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ARMED FORCES SUPPORT GROUP

You do not have to be a Veteran to belong to the AFSG, although many of our members are Veterans. You only need to have a desire to say “Thank You” to our active and Veteran military families and wish to continue to help many of them on their journey of healing. The AFSG has been very successful raising and donating money to vetted 501c 3 Veteran support foundations. Three of these foundations are within the state of AZ – Honor Flight AZ, Soldiers Best Friend, Foundation for Service Dog Support, and one national organization, Feherty’s Troop First Foundation. We would like you to join us in our mission of supporting those who have served, do serve and continue to serve and sacrifice so much to give us our freedom. For more information check out our website – scgarmedforcessupportgroup.org “We shall never forget”

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 @ 10:00 AM AFSG Membership Meeting Sonoran Plaza, Palm and Mesquite Rooms Newcomers are welcome!

ART CLUB

At the Art Club people are enjoying being creative. In October we will have classes for beginners through experienced artists. Nonmembers can take classes if there is room, by signing up on the Waitlist. You can also join the Art Club for $20 a year. From classes and socials, to exhibiting your artwork and gatherings by medium we’re having FUN creating! For more information on classes in October go online to http://www.scgartclub.org. We’d love to have you join us at the Art Club.

OCTOBER 4 | TUESDAY | 1PM-4PM DODIE’S TRY ME SOFT PASTELS NOT OIL WITH DODIE BALLANTINE 4 hour session for $35 (Gold Member Fee $25)

OCTOBER 6 | THURSDAY | 1PM-4PM DRAWING TREES & LEAVES USING GRAPHITE WITH ALLEN REAMER 4 hour session for $55 (Gold Member Fee $45)

OCTOBER 7 | FRIDAY | 1PM-4PM SCRIBBLE FLOWERS BEGINNING WATERCOLOR WITH DIANE PALLEY 4 hour session for $55 (Gold Member Fee $45)

OCTOBER 10 & 11 | MONDAY & TUESDAY 9AM-3PM HIDDEN JEROME ROSE WATERCOLOR WITH JUDY WOLFE Two 4 hour sessions for $80 (Gold Member Fee $70)

OCTOBER 13 | THURSDAY | 1PM-4PM SOUTHWEST TREES WITH INK AND INK WASH WITH ALLAN REAMER 4 hour session for $55 (Gold Member Fee $45)

OCTOBER 14 | FRIDAY | 1PM-4PM NEGATIVE PAINTING POSITIVE RESULT WATERCOLOR WITH DIANE PALLEY 4 hour session or $55 (Gold Member Fee $45)

OCTOBER 18, 25, NOVEMBER 1, 8 | TUESDAY 1PM-4PM SO YOU THINK YOU CAN’T DRAW WITH DODIE BALLANTINE Four 4 hour sessions for $85 (Gold Member Fee $75)

OCTOBER 19 | WEDNESDAY | 1PM-5PM SUMMER CHERRIES WATER MISCIBLE OIL WITH RUTH STEWART 4 hour session for $60 (Gold Member Fee $50)

OCTOBER 21 | FRIDAY | 1PM-4PM BERRY FUN PAINTING WATERCOLOR WITH DIANE PALLEY 4 hour session for $55 (Gold Member $45)

OCTOBER 24 | MONDAY | 9AM-12PM TRY ME OIL PASTELS WITH LORETTA WARNER 3 hour session for $35 (Gold Member $25)

OCTOBER 27 | THURSDAY | 3PM-6PM OCTOBER PAINT PARTY WITH MARY WOLKE 3 hour session for $40

OCTOBER 28 | FRIDAY | 1PM-4PM HIDDEN MOUNTAIN LAKE WATERCOLOR WITH DIANE PALLEY 4 hour session for $55 (Gold Member $45)

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

The Sun City Grand Bocce Club plays on the courts near the Adobe pools, and equipment is stored in the closets near the restrooms. We are currently playing Drop-In bocce on Wednesday evenings starting at 6 p.m. We hope to begin Tuesday morning drop-in again when the weather warms up a bit. Come out and try bocce on a Wednesday evening - we’ll show you how to play if you’re new at it. No fees or registration are required. For more information, contact president@scgbocce.com or our website www. scgbocce.com.

BOOMERS CLUB

Girls and Guy, Just Wanna Have Fun And the SCG Boomers are the happening place. The SCG Boomers are a fun-loving, young at heart, social club open to SCG residents of any age. Our primary goal is to have a great time and meet other people living in our beautiful, active community. Our members number 500 and growing. Monthly events include Ladies’ luncheons, Men’s Breakfasts and Lunches, Happy Hours for all. You won’t want to miss out on upcoming special events including a Chili Cook Off, new member breakfast, welcome back dance, and a fabulous trip across town to sing and eat, and stomp our feet at Barleens. Check out our website, SCGBoomers.com, drop us a line, join the fun. We have a spot reserved for YOU. Membership is open to all residents of Sun City Grand. New member dues are only $10 per member and can be paid anytime. Dues paid on or after October 1st provide membership rights through the rest of the calendar year and the subsequent calendar year. SCGBoomers.Com

BRIDGE CLUB At the SCG Bridge Club, Bridge IS for everyone!

