Grand Learning Communication

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

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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.

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.

ARE YOU DEMENTIA-FRIENDLY?

NYDIA MONTIJO

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

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

DR. EDELITA JAMIS

Meets 1 time on Mon 7/12/2021 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Fee $5.00 Obesity is a growing epidemic in the U.S. The most recent available data showed that from 1999–2000 through 2017–2018, the prevalence of obesity increased from 30.5% to 42.4%, and the prevalence of severe obesity increased from 4.7% to 9.2%. Obesity is a gateway for a lot of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, heart disease, stroke, hormonal imbalance, and many cancers. Many different ways of dieting have emerged to try to curb down obesity. Until there is a basic understanding of how the human body ends up packing the fats, obesity rates will keep rising.

GINGERTALKS: THE MANHATTAN PROJECT REVISITED

GINGER SWARTZ

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

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.

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

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.”

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. 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).

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.

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

JERRY AND PAM WOJTAS Twenty years

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.

EVENING PATROL During evening hours, volunteers patrol our streets in Association vehicles to observe and report unusual activity. The volunteers look for breaches of security such as open garage doors, suspicious vehicles and/ or people. Street light outages and road hazards will be reported to the proper authorities.

TO VOLUNTEER We are actively looking for new volunteers. All residents are welcome. We will provide classroom and field training. 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 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.”

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.

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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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

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. 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. 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). HORSESHOES INTEREST GROUP

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

Meeting Information: The current SCG COVID regulations for Interest Groups make it impossible to meet and continue the group activities we currently enjoy. Therefore, the decision has been made to suspend the Iowa Interest Group until at least the first of the year. We have requested dates for events in the spring the hopes that we will be able to resume activities. We will contact you by email if plans change. Interest Group Description: The Iowa Interest Group was established as a social group to allow all people with an Iowa connection to gather. It provides the opportunity for people to meet with current friends, create new friendships and possibly find old friends or acquaintances. The warmth and generosity of Iowa is seen in the people attending. Contact Ginger Pollock. jrpollock47@gmail.com; 623-512-3637.

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

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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.

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.

Spirit of Grace Lutheran Church

Pastor Scott Hackler and Pastor Gary Benson 15820 W Clearview Blvd In the of Sun City Grand 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

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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.

LOST & FOUND

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

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