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Mission Statement

To enhance, preserve and protect the quality of life, aesthetics, and activities of the community and its homeowners by providing and maintaining positive, creative, compassionate customer service through teamwork, communication, and a progressive vision. Please cancel delivery of your complimentary newspapers whenever you will be gone— delivery can be restarted upon return. YourWestValley.com 623-972-6101 Independent 623-972-6101 Surprise Today 623-972-6101

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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.grandinfo.com (under Life in SCG/Communication News/Grand Lifestyles Information); or by coming to the Sonoran Plaza and visiting the Activities Office. The deadline for commercial ads is the 10th of the month and classified 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 623-546-7489. If you have suggestions or comments for the website or GrandTV, please feel free to contact our Creative Project Coordinator at communications@scgcam.com or 623-546-7563.

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Job opportunities are posted on the website at www.grandinfo.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 623546-7447 or email hrgrand@scgcam. com. You are encouraged to submit an application for each employment opportunity for which you would like to be considered.

The Grand Lifestyle Aerobic Schedules 42-43 Ask Cappie the Computer Cat 74-75 Board Meeting Summary 9 Board President’s Message 22 Community Manager’s Message 12 Connect with the Colonnade 41 Club Special Events 46 Director of Golf Operations Message 18 Online Voting-Election Committee 34-35 Financial Results, November 2016 8 Fitness Manager’s Message 21 General Manager’s Message 10 Gothic Grounds Message 81 GrandKids Corner 83 Grand Learning Communication 70 Lifestyles Manager’s Message 16 Presentations 54 Ticketed Events 58 Online Voting is Here Page 10

Fresh Look at the New Year Page 12

2017 Budget Page 14

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FEATURE

Artist in Residence Page 25

Resource numbers Advertising Information City of Surprise Numbers Classified Ads Community Numbers Employment Information Mission Statement Resource Numbers

5 31 86 85 5 5 84

Holiday Lights Contest Winners Page 26

Golf Cart Parade Results Page 27

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SCG NOVEMBER 2016

F i n a nc i a l R es u l t s Nov-16 Actual

TOTAL Assessments

Fitness & Activities Grand Lifestyles Rent Food & Beverage Membership Fees Recreation Revenue TOTAL Annual Pass Flex Pass Assessments Resident Daily Guest Fitness & Activities Public Grand Lifestyles Merchandise Rent Driving Food & Range Beverage Golf Revenue Membership Fees

82,241 10,769 30,759 60,526 44,352 228,648 Nov-16 Actual 143,691 79,010 $ 860,669 332,077 72,019 82,241 6,189 10,769 60,631 30,759 25,847 60,526 719,464 44,352

Recreation Revenue Other Revenue Interest Income Annual Pass TOTAL REVENUE Flex Pass Resident Daily Cost Guestof Sales GROSS Public PROFIT Merchandise Payroll Driving Range Utilities Golf Revenue Repairs & Maintenance Insurance Other Revenue Professional Fees Interest Income Landscaping TOTAL REVENUE Operating Expense Depreciation Cost of Sales TOTAL GROSSEXPENSES PROFIT

860,669

228,648 17,688 9,881 143,691 1,836,350 79,010 332,077 127,439 72,019 1,708,910 6,189 60,631 715,973 25,847 157,665 719,464 118,971 32,563 17,688 4,866 9,881 188,891 1,836,350 298,783 7,059 127,439 1,524,773 1,708,910

Nov-16 Budget $

Variance Fav/(Unfav)

864,501

68,400 13,362 30,750 58,000 45,400 215,912 Nov-16 Budget 166,133 112,938 $ 864,501 268,789 100,049 68,400 13,362 47,000 30,750 28,488 58,000 723,397 45,400

215,912 20,109 4,585 166,133 1,828,504 112,938 268,789 116,750 100,049 1,711,754 47,000 718,041 28,488 196,138 723,397 83,135 31,903 20,109 7,000 4,585 187,494 1,828,504 377,614 7,500 116,750 1,608,825 1,711,754

YTD Actual

YTD Budget

(3,832)

$ 9,579,542

$ 9,562,811

13,841 (2,593) 9 2,526 (1,048) 12,736 Variance Fav/(Unfav) (22,442) (33,928) $ (3,832) 63,288 (28,030) 13,841 6,189 (2,593) 13,6319 (2,641) 2,526 (3,933) (1,048)

903,544 131,926 321,691 624,245 537,690 2,519,096 YTD Actual 1,417,879 473,841 $ 9,579,542 3,200,475 852,305 903,544 217,560 131,926 664,089 321,691 221,732 624,245 7,047,881 537,690

847,032 140,777 288,912 583,277 535,171 2,395,169 YTD Budget 1,521,990 587,807 $ 9,562,811 3,090,521 920,413 847,032 157,352 140,777 639,148 288,912 226,043 583,277 7,143,274 535,171

56,512 (8,851) 32,779 40,968 2,519 123,927 Variance Fav/(Unfav) (104,111) $ (113,966) 16,731 109,954 (68,108) 56,512 60,208 (8,851) 24,941 32,779 (4,311) 40,968 (95,393) 2,519

SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) - Before $ 184,138 Capital $ 102,929 Payroll 715,973 718,041 $ Utilities 157,665 196,138 Capital & Maintenance 62,408 Repairs 118,971 83,135 Insurance 32,563 31,903 SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) $ 121,730 102,929 Professional Fees 4,866 $ 7,000 $ Landscaping 188,891 187,494 Rounds 16,062 16,698 Operating Expense 298,783 377,614 Depreciation 7,059 7,500 Nov-161,608,825 TOTAL EXPENSES 1,524,773

12,736 (2,421) 5,296 (22,442) 7,846 (33,928) 63,288 (10,689) (28,030) (2,844) 6,189 13,631 2,068 (2,641) 38,473 (3,933) (35,836) (660) (2,421) 2,134 5,296 (1,397) 7,846 78,831 441 (10,689) 84,052 (2,844) 81,209 2,068 38,473 (62,408) (35,836) (660) 18,801 2,134 (1,397) (636) 78,831 441 84,052

2,519,096 179,401 91,109 1,417,879 19,417,029 473,841 3,200,475 1,373,012 852,305 18,044,017 217,560 664,089 7,846,806 221,732 2,203,430 7,047,881 856,025 352,064 179,401 129,494 91,109 2,079,386 19,417,029 3,868,152 77,647 1,373,012 17,413,004 18,044,017

2,395,169 193,486 50,435 1,521,990 19,345,175 587,807 3,090,521 1,309,598 920,413 18,035,577 157,352 639,148 7,916,421 226,043 2,164,543 7,143,274 813,751 342,233 193,486 129,000 50,435 2,062,434 19,345,175 4,262,671 82,500 1,309,598 17,773,553 18,035,577

Variance Fav/(Unfav) 16,731

123,927 (14,085) 40,674 (104,111) 71,854 (113,966) 109,954 (63,414) (68,108) 8,440 60,208 24,941 69,615 (4,311) (38,887) (95,393) (42,274) (9,831) (14,085) (494) 40,674 (16,952) 71,854 394,519 4,853 (63,414) 360,549 8,440

$ 7,846,806 631,012 $ 7,916,421 262,024 $ 2,203,430 2,164,543 417,396 856,025 813,751 352,064 342,233 $ 213,616 262,024 129,494 $ 129,000 $ 2,079,386 2,062,434 166,792 172,287 3,868,152 4,262,671 77,647 82,500 17,413,004 Nov-16 17,773,553

368,988 69,615 (38,887) (417,396) (42,274) (9,831) (48,408) (494) (16,952) (5,495) 394,519 4,853 360,549

RESERVE FUND YIELD BALANCE CARE FUND SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) - Before $ 184,138 Capital$177,671 $ 102,929 $ Market 81,209 $ Money Market Money Govt Agencies 2,000,000 Certificates of Deposit Capital 62,408 (62,408) Corp Bonds 2,000,000 Certificates of Deposit 9,105,000 SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) $ 121,730 $ 102,929 $ 18,801 $ TOTAL 1.25% $ 13,282,671 TOTAL

YIELD BALANCE STAFFING 631,012 $ $28,327 262,024 $Full 368,988 Time 2,360,000 Part Time 417,396 (417,396) Total

Rounds

166,792

16,062

16,698

Nov-16 RESERVE FUND YIELD BALANCE Money Market $177,671 Govt Agencies 2,000,000 Corp Bonds 2,000,000 Certificates of Deposit 9,105,000 TOTAL 1.25% $ 13,282,671

(636)

213,616

262,024

0.95% $ 2,388,327

172,287

Nov-16 CARE FUND YIELD BALANCE Money Market $28,327 Certificates of Deposit 2,360,000

TOTAL

(48,408) (5,495)

STAFFING Full Time Part Time Total

Forecast CY16

Budget CY16

$ 10,440,771

$ 10,426,434

1,008,644 147,666 354,591 689,245 576,035 2,776,181 Forecast CY16 1,573,633 572,591 $ 10,440,771 3,472,448 940,718 1,008,644 217,560 147,666 740,489 354,591 251,334 689,245 7,768,773 576,035

931,132 156,517 319,562 648,277 573,516 2,629,004 Budget CY16 1,677,744 686,557 $ 10,426,434 3,362,494 1,008,826 931,132 157,352 156,517 715,548 319,562 255,645 648,277 7,864,166 573,516

77,512 (8,851) 35,029 40,968 2,519 147,177 Variance Fav/(Unfav) (104,111) $ (113,966) 14,337 109,954 (68,108) 77,512 60,208 (8,851) 24,941 35,029 (4,311) 40,968 (95,393) 2,519

2,776,181 200,829 98,609 1,573,633 21,285,163 572,591 3,472,448 1,533,197 940,718 19,751,966 217,560 740,489 8,589,051 251,334 2,361,371 7,768,773 925,310 383,967 200,829 136,494 98,609 2,266,880 21,285,163 4,254,211 85,147 1,533,197 19,002,431 19,751,966

2,629,004 214,914 55,020 1,677,744 21,189,538 686,557 3,362,494 1,469,783 1,008,826 19,719,755 157,352 715,548 8,635,666 255,645 2,358,413 7,864,166 883,036 374,136 214,914 136,000 55,020 2,249,928 21,189,538 4,612,155 90,000 1,469,783 19,339,334 19,719,755

Variance Fav/(Unfav) 14,337

147,177 (14,085) 43,589 (104,111) 95,625 (113,966) 109,954 (63,414) (68,108) 32,211 60,208 24,941 46,615 (4,311) (2,958) (95,393) (42,274) (9,831) (14,085) (494) 43,589 (16,952) 95,625 357,944 4,853 (63,414) 336,903 32,211

$ 8,589,051 749,534 $ 8,635,666 380,421 $ 369,113 46,615 2,361,371 2,358,413 (2,958) 417,396 380,421 (36,975) 925,310 883,036 (42,274) 383,967 374,136 (9,831) $ 332,138 $ 332,138 136,494 $ 136,000 (494) 2,266,880 2,249,928 (16,952) 182,505 188,000 (5,495) 4,254,211 4,612,155 357,944 85,147 90,000 4,853 Nov-16 CY2016 19,002,431 19,339,334 Variance 336,903

Actual

Budget

Fav/(Unfav) $ (6) 369,113 128 (1) 380,421 (36,975) 297 (7)

$ 163 749,534

$ 169 380,421

127 417,396 290 332,138 182,505

Nov-16 Actual 163 127 290

188,000

CY2016 Budget 169 128 297

332,138 (5,495)

Variance Fav/(Unfav) (6) (1) (7)

0.95% $ 2,388,327

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SUMMARY OF

DECEMBER 8, 2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING The Board accepted/approved/denied the following: I. Consent Agenda A. Approved the Consent Agenda items as follows: 1. October 13, 2016 Board of Directors’ Meeting Resolutions 2. October 31, 2016 Board of Directors’ Workshop Minutes 3. November 1, 2016 Board of Directors’ Budget Workshop Minutes 4. November 11, 2016 Board of Directors’ Budget Meeting Minutes 5. The following items from the Lifestyles Advisory Committee are considered by the Board of Directors to be operational issues and should be directed to staff: a. PDP 16-007 – Dog Park Concerns b. PDP 16-009 – Priceless Games c. PDP 16-015 – Grand Clay Arts – Upgrade wiring and circuit breaker to support new front loading kiln d. PDP 16-013 – Fitness Passes e. PDP 16-018 – Review of the present system of awarding room reservations to Chartered Clubs 6. Purchase Request 16-255-RF – Additional painting of stucco and block columns in an amount not to exceed $4,425 – work completed 7. Appointment of Adrienne Kirschner, Neighborhood Representative and Stuart Kirschner, Neighborhood Representative Alternate of Mountain View I effective immediately. II. New Business A. Approved November 17, 2016 Board of Directors’ Workshop Minutes as amended; B. Approved November 17, 2016, Special Board of Directors’ Meeting Minutes

and Resolutions as amended; C. Approved October 25, 2016 Board of Directors’ Budget Workshop Minutes as submitted; D. Approved October 26, 2016 Board of Directors’ Budget Workshop Minutes as submitted; E. Approved November 3, 2016 Board of Directors’ Meeting Minutes and Resolutions as submitted; F. Approved the acceptance of the proposed Strategic Plan 2016-2025 as submitted; G. Approved the Board’s directive to the Golf Advisory Committee for recommendations on multi-year needs and solutions for all four golf courses; H. Approved the publishing agreement with Marcoa for the 2017-2018 Sun City Grand Directory; I. Approved the appointment of Gary Jann (Chair), Bob Aiken and David Jordan (Board Members) along with residents Roger Barry, Terry Murphy and Wayne Martin to a Board Ad Hoc Committee to develop the goals, duties, responsibilities, and structure for a permanent Sun City Grand Long Range Planning Committee and report their recommendation to the Board by July 1, 2017. J. Approved the Board of Directors direct the Board Ad Hoc CC&Rs and Bylaws Committee to include the proposed CARE fee language in the CC&Rs 9.13 to read as follows: “The CARE fee should be an amount to be determined by the Board but not less than current assessment;” K. Approved the change to the Project Development Process new screening process, 4th paragraph, to read “The proposal calls for the General Manager and his designee to meet with the

Chair of the Lifestyles Advisory Committee and the President of the Board of Directors to determine if the request should be a PDP.” L. Approved the proposed amended PDP flow chart with the removal of the arrow coming from CAM and going to ARC and proposed narrative; M. Approved Purchase Request 16-4362RF – Replace Sonoran ballroom stage curtains in an amount not to exceed $16,000; N. Approved Purchase Request 16-7721RF – Granite Falls South – Replace fertigation system in an amount not to exceed $8,300; O. Denied Purchase Request 16-010-CF – Adobe Fitness Center – install PA system in an amount not to exceed $8,000; P. Approved Purchase Request 16-017CF – Design fees for golf cart parking and traffic flow at Desert Springs and Granite Falls golf courses in an amount not to exceed $31,000; Q. Approved the re-allocation of funds for Purchase Request 16-028-OP for Phase II lake hard edging previously approved by the Board on August 11, 2016 from $223,100 operating funds to $90,000 CARE funds (16-028-CF) and $133,100 operating funds; R. Approved the re-allocation of funds for Purchase Request 16-001-OP for Phase I lake hard edging previously approved by the Board on February 11, 2016 from $265,000 operating funds to $90,000 CARE funds (16-001-CF) and $175,000 operating funds; and S. Approved the concept (step 5) of PDP 16-016 – to build a new comfort station on the Cimarron Golf Course between holes #13 and #14.

PRESIDENT

vice PRESIDENT

Secretary

Treasurer

Board Member

Ellie Brooks 623-544-8848

Gary Jann 623-214-3690

Martha Bails 623-332-1542

Larry Marden 623-748-9276

Bob Aiken 623-214-6716

David Jordan 623-975-9968

John Such 623-975-1377

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FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER

Kenneth Olson, CMCA, AMS General Manager

Join the New Movement at Sun City Grand

Online Voting is Here!

These days, you can do almost anything online—buy groceries, receive the latest news and weather reports or even communicate via video conferencing with friends and family. But what about voting on issues that impact Sun City Grand? Electronic voting certainly has its appeal due to its convenience and ease of use. It’s no secret that almost every HOA has to battle through resident voter apathy and encourage as much participation as possible. This is especially true in a world that’s always busy and constantly moving. Online voting is the obvious answer to increasing resident participation, efficiency and convenience. The process is truly EASY*SECURE*CONVENIENT as the Election Committee has been stating for the past few months! Arizona law is attempting to catch up to the times to address online voting. You might be surprised to learn that it wasn’t until this most recent legislative session that the Arizona legislature added language to the Arizona Nonprofit Corporation Act specific to online voting. Specifically, the legislature added

a paragraph to A.R.S. § 10–3708, which went into effect in August 2016. The new language adds guidelines for nonprofit corporations to follow if the corporation wants to offer online voting into its voting options. The first requirement is that the nonprofit provide notice to its members that a vote will be conducted by electronic means. The notice must comply with the Act’s notice requirements for action by written ballot, which means the notice must include a reasonable procedure for members to obtain and cast their ballot. Second, the statute describes requirements for the online voting system itself. The system must (1) authenticate the member’s identity; (2) authenticate the validity of each vote to make sure that the vote is not altered in transit; (3) transmit a receipt to each member who casts a vote online; and (4) store the electronic votes for recount, inspection and review purposes. If the online voting system meets these four requirements, the nonprofit corporation can vote via electronic voting. The online voting system we have selected for Sun City Grand certainly satisfies the statutory requirements defined above. The Planned Community Act at A.R.S. § 33–1812 and Condominium Act at A.R.S. § 33–1250 do mention that the association may allow for voting by “some other form of delivery,

including the use of email and fax delivery.” Therefore, online voting is considered a valid form of absentee voting for planned communities and condominiums. The legislature may make clarifications specific to online voting in the coming years. By opting in to online voting, you will not receive a paper ballot for the 2017 Board of Directors election. For every resident who signs up for online voting, the Association will save money and CAM labor in mailing and processing paper ballots for any vote taken in the future. The savings realized with online voting has a direct impact on our yearly budget and the money that was previously spent on paper ballots can be utilized for other operational expenses. As of this writing more than 1,000 lots are registered for online voting. Please note that we have extended the opt-in period to Saturday, January 7, 2017 in hopes to increase online participation even more!

Please refer to the two articles included in this issue for further information on how to “CREATE A MEMBER PROFILE” and “HOW TO REGISTER TO VOTE ONLINE.” Register today for online voting and join the new movement at Sun City Grand!!

Conversation with Ken

The Conversation with Ken session provides a good opportunity for homeowners to bring questions to the General Manager and engage in discussion in a casual format. Conversation with Ken is on January 18,2017, in the Palm Center.

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FROM THE Community Manager

A Fresh Look to the New Year Follow the dress code for the golf courses and fitness centers n Take a class offered by a Chartered Club or Grand Learning n Sign up for eblasts on Grand Info n Wipe down exercise equipment after each use n Remind my renters how, where, and when to pay for their activity cards n Complete and submit an ARC application for any modifications to the exterior of my home n Pay my assessments on time n Abide by children’s hours at the pool n Utilize the 90 degree rule on the golf course to minimize damage to turf from my golf car n Keep my dog(s) on a leash at all times when outside of my home, fenced/walled yard, or dog park (my guests’ dogs too!) n Refrain from using the golf courses for non-authorized recreation (anything other than registered golf play) n Sign up for online voting n Not have under aged (18 or younger) guests stay overnight for more than a cumulative of 90 days in any calendar year n Volunteer in my community; or thank as many volunteers as I can for THEIR service n

Kym Stutzman Community Manager

As we start off a brand new year, we often take the time to both look back over the previous year and towards the coming year. As I pondered what to write about this month, my mind immediately went to New Year’s resolutions. Often we like to start the year fresh with a new slate and great expectations. I traveled through each of the departments and facilities in Grand in my mind and conjured up some resolutions for our new year. The list can be viewed as a condensed version of your Welcome Packet or a refresher for part time residents; or it can be an actual list of suggestions for those of you who really are looking to make a resolution or two. Whatever the case may be, read down the list and maybe you will even learn something new! As a Sun City Grand resident I resolve to … 12

Be mindful of the rules in the Code of Conduct when I interact with my neighbors, association staff, and guests to the community n Use perfume and colognes sparingly when using common areas and attending community events out of respect to those with allergies and sensitivities n Watch some meetings by Live Stream on Grand Info.com n Keep my contact information up to date with the Membership Department n

As you start off this New Year, I pray that it is one that holds many wonderful adventures and memories for you. I hope that you will meet new friends, participate in new activities, and attend some social events in the neighborhood. You have a Board, an Association staff, and a great crew of volunteers who strive to keep this community grand. I hope that you recognize the time, effort, and passion that it takes to run a community such as yours, and always look for ways to contribute to keeping this community as appealing as it was when you bought here. I want to contribute to the community as well; so to be fair, here are my resolutions:

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As the Sun City Grand Community Manager I resolve to … n Make sure that every resident feels as though his or her opinion is heard and fairly considered n Strive to make every resident I come in contact with feel valued n Train my staff to work to the best of his or her abilities n Periodically evaluate systems, procedures, and policies to streamline them in such a way as to make living in Grand a wonderful experience for ALL residents n Uphold the Board established policies and procedures that apply to my job responsibilities n To provide support to the Board and its committees n Continue to be grateful for the privilege of working in such an incredible community So thank you all for your contributions and your friendly smiles. You are why we come to work every day with a fresh commitment to the task of attending to Association business.