The most common misunderstanding among those who play cards is that the game of bridge is deadly serious with little social engagement, played in perfect silence by super-intellectuals who have advanced degrees in mathematics. As a lifelong bridge player, I can tell you that none of this is true (especially the super-intellectual part). Whether your card game is Poker, Canasta, Rummy or Hand and Foot, you can enjoy an afternoon or evening of “social” bridge with friends or a more competitive game of “duplicate” bridge at our club. Both forms of the game offer the same competitive challenges as the games mentioned above, as well as the chance to have fun with friendly folks at all skill levels. Our games are played & lessons given in the Apache and Pima Rooms at the Chapparal Center at the following days & times: Social Games: (Club members only) Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon, and Wednesdays at 6 pm. (Come at least one-half hour early to be assured of getting a table) Duplicate Games (ACBL-sanctioned): (All comers) Wednesdays and Sundays at 1:00 pm. Learn/Sharpen Your Game: For beginners/ novices: In January, classroom-style lessons for novices and beginners will begin. Watch for future articles for more information. For more experienced players: Sharpen your game every Wednesday at 11:30 am. Watch for future articles announcing winners each month. For information contact: (Social) Diana Near, diana@nearaz.com. (Duplicate) Howard Emmerman, hcemmerman@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)

Learn the basic’s of working with clay while gaining an understanding of how and why clay works in producing your first pottery masterpiece. Classes are small. Enjoy a high degree of instructor guidance while working along side fellow residents in the relaxed atmosphere of the Clay Arts Studio.

BASIC CLAY

OCTOBER 4, 11 & 18 3PM TO 6PM $45.00

INSTRUCTOR: MS. CONNIE JOHNSON Learn the basic’s of glazing. The instructor will demonstrate the methods of how to dip and paint glazes on your pottery masterpieces. By the end of the class you should feel comfortable glazing your work. Bring two (2) items that have been bisque fired from your previous Basic Clay Class.

BASIC GLAZING DATES: OCTOBER 26 TIME: 3PM TO 6:00PM INSTRUCTOR: MS. CONNIE JOHNSON

Register for both classes on the Grand Clay Arts website: Grandclayarts.com 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)

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 in the Chaparral Center. We’re open Monday through Friday from 12:30 until 3:30pm from May through September. Membership entitles you to many benefits, including: n 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 DVD converter, Super8 or 8mm film to DVD converter and much more; n One-on-one technical help addressing your computer or devices issues, available Tuesday afternoons from 12:30pm until 2:30pm, all year long at the club or via zoom. n Ten Special Interest Groups (SIGs), each addressing a specialty with popular appeal.

UPCOMING PRESENTATION MEETINGS AND TOPICS FOR 2022 Please visit our website at www.grandcomputers.org

EDUCATION

Register for classes. Go to www.grandcomputers. org and visit the Education

Overview Page.

MEMBERSHIP Membership in our Computer Club offers so many opportunities! Credit Card payment ONLY! Contact Nancy Collins for additional information at Membership@grandcomputers. org or 623-398-5286

TECH HELP EVERY TUESDAY from 12:30 - 2:30pm In Person at the club AND via Zoom Video Conferencing. Check the calendar for Zoom info.

Must be a Club Member to participate. Bring your device, passwords, & power supply for in person help.

COMPUTERS CLUB MEETINGS OPEN TO ALL SCG RESIDENTS: GENERAL MEETINGS 1st Wednesday | Oct-Apr 2 | 3:30pm Hybrid - Zoom

WELCOME BACK CELEBRATION!

October 5 | 2 pm

Cimarron Center, Agua Fria Room

Contact Barb Vivian for additional information at president@grandcomputers.org

COFFEE CHAT 2nd Thursday | Oct-Apr | 8:30–10am IN PERSON Sonoran Plaza, Palo Verde Room and via ZOOM Video Conferencing. Coffee & Donuts Provided! Contact

Susan Lucas for additional information at vicepresident@grandcomputers.org.

NEW TO COMPUTERS & DEVICES SUPPORT GROUP 2nd Tuesday | Oct-Apr | 9–10:30am Chaparral Center, Hopi Room or Zoom

October 11 | 9:00am Chaparral Center, Hopi Room or Zoom

November 8 | 9:00am Chaparral Center, Hopi Room or Zoom

YouTube for information, entertainment &

DIY projects. Contact Tom Shepherd for additional information at NewToComputers@ grandcomputers.org.

ORIENTATION 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. 3rd Friday | Oct-Apr | 3:30–5:00pm

Chaparral Center, Apache Room

Contact Susan Lucas for additional information at vicepresident@grandcomputers.org.

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP ACTIVITIES (SIGS) Non-Members may attend 3 meetings before joining the Club.

APPLE SIG 3rd Monday | Oct-Apr | 3:30–5pm

Chaparral Center, Hopi Room.

