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ARMED FORCES SUPPORT GROUP
You do not have to be a Veteran to belong to the AFSG, although many of our members are Veterans. You only need to have a desire to say “Thank You” to our active and Veteran military families and wish to continue to help many of them on their journey of healing. The AFSG has been very successful raising and donating money to vetted 501c 3 Veteran support foundations. Three of these foundations are within the state of AZ – Honor Flight AZ, Soldiers Best Friend, Foundation for Service Dog Support, and one national organization, Feherty’s Troop First Foundation. We would like you to join us in our mission of supporting those who have served, do serve and continue to serve and sacrifice so much to give us our freedom. For more information check out our website – scgarmedforcessupportgroup.org “We shall never forget”
NOVEMBER 8, 2022 @ 10:00 AM AFSG Membership Meeting, Sonoran Plaza, Palm and Mesquite Rooms Newcomers are welcome!
ART CLUB
At the Art Club people enjoy being creative. We will have classes for beginners through experienced artists. Non-members can take classes if there is room, by signing up on the Waitlist. You can also join the Art Club for $20 a year. From classes and socials, to exhibiting your artwork and gatherings by medium we’re having FUN creating! For more information on classes go online to http://www.scgartclub.org. We’d love to have you join us at the Art Club.
NOVEMBER 1 | TUESDAY | 9AM-12PM TRY ME ACRYLIC PAINT WITH MARY WOLKE One 3 hour session on Tuesday for $35 (Gold Member Fee $25)
NOVEMBER 2, 9, 16 | WEDNESDAY | 1PM-4PM FUN WITH FUR & FEATHERS PASTEL WITH JUDY WEGENAST Four 3 hour sessions on Wednesday for $95 (Gold Member Fee $85)
NOVEMBER 4 | FRIDAY | 1PM-4PM LOST DUTCHMAN PARK WATER MISCIBLE OIL WITH RUTH STEWART One 4 hour session on Friday for $60 (Gold Member Fee $50)
NOVEMBER 7, 14, 21, 28 | MONDAY | 9AM-12PM OIL & ACRYLIC 201/301 NOVEMBER WITH PAT OBRIEN Four 3 hour sessions on Monday for $80 (Gold Member Fee $70)
NOVEMBER 8 | TUESDAY | 9AM-12PM TRY ME WATERCOLOR NOVEMBER WITH MARY WOLKE One 3 hour session on Tuesday for $35(Gold Member Fee $25)
NOVEMBER 14 | MONDAY | 1PM-4PM TRY ME: DRAWING YOU CAN DRAW WITH ALLEN REAMER One 3 hour session on Tuesday for $35(Gold Member Fee $25)
NOVEMBER 15 & 16 | TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY 9AM-4PM AND 9AM-12PM THE ASPEN TREES WATERCOLOR WITH JUDY WOLF Three 3 hour sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday for $80 (Gold Member Fee $70)
NOVEMBER 22 | TUESDAY | 9AM-12PM TRY ME OIL PASTELS WITH LORETTA WARNER One 3 hour session on Tuesday for $35(Gold Member Fee $25)
NOVEMBER 25 & DECEMBER 1, 8, 15 FRIDAY & THURSDAY | 9AM-12PM COLORED PENCIL DRAWING WITH LADY RUSS Four 3 hour sessions on Friday & Thursday for $85 (Gold Member Fee $75)
NOVEMBER 25 | FRIDAY | 1PM-4PM SOUTHWEST LANDSCAPES WITH GRAPHITE WITH ALLEN REAMER One 3 hour session on Friday for $55 (Gold Member Fee $45)
NOVEMBER 28 | MONDAY | 1PM-4PM REFRESHER ALCOHOL INK WITH EVELYN CARDONE MCPEAK One 3 hour session on Monday for $50 (Gold Member Fee $40)
NOVEMBER 29 & DECEMBER 6, 13 | TUESDAY 1PM-4PM PASTEL ARTISTS—BE VIBRANT! WITH DODIE BALLANTINE Three 3 hour sessions on Tuesday for $75 (Gold Member Fee $65)
NOVEMBER 30 | WEDNESDAY | 3PM-6PM GRAND PAINT PARTY WITH RUTH STEWART One 3 hour session on Wednesday for $40
BILLARDS
We are open to all SCG Community Association Members no experience necessary! We have eight new Diamond Pool tables, which are some of the best available for professional players. Check out our calendar for Club activities. Visit our website at www.grandbilliards.org for activity schedules, photos, and more.
BOCCE
The Sun City Grand Bocce Club plays on the courts near the Adobe pools, and equipment is stored in the closets near the restrooms. We are currently playing Drop-In bocce on Wednesday evenings starting at 6 p.m. We hope to begin Tuesday morning drop-in again when the weather warms up a bit. Come out and try bocce on a Wednesday evening —we’ll show you how to play if you’re new at it. No fees or registration are required. For more information, contact president@ scgbocce.com or our website www.scgbocce.com.
BOOMERS CLUB
Girls and Guys, Just Wanna Have Fun And the SCG Boomers are the happening place. The SCG Boomers are a fun-loving, young at heart, social club open to SCG residents of any age. Our primary goal is to have a great time and meet other people living in our beautiful, active community. Our members number 500 and growing. Monthly events include Ladies’ luncheons, Men’s Breakfasts and Lunches, Happy Hours for all. You won’t want to miss out on upcoming special events including a Chili Cook Off, new member breakfast, welcome back dance, and a fabulous trip across town to sing and eat, and stomp our feet at Barleens. Check out our website, SCGBoomers.com, drop us a line, join the fun. We have a spot reserved for YOU. Membership is open to all residents of Sun City Grand. New member dues are only $10 per member and can be paid anytime. Dues paid on or after October 1st provide membership rights through the rest of the calendar year and the subsequent calendar year. SCGBoomers.Com
BRIDGE CLUB
BRIDGE IS FUN AND FUNNY If you’ve ever seen the 1930 movie classic “Animal Crackers” you’ll recall the hilarious scene of the Marx Brothers playing bridge. If not you will find it on Youtube under the title, “The Marx Brothers Play Bridge”. At the SCG Bridge Club our goal is to enjoy the game of bridge, whether “social” or “duplicate”. Whatever your skill level, you can enjoy playing the game and meet friendly folks as well. Last month’s winners include (social) Trudy Morone & Fran Wrage, Helene & Jim Swan, David Brechner & Mike Giglioti and Jo Witten & Dodie Manamy; and (duplicate) Betty Moynagh, Marigail Abinanti and Clayton & Edie Parker. If you’re interested in all things bridge, check out the Fall North American Bridge Championships to be held in Phoenix Nov. 24 – Dec. 4. You can play or watch top bridge players compete. Sharpen your game at our club. Additional Games: (Club members only) Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon, and Wednesdays at 6 pm. (Come at least one-half hour early to be assured of getting a table). Duplicate Games (ACBL-sanctioned): (All comers) Wednesdays and Sundays at 1:00 pm. Learn/Sharpen Your Game: For beginners/ novices: In January, classroom-style lessons for novices and beginners will begin. For more experienced players: Sharpen your game every Wednesday with lessons give at 11:30 am. Our games are played & lessons given in the Apache and Pima Rooms at the Chapparal Center. For information, see our website https:// www.bridgewebs.com/scgbridgeclub/ or contact: (Social) Diana Near, diana@nearaz.com (Duplicate) Howard Emmerman, hcemmerman@gmail.com Come play with us!!
