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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GRAND VISION STATEMENT Grand is the premier active, age−restricted community in Arizona.
GRAND MISSION STATEMENT
Grand provides residents with a high−value community, with resort−style amenities, in which every person can choose to participate and live well, based on their needs and desires. This high standard will maximize our investments and promote our well−being in an active close−knit community.
GRAND VALUE STATEMENTS In support of our Mission Statement, we hold to these values: We foster relationships built on respect, trust, and effective communications. n
Ask Cappie the Computer Cat............ 41
Advertising Information........................ 5
Club & Interest Group Information.... 32
Community Association Contacts...... 45
Director of Golf Operations................. 10 Financial Results.................................... 6 Fitness Manager’s Message................... 14
We listen to understand. n
We are open−minded, collaborative, and always look for ways to improve our community. n
Employment Information...................... 5 Mission Statement................................. 5 Resource Numbers............................... 44
Grand Learning Communication........ 26
We believe in life−long learning and a desire for active well−being. n
We are a forward−looking, fiscally−sound community.
Lifestyles Manager’s Message............... 12
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We encourage an environment of empowerment and personal responsibility.
Please cancel delivery of your complimentary newspapers whenever you will be gone—delivery can be restarted upon return.
Renovation Plans Page 10
Through Their Lens Page 18
YourWestValley.com and Surprise & Daily Independent 623-972-6101
ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
The Association provides this publication for informational purposes only. SCG Community Association, its Board, its employees and all other entities within SCG do not guarantee, endorse, nor promote any of the products, services or individuals advertised herein and assume no responsibility or liability for the veracity of the statements made in this publication. Information regarding advertising rates can be obtained on our website at www.suncitygrand.com/ Communications/Grand-Lifestyles-magazine, scroll down to Grand Lifestyles Advertising. The deadline for commercial ads is the 10th of the month prior to placement. Sun City Grand Community Association, Inc. reserves the right to revise or refuse submitted articles and/or ads. If you have any questions about the Grand Lifestyles, please feel free to contact the Activities Office at 623-546-7452.
Travel Opportunities Page 13
C.H.A.P.S. Page 31
The Road to 2K Page 16
Grandkids Corner Page 41
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Job opportunities are posted on the website at www.suncitygrand.com (Grand Living/Human Resources & Employment). You may submit your application to the Human Resources Department at 19726 N. Remington Dr., Surprise, AZ 85374, fax to 623-546-7447 or email hrgrand@scgcam. com. You are encouraged to submit an application for each employment opportunity for which you would like to be considered.
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SCG MARCH 2021
FI N A N CI A L R ES U LT S Mar-21 Actual
ASSOCIATION
Mar-21 Budget
Variance Fav/(Unfav)
Operating Assessment Revenue $ 1,037,742 $ 1,037,447 $ Fitness & Activities Grand Lifestyles Rent Membership Fees Recreation Revenue
30,495 9,644 26,014 68,834 134,987
79,735 5,120 29,403 45,690 159,948
Annual Pass Flex Pass Resident Daily Guest Public Merchandise Driving Range Golf Revenue
220,901 45,397 784,393 180,532 133,679 40,598 1,405,500
Other Revenue Interest Income TOTAL REVENUE
295
YTD Actual
YTD Budget
Variance Fav/(Unfav)
$ 3,104,610 $ 3,103,726 $
884
Forecast CY21
Budget CY21
Variance Fav/(Unfav)
$ 12,629,442 $ 12,628,558 $
884
75,629 29,252 70,668 194,889 370,439
193,267 18,160 81,279 130,011 422,717
(117,638) 11,092 (10,611) 64,879 (52,278)
351,286 77,252 271,658 509,696 1,209,892
468,924 66,160 282,269 444,818 1,262,171
(117,638) 11,092 (10,611) 64,879 (52,278)
186,733 74,616 784,908 200,676 119,695 33,585 1,400,213
(49,240) 4,524 (3,389) 23,144 (24,961) 34,168 (29,219) (514) (20,144) 13,984 7,013 5,287
620,344 172,816 2,002,099 362,272 271,448 119,657 3,548,636
564,744 204,075 1,945,330 435,668 290,158 112,269 3,552,245
55,600 (31,259) 56,769 (73,396) (18,709) 7,387 (3,609)
1,773,755 391,134 4,070,078 673,903 90,000 699,992 279,103 7,977,965
1,718,155 422,393 4,013,309 747,299 90,000 718,702 271,716 7,981,574
55,600 (31,259) 56,769 (73,396) (18,709) 7,387 (3,609)
40,726 4,696 2,623,651
21,344 9,254 2,628,206
19,382 (4,559) (4,555)
115,302 14,906 7,153,892
61,302 27,763 7,167,753
54,000 (12,856) (13,860)
184,737 97,857 22,099,892
130,737 110,713 22,113,752
54,000 (12,856) (13,860)
Cost of Sales GROSS PROFIT
130,589 2,493,061
128,241 2,499,965
(2,348) (6,904)
256,464 6,897,428
335,651 6,832,101
79,187 65,327
766,889 21,333,003
846,076 21,267,676
79,187 65,327
Payroll Utilities Repairs & Maintenance Insurance Professional Fees Landscaping Operating Expense Depreciation TOTAL EXPENSES
822,501 123,951 78,055 65,145 30,516 190,070 316,898 1,627,137
865,817 118,072 71,025 65,100 11,500 190,794 386,785 1,500 1,710,593
43,316 (5,879) (7,030) (45) (19,016) 724 69,887 1,500 83,455
2,410,967 364,267 201,559 191,348 82,401 570,210 956,686 4,777,439
2,625,545 388,470 202,125 195,300 34,500 572,382 1,059,960 4,500 5,082,783
214,578 24,203 566 3,952 (47,901) 2,172 103,274 4,500 305,344
9,948,664 1,859,506 812,684 835,838 242,641 2,287,356 4,912,143 13,500 20,912,332
10,163,242 1,883,709 813,250 839,790 194,740 2,289,528 5,015,418 18,000 21,217,676
214,578 24,203 566 3,952 (47,901) 2,172 103,274 4,500 305,344
SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) Before Capital $ Project Expense SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) GOL F R OUNDS
865,924 $
76,552
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(29,912)
789,372 $
46,640
29,912 $
836,013 $ 30,098
RESERVE FUND YIELD Money Market Investments TOTAL 0.20% $ 6
789,372 $
29,626
Mar-21 Balance $2,901,266 18,150,000 21,051,266
472
CARE FUND Money Market Investments TOTAL
$ 2,119,989 $ 1,749,318 $ 41,643
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$ 2,078,347 $ 1,749,318 $ 77,552
76,133
Mar-21 Balance $1,364,513 3,330,000 0.20% $ 4,694,513 YIELD
370,671
$
(41,643) 329,028 1,419
STAFFING Full Time Part Time Total
420,670 $ 41,643
$
379,028 $ 189,419
Mar-21 Actual 158 115 273
50,000 $ -
(41,643)
50,000 $ 188,000
Mar-21 Budget 172 115 287
370,671
329,028 1,419
Variance Fav/(Unfav) 14 0 14
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING BOARD APPROVED RESOLUTIONS
SPECIAL BOARD SUMMARY
SPECIAL BOARD SUMMARY
MARCH 17, 2021
A. General
4. Revised plan and rules to reopen the Sun City Grand Lawn Bowling Club facilities submitted to the Board of Directors by the Lawn Bowling Club. 5. Purchase Request 21- 7700RF – Granite Falls South – Replace Pump Station in the amount not to exceed $280,247. 6. Purchase Request 21- 7700RF – Granite Falls South – Replace Pump Station in the amount not to exceed $280,247.
1. Plan and rules to reopen the Sun City Grand Paper Arts and Memories facilities submitted to the Board of Directors by the Paper Arts and Memories Club, with the reopening date to be determined by CAM. 2. Plan and rules to reopen the Sun City Grand Bridge Club facilities submitted to the Board of Directors by the Bridge Club, with the reopening date to be determined by CAM. 3. Plan and rules to reopen the Sun City Grand Mah Jongg facilities submitted to the Board of Directors by the Mah Jongg Club, with the reopening date to be determined by CAM.
PRESIDENT
Earle Greenberg
Greenberg4grand@ gmail.com
MARCH 25, 2021
VICE PRESIDENT
Stephanie Sloggett O’Dell Stephanie4grand@ gmail.com
A. General
5. ADP Employee Plan effective June 1, 2021: medical, 1. Purchase Request 21-8700 dental, vision, life, long-term RF– Replaced (1) 75hp motor disability – shared cost (75% on the Cimarron Pump Station Association contribution, 25% in the amount not to exceed employee contribution). $9,179. 6. Renewal of the Association’s 2. Plan and rules to reopen liability insurance package as the Sun City Grand Poker submitted for a one-year period, Club facilities submitted to the effective April 1, 2021. Board of Directors by the Poker 7. Purchase Request 21 002Club, with the reopening date CF – Clay Arts Building to be determined by CAM. Design Fee – New Addition for 3. Revised plan and rules to (1) Clay Arts Kiln Room and reopen the Sun City Grand (2) Food Beverage Services to Bocce Club facilities submitted prepare Construction Drawing to the Board of Directors by the Plans in the amount not to Bocce Club, with the reopening exceed $40,000. date to be determined by CAM. 8. Purchase Request 21- 1364 4. Revised plan and rules to RF – Palm Center – Firewall reopen the Sun City Grand Server Hardware and Software Softball Club facilities replacement in the amount not submitted to the Board of to exceed $49,409. Directors by the Softball Club, with the reopening date to be determined by CAM.
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FROM THE DIRECTOR OF GOLF OPERATIONS
RENOVATION PLANS
FOR THE GRANITE FALLS SOUTH GOLF COURSE
Jeff Hochman Director of Golf Operations
Staff is really excited about the upcoming renovations for the Granite Falls South golf course starting May 17th and last through the summer. This is the largest project the golf courses have taken on. All of the drawings and plans were done in conjunction with our Golf Course Architect, Patrick Burton. This project has been in review for many years with staff working alongside the Golf Advisory Committee as well as Special Sub Committee for this project. Thank you to all the committee members for your help. The projects can be viewed with this link https:// www.suncitygrand.com/Home/ ShowDocument?id=7557 and will show the plans that will be taking place.
