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SCG SEPTEMBER 2016
F i n a n c i a l R es u l ts TOTAL ASSOCIATION
TOTAL ASSOCIATION Assessments
$
Assessments Fitness & Activities Grand Lifestyles Fitness & Activities Rent Grand&Lifestyles Food Beverage Rent Membership Fees Food & Beverage Recreation Revenue Membership Fees Recreation Annual PassRevenue
$
Flex Pass Annual Pass Resident Daily Flex Pass Guest Resident Daily Public Guest Merchandise Public Range Driving Merchandise Golf Revenue Driving Range Golf Revenue Other Revenue
Sep-16 Sep-16 Variance Actual Budget Fav/(Unfav) Sep-16 Sep-16 Variance Actual Budget Fav/(Unfav) 866,359 $ 866,614 $ (255)
866,359 66,839 $ 9,548 66,839 27,535 9,548 33,775 27,535 42,074 33,775 179,772 42,074 179,772 99,683
866,614 53,600 $ 8,452 53,600 18,150 8,452 27,900 18,150 25,700 27,900 133,802 25,700 133,802 103,204
99,683 97,079 14,048 97,079 50,020 14,048 24,399 50,020 10,136 24,399 295,365 10,136 295,365 6,164
103,204 81,015 11,636 81,015 30,006 11,636 20,400 30,006 9,134 20,400 255,395 9,134 255,395 10,657
(255) 13,239 1,096 13,239 9,385 1,096 5,875 9,385 16,374 5,875 45,970 16,374 45,970 (3,521) -(3,521) 16,064 2,412 16,064 20,014 2,412 3,999 20,014 1,002 3,999 39,970 1,002 39,970 (4,493)
$
$
YTD YTD Variance Actual Budget Fav/(Unfav) YTD YTD Variance Actual Budget Fav/(Unfav) 7,851,572 $ 7,832,800 $ 18,772
7,851,572 747,854 $ 110,372 747,854 263,502 110,372 512,459 263,502 443,546 512,459 2,077,734 443,546 2,077,734 1,177,592
7,832,800 706,132 $ 114,462 706,132 231,412 114,462 488,777 231,412 453,496 488,777 1,994,279 453,496 1,994,279 1,253,797
18,772 41,722 (4,090) 41,722 32,090 (4,090) 23,682 32,090 (9,950) 23,682 83,455 (9,950) 83,455 (76,205)
392,474 1,177,592 2,764,158 392,474 762,965 2,764,158 162,156 762,965 572,241 162,156 179,513 572,241 6,011,099 179,513 6,011,099 153,987
453,166 1,253,797 2,732,804 453,166 810,547 2,732,804 149,496 810,547 567,648 149,496 184,806 567,648 6,152,264 184,806 6,152,264 161,501
(60,692) (76,205) 31,354 (60,692) (47,582) 31,354 12,660 (47,582) 4,593 12,660 (5,293) 4,593 (141,165) (5,293) (141,165) (7,514) 30,654 (7,514) (15,799) 30,654 (15,799) (43,813)
Forecast Budget Variance CY16 CY16 Fav/(Unfav) Forecast Budget Variance CY16 CY16 Fav/(Unfav) $ 10,438,024 $ 10,426,434 $ 11,590
$
10,438,024 1,017,554 $ 152,427 1,017,554 358,402 152,427 671,959 358,402 563,566 671,959 2,763,909 563,566 2,763,909 1,601,539 625,865 1,601,539 3,393,848 625,865 961,244 3,393,848 170,012 961,244 720,141 170,012 250,352 720,141 7,723,001 250,352 7,723,001 207,400
10,426,434 931,132 $ 156,517 931,132 319,562 156,517 648,277 319,562 573,516 648,277 2,629,004 573,516 2,629,004 1,677,744
11,590 86,422 (4,090) 86,422 38,840 (4,090) 23,682 38,840 (9,950) 23,682 134,905 (9,950) 134,905 (76,205)
94,419 207,400 21,226,752 94,419 21,226,752 1,513,596
686,557 1,677,744 3,362,494 686,557 1,008,826 3,362,494 157,352 1,008,826 715,548 157,352 255,645 715,548 7,864,166 255,645 7,864,166 214,914
55,020 214,914 21,189,538 55,020 21,189,538 1,469,783
(60,692) (76,205) 31,354 (60,692) (47,582) 31,354 12,660 (47,582) 4,593 12,660 (5,293) 4,593 (141,165) (5,293) (141,165) (7,514)
Interest Income Other Revenue TOTAL REVENUE Interest Income TOTAL REVENUE Cost of Sales
8,167 6,164 1,355,828 8,167 1,355,828 65,759
4,585 10,657 1,271,053 4,585 1,271,053 45,786
3,582 (4,493) 84,775 3,582 84,775 (19,973)
71,919 153,987 16,166,310 71,919 16,166,310 1,143,269
41,265 161,501 16,182,109 41,265 16,182,109 1,099,456
