing. To contact a club officer for information or to find our about grand kids fishing in Lake Nine, please email infoscgfishing@gmail.com.

FUN DINERS

Meeting Information: We send an invitation to all of our members throughout the year to attend a lunch, dinner, a happy hour, or meet at a members home. Events that are scheduled some distance away will be lunches. Lunches and dinners will be prepaid and you will be notified 3-4 weeks in advance and you may attend as many or as few as you like. We have volunteer coordinators who plan events at their favorite restaurants. The annual dues are $10 per person

each year. You may call Gerri at 623-374-7917 or Toni at 623-544-5988 for more information or visit our website at www.fundiners.weebly.com. Interest Group Description: Our volunteer coordinators plan 7-8 events each year at their favorite restaurants. Just $10.00 per member per year will put you on the e-mail list.

GARDEN CLUB

A summer salute to Garden Club members and others as well! June finds Club members on vacation (no meetings in summer). We’ll be “vacationing” until the next Garden Club meeting on Thursday, October 21, 8:30-11 am in the Gila Room at Cimarron Center; we hope to be meeting in person by Fall! Club dues remain at $10/year pp and are payable at the first meetings of the garden club year (even January, hoping our Canadian friends will again be able to join us). Garden Club meetings are the third Thursday of the months of October, November, NO MEETING in December. Then we begin our “New Year” 2022 —really(?) on January 20, Feb, March, April, and May. We hope to be planning a field trip in the Spring! There has been an almost 2-year gap in Garden Club in-person meetings, so we ask volunteers to again bring goodies to share at our brunch table, “plants & things” for and helping at the plant giveaway table. We’ll appreciate help with starting our coffee pots before the meetings, they’ll be filled with water, just plug in (!). Did we mention a greeter would help welcome previous members and new members, as well as visitors who want to “check us out” for only ($1)? We will miss our friend Gloria Mandracchia and her big smiles and hugs very much at the plant table. Barbara and Hazel will help us remember Gloria’s joy at describing all the “lovelies” you’ve brought for that table. Board members Ellie, Cherie, Karen and Ruth look forward to seeing you once again at Garden Club in-person meetings in the Fall! Would you also send Cherie topics that you would like to talk about in these future meetings—thank you!

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CLUB & INTEREST GROUP INFORMATION GLASS ARTS

The glass arts club is welcoming new members! Whether you aspire to make a beautiful stained-glass window for your home, design a mosaic masterpiece, or enjoy creating a one-of-a-kind fused glass piece, Grand Glass Arts encourages you to explore the world of glass art. The first step to creating your masterpiece is to join the club by going to grandglassarts.com and clicking on the ‘Join Us’ tab or stopping by the glass arts studio to complete an application there. Next, you will be contacted by the Glass Arts Education Co-chairs to schedule your two orientation classes. The first class is the ‘Glass Arts Overview’ and helps you understand how our club operates. Your training continues with the ‘Glass Arts Skills’ class where you learn to lay out patterns on glass, use glass tools to cut and separate glass, and learn how to set up and use a grinder to perfect glass pieces. Questions? Kathy Cihlar at education@grandglassarts.com for additional information.

GOLF—150 GOLF CLUB

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

GOLF—LADIES GRAND NINERS

Club Web site: www.ladiesgrandniners.golfgenius.com Meeting information: The Ladies Grand Niners membership year is October 1–September 30 each year. We play golf in a shotgun format on Tuesdays, November through May. Based on availability, members sign up to play at either 12:30 or 3:00. In the summer months, members can choose to play 9-holes of golf between 6–7AM or 18 holes at 7 AM. (Please note that, with restrictions related to COVID-19, we have been playing with tee times instead of shotguns since mid-March 2020. The format is subject to change.)

Membership Ladies Grand Niners is processed through Arizona Golf Association. Members are required to have an active membership in the Arizona Golf Association (AGA), select Ladies Grand Niners as your club and be a resident of Sun City Grand with a valid Community Association Member (CAM) number. The LGN membership rate is discounted for those who join after April 1. Members are required to have a GHIN handicap index. If you do not have a GHIN handicap index, you must establish one. A 9–hole handicap index is also required to be eligible for prizes in any of our monthly Play of the Day events and for our annual President’s Cup Tournament. An 18-hole World Handicap System (WHS) GHIN Handicap Index is established by playing a six 9-hole rounds or a combination of 9 and18-hole rounds to equal 54 holes. The18-hole handicap index is converted to a 9-hole handicap index for our league. A member must play with the Ladies Grand Niners a minimum of 5- 9-hole rounds in order to be eligible to play in the annual President’s Cup tournament (held in March each year). Club Description: Ladies Grand Niners has over 200 members. We prefer to play 9-holes of golf instead of the traditional 18-holes of golf. Although Desert Springs is our home course, we also play Cimarron, Granite Falls North and Granite Falls South during our season. We play by USGA Rules and expect our members to have a general knowledge of the Rules of Golf and some golf experience. Our motto is “Fun, Friendship, and Golf”! For information on how to join our club through Arizona Golf Association go to ladiesgrandniners.golfgenius.com and click on the link for our membership information or contact our membership co-chairs at membership. ladiesgrandniners@gmail.com.