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NEW GREENS • The greens will be stripped of the PD102 and replaced with MiniVerde • Many greens will have some minor contour changes to allow for more pin locations • #1 and #15 green will be enlarged • The new greens will not be overseeded (as recommended by the USGA and architect)
WEEDS
• The first 1-2 years, the greens will be firm as they need to mature n
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FAIRWAY BUNKERS • Some fairway bunkers will be eliminated and turned into desert (similar to what has been done the past few years)
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NEW TEES • There will be a new set of tees added between the current orange and red tees • Most orange tees will be improved
Friendly Reminder From Standards We all want to maintain the beauty and cleanliness of our homes in Sun City Grand. We also recognize that there are many things that impede us in this common desire. The intrusion of nature in the form of weeds is certainly on top of our list. Weeds do nothing but detract from the effect we sought to achieve when we landscaped our property. Please help us to help you and your fellow owners by ensuring that your property stays free of these unsightly intruders.
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GREENSIDE BUNKERS • Some bunkers will be removed while some are made smaller • Some will receive drainage • All greenside bunkers will receive a PVC liner • New sand will be added to the greenside bunkers
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NEW IRRIGATION • A new pump station will be installed • All of the heads in the roughs will be replaced with new swing-joints and heads and leveled to the surface
All of these project’s total over $1.4 million dollars. As mentioned above, the new greens will not be overseeded and has been planned this way for many years. Like any new green that is installed, they will be firm for the 1st year or 2 until they start to mature and create organic matter to soften them. Staff will be starting off with higher heights of cut and will adjust as needed (we can always lower them but in the winter when they are not growing, we can’t raise them). Staff appreciates everyone patience during the closures and know that the end product will be worth the wait.
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FROM THE LIFESTYLES MANAGER
All Things Seem Possible in May – E. W. Teale Lorena Nieto Lifestyles Manager
Visit us on suncitygrand.com or contact us at 623-546-7449. Thank you for your continued support of your SCG Activities Department. Stay happy, healthy and stay safe, Sun City Grand.
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Hello Sun City Grand Residents, We are excited for Summer! Slowly, but surely, we are working on providing additional Resident event opportunities and Club activities. It is a pleasure to work with our Board of Directors and all Association Staff, we strive to provide the Grand Lifestyle – you are our priority.
Market at Grand
The return of the Market at Grand was extremely successful. Thank you to everyone who came out in support of the event. We look forward to hosting this resident favorite event on a regular basis. Join us on Saturday, May 1st from 8am-11am. Come visit the Market at Grand in the Sonoran Plaza parking lot. Additional information is
forthcoming, look for details in community eblasts.
Online Trivia
Our SCG Trivia Challenge is another resident favorite. Have you logged on for a game yet? If not, here is your chance. Trivia is offered online, monthly. Monday, May 3rd at 5:30pm, put your trivia skills to the test. Look for information and links to May’s event in an upcoming eblast. For all things Grand, visit www. suncitygrand.com. You can also find details on Reopening & Reservations, to stay up to date with all our community guidelines. Please help us in keeping our SCG friends and neighbors safe.
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TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES KINDRED TOURS
Kindred Tours is super excited to offer BUBBLE TOURS, to groups of no less than six, but no more than ten passengers, and you put your own group together. Choose a tour that we are currently offering or call the office with special requests. For more information, or to make a reservation, call Kindred Tours at 480-497-2478. Visit our website at www.kindredtours.com.
“SOUTHWEST ADVENTURE SERIES” SOUTH RIM OF THE GRAND CANYON MAY 27TH | THURSDAY | $99
The Grand Canyon is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Visited by millions of tourists annually, the South Rim of the Grand Canyon is the most accessible and offers the deepest and widest views. We’ll arrive at the Grand Canyon in time for lunch on self, with several dining options to choose from—ranging from fine dining at the El Tovar, to the Maswik Food Court—you decide. After lunch we’ll explore spectacular views and other points of interest. This is a remarkable one-day tour, leaving a little earlier and arriving home a little later, but well worth it!
“CLUB STYLE SERIES” WYATT EARP DAYS
MAY 29TH | SATURDAY | $95
The spirit of the Old West comes alive every Memorial Day weekend, as Tombstone honors its most legendary lawman, Wyatt Earp. More than a century after his death, Tombstone’s annual Wyatt Earp Days celebration features three days of action-packed entertainment, including gunfights and reenactments in the streets, public hangings, dancing, saloon girls, live music, a chili cook-off, an 1880’s costume contest, and a whole lot more. This wild party on the blood-soaked streets of the “Town Too Tough To Die” should not be missed! Dust off your boots and come with us!
“SOUTHWEST ADVENTURE SERIES” SUNSET CRATER & WUPATKI NATIONAL MONUMENTS JUNE 7TH | MONDAY | $99
Sunset Crater Volcano—created by a series of eruptions sometime between 1040 and 1100—offers dramatic geologic features nestled among trees, wildflowers, and wildlife. Explore an easy one-mile trail or enjoy the beauty of Sunset Crater from a picnic table with refreshments. Later we’ll travel the scenic loop to Wupatki—the largest pueblo in the region. 800 years ago, Wupatki flourished as a meeting place of different cultures, despite its setting in one of the warmest and driest places on the Colorado Plateau. We’ll stop in historic downtown Flagstaff for lunch on self, before visiting these two remarkable National Monuments. Call in your reservations and join us! Grand Lifestyles | May 2021 | suncitygrand.com
FREE SPIRIT VACATIONS
For more information or reservations please contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or reservations@freespiritvacations.com Please note: Due to decreased capacity restrictions, it is important to book early as space is limited.
UTAH MIGHTY 5 FROM PHOENIX DEPARTS FIRST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH $1,899 PP/DOUBLE | $2249 PP/SINGLE
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. It will be a week you won’t soon forget!
PIONEER LIVING HISTORY MUSEUM AND VULTURE CITY MAY 13 | $115 PER PERSON
Wander along paved pathways at Pioneer Living History Museum past the twenty historic 19th century buildings that form Pioneer Village. Explore the original homes of people who helped tame the Wild West. Continue to Wickenburg for lunch on your own, followed by a tour of Vulture City, an abandon settlement nestled into the breathtaking landscape of the Sonoran Desert, at one of the West’s top producing gold mines.
WILLIAMS AND BEARIZONA MAY 25 | $115 PER PERSON
Travel to the historic Route 66 town of Williams. Enjoy our wide variety of wildlife, from majestic bison and nimble big horn sheep to stealthy wolves and adorable bear cubs.
SIERRA NEVADA JOURNEY JUNE 18-22 | $1075 PP/DOUBLE | $1350 PP/SINGLE
Fly from Phoenix to Sacramento and discover Old Town. Then travel to Reno on Amtrak through Donner Pass, along the Truckee River. Visit Lake Tahoe, a pristine 22-mile-long lake and enjoy the MS Dixie cruise on the crystal-blue lake. Walk through time in Virginia City. Includes airfare.
PRESCOTT BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL JUNE 26 | $99 PER PERSON
Travel to the mile high City of Prescott for the Annual Bluegrass Festival. Enjoy a music-filled day and stroll the historic downtown streets of Prescott for shopping, eating and old fashion saloons.
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FROM THE FITNESS MANAGER
Implementing New Safety Measures for your fitness routine Most group classes are no longer reaching capacity. We are able to remove them from online registration, and return to our traditional method of paying at the fitness center front desks. More about this in a moment.
Allison Adams Fitness Manager
Sun City Grand Fitness is excited about the recent decision by the Board to release some of the restrictions related to the pandemic. We appreciate the time spent by the Board to investigate, research, and implement safety measures to help protect our community. These policy changes have allowed operations to make some changes regarding use of the fitness centers, pools and group fitness classes. Masks that cover the nose and the mouth are still required when participating inside association buildings, including the participation in group fitness classes.
Some classes, including those on Zoom, will continue with online registration for the convenience of our members. Listed are the classes that will remain online: n Deep Water Aerobics at Cimarron 8:30 am n Outdoor Cycle at Cimarron 8:30 / 9 am n Jammin’ at Cimarron 9 am n Pure Burn outdoor 6 / 7:15 am n Suspension Training 8 am When registering for classes at the fitness center front desks, keep in mind that we no longer accept cash or checks; credit cards only. We strongly encourage our members to place funds on their credit book account to pay for guest and class fees at SCG Fitness. A deposit of at least
$20 will go a long way to improve the efficiency of check ins when at the front desk.
If you are unfamiliar with credit book, it is similar to a savings account that you can draw against to pay for fitness center guest fees, personal training and group fitness. Guest fees will resume beginning May 17th. We are grateful to the Board for waiving these fees during the spring break season. Guest fees are $5 for guests 16 yrs. +, and $3 for guests under the age of 16. Children under 1 year are free. Adult guests are allowed to enjoy the SCG gyms, walking track and pools during open hours. Children may visit the Adobe lagoon pool from 10 am – 2 pm. If you have been holding on to free guest or free class passes, you will be able to use them now (Guest passes May 17th) for transactions processed at the fitness center front desks. We look forward to serving you
W E D N E S D A Y
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FROM THE COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT
THE ROAD TO 2K FACEBOOK.COM/OFFICIALSUNCITYGRAND How to create a Facebook account step by step:
For over a year, the Sun City Grand Facebook Page has made its way as the number one social media platform within the community. We’ve created an environment where residents, potential buyers, family, and friends can interact and socialize with each other. As recognition continues to increase with more followers and likes, we’re on our way to reach the 2,000 mark! But what does this mean for the community? Facebook allows us to reach people from across the world. The more people who follow, like, and share our page means more community exposure. This not only boosts our page’s credibility, but it also shows others what a wonderous place you call home, Sun City Grand. Who doesn’t like to brag about their home? That’s why we need your help to reach the 2,000 milestone.
FROM YOUR COMPUTER
Help us increase our Facebook page’s followers and likes by spreading the word! One of the best ways to accomplish this goal is to share our page and posts on your Facebook timeline. In addition, tag our page anytime you post a picture of Sun City Grand! By all means, you can also tag others to our posts as well. We’re very close to the big 2,000, now it’s up to you to help us get there!
1. Visit Facebook.com/ officialsuncitygrand from your search browser.
2. If you do not already have an account, create a Facebook account: a. Enter your name, email or cell phone number, password, date of birth and gender. If the system indicates that your password is not secure enough, try adding more characters or combining upper and lower case. b. Click Create an account c. Finally, you’ll need to confirm the email address or cell phone number you entered earlier. To confirm the email, click or tap on the link in the confirmation email. To confirm the cell phone, you must enter the code you received by SMS in the Confirm box, which will appear when you log in.