GROSS PROFIT Cost of Sales GROSS PROFIT Payroll
1,290,069 65,759 1,290,069 677,944
1,225,267 45,786 1,225,267 706,412
64,802 (19,973) 64,802 28,468
15,023,041 1,143,269 15,023,041 6,381,543
15,082,653 1,099,456 15,082,653 6,503,006
(59,612) (43,813) (59,612) 121,463
19,713,156 1,513,596 19,713,156 8,549,203
19,719,755 1,469,783 19,719,755 8,635,666
(6,599) (43,813) (6,599) 86,463
Utilities 230,656 Payroll & Maintenance 677,944 Repairs 66,930 Utilities 230,656 Insurance 32,563 Repairs & Maintenance 66,930 Professional Fees 7,616 Insurance 32,563 Landscaping 188,891 Professional Fees 7,616 Operating Expense 504,383 Landscaping 188,891 Depreciation 7,059 OperatingEXPENSES Expense 504,383 TOTAL 1,716,043 Depreciation 7,059 TOTAL EXPENSES 1,716,043 SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) - Before Capital $ (425,974) $
210,086 706,412 75,285 210,086 31,903 75,285 9,500 31,903 187,494 9,500 544,252 187,494 7,500 544,252 1,772,432 7,500 1,772,432 (547,165) $
(20,570) 28,468 8,355 (20,570) (660) 8,355 1,884 (660) (1,397) 1,884 39,869 (1,397) 441 39,869 56,389 441 56,389 121,191
$
1,862,837 6,381,543 650,501 1,862,837 286,938 650,501 116,540 286,938 1,701,463 116,540 2,986,651 1,701,463 63,529 2,986,651 14,050,002 63,529 14,050,002 973,040 $
1,759,704 6,503,006 634,081 1,759,704 278,427 634,081 115,000 278,427 1,687,446 115,000 3,256,530 1,687,446 67,500 3,256,530 14,301,694 67,500 14,301,694 780,959 $
(103,133) 121,463 (16,420) (103,133) (8,511) (16,420) (1,540) (8,511) (14,017) (1,540) 269,879 (14,017) 3,971 269,879 251,692 3,971 251,692 192,081
$
2,434,630 8,549,203 921,356 2,434,630 382,647 921,356 140,040 382,647 2,263,945 140,040 4,523,457 2,263,945 86,029 4,523,457 19,301,307 86,029 19,301,307 411,850 $
2,358,413 8,635,666 883,036 2,358,413 374,136 883,036 136,000 374,136 2,249,928 136,000 4,612,155 2,249,928 90,000 4,612,155 19,339,334 90,000 19,339,334 380,421 $
(76,217) 86,463 (38,320) (76,217) (8,511) (38,320) (4,040) (8,511) (14,017) (4,040) 88,698 (14,017) 3,971 88,698 38,027 3,971 38,027 31,429
SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) - Before Capital $ (425,974) Capital - $
(547,165) - $
121,191 -
$
973,040 $ 255,951
780,959 - $
192,081 (255,951)
$
411,850 $ 780,951
380,421 $ 380,421
31,429 (400,530)
Capital SURPLUS/(DEFICIT)
$
- $ (425,974)
- $ (547,165)
121,191
$
255,951 $ 717,088
- $ 780,959
(255,951) (63,871)
$
780,951 $ (369,102)
380,421 - $
(400,530) (369,102)
SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) Rounds
$
(425,974) 10,318 $
(547,165) 8,814 $
121,191 1,504
$
717,088 $ 140,941
780,959 $ 146,728
(63,871) (5,787)
$
(369,102) 182,213 $
- $ 188,000
(369,102) (5,787)
188,000 Variance (5,787) CY2016 Budget Fav/(Unfav) 169 (7) CY2016 Variance 128 5 Budget Fav/(Unfav) 297 (2) 169 (7) 128 5 297 (2)
10,318 Sep-16 RESERVE FUND YIELD BALANCE Money Market $118,037 Sep-16 Govt Agencies 2,000,000 RESERVE FUND YIELD BALANCE Corp Bonds 2,000,000 Money Market $118,037 Certificates of Deposit 9,105,000 Govt Agencies 2,000,000 TOTAL 1.25% $ 13,223,037 Corp Bonds 2,000,000
Rounds
Certificates of Deposit 9,105,000 TOTAL 1.25% $ 13,223,037
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8,814
1,504 140,941 Sep-16 146,728 CARE FUND YIELD BALANCE Money Market $24,561 Sep-16 Certificates of Deposit YIELD BALANCE 2,360,000 CARE FUND Money Market $24,561 Certificates of Deposit 2,360,000 TOTAL 0.95% $ 2,384,561 TOTAL
0.95% $ 2,384,561
(5,787) STAFFING Full Time Part Time STAFFING Total Full Time
Part Time Total
182,213 Aug-16 Actual 162 Aug-16 133 Actual 295 162 133 295