CANASTA
Canasta is played at the Chaparral Center on Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday afternoons at 1:00 p.m. Tournaments are held on the first and third Monday and Wednesday of each month. We welcome new members! Two training sessions are required before joining. Training is not available in November or December. Parties are held throughout the year. Contact Joan Mattick, 623-975-1150.
CLAY ARTS (GCA)
Learn the basic’s of working with clay while gaining an understanding of how and why clay works in producing your first pottery masterpiece. Classes are small. Enjoy a high degree of instructor guidance while working along side fellow residents in the relaxed atmosphere of the Clay Arts Studio.
BASIC CLAY
NOVEMBER 11, 17, 22 | 3–6PM | $45.00
INSTRUCTOR:MS. CONNIE JOHNSON Learn the basic’s of glazing. The instructor will demonstrate the methods of how to dip and paint glazes on your pottery masterpieces. By the end of the class you should feel comfortable glazing your work. Bring two (2) items that have been bisque fired from your previous Basic Clay Class.
BASIC GLAZING
NOVEMBER 17 | 3–6PM | $15.00
INSTRUCTOR:MS. CONNIE JOHNSON Register for both classes on the Grand Clay Arts website: Grandclayarts.com Stop by the Clay Arts Studio anytime and enjoy the expressive selection of pottery displayed in both the Gallery studio lobby and the Gallery display windows facing the Village Center common area. Clay arts is one of the oldest forms of artisan expression known to man. Come to Grand Clay Arts Club and explore your creative talents!
GRAND COMPUTERS (GCC)
UPCOMING PRESENTATION MEETINGS AND TOPICS FOR 2022
Whether you are a computer enthusiast, user of other smart devices or someone interested in learning more about them, we are the club for you! Grand Computers Club is located in the
Chaparral Center. We’re open Monday through Friday from 9:00am until 3:30pm from October through April and 12:30 until 3:30 from May through September. Membership entitles you to many benefits, including: ● Use of any of the equipment in our “Open
Use Room.” Available equipment includes
PCs, MACs, B&W and color copiers, a Fax machine, a flight simulator, VHS to DVD converter, Super8 or 8mm film to DVD converter and much more; ● One-on-one technical help addressing your computer or devices issues, available
Tuesday afternoons from 12:30pm until 2:30pm, all year long at the club or via zoom. ● Ten Special Interest Groups (SIGs), each addressing a specialty with popular appeal.
EDUCATION
Register for classes.
Go to www.grandcomputers.org and visit the
Education Overview Page.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership in our Computer Club offers so many opportunities!
CREDIT CARD PAYMENT ONLY! FOR MORE INFORMATION, click HERE Contact Nancy Collins for additional information at Membership@ grandcomputers.org
TECH HELP
For members every Tuesday | 12:30-2:30pm
More information at www.grandcomputers. org > tech help. In Person at the club AND via Zoom Video Conferencing. Check the calendar for Zoom info. Must be a Club Member to participate. Bring your device, passwords, & power supply for in person help.
COMPUTERS CLUB MEETINGS OPEN TO ALL SCG RESIDENTS: GENERAL MEETING
1st Wednesday
Oct-Apr | 2pm-3:30pm | Hybrid - Zoom
Nov 2 | 2pm | Cimarron Center Gila Room
Joe Parla will present his annual holiday gift giving review.
Dec 7 | 12pm | Cimarron Center, Agua Fria
Holiday Celebration! Food and beverages served. Get to know your club leaders and VIPs and meet other members.
Contact Barb Vivian for additional information at president@grandcomputers.org
COFFEE CHAT
2nd Thursday | Oct-Apr | 8:30-10am
Sonoran Plaza, Palo Verde Room
Nov 10 | 8:30am
What’s to know about electrical vehicles (EV’s)? Coffee & Donuts Provided!
Contact Susan Lucas for additional information at vicepresident@grandcomputers.org.
NEW TO COMPUTERS & DEVICES SUPPORT GROUP
2nd Tues | Oct-Apr | 9-10:30am
Chaparral Hopi Room or Zoom
Nov 8 | 9:00 AM
YouTube—How to use it for information, entertainment and DIY projects
Dec 13 | 9:00 AM
Ten Great Websites for Seniors—find safe, fun and informative websites that are particularly suited to provide education, entertainment and information to seniors
Contact Tom Shepherd for additional information at NewToComputers@ grandcomputers.org.
ORIENTATION
Chaparral Center, Apache Room 3rd Friday | Oct-Apr | 3:30-5:00pm
New to the Club or need a refresher about what it has to offer? Join us for a detailed
Club overview followed by a tour of the Club facilities.
Contact Susan Lucas for additional information at vicepresident@grandcomputers.org.
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP ACTIVITIES (SIGS) Non-Members may attend 3 meetings before joining the Club.
APPLE SIG
3rd Monday |Oct-Apr |3:30-5pm
Chaparral Center, Hopi Room
Nov 21 |3:30pm
iPhone 14 Big and Bigger
Contact Don Cacciatore for additional information at Apple@grandcomputers.org.
COMPOSE YOURSELF WRITING SIG
1st Tuesday at 1pm, 3rd Monday at 1pm.
Nov 1, 21 | 1pm
Mesquite Room Sonoran Plaza
Share Your Written Story Participate in
Discussion.
Contact Gloria Young for additional information at CY@grandcomputers.org
DEVICES SIG
4th Monday | Oct-Apr
Mesquite/Palms Rooms, Sonoran Plaza
Nov 28 | 3:30 PM Best Apps of 2022!
Contact Ira Simmons for additional information at Devices@grandcomputers.org
FINANCIAL ED SIG
NOV-MAR only
All meetings are IN PERSON ONLY—NO HYBRID-ZOOM MEETINGS.
The INVESTING WORKSHOP is held on the first & third Mondays of the month and provides members an opportunity to ask questions, share experiences, and discuss all things financial.
The WEBSITE APPLICATIONS meeting is on the first & third Thursdays and helps members access important financial websites and apply them to their portfolios.
The MONTHLY SEMINAR is held on the third Friday of the month and features presentations by industry professionals on a wide variety of current financial subjects. The SIG does not provide financial advice or invest money.
Nov 3, 17 | 8am | Computer Club
Investing Website Applications
Nov 7, 21 | 8am
Apache Room, Chaparral Center
Investing Workshop
Nov 11 | 1pm | Hopi Room, Chaparral Center
Financial Education SIG Seminar Topic: Tax Management and Estate Planning Speaker: Dobrusin Financial, LLC
Contact Harold Tilstra/Scott Wallick Financial@Grandcomputers.org
FLIGHT SIMULATOR SIG
4th Friday | Oct-Apr | 4-6pm | Computer Club
Nov 25 | Topic: TBD
Contact Ted Gray for additional information at Flightsim@grandcomputers.org.
GENEALOGY SIG
1st Thursday | Oct-Apr | 3:30-5pm
Computer Club
Nov 3 | 3:30pm
What’s Next When You Are Told Those
Records Were “Burnt up”
Contact Linda Etherton for additional information at genealogy@grandcomputers.org
GRAPHICS SIG
2nd Thursday | Oct-Apr | 3:30-5pm via Zoom
Video Conferencing
Topic: TBD Contact Rita Skarbek for additional information at graphics@grandcomputers.org
HAM RADIO SIG
3rd Friday | Check Calendar for meeting room assignments.