FROM YOUR CELL PHONE The first thing you’ll need to do to create a Facebook account is to install the Facebook application on your cell phone. To do this, go to the corresponding app store (App Store for iPhones and Google Play for Android phones), find the Facebook application and download it. 1. Once you have downloaded and installed the application, open it. 2. On the home screen, click Create Facebook Account. 3. On the screen that appears, click Next. 4. Enter your first and last name. 5. Enter your date of birth. 6. Enter your gender. 7. Enter your mobile number for verification. 8. Choose a password. 9. Finally, click on Register. If there is a problem with your password, the system will ask you to go back and change it.
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Incredible, seasonal recipes to cook in May! These vibrant, healthy spring recipes celebrate spring produce like avocado, berries and greens, and are just as delicious as they are colorful.
WHAT’S IN SEASON IN MAY?
This month’s spring produce is looking even more colorful, and can easily be swapped for what you have on-hand. Hello, berries in everything!
Good Morning Healthy Blueberry Zucchini Muffins
Summer Strawberry Spinach Salad with Avocado
PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES COOK TIME: 20 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 30 MINUTES SERVES 12
PREP TIME: 20 MINUTES COOK TIME: 2 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 22 MINUTES SERVES 4
INGREDIENTS n 1 ½ cups white whole wheat flour or whole wheat pastry flour n 1 teaspoon baking soda n 1 teaspoon cinnamon n ¼ teaspoon salt n 1 cup shredded zucchini, squeezed of excess moisture with a paper towel n ½ cup pure maple syrup (or honey) n ½ teaspoon vanilla extract n ¼ teaspoon almond extract n 2 tablespoons olive oil (or sub melted butter) n ¹⁄ cup unsweetened applesauce (or apple butter) ³ n 1 egg n ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk (any milk will work) n 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
INGREDIENTS For the salad: n 1 package (5 ounces) organic spinach n 8 ounces strawberries, halved (about 2 cups halved strawberries) n 1 large avocado, sliced n ½ small red onion, thinly sliced n ½ cup feta crumbles n ¹⁄ cup raw sliced almonds ³ n ¼ cup chopped shelled roasted pistachios For the balsamic strawberry vinaigrette: n 3 tablespoon balsamic vinegar n ¼ cup olive oil n 1 garlic clove, grated or finely minced n ½ teaspoon dijon mustard n ½ tablespoon strawberry jam (or jam of choice) n Freshly ground salt and pepper, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12 cup muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray or line with muffin liners. Either way I recommend using nonstick cooking spray. This guarantees that they muffins will not stick to the liners or the pan. 2. In a large bowl combine the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; set aside. 3. In a separate medium bowl, add the following wet ingredients: shredded zucchini, pure maple syrup, vanilla and almond extract, olive oil, applesauce, egg and milk; mix until well combined. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Gently fold in blueberries. 4. Even distribute batter among muffin tins, filling about 3/4 of the way full. Bake for 22-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the middle of the muffin comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes then remove muffins and transfer to wire rack to finish cooling.
TIPS To make vegan: Use a flax egg instead of a regular egg. To make gluten free: I recommend subbing all purpose gluten free flour, chickpea flour or oat flour. Please note that I haven't tested them with a gluten free sub, so can't be certain they will work.
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INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a mason jar or small bowl, add all of the dressing ingredients. Shake or mix well to combine. Taste and add additional salt/pepper, if necessary. 2. Toast the almonds on the stovetop: add the almonds to a pan and place over medium heat, stirring occasionally for 2-5 minutes until almonds are slightly golden brown. Remove from heat and allow to cool. 3. Add spinach to a large bowl, layer on the strawberries, avocado slices, red onion, feta, toasted almonds, and chopped pistachios. Feel free to add dressing now or set it out for individual servings. Top salad bowls with extra toasted almonds and drizzle each bowl with 1/4 of the dressing.
TIPS
Use a different fruit: if strawberries aren't available, try blueberries, peaches, raspberries or blackberries. They'll all be delicious. Make your own DIY fruity balsamic vinaigrette: I'm in love with this dressing because you can use any fruit jam you like to really make it your own. Try raspberry, strawberry, blackberry or something else for a fun twist.
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Through Their Lens An Interview with Grand Photos Club Member Barbara (Brady) Conn view to just what I needed to see: those colorful, identity markings. That binocular view was a beautiful, thrilling world I could enter at will. I absolutely loved going there. One small step to camera viewfinders is all it took to commit me to photography for life.
An experienced and creative photographer, Brady Conn was born and raised in New Jersey. At Grand Photos she is an education class instructor, leads the Seekers & Sojourners special interest group, contributes her creative talent to curating images for the Studio gallery and occasionally leads Club photoshoots to interesting places in Arizona. When did your interest in photography begin? I’m sure it began with birds. At 10 years old I was utterly passionate about watching them. My best friend was my binoculars. They cropped my
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How did you arrive at Grand? After 20 years of enjoying my small business, Yes! Photography, I began to feel the digital tsunami approaching. Suddenly everyone was a photographer. When disposable cameras and point and shooters began to replace professional wedding photographers, I realized it was time to move on, however, I did not expect to actually move. In 2009 a new friend introduced me to Sun City Grand and the photo club. A year later I settled into my Surprise home and joined the photo club community. Both were wonderful choices. What do you most enjoy about Grand Photos? I especially like the way sharing has become so
central to Grand Photos. Years ago, we saw members’ photographs only twice a year at competition shows and a few monthly at the Creative Eye SIG. Today we share and celebrate our images everywhere and often: all over the Grand Photos website and Facebook page, in SIGs and classes, in Studio showcases and the digital darkroom, at photo shoot reviews, and now at membership gatherings as well. Everything from apps to software tricks is also shared. All of this delights me. How did you find yourself leading the Special Interest Group (SIG), Seekers and Sojourners? A decade ago, huge SLR cameras prevailed at the photo club. Newer members with “point and shoot” cameras spoke of feeling welcome but intimidated. To help them gain skill and confidence, I began offering short shoots, local photo trips to practice the basics then share lunch and images together. That idea morphed into Beginners, a misnomer, until “Seekers & Sojourners” (aka S&S)
better defined the monthly SIG meetings. No matter their skill level or camera type, S&S participants have always improved their photography by sharing topicrelated images, knowledge and kindly comments. Sojourns, local photo shoots, and lunches together were ever popular, too. Covid, of course, changed everything. But we Zoomed together from near and far to enjoy sharing images and seeing each other. In the Studio next fall, Pam Careau will be leading S&S to yet another exciting chapter of growth. I’ll be an avid participant, for sure. What is it about photography that has maintained your interest over so many years? Photography has always offered me playful, creative ways to approach and celebrate beauty. Even when photography as business skewed my work/play ratio to 80/20, my love of that magical viewfinder world never faltered. Given Grand, Grand Photos and my community of friends here, my ratio’s back to 20/80 for good. Once again, my inner child is alive, well and thrilled. What are your favorite things to photograph? Whatever’s in my view usually becomes my new “favorite thing” to photograph. I’ve always believed the extraordinary resides in the ordinary. Light draws my eye to whatever it falls on, be that a face, a scene or a doorknob. That said, I do particularly enjoy photographing bright color, abstracts, lines and angles especially in urban settings, as well as shadows and patterns on anything. Giving images a painterly look in camera or in post-processing also greatly appeals. I think I’m just a generalist in love with light.
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YOU Can Make a Difference! What if we told you there’s something you can do that may enrich your life in some unexpected ways? And it takes as little as a few hours a month.
Almost a thousand SCG community member volunteers participate in initiatives and programs that make Grand such a remarkable place to live. Our volunteers tell us that it’s a good feeling to make a difference right here in our community and to be a part of its success. They have the opportunity to challenge themselves, to be creative, and to use the skills, knowledge, and experience they have acquired over the years. Many volunteers look back on the help they’ve received throughout their lives and want to “pay it forward” in a meaningful way. Volunteers feel a sense of accomplishment and appreciation for their efforts. They often experience and learn new things. They enjoy the chance to develop relationships with others and to form and deepen friendships. Research shows that volunteerism increases happiness, confidence, and both mental and physical health. Oh, and did we mention? IT’S FUN!! We’d love to have you join us! Visit Volunteer Central, your one-stop source of information about our many community-wide volunteer roles. Go to suncitygrand.com/volunteercentral to view profiles for each opportunity, including key information and details about how to find out more.
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CONNECT WITH THE COLONNADE
A Duty to Serve Our Country and Remember Our Heroes Memorial Day has dual meaning, depending on your perspective. For the average American, it’s the unofficial start to summer. If you served in the military, the holiday has a more important meaning – to honor all of the men and women who died while serving our country in war or peacetime.
before his wife wanted to return to California where she got a job in San Francisco to be near both of their families. He followed her and worked as the executive assistant to the Garrison Commander at the Presidio of San Francisco. After his final retirement, Bob cared for Judy’s parents as well as his brother and mother for many years prior to moving to PebbleCreek, where they stayed for 11 years.