GOLF—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 18-Hole League is affiliated with the Arizona Golf Association (AGA) and members are required to comply with USGA rules of golf. We play every Tuesday, rotating among all four SCG golf courses. GLGA is a year-round league. You must have a current handicap or, establish a handicap within 30 days of joining the league in order to compete in weekly (Tuesday) play events. The maximum handicap allowed on each golf course is 40. In addition to our weekly play events, several major tournaments are held throughout the year, including a Member-Member, Member-Guest, League Championship. The League also supports a variety of charitable activities. Our President is Lin Rigutto. To learn about GLGA, go to our website: www.glga-grandladiesgolfassociation.golfgenius.com Or, feel free to contact our Membership Director at GLGAMembership@gmail.com. Membership applications are also available at Granite Falls Golf Course and Sonoran Plaza, just left of the library entrance.

GOLF—LADY PUTTERS

Lady Putters is a way to get outdoors, socialize and enjoy a game. It’s a way to practice your putting skills or learn to play a new game. Every week, the putting course is arranged differently so it remains a challenge. You can putt once a week in Sun City Grand from November through May. Join Lady Putters. We would love to see you. For information, go to our website at ladyputters.weebly. com or send an email to pamlang22@gmail.com

GOLF—MEN PUTTERS

HAVE ANY INTEREST IN PUTTING? Want to meet others that share this interest? If so, then plan to come over to the beautiful 18-hole putting green located just west of the Cimarron club house, right off of W. Clearview Blvd. You are invited to play a “guest” round with a Men Putters club member. PUTTING SCHEDULE The Men Putters do “their thing” weekly on Tuesday and Wednesday at 1:00 PM, on both days, starting in November. (In the summer, we go to an early morning start time in order to beat the heat.) Members feel free to pick whatever day they prefer to participate and some even putt both days. HERE IS A TYPICAL DAILY EVENT Register to play, be paired with another person, putt 18 holes, and lastly, participate in a 19th hole challenge (this is a special one-hole challenge). Other change-of-pace fun putting challenges are offered throughout the year

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CLUB & INTEREST GROUP INFORMATION long program. SOCIAL ACTIVITIES There are some occasional social activities when members meet to vote on new officers OR just meet for club sponsored soda and hot dogs. VOLUNTEERS Member volunteers run the club’s daily putting activities such as setting up the course, registering members and guests, etc. The Men Putters is a new club, started several years ago, and membership has continued to grow with each new season. Membership, pictures and lots of other information can be found on our website: www.scgmenputters.weebly.com.

GOLF—MEN’S NINE HOLE GOLF CLUB

The Men's Nine Hole Golf Club is composed of fun loving, supportive golfers of all skill levels who enjoy the game of golf. If you love the game, but 18 holes is too much, this club is for you. Due to the current Covid pandemic, we play every Monday with tee times starting at 12:30 p.m and 3:00 p.m. We provide free range balls upon checking in either curbside or in the pro shops. We are still offering team games e.g. team tournaments, best ball and scrambles, plus a Club Championship and President's Cup Tournaments. Come enjoy the camaraderie and friendships, that are an important part of our game playing experience. Please visit our website at: mens9hole.homestead.com Membership Director: Wayne Mercel merk5151@msn.com

GOLF—MEN’S 18 HOLE GOLF CLUB

Enjoy competition and have fun. Test your golf skills and make new friends while enjoying a round of golf on our beautiful community golf courses. The SCG Men’s 18 - Hole Golf Club welcomes resident golfers to join our club and compete for bragging rights and prize money in weekly tournaments .We play our tournaments on Wednesdays under USGA Rules of Golf and use the USGA’s Golf Handicap Information Network ( GHIN ) for tracking handicaps .Participants are flighted based on handicap and generally play with other golfers of similar ability. Our season starts the first week of November and runs through September. Membership information/ applications can be obtained in the Granite Falls Pro Shop or by visiting our website at www.scgmgc.com.The 2021 Membership Chairman is Tom Jones. The club currently has over 400 members and we invite you to join our roster.

contact you by email if plans change. Interest Group Description: The Iowa Interest Group was established as a social group to allow all people with an Iowa connection to gather. It provides the opportunity for people to meet with current friends, create new friendships and possibly find old friends or acquaintances. The warmth and generosity of Iowa is seen in the people attending. Contact Ginger Pollock. jrpollock47@gmail.com; 623-512-3637.

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 October 2021. Current German and Italian classes meet through the summer. Email president@grandlanguageclub.com.

LAWN BOWLING We welcome all levels and ages to join us for a relaxed but competitive game. We have a state-of-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 use of club bowls) we offer. See more information on SunCityGrand.com or go direct to our website at www.grandlawnbowling.org<http:// www.grandlawnbowling. org> for starting times, contact information, pictures and much, much more or contact Brad Heldele at 206-713-2320

GRAND CONNECTION INTEREST GROUP

The Grand Connection Social Group welcomes all who have an interest in the African-American experience and want to learn more about their traditions and heritage”. At this time due to the Corona Pandemic there are no activities planned. For additional information regarding the Interest Group Contact: Betty Shelton 623 910-0015 or Pat Burnette 650 346-7727.

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GRAND HIKERS

Grand Hikers will resume a regular schedule of hikes in October 2021, but will offer some shorter/easier hikes from June through September. The summer hike schedule is available on our website at www.scghikers.org where you can also learn more about the club, upcoming hikes, and tips for more enjoyment and safety in your hikes. For more information contact president@scghikers.org or hikedirector@scghikers.org. Interested hikers are welcome at our monthly general meeting, held the first Monday of the month from October through May (no monthly meeting June through September).