Contact Gordon Bousman for additional information at hamsig@grandcomputers.org.
NEW TECHNOLOGIES SIG
3rd Thursday | Oct-Apr | Zoom Video
Conferencing or in person at the Club
Nov 17 | 3:30 PM
Zona Wyyerd - will discuss technical aspects of their fiber technology.
Contact Tom Shepherd for additional information at NewTechnologies@ grandcomputers.org.
PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS SIG
Oct-Apr 2nd and 4th Mondays | 6-8pm
Computer Club Classroom.
Check Club Calendar for links. Contact
Jane Connors for additional information at photoshop@grandcomputers.org.
Please visit our website at www. grandcomputers.org
DANCE CLUB
DANCE CLUB NEWS The Sun City Grand Dance Club is delighted to host both lessons and dances for residents and guests. Dance information for our Ballroom, Country Western, and Rock and Swing dances can be found in the Ticketed Events section of the Grand Lifestyles. For the latest information on the Dance Club, please visit our website: www.scgdanceclub.org.
DANCE CLUB LESSONS The Sun City Grand Dance Club hosts lessons and dances that promote fitness, mind-body connections, and social interactions for a myriad of ages and physical abilities. Ballroom is the place for an hour of movement and education that suits most couples. Line dance provides one or two hours of non-stop contemporary dance for the dancer without a partner. Each week of instruction includes fun and inclusion with fellow dancers. The latest information is posted on the Dance Club website: www.scgdanceclub.org.
BALLROOM LESSONS Ballroom lessons are held each Tuesday from October through April at Cimarron Center with Csaba Vadasz. Lessons start October 18. Basic/ beginner lessons begin with The Waltz from 4 to 5 p.m. The intermediate class, from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. will begin with East Coast Swing. The cost is $5 pp/hr for Grand residents. For information contact Arline at: Ballroomlessonsdir@scgdanceclub.org.
LINE DANCE LESSONS Line Dance Lessons go year-round with Brenda Thomason at Cimarron Center. Lessons are held on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost is $5 per person. In addition to twice-weekly lessons, Line Dance also holds a Line Dance Social. The Socials are from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Cimarron Center. The next social is December 8. No social will be held in November. Tickets are $6 per person and may be purchased at the door. Everyone is welcome, but no lessons are given at the social. If you can’t get enough dancing, join this friendly group of dancers for a lively evening of beginners through intermediate line dancing. For information on lessons or socials, contact Line-dance-dir@scgdanceclub.org
DOMINOES CLUB
No Grout Needed to lay our tiles down! Come Join the SCG Dominoes Club. We play at the Cimarron Center every Monday night in the Gila room. Doors open at 6:00pm with play starting promptly at 6:30pm. We play Mexican Train “The Grand Way”. Beginner or experienced, all SCG members are welcome. Must present CAM card. New players receive free training on the first night with two additional free training sessions if requested. Yearly dues $5. Game night fee $1, with cash payout for lowest scores on a sliding scale at end of nightly play. Email – SCGDOMINOES@GMAIL.COM or call Club President, Pat Johnson, 623-203-7713
DRAMA & COMEDY CLUB
The Drama & Comedy Club presents theater entertainment to the community, performing plays and musicals on the Sagebrush Stage and comedy skits at the Cimarron Nightclub. Our motto, “On Stage, Back Stage, A Place for Everyone” describes our belief that we welcome everyone to our club where they can find a place to contribute and feel welcome and productive. We have many opportunities for folks who are organizers or who want to expand their creativity. Most of our members are not actors! Some of our members do have acting and directing experience, and they are ready to share their techniques to those members who want to learn new skills. We offer so many opportunities to be involved in costuming, make-up, marketing, and communication, and technicians for lights and sound. Do you like to redecorate? You might be a wonderful set designer. Are you a DIY kind of guy? Or gal? Join the construction crew building sets that take you to a governor’s office and campaign, or an old English mansion on a foggy night. If you like to greet people, we welcome you to volunteer to be an usher. What a great way to make new friends. We are a fun club! And all this for just $10 a year. Check us out at www.granddrama.com. We also offer dance classes at many levels, sure to fit one of your styles, from beginner to advance tap and jazz. There is also the opportunity to dance with the Grandettes, a favorite Grand tradition, and perform in our Variety Show. This year will be the 23rd season! Not only is dance a great exercise but you will not come out of a class without making new friends. For any inquiries about dance, please contact Robin Kachurak, Dance Committee Chairperson at 818-795-4859.
SEASON TICKETS! Each season, the SCG Drama & Comedy Club provides outstanding entertainment for you. With 3 plays, a musical and our Variety Show, buying season tickets saves you money and guarantees your seats for all the shows. Tickets are discounted. You are guaranteed the best seats for all shows before they become available to the general public. Buy tickets at www. granddrama.com.
EUCHRE CLUB
Call President (Rich Eggen) 248–310–7561 for additional information.
FISHING CLUB
The Grand Fishing Club is dedicated to promoting both spin fishing and fly fishing. Club members take an active role not only in the promotion of fishing, but environmental sustainability as well. Many club members have years of fishing experience and have fished all over the United States, in Canada and other parts of the world. The club sponsors single day fishing trips locally to Lake Pleasant, Deadhorse Ranch State Park in Cottonwood, Bartlett Lake east of Cave Creek and the Salt River. Multiday trips include the White Mountains, Lees Ferry near Flagstaff, the San Juan River in New Mexico near Farmington, Alaska and Canada. In Grand, the club helps support the viability of Lake Nine adjacent to the 9th Hole on the Desert Springs Golf Course as a fishery for all Grand residents and their families. The Grand Fishing Club meets the first Tuesday of the month from October through April. Coupled with the various club fishing trips, members are also committed to making our community a much better place in which to live. Volunteer opportunities include Project Healing Waters in support of disabled veterans, the Boy Scouts of America Merit Badge program, the City of Surprise Adaptive Fishing program and the Phoenix VA Rehabilitation Hospital. In addition, we provide equipment and guidance to Grand residents to take their grandchildren fishing at Lake Nine. For more information, check out our website at www.scgfishing.weebly. com or to contact an administrative staff member please email infoscgfishing122@gmail.com.
GARDEN CLUB
Did you ever wonder when is the right time to prune, or how should your plants be pruned? Winter Pruning is the topic for our next meeting—Thursday, November 17 at 8:30 AM in the Cimarron Center. Geraldine Mahoney, Master Rosarian and President of the Rose Society of Glendale is our presenter. She will also give us tips on her specialty, Planting Roses. Her presentations are always very informative and fun. The Garden Club meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month from October thru May. Each meeting features an expert speaker addressing a topic of interest to our Low Sonoran Desert Gardeners. We typically have a field trip in March and brunch in April, and no meeting in December. Meetings are in the Cimarron Center, check-in is at 8:30, and the meeting starts at 8:50. We pride ourselves on being a friendly group that welcomes everyone to the joy of gardening in SCG. Membership is $10.00/year; our year runs from January thru December. New members joining now and thru the fall, will have their memberships extended to December 2023. Membership forms are available in the Sonoran Plaza Club trays, on the Grand website, or can be emailed to you by sending a request to the contact person.