Bob Cowan
“We began to realize that we didn’t need to take care of a big house. The kids were all set and doing well,” Bob said. “We wanted to stay in this area and visited several retirement Life Care communities and settled on The Colonnade. One of the reasons we moved into PebbleCreek was because it was a gated community. The Colonnade is also gated and it’s much more of a campus than the other communities.” At The Colonnade, we have many veterans as residents and team members. We spoke to resident Bob Cowan, who served 26 years in the United States Navy, retiring in 1980; and Colonnade’s Executive Director Nina Louis. Nina served 10 years in the Army as a pharmacy technician. Bob volunteered for Navy Flight training at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola in 1954 and got his wings in December 1955. He was assigned to VA-145, an A1 Skyraider Squadron based at Miramar Naval Air Station in San Diego, flying one of the last propeller-driven aircraft in service. Throughout his Navy career, Bob moved a lot and had many roles. What he calls his most important career move, however, happened in 1962 while stationed at NAS Lemoore in Fresno, Calif., after serving at the 20
Philadelphia Naval Ship yards. “I wasn’t happy on the East Coast,” Bob said. “I was transferred to NAS Lemoore after going through helicopter flight training as a search and rescue pilot. I also met and married Judy Bessey, a school teacher from Fresno, and over the years Judy said we’ve moved around 17 times. I think it’s 18.” During this time, Bob and Judy raised three children – Marcia, Andrea and Daniel. Captain Cowan held many roles during his service, including duty with the Chief of Naval Air Reserve Training in Glenview, Illinois; NAS, Dallas, Texas; and Command of the Naval Reserve Centers in Houston and Galveston. He then became the Commanding Officer at NAS Atlanta until his retirement. Bob then worked as an ROTC instructor
Bob and Judy also liked the fact that that they didn’t have to live in one huge building. And, golf is one of Bob’s avocation, which drew him to Sun City Grand. “We just wanted to be sure that we were well taken care of and that’s one of the benefits here at The Colonnade.” Bob has a unique perspective on Memorial Day. “I love genealogy and our family history. My wife has Civil War and Revolutionary War veterans. My father was a World War 1 veteran, my brother was a Korean-era War veteran and my cousins served in World War 2. We’ve lost a lot of people in combat and peacetime. I think about those lives lost serving their country,” Bob said. “I just feel strongly about having served the country. I have a grandson in the Army ROTC who is carrying on the family tradition. It’s not
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Nina Louis
only service to our country, but service to mankind. There are many people at The Colonnade who have not had military service and have served the country in other ways.”
home at The Colonnade. “Growing up in a military family, we celebrated this holiday with a period of remembrance followed by family and friends gathering. This was a time to get together and share stories and remember sacrifices of military members and their families that
As a veteran herself, Nina feels right at
chose to serve and give their lives for our freedom, liberty, and peace as well as celebrate what they fought for. After 9/11, Memorial Day became extremely personal and real because of my close friends, people I served alongside that paid the ultimate sacrifice serving their country, people who I trusted more than anything. Prior to joining Sun Health, organizations that I served did not have a lot of veterans. The Colonnade has many veterans and immediately, as a veteran, I felt at home. This year, I know I am among people who have experienced the same story and understand why this holiday is so special. It is an unspoken bond that ties us all together and I am very proud to say that and honor Memorial Day this year with our residents. For more information about The Colonnade, a 40-acre Life Plan community in Sun City Grand, visit SunHealthCommunities.org and click on The Colonnade, or call (623) 236-3770.
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PHIL AXELROD Meets 14 times on Tue 6/1–8/31 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Fee $25.00 Let's meet weekly to discuss the current events of the day. Be prepared to actively participate as we debate the pros and cons of the topics selected by the group. Each participant is encouraged to bring an item or topic currently in the public's eye. We are not limited to political items for discussion. At the beginning of each session, I will poll the group for topics. Once we have a complete list we will vote on all topics and the one garnering the most votes will be the first topic discussed at each meeting. Lively discussions will ensue, followed by resolutions. If you enjoy brisk and vigorous debate, this is the group for you.
THE SIXTIES: THE WRECKING CREW
VINNIE BRUNO Meets 1 time on Mon 6/14/2021 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Fee $10.00 The Wrecking Crew is widely considered the most successful and prolific group of studio session musicians in popular music. They are responsible for thousands of recordings and several hundred Top 40 hits in the 1960’s and 1970’s. We’ll explore the beginnings of the unit, associated record producers, and many of the session musicians who helped to create the soundtrack for a generation. Our journey will include tracks that the Wrecking Crew worked on for numerous artists including The Beach Boys, The Byrds, The Mamas & Papas, Simon & Garfunkel, The Ronettes, The Righteous Brothers, Sinatra and many others.
DEMYSTIFYING LONG-TERM CARE
NYDIA MONTIJO Meets 1 time on Wed 6/16/2021 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Fee $5.00 Do you have family members who are planning retirement? Is there anyone in the group you serve who, in any way, is looking after another person who no longer can care for themselves as they use to? Are your people connected with anyone who has a disability or is navigating a serious illness? If so, your people are already navigating the complexities of Long Term Care. Grasping what Long Term Care is, what resources and services are out there and which ones are actually needed, and how you pay for all of it can be overwhelming. Our workshop has been designed specifically to help demystify the process and help people understand their options. If you would like to help your members be as equipped as possible to create the best system of resources for their unique life needs, then let’s connect. FSL is here to serve the servants of our society.
BACKSTAGE WITH ED SULLIVAN
VINNIE BRUNO Meets 1 time on Mon 6/21/2021 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Fee $10.00 Ed Sullivan was the ultimate American television impresario. His television show became the most successful and longest-running variety show in U.S broadcast history. We will journey with Ed from his early days as a sports and entertainment reporter to his becoming the quintessential star maker of the 50s (Elvis) and the 60s (The Beatles). The Ed Sullivan Show included every type of entertainer from opera singers to comedians to dramatic actors. Sunday nights were incomplete without watching The Ed Sullivan Show. Television critic, David Hinckley, has been quoted as saying “The Ed Sullivan Show was by any means the last great TV show”.
GRAVITY: DON'T LET IT WIN
NYDIA MONTIJO Meets 1 time on Wed 6/23/2021 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Fee $5.00 This thorough workshop teases out all of the shocking, little-known causes of falls and injury IN YOUR OWN HOME AND VEHICLE! We will show you how health and self-care relate to preventing falls and bring safety concepts to life by virtually going room-by-room throughout a typical residence, identifying risk factors, and easy, practical fixes to making your home the safest it can be. We will also show you some life-saving safety tools you can purchase online for your vehicle as well as connect you to resources that allow you to try out various products for free. If your house or car will, at any point welcome an older adult or young child into its cozy recesses, you need to see this!
TAKING THE MYSTERY OUT OF MEDICARE
BRIAN KEEP Meets 1 time on Wed 6/23/2021 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Fee $5.00 The intent of this class is to help people understand how Medicare works. Defining what Part A&B cover, how and when to take Part D?, what is the donut hole?, are questions many people have about Medicare. The class will explain what the difference is between a Medigap policy (Supplement) and a Part C (HMO, Medicare Advantage). The class will define what circumstances can help determine why you may pick one type of plan over another as well as one insurance company over another. Everyone's scenario is different whether they are currently in Medicare or entering into Medicare for the first time.
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GRAND LEARNING HEARING LOSS
KARON LYNN Meets 1 time on Thur 6/24/2021 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Fee $5.00 Hearing loss comes to people at all ages. Learn about the types of hearing loss and some of the available treatments. We will have question and answer time at the end to make certain your questions are addressed.
THE GOLDEN AGE OF BASEBALL
KEN SORENSEN Meets 1 time on Fri 6/25/2021 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Fee $10.00 Did the game really begin with Abner Doubleday? How did this game become the attraction of the world? Who was Cy Young or Babe Ruth or Lou Gehrig? What was the Black Sox Scandal? How did Jackie Robinson crash the color barrier and how did teams (his and others) respond? “Where have you gone Joe DiMaggio, our nation turns its lonely eyes to you.” The catch in the 1954 World Series changed what was possible. The Deacon and the difference that he made in the 1960 World Series. The stories go on and on.
GINGERTALKS: BOB DYLAN UNTANGLED
GINGER SWARTZ Meets 1 time on Tue 6/29/2021 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Fee $10.00 For those of us who grew up in the 60s, Bob Dylan is a prophet to many. To others, he’s an aggravation to be ignored as music and often seen to be invisible as a poet. If you’re a Dylan fan, maybe you’ve wondered what all those millions of words really mean? Dylan himself said “These songs of mine, they’re like mystery stories, the kind that Shakespeare saw when he was growing up.” The Swedish Academy awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature to Dylan in part because he has been “the object of a steady stream of secondary literature.” This class will focus on Dylan as literature, from the free-form poetry of his book, Tarantula, and his memoir, Chronicles: Volume One, to his ballads and poetry. We’ll talk about his influences, from T.S. Elliot to John Steinbeck and Jack Kerouac, to the folk singer, Woody Guthrie. We’ll discover what literary and rock and roll critics say about selections from the more than 600 songs he wrote, ranging from Hey Mr. Tambourine Man (1965) to his 2020 release, Crossing the Rubicon.
YOU CARE FOR OTHERS, BUT WHO IS CARING FOR YOU?
NYDIA MONTIJO Meets 1 time on Wed 6/30/2021 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Fee $5.00 Are you a parent? Do you have parents that you do anything for? Do you in any way assist anyone in your house who has a disability or an ongoing medical condition? If so, you are a caregiver. You are amazing, and we appreciate all of the sacrifices you make on a daily basis- your love for others is a vital part of keeping our society going. But, we are
worried about you. We are noticing an escalating trend of caregivers burning out, getting injured, manifesting their own negative health conditions and some are even dying. We have crafted this workshop specifically to give back to you. We go over the physical and emotional toll of being a caregiver and help identify factors of self-neglect. We provide practical solutions for eliminating fatigue and avoiding it in the future. We review self-care techniques and logistical tips to make any needed change sustainable, reasonable, and doable. Allow us to provide some relief, soothe some possible guilt, and equip you to love in a sustainable way.
SELF-PUBLISHING YOUR MANUSCRIPT
GALE LEACH Meets 1 time on Thur 7/8/2021 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Fee $10.00 This class will introduce you to the options available for self-publishing today. The publishing industry has changed radically over the past few years. It's easier than ever to go from a wordprocessed manuscript to a printed novel or digital eBook (or both), but the number of ways to do this have increased as well. This class will share the best and easiest methods for both print and eBook creation, and you will watch as an actual manuscript is uploaded, formatted, and made available to readers. By the end of the class, you should be able to make a qualified decision regarding the direction your book will take. Please note: There is no right or wrong choice—only the best decision for you as an author.
obesity increased from 30.5% to 42.4%, and the prevalence of severe obesity increased from 4.7% to 9.2%. Obesity is a gateway for a lot of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, heart disease, stroke, hormonal imbalance, and many cancers. Many different ways of dieting have emerged to try to curb down obesity. Until there is a basic understanding of how the human body ends up packing the fats, obesity rates will keep rising.
GINGERTALKS: THE MANHATTAN PROJECT REVISITED
GINGER SWARTZ Meets 1 time on Tue 7/13/2021 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Fee $10.00 The media and the public have ranked the dropping of the atomic bomb and the end of the Second World War as the top news stories of the twentieth century. This 90-minute presentation summarizes the history and personalities of the U.S. World War II research effort into developing a working atomic bomb. If you took this class before, you might want to check out this revised version. This time around, in addition to tracing the history, we’ll look at a two short videos. One about the top-secret nature of the project’s research labs and a second that provides a concise documentary-style summary of the project. continuted on next page
ARE YOU DEMENTIA-FRIENDLY?