PLACE YOUR CLASSFIED AD TODAY! To submit an ad online visit suncitygrand.com or email communications@scgcam.com or fill out your form and submit it to the Activities Ticket Desk. n

HORSESHOES INTEREST GROUP

Are you kidding me? We don’t have Horseshoes here? Yup…WE DO! We play at 8 AM every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and we always need more Lady and Men pitchers so come join us by the Baseball Field. Just “show up” at the 5 pits beside the Del Webb Ballpark on W. Mountain View Blvd, just west of N. Goldwater Ridge Dr.

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IOWA INTEREST GROUP

Meeting Information: The current SCG COVID regulations for Interest Groups make it impossible to meet and continue the group activities we currently enjoy. Therefore, the decision has been made to suspend the Iowa Interest Group until at least the first of the year. We have requested dates for events in the spring the hopes that we will be able to resume activities. We will Grand Lifestyles | June 2021 | suncitygrand.com

CLUB & INTEREST GROUP INFORMATION MAH JONGG

The Sun City Grand Mah Jongg Club is again open for play! We are enjoying playing with the new 2021 card, which became effective on April 1, 2021. There are lots of changes on the new card, but also some old favorite hands. We play according to National Mah Jongg League rules, with four people to a table. We generally play in the Hopi Room at the Chaparral Center. We are not allowing guests at this time, but you can join the club and come to play with us, assuming you know how to play. See our Reopen Plan and Rules on our website, www.scgmahjongg.net which also includes a tab for a membership application. Mahjong is a game of skill, strategy, calculation, memory, and involves a degree of luck. It is an excellent game to keep your brain lively. Our club offers lessons each year, and we have a plan in place to give lessons this Fall. Lessons are a good way to learn the game in a more relaxed setting. If you would like to be on the list for lessons, please email us at scgmahjonggclub19@ cox.net. One of the nice things about playing with us is that you can arrive or leave at any time during play after you have played a round (4 games) at a table. After you are East, you go to the front of the room and wait for the next available table. It’s a great way to meet other members and make new mah jongg friends. You do not need to bring a mah jongg set, only your current 2021 card. If you do not have a 2021 card, you can order one at the National League website, which is: www.nationalmahjonggleague.org. We also hold tournaments each year, and now that things are opening up, we will schedule a tournament later this year. Tournaments are another great way of improving mah jongg skills and making new friends. We play in the Hopi Room on Tuesdays from 12:00 noon to 4 p.m., and on Wednesdays from 5:45 to 9:30 p.m. Check us out – Bring your current 2021 mah jongg card, $5.00 in change, your Cam card and your covid vaccine card,. For more information, see our website at www.scgmahjongg.net or contact us at scgmahjonggclub19@cox.net.

OPEN GAMES (A SIG OF SOCIAL GAMES CLUB) For information call Sherry Gelb at 623–975–6899.

PAPER ARTS & MEMORIES (PAM)

We are back!! Our Club reopened on April 5, 2021 and we began welcoming members back to the Hopi and Pima rooms on Mondays from 7:30-2:00 pm. We have submitted a plan to CAM to sell hand-made cards at our Card Boutique, once a month June through September. Our club provides a place to learn, create and share greeting cards, paper crafting, mixed media, scrapbooks and more. If you are a resident of Grand, have a CAM card and are interested in joining our Club, email us at GrandPamPrez@gmail.com and we will assign a PAM Ambassador to meet with you on a Monday to show you around and familiarize you with our Club. We have reduced our membership dues in half, to $10.00 for 2021.

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PET CLUB

The Sun City Grand Pet Club is open to all residents of SCG who are pet lovers. You do not need to be a current pet owner to join. Our meetings are designed as both an informational and social interaction among members. Guest speakers talk on subjects ranging from pet health, training, rescue, pet care and community programs. Our yearly dues of $10 per member cover our yearly donations to five community pet programs. Applications for the Pet Club can be obtained at the Activities Desk in the Sonoran Plaza or at the bulletin board at the Pet Park. Pet Park applications and membership do not automatically enroll you into the Pet Club, so be sure to pick up both applications if you desire to participate in both. The Pet Park registration is free and is required in order to use the Pet Park which is available to all SCG residents.