October 17 | 3:30pm

Chaparral Center, Hopi Room macOS Ventura Preview

November 21 | 3:30pm

Chaparral Building – Hopi Room iOS 16 what’s new

Contact Don Cacciatore for additional information at Apple@grandcomputers.org.

COMPOSE YOURSELF WRITING SIG 1st Tuesday at 1pm | 3rd Monday at 1pm

Share Your Written Story; Participate in

Discussion.

Oct & Nov: Mesquite Room, Sonoran Plaza

Contact Gloria Young for additional information at CY@grandcomputers.org

DEVICES SIG 4th Monday | Oct-Apr

Mesquite Room, Sonoran Plaza

October 24 | 3:30pm

Sonoran Plaza, Mesquite/Palms

What You Missed This Summer!

November 28 | 3:30pm

Sonoran Plaza, Mesquite/Palms Best Apps of 2022!

Contact Ira Simmons for additional information at Devices@grandcomputers.org

FINANCIAL ED SIG

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 third 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. All meetings are IN PERSON ONLY - NO HYBRID-ZOOM MEETINGS. Contact Harold Tilstra/Scott Wallick financial@grandcomputers.org

FLIGHT SIMULATOR SIG 4th Friday | Oct-Apr | 4–6pm

At the Computer Club

October 28 | 4 PM

Computer Club Open Use Room. Use of the Flight Simulator Autopilot function and

Garmin GPS.

Contact Ted Gray for additional information at Flightsim@grandcomputers.org.

GENEALOGY SIG 1st Thursday | Oct-Apr | 3:30–5pm

October 6 | 3:30 PM

Grand Computers Club Classroom

Direct Your Letters to San Jose

Contact Linda Etherton for additional information at genealogy@grandcomputers. org

GRAPHICS SIG 2nd Thursday | Oct-Apr | 3:30–5pm Via Zoom Video Conferencing.

Topic: TBD Contact Rita Skarbek for additional information at graphics@ grandcomputers.org

HAM RADIO SIG 3rd Friday

Check calendar for meeting room assignments.

Contact Gordon Bousman for additional information at hamsig@grandcomputers.org.

NEW TECHNOLOGIES SIG 3rd Thursday | Oct-Apr Zoom Video Conferencing or in person at the

Club.

October 20 | 3:30pm GCC Classroom or Zoom TBD

November 17 | 3:30pm GCC Classroom or Zoom Zona Wyyerd - will discuss technical aspects of their fiber technology

Contact Tom Shepherd for additional information at NewTechnologies@ grandcomputers.org.

PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS SIG

Oct-Apr | 2nd and 4th Mondays | 6–8pm

Computer Club Classroom

Check Club Calendar for links. Contact

Jane Connors for additional information at photoshop@grandcomputers.org

DANCE CLUB

DANCE CLUB NEWS The Sun City Grand Dance Club is delighted to host both lessons and dances for residents and guests. Dance information for our Ballroom, Country Western, and Rock and Swing dances can be found in the Ticketed Events section of the Grand Lifestyles. For the latest information on the Dance Club, please visit our website: www.scgdanceclub.org.

DANCE CLUB LESSONS The Sun City Grand Dance Club hosts lessons and dances that promote fitness, mind-body connections, and social interactions for a myriad of ages and physical abilities. Ballroom is the place for an hour of movement and education that suits most couples. Line dance provides one or two hours of non-stop contemporary dance for the dancer without a partner. Each week of instruction includes fun and inclusion with fellow dancers. The latest information is posted on the Dance Club website: www. scgdanceclub.org.

BALLROOM LESSONS Ballroom lessons are held each Tuesday from October through April at Cimarron Center with Csaba Vadasz. Lessons start October 18. Basic/ beginner lessons begin with The Waltz from 4 to 5 p.m. The intermediate class, from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. will begin with West Coast Swing. The cost is $5 pp/hr for Grand residents and $7 pp/hr for non-residents. For information contact Arline at: Ballroomlessons-dir@scgdanceclub.org.

LINE DANCE LESSONS Line Dance Lessons go year-round with Brenda Thomason at Cimarron Center. For the remainder of 2022, lessons are held on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost is $5 per person. In addition to twice-weekly lessons, Line Dance also holds a Line Dance Social each month from October thru March from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Cimarron Center. The socials in 2022 are October 13 and December 8. No social will be held in November. Tickets are $6 per person and may be purchased at the door. Everyone is welcome, but no lessons are given at the social. If you can’t get enough dancing, join this friendly group of dancers for a lively evening of beginners through intermediate line dancing. For information on lessons or socials, contact Line-dance-dir@scgdanceclub.org.