NYDIA MONTIJO Meets 1 time on Fri 7/9/2021 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Fee $5.00 Arizona has the second-highest growth rate for Alzheimer’s- which is the 6th leading cause of death in the U.S. and just one of the dementias you can be diagnosed with. Is dementia a normal part of aging? Do only older adults get it? Is it more than just a memory problem? If you are diagnosed, what kind of quality of life can you expect? Our workshop will cover these questions and more, including what dementia actually is, what the warning signs are, and how to create an environment that is friendly to those who have been diagnosed. The question isn’t about whether or not you will run into someone with dementia, but when. If you want to be someone who can respond with respect for what they are going through and act in a way that is safe for both you and them, then this presentation is a must.
OBESITY: WHAT IS THE MOST SUSTAINABLE WAY TO ABOLISH IT?
DR. EDELITA JAMIS Meets 1 time on Mon 7/12/2021 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Fee $5.00 Obesity is a growing epidemic in the U.S. The most recent available data showed that from 1999–2000 through 2017–2018, the prevalence of
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NOTE
Classes subject to change/ cancellation based on instructor availability and student/registration participation.
REGISTRATION INFO
To register for classes, visit the Grand Learning website and click Login/ Register to access your account or create an account. If you are a returning customer and forgot your password, call Grand Learning to reset your password—please do not create another account. Registration for all classes will close one to two days before class begins, and the Zoom link will be sent to your email. Please call the GL office BEFORE day of class if you did not receive the Zoom link.
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GRAND LEARNING AVOID FRAUD, SCAMS & ABUSE NYDIA MONTIJO Meets 1 time on Wed 7/14/2021 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Fee $5.00 We all know they are out there: people who are hunting other, vulnerable individuals to take advantage of them. How do you safeguard yourself, your money, and those you love? Arm yourself with insider knowledge. Whether you are an older adult or you have older adults in your life that you want to protect, this is a workshop that will ensure you don’t fall prey to the common traps set out in both the digital and interpersonal world. We will teach you what is out there, how to easily identify them, why they work, and how to avoid them. We will also give you resources for further education and protective services.
WHY DISCONTINUATION OF DIABETES MEDICATION IS POSSIBLE DR. EDELITA JAMIS Meets 1 time on Mon 7/26/2021 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Fee $5.00 This class will bust common myths about type 2 diabetes mellitus, such as “you can never get off insulin” or “once you are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, you have diabetes forever”. This disease has affected so many Americans who are now relying on multiple medications, including insulin.
Yet, the complications of this chronic condition long-term are not slowing down at all. The reason is that there has always been a disconnect in how we understand diabetes. This class will show you how people with diabetes are now gaining control of their disease, leading to reduction or even discontinuation of medications, including insulin.
HOME AUTOMATION BASICS
TONY SPATA Meets 1 time on Wed 7/28/2021 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Fee $5.00 This presentation provides foundational information, in a mostly non-technical format, on how to integrate automated lighting, door locks, temperature control, garage door monitoring, smoke/carbon monoxide detectors and other devices in a unified manner to achieve a “Smart” home. It also goes into “what they don’t tell you” in those slick ads that imply all you need to do is talk into your TV’s remote control (or similar device) and things magically happen.
CREATING AND WRITING YOUR OWN BLOG
CHRIS TAYLOR Meets 2 times on Thur 7/29–8/5/2021 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Fee $15.00 Blogging is a highly personal form of writing that includes everything from personal stories to family histories and hobby promotion to political
commentary. Do you want to join the 31 million Americans who are active bloggers but didn’t know how to begin? This class is designed to help you become a blogger. It will offer information on blogging and its many categories. Then you will learn the steps necessary to develop your own blog which begins with creating your website. The class will end with students writing their own blog posts.
LED LIGHTING AND ELECTRONIC LIGHTING CONTROLS TONY SPATA Meets 1 time on Wed 8/11/2021 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Fee $5.00 Have you gone to Home Depot or Lowe's lately to buy a "60 Watt light bulb"? How about Best Buy that has multiple shelves devoted to not only lights that can change their color, but also controls for them that are either wireless or voice activated? Welcome to lighting and their controls in the 21st Century! LED's have rendered incandescent and compact fluorescent lamps obsolete. Electronic lighting controls are now capable of not only Offand-On functions, but are fully automated for either pre-scheduled, voice or wireless operation. This class will present an in-depth examination of how to select appropriate LED lights, and the controls required to achieve their maximum benefit. It's recommended (but not required) that you know the material in the Home Automation for Beginners Class.
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THE SUN CITY GRAND
MUSIC CLUB’S HALL OF FAME HONORS THOSE WHO HAVE HELPED KEEP US IN HARMONY OVER THE YEARS The Music Club was started in 1998 by a small group of resident music lovers and its membership grew enthusiastically because it provided residents with lots of different ways to enhance the wonderful world of music in our community. Whether playing an instrument, vocalizing, performing in groups, or just doing whatever it takes behind the scenes to make sure each performance comes off professionally, the Club has kept members motivated and most of all having fun. Each year since 2001, the Club has selected up to 3 members to receive a ‘Hall of Fame Award’ to reflect their dedication and outstanding contributions to the Club. The Award would not only be given to the best performers in the Club, but would also include those who worked tirelessly on the many tasks required to run an all-volunteer organization – including publicists, stage managers, costumers and our technical wizards. They all work together to make the Club hum. The pandemic prevented the Award to be given in 2020 so this year there were three honorees
KAY JEFFERS
DENNIS MUEHLING
ALAN NIELSEN
Kay has been a long-time member of the Grand Singers. She has also sung in the Chorale since its beginning in 2004. In the early days, she would hold sectionals in her home and also sang in some ensembles in the Grand Singers. She has been the head librarian for the Grand Singers for many years. This is a full-time job from the time the music arrives in August for the holiday music, to making sure the music was available for purchase on rehearsal days, and even sending music to those singers who weren’t able to return in time to join the group at the beginning of the season. Always with a smile on her face, Kay’s exceptional organizational skills were just one of several reasons she is a most worthy recipient of this Award.
Dennis has been a member of the Grand Singers and Chorale for 10 years and served on the Grand Singers Council for three years. He was always willing to help where needed – facilitating ticket sales, helping singers purchase their music – wherever he was needed most. He has served on the Music Club Board as an officer and often volunteered for CAM events in which the MC was asked to participate -- such as Oktoberfest and Newcomer Orientation gatherings. He also served on the nominating committee for both the Grand Singers Council as well as the Music Club Board. Dennis has sung in ensembles in many Celebration of Music events as well as the Music Club Showcases.
Again this year, one of the Club’s "Unsung Heroes" has joined the ranks of the Hall of Famers. Alan is one of those technical wizards who quietly works in the background to make sure the MC events are the best they can be. He works well in that environment, taking an active interest in Tech Support functions and using his technical background to good advantage in those tasks -- all with little fanfare. Alan became active with the Tech team shortly after he moved to Grand in 2010. His specialty is in the lighting requirements for many of the Grand’s shows at the Sonoran Ballroom, the Cimarron Center and the Amphitheater. The Club is proud of its professional lighting systems, and it takes a team of professionals to make sure they are utilized to their maximum capability.
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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 Julie Madden (CAM) 623-546-7473 or the C.H.A.P.S. office 623-546-7553 and leave a message if you are interested in joining us!
Words of Appreciation and Congratulations We miss our volunteers!
Many of our C.H.A.P.S. volunteers have been on a year long sabbatical due to the pandemic. BC (Before COVID) we met every month, even during the summer. We inspected hundreds of homes while you were away at your summer home or on a cruise. We rang your doorbell to get you to close your open garage door before you fell into bed. We listened as you blamed your ‘better half’ for leaving the garage door open in the first place. 😊 We picked up the driveway newspapers you forgot to cancel before you left. We made sure that water running down the street was not coming from YOUR house. If the water was coming from your house, we knocked on your door to let you know. Our volunteers reported street light outages to APS for replacement. We did this and more, with a spring in our step, in service to all of you. Our volunteers help make Sun City Grand a safe and beautiful place to live and thrive. We are a friendly bunch and would love to have you join us as our community reopens.
Thank you to our volunteers past and present!
Congratulations! The following volunteers have service anniversaries this year:
5 Years Gregory Cox, Stanley Debber, Mary Lewis, Jim Sterling and Kim Sterling 10 Years Vito Coppola and Arleen Vines 15 Years Ron Cromey and Ed Speicher
Vacation Watch
While you are on vacation, or away for the summer, C.H.A.P.S. volunteers will periodically inspect the outside of your home. They check doors and windows. Volunteers also pick-up flyers and papers. Service is available to those who will be away from their homes for a period of 14 or more days.
Evening Patrol
Evening Patrol Service volunteers patrol our streets at night, helping identify suspicious activity. Volunteers look for breaches of security, such as open garage doors, suspicious vehicles, and/or people. Street light outages and road hazards are reported to the proper authorities.
Training
Even during the pandemic we are staying safe and training new volunteers.
Becoming a Member
If you are interested, please contact Julie Madden (CAM) 623-546-7473 or leave a message at the C.H.A.P.S. office 623-546-7553 or you can visit Volunteer Central at https://www.suncitygrand. com/grand-lifestyles/volunteer-central and click on the link for C.H.A.P.S. Resident Patrol General Meeting: Once our public buildings re-open, we hope to resume our monthly meetings which are ‘normally’ the fourth Tuesday of every month at 1:30P in the Sonoran Plaza.
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.”
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CLUB & INTEREST GROUP INFORMATION ARMED FORCES SUPPORT GROUP
You do not have to be a Veteran to belong to the AFSG, although many of our members are Veterans. You only need to have a desire to say “Thank You” to our active and Veteran military families and wish to continue to help many of them on their journey of healing. The AFSG has been very successful raising and donating money to vetted 501c 3 Veteran support foundations. Three of these foundations are within the state of AZ – Honor Flight AZ, Soldiers Best Friend, Foundation for Service Dog Support, and one national organization, Feherty’s Troop First Foundation. We would like you to join us in our mission of supporting those who have served, do serve and continue to serve and sacrifice so much to give us our freedom. For more information check out our website – scgarmedforcessupportgroup.org “We shall never forget”
ART CLUB
The best way to enjoy the variety of classes 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! Take a look below. MAY 4
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Alcohol Ink Landscapes and Gardens
3 hour session on Tuesday for $45 (Gold Member Fee $35)
Learn all the basics of Alcohol Ink in our SCG Art Studio. You’ll be able to take home several completed works of Alcohol Ink after taking this interactive class. Objectives: ALL levels are encouraged to attend. Have fun and share the ease and brilliance of Inks. Beautiful Alcohol Inks will keep you Kool, Kalm, and Kreative all summer. All materials will be provided in class by the instructor. Syllabus and signup: http://www.scgartclub.org
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Landscape Painting in All Mediums on ZOOM with Edward Sprafkin
Four 2 hour sessions on Thursdays for $80 (Gold Member Fee $70)
No more looking over shoulders; learn to paint the landscape with an upclose instructor's view via Zoom. Atmospheric perspective, color mixing, and fundamental concepts of painting will be covered—weekly demonstrations. Reference material is provided, or students can work from their photos. Homework is encouraged, and email support is provided throughout the course. All media welcome. Check the website for a complete list of materials to bring to class. Syllabus and signup: http://www.scgartclub.org
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
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
Boomers Club is a 400+ member social club open to all Sun City Grand residents. Our goal is to have fun while making new acquaintances. Covid has certainly put a damper on our activities for the past year. However, we are optimistic that with vaccines we will be able to resume activities in the not too distant future. We 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. Boomers visited Amazon's local distribution facility, had a day at the races at Paradise Downs and a social event at TopGolf in 2020. Our club is the antitheses of social distancing so all of our events are on hold at the moment, except for the book club on zoom. Please check us out at www.scgboomers.com That is where we advertise new events as our members schedule them. We look forward to meeting new Boomers soon.
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. Two important mandates that must be observed to play: players must have proof of completed COVID 19 vaccine regime and face masks must be worn at all times inside the Chaparral building. Duplicate games are not open yet. 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.
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CLUB & INTEREST GROUP INFORMATION 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
DOMINOES CLUB
GRAND COMPUTERS
EUCHRE CLUB
Presentation Meetings and Topics May 2021 Topics are subject to change. Please check www.grandcomputers.org to confirm. The meetings below are FREE and open to all Sun City Grand residents. Check website to find Zoom links. Members will find the link in Little Bytes E-Blast. GENERAL MEETING – 1ST WEDNESDAY
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“Is Cyber Security Really Important?” Presented by Bob Gostischa.
Contact Bob Babicke for additional information: president@grandcomputers.org. COMPOSE YOURSELF WRITING SIG – 1ST TUESDAY & 3RD MONDAY
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Read and Discuss Your Written Stories.
Contact Gloria Young for additional information at CY@grandcomputers.org DIGITAL SCRAPBOOKING SIG
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May 3—We will show you how to build some of the great digital scrapbook pages that we have covered in the last year. May 10—Several presenters will show you how you can give old photos a new life. Ways to use White Balance and work with Camera Raw will be covered. May 17—Doodles and Dingbats will be used so you can add whimsicle elemnts to your creations. May 24— We will explore Pinterest to show you how it works and can be used to enhance your creations. Contact Jane Connors for additional information at scrapbook@ grandcomputers.org.
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 have learned that it is not safe for our dancers to dance indoors, without masks and that we need to maintain physical distancing. We will post the latest information we have on the dance club website: scgdanceclub.org.
For more information, call the President, Pat Johnson, 623–203–7713.
DRAMA & COMEDY CLUB
The Drama and Comedy Club continues to develop productions for the entertainment of the community. Stay tuned and look forward to future amphitheater productions and our second foray into virtual productions, coming in May. This is also a great time to consider becoming a member of the Drama Club, as we're laying out plans for an exciting year ahead. Any questions, contact Jeff Martini. 610-304-4129. martini.jeff@gmail.com 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.
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GRAND DEMOCRATS INTEREST GROUP
On May 26th at 6:30pm, our speaker for our ZOOM meeting will be Secretary of State, Katie Hobbs, a lifelong Arizonan. As a former social worker and chief compliance officer at one of the largest domestic violence centers in the U.S., member of the Arizona House of Representatives, Senate Minority Leader, and now as Arizona’s Secretary of State, Katie has built coalitions and worked across the aisle to ensure Arizonans can find good jobs, make their voices heard, and build a better life for themselves and their families. As Secretary of State, she is leading the fight to protect the security, safety, and integrity of the state’s elections amid unprecedented challenges. Katie is defending Arizonans’ voting rights, combatting disinformation, and, in the 2020 election, she ran the most secure election in the state’s history and ensured every vote was counted. Katie will speak about the 2020 election and about her future political plans. To register go to https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ tZ0qc-uorDwiH9z0bnDaTZkub59IUiyHRJo6
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CLUB & INTEREST GROUP INFORMATION GARDEN CLUB
Garden Club members, get ready to meet in person Thursday, May 20, 2021, 8:30 am! The Club has been given permission by Steve Bowen of the BOD to schedule an in-person season-ending Brunch at the beautiful Sun City Grand Pavilion by the Lake (between Angela's and the tennis courts). The Pavilion has socially distanced seating for 39 people; attendance at the Brunch in year's past has been about 22-25 people. Brunch details are being finalized as I write this. Remember, if not already paid, you can update your 2021 membership to attend this wonderful brunch finale of the difficult 2020-2021 seasons. Dues are ON SALE for this last meeting of the year for only $5 pp (usually $10 annually). Email Karen Rowland <scgGardenClub@gmail.com> for her mailing address to send your 2021 $5 membership check. Our 2022 Garden Club year will begin in October (2021) after having the summer off! For further information, please contact Garden Club President Cherie Czaplicki at cczaplicki@cox.net (ph 623-975-5397).
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. DATES: May 1 & 2
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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
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CLUB & INTEREST GROUP INFORMATION 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.
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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. (Face masks are required) 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. Tournaments/Social Events per COVID protocol. 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. Currently our major catered social events are on hold due to COVID restrictions; these include the Fall start up and end of season banquets as well as Pro-Amateur Member Bar-B-Que. The club currently has over 400 members and we invite you to join our roster.
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CLUB & INTEREST GROUP INFORMATION GRAND CONNECTION INTEREST GROUP
The Grand Connection Social Group welcomes all who have an interest in the African-American experience and want to learn more about their traditions and heritage". At this time due to the Corona Pandemic there are no activities planned. For additional information regarding the Interest Group Contact: Betty Shelton 623-910-0015 or Pat Burnette 650-346-7727.
GRAND HIKERS
Grand Hikers will offer some shorter/easier hikes from June through September. These summer hikes meet at 5:30 a.m. unless otherwise noted on the hike list and often include an optional group breakfast following the hike. The next general membership meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 4, 2021. TBD if this meeting will be in person or via Zoom. We will return to a full schedule of hikes in October. Plans are being made for an out-of-town hiking trip to the Cottonwood/Clarkdale/Sedona areas in November. 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.
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 Grandinfo.com or go direct to our website at www.grandlawnbowling.org for starting times, contact information, pictures and much, much more or contact Brad Heldele at 206713-2320
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
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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.
PAPER ARTS & MEMORIES (PAM)
We are back!! Our Club reopened on April 5, 2021 and welcomed members back to the Hopi and Pima rooms from 7:30-2:00 pm on Mondays. Currently, we are selling our hand-made cards only at the monthly Grand Market. The next event will be May 1st, but we are developing plans to reopen our Card Boutique on Mondays, and hope that it will be submitted and approved shortly. 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 cut our membership dues in half, to $10.00, for 2021. Come join the fun!
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
You are invited to a Zoom travelogue. When: May 20, 2021 07:00 PM Arizona Topic: From the Alps to the Aegean, With Dik Salsbury Join Dik and Joyce Salsbury in Switzerland and Northern Italy followed by a cruise of the Adriatic and Aegean Seas. Ride cable cars and cog trains through the spectacular Alps and valleys of the Berner Oberland. Enjoy Lucerne, Zermatt and the magnificent Matterhorn. Travel by vintage steamers on Lakes Geneva, Lucerne and Como. Then board a ship and cruise from Venice to Greece with its photogenic islands. Step ashore in Croatia, Greece, and Turkey. Dik and his friends brought home over 15,000 photos! For this slideshow Dik has edited the best to appear as “paintings” and will share his creative adventure with us.. Please use the following link to join the travelogue: https:// zoom.us/j/93335280592 This summer Grand Photos members will be busy using their cameras to capture 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 Grand Lifestyles | May 2021 | suncitygrand.com
CLUB & INTEREST GROUP INFORMATION record our travels, gatherings with friends and family and the sights of our everyday lives. Many of us will enjoy time spent using post-processing software & apps to creatively enhance our images. We will continue to use the new “virtual” tools we’ve learned during the pandemic to share the results with our Grand Photos friends. We will continue to hold “virtual” photo shoots throughout the summer months as members take photos following a theme and then enjoy the pleasure of safely socializing and sharing their photographic discoveries. Special Interest Groups will continue to be active virtually and the Studio will be open. Stop by and visit. Join Us! Becoming a member is easy. Check us out at https://grandphotos.org/ Membership. It’s simple to register and pay online. All classes are free with your membership and once registered you can sign up for classes and activities from the homepage of our website. Find more information about all programs & activities at https://grandphotos.org
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
For information, visit our website: http://scgpoker.org or contact Paul Livernash, President, at paulscgpoker@gmail.com or text him at 206–790–7655. “
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
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CLUB & INTEREST GROUP INFORMATION GRAND REPUBLICANS INTEREST GROUP
With spring finally here it's time for those of you who have not received their Covid-19 vaccinations to get them. WWW.azdhs.gov is the web site to schedule your time. Our web site is www.scggop.weebly.com, it's the place to go for information about our group and current information of value to you. One of our primary goals is to keep you, the voting public, informed of current and future events. This information is posted in a timely manner on our website. As Republicans we are committed to promoting the principles, objectives and ideals of the Republican party on a local, state and federal level. In large part this is accomplished through monthly meetings, always with interesting topics and speakers. Our web site provides information as to date, time, place and speakers. We invite you to attend one of our meetings to look us over. All are welcome without any requirements or reservations. Our board members are available to answer any questions you might have at our website. We look forward to welcoming you at our next meeting, so come on over and see if we fit your needs.
