Grand Learning

For Information and Registration call 623-546-7470 SPRING 2022

PLEASE SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

HOW TO REGISTER

TO ACCESS GRAND LEARNING ONLINE, VISIT:

https://suncitygrand.com, login to your resident account, and click on Golf & Recreation. Grand Learning can be found under Recreation.

Or you can type this website in your brower: https://go.asapconnected.com/ ?org=511

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

NOTE:

Some classes are offered on ZOOM only. For ZOOM classes, the link will be sent to your email address on file no later than 1 day prior to class start. Please call the GL office before the day of class if you have not received the link and it will be resent. Most classes are held in the Havasupai/Maricopa room in Chaparral Center. Check your invoice for room location.

623-546-7470

Monday–Friday 8 am–4 pm Sun City Grand CAM Activities 19781 N. Remington Dr. Surprise, AZ 85374

EMAIL

grandlearning@scgcam.com

SOUND AND IMAGE: THE HISTORY OF MUSIC IN FILM—PART 3

STEVE KATZ

Meets 12 times on Wed 1/12 - 3/30 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM FEE: $15 This will be the 3rd of 3 semesters of the ultimate nostalgia class, combining movie and music nostalgia from the mid-80’s to the end of the 90’s. We’ll learn about the history and business of film music and the process of creating a film score and soundtrack. We will see how the music enhances the images, how the images enhance the music and what happens to several of the most famous scenes in film history when you watch them without the accompanying music. You need not have taken Part 1 or 2 to enjoy Part 3.

CURRENT EVENTS ROUNDTABLE

PHIL AXELROD

Meets 12 times on Tue 1/18 - 4/5 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM FEE: $15 Meet weekly to discuss the current events of the day. 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. Each session we will take a poll and select topics. Lively discussions will ensue, followed by resolutions. If you enjoy brisk and vigorous debate, this is for you. Class meets in Palm Center- Mediterranean Room.

VOTING RIGHTS IN THE US: 1787-PRESENT

(ZOOM CLASS)

BONNIE SAUNDERS

Meets 8 times on Tue 2/1 - 3/22 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM FEE: $15 What does the Constitution say about voting rights? Who could vote when the Constitution was ratified in 1787? How have voting rights changed since 1787? How do the voter suppression laws today compare to voting rights laws in other periods of U.S. History? How can we keep our democracy safe and working, with all of the challenges to it today?

GREAT DECISIONS 2022 US FOREIGN POLICY

(ZOOM CLASS)

BONNIE SAUNDERS

Meets 8 times on Thur 2/3 - 3/24 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM FEE: $15 As always, the Great Decisions 2022 topics are extremely relevant: Changing Demographics, Outer Space, Climate Change, Russia and the U.S., Myanmar and ASEAN [Association of Southeast Asian Nations], The Quad Alliance [Japan, Australia, India, U.S.], Drug Policy in Latin America, Industrial Policy, and Biden's Agenda. A great surprise: our zoom discussions on such topics often are even better than our in-person discussions! Get the book in the Grand Learning Office ($21), read it, come to class, listen, think, ask questions, discuss, agree, disagree -- we always have civil discussions!

THE AMERICAN POP ERA

(ZOOM CLASS)

VINNIE BRUNO

Meets 4 times on Tu/Th 3/1, 3/3, 3/8, 3/10 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM FEE: $30 This series will focus on 40 innovative artists that created new sounds that captivated a generation, and whose influence endures five decades later. We will examine many genres including folk/ rock, surf music, pop/soul, psychedelic, country rock, pop, and rockabilly. Artists will include The Beach Boys, The Doors, Four Seasons, Roy Orbison, The Band, The Byrds, The Rascals, Simon Garfunkel, The Monkees, The Mamas The Papas, Jefferson Airplane, Bob Dylan, The Lovin’ Spoonful and others.

THE SCIENCE BEHIND SERIES

ROBERT FARRELL

Meets 4 times on Tue 3/1 - 3/22 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM FEE: $30 This series will discuss the science behind: Alien Encounters; the Mysterious "Mummies" of Nazca, Peru; Noah's Flood; and the creation of our universe. The instructor has authored several science fiction and non-fiction books, lectured over 100 times around the country, and appeared on TV and radio shows including Coast-To-Coast.

DID FATHER REALLY KNOW BEST?

EDWARD SHAFER

Meets 3 times on Tue 3/1 - 3/15 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM FEE: $20 The class will focus on our relationships with our fathers. Comparisons to To Me He Was Just a Dad by Joshua David Stein (suggested but not required reading) will aid discussion. Stein offers 40 short remembrances of famous fathers by their children. Also, best TV dad? Videos answer.