The meetings feature a hospitality table— coffee is provided by the club, and snacks are contributed by club members. Members are encouraged to bring a plant donation or gardening item for the plant give-away table. More info? Contact the Garden Club by sending an email to SCGGardenClub@gmail.com.
GLASS ARTS (GGA)
Grand Glass Arts (GGA) welcomes new members! Whether you aspire to make a beautiful stainedglass window for your home, design a mosaic masterpiece, or enjoy creating a one-of-a-kind fused glass piece, GGA encourages you to explore the world of glass arts. We offer an extensive education program for new and experienced glass artists. Please visit our website at www. grandglassarts.com to view the benefits of GGA membership and look over our list of classes. Our next available two-day New Member Classes for those without glass arts experience are in 2023, held the 2nd weekend of January through April. To join, please go to our website, click on the JOIN US link on the menu bar and read through the important information provided, then complete our membership application. For questions, contact newmembercontact@ grandglassarts.com. If you are an experienced glass artist, please follow the instructions above and describe your experience in the space provided on the application and our New Member Coordinator will be in touch to go over the entry process.
GOLF—150 GOLF CLUB
Par–3 golf at Sun City Grand. The co–ed 150 Golf Club plays nine holes from tees 150 yards or less from the pin Sunday afternoon. If you want to work on your short game, are new to golf or just want enjoy nine holes from a shorter distance, give us a try. We would love to have you as our guest. We are a relaxed, fun–loving group. Info: Denny Spencer 425–210–6973.
GOLF—LADIES GRAND NINERS
The Ladies Grand Niners has approximately 300 members. We prefer to play nine holes of golf rather than the traditional 18. Desert Springs is our home course, though we also play Cimarron, Granite Falls North and Granite Falls South during our season. We play by USGA Rules and expect our members to have a general knowledge of the Rules of Golf and some golf experience. Our motto is “Fun, Friendship, and Golf”! For information on how to join our club through Arizona Golf Association go to ladiesgrandniners.golfgenius.com and click on the link for our membership information or contact our membership co-chairs at membership.ladiesgrandniners@gmail.com. The Ladies Grand Niners membership year is October 1st to September 30th. We play golf in alternating shotgun or tee time formats on Tuesdays, November through May. Members sign up to play shotguns at either 12:30 or 3:00 or tee times between 12:00 and 3:00. In the summer months, members can choose to play nine holes of golf between 6-7AM or 18 holes at 7 AM. Members are required to have an active membership in the Arizona Golf Association (AGA) and be a resident of Sun City Grand with a valid Community Association Member (CAM) number. Members are required to have a GHIN handicap index. If you do not have a GHIN handicap index, you must establish one. A 9-hole handicap index is also required to be eligible for prizes in any of our monthly Play-of-the-Day events and for our annual President’s Cup Tournament. An 18-hole World Handicap System (WHS) GHIN Handicap Index is established by playing six 9-hole rounds or a combination of 9- and 18-hole rounds to equal 54 holes. The 18-hole handicap index is converted to a 9-hole handicap index for our league. A member must play with the Ladies Grand Niners a minimum of five 9-hole rounds to be eligible to play in the annual President’s Cup tournament (held in March each year).
GOLF—MENS 9 HOLE GOLF CLUB
The Men’s Nine Hole Golf Club is comprised of fun loving, supportive golfers of all skill levels who enjoy the game of golf. If you love the game, but 18 holes is too much, this club is for you. We offer you alternating week guaranteed shotgun starts on Mondays at 12:30 or 3:00 (your choice), and alternating week tee times from 12:00 and 2:00. Free range balls, oncea-month team games e.g. Scramble, etc. Also, periodic free golfing clinics with our resident golf pro, prize tournaments, and annual free hot
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dog/chili day. Come enjoy the camaraderie and friendships, that are an important part of our game playing experience. For an application please contact: Wayne Mercil, Membership Director merk5151@msn.com
GOLF—LADIES 18 HOLE LEAGUE
If you enjoy golfing and socializing with other friendly women, then the Grand Ladies 18Hole Golf Association (GLGA) is a perfect fit for you. We are affiliated with the Arizona Golf Association (AGA) and members are required to comply with USGA rules of golf. We play every Tuesday, rotating among the four SCG golf courses. GLGA is a year-round league with a schedule of shotgun or tee time starts. You can play GLGA only in the winter if you are not here in the summer. We have the opportunity to choose from multiple tee box combinations. You must have a current handicap or establish a handicap within 30 days of joining the league in order to compete in weekly (Tuesday) events. The maximum handicap allowed is 40. In addition to our weekly events, several major tournaments are held throughout the year including a Member-Member, Member-Guest, and League Championship. The league also supports a variety of charitable activities. Our President is Nancy Foy. To learn more about GLGA visit our website at www.glgagrandladiesgolfassociation.golfgenius.com or feel free to email our Membership Janet Tarr at GLGAMembership@gmail.com. A membership information bulletin is available at Granite Falls Golf Course and Sonoran Plaza just left of the library entrance.
GOLF—LADY PUTTERS
IT’S TIME TO PUTT!!! The Sun City Grand Lady Putters Charter Club is a social group whose main purpose is getting together for laughs, prizes and friendship while putting and enjoying the outdoors. We meet five (5) days a week, Monday thru Friday, at the Cimarron 18 hole putting green at the Cimarron Center. Pick out the day that suits you the best! We check in at 9am and begin putting at 9:30am. Our group is intended for every level of putter. Be our guest, putt for free and come check us out! Our putting season begins Friday, November 4, 2022. For more information, please visit our website at scgladyputters.com
GOLF—MEN PUTTERS
HAVE ANY INTEREST IN PUTTING? Want to meet others that share this interest? If so, then plan to come over to the beautiful 18-hole putting green located just west of the Cimarron club house, right off of W. Clearview Blvd. You are invited to play a “guest” round with a Men Putters club member.
PUTTING SCHEDULE The Men Putters do “their thing” weekly on Tuesday and Wednesday at 1:00 PM, on both days, starting in November. Members feel free to pick whatever day they prefer to participate and some even putt both days.
HERE IS A TYPICAL DAILY EVENT Register to play, be paired with another person, putt 18 holes, and lastly, participate in a 19th hole challenge (this is a special one-hole challenge). Other change-of-pace fun putting challenges are offered throughout the year long program.
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES There are some occasional social activities when members meet to vote on new officers OR just meet for club sponsored soda and hot dogs.
VOLUNTEERS Member volunteers run the club’s daily putting activities such as setting up the course, registering members and guests, etc. If you are a golfer, the club is a great way to sharpen your putting skills. If you don’t golf, or no longer golf, the club offers an opportunity to enjoy one of the best parts of the sport in a friendly, yet competitive manner. All skill levels are welcome. To equalize performance results and the receipt of monetary awards, individual handicaps are recalculated weekly. The new season starts on November 1. Rules and regulations are simple and will be explained to newcomers when you sign in. COME JOIN US. For more information, contact Jim Cottrell at jdcottrell@cox.net
GOLF—COUPLES PUTTING
The Couples Putting Club is a co-ed charter club at Sun City Grand in Surprise, AZ. We are a putting only club that plays on an 18-hole course that is set-up differently each month. Our goal is to provide an opportunity for experienced golfers and novices alike to compete on the putting green and at the same time, have fun and make new friends. Above all, we want our members to enjoy themselves while utilizing our wonderful putting facilities at the Cimarron Center. For more information visit our website: scgcouplesputtingclub.golfgenius.com
GOLF—MEN’S 18 HOLE GOLF CLUB
Enjoy competition and have fun. Test your golf skills and make new friends while enjoying a round of golf on our beautiful community golf courses. The SCG Men’s 18 - Hole Golf Club welcomes resident golfers to join our club and compete for bragging rights and prize money in weekly tournaments. We play our tournaments on Wednesdays under USGA Rules of Golf and use the USGA’s Golf Handicap Information Network (GHIN) for tracking handicaps. Participants are flighted based on handicap and generally play with other golfers of similar ability. Our season starts the first week of November and runs through September. Membership information/ applications can be obtained in the Granite Falls Pro Shop or by visiting our website at www. scgmgc.com. The 2022 Membership Chairman is Tom Jones. The club currently has over 400 members and we invite you to join our roster.
