Travel Opportunities

KINDRED TOURS

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CHACO CULTURE NATIONAL HISTORIC PARK APRIL 11-13 | MONDAY-WEDNESDAY

$499 (BASED UPON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) | $99 (SINGLE SUPPLEMENT) Day One: We’ll stop in Payson heading to Heber for lunch on self. Then we’ll journey to Farmington, New Mexico, where we’ll check into our hotel for the next two nights. Take some time to refresh before our own Happy Hour, followed by a New Mexican-style Welcome Dinner at Los Hermanito’s, included. Day Two: Breakfast, included at the hotel, then head to Chaco Culture National Historical Park. Chaco Canyon is home to the densest and most exceptional concentration of pueblos in the American Southwest. Check website for information about Chaco Canyon. Late afternoon we’ll return to our hotel, refresh and gather for our own Happy Hour, included, before heading out to enjoy dinner on self. Day Three: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, included, and then we’ll head for home, with plenty of great stops and lots of sightseeing along the way.

SMOOTH WATER RAFTING ON THE COLORADO RIVER & UPPER ANTELOPE CANYON APRIL 19-21 | TUESDAY-THURSDAY APRIL 25-27 | MONDAY-WEDNESDAY

$799 (PER PERSON, BASED UPON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) | $160 (SINGLE SUPPLEMENT) Day One: We’ll leave and head to Flagstaff, where’ we’ll enjoy lunch on self. After lunch and browsing we’ll be headed for Pag and check into the Page La Quinta Hotel, our headquarters for the next two nights. Refresh before heading out for a casual dinner, on self, at The Dam Bar. Day Two: Breakfast is included at the hotel. We’ll head to the Colorado River Discovery Center where we’ll set sail on our 15-mile Glen Canyon Float Trip, along one of the most dramatic stretches of river found in the American West. This easy half-day journey in motorized pontoon rafts appropriate for all ages. We’ll return to our hotel, rest and head out for a three-course dinner with entrée choices of either Fresh Salmon or Marinated New York Strip Loin Steak, with a glass of red or white wine, and it’s all included. Day Three: Breakfast is included at the hotel, then we’re off to explore the Upper Antelope Canyon. Early afternoon we’ll head home, with a stop for lunch on self at Cameron Trading Post. After lunch we’ll head back home.

FREE SPIRIT VACATIONS

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

ANTELOPE CANYON AND HORSESHOE BEND

MARCH 9-10 OR MARCH 16-17 | $375 PP/DOUBLE | $450 PP/SINGLE Known for its labyrinthine, seemingly undulating sandstone walls and the beams of sunlight that shine into them, Antelope Canyon is a perpetual magnet for visitors. Equally as spectacular, Horseshoe Bend overlooks one of the most spectacular views on the Colorado River. (3/4 of a mile hike to viewpoint. Glen Canyon Visitors Center may be substituted for Horseshoe Bend for those who don’t want to hike

SEDONA AND COTTONWOOD MARCH 23 | $129 PER PERSON Travel to Sedona, where the red rocks, drifting clouds, towering pinnacles, and sheer canyon walls lend incredible beauty. Shop in the many shops and galleries. Continue to Cottonwood for lunch on your own and more shopping. Then enjoy wine-tasting at Alcantara before returning home.

UTAH’S MIGHTY 5 APRIL 3-9 | $1,850 PP/DOUBLE | $2099 PP/SINGLE Airfare is additional Join us for a 7 day adventure through Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Zion National Parks. These magnificent parks are known as the Utah Mighty 5. Each park will enable you to see unique geological formations all within the region of Southern Utah.

ARCOSANTI APRIL 12 | $149 PER PERSON Tour Arcosanti, an experimental town and molten bronze bell casting community developed by the Italian-American architect Paolo Soleri. Enjoy lunch in Cottonwood, a new culinary hot spot in Arizona

FOR PICKUP LOCATIONS CONTACT THE TOUR PROVIDER.