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FROM THE Community Manager That blocking a sidewalk violates not only Sun City Grand’s governing documents, but also the City of Surprise Code and Arizona Law? It is true! Here are some ways that residents may unknowingly violate the city ordinance found in Section 34-107 of the code, ARS subsection 13-2906 and Sun City Grand rules: 1. Placing signs on the sidewalk area – real estate, directional, special event, etc. 2. Leaving trash receptacles on the sidewalk in the path of

pedestrians and other uses of the sidewalk 3. Parking vehicles in such a way that they block the use of a sidewalk 4. Allowing trees or shrubs to grow in such a way that they force individuals using the sidewalk to step into the street to navigate around them For the safety of the residents and guests in our community, please be aware of keeping the walkways free and clear of anything that could create a hazard. Thank you!

FROM THE Treasurer

2017 BUDGET

Larry Marden Treasurer

First, let me wish all of you a happy and healthy new year. I can’t believe it is already 2017. The Board of Directors fulfilled its annual responsibility on Nov. 17 by approving the Association’s 2017 budget. I was very pleased with the process, which over the years has evolved to become very efficient and productive. Among the 25 or 30 people who worked on it, many different points of view were heard, and it’s hard to imagine that any stone was left unturned. Here’s a synopsis of the process, which took lots of meetings and countless person-hours of work: 1) The CAM managers determined their spending needs for 2017 and staff produced a preliminary budget. 2) The Golf Advisory Committee made a recommendation for golf rates in 2017. Pass structure was not considered because it was already decided to defer any discussion of changes to the pass structure until this year (meetings have been

scheduled starting on January 30). 3) The Reserve Subcommittee, working with our Reserve specialist, made a recommendation for the 2017 contribution to our Reserve Fund. You’ll recall that the Reserve Fund is used exclusively to repair and replace our assets when necessary. 4) The Finance Advisory Committee scrutinized every aspect of the proposed budget and made some adjustments after considering many different scenarios. A complete budget was recommended to the Board. 5) The Board held several meetings at which all elements of revenue and expenses were reviewed and modifications made when consensus was reached. Only when all of the

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expenses were accepted and required revenue determined was the 2017 assessment set. More on that in a minute. The highlights of the 2017 budget are: 1) $22 million zero-based budget (no projected surplus or deficit) 2) $3.2 million reserve fund contribution 3) $750,000 for capital improvement projects 4) 185,000 golf rounds projected and no rate structure or fee changes 5) 2% merit pool increase for employees 6) Payroll increase due to raise in Arizona minimum wage from $8.05 to $10.00 plus sick day allowances 7) 6% assessment increase from $1,291 to $1,370 effective July 1, 2017 As always, the Board made a concerted

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FROM THE Treasurer operation of the community to their original condition which attracted most of us to come and live here in the first place. It is simply a fact of life that 20 years of deterioration must be remedied and, as we all know from our experiences as homeowners, that costs money. I have never spoken to a single homeowner who would not be willing to dig a little deeper into their pocket in order to maintain Sun City Grand the way we all want it to be. 2) The minimum wage in Arizona was raised by $1.95 per hour. We have many minimum wage employees and so our payroll took a big hit.

effort to keep the assessment as low as possible. We ALWAYS have to strike a balance between the financial burden we impose on the homeowners and the quality of amenities and activities we provide. Would we like to do more? Sure. But we understand that comes at a price, and at some point we have to draw the line. Where that line gets drawn is essentially what the budget discussions and debates are all about. There were two main reasons why the Board felt that the 6% assessment increase was necessary: 1) The Reserve fund needed boosting. Why? Well, as I have written in previous articles, as our community ages it becomes necessary to spend more money to replace our worn out assets and restore the look and

Now that the process is complete, I can say without equivocation that our 2017 budget is sound and it is difficult to imagine a better one, or a better process to get us there. These important objectives also have been accomplished: 1) Our Reserve Fund is on much more solid ground and better footing to achieving the Board’s objective of reaching 70% funding within the next ten years. 2) In addition to funding our proposed capital projects for this year, we also took into consideration future projects we might need or want to do. 3) We believe our budget is adequate to provide the necessary revenues to maintain Sun City Grand at the quality to which we are all accustomed. I thought I would share with you one example to illustrate how we arrived at decisions. One topic that drew lengthy debate was what to project for the number of golf rounds that would be played in 2017. Here’s the situation. The budget for 2016 was set at 188,000

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rounds. However, mainly due to weather issues, the actual number of rounds will come in closer to 183,000. Based on previous experience, this year was unusually low. So what to do for 2017? At the end of long discussions, we decided to be conservative and project 185,000 rounds for this year. But we feel fairly confident that we should do better than that, barring unforeseen circumstances. So we anticipate a positive variance in 2017, and generating the golf-related revenues that go along with it. Finally, I need to thank our advisory committees and subcommittees, all of whom are volunteers, for their willingness to give of their time and talents to make this all come together. We could not do it without them. We appreciate the efforts and contributions of the Finance Advisory Committee, the Reserve Subcommittee, and the Golf Advisory Committee. Thanks are also due to CAM and General Manager Ken Olson for their cooperation and assistance. I would be remiss if I neglected to give special thanks to David Reber, our Finance Manager, for his tireless efforts to provide any requested information on a quick turnaround, his willingness to put up with a lot of the craziness and the (sometimes heated) discussions, and his dedication to the success of this process while looking out for the best interests of our community and our homeowners. You can be confident that your Association will continue to function in 2017 as well as, if not better than, it has in the past. Now go enjoy! All the best, Larry Beautify Your Home With

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FROM THE LIFESTYLES MANAGER

UPCOMING EVENTS!

Detailed information provided in the Ticketed Events Section Lorena Nieto Lifestyles Manager

As we begin a new year, it’s a time to be thankful and start anew. With this new start – try new things, learn new things, share what you know and enjoy each day. Set goals and create positive New Year Resolutions. I hope that you find a little happiness each day and share it with others. It is when these everyday opportunities present themselves to us and how we choose to move forward as individuals and as a united community, that we grow. I wish you a Healthy, Happy and Prosperous 2017! Wine Down Wednesday is scheduled for January 18th . This is the first date in this event series for 2017! Dress warm, come out to enjoy live music, food trucks and a glass of wine in the Village Center. See you at 3pm! Beginning February 1st, Wine Down Wednesday’s can be enjoyed each Wednesday. Please visit our online video library on grandinfo.com – catch the latest Inside Lifestyle, where we highlight upcoming events in Sun City Grand. Don’t miss out – get your tickets for our upcoming events today! Thank you for supporting your Activities Department! 16

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Thursday, February 9th Ballet Arizona – Romeo & Juliet

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Monday, January 16th NPA’s Rich Natole and Ariann Black

Friday, February 24th Fountain Hills Great Fair

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Monday, February 27th

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Thursday, January 19th Camelot at AZ Broadway Theatre

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3pm, Village Center

Monday, February 6th The Arizona Trio

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Your support of our Activities and events is sincerely appreciated.

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FROM THE DIRECTOR OF GOLF OPERATIONS

Keeping Pace of the Play Jeff Hochman Director of Golf Operations

It is amazing how many times you can be watching the Golf Channel or reading a golf magazine and they are always talking about the grip. They do this because it is a very important part of a sound golf swing. Although this article does not talk about the grip, it does talk about something equally important; Pace of Play on the golf course. I continually talk and write about it because it is a very important part of a successful golf operation and helps everyone enjoy the game that much more. The staff has tried several ways to help improve the pace of play over the years. We have added pin locations on each scorecard and yardage markers on Cimarron, put up pace of play clocks, tried yardage books to help you get your yardage quicker, moved the cart path closer to the green on Cimarron #7, added combo tees, and placed laser reflectors on the top of the flag sticks, just to name a few. Some of these improvements have worked, and some have not. All of these alone will not do much, but combining some of them together can do a lot. The one thing that

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is missing is your help. Everyone can do his or her part to keep the pace of play moving. You can play the correct set of tees for your ability (you should be able to reach the green in regulation from the set of tees you are playing), always be ready to hit when it is your turn, and always keep up with the group in front of you (don’t worry about the group behind you). If you keep up with the group in front of you, you are doing your job. Far too often, a group does not keep up with the group in front of them and they are not holding up the group behind them. When they are approached by the player assistants, their response is, “We are not holding anyone up.” This is when the pace of play problem starts. There starts to be too many gaps on the course. Again, your responsibility is to keep up with the group in front of you no matter what the groups behind you are doing. Everyone would be happy if every round of golf was played in about four hours. In order for this to happen, staff needs the earlier groups to play in about three hours and forty-five minutes. As the course acquires more and more players on it throughout the day, the pace of play will continue to get slower in the afternoon because of the amount of play. It is just like a freeway in rush hour traffic. If the early groups play in 4 hours, the rest of the day will be slower for everyone. The player assistants on the courses have the responsibility to keep the pace of play moving. If your group is given two warnings and you have not improved your position on the course, the player assistants do have the authority to move your group up to the group in front of you and I will completely support their actions. We do not want to do this, and hope not to, but there are times when it is necessary. Please do not let this happen to you and play golf in four hours.

One of the easiest ways to determine what set of tees you should play from is to make sure that you can reach most of the holes in regulation using your 6,7,8 iron (or equivalent) on many of the holes to hit your approach shots to the green. Another way that golfers can determine what set of tees to play from is to take their average driver distance and multiply it by 25. You take that number and try to match it up to the total yardage of a particular tee box. If you play the correct set of tees, you will shoot lower scores and you will have more fun. Please remember to check the website under the Grand Golf/Calendars, Events, News/Combo Tees to play multiple sets of tees to add even more choices to play the correct yardage.

slow play Pace of Play Tips Continuous Putting Once you start to putt, finish until you hole out.

Play Ready Golf If you are ready to play and the other golfers are not, play your shot.

Play the Correct Set of Tees Many golfers play the incorrect set of tees. A rule of thumb is take your driver distance and multiply it by 25. That is the approximate total yardage you should play. Pick the tee box that comes close to that number.

Yardage Devices Everyone does not need to use their device on the tee box. While someone is getting the yardage, you can be getting ready to hit.

Keep Up With The Group In Front Of You Don’t worry about the group behind you. If you are not directly behind the group in front of you, you are out of position.

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FROM THE FITNESS MANAGER

THE SUN CITY GRAND FITNESS CENTERS

AND YOU Allison Adams Fitness Manager

After talking with others, I thought it was a great idea to write an article that better informs our members what the role of a Fitness Center Monitor is. Let me start with this. Our goal is for you to enjoy the fitness centers and pools as one of the many amenities you bought into upon purchasing your home. Our goal is to maintain the fitness center equipment, and provide you a safe place to utilize and enjoy exercise and socialization. Let me start with a few statistics. If you see the monthly General Managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s report, you will find our monthly attendance numbers in the fitness department. We average about 43,000 people in the fitness centers during June and July. In January, the beginning of our peak season, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see roughly 56,000. In March, our busiest month, we welcome over 73,000 members and guests through the front desks at Cimarron and Adobe. Since we want to make your visit here as smooth as possible, we are also responsible for upholding the policies

and guidelines created to ensure a safe environment. Some of the responsibilities of our front desk monitors include, but are not limited to: n Checking in SCG Homeowners and their guests by scanning CAM cards n Validating guests through the guest approval policy system n Registering members for workshops and other events in the fitness department n Restocking gym wipes n Cleaning fitness equipment n Monitoring adherence to Fitness Center guidelines including: i. Dress code ii. Use of technology/electronics iii. Age limit access iv. Cardio equipment time limit, etc. n Evaluating compliance of polices and guidelines approved by the Sun City Grand Board of Directors; reporting policy and guideline violations, if necessary

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Reporting maintenance and/or landscaping concerns n Answering phone and front desk inquiries n Selling swimsuits and headphones n Monitoring pool safety n Report incidents or injury n

This list is dynamic as it is when serving a community at large. When you bought your home in this beautiful neighborhood, included in your paperwork were the Policies and Guidelines for use of the fitness centers. Handouts are also available at both Adobe and Cimarron front desks. This document is also included on Grandinfo. com at http://www.grandinfo.com/ page/23983~393165/Grand-Fitness-SpaGuidelines. In our shared facilities, please remember that adherence to guidelines and consideration of others goes a long way to ensure the benefit of using our fitness centers. Thank you. 21

THE BOARD IS DOING “WHAT??” If all “its meetings are open to the SCG residents, its budgets may be reviewed by any resident, and its decisions are open for resident discussion before a vote is taken,” and they are, Wikipedia would say SCG’s governance is transparent.

Ellie Brooks

Board President

A resident was overheard to say: “I just learned the Board is going to vote on (fill in the blank.) Is it true? Why didn’t the residents know this was happening?” “Is there a lack of transparency in Sun City Grand’s decision making?” To answer that question one has to ask: 22

If “all meetings of the [homeowner] association and board of directors are open to all members of the association” except for employment, legal advice, litigation and enforcement matters, and they are, Arizona law § 33-1804 would say SCG’s governance is transparent. So why do questions about a lack of “transparency” come up? One answer is that many of the SCG’s 17,750+ residents choose not to actively participate in

governing affairs. They want to enjoy the activities offered by our beautiful community and are confident to leave community affairs to their elected representatives. Eventually, when an issue impacts a resident directly, however, open meetings, freedom of information and access to documents and records don’t matter. The resident just wants to know, “When did all this happen?” The elected Board members regularly listen to multiple committee debates on the pros and cons of an idea, have heard resident comments, received resident emails and have listened to fellow Board members ask questions at Board meetings and workshops. By the time a motion gets to a meeting for a vote (second Thursday

of each month), the directors are well informed and prepared to vote. Some residents may think that the Board members get together in a smoke-filled backroom to discuss and agree upon an issue coming up for a vote. That simply is not true and is illegal. The Arizona Open Meeting law allows no more than three (3) of the seven (7) SCG Board Directors to meet and discuss community issues. The seven can be together at any opening meetings that has been properly noticed to residents 48 hours in advance and includes an agenda listing the topics to be discussed. All Board members know and are obligated to obey this law. Governance information about Sun City Grand is

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each month to review the topics that will be discussed. We encourage you to attend one or more Board meetings in 2017 and we promise residents will have an opportunity to speak before a vote is taken on any issue. We welcome emails to the CAM staff and Board members; if you cannot find an answer to your question or hear a rumor you’d like verified --- contact the General Manager, any CAM staff member or send an email to a Board member. We all work together to get answers to your questions. On behalf of the SCG Board of Directors, we wish you and your family a very Happy New Year! Ellie Brooks SCG Board President

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FEATURE ARTIST

Artist in Residence Photo Credit and Contributed by: Denna O’Connell SCG Resident

Barry Cohen, who spent 31 years working as a Vice-President for a secondary aluminum smelter in Chicago, is a snowbird who spends 7 months a year at SCG. So how does a VP for an aluminum smelter, who has never even had an art class, become an avid glass artist? One day Barry was walking through the

Sonoran Recreation area where he stopped in the local studios. The one that intrigued him was the Glass Arts Studio. Once inside his curiosity was peaked. Barry asked how the process worked, someone handed him a glass cutter and showed him how to use it, and he was hooked. Barry admits he has always liked working with his hands, so this seemed like something he might enjoy. Everyone who is new to glass arts, even if you had worked in the field before, takes an Introductory class which introduces you to the basics of glass. Barry’s first class was completed in February 2011. Once Barry finished this class he made one of his favorite projects on his own, a Butterfly landing on a Leaf suncatcher. Since then Barry has completed a number of paneled stained glass windows for his home, some fused plates, and a gorgeous stained glass panel lamp. He has worked in both foil and solder plus lead came. At first the glass fusing project was difficult only because he had never done it. Now he finds nothing difficult. Although, having said that, his latest project might be a challenge for him. It is another lead came piece that will hang in his Arizona

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room. Now the fun begins by finding just the right glass, then cutting and grinding the glass to fit the panel. Barry has no studio at home, he spends a lot of time at the SCG Glass Arts studio among many talented artists who offer their help and advice anytime needed. He loves the friendly atmosphere, he loves helping others who are new, and offering them his favorite advice. He tells the “newbies” “Just go for it. What is the worst that could happen? You might break a piece of glass. We all have made a lot of scrap glass.” Come to the studio and meet Barry and his many colleagues. If you are lucky, someone might hand you a glass cutter and you will be hooked also. Remember, no previous experience required or most of the glass artists would not be working in the studio. 25

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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 one of a Men Putters club member.

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The Men Putters do “their thing” weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, at 1:00 PM, all 3 days, starting in November. (In the summer, we go to an early morning start time in order to beat the heat.) Members feel free to pick whatever day they prefer to participate and some even putt all 3 days.

Here is a typical daily event

Register to play, be paired with another person, putt 18 holes, and lastly, participate in a 19th hole challenge (this is a special one-hole challenge). Other change-of-pace fun putting challenges are offered throughout the year long program.

social activities

There are some occasional social activities when members meet to vote on new officers OR just meet for club sponsored soda and hot dogs.

volunteers

Member volunteers run the club’s daily putting activities such as setting up the course, registering members and guests, etc.

the Men putters is a new club, started several years ago, and membership has continued to grow with each new season.

Membership, pictures and lots of other information can be found on our website: www.scgmenputters.weebly.com. or, you can simply stop by the cimarron green to meet us and just ask about joining.

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PINOCHLE Learn Pinochle Ala Grand Offered by members of the SCG Pinochle Club. Whether you’re new to the game or need a ‘refersher’ we’ll teach you Pinochle “ala Grand” and coach you on different strategies for maximizing your game.

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PINOCHLE Workshops Saturdays Jan. 21 & 28

There is a $5 fee that allows you to attend up to four sessions. The fee wil apply to the first year’s dues ($10) when joining the Pinochle Club. Drop-ins are welcome, RSVP’s are encouraged

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HELP GET YOUR DUCKS IN A ROW!

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Annual Grand Golf Thank You

If you golf, last month you may have donated to a community THANK YOU to Grand’s golf staff. Intermittently stationed outside any of the pro shops, three elves quietly accepted contributions for an annual THANK YOU to our grounds workers, pro shop staff and golf management teams. Begun by Sherri & Mike Estlund before Cimarron’s first homes were being built, a thank-you luncheon is served to golf staff each December. A few foot-long subway sandwiches for staff at one course became pizza for staff at all the courses, and recently The Surprise Olive Garden has donated salad and breadsticks to accompany Elves Sue Kamke and Sherri Estlund with James Gordon and Cassidy Potter

the lasagna purchased for over 100 golf staff.

Sherri was joined first by Sue Kamke and then by Nancy Foy (the elves) to collect donations and organize the annual morale booster to show our golf staff that they are appreciated by residents. As Jeff Hochman, Director of Golf Operations, describes it, “The residents always step up to show the staff what a good job they do caring for the courses and for the golfers.” Taking care of four golf courses requires irrigators, spray technicians, mechanics and general workers who do everything from rake bunkers and mow to repair greens and move cups. “It’s an awesome way to show gratitude, anticipated each December.

Elf Sherri Estlund, Superintendent David Bergstrom and maintenance staff at Granite Falls

It sends a positive message beyond a paycheck.” Many years the various golf clubs (ladies’ and men’s 18hole and 9-hole leagues, ladies’, men’s, and couples’ putting clubs, and the 150yard club) have contributed lump sums toward the luncheon, but individual golfers continue to fund this community THANK YOU each December. Sherri Estlund, Sue Kamke and Nancy Foy typically deliver lasagna, salad and breadsticks to six locations, using additional funds for soda and cookies to complement the meal, stretching the thank you into the next day.

If enough funds are available, the three elves provide goodies at the pro shops on Christmas and on New Year’s Day for those who opt to work, which allows residents to golf on these holidays. Thank you to the community and to the golf clubs which choose to contribute to this project. Thank you to the elves, Sherri, Sue and Nancy, for hours spent at tables outside pro shops and hours delivering food and drink. Thank you to the golf staff for maintaining four golf courses that rank highly in not only the West Valley but the greater metropolitan area.

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SCG TENNIS CLUB WRAPS UP ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL TOURNAMENT Contributed by: Ray Yost SCG Resident

The annual Shine In The Sun Tennis Spectacular, hosted by the Sun City Grand Tennis Club and held at the Adobe Tennis Complex concluded the 5 day event (November 16 - 20) with award winners announced in nine tournaments. Over 90 players from Sun City Grand were entered in the competition along with another 60 participants from the West Valley, New York, Oregon, Utah, Colorado, and Connecticut. The event was Sponsored by Scott Shull / Edward Jones and Ron & Catherine Barton / Barton Realtors to benefit Eve’s Place. Eve’s Place Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization in the West Valley of Maricopa County that for over 12 years has provided innovative and empowerment based programs to victims of domestic abuse.