HAPPY HEART

DIANA WARREN

Meets 1 time on Thur 3/3 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM FEE: $15 Welcome more happiness into your life in the new year. After a brief review of how happiness impacts your physical, emotional and mental capacities, 50 tips to enjoy life more will be reviewed. Bring a small notebook to jot down ideas that can add more sparkle and joy into your life.

IRISH ART AND ARCHITECTURE

ALLEN REAMER

Meets 2 times on Fri 3/4 - 3/11 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM FEE: $20 Are you going to Ireland? Have you been to Ireland? Do you want to know something about Irish art history? In this course we will begin with the early art and architecture of Ireland starting with Neolithic dolmans and passage tombs. We will learn architectural styles and history of some of the major building in Ireland.

SEX TRAFFICKING— EDUCATION IS PREVENTION

NANCY ASH

Meets 1 time on Mon 3/7 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM FEE: $10 Sex trafficking is going on right here in the West Valley. In addition to face to face interactions, predators have taken advantage of COVID restrictions to increase their activity online to ensnare victims. The victims are our youth. The average age of someone entering this life is 14. Education is vital to prevention! This class will talk about what sex trafficking is and bring awareness of predator tactics and what the red flags are. Learning this will help keep our youth safe.

HEALTHY AGING: BUILD A BODY THAT RESISTS DISEASE!

MARY DICARO, PT

Meets 1 time on Fri 3/11 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM FEE: $15 What are you doing to take care of yourself and safeguard a healthier future? Are you experiencing a loss of bone density, muscle strength, energy levels, and balance? Have you noticed increased physical pain, one of the downstream effects of inflammation? Do you want to avoid cognitive decline, weight gain, and a loss of energy? In this class, You will gain an understanding of the underlying reasons for many of these conditions. We will dive deep into the causes of these issues while learning the tools to reverse these trends. You can make a difference in how you feel today and in the future!

A TASTE OF THE DESERT

BERNADINE MCCOLLUM

Meets 1 time on Mon 3/14 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM FEE: $30 Learn how to identify, harvest and use desert beans and fruits. Class includes sampling of 10 or more desert foods, prickly pear salsa contest and hands on demos.

SIX STRATEGIES TO DOUBLE YOUR RETIREMENT INCOME & SLASH TAXES

DR. HAROLD WONG

Meets 1 time on Tue 3/15 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM FEE: $10 Confused about social security rules? Worried about running out of money in retirement? Looking for tax cutting options? Want more money for bucket list dreams? Negative economic news and harsh tax laws are looming. Come to learn proven methods for maximizing retirement income, minimizing Wall Street risk, and cutting taxes.

HOME AUTOMATION BASICS

TONY SPATA

Meets 1 time on Wed 3/16 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM FEE: $10 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.

8 COSTLY MISTAKES IN ESTATE PLANNING

DAVID EASTMAN

Meets 4 times on Thur 3/17 - 4/7 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM FEE: $25 Local Estate Planning Attorney David Eastman will cover these main topics: What Happens to Your Estate When You Die? How to Prepare for Incapacity; What Steps Do I Take When Death Occurs? Do I Have Proper Legal Docs in Place? Will They Work for Me? Do I Need to Update My Documents? What Reasons are Needed to Update/ Make Changes to Documents? Common Costly Estate Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them. Did Congress Make Changes that Would Affect my Estate Plan?

EARLY CHRISTIANITY

DAVID ROSENBERG

Meets 3 times on Thur 3/17 - 3/31 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM FEE: $25 Learn more in-depth history of early Christianity covering the time from Jesus through Paul, and looking at the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Discover how Christianity changed from crucifixion to the year 100 CE. Please note this is not a faith based class.

ISLAMIC ART AND ARCHITECTURE: PART 1

ALLEN REAMER

Meets 3 times on Fri 3/18 - 4/1 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM FEE: $25 Islam developed a distinctive culture with its own artistic language. We will look at the culture before Islam, the varied Islamic dynasties, the varied peoples of Islam and see how as Islam expanded geographically and over time this artistic language is reflected in the art and architecture. We will continue until we run out of time.

INNER PEACE: BLENDING THE DESIRES OF YOUR SOUL WITH YOUR PERSONALITY

KARON LOBROVICH

Meets 2 times on Fri 3/18 - 3/25 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM FEE: $15 This class will introduce the topic of identifying the personality self habits which no longer serve you and how to replace it with guidance from your soul self, to produce a more joy filled and peaceful existence. The instructor has worked to integrate spiritual awareness into her day-to-day life for over 30 years. She is a student of Light Body as taught by Orin and DaBen.