Vacation at Home

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Senior Mortgage Lender

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623.428.2202

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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

BASEBALL AND GARAGE DOORS

Submitted by:

Dennis Hanscom

C.H.A.P.S. Member The citizens of Grand have become accustomed to seeing the little white cars (and sometimes a pickup truck) with the yellow magnetic signs on the doors. Those are the vehicles driven by our C.H.A.P.S.* volunteers while cruising through our neighborhoods. In the mornings they are checking for unlocked doors and windows of our neighbors homes while they are away on vacation. To the C.H.A.P.S.* volunteers this is known as Vacation Watch.

Those same vehicles are also out patrolling at night looking for open garage doors, and unlit street lights while keeping an open eye for any suspicious activity. This segment of C.H.A.P.S.* is referred to as Evening Patrol. C.H.A.P.S.* also has a group that directs vendors to their designated spaces at the Spring and Fall garage sales. These hearty individuals serve from 3:30 a.m. until 7 a.m. on those days. Hey folks, it’s Spring Training time…well maybe! At copy deadline time this writer is still very optimistic. I will be able to view my Mariners… or Diamondbacks from my favorite second level seat as they play the Royals or Rangers. We are so fortunate to be able to enjoy the best stadium of all the spring training game sites. At least in my opinion, I say it is the best for two reasons: it offers the most shade and FREE parking. Not to mention two teams in Texas and Kansas City that are always in the mix at playoff time. C.H.A.P.S.* has approximately 150 volunteers. A large contingent of our C.H.A.P.S.* members also serve as Sundancers. Sundancers was founded in 2002 and made up of approximately 750 members. The Sundancers serve as the official volunteer group at Surprise Stadium. They handle parking of cars, ushering and other stadium duties.

So…the next time your doorbell rings in the evening to alert you of your garage door being open you may see the same friendly face that helped you find your seats at Surprise Stadium.

TO VOLUNTEER We are looking for SCG men and women volunteers to help with Vacation Watch and Evening Patrol. We will supply vehicles and training. Call Danielle Amato (CAM) 623546-7539 or the C.H.A.P.S.* office 623-546-7553 and leave a message if you are interested in joining us! Our next meeting is March 22 at Cimarron at 1:30 p.m. You are most welcome to join us to learn more about C.H.A.P.S.*

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.”

*C.H.A.P.S.: Community Homeowner Association Patrol Service C.H.A.P.S. MEETS THE 4TH TUESDAY EVERY MONTH (except December) AT 1:30 P.M. IN THE SONORAN PLAZA. EVERYONE IS WELCOME. MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH C.H.A.P.S.

2022 CALL FOR COMMITTEE CANDIDATES

Neighbor is more than a geographic term indicating someone who resides near you, and neighborhood goes way beyond your street. Venture outside your neighborhood and join your Sun City Grand community by participating in one or more of our many volunteer opportunities. Already participating? Ready to up your game?

Board Advisory Committees are a great place to continue your journey as an active neighbor. Participating in one of the seven Board Advisory Committees allows you to select your area of expertise, and choose what interests you the most. Become a valued advisor to the Board of Directors. You’ll enjoy a manageable time commitment, minimal pressure or stress, while providing important input on the governance of our amazing community.

Board Advisory Committees to choose from: • Architectural Review Committee • ARC Sub-Committee • Covenants Committee • Code of Conduct Committee • Golf Advisory Committee • Finance Advisory Committee • Long Range Planning Committee

VISIT THE WEBSITE

Visit Volunteer Central at suncitygrand.com/volunteercentral to see opportunity profiles and complete descriptions for each committee. March 2, 2022 Applications Available March 11, 2022 Applications due

INTERVIEW SCHEDULE:

April 4, 2022 Monday am ARC Sub-Committee April 4, 2022 Monday pm Architectural Review Committee April 5, 2022 Tuesday am Covenants Committee April 5, 2022 Tuesday pm Golf Advisory Committee April 6, 2022 Wednesday am Code of Conduct Committee April 6, 2022 Wednesday pm Long Range Planning Advisory Committee April 7, 2022 Thursday am Finance Advisory Committee