39,399 (7,514) 37,214 39,399 37,214 (43,813)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Grand Lifestyle
Grand Learning Communication........................................Page 63
Aerobic Schedules....................................................Pages 38 & 39
Lifestyles Manager’s Message...............................................Page 13
Ask Cappie the Computer Cat............................................Page 66
Special Presentations Calendar................................Pages 48 & 49
Board Meeting Summary.......................................................Page 8
Ticketed Events Calendar...........................................Pages 55 - 60
Connect with the Colonnade..............................................Page 23 Club Special Events..................................................Pages 46 & 47 Director of Golf Operations Message..................................Page 68
Resource numbers Advertising Information........................................................Page 5
Online Voting-Election Committee.........................Pages 32 & 33
City of Surprise Numbers.....................................................Page 78
Financial Results, September 2016........................................Page 4
Classified Ads.......................................................................Page 79
Fitness Manager’s Message...................................................Page 26
Community Numbers..........................................................Page 77
General Manager’s Message......................................Pages 10 & 11
Employment Information......................................................Page 5
Gothic Grounds Message.....................................................Page 73
Mission Statement.................................................................Page 5
GrandKids Corner...............................................................Page 75
Resource Numbers...............................................................Page 76
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SUMMARY OF
OCTOBER 13, 2016 BOARD MEETING The Board accepted/approved/denied the following: I. Consent Agenda items were accepted as submitted: A. September 29, 2016 Board Workshop Meeting Minutes; B. Three-year Del Webb Memorial Field Advertising Agreement with Liberty Buick in the amount of $7,650; C. Three-year Del Webb Memorial Field Advertising Agreement with Liberty-GMC in the amount of $7,650; D. Three-year Del Webb Memorial Field Advertising Agreement with Char Wheeler-Long Real Estate in the amount of $3,375; E. Acceptance of the recommended appointment of John Carmen as Chair of the CARE Advisory Committee; F. Reserve Projects – Work Completed 1. Purchase Request 16-1115RF – Palm Center – Replaced #14-Carrier 7.5 ton gas pack with economizer in an amount not to exceed $9,018; 2. Purchase Request 16-8474-RF – Cimarron Pool – Replaced eighteen (18) laterals in the sand filters in an amount not to exceed $7,200; 3. Purchase Request 16-7436RF – Granite Falls North #18 – Replaced fountain pump assembly in an amount not to exceed $13,968;