GRAND HIKERS
Grand Hikers welcomes current members along with any hikers interested in learning more about the club to attend the regular membership meeting scheduled for Monday, November 7 at 3 p.m. in the Agua Fria room. Grand Hikers tries to offer at least five hikes each week with varying levels of difficulty. Procedures for participating in hikes remain the same including: 1) hikers are required to register in advance for hikes, 2) there is no limit on the number of hikers unless required by the hiking venue or the hike leader, and 3) the Grand Hikers waiver is still required. New and future club members are encouraged to participate in an Introductory Hike before signing up for a regular club hike. Introductory
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Hikes are scheduled regularly in order to accommodate new members, or you can contact hikedirector@scghikers.org in order to schedule an Introductory Hike. Only current members can access the hike sign up list on the website, all others must contact hikedirector@scghikers. org in order to sign up for a hike. The November hike schedule is available on our website at www.scghikers.org where you can also learn more about the club, upcoming hikes, and tips for more enjoyment and safety in your hikes. For more information contact president@ scghikers.org or hikedirector@scghikers.org.
LANGUAGE CLUB
The SCG Language Club would like to increase its foreign language offerings to our residents. We currently offer Spanish, French, Italian, German, and ASL (American Sign Language). We need volunteers in any other languages, to teach our resident students. We would also like to start ZOOMING CLASSES and need volunteers to ZOOM. If you have an interest to participate, come join us at the Ocotillo Building! New classes begin the first week of October. Current German and Italian classes meet through the summer. Email president@grandlanguageclub.com.
LAWN BOWLING
We welcome all levels and ages to join us for a relaxed but competitive game. We have a stateof-the-art bowling green that is arguably the best green in the country and it is situated just behind the tennis courts. You absolutely have to check this out and then ask about the free introductory lessons (and free use of club bowls) we offer. See more information on suncitygrand.com or go direct to our website at www.grandlawnbowling. org for starting times, contact information, pictures and much, much more or contact David Shaw at 623-584-2743.
MAH JONGG
The Mah Jongg club offers open play Tuesday afternoons from 12 PM to 4 PM and Wednesday evenings from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM in the Chaparral Center, Hopi room where you can regularly test your skill, energy, calculation and luck(!) against other players. We play a $5.00 pie game. “Go pie” and you may continue to play! Any questions? Our email address is scgmahjongg22@gmail.com. You can also check our website: www.scgmahjongg.net. Our next tournament will be November 15, details during play time. And don’t forget our December 6 Holiday party.
MUSIC CLUB
The Sun City Grand Music Club is composed of residents who share a love of music. It is dedicated to the performance of Vocal and Instrumental Music for the enjoyment of both our participants and the general public. Its activities give members performance opportunities as singers and instrumentalists, both singly and in groups. Members also participate in production, technical, and backstage activities for our shows and support the club through Board and committee functions. There’s a place for everyone! If you have an interest or need further information, please visit our website, www.scgrandmusicclub.com, or contact Jim Ward at president@scgrandmusicclub.com or 623-266-3606.
ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENT GROUP If you play the guitar, banjo, mandolin, bass, ukulele, fiddle, conga/bongo drums, harmonica (any non-amplified, non-horn instrument), then this is the group for you. Come and play, sing and jam in a friendly and no pressure setting. We will meet the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, at 1:30 pm, in the Cimarron Club Room. Please contact David Durham at 970-216-8279 or sonid@msn.com for more information. FREE
PAPER ARTS & MEMORIES (PAM)
Our Card Boutique will be open each Monday morning and we will be participating in the Markets at Grand the first Saturday of each month. Come purchase handmade, unique Holiday cards. The boutique will be located in the hallway outside the Pima room in the Chaparral Center. Our club provides a place to learn, create and share greeting cards, paper crafting, mixed media, scrapbooks and more. If you are a resident of Grand, have a CAM card and are interested in joining our Club, email us at GrandPamPrez@gmail.com and we will assign a PAM Ambassador to meet with you on a Monday to show you around and familiarize you
GRAND RV’ers
Did you buy an RV during the pandemic to get away from it all ... or did you just move to Grand and already had an RV?
Well it’s time to get back into life with your RV and join the Grand RV’ers. Join us for fun ... socializing, prizes, great parties and of course awesome RV rallies to locations all over the West ... Tucson, Huntington Beach, Lake Havasu, Vegas, and so much more.
For membership info contact membership chair Sharon Navratil at 602-430-0820 or President Mike Dawson at 925-727-4625 or just come to one of our meetings in the Aqua Fria Rm at Cimarron, 5 pm on the 3rd Tuesday monthly, Oct to April!
with our Club. Our dues for the 4th quarter of 2022 will be $10.00 and the dues are $20.00 for the full year of 2023.
PET CLUB
Our next Pet Club meeting will be held on Friday, The next Pet Club meeting will be held on Friday, November 18th at 10:00 in the Sonoran Plaza. Our speaker will be Debra Nolan, founder of the “Don’t Leave Me” organization. She was instrumental in passing the new law concerning leaving children, pets and the elderly in cars while unattended. Hope to see you all soon.
SAVE THE DATE—PICTURES WITH SANTA Friday, December 9th at 10:00 in the pet park. All pets and their humans are welcome. Bring your camera or cell phone. For additional information contact scgpets@gmail.com
GRAND PHOTOS
You’ve already bought into the notion of living an active life by moving into the Sun City Grand community. But that notion encompasses more than just being physically active. Keeping your brain active should be a large part of that equation. And, in keeping with that notion, joining the Sun City Grand Photo Club provides a multitude of opportunities to keep your body and your brain moving. Membership provides opportunities for smartphone, point-and-shoot or digital camera photographers. Membership includes free classes, Special Interest Groups, photo shoots and showcases. Knowledgeable members are also available to answer any photographic questions. Join today, and gain immediate access to courses and mentors. Click on the Membership button on the home webpage for the membership form. Not sure if the Photo Club would be a good fit? Check out some of the upcoming classes that will allow you to experience one of the club’s free benefits offered to members. For a small fee, non-club members can take a class or two to experience the world of photography. For information, scan the QR code, visit https:// grandphotos.org or swing by the Photo Studio during open hours Monday through Friday, 9-noon.