EXPLORING THE LOUISIANA TERRITORY WITH LEWIS & CLARK

TERRI DION

Meets 2 times on Tue 3/22 - 3/29 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM FEE: $15 In 1803, President Jefferson completed the Louisiana Purchase, nearly doubling the size of the country. We'll follow a band of 30 men and a young Indian woman with a newborn baby as they faced hunger, cold, illness, hostile Indians and came close to death in their search for a water route to the Pacific Ocean. Given up for dead, they returned to a hero's welcome two and a half years and 8000 miles later. We'll go on to look at what the future held for key expedition members, along with the near loss of the Louisiana Territory a few years later.

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LED LIGHTING AND ELECTRONIC LIGHTING CONTROLS

TONY SPATA

Meets 1 time on Wed 3/23 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM FEE: $10 Have you gone to Home Depot or Lowe's lately to buy a "60 Watt light bulb"? Welcome to lighting and their controls in the 21st Century! 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.

ALL ABOUT YOUR IRRIGATION SYSTEM

JIM KAUTH

Meets 1 time on Fri 3/25 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM FEE: $10 Irrigation systems can be confusing. Do you need help? Join Jim Kauth, Certified Landscape Water Manager, to learn everything you need to know! This class will cover the basics and includes hands- on training. Participants will program a controller and do some irrigation repairs. You will learn: Components of an Irrigation System How an irrigation controller works How to program the controller How to troubleshoot and make simple repairs to an irrigation system This class will benefit all Sun City Grand residents. You won’t want to miss it!

THE RISING TAX RISK OF RETIREMENT

KIM DYER

Meets 1 time on Mon 3/28 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM FEE: $10 Many experts predict higher tax rates in the future, especially with the recent increase in emergency federal spending. And if you’re only focused on the market, you may miss a big risk impacting the amount of income you receive in retirement. During this class you will learn: Why taxes may be the biggest retirement risk you haven’t planned for; Why today’s market requires specialized planning to meet your retirement goals; How to calculate the total amount of taxes you may pay on your IRA or 401(k) in retirement.

EVERYTHING YOU MUST KNOW BEFORE GOING SOLAR

MICHAEL SHEPP

Meets 1 time on Mon 3/28 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM FEE: $10 Knowledge is power. Learn everything you must know before you ever invite a home solar installer into your home. Seniors are the target of scams and fraudulent solar installers. By the end of this class you will be more knowledgeable than a solar salesman!

THE BUTTERFIELD OVERLAND MAIL

BILL ANDREWS

Meets 1 time on Tue 3/29 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM FEE: $15 The Butterfield Overland Trail was a modern marvel in the 1858, being the first transcontinental mail service. Deliver mail across the western United States in both directions, twenty-eight hundred miles each way, every twenty-five days, 365 days a year per the Postmaster General. Cross major deserts with little to no water and scant vegetation for construction, deal with robbers and Indians, withstand 100-plus degree temperatures in the summer and cross mountain passes in the winter, all with the absence of discernable roads, only trails and virtually no towns or village in-between. We will review the efforts, accomplishments and the fabulous story of John Butterfield, Sr., and his Overland Mail Trail.

JOHN WAYNE

KEN SORENSEN

Meets 1 time on Wed 3/30 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM FEE: $15 He was born in Iowa in 1907 and as a small child, the family moved to California. His childhood dog was named Duke and that stuck to him a whole lot better than his birth name, Marion Morrison. During his lifetime, he made over 200 movies and became a world renowned actor. He became known for standing up for oneself and being able

to be counted on in a pinch. Everyone has a favorite John Wayne movie because he had many famous lines that are still quoted. Come and see his story and relive some of those movie moments because this is a tribute to an American icon.

AVOID FRAUD, SCAMS AND ABUSE

NYDIA MONTIJO

Meets 1 time on Fri 4/1 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM FEE: $10 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. 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.

PHYSICS FOR THE NON-PHYSICIST

PHIL AXELROD

Meets 5 times on Mo/Tu/We/Th/Fr 4/4 - 4/8 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM FEE: $30 What is Physics all about? Why is it so important? It's the branch of science concerned with nature and the properties of matter and energy. The subject matter is different from Chemistry and Biology. It includes mechanics, heat, light, and other forms of radiation. Also electricity, magnetism, and the structure of atoms. So if any of these topics interest you, or if you just want to gain a better understanding of Physics, then this is the class for you.

HOW TO NAVIGATE THROUGH MEDICARE

BRIAN KEEP

Meets 1 time on Tue 4/5 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM FEE: $10 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?. These are questions many people have about Medicare.