4. Purchase Request 16-2702-RF – Desert Springs Pump Station – Replaced control panel touch screen in an amount not to exceed$3,906; and 5. Purchase Request 16-7554RF – Granite Falls North – Irrigation Pump Station – Replaced variable frequency drive in an amount not to exceed $7,520; II. Unfinished Business Denied the recommendation from the Board Ad Hoc Committee for the Granite Falls North Golf Course Renovation to proceed with the Granite Falls North tee box improvements including: 1. Construction of new forward tees and new orange tees with parking areas; 2. Construction of tee expansions and realignments with parking areas; and 3. Moving the cart paths #1 and #9 away from the lake edges. III. New Business A. Approved September 8, 2016 Board Meeting minutes and resolutions as submitted; B. Approved Purchase Request 16-1100-1103-1104-1105-11061107-1108-1109-1110-11111112-1116-1117-1118-11191124-RF Palm Center HVAC replacements – total of sixteen (16) units in an amount not to exceed $109,314; C. Approved Purchase Request 16-032-OP – Desert Springs Golf Equipment – 4-year Lease
Renewal in an amount not to exceed $14,000/month for a total of $168,000/year; D. Approved Purchase Request – Reserve Study Fees – three-year proposal for 2018, 2019 and 2020 in the total amount of $44,400; E. Approved Purchase Request 16-014-CF – Install Pavement Markers and Paint Island Curbs on forty-seven (47) Entrance Islands and Update Landscaping on thirty-two (32) Community Entrance Islands in an amount not to exceed $9,500; F. Approved Purchase Request 16015-CF – Pickleball Conversion in an amount not to exceed $161,000: CARE funds = $140,000; Operating funds = $10,048; Reserve funds = $13,460; G. Approved the amended Board Committee Guidelines as submitted; H. Approved the proposed amended and restated Election Committee Charter as corrected; I. Approved the proposed Board Election Campaign and Election Policies and Candidate Supporters’ Guide as submitted; and J. Pulled from the agenda PDP-16011 – signage be placed at each of the ingress and egress points on the trails and that Staff evaluate the need for changes in names or additional names.
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FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER
OUT AND ABOUT
Kenneth Olson, CMCA, AMS General Manager
SAFETY TIPS FOR TRAVELING IN GRAND
Drivers/Motorized Vehicles
As residents return to Sun City Grand, they experience increased activity at our facilities, the roadways and sidewalks in the community. Since we have much greater vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian traffic it is imperative that residents follow good safety practices to protect themselves and others from accidents. I have received numerous requests for an article on bicycle and pedestrian safety so I have provided a brief summary of Arizona Statutes that relate to roadway safety to further remind and educate residents on the “rules of the road.”
§28-735: Overtaking bicycles; civil penalties [this entire section was added with the «3-foot passing» legislation of 2000, see HB2625 of the 44th legislature 2nd regular session] A. When overtaking and passing a bicycle proceeding in the same direction, a person driving a motor vehicle shall exercise due care by leaving a safe distance between the motor vehicle and the bicycle of not less than 3 feet until the motor vehicle is safely past the overtaken bicycle. B. If a person violates this section and the violation results in a collision causing: • Serious physical injury to another person, the violator is subject to a civil penalty of up to five hundred dollars. • Death to another person, the violator is subject to a civil penalty of up to one thousand dollars. C. Subsection B of this section does not apply to a bicyclist who is injured in a vehicular traffic lane when a designated bicycle lane or path is present and passable.
When approaching a bicyclist on the street, a motorist can only pass if there is a distance of 3 feet between the vehicle and the bicycle. Less than that, the driver must remain behind the bicyclist. Drivers may not pass through a crosswalk until all pedestrians are completely out of the crosswalk.
of the roadway on which the vehicle is traveling or when the pedestrian is approaching so closely from the opposite half of the roadway as to be in danger (except as provided in section 28-793, subsection B). A pedestrian shall not suddenly leave any curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle that is so close it is impossible for the driver to yield. B. If a vehicle is stopped at a marked crosswalk or at an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection to permit a pedestrian to cross the roadway, the driver of another vehicle approaching from the rear shall not overtake and pass the stopped vehicle. 28-904: Driving on sidewalk A. A person shall not drive a vehicle on a sidewalk area except on a permanent or duly authorized temporary driveway. B. This section does not apply to a motorized wheelchair, electric personal assistive mobility device, authorized emergency vehicle, security vehicle owned by this state or small service vehicle owned by this state or a political subdivision of this state.
28-792: Right-of-way at crosswalk A. If traffic control signals are not in place or are not in operation, the driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way, slowing down or stopping if need be in order to yield, to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a crosswalk when the pedestrian is on the half
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 will be on November 16 at 6 p.m., no December conversation, in the Palm Center.
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FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER officials urge all bicyclists to wear a helmet. B. Follow all traffic signs and rules of the road. C. If you’re riding at night, use a front & rear light. D. Use hand signals when turning. E. Avoid busy streets when possible.
Pedestrians
BicyclistS 28-812: Applicability of traffic laws to bicycle riders A person riding a bicycle on a roadway or on a shoulder adjoining a roadway is granted all of the rights and is subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by this chapter and chapters 4 and 5 of this title, except special rules in this article and except provisions of this chapter and chapters 4 and 5 of this title that by their nature can have no application. A. Although it is not a law, emergency
28-793: Crossing at other than crosswalk A. A pedestrian crossing a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the rightof-way to all vehicles on the roadway. B. Between adjacent intersections at which traffic control signals are in operation, pedestrians shall not cross at any place except in a marked crosswalk. 28-796: Pedestrian on roadways A. If sidewalks are provided, a pedestrian shall not walk along and on an adjacent roadway.
B. If sidewalks are not provided, a pedestrian walking along and on a highway shall walk when practicable only on the left side of the roadway or its shoulder facing traffic that may approach from the opposite direction. C. A person shall not stand in a roadway for the purpose of soliciting a ride from the driver of a vehicle.
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FROM THE LIFESTYLES MANAGER
Hello, Autumn
UPCOMING EVENTS!
Detailed information provided in the Ticketed Events Section Lorena Nieto Lifestyles Manager 623-546-7455 Lorena.Nieto@ scgcam.com
November is scheduled to be a busy month here in our Community. From our Market at Grand to our Drive in Movie, and our Semi-Annual Fall Garage Sale, but most importantly – the celebration of our Sun City Grand Veteran residents. With Thanksgiving this month, we are given the opportunity to visit with friends and family and to enjoy each other’s company. I have created a Fall List of fun favorites – how many can you check off your list? ✔ Make s’mores ✔ Go on a Hike ✔ Drink Hot Apple Cider ✔ Visit a Corn Maze ✔ Stroll through a Pumpkin Patch ✔ Take a Hay Ride
Did You Know? GrandTV, your community channel, can be accessed on grandinfo.com and Cox Communications channel 1960. Online viewing can take place anywhere and anytime as long as you have internet access. Follow these steps to view GrandTV online: 1) Visit www.grandinfo.com 2) Click, “Life in SCG” on the top menu bar 3) Scroll to the bottom and click, “Videos GