Grand Lifestyles October 2023

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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 LIFESTYLES

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8 General Manager's Message

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12 Activities Director’s Message

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Job opportunities are posted on the website at www.livegrandaz.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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GRAND VALUE STATEMENTS

In support of our Mission Statement, we hold to these values:

We foster relationships built on respect, trust, and effective communications.

We listen to understand.

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

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

We are a forward looking, fiscally sound community.

We encourage an environment of empowerment and personal responsibility.

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.livegrandaz.com/Communications/Grand-Lifestylesmagazine, 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.

The detailed financial results are presented in the monthly financial report: livegrandaz.com>document center>association information & documents>financial information>financial reports.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING

JULY 27, 2023

Special Board of Directors Meeting

Summary of Resolutions

• The Board of Directors approved the appointments to the Technology Advisory Committee (TAC) as submitted: Clayton Stephens and Dave Gjerstad – 3-year terms;

• The Board of Directors approved the Appointments to the Desert Springs Large Project Team Ad Hoc Committee as follows: Voting Members Wayne Martin, (FAC) Roger Barry, (GAC) Lisa Sobba, (FBAC) Tony Beninato, and (TAC) Steven Loos. Alternates: Thomas Bigler, John Baley and Mick Cary. Non-Voting Members: (RLB) Nic Hester, (GM) Jeff Hochman, (Board Liaison) Jeff Gibbs, (LRP) Jean Dowis, and (D.O.G.) Brandon Dougherty;

8, 2023

Special Board of Directors Meeting

Summary of Resolutions:

• The Board of Directors approved authorizing legal counsel to send the termination letter terminating the contract with Unidine/ Morrison.

AUGUST 10, 2023

Board of Directors Meeting

Summary of Resolutions: The Board of Directors approved the Consent Calendar items as presented:

1. June 29, 2023, Board Workshop minutes.

2. June 29, 2023, Special Board Meeting minutes and resolutions.

3. July 13, Board Meeting minutes and resolutions.

4. Appointments of Denise Baehner as Neighborhood Representative for the Desert Bloom neighborhood.

5. Appointment of Norman Goldman as Neighborhood Representative to the Tranquil Canyon neighborhood.

6. Appointment of Susan Schweitzer as Neighborhood Representative to the Granite Falls neighborhood.

7. Appointment of JoAnna Wade to the ARC Sub-Committee to a 4-year Term;

• The Board of Directors approved the Architectural ReviewCommittee Charter proposed changes as submitted;

• The Board of Directors approved the Golf Advisory Committee Charter proposed changes as submitted;

• The Board of Directors approved Purchase Request 23-3228A-3228B-RF- Village Center Pond - Replace motor and pump in the amount not to exceed $29,536;

• The Board of Directors approved Purchase Request 23-8563-8568-RF- Resurfacing of (22) Pickleball Courts in the amount not to exceed $109,080;

• The Board of Directors approved Purchase Request 23-6736-8437-RF – Adobe and Cimarron Pool Decking in the amount not to exceed $194,000;

VICE PRESIDENT Carol White Carol4grand@gmail.com

TREASURER Bob Aiken Aiken4grand@gmail.com

PRESIDENT René Mitchell Rene4grand@gmail.com

SECRETARY Jeff Gibbs Jeffgibbs.grand@gmail.com

BOARD MEMBER Tony Spata Tony4grand@gmail.com

BOARD MEMBER Doug Brady Doug4grand@gmail.com

Jeff Hochman General Manager The Grand

90 Days In

Our Activities Department under the leadership of Lorena has been very busy this summer with adding a variety of summer activities to include weekly happy hours at the Palm Center and professional entertainment to a mixology class. All the events were well attended and valued by the residents. Her team has been working hard for the upcoming season and just last month we added back Wine Down Wednesdays and Thirsty Thursdays earlier than years past. Keep an eye out for all the upcoming events by signing up for News of The Day on the website.

The Fitness Department has been keeping everyone busy with a variety of events that included AquaFest, an 8-week Grand Walking Challenge, and collaborated with the golf department to install and develop orientation programming for the GolfForever warm-up unit at Cimarron. Staff also added some additional window coverings to the walking track windows, upgraded and replaced storage units and failing accessory equipment in the gyms and studios and getting ready for the new cardio equipment to be installed in October.

Brandon Martinez, our Association Patrol Coordinator has been working on becoming certified in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). CPTED is a multi-disciplinary approach to crime prevention that uses urban and architectural design and the management of built and natural environments. CPTED strategies aim to reduce victimization, deter offender decisions that precede criminal acts, and build a sense of community among inhabitants so they can gain territorial control of areas, reduce crime, and minimize fear of crime.

Our Volunteer Coordinator Denise Alessi has been working hard with obtaining volunteers from the community to help with the new food and beverage committee, the new technology advisory committee, the Desert Springs Entertainment Complex, volunteers to help with communications, current standing committees, and our new market research team. It is great to see so much interest from the community to lend their talents and skills to assist where needed.

As you know, in early August, the agreement with Compass Hospitality was terminated and the

CAM Team has stepped up to take over the Snack Bars and The Grand Café and bar service. This has involved many different departments working together, from accounting, communications, golf, activities, information technology, housekeeping, association patrol, building maintenance, human resources, purchasing and our executive administrative assistant. Having a strong team that is committed and working towards the same goal is exciting to see. At the same time, I am currently working with Board Member Doug Brady to look for an operator for The Falls. There has been a tremendous amount of interest and we are excited about the future.

At the same time the F&B changeover is happening, each team manager/director along with their team has been working on their 2024 budget. This is one of the most important parts of our job. We need to make sure that we accurately budget for the community association to enhance, preserve and to protect the quality of life, aesthetics and activities of the community and its homeowners. This process takes a large commitment of time and expertise of working with the Board of Directors, the Finance Advisory Committee, and the Golf Advisory Committee. Thank you to everyone involved to make this happen.

The turf removal and replanting of the Palm Center is now complete and the Association continues to be great stewards of our environment/ natural resources. With the recent record setting temperature this summer, many plants have been lost here and throughout Arizona. Me and some team members met with Gothic and Jim Kauth to discuss how to move forward with the replanting of plants. Gothic has been reviewing the plants that survived the extreme heat and making sure that those varieties are part of the planting plan.

As you can see there has been a lot going on and the team has been working hard to ensure that the residents continue to live in a great community. Until next month, I will see you around at the various events.

All of this and more has been going on and I have not lost any more hair. Again, I am so grateful for this opportunity.

It has been 90 days since I was appointed to the General Manager position, and I could not be more excited and enthusiastic for this upcoming season. The CAM Team has been extremely supportive, and we have already had a lot of opportunities placed in our direction and attacking them head on.

About overseeding: WHAT, WHERE AND WHY

Here's an overview of the golf course overseeding process:

Preparation:

Brandon Dougherty, PGA Director of Golf

The overseeding process is an important maintenance practice in golf course management, particularly for courses located in regions with cooler winters. Overseeding involves planting new grass seed over an existing turf to rejuvenate and enhance its quality. This process helps maintain a lush, green appearance during the colder months when the existing warm-season grasses may go dormant or turn brown.

Before overseeding, proper planning and preparation are essential. Golf course management typically determines the appropriate time for overseeding based on the local climate and the type of grass used on the course. Generally, overseeding is done in late summer or early fall, when temperatures are cooler, and there's sufficient time for the new grass to establish before winter.

Low Mowing:

Prior to overseeding, the existing grass on the golf course is usually mowed shorter than usual, a process called "low mowing." Low mowing reduces competition from the existing grass and provides better contact between the new seed and the soil.

Seeding:

Rye grass seed is spread throughout the fairways & green surrounds while poa-triv is spread on the greens at Desert Springs & Cimarron. With the resurfacing of the greens on both Granite Falls golf courses to mini-verde, it is no longer necessary to overseed the greens as this turf type has greater cold tolerance than the original turf type.

Fertilization:

Fertilizers rich in nutrients are applied after seeding. These nutrients promote healthy

seedling growth and establishment. Slowrelease fertilizers are often used to provide a steady supply of nutrients over time.

Irrigation:

Watering is a critical step in the overseeding process. The newly spread seed needs consistent moisture to germinate and establish roots. The agronomic team carefully monitors the irrigation schedule to prevent the seed from drying out or being overwatered.

Growth and Maintenance:

As the new grass seedlings emerge and grow, ongoing maintenance is crucial. Mowing is gradually resumed, but at a higher cutting height to avoid stressing the new seedlings. Fertilization and irrigation continue to support healthy growth.

By following these steps, our agronomic team can successfully overseed their courses to maintain a vibrant and playable surface even during cooler months. Proper timing, preparation, and ongoing maintenance are key factors in achieving a successful overseeding outcome.

Granite Falls North

With the support from the USGA, GAC, & BOD it was decided that we will not be overseeding GFN coming out of the renovation. This will allow for the bermuda base to have a full year to recover without competing for resources with the winter overseed. While

the playing conditions will be firm and fast for about ten weeks, we are confident that this practice will give us the best playing conditions year-round as well as the best long-term health for the bermuda turf. This will be a one-year case study to evaluate the cost/benefit of not overseeding one course per year. Below are some of the benefits that were presented to the Board of Directors during the budgeting process.

As the drought continues across Arizona, federal and state water restrictions will begin to restrict water use on golf courses. In order to be a proactive leader of water conservation, the Board of Directors will not overseed the Granite Falls North golf course with winter grass in the fall of 2023. A pigment will be applied to the non‐overseeded fairway turf, in order to maintain a pristine appearance equal to the other three overseeded golf courses. This practice will be evaluated annually to

determine the health of the non‐overseeded turf and if continued will rotate to each golf course annually.

The benefits to the Association with this water conservation practice will result in savings of $100K winter grass seed. In addition, benefits to be realized, 5,000 additional rounds or $150,000 in revenue are projected as a result of the golf course not closing for the winter transition and no inconvenience to our golfing customers with the course remaining open during the winter transition. Other efficiencies with a non‐overseeded golf course, chance of eliminating/limiting frost delays that will increase rounds/revenue and the opportunity to begin tee times earlier than the other over‐seeded courses.

Thank you,

Brandon Dougherty, PGA Director of Golf

THE GRAND COURSES TENTATIVE CLOSURE DATES FOR OVERSEED

Cimarron: October 1–October 21 (cart path only until November 9)

Desert Springs: October 3–October 23 (cart path only until November 11)

Granite Falls South: October 15–November 4 (cart path only until November 23)

POST OVERSEED PLAYING TIPS

Below are a couple things to note after overseed takes place:

n The playing conditions will be slow, soft, and damp.

n Use a more lofted club off the tee in order to maximize your carry distance.

n Use less bounce on your wedges as the turf underneath the ball has not developed.

n Move the ball forward in your stance when putting or use a putter with more loft on it in order to get the ball rolling.

n With the green speeds slower than usual, you should play less break on putts.

Lorena Nieto Activities Director

For all things

Grand, visit us online or in the Activities Office, contact us at 623-546-7449.

Fall is Grand

Grand’s activities and events are a vital component of our community. We are evolving dramatically based on our residents’ feedback and needs. We aim to connect with our residents through innovative and unique socialization opportunities, essentially to create a vibrant and grand environment for you to enjoy. With each year comes change and new possibilities.

As we begin the Fall season, we’ll have a full line-up of fun and your regularly scheduled FAVORITES.

Happy Hour at the Palm Center

Stay happy, stay healthy and stay safe. Thank you for your support of your Activities Department.

Enjoy the sunset and sip on your favorite cocktails…every Tuesday, from 4-6pm…join us. Look for more details in forthcoming email blasts with food specials for purchase.

Friday Nights

Come out and enjoy Friday nights in the Village Center…Friday Nights are Live in Grand! Beginning in October we will venture out to enjoy our beautiful Arizona Fall evenings. Friends, fun, live music and you! A cash bar is available and there is plenty of room for dancing!

DJ Bingo

DJ Bingo is a Grand favorite, stop by to enjoy the music all while playing

the game. Starts promptly at 5:30pm in the Chaparral Center. Tickets will be available online or in the Activities Office, $3 per ticket for this weekly event.

Let's Go To The Movies

Join us this month for Halloween fun with a big screen presentation of BeetleJuice. See page 37 for details!

Have a Grand Time

Whether you’re “wining down” on a Wednesday or maybe a little “thirsty” on a Thursday—we’re here to have a Grand time. The Village Center is the place to be from 3-6pm —all of your favorite bands playing your favorite dance tunes! Look for eblasts and information online at livegrandaz.com.

From monthly Trivia Challenges to weekly Karaoke and Game Nights, even weekly live music, we hope you will come out and enjoy all that Grand has to offer.

Highlighting our Rules & Guidelines

As the chill of fall approaches and we welcome back our dear neighbors and friends, we at Grand Fitness would like to take a moment to highlight our Rules & Guidelines for those using our fitness centers and pools. Our commitment is to ensure a positive environment that allows you to participate and live well based on your needs and aspirations.

Before delving into the guidelines, an exciting update for our members: This coming October, we are thrilled to announce the introduction of brand-new cardio equipment at both the Adobe and Cimarron centers. While we're yet to finalize the exact installation dates, rest assured we will promptly communicate them through our News of the Day email notifications. During this upgrade phase, each center will be temporarily closed in sequence. The process involves a day for the removal of old equipment, a day dedicated to carpet cleaning, followed by one to two days for setting up the new machines.

Following these enhancements, Grand Fitness is eager to roll out a series of complimentary orientation sessions to acquaint our members with the stateof-the-art treadmills, step mills, ellipticals, Peloton bikes, and other cardio marvels. We are committed to bringing you the forefront of technology in fitness. On a related note, by the time this message reaches you, we will have already incorporated advanced audio systems for our current SciFit and upcoming NuStep recumbent steppers. For those wishing to tune into the TV during workouts, we will guide you on downloading the necessary app and walk you through its usage.

We look forward to your continued patronage and commitment to a healthier lifestyle with Grand Fitness.

FITNESS CENTER GUIDELINES

Each resident must show Sun City Grand picture ID when checking in. Guests must be 16 years of age to use the fitness room. Children are allowed in the Adobe pool only during designated children’s hours. Cimarron is an adult only facility (16 and older).

FITNESS ROOM

When working out, please observe the following dress code:

n Appropriate athleticwear is required. No denim pants or shorts, or button-down shirts. Belts must be covered by a shirt

n No “cut-off” shorts or shirts

n BATHING SUITS prohibited

n Athletic shoes must be worn at all times. NO SANDALS unless otherwise specified by a valid medical release

n Please refrain from using any cologne, lotions, etc. with fragrance

n Guests must be 16 years of age or older to use the fitness room

n No conversations on cell phones or other electronic devices

When using the equipment:

n Hand Towels are recommended for your personal use

n Use Gym Wipes provided to wipe off equipment after each use. Only one wipe is necessary to clean the machine

n Sign up for cardio equipmenttreadmills, cross trainers, bikes, seated steppers. Rowing machines do not require sign-up. Limit time to 35 minutes on each piece of cardio equipment. Cannot be

reserved in advance. Must sign yourself in.

n Return weights to their proper racks

n Share the equipment

n Drink plenty of water – no other beverage or food is allowed

n Please use safety equipment for free weights - bar clips, etc.

n Slamming weights is discouraged.

WALKING TRACK (ADOBE ONLY)

n Athletic shoes must be worn at all times. NO SANDALS unless otherwise specified by a valid medical release

n Guests must be 16 years of age or older to use the track

n No conversations on cell phones or other electronic devices while walking/running on the track

n As a consideration to others, please do not travel more than 2 persons wide around the track

ADOBE POOL GUIDELINES

n No lifeguard provided, swim at your own risk.

n Children are allowed in the outdoor leisure pool area from 10am - 3pm daily.

n No pool toys allowed in the pools except for approved noodles & flotation devices. Not permissible: Water Guns, Balls, Diving or other pool games.

n Sun City Grand swimwear must be worn by any child shorter than 38 inches tall.

n No one under the age of 16 is allowed in pool areas outside of children’s hours.

Allison Adams Fitness Director

n Residents and guests must be 16 years old to use the hot tub.

n Please shower before entering pool or spa.

n Please walk; decks may be slippery. Street shoes, including tennis shoes, cannot be worn into the pools and/or spa. Shoes worn on the street, regardless of type, are not allowed to be worn in the pools.

n Glass containers or alcoholic beverages are not permitted in the facility.

n Only adults (16 years and over) are allowed in or around the outdoor lap pool at all times. This includes the sitting area.

n No jumping, diving or rock climbing.

n Children need to be monitored by an adult in the pool area at all times.

n Please restrict use of indoor/ outdoor spas to 15-minute intervals.

n No refunds or credits will be given in the case of a pool closure.

n Persons with cardiac-related conditions should consult a physician before using spa or sauna.

n Persons with inflamed eyes, colds, nasal or ear discharge, skin or body infections or cuts shall be excluded from the pool.

n NO BANDAIDS ARE ALLOWED.

n When going to and from the pool area, men must wear a shirt and women must wear a sarong or cover-up.

CIMARRON POOL GUIDELINES

n Please shower before entering pool or spa.

n Please walk - decks may be slippery. Street shoes, including tennis shoes, cannot be worn into the pools and/or spa. Shoes worn on the street, regardless of type, are not allowed to be worn in the pools.

n Guests must be 16 years of age or older to use the pool (no children).

n Glass containers or alcoholic beverages are not permitted in the facility.

n Please restrict use of spa or sauna to 15-minute intervals.

n Persons with cardiac-related conditions should consult a physician before using spa or sauna.

n Persons with inflamed eyes, colds, nasal or ear discharge, skin or body infections or cuts shall be excluded from the pool.

n NO BANDAIDS ARE ALLOWED.

n When going to and from the pool area, men must wear a shirt and women must wear a sarong or cover-up.

These are your fitness centers. Please enjoy them!

Thank you for cooperating with us to maintain a safe and clean environment for all.

All participants accept that there is inherent risk in all recreation-based programs. Participation is purely voluntary. All participants assume liability for any physical injury and/or risk incurred. The Fitness Center is not responsible for any items lost or stolen.

Paper Arts and Memories Club Set to Host WORLD CARD MAKING DAY EVENT

(and you’re all invited)

October 7th is not just Grand Market; it’s World Card Making Day!

The event, which began in 2006, was started by Paper Craft magazine to encourage their readers to get a head start on the holiday season. It was so popular that it became an annual event for card makers across the globe. The day is dedicated to those talented folks who would rather make a card than purchase one.

Paper Arts and Memories Club (PAM for short) will be hosting a special event that day. Here are the details.

Cards will be sold at our outdoor booth as always, but you can also follow the trail of balloons into the Hopi and Pima rooms inside the

Chaparral building. While inside you can…..

n buy more cards from our expanded and displayed collection of cards including cards for Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas

n peruse and possibly purchase one of our paper arts creations

n check out the wide variety of charities our club supports n learn more about the history of cards and card making

Join us on the first Saturday in October to celebrate World Card Making Day. Mark your calendar today for this fun and informative event! See you there!

Grand Gets Market Research Team

By Delarita Ford Communications Coordinator Graphic designed by Rachel Mangan Media Coordinator

An overall consensus among residents has revealed the need to use the services of a newly formed Market Research Team (MRT) to help gather useful information for advancing community interests.

Beginning early fall, residents of The Grand can look forward to initial surveys from the group comprised of seven people who first met and began working on Sept. 6. The MRT formed in August 2023 after an advertisement in the News of the Day seeking Market Research and Survey Development Team volunteers interested in improving the community survey process.

The group will consult with the Board of Directors/staff/committees to construct effective surveys while developing credibility in the information-gathering and sharing process. They will advise and assist in creating major surveys that impact the Grand community, assuring surveys and other market research

follow the best-established practice of survey design, distribution, analysis, and communication results.

The seven-member team will develop surveys affecting all Grand residents, using a thorough seven-step process as illustrated in this article’s accompanying graphic, which outlines a successful survey process from defining goals to communicating results.

The first surveys the team develops will come from the Food & Beverage Advisory Committee and Desert Springs Large Project Team queries. An MRT member will meet with committee/ team representatives to understand the survey’s purposes, what information to gather, determine a distribution date, and dissemination methods.

The team comprises those with expertise in survey design, data analysis, focus group engagement, survey results reporting, and public communication. They are fellow residents who want to ensure the best practices are used to develop, direct, and

disperse data among details. Additionally, the team supports the various committees of The Grand in its pursuit of market research, which gauges residents’ needs and wants; establishes survey process consistency; improves coordinating information gathering; avoids information redundancy; and helps organize information gathering amongst the various contributing groups.

"Creating a 'good' survey requires specific skills and knowledge of survey design learned through experience and education. Not everyone has the skill set to develop a survey that provides actionable responses. The Grand is at an important point in time where input from residents regarding the future of some significant projects is necessary," said Denise Wassenaar, the Market Research and Survey Development Team leader.

A retired healthcare executive with over 40 years' experience working with people and technology, her leadership roles included overseeing employees

while presiding over a long-term care pharmacy, vice president of a healthcare company, and chief clinical officer of a multimillion-dollar software company. With bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Purdue University, she has served on boards and committees, performed public speaking at state and national levels, and designed, created, and analyzed data from hundreds of surveys.

Meanwhile, Wassenaar shared the team’s qualifications below. Upon reviewing the MRT’s professional and personal backgrounds, surveyed results show:

• A math teacher with computer programming certifications, experienced in using flowchart, survey, and forming design software tools; technical writing and communications;

• A Grand resident since 2015, involved in marketing researching, translating consumer/shopper insights into strategic/tactical recommendations, analyzing store, consumer panel, frequent shopper, media, and consumer promotion data;

• A large commercial flooring contracting business owner with a desire to frame

surveys to reflect neutrality between opinions and consider all sides;

• A Grand resident of 14 years who is an epidemiologist/health educator with over 30 years’ public health experience in developing surveys, analyzing data, and interpreting findings for the media, Congress, and active in community clubs.

• A manager/accountant for the Department of Defense with a 40year history in data analysis; Board of Trustees member and chairman for Sierra Vista Regional Health Center/ Canyon Vista Medical Center in Sierra Vista, Ariz., who oversaw a corporate merger and a new hospital built. As a Sierra Vista Unified School District ad hoc committee member, analyzed findings of a consultant and determined effective marketing strategies for a school bond passed in 2016;

• U.S. Military Academy West Point alum (civil engineering, Germany, Vietnam, and back to West Point) with 35 years at 3M Company in various labor relations, compensation design, employee relations including conflict

resolution and employee survey design/ analysis, organizational development, corporate communication, and acquisitions and divestitures.

Meanwhile, following concerns about questions asked in previous surveys, the Grand Board of Directors Vice President Carol White was pleased about what to expect with the properly vetted MRT. She stated the importance of presenting the right questions in the right way.

"They will also consider when to use ‘open ended’ responses and when a wellconstructed set of questions will yield the same results. Grand has recently enlisted a group of volunteers that have this background from their professional lives, so we will be confident in the future that we have expert help to make this part of our survey questions world-class (caliber) also," White said.

"Although our team has developed formal goals designed to keep us true to our purpose, each of us is committed to gaining your trust in the credibility of the process and increasing your want to participate in responding to future surveys," added Wassenaar.

C.H.A.P.S. NEEDS YOU

Community Homeowner A ssoCiAtion PAtrol serviCe

We Want and Need You For C.H.A.P.S. Volunteer Service

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

EVENING PATROL

Unlocked Doors & Windows and Open Garage Doors

Article submitted by: Dennis Hanscom C.H.A.P.S. member

C.H.A.P.S. is actively looking for volunteers from The Grand to help with Vacation Watch and Evening Patrol duties. We will supply vehicles and training. Call Carol Murr (CAM) 623-546-7432 or the C.H.A.P.S. office 623-546-7553 and leave a message if you are interested in joining our team!

THE HISTORY OF CHAPS

Ed Harrold, Executive Director of Sun City Grand’s Community Association Management (CAM), introduced the idea of a vacation watch program at a 2001 meeting of Block Watch volunteers. A group of fifteen interested Sun City Grand homeowners met to organize a vacation watch service for residents who spend weeks/months away from their homes. With about two dozen volunteers and two golf carts, Vacation Watch inspections began in March 2001. In January 2004, C.H.A.P.S. expanded its services to include night-time patrolling of Sun City

Grand neighborhoods. C.H.A.P.S. plays a large role in maintaining a low crime rate in The Grand.

VACATION WATCH

When residents are away from home for two weeks or more, they are encouraged to fill out a Vacation Watch form which is available at the Welcome Center and the Membership Office at the Palm Center, as well as online at livegrandaz.com. Completed forms are to be returned to the Membership Office in the Palm Center. Two criteria are required for homeowners to use this program: (1) a homeowner must be away for a minimum of two weeks; (2) a keyholder must be identified on the request form. C.H.A.P.S. volunteers will walk around the home checking for unlocked doors, unlocked or broken windows, etc. The goal is to make the house look occupied. When an irregularity is found, the designated keyholder will be notified. C.H.A.P.S. does not report homeowner violations to the Standards Office.

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

TO VOLUNTEER

We are actively looking for new volunteers. All residents are welcome. We will provide classroom and field training. There are two-person patrols where you select your days/evenings to serve, and you select how many times each month you wish to volunteer.

GENERAL MEETINGS

We meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 1:30 pm at the Sonoran Plaza. We welcome you to come to one of our meetings to learn more about C.H.A.P.S. or you may call the CAM office at 623546-7432 or the C.H.A.P.S. office at 623546-7553.

DONATIONS

C.H.A.P.S. welcomes all donations. Those wishing to make a donation 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.” on the memo line.

Our next meeting is Tuesday, October 24, 1:30 p.m. at Sonoran Plaza. We hope to see you there!

*C.H.A.P.S.: Community Homeowner Association Patrol Service.

Everyone is welcome. Make a difference with C.H.A.P.S.

2024 Budget SCHEDULE

All meetings are Hybrid (In-Person or Zoom) and will be in the Mediterranean Room at the Palm Center. Recordings will be available on the website until Board approval. Residents may attend zoom only.

BOD:

Mon, Oct 2 @ 1PM ........ Expenses

Tues, Oct 3 @ 1PM Revenue

Wed, Oct 4 @ 1PM........ Final

Fri, Oct 6 @ 1PM ........... If Needed

Tues, Oct 10 @ 1PM ...... Project Prioritization (CARE & Capital)*

Wed, Oct 11 @ 1PM ...... If Needed

Thurs, Oct 26 @ 1PM..... Board Meeting and Budget Approval

Thurs, Nov 9th @ 1PM ... Board Meeting & Budget Approval**

* If Projects are being recommended by LRP, Staff, or Board ** If Necessary

Lost & Found

Have you lost something in the Village Area or out in the Community? If so, check at the Welcome Center to see if your lost item has been turned in.

Lost and Found is located in the Welcome Center in the lobby of the Palm Center.

Open hours are 9 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday. Or you can call 623-546-7501 and ask the volunteers to check for your lost item. Valuable items such as cell phones and jewelry are kept in the Membership Office.

The Golf Courses and Fitness Centers keep their found items, so if you lost something there, please check at those facilities.

Honing the Art, Science and FUN of Gardening in Our Desert: Grand’s Garden Club Celebrates 25 Years

By Chris Bertrand

You mean I CAN garden in the desert? Yes! Color, flowers, texture, and landscape interest are ALL possible here in the desert! A great place to learn what’s blooming is The Grand’s Garden Club.

After a quarter century in Grand, our Garden Club members recently reflected on this milestone, personal and community impacts. Chartered in 1998, the club now boasts 153 members.

Barbara Kalman and Floyd Posey, have been members since the beginning, or nearly so. Kalman joined just a week after moving to Grand in 2004, and enjoys helping with the club’s beloved plant raffle. She fondly remembers another member, Gloria Mandracchia, saying “I am Italian. Of course, I garden!” Early on, Mandracchia brought Hollyhock seeds to share her love of gardening with others.

The “plant sharing” component of the club began with sharing seeds, becoming a favorite tradition that grew into today’s club meeting highlight: the monthly plant raffle, now overflows with donated plants, publications, pots, or accessories.

Floyd Posey, a notable pillar of the club and known for his whimsical, plant decorations donated in Grand’s common areas, also donates prolifically to the raffle. Posey’s frequent donations of Euphorbia Tirucalli, or Firestick, have proliferated across members’ landscapes, who in turn, share this hardy, easy to root plant, with even more neighbors. Living gifts that keep on giving.

His caveat: take special care to keep the highly irritating, milky sap from eyes.

Club President, Karen Rowland, reflected that after a lifetime of gardening in Chicagoland, her gardening confidence took a hit upon moving to The Grand in 2016. “In Arizona, everything was different. I didn’t know the names of any of my plants and trees, never used an irrigation system, and didn’t know what the plants needed. I immediately joined the Garden Club to help me with these questions. There, I found great support, learning about watering and irrigation, what plants grow well here, and the great plant donation table at every meeting. My yard is filled with plants from the club. Every month, we have guest speakers teaching about maintaining landscapes, as well as learning of new plants we could add to our landscape. One of our most informative speakers trained us in the correct way and time to prune our trees and shrubs, which was very enlightening. With this knowledge, my husband and I confidently maintain our own yard.”

Chris Bertrand, a Grand resident, and club member since 2021, says that after stints as a “Homes and Gardens” feature writer in

suburban LA, a landscape rep to communities, and gardener in seven cities, she knew enough to be “dangerous” in her newly acquired desert landscape here in Grand. “I was at risk of giving too much or too little water, fertilizer, mulch... everything; and pruning at the wrong time. Citrus was totally uncharted territory for me... and we had just purchased a house with an orchard! The Garden Club has provided rich resources, education, and support from both new and experienced desert gardeners, irrigation, and landscape professionals.” Within club ranks, experienced enthusiasts and retired professionals are ready to help. Elli Hall is a new, Arizona Master Gardener. Patti Chambers is a Master Gardener from Washington state and Arizona, and brings expertise from her classes at the famed Seattle area‘s Herb Farm. Recently, she taught members how to create hypertufa tubs, which are pots made from a mix of Portland cement, peat moss and sand.

Master Gardeners are “university-trained volunteers who serve as community educators. They work with the University of Arizona providing research-based information on environmentally responsible gardening and landscaping to the public,” per their website.

The club continues it’s rich history of bringing in knowledgeable speakers. Cherie Czaplicki, Club president for 17 years, and a Master Gardener, drew on her extensive network of Arizona gardening experts.

After Dr. Kim Pegram of Desert Botanic Gardens (DBG) presented “The Great Milkweed Grow-out” on Zoom to the membership in 2022, the DBG donated sixty-

Barbara Kalman and Gloria Dyson at the Plant Give Away table. Cherie Czaplicki and Floyd Posey at Plant Give Away Table.

Floyd Posey bringing one of several plants to donate to the Plant Raffle.

Floyd Posey delivering seasonal, decorative planter to Cimarron Center.

Garden Club members created rustic planters in Patti Chambers's class at the Pavilion.

CALLING ALL GRAND VETERANS

To be included in our annual acknowledgement of Grand Veterans in the Grand Lifestyles magazine, please send an email to activities@ livegrandaz.com; or call the Activities Desk at 623.546.7449 by Oct. 10, 2023 and tell us your name and what branch of service you served in. We will make sure you are listed in the October 2023 issue of the magazine. Thank You For Your Service!

five Milkweed and pollinator plants for Grand’s new Butterfly Garden. Gothic Landscape then collaborated, planned out, and planted then near the Palm Center. The Garden Club now maintains this garden monthly and continues to propagate the Milkweed to support the Monarch Butterfly population in our area, as milkweed is a critical food for their survival.

The Club has traveled both near and far to view, learn from and enjoy gardens of interest, usually a Spring bus tour. Mary Jo Whittle, Vice President has planned the trips for years, with assistance of her sister, Margaret Palma who in many club positions. Tours are often day trips to gardens like Boyce Arboretum, Desert Botanical Garden, the Japanese Garden in Phoenix and the new, Queen Creek Botanic Garden.

Susan Stoor, reflected that one particular tour remains a highlight of her membership. “The most amazing trip was to Huntington Gardens near Pasadena, CA.”

Not only ladies belong to and appreciate the knowledge shared in the Garden Club. Stoor commented that “My husband has enjoyed the technical information regarding irrigation, pruning, etc.”

Moving from Southeast Idaho, Joan Maiorana and her partner, Jeff Mc Kenna, were “Not at all familiar with the idiosyncrasies of the desert landscape. We joined the Garden Club to learn what we could do to develop and enjoy our home gardens. While working at the Garden Club table during the last Grand open house, I met new residents who were facing the same dilemma. It was easy to

encourage them to join our club!”

Maiorana continued, “We volunteered to be a part of the April 2023, Garden Club tour. We enjoyed seeing what others grew, as well as the beautiful landscapes. When the tour brought over 50 participants to our home, we had a great time talking with them and answering questions about our yard.”

Watch the Lifestyles Magazine and Grand’s emailed Club Announcements for updates and meeting information.

The club plans a 25th anniversary celebration.

Questions… ideas for club activities… suggestions? Contact Club President, Karen Rowland, at SCGGardenClub@gmail.com.

Karen Rowland, current club President, working in the Butterfly Garden behind Palm Center.

Sam Palma and Mary Jo Whittle, long-time board members.

Group photo of Field Trip to the Los Angeles Gardens.

OCTOBER 2 • MON. • GRAND EVENT VENDOR SPACES FOR THE FALL FEST ART WALK GO ON SALE! Vendor spaces may be purchased beginning Monday, October 2, 2023, at the Activities desk for the Fall Fest Art Walk, scheduled for Saturday, November 11, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Spaces may be purchased only at the Activities desk Monday–Friday, 8-4 p.m.

Residents:

$75 first table; $55 each additional

Non-Residents:

$160 first table; $100 each additional 8 a.m.–4 p.m. | Activities Office, Sonoran Plaza

OCTOBER 5 • THURS. • GRAND EVENT GRAND TRIVIA NIGHT—SOLD OUT

$3/pp | 6 p.m. Trivia Starts

5:30 p.m. Doors Open | Sagebrush Ballroom

OCTOBER 6, 13, 20 & 27 • FRIDAYS DJ BINGO

Come out and enjoy this community favorite with DJ Curtis leading the fun. Tickets are limited to 6 per person, per night. It’s Bingo like you’ve never imagined! Visit livegrandaz. com for a schedule of events. For all things Grand, visit us online or in the Activities Office, or contact us at 623-546-7449.

$3/pp | 5:30 p.m. DJ Bingo Starts | 4:30 p.m.

Doors Open | Chaparral Center, Apache/Pima

OCTOBER 19, 20, 21, 22

THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY

DRAMA & COMEDY CLUB

NIGHT WATCH BY LUCILLE FLETCHER

The Grand Drama & Comedy Club opens its new 2023-2024 season with a thriller written by Lucille Fletcher entitled Night Watch. This production will keep you on the edge of your seat, as the Drama & Comedy Club presents its patrons with an American mystery melodrama. Synopsis: Unable to sleep, Elaine Wheeler paces the living room of her Manhattan townhouse, troubled by unsettling memories and vague fears. Her husband tries to comfort her, but when he steps away for a moment, Elaine screams as she sees (or believes she sees) the body of a dead man in the window across the way. The police are called but find nothing except an empty chair. Elaine’s terror grows as shortly thereafter she sees still another body—this time a woman’s—but by now the police are skeptical and pay no heed to her frantic pleas. Her husband, claiming that Elaine may be on the verge of a breakdown, calls a psychiatrist, who agrees with his suggestion that Elaine should commit herself to a sanitarium for treatment. From this point on, the plot moves quickly and grippingly as those involved—Elaine’s old friend and house

guest, Blanche; the inquisitive and rather sinister man who lives next door; and the nosy maid, Helga—all contribute to the deepening suspense and mystery of the play as it draws towards its riveting and chilling climax. This ingeniously devised thriller builds steadily in menace and suspense until the final, breathstopping moment of its unexpected “twist” ending. Director Michael Hood; Producer Kathy Marker; Stage Manager Leanne Evans.

$15/pp

Thursday, Friday, Saturday

6 p.m. Cash Bar | 7 p.m. Performance

Sunday

2 p.m. Cash Bar | 3 p.m. Sunday Performance Sonoran Plaza, Kiva Ballroom

OCTOBER 20 • FRIDAY • DANCE CLUB

COUPLES DANCE

It’s time to dust off those dancing shoes and join us for our first couples dance of the season. PJ the DJ will be entertaining us with all your ballroom favorites… Foxtrot, Swing, Rumba to name a few. Pam, our new dance instructor, will be offering a quick lesson to get us back in the swing so to speak. This lesson is included at no extra charge.

$12/pp | Doors Open 6 p.m. Cash Bar available Lessons 6:15-6:45 p.m. | Dancing 7-10 p.m. Cimarron Center

OCTOBER 20 & 21 • FRI. & SAT. MUSIC CLUB

LIVE AT CIMARRON —SOLD OUT

$5/pp | 6 p.m. Doors Open, Cash Bar available Performance 7 p.m. | Cimarron Club

OCTOBER 23 • MON. • GRAND EVENT SUMMER CONCERT SERIES –ROCK ME GENTLY—SOLD OUT

$25/pp | Doors Open 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar available | Performance 7 p.m.

Sonoran Plaza, Kiva Ballroom

OCTOBER 28 • SAT. • DANCE CLUB

HALLOWEEN DANCE NO. 1 AT CIMARRON CENTER —SOLD OUT

$12/pp | Doors Open 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar available | Dancing 7-10pm | Cimarron Center

OCTOBER 28 • SAT. • DANCE CLUB

HALLOWEEN DANCE NO. 2 AT THE SONORAN PLAZA—SOLD OUT

$12/pp | Doors Open 6:30 p.m., Cash Bar available | Dancing 7-10 p.m. Sonoran Plaza, Kiva Ballroom

NOVEMBER 2 • THURS. • GRAND EVENT GRAND TRIVIA NIGHT—SOLD OUT

$3/pp | 6 p.m. Trivia Starts

5:30 p.m. Doors Open | Sagebrush Ballroom

NOVEMBER 3 • FRIDAY • GRAND EVENT

FALL SHRED DAY

Today is the day, purchase your Fall Shred Day

ticket for Friday, November 3. Limited times are available, so please come to the Activities Office in the Sonoran Plaza to make your purchase. Activities Office doors will open at 8 am and close at 4 pm. This event is open to residents ONLY. Must have CAM Card with you to purchase your Fall Shred Day ticket. One ticket allows you to shred two banker storage boxes or 2 clothes baskets. PLEASE NO TRASH BAGS!

$5/per ticket | 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Activities Office, Sonoran Plaza

NOVEMBER 9, 10, 11

THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY

DRAMA & COMEDY CLUB

CABARET PLAYERS PRESENTS “DITZY DREAMERS AND SCHEMERS”

The Grand Drama & Comedy Club’s Cabaret Players returns for a new season beginning with “Ditzy Dreamers and Schemers.”

Five short comedies, featuring actors on stage with scripts in hand in a “readers theater” format presented in the relaxed atmosphere of the Cimarron Theater. This season, Joyce Stern Greenberg, returns as Artistic Director for Cabaret Players. This is Joyce’s encore year as she brings her talent and creativity to all three Cabaret Players productions. In past seasons, Cabaret Players shows sell out quickly, so chat with your neighbors and friends, then buy your tickets early, and come enjoy five entertaining comedies.

$10/pp | 7 p.m. Performance | 6:30 p.m. Doors Open | OPEN SEATING-Cimarron Theater

NOVEMBER 10 • FRI. • GRAND EVENT BARLEENS VARIETY

SPECTACULAR —SOLD OUT

Bus departs between 4-4:30 p.m.

$75/pp | 4 p.m. | Sonoran Plaza Parking area

NOVEMBER 10 • FRIDAY • DANCE

GRAND DANCE CLUB

Presents our first CW dance of the new season. You will be entertained by J. David Sloan & Western Bred at Sonoran Plaza.

Two-Step dance lesson beginning at 6 p.m., followed by dancing from 7–10 p.m.

$12/pp | Cash Bar 6:30, snacks and soft drinks welcome.

NOVEMBER 11 • SATURDAY • DANCE

ROCK & SWING —SOLD OUT

$12/pp | Dancing 7-10 pm | Cash bar 6:30

Sonoran Plaza

NOVEMBER 17 • FRIDAY • DANCE

COUPLES DANCE

Come join us for our Turkey Trot Couples Dance. The Breeze, a favorite of our dancers

will be offering dancing to Cha Cha, Fox Trot, Rumba, Waltz, Swing and Line Dancing. Dance Club members can purchase online @ scgdanceclub.org. Tickets may also be purchased at the Activities Desk. Dress is informal-please no shorts or flip-flops. Snacks and non-alcoholic drinks are welcome.

$12pp | Dancing 7-9:30 p.m. | Cash bar-doors open 6:30 p.m. | Cimarron Center

NOVEMBER 17, 18 & 19

FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY MUSIC CLUB

“WHO’S SPEAKING, PLEASE”?

Music from a different point of view. Conceived and created for you by Nancy Gordon, Music Director.

Produced by David Lavallee

A veritable banquet of beautifully performed instrumental and vocal music awaits you as this true story unfolds. Music you know and music you don’t know, presented by your talented friends and talented friends you have yet to meet. Surprises are in store! But... whose story is this? Join us to find out “Who’s Speaking, Please?” Tickets can be purchased on-line at grandmusicclub.com or livegrandaz. com or at the GRAND Activities Desk (Open M-F, 8 am to 4 pm).

This event is also a food drive. Please bring a food item(s) to contribute to St. Mary’s Food Bank. The most needed items are canned vegetables and peanut butter. Drop-off bins will be available at the door. Thank You.

$15/pp | Friday & Saturday, Cash Bar 6 p.m.

Friday & Saturday Performance 7 p.m.

Sunday Cash Bar 2 p.m.

Sunday Performance 3 p.m.

Sonoran Plaza, Kiva Ballroom

NOVEMBER 18 • SAT. • GRAND EVENT

SCG FALL GARAGE SALE

Purchase your Fall Garage Sale Tickets for Saturday, November 18, 2023. Spaces may be purchased only at the Activities desk and only by SCG residents with their CAM card. NOT available online.

$20/per ticket | 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Activities Office, Sonoran Plaza

NOVEMBER 25 • SAT. • GRAND EVENT

GRAND CABARET: PROJECT PRESLEY. WHAT IF ELVIS ROCKED THE 1980’S?

The answer is “Project Presley Beyond ’77”

We’re living in an alternate reality where a healthy 50-year old Elvis Presley has made a triumphant comeback by the mid ’80’s and had lived on the perform more incredible shows worldwide. This is The King as you have never seen him before Perhaps a bit older, but still

rockin’ as hard as he ever did!

Project Presley: Beyond ’77 IS Elvis in the 80’s! $25/pp | Doors Open 6:30 p.m., Cash Bar available | Performance 7 p.m. Sonoran Plaza, Kiva Ballroom

NOVEMBER 25 & 26

SATURDAY & SUNDAY• MUSIC CLUB JAMES HERSCH AND FRIENDS

James Hersch, a new resident in the Grand, has been playing guitar and performing most of his life. He and his wife Candy recently moved to Grand from Champlin, Minnesota. He is honored to have been asked to be part of the Cimarron Live series and is eager to share his stories and music with his new community.  James will be joined by other Grand musicians and songwriters for these uniquely entertaining evenings of storytelling with guitar accompaniment. Enjoy a wide range of both upbeat and poignant original songs, rooted in the lyrical singer songwriter tradition of Harry Chapin, James Taylor and John Denver.

For questions contact Dave Williams at 503-706-4876. Tickets may be purchased at grandmusicclub.com and at the Grand Activities Desk (M-F, 8 am - 4 pm).

$5/pp | 6 p.m. Doors Open, Cash Bar Available

7 p.m. Performance | Cimarron Club

DECEMBER 1 • FRI. • GRAND EVENT BARLEENS HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Become a part of the Barleen family during the holiday season. Experience a joyful mixture of traditional and popular seasonal classics in this extraordinary performance. It’s bound to become one of your favorite holiday traditions. Bus departs between 4-4:30 pm

$75/pp | 4 p.m. | Sonoran Plaza Parking area

DECEMBER 1 • FRIDAY • DANCE COUNTRY WESTERN DANCE

Once again, we will be entertained by J. David Sloan and Western Bred at the Sonoran Plaza. Starting at 6:00 pm there will be an Arizona Two-Step lesson, followed by dancing from 7-10 pm, all for the price of $12 per person. Cash Bar from 6:30, snacks and soft drinks welcome.

$12/pp | 6:30 p.m. Doors Open, Cash Bar Available | Dance 7-10 p.m. | Sonoran Plaza

DECEMBER 2 & 3 • SAT. & SUN.

MUSIC CLUB

GRAND SINGERS AND CHORALE

2023 HOLIDAY CONCERT

Come enjoy an annual holiday tradition here at The Grand: It’s the Grand Singers and Chorale Holiday Concert, entitled “Swingin' into the

Holidays”! Under the direction of Pamela J. Weir, 100 men and women will fill Sonoran Plaza with joyful choral arrangements of holiday favorites. This year’s concert includes fun tunes such as “Deck the Hall and Swing it,” “Sleigh Ride,” and “Swingin’ Saint Nick!” You will also get in the spirit of the season with beautiful renditions of “Someday at Christmas,” “One Light (A Hanukkah Song),” and “The Christmas Waltz.” Our own accompianists, Marilyn Sassman and Ruth Ann Price, will be joined by a professional backup band. The singers will be joined by some very special guests this year, making for a delightful show you don’t want to miss! For further information, contact Kathy Head 623-826-2749 or Norma Lucas (308-627-7221). Tickets are available online at grandmusicclub. com or www.grandinfo.com. Or at the Activities Desk at Sonoran Plaza (Open M-F From 8am to 4pm.)

$15/pp | Saturday 7 p.m. Performance Sunday 3 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Plaza

DECEMBER 7, 8, 9, 10

THURS., FRI., SAT., SUN.

GRAND DRAMA & COMEDY CLUB

A NICE FAMILY CHRISTMAS BY PHIL OLSON

The Grand Drama & Comedy Club presents its holiday play, A Nice Family Christmas, written by playwright, Phil Olson. This hilarious holiday comedy will have patrons laughing out loud and talking about this show long after the curtain call.

Synopsis: It’s Christmas Eve at Helen Lundeen (Mom’s) Minneapolis apartment, three years after her husband died. An unexpected visit from crazy Uncle Bob and their outrageous Grandmother starts the evening on its wild journey. Middle son, Carl, has been charged to write an article about Christmas with his family for his newspaper, or he will be fired. The problem is, he doesn’t have his family’s consent. One by one, we learn of each family member’s secrets, problems, and dysfunctions, and when they learn that Carl is writing an article with some very personal family information, the fruitcake hits the fan. The question is, will the magic of Christmas bring them back together? This play is a snarky comedy about a bickering, dysfunctional family, with a nod to a sweet uplifting holiday story. Director Eileen Brooks; Producer Jolene Nerdahl; Stage Manager Leanne Evans.

$15/pp

Thursday, Friday & Saturday 7 p.m.

Sunday 3 p.m.

Cash Bar – 1 hour before show time.

Sonoran Plaza Main Stage Reserved Seating

DECEMBER 8 • FRIDAY • DANCE HOLIDAY COUPLES DANCE

It’s time to put on your glitz and glitter. Our dance will be held at the Cimarron Center with entertainment provided by THE BREEZE, a live band, playing your favorite Cha Cha, Waltz, Rumba, Swing, Tango and Fox Trot music. Cost $12 per person, Cash Bar 6:30, dancing 7-9:30. Please, no jeans, shorts or flip flops.

$12/pp | 6:30 p.m. Doors Open, Cash Bar

Available | Dance 7-10 p.m. | Cimarron Center

DECEMBER 16 • SAT. • DANCE CLUB HOLIDAY GLITTER ROCK AND SWING DANCE

This holiday dance features our most popular artist, Thaddeus Rose. Celebrate the holiday season with The Grand family and friends by dancing to your favorite songs from the 50’s to the 2000’s. This dance will sell out, no refunds. For further information lsteele107@ gmail.com.

$12/pp | 6:30 p.m. Doors Open, Cash Bar available | Dance 7-10 p.m. | Sonoran Plaza

DECEMBER 13 • WED. • MUSIC CLUB SING-ALONG WITH SANTA!

Join Santa Claus and his Elves Presley Band for a night of singing and celebrating the season that you won’t soon forget. The evening starts with Santa and Mrs. Claus greeting ticket holders in the Sonoran Ballroom Lobby before the show for photos and a chance for the Big Guy to find out who’s been naughty and nice this year.  Then the Elves will play a set of their holiday oldies and goodies in a rousing audience sing-along, followed by Santa taking the stage and tearing into all of his favorites.  You won’t want to miss this one and tickets are sure to go fast, so get yours soonand they make great stocking stuffers! Tickets are available online at grandmusicclub. com or www.livegrandaz.com or at the Sonoran Plaza Activities Desk (Open M-F from 8 am to 4 pm). For questions please call Mike Kuykendall at 503-309-0238

$15/pp | 6 p.m. Cash Bar available and photo opportunity with Santa & Mrs. Clause

6:30 p.m. Doors Open | 7 p.m. Performance Sonoran Plaza

DECEMBER 14 • THURS. GRAND EVENT GRAND TRIVIA NIGHT

Visit livegrandaz.com for a schedule of events. For all things Grand, visit us online or in the Activities Office, or contact us at 623-5467449.

$3/pp | 6 p.m. Trivia Starts

5:30 p.m. Doors Open | Sagebrush Ballroom

DECEMBER 19 • TUES. • GRAND EVENT GRAND HOLIDAY CONCERT: THE 3 INTERNATIONAL TENORS

THE 3 INTERNATIONAL TENORS – LIVE IN CONCERT is a tribute to some of the finest music in the world and features show stopping performances celebrating the virtuoso and careers of Luciano Pavarotti, Andrea Bocelli, Enrico Caruso, and others. This stirring show includes renditions of some of the most memorable songs ever written like “Time To Say Goodbye,” “Ave Maria” and “Nessun Dorma.”

$25/pp | Doors Open 6:30 p.m., Cash Bar available | Performance 7 p.m. Sonoran Plaza, Kiva Ballroom

Aiken

Which Fund?

The answer is, “it depends”! That’s an honest answer as it does depend on which fund we decide to use to support a particular project or initiative.

A bit vague?? Certainly. So, allow me to attempt to explain the different funds used in GRAND to provide services to keep our current amenities refreshed and updated, as well as be able to provide new amenities for our fellow residents. (See graph on opposite page)

OPERATING FUND:

September Balance: $17 million. This fund’s title best describes it’s purpose, which is to support the daily operation of all elements within GRAND. The Operating Fund is funded primarily through the annual assessment and other revenue generated throughout the year. (Golf, Fitness, Activities, etc.) So, if the Board agrees to fund a project with “operational funds” it may very well impact future annual assessments. This is an important fact that Board members need to remember so they may do their best to keep future assessment increases at a minimum.

RESERVE FUND:

September Balance: $23 million. The Reserve Fund is used to support the replacement of assets valued in excess of $2,500. When these assets are in need of replacing, the Reserve Fund is used to pay for their replacement. The Reserve Fund is funded by approximately 25% of each homeowner’s annual assessment, and at times a limited amount of “unrestricted” retained earnings. When the Board is able to use unrestricted retained earnings to support upcoming contributions to our Reserves, they are supporting the goal of minimizing the following year’s annual assessment increase.

CARE FUND:

Year-End Projected Balance: $6.1 million.

The CARE Fund is used to support the planning, development, design, and implementation of new projects or purchases of new assets. This fund may also be used to support planned Capital Projects such as lake hard edging, turf removal, and more. This fund is funded by a CARE Fee paid by the purchaser of a home within GRAND. That CARE Fee today is $5,000. It is estimated that when a new homeowner purchases a home in GRAND, they are buying into a

Bob

Treasurer The Grand

We are near completion of the process of developing next year’s budget. Throughout this process, the question of which fund should be used to support different projects is asked. A fair question and one that deserves an answer, especially when the answer may influence next year’s assessment that each of us pay.

... and ... For What?

community valued in excess of $15,000 per home.

The CARE Fund affords GRAND the resources needed to provide new or improved amenities for all residents without adding any financial burden on existing homeowners. This enables the current and future Boards to use CARE Funds for qualifying projects rather than use Operating Funds. This allows the Board to better manage unnecessary increases in future annual assessments for homeowners.

RETAINED EARNINGS:

Year-End Projected Balance:

$3.2 million.

Retained Earnings represent the sum of prior years’ surplus and may be used at the Board of Directors’ discretion. It may also be used to offset homeowners’ annual contribution to the Reserve Fund to enable the Board to limit increases in the annual assessment.

Our Board of Directors recently agreed to set aside $1.8 million as “Restricted Retained Earnings” which represents approximately seven percent of our budgeted annual revenue. As is the case with our Reserve Fund, the amount set aside helps protect all of us from any “special assessment”.

The remaining balance of $1.4

million is referred to as “Unrestricted Retained Earnings”. We are planning to use a portion of this balance to support year three of our five-year common area turf reduction plan. At the time of this writing, there are no other uses planned and such opportunities will be discussed during upcoming budget meetings.

I do hope this helped everyone to

understand the several funds we have available and for what purpose they may be used for. We are in very good financial shape and will continue to strive to stay that way. Thank you.

Stay Well, Keep Moving, and Be Kind to Others.

Bob Aiken Treasurer

THE GRAND WELCOMES NANCY GORDON

THE GRAND MUSIC CLUB Welcomes Nancy Gordon

xactly when we needed it, Nancy Gordon bursts onto the scene! Moving to The Grand (then Sun City Grand) in August 2021, Nancy reached out to find the music and theater opportunities. Her first response came from Joyce Greenberg, who asked Nancy to be available to play for the upcoming Drama Club Variety Show auditions. Joyce was the link to all things art and music in SCG and quickly became a cherished friend

Written by Tom Zades

Nancy is a career piano accompanist, music director, and educator. She has directed music and produced theater at the high school, university, and professional levels for 40 years. She played for dance and musical theater classes for 25 years at the Conservatory of Performing Arts at Point Park University in Pittsburgh.

Nancy’s first “gig” in Grand was to serve as Music Director for the Music Club’s May 2022 Showcase, “Out of the Blues,” with Jean McCurdy, Producer and Director, followed in January 2023 by “Speakeasy,” conceived and directed by Gary Povick. She and Gary held auditions and selected the songs and singers; she recruited the musicians and wrote the musical score for the orchestra (horns, woodwinds, strings, percussion and piano). She held nearly all rehearsals in her home, which creates a sense of family, and had the cast ready for showtime!"

The applause had barely died down before Nancy was collaborating with Drama Club President Eileen Brooks, who had conceived and was creating the Drama Club’s 23rd Annual Variety Show. This time, Nancy also worked with the Grandettes and their eight dance routines.

Early on, Nancy announced that she would be writing and directing the Music Club’s November 2023 “Celebration of Music.” She is calling the show “Who’s Speaking, Please?” and describes it as Music from a different point of view. A veritable banquet of instrumental and vocal music tells this true story. But whose story is it? Join us to find out “who’s speaking, please?” The show is scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 17, 18 and 19. This show is also a food drive in partnership with St. Mary’s Food Bank Since moving to Surprise, Nancy has continued her involvement in education and the arts, currently teaching English Language Arts, and English as a Second Language in Deer Valley and Scottsdale School Districts. She is enrolled at Paradise Valley Community College, working towards a certificate in American Sign Language. She is music-directing local theater shows, and she accompanies The Vocal Chords, the 40-member Chorale formed from local Sun Health Communities.

The Grand seems to have a way of attracting just what is needed at just the right time. That’s easy to say in

hindsight, but we never know who is heading our way, or from where. Nancy came to help each of us be better at what we like to do...the right person at just the right time!

WEEDS

Friendly Reminder From Standards

We all want to maintain the beauty and cleanliness of our homes in The 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.

OCTOBER 1 & 8 • SUNDAYS CHURCH SERVICE UNITY LIGHT OF GRACE

Unity Light of Grace ( Non-denominational Church ) invites you to join Reverend Denise Landes, Reverend James Crowley (tenor) and our congregational family, for an outdoor church service at The Lakeside Pavilion at 10:00am on September 17th. Come hear an uplifting message and heart touching music. All are welcome! Uitylightofgrace. org 602-301-5648

Free | 10 a.m. | Lakeside Pavilion

OCTOBER 10 • TUESDAY • PRESENTATION SOLAR EDUCATION

Join Michael Shepp home solar instructor teaching his college class. Everything you must know before you ever invite a solar salesman into your home. Join the 8,000 Arizona residents who've attended this class. APS rate increases, interest rates rising, inflation. Federal tax credit disappearing. Now is the time.

FREE | 1 p.m. | Sonoran Plaza

PRESENTATIONS

OCTOBER 11 • WEDNESDAY • SEMINAR GENERATION LIVING TRUSTS

“Living Trusts vs Wills ... Straight Talk” –Back in SCG by popular demand, this FREE class has helped thousands of Arizonans at every income level to protect themselvesfrom probate. Learn what to do and save 50+% on expert estate planning services. Schedule a free review of any Will or Living Trust. See Ad on page 52. RSVP: 623-853-6775. FREE | 1 p.m. OR 3 p.m. | Palm Center

OCTOBER 18 • WEDNESDAY • SEMINAR LIVING TRUST SEMINAR: DWORNIK LAW FIRM

Learn the latest strategies to protect your estate. A good estate plan coordinates what happens to your home, savings, and retirement accounts. Why a Will is not enough. Learn how to set up a Power of Attorney for Healthcare or Finances. Why many people with Living Trusts will end up in Probate and how to avoid it! Find out what may have changed, needs updating, or is still

applicable in AZ. RSVP 480-809-1014  info@ dworniklawaz.com

FREE | 10 a.m. | Sonoran Plaza

OCTOBER 26 • THURSDAY • SEMINARS

FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE

Join other Grand residents who are already enjoying the benefits of the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage. Taught by Jim and Stacy Brebner, Grand residents and retirement mortgage specialists, in an informative presentation on how seniors 62+ can access their home equity now and still have no monthly mortgage payments. I RSVP (253) 576-7968 or email brebnerteam@fairwaymc. com to reserve your very limited seat.

FREE | 9 a.m. | Sago Room-Palm Center

By Thomas Bigler

THE LARGE PROJECT TEAM CHARTER

In July, The Grand Board of Directors approved the Large Project Team Charter to identify the community needs and desires to enhance the golf, food and beverage, and other amenities at the Desert Springs complex. There is no defined project at this time and the Large Project Team (LPT) created by the Board is tasked with the responsibility for researching and analyzing what enhancements are desired by the community.

The Long Range Planning Committee commenced this initiative in July by submitting the Desert Springs Project Brief Overview to the Board of Directors. The Brief highlights numerous food and beverage enhancements such as a new restaurant, new and enlarged outdoor grill, and a separate catering/ commissary kitchen. The Brief also includes several golf-oriented and social enhancements such as remodeling the pro-shop, renovating the golf cart storage barn, hitting

bays, lighted short golf course, lighted golf range, golf simulators, practice areas and updated Lakeside Pavilion. The Desert Springs Complex Project Brief Overview is available for review on The Grand website homepage at Livegrandaz.com.

The primary role of the LPT as set forth in the initiative Charter is to “serve as the voice of the members of The Grand by listening and translating the community needs and wants into requirements, design concepts and drawings, and to conduct market research to identify and prioritize members’ needs and wants.” To accomplish this the LPT must complete the Project Analysis prescribed by the Large Project Development Process and submit a Community Input Summary to the Board along with its recommendations.

GET INVOLVED

This is a lengthy initiative that begins with you. In order for this initiative to be successful, it is extremely important that you and your neighbors become involved in the process by attending meetings in

person or by Zoom to keep up with the progress of the initiative, get your questions answered, and provide your input throughout the review. To facilitate your input the LPT created the Desert Springs Project Comment Form that you can find on The Grand website homepage at Livegrandaz.com. Simply fill out the form with your comments and click the “Submit” button and your comments will be sent to the LPT database for review and consideration by the Team.

Your input is vital to the successful outcome of this initiative. As the initiative progresses the LPT will continue reaching out to you to keep you informed and obtain your input by holding in person community forums and publishing information in The Grand Lifestyle Magazine and the News of the Day. The LPT will also be working with experienced survey developers to develop a survey to be released in October through which you will be able to express your preferences.

We look forward to hearing from you.

SELLING A PIANO?

RENTING YOUR GOLF CART?

WANT TO RENT YOUR HOME?

PLACE YOUR CLASSFIED AD TODAY!

To submit an ad online visit livegrandaz.com or email communications@scgcam.com or fill out your form and submit it to the Activities Ticket Desk.

n Classified Advertisement is restricted to The Grand Residents as it is a free service. A membership number must be provided.

n Merchandise sales, home sales, or rentals only— no business advertising or personal ads.

n Ads received by the end of business day on Wednesday’s will appear online that Friday.

ADOBE AEROBIC SCHEDULE

Blue—Aqua Aerobics | Green—Outdoor Classes | Orange—pre-paid prices

For more information contact grandfitness@scgcam.com

*SCG Community Association, its Board, its employees and all other entities within SCG do not guarantee, endorse, nor promote any of the products, services or individuals advertised herein and assume no responsibility or liability for the veracity of the statements made by any instructors.

CIMARRON AEROBIC SCHEDULE OCTOBER 2023

GRAND LEARNING

Monday - Friday 8 am - 4 pm grandlearning@livegrandaz.com

623-546-7470

WHERE IS GRAND LEARNING?

CHAPARRAL CENTER (where the Grand Café is located)

19781 N. Remington Drive Surprise, AZ 85374

Classes are held in the Havasupai/Maricopa classroom (Chaparral Center) unless otherwise specified. Check your invoice for room location.

Our classrooms may be warm or cold so wear layers! Silence your cell phones in the classroom. Treat your classmates and instructors with RESPECT.

MISSION/POLICIES

The Grand Learning program offers enrichment courses to residents of The Grand and the surrounding communities. The benefits of attending classes include stimulating your curiosity, engaging your mind, and building new relationships. Courses on a variety of topics are offered, such as history, STEM, writing, health/wellness, art history, music, and more. Many of the courses are taught by our residents. For these courses, there are no tests, homework, grades, or pressure--just enjoyment and stimulation.

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

Be aware that the material presented in all Grand Learning classes is determined at the discretion of the instructor, who is an independent contractor or volunteer and not an employee or otherwise affiliated with Grand. The course content presented does not necessarily reflect the views of Grand and its Board of Directors. See Instructor biographies on the website.

Courses in the Grand Learning program are provided for informational purposes only. The information provided should not be considered complete and should not be relied upon in place of communication and consultation with appropriate professionals. The Grand makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information presented in the Grand Learning program.

No legal liability or other responsibility is accepted by The Grand for any errors, omissions, or statements by individual instructors, and The Grand disclaims any liability or responsibility for any loss, damage, or adverse effect resulting from reliance on information presented by an instructor, whether such damages are direct or indirect, consequential, or special.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

REGISTER ONLINE, IN THE GRAND LEARNING OFFICE, OR CALL 623-546-7470

Grand Learning uses a 3rd party web-based software for registration (ASAP/Vanco). Each participant must have a Grand Learning account to take classes.

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

• Visa/Mastercard accepted - No cash / checks

• Single and Multi-Session Courses

TO ACCESS GRAND LEARNING ONLINE

Visit: https://go.asapconnected.com/?org=511

OR login to your resident account using your CAM # and password at WWW.LIVEGRANDAZ.COM. Grand Learning is under the Recreation category (under the Golf & Recreation heading). Click on Home Page. At this point you are leaving the Grand website and being redirected to ASAP/Vanco. Use your email address and Grand Learning password to login. On the Home Page you can view classes, login to your existing account or create a new account. If you already have an account but have trouble accessing, please contact us: 623-546-7470.

Please do not create another account.

COURSES (IN DATE ORDER)

OCTOBER

KRUSE QUIRKY MOVIES

DIANE KRUSE

Meets 9 times on We 9/20/2023 - 11/15/2023

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM FREE

These are 9 of my favorite quirky movies. Quirky means unexpected, surprising or different. I think you will like them. They are: Gods Must Be Crazy, Raising Arizona, Twelve Monkeys*, Waking Ned Devine, RED, Grand Budapest Hotel*, # Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri*, JoJo Rabbit, and 3000 Years of Longing*. Four of the movies are R rated*

CURRENT EVENTS ROUNDTABLE PHIL AXELROD

Meets 12 times on Tu 10/3/2023 - 12/19/2023

8:30 AM - 10:30 AM FEE: $30

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.

COLONIAL AMERICA: 1607-1791 ON ZOOM

BONNIE SAUNDERS

Meets 8 times on Tu 10/3/2023 - 11/21/2023

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM FEE: $25

How were the colonies similar and how were they different? We currently have controversies about the "1619 Project," which deals with the beginning of slavery in Virginia. Also happening that year in that colony was the first election for representatives to govern a colony. So our best aspect, democracy, and our worst aspect, slavery, began the same year in the same place. How did both democracy and slavery impact the colonies, the American Revolution, and the Constitution? Join us on Zoom - listen, think, ask questions, discuss! The Zoom link will be sent to your email address on file with Grand Learning. Please check SPAM folder and call Grand Learning if you don't receive the link within 24 hours of class.

AGING CARE PLANNING AND SOURCES OF ADVISE AND HELP LOU ANNACONE

Meets 1 time on We 10/4/2023

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM FEE: $10

We are all vulnerable. What are the risks to you and your family from a long term care crisis? Learn trusted Information sources to allow you to take control of Eldercare Concerns and how the care system can work for you. Class also available on 12/11, 9:00-10:30 am

OLD TESTAMENT HANDLES CHIP SHORT

Meets 5 times on Th 10/5/2023 - 11/2/2023

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM FEE: $20

This class is intended to help the attendees have a better handle on the Old Testament. For best results bring your own Bible to study through. Be prepared to discuss the Jewish roots of the Old Testament, the literary types it contains, the historical context, geographic setting and more. We will also consider how these facts impact your understanding of the writings. But mostly be ready to learn what the Old Testament says and to have certain key handles pointed out to you which help you grasp the content in your own study time. Undoubtedly, we will brush into issues of doctrine, but more commonly will explore what the literature says.

YOGA NIDRA AND GONG

DONNA SCHNOOR

Meets 1 time on Th 10/5/2023

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM FEE: $15

Yoga Nidra is a systematic method of inducing complete physical, mental and emotional relaxation with awareness. In Yoga Nidra, the state of relaxation is reached by turning inwards, away from outer experiences and through the guidance of an experienced facilitator. In the practice of Yoga Nidra, the awareness keeps moving between the conscious and the subconscious layers of the mind. I will explain the process of Nidra, take you through a guided meditation (Nidra), and follow by playing the Gong.

NOTE: Participants must bring a mat or blanket, and anything else that would make you comfortable (pillow, bolster, etc), as this entire process is done lying on the floor. The participants must be able to get up/down from the floor.

AARP SMART

DRIVERS COURSE—CANCELLED

DOREEN MOHR

Meets 1 time on Mo 10/9/2023

8:30 AM - 12:30 PM FEE: $5

This one-day 4 hour course may earn you a 10% discount for 3 years on your auto insurance (contact your insurance agent to be sure). But even if it doesn't, it will make you more aware of your actions as a driver and how to stay safer on the roads. There is a $20 materials charge for students who are AARP members and $25 for non-members that is paid by cash or check made out to AARP and given directly to the instructor. Be sure to bring your Driver's License to class. Class also available on 11/20 or 12/18, 9 am-1pm.

UKULELE 101 JONI DEE

Meets 6 times on Mo 10/9/2023 - 11/13/2023

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM FEE: $30

Ukulele 101 students will be introduced to the Ukulele, instrument care; Ukulele chords, strums, and picking patterns. By the end of class students will be comfortable playing 3 to 4 chord songs in different genres. Please bring a notebook and ukulele. I have some ukuleles to lend out.

WHERE IS OUR JOY AND HOPE? IMPROVING OUR MENTAL WELL-BEING

WINNIE FRITZ

Meets 1 time on Tu 10/10/2023

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM FEE: $15

Let’s reflect upon the crisis of depression, social isolation, and anxiety among every age group from pre-adolescents to senior adults….and the suicide rate among many, including our veterans. We had these “issues” before the pandemic. Now, post-pandemic, the “issues” are even greater. We will:

• Review Winnie’s year-long interview results with AZ military and veterans re. their mental health issues and what they believe will help them “heal” and thrive;

• Explore recent findings re. causes and “disconnections” in our lives; and

• Highlight specific steps we each can take each day to help ourselves and others find Joy and Hope.

HOLLYWOOD COWBOYS: A HISTORY OF WESTERN MOVIE ACTORS

JIM TURNER

Meets 1 time on We 10/11/2023

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM FEE: $15

From 1903 when “The Great Train Robbery” became the first moving picture with a plot a select group of actors, stuntmen, and wranglers worked almost exclusively in the Western movie genre and have earned the name “Hollywood Cowboys.” This presentation focus on biographies of the stars, Tom Mix, Hoot Gibson, Gary Cooper, Gene Autry, John Wayne, Roy Rogers, actresses Linda Darnell, Joan Crawford, and Marlene Dietrich, as well as character actors like Andy Devine (from Kingman, Arizona), Gabby Hayes, and Walter Brennan, a few famous horses and even a Jeep named Nellybelle.

BASEBALL 101 - AN INTRODUCTION

BOB HIGGINS

Meets 1 time on Th 10/12/2023

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM FEE: $10

Come learn about America's favorite pastime! This course is a primer to help the novice learn and understand some of the more common terms, strategies and rules of baseball.

WISE AGING

ADREINNE KIRSCHNER

Meets 3 times every other Th 10/12/2023 - 11/9/2023

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM FEE: $20

You've raised your family, retired or are about to retire, and now you have 20-25 years as an Active Adult. As we move into this stage of life, how do we remain connected to ourselves and others? How do we decide what/whom to hold onto and what/whom to let go? What is different about being 'well seasoned'? Aging is inevitable and difficult. How do we prepare for the tough times and savor the good? We will meet monthly to study, and to share stories about challenges and victories as well as insights and experiences. We will help one another remain productive and relevant as we Age Wisely. The classes

will include a short lecture, some journaling and much small group and class discussion. We will meet every other week for three weeks. (10/12, 10/26, and 11/9).

Please bring a journal, or writing material. Recommended reading: Wise Aging: Living with Joy, Resilience, Spirit by Rabbi Rachel Cowan & Dr. Linda Thal.

LAUGHTER WELLNESS

ON ZOOM - FREE CLASS!

ARLENE RAISNER

Meets 1 time on Th 10/12/2023

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM FREE

Laughter Wellness is a unique exercise routine developed by Indian physician Dr. Madan Kataria. It combines laughter exercises, cardio, and yoga breathing (Pranayama) which helps bring in more oxygen to the body and brain. The body needs 25% more oxygen than any other body organ. Laughter Wellness increases the supply of oxygen, not only to the brain but the entire body. It also helps build the immune system, lower blood pressure, control blood sugar and keep your heart healthy. It is a powerful antidote against depression—a major issue today. Offered on ZOOM... The link will be sent to your email address. Please contact Grand Learning well in advance of class if you did not receive the link.

GEORGIA O'KEEFFE

ALLEN REAMER

Meets 1 time on Fr 10/13/2023

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM FEE: $15

In this talk Georgia O’Keeffe’s life and art will be discussed year by year. We will see how her painting style changed, when it changed, where it changed, and why. You will discover how sickness influenced her life at critical times and how specific people helped her career. We discuss her works of art. Some of her work will be discussed in detail.

COWBOY ART AND ITS PREDECESSORS

ALLEN REAMER

Meets 2 times on Fr 10/13/2023 - 10/20/2023

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM FEE: $20

Cowboy Art is an art style that began in Sedona. Three Arizona artists in 1964 decided to form a mutual aid association in order “to authentically preserve and perpetuate the western life in fine art”. The association has grown over the years from primarily Arizona artists. We will cover the history of this association and we will examine in detail the lives and art of the predecessors of this style that Cowboy Artists honor with their work. We will continue with the paintings, sculpture, and lives of Cowboy Artists until we run out of time.

GINGERTALKS—ORIGINS AND BELIEFS OF HIPPIES AND THE 1960S

COUNTER-CULTURAL MOVEMENT

GINGER SWARTZ

Meets 1 time on Mo 10/16/2023

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM FEE: $15

The 1960s counter-cultural movement was an alternative lifestyle chosen by what were then known as hippies, freaks, or longhairs. Members

of this counterculture worked to establish their own towns, economies, politics, and values. The women’s movement and the gay rights movement were among the ideas that emerged during this time. The public memory of this period is not a positive one. This program will look at the actual history of the era and provide a retrospective view of the reality of these iconic times.

CHATS WITH DAVID ROSENBERG: CHALLENGES OF TODAY’S TECHNOLOGY

DAVID ROSENBERG

Meets 3 times on Tu 10/17/2023 - 10/31/2023

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM FEE: $25

We are living through a very difficult time in America. The challenges are incredible and the solutions are not simple. But we are thinking, caring human beings. Let's talk about what is really going on and how dangerous the internet and social media have become. There will also be discussion about new types of computers and artificial intelligence and how their power may potentially effect our freedom.

Rabbi Rosenberg will help you gain a new dimension of understanding from his irreverent, meandering yet entertaining point of view.

THE POLITICS OF WATER SUSTAINABILITY

JEFF GIBBS

Meets 5 times on Tu 10/17/2023 - 11/14/2023

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM FEE: $30

Water sustainability continues to be a major issue for Arizona and the Desert Southwest. In general, we know what are the solutions to our water challenges, but yet we seem to lack the political will or ability to implement those solutions. This class will take an in-depth look at this situation leading to an assessment regarding how and when we are likely to be able to provide for our water future. This class will start by taking a look at our worldwide water sustainability challenges. It will then look at the politics of achieving water sustainability, starting with other countries and finally focusing on our own politics of water sustainability in Arizona and in Surprise.

NAVIGATING THROUGH MEDICARE

BRIAN KEEP

Meets 1 time on We 10/18/2023

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM FEE: $10

The intent of this class is to help people understand how Medicare works. Defining what Part A B cover, how and when to take Part D, what is the donut hole?. These are questions many people have about Medicare. 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.

Class also available 11/16, 11:30 am-1:00 pm

VICARIOUS TRAVELS: CHICAGO— A PHOTOGRAPHIC ESSAY

TERRI DION

Meets 1 time on We 10/18/2023

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM FEE: $10 We love to travel and we love to take pictures! Terri Dion (Travelinterri) and Grand Photos are collaborating to bring you “Vicarious Travels”; photographic adventures from around the world. Member/travelers from Grand Photos will share their photos and fun so we can vicariously enjoy their exotic trips! Poet Carl Sandburg called Chicago “The City of Big Shoulders” and “Hog Butcher to the World”. This presentation is a departure from past travelogues as it depicts an essay of Street Photography of America’s Second City. We will visit various ethnic neighborhoods, some of its people, the beauty of the lakefront attractions, architecture and skyline, the vibrancy of the city at night as well as the grit of its underbelly. All of this is accompanied by a poignant musical soundtrack.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU DIE? HOW AN ESTATE IS ADMINISTERED UPON DEATH AND STEPS TO TAKE TODAY

DAVID EASTMAN

Meets 3 times on Th 10/19/2023 - 11/2/2023

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

FEE: $20

We will discuss the steps that your loved ones will have to take upon your passing to administer your estate and what types of legal documents they will need to accomplish their duties. We will also discuss the necessary steps you must take today to make things as easy and efficient as possible for when you pass away. We will cover the following topics in this 3 week course: 1) Necessary Steps to Take When a Loved One Passes Away 2) What Legal Documents are Necessary to Administer an Estate? 3) People That Will Need to be Contacted When Death Does Occur 4) What Needs to Happen with all of the Assets When Death Occurs? 5) How a Living Trust is Administered in Arizona 6) How a Will is Administered in Arizona 7) What is Probate and how do we avoid it? 8) Steps you can take today to make things as easy as possible for your loved ones when death or incapacity does occur 9) The legal documents that every Arizona resident should have in place prior to death to make sure your loved ones are not cursing your name after you die 10) What happens to my retirement accounts upon my passing?

NEIL YOUNG, THE EARLY YEARS

DANA GRANT

Meets 1 time on Th 10/19/2023

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

FEE: $15

The class will be a Story telling history of Neil Young’s early life. It will include live music! Your host, local musician, Dana Grant will sing and play Neil’s songs and tell you what he was thinking when he wrote them.

NATIONAL

GALLERY OF ART

ALLEN REAMER

Meets 1 time on Fr 10/20/2023

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

FEE: $15

Surprisingly, The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. was neither conceived by

politicians nor have the works of art in the museum been bought by the government. During the 1920s, Andrew Mellon began collecting with the intention of forming a gallery of art for the nation in Washington, D.C. The talk will cover a brief history of the museum, some of the works of art given to the National Gallery by major collectors, a look at the permanent installations and collections of the museum. You will hear how the National Gallery got the only Leonardo da Vinci painting in the United States. The Gallery has a wide and extensive range of paintings, prints, photographs and sculpture, both historic and modern, including paintings by Vermeer and Rembrandt and over 300 prints by Rembrandt.

GALAPAGOS ISLANDS—UNIQUE CREATURES AND VOLCANOES

ROY CARPENTER

Meets 4 times on Mo/We 10/23/2023 - 11/1/2023

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

FEE: $30

Through his first-hand adventures, Roy Carpenter will introduce you to the unique creatures and volcanoes of the Galapagos Islands. Session 1: Overview of how winds, ocean currents, volcanic activity and isolation from humans establish conditions for development of the unique biological systems. Session 2: The islands trademark giant tortoises and land iguanas and their lifestyles - near extinction due to overharvesting and introduction of non-native goats and rats and partial recovery on several islands. Session 3: Marine iguanas, penguins and flightless cormorants – who nest on shore, feed in fish rich coastal waters and are sensitive to El Nino/La Nina oscillations. Session 4: Lifestyles of Galapagos Birds – Albatross, Boobies, Frigates and Finches.

Class Meets 4 times on Mon/Wed, 10/23, 10/25, 10/30 and 11/1

THOMAS JEFFERSON

KEN SORENSEN

Meets 1 time on Mo 10/23/2023

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

FEE: $15

For all of the credit that we give this man in our country’s history, during its formative years, I have often wondered if we give him enough credit. He created a vision in the minds of Americans about what we were and what we could achieve. The concept of ”… the pursuit of happiness” is not something that any other government had ever tried to encourage its people to achieve. What a great gift to bequeath future generations. He was a product of his time, and yet he was a man for all time. Thank you, again Mr. Jefferson for making so much possible in our country’s history and in its future.

PASSPORT ON A PLATE: ITALY

CHEF LARRY CANEPA

Meets 1 time on Mo 10/23/2023

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

stand face-to-face with some of the world's most iconic images from this 2,000-year history: Rome's ancient Colosseum and playful Trevi Fountain, Pisa's Leaning Tower, Florence's Renaissance masterpieces and the island city of elegant decay — Venice. Beyond these famous sights, though, Italy offers Europe's richest culture. Traditions still live within a country that is vibrant and fully modern. Go with an eye open to both the Italy of the past and of the present. Food, wine, architecture and all-encompassing culture welcome you to Italy on this foodtainment vacation that takes you from the sacred surroundings of Rome to historic, art-drenched Florence in the heart of Tuscany and mysterious, alluring and romantic Venice. Come enjoy a taste!

HOW TO BE A LABEL DETECTIVE MELISSA BACA

Meets 1 time on We 10/25/2023

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART

ALLEN REAMER

Meets 2 times on Fr 10/27/2023 - 11/3/2023

FEE: $15

Italy has one of Europe's richest and most delicious culture. The smells and tastes of Italy are intoxicating. This nation is the cradle of European civilization—established by the Roman Empire and carried on by the Roman Catholic Church. As you explore Italy, you'll

FEE: $30

The food we eat is the single largest determining factor of our health. This class takes a deep dive into the world of food labels. You will learn how to cut through the marketing and identify damaging and Inflammatory ingredients that contribute to disease. We will look at Trans Fats, GMO's/Bioengineered Foods, Artificial Sweeteners, Carbs and Sugars and give you the healthy alternatives to these. You will look at food labels through a new lens and be armed with tools you need to make healthier decisions in the grocery store.

LAUGHTER WELLNESS ON ZOOM—FREE CLASS! ARLENE RAISNER

Meets 1 time on Th 10/26/2023

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM FREE

Laughter Wellness is a unique exercise routine developed by Indian physician Dr. Madan Kataria. It combines laughter exercises, cardio, and yoga breathing (Pranayama) which helps bring in more oxygen to the body and brain. The body needs 25% more oxygen than any other body organ. Laughter Wellness increases the supply of oxygen, not only to the brain but the entire body. It also helps build the immune system, lower blood pressure, control blood sugar and keep your heart healthy. It is a powerful antidote against depression—a major issue today. Offered on ZOOM... The link will be sent to your email address. Please contact Grand Learning well in advance of class if you did not receive the link.

MARY CASSATT

ALLEN REAMER

Meets 1 time on Fr 10/27/2023

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM FEE: $15 Mary Cassatt was an American painter who became an Impressionist. She knew what she wanted to do at an early age and pursued her passion. She is best known for her mother and child paintings, but she produced many pastel drawings. Cassatt achieved great success but her life was not always without trouble. We will discuss her life and art in detail.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM FEE: $20 Museums have vast extensive collections of art from around the world. Rather than flying to these museums and spending hours walking, sit back in your chair as we view and discuss some of the art from London’s National Gallery of Art, New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, Paris’ Musee d’Orsay, and St. Petersburg’s Hermitage. London’s National Gallery of Art has over 2,200 paintings; Giotto and the Early Renaissance; Caravaggio and the Italian Baroque; Rembrandt, Vermeer and the Dutch Masters; Boucher, Chardin and the Rocco masters; Turner, Constable and the 19th century English landscape painters; Monet, Renoir and the French Impressionists; plus Van Gogh and other post-impressionists. New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art has over two million works of art covering 5,000 years of art from around the world. The artworks run from Egyptian to modern art. It contains European, American, Ancient Near East, Asia, Africa, Islamic, Greek, and Roman art. The Musee d’Orsay has over 2,600 works of art from artists born after 1820 and before 1870. In addition to its other collections, the museum has the world’s largest collection of impressionist and post-impressionist masterpieces from such artists as Renoir, Monet, Cézanne, Seurat, Van Gogh, and Gauguin. The Hermitage contains over two million works of art from around the world. It has Neolithic, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Italian Renaissance, Dutch and Flemish Masters, English, French Rococo, Russian, French Impressionists and Post-Impressionists, and Modern art. We will continue until we run out of time.

QUICK GUIDE TO CASHING IN GOVERNMENT BONDS

PAM PRINE

Meets 1 time on Mo 10/30/2023

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

FEE: $10

“What type of Bonds can you cash in, when and how?” are frequently asked questions when it comes to government bonds. Other questions include “What happens to uncashed bonds when I die?” “Can payment be made to my legal representative?” “What happens if the bonds are lost?” This class will help guide you and provide answers to your unanswered questions related to bonds.

BILLY JOEL

VINNIE BRUNO

Meets 1 time on Tu 10/31/2023

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

FEE: $15

Billy Joel is an American singer-songwriter and composer who is one of the best-selling music artists of all time. We will travel with the “Piano Man” from his early days in Long Island to his breakthrough album “The Stranger”, including his entire LP catalog, and his string of successful hit singles from “It’s Still Rock n Roll to Me” to “We Didn’t Start the Fire”. Additionally, we will canvas Billy’s international performances leading to his current residency at Madison Square Garden. Billy Joel was inducted into the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame in 1999.

NOVEMBER

The Grand CAM Offices will be closed Nov 23 and 24. Happy Thanksgiving!

HOME AUTOMATION BASICS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN PLANNING A "SMART" HOME

TONY SPATA

Meets 1 time on We 11/1/2023

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

FEE: $10

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

Also see LED Lighting Class on 11/8 at 12:00 pm

THE MOTOWN STORY

VINNIE BRUNO

Meets 1 time on Th 11/2/2023

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

FEE: $15

Motown, established by Berry Gordy in 1960, has been described as the greatest pop music hit factory in recording history. We will explore how the "Motown Sound" was created and how it has become a worldwide phenomenon beloved by millions to this day. From the "hit machine" songwriting teams to the in-house studio band to the extraordinary roster of artists including Smokey Robinson The Miracles, The Supremes, The Four Tops, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and countless others.

ENGLISH ROMANTIC PAINTERS: CONSTABLE, GAINSBOURG, TURNER

ALLEN REAMER

Meets 1 time on Fr 11/3/2023

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

FEE: $15

The 18th century English Romantic artists rebelled against the Neo-classical subject and style. They produced landscape and seascape paintings that emphasized the dramatic effects of light, atmosphere and color. We will discuss the life and the paintings of John Constable, Thomas Gainsbourg and J.M.W. Turner. Some of these paintings will be discussed in detail.

PROTECTING YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES ONLINE

NANCY ASH

Meets 1 time on Mo 11/6/2023

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

FEE: $10

Today's technology lends itself to many good uses, but also for misuse. This class will talk about some predator tactics used to entrap you, your kids and grandkids. Knowledge is education and will assist you to keep you and your loved ones safe.

BLOOD AND THUNDER

DR. RUTH CALLAHAN

Meets 1 time on Mo 11/6/2023

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

“Blood” is by Isaac Bashevis Singer, who won the Noble Prize for Literature in 1978, and readers may recognize Singer as the author of the novella Yentl, which Barbara Streisand made into a movie. Singer’s fiction, depicting Jewish life in Poland and the US, is filled with wit, wisdom, irony and the grotesque. Ted Hughes, writing in The New York Book Review, states: “His stories often turn on almost occult insights — as in the connection between blood lust and sexual lust, in ‘Blood.’" Good Heavens! Could it be possible, though, to understand Risha, the main figure in “Blood,” not only as a madly passionate woman but in a different way altogether? The French philosopher Jean Paul Sartre has a rather unusual definition of a hero, including a requirement for never being satisfied, and more information on this idea will be offered during class. After discussing the story in general, let’s have some fun with our question: “Given Sartre’s ideas, does Risha, of Singer's short story "Blood," meet this definition of a hero?”

Copies of the story are available at the Grand Learning office or if you choose to buy your own copy, Amazon offers a Kindle version, a hardback and paperback of Yentl the Yeshiva Boy and Other Stories from around $12.00. The original book in which “Blood” was published — Short Friday — is available from Alibris, for example, from as little as $2.50. It is online (but CANNOT be downloaded) in the internet Archive for free at https://archive.org/details/shortfriday0000isaa

WESTERN CIVILIZATION: THE EUROPEAN RENAISSANCE: 1300 TO 1550 CE SALVATORE DILIBERTO

Meets 4 times on Tu 11/7/2023 - 12/5/2023

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM FEE: $25

During the last century of the European Middle Ages, a new vision in the arts, in cultural life, and intellectual pursuit, began to appear in southern Europe. Here in the Italian City States of Florence, Milan, Naples, Rome, and Venice, a revival of the knowledge of the classical cultures of Greece and Rome, would take place. The term Renaissance, derived from the French word rebirth, would describe the period that would re-capture the glory of the classical past long-lost during the darkness of the Middle Ages. Unlike the Middle Ages, sometimes called the Age of Faith, a secular attitude emerged which was exhibited in the arts, education, family life, literature, politics, and wealth.

In this chapter of Western Civilization, we’ll look at some of the key individuals as they relate to the above. They include: Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael, in the arts. Bocaccio, Castiglione, Machiavelli, Petrarch in literature. The families of the Medici of Florence, the Sforza in Milan, and the Borgias of Rome represent politics and wealth.

invention of the printing press which allowed for rapid dissemination of the new knowledge. In the north, the economic and political structure was determined by powerful monarchs who controlled vast amounts of land. The Age of Exploration would see its beginnings during the age of the Northern Renaissance. Ultimately, the movement in the north became a blend of the old and the new.

In addition to lectures, course readings, and discussion, I will add a variety of audio/video resources with emphasis on life at the time. No class on Tuesday, 11/21 Happy Thanksgiving!

INFLAMMATION AND FOOD: CONNECTING THE DOTS

MELISSA BACA

Meets 1 time on We 11/8/2023

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM FEE: $30

Inflammation drives most chronic disease. Our bodies are designed to heal. We have the ability to reduce inflammation with our diet and lifestyle. In this class, you will learn:

• Foods that fight and reduce inflammation

• Foods that promote inflammation

• Why we have inflammation

• What you can do to protect and improve your health

LED LIGHTING AND ELECTRONIC LIGHTING CONTROLS

TONY SPATA

Meets 1 time on We 11/8/2023

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

FEE: $10

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. NOTE: It's recommended (but not required) that you know the material in the Home Automation for Beginners Class (Wed, 11/1 at 12:00 pm).

VICARIOUS TRAVELS: THE OREGON COAST

TERRI DION

Meets 1 time on Th 11/9/2023

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

FEE: $10

FEE: $15

Today’s selection is a short story for grownups :)

Our study will conclude with the spread of the Renaissance as it moved into Northern Europe. Unlike the secular attitude of the Italian Renaissance, in the north the religious element remained strong. It was in the north that the roots of the Protestant Reformation took hold. The Northern Renaissance benefited from the

We love to travel and we love to take pictures! Terri Dion (Travelinterri) and Grand Photos are collaborating to bring you “Vicarious Travels”; photographic adventures from around the world. Member/travelers from Grand Photos will share their photos and fun so we can vicariously enjoy their exotic trips! Stan and Shirley Bormann will take you on a driving tour of beautiful Oregon. Their adventure begins in Sequoia National Park and continues up the California coast to the Oregon. You’ll explore giant redwoods, beautiful

beaches, lighthouses, and inland historic covered bridges. Your journey continues on to the amazing Columbia River Gorge. This travelogue may inspire you to hop in your car and head northwest for a similar excursion.

MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION, AN INTRODUCTION OR REFRESHER

GENA BAILEY

Meets 1 time on Th 11/9/2023

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM FEE: $10

An introduction or refresher to 5 simple practices for a daily life of Mindfulness and the 5 essentials for successful meditation. Get the basics in mind/body health, mindful living, and evidence-based benefits of meditation. Experience meditation and mindfulness among heart centered, loving kindness, gratitude, and walking meditation practices. Class also available on 11/28, 3:30 - 5:00 PM

LAUGHTER WELLNESS ON ZOOM—FREE CLASS!

ARLENE RAISNER

Meets 1 time on Th 11/9/2023

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM FREE

Laughter Wellness is a unique exercise routine developed by Indian physician Dr. Madan Kataria. It combines laughter exercises, cardio, and yoga breathing (Pranayama) which helps bring in more oxygen to the body and brain. The body needs 25% more oxygen than any other body organ. Laughter Wellness increases the supply of oxygen, not only to the brain but the entire body. It also helps build the immune system, lower blood pressure, control blood sugar and keep your heart healthy. It is a powerful antidote against depression--- a major issue today. Offered on ZOOM... The link will be sent to your email address. Please contact Grand Learning well in advance of class if you did not receive the link.

AMERICAN SCENE PAINTERS

ALLEN REAMER

Meets 3 times on Fr 11/10/2023 - 12/1/2023

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

FEE: $25

Artists depict the values of the culture they live in. When many artists depict the same values, having the same characteristics in their art, it is called an art style. Sometimes an art style will encompass a country such as the Italian High Renaissance, French Rococo, German Expressionism, or French Impressionism. In the United States from the 1930’s to the 1940’s there was not a unnotified art style. There was a style that represented the cities; Social Realism. There was a style that represented the country; Regionalism. Plus, artists who fit neither of these categories: the Independents. They were all grouped together as The American Scene. We will discuss The American Scene, survey the artists, and in each of these groups and depending upon the time, discuss and view in detail the lives and art of a few of these artists such as Edward Hopper, Thomas Hart Benton and Grant Wood. No class on 11/24 Happy Thanksgiving!

AMERICAN IMPRESSIONISTS, WHO ARE THEY?

ALLEN REAMER

Meets 3 times on Fr 11/10/2023 - 12/1/2023

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

FEE: $25

The French Impressionistic painters, Monet and Renoir, are well known, but American Impressionists? Who are they? What were they trying to do? How did this French movement affect their lives and their painting style? You will discover the answers to these questions and more in this 3 week course.

No class on 11/24 Happy Thanksgiving!

HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR DESERT LANDSCAPE CAROL KOMASSA

Meets 1 time on Mo 11/13/2023

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

from Clovis Culture hunter-gatherers to protofarmers to Hohokam irrigation canals, Hopi and Tohono O’odham dry farming, and present-day American farmers. It examines how overhunting and climate change affected the wooly mammoth populations and the experiments with agriculture that followed. From proto-farmers aiding wild plants to some the earliest irrigation canal projects in North America the Southwest’s indigenous people developed methods to survive the regions’ harsh climate. The Hopi and Tohono O’odham cultures not only altered their physical environment but developed a cultural belief system that espoused frugality and harmony with their natural surroundings.

PLAY THE GUITAR TO SING A SONG!

JAMES HERSCH

FEE: $15

“Southwest Desert Gardening" is very different than anywhere in the world! Is your yard looking "status quo" or boring? Are you relying on your Landscaper to take care of your yard? Let's learn what is beneficial and recommended for your plants, shrubs, trees and cacti based on science and the recommendations of ASU Master Gardeners. Irrigation will also be covered as well as some container gardening. This class is taught by Carol Komassa, a certified and licensed Master Gardener, Maricopa County.

BLUES HARMONICA

LARRY REGEN

Meets 6 times on Mo 11/13/2023 - 12/18/2023

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM FEE: $30

This is an opportunity for beginners to learn blues harmonica. We will cover how to get single notes, bends and blues riffs/fills. The instructor is a full-time musician and harmonica teacher with years of stage, teaching, and studio experience. Required: 10 hole diatonic harmonica key "C". Suggest purchasing "DaBell Story" brand harmonica as an economical quality instrument. Supplier is Rockinronsmusic.com or phone (858) 566-9545. Price is about $38 including shipping with 2-4 day delivery.

CREATING AND WRITING YOUR OWN BLOG

CHRIS TAYLOR

Meets 2 times on Tu 11/14/2023 - 11/21/2023

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

FEE: $20

A blog is an online discussion or informational website. Over 7 million blog entries are posted each day. They can involve a variety of subject matters from family genealogy to marketing products and political discourse to religious inspiration. This course is designed to teach students how to create a blog and how to post entries into their creation. During the second session, students are encouraged to share the blogs they’ve created with the class.

HISTORY OF ARIZONA WATER USE AND FARMING CULTURES

JIM TURNER

Meets 1 time on We 11/15/2023

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

FEE: $15

This presentation covers water use and food supply interactions with Arizona’s ecology

Meets 5 times on We 11/15/2023 - 12/13/2023

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM FEE: $25

Five weeks of guitar instruction aimed at those with basic ability who want to play a song for friends and family. Not intended for beginners.

AL

JOLSON—THE END IS NEAR!

STEVE ROTHSCHILD

Meets 1 time on Th 11/16/2023

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM FEE: $10

Join Steve Rothschild, as he shows some very rare footage of Jolson in Korea in 1950 entertaining and clowning around as he always did. Shortly after returning to the states from that most strenuous trip Jolson died. In addition there will be some more Jolson Footage from the years he was "On Top of the World" and of course, Steve will lip synch to some of the popular songs.

NAVIGATING THROUGH MEDICARE BRIAN KEEP

Meets 1 time on Th 11/16/2023

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM FEE: $10

The intent of this class is to help people understand how Medicare works. Defining what Part A B cover, how and when to take Part D, what is the donut hole?. These are questions many people have about Medicare. 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.

DON'T BE SCAMMED!—PROTECTION FROM FINANCIAL CRIMINALS! REX DUFFIN

Meets 1 time on Th 11/16/2023

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM FEE: $10

Each year there are billions of dollars illegally extracted from people in the US. This class will explore some of the most popular financial scams, including internet, emails, fraudulent phone calls, and Ponzi schemes that target our senior population. This class will seek to help students prepare and protect themselves from these unscrupulous criminals.

AARP SMART DRIVERS COURSE

DOREEN MOHR

Meets 1 time on Mo 11/20/2023

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM FEE: $5

This one-day 4 hour course may earn you a 10% discount for 3 years on your auto insurance (contact your insurance agent to be sure). But even if it doesn't, it will make you more aware of your actions as a driver and how to stay safer on the roads. There is a $20 materials charge for students who are AARP members and $25 for non-members that is paid by cash or check made out to AARP and given directly to the instructor. Be sure to bring your Driver's License to class. Class also available on 12/18, 9 am - 1pm.

APPALACHIAN TRAIL

KEN SORENSEN

Meets 1 time on Mo 11/27/2023

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM FEE: $15

Where can you hike across America? Where can you see the backwoods of America that the early pilgrims and pioneers saw? Where can you communicate with Nature and History all at the same time? What is the Appalachian Trail? What distance does it cover? Today, when you hike it, you can start in Key West Florida in the Everglades and you can hike through the Florida Panhandle into Alabama and into Georgia. The trail continues North through the border of North Carolina and Tennessee. It then covers much of western Virginia and a corner of Maryland into Pennsylvania. It then goes through a corner of New Jersey into New York, up the side of the Hudson River into Massachusetts and Vermont. You then cross into New Hampshire and into Maine. The history of the trail and its additions over the years is quite a story. The people involved have often devoted their lives to the development of this trail. Come and hear about who those people are and what they did and find out about the allure of seeing America while hiking.

SHERLOCK HOLMES REVISITED

EDWARD SHAFER

Meets 2 times on Mo 11/27/2023 - 12/4/2023

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

FEE: $15

We will analyze the ongoing popularity of Conan Doyle's famous character. Optional, but very helpful, read the stories in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (Dover Thrift edition or any other). We will also watch and discuss one of the many films based on the character.

GUITAR TALK:

ERIC CLAPTON VS. JIMI HENDRIX

JOHNNY FASER

Meets 1 time on Tu 11/28/2023

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

FEE: $15

James Marshall Hendrix was a little known American guitarist when he arrived at London’s Heathrow Airport in September 1966. That this shy, skinny young man with big hair and big dreams would within days perform alongside Eric Clapton’s new band, Cream, was surely anyone’s guess. But Jimi Hendrix was a ticking time bomb. Clapton himself was caught off guard when Hendrix exploded on stage that night. “It scared me, because he was clearly going to

be a huge star, and just as we were finding our own speed, here was the real thing,” Clapton recalled in his autobiography, some 40 years later. “Here was a force to be reckoned with.” For his storytelling tributes to the greatest electric guitarists of our time, Johnny Faser scoured library shelves and internet archives, listened to countless interviews, and played a lot of wrong notes on his guitar (so he can bring you the right ones). Like classic rock? You gotta hear him talk!

MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION, AN INTRODUCTION OR REFRESHER

GENA BAILEY

Meets 1 time on Tu 11/28/2023

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

FEE: $10

An introduction or refresher to 5 simple practices for a daily life of Mindfulness and the 5 essentials for successful meditation. Get the basics in mind/ body health, mindful living, and evidence-based benefits of meditation. Experience meditation and mindfulness among heart centered, loving kindness, gratitude, and walking meditation practices.

GRAND BIRDS—FALL

CHIP SHORT

MIGRATION

Meets 1 time on We 11/29/2023

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM FEE: $10

Enjoy the desert environment we live in more by understanding the birds that are here during this time of year. We will consider what birding, or birdwatching, is, how to go about it, what equipment is helpful, common safety concerns, and more. The instructor will also direct the attendees to some wonderful and free digital tools which can greatly enhance their enjoyment and knowledge using their smartphones. However the majority of the time will be covered by a slide show of the birds which will likely be in your yards, community, ponds and common areas this time of year.

For those who are able to do so, we will take a short walk around the grounds after the class to see what birds are present. For this section bring optics if you have them, but they are not essential. Also bring comfortable shoes and expect to spend at least an additional half hour to hour after class officially ends.

A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO CANCER TREATMENT AND PREVENTION

ROBERT ELLIS, DO, PHD

Meets 1 time on We 11/29/2023

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

FEE: $30

The session will discuss a whole body approach to cancer care. Topics covered with include the role of nutrition, exercise, and stress reduction. Alternative and complementary therapies will be described.

8 COSTLY MISTAKES IN ESTATE PLANNING

DAVID EASTMAN

Meets 2 times on Th 11/30/2023 - 12/7/2023

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Happens to Your Estate When You Die? How to Prepare for Incapacity. What Steps Do I Take When Death Occurs? Do I Have Proper Legal Documents in Place? Will They Work for Me? Do I Need to Update My Documents? What Reasons are Needed to Update and Make Changes to My Documents? Common Costly Estate Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them. Did Congress Make Changes Recently that Would Affect my Estate Plan?

CHATS WITH DAVID ROSENBERG: JUDAISM

DAVID ROSENBERG

Meets 3 times on Th 11/30/2023 - 12/14/2023

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM FEE: $25 Explore the history and present day facets of this religion found the world over. Here's a chance to figure out what makes these people tick! Have you wondered what Judaism is really all about? You will learn fascinating incredible aspects of this profoundly interesting religion and the key connection between Christianity and Judaism. Rabbi Rosenberg will help you gain a new dimension of understanding from his irreverent, meandering, yet entertaining point of view. This is a discussion series, not a theology course.

GINGERTALKS: AND THE BEAT GOES ON GINGER SWARTZ

Meets 1 time on Th 11/30/2023

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

FEE: $15

The Beat Generation movement began in 1948 and peaked in the 1950s in San Francisco’s North Beach, Los Angeles’ Venice West and NYC’s Greenwich Village. Founded by writers Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg and William S. Burroughs, the movement was a precursor to the “Hippie” movement of the 1960s and left a huge impact on American literary art, culture and politics after WWII. This program will focus on Ginsberg, Kerouac and Burroughs and their contributions to the changing world of the 1950s and 60s in America.

DECEMBER

NAVIGATING IRA/ROTH IRA DISTRIBUTIONS AND RMD'S KIM DYER

Meets 1 time on Mo 12/4/2023

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

FEE: $10

This class will review the IRS regulations associated with IRA/Roth IRA/401k Distributions and Required Minimum Distributions (RMD’s). We will clarify when you must begin your RMD’s and discuss deadlines and penalties. You will learn the formula for calculating the annual distribution along with the tax implications. The 5-year Roth rules will be discussed along with guidelines for inheriting Spousal and Non-Spousal IRA’s. Converting IRA’s to ROTH IRA’s will be addressed as well. We’ll review the impact of the new SECURE ACT! Join us for this educational and enjoyable information packed presentation!

FEE: $15

Come listen to Attorney Dave Eastman, a local Estate Planning Attorney with over 15 years of experience. He will cover these main topics: What

CULINARY MYSTERY BOOK AND FOOD CLUB: PLUM TEA CRAZY

NANCY JUDGE

Meets 1 time on Tu 12/5/2023

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM FEE: $15

Do you love to read and love to eat? Then this is the class for you! Join Nancy when she presents Laura Childs book, Plum Tea Crazy and enjoy several delicious recipes from the book. Even if you're clueless in the kitchen or haven't read the book, it's a great opportunity to taste some recipes to die for!

CORRIE TEN BOOM

KEN SORENSEN

Meets 1 time on We 12/6/2023

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM FEE: $15 She came from the Netherlands and grew up at a time of persecution. How do you and your family and your culture survive against the Nazi juggernaut? She not only survived the unimaginable, but she became a voice of reason and toleration. Come and hear her story and its impact in our world.

CITRUS TREE CARE

CAROL KOMASSA

Meets 1 time on Th 12/7/2023

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM FEE: $15

Citrus trees usually do well in our low desert in Arizona, but there are several important growing needs for homeowners to know about in order to have good fruit and KEEP the tree healthy. In this class we will learn about Citrus Varieties: Where to plant and the best time to do so. When is the best season to harvest? Citrus bugs/diseases. Citrus in containers? Pruning, fertilizing and watering – THE 3 main keys to success! Learn from Carol Komassa, a Certified Master Gardener, and her mistakes before she learned how to do it right!

LAUGHTER WELLNESS

ON ZOOM—FREE CLASS!

ARLENE RAISNER

Meets 1 time on Th 12/7/2023

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM FREE

Laughter Wellness is a unique exercise routine developed by Indian physician Dr. Madan Kataria. It combines laughter exercises, cardio, and yoga breathing (Pranayama) which helps bring in more oxygen to the body and brain. The body needs 25% more oxygen than any other body organ. Laughter Wellness increases the supply of oxygen, not only to the brain but the entire body. It also helps build the immune system, lower blood pressure, control blood sugar and keep your heart healthy. It is a powerful antidote against depression—a major issue today. Offered on ZOOM... The link will be sent to your email address. Please contact Grand Learning well in advance of class if you did not receive the link.

UFFIZI GALLERY

ALLEN REAMER

Meets 1 time on Fr 12/8/2023

9:00 AM - 2:30 PM (Break 11 - 12:30) FEE: $15

The Uffizi’s collection was amassed over centuries by generations and generations of the

Medici’s. Cosimo I de’ Medici, known as Cosimo the Great, had the Uffizi built in 1560 in Florence. Francesco I de’ Medici, Cosimo’s son, in 1581, set up a private Gallery of the family collection of art objects in the east wing of the Uffizi. Every member of the Medici dynasty will add to this collection. Anna Maria Luisa de’ Medici gave most of the collection to the Tuscan State upon her death in 1743. We will visually explore and discuss this collection, concentrating on some of the Uffizi’s masterpieces.

AGING CARE PLANNING AND SOURCES OF ADVISE AND HELP

LOU ANNACONE

Meets 1 time on Mo 12/11/2023

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM FEE: $10 We are all vulnerable. What are the risks to you and your family from a long term care crisis? Learn trusted Information sources to allow you to take control of Eldercare Concerns and how the care system can work for you.

GEOLOGY, ECOLOGY, AND HISTORY

OF

PHOENIX MOUNTAINS

JIM TURNER

Meets 1 time on Mo 12/11/2023

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM FEE: $15 While Rome and San Francisco are built on hills, Phoenix is mostly flat, but right in its center rise the Phoenix Mountains, with Camelback and Piestewa rising more than 1,000 feet. These small mountains provide wonderful vistas and hiking opportunities from easy meandering to rock climbing. Phoenix is also surrounded mountain ranges as well, and this presentation will describe the geology, ecology, and history of many of them, including South Mountain, the White Tank Mountains, the Sierra Estrella, South Mountain, the San Tans, McDowells, Superstitions, and more.

SUGAR, CARBS, DIABETES AND CHOLESTEROL

MELISSA BACA

Meets 1 time on Tu 12/12/2023

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

FEE: $30

More people are living with diabetes, prediabetes and heart disease than ever before. Cardiovascular disease is still the #1 cause of death despite 60 years of nutrition advice. Diabetes numbers continue to grow, now affecting our children at an alarming rate. Statin drugs are the #1 prescribed class of drugs in the U.S. Why are we so sick? In this class you will learn: What causes these diseases, Relationship between sugar, carbs, cholesterol and diabetes, What you can do to take back your health, Healthy alternatives and ingredients to replace the foods that cause these conditions. Diet food is not the answer.

REVERSE MORTGAGES— SCAM OR SAFEGUARD?

REX DUFFIN

Meets 1 time on Tu 12/12/2023

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

it’s pros and cons, delivered with humor. At the end of the class you should be able to know the ins and outs of the reverse mortgage.

GINGERTALKS: POETS OF CLASSIC ROCK PART II—JIM MORRISON AND VAN MORRISON

GINGER SWARTZ

Meets 1 time on Tu 12/12/2023

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM FEE: $15

Jim Morrison always believed that he was a poet, but most pundits and critics never recognized or considered him as one. Only a limited amount of research is available about what he tried to accomplish with his poetry. Van Morrison has been cited by other Irish poets as “one of the two finest poets in Ireland.” His work focuses on poetic tradition and expresses the unusual power and quality of his work as a singer-songwriterpoet. This is the second program of a threepart series that will look at six classic rockers and musicians who were also published poets. We’ll discuss the artistic personalities of each musician, listen to some of their music, and look at examples of their published poetry.

AIR FORCE TO REAGAN MILITARY AIDE— STORIES WITH STEVE CHEALANDER

STEVE CHEALANDER

Meets 1 time on Wed 12/13/2023

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM FEE: $10

Come listen to Steve Chealander share stories about his career serving in the U.S. Air Force. He commanded tactical fighter squadrons at both Williams and Luke AFB, and was selected to be a member of the Thunderbirds. He was later selected to serve as military aide to President Reagan where he carried the “nuclear football”! He currently commits significant time to the Reagan Presidential Library participating in many dedication ceremonies. His stories are interesting, humorous and most of all, informative. You won’t want to miss it!

END-OF-LIFE CARE OPTIONS

MARK SAVAN

Meets 1 time on Th 12/14/2023

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM FEE: $10

Despite its inevitability, death is a topic that is not often discussed. End-of-life medical and care options range from doing nothing – i.e., letting nature take its course – to more proactive options such as palliative care and/ or advanced directives. One option, currently available to over 70 million Americans – but not available in Arizona, is Medical Aid in Dying (MAID). In this session we will discuss the range of end-of-life options, including MAID and will talk about the efforts that Arizona End of Life Options (AZELO) is undertaking to help make MAID an option in Arizona.

FEE: $10

This class will review the basics of the government insured reverse mortgage program -

SUGAR, SPICE AND EVERYTHING NICE! CHEF LARRY CANEPA

Meets 1 time on Th 12/14/2023

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM FEE: $15 Holidays have so much more to offer when it comes to the sweets stuff. The holiday season is here, which means it’s time to start making some of our most-beloved meals. Food is the cornerstone of the holiday season. It brings friends and family together to share memories, cultural traditions, and great flavors. Some of them are traditional and special occasion staples, and others might just be a product of our upbringing and various family traditions. From figgy pudding to fruit cake, many foods may bring on the holiday cheer. Depending on where you live, foods that are Sto some may seem downright strange to others. Together we will discover everything sugar and spice for the most cherished of Holidays. Come along with me as we start a culinary journey into the decadence and traditions that tease our taste buds and warm our hearts.

GUSTAV KLIMT: THE WOMAN IN GOLD

ALLEN REAMER

Meets 1 time on Fr 12/15/2023

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM FEE: $15

Austrian artist Gustav Klimt is best known today for his golden period and his paintings

of women. His best known painting today is probably the Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I [Woman in Gold] or The Kiss. His unique style is inspired by Egyptian, Minoan, Greek, and Byzantine art. Some of his work is very rarely shown, especially his drawings, due to its graphic nature. He also was a founding member and president of the Vienna Secession, a group of young artists who organized, among other aims, to exhibit together. This talk will cover his life and his work, discussing some of his art in depth. We will begin with his birth and continue until we run out of time.

AARP SMART DRIVERS COURSE

DOREEN MOHR

Meets 1 time on Mo 12/18/2023

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

FEE: $5

This one-day 4 hour course may earn you a 10% discount for 3 years on your auto insurance (contact your insurance agent to be sure). But even if it doesn't, it will make you more aware of your actions as a driver and how to stay safer on the roads. There is a $20 materials charge for students who are AARP members and $25 for non-members that is paid by cash or check made out to AARP and given directly to the instructor. Be sure to bring your Driver's License to class.

SO MANY WAYS TO PAY FOR ELDERCARE LOU ANNACONE

Meets 1 time on Tu 12/19/2023

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM FEE: $10

Long term eldercare has the potential to be the most important financial activity that your family experiences. Hear about all the financial methods and family help available for Eldercare. There is no need to be broke, dead, or both.

GINGERTALKS: THE STORY OF THE MANHATTAN PROJECT GINGER SWARTZ

Meets 1 time on We 12/20/2023

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

FEE: $15

This 90-minute presentation will address the history and personalities of the U.S. World War II research effort into developing a working atomic bomb. The Manhattan Project was created based on the fear that the German war machine had been working on an atomic bomb since the 1930s and that Adolf Hitler was poised to use the bomb in Europe. Later revelations indicated that this was perhaps not the case. We will look at the history of the project, briefly review the German effort to develop the bomb, and provide an overview of stories related

WELCOME TO INSPIRATA POINTE.

It’s lights, camera, and all the action at Inspirata Pointe, the new Independent Living expansion project at Royal Oaks! Our spectacular amenities, including a dog park and three beautiful restaurants, immerse you in a luxury lifestyle built on food, fun, and freedom. Now, with even more choice and opportunity, you’re all cued up to live on your terms and be whoever you want to be – yogi, card shark, dog lover, sports fanatic, you name it. It’s your show.

IT’S YOUR TURN TO

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 in 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”

Our Next Membership Meeting will be held on: November 7, 2023 10 AM, Hopi Room Chaparral Center We are not a Veteran only club!

ART CLUB

THE GRAND ART CLUB welcomes EVERYONE IN THE GRAND! You can try a class without being a member– and bring a guest! We know it can be terrifying trying something NEW, but not at our welcoming Art Club!

MANY classes are for beginners!! This month we are offering CREATIVE FUN EVERY DAY! There are so many varied classes, one or two are sure to catch your interest!

IF you enjoy a class, discover the benefits of joining the Art Club for only $20/year. Paint with others who also use your medium – Or enjoy socials (we are a very friendly group and a social event is coming up! Foster lasting friendship with artistic souls. You might want to exhibit your work in our Gallery or participate in Market Days! Get a pen ready to circle the classes you’d like to take listed below – and mark your calendar! REALLY – Get your Pen or Pencil Out!

THE following classes have varied pricing. All the Info and Photos of the projects are AT THE ART CLUB IN THE GREEN BOOK – OR - GO ONLINE at https://www.scgartclub.org/gallery and check out the details! You’ll be glad you did! NOTE: All classes with an “*” in front provide all the materials –You just bring yourself! How easy is THAT!?!?

TUESDAY | OCTOBER 3 | 8:30AM–NOON

Paint Watercolor with Personalized Attention from Judy Wolf

TUESDAY | OCTOBER 3 | 1– 4 PM

And EVERY Tuesday in October at the same time. Learn to truly draw the human figure with George Palovich

WEDNESDAY | OCTOBER 4

Attend the Art Club General Meeting and find out what it’s ALL about! (Free for everyone interested)

*THURSDAY | OCTOBER 5 | 1–4 PM

(The only opportunity this month)

Learn how to use Resin and other materials to create a unique Geode style painting with Glenda Frazee.

FRIDAY | OCTOBER 6 | 9 AM

Put finishing touches on your Resin painting with Glenda Frazee

Friday early evening – If you are an Art Club Gold Member and have signed up – Get ready to Sell

during Market Days on Saturday Morning.

MONDAY | OCTOBER 9 | 9 AM–NOON

And EVERY Monday during October at the same time. Get Expert Mentoring from seasoned Art Instructor Pat O’Brien. Yes, She’s Baaack!! Yay!

*MONDAY | OCTOBER 9 | 1–5 PM

Paint Acrylic on Glass Sunflowers with Patient Beginner Specialist April Heller. Everyone experiences Success!

TUESDAY | OCTOBER 10 | 8:30 AM–NOON

Paint an Acrylic Poppy on Canvas with personalized attention from Judy Wolf

WEDNESDAY | OCTOBER 11 | 9 AM–NOON for 3 consecutive weeks. Paint Acrylic Landscapes with selling professional Ed Sprafkin.

*WEDNESDAY | OCTOBER 11 | 1–5 PM

Paint a colorful Cactus Pear design with April Heller. You will be so glad you did!

THURSDAY | OCTOBER 12 | 1–4 PM and each Thursday at the same time through October November 2nd. Enhance your Drawing Skills with Professional Artist Dodie Balantine

*FRIDAY | OCTOBER 13 | 9 AM–NOON Acrylic Pour Painting as you’ve never seen it before with Gail Wagner

*MONDAY | OCTOBER 16 | 1–5 PM

Do a beautiful Hummingbird Painting with instructor April Heller. Everyone loves April’s Instruction.

*THURSDAY | OCTOBER 18 | 1–4 PM Gail Quinn will teach you how to make Jewelry – for yourself or in time for Holiday Gifts. Nah… You’ll want to keep it!

*FRIDAY | OCTOBER 20 | 9 AM–4 PM

Paint Water Miscible Oils with Ruth Stewart. The Painting “First Wheels” is sure to be a success!

*SATURDAY | OCTOBER 21 | 1–4 PM

Enjoy an abstract Alcohol Ink Class (Let Go! With Artist and Psychologist Gail Wagner.

*MONDAY | OCTOBER 23 | 4 PM

If you are an Art Club Member, Enjoy a Social Happy Hour at the Palm Center. Lots of FUN is planned.

*TUESDAY | OCTOBER 24 | 9 AM–NOON Be BRAVE and try Watercolor with Beginner Specialist Mary Wolke

*WEDNESDAY | OCTOBER 25 | 1–5 PM

Paint a Desert Landscape with Water miscible oil Specialist Ruth Stewart

*THURSDAY | OCTOBER 26 | 9 AM–NOON

Jump in and Try Acrylics with Beginner Specialist Mary Wolke

*OCTOBER 27 | 3 PM

Order Your Drink and enjoy a Paint Party with Ruth Stewart. Great Pumpkin Paintings result here.

*OCTOBER 28 | 9 AM–4 PM

Paint Your Pet with Kelly Bowman. Send your Pet Photo to Kelly Early and you will enjoy success!

MONDAY AND TUESDAY | OCT 30 AND 31

Finish your classes with Pat O’Brien and George Palovich

Whew! What a Month!!

BILLARDS

We are open to all SCG Community Association Members no experience necessary! We have eight new Diamond Pool tables, which are some of the best available for professional players. Check out our calendar for Club activities. Visit our website at www.grandbilliards.org for activity schedules, photos, and more.

BOCCE

Take me out to the bocce court. . .come out and enjoy the breeze. . .keep those bocce balls rolling join us for Drop-in bocce on Wednesday evenings, 7pm or Tuesday mornings, 9am. . .no fees or membership required and we’ll teach you how to play (if you don’t know how).

IMPORTANT DATES:

• League Captains meeting, 9am Saturday, October 14th , 2023 (Hopi Room)

• General meeting 10am Saturday, October 14th, 2023 (Hopi Room)

• League A Bocce starts in mid-October, 2023

• League B Bocce starts in mid-November, 2023

• League C Bocce starts the week of January 1st, 2024

If you would like to join us in league play in the fall of 2023, please contact Micki Brown, league coordinator at leaguecoordinator@scgbocce.com or Mick Sunde at president@scgbocce.com via email. Club applications are available at scgbocce. com website. Club membership new or renewals will be accepted in September, 2023.

BOOMERS CLUB

July was hot, but not as hot as the Boomers' Social Calendar. Boomers didn't sit around bemoaning the heat, instead we enjoyed happy hours, luncheons, dancing to a live band, bowling in the cool Lizard Lounge, playing games, and planning our next adventures. And do we have plans for you. Upcoming, of course there will be more happy hours, brunches, and luncheons. We've also added pot luck dinners, trivia games with cash prizes, a fashion show, breakfast worth waking up for, and our special Cruise to the Mexican Riviera where we'll party all day, siesta before and after Margaritas, enjoy the sights, the sea, and one another's company. The Boomers are the premier social club at Grand (we voted on this ourselves). Our 649 members just want to have fun. We are a social club with no hidden agendas. Everyone is invited and each is welcome to join. There are many opportunities throughout the month to get acquainted with one another, enjoy the company of fellow "Grandians"(?), and hone your social skills.

We invite you to attend events of your choosing, host an event as the spirit moves you, volunteer to help at an event, and first, last, and always—Have Fun. Check out our website for a preview of all upcoming fall events. We take no vacation breaks. We are in operation 12 months a year so joining any time is the right time. Remember, if you live at the Grand, you too are a Boomer. Don't miss another month of funfilled, friendly, delights. www.scgboomers.com

BRIDGE CLUB

We welcome players of all skill levels. Practice Bridge: (all comers) Wednesdays at 9:30 am. No sign-up needed. For new and returning players that want to practice. Club members host and coach as requested.

Social Games: (Club members only) Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon, and Wednesdays at 6 pm. 1st Friday- Chicago scoring, 2nd Friday- Chicago scoring & 3rd Friday Contract scoring. (Come at least one-half hour early to be assured of getting a table).

For social players, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Friday games have been added during the summer. They are all drop-in play with a partner, from 8:45 am to 12:30 pm and cost $1 per person per play. The formats will be as follows:

1st Friday–Chicago scoring–4 rounds of 6 hands

2nd Friday–Chicago scoring–4 rounds of 6 hands

3rd Friday–Contract scoring–4 rounds of 6 hands

The 4th Friday Marathon bridge season 2023 will continue as scheduled.  The last play will be on October 27th and winners will be announced.

Starting January 2024, there will be a 4th / 5th  Friday Marathon with some slight changes in the format: $15 per person for the season, partners, rotation scheduled, use 6 best scores for the winners.  Signup to start September 1. Check our website for the registration form.

Duplicate Games (ACBL-sanctioned):

Temporarily suspended.

Open Play on Wednesday Afternoons: There will be open play for duplicate and social bridge members on Wednesday afternoons beginning Sept 6 in The Apache Room.  Play will be on your own. Bring your group.  Duplicate boards, scoring pads, bidding boxes, and cards will be made available. Play may begin by 12:00 noon each Wednesday. No Director or

organizer will be present to run the games.

Learn/Sharpen Your Game: Watch for news about Mitchell Weisberg’s bridge lessons and lectures later this year.

Our games are played & lessons given in the Apache and Pima Rooms at the Chapparal Center. We welcome players of all skill levels. For information, see our website Scgbridgeclub.com or contact Membership Chairperson Debbie Lerew (dlerew99@gmail.com)

•♦♠♥ Come play with us!! •♦♠♥

CANASTA

Canasta is played at the Chaparral Center on Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday afternoons at 1:00 p.m. Tournaments are held on the first and third Monday and Wednesday of each month. We welcome new members! Two training sessions are required before joining. Training is not available in November or December. Parties are held throughout the year. Contact Joan Mattick, 623-975-1150.

CLAY ARTS (GCA)

Welcome to the Grand Clay Arts Club. The purpose of our Club is to provide and support Club Members in the entire spectrum of the clay art form, including but not limited wheel thrown clay pottery, hand built clay art, sculpturing, and all the associated finishing techniques. The Club will promote all clay art forms to the general public, including sales. The Club provides many educational activities including numerous classes taught by our

members. We have one of the few Alternate Firing opportunities available in the western suburbs. There are also social activities during the year for our members to enjoy.

The Grand Clay Arts Board meets the first Thursday of each month at 9:00 in the Palm Center. Sago Room. General meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 9:00 in the Chaparral Center, Pima Room.  Stop by the Clay Arts Studio anytime and enjoy the expressive selection of pottery displayed in both the Gallery studio lobby and the Gallery display windows facing the Village Center common area. Clay arts is one of the oldest forms of artisan expression known to man. Come to Grand Clay Arts Club and explore your creative talents!

GRAND COMPUTERS (GCC)

Please visit our website at www.GrandComputers.org

UPCOMING PRESENTATION MEETINGS & TOPICS

Whether you are a computer enthusiast, user of other smart devices or someone interested in learning more about them, we are the club for you! Grand Computers Club is located at the Chaparral Center. We're open October through April, Monday through Friday from 9:00 am until 3:30 pm and on Saturdays from 9:00 am until 12:30. From May through September, we are open from 12:30 pm until 3:30 pm. Education - Fall session has started. See online booklet for list of classes. Go to www.GrandComputers.org > Education Contact Education@grandcomputers.org

Membership in our Club offers so many opportunities!

Membership entitles you to many benefits, including: Use of any of the equipment in our "Open Use Room." Available equipment includes: PCs, MACs, B&W and color copiers, a Fax machine, a flight simulator, VHS to digital media converter, Super8 or 8mm film to digital media converter and much more.

Special Interest Groups (SIGs), each addressing a specialty with popular appeal.

Go to www.GrandComputers.org >

Membership

Contact Membership@ grandcomputers.org

Tech Help for members EVERY TUESDAY from 12:00pm - 2:30pm at the club.

One-on-one technical help addressing your computer or devices issues, available Tuesday afternoons from 12:00p until 2:30p, all year long at the club. Bring your device, passwords, & power supply for in-person help. Must be a Club Member to participate.

Go to www.GrandComputers.org > Tech Help. Contact TechHelp@grandcomputers.org

COMPUTERS CLUB MEETINGS OPEN TO ALL GRAND RESIDENTS:

General Meeting

Contact: President@grandcomputers.org

Wed | Oct 4 | 2 pm

Chaparral Center, Pima Room

Topic: "The Essentials of Password Security and Management"

Wed | Nov 1 | 2 pm

Chaparral Center, Pima Room

Topic: Exploring AI. Discuss the Benefits and Challenges of easy-to-use artificial intelligence tools including its use in photo editing and other artificial intelligence tools (including CHAT-GBT).

Coffee Chat

Contact VicePresident@grandcomputers.org

Coffee and Donuts Provided!

Thu | Oct 12 | 8:30 am

Chaparral Center, Pima Room

Orientation

Contact VicePresident@grandcomputers.org

New to the Club or need a refresher about what it has to offer? Join us for a detailed Club overview followed by a tour of the Club facilities.

Fri | Oct 20 | 3:30 pm

Chaparral Center, Apache Room

Topic: New Member Orientation

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP ACTIVITIES (SIGS)

Non-Members may attend 3 meetings before joining the Club.

Apple SIG

Contact Apple@grandcomputers.org

Mon | Oct 16 | 3:30 pm

Chaparral Center, Hopi Room

Topic: Introduction to IOS17 / WatchOS10

Compose Yourself Writing SIG

Contact Gloria Young at CY@grandcomputers.org

Share Your Written Story; Participate in Discussion

Tue | Oct 03 | 1:00 pm

Sonoran Plaza, Mesquite Room

Mon | Oct 16 | 1:00 pm

Sonoran Plaza, Mesquite Room

Devices SIG

Contact Devices@grandcomputers.org

Mon | Oct 23 | 3:30 pm

Chaparral Center, Hopi Room

Monthly Meeting

Financial Ed SIG

Contact Financial@grandcomputers.org

This SIG meets Nov-Mar only.

The INVESTING WORKSHOP is held on the first & third Mondays of the month and provides members an opportunity to ask questions, share experiences, and discuss all things financial.

The WEBSITE APPLICATIONS meeting is on the first & third Thursdays and helps members access important financial websites and apply them to their portfolios.

The MONTHLY SEMINAR is held on the second Friday of the month and features presentations by industry professionals on a wide variety of current financial subjects.

The SIG does not provide financial advice or invest money.

Mon | Nov 06 | 8:00 am

Chaparral Center, Apache Room

Topic: Investing Workshop

Fri | Nov 10 | 1:00 pm

Chaparral Center, Hopi Room

Topic: Financial Ed Seminar. Guest Speaker is Les Gum of HealthMarkets Insurance Agency. Les will discuss Medicare Choices.

Thu | Nov 16 | 8:00 am

Chaparral Center, Computer Classroom

Investing websites and applications

Flight Simulator SIG

Contact Flightsim@grandcomputers.org

Fri | Oct 27 | 4:00 pm

Chaparral Center, Computer Lab

New Technologies SIG

Contact New Technologies@grandcomputers.org

Thu | Oct 19 | 3:30 pm

Chaparral Center, Computer Classroom

Topic: Review of the Electric Vehicle Industry. Presentation to be given by Gary Graunke. Gary is an expert on EV's; he has been in the past the President of the Oregon Electric Vehicle Association, has extensive computer experience and has created educational materials relating EV's to climate, economic and national security issues. Anyone is welcome to attend - you don't have to be a SIG member and there is no need to preregister.

Photoshop Elements SIG

Contact PhotoShop@grandcomputers.org

Mon | Oct 09 | 6:00 pm

Chaparral Center, Computer Classroom

Mon | Oct 23 | 6:00 pm

Chaparral Center, Computer Classroom

Please visit our website at GrandComputers.org

DANCE CLUB

DANCE CLUB NEWS

The Grand Dance Club offers both lessons and dances for our residents and guests. Dance information for our Couples, Country Western and Rock & Swing dances can be found in the Ticketed Events section of the Grand Lifestyles.

Website available 24/7: www.scgdanceclub.org

DANCE CLUB LESSONS

COUPLES LESSONS

Couples lessons are held each Tuesday from October through March at the Cimarron Center.

Beginner are 4:30 - 5:30 & intermediate 5:45 - 6:45.

BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE

October Swing Rumba

November Waltz Swing

December Cha Cha Waltz

January Foxtrot ChaCha

February Salsa Foxtrot

March Rumba Salsa

$5 for residents - ea. class

$7 for guests -ea. class

For more information contact ballroomlesson@ scgdanceclub.org or 24/7 website

www.scgdanceclub.org

LINE DANCE LESSONS

Line dance is perfect for a dancer with or without a partner and offers a variety of dances. Our line dance classes are offered year round twice a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 -12. The cost is $5 resident and $7 guest.

In addition to our weekly lessons we offer a monthly social from 6:30 - 9:30 pm at Cimarron Center. Cost is $6 per person. A quick teach is given prior to each dance. For more information contact Line-dancedir@scgdanceclub.org or 24/7 website

www.scgdanceclub.org

DANCE CLUB OPEN HOUSE

Come join us for a fun opportunity to see exactly what your GRAND DANCE CLUB has to offer. Tuesday, October 17th from 5-7 pm. Coffee and cookies will be served.

You will have an opportunity to meet our new Dance Instructor Pam Burton and watch or even partake in a beginner lesson.

Our Dance Club offers dance lessons, beginner and intermediate, (Waltz, Swing, Foxtrot) to name a few. We also have Line Dance classes twice a week and dances throughout the year.

Mark your calendar and come check us out.

NEW PROCEDURES FOR DANCE CLUB TICKET PURCHASE:

Dance Club Members are able to order Advanced Dance Club Tickets one day before they go on sale by logging in to our “Members Only” section of the Dance Club Website.

Tickets then go on sale at the Activities Desk in the Sonoran Plaza for one week for residents only, two months before the dance.

The general public can then order tickets on-line @ www.livegrandaz.com

DOMINOES CLUB

Looking for some FUN??  Come on out to play Dominoes.  We meet at the Cimarron Center, Gila Room every Monday starting at 6:00 PM.  Play starts at 6:30PM.  If you have never played or are rusty we provide up to 3 free training sessions.  Annual dues if you join us are $8 per calendar year and a game fee of $1 each night that is paid out at the end of play to lowest scores.  Any questions, email scgdominoes@ gmail.com or call Club President Pat Johnson at 623203-7713.

DRAMA & COMEDY CLUB

THE GRAND’S “COMMUNITY THEATER”

The Grand Drama & Comedy Club is the Grand’s Community Theater. We live our motto, “On Stage, Back Stage, A Place for Everyone” and welcome everyone to our club recognizing that each person has unique talents and value.

Everyone is not an actor, and many members use their talents in costuming, make-up, marketing, and communication. Do you like to redecorate? You might be a wonderful set designer. Are you a DIY kind of guy? Or gal? Join the construction crew building sets, or join a “painting party” to turn flats into garden scenes. Smile! Be an usher!

We offer training for our sound crew and our lighting team. Learn a new skill or use your experience in a new way. Please contact Ove Jakobsen at 256-7210431 or ovejakobsen@msn.com for sound or Bob Nix at 623-214-8280 or bobnix@cox.net for lighting info. They are happy to train interested folks.

We offer dance classes at many levels, sure to fit one of your styles, from beginner to advance tap and jazz. Our Grandettes have been a Grand tradition for 25 years! Please contact Robin Kachurak, Dance Committee Chairperson, at 818-795-4859. Not interested in learning a lot of lines but always had a desire to be on stage? Our Cabaret Players presents 3 comedy performances a year by actors who use their scripts as part of their performance – no memorization needed. Always a sell out, this venue is small and intimate in the Cimarron Theater.

EUCHRE CLUB

We offer so many opportunities for making new friends and fun, and all for only $10. For information on all the many ways to participate in the activities, “on stage or back stage”, please visit our webpage: https://www.granddrama.com. Come see us!

Euchre Club meets on Thursdays in the Chaparral Center, Hopi Room. Check in by 6:15PM. For additional information call Richard Eggen, 248-3107561.

FISHING CLUB

We will be getting back together on Tuesday, October 17th at the Cimarron Center in the Agua Fria room from 1-3 PM. We look forward to seeing everyone after their summer fishing adventures, sharing stories and photos from our membership. We welcome anyone to attend that enjoys fishing and the outdoors.

The Grand Fishing Club is dedicated to promoting both spin fishing and fly fishing. Club members take an active role not only in the promotion of fishing, but environmental sustainability as well. Many club members have years of fishing experience and have fished all over the United States, in Canada and other parts of the world. The club sponsors single day fishing trips locally to Lake Pleasant, Deadhorse Ranch State Park in Cottonwood, Bartlett Lake

east of Cave Creek and the Salt River. Multiday trips include the White Mountains, Lees Ferry near Flagstaff, the San Juan River in New Mexico near Farmington, Alaska and Canada. In Grand, the club helps support the viability of Lake Nine adjacent to the 9th Hole on the Desert Springs Golf Course as a fishery for all Grand residents and their families. The Grand Fishing Club meets the first Tuesday of the month from October through April. Coupled with the various club fishing trips, members are also committed to making our community a much better place in which to live. Volunteer opportunities include Project Healing Waters in support of disabled veterans, the Boy Scouts of America Merit Badge program, the City of Surprise Adaptive Fishing program and the Phoenix VA Rehabilitation Hospital. In addition, we provide equipment and guidance to Grand residents to take their grandchildren fishing at Lake Nine. For more information, check out our website at www.scgfishing.weebly.com or to contact an administrative staff member please email infoscgfishing122@gmail.com.

GARDEN CLUB

Welcome back Gardeners!  Our first meeting of the season will be on Thursday, October 19th at 8:30 AM in the Gila Room, Cimarron Center.  “Digging Into Dirt” will be presented by Sandra Huribut, Water Conservation Specialist at the City of Surprise.  Members will bring in samples of their dirt for an interactive presentation on the makeup of their dirt and the best watering strategies for their soil.

Members will receive an email one week before the meeting to explain how to collect and process their dirt before the meeting.  Non-members who are planning on attending should send an email to the contact requesting this information.

The Garden Club meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month from October through May. Each meeting features an expert speaker addressing a topic of interest to our Low Sonoran Desert Gardeners. We typically have a field trip in March, brunch in April, and no meeting in December. Meetings are in the Cimarron Center, check-in is at 8:30, and the meeting starts at 8:50. Check with the Lifestyles magazine for the current meeting topic.

We pride ourselves on being a friendly group that welcomes everyone to the joy of gardening in the Grand. Membership is $10.00/year; our year runs from January thru December. Membership forms are available in the Sonoran Plaza Club trays, on the Grand website, or can be emailed to you by sending a request to the contact person. New members joining now will have their membership continue through December 2024.

The meetings feature a hospitality table- coffee is provided by the club, and snacks are contributed by club members. Plant sharing is encouraged. Please bring a plant donation or gardening items for the plant giveaway table. More info? Contact the Garden Club by sending an email to SCGGardenClub@ gmail.com.

GLASS ARTS (GGA)

Grand Glass Arts (GGA) welcomes 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, GGA encourages you to explore the world of glass arts.  We offer an extensive education program for new and experienced glass artists.  Please visit our website at www.grandglassarts.com to view the benefits of GGA membership and look over our list of classes.

To join, please, click on the JOIN US link on the GGA website menu bar, read through the important information provided, then complete our membership application.  For questions, email: newmembercontact@grandglassarts.com.

While we offer New Member classes September through March for those new to the glass arts, we welcome Experienced Glass Artists to join throughout the year.  Experienced artists: on the Join Us page of our website, fill out the application and describe your experience in the space provided. Our New Member Contact will be in touch to go over the entry process.

GOLF—150 GOLF CLUB

Resuming in November to a Grand course near you! (usually Cimarron) Sunday afternoons, Par 3, 9 holes Casual, fun, a few social gatherings too! We welcome new golfers, experienced golfers! Season begins in November. Annual dues $30 For more information, please visit www.150GolfClub.com

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. For more information visit www.150golfclub

GOLF—LADIES GRAND NINERS

The Ladies Grand Niners has approximately 300 members. We prefer to play nine holes of golf rather than the traditional 18.  Desert Springs is our home course, though 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.

The Ladies Grand Niners membership year is October 1st to September 30th.  We play golf in alternating shotgun or tee time formats on Tuesdays, November through May. Members sign up to play shotguns at either 12:30 or 3:00 or tee times between 12:00 and 3:00. In the summer months, members can choose to play nine holes of golf between 6-7AM or 18 holes at 7 AM.

Members are required to have an active membership in the Arizona Golf Association (AGA) and be a resident of Sun City Grand with a valid Community Association Member (CAM) number. 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-ofthe-Day events and for our annual President's Cup Tournament. An 18-hole World Handicap System (WHS) GHIN Handicap Index is established by playing six 9-hole rounds or a combination of 9and 18-hole rounds to equal 54 holes. The 18-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 five 9-hole rounds to be eligible to play in the annual President's Cup tournament (held in March each year).

GOLF—MENS 9 HOLE GOLF CLUB

The Men’s Nine Hole Golf Club is comprised 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.

We offer you alternating week guaranteed shotgun starts on Mondays at 12:30 or 3:00 (your choice), and alternating week tee times from 12:00 and 2:00. Free range balls, once-a-month team games e.g. Scramble, etc.

Also, periodic free golfing clinics with our resident golf pro, prize tournaments, and annual free hot dog/chili day.

Come enjoy the camaraderie and friendships, that are an important part of our game playing experience.  For an application please contact: Wayne Mercil , Membership Director, merk5151@msn.com

GOLF—LADIES 18 HOLE LEAGUE

If you enjoy golfing and socializing with other friendly women, then the Grand Ladies 18-Hole Golf Association (GLGA) is a perfect fit for you. We are affiliated with the Arizona Golf Association (AGA) and members are required to comply with USGA rules of golf. We play every Tuesday, rotating among the four SCG golf courses.

GLGA is a year-round league with a schedule of shotgun or tee time starts. You can play GLGA only in the winter if you are not here in the summer. We have the opportunity to choose from multiple tee box combinations. You must have a current handicap or establish a handicap within 30 days of joining the league in order to compete in weekly (Tuesday) events. The maximum handicap allowed is 40. In addition to our weekly events, several major tournaments are held throughout the year including a Member-Member, Member-Guest, and League Championship.

The league also supports a variety of charitable activities. Our President is Nancy Foy. To learn more about GLGA visit our website at www. glga-grandladiesgolfassociation.golfgenius.com or feel free to email our Membership Janet Tarr at GLGAMembership@gmail.com. A membership information bulletin is available at Granite Falls Golf Course and Sonoran Plaza just left of the library entrance.

GOLF—LADY PUTTERS

The Sun City Grand Lady Putters Charter Club is a social group whose main purpose is getting together for laughs, prizes and friendship while putting and enjoying the outdoors.

We meet five (5) days a week, Monday thru Friday, at the Cimarron 18 hole putting green at the Cimarron Center. Pick out the day that suits you the best! We check in at 9am and begin putting a 9:30am. Our group is intended for every level of putter. Be our guest, putt for free and come check us out!

OUR PUTTING SEASON BEGINS MONDAY NOVEMBER 6, 2023. THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SCG LADY PUTTERS WILL BE OCTOBER 24, 2023. SEE YOU THERE!

For more information, please visit our website at scgladyputters.com.

GOLF—MEN PUTTERS

HAVE ANY INTEREST IN PUTTING?

Want to meet others that share this interest? If so, then plan to come over to the beautiful 18-hole putting green located just west of the Cimarron club house, right off of W. Clearview Blvd. You are invited to play a “guest” round with a Men Putters club member.

PUTTING SCHEDULE

The Men Putters do “their thing” weekly on Tuesday and Wednesday at 1:00 PM, on both days, starting in November. 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.

If you are a golfer, the club is a great way to sharpen

your putting skills. If you don't golf, or no longer golf, the club offers an opportunity to enjoy one of the best parts of the sport in a friendly, yet competitive manner. All skill levels are welcome. To equalize performance results and the receipt of monetary awards, individual handicaps are recalculated weekly. The new season starts on November 1. Rules and regulations are simple and will be explained to newcomers when you sign in. COME JOIN US. For more information, contact Jim Cottrell at jdcottrell@ cox.net

GOLF—COUPLES PUTTING

The COUPLES PUTTERS club will resume its putting events in September. If you and your spouse/ partner are looking for a fun activity that you can do together, this is the club for you. We meet on the 18-hole Cimarron putting green the second Saturday morning of every month (except October) during the fall, winter and spring months. Refreshments are served before putting begins and prizes are awarded for holes-in-one and the lowest team scores. You will putt on an 18-hole putting course that is changed every month with another couple, so this is also an opportunity to meet new people. You can find additional information at scgcouplesputtingclub,go lfgenius.com. Dues are $10 per team per year and membership forms are available online or in the club area outside the Activities Office.

GOLF—MEN’S 18 HOLE GOLF CLUB

Enjoy competition and have fun.   Test your golf skills and make new friends while enjoying a round of golf on our beautiful community golf courses. The

SCG Men’s 18 - Hole Golf Club welcomes resident golfers to join our club and compete for bragging rights and prize money in weekly tournaments. We play our tournaments on Wednesdays under USGA Rules of Golf and use the USGA’s Golf Handicap Information Network (GHIN) for tracking handicaps. Participants are flighted based on handicap and generally play with other golfers of similar ability. Our season starts the first week of November and runs through September. Membership information/ applications can be obtained in the Granite Falls Pro Shop or by visiting our website at www.scgmgc.com. The 2022 Membership Chairman is Tom Jones. The club currently has over 400 members and we invite you to join our roster.

GRAND HIKERS

Take a Hike! Our Grand Hiker club provides members a chance to enjoy and appreciate the splendor and beauty of our Arizona trail systems. Throughout the year we offer day hikes in varied terrain and elevation for members with different hiking abilities. Join us to discover places you would never visit on your own and get up close and personal to the great outdoors. We schedule two out-of-area overnight trips annually (think Moab, Kanab, Sedona, etc). If the deserts, mountains and canyons are calling you to enjoy healthy exercise and the challenge of hiking – along with friendly camaraderie - this is your group! In addition we schedule fun social gatherings to get to know each other outside of our hiking element and form lasting friendships. The Grand Hiking group is committed to safe and responsible experiences. New members

are invited to participate on an introductory Hike prior to joining. These hikes are offered the first Wednesday, and third Monday of each month. Start your hiking adventures with us soon!

Our General Meetings are held the first Monday of the Month (Oct.– April), in the Agua Fria room, 3 p.m.

NEXT MEETING: October 2, 2023

The hike schedule is available on our website at www.scghikers.org

Membership Director: Leslie Paul, 775-427-4438

Membership Co-Director: Darlene Ayers, 847-9091904. Email: membership@scghikers.org

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 of October. 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 one of the best greens 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 we offer. See more information on suncitygrand.com or

go direct to our website at www.grandlawnbowling. org for starting times, contact information, pictures and much, much more or contact David Shaw at 623584-2743.

MAH JONGG

Come and learn this exciting game. The Mahjongg Club is offering lessons.  The dates are October 11, 25, November 1 and 15.  They run from 8:30-11:00.  To register send an email  to scgmahjongg22@ gmail.com with your name and phone number and we will contact you.  You can also check out our website www.scgmahjongg.net  You will need to secure a Mahjongg card from the National Mahjongg League. (We recommend ordering the large print card for $15.) They take a couple weeks to process so order now.  We do have a few extras that you can purchase, but not enough for everyone.

Our club offers open play Tuesday afternoons from Noon until 4 pm and Wednesday nights from 5:30 until 9 pm in the Hopi Room of the Chaparral Center. We play a $5.00 PIE game. “Go PIE (Pocket Is Empty) and you may continue to play.  Stop by and check us out.  You can play two times as a guest player but we have also discounted our membership fee to only $5 until the end of the year.

MUSIC CLUB

The Grand Music Club is composed of residents who share a love of music. It is dedicated to the performance of Vocal and Instrumental Music for the enjoyment of both our participants and the general public. Its activities give members performance opportunities as singers and instrumentalists, both singly and in groups. Members also participate in production, technical, and backstage activities for our shows and support the club through Board and committee functions. There’s a place for everyone! If you have an interest or need further information, please visit our website, www.scgrandmusicclub.com, or contact Jim Ward at president@scgrandmusicclub.com or 623-266-3606.

ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENT GROUP –

If you play the guitar, banjo, mandolin, bass, ukulele, fiddle, conga/bongo drums, harmonica (any nonamplified, non-horn instrument), then this is the group for you.  Come and play, sing and jam in a friendly, no pressure setting.  We will meet the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month (October - May), at 1:30 pm, in the Cimarron Club Room.  Please contact Don Bollard at 623-533-1237 or www.SaltyDawgsMusic.com for more information.  FREE

SONGWRITERS OF GRAND -

For people who aspire to write a song.  If you have written songs, thought about writing a song or would just like to explore the idea of writing a song, please come and find out what it's all about.  Lyricists, composers, strummers and hummers are all welcome.   Bring your song lyrics, a recording of your song melody, as well as your songwriting instrument, if you choose.  An electric piano and a guitar will be provided. The sessions are not held in the summer months.  Future meetings will resume in the fall.  If you have any questions about this new group, please contact Frank Maglio at art@magliosart.com. Note:  Attendance is free to all members of the community.  Those who participate (singing or playing their songs) are permitted to  do so as guests.  However, after 3 guest sessions, they need to join the Music Club if they are not already members.  Membership fees are $10 per year (January through December).

PAPER ARTS & MEMORIES (PAM)

Wondering how to escape the summer heat?  Come visit us at Paper Arts and Memories or PAM for short.  This club, designed for card making, scrapbooking and other paper crafts, meets each Monday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Join us in the Hopi and Pima rooms at the Chaparral Center.  Our members have access to classes with new and fun card making techniques.   The classes are taught by fellow members of the club. Stop in, and one of our ambassadors will be happy to give you a guided tour of our space.  Learn what tools are available while observing card makers and scrapbookers (both digital and paper formats) at work.  Interested in joining?  Our dues are $20.00 for 2023 for all with a CAM card.  Contact us at grandpamprez@gmail.com with questions or to indicate your interest

PET CLUB

The next Pet Club meeting on Friday, October 20th will be held in the Sonoran Plaza at 10:00 am. Our featured speakers will be Shawn and Cookie from Purrfurred Pets Veterinary Clinic. They will address dental health issues for our furry friends. Guests are always welcome.

SAVE THE DATES

The Howl-o-ween Pet Party will be held on Tuesday, October 31st at 10:00 am in the small dog park. We will have a scary good time. All Grand residents are welcome to attend.

Pet Pictures with Santa on Friday, December 8th at 10:00 am will be in the small dog park. Santa will pose for pictures with our pets. All Grand residents are welcome to attend.

For the last 23 years, the Grand Pet Club has sponsored speakers and events designed to promote the health and wellbeing of Grand residents and their pets. Pet Club membership is only $10.00 oer year. Some of the membership money goes to support pet shelters in our community. If you are not already a member, please come to our next meeting as guests are always welcome.

GRAND PHOTOS

The energy is palpable as the Snowbirds have made their way back to The Grand community. They have brought enthusiasm, creativity and a yearning to learn more about their chosen craft or hobby: Photography.

To meet their needs, The Photo Club is providing an abundance of learning and exploration offerings. There will be classes galore, hands-on experiences with like-minded members and time to relax and enjoy the works that their compatriots have created during the summer months. It is also the ideal time for those interested in joining the club to see everything the club has to offer.

Interested in joining? Explore classes available for a nominal fee to non-members. It’s a great way to obtain hands-on experience before making the plunge into membership.

Classes offered during the month include:

• Tips for Better Smartphone Pictures (Android). Oct. 10, 10 a.m. Offered to beginning and intermediate Android users. Bring a fully charged Android phone.

• Tips to Improve Your Smartphone Pictures (Apple). Oct. 17, 10 a.m. and 24, 10 a.m. Bring a fully charged iPhone.

• Notecard Printing. Oct. 19, 12:30 p.m. or 3 p.m. session. Bring a photo of your choice on a device,

flash drive or SD Card, which can be converted to a 5X7 photo. $1 charge for supplies.

• Beginning Snapseed. Oct. 24, 1 p.m. Professional photo editing with ease of work. Need smartphone with the Snapseed app installed.

• Intro to Photoshop, Oct. 25, 26 and Nov. 2 and 9, 10 a.m.

• Seeing the Natural Light. Oct. 31, 10 a.m. Additional session in November. Learn to use and manipulate natural sunlight without a filter. Other activities available to members and the public during the month include: Vicarious Travels: Chicago, Oct. 18, 2 p.m., Chaparral Center. (Collaboration between Grand Learning and Grand Photo with $10 fee; Travelogue: Lisbon, Oct. 19, 7 p.m., Chaparral Center, and Sherry Weinstein: Photographers’ Showcase and Photo Club Reception and refreshments, Oct. 20, 1 p.m., photo Studio. Whether a rookie or a seasoned photographer, the club also offers the tools needed for your photographic journey. Membership includes free classes, special interest groups, travelogues, a monthly slideshow of member photographs, Photo Shoots, and the camaraderie of other photographers. A digital darkroom is a plus. Join today, and you will have immediate access to those benefits and others. For more information, scan the QR code, visit https:// grandphotos.org or stroll over to the Photo Studio during open hours Monday through Friday, 9-noon. Check out the wide array of photos on display and for sale. A slideshow of members' work will also be available in the studio or through accessing the website. To join, click on the Membership button on the home webpage. Special Interest Groups available only to members include Studio Lighting, Creative Eye, Seekers and Sojourners, Micro 4/3rd, Image Sharing, One App ata Time, Getting the Most from Digital Images, Digital Productions, Wildlife and Sony Mirrorless.

DID YOU KNOW?

Grand Photos has its own darkroom, which includes equipment such as a Digital Image Converter. The converter allows users to make jpeg images of photos (up to 5x7 inch), negatives and slides to save on a memory card. For more info, check back on the Grand Photo website or future issues of Lifestyles.

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 activities and how to reserve a court.  Any resident of The Grand 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

THE SCG Pinochle is Welcoming new members to play Pinochle on Tuesday and Friday starting at 6 PM and ending by 8:30 PM. All skill levels are welcomed and we will train any new members interested in playing. On Tuesday we play single deck Pinochle and on Friday we play double-deck Pinochle. We are a fun-loving group that enjoys tournament playing for those interested and a year-end banquet. Contact the club President- Larry Sebastian @ 480376-3819 or our club Vice President - Trudy Morone @ 602-509-7201 if you would like additional information. Looking forward in hearing from you.

POKER CLUB

Come join the fun for various poker games.  All residents are welcome.  We offer Texas Hold’em, 7 Card Stud and Omaha-High/Low, with buy-in costs from $10-$30.  For a small fee we have lessons to help you learn the game.  Additional cash games are available.  For more information on what we offer, please contact John Luher, President, at jluher@gmail. com or visit our website at http://scgpoker.org.  MAY THE CHIPS BE WITH YOU!!

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 RVs are encouraged to rejoin for all of our great comradery!

For more info call club President Mike Dawson @ 925727-4625 or Membership chair Sheryl Peller @ 623748-8522

SHALOM CLUB

The Shalom Club is welcoming new members and we invite all Residents of The Grand 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, Donna Davidson, membership@scgshalomclub.com or 925216-2129 or Debbie Harris, 623-399-3200.

SINGLES CLUB

The Singles Club is an active social club in The Grand. We provide a caring and supportive environment with activities that offer opportunities for members to share interests, develop friendships and enhance a great quality of life. A variety of monthly events may include Theme Dinners, Poker Night, Game Night, Crazy Bocce, Trivia or other specially arranged outings. Check our website for additional information – www.scgsingles.com.

October 4 | Wednesday | 1-3 pm

SINGLE’S CLUB BOARD MEETING … will be held in the Phoenix Room in the Palm Center. If you wish to attend, please call Interim President Marge Trudell (623) 975-9849.

October 11 | Wednesday | 6-9 pm

GAME NIGHT .... Bring your favorite game (scrabble, mah jongg, cards & shuffler for hand & foot, Rummikub, or any other game). Also bring your own soft drink. Come to the Cimarron Club at the Cimarron Center (on the 2ND Wednesday each month). Hosted by Maxine Sanborn (623) 694-6502.

October 17 | Tuesday | 5:30 pm | $75

Join us for the SPECTACULAR musical “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W Paradise Ln, Peoria on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 5:30 pm. Follow favored son Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colors in this overthe-top, Bible inspired musical comedy with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Group rate tickets, which include a delicious dinner prior to the performance, are $75 per person (Payable to Grand Singles Club). Deadline to purchase is Monday October 9. Please contact hostess, Lorrie Schaut, 623-975-9919 for seat assignments at tables of six.

October 18 | Wednesday | 10-11 am

PROSPECTIVE NEW MEMBER MEETING

Come to the Phoenix Room at 10 am at the Palm Center (on the 3rd Wednesday of each month) to learn about our club and all it has to offer. Hosted by Diane Dugovic 847-867-1713.

October 19 | Thursday | 6-9 pm | $15 POKER NIGHT … Your reservation includes pizza and game chips. Bring your own soft drink. Prizes given. Beginners and guests of members are welcome. Meet at the Cimarron Center in the Cimarron Room (on the 3rd Thursday each month). Make your reservations and pay $15 by Monday, October 16th. Guests add additional $5. Hosted by Jan Clark (623) 810-2236 and Rick Haskell (623) 810-5068.

October 25 | Wednesday | 6-9 pm

GAME NIGHT … Bring your favorite game (scrabble, mah jongg, deck of cards and a shuffler for hand & foot, Rummikub, or any other game). Also bring your own soft drink. Meet at the Cimarron Club in the Cimarron Center (on the 4th Wednesday each month). Hosted by Roger Tharp (408) 391-7337 and Pat Olszewski (814) 392-5391

October 27 | Friday | 6-9 pm | $35

DO

YOU WANT TO PLAY SOME FOOTBALL?

… Come and join us in the Gila Room as one of two teams competing for prizes by answering football trivia questions. Cheerleaders, a marching band and an energetic referee will be included. Hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, coleslaw, beans and dessert will be served by Chef Peter. Wear your favorite team’s colors and just have fun! Cash bar will be available. Members $35 ($40 for guests). Make your reservation no later than Monday, October 16. Members who have already purchased tickets (for Sept 22) can use them for Oct 27 or contact Mary N for a refund. Hosted by Lino Mion (623) 221-6794 and Walt Kelm (720) 417-6121.

SOCIAL GAMES

Social Games Charter Club is comprised of 5 Special Interest Groups. These interest groups are as follows:

CHESS:

Tucked away in The Grand, three times a week, we play Chess and forget about everything else. It’s true, while playing Chess with us, you think only of Chess, an inexpensive (no membership fees) and calorieburning activity (yes, it’s true, you burn lots of calories playing Chess).

You’ll need to know the basics as we won’t be spending too much time teaching, but we are welcoming and friendly to everyone, even if you aren’t Bobby Fischer! So, check us out, Mate. Just show up, with or without a board and pieces, and be ready for a rewarding escape. We usually meet in the Agua Fria room (Cimarron) at 11:30 -3:30 Monday and Wednesday and the Sago Room at the Palm Center on Friday. This is subject to change, so call us first at 623-293-2884 for Paula, or 203-979-1194 for Marty.

CRIBBAGE:

We play in the Pima Room at Chaparral Center on Tuesdays from 8:45- 11:30 a.m. We start promptly, so please come at least 15 minutes early to sign up and get acquainted. We collect $4 to play, which is awarded back to the winners. You are invited to play three times as our guest. Our dues vary from year to year.

HAND & FOOT

We play every Tuesday at 1:00 in the Pima Room at Chaparral Center and Friday at 6:00 in the Agua Fria Room at Cimarron. We play two games and draw cards for random partners each game. You will need $4. in quarters and $4 in bills for the two games. If you have your own cards (6 decks) and shuffler, please bring them. We are currently playing “Progressive Hand & Foot”. For a copy of the rules or questions, please contact Joy Kreick at joykreick@gmail.com. Come and play! We’re a friendly group and try our best to be inclusive no matter your skill level.

RUMMIKUB

Welcome to RUMMIKUB (pronounced rummycube)– a top worldwide board game since 1945!  Played with tiles-with real numbers- for 2-4 people, containing elements of Gin Rummy, Canasta, Bridge and MahJong.  It gently stimulates the brain with manipulation skills, strategic thinking and FUN. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays and 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 11AM to 2PM in the Pima Room, located down the hall from the Grand Café at Chaparral Center.  If you don’t know the basics or new joker rules, call for a FREE lesson.  Join us to meet fellow RUMMIKUB fans.

Special deal until the end of the year:  $12 fee for yearly dues pays you through December of 2024.  For info:  Barbara Powers 480-567-2533 or barbs.rum@gmail. com. That's it for now!  Thanks again!

STAMP COLLECTING

We meet on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm in the Pima Room in the Chaparral Center. Meetings are always open to anyone interested in collecting postage stamps, whether to learn about stamp collecting, discover the worth of an existing collection or to donate a collection to a non-profit tax exempt foundation. Our friendly group will encourage your interest in stamps, whatever it may be. More info is available from Gene Trinks at 602-3398243 or gctrinks@cox.net.

SOFTBALL

Who wouldn't want to be a kid again? Lasting friendships are formed through a game for kids! We play all year long on the beautiful Del Webb Ballpark on Mountainview just west of Goldwater. Stop by any day and meet some great guys and gals; all of whom are there to have fun and relive their youth. There are four different seasons each year as well as different skill levels for annual and part-time residents. We have special events throughout the year. Pick up an application at the field or online at our website: Click on the Club tab for the New Member Application.

SPORTS MEMORIBILIA

Contact: Steve Rothschild sbaron24@aol.com

STITCHER’S

STITCHERS; FIBER, FABRIC & BEADS

Celebrating 25 years as a Charter Club

We Weave and Spin, do all types of Needlework, General Sewing, Machine Embroidery, Beading, Quilting - and donate our time to help with Community Service. We have a knitting machine, embroidery machines, sergers, looms, sewing machines and a longarm machine. Each day is dedicated to one our fiber arts Special Interest Groups. Come by the Palm Center, Grand Stitchers Studio, see what we create, and find out how easy it is to get certified on one of our machines or looms.

MONDAYS: SEWING AND MACHINE

EMBROIDERY SEWING:

Already know how to sew? Great! Come join our classes where qualified instructors take you every step of the way. Want to learn? We can teach you the basics and a little bit more.

Machine Embroidery: Learn how to embroider on towels and placemats, make stand up decorations for the holidays, spiffy up your pant legs and more!! We start you at the beginning and help you through any and all projects. Experienced members are more than willing to offer assistance. Come join the world of machine embroidery.

TUESDAYS: NEEDLEWORK

Needlework means hand sewing like crochet, knitting, felting and hand appliqué. We offer classes on all of these techniques, plus we have a knitting machine you can get certified on. Imagine knitting a sweater in hours not days! Needleworks, as part of Community Service also helps out Eve’s Place on the Navajo Reservation knitting and crocheting hats and scarves. Another activity is dedicated to Knitted Knockers. A soft knitted prosthesis for breast cancer patients, all at no cost to recipient.

WEDNESDAYS: QUILTING

We are a group of Quilters who like to cut up material and put it back together in various creative designs. If you know how to piece/quilt, do come join us on any Wednesday. We have a variety of teachers from nationally recognized members to those who would like to pass along their tips, tricks, and techniques. If you don’t know how to piece/quilt, we have classes for that. Meetings are on the second Wednesday of each month. Caring Quilts are on the third Wednesday of each month. Caring Quilts are made by many members, washed, and prepped for breast cancer surgery patients. We also make Quilts of Valor and Quilts for Organ Donors. There’s always room for finishing those UFOs among fellow members.

THURSDAYS: COMMUNITY SERVICE

Dedicated to making projects that benefit Organizations in Arizona and mostly the West Valley: Early Head Start, Eve’s Place, Family Promise, Food Bank, Hospice of the Valley, Luke Air Force Base, Blue Star Mothers, No Kill Animal Shelters, Dell Webb Hospital, and Phoenix Children’s Hospital.

FRIDAYS: BEADING

If you know what TILA, Swarovski, and Czech Glass are, you know some- thing about beading. If you’d like to learn more - or if you know a lot and want to share - Beading will welcome you with open arms. Come see our display of what you can do with a few beads and little know how.

SATURDAYS & THURSDAYS: WEAVING & SPINNING

Weavers and Spinners enjoy working with all kinds of fibers. We learn about the animals and plants that are the fiber's source; we prepare the fiber with cleaning, carding, dyeing and blending it. Fiber is spun into yarn using spindles and traditional and electric spinning wheels. We utilize many types of looms on which we create fabric for household items, clothing and art pieces. More information is available on our website grandstitchers.org Connie Bollard - President 2023 president@grandstitchers. org Palm Center Studio Hours are 9AM - 3PM Monday thru Saturday

TABLE TENNIS CLUB

Join our friendly Table Tennis Club in the COOL of Cimarron’s Gila Room. All levels of play very welcome. Just don your athletic shoes and try us out with three complimentary sessions to experience the fun, the exercise, the friendships our club offers.

Grand’s Table Tennis Club prides itself for being friendly and welcoming for all levels of play. Our sport combines healthy fun, low-impact aerobic exercise that’s gentle on the joints, and excellent eye-hand coordination practice.

We play year-round in Cimarron’s air-conditioned clubhouse. While we love this sport, we don’t take ourselves too seriously. Play is peppered with lots of good-natured laughs.

Just show up when we are in session and join the fun – no reservation required. Any of our members will be happy to assist you in getting started. We have paddles ready for your use. We look forward to welcoming YOU.

Just sign in, with your email and phone #, and tell us you’re new! Yearly membership just $15 (and join Oct 1 and get the rest of 2023 along with all of 2024!). Interested? For our current schedule, more information… or to just let us know you’ll be joining us, please contact our Club President, Dick Bertrand at Dick@Bertrandonline.com or 925-698-2155.

Gila Room at Cimarron Center: Current 2023 scheduled hours: M, Th, F, mornings 9a-noon; Wed, Sat, Sun afternoons 1p-4p.

TENNIS CLUB

Did you know that tennis can strengthen your muscles, increase aerobic capacity, increase bone density, improve coordination, lower resting heart rates and lower body fat?!! The Grand Tennis Club boasts 400 + members and we still have room for YOU!! Your membership of $20 annually enables you to play in “Club Tennis”, use our 3 ball machines to

improve your game, attend Club sponsored socials, get Club emails regarding Club activities and it’s a great way to meet new friends! Visit our web site at suncitygrandtennisclub.wildapricot.org for more information. We have so many ways to get involved!

Men’s Club Play

Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Contact Jeff Swartz 623-693-9548. Players are grouped by their rating.

Women’s Club Play

Monday and Wednesday mornings. Contact Sue Martell 509-375-1357. Players are grouped by their rating.

Open Mixed Weekly Sign Up

Saturday Mornings. Call Linda Campanelli to register 623-214-1029

3.5 and Up Mixed Weekly Sign Up

Saturday Mornings. Call Dave Schaum to register 623-544-1060

Get ready for the Fall and all of our upcoming events!!

FALL KICK-OFF

PUMPKIN PALOOZA

Sunday, October 29, 2023, Gila Room at Cimarron Dinner and Dance, 5-9 pm

Past and present tennis members and guests welcome! Lasagna dinner with salad, garlic bread and dessert 5-9 pm cash bar

Band 6-8 pm

Dance, door prizes and lots of fun!

Costumes Optional with prizes for best costume

Early Bird ticket sales $18 before October 1’st… Online only!

$22 after October 1’st

Non-members can purchase tickets by emailing: Vivian McCurdy vimacacres@gmail.com—623-759-2627

All tickets include door prize raffle

GRAND SLAM FALL CHARITY EVENT TO BENEFIT RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE

November 2-5

CHRISTMAS/HOLIDAY PARTY

Gila Room at Cimarron

Monday, December 4, 2023

Check out our website for more ways to get involved suncitygrandtennisclub.wildapricot.org. The Grand Tennis Club: “Big enough to meet lots of people, small enough to not get lost”. Happy Hitting!

WOODCRAFTERS

The Woodshop, situated near the Ballpark, is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Thursday evenings 6-9 p.m. (always subject to a volunteer Monitor being on duty). The shop is equipped with all the machines and hand-tools necessary to construct furniture and cabinetry. For more information visit our website: http://www.grandwoodcrafters.com

ALASKA INTEREST GROUP

Contact(s): Pamela Gralton Kohnen, 480.292.1992, grandalaskans@gmail.com

Website: Find us on Facebook at "Grand Alaskans"

The Grand Alaskans welcome all Alaskans living in The Grand. If you enjoy getting together with fellow Alaskans for special events, entertainment, tours, or social hours, this is the group for you. We hold several events October through April.

ALZHEIMERS’S—

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

Presented by: Alzheimer’s Association, Desert Southwest

Meets the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, 10-11:30 am, in the Chaparral Center, Hopi Room for more information or to register call our 24/7 Helpline at 1.800.272.3900

Visit alz.org/dsw to learn more about caregiver programs and resources. To further extend your network of support, visit ALZ connected®, our online community, at alzconnected.org.

GRAND BASKETBALL INTEREST GROUP

Grand has provided a temporary basketball hoop at the tennis “stadium” court. Come out and play H-OR-S-E, “around the world”, a game of 3 on 3 with friends, or just shoot some hoops with the grandkids! It is free to play, and if you need a ball, check one out at the Adobe front desk. It is important to sign the participation book provided near the court – as CAM will consider a permanent court based on the use of the temporary court!

BETA SIGMA PHI

Xi Delta Sigma Chapter is a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sun Cities Coalition of Beta Sigma Phi International. The Coalition consists of chapters in Sun City, Sun City West, The Grand, Surprise and the surrounding area. Inactive members, Leave of absence, Members-at-large or transferring members who wish to affiliate with one of these local chapters are invited to contact through text or email a member of the coalition.

Contacts: Karen Montoya at smithmontoya10901@ gmail.com or Roberta Chargin at robertachargin@ gmail.com Please list your name, degree, status or any pertinent information. Include your phone number, address and email information. If you have an interested friend, then include their information with their permission, a coalition or chapter officer will make contact with you. Chapters hold meetings at various times during the month as well as socials. We, as a coalition, are not a part of the BSP Phoenix City Council but valid members of Beta Sigma Phi International. Membership is by invitation.

BOWLING

Grand Mixers – fun mixed league (guys and gals)

Contact(s): Sally Such, President, 623-975-1377

CANADIAN FRIENDS AT SCG

Website: scgcdn.weebly.com

We are a group of Canadians from coast to coast who winter in The Grand from as little as a few weeks to up to 6 months. Some own homes and some rent. We meet from Oct to April for coffee, lunches or dinners. In addition, we play everything from bocce / golf / billiards /bowling etc. We discuss common border crossing experiences and try to keep up to date on changes for Visitors Visas on proposed changes. We also discuss problem solving in the desert, from plumbers to landscapers. For more information see

our calendar of events on our website. Come on out to one of our fun filled events and who knows you might meet a neighbor, an old co-worker or even a long lost relative from Canada!

Email: scgcanadianfriends@gmail.com

THE GRAND CAR CLUB INTEREST GROUP

Residents of The Grand who have a special car (old or new) are welcome to join our group and show their car at our meetings, shows and parades in The Grand. Our annual car show will be in the spring of each year in the parking lot behind the Chaparral center. For more information contact SCGcarenthusiasts@ gmail.com

GRAND CONNECTION INTEREST GROUP

The Grand Connection is a social club representing the African-American Community residing in 'the Grand'. Twice a year in May and November, social events are planned which includes music, dancing, fantastic food and insight into the life experience of African-Americans. All residents are welcome. For additional information regarding the group, you may contact Steve Doolittle, 623-533-3455 & Laura Garrett-Williams, 623-215-7884.

COWS, CORN AND CANOLA

Cows, Corn and Canola is a group of retired farmers, ag professionals and people just interested in food production. We come from all areas of the US and Canada. Our activities include organized tours and getting together for conversations and guest speakers. Contact Mark (306) 378-7693 (Saskatchewan). Email: mark82laurie@hotmail.com

GRAND DEMOCRATS INTEREST GROUP

Contact: Bob Walling, VP, 602.573.5942 or granddems.org

Website: www.granddems.org

Join us in Cimarron Center-Agua Fria Room on Wednesday, October 25 and Wednesday November 15 for our Fall General Meetings featuring candidates and issues important to Grand Democrats. After an amazing Kick-Off to the Campaign 2024 Presidential election cycle with AZ Secretary of State, Adrian Fontes, Paul Penzone, Sheriff of Maricopa County, presents to us on Wednesday, October 25. Paul is seeking his third term as our Maricopa County Sheriff. “Since the day he was entrusted with this office, Sheriff Penzone has rigorously pursued excellence and worked to restore the public’s trust.” But there’s still more to be done! His list of accomplishments, cleaning up after Joe Arpaio’s administration, is impressive. Support Paul Penzone for Sheriff at https://penzoneforsheriff.com. November 15, the third Wednesday, a week earlier due to the Thanksgiving holiday, brings us Catherine Nicols, Ex. Director of Arizona List, one of several major advocacy groups supporting a new AZ constitutional amendment “Arizona Abortion Access Act” planned for the 2024 ballot that will provide Arizona women with a fundamental right to an abortion. Signatures are needed and we encourage members to learn about the subject and sign the petition. Board elections will also be held on November 15. These are “not to miss events,” so please plan to come early to sign nominating petitions, meet candidates and learn how you can help this campaign season. Invite your friends and neighbors.

Cookies, Coffee, Conversation, petition signing and

meet the candidates starts at 5:45 pm, followed by a business meeting at 6:30 and speakers at 7pm. To RSVP, go to Events calendar on www.granddems.org. To establish a strong presence in the community to ensure a voice in local Democratic politics; to prepare for upcoming elections by supporting local and national Democratic candidates and to participate in Get-Out-The-Vote campaigns; to develop relationships with state, county and local officials holding democratic values; and to inform members about important government issues and actions. Blue Breakfasts are held monthly on the first Tuesday Monthly. Blue Dinners are held monthly on the third Thursday evening. Our Blue Breakfast and Blue Dinner as well as game night and other social activities will continue through the fall and will be held at dates and locations announced on our website at www.granddems.org. Check the Events calendar for details and to RSVP.

Come join us for another informative meeting of the Grand Dems!

FOUR WHEELING

Website: www.grand4wheelers.org

The Grand 4-Wheelers are residents of The Grand who are interested in taking rides off-road into the beautiful areas of Arizona not accessible by standard vehicle. The roads we travel range from “easy” to “moderate” to “difficult.” The rides are for all types of four-wheel drive vehicles (No ATV’s that’s another group). Our rides will allow you to see remote areas of Arizona in the safe environment of a group activity. We provide an environment to learn the off-road capabilities of our vehicles, off-road driving techniques, the use of GPS devices & maps, and available recovery tools. Please refer to our website to see a calendar of future rides, as well as photos and narratives of our previous rides.

FUN DINERS

We are a social group that plans monthly events at restaurants in our area. Just $10.00 per member per year to join. Guests are welcome!

Contact: Toni Helgeson, membership, 623-544-5988 www.fundiners.weebly.com

We send a notice to all of our members throughout the year advising them of our planned activities, either a lunch, dinner, or a happy hour, and we request that they sign up for the event! There is always a gala event for Christmas! Lunches and dinners will be prepaid but you will be on your own for cocktails and of course for any Happy Hours! You may attend as many or as few events as you like. You are able to bring guests, unless we have limited seating! Always check our website, www.fundiners.weebly.com, for forthcoming events and pictures of our past ones! We welcome volunteers to help find new places and to help coordinate events at their favorite restaurants. The annual dues are $10 per person each year. You may call Gerri at 623-374-7917 or Toni at 623544-5988 for more information.

GRAND GECKOS

Our own masters swim team right here in Grand! We believe in staying fit and building friendships while having fun. Our workouts are fresh, full of variety and will help you get and stay in shape. While you should be able to swim freestyle for at least 10 lengths, you don’t need to know the other strokes to join us at practice. If you are willing to learn, we are there to provide coaching and camaraderie. Our

practices have organized sets that are geared from beginner-level swimmers to advanced swimmers and competitors. We focus on technique to improve your strokes, your stamina, your speed and your endurance.

For more information contact swimnut@me.com

HORSESHOES INTEREST GROUP

Most/many of you have played horseshoes at picnics, family reunions, etc. With your renting or owning a home in our community, you have the opportunity to play this fun game, whenever you want, for free. The horseshoe pits (5 of them) are always open. You can even play under the lights!! Additionally, there is a horseshoe group/league that plays every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday each week. Generally, at 8 am. This time is adjusted during the year for warmer/cooler temps in summer/winter. We also have league play with 5 other retirement communities in late winter through early spring. We will provide horseshoes for you to use as well as assistance on "pitching" horseshoes if you might need/want. We can also assist in helping you order your own horseshoes when you find out how much fun the game really is.

Open to all ladies and men.

The horseshoe pits are located just right of the Dell Web softball diamond and storage building on Mountain View Blvd.

For more information call Tom Conzemius at 218556-2404 or Dave Johnson at 623-308-6036.

IOWA INTEREST GROUP

Connect and socialize with residents and former residents of Iowa. Club contact information: GrandIowaClub@gmail.com

LGBTQ INTEREST GROUP

Contact(s): scg.lgbt@yahoo.com

Website: scglgbt.com

Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/scglgbt

Meets frequently each month.

The SCG LGBTQ Interest Group invites residents to join us for a variety of social activities including dining out, theater, concerts, sporting events, etc. We are about making new friends, socializing and supporting one another. Residents and allies who are looking to connect with other like-minded members of our community are welcome to join.

MINNESOTA INTEREST GROUP

Contact(s): Cecelia Kelly, 612-860-4676, ckelly0330@icloud.com

Born in the North Star State/fall in love with L'toile du nord while living there? Currently a part time resident of Minnesota and/or live full time in The Grand? Our Minnesota Interest Group welcomes your participation in our social events, nature walk/ potluck events, putting contests, wine tastings, casino parties, theater/dinner parties. Whether you call The Grand your full time or part time residence we would be pleased to have your input regarding offerings that you would find of interest and welcome your participation.

MOMS LIKE ME SUPPORT GROUP

I am excited to give you an update for our support group Moms Like Me. This is a healing journey group for mothers who have suffered the death of a child. We decided to move forward with the dates and times of where and when we will be meeting. The coordinator at The Grand, who oversees assigning rooms to the different interest groups, has assigned us the Pima Room. We will meet twice a month

starting on October 11, at 6:30. The Pima Room is in the Chaparral Building. The address is 19781 N Remington Drive, Surprise. We are looking forward to meeting you all and praying that we find comfort in sharing our grief and forming a sisterhood of love and acceptance.

Please text or call if you plan on attending our first meeting on October 11th. Any questions, please feel free to text or call Nina Montgomery at 623.606.3160 or Helen Anderson at 206.979.8146.

NEW YORK STATE INTEREST GROUP

Email: TheNYStateGroup@gmail.com

Contact: Julia Schoen (805) 325-1807

Dues: $10 per person per year

CALLING ALL FORMER NEW YORKERS AND FRIENDS… We are a newer group looking to expand. Though most of our current membership originally called New York State home, we are open to all with an interest in having fun.

Recent events have included Get-to-know-you Happy Hours, a Sunset Music Cruise, and DJ Music Bingo with cash prizes.

Events on the horizon for the upcoming year are a pool party, a repeat of both the very successful DJ Bingo and the Sunset Cruise on Lake Pleasant, and possibly, a Mets/Diamondbacks game.

Also planned are get-togethers for smaller groups, focused on specific boroughs, areas, and neighborhoods of New York and surrounding areas, so that the participants can reminisce about schools, hangouts, and friends they have in common. We welcome spouses, significant others, and anyone with an interest in a vibrant, fun-loving group of folks. For information, please contact Julia Schoen at (805) 325-1807.

Here is an update on upcoming events:

1. Oktoberfest October 14, 2023, dinner at Haus of Murphy. SOLD OUT. Wait list is available. Please email Julia at thenystategroup@gmail.com to be on the waitlist.

2. Thursday, November 9th Happy Hour at Angela’s. Come join us for a fun get together to share our summer adventures with each other. We will meet at Angela’s Garden Room (the patio) from 4 to 6 pm. Happy Hour drinks and a limited menu (of soup, salad and appetizers) will be available. Please email Julia at thenystategroup@gmail.com for you reservation. We can only have 70 people so don’t wait to reserve your spot.”

PARKINSONS SUPPORT GROUP

The Muhammad Ali Parkinson Support group has moved to Grace Community Church

16165 W. Mountain View Blvd #4900, Surprise, AZ Held on the 1st Wednesday of the Month 3–4:30 pm. Please contact Kristina Watts at 602-406-4921.

POLISH-AMERICAN INTEREST GROUP

Contact(s): Dorothy (Rzeszutek) Higdon, 218-8213033, odette46@cox.net

Meetings are scheduled periodically during the year to correspond with new matters of significance and availability of speakers, at which time an e-mail is sent to all members. Notification is also sent regarding any known Polish-American activity in the Phoenix area.

Sharing of Traditions, Customs, Travel, Delicacies, and History. Socializing while receiving cultural enlightenment concerning holidays and also

cuisine with regards to Catholic, Jewish and nondenominational citizens. Enjoy the long-established foods of Poland through planned luncheons and tours of Polish-American restaurants, bakeries and delis in the Phoenix area. Translation is also available through Maya Zubriski, mariazubriski@gmail.com, 623-546-6960

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

Club Special Events:

OCTOBER 28 - SATURDAY

HALLOWEEN NIGHT TRAIN RUN

The Grand Central Railroad Interest Group will be hosting its annual Halloween Night Train Run. When: SATURDAY, October 28, @ 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Where: Train Park (behind the Chaparral Center, near the Tennis Courts.) Stop by and enjoy the sights and sounds of Garden (G scale) Railroading. There will be illuminated trains running on approximately 1800 feet of track along with illuminated buildings, festive decorations, and complimentary cookies. For more information, please contact: chairman@ GrandCentralRailroad.info

GRAND REPUBLICANS INTEREST GROUP

Website: www.grandrepublicans.com

Grand Republicans announces its return to Church on the Green, 19051 N. RH Johnson Blvd, Sun City West, effective with its August 19 General Meeting. Please see our website: grandrepublicans.com for directions and other information. While at the website, please read our mission, vision and values statements under the ABOUT tab. Board contact information is under Useful Links. Monthly meetings will continue through the 2024 election.

Grand Republicans’ General Meetings are on the 3rd Saturday morning each month. Doors open at 8:30, coffee and pastries available by 9:00, with meetings starting at 9:30. Guests are always welcome. There is a $2 fee for non-members to help defray the costs of the meeting room, and a tip jar is available to help pay for the pastries and donuts.

At press time we were looking forward to our August 19 meeting, where we will be hearing from Jeff Zink, Congressional candidate for Arizona CD3; and Stephen Skvara and Mary Jane Ziola, candidates for School Governing Board Member for Dysart Unified School District #89. They are running as a team to secure two of the three seats opening up in 2024. Jeff Zink’s son Ryan has been wrongfully charged

with trespassing on federal grounds on January 6, 2021. Ryan is innocent, yet is facing 22 years to life, if convicted. Jeff was also in Washington DC on January 6th, 2021 and saw first-hand what happened that day. While neither went into the Capitol, Ryan was charged with trespassing on federal grounds and buildings, entering the capitol, and crossing a barrier, none of which are true.

On September 16 we look forward to hosting Mr. Tyler Boyer, Chief Operating Officer for Turning Point Action, the 501(c)(4) organization that operates the nationwide youth effort, advocating for conservative politics on high school, college, and university campuses.

Boyer will be joined by the well-known and popular General Michael “Mick” McGuire. General McGuire is a retired Air Force Major General who has lived in Arizona most of his life. On January 8, 2021, he was ordered to send Arizona National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. in response to the 2021 United States Capitol attack. McGuire was the only adjutant general of the 54 state and territory adjutant generals to refuse the order due to concerns about the legality of the mission. He retired three months later.

SUN CITIES SADDLE CLUB

Meetings are held on the 4th Monday of each month (Sep - Mar), with social time at 9:30am and meeting start time 10am.

Sun City West Christian Church, 20803 N 151st Ave, Sun City West, in the Fellowship Hall. (RH Johnson and 151th Ave, one light east of Grand Ave.) December meeting is held on the 3rd Monday. Trail rides (using rental horses or personal horses) are held weekly every Thursday at stables around the Valley. Horse ownership is not required. Ride schedules are available at the meetings. Social events are also held during the riding season. Prospective new members are welcome to attend any meeting and must attend a meeting to join. Membership is open to all residents of Sun City, Sun City West, The Grand, and Corte Bella. For more information, please go to suncitiessaddleclub.com or email us at suncitiessaddleclub@gmail.com

STATE OF MINDFULNESS

The TG state of Mindfulness Interest Group is a mindfulness community, practicing together, bringing peace, compassion, and gratitude to ourselves and those around us. Group meditation can help develop a real connection with other people while tapping into the same silence and source of peace. The TG State of Mindfulness Interest Group is focused on science and evidence based tools and resources. We are not based in any religion or spiritual beliefs; however, we do believe in religious harmony and all are welcome.

MINDFUL MONDAYS

16 monthly Drop/in meditation opportunities 1st & 3rd Mondays Oct-May.

GROUP MEETINGS

Group meetings are facilitated group discussions that begin with a topic introduction and end with a meditation. Group to meet at least 3 times per year.

MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION, AN INTRODUCTION

See the Grand Learning calendar for details on class dates.

WANT TO LEARN MORE OR JOIN THE GROUP? For

those interested in enhancing wellbeing and resilience join us!

TRAP SHOOTING GROUP

Contact: Mark Wood, 623-308-5018, woodyson@ cox.net

We meet every Wednesday at 9 a.m., weather permitting.

We are an informal group of average skilled trap shooters that meet weekly at the Ben Avery Clay Target Center (W. Carefree Highway), shoot several rounds of trap and socialize about various shooting sports. We occasionally venture over to the sporting clay and skeet ranges during the year when the trap ranges are reserved for tournament shooting. Besides trap shooting, the members discuss activities that foster a network of things to do, places to visit and assistance with shooting technique and gun safety for all shooters. If you are interested in joining our trap shooting group, please contact us for specific location information and other details necessary to prepare for a fun experience.

VALLEY OF THE SUN MONTANA CLUB

Valley of the sun Montana Club is currently accepting registration for the 2023-2024 season. If you would like an application to join the club, email Membership Chair Audie Morigeau @ audiej45@ yahoo.com. Please note application fees are $5.00 per person. Payment must be received by September 30th.

By sending in an application you will receive email updates on all our activities. We will be kicking off the fall season with a picnic in October, followed by the Football Frenzy game in November @ Brookside. Last year we had to limit this to club members only due to the popularity of this event. We also host a wine and cheese reception along with out patio party and Lake Pleasant Boat Cruise and much more!

VALLEY OF THE SUN SKI CLUB

Valley of the Sun Ski Club calling all skiers! We meet on the 1st Thursday of the month at the Kuentz Rec Center in SCW starting in November thru April. We have 2 great trips planned in 2024. Telluride, January 7-12 and Snowmass, Colorado, January 28-February 2, 2024. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Judy Ainsworth 602-909-4333.

WASHINGTON STATE

Contact(s): Susan Brinkley, 206-276-2080, susanbrinkley7@gmail.com

Notification of events are sent via email to individuals who sign up on the roster. Events will be included in the Grand Lifestyles publication and will be posted on the community bulletin boards at the Cimarron Center and Sonoran Plaza.

The Washington State Group provides opportunities for interested Washingtonians to get acquainted and enjoy common interests. Events have included socials, golf tournaments, hiking, and attendance at Spring Training Mariner games. Volunteering is critical to keeping this interest group vibrant. Ideas for future events are always welcome.

Interest Group Special Event:

NOVEMBER 10TH * FRIDAY * WASHINGTON INTEREST GROUP

WASHINGTON STATE TAILGATE PARTY!

Calling “The Grand” Washingtonians! Wear your favorite sports team attire and come join in a fun happy hour, potluck dinner and social. We ask you to bring a store bought dish or DIY dish for a minimum of eight people. If your last name begins with A-G: Salad or Appetizer, H-R: Main dish (ie: Chicken, lasagna, your favorite casserole, etc.), S-Z: DESSERT. We will have casual entertainment and a cash bar. If you have any questions, contact Susie Jepson at susie.jepson@hotmail.com or Robin Weakland at laweakland@aol.com.

$3.00/PP (cash only) 5–7 pm - LAKESIDE PAVILION

WINE TASTING

The group conducts tastings of wines from countries of the world. Each tasting begins with an introductory educational preview of the topic, followed by the wine tasting done in an informal atmosphere. Light foods and finger desserts are available. Members have the opportunity to learn about wine and find new varietals to enjoy and also meet and befriend fellow wine enthusiasts.

We meet on the second Tuesday of each month except July and August at 7:00PM at the home of a member host. Annual dues are $10 per person and the tasting fee is $15 per person. We also have an annual multi course Wine dinner featuring cuisine from around the world prepared by a fine local restaurant and paired with quality wines of the region.

Contact for the Wine Interest Group: Judy Helderman, 623-322-9425, jhelderm@yahoo.com

WISCONSIN INTEREST GROUP

Welcome back Wisconsin Interest Group members. We hope that you have had a wonderful Summer. To keep current on upcoming events, visit our website www.wigazinfo.weebly.com. If you have questions, email us at wigmessage@gmail.com.

For those of you considering joining the Wisconsin Interest Group, click on the ‘Contact Us’ tab on the website, send your message and we will return your request promptly.

October will be a busy month. Join us for:

October 6 .Monthly breakfast at Tivoli Gardens. Reservations made in advance.

October 24 . Celebrate. Games. Fun at Culver’s in Surprise.

October. Dinner and more at Haus Murphy in Glendale. Watch for details on website.

Our Annual Meeting will be November 9. We will be electing officers and interested in your recommendations regarding planned and future activities. Your support and volunteering is what makes the Wisconsin Interest Group special. Thank you.

TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES

FOR PICKUP LOCATIONS CONTACT THE TOUR PROVIDER.

KINDRED TOURS

For more information, and a complete listing of tours call Kindred Tours 480-497-2478 or visit the website at www.kindredtours.com.

HART PRAIRIE SCENIC DRIVE & 1899 BAR & GRILL

October 17th | Tuesday | $139

LADY DAY AT EMERSON’S BAR & GRILL AT PHOENIX THEATRE

October 21st | Saturday | $133

FALL LEAVES IN OAK CREEK CANYON

October 23rd | Monday | $110

MYSTERY TOUR

October 25th | Wednesday | $95

Dress comfortably, lunch is included. That’s all we’re gonna say!

ODYSEA AQUARIUM & THE EAGLES BUFFET

October 27th | Friday | $156

SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP AT CHANDLER MALL

October 30th | Monday | $50

THE VERDE CANYON RAILROAD

November 7th | Tuesday | $199

TUBAC FALL ART WALK

November 11th | Saturday | $110

FALL FOLIAGE FINALE AT BOYCE THOMPSON ARBORETUM

November 20th | Monday | $99

THANKSGIVING AT BARLEEN’S DINNER SHOW

November 23rd | Thursday | $133

A SMALLTOWN CHRISTMAS AT THE GASLIGHT THEATRE

November 24th | Friday | $144

FREE SPIRIT TOURS

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

LAUGHLIN SCENIC OUTSKIRTS AND CASINO TOUR

October 4–6 | 3 Days/2 Nights

$375 pp/double | $475 pp/single

FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK STAYCATION

October 6–7 | $385 pp/double | $485 pp/single

NEW ENGLAND AND CAPE COD AUTUMN FOLIAGE

October 8–15 | 8 Days/7 Nights

$4,149 pp/double | $5,198 pp/single

ALBUQUERQUE BALLOON FIESTA 4-DAY

October 12–15 | 4 Days/3 Nights

$1,375 pp/double | $1,850 pp/single

BRANSON, MEMPHIS + NASHVILLE

October 12–20 | 8 Days/7 Nights

$3,425 pp/double | $4,275 pp/single

PIMA AIR & SPACE MUSEUM

Friday | October 27 | $175 per person

GRAND CANYON OVERNIGHT & SEDONA

October 29–30 | $385 pp/double | $495 pp/single

DAY OF THE DEAD IN OAXACA OAXACA TO MEXICO CITY

October 29–November 4 | 7 Days/6 Nights

$1,955 pp/double | $2,429 pp/single

AIRFARE IS ADDITIONAL

OCTOBER FAMILY ACTIVITIES

Each month, we are proud to provide GrandKids Corner, a varied list of activity options for you, our Residents, and your families.

CORN MAZE AND FALL FESTIVAL AT VERTUCCIO FARMS

Vertuccio Farms

4011 S. Power Road Mesa, AZ 85212

n October 1–29, 2023

n vertucciofarms.com/events/fall-festival/

n (480) 882-1482

n $15 per person. Ages 2 and younger free.

n Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Celebrate the season at Vertuccio Farms with this family-friendly festival. A sevenacre corn maze, pumpkin patch, barrel train rides, farm animals and lots more are part of the festivities. Pick up a perfect pumpkin for your Halloween jack-o-lantern while you're there. The Fall’s cooler weather in Arizona is a welcome end to summer’s scorching heat. Mesa-based Vertuccio Farms celebrates this time of year by offering ‘Cooler days in the Corn Maze,’ part of the outdoor fun available during the farm’s annual Fall Season Event. As the Valley’s longest-running corn maze celebrating Arizona’s best time of year!

PUMPKIN DAYS AND CORN MAZE AT TOLMACHOFF FARMS

Tolmachoff Farms

5726 N. 75th Ave., Glendale, AZ 85303

n October 4–29, 2023

n tolmachoff-farms.com/new/pumpkin-days/

n $17.00 each (children 1 & under free). $15.00 each cash ONLY price

n Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Let the unforgettable fall season memories began at Tolmachoff Farms and experience the ultimate holiday outing where there is something for the whole family: Great big pumpkin patch, 6 acre family corn maze with a new theme every year (search for pieces of your map as you walk through), mini corn maze (perfect for the little ones), haunted corn maze (Do you dare enter?). Other activities: petting zoo, train ride, hay pyramid, corn box, adult/child pedal cart track, jumping pillow and much more.

ARIZONA CARDINALS VS. CINCINNATI BENGALS

State Farm Stadium

1 Cardinals Dr., Glendale, AZ 85305

n October 8, 2023

n www.azcardinals.com/

n 1:05 PM

Watch the Arizona Cardinals battle the Cincinnati Bengals.

PHOENIX SUNS VS. DENVER NUGGETS

Footprint Center

201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ 85004

n October 10, 2023

n www.nba.com/suns/

n 7:00 PM

Watch the Phoenix Suns battle the Denver Nuggets in a preseason game.

ARIZONA COYOTES VS. ANAHEIM DUCKS

Mullett Arena

411 S. Packard Dr., Tempe, AZ 85287

n October 21, 2023

n www.nhl.com/coyotes/

n 1:00 PM

Watch the Arizona Coyotes battle the Anaheim Ducks at Mullett Arena.

News and Announcements

BOND ELECTION PROPOSES TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC SAFETY PROJECTS; COMMUNITY MEETINGS PLANNED

On November 7, residents will have the opportunity to decide whether or not to allow the City to issue bond funding for transportation and public safety projects intended to decrease traffic congestion, increase traffic safety and maintain public safety levels of service and response times. No tax rate increase is expected if voters approve the bonds, due to significant residential and commercial growth across Surprise.

The City is hosting community meetings about the 2023 Bond Election through the end of the month, and residents are invited to come learn details and ask questions. For meeting dates, times and locations head to surpriseaz.gov/BOND. The website also includes details on the cost, projects and election. If you are looking for ways to help spread the word about the bond, please check out the flyer in the ‘Informational Resources’ section of the Bond website.

Make sure to register to vote by October 10! You can register at elections.maricopa.gov.

PROPOSITION 400E WILL GO TO VOTERS IN ‘24

In August, Governor Hobbs signed Senate Bill 1102, which allows voters to decide whether or not to extend Proposition 400 – a 20-year, half-cent sales tax that provides funding for our region’s multimodal transportation plan. Proposition 400 is set to expire in 2025, unless voters approve a 20-year extension in the 2024 election.

Over the last five years, Maricopa Association of Governments, with input from local businesses, organizations and the public, programmed our City’s most critical projects into the Proposition 400 extension plan. Those projects include the full build out of interchanges at Loop 303/US 60 and Loop 303/Litchfield Road, amongst other projects.

Thank you to Governor Katie Hobbs, the Arizona State Legislature and Maricopa County mayors for your leadership and commitment to investing in transportation infrastructure and your work to help get the proposition onto the ballot!

WATER REBATE PROGRAMS

Surprise residential and business water customers can take advantage of several rebate programs offered through May 2024. Learn more about incentives to become more water-conscious and apply today at surpriseaz.gov/WaterConservation.

SURPRISE SCITECH FESITVAL

The City of Surprise celebrates science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM) efforts in the community by holding an annual SciTech Festival. This free, fun-filled educational event features interactive exhibits and demonstrations. Technology, and our daily interactions with it, continue to grow exponentially. Surprise embraces these new trends and the businesses that create new products and services. More information: surpriseaz.gov/scitech

Aly Cline

Council Member

ARTS & CULTURE EVENTS

Are you ready to discover arts and culture events in Surprise? From theater performances, gallery tours, poetry readings and more, the City offers a number of events throughout the year. Here’s what’s coming up the next couple months:

Arizona Plein Air Painters’ Exhibition at Surprise City Hall

August 25 - October 27 ● 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday–Friday

16000 N. Civic Center Plz.

A statewide fellowship of artists who paint outdoors. The APAP Members Show features paintings that document and celebrate the beauty and diversity of the Arizona landscape, including human made cityscapes that dot our state. This is a group exhibit from 30+ artists.

AZ Speaks - “Dia de los Muertos Storytelling” by Zarco Guerrero

October 25 ● 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

16000 N. Civic Center Plz.

Register for AZ Speaks presented by Arizona Humanities: surpriseaz.gov/artssignup

See upcoming events online at surpriseaz.gov/arts. For text or email alerts regarding City of Surprise Arts & Culture events, please visit surpriseaz.gov/subscribe, create an account and select Surprise Arts & Culture notifications.

CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

The next regularly scheduled Council meetings will be on October 3 and 17 at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers. You can watch live on surpriseaz.gov/surprisetv, the Surprise City Gov Facebook page at facebook.com/cityofsurprise or on Cox channel 11.

COMMUNITY MEETINGS

My next monthly Community Meeting will be on October 24 at 10 a.m. at The Grand in the Agua Fria Room, 17100 W. Clearview Blvd. I look forward to discussing the latest City news and answering any questions you have.

BOARD COMMITTEES

Architectural Review Committee

Tony Spata tony4grand@gmail.com

Code of Conduct Committee & Covenants

René Mitchell rene4grand@gmail.com

Deaf Advisory Committee (DAC)

Jeff Gibbs jeffgibbs.grand@gmail.com

Finance Advisory Committee

Bob Aiken aiken4grand@gmail.com

Food and Beverage Committee (FABC)

Tony Spata tony4grand@gmail.com

Golf Advisory Committee

Doug Brady doug4grand@gmail.com

Long Range Planning Committee

Carol White carol4grand@gmail.com Technology Advisory Committee

Carol White carol4grand@gmail.com

ADDITIONAL CAM

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT

General Manager

Jeff Hochman 623.546.7468 jeff.hochman@livegrandaz.com

Executive Administrative Assistant

Theresa Fleck .................................. 623.546.7468 theresa.fleck@livegrandaz.com

Communications Manager

Christine Helton 623.546.7533 christine.helton@livegrandaz.com communications@livegrandaz.com

Custodial Supervisor

Ken Crossno 623.546.7460 ken.crossno@livegrandaz.com

Director of Golf

Brandon Dougherty ....................... 623.546.7412 brandon.dougherty@livegrandaz.com

Finance Director

David Reber 623.546.7453 david.reber@livegrandaz.com

Fitness Director

Allison Adams ................................. 623.546.7463 allison.adams@livegrandaz.com

Information Systems Manager

Rebecca Bird................................ 623.546.7503 rebecca.bird@livegrandaz.com

Activities Director

Lorena Nieto 623.546.7455 lorena.nieto@livegrandaz.com

Maintenance Operations Director

Scott Phillips scott.phillips@livegrandaz.com

Norma Gaitan 623.546.7551

Membership Director

Debra Goodman ........................... 623.546.7435 debra.goodman@livegrandaz.com

Standards Director

Jody Snider 623.546.7439 jody.snider@livegrandaz.com

Purchasing Specialist

Laurie Segler ................................... 623.546.7561 laurie.segler@livegrandaz.com

Volunteer Program Manager

Denise Alessi ................................. 623-546-7451 denise.alessi@livegrandaz.com

GOLF

Cimarron Golf Course 623.975.5654 17100 West Clearview Boulevard Jennifer Ciesla—Golf Pro 623-975-5657 jennifer.ciesla@livegrandaz.com

ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT

Activities Office 623.546.7449

Sonoran Plaza, 19753 N. Remington Drive

Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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 activities@livegrandaz.com

FITNESS CENTERS

Adobe Fitness

Submit work order to www.livegrandaz.com

623-546-7551 After Hours and Weekend Landscaping Emergencies

Landscape 760.892.2455

Report Common Area Landscape/Water Leaks/Repairs/Facility Maintenance maintenance@livegrandaz.com623-546-7551

Golf Course Maintenance/Leaks

623-546-7551

Weekends 623-764-0809

Desert Springs Golf Course 623.546.7401 19900 North Remington Drive Kim McCann—Golf Pro ........... 623.546.7403 kim.mccann@livegrandaz.com

Granite Falls N & S 623.546.7580 15949 West Clearview Boulevard Kevin Reagan—Golf Pro 623.546.7582 kevin.reagan@livegrandaz.com