DOMINOES CLUB

No Grout Needed to lay our tiles down! Come Join the SCG Dominoes Club. We play at the Cimarron Center every Monday night in the Gila room. Doors open at 6:00pm with play starting promptly at 6:30pm. We play Mexican Train “The Grand Way”. Beginner or experienced, all SCG members are welcome. Must present CAM card. New players receive free training on the first night with two additional free training sessions if requested. Yearly dues $5. Game night fee $1, with cash payout for lowest scores on a sliding scale at end of nightly play. Email: SCGDOMINOES@GMAIL.COM or call Club President, Pat Johnson, 623-203-7713

DRAMA & COMEDY CLUB

The Drama & Comedy Club presents theater entertainment to the community, performing plays and musicals on the Sagebrush Stage and comedy skits at the Cimarron Nightclub. Our motto, “On Stage, Back Stage, A Place for Everyone” describes our belief that we welcome everyone to our club where they can find a place to contribute and feel welcome and productive. We have many opportunities for folks who are organizers or who want to expand their creativity. Most of our members are not actors! Some of our members do have acting and directing experience, and they are ready to share their techniques to those members who want to learn new skills. We offer so many opportunities to be involved in costuming, make-up, marketing, and communication, and technicians for lights and sound. 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 that take you to a governor’s office and campaign, or an old English mansion on a foggy night. If you like to greet people, we welcome you to volunteer to be an usher. What a great way to make new friends. We are a fun club! And all this for just $10 a year. Check us out at www.granddrama.com. We also offer dance classes at many levels, sure to fit one of your styles, from beginner to advance tap and jazz. There is also the opportunity to dance with the Grandettes, a favorite Grand tradition, and perform in our Variety Show. This year will be the 23rd season! Not only is dance a great exercise but you will not come out of a class without making new friends. For any inquiries about dance, please contact Robin Kachurak, Dance Committee Chairperson at 818-795-4859.

SEASON TICKETS! Each season, the SCG Drama & Comedy Club provides outstanding entertainment for you. With 3 plays, a musical and our Variety Show, buying season tickets saves you money and guarantees your seats for all the shows. Tickets are discounted. You are guaranteed the best seats for all shows before they become available to the general public. Buy tickets at www. granddrama.com.

EUCHRE CLUB

Call President (Rich Eggen) 248–310–7561 for additional information.

FISHING CLUB

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

We are looking forward to our first meeting of the season on Thursday, October 20 at 8:30 AM in the Cimarron Center. Jo Miller will be presenting ‘Green Thumb Plant Care’, including plant selection, proper planting and watering, pruning schedules, basic design tips and tips on hiring a contractor/landscaper. Jo Miller recently retired as an Environmental Program Manager at the city of Glendale where she managed the City’s award-winning conservation and sustainability programs including the four-acre Glendale Xeriscape Demonstration Garden. Prior to working for the City of Glendale, Jo owned and managed a landscape design business for 20 years. She has provided design consultations for the Phoenix Zoo, local businesses, and hundreds of homeowners in the Phoenix metro area. The Garden Club meets the 3rd Thursday of the month from October thru 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 and 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. We pride ourselves on being a friendly group that welcomes everyone to the joy of gardening in SCG. Membership is $10.00/year; our year runs from January thru December. New members joining now and thru the the fall, will have their memberships extended to December 2023. Membership forms are available in the Sonoran Plaza Club trays, on the Sun City Grand web site, or can be emailed to you by sending a request to the contact person. 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 give-away 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 stainedglass 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. Our next available classes for those without glass arts experience are in 2023, normally the 2nd weekend of February through April. To join, please go to our website after October 9th, click on the JOIN US link on the menu bar and read through the important information provided, then click on the JOIN US NOW button and complete our membership application. For questions, contact newmembercontact@ grandglassarts.com. If you are an experienced glass artist, please email your name, phone number, CAM#, and a brief summary of your experience to the above email address and we will be in touch.

GOLF—150 GOLF CLUB

Par–3 golf at Sun City Grand. The co–ed 150 Golf Club plays nine holes from tees 150 yards or less from the pin Sunday afternoon. If you want to work on your short game, are new to golf or just want enjoy nine holes from a shorter distance, give us a try. We would love to have you as our guest. We are a relaxed, fun–loving group. Info: Denny Spencer 425–210–6973.

GOLF—LADIES GRAND NINERS

The Ladies Grand Niners (LGN) enjoy playing 9 holes of golf each Tuesday, November thru May. Our members have a wide range of skill levels and are divided into four flights. Desert Springs is our home course; however, we play all four SCG courses during the season. We are affiliated with Arizona Golf Association (AGA). Members are required to have a GHIN handicap index or establish one by playing six 9-hole rounds. We play by USGA rules of golf and expect members to have some golf experience. In addition to weekly play, we enjoy special games, tournaments, a President’s Cup Championship and social events. We sponsor fundraisers for food banks and Luke Air Force Base “Warm Heart” program. For more information about becoming a member of this friendly golf group, visit our website at is https://ladiesgrandniners.golfgenius.com (https://ladiesgrandniners.golfgenius.com) or contact our membership chairs at membership. ladiesgrandniners@gmail.com. Our motto is “Fun, Friendship and Golf” Come join us!