GRAND PHOTOS

This summer Grand Photos members will be busy using their cameras to record the many facets of the summer of 2021. Here in Arizona and throughout the country we’ll be using all types of cameras (including our Smartphones) to record our travels, gatherings with friends and family and the sights of our everyday lives. Many of us will enjoy the time spent using post-processing software & apps to creatively enhance our images and we will continue to use the new “virtual” tools we’ve discovered during the pandemic to share the results with our Grand Photos friends. Our Studio remains open during the summer months for photo processing, printing, matting, SIG’s activities, etc. Opportunities for placement of photos on Studio gallery walls will continue during this time. We’ll also hold monthly “virtual” photo shoots” where members are challenged to take photos following a theme and then enjoy the pleasure of safely socializing and sharing their photographic discoveries. Junes’ theme will be “Emotive Story” and “Minimalism”; so grab your smartphone (or any camera of your choice) and capture a scene of emotion (perhaps a birthday party or a very hot summer day). Then start to think “less is more” (like architect Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe) as you frame your view of minimalism. Have fun! There will be occasional in-person photo shoots as well. Education classes will resume in October. We had such a great response to our weekly photo challenges last summer, we decided we would offer them again. We will be offering a weekly photo challenge from now until the end of September with something different to try each week. Whether you show it off on Facebook or just enjoy it yourself, we hope it keeps you shooting and enjoying photography during our summer hiatus. 1st Weekly Challenge - Art of Refraction Light is refracted as it passes through the water, and the objects behind the water vessels look deformed. This phenomenon may be used in creative images photography. Enjoy! Join Us! Becoming a member is easy. Check us out at https://grandphotos.org/ Membership. It’s simple to register and pay online and find more details about these and any other programs. Best wishes to all for a safe, enjoyable summer. We look forward to seeing you either virtually during the summer, or when you return. “Which of my photographs is my favorite? The one I’m going to take tomorrow.” –Imogen Cunningham

GRAND PICKLEBALL CLUB

The Grand Pickleball Club is a great place to meet other fun-loving active residents, and get a great workout! There are 22 pickleball courts located at the Cimarron Center. The club offers introductory lessons and has ongoing group lessons, clinics and ball-machine drills all designed to help you learn pickleball skills. Check out the club website at www.grandpickleball.org. The website is updated regularly and includes information about how to join, daily activites and how to reserve a court. Any Sun City Grand resident can make court reservations at any time that is not set aside for club functions. Court reservations are displayed on the monitors located in the pavilion and in both breezeways. If you are unable to use your reservation, please delete your reservation so that other residents can use that time. Grand Lifestyles | June 2021 | suncitygrand.com

CLUB & INTEREST GROUP INFORMATION Non-marking, court shoes are recommended. For more information check website www.grandpickleball.org Hope to see you on the courts soon!

PINOCHLE

For information call Ron 708–415–2063 or 623–399–9083 or Stuart 206–245– 5142.

POKER CLUB

Come join us for various poker games. We offer Texas Hold-Em, 7 Card Stud, Omaha Hi-Low with buy in cost from $10 to $30. We offer lessons to help you learn the game for a small fee. Other addition cash games are also played. For more information on what we offer please text Paul at 206-790-7655 or email paulscgpoker@gmail.com. All residents are welcome to play. Visit our website at http://scgpoker.org for additional information.” MAY THE CHIPS BE WITH YOU!”

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 Spring has arrived and now we wait for our first 100-degree day. We held our first in person meeting on April 17th. We had over 100 folks in attendance. Our program was a Diversity Panel to discuss GOP Challenges. Our speakers were well received. They represented Latino Republicans, Native American Republicans, log Cabin Republicans, African American Republicans and College Republicans. A lively and interesting discussion was presented and we all came away with a better understanding of current issues and opportunities. Each of our meetings are informative as well as entertaining. We meet on the third Saturday of each month unless scheduling issues intervene, so refer frequently to our website for the latest information. You can go to our website, https//scggop.weebly.com in order to get information regarding our June meeting. Also posted will be information on our scheduled summer activities. In addition, included in our web site is important information regarding special events, current group information, our current Board contact information as well as current information affecting Sun City Grand and Surprise. As Republicans we are committed to promoting the principles, objectives, and ideals of the Republican Party on the local, State and Federal level. We support various Veteran’s and Community Organizations through donations and participation in these groups. You can contact any of our Board Members at our website. Our President, Sally Cotton can be reached at 623-214-3637. So, if you have any questions about us or our goals, please feel free to contact us for additional information. You can never tell but we might be the group you are looking for. Be sure to check each edition of the Grand Lifestyles Magazine for up-to-date information on the Sun City Grand Republicans SIG.

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623-977-6000 . . . . . spiritofgrace.com On-site Worship Services have resumed! Please contact the church for additional information. Registration is Required Our on-line Worship Service continues each week and is available on Saturday by 5:00 pm. Go to spiritofgrace.com and click on the YouTube button in the upper right-hand side of the webpage. Weekend Worship: Saturday – 5:00 pm and Sunday – 9:00 am Bringing the Spirit of Grace to all People

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CLUB & INTEREST GROUP INFORMATION RV CLUB

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

SHALOM CLUB

The Shalom Club is welcoming new members and we invite all Sun City Grand Residents to join us! We’re a fun–loving and energetic social club with over 300 members who enjoy a variety of social, educational and cultural activities related to Judaism, although we are not a religious group. We have an annual calendar of diverse Monthly Program Meetings and our members host many fabulous Socials throughout the year. We also enjoy our partnership and periodic socials with all the West Valley Shalom Clubs. Check out our Club at www.scgshalomclub.com for the latest on events and activities. For more information, or if you would like to join us as a guest to look us over, please contact our Membership Director, Darlyne Posternack, membership@ scgshalomclub.com or 623–243–6900.

SINGLES CLUB

Please refer to our website, www.scgsingles.com for a current slate of new officers and updated information.

SOUND & LIGHTING TRAINING AVAILABLE

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

STITCHER’S

We are a mix of Fabric, Fiber and Needlework Stitchers is made up of 7 Special Interest Groups (SIG’s) 1. Beading 2. Community Service 3. Machine Embroidery 4. Needlework (Knitting,Crochet,Macrame, etc.) 5. Quilting ( Longarm machine, Caring Quilts ) 6. Sewing 7. Weaving Each month I will be describing in more detail what each SIG does. We are presently meeting in our room at the Palm Center Monday to Saturday. Each SIG meets on a specific day. Stop in and join us. We are a very active group.

TABLE TENNIS CLUB

It is scorching hot out there; hence we offer a special hot summer membership of $5.00 for 4 months in June, July, August, and September. Active residents can continue their lifestyles without enduring the summer heat. This is especially great for tennis and pickle ball players because they can continue to maintain their coordination of eyes, hands, and feet; and to practice their concentration and reflex without the scorching heat. An example of these is as shown in the video of 2020 International Table Tennis Federation’s World Cup Highlights, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s426FUF725Y. We play in an air conditioned environment; in addition, we also play on a wooden floor, which is easier on our ankles, knees, hips, and backs. We meet in the Gila Room of the Cimarron Center every Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday. Please visit www.suncitygrand.com/tabletennis for details.

Why are Bill Gates & Warren Buffet the world’s wealthiest persons? Do you think that playing table tennis has something to do with it? Dr. Amen claimed in his book that table tennis is the world’s best brain sport. Dr. Oz claimed in his TV show that Ping Pong can keep the brain young. Join the fun | First 3 times as a guest | $15.00 annual membership dues • Instructions are provided by tournament players. • The robot will be available for novices & advanced players after the pandemic. • All levels of playing skill are welcome. • Join men and women who enjoy the game. • Come check with the monitor and get started. • The club has paddles & balls; wear your tennis shoes. For more information, please contact David Downs at 623-208-0116, or Apollo Chen at 623-215-7011, or visit www.suncitygrand.com/tabletennis.

TENNIS CLUB

DID YOU KNOW? Playing tennis can strengthen your muscles, increase aerobic capacity, increase bone density, improve coordination, lower resting heart rates and lower body fat! The Sun City Grand Tennis Club currently boasts 362 members but we have room for more!!! Your membership of only $15.00 enables you to play in “Club Tennis”, use our two balls machines to improve your game, attend Club sponsored Socials (they will return eventually!), get Club e mails directly to your inbox regarding Club activities and important information and its a great way to meet new friends and have F U N!!!!! Whether you want to get back into tennis, continue with the sport you love or are a real beginner; come check us out! Visit our website at: suncitygrandtennisclub.wildapricot.org There you will find all kinds of information regarding the Club. Email Sally Orr at: sallyorr1972@gmail.com with questions. Sally A. Orr, President, SCG Tennis Club. Debbie Kreutzer, PROMO Chair.

WISCONSIN INTEREST GROUP

As we begin to see a slow return to a ‘new normal’, our planning continues, we are adding new members, and we look forward to a full calendar of activities in the Fall. When monthly breakfast return, we have made arrangements with Tivoli’s. A new venue with exciting menu options. There will be an October ‘Celebrate Wisconsin Famers’ event at Culver’s Surprise. We hope to return to Barleen’s in December for their Holiday entertainment special. In January, we will celebrate our annual Holiday party with Catered dinner and live entertainment. The February highlight will include the always popular Wisconsin pot luck/appetizers and Game Night. Baseball and tailgating party returns in March. Catered dinners and Arizona Adventures await. To remain current on All events, visit our web site at www.wigazinfo. weebly.com. Send us a message from the ‘Contact Us’ tab. You can also reach us at wigmessage@gmail.com.

WEEDS

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

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

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ASK CAPPIE THE COMPUTER CAT

Tips on Taking a Photo Sometimes I like to take photos with my iPhone camera when I see something that spontaniously interests me. The problem is, by the time I open my phone, type in the password or use face recognition, find the Camera App, click on the icon, find the Photo or Portrait Option, make the correct exposure adjustment, add a filter, change the depth setting, etc, I pretty much missed the shot I wanted. Any suggestions on how to simplify the process? Don from SCG Dear Don, There are several ways to expedite taking quick shots with your iPhone and even more options to utilize the creative controls once you have set the appropriate settings and filters for the scene. Whether shooting with a single-lens reflex camera or with a tablet or cellular phone, prepare early to be ready for those “spontaneous” pictures. Assess the lighting and the most likely type of picture you will take. Will you need a flash? Will you need a fast shutter speed? Program those settings early, not at the instant you want the picture. To prepare for spontaneous pictures with an iPhone, assuming you have updated to the latest iOS Software Update, go to Settings>Camera> and scroll down the screen to Preserve Settings, where three options are available: n Camera Mode allows you to preserve the last mode you used, such as Portrait or Video, rather than automatically having the app reset to Photo each time you open the Camera. Do you spontaneously shoot more video or portraits than basic photos? If so, having the camera start with that setting will save time. Remember, however, that if you do change the camera mode … then that setting will be the one that opens. 40

Creative Controls preserves the last used filter, aspect ratio, light, depth of field setting, etc. rather than have the app automatically reset to standard settings. Again, consider how many of these settings you want to remain the same, and which you prefer to reset for each photo. n Live Photo is automatically on unless you turn it off here in Settings. (A side note is that live photos, with their few seconds of movement, are much larger files than stationary images, and take more storage space.) As for opening your Camera quickly, there are several ways to speed up taking a shot: n Ask Siri to open your Camera app by saying: “Hey Siri, open Camera app.” n If you do not already have your Camera app on the Dock at the bottom of the screen, tap and hold the Camera icon until all the icons begin to wriggle, then slide the Camera icon onto your Dock. This makes it easier to find the Camera icon, regardless of which screen you might be on, so you can take a photo more quickly. n You can get quickly to the iPhone’s Camera by hard pressing the Camera

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app icon on the Lock screen. (This allows quick access to the camera only--not to your stored pictures. You can actually pick up anyone’s iPhone to take a quick photo … but you will not be allowed into that phone.) n If in auto-lock, tap the screen to wake your iPhone 10 or higher, and swipe your finger across the screen from right to left to automatically open the Camera app. n If you already unlocked your phone, tap and hold the Camera icon on the Home screen, then tap the tool you need from the interactive menu. These are the options: ❍ Take Selfie ❍ Record Video ❍ Take Portrait ❍ Take Portrait Selfie n You can easily open the Camera (in the Control Center) from within any other app by doing one of the following (depending on which iPhone you have): on older iPhones, flick up on your display to access the Control

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Center, or swipe down from the top right of the display on an iPhone X or later, (or on other FaceID devices), and then tap the Camera icon in the Control Center. n If you have updated to iOS 14, you can press the volume up button while in the Camera app to take Burst photos. Search regularly online for “taking digital pictures spontaneously” to get other hints for capturing the perfect picture quickly. New apps to improve your pictures are being developed constantly.

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GRANDKIDS CORNER

CARRYING ON THE TRADITION.

JUNE FAMILY ACTIVITIES Here are a few activities to get you moving. Each month, we are proud to provide GrandKids Corner, a varied list of activity options for you, our Residents, and your families. Please visit the various websites for face mask and safety guidelines.

BARBIE TRUCK TOTALLY THROWBACK TOUR

San Tan Village 2218 E. Williams Field Road Gilbert, AZ n June 5, 2021 n 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM n facebook.com/events/272616874485223/

Calling all campers! CAMP INNOVATION is back for Summer 2021. Let your imagination run wild in our series of 5-day camp sessions that spark curiosity in science through hands-on interactive programs that incorporate learning through highenergy challenges, building, and design. CAMP INNOVATION is sure to inspire, educate and engage your curious mind through hands-on science. Register today at azscience.org/camp.

FLASHLIGHT NIGHTS

Barbie is hitting the road with the Barbie Truck Totally Throwback Tour, celebrating over 60-years of Barbie’s iconic heritage and the fans who love her. Come check out limited edition retro-inspired Barbie merch only available at the truck. We encourage everyone to practice social distancing!

Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Parkway Phoenix, AZ n June 5, 2021 to September 4, 2021 n Recurring weekly on Saturday n Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM n Included with General Admission: $14.95 adults, $9.95 children n dbg.org/events/flashlight-nights-2021/2021-06-05/

FATHER'S DAY RIDE SPECIAL

CAMP INNOVATION SUMMER 2021

Arizona Science Center 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ n June 7, 2021 to July 30, 2021, Recurring daily n (602) 716-2000 n 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM n Limited In-Person Camps: $260 for Members; $295 for Non-Members Two Week #GIRLSINSTEM $450 Members | $500 Non-members Virtual Camps: $150 Members; $175 Non-Members n www.azscience.org/camp

The Garden Shop will be open until 8pm. Online reservations are required and are limited to 50 guests every 30 minutes. Last admission is 8:30 p.m. We want you to enjoy the Garden and be safe, please remember: n The Garden has a face mask policy day and night, in all indoor and outdoor spaces. Face masks are required for guests 2 and older upon entry and in all areas of the Garden. Anyone not wearing a face mask will be asked to leave. n The Garden has implemented a one-way entry and exit route, which is designed to promote social distancing guidelines. n You are required to maintain a physical distance of 6 feet from visitors not in your party at all times. n Hand sanitizer stations are located throughout the Garden. Please visit the various websites for any updates and safety guidelines.

Flashlight Nights are nighttime self-guided adventures through Desert Botanical Garden. Nocturnal explorers can bring their own flashlights to shine along the trails to capture the nightblooming plants and animals that appear in the desert after dark. Each evening of Flashlight Nights includes socially-distanced activities for all ages. Please bring your own flashlight from home. A bar is available at Ottosen Entry Garden and will accept only credit and debit payment. Patio Café will be open until 8 p.m. with a variety of cool treats, drinks and snacks.

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Koli Equestrian Center 6940 W. Broken Ear Road Chandler, AZ n June 20, 2021 n (602) 796-3495 n 7:00 AM n Special Discounted Price of $100 for the two riders on a 60 minute Group Ride at 7am & 9am. n koliequestrian.com/ Enjoy the day with a morning or afternoon ride for Father's Day. Two riders get to enjoy a pleasant trail ride through the Sonoran Desert with great views of the mountains (South Mountain to our north and Estrella to the west). Please reserve your horse online at https:// fareharbor.com/embeds/book/koliequestrian/ items/50298/?full-items=yes&flow=5604 to get the special pricing.

HELLO, TO MY FRIENDS IN SUN CITY GRAND! Welcome to June. I hope you are enjoying our long days of sunshine and beautiful sunsets! In this month’s message, I wanted to share with you some new and returning services the City has to offer, along with some helpful safety services provided by our Fire-Medical Team and Surprise Police Department.

NEED A PASSPORT? Summer is almost upon us, and if you are planning a summer trip, the City of Surprise can help you apply for a passport. Passport Services are back at Surprise City Hall after being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The City’s friendly and helpful staff can help with applications for first-time passport books, passport cards and help review paperwork for passport renewals. Passport services are by appointment only, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and you must have your passport photo when you arrive as the City of Surprise does not offer passport photos. You can schedule an appointment online at surpriseaz.gov/passport or by calling the City Clerk’s office at 623.222.1200.

MILITARY SERVICES I am so thrilled to share with you another important service we just welcomed to Surprise. The new West Valley Military and Veteran Success Center, located at 12425 W. Bell Road in the Surprise Resource Center, provides veterans, service members, and their families a new place to access resources, support, and assistance in the West Valley. This center was made possible by a partnership with Arizona Coalition for Military Families, Arizona

The Surprise Fire-Medical Department provides a Lock Box Program that allows first responders to have quick and safe access to your home in the event of an emergency. By placing a lockbox on the exterior of your home, the fire department can use a unique key to open the lockbox and access your house key. Having a lockbox can add precious lifesaving minutes during an emergency and also saves on property damage. To find out more about this program, please visit surpriseaz.gov/fire or call 623.222.5000. Department of Veteran’s Services, Northern Arizona University, Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation, and Rio Salado Community College. If you or anyone you know could benefit from these resources, please reach out by calling 623.222.1658 or visit surpriseaz. gov/veterans. Also, don’t hesitate to reach out to me by calling 623.222.1322 or by email at aly.cline@surpriseaz.gov.

FIRE-MEDICAL AND POLICE I am so proud of the many programs the City offers to help our residents stay safe. Here are a few that are offered by Surprise Fire-Medical and the Surprise Police Department!

In addition, if you stop by our Surprise Fire Medical Administration office, located at 14250 W. Statler Plaza, Suite 101, you can pick up a Vial of Life. The Vial of Life contains a medical emergency information form that should be filled out, put back in the vial, and stored in your refrigerator for safekeeping. The vial also comes with a sticker that can be placed on your refrigerator to alert first responders that you have this information available. The Vial of Life program is designed to provide important medical and emergency information to first responders when you cannot. While visiting fire administration offices, you can also pick up a Pet Finder window

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sticker that informs first responders about the pets in your home!

These are just a few of the many services that our City offers, but I hope that you find them helpful. Additional information on these services and many others can always be found on the City of Surprise website at surpriseaz.gov. If I can answer any questions for you, please feel free to reach out anytime. The best way to reach me is by calling 623.222.1322 or by email at aly.cline@ surpriseaz.gov. I also hope to see you at my next Meet and Greet on June 28 at 6 p.m. at Sun City Grand Café. I will also be hosting a virtual Meet and Greet via WebEx on June 9 at 10 a.m. Please visit my webpage at d2.surpriseaz.gov for the meeting link. I wish you all an excellent June!

teens. The Surprise Police Department also offers the We Care Program, an automated system designed to call a senior or homebound person once a day to check on their welfare. If the daily call is not answered, an automatic alert is sent, and personnel from Surprise Police or Citizens Patrol will be sent to the home to check on the individual. If you or someone you know could benefit from this program, you can submit an online application at surpriseaz.gov/ wecare, and the Surprise Citizen Patrol will contact you to schedule a required home visit and interview.

COLLECTION OF UNUSED MEDICATIONS I often receive questions regarding how residents can safely dispose of unused prescription medications. The Surprise Police Department has a Prescription Drug collection bin located in their lobby, 14250 W. Statler Plaza, Suite 103. Anyone can dispose of unwanted, unused, or expired prescription drugs in the prescription collection bin – and it’s accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The purpose of this program is to reduce the likelihood of these medications falling into the hands of children and

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-Lifestylesmagazine, scroll down to Grand Lifestyles Advertising or by coming to the Sonoran Plaza and visiting the Activities Office. The deadline for commercial ads is the 10th of the month prior to placement.

CELEBRATING EMPLOYEE MILESTONES

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

June 2021 10 Y E A R S

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Desert Springs Golf Maintenance

Brandon Martinez Association Patrol

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

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

Adopt-A-Street.................................................................... 623.222.6000 Building Code Violation Reports.........................................623.222.3013 Citizens Patrol....................................................................... 623.222.4277 City Clerk.............................................................................. 623.222.1200 City Council......................................................................... 623.222.1300 City Hall................................................................................ 623.222.1000 Community & Recreation Services................................... 623.222.2000 Crisis Response.................................................................... 623.222.5040 Dead Animal Pickup (On Public Streets) ..........................623.222.1900 Disability Information............................................. (voice) 623.222.3543 (TTY–deaf) 623.222.3503 Noise/Nuisance Complaints................................... 623.222.4000 opt. 3 Non-emergency Fire.......................................................... 623.222.5000 Non-emergency Police..................................................... 623.222.4000 Northwest Regional Library................................................ 602.652.3000 Post Office (14955 W. Bell Rd.)............................................ 623.544.4672 Senior Services/Center....................................................... 623.222.1500 Trans Valley Metro................................................................ 602.253.5000 Voter Registration................................................................ 623.506.1511 We Care Program............................................................... 623.222.4277 CONSUMER SERVICES

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

602.506.6800 602.771.4673 602.506.6900 602.255.0072 602.542.1525 800.772.1213 623.214.1646

HOSPITALS

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

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

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

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COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CONTACTS BOARD COMMITTEES

Architectural Review Committee Steve Bowen, Board Director and Chair steve4grand@gmail.com David Fahey, Vice Chair thyme2golf@gmail.com Code of Conduct Committee Barbara Grossbard, Chair bgrossbard@aol.com Ted Grove, Vice Chair groveaz@cox.net Covenants Committee David Jordan – Chair jor708@gmai.com Deb Everts – Vice Chair tdeverts88@gmail.com Finance Advisory Committee Dennis Gebele, Chair dennis@gebele.com Bob Towe, Vice Chair btowe211@gmail.com Golf Advisory Committee Mike Domino - Chair mikdendom@yahoo.com Mark Selegue – Vice Chair mlselegue@comcast.net Long Range Planning Advisory Committee

ADDITIONAL CAM INFORMATION

GrandTV............................................... 623.546.7426 Website................................................. 623.546.7454 communications@scgcam.com Membership Office.............................. 623.546.7444 Palm Center, 19726 N. Remington Drive Welcome Center .............................. 623.546.7501 Lost & Found...................................... 623.546.7501 Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Standards Compliance Office........................... 623.546.7450 ARC Applications.............................. 623.546.7474 Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. CHAPS Office........................................ 623.546.7553 Grand Election Team Joan Bean, Facilitator scgelections@gmail.com ON-SITE EMERGENCIES

Association Patrol................................. 623.764.0809 Hours: Monday – Friday 5 p.m. – 5 a.m. Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. – 5 a.m.

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT

ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT

General Manager David Twiggs......................................... 623.546.7468 david.twiggs@scgcam.com Executive Administrative Assistant Monica Rodriguez................................ 623.546.7468 monica.rodriguez@scgcam.com Administrative Assistant....................... 623.546.7473 Creative Project Manager/Communications Adam Nunez......................................... 623.546.7426 adam.nunez@scgcam.com communications@scgcam.com Custodial Supervisor Ken Crossno.......................................... 623.546.7460 ken.crossno@scgcam.com Director of Golf Operations Jeff Hochman....................................... 623.546.7402 jeff.hochman@scgcam.com Finance Manager David Reber.......................................... 623.546.7453 david.reber@scgcam.com Fitness Manager Allison Adams....................................... 623.546.7463 allison.adams@scgcam.com Information Systems Manager Andi Palisuri........................................... 623.546.7503 andi.palisuri@scgcam.com Lifestyles Manager Lorena Nieto......................................... 623.546.7455 lorena.nieto@scgcam.com Maintenance Operations Manager Scott Phillips scott.phillips@scgcam.com Norma Gaitan...................................... 623.546.7551 Membership Manager Debra Goodman................................. 623.546.7435 debra.goodman@scgcam.com Placemaking Coordinator Paxton Burkhart....................................623-546-7441 paxton.burkhart@scgcam.com Standards Manager Jody Snider........................................... 623.546.7439 jody.snider@scgcam.com Purchasing Specialist Laurie Segler......................................... 623.546.7561 laurie.segler@scgcam.com

Activities Office.................................... 623.546.7449 Sonoran Plaza, 19753 N. Remington Drive Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

GOLF

Cimarron Golf Course.......................... 623.975.5654 17100 West Clearview Boulevard Kirk Hanaway – Golf Pro...................... 623.975.5657 kirk.hanaway@scgcam.com

Maintenance Emergencies................ 623.546.7551 Bus. Hours: Monday-Friday 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Desert Springs Golf Course................. 623.546.7401 19900 North Remington Drive

Report Landscape/Golf Course Maintenance/Water Leaks/Repairs Website: Homeowner Info>Work Orders Maintenance@scgcam.com

Cassidy Stevanov – Golf Pro............... 623.546.7403 cassidy.stevanov@scgcam.com

After Hours and Weekend Landscaping Emergencies Gothic Landscape...............................760.892.2455

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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Grand Learning.................................... 623.546.7470 Chaparral Center, 19781 N. Remington Dr. Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Grand Lifestyles Magazine.................. 623.546.7449 life.styles@scgcam.com FITNESS CENTERS

Adobe Fitness Center.......................... 623.546.7456 19775 North Remington Drive Hours: Monday – Friday 5 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. Children’s Hours Leisure Pool 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Children’s Hours Indoor Pool 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Cimarron Fitness Center...................... 623.975.5630 17100 West Clearview Boulevard Hours: Monday – Friday 5 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. No children under 16 permitted at this pool

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

Angela’s Kitchen................................. 623.399.6514 The Grand Café................................... 623.546.7512 Unidine Approved Caterers: Amuse Bouche..................................... 623.680.7280 Atlasta Catering................................... 602.242.8185 Babbo’s Italian Eatery......................... 623.825.1919 Classic Catering................................... 623.933.4903 Dillon’s Catering................................... 623.208.8677 Forum Café........................................... 480.556.0442 NYPD Pizza............................................ 480.922.0545 Sharko’s................................................. 602.242.2662 The Wild Bunch.....................................623-363-4226 CLUB ADDRESSES & PHONE NUMBERS

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

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