November events include:
CLASSES Using Apple Photos— Nov. 3, 10 a.m., and Nov. 10, 1 p.m., Studio. Apple Photos helps you find the shots you’re looking for with powerful search options, organizational and editing tools and smart albums. Adobe Photoshop Elements—Nov. 8, 15, 22, 10 a.m., Studio. Adobe Photoshop Elements is a photo editor that provides photographers tools for editing photos. Elements is a onetime purchase that you may use for as long as you wish. Work on laptops during the first two sessions; share your edited images in the final session
What Makes a Good Monochrome Image
—Nov. 10, 10 a.m., Nov. 21 and 29, 1 p.m., Studio. Obtaining a good monochrome image and processing those images will be explored. Session 2 will be a photoshoot. Participants will share their final works in the final session. Introduction to SIGs—Nov. 14, 1 p.m., Studio. SIGs go beyond classes by delving deeper into specific areas of photographic interest. They provide an open forum where everyone can participate and discuss camera technique, composition, post processing and other ways to improve your images. This orientation will describe the current SIGs sponsored by Grand Photos. Digital Quilt—Nov. 16 and 28, 1 p.m., Studio. Step by step look at transforming a single digital image into a digital quilt. Equipment required: laptop with Adobe Photoshop Elements installed and basic knowledge of the program. Reflections and Lights—Nov. 17, 1 p.m., Studio. Explore how to create stunning images using reflections and light with a wide-variety of reflective objects. This technique is quite fun and easy to learn. All manners of cameras can be used. A macro lens is a plus, but not necessary. Artistic Edge—Nov. 22, 1 p.m., Studio. An artistic edge replaces the hard, square-formatted corners and sides of conventional photos, resulting in a more pleasing, often striking, look. Demonstrations will use Photoshop Elements, On1 Photo Raw and Luminar. Familiarity with layers and masking is helpful.
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS (SIGS) Creative Eye—Nov. 3, 3 p.m., Studio. Envision the world in creative ways. Share and learn about camera settings and techniques with fellow classmates. Studio Lighting—Nov. 7, 1 p.m., Studio. Enhance portrait and still life with studio lighting. Seekers and Sojourners—Nov. 9, 1 p.m., Studio. Review photography styles used by historical and contemporary photographers. Micro 4/3rd – Nov. 10, 3 p.m., Studio. Micro 4/3rd users discuss and learn function and operation of their camera models, lenses and accessories. One App ata Time—Nov. 15, 1 p.m., Studio. Turn iPad or iPhone photos into abstract works of art with different apps. Getting the Most From Digital Images—Nov. 16, 1 p.m., ZOOM. See how editing can deliver your desired end product. Digital Productions—Nov. 17, 10 a.m., Studio. Create shows using photographic images. Discover available software and gain tips from fellow members on creating shows. All levels of photographers. Wildlife—Nov. 23, 1 p.m., Studio. Learn strategies for photographing wildlife, and equipment tips including exposure settings, methods and techniques. Sony Mirrorless Cameras—Nov. 23, 3 p.m., Studio. Information exchange and experiences members have had with their Sony mirrorless cameras.
PHOTO SHOOTS (MEMBERS ONLY)
An Evening of Light (Canal Convergence)
—Nov. 7. This year celebrates the 10th anniversary of Scottsdale’s Canal Convergence that annually presents sustainable displays of ART+WATER+LIGHT.
Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge
—Nov. 28-Dec. 2. The Refuge is an old Spanish Land Grant ranch that is strategically flooded yearly to provide cover and feed for thousands of SandHill Cranes and snow geese during the winter months.
TRAVELOGUE Paris and Beyond—Nov. 17, 7 p.m., Chaparral Center Apache Room. Join Keith and Sharon Munson on two trips to France. The evening will be broken up into two parts: a week in Paris focusing on the people and the Paris lifestyle. Part two: Explore German regions outside of France and return to the southwest portion of the country and then north to Burgandy and Beaune. All are welcome to attend this event.
SHOWCASE SOCIAL EVENT
Reception, Featured Artist and Wildlife
Showcases—Nov. 18, Studio. Reception and light refreshments, Oct. 21, 1 p.m. The night will feature Artist Richard Coles and be the opening of the new month Showcase entitled “Perspectives.” The new showcase runs through Dec. 15. Light refreshments will be served at the reception, which is open to all.
GRAND FALL FEST AND ARTISAN FUSION ART WALK This is an ideal event to explore creative works provided by the seven visual art clubs. The photo club will exhibit a variety of subject matters and styles incorporating a Southwest vision. The art walk takes place Nov. 19, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more info on Photo Club activities, check back on the Grand Photo website or future issues of Lifestyles.
GRAND PICKLEBALL CLUB
The Grand Pickleball Club is a great place to meet other fun-loving active residents, and get a great workout! There are 22 pickleball courts at the Cimarron Center. The club offers introductory lessons and has ongoing group lessons, clinics and ball-machine drills all designed to help you learn pickleball skills. Check out the club website at www. grandpickleball.org. The website is updated regularly and includes information about how to join, daily activities and how to reserve a court. Any Sun City Grand resident can make court reservations at any time that is not set aside for club functions. Court reservations are displayed on the monitors located in the pavilion and in both breezeways. If you are unable to use your reservation, please delete your reservation so that other residents can use that time. Non-marking, court shoes are recommended. For more information check website www. grandpickleball.org. Hope to see you on the courts soon!
PINOCHLE
THE SCG Pinochle is Welcoming new members to play Pinochle on Tuesday and Friday starting at 6 PM and ending by 8:30 PM. All skill levels are welcomed and we will train any new members interested in playing. On Tuesday we play single deck Pinochle and on Friday we play double-deck Pinochle. We are a fun-loving group that enjoys tournament playing for those interested and a year-end banquet. Contact the club President-Larry Sebastian @ 480-376-3819 or our club Vice President - Trudy Morone @ 602-509-7201 if you would like additional information. Looking forward in hearing from you.
POKER CLUB
Come join the fun for various poker games. All residents are welcome. We offer Texas Hold’em, 7 Card Stud and Omaha-High/Low, with buyin costs from $10-$30. For a small fee we have lessons to help you learn the game. Additional cash games are available. For more information on what we offer, please contact Marcia Hoagland, President, at mlhoagie@gmail.com or visit our website at http://scgpoker.org. MAY THE CHIPS BE WITH YOU!!
RV CLUB
Have an RV and want to travel with a fun group of fellow Grand residents or you don’t have an RV but want a fun group to socialize with at our meetings with pot lucks, pizza parties and Ice cream socials well come on over to the Grand RV’ers next meeting, any SC Grand resident is welcome, you don’t need to own an RV to become a member. Our meetings are usually the 3rd Tuesday in Oct, Nov, Jan, Feb, March and April with our Christmas party in December. Previous members who sold their RVs are encouraged to rejoin for all of our great comradery! For more info call club President Mike Dawson @ 925-727-4625 or Membership Chair Sharron Navratil @ 602-430-0820
SHALOM CLUB
The Shalom Club is welcoming new members and we invite all Sun City Grand Residents to join us! We’re a fun–loving and energetic social club with over 300 members who enjoy a variety of social, educational and cultural activities related to Judaism, although we are not a religious group. We have an annual calendar of diverse Monthly Program Meetings and our members host many fabulous Socials throughout the year. We also enjoy our partnership and periodic socials with all the West Valley Shalom Clubs. Check out our Club at www.scgshalomclub.com for the latest on events and activities. For more information, or if you would like to join us as a guest to look us over, please contact our Membership Director, Donna Davidson, membership@scgshalomclub.com or 925-216-2129 or Debbie Harris, 623-399-3200.
2022 CHANUKAH CELEBRATION | SHALOM CLUB DECEMBER 18 – 26 | SONORAN PLAZA
First Candle—Sunday, December 18, 5:30pm Second Candle—Monday, December 19, 5:30pm Third Candle—Tuesday, December 20th, 5:30pm Fourth Candle—Wednesday, December 21, 5:30pm Fifth Candle—Thursday, December 22, 5:30pm Sixth Candle—Friday, December 23, 5:30pm Seventh Candle—Saturday, December 24, 6pm Eighth Candle—Sunday, December 25, 5:30 PM
For more information and questions, please contact Natalie Morrison at 623-518-3494. Free to all SCG residents.
SINGLES CLUB
The Singles Club is an active social club in Sun City Grand. We provide a caring and supportive environment with activities that offer opportunities for members to share interests, develop friendships and enhance a great quality of life. A variety of monthly events may include Theme Dinners, Poker Night, Game Night, Crazy Bocce, Trivia or other specially arranged outings. Check our website for additional information – www.scgsingles.com.
NOVEMBER 2 | WEDNESDAY | 1-3PM
SINGLE’S CLUB BOARD MEETING
Will be held in the Phoenix Room in the Palm Center. If you wish to attend, please call Pres. Ken Steinhart (708) 702-2593.
NOVEMBER 9 | WEDNESDAY | 6-9PM
GAME NIGHT
Bring your favorite game (scrabble, mah jongg, cards & shuffler for hand & foot, or any other game). Also bring your own soft drink. Come to the Pima Room at the Chaparral (on the 2ND Wednesday each month). Check the location. Hosted by Maxine Sanborn (623) 694-6502
NOVEMBER 13 | SUNDAY | 5:30-6PM
ELECTION OF SCG CLUB OFFICERS
Club president Ken Steinhart and the nominating committee will present the nominees for the 2023 Board positions for members to confirm. This will be held in the Aqua Fria room at Cimarron.
NOVEMBER 13 | SUNDAY | 6-9PM | $20
EVERYTHING’S COMING UP ROSES with Thaddeus Rose
We are thrilled to have this very popular entertainer perform for the Singles Club in the Gila Room at Cimarron on Sunday, November 13 at 6pm. There will be appetizers, a Snack Shack, a Sugar Shack, and a cash bar. Make your reservations by Monday, November 7. Cost is $20 for members; $25 for guests. Hosted by Karen Ehrlich (316) 303-5505 and Sandi McCord (360) 490-4856.
NOVEMBER 16 | WEDNESDAY | 10-11AM
PROSPECTIVE NEW MEMBER MEETING
Get your questions answered and find out all that the Singles Club has to offer. Come to the Phoenix Room at the Palm Center. Hosted by Scott Houston (602) 881-2529
NOVEMBER 17 | THURSDAY | 6-9PM | $15.00
POKER NIGHT
Your reservation includes pizza and game chips. Bring your own soft drink. Prizes given. Beginners and guests of members are welcome. Meet at the Cimarron Center in the Cimarron Room (on the 3rd Thursday each month). Make your reservations and pay $15 by Monday, November 14. Guests add additional $5. Hosted by Jan Clark (623) 810-2236 and Rick Haskell (623) 810-5068.
NOVEMBER 23 | WEDNESDAY | 6-9PM
GAME NIGHT
Bring your favorite game (scrabble, mah jongg, deck of cards and a shuffler for hand & foot, or any other game). Also bring your own soft drink. Meet at the Cimarron Club in the Cimarron Center (on the 4th Wednesday each month). Hosted by Roger Tharp (408) 391-7337 and Pat Olszewski (814) 392-5391
NOVEMBER 25 | FRIDAY | 6-9PM
FRIENDSGIVING
Please reserve Friday, November 25 at 6pm in the Gila Room at Cimarron for Friendsgiving with your SCG Singles family of friends. Our club provides turkey and ham for this traditional event. Please prepare a side dish or dessert to share that will feed six people. Also include a serving utensil for your dish. Invited guests are also asked to bring a dish to share. There will also be a cash bar. Sign up by Monday, November 14 or for this event only, you may email Marge Trudell at MargeTrudell@icloud.com. We need an anticipated headcount for room/table set-up. November Hosted by Diane Dugovic (847) 8671713 and Marge Trudell (623) 975-9849.
SOCIAL GAMES:
Social Games Charter Club is comprised of 5 Special Interest Groups. These interest groups are as follows:
CHESS: Tucked away in Sun City Grand, three times a week, we play Chess and forget about everything else. It’s true, while playing Chess with us, you think only of Chess, an inexpensive (no membership fees) and calorie-burning activity (yes, it’s true, you burn lots of calories playing Chess). You’ll need to know the basics as we won’t be spending too much time teaching, but we are welcoming and friendly to everyone, even if you aren’t Bobby Fischer! So, check us out, Mate. Just show up, with or without a board and pieces, and be ready for a rewarding escape. We usually meet in the Agua Fria room (Cimarron) at 11:30 -3:30 Monday and Wednesday and the Sago Room at the Palm Center on Friday. This is subject to change, so call us first at 623-293-2884 for Paula, or 203979-1194 for Marty.
CRIBBAGE: We play in the Pima Room at Chaparral Center on Tuesdays from 9:00-11:30 a.m. We start promptly, so please come at least 15 minutes early to sign up and get acquainted. We collect $4 to play, which is awarded back to the winners. You are invited to play twice as our guest. If you would like to become a member, our dues are $5 per year. Please come join us.
HAND & FOOT We play every Tuesday at 1:00 in the Pima Room at Chaparral Center and Friday at 6:00 in the Agua Fria Room at Cimarron. We play two games and draw cards for random partners each game. You will need $4. in quarters and $4 in bills for the two games. If you have your own cards (6 decks) and shuffler, please bring them. We are currently playing “Progressive Hand & Foot”. For a copy of the rules or questions, please contact Joy Kreick
at joykreick@gmail.com. Come and play! We’re a friendly group and try our best to be inclusive no matter your skill level. Lifetime membership is $1.
OPEN GAMES This group plays on Tuesday at 12:30 – 4:00 in the Pima Room at Chaparral Center. Drop in to find out about us.
STAMP COLLECTING We meet on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm in the Pima Room in the Chaparral Center. Meetings are always open to anyone interested in collecting postage stamps, whether to learn about stamp collecting, discover the worth of an existing collection or to donate a collection to a non-profit tax exempt foundation. Our friendly group will encourage your interest in stamps, whatever it may be. More info is available from Gene Trinks at 602-339-8243 or gctrinks@cox.net.
SOFTBALL
Who wouldn’t want to be a kid again? Lasting friendships are formed through a game for kids! We play all year long on the beautiful Del Webb Ballpark on Mountainview just west of Goldwater. Stop by any day and meet some great guys and gals; all of whom are there to have fun and relive their youth. There are four different seasons each year as well as different skill levels for annual and part-time residents. We have special events throughout the year. Pick up an application at the field or online at our website: Click on the Club tab for the New Member Application.