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 18Hole 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

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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

IT’S TIME TO PUTT!!! 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 at 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 Friday, November 4, 2022. 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 Putting Club is a co-ed charter club at Sun City Grand in Surprise, AZ. We are a putting only club that plays on an 18-hole course that is set-up differently each month. Our goal is to provide an opportunity for experienced golfers and novices alike to compete on the putting green and at the same time, have fun and make new friends. Above all, we want our members to enjoy themselves while utilizing our wonderful putting facilities at the Cimarron Center. For more information visit our website: scgcouplesputtingclub.golfgenius.com

GOLF—MEN’S 18 HOLE GOLF CLUB

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

GRAND HIKERS

Grand Hikers welcomes current members along with any hikers interested in learning more about the club to attend the regular membership meeting scheduled for Monday, October 10 at 3 p.m. in the Agua Fria room. Grand Hikers is happy to announce the return to a regular schedule of hikes with at least 5 hikes per week of varying levels of difficulty. Procedures for participating in hikes remain the same including: 1) hikers are required to register in advance for hikes, 2) there will only be a limit on the number of hikers if required by the hiking venue or the hike leader, and 3) the Grand Hikers waiver is still required. New and future club members are encouraged to participate in an Introductory Hike before signing up for a regular club hike. Introductory Hikes are scheduled regularly in order to accommodate new members, or you can contact hikedirector@scghikers.org in order to schedule an Introductory Hike. Only current members can access the hike sign up list on the website, all others must contact hikedirector@ scghikers.org in order to sign up for a hike. The October hike schedule is available on our website at www.scghikers.org where you can also learn more about the club, upcoming hikes, and tips for more enjoyment and safety in your hikes. For more information contact president@ scghikers.org or hikedirector@scghikers.org.

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 a stateof-the-art bowling green that is arguably the best green in the country and it is situated just behind the tennis courts. You absolutely have to check this out and then ask about the free introductory lessons (and free use of club bowls) 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 623-584-2743.

MAH JONGG

Mah Jongg is a game of skill, energy, calculation, and includes a degree of luck. An excellent game to keep your brain active! Our club offers open play Tuesday afternoons from 12 PM to 4 PM and Wednesday evenings from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM in the Chaparral Center, Hopi room all year long. We play a $5.00 pie game. “Go pie” and you may continue to play! Thinking of joining? Non-members can play for free on Tuesday, November 1 (see ad in this issue). Any questions? Our email address is scgmahjongg22@gmail.com. You can also check out our website: www.scgmahjongg.net.

MUSIC CLUB

The Sun City 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 623-2663606.

ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENT GROUP –If you play the guitar, banjo, mandolin, bass, ukulele, fiddle, conga/bongo drums, harmonica (any non-amplified, non-horn instrument), then this is the group for you. Come and play, sing and jam in a friendly and no pressure setting. We will meet the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, at 1:30 pm, in the Cimarron Club Room. Please contact David Durham at 970-216-8279 or sonid@msn.com for more information. FREE

PAPER ARTS & MEMORIES (PAM)

Our Card Boutique will be open each Monday morning starting October 3rd plus we will be participating in the Markets at Grand the first Saturday of each month. Come purchase

handmade, unique Holiday cards. The boutique will be located in the hallway outside the Pima room in the Chaparral Center. Our club provides a place to learn, create and share greeting cards, paper crafting, mixed media, scrapbooks and more. If you are a resident of Grand, have a CAM card and are interested in joining our Club, email us at GrandPamPrez@gmail.com and we will assign a PAM Ambassador to meet with you on a Monday to show you around and familiarize you with our Club. Our dues for the 4th quarter of 2022 will be $10.00 and the dues are $20.00 for the full year of 2023.

PET CLUB

Our next Pet Club meeting will be held on Friday, October 21st at 10:00 in the Aqua Fria room at the Cimarron Center. Please note new location for this event. Our speaker will be CJ Anderson representing Animals and Humans in Disaster – Empty Food Bowls Pantry. She will inform us of the work being done in our community and in Flagstaff where pets and humans have been displaced due to flooding.

HOWL-O-WEEN PARTY Monday, October 31st at 10:00 in the pet park. Treats and raffles. All pets and their humans are welcome. Costumes encouraged but not necessary to join in the fun.

SAVE THE DATE PICTURES WITH SANTA Friday, December 9th at 10:00 in the pet park. All pets and their humans are welcome. Bring your camera or cell phone. For additional information contact scgpets@gmail.com

GRAND PHOTOS

Is your creative side just waiting to break out? Sun City Grand Photo Club provides the ideal solution as it will be in full swing in October with the return of snowbirds to the community. Membership provides opportunities for smartphone, point-and-shoot or digital camera photographers. Membership includes classes, Special Interest Groups, photo shoots and showcases. Most are free; some may require a slight fee. Knowledgeable members are also available to answer any photographic questions. Join today, and gain immediate access to courses and mentors. Click on the Membership button on the home webpage for the membership form. For information, scan the QR code, visit https:// grandphotos.org or swing by the Photo Studio during open hours Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9-noon.

October events include:

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS (SIGS) Studio Lighting—Oct. 3, 1 p.m., Studio Tips for enhancing portrait and still life with studio lighting. Creative Eye—Oct. 6, 3 p.m., Studio Envision the world in creative ways. Share and learn about camera settings and techniques with fellow classmates. Seekers and Sojourners—Oct 12, 1 p.m., Studio Review of photography styles used by historical and contemporary photographers. Micro 4/3rd – Oct. 13, 3 p.m., Studio: Micro 4/3rd users discuss and learn function and operation of their respective camera models, lenses and accessories. One App at a Time—Oct. 18, 1 p.m., Studio Turn iPad or iPhone photos into abstract works of art with different apps.

Getting the Most From Digital Images

Oct. 19, 1 p.m., ZOOM See how editing can deliver your desired end product. Digital Productions—Oct. 20, 10 a.m., Studio Create shows using photographic images. Discover available software and gain tips from fellow members on creating shows. All levels of photographers. Wildlife—Oct. 27, 9 a.m., Studio Learn strategies for photographing wildlife, and equipment tips including exposure settings, methods and techniques.

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Sony Mirrorless Cameras— Oct. 27, 1 p.m., Studio Information exchange and experiences members have had with their Sony mirrorless cameras.

CLASSES

Tips for Better (Android) Smartphone Pics— Oct. 4 and 11 (two sessions), 1-3 p.m., Studio

The best camera in your arsenal is the one you always carry. Learn tips to increase skills.

Tips for Better (Apple) Smartphone Pics— Oct. 11 and 20 (two sessions), 10-noon, Studio

The best camera in your arsenal is the one you always carry. Learn tips to increase your skills.

Photoshoots Intro— Oct. 18 and 25, 10 a.m., Studio

What is the purpose of photoshoots, how are they developed, where are they held? Session 2 includes a mentored photo shoot.

Beginning Snapseed—Oct. 24, 1 p.m., Studio

Process Smartphone or tablet pictures using

“Snapseed” (free Google program). Basic techniques and workflow will be demonstrated. Matting – Oct. 25, 10 a.m., Studio: Measure and cut a mat to frame your photo. Bring an 8X10 or smaller printed photo.

Photographic Papers and Printing— Oct. 25, 1 p.m., Studio Create inexpensive high-quality photographic prints.

Seeing the Natural Light—Oct. 31 and Nov. 8, 1 p.m., Studio: Learn to utilize light and adjust your subject to create magical moments with your image.

PHOTO SHOOT

Downtown Phoenix Architecture—Oct. 16, 9 a.m.: Experiment with photographic elements using lines, shadows, colors, b&w and patterns. Pre-meeting, Oct. 14, 6 p.m.

Fashion Model Shoot—Oct. 26, 10 a.m., Studio: Experience shooting with professional photographer and fashion model. Estimated costs: $50.

TRAVELOGUE

Greece—Oct. 20, 7 p.m., Chaparral Center

Apache Room: Travel back to early Greek times. The travelogue explores the first Olympics, the Etruscans, and prehistoric culture. Visit the Acropolis, search Delphi for the Oracle, and view numerous Greek locations. All are welcome to attend.

SHOWCASE SOCIAL EVENT

Reception, Featured Artist and Wildlife

Showcases—Oct. 21-Nov. 17, Studio. Reception and light refreshments, Oct. 21, 1 p.m.

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 Sun City Grand resident can make court reservations at any time that is not set aside for club functions. Court reservations are displayed on the monitors located in the pavilion and in both breezeways. If you are unable to use your reservation, please delete your reservation so that other residents can use that time. Non-marking, court shoes are recommended. For more information check website www. grandpickleball.org Hope to see you on the courts soon!

PINOCHLE

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 doubledeck 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 @ 480-376-3819 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 buyin 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 Marcia Hoagland, President, at mlhoagie@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 @ 925-727-4625 or Membership Chair Sharron Navratil @ 602-430-0820

SHALOM CLUB

The Shalom Club is welcoming new members and we invite all Sun City Grand Residents to join us! We’re a fun–loving and energetic social club with over 300 members who enjoy a variety of social, educational and cultural activities related to Judaism, although we are not a religious group. We have an annual calendar of diverse Monthly Program Meetings and our members host many fabulous Socials throughout the year. We also enjoy our partnership and periodic socials with all the West Valley Shalom Clubs. Check out our Club at www.scgshalomclub.com for the latest on events and activities. For more information, or if you would like to join us as a guest to look us over, please contact our Membership Director, Donna Davidson, membership@scgshalomclub. com or 925-216-2129 or Debbie Harris, 623-3993200.

2022 CHANUKAH CELEBRATION SHALOM CLUB DECEMBER 18– 26 - SHALOM CLUB First Candle–Sunday–December 18–5:30pm Second Candle–Monday–December 19–5:30pm Third Candle–Tuesday–December 20–5:30pm Fourth Candle–Wednesday–December 21–5:30pm Fifth Candle–Thursday–December 22–5:30pm Sixth Candle–Friday–December 23–5:30pm Seventh Candle–Saturday–December 24–6pm Eighth Candle–Sunday–December 25–5:30pm For more information and questions, please contact Natalie Morrison at 623-518-3494. Free to all SCG residents. Times above Sonoran Plaza

SINGLES CLUB

The Singles Club is an active social club in Sun City 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 5 | WEDNESDAY | 1-3PM

SINGLE’S CLUB BOARD MEETING

will be held in the Phoenix Room in the Palm Center. If you wish to attend, please call Pres. Ken Steinhart (708) 702-2593.

OCTOBER 9 | SUNDAY | 6-9PM | $30

HAPPY HOLIDAYS Dinner and show

Please join us on Sunday, October 9 at 6:00 pm at the Cimarron Center in the Gila Room for this musical extravaganza by Jan Sandwich and Richard Palalay featuring all of our favorite holiday songs. Dinner includes turkey, ham, and all the trimmings. Cash bar will be available. You can wear your favorite holiday outfit! WITCH holiday? Your choice Cost is $30 per person. Guests may attend for an additional $5. Make your reservations by Monday, October 3. Hosts are Karen Ehrlich (316) 303-5505 and Susan Sellars (480) 528-4789.

OCTOBER 12 | WEDNESDAY | 6-9PM GAME NIGHT .... Bring your favorite game (scrabble, mah jongg, cards & shuffler for hand & foot, or any other game). Also bring your own soft drink. Come to the Pima Room at the Chaparral (on the 2ND Wednesday each month). Check the location. Hosted by Maxine Sanborn (623) 694-6502

OCTOBER 19 | WEDNESDAY | 10-11AM

PROSPECTIVE NEW MEMBER MEETING

Get your questions answered and find out all that the Singles Club has to offer. Come to the Phoenix Room at the Palm Center. Hosted by Scott Houston (602) 881-2529

OCTOBER 20 | THURSDAY | 6-9PM | $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 Club. Make your reservations and pay $15 by Monday, October 17. Guests add additional $5. Hosted by Melanie Betts (612) 275-7799. There will be a second cohost.

OCTOBER 22 | SATURDAY | 9-11AM | $20

WELCOME BACK BREAKFAST AT THE

PALM CENTER! … Enjoy a delicious buffet featuring Southwest Scramble, Cheesy Egg Scramble, French Toast, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Sausage Links, Seasonal Fruit and Assorted Mini-pastries. A cash bar will be available with Mimosas and Bloody Mary’s. Make your reservation by Monday, October 17. Members’ cost is $20. Guests’ cost is $25. Hosted by Jennifer Lusk (612) 382-0029 and Kathy Roles (701) 741-5551.

OCTOBER 26 | WEDNESDAY | 6-9PM GAME NIGHT … Bring your favorite game (scrabble, mah jongg, deck of cards and a shuffler for hand & foot, 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) 3917337 and Pat Olszewski (814) 392-5391

OCTOBER 28 | FRIDAY 6-9PM | $20 ROARING 20’s … rescheduled from September 23. Please join us on Friday, October 28 at the Cimarron Center in the Gila Room as we step into a Chicago Speakeasy themed dinner dance. We’ll enjoy a fine Italian Dinner catered by Sharko’s. Music will be provided by DJ Eddie. Cash bar will be available. The cost of this event is $20; guests may attend for an addition $5. Sign-up and pay by Monday, October 24. Hosted by Barbara Jones (623) 300-6092 and one other co-host.

SOCIAL GAMES:

Consists of Chess, Cribbage, Hand&Foot, Open Games and Stamp Collecting. For more information visit www.suncitygrand.com Chartered Clubs.

CHESS Tucked away in Sun City Grand, three times a week for four hours each day, 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). There’s something more about the game, win or lose; and we’d like to share it with you. 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, Bobbie and Bobby Fishers, 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 at Cimarron at 11:30 on Mondays and Wednesdays, and the Sago Room at the Palm Center on Fridays. This could 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 every Tuesday from 9 to 11:30AM. We collect $4 to play which is awarded back to the winners. You are invited to play twice as our guest and if you decide you would like to become a member, our dues are $5 per year. Please come join us.

HAND AND FOOT We play every Tuesday at 1:00pm in the Pima Room at the Chaparral Center and every Friday at 6:00pm in the Agua Fria Room at the Cimarron Center. We draw cards for partners and play two games. You will need $4.00 in quarters and $4.00 in bills for the two games we play. If you have your own cards (6 decks) and shuffler, please bring them. We are currently playing “Progressive Hand & Foot”. For a copy of our 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 all inclusive no matter your skill level.

STAMP COLLECTING The Stamp Collector’s Interest Group meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM 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 602339-8243 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 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. Stitchers meet Monday through Saturday 9AM - 3PM Each day is dedicated t one of the fiber arts Special Interest Groups. Come by the Palm Center, Grand Stitchers Room, see what we create, and find out how easy it is to get certified on one of our machines or looms.

MONDAYS: SEWING & 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! 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 in the fun world of machine embroidery.