FAMOUS ARIZONANS—THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY

JIM TURNER

Meets 1 time on Wed 4/6 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM FEE: $15 Arizona is known for Wyatt Earp, Cochise, and Geronimo but we've had a lot of interesting people making their impact on the state. There's Hi Jolly, the Greco-Syrian camel driver, Nellie Cashman, the Miner's Angel, Pearl Hart the petite woman stage robber, Frank Luke, WWI flying ace, Nellie Bush, Admiral of the Arizona Navy, 1964 Republican Party presidential candidate Barry Goldwater, and Sandra Day O'Connor, first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. We'll also learn about the unsung heroes.

HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE IN 117 MINUTES

ALLEN REAMER

Meets 1 time on Fri 4/8 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM FEE: $15 Do you want to know everything there is to know about architecture? You won’t find it here. You will get an overview of buildings from prehistoric to Blobitecture or until we run out of time. You will see examples and learn the characteristics of many styles and periods of architecture.

PAINTING WITH ALCOHOL INK

LESLEY COWLES

Meets 1 time on Tue 4/12 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM FEE: $10+ Come and participate in one of the latest and fastest growing mediums in the art world: Alcohol Ink! You will be delighted with the colorful, flowing properties of ink and be surprised and pleased with your creations. Instructor Lesley Cowles will teach you various techniques that will make you proud of your art. Don't miss this fun class! No artistic experience or talent necessary. ALL SUPPLIES ARE PROVIDED. (YOU MAY WANT TO BRING DISPOSABLE GLOVES AND AN APRON) . There is an additional fee of $40 for instructor and supplies which can be paid 1 week in advance at the Grand Learning office (cash only please).

CHUCK BERRY: HAIL HAIL ROCK N’ROLL

VINNIE BRUNO

Meets 1 time on Tue 4/19 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM FEE: $15 Without Chuck Berry we would not have rock n' roll as we know it - he was the greatest rock writer, one of the greatest guitarists and one of its greatest performers of all time. Elvis was the spark that fueled rock n' roll but Chuck Berry became its heartbeat. We will travel with Chuck from his early days in St. Louis to his extraordinary recordings at Chess Records to his off-stage exploits with the law and finally to his induction into the Rock n' roll Hall of Fame.

JIMMY PAGE: FROM SESSION MAN TO LED ZEPPELIN

VINNIE BRUNO

Meets 1 time on Thur 4/21 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM FEE: $15 Jimmy Page is considered to be one of the greatest most influential guitarists of all time. We will journey with Page from his early days in London as an in-demand studio session musician through his tenure as a member of The Yardbirds to his international success as the guitarist, founder, songwriter and producer for Led Zeppelin. Rolling Stone has described him as “the pontiff of power riffing” and ranked him #3 of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time, behind Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton. He was inducted into the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame on two occasions, once as a member of The Yardbirds (1992) and again as a member of Led Zeppelin (1995).

n Classes are in the Havasupai/Maricopa classroom in Chaparral Center unless otherwise indicated. n Our classrooms may be warm or cold so wear layers! n Silence your cell phones in the classroom. n Treat your classmates and instructors with respect.

We adhere to the CAM No Refund policy. If you drop a class with more than 48 hours notice, we will give you class credit only. No credits will be issued for missing Zoom links. Please call the GL office prior to day of class if you did not receive the link.

Showcase of Toys

Contributed by: Andy Tofil

SCG Resident

Photo Credits: Monica Tofil

SCG Resident

The Grand Woodcrafters Club held it’s annual “Showcase of Toys” on December 2nd this year between 7-9 PM at Cimarron Center. We had excellent attendance for our show. This event could also be called the “Presentation of Toys” as over 22 toymakers presented what they had made during the year.

This year’s mission was to help fill the void for children who suffered through Covid. There were many new and intricate toys made, and of course, some of our traditional favorites. 1055 toys were produced this year. The next day, the toys were all delivered to six charities:

n Charter School of Phoenix n Eves Place (a shelter for victims of abuse) n Faith House (New Leaf) (shelter for women in crises) n Luke AFB (Operation Angel Tree) n St. Mary’s Food Bank n St. Vincent de Paul (Dream Center). We host the “Showcase of Toys” to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of our toymakers. They meet at the woodshop Thursday nights between 6-8, many of them year-round. Quite a few toy makers contribute their own money into building toys, some producing them at home. Also, we host this event to recognize the talents of our other Sun City Grand Clubs who participate in this effort. They include the Art Club who paint individual designs on many of the toys, Community Service of the Stitchers Club who make clothes, bedding and other items, and the Beaders who make bracelets that are placed in every jewelry box. This year we also had involvement from the Paper Arts & Memories Club who made hundreds of generic Christmas cards for the kids. Finally, we want to show our residents the ways that Sun City Grand gives back to our greater community. Our Toy Project operates on a donation basis only! If you would like to contribute, please stop by the woodshop and drop your contribution off in our donation box, located near the front door. 100% of your contributions go to the Toy Project! Thank you!!!