SPORTS MEMORIBILIA Contact: Steve Rothschild sbaron24@aol.com
STITCHER’S
STITCHERS; FIBER, FABRIC & BEADS We Weave and Spin, do all types of Needlework, General Sewing, Machine Embroidery, Beading, Quilting - and donate our time to help with Community Service. We have a knitting machine, embroidery machines, sergers, looms, sewing machines and a longarm machine. Stitchers meet Monday through Saturday 9AM - 3PM Each day is dedicated to one of the fiber arts Special Interest Groups. Come by the Palm Center, Grand Stitchers Room, see what we create, and find out how easy it is to get certified on one of our machines or looms.
MONDAYS: SEWING & MACHINE EMBROIDERY Sewing: Already know how to sew? Great! Come join our classes where qualified instructors take you every step of the way. Want to learn? We can teach you the basics! Machine Embroidery: Learn how to embroider on towels and placemats, make stand up decorations for the holidays, spiffy up your pant legs and more!! We start you at the beginning and help you through any and all projects. Experienced members are more than willing to offer assistance. Come join in the fun world of machine embroidery.
TUESDAYS: NEEDLEWORK Special Projects for Community Service include: Knitted Knockers are special handmade breast prostheses for women who have undergone mastectomies or other procedures to the breast. Our volunteer knitters and crocheters provide free Knitted Knockers to any woman who wants them. We have all sizes and can provide special ones for swimming. Eve’s Place supports victims of domestic, sexual, and teen dating abuse. Our volunteer knitters and crocheters provide hats and other warm clothing items to support Eve’s Place advocacy to the Arizona’s Navajo Nation.
WEDNESDAYS: QUILTING We are a group of ladies who like to cut up material and put it back together in various creative designs. If you know how to piece/quilt, do come join us on any Wednesday. We have a variety of teachers from nationally recognized members to those who would like to pass along their tips, tricks, and techniques. If you don’t know how to piece/quilt, we have classes for that. Meetings are on the second Wednesday of each month. Caring Quilts are on the third Wednesday of each month. Caring Quilts are made by many members, washed, and prepped for breast cancer surgery patients. We also make Quilts of Valor and Quilts for organ donors and the receiving
families. There’s always room for finishing those UFOs among fellow members.
THURSDAYS: COMMUNITY SERVICE Dedicated to making projects that benefit Organizations in Arizona and mostly the West Valley: Early Head Start, Eve’s Place, Family Promise, Food Bank, Hospice of the Valley, Luke Air Force Base, Blue Star Mothers, No Kill Animal Shelters Del Webb Hospital, and Phoenix Children’s Hospital.
FRIDAYS: BEADING If you know what TILA, Swarovski, and Czech Glass are, you know something about beading. If you’d like to learn more - or if you know a lot and want to teach - Beading will welcome you with open arms.
SATURDAYS & THURSDAYS: Weavers and Spinners enjoy working with all kinds of fibers. We learn about the animals and plants that are the fiber’s source; we prepare the fiber with cleaning, carding, dyeing and blending it. Fiber is spun into yarn using spindles and traditional and electric spinning wheels. We utilize many types of looms on which we create fabric for household items, clothing and art pieces. More information is available on our website grandstitchers.org Connie Bollard–President 2022 president@ grandstitchers.org
TABLE TENNIS CLUB
Have you discovered one of the fastest growing clubs in Grand? We’ve more than doubled our membership since last year to over 150 fun loving members. SCG Table Tennis Club prides itself for being friendly and welcoming for all levels of play. Our sport combines healthy fun, low impact aerobic exercise that’s gentle on the joints, and excellent eye hand coordination practice. We play year-round in Cimarron’s air-conditioned clubhouse. While we love this sport, we don’t take ourselves too seriously. Play is peppered with lots of good-natured laughs. Just show up when we are in session and join the fun – no reservation required. Soooo… Don your athletic shoes and drop by. Any of our members would be happy to assist you in getting started. We even have extra paddles if you don’t have your own yet! We look forward to welcoming YOU. First three club visits are complimentary. Just sign in, with your email and phone #, and tell us you’re new! Yearly membership just $15 and $15.00 in October covers you through the rest of 2022 and all of 2023! Interested? For our current schedule, more information…or to just let us know you’ll be joining us, please contact our Club President, Dick Bertrand at Dick@Bertrandonline.com or 925-698-2155. Gila Room at Cimarron Center: Current 2022 scheduled hours: M, Th, F, mornings after 9a; W, Sat, Sun afternoons after 1p.
TENNIS CLUB
Tennis is on the rise again. With the retirement of Serena Williams and Roger Federer, much focus has been placed on the wonderful sport of tennis and all that it has to offer. Grand Tennis Club has a number of opportunities for play. Looking to get back into tennis? We’ve got you covered. Still working? No problem, we have all new fall evening programming. All playing levels are welcome, so come check us out!
NEW EVENING PROGRAMS! MONDAYS 6PM— GETTING BACK INTO TENNIS/NEW TO TENNIS Meet at court #1. Club members will assist you in tennis basics. Just show up and we’ll provide rackets.
TUESDAYS 6PM—ALL LEVEL MIXER Meet at court #1 and sign in. All playing levels welcome.
WEDNESDAYS 6PM—OPEN BALL MACHINES Sign in with the coordinator and use the machines on stadium court and court #5.
THURSDAYS—TEAM TENNIS A combination of competition and social tennis. Check website for times and location.
SUNDAYS 6PM—EVENING DOUBLES & A MEAL Fun competition with a social meal afterwards. Check website for times and location. Check out our website for more info: https:// suncitygrandtennisclub.wildapricot.org/
FREE NEW TO TENNIS/ GETTING BACK INTO TENNIS CLINICS 2nd Sunday each month at 1pm, NovemberMarch. Show up on stadium court. No racket? We’ve got one for you!
GRAND SLAM FALL CHARITY TENNIS TOURNAMENT November 3-6 Come support the Ronald McDonald House while watching or participating in the 2nd Annual Grand Slam Fall Charity Event.
OTTAWA UNIVERSITY EXHIBITION Saturday, Nov. 5th at 3pm All Grand residents are invited to stop by to watch. Come join us! Your $15 annual membership fee allows you to play in “Club Tennis,” which means you can use the two ball machines to improve your game and get club news/updates/important information sent directly to your email. Your membership also allows you to attend the many fun social events that go on throughout the year like the Fall kick-off party, open house, men’s pizza party & socials, Halloween party, Christmas & Holiday party, Valentines Day party, women’s luncheons, the end of the year party, and lots more! Check out our website to find out how to get involved in women’s doubles, men’s doubles, mixed doubles, and the numerous tennis clinics that go on through the year. https:// suncitygrandtennisclub.wildapricot.org/
WOODCRAFTERS
The Woodshop, situated near the Ballpark, is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Thursday evenings 6-9 p.m. (always subject to a volunteer Monitor being on duty). The shop is equipped with all the machines and hand-tools necessary to construct furniture and cabinetry. For more information visit our website: http://www. grandwoodcrafters.com
SHOWCASE OF TOYS This year’s event is going to feature a new format! The presentation of toys will be projected on the large overhead screens, with commentary from the toy makers’ themselves!
THE SHOW WILL BE HELD AT THE KIVA BALLROOM IN SONORAN PLAZA. 7 – 9 PM ON THURSDAY 12/1/22 Please come and support us as we present toys produced by the Grand Woodcrafters Club, with the assistance of Community Service (of the Stitchers Club), the Art Club, and Paper arts & memories. All toys to be donated to six local charities this year!
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