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
The Singles Club is a social group open to all Sun City Grand residents. Our goal is to provide a caring and supportive environment with activities offering shared interests, the ability to develop friendships and enhance a great quality of life. From monthly card game nights, evening events with music, and birthday lunches to special events like “Crazy Bocce”, Bingo Night or Trivia, the planned events have something for everyone. New ideas are always welcome. The past year has been challenging, but we are optimistic that soon some of these activities will be back on our calendar. Stay tuned, we’ll keep you updated. Check the website for additional information as it becomes available. www.scgsingles.com
SOCIAL GAMES (A SIG OF THE CRIBBAGE CLUB) For information call Sherry Gelb at 623–975–6899.
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
We meet in the Gila Room of the Cimarron Center every Monday, Thursday, Friday and 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. • 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
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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 web site at: suncitygrandtennisclub.wildapricot. org. There you will find all kinds of information regarding the Club. E mail Sally Orr at: sallyorr1972@gmail.com with questions. Sally A. Orr, President, SCG Tennis Club or Debbie Kreutzer, PROMO chair
WISCONSIN INTEREST GROUP
Although we have not been able to get together and enjoy the many activities that we had planned during the last year, we have been pleased to welcome many new members. Our dues for the Balance of 2021 have been waived. If you would like to learn more, you can visit our web site at www.wigazinfo. weebly.com. Click on the ‘Contact Us’ tab and send us a note. You can also reach us at www.wigmessage@gmail.com. The next planned event is our Annual Meeting on November 4 in the Apache room. Mark your calendar. Many of you are planning your return to family and friends. We wish You a safe and healthy journey. As soon as State and Grand guidelines allow and with your interest and support, We will return to the many activities that have made the Wisconsin Interest Group one of the most active and enjoyable groups in Grand.
CELEBRATING EMPLOYEE MILESTONES Thank you for your dedication and commitment to our SCG community.
May 2021 5 YEARS Bill DiOrio
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Cimarron Golf Maintenance
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ASK CAPPIE THE COMPUTER CAT
VOICE DICTATION TIPS
I used to have an Android phone and could dictate instead of write emails, notes, text messages, etc. Recently I got a new iPhone but do not understand how to dictate on the new device. Any suggestions are appreciated. Ron from SCG
Dear Ron, Like Android smartphones, Apple has a built-in dictation feature and it works very much like your old smartphone. If you do not see the microphone icon on your keyboard, it may not be enabled. Just open your iPhone and go to Settings> General> Keyboard (it is the 8th option down). Click the arrow on the right and under Dictation, tap “Enable Dictation” and you will be ready to go. To use voice dictation, in whatever app you are using,
once the Keyboard appears, click the microphone icon in the lower right corner and begin speaking. When you are done, click the on-screen keyboard at the bottom, to stop dictation and to add to or edit whatever you dictated. If you need to get back into dictation mode, just tap the microphone button again. It is also quite easy to format your text while dictating. For example, if you would like to begin a new line (like pressing Return on a keyboard), just say “new line.” If you want to start a new paragraph, just
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say “new paragraph,” and a new paragraph will begin with your next words uttered. To capitalize a single letter, say “cap,” then the letter, quickly. To turn on capitalizing the first letter of every word, say “caps on” (and to disable, say “caps off”). To make the next word entirely capitalized, say “all caps” before you speak the word. If you want all the next words you speak, in caps, say “all caps on” and Cap Lock will remain on until you turn it off. You can disable Cap Lock by saying “all caps off.” To use punctuation while dictating is also simple. Just say the name of the punctuation character. When you say the word “comma,” “period,” “question mark,” “exclamation mark,” “hyphen,” etc. they each produce their special equivalent character on the screen instead of the words themselves. For symbols like “hashtag,” “asterisk,” “ampersand,” etc. the proper symbols will pop up on the screen as well. When you need to jot down something or get your train of thought written quickly
View the digital version of “Ask Cappie” monthly column by going to www. grandinfo.com. Click on the More News>Grand Lifestyles Magazine> to choose the month you want to view.
Special thanks to Ursula, for sending Cappie the photo of handsome 7-year-old dog, Elliott.
as not to forget, it makes good sense to utilize voice dictation. It makes better use of your time and eliminates repetitive use of your thumbs, which helps to combat carpal tunnel and other injuries to your fingers, thumbs and hands.
The Association provides this publication for informational purposes only. SCG Community Association, its Board, its employees and all other entities within SCG do not guarantee, endorse, nor promote any of the products, services or individuals advertised herein and assume no responsibility or liability for the veracity of the statements made in this publication. Information regarding advertising rates can be obtained on our website at www.suncitygrand.com/Communications/Grand-Lifestylesmagazine, scroll down to Grand Lifestyles Advertising or by coming to the Sonoran Plaza and visiting the Activities Office. The deadline for commercial ads is the 10th of the month prior to placement.
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GRANDKIDS CORNER
CARRYING ON THE TRADITION.
MAY FAMILY ACTIVITIES Here are a few activities to get you moving. Each month, we are proud to provide GrandKids Corner, a varied list of activity options for you, our Residents, and your families. Please visit the various websites for face mask and safety guidelines.
ASTRONAUT EXHIBITION – ONLY AT ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER Arizona Science Center 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ n May 1 to May 31, 2021 n Recurring daily n 602.716.2000 n 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM n Member Admission: Adult: $6.95* Child (3-17): $6.95* or General Admission: Adult: $8.95* | Child (3-17): $8.95* (*Requires self-guided experience ticket purchase)
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MAMA'S MAKERS MARKET 2021
Shops At Town & Country 2021 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, AZ n May 8, 2021 n 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM n Free n localtradeaz.com/mamas-makers-market-2021 Join us in honoring all mothers at our Third Annual Mama's Makers Market on Saturday May 8th as we take over The Shops at Town & Country once again to create a makers market unlike anything you have ever seen! Get the perfect gift for an incredible woman in your life or find something special for yourself. Featuring over 100 local makers showing of their one-of-a-kind wares including art, jewelry, handmade furniture, decor, clothing, health, beauty, food & more! We will be continuing to practice social distancing and requiring all makers to wear their masks while in vendor areas. We strongly encourage all visitors to do the same. Help keep our Local Trade family safe!
MOTHER'S DAY FINE ART & CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL
Prescott Courthouse Plaza Prescott, AZ n May 8 and 9, 2021 n 928.776.4009 n 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM n Free n www.mountainartistsguild.org/festivals Presented by the Prescott Mountain Artist’s Guild, the Annual Mother’s Day Fine Art & Chocolate Festival is a place where art enthusiasts and chocolate aficionados can taste and experience the finest in sugary decadence and amazing fine art. The two-day event takes place on the Courthouse Plaza with an impressive gathering of more than
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125 accomplished Fine Artists and talented Craftsmen from around the Country. Visitors can stroll along tree-lined walkways while listening to music and discovering a colorful array of original artwork. Everything from paintings, metal, clay, and bronze sculptures, batiks, ceramics, wood carvings, fine photography, one-of-a-kind jewelry and clothing designs, and more! The festival offers a wide variety of mediums, subject matter, and price ranges. New to this year’s festival is an expanded Chocolate isle, offering a delectable assortment of gourmet chocolates, fudge, chocolate dipped apples, cheesecake and strawberries, truffles, toffees, homemade ice cream, caramel and chocolate sauces. There will also be a selection of tasty food options along Gurley St.
MOTHER'S DAY AT THE WIGWAM
The Wigwam 300 E. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park, AZ n May 9, 2021 n 866.976.6894 n 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM n wigwamarizona.com/spring-happenings
Mother's Day Served Brunch Buffet Wigwam Ballroom | 10 am–2 pm $62++ adults | $22++ children 4–12 | 3 & under complimentary Indulge in your brunch favorites with The Wigwam's served buffet, featuring delicious fresh salad assortments, shrimp & snow crab claws, seared grouper, herb crusted prime rib, wood-fired leg of lamb, and decadent desserts. Litchfield's Mother's Day Brunch 10 am–3 pm | $74++ per person Three-course prix fixe menu featuring crisp salads, smoked salmon, caprese benedict, huevos ranchero, Litchfield's monte cristo, steak frites, and Chef's specialty desserts.
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GREETINGS, DISTRICT 2 RESIDENTS! Welcome to May! Please take a moment to read the information below, which contains essential city updates and information on upcoming events. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me anytime at aly.cline@surpriseaz.gov, or by calling 623-222-1322. You can also find me on Facebook for frequent notifications.
OTTAWA TOUR Councilmember Jack Hastings and I had the opportunity to tour the Ottawa campus and meet with their president, Dennis Tyner, and new Vice President of Advancement, Todd Simpson. Ottawa University is a great partner for the City of Surprise with such a beautiful campus and facilities. I am thankful to have had the opportunity to sit down and hear from their leadership.
CITY HALL RE-OPENS! As of Monday, April 12, Surprise City Hall and other city administrative buildings have been re-open to the public. Additionally, City Council meetings and all board and commissions meetings are now re-open to in-person attendance.
SURPRISE’S FACE COVERING MANDATE LIFTED Mayor Skip Hall has signed a proclamation terminating the facecovering mandate in Surprise. You can read the full proclamation at Surpriseaz. gov/COVID-19 Please note that based on the Governor’s Executive Order 2021-06, there are some exceptions. The city retains the right to set and enforce mitigation policies in our city government buildings and public
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transportation. Wearing of face coverings/masks is recommended within city facilities, with the exception of Surprise City Court, where they are required. Per the Governor’s order, private Businesses may institute and enforce face-covering policies and retain the right to refuse service to those who do not comply with their policies. Per federal mandate, face coverings are still required while riding public transportation.
DAY OF SERVICE AT ST. MARY’S FOOD BANK The City of Surprise hosted a Day of Service volunteer event on Wednesday, March 31, at St. Mary’s Food Bank located at 13050 W. Elm Street. Not only did I have the pleasure of volunteering, but I also presented St. Mary’s Food Bank with a $1,000 check. Thank you, St. Mary’s Food Bank, for helping feed hungry families throughout Phoenix and nine Arizona counties.
SURPRISE RETAIL SURVEY The 2021 Surprise Retail Survey is now open! Tell us what shopping and dining establishments you want to see in Surprise - plus, vote for current favorites so we can recognize the local businesses you love! Take the survey now: surpriseaz.gov/retailsurvey
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE ORDINANCE Thank you to those that have submitted comments for the draft Property Maintenance Ordinance (PMO). This document establishes the minimum standards for all property throughout the city. The goal of the PMO is to keep the City of Surprise safe, healthy, and blight-free. Public comment was requested and accepted from March 3 through May 2, 2021. A presentation and vote on the item is scheduled for June 15, 2021, at Surprise City Council Meeting. If adopted, the PMO will be effective July 15, 2021. Learn more at surpriseaz.gov/PMO
MEET & GREET Join me Monday, May 24 at Sun City Grand Café, 19781 N. Remington Drive, at 6 p.m. I look forward to discussing the latest city news and answering any questions you have.
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS The next regularly scheduled Council meetings are May 4 and 18 at 6 p.m. and are open to the public for in-person attendance. You can also watch live on surpriseaz.gov/surprisetv, the Surprise City Gov Facebook page at facebook.com/ cityofsurprise, or on Cox channel 11.
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RESOURCE NUMBERS EMERGENCY..................................................................................... 9-1-1 Poison Control Center........................................................ 800.222.1222 Sheriff’s Office (Bell Rd. Substation)................................... 602.876.1011 Area Agency on Aging 24-Hour Helpline........................ 602.264.4357 After Hours and Weekend Landscaping Emergencies Gothic Landscape......................................................... 760.892.2455 ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES
Maricopa County Animal Control.................................... 602.506.7387 4 Paws Animal Rescue........................................................ 623.876.8778 Surprise Animal Care/Control................................. 623.222.4000 opt. 3 CITY OF SURPRISE
Adopt-A-Street.................................................................... 623.222.6000 Building Code Violation Reports.........................................623.222.3013 Citizens Patrol....................................................................... 623.222.4277 City Clerk.............................................................................. 623.222.1200 City Council......................................................................... 623.222.1300 City Hall................................................................................ 623.222.1000 Community & Recreation Services................................... 623.222.2000 Crisis Response.................................................................... 623.222.5040 Dead Animal Pickup (On Public Streets) ..........................623.222.1900 Disability Information............................................. (voice) 623.222.3543 (TTY–deaf) 623.222.3503 Noise/Nuisance Complaints................................... 623.222.4000 opt. 3 Non-emergency Fire.......................................................... 623.222.5000 Non-emergency Police..................................................... 623.222.4000 Northwest Regional Library................................................ 602.652.3000 Post Office (14955 W. Bell Rd.)............................................ 623.544.4672 Senior Services/Center....................................................... 623.222.1500 Trans Valley Metro................................................................ 602.253.5000 Voter Registration................................................................ 623.506.1511 We Care Program............................................................... 623.222.4277 CONSUMER SERVICES
Birth/Death Certificates...................................................... Hazardous Waste Questions.............................................. Health Department, Maricopa County............................ Motor Vehicle Department (MVD).................................... Registrar of Contractors..................................................... Social Security Administration............................................ PORA – SCW Consumer Services......................................
602.506.6800 602.771.4673 602.506.6900 602.255.0072 602.542.1525 800.772.1213 623.214.1646
HOSPITALS
Banner Del E. Webb............................................................ 623.524.4000 14502 W. Meeker Blvd. Banner Walter O. Boswell.................................................... 623.832.4000 10401 W. Thunderbird Blvd. NEWSPAPERS
Arizona Republic................................................................. 602.444.8000 The Daily Independent and Surprise Independent........ 623.972.6101 UTILITIES
City of Surprise Water.......................................................... 623.222.1900 Arizona Public Service (APS).............................................. 602.371.7171 APS Street Light Outage................................................602.371.7171 and/or APS Street Light Outage.com Cox Communications......................................................... 623.594.1000 Century Link......................................................................... 800.244.1111 Epcor Water......................................................................... 623.445.2400 Southwest Gas Co............................................................ 1.877.860.6020 PULTE WARRANTY SERVICE.................................................. 800.664.3094
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Spirit of Grace Lutheran Church Pastor Scott Hackler and Pastor Gary Benson 15820 W Clearview Blvd In the
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623-977-6000 . . . . . spiritofgrace.com On-site Worship Services have resumed! Please contact the church for additional information. Registration is Required Our on-line Worship Service continues each week and is available on Saturday by 5:00 pm. Go to spiritofgrace.com and click on the YouTube button in the upper right-hand side of the webpage. Weekend Worship: Saturday – 5:00 pm and Sunday – 9:00 am Bringing the Spirit of Grace to all People
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COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CONTACTS BOARD COMMITTEES
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT
ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT
General Manager David Twiggs......................................... 623.546.7468 david.twiggs@scgcam.com Executive Administrative Assistant Monica Rodriguez................................ 623.546.7468 monica.rodriguez@scgcam.com Administrative Assistant Julie Madden....................................... 623.546.7473 julie.madden@scgcam.com Creative Project Manager/Communications Adam Nunez......................................... 623.546.7426 adam.nunez@scgcam.com communications@scgcam.com Custodial Supervisor Ken Crossno.......................................... 623.546.7460 ken.crossno@scgcam.com Director of Golf Operations Jeff Hochman....................................... 623.546.7402 jeff.hochman@scgcam.com Finance Manager David Reber.......................................... 623.546.7453 david.reber@scgcam.com Fitness Manager Allison Adams....................................... 623.546.7463 allison.adams@scgcam.com Information Systems Manager Andi Palisuri........................................... 623.546.7503 andi.palisuri@scgcam.com Lifestyles Manager Lorena Nieto......................................... 623.546.7455 lorena.nieto@scgcam.com Maintenance Operations Manager Scott Phillips scott.phillips@scgcam.com Norma Gaitan...................................... 623.546.7551 Membership Manager Debra Goodman................................. 623.546.7435 debra.goodman@scgcam.com Placemaking Coordinator Paxton Burkhart....................................623-546-7441 paxton.burkhart@scgcam.com Standards Manager Jody Snider........................................... 623.546.7439 jody.snider@scgcam.com Purchasing Specialist Laurie Segler......................................... 623.546.7561 laurie.segler@scgcam.com
Activities Office.................................... 623.546.7449 Sonoran Plaza, 19753 N. Remington Drive Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
ON-SITE EMERGENCIES
GOLF
Association Patrol................................. 623.764.0809 Hours: Monday – Friday 5 p.m. – 5 a.m. Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. – 5 a.m. Maintenance Emergencies................ 623.546.7551 Bus. Hours: Monday-Friday 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Report Landscape/Golf Course Maintenance/Water Leaks/Repairs Website: Homeowner Info>Work Orders Maintenance@scgcam.com After Hours and Weekend Landscaping Emergencies Gothic Landscape...............................760.892.2455
Cimarron Golf Course.......................... 623.975.5654 17100 West Clearview Boulevard
Glass Arts Club...................................... 623.214.6723 19751 North Remington Drive
Architectural Review Committee Steve Bowen, Board Director and Chair Steve4grand@gmail.com Janet Hanley, Vice Chair jklhanley@aol.com Code of Conduct Committee Barbara Grossbard, Chair bgrossbard@aol.com Ted Grove, Vice Chair groveaz@cox.net Covenants Committee Gail LaBelle, Chair glabelle@cox.net David Jordan, Vice Chair Jor708@gmail.com Finance Advisory Committee Dennis Gebele, Chair dennis@gebele.com Bob Towe, Vice Chair Btowe211@gmail.com Golf Advisory Committee Jane Barry, Chair janecbarry@yahoo.com Mike Domino, Vice Chair mikdendom@yahoo.com Long Range Planning Advisory Committee Roger Barry, Chair Rgbarry.65@gmail.com Rod Rankin, Vice Chair rodrankin@me.com ADDITIONAL CAM INFORMATION
GrandTV............................................... 623.546.7426 Website................................................. 623.546.7454 communications@scgcam.com Membership Office.............................. 623.546.7444 Palm Center, 19726 N. Remington Drive Welcome Center .............................. 623.546.7501 Lost & Found...................................... 623.546.7501 Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Standards Compliance Office........................... 623.546.7450 ARC Applications.............................. 623.546.7474 Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. CHAPS Office........................................ 623.546.7553 Grand Election Team Joan Bean, Facilitator scgelections@gmail.com
Kirk Hanaway – Golf Pro...................... 623.975.5657 kirk.hanaway@scgcam.com Desert Springs Golf Course................. 623.546.7401 19900 North Remington Drive
Grand Learning.................................... 623.546.7470 Chaparral Center, 19781 N. Remington Dr. Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Grand Lifestyles Magazine.................. 623.546.7449 life.styles@scgcam.com FITNESS CENTERS
Adobe Fitness Center.......................... 623.546.7456 19775 North Remington Drive Hours: Monday – Friday 5 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. Children’s Hours Leisure Pool 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Children’s Hours Indoor Pool 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Cimarron Fitness Center...................... 623.975.5630 17100 West Clearview Boulevard Hours: Monday – Friday 5 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. No children under 16 permitted at this pool
Miller Massage Therapy...................... 602.832.0864 RESTAURANTS/CATERING
Angela’s Kitchen................................. 623.399.6514 The Grand Café................................... 623.546.7512 Approved Caterers: Amuse Bouche..................................... 623.680.7280 Atlasta Catering................................... 602.242.8185 Babbo’s Italian Eatery......................... 623.825.1919 Classic Catering................................... 623.933.4903 Dillon’s Catering................................... 623.208.8677 Forum Café........................................... 480.556.0442 NYPD Pizza............................................ 480.922.0545 Sharko’s................................................. 602.242.2662 The Wild Bunch.....................................623-363-4226 CLUB ADDRESSES & PHONE NUMBERS
Art Club................................................. 623.546.7484 19745 North Remington Drive Billiards Club.......................................... 623.546.7482 19781 North Remington Drive Clay Arts Club....................................... 623.214.9067 19751 North Remington Drive Computer Club.................................... 623.546.7508 19781 North Remington Drive
Language Club.................................... 623.546.7488 19739 North Remington Drive Poker Club............................................. 623.546.7486 19749 North Remington Drive Photo Club............................................ 623.546.7483 19735 North Remington Drive
Cassidy Stevanov – Golf Pro............... 623.546.7403 cassidy.stevanov@scgcam.com
Stitchers Club........................................ 623.546.7566 19726 North Remington Drive
Granite Falls N & S................................ 623.546.7580 15949 West Clearview Boulevard
Woodcrafters........................................ 623.214.3813 15134 West Mountain View Boulevard
Kevin Reagan – Golf Pro...................... 623.546.7582 kevin.reagan@scgcam.com
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