Local Award Winners from left to right: Bob & Nancy Richman, Cindy & Lynn Bluml, Aleta Basso, Ron & Catherine Barton. Men’s Open Singles:

Mixed 4.0 Doubles:

Men’s 4.0 Doubles:

Mixed 3.5 Doubles:

Winners: Richard Clark Finalist: Troney Hutchins Consolation: Rob White

2016 Shine In The Sun Tennis Spectacular Results

Winners: Dave Kersey / Dave Bee Finalist: Tom Huffman / John Crook Consolation: Jerry Minor / Hofeditz

Women’s 4.0 Doubles:

Men’s 3.5 Doubles:

Winners: Judy Beran / Jan Price Finalist: Cindy Bluml / Sue Olson Consolation: Nancy Wruck / Glenda Rabe

Winners: Howard Berg / Mitch Miller Finalist: Bernie Reed / Mike Getz Consolation: Stan Hahn / Clark Root

Women’s 3.5 Doubles:

Men’s 3.0 Doubles:

Winners: Linda Sunstad / Dorie Miller Finalist: Sue Kurkjian / Shirley Schroeder Consolation: Cindy Nemet / Linda Richman

Winners: Lloyd Newlands / Carole Hogan Finalist: Lynn & Cindy Bluml Consolation: Mark & Janice Morrow Winners: Tom & Diane Hashem Finalist: Ron Wambach / Lindsay Davidson Consolation: David Black / Lee Hoag Mixed 3.0 Doubles:

Winners: Edmond Hagee / Mike Hamilton Finalist: Ron Brown / Bob Evans Consolation: Craig Lewis / Gerry Acott

Winners: Wes & Mitsie Sagness Finalist: Ron & Catherine Barton Consolation: Dan & Jeannie Schimmelpfennig

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 phone 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.

City of Surprise www.surpriseaz.gov, 623.222.1000 Non-emergency

City of Surprise Police, 623.222.4000

Community Life Safety Education Division

14250 W. Statler Plaza , Ste. 101, Surprise, AZ 85374 P: 623.222.5400 F: 623.222.5002

Non-emergency

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

City of Surprise Fire, 623.222.5000 Mayor’s and Council’s Office, 623.222.1300

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Showcase of Toys Contributed by: Jim Fenley SCG Resident Photo Credit: Monica Tofil SCG Resident

The Annual “Showcase of Toys” was held on November 29, 2016. The “Showcase” is the day we bring all the toys that were produced that year so they can be distributed to underprivileged children. This year the event was held in the Sonoran Plaza due to the construction at the woodshop and the need for a larger venue. The Grand Woodcrafters produced over 1060 toys, topping the prior year tally of 950. The type of toys ranged from trucks and cars to jewelry boxes, puzzles and board games. The group works on most Thursday nights throughout the year, with many of the toymakers working additional hours at home or in the shop. Again, this year many of these toys were embellished by the Community Service and Beaders, both are sub groups of the Stitcher’s and the Art Club. Both clubs expanded their efforts by hand painting

more toys and supplying more bags for the puzzles and tic-tac-toe boards and clothing for the dolls. All the toys were distributed the next day to four organizations with the intention of getting all the toys into the children hands for the holidays. The four groups are: Eve’s Place, St. Mary’s Food bank, Luke Air Force Base, and the Surprise Fire Department.

support. Also, the Art and Stitcher’s Clubs and many private individuals who contributed with donations of dolls as each Rocker, Cradle, Adirondack Chair and Love Bench had a doll.

The toymakers would like to thank the Grand Woodcrafters board and its membership for their continuing

If you want to be part of this rewarding and fulfilling effort, you can join any of the three clubs.

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Royal Oaks residents like Claudia, a busy RN, author, educator and consultant, moved to Royal Oaks so she and her husband can enjoy life, not spend time on chores. Shouldn’t you do the same? We invite you to visit our 38-acre campus and tour beautifully updated casitas and apartments. Our residents rave over chef-prepared meals, the maintenance-free lifestyle, activities, fitness, and friendships. Residents and family members enjoy financial peace of mind, knowing our Lifecare program provides increased services without an increase in fees. If a higher level of care is needed, we offer memory care, assisted living, and nursing care in a complete supportive living environment. Discover more about Lifecare and Life Plan Communities by requesting our report, The Ten Most Important Questions to Ask a Retirement Community BEFORE You Move In. Download it and our downsizing guide, When In Doubt, Throw It Out immediately at www.RoyalOak.com or phone (623) 815-4131 and we will send them to you.

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Grand Glass Arts Members Honored at AZ State Fair Three Grand Glass Arts Club members, Bobbi Barnes, Steve Brodsky and Marcia Scalia, recently submitted glass art projects to a juried competition at the Arizona State Fair this past Fall. Nearly 600 entries were received in the Art category, namely glass, ceramics, sculpture, painting, drawing, metal and wood.

The Grand Glass Arts Club Studio is opened Monday through Friday from 9 A.M. to 12 P.M. and maybe opened at other times both during the week and on weekends. We welcome visitors to come tour our studio, view glass art for sale and join us in creating their own beautiful glass art projects!

Bobbi submitted this art piece, “Dragonfly on a Lily Pad”. It was recognized with a Directors Award, the top award given in each category. Her piece combined two glass arts techniques: foil and solder with fusing.

Marcia’s submitted “Desertscape”, a three-dimensional landscape consisting of fused glass components.

Contributed by: Susan Lee Walling SCG Resident

Here’s the art glass Steve entered. “Marketplace” was awarded second place which combined the glass art techniques of mosaic and fusing.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE ELECTION COMMITTEE

CREATE A MEMBER PROFILE

If you have not set up an account on grandinfo.com, please take the time to do so now. It will save you time in the future and allow you access to valuable information pertinent to your community each and every day. Step by step instructions are included on this page. Step-by-step instructions to create a log-in for grandinfo.com 1. Go to www.grandinfo.com 2. Half-way down the page, notice and click on Member Login. You will be taken to a sign-in page • If you are a new user – click on “sign up” • If you are a returning user – this is your sign-in page 3. As a new user, fill in the sign up form to create your personal page. • Enter your name and SCG address • You will create a sign-in name and password (keep this for your records) • Select your preference for communication from SCG • Agree to the terms of service 4. You will now be taken to your personal page • By clicking on “Edit your profile,” you are able to make changes to your profile • You can edit your sign-in information by clicking on “Edit your sign-in information” • Upon signing into the website, 34

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Questions? communications@scgcam.com you will be directly taken to your personal page • For any changes to your personal page to take effect, please remember to click “SAVE” 5. There are two tabs above your name and address located on this page. They are: • Profile (your personal page information) • Subscriptions (where you can select specific association email blasts)

o Click on “Edit Communication Preferences” o Include additional contact information, if you would like to o Include your email contact information to receive email blasts o Select the boxes for any/all of the subscriptions lists Sign up today, if you are not already. We don’t want you to miss out!

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HOW TO REGISTER TO VOTE ONLINE

easy • secure • convenient Online Voting is being implemented to provide a more convenient and secure way for Sun City Grand residents to vote in future Association elections. Online Voting will be less costly for both the Association and for residents and all information is secure and verifiable. Just follow the steps below to register to vote online for the 2017 Board of Directors. Step 1. Add the following address to your email address book/contacts list for future communication. scgelection@vote-now.com Step 2. Sign in to grandinfo.com. If you don’t have a login, follow the steps on the next page to create a login, otherwise move on to step 3. Step 3. On Member page, locate “Register To Vote Online” located below Sun City Grand header. Click on “Register To Vote Online” which will take you to the registration form. Step 4. Complete the fillable form: last name of the primary resident of your household, CAM Number (4 digit #), date of birth, and email address. (Primary resident is that person who has a CAM ID card with the four digit number followed by three zeros) Example: Mary Smith CAM ID 0092-000 (Mary is the primary resident) Step 5. Click “Continue to confirm your entries.” Step 6. Verification will occur with an email to you from scgelection@vote-now.com with a verification code. Step 7. Upon receiving this email, click on the link provided to confirm your registration. Enter the verification code provided earlier, then hit “Submit.”

Your registration is complete and secure. Future messages pertaining to Sun City Grand Elections will be emailed to the address you provided and will be sent from scgelection@vote-now.com. La Solana Residents: You are not able to register to vote online or vote online this coming election. You will receive ballots in the mail for 2017. We will continue to work on resolving the issue so you will be able to register and vote online in the future.

By opting into Online Voting, you will NOT receive a paper ballot for the 2017 Board of Directors Election. Deadline for opting into Online Voting is Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017.

Important Dates

Opting-in for Online Voting is available NOW. Deadline for opting-in to Online Voting – Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 2017 Board of Directors Election voting starts – Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017

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L anguage C lub N ee d s

The SCG Language Club is looking for Volunteer Instructors/ Teachers to expand our Language choices We currently teach Spanish, French, Italian, German, Russian, ASL (American Sign Language). We have had specific requests from Grand residents for Chinese and Norwegian, but welcome anyone who can Instruct/Teach other Languages. Please contact Urmiah Lynch, President SCG Language Club if you are interested in volunteering.

president@grandlanguageclub.com 623-594-2031 (no calls after 7 p.m. please)

Social Networking Special Interest Group Open to all residents of Sun City Grand - FREE

Topics Monday, January 9 What to do with all these photos and videos from the Holidays?!? Facebook, of course. Monday, February 13 Wearables and their social media interaction. Monday, March 13 Get ready. We are Live! Live video streaming applications. All meetings are held in the Grand Computers Club open use room, Chaparral Center, at 4:00 p.m.

Questions?

John Nuerenberg, social@grandcomputers.org

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We are looking for SCG men and women volunteers to help with Vacation Watch and Evening Patrol. We will supply vehicles and training. Call Monica Rodriguez (CAM) 623-5467473 or the C.H.A.P.S. office 623-546-7553 and leave a message if you are interested in joining us!

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 in the Welcome Center and the Membership Office at the Palm Center, as well as online at grandinfo.com. Completed forms are to be returned to the Membership Office in the Palm Center. Three criteria are required for homeowners to use this program: (1) homeowner must be away for a minimum of two weeks; (2) a keyholder must be identified on the request form; and (3) homes for sale and those using paid house-sitting services will NOT be accepted. 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.

EVENING PATROL 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 volunteer and you select how many times each month you wish to volunteer.

GENERAL MEETINGS We meet 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 (623)546-7473 or the C.H.A.P.S. office at (623)546-7553.

DONATIONS C.H.A.P.S. welcomes all donations. Those wishing to make donations may do so at the Membership Office. Make checks payable to Sun City Grand Community Association and designate â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donation to C.H.A.P.S.â&#x20AC;?

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SUN CITY GRAND

MEN’S 9 HOLE GOLF CLUB “All the Fun in Half the Time” www.mens9hole.homestead.com

If you have any questions, please contact: Mike Stone, Membership Director at mstone16405@gmail.com Grand Lifestyles | January 2017 | grandinfo.com

Men’s 9 Hole Golf Club is open to all male residents in good standing of Sun City Grand. We play 9 holes of golf each Monday, instead of the usual 18. (18 hole play is optional during the summer months). Desert Springs is considered our home course, but all SCG courses are utilized during the year. Summer play begins with a 7:00AM shotgun start. Winter play (following the annual over-seeding) offers both a 12:30PM and a 3:00PM shotgun start. Our Club’s fiscal year coincides with the calendar year. Annual membership dues are $30.00 when joining in January, through May and $20.00 after June 1st… There is an additional one-time fee of $6.00 for your name tag. New members joining after September 30 pay $30+$6 but receive the remaining months of current year plus the following year. Make checks payable to SCG Men’s Nine Hole Golf Club. We cannot accept cash and there are no membership refunds.

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Charity Luncheon

CONNECT WITH THE COLONNADE

dressed to the hilt with holiday-themed decorations.

Barbara Foster Executive Director, The Colonnade 623-236-3700

The holidays may be over but visions of a recent charity luncheon are still dancing in my head. The visions are from last month’s “Holiday Table Charity Luncheon,” held Dec. 13, at The Colonnade. This two-year-old holiday tradition brings our residents, employees and special guests together for an afternoon of fun and fundraising. It features a gourmet lunch, entertainment and dining-room tables

Residents and employees sign up to decorate a table (and I mean “decorate”) and agree to host up to 10 guests. Before lunch, the luncheon-goers tour the tables and vote for the “Best Decorated” table. The 2016 luncheon featured 15 tables and 150 attendees. The winners of this year’s Best Decorated award went to Faye Fray, one of our residents, and her sister-in-law, Marie Pearson. Their table theme was “All is Calm, All is Bright.” The idea for the luncheon came to our Life Enrichment Manager Paula Sikes two years ago as she was planning a holiday luncheon for residents. “It started strictly as a luncheon, but we decided to give it more of a purpose,”

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Paula says. She’s been pleasantly surprised by the buzz surrounding the event. “People really went all out with the decorations this year. They really seem to love it.” This year’s proceeds were donated to Soldier’s Best Friend, a Peoria-based nonprofit that trains service dogs and pairs them with veterans who have posttraumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury. Thanks to our generous luncheon guests, we were able to give more than $1,600 to this wonderful charity. These types of events occur on a regular basis at The Colonnade. But don’t take my word for it. Visit us online at www.sunhealthseniorliving.org or call 623.236.3767 to learn more or to schedule a tour. Happy New Year! 41

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7-7:50 am Chris

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7:15-8:15 am Charlotte

cardio interval

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8:30-9:30 am Michele Z

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8-9 am Jan

9:45-10:45 am Laurie

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7-7:50 am Josh

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8-9 am Michele Z

7-7:50 am Maggie

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10-10:50 am Maggie

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Grandettes 12-1 pm

chair Yoga* 3-4 pm Therese

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10:30-11:30 am Arden

challenge Yoga*

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2-3 pm Marcy

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Adv. Back strength & Flex***

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8-8:50 am Charlotte

9-10 am Marcy/Maggie

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4-4:50 pm Maggie

4-5 pm Marcy

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7-8 am Arden

stretch, Flex, Tone

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Tabata (neW) stretch and Tone (neW)

7-8 am Chris

9:45-10:45 am Sherry

dance Fitness 8-9 am Patti

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stretch, Flex, Tone 8:15-9:15 am Mitzi

8:00-9:00 am Josh

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stretch & relax 10-11 am Maggie

Qi-Gong*** Workshop 11 am-12 pm Tina

Piyo Fusion 12-1 pm Michele Z

Flex bar 1-2 pm Michele (bring your own)

Cardio Tone lite 2-3 pm DeAnn

Yoga/Pilates* 3-4 pm DeAnn

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indoor Cycling 11-11:45 am Arden

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dance Fitness 8-9 am Patti

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9-10 am DeAnn

stretch & relax 10-11 am Maggie

Tai Chi beginner*** 11 am-12 pm Nancy

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4-5 pm Jerry

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3-4 pm Debbie

6-7 pm Linda

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8:00-9:00 am Josh

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SATURDAY

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3-4 pm DeAnn

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Grand Café 7AM - 2PM

Grand Café CLOSED

Golf Rate Mtg. 1PM - SP

Phoenix Suns vs Memphis Grizzlies 7PM – SPP

Covenants 9:30AM – PC

Online voting available and ballots mailed CHAPS Gen. Mtg. Arizona Coyotes vs Florida 1:30PM – SP Panthers 5:45PM – SPP Barleen’s Country Jubilee 4PM – SPP

FAC Mtg. 8:30AM - PC

Wine and Cheese Round-table “Meet the Candidates” 4:30PM – SP

Conversation w/Ken 6PM – PC

Wine Down Wednesday 3PM – VC

Lifestyles Advisory Mtg 1-PM – PC

Block Watch 4:30PM – SP

Election Mtg 9AM – PC

wednesday

BOD Workshop/ Chat w/the Board 1PM - SP

Camelot at Arizona Broadway Theatre 4:30PM – SPP Road to California Quilt Show – SPP Candidate Forum and Resident Questions 7PM – SP

Monthly Line Dance Party 6:30PM – CM Steel Guitar Festival and MIM - SPP

NPA’s The Heartlight Show – SOLD OUT 4PM & 7PM – SP

thursday

Dolly Steamboat & Lost Dutchman - SPP

Panning for Gold 6PM – SP

Roundtable “Meet the Candidates” 9:30AM – CC Black and White Ballroom Gala 7PM – SP Road to California Quilt Show – SPP Over the Rainbow SOLD OUT 7PM – CM

Barrett Jackson Collector Show 9AM – SPP

Monthly Variety Dance 7PM – SP

Joni Morris & The After Midnights Band – Tribute to Patsy – SOLD OUT 7PM – SP

Market at GRAND 9AM – PCP

saturday

All items in purple are Board Meetings

All items in red are Committee Meetings

All items in black are Community events/meetings

All items in blue are from the Activities Dept

Panning for Gold 6PM – SP

Over the Rainbow SOLD OUT 7PM – CM

Road to California Quilt Show – SPP

Biltmore Fashion Park Shopping 9AM – SPP

TAD’s Bette Midler Tribute SOLD OUT 4PM & 7PM – SP

Country Western Dance 6PM – SP

ARC 9:30AM – PC

Neighborhood Rep Mtg 8AM – SP

friday

SP=Sonoran Plaza • SPP=Sonoran Plaza Parking • CC=Chaparral Center • CMP=Cimarron Center Parking • CM=Cimarron Center • AD=Adobe Spa • PC=Palm Center • GC=Grand Cafe • VC=Village Center • AM=Amphitheater Meeting dates are subject to change. Check www.grandinfo.com for the most up-to-date information

NPA’s Rich Natole & Ariann Black Show 7PM – SP

GAC Mtg 2:30PM – PC

Covenants 9AM - PC

Board Candidate Application Deadline 4PM

Required Board Candidate Briefing 1:30PM - SP

Golf Course 7AM – 5PM

Fitness Centers 5AM – 9PM

Fitness Centers 7AM – 9PM

Activities Office CLOSED

Board Candidate packets available at Membership Desk 9AM-4PM or on www.grandinfo.com

tuesday

CARE Mtg 9AM – PC

Admin Offices & Welcome Center CLOSED

monday

Admin Offices & Welcome Center CLOSED

sunday

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CHAPS Gen. Mtg. 1:30PM - SP

BOD Workshop/ Chat w/the Board 1pm - SP

Barleen’s 4pm – SPP

Golf Rate Mtg. 1PM – SP

Drama Club – Ain’t Love Grand 7pm - SP

Fountain Hills Great Fair – 9am - SPP

Dancing & Romancing Ballroom – 7pm – CC Mario Carboni, Honky Tonk Outlaw 7pm – CC Drama Club – Ain’t Love Grand 7pm – SP

Drama Club – Ain’t Love Grand 7pm - SP

Drama Club – Ain’t Love Grand 7pm – SP

Mario Carboni, Honky Tonk Outlaw 7pm – CC

Bisbee Chocolate & Wine – SPP

Monthly Line Dance 6:30pm – SP

Valentines Dance #1 7pm – CC

Market at Grand 9AM – SP

saturday

Valentines Dance #2 7pm – SP

TAD’s Tom Jones – SOLD OUT

Country Western Dance 6pm – SP

ARC 9:30AM – PC

Neighborhood Rep Mtg 8AM – SP

friday

Ballet Arizona 6pm – SPP

Board of Directors’ Mtg. 1PM – SP

WM Phoenix Open Round 1 8am – SPP

thursday

GAC Mtg. 2:30PM – PC

Covenants Mtg. 9AM – PC

Drama Club – Ain’t Love Grand 3pm – SP

FAC Mtg. 8:30AM - PC

NPA’s Scarborough Fair Simon & Garfunkel SOLD OUT

Drama Club – Ain’t Love Grand 3pm – SP

Conversation w/Ken 6PM - PC

Shopping at IKEA 9am – SPP

Tubac Arts & Crafts Festival – SPP

Florence Agri- Tour – SPP

CARE Mtg. 9AM – PC

Lifestyles Advisory Mtg 1-PM – PC

WM Phoenix Open Pro-Am 8am - SPP Election Mtg 9AM – PC Wine Down Wednesday 3pm - VC Block Watch 4:30PM – SP

wednesday

Bisbee Chocolate & Wine – SPP

Tuesday Nite Live

Golf Chat – 1PM - SP

tuesday

The Arizona Trio 7pm – SP

All items in purple are Board Meetings

All items in red are Committee Meetings

All items in black are Community events/meetings

monday

All items in blue are from the Activities Dept

sunday

february 2017

CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS Every Monday • Paper Arts & Memories

Handmade Greeting Card Sales

Stop by the Chaparral Center Information Desk every Monday and browse the large selection of handmade greeting cards created by your very own Paper Arts & Memories members. There are cards for every occasion to suit your individual needs. Prices vary based on design complexity. www.paperartsandmemories.com Prices Vary | 8 a.m – 1 p.m. | Chaparral Center

Every Monday • Dominoes Club

Dominoes Club

The Sun City Grand Dominoes Club welcomes you to join us every Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the Cimarron Center to play Mexican Train. The first meeting is a FREE lesson and if you wish to join the Club the Annual dues are $5. For more information, call the President, Lois Burch at 623-214-9783.

Learn Pinochle Ala Grand

Whether you’re new to the game or need a ‘refresher’ we’ll teach you Pinochle “ala Grand” and coach you on different strategies for maximizing your game. Workshops are from 9 a.m. - noon on: Saturday, January 21 & 28, Sunday, February 12 & 19. Please arrive by 8:45 a.m. For more information call Nan Harrison at 584-4488 or Barbara VanLandingham at 623-242-8237. Drop-ins are welcome, RSVP’s are encouraged. Prices Vary | 9 a.m. – Noon | Chaparral Center, Hopi Room

Sound & Lighting Training Available

The Drama & Music Clubs have an opportunity to learn new skills and participate in the performances at SCG. We are looking for residents who would like to learn how to operate the sound and lighting systems for various shows. Prior experience or knowledge is not required as we will train anyone who is interested in learning the systems. With the many performances we have, there will be opportunities for more trained technical people. This is a way to learn some new skills that will benefit you as well as the clubs. If you have an interest or would like information, please contact Dennis Muehling at dmuehling@cox. net or 623-748-9980.

comprehensive course on all aspects of defense appropriate for beginners and intermediate players. Topics: Opening leads vs. NT contracts, Opening leads vs. suit contracts, 3rd Hand play, 2nd Hand play, Signals, Developing defensive tricks, interfering with declarer and the defensive plan. To enroll for the class, fill out the enrollment form (found online at www.scgbridgeclub.com) and send to Fred Sutherland 15513 W. Coral Pointe Dr. Surprise, AZ 85374, or contact Fred at (360) 980-2673. Your cancelled check for $40 will be your receipt. $40/$45 | 9 – 11 a.m. | Apache

January 3 – 6, 9 & 10 • Tuesday – Friday, Monday & Tuesday Grand Glass Arts

Introduction to Glass Arts Class

The Glass Arts Club is offering an introductory class for those who want to join the Club and learn the basics of the glass arts. Over a period of six afternoons participants will attend six sessions and complete 3 glass art projects using stained glass, fusing and mosaic techniques. Two highly skilled glass artists will provide instruction and guidance to participants: in the use of various glass types and equipment; techniques to cut, grind, foil and solder glass; and work safety protocols in the studio. A fee of $100 includes all materials, a one year club membership and a name badge. For further information please call the Glass Arts Studio (623.214.6723), visit the studio (near the Adobe Center) or our website at www.grandglassarts.com. $100/person | 1 – 4 p.m. | Glass Arts Studio

January 4 • Wednesday • Computers Club

Technology: A Different Perspective

Bob Gostischa returns to Sun City Grand with a look at Technology from a different angle. A club update proceeds “Bob G.” Prizes too! For more information please contact Ira Simmons (623-556-9412, president@grandcomputers.org) FREE | 2 p.m. | Apache Room, Chaparral Center

January 8 • Sunday • Singles

The Ball!

Held year round 9 a.m. to noon by our indefatigable Line Dancers, led by Brenda Thomason. Wednesday lessons are held at Cimarron Center. Saturday lessons are at Sonoran Plaza. For additional information call Art at 623-544-1899. Cost: Residents $5, non-residents $7.

Come to The Ball – No tuxedos or ball gowns allowed! Show your team spirit by wearing your favorite team’s colors! There will be prizes, a photo booth and an award for the fan with the best Team Spirit! $15 includes dinner and music by “Tru Memories”, an exciting band that is new to the Singles Club. Cash bar available. Hosted by Karen Ehrlich and Susan Sellars. Tickets for Singles’ events can be purchased during weekly Social Hours: Mondays at Coco’s at 3:30, and Thursdays at Angela’s at 3:30.

Ballroom Dance Lessons

$15 | 5:30 pm | Cimarron Center

Line Dance Lessons

January 3 through January 31 - Ballroom lessons for beginners and experienced dancers are held every Tuesday at Cimarron Center with Jason Wong. Jason is an experienced dancer, instructor, and DJ. Cost is $5 for residents; $7 for non-residents. Contact Arline at inmana@ cox.net for information about ballroom lessons and dances. January schedule: 4-5 p.m. is Basic Argentine Tango and Waltz; 5:15 p.m.-6:15 p.m. is Beyond the Basics: Foxtrot.

Beginner’s Bridge Series Defense

Begins Tuesday January 3rd for 8 weeks from 9 – 11 AM located in the Apache Room. Cost: $40 for course (SCG bridge club member), $45 for non-member. Includes text book for first 24 sign ups. Text: Defense in the 21st Century – ACBL Bridge Series, Teacher: Fred Sutherland (360) 980- 2673 suthfk@msn.com. This is a

January 9 • Monday • Music Club

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 in the Cimarron Club Room. Please contact David Durham at 623-251-5301 or sonid@msn.com for more information. FREE | 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m | Cimarron Center

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CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS January 10 • Tuesday • Softball Club/Sports Memoribilia

January 11 • Wednesday • Computers Club

He has run a scouting service for junior colleges and high schools basketball. Jerry is from Kansas and has been involved in this for over 25 years all over the country.

Our monthly session for new, prospective and even experienced members. Learn all about the many activities and programs we offer, features of the Club website, our extensive education program, etc. For more information, please contact Pam Kostel (623-214-5494, vicepresident@grandcomputers.org).

Jerry Mullen joins us

FREE to all SCG Residents | 10 a.m. | Palo Verde Room, Sonoran Plaza

January 10 • Tuesday • Music Club

A Brief Tour of the Computers Club

Free | 4 PM | Chaparral Center, Maricopa/Havasupai Room

Piano Connection

The Piano Connection is a fun gathering the 1st Tuesday, October to May for pianists and singers of all levels and musical interests to come together in a relaxed setting. It is a comfortable way to get over stage fright, play and sing for others or just come and enjoy the impromptu music. We encourage people to come and play unusual instruments. Please contact Barbara McCormack for more information at 623-374-4533. FREE | 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Contact Barbara

January 10 • Tuesday • Singles

BIRTHDAY LUNCH

Please join us to celebrate our January birthdays (even if it isn’t your birthday)! We will be partying at Mimi’s Café in Glendale. Contact Mary Neuenschwander at redhen@cox.net by Friday January 6. If you have signed up for this event, and find that you can’t make it, please let Mary know as a courtesy to her and the restaurant, so she can change our reservations in a timely manner.

January 11 through March 29

Round Dance Lessons

Round Dance Lessons for beginning and more experienced dancers are held every Wednesday at Cimarron Center with Annie Brownrigg and Carl Dammeir. Annie and Carl are known in several states and have been teaching for several decades. Round dance is Choreographed International Ballroom. A professional example can be viewed at http://icbda.com. Cost is $5 for residents and $7 for non-residents. Contact Arline at inmana@cox.net for information. Schedule: 5-6:30 p.m. is Beginning Round Dance (Basics); 6:45-8:15 p.m. is Extended Basics. No one is admitted to class after the first three weeks without permission of the instructors.

Call for details | 11:30 a.m. | Mimi’s Café Glendale

G RAND

B RID G E

C LU B

LET’S PLAY BRIDGE For up-to-date information see our web page: www.scgbridgeclub.com

Grand Bridge Club A vibrant community of over 500 Bridge Players offering a variety of games year round. Games are for all level of players from beginner to advanced competitive games. The club offers ACBL sanctioned games and also Social and Marathon games as well as lessons throughout the year. Join SCG Bridge Club By visiting club web page and submit annual membership form or ask game leader for a membership form. Contact us at scgbc@outlook.com Games are normally played in the Apache and Pima rooms of the Chaparral Center.

ACBL Duplicate Games Our club has three (3) ACBL sanctioned games weekly during the winter months and two (2) games (Sunday & Wednesday) are played all year long. If you enjoy a competitive brand of bridge then this is your chance to join in the fun of ACBL duplicate bridge. Social Games Our Social bridge games vary in size, scoring type, culture, and partnership requirements. Games are tailored to allow for all levels of bridge players to enjoy. Friday Bridge Marathons There are four Friday Marathons run throughout the year. Participation is limited to Sun City Grand Residents who are paid members of the Sun City Grand Bridge Club. Winners from the previous season run the next year’s marathon. Grand Lifestyles | January 2017 | grandinfo.com

game schedule

Monday Afternoon ♣ 12:30–4 pm Social bridge – Chicago bridge scoring Tuesday Afternoon ♣ 12:30–4 pm Social bridge – Chicago bridge scoring Tuesday Evening ♣ 6:15–9:30 pm (OCT to MAY) ACBL duplicate bridge Wednesday Afternoon ♣ 1–4 pm ACBL duplicate bridge Wednesday Evening ♣ 6:15–9 pm Social bridge – rubber bridge scoring Thursday Afternoon ♣ 12:30–4 pm Leader: Lou Lorenz Social bridge – rubber bridge scoring Sunday Afternoon ♣ 1–5 pm ACBL duplicate bridge

FRIDAY MARATHONS

Advance registration required First Friday Luncheon Marathon (Oct–May) 9 am–1 pm Second Friday Marathon (Oct–Apr) 9 am–12 pm Third Friday Marathon (Oct–Apr) 9 am–12 pm Fourth Friday Marathon (Jan–Dec) 12:15pm – 4:30pm

CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS January 12 • Thursday • Computers Club

What’s New for 2017?

The recently concluded Consumer Electronics Show brought a new wave of products, concepts and ideas. As part of our monthly coffee chat, Joe Parla will survey all that is new in Consumer Tech. As always, free donuts and coffee for all guests. For more information please contact Pam Kostel (623-214-5494, vicepresident@grandcomputers.org). FREE | 8:30 a.m. | Hopi Room, Chaparral Center

January 13 • Friday • Grand Photos

Camera Tips and Techniques

The Grand Photos Club of Sun City Grand is offering one-on-one help, with any digital or film cameras, to all Sun City Grand residents. This session will be held in the Grand Photos Studio across from the fountain in the Sonoran Plaza. You do not need to be a member of Grand Photos. These sessions are offered to all Sun City Grand residents. Bring your cameras with you. We are here for you!!

now is your chance to hear the latest news from Sherry Plowman of the National Park Service. Sherry will be speaking at the January 17th meeting of the Grand RV Club about America’s treasures known as our National Parks. We meet in the Agua Fria Room at the Cimarron Center at 5pm. Everyone is welcome to attend! If you would like more information about our club, please visit our website at www.grandrv.org. FREE | 5 p.m. | Cimarron Center

January 18 • Wednesday • Singles

Singles Club New Member Meeting!

Get your questions answered and find out all that the fun activities that the Singles Club has to offer! Hosted by Marlene Barczynski. FREE | 10 a.m. | Cimarron Center

January 18 • Wednesday • Singles

Game Night

FREE | 1 – 3 p.m. | Grand Photos Studio

Bring your favorite game (scrabble, mah jongg, deck of cards and a shuffler for hand and foot, or any other game.) Also bring your own soft drink. Host for this event is Nancy Dailey.

January 13 • Friday • Singles

FREE | 6 p m | Cimarron Center

Dining Out!

Join your friends for a delightful evening and dinner at Vogue Bistro! Elizabeth Haught is the hosting. If you’d like to join us for this special event, please call Elizabeth at (623) 544-2882, no later than January 10 for reservations. If you have signed up for this event, and find that you can’t make it, please let Elizabeth know as a courtesy to her and the restaurant, so she can change our reservations in a timely manner. Call for details | 5:30pm | Vogue Bistro

January 15 • Wednesday • Grand Photos

Grand Photo Exhibit

Sun City Grand Photos will open an exhibit presented by members Larry and Barbara Lindner featuring breath-taking landscapes. They have traveled extensively throughout the country and are both seasoned photographers. All SCG residents are invited to the opening reception or any time during the rest of the month on days the Studio is open. The studio is across from the Sonoran Plaza fountain. The February exhibition will feature Sheldon Wecker’s work. Sheldon has captured wildlife in the frozen, exotic beauty of Antarctica. March will feature landscapes and “cool rides” in collectible cars by David Mitchell. He will share exhibition space with Jay Gardella whose focus is on sunrises and sunsets in Sun City Grand, along with candid shots of coyotes. During the month of April, Steve Miller will feature a landscape theme with photos predominantly from the western states. FREE | 1 – 3 p.m. | Grand Photos Studio

January 19 • Thursday • Grand Photos Travelogue

An Evening in Croatia and Slovenia

It’s January in Arizona … but how might it feel to be in Croatia and Slovenia in May, when the Adriatic shimmers under bright Spring skies and Lake Bled is picture perfect? Flowers and markets about and cafes are full. The weather is ideal from Dubrovnik, Opatija and Rovinj to Bed, Kjubljana and Kropa … this video trip, alive with color and sense of place, promises to delight your eyes and hearts. You’re cordially invited to enjoy Brady Conn’s slideshow. FREE | 7 p.m. | Cimarron Center

January 19 • Thursday • SCG Garden Club

Landscape Trees

The Sun City Grand Garden Club announces “Landscape Trees Part I” of lesser known landscape plants on the SCG plant palette, presented by Master Gardener and club president Cherie Czaplicki. Check-in at 8:30 a.m.with announcements and speaker begins about 9:10 a.m. Please join us for a fun time socializing and winning a plant from our plant table! Guests $1, please bring goodies to share for our refreshment table. The club provides coffee and beverages. Questions: contact Cherie Czaplicki, cczaplicki@cox.net or 623-975-5397. FREE | 8:30 a.m. | Gila Room, Cimarron Center

January 21 • Saturday • SCG Art Club

Neu Art Group

January 16 • Monday • Paper Arts and Memories

Art Club members of Neu Art will be exhibiting their artistic talent at this weekend show. Come see what is available in the Art Club.

Paper Arts & Memories will hold an Open House for interested residents of Sun City Grand. Come and see examples of projects we have made either individually or in classes offered by the club. You will see the large and diverse variety of tools our club owns, for use by our membership.

Prices vary | 9 - 4 pm | SCG Art Studio

Open House

FREE | Noon – 1:30 p.m. | Hopi/Pima Rooms, Chaparral Center

January 17 • Tuesday • Grand RV Club

National Park Service Birthday

Happy 100th Birthday to our beautiful National Parks! If you feel the call of the wild, if you want to discover America’s story or if you just want to experience the sights and sounds of our National Parks, 48

January 23 • Monday • Music Club

Acoustic Instrument Group

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THE NEXT

BEGIN WITH YOU!

IT’S BOARD ELECTION TIME Official Campaign begins January 16th Candidate Packets Available Starting Jan 3 @ the Membership Desk and on www.grandinfo.com Jan. 19th Candidate Forum and Residents’ Questions

Sonoran Plaza - 7PM Jan. 21st “Meet the Candidates” Cimarron Center – 9:30AM Jan. 25th “Meet the Candidates” Sonoran Plaza – 4:30PM Refreshments and Snacks will be served at the “Meet the Candidates” Gatherings

2017 Board of Directors’ Election Calendar 1 Nov

Opportunity to opt in for online voting via website

3 Jan Tues Candidate packets available at the Membership Desk (daily Mon-Fri) or on www.grandinfo.com website...........................................................................................9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 9 Jan Mon

Application and Candidate Statement Deadline ...................................................................................4:00 p.m.

9 Jan Mon

Record date of voter eligibility

10 Jan Tues Photo Session - Photo Studio .................................................................................................................10:00 a.m. 10 Jan Tues Required Candidate Briefing - Palo Verde Room - Sonoran Plaza ................................1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 10 Jan Tues Withdrawal Deadline ..................................................................................................................................3:00 p.m. 11 Jan Wed GrandTV Candidate Taping ........................................................................................................................9:15 a.m. 16 Jan Mon

Official Campaign begins and Candidate Information Statements Posted......................................9:00 a.m.

19 Jan Thu

Candidate Forum and Resident Questions - Sagebrush Room - Sonoran Plaza ........ 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

21 an

Round-table “Meet the Candidates” - Gila Room - Cimarron Center ......................... 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Sat

24 Jan Tues Online voting available and ballots mailed 25 Jan Wed Wine and Cheese Round-table “Meet the Candidates” Sagebrush Ballroom - Sonoran Plaza..................................................................................4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 10 Feb Fri

Online voting ends and ballots must be received ...............................................................................4:00 p.m.

14 Feb Tues Results Announced

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CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS January 23 - 26, 30 & 31 • Tuesday – Friday, Monday & Tuesday Grand Glass Arts

Introduction to Glass Arts Class

The Glass Arts Club is offering an evening hours introductory class for those who want to join the Club and learn the basics of the glass arts. Over a period of six evenings participants will attend six sessions and complete 3 glass art projects using stained glass, fusing and mosaic techniques. Two highly skilled glass artists will provide instruction and guidance to participants: in the use of various glass types and equipment; techniques to cut, grind, foil and solder glass; and work safety protocols in the studio. A fee of $100 includes all materials, a one year club membership and a name badge. For further information please call the Glass Arts Studio (623.214.6723), visit the studio (near the Adobe Center) or our website at www.grandglassarts.com. $100/person | 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Glass Arts Studio

January 25 • Wednesday • Democratic Interest Group

Maricopa County Community Colleges

Learn how Maricopa County Community Colleges (MCCC) are meeting Arizona’s education challenges with over 950 occupational courses for business and industry, associate degrees, and courses to seamlessly transfer to four year colleges and universities. Dr. Linda Thor, newly elected to the MCCC Governing Board, will describe the challenges and opportunities. Dr. Thor is President Emeritus of Rio Salado College and has 41 years experience working with community colleges in Arizona and California. Refreshments begin at 6 p.m.; meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Call Barbara @ 623.521.6540. www. granddems.org. FREE | 6:30 pm | Cimarron Center, Agua Fria Room

January 27 • Friday • Singles

CHINESE NEW YEAR!

Back by popular demand! This is one of the favorite events of the year. Excellent Chinese food from Panda Express, live music by Rocket Science, and cash bar. Doors open at 5:30, dinner at 6:30. Your hosts are Judy (JB) Baker and Zakea Adams. Deadline for purchasing your tickets is Monday January 23. Tickets for Single’s events can be purchased during weekly Social Hours: Mondays at Coco’s at 3:30, and Thursdays at Angela’s at 3:30. $15 | 5:30 pm | Cimarron

January 28 • Saturday • SCG Art Club

Grand Easels Group

Art Show: Art Club members of Grand Easels will be exhibiting their artistic talent at this weekend show. Come see what is available in the Art Club. Prices vary | 9 - 4 pm | SCG Art Studio

February 1 • Wednesday • Computer Club

“Social Impacts of Using Technology”

As much as modern technology and the internet has benefited society, there is definitely a downside. In the Computers Club General Meeting for February, club member Ray Fagan will explore the topic from both sides. For more information please contact Ira Simmons (623-5569412, president@grandcomputers.org) Free | 2 PM | Chaparral Center, Apache Room

February 7 • Tuesday • Music Club

Piano Connection

February 8 • Wednesday • Computers Club

Computers Club Orientation

Our monthly session to acquaint all with the Computers Club has proven to be quite popular! Learn why we are the largest Club in Sun City Grand and what we can do for you. For more information please contact Pam Kostel (623-214-5494, vicepresident@grandcomputers.org). Free | 4 p.m. | Chaparral Center, Maricopa/Havasupai Room

February 9 • Thursday • Computers Club

Social Media for Adults

Are you an experienced Tweeter or Facebook user? And how about the other popular social media programs? For our monthly Coffee Chat Klaudia Jurewicz will take you on a whirlwind tour of what’s out there and prove that social media is not just for kids! Plus donuts and coffee for all! For more information please contact Ira Simmons (623-5569412, president@grandcomputers.org). Free | 8:30 a.m.| Chaparral Center, Hopi Room

February 10 • Friday • Grand Photos

“Camera Tips and Techniques”

February 10 • Friday • Softball Club

Valentine Dinner and Dance

Join us for a night to remember as you and your someone special enjoy an evening with friends, a sit down dinner and dancing. Live music provided by Rhythm Edition (back by popular demand). It is the event of the season, get your tickets early. Contact Cathy Hennefer at 206 920 7074 or hennefersc@gmail.com for ticket information. Tables of 8 available for purchase as well as individual tickets. $50 pp/ 5 – 6:30 social hour | 6:30 dinner followed by dancing till 10:30 Briarwood Country Club

February 13 • Monday • Music Club

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 in the Cimarron Club Room. Please contact David Durham at 623-251-5301 or sonid@msn.com for more information. FREE | 1:30p.m. – 3:30 p.m | Cimarron Center

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CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS February 15 • Wednesday • Minnesota Interest Group

information please contact Ira Simmons (623-556-9412, president@ grandcomputers.org).

Dessert & Wine tasting, February 15, 7 to 830 p.m. Gila Room at Cimarron, $15.00 person 2017 members, $17.00 per person guests, Please RSVP to grandmn2016@yahoo.com by February 1, 2017.

FREE | 2pm | Chaparral Center, Apache Room

$15/$17 | 7 p.m. | Gila Room, Cimarron Center

Introduction to Glass Arts Class

Dessert & Wine tasting

February 16 • Thursday • SCG Garden Club

Landscape Shrubs

The Sun City Grand Garden Club announces “Landscape Shrubs Part 2 of lesser known landscape plants on the SCG plant palette” presented by Master Gardener and club president Cherie Czaplicki Check-in at 8:30 a.m.with announcements and speaker begins about 9:10 a.m.Please join us for a fun time socializing and winning a plant from our plant table! Guests $1, please bring goodies to share for our refreshment table. The club provides coffee and beverages. Questions: contact Cherie Czaplicki, cczaplicki@cox.net or 623-975-5397. FREE | 8:30 a.m. | Gila Room, Cimarron Center

February 18 & 19 • Saturday & Sunday • SCG Art Club

Art Chix Art Show

Art Club members of Art Chix will be exhibiting their artistic talent at this weekend show. Come see what is available in the Art Club. Prices vary | 9 - 4 p.m. | SCG Art Studio

February 20 – 24 • Monday – Friday • SCG Bocce

Arizona Senior Olympics

A program of the Arizona Lifelong Fitness Foundation. Sun City Grand is hosting “Bocce for Seniors”. Come out and play! February 20th – 24th, must register online at www.seniorgames.org by January 31st. For information contact, Bob Cornfield at bobcornfield@gmail. com or 925-998-1813.

March 6 – 9 & 13 – 14 • Monday – Thursday, Monday & Tuesday Grand Glass Arts

The Glass Arts Club is offering an introductory class for those who want to join the Club and learn the basics of the glass arts. There are three sets of classes currently being offered with openings in March and April. Over a period of six days participants will attend six sessions and complete three glass art projects using stained glass, fusing and mosaic techniques. Two highly skilled glass artists will provide instruction and guidance to participants: in the use of various glass types and equipment; techniques to cut, grind, foil and solder glass; and work safety protocols in the studio. A fee of $100 includes all materials, a one year club membership and a name badge. For further information please call the Glass Arts Studio (623.214.6723), visit the studio (near the Adobe Center) or our website at www.grandglassarts.com. $100 | 1pm – 4 pm | Glass Arts Studio

March 7 • Tuesday • Music Club

PIANO CONNECTION

The Piano Connection is a fun gathering the 1st Tuesday, October to May for pianists and singers of all levels and musical interests to come together in a relaxed setting. It is a comfortable way to get over stage fright, play and sing for others or just come and enjoy the impromptu music. We encourage people to come and play unusual instruments. We have wine and cheese afterwards which is a great chance to meet new musical friends. Please contact Barbara McCormack for more information at 623-374-4533. FREE | 1 to 3 p.m. | Contact Barbara

February 25 • Saturday • SCG Art Club

March 7 & 9 • Tuesday & Thursday • Music Club

Art Club members of Neu Art will be exhibiting their artistic talent at this weekend show. Come see what is available in the Art Club.

Our 2016 Celebration of Music has just passed and it was so much fun, now we are looking forward to the 2017 Celebration of Music, won’t you join us? Friday, November 17th; Saturday, November 18th and Sunday, November 19th, 2017, are the performance dates. Auditions will be held Tuesday March 7th & Thursday, March 9th, 2017 at SPSagebrush from 6 – 10 p.m. We are looking for soloists, duets, trios, quartets, octets & any other small musical group. We will have live backup musicians – this is the “Music Club”! We’re thinking about calling this one “Irving’s Songbook”, for more information please e-mail jeansings99@hotmail.com or call Jean McCurdy at 623-5942171.

Neu Art Group Art Show

Prices vary | 9 - 4 pm | SCG Art Studio

February 27 • Monday • Music Club

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 in the Cimarron Club Room. Please contact David Durham at 623-251-5301 or sonid@msn.com for more information. FREE | 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m | Cimarron Center

March 18 • Saturday • SCG Srt Club

CELEBRATION OF MUSIC – 2017 AUDITIONS

March 8 • Wednesday • Computers Club

Meet The Computers Club

Prices vary | 9 - 4 pm | SCG Art Studio

Our monthly session for new, prospective and even experienced members. Learn all about the many activities and programs we offer, features on the Club website, our extensive education program, etc. For more information please contact Ira Simmons (623-556-9412, president@grandcomputers.org).

March 1 • Wednesday • Computers Club

FREE | 4pm | Chaparral Center, Maricopa/Havasupai Room

Grand Easels Group Art Show

Art Club members of Grand Easels will be exhibiting their artistic talent at this weekend show. Come see what is available in the Art Club.

Geeks on Tour

It will be a special monthly General Meeting of the Computers Club as Jim and Chris Guide of the famed Geeks On Tour duo guest with their always entertaining presentation. Prizes too. For more

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SATURDAY MARCH 11 Come out and enjoy live music, arts & crafts and delicious food. Presented by varied artisans at the SCGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 13th Annual Arts and Crafts Faire!

FREE 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sonoran Plaza Village Center and Palm Center

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CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS March 9 • Thursday • Computers Club

Multimedia Apps and Services

In our monthly Coffee Chat, we will take a tour of the many multimedia programs and apps for your computer or device that will provide entertainment and enjoyment. Free donuts and coffee for all! For more information please contact Ira Simmons (623-556-9412, president@grandcomputers.org). FREE | 8:30 a.m.| Chaparral Center, Hopi Room

six sessions and complete three glass art projects using stained glass, fusing and mosaic techniques. Two highly skilled glass artists will provide instruction and guidance to participants: in the use of various glass types and equipment; techniques to cut, grind, foil and solder glass; and work safety protocols in the studio. A fee of $100 includes all materials, a one year club membership and a name badge. For further information please call the Glass Arts Studio (623.214.6723), visit the studio (near the Adobe Center) or our website at www.grandglassarts.com. $100 | 1pm – 4 pm | Glass Arts Studio

March 13 • Monday • Music Club

March 25 & 26 • Saturday & Sunday • SCG Art Club

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 Mondays of each month in the Cimarron Club Room. Please contact David Durham at 623-251-5301 or sonid@msn.com for more information.

Art Chix Art Show

FREE | 1:30 – 3:30pm | Cimarron Center

FREE | 6:30pm | Sonoran Plaza, Palms/Mesquite Room

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 in the Cimarron Club Room. Please contact David Durham at 623-251-530l or sonid@msn.com for more information

March 22 – 24 & 27 – 29 • Tuesday – Thursday, Monday & Wednesday - Grand Glass Arts

March 30 • Thursday • Minnesota Interest Group

March 14 • Tuesday • Sports Memorabilia

7th Annual Baseball Panel

What will baseball look like in 2025? Moderated by Steve Rothschild. Special surprise guest!

Prices vary | 9 - 4 pm. | SCG Art Studio

March 27 • Monday • Music Club

ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENT GROUP

FREE | 1:30 to 3:30 pm | Cimarron Center

Introduction to Glass Arts Class

Art Club members of Art Chix will be exhibiting their artistic talent at this weekend show. Come see what is available in the Art Club.

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Broadway Production

AZ Broadway production, Jesus Christ Superstar, March 30, 5:30 pm dinner, 7:00 pm production $71.00 per person, paid reservations by 2/28/2017. Please RSVP to grandmn2016@yahoo.com. $71pp | 5:30pm | Email for location

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Dessert & Wine Ta s T i ng

February 15

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Gila room at Cimarron $15.00 person 2017 members $17.00 per person guests please rsVp grandmn2016@yahoo.com by February 1, 2017

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PRESENTATIONS January 9 • Monday • Presentation

January 11 • Wednesday • Seminar

Presentation by the Arizona Attorney General’s Outreach Division on Consumer Scams/Identity Theft. Learn about recent scams and what “red flags” to watch out for. We will talk about what you can do to prevent identity theft and what to do if you do become a victim.

Join Tom from SUN VALLEY SOLAR SOLUTIONS in a lively informative discussion about solar energy and its effect on everything from finances to home value and understand why Thomas Edison said “I’d put my money on the sun and solar energy”. RSVP (480) 6895030 or email tom@svssolutions.com to reserve your seat.

Consumer Scams/Identity Theft

FREE | 10 a.m. | Sonoran Plaza

Sun Valley Solar Solutions

January 9 • Monday • Seminar

FREE | 10 a.m. | Sonoran Plaza

DWORNIK LAW – LEARN ABOUT THE LATEST STRATEGIES TO PROTECT YOUR ESTATE. Affordable and Comprehensive Estate Planning Solutions. Planning is essential-Do you have a plan? Everyone should attend this seminar-even if you have a Will or a Trust. A good estate plan coordinates what happens to your home, savings, and retirement accounts while you are alive and after you die. Learn how to avoid the most common estate planning mistakes. Why a Will is not enough. Why many people with Living Trusts will end up in Probate and how to avoid it! Come learn what estate planning steps are recommended to help you maintain a stress-free retirement. PRESESENTED BY: Dwornik Law RSVP 480-809-1014 info@dworniklawaz.com

Discover, Engage, and Celebrate Summer

Living Trust Seminar

FREE | 10 a.m. & 12 p.m. | Sonoran Plaza

January 10 • Tuesday • Seminar

Dynamic Wealth Management

The current investment environment is unlike any other in history; with unprecedented government intervention. We are Active Money Managers that help retirees invest using powerful strategies to navigate this volatile stock market. Come see how we invest for our clients! RSVP (623) 466-6060 to attend our Free Dinner Seminar. FREE | 4 p.m. | Sonoran Plaza

January 13 • Friday • Presentation

Join us for a free informational presentation. Explore options available to you through the Utah State University Summer Citizens Program – endless possibilities for personal growth and new friends! Website: http://summercitizens.usu.edu/; RSVP to Linda D’Addabbo, linda. daddabbo@usu.edu to reserve your seat. FREE | 4:00 p.m. | Cimarron Center

January 20 • Friday • Presentation

Cuba Panorama

Discover the best of Cuba with SCG resident Terri Dion on a comprehensive 13-day people-to-people program. You’ll visit Havana, Cienfuegos, Trinidad, Bay of Pigs, San Juan Hill and much more. We’re going in January 2018 when temperatures are comfortable in Cuba. Join us to learn about this unique travel opportunity. RSVP 623-556-4646 or travelinterri@gmail.com to reserve your seat. FREE | 10:00 a.m. | Sonoran Center

January 20 • Friday • Presentation

Eastern Canada

Beat the heat! Join SCG resident Terri Dion for escorted tours to Eastern Canada in July 2017. Back-to-back tours - book one or both.

Monday February 27 SCG Six local celebrities partnered with a professional dancer to learn a 90-second ballroom dance routine, add in a hilarious local judging panel, and you get a show that will make you laugh, cheer, sing and laugh some more!

$18/person | 6 p.m. Cash Bar | 7 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Ballroom 54

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PRESENTATIONS 1) Best of Eastern Canada (Toronto, Niagara Falls, Quebec, Montreal, etc.); 2) Maritime Coastal Wonders (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edwards Island). Come learn about this travel opportunity. RSVP 623-556-4646 or travelinterri@gmail.com to reserve your seat. FREE | 12:30 p.m. | Sonoran Center

January 20 • Friday • Presentation

Spain and Portugal

Experience the Iberian Peninsula’s colorful pageant of art, history and culture. Join SCG resident Terry Johnson for a custom itinerary to Spain and Portugal in May 2017. Explore Lisbon, Porto, Madrid, Valencia, Barcelona, Granada, Cordoba and Toledo. Attend this session to learn about this unique travel opportunity. RSVP 623-5564646 or travelinterri@gmail.com to reserve your seat.

February 22 • Wednesday • Seminar

Living Trust Seminar

FREE | 2:00 p.m. | Sonoran Center

FREE | 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. | Sonoran Plaza

January 24 • Wednesday • Seminar

March 7 • Tuesday • Presentation

Find out how you can have the smile you’ve always wanted. At this seminar, you’ll find out how the latest advancements in implant dentistry and computer imaging can change your life! RSVP to Lisa or Jana at 623-584-0664.

Savor the artistic, culinary and historic side of northern Italy on a 15-day tour. You’ll visit Milan, Stresa, Lake Orta, the Italian Riviera (Cinque Terre), Tuscany (Florence, Sienna), Venice and more. This will be a small group with a custom itinerary. We’re going in September 2018 when temperatures are comfortable and crowds have dwindled. Tour escorted by SCG residents Terry Johnson and Terri Dion. Join us at this information session to learn about this unique travel opportunity. RSVP 623-556-4646 or travelinterri@ gmail.com to reserve your seat.

THE LATEST IN DENTAL IMPLANTS

FREE | 10:00 a.m. | Sonoran Plaza

January 25 • Wednesday • Seminar

Improve Your Health, Change Your Life

Come and find out what you can do about it. There are no pills to take. No exercises to do. Just come and relax. Learn about a new technology that enhances general blood flow, energy, mental acuity, sleep and overall health. To reserve your seat, call (262) 490-9501. FREE | 1:00 p.m. | Palm Center

February 16 • Thursday • Seminar

THE LATEST IN DENTAL IMPLANTS

Italy’s Treasures

FREE | 10:00 a.m. | Palm Center

March 8 • Wednesday • Seminar

Sun Valley Solar Solutions

FREE | 9 a.m. | Sonoran Plaza

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Ticketed Events Tickets available online at www.grandinfo.com or at the Activities desk unless noted otherwise. Tuesday 8 a.m. • Thursday 8 a.m. • Saturdays 10 a.m.

Cliff Castle Casino Express

Each week the Cliff Castle Casino Express will make a stop here in Sun City grand. At cliff castle Casino you’ll find more fun, excitement and the friendliest casino in Arizona. Slots? Definitely, and all the popular ones too! Poker and Blackjack? You bet, in a casual and friendly atmosphere. So, if fun is what you’re after, you’ve definitely come to the right place. Price includes $25 in FREE slot play or table match play. Pay the fee upon boarding the bus at the designated pick up location at the Cimarron Center. If you wish to reserve your spot on the bus, please call 888-582-5287 $10/person | Bus Departs From Cimarron Center

7-10 p.m. Cash bar. Tickets are on sale at www.grandinfo.com or at the Activities Desk. For further information contact Earlene at 623544-3602 $10 per person | 6-7 p.m. Arizona two-step lesson; dancing 7-10 p.m. | Sonoran Plaza

January 7 • Saturday • SCG

The Market at GRAND

Support your local farmers with local produce, arts, crafts and specialty food items at the Palm Center. Visit SCG’s studios just across the street in our Village Center – for resident made art and crafts to purchase! FREE | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Palm Center and Village Center

January 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 • Tuesdays • Music

Tuesday Nite Live

Notice to all singers and those who just enjoy listening! Sing in a cabaret environment in SCG every Tuesday at the Cimarron Club Room. This is a weekly event except for holidays. Join our Line Dancers during the course of the evening. If you don’t want to perform – just enjoy listening! The fee to attend this event can be paid at the door, and a Cash Bar will be available. Contact Larry and Vicki Breslow at 623-399-9323 or vickiandlarry@gmail.com for more information. $5/person | 6 p.m. | Cimarron Center

January 5 • Thursday • SCG

NPA’s – The Heartlight Show, Neil Diamond Tribute – SOLD OUT 3:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 4 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Plaza 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 7 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Plaza

January 7 • Saturday • Music

Joni Morris & The After Midnight Band’s – Tribute to Patsy

It’s not just fans of this iconic country singer who will enjoy this show. We know Grand Cabaret patrons love the Vegas-quality entertainment we can offer right here in the Grand. It’s table seating and our Ballroom’s giant screens make sure everybody feels up close and personal with the performers. Joni and her band have toured with this special tribute show to rave reviews. Onstage, Joni looks and sounds like Patsy and stays true to the artist’s endearing stage presence. No one loved her fans more than Patsy - and Joni feels the same way. Tickets may be purchased online at www.scgrandmusicclub. com; www.grandinfo.com or at the Activities Desk (Open M-F 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 pm) $20.00 per person | 6 pm Doors & Cash Bar Open; 7 pm Performance | Sonoran Ballroom

January 12 • Thursday • Dance

Monthly Line Dance Party.

January 6 • Friday • Dance

Country Western Dance.

This country western dance welcomes popular western entertainer, Western Bred. Western Bred hit the Arizona music scene in the 1980’s and regularly fills the ballroom here in Grand. In addition, there will be a free, one-hour Arizona Two-Step Dance Lesson from 6 to 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. 6-7 p.m. Arizona two-step lesson; dancing

Can’t get enough dancing? Then come join Brenda Thomason as she leads dancers in a lively evening of beginners through intermediate line dancing. Call Marcia at 413-374-1495 for additional information. Tickets are available online at www.grandinfo.com, the Activities Desk or at the door. Everyone is welcome. $5 per person | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Cimarron Center

January 12 • Thursday • Grand Trip

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Steel Guitar Festival and MIM

The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) displays more than 6,000 instruments collected from around 200 of the worlds’ countries and territories. Most displays are enhanced by state-of-the-art audio and video technologies that allow guests to see the instruments, hear their sounds, and observe them being played in their original contexts. Then enjoy the Steel Guitar Festival featuring some of the best amateur and professional players in the country. *This trip offered in conjunction with Free Spirit Vacations and Events and may be combined with other communities. Times and pick-up locations subject to change per tour vendor. $99/person | Bus departs Sonoran Plaza Parking Area

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Ticketed Events Tickets available online at www.grandinfo.com or at the Activities desk unless noted otherwise. January 12 • Thursday • SCG

Resident Sign-Up for Arts & Craft Faire

If you are a new vendor or wish to opt out of your 2017 space, you are welcome as a SCG resident to come in person to pick out your vendor location locations for the Arts & Craft Faire scheduled for March 11, 2017. $60 First Table | $30 SCG Clubs | $50/Add’l Table | 9 a.m. Sonoran Plaza

January 13 • Friday • SCG

Non-Resident Sign-Up for Arts & Craft Faire

If you are a new vendor or wish to opt out of your 2017 space, you are welcome to come in person to pick out your vendor location locations for the Arts & Craft Faire scheduled for March 11, 2017.

over 75 Celebrity Impressions in this fast moving, very funny, show. Ariann Black has been a professional magician & illusionist in Las Vegas for over twenty years. Her show has elements from the 1900’s when touring magic shows were extremely popular. This routine has a beautiful message for people following their dreams. $18/person Front of House | $15/person Back of House 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 7 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Plaza

January 18 • Wednesday • SCG

Wine Down Wednesday

Food trucks, live music, cash bar and drink specials from the Grand Café! Come out and enjoy the beautiful weather, meet your neighbors, make new friends! FREE | 3 - 5 p.m. | Village Center

$140 First Table | $100/Add’l Table | 9 a.m. | Sonoran Plaza

January 19 • Thursday • Grand Trip

TAD’s – Bette Midler Tribute – SOLD OUT

Camelot at Arizona Broadway Theatre – SOLD OUT

3:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 4 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Plaza 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 7 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Plaza

$76/person | 4:30 p.m bus departs Sonoran Plaza parking area; Dinner 5:30p.m.; 7:30 p.m. Performance begins.

January 14 • Saturday • Dance

January 19-21 • Thursday - Saturday • Grand Trip

Featuring The Rhythm Edition Band. The 7-piece Rhythm Edition has been entertaining audiences throughout the valley for more than 20 years., The band features classic rock, R&B, Motown and the Top 40. With five lead singers they can play a wide range of musical styles. Rhythm Edition has performed for numerous local events that include Tempe Town Lakes 4th. of July celebration, PIR 4th. of July celebration 2006, Glendale Glitters for 4 years in a row, Ostrich Festival, City of Gilbert New Years Eve Party, City of Glendale New Years Eve Party, City of Surprise Festival, City of Good Year Festival, Apache Gold Casino, Cliff Castle Casino and Harrah’s Ak Chin Casino, Lone Butte Casino, Wild Horse Pass as well as corporate events and nightclubs around the Valley. The band has opened for such national artists as Steppen Wolf, Marshall Tucker Band, Grassroots and the Turtles. For more information, contact Louise at 623-214-2704 or Tom at 623-594-0536.

Travel to Ontario, CA for the Road to California Quilters Spectacular, a world-class show featuring an excellent variety of traditional quilts vs art quilts, all inspired from the perspective of use of color, quilting, and design to overall composition. *This trip offered in conjunction with Free Spirit Vacations and Events and may be combined with other communities. Times and pick-up locations subject to change per tour vendor.

January 13 • Friday • SCG

Gridiron Mania, a Monthly Variety Dance

$10 per person | 6:30p.m. cash bar; 7-10p.m. dancing | Sonoran Plaza

Road to California Quilt Show

$375 pp/double $499 pp/single

January 20 • Friday • Grand Trip

Biltmore Fashion Park - Shopping

Join us for a fun day of shopping at a favorite shopping destination in the Valley! $20/person | 9:00 a.m. Bus Departs Sonoran Plaza parking area 3:00 p.m. Bus Departs Shopping Center

January 14 • Saturday • Grand Trip

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January 16 • Monday • SCG

NPA’s – Rich Natole & Adriann Black Show

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Rich Natole is an extremely multi-talented comic-impressionist who ranks with the greatest mimics of all time. His “Voices of A Generation” show is a people pleasing performance. Rich showcases Grand Lifestyles | January 2017 | grandinfo.com

Ticketed Events Tickets available online at www.grandinfo.com or at the Activities desk unless noted otherwise. January 20 & 21 • Friday & Saturday • Music

January 24 • Tuesday • Grand Trip

Cheri Seith & Terry Pierce

If you like country music, this is the show for you! The Arizona Opry gang performs hand-clappin’, foot-stompin’, pickin’ and grinnin’ country favorites.

Over the Rainbow with Judy Garland A celebration of the life and songs of one of the greatest entertainers of our time. This show was created for our Nightclub stage and brings Judy’s spirit to life - with all the love, laughter and heartbreak that she embraced. ‘I didn’t ask to be a Legend’ Judy once said. Cheri and Terry bring Judy and Mickey back together, recreating those famous songs and movie scenes that remind us why her legendary life will never fade away. As we follow this rainbow, we’ll learn some little known facts about Judy’s life. Purchase tickets at: www.scgrandmusicclub.com or at the Activities Desk. $18.00/person | 6 pm Cash Bar; 7 pm Performance | Cimarron Center

January 21 • Saturday • Dance

Sixth Annual Black and White Ballroom Gala!

The SC Grand Dance Club is proud to host The Lonny Lynn Orchestra for the biggest ballroom event of the year: The Black and White Ballroom Gala. This 10-piece orchestra with vocalist has 1600 musical arrangements from the 1930s to the present. Dancers will whirl to foxtrots, waltzes, rumbas, tangos, East and West Coast swing, and cha-cha as well as to requests. One week each year this Nebraska band comes to Arizona. As always, the ballroom will sparkle with lavish décor that carries out the dance theme. At the dancers’ request, we have increased the cost to $15pp for this event only. For this gala event dancers are encouraged to wear their best bib and tucker. Dressing to fit the theme is optional but no jeans, shorts, or flip flops. Jackets preferred. This event will sell out. For information and table reservations contact Arline at 623-556-4059. Tickets $15 pp | 6:30 p.m. cash bar; 7 to 10 p.m. dancing Sonoran Plaza.

January 23 • Monday • Grand Trip

Arizona Coyotes vs Florida Panthers

Leave the driving and parking to us and cheer our Arizona Coyotes hockey team to a win over the Florida Panthers in the comfort of the Gila River Arena. Seats located in section 109. $60/person | 5:45 p.m. Bus Departs Sonoran Plaza Parking Area

Barleen’s – Country Jubilee

$56/person | 4:00 p.m. Bus Departs Sonoran Plaza Parking Area

January 27 & 28 • Friday & Saturday • Music

SCG Music Club Showcase of Music “Panning for Gold”

The SCG Music Club is proud to present “Panning for Gold”. The show title refers to the fact that, in addition to some well-seasoned SCG performers, we will be featuring hidden gold nuggets – SCG residents who have musical talent but who have not thus far been willing to step onto the big stage. This show will feature a wide variety of musical genres – pop, country, blues, jazz, folk, bluegrass and more. It will also feature a wide variety of performance composition – from soloists to small ensembles. Our show, as it should be, will be LOTS OF FUN!!! Please come out and support your friends and neighbors who might be one of the gold nuggets. For more information, please contact David or Soni Durham at 623251-5301.Tickets may be purchased online at www.scgrandmusicclub. com or at the Activities Desk (M – F 9am – 4 pm) $10.00/person | Cash Bar 6 pm; Performances 7 pm | Sonoran Plaza

January 28 • Saturday • Grand Trip

Dolly Steamboat & Lost Dutchman State Park

This mild adventure navigates the scenic, winding, unpaved road. Follow the winding trail to Canyon Lake, framed by giant saguaro cacti and amber red hills, and board the Dolly Steamboat for a 90 minute narrated cruise of the secluded waterways of the “Junior Grand Canyon”. Lunch is also included. *This trip offered in conjunction with Free Spirit Vacations and Events and may be combined with other communities. Times and pick-up locations subject to change per tour vendor. $99/person | Bus departs Sonoran Plaza Parking Area

January 30 • Monday • Grand Trip

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Leave the driving and parking to us and cheer our Phoenix Suns basketball team to a win over the Memphis Grizzlies in the comfort of the Talking Stick Arena. $65/person | 7:00 p.m. Bus Departs Sonoran Plaza Parking Area

February 1, 8, 15, 22 • Wednesday • SCG

Wine Down Wednesday

Food trucks, live music, cash bar and drink specials from the Grand Café! Come out and enjoy the beautiful weather, meet your neighbors, make new friends! FREE | 3 - 5 p.m. | Village Center

Two Convenient Locations: 2980 N. Litchfield Rd., Goodyear, AZ 17505 N. 79th Ave. #111G, Glendale, AZ

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Ticketed Events Tickets available online at www.grandinfo.com or at the Activities desk unless noted otherwise. February 1 • Wednesday • Grand Trip

February 7, 14, 21 & 28 • Tuesdays • Music

Known as “The Greatest Show on Grass”, the Waste Management Phoenix Open sports the largest crowds on the PGA Tour. This event has gained legendary status for being unlike any other golf tournament with the 16th Hole as one of the famous and well-known holes on the tour! Catch some big-name celebrities and sports stars as they participate in the Phoenix Open Annexus Pro-AM.

Waste Management Phoenix Open - Pro-AM

$47/person | 8:00 a.m. Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area 4:30 p.m. Bus Departs TPC

Tuesday Nite Live

$5/person | 6 p.m. | Cimarron Center

February 2 • Thursday • SCG

February 9 • Thursday • Grand Trip

Known as “The Greatest Show on Grass”, the Waste Management Phoenix Open sports the largest crowds on the PGA Tour. This event has gained legendary status for being unlike any other golf tournament with the 16th Hole as one of the famous and well-known holes on the tour! We have a limited amount of tickets for the First Round of the Tournament at TPC in Scottsdale!

A romance that’s sure to set your heart astir, the most famous love story of all time is performed just in time for Valentine’s Day. Set in 16th century Verona, Romeo & Juliet chronicles Shakespeare’s tale of two passionate teenagers from great families on opposing sides of a bitter feud. With its sweepingly regal ballroom scenes, vivacious swordplay and poignant pas de deux, Ib Andersen’s production is a feast for the eyes and ears. Seats are located in section 2, rows 11-16.

Waste Management Phoenix Open – Round 1

$47/person | 7:00 a.m. Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area 4:00 p.m. Bus Departs TPC

Ballet of Arizona – Romeo & Juliet

$88/person | 6:00 p.m. Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area

February 3 • Friday • Dance

February 9 • Thursday • Dance

This country western dance welcomes popular western entertainer, J. David Sloan and Western Bred. Western Bred hit the Arizona music scene in the 1980’s and regularly fills the ballroom here in Grand. In addition, there will be a free, one-hour Arizona Two-Step Dance Lesson from 6 to 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale at www.grandinfo.com or at the Activities Desk. For further information contact Earlene at 623-544-3602

Can’t get enough dancing? Then come join Brenda Thomason as she leads dancers in a lively evening of beginners through intermediate line dancing. Call Art at 623-544-1899 for additional information. Tickets are available online at www.grandinfo.com, the Activities Desk or at the door. Everyone is welcome.

Country Western Dance

$10 per person | 6-7 p.m. Arizona two-step lesson; dancing 7-10 p.m | Sonoran Plaza

February 4 • Saturday • SCG

The Market at GRAND

February 6 • Monday • SCG

NPA’s – The Arizona Trio

Sing-a-long, laugh-a-long, clap-a-long and smile-a-long as The Arizona Trio celebrates a wide variety of musical nostalgia. From Roy Rogers and the Sons Of The Pioneers to The Kingston Trio’s folk music explosion….from Broadway Classics to Nashville Country and Bluegrass to International songs of Canada, Ireland and more. Then throw in some Everly Brothers, The Four Preps and some Mamas and Papas and you have a complete variety of musical styles for all to enjoy.

Monthly Line Dance Party

$5 per person | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Cimarron Center

February 10 • Friday • SCG

TADs – Tom Jones Tribute – SOLD OUT 3:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 4:00 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Plaza 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 7:00 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Plaza

February 11 • Saturday • Dance

Valentine’s Dance #1

A Monthly Rock and Swing Dance. The SC Grand Dance Club again will be rocking and jiving to two identical dances on the same night. The only difference will be the entertainer and the place. Dance No. 1, will feature Thaddeus Rose at Cimarron Center. Both dances will rock to the 50s to the 90s while “dancing your socks off!” Both dances will sell out again and there will be no refunds, no exceptions! For further information contact: Louise at 623-214-2704 or Tom at 623594-0536. Tickets may be purchased online at www.grandinfo.com or at the Activities Desk. $10/person | 6:30p.m. Cash Bar; 7-10 p.m. Dancing | Cimarron Center

$18/person Front of House | $15/person Back of House 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 7 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Plaza

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Ticketed Events Tickets available online at www.grandinfo.com or at the Activities desk unless noted otherwise. February 11 • Saturday • Dance

February 12 • Sunday • Grand Trip

A Monthly Rock and Swing Dance. The SC Grand Dance Club again will be rocking and jiving to two identical dances on the same night. The only difference will be the entertainer and the place. Dance No. 2, will feature The Desert Brew Band at Sonoran Plaza. Both dances will rock to the 50s to the 90s while “dancing your socks off!” Both dances will sell out again and there will be no refunds, no exceptions! For further information contact: Louise at 623-214-2704 or Tom at 623-594-0536. Tickets may be purchased online at www.grandinfo. com or at the Activities Desk.

Every February, the Tubac Chamber of Commerce is proud to sponsor the Tubac Festival of the Arts. The major event of the year for Tubac showcases the work of hundreds of visiting artists. *This trip offered in conjunction with Free Spirit Vacations and Events and may be combined with other communities. Times and pick-up locations subject to change per tour vendor.

Valentine’s Dance #2

$10/person | 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar; 7-10 p.m. Dancing | Sonoran Plaza

February 11-12 • Saturday & Sunday • Grand Trip

Bisbee Chocolate and Wine

Travel from the Valley to Bisbee, a free-spirited place with a thriving arts/music/hospitality scene, amid a remarkably well-preserved historical architectural setting. Enjoy Chocolate Tasting to benefit the Copper Queen to benefit the Copper Queen Library. Also including is tour of the Queen Mine and wine tasting in Sonoita. *This trip offered in conjunction with Free Spirit Vacations and Events and may be combined with other communities. Times and pick-up locations subject to change per tour vendor. $275 pp/double; $375 pp/single| Bus departs Sonoran Plaza Parking Area

Tubac Arts and Crafts Festival

$79/person | Bus departs Sonoran Plaza Parking Area

February 13 • Monday • Grand Trip

Shopping at IKEA

Join us for a day of shopping at the unique IKEA store in Tempe. Browse the galleries of household rooms for ideas on furniture, storage, lighting, textiles, and more. Purchase the items that inspire you and transport them home on the bus, we’ll be leaving IKEA to return back to Sun City Grand at 3 p.m.! $20/person | 9 a.m. Bus Departs Sonoran Plaza

February 15 • Wednesday • Grand Trip

Florence Agri-Tour

Begin at the Queen Creek Olive Mill with a tour and included lunch before traveling to Florence for wine-tasting and fresh vegetables. Meet the grower and discuss the aspects of farming in the Southwest. *This trip offered in conjunction with Free Spirit Vacations and Events and may be combined with other communities. Times and pick-up locations subject to change per tour vendor. $99/person | Bus departs Sonoran Plaza Parking Area

February 16 • Thursday • Grand Trip

Barleen’s – Variety At It’s Best

You will be amazed at the depth of talent as we touch on favorites from all genres of music. From soft ballads to powerful instrumentals, this production gives each performer the opportunity to do what they do best. This show has something for everyone! $56/person | 4 p.m. Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area

February 17 • Friday • Dance

Dancing and Romancing

February is the month for romance and ballroom dancing. This month highlights the keyboard and vocal artistry of Rich Howard and Brad. This duo is one of the most popular musical groups in the ballroom season. They are known for playing danceable music including foxtrots, rumbas, waltz, cha-cha, tango, and swing. This is a great duo to help you get back in the swing of dancing. Dress code: Dance attire. No jeans, shorts, or flip flops. For information about ballroom lessons and dances contact Arline at 623-556-4059. Tickets may be purchased online at www.grandinfo.com or at the SCG Activities Desk. Call for tickets at the door. $10 per person | 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar; 7- 9:30 Dancing | Cimarron Center

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Ticketed Events Tickets available online at www.grandinfo.com or at the Activities desk unless noted otherwise. February 17 & 18 • Friday and Saturday • Music

Cimarron Night Club – Mario Carboni, Honky-Tonk Outlaw

Mario performed at the Nightclub last year and our patrons quickly realized they were seeing a very unique performance. He is one of Portland Oregon’s premier musical artists and audiences all across the country give rave reviews when he tours with this exciting and energetic honky-tonk show. But he really steps up his game when he simultaneously plays the piano like Joanne Castle with one hand and the trumpet like Louis Armstrong with the other. This multi-talented young artist is also a great vocalist whose on-stage presence welcomes his audience to join in the fun. This show will sell out quickly! Purchase tickets at: www.scgrandmusicclub.com or at the Activities Desk (open M-F 9:00am-4:00 pm) $18/person | 6 pm Cash Bar; 7 pm Performance | Cimarron Center

February 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 & 26 • Friday thru Sunday • Drama

Drama Club’s VARIETY SHOW 2017 titled “Ain’t Love Grand”.

SCG’s “own” replay of the acts, music, dancing, singing, and humor of the likes of the Ed Sullivan Show, the Carol Burnett Show, Perry Como, the Smothers Brothers, Sonny & Cher, and the many others gracing our TV screens in years gone by. We have preserved this tradition and offer it annually. Don’t miss an evening of fond memories as presented by your neighbors and friends.

March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • Wednesday • SCG

Wine Down Wednesday

Food trucks, live music, cash bar and drink specials from the Grand Café! Come out and enjoy the beautiful weather, meet your neighbors, make new friends! FREE | 3 - 5 p.m. | Village Center

March 9, 10 & 11 • Thursday thru Saturday • Drama

Drama Club’s Cabaret Players (Readers Theater) Presents “Rib Ticklers”.

For our March production, two classic and enduring Carol Burnett skits --- Gone With The Breeze, a spoof of the Rhett and Scarlett saga of nearly the same name; and Prison Nudge, in which convicted felon George is reunited with loving Zelda thanks to the intervention of a governor of an unnamed state. Duet For Bear And Dog sounds like a puppet show but we portray the story with talking animals. In Ex Marks The Spot we learn how a spouse becomes an “ex-spouse”. Or does he? It’s a convoluted plot. Happy Talking walks a terribly depressed woman to a heaven of happiness by the simple use of the common telephone. Come so we can “tickle your ribs”. $8pp | 6:30 PM Cash Bar, 7:00pm Performance | Cimarron Center

$18 per person | February 17, 18, 24, 25 at 7:00 PM February 19 & 26 at 3:00 PM. Cash Bar at 6:30 for the Evening Performances | Sonoran Plaza

February 20 • Monday • SCG

NPA – Scarborough Fair A Simon and Garfunkel Tribute – SOLD OUT 3:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 4:00 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Plaza 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 7:00 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Plaza

February 24 • Friday • SCG

Fountain Hills Great Fair

Now in its 31st year, this juried art fair features nearly 500 artists and artisans from across the United States and around the globe. Food booths, with great breakfast and luch, beer garden and seating areas throughout the venue with live musical entertainment. $20/person | 9:00 a.m. Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area | 5p.m. Bus Departs Fair

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February 27 • Monday • SCG

SCG Dancing With Your Stars

Six local celebrities partnered with a professional dancer to learn a 90-second ballroom dance routine, add in a hilarious local judging panel, and you get a show that will make you laugh, cheer, sing and laugh some more! The best part is the audience votes for who will win and take home the coveted mirror ball trophy! Presented by Utah Ballroom Dance Company, local celebrities will be announced soon! $18/person | 6 p.m. Cash Bar | 7 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Ballroom

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Ticketed Events Tickets available online at www.grandinfo.com or at the Activities desk unless noted otherwise. March 2 • Thursday • SCG

and may be combined with other communities. Times and pick-up locations subject to change per tour vendor.

The music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons comes to life in this one-of-a-kind concert experience. December ’63 showcases all your favorite songs from Frankie Valli including the classics that have been thrilling audiences for decades along with the most popular singles from the Broadway blockbuster musical, The Jersey Boys. This re-creating of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons concert will have reaching for the high notes as our cast and band take you on a musical journey with stops at every phase of the careers of Frankie and the boys!

$750 double/$995 single | Sonoran Plaza

TAD’s – December ‘63

$18/person Front of House | $15/person Back of House 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 7 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Plaza

March 3rd – 7th • Fri - Tue • G.R.E.A.T

Get Your Kicks on Route 66

Take a tour back in time on the Arizona Historic Route 66. Known as the Main Street of America OR the Mother Road, Route 66 spaced our country as we know it today. Beginning in Winslow, travel west to the end of the road in Santa Monica. One night is spent in the historic Wigwam Hotel and enjoy lunch and tour the famous La Posada. *This trip offered in conjunction with Free Spirit Vacations and Events

March 3 • Friday • DANCE

Country Western Dance

This country western dance welcomes popular western entertainer, J. David Sloan and Western Bred. Western Bred hit the Arizona music scene in the 1980’s and regularly fills the ballroom here in Grand. In addition, there will be a free, one-hour Arizona Two-Step Dance Lesson from 6 to 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cash bar. Snacks and soft drinks welcome. Tickets are on sale at www.grandinfo.com or at the Activities Desk. For further information contact Earlene at 623-544-3602 $10/person | 6-7 p.m. AZ 2-Step lesson | 7-10 p.m. Dancing Sonoran Plaza

March 4 • Saturday • SCG

The Market at GRAND

March 4 • Saturday • MUSIC

GRAND MUSIC CLUB PRESENTS “An Elegant Evening of Classical, Classics and Art”

Join us for The Mardi Gras Masquerade Enjoy live music, dancing, and a specialty drink along with a dinner featuring southern style cuisine.

27.00 per person A cash bar will be available

Tuesday February 28th Palm Center Event Take in the Million Dollar View

Please join the “Popera” Singers” and players, the “Grand Singers’ Chorale” and other musical friends with artists from the Art, Ceramics, Glass Arts and Photo Clubs for an evening of music with Art Exhibit. Bob Walling, tenor, performs with Katie Iverson, Soprano, Kristyne Olson, Soprano, and other talented musicians. Special guests, Soprano, and other talented musicians. Special guests include Scholarship winners from Glendale CC and Kaydence, a young singer from Thompson Ranch Elementary. Contact Bob Walling, Poducer/ Director at 602-573-5942 for information. Reserved chair seating tickets may be acquired online at www.scgrandmusicclub.com or the Activities Desk (M-F 9am -4 pm). $10/person | 6 pm Cash Bar | 7pm Performance | Sonoran Plaza

March 6 • Monday • G.R.E.A.T Trip

NPA’s – Dunlap & Pennington – Sold Out! 3:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 4 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Plaza 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 7 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Plaza

March 7, 14, 28 • Tuesday • MUSIC

Tuesday Nite Live

Notice to all Singers and Musicians and to those who would enjoy a “Fun Evening” in an intimate table seating environment in SCG every Tuesday at the Cimarron Club Room. This is a weekly event except for holidays. This is a perfect environment for belting out your favorite song and/or performing with your favorite instrument. Come join others who have the same desire. Do you like to kick up your heels? Join our Line Dancers during the course of the evening. We sing Grand Lifestyles | January 2017 | grandinfo.com

Ticketed Events Tickets available online at www.grandinfo.com or at the Activities desk unless noted otherwise. everything from Pop to Rock, Country Western, Blues to Broadway. Join Us – You will have a Great Time! If you don’t want to perform just enjoy listening. Contact Larry and Vicki Breslow at 623-399-9323 or vickiandlarry@gmail.com for more information. $5.00/person | Cash Bar & Doors Open at 6:00 pm | Cimarron Center

March 9th • Thursday • G.R.E.A.T

Rockin’ 9 Mystery Tour

Back by popular demand! Our Mystery Tours always sell out! We’ll travel down the road a bit and stop somewhere where you wouldn’t want to miss. Then we’ll continue to our lunch stop, which we know you will enjoy. There’s another stop on the agenda, right around the corner, and then we’ll return home. $99/person | Sonoran Plaza

March 9 • Thursday • DANCE

Monthly Line Dance Party

Can’t get enough dancing? Then come join Brenda Thomason as she leads dancers in a lively evening of beginners through intermediate line dancing. Call Marcia at 413-374-1495 or Art at 623-544-1899 for additional information. Tickets are available online at www.grandinfo. com, the Activities Desk or at the door. Everyone is welcome. $5/person | 6:30-9:30 p.m. Dancing | Cimarron Center

most beloved characters: Peter Pan. Playwright J.M. Barrie struggles to find inspiration until he meets four young brothers and their beautiful widowed mother. With a little bit of pixie dust and a lot of faith, Barrie leaves his old world behind for Neverland where nothing is impossible and the wonder of childhood lasts forever. The magic of Barrie’s classic tale springs spectacularly to life in this heartwarming theatrical event. FINDING NEVERLAND is “far and away the best musical of the year!” $76/person | 5:30 Bus Departs Sonoran Plaza Parking Area

March 17 • Friday • DANCE

St. Patrick’s Day Ballroom Dance

This month’s fun ballroom dance features Manuel Dorantes, a popular entertainer who is recognized as the foremost keyboard player in the valley. He has a repertoire of hundreds of danceable tunes including foxtrots, rumbas, waltz, cha-cha, tango, and swing. Manuel is particularly adept at adapting music that fits a theme to dance tempos. This is a great time to dress to honor St. Pat. Please no jeans, shorts, or flip flops. For information about ballroom lessons and dances contact Arline at 623-556-4059. Tickets may purchased online at www. grandinfo.com or at the SCG Activities Desk. Call for tickets at the door. Snacks and soft drinks welcome. $10 per person | 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 7- 9:30 Dancing | Cimarron Center

March 11th • Saturday • SCG

13th Annual Arts & Crafts Faire

Come out and enjoy live music, arts and crafts presented by varied artisans, and delicious food at SCG’s 13th Annual Arts and Crafts Faire! FREE | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Sonoran Plaza & Village Center

March 12th • Sunday • G.R.E.A.T

29th Annual Chandler Ostrich Festival

The 2017 event promises to be bigger and better than ever with national and local entertainment, amazing acts, great food, beverages and of course ostriches! Bus will be departing the festival at 3 p.m. $35/person | 9 a.m. Bus Departs the Sonoran Parking Area

March 14th • Tuesday • SCG

Spring Fashion Show

Spring Fashion is coming to our community. TaylorMarie’s, a fullservice boutique, will be hosting a fashion show and shopping event. TaylorMarie’s features name brand clothing as well as unique boutique items jewelry. Clothing ranges in all sizes, from petite, missy and women’s. A mobile register accepts all major credit cards and personal checks. Get ready for spring with some great styles. Lunch will be included. $25/person | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Sonoran Plaza

March 15 • Wednesday • G.R.E.A.T

Finding Neverland @ The Gammage

Directed by visionary Tony® winner Diane Paulus, FINDING NEVERLAND tells the incredible story behind one of the world’s

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Ticketed Events Tickets available online at www.grandinfo.com or at the Activities desk unless noted otherwise. March 19 • Sunday • G.R.E.A.T

NASCAR Camping World 500

Come out to cheer your favorite driver to a win and leave the hectic racetrack driving to our motor coach driver! Seats with backs are located in the Allison lower section, rows 6-10. Please visit www. phoenixraceway.com for gate policies on what you can bring in to the racetrack with you. Always layer yourself (you never know how long the race will go!) and bring hearing/ear protection and sunscreen to the track. Food and beverages available at the track. $78/person | 8:30 a.m. Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area

March 20 • Monday • SCG

TAD’s – Linacre & Knights – Sold Out! 3:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 4 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Plaza 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 7 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Plaza

March 22-25 • Wednesday - Saturday • G.R.E.A.T

We’re Going to Disneyland

Travel to the Happiest Place on Earth – Disneyland and California Adventure. Enter a magical kingdom where you can sail with pirates, explore exotic jungles, meet fairy-tale princesses, dive under the ocean and rocket through the stars—all in the same day !You will have two full days to explore the two parks. (Two-day Park Hopper Pass is included). Three nights accommodations are included at the Red Lion just outside the park. $695pp/double| $925pp/single | Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area

March 23 • Thursday • SCG

Allen Edwards – Concert

draw on traditional Celtic music and original Americana songs that reflect their Irish heritage and Midwestern roots. Playing an exciting mix of mandolin, guitar and bass, their harmonics have won them comparisons to famous duos such as the Everly Brothers, Simon and Garfunkel and The Righteous Brothers. With stunning vocal blends, they will perform some of our favorite traditional Irish songs like Danny Boy, Galway Bay, My Wild Irish rose and more, along with the traditional Celtic music for which they’re famed. Didi Nielsen, Event Coordinator. Purchase tickets at www.grandinfo. com, www.scgrandmusic.com or at the Activities Desk (open M-F 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) $18.00/person - 6 pm Cash Bar - 7 pm Performance | Cimarron Center

March 25 & 26 • Saturday & Sunday • MUSIC

Cimarron Nightclub – The Gene Iannette Quintet

The Grand’s own Gene Iannette and his band are recognized as among the best Swing bands in the Valley. Each musician has performed with some of the top orchestras and has made a career of ensuring that this uniquely American styles of music is performed just as it was back in the 40s and 50s. Harking back to the Big Band sounds of Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman and the other greats, this versatile quintet fits perfectly on our Nightclub stage. If you have younger members of your family who love a variety of musical styles, you can show them what “Real Swing” sounds like! Didi Nielsen, Event Coordinator, 623-583-4406. Purchase tickets at www.grandinfo.com, www.scgrandmusicclub.com or at the Activities Desk (Open M-F 9:00 am. - 4:00 pm). $18.00/person - 6 pm Cash Bar - 7 pm Performance Cimarron Nightclub

March 28 • Tuesday • G.R.E.A.T

From the moment the curtain opens and Allen takes the stage, his smooth vocal style and his warm presence captivates and touches the hearts of all. Allen has been given the name “The Singer” because of his beautiful and versatile voice and his ability to deliver all genres of music in a way only he can. From the very first song to his powerful finale, the audience is simply captivated. Allen is a true artist of our time! Allen performs with complete musical ensemble.

Barleen’s Arizona Opry – Elvis

$18/person Front of House | $15/person Back of House 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 7 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Plaza

$56/person | 4 p.m. Bus Departs Sonoran Plaza Parking Area

March 24 • Friday • DANCE

MUSIC CLUB PRESENTS DESERT DIVAS SPRING CONCERT

Baseball Fever Monthly Rock and Swing Dance

Formerly known as the Monthly Variety Dance, this dance will feature The Rhythm Edition Band. The 7-piece Rhythm Edition has been entertaining audiences throughout the valley for more than 20 years., The band features classic rock, R&B, Motown and the Top 40. With five lead singers they can play a wide range of musical styles. The band has opened for such national artists as Steppen Wolf, Marshall Tucker Band, Grassroots and the Turtles. Tickets may be purchased online at www.grandinfo.com or at the Activities Desk or at the door. For more information, contact Louise at 623214-2704 or Tom at 623-594-0536. $10/person | 6:30p.m. Cash Bar | 7-10 p.m. Dancing | Sonoran Plaza

March 24 • Friday • MUSIC

Cimarron Nightclub - Switchback

The award-winning duo added many new fans when they performed at the Nightclub last year. Brian Fitzgerald and Martin McCormack 66

This is the show you’ve asked for! Relive the Elvis experience as we explore his greatest hits from 1955 to 1977. We will tour through the music of his early years, movie years, Vegas years, and conclude with his greatest love – gospel. The music of Elvis is brought to life by premier vocalist Michael J. and the Barleen Family singers as well as the exceptional talent of the Arizona Opry Band. March 31 • Friday • MUSIC

The Desert Divas, under the direction of Wendy Fentiman, invite you to join us for a fun evening of music. Our 36-voice Sun City Grand women’s vocal ensemble will be bringing to the stage a wide variety of music sure to please everyone. So, join us in welcoming the beautiful spring season with the Desert Divas” Spring Concert. Seated in a festive setting at round tables of ten, you will experience a great variety of familiar and new choral music and enjoy refreshments with your friends, families, and neighbors. This concert will be accompanied by our combo consisting of Judy Penick-piano, John Clark-bass, Jack Jackino-drums, Katie Iverson-flute and Dan Reed-trumpet. Contact Wendy Fentiman at 623-640-6450 for additional information. Purchase tickets at www.scgrandmusicclub.com or at the Activities Desk (M-F 9 am - 4 pm) $10.00/person | 6pm cash bar 7pm performance | Sonoran Plaza

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Ain’t Love Grand “Ain’t Love Grand!” (in Sun City Grand) is the theme of this season’s Annual Variety Show. A slippery eel is that word “love”, difficult to grasp and grip, but one most important in our relationships with one another, in expressing deep feelings or simple admiration.

2017 Variety Show

Presented by SCG’s Drama & Comedy Club

Our variety show, in song and dance and comedic skits, will present all aspects of “love” and the multitude of ways we exhibit it. “I love you”, say spouses to each other; or a phrase blurted out spontaneously by a child, happy with a gift or filled with emotion in response to attention by a favorite teacher. It describes great interest in something, “I love football” (or museums, or travel, or equisite food), or just admiration, “I love her taste in clothes and the way she does her hair”. The British use it as an address of friendly endearment, “Great seeing you again, love.” Or on leaving a friend’s house, “It was a lovely party”. “Love” even serves as a score in sports, as for “zero” in tennis.

February 17-18-24 & 25 Cash Bar at 6:30 PM Performances at 7:00 PM

Composers write songs; poets poetry; artistists portray it. But slippery the word is, yet most important to our daily lives. It is a noun and a verb. We employ it in a broad expanse of contexts. We assign it varying degrees of meaning, each describing the depth of a relationship, or just indicating a mere interest. The dictionary defines love as, “strong affection arising out of kinship or personal ties”. We create metaphors founded on loving behavior, “as protective of her children as a mother bear is of her

February 19 & 26 Performances at 3:00 PM Tickets: $18.00 www.grandinfo.com or at the Activities Center cubs”. It’s a word we can’t live without. It’s a most expressive word. We have created signs and gestures to show our love and affection ---- the giving of flowers on an anniversary, a hug, a long

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embrace, a thoughtful gift, preparing a special dinner, a unique vacation or second honeymoon, a toast at a wedding reception, just spending time in the presence of each other. We humans can be very loving.

Many of us remember and cherish those old variety shows as TV replaced radio in popularity. All gone now but they exist in fond memories. They offered a “theme” for each showing. We “loved” them, waiting in great anticipation for the next one. Sun City Grand refuses to fall victim to the demise of these shows, annually offering its Variety Show faithfully in February. This year for the 18th time. This year with a theme centered on a strong human emotion. The show remains one of Sun City Grand’s best attended and most talked about events. The fun part is that it is produced, directed, and performed by our neighbors and friends here. Who knows? You might spot the fellow down the street, or a nodding acquaintance from the poker or bridge club on stage singing bass in a quartet, “live” in the flesh and in “living color”. Or a woman who volunteers at the Welcome Center “hotfooting” it in a chorus line. Or a fellow Learning Center class participant belting a solo or performing in a skit. We offer the traditional version of a Variety Show — singing and dancing, interspered with comedic sketches, all strung together through the descriptive words of hosting emcees. Come to the Sonoran Plaza, first to raise a toast to each other, and then to celebrate and share in the “grandness of love” through “Ain’t Love Grand!” 67

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Your Game? We Welcome All Tile, Board & Card Games The Social Game Club Is The Place To Be (Pima Room) TuesdAys from 12:30 To 4 p.m. Bring Your Own Game Supplies and Bring Your Friends or Make Some New Friends and Just Have Fun! Free Game Lessons Available A New Style Of Bridge Is Played - No Partner Required $1 LifeTime dues For More Information Call Sherry Gelb At 623- 975 - 6899

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Join us as we head to the 29th Annual Chandler Ostrich Festival. 2017 promises to be bigger and better than ever with national and local entertainment, amazing acts, great food, beverages and of course ostriches!

$35 per person Ostrich Races, Ostrich Family Face-Off, K9 Comets Frisbee Dogs, Radical Reptiles, Beer Garden, Food Truck Alley, Moto Maniacs.

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GRAND LEARNING Information and Registration at 623-546-7470 or grandlearning.org

Happy New Year!

Do you know what your neighbors are doing when they’re not having you over for Happy Hour? They are preparing to go to their Grand Learning class…some of them are instructors, and some of them are students. Want to learn healthier habits? We’ve got that. Want to write your memoirs? We’ve got that too! How about revisiting history, learning about another religion, or just having some fun? Grand Learning has all of that and more, and you can find it in our new spring catalog! The catalog is available throughout the community and online at www. grandlearning.org

Registration

Registration begins on TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2017 AT 9 A.M. (No, you can’t register online at midnight. Really – 9 a.m.) As always, you can register online, in person, or over the phone (623-546-7470). However, if staff is working with other residents in the office, the phones may not be answered until the afternoon, so if you are here at Grand, please think about coming by in person. And remember, we take Visa or Master Card – just like the Olympics, we don’t take American Express.

Our corps of instructors include former teachers, engineers, and recognized experts. All of them have a passion about their topic and our students are curious and vocal! You will meet others who are interested or have experiences in the same topic, too!

Give us a call (623-546-7470) if you’re having a problem accessing your account; please do not set up a new account. If you order a class online, be sure you give the credit card address where your bill is sent…that’s the most common reason registrations aren’t completed. You should receive an e-mail confirmation. If you don’t, call us and we’ll help you complete your class entry.

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Thinking Ahead

This semester Grand Learning is pleased to be working with a number of our Sun City Grand Clubs. We have several Clubs represented in our course catalog…some are offering classes so that you can get to know them without “taking the plunge.” Check out the Try Me! Art Classes (to be held in the Art Studio), the Digital Camera classes (led by the Photography Club) and the Foreign Films being screened on Monday afternoons through the efforts of the Language Club. The partnership of Grand Learning and our Sun City Grand clubs has resulted in even more interesting and diverse opportunities for our students! Sun City Grand has a diverse selection of clubs and interest groups. But there are a lot of hobbies and interests that are not included and we would like to give those of you an opportunity to find others with your same interests. We are planning to host an Open House to give you a place to meet and greet each other. Some possible topics include (but are not limited to) dollhouse miniatures, bonsai, scuba diving, home brewing, bird watching, and I’m sure there are many more. Watch for more information. If you have at topic to suggest, let us know!

It’s never too early to think about our fall semester….do you have an idea for a class…some experiences you want to share? How about a friend who would make a great instructor at Grand Learning? If you bring us a new instructor, we will credit your Grand Learning account up to $25 toward a future class. What a great deal! Again, our office is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. (The disclaimer: unfortunately, not every idea becomes a class. Please understand that we will choose the classes we feel are in the best interest of our students.) With everything being offered this spring, we know you’ll want to be a part of it! See you at Grand Learning.

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Happy new year

It’s that time of year when many of us begin to focus on fitness to kick-off our resolution of improving ourselves.

Jim Hayden Council Member, District 2

While the city has about one-third to half the number of recreational offerings of our peer communities per population, we do have some amazing parks and programs currently to help promote a healthy lifestyle. Let’s explore some of them…. The Surprise Community Park, 15953 N. Bullard Avenue, offers various playground units, 4 lighted basketball courts, 8 lighted pickleball courts, and 2 lighted sand volleyball courts. Additional amenities include 10 ramadas, picnic tables, restrooms, drinking fountains, barbecue facilities, a 5 acre urban fishing lake with accessible dock and a dog park. Asante Community Park, 16763 W. Vereda Solana Drive, is located in northern Surprise. The park offers 2 playground units, 2 lighted soccer fields, 2 lighted softball/baseball fields, 4 lighted basketball courts and walking paths with exercise stations. Other amenities include 5 ramadas, 2 restrooms, drinking fountains, barbecue facilities, picnic tables and a wonderful World War II memorial. Heritage Park, 15073 W. Sweetwater Avenue, is located in central Surprise in the Marley Park neighborhood. The park offers a playground unit, splash pad, walking paths and 2 lighted softball fields. Other amenities include 5 ramadas, 1 pavillion, barbecue facilities, picnic tables, drinking fountains and restrooms. 72

Surprise Farms Community Park, 17894 Westpark Boulevard, is conveniently located near Loop 303 and Bell Road. Amenities include 4 softball fields, open green spaces which can be utilized for fitness activities, walking paths, 2 playground units, 2 ramadas, a lighted and fenced skate park, a splash pad, drinking fountains and restrooms. This newer park also offers a dog park. The Community and Recreation Services Department offers over 1,900 programs in the areas of youth and adult sports, aquatics, adaptive recreation, special interest classes and other activities. In addition to the parks, we have a 140 acre recreation campus, 3 recreation centers, 2 aquatics centers and a 24 court tennis center. The winter season of Adult sports features Men’s Softball, Co-Ed Softball, Basketball and Flag Football. Multiple seasons of all of these sports are offered throughout the year. If you haven’t taken advantage of our incredible facilities or programs, I would encourage you to consider them and absorb the beautiful amenities we have right here! Do you want to find the fountain of youth? Look no further…we have the amenities within our city limits and Sun City Grand. If we want to stay young and healthy, fitness needs to be one of our top priorities. It’s never too late to start a fitness program. How do we start? I recently met with Roz Locker, Occupational Therapist, Personal Trainer and fellow Sun City Grand resident regarding fitness and motivation. Together we suggest the

following: n Consult your doctor before beginning any fitness program. n Pick a reasonable goal, don’t set yourself up for failure. n Find a trainer or knowledgeable friend to help you learn the right way. n Be accountable for someone else, it helps keep you accountable as well. n Minimum 3 day per week commitment n Consistency is key n Find something you are comfortable with. Your success is contingent upon it! n Remember you are not limited to the gym. We are surrounded by numerous amenities While cost of a trainer may concern some residents, it is possible that your insurance may cover wellness. Some of us may have had physical therapy prescribed for us. We can always utilize the expertise of that therapist to begin a program as well. Furthermore, conditioning prior to any surgical procedure is important to your recovery. The benefits of fitness can’t possibly be measured. The endorphins and chemicals produced from working out not only benefit our hearts but also our minds. It provides us with the power of confidence and improved self-image. Fitness helps raise our awareness about the foods we consume and help makes us more mindful of nutrition and the supplements we take. It helps us build our social circle…It helps us build camaraderie with our gym mates. It is important to remember that results are not immediate – approximately 3 months at the earliest providing your fitness routines are consistent. The health of our city is important but so is the health of our residents! I hope we start the New Year taking care of ourselves!

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Swim Lessons Have you been wanting to learn how to swim, or are you a veteran swimmer looking for a coach to help towards a more effective competition time? Whatever your case may be, swimming is one of the best ways to stay fit, while being easy on the joints!

Joshua is able to teach those who have never had a swim lesson to veteran swimmers. Sessions last 45 minutes and are located at the Adobe Fitness Center. Learn safety skills in the water n Learn the four Olympic style strokes Discover a great way to become fit with full body workouts Enjoy time in the water Private Lessons One lesson $ 30 Four lessons $100 Six lessons $135

Semi-Private Lessons Four lessons $80

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ASK CAPPIE THE COMPUTER CAT

SMART PHONES

Dear Cappie, It’s finally time for me to buy a smartphone. My friends and family have told me to buy either the new IPhone 7 Plus or the new Android Pixel XL. I am a novice when it comes to gadgets and still use my desktop computer for most of my internet activities. Which one is better? Sincerely, Maria from Grand Dear Maria, Both of the smartphones you have mentioned have been rated very highly in recent reviews on technology websites and blogs. As far as which one is better, this can be determined only by your specific needs and what you feel is essential in a phone. From your email, it appears this is your first smartphone purchase, but for most readers who are also thinking about getting a new device, what phone you are currently using could play the biggest role in deciding which phone is best for you. If you already own a smart phone, first assess what you have on your current phone that you would want on your new phone, and research what it will take to switch to another operating system. For example, see if your current apps are available in both the Android Market and Apple Store or if similar apps exist that will meet your needs. This should help you determine if you want to switch or not. In the case of current IPhone users, you might have to repurchase apps because they are locked into the Apple system or the app may not exist on the Android platform at all. However, If you’ve had an Android for a long time and have purchased lots of games, videos, apps and music, switching those over to an IPhone can get complicated… and vice versa. Both phones have similar looks: the Pixel XL and iPhone 7 Plus both

have 5.5-inch sized displays. The IPhone is water resistant with an IP67 rating which means it can withstand immersion in up to one meter of water for as long as 30 minutes. Pixel phones are not water-resistant, so if you want that type of protection, you’ll need to purchase a waterproof case. IPhones have pressure-sensitive displays, which gives you more ways to interact with the touchscreen beyond simple tapping. Apple calls this technology “3D Touch” and it is a nice addition. The Pixel has the standard tap to access apps. Both have fingerprint sensors -- the Pixel’s sensor is on the back, and the iPhone’s sensor is built into the home button on the front. Both phones have virtual assistants: the Pixel and Pixel XL are the first phones with Google Assistant built in and the Google Assistant is touted by Google to be a more advanced virtual assistant because it is much more conversational than Apple’s Siri. It allows you to ask a question and then a follow-up question as we do in natural conversations. The app is supposedly able to determine context over multiple interactions. This certainly is a plus for those who use voice technology to assist them in their daily needs when seeking information via the internet. In battery tests, the Pixel out-performs the iPhone 7 in two areas: battery life and recharge times. Pixel’s higher capacity battery also allows quick

charges; a 15-minute rapid charge can provide an additional 7 hours of battery life. According to Google, the Pixel XL has up to 32 hours of talk time or 14 hours of internet use/video playback while the 7 Plus can get 21 hours of talk time, 13 hours of internet use, or 14 hours of video playback. Both have excellent processors. The IPhone’s A10 fusion quad core 2.3GHz edges out the Snapdragon 821 quad core 2.15GHz for speed. The Pixel has more memory (RAM), 4 GB to the IPhone’s 3 GB but the IPhone has more storage options: (32, 128, 256) compared to Pixel (32, 128). If you are interested in taking highquality photos and videos with your smartphone, both phone makers have new and improved camera systems. The two phones have equal resolution in the rear-facing cameras (12 MP), but the Pixel has an 8 MP in the front camera to the IPhone’s 7 MP which gives the Pixel sharper selfies. Larger apertures let in more light, helping you get better images in low light situations. The IPhone has an f/1.8 (f/2.2 for the telephoto) to the Pixel’s f/2.0 aperture. The lower the f-stop, the bigger the aperture, so the iPhone 7 Plus has an advantage here. Another plus for the IPhone is a dual-lens rear camera that enables 2x optical zoom and increased digital zoom. Optical image stabilization, or OIS, is engineering that

For more information and classes about using smartphones, tablets, or classes in Windows 10, Mac, and more, visit the Grand Computers Club. The Club is located in the Chaparral Center. If you are a member and have a question about or problem with your computer, tablet, or smartphone, you can talk to a tech volunteer every Tuesday starting at 12:30 PM. Bring your device with you. Check out the club website: www.grandcomputers.org (note: our hours of operation are: Oct - Apr: 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, Mon thru Fri). View the digital version of Ask Cappie the Computer Cat Column by logging on to www.grandinfo.com.

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ASK CAPPIE THE COMPUTER CAT counteracts the shakiness of your hands while you’re taking pictures. The IPhone has it and it’s great in low-light shooting situations. The Pixel does not. Because the Pixel has a slightly wider-angle lens than the iPhone, shots look as if they were taken from farther away on Google’s phone despite having been taken from the exact same position but you can get more people into a selfie shot due to the larger angle of the camera. In actual comparison tests with both cameras, reviewers suggested that landscape shots appeared to be better with the Pixel because colors appeared slightly more saturated making the iPhone’s shot looks slightly flatter (but more accurately colored). With action shots, both did an excellent job of capturing moving objects but again the Pixel made the image look crisper and had better contrast. For close-ups, both phone cameras performed very well but the IPhone’s close up dual camera gave it an edge in portrait/close-up category. The Pixel slightly edged out the IPhone on

overall camera shot comparisons but the IPhone slightly outperformed the Pixel on creating more color correct videos with less shake. Cappie suggests if the Camera is the ultimate deal breaker as to which phone you would choose, it might be advisable to head over to your nearest phone store and check out both phones. See which might feel more comfortable to use, take photos and videos with both to compare differences and make your own decision on which camera/phone is best for you. If cloud storage is important to you, the Pixel comes with free unlimited cloud storage for photos and 4K videos in their original quality, so there is no reduction in resolution of the videos. The IPhone comes with 5 GB of free storage. You have to pay for additional storage using ICloud if you go over the limit or you can use other sites such as Flickr or Google Photos to auto-sync and store your photos on the cloud. The bottom line is which operating

system you are more comfortable with and how much customization you want to add to your device. The iPhone 7 Plus does not give users the freedom to customize their device like the Google Pixel XL does. If you consider yourself to be a power user, you might prefer the Android. On the other hand, if you want something that’s a bit simpler and gets more apps and games and gets them sooner, then iOS is a better choice. In the past, Cappie would suggest that updates were easier and more efficient with the IPhone but in this specific model of Android, Google sends updates automatically with no third party(device manufacturer) or user intervention so that is a moot issue. Android products are more susceptible to virus infections but if you add a virus protection program to your device, you should be good. IPhone users might also consider adding virus protection program as well. Both devices are excellent choices so whichever you choose you should be quite satisfied.

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THE NEXT

BEGIN WITH YOU!

MEET THE BOARD CANDIDATES Everyone is Welcome! There are three planned events to learn about your candidates for the Board of Directors. Please join us for these important opportunities.

CANDIDATE FORUM This forum will be held on Thursday January 19th, beginning at 7PM in the Sagebrush Room in the Sororan Plaza. Candidates will be asked to respond to randomly selected questions from the Election Committee and questions from Residence who choose to do so.

MEET THE CANDIDATES This will give you an opportunity to meet the Candidates and ask questions in a relaxed atmosphere. There are two opportunities: Sat. Jan. 21st in the Gila Room at the Cimarron Center 9:30AM Refreshments / Snacks will be served. Wed. Jan. 25th in the Sagebrush Ballroom at the Sororan Plaza 4:30PM. Wine and Cheese will be offered.

COME ONE, COME ALL

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Time to mark your calendar for Board-Appointed Committee Interviews in 2017 If you are considering applying for a position on any Board-Appointed Committee, please mark your 2017 calendar now for the appropriate interview date.

The Election Committee

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Call for candidates for Board-Appointed Committees DATE

DAY FUNCTION

February 16, 2017 Thursday

Call for Candidates Application Available

March 17, 2017 Friday Application Deadline 4 p.m. Call for Candidates Board Committees April 11, 2017 Tuesday p.m. Architectural Review Committee Interviews April 12, 2017

Wednesday a.m. Lifestyles Advisory Committee Interviews

April 12, 2017

Wednesday p.m. CARE Advisory Committee Interviews

April 13, 2017 Thursday a.m.

Golf Advisory Committee Interviews

April 13, 2017 Thursday p.m.

Covenants Committee Interviews

April 18, 2017 Tuesday a.m.

Code of Conduct Committe Interviews

April 18, 2017 Tuesday p.m.

Election Committee Interviews

April 19, 2017

Wednesday a.m. Finance Advisory Committee Interviews

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Mistletoe

I have received quite a few questions concerning Mistletoe. This is a reprint from one of my older articles. Balder’s mother, was able to restore him to life and her tears turned to the white berries on the mistletoe plant. Frigga was overjoyed and imparted a kiss to all that passed under the mistletoe plant. This Article was provided by

Mistletoe and Facts Mistletoe infection near 303 and Grand Ave.

Mistletoe and Legend

The mistletoe is steeped in legend and was hung over doorways to herald in the New Year. When passing under the mistletoe plant you could receive a kiss. The story goes something like this: The Norse god Loki made an arrow tip from a mistletoe plant and gave it to Hoder, the blind god of winter. Hoder shot and killed Balder. For three days all the Earth’s elements tried to bring Balder back to life. The goddess Frigga,

To plant biologists and others who work with plant diseases, the mistletoe is a serious parasite that weakens and can kill the host tree. To make the problem a little worse, it spreads prolifically, and once established it defies eradication without extensive measures. The mistletoe attaches itself to the host tree and begins to sap nutrients and water from its host. It has the ability to photosynthesize and produce food for itself and forms seeds which are spread by birds. The seed is very sticky and the birds clean their beak on the bark of other trees allowing this plant to spread. During the Middle Ages, people believed in spontaneous regeneration, so they thought that mistletoe grew from

SCG COUPLES PUTTING Mark your calendars for the 2nd Saturday of the month and come to Cimarron putting green and enjoy some great putting, and of course there will be coffee and doughnuts to start your day.

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birds. Mistletoe originates from the word “misteltan” - mistle meaning dung - tan meaning twig.

Removal of Mistletoe

If you find that mistletoe has attached itself to any of your trees you can remove it yourself by following a few basic steps. Remove the entire limb back to a lateral branch that is a least 1 foot behind the infection. Seal the mistletoe in a bag and remove it from your property. Clean and disinfect your garden tools after use. Disinfectant can be a solution of 1 part chlorine bleach and 5 parts water or rubbing alcohol at 70% or above.

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GRANDKIDS CORNER

Places to go and things to do with grandchildren (Created and shared by Harriet Feinberg)

JANUARY CALENDAR

Valley Events Events have been confirmed. Call venue before attending in case of last minute changes. Now-Jan. 8

Zoolights

Is celebrating its 25th anniversary with huge Lego Sculptures, The Polar Bear Slide ($3) and the new “Rudolph, the Reindeer” 4D movie with smells, water, moving chairs at the theater next to the train ride ($5). Jengo the Talking Giraffe and Tortuga the Tortoise will be waiting to greet you. 5:30-10:30. Any night admission $19.95. Check for other prices. Phx. Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Pkwy. (602) 286-3800.

Jan. 6-29

Fiddler on the Roof Is the heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives and the timeless traditions that define faith and family. Featuring such Broadway classics as “To Life”, “If I Were a Rich Man” and “Sunrise, Sunset”. $55$80. Herberger Theater, 222 Monroe, Phoenix. (602) 254-7399.

Jan. 13, 14

Annie

One of the world’s best loved musicals has a new production of the latest version of the iconic original. Enjoy “It’s A Hard Knock Life”, Easy Street” and the song of optimism-“Tomorrow”. Jan. 13 at 7:30, Jan. 14 at 2:00. $35$75. Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa. (480) 644-6500.

Jan. 15

Jan. 20-22

Takes over Phoenix Symphony Hall with magic, theatrical masks and lifesized puppets. A charmed tree bears golden apples and an evil magician conjures a terrible storm in this imaginative Family Series production. Enjoy characters in the fabulous story of “The Firebird”. Show 1:00, pre-concert Noon with instrument petting zoo and station activities throughout the Lobby. $21, $25, $30 including fees. 75 N. 2nd St., Phoenix, (602) 495-1999.

With balloon rides, huge kids’ area, giant ferris wheel, food vendors and fireworks. $7-$15. To benefit Ryan House, a world class facility that provides care for Arizona’s most medically fragile children. Fri. 4-8, Sat. 7am-8pm., Sun. 7am-10am. Fear Farm Sports & Entertainment Complex, 2209 N. 99th Ave., Peoria. (602) 6222518. Check Balloon Classic website for schedule of events.

Now-Jan. 16

Coyotes vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

Enchantment Theatre Company

Alien Worlds & Androids Produced by Global Experience Specialists, is a 5000 sq. ft. exhibition, with 9 areas highlighting their studies such as “Are We Alone?”,”Artifical Intelligence” and “Robots”. Life-sized replicas of Iron Man, R2D2 & others. Hands-on activities. $24 adult, $19 child 3-17 includes admission. Arizona Science Center, 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix. (602) 716-2000.

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Sixth Annual AZ Balloon Classic

Jan. 21

6 pm, $40 and up. Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale. (480) 563-7825.

RESOURCE NUMBERS EMERGENCY..................................................................................... 9-1-1 Poison Control Center........................................................ 800.222.1222 Sheriff’s Office (Bell Rd. Substation)................................... 623.933.0153 Area Agency on Aging 24-Hour Helpline........................ 602.264.4357

AVAILABLE 24/7 FOR IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE 623-975-9393

ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES

Maricopa County Animal Control.................................... 602.506.7387 4 Paws Animal Rescue........................................................ 623.876.8778 Surprise Animal Care/Control................................. 623.222.4000 opt. 3 CITY OF SURPRISE

Adopt-A-Street................................................................... 623-222-6000 Building Code Violation Reports.........................................623.222.3013 Citizens Patrol....................................................................... 623.222.4277 City Clerk.............................................................................. 623.222.1200 City Council......................................................................... 623.222.1300 City Hall................................................................................ 623.222.1000 Community & Recreation Services................................... 623.222.2000 Crisis Response.................................................................... 623.222.5040 Dead Animal Pickup (On Public Streets) ............................623.222.600 Dial-A-Ride (Surprise).......................................................... 623.222.1622 Dial-A-Ride (Valley Metro).................................................. 602.253.5000 Disability Information........................................................... 623.222.2257 Noise/Nuisance Complaints................................... 623.222.4000 opt. 3 Non-emergency Fire.......................................................... 623.222.5000 Non-emergency Police..................................................... 623.222.4000 Northwest Regional Library................................................ 602.652.3000 Post Office (14955 W. Bell Rd)............................................. 623.544.4672 Senior Services/Center....................................................... 623.222.1500 Voter Registration................................................................ 623.222.1200 We Care Program............................................................... 623.222.4277

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CONSUMER SERVICES

Birth/Death Certificates...................................................... Hazardous Waste Disposal................................................. Health Department, Maricopa County............................ Motor Vehicle Department (MVD).................................... Registrar of Contractors..................................................... Social Security Administration............................................ PORA – SCW Consumer Services......................................

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HOSPITALS

Banner Del E. Webb, ........................................................... 623.524.4000 14502 W. Meeker Blvd. Banner Walter O. Boswell.................................................... 623.832.4000 10401 W. Thunderbird Blvd. NEWSPAPERS

Arizona Republic................................................................. 602.444.8000 Daily News Sun/ Surprise Today......................................... 623.977.8351 Surprise Independent......................................................... 623.972.6101 UTILITIES

American Water.................................................................. Arizona Public Service (APS).............................................. Cox Communications......................................................... Century Link......................................................................... Epcor Water......................................................................... Southwest Gas Co...............................................................

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COMMUNITY NUMBERS BOARD COMMITTEES

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT

ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT

Architectural Review Committee: Chair: John Such.................................. 623.975.1377 grandsuch@gmail.com Vice Chair: Julie Scott......................... 623.546.8128

General Manager Kenneth Olson..................................... 623.546.7468 kenneth.olson@scgcam.com Executive Administrative Assistant Karen Peterson.................................... 623.546.7468 karen.peterson@scgcam.com Administrative Assistant Monica Rodriguez............................... 623.546.7473 monica.rodriguez@scgcam.com Community Manager Kymberlee Stutzman............................623.546.7426 kymberlee.stutzman@scgcam.com Custodial Supervisor Ken Crossno..........................................623-546-7460 ken.crossno@scgcam.com Director of Golf Operations Jeff Hochman...................................... 623.546.7402 jeff.hochman@scgcam.com Finance Manager David Reber......................................... 623.546.7453 david.reber@scgcam.com Fitness Manager Allison Adams...................................... 623.546.7463 allison.adams@scgcam.com Lifestyles Manager Lorena Nieto........................................ 623.546.7455 lorena.nieto@scgcam.com Maintenance Operations Manager Scott Phillips scott.phillips@scgcam.com Norma Gaitan..................................... 623.546.7551 Membership Manager Meda Cates......................................... 623.546.7435 meda.cates@scgcam.com Technology Coordinator Mark Jibilian......................................... 623.546.7503 mark.jibilian@scgcam.com Purchasing Specialist Laurie Segler........................................ 623.546.7561 laurie.segler@scgcam.com

Activities Office.................................. 623.546.7449 Sonoran Plaza, 19753 N. Remington Drive Hours: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Grand Learning................................... 623.546.7470 Chaparral Center, 19781 N. Remington Dr. Hours: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Grand Lifestyles Magazine............... 623.546.7449 communications@scgcam.com GrandTV/Website Assistance Adam Nunez.................................... 623.546.7563 Adam.Nunez@scgcam.com

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Board: John Such CARE Advisory Committee: Chair: John Carmen............................ 623.466.0206 Joh1012@cox.net

Vice Chair: Joan Bean........................ 623.215.7037 jandthebeanstalk@cox.net

Board: Martha Bails.............................. 623.332.1542 grandbails@cox.net

Code of Conduct Committee: ** Chair: Barbara Grossbard................... 623.975.4422 bgrossbard@aol.com

Vice Chair: John Bean......................... 623.215.7037 johnfredbean@gmail.com

**Actual Code of Conduct is available at www.grandinfo.com, and in all buildings Covenants Committee: Chair: Joan Mattick............................. 623.975.1150 grammattickal@q.com

Vice Chair: Dick Walsh......................... 623.494.6820 Rkw3128@cox.net

Election Committee: Chair: Bob Aiken................................... 623.214.6716 grandaiken@cox.net Vice Chair: Joan Mattick.................... 623.975.1150 grammattickal@q.com

Board: Bob Aiken Finance Advisory Committee: Chair: Marty Dourney.......................... 623.266.7815 mwdourney@gmail.com

Vice Chair: Bob Skillman...................... 623.215.2179 bobskillman@cox.net

Board: Gary Jann.................................623-214-3690 grandjanngary@gmail.com

Golf Advisory Committee: Chair: Cory Tennant............................. 623.544.3608 Cstennant1@msn.com

Vice Chair: Mike Domino.................... 623.374.2550 mikdendom@yahoo.com

Board: David Jordan...........................623-975-9968 grandjordandavid@gmail.com

Lifestyles Advisory Committee: Chair: Larry Marden............................. 623.748.9276 grandmarden@cox.net

Vice Chair: David Bone....................... 623.544.8418 davidfbone@gmail.com

Board: Larry Marden ADDITIONAL CAM INFORMATION

Membership Office............................ 623.546.7444 Palm Center, 19726 N. Remington Drive Welcome Center .............................. 623.546.7501 Lost & Found..................................... 623.546.7501 Hours: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Standards: Compliance Office.......................... 623.546.7450 ARC Applications............................. 623.546.7474 Hours: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CHAPS Office ..................................... 623.546.7553

ON-SITE EMERGENCIES

Association Patrol.............................. 623.764.0809 Hours: Monday – Friday 5 p.m. – 5 a.m. Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. – 5 a.m. Maintenance Emergencies.............. 623.546.7551 Bus. Hours: Monday-Friday 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Report Landscape/Golf Course Maintenance/ Water Leaks/Repairs Website: Homeowner Info>Work Orders Maintenance@scgcam.com Weekend Landscaping Emergencies Miguel Aguilar...................................... 480.797.0677 Rick Pena............................................. 602.721.8492 GOLF

Cimarron Golf Course.......................... 623.975.5654 17100 West Clearview Boulevard Cassidy Potter – Golf Pro..................... 623.975.5657 Cassidy.potter@scgcam.com Desert Springs Golf Course................. 623.546.7401 19900 North Remington Drive Kirk Hanaway – Golf Pro...................... 623.546.7408 Kirk.hanaway@scgcam.com Granite Falls N & S................................ 623.546.7580 15949 West Clearview Boulevard Kevin Reagan – Golf Pro...................... 623.546.7582 kevin.reagan@scgcam.com

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FITNESS CENTERS

Adobe Fitness Center........................ 623.546.7456 19775 North Remington Drive Hours: Monday – Friday 5 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Children’s Hours Leisure Pool 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Children’s Hours Indoor Pool 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Cimarron Fitness Center................... 623.975.5630 17100 West Clearview Boulevard Hours: Monday – Friday 5 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. No children under 16 permitted at this pool

Cimarron Day Spa............................. 623.975.5646 RESTAURANTS/CATERING

Angela’s Kitchen.................................. 623.399.6514 Coco’s Restaurant............................... 623.214.7776 The Grand Café................................... 623.546.7512 Approved Caterers: Amuse Bouche..................................... 623.322.8881 Atlasta Catering................................... 602.242.8185 Babbo’s Italian Eatery......................... 623.825.1919 Birt’s Bistro Catering............................. 623.584.4999 Classic Catering................................... 623.933.4903 Dillon’s Catering................................... 623.208.8677 Forum Café........................................... 480.556.0442 NYPD Pizza............................................ 623.544.6915 Sharko’s................................................. 602.242.2662 Shaw’s Catering................................... 623.937.8510 CLUB ADDRESSES & PHONE NUMBERS

Art Club................................................. 623.546.7484 19745 North Remington Drive Billiards Club.......................................... 623.546.7482 19781 North Remington Drive Ceramics Club...................................... 623.214.9067 19751 North Remington Drive Computer Club.................................... 623.546.7508 19781 North Remington Drive Glass Arts Club...................................... 623.214.6723 19751 North Remington Drive Language Club.................................... 623.546.7488 19739 North Remington Drive Poker Club............................................ 623.546.7486 19749 North Remington Drive Photo Club............................................ 623.546.7483 19735 North Remington Drive Softball Club........................................ 623.544.9181 15134 West Mountain View Boulevard Stitchers Club........................................ 623.546.7566 19726 North Remington Drive Woodcrafters........................................ 623.214.3813 15134 West Mountain View Boulevard

CLASSIFIED ADS RENTAL AVAILABLE

RENTAL WANTED

Super location near rec center; 2br/2ba, fully furnished, non-smoker, no pets. Ksecan@sbcglobal.Net

Want to rent furnished home in scg. Feb & mar. 2017. Desire 1400 - 1800 sq ft ns/ np. Can provide references. Call 623-7489790 or 440-281-8027

Coastal rental Arroyo Grande CA. www.tourfactory.com/1403767. Monthly rental, call for details 805-878-2548 2 Bd/ 2 ba + den. 1441 Sf, Mariposa. Furnished w/ golf cart. 360-980-2673. Summer rental? $800 - $1000. Three fully furnished SCG homes. 1 On g.C. n/s, n/p, no winter, electric fee. Call for details and pics. 720-940-8522. Scg fully furnished sage, 2bd/ 2ba, great area near rec center/ restaurants. Private backyard, ns/ np, available oct. Thru jan. 2 Mo min. 406-754-2703 Fully furnished scg rental, 2bd/ 2ba, den, double garage, 2400 sf, jasmine, decorated and freshly painted. Long or short term (4 months minimum) non smokers, no pets. Call jocie 661-886-9503. Oct 2017 2 bd/ 2ba, den, fpl, no sm/ no pets. 2000 Sq ft, verbena, sleeps 4 - 6, golf cart inc. $3500/Mo jeannie000@aol.Com Home for rent 3 mo min. Call don 602819-9149

Ice therapy system for surgery, new in box $140 obo. Wes 303-427-7266

2001 Elec club car, aspen green, mag wheels, ex. Cond. $2300. 623-546-0606

Patio table 4 swivel chairs & cushions $85, sofa bed couch $70, desk roll top & chairs $85. Kitchen table 4 chairs, cushions & leaf $130, dining rm table, 6 chairs & hutch $200. Dresser & mirror $85. 623-556-4714.

2001 Ford mustang gt conv. Perfect condition, every option, new tires, brakes, struts, bluetooth, flomaster, k & n induction, litebar w/ windscreen. 48K miles. 81 Yr owner. 505-269-6039 Or 623-975-2114 . Mid life crisis special. Highest quality full length mink coat. $2,000 Paid $15,000 new. 623-444-6235 2007 Yamaha golf cart w/ cover battery charger. New batts 2012 great cond $3200 obo call dan or jean 623-3220315. 48V golf cart water system $95. 602-8199149. New ezgo 48 volt battery charger and gravity feed tank. $165 623-214-3456. Dining set with 6 chairs 36â&#x20AC;? height, dark wood, padded seats $500. 623-518-3473. 2005 Columbia electric golf car. Green reconditioned in 2014. Fully optioned. $3400 623-544-6935.

Beautiful scg, furnished home. 2 Bd/ 2ba, np/ ns, available dec. Thru apr. 2017, 1500 Sq. Ft. Call 440-479-7136

1995 Electric club car. Custom/ rebuilt 2009. Complete winter cover, runs great. $2200 Obo. 517-677-5606

Wanted

Golf cart 1998 yamaha, new batteries, used very little, snowbird, no golf, like new $3000. 715-892-1220

Item For Sale

3 Homes for rent. Nov-apr. Min 4 months call 623-221-5221 or waynes65@live.Com

Seeking: chrysler minivan/ kia sorento or sedona. Low miles - garage kept - one owner- might consider honda 815662-8147

Golf cart, great eagle, 15rd w/cart $35 pr rd, save $150. Aj brown 623-476-5296

Art glass some fusible. 623-825-6399 Patio table + xl chairs $300, desk chair $50, telescope $120. 623-546-3910. 1998 Club car 48v $1600. Good condition 623-234-9553.

2000 Ezgo freedom, burgundy, good condition. 623-556-5410. Nascar/ earnhardt memorabilia/ ho train. 623-523-4333 or mstone16405@gmail. com For sale, like new 12 piece patio furniture set plus umbrella and barbeque. $1000 Cash. 623-544-1859

HOME FOR SALE 2 Bd, 2 ba, cholla, den, 3 car extended insulated garage, solar, upgraded kitchen, granite, ss appliances, new carpet, woodfloor, roller shades, upgraded windows, fresh paint inside and out, ext. Patio $334k 303-877-0488. Home for sale heritage 1460 sq ft, blt 2002, 2bd/ 2ba, den, tile throughout,extended garage 2 cars plus cart, stainless appl., Gas stove, furnace, water heater. Corian counter tops, 2500 sq ft landscaped back yard, slate roof, furnished. $235,000 206-947-9963.

ITEM FOR RENT Golf cart for rent weekly or monthly rates available 623-670-6087

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