TUESDAYS: NEEDLEWORK Special Projects for Community Service include: Knitted Knockers are special handmade breast prostheses for women who have undergone mastectomies or other procedures to the breast. Our volunteer knitters and crocheters provide free Knitted Knockers to any woman who wants them. We have all sizes and can provide special ones for swimming. Eve’s Place supports victims of domestic, sexual, and teen dating abuse. Our volunteer knitters and crocheters provide hats and other warm clothing items to support Eve’s Place advocacy to the Arizona’s Navajo Nation.

WEDNESDAYS: QUILTING We are a group of ladies 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 and the receiving families. 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 Del Webb Hospital, and Phoenix Children’s Hospital.

FRIDAYS: BEADING If you know what TILA, Swarovski, and Czech Glass are, you know something about beading. If you’d like to learn more - or if you know a lot and want to teach - Beading will welcome you with open arms.

SATURDAYS & THURSDAYS: 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 2022, president@grandstitchers.org

TABLE TENNIS CLUB

Have you discovered one of the fastest growing clubs in Grand? We’ve more than doubled our membership since last year to over 150 fun loving members. SCG 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. Soooo…don your athletic shoes and drop by. Any of our members would be happy to assist you in getting started. We even have extra paddles if you don’t have your own yet! We look forward to welcoming YOU. First three club visits are complimentary. Just sign in, with your email and phone #, and tell us you’re new! Yearly membership just $15 and $15.00 in October covers you through the rest of 2022 and all of 2023! 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 925698-2155. Gila Room at Cimarron Center: Current 2022 scheduled hours: M, Th, F, mornings after 9a; W, Sat, Sun afternoons after 1pm.

TENNIS CLUB

Looking for a fun activity that’s good for your health and connects you to other active people in the SCG community? Sun City Grand Tennis Club is what you’ve been looking for! Come check us out at our various open houses and tournament this fall. All playing levels are welcome.

TENNIS HAPPENINGS THIS FALL: Come be a part of our NEW EVENING PROGRAMS! Mondays - GETTING BACK INTO TENNIS/ NEW TO TENNIS (we’ll provide rackets) Tuesdays - ALL LEVEL MIXER Wednesdays - OPEN BALL MACHINE Thursdays - TEAM TENNIS Sundays - EVENING DOUBLES & A MEAL *Descriptions and times are on our website https:// suncitygrandtennisclub.wildapricot.org/

FALL KICK-OFF OPEN HOUSE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1:00-3:00 STADIUM AND COURT 1-4 Come watch and be part of “Live Ball” and “Cardio Tennis.” This is your chance to demo new equipment from Ray’s Rackets and learn more about our new evening programming.

FREE NEW TO TENNIS/GETTING BACK INTO TENNIS CLINICS: OCTOBER-MARCH MONDAY EVENINGS—6PM ON COURT 1 & THE 2ND SUNDAY AFTERNOON OF EACH MONTH, . FALL KICK-OFF PARTY: DINNER & DANCE: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30 Cash bar at 5pm in the Sagebrush Ballroom.

GRAND SLAM FALL CHARITY TENNIS TOURNAMENT: NOVEMBER 3-6 REGISTRATION CLOSES OCTOBER 20TH. Come support the Ronald McDonald House while watching or participating in the 2nd Annual Grand Slam Fall Charity Event! To register or for more information go to the SCG Tennis Club website. https://suncitygrandtennisclub. wildapricot.org/

*ALL GRAND RESIDENTS ARE INVITED TO STOP BY TO WATCH THE OTTAWA UNIVERSITY EXHIBITION SATURDAY, NOV. 5, 3PM Come join us! Your $15 annual membership fee allows you to play in “Club Tennis,” which means you can use the two ball machines to improve your game and get club news/updates/ important information sent directly to your email. Your membership also allows you to attend the many fun social events that go on throughout the year like the Fall kick-off party, open house, men’s pizza party & socials, Halloween party, Christmas & Holiday party, Valentines Day party, women’s luncheons, the end of the year party, and lots more! Check out our website to find out how to get involved in women’s doubles, men’s doubles, mixed doubles, and the numerous tennis clinics that go on through the year. We have tons of new late afternoon and evening programing this fall including Cardio Tennis, Live Ball, and Mixed Dbles & Dinner. https://suncitygrandtennisclub. wildapricot.org/ SCG Tennis Club: Small enough to not get lost; big enough to meet lots of new friends!

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

SHOWCASE OF TOYS THE SHOW WILL BE HELD AT THE KIVA BALLROOM IN SONORAN PLAZA. 7 – 9 PM ON THURSDAY 12/1/22 This year’s event is going to feature a new format! The presentation of toys will be projected on the large overhead screens, with commentary from the toy makers’ themselves! Please come and support us as we present toys produced by the Grand Woodcrafters Club, with the assistance of Community Service (of the Stitchers Club), the Art Club, and Paper arts & memories. All toys to be donated to six local charities this year!

A Friendly Reminder from the Standards Department

Please remember for the safety of the Sun City Grand Residents and as per the CC&R’s Exhibit C, (3) Prohibited Conditions: (c) Open Garage Doors. Garage doors shall remain closed at all times except when entering and exiting the garage or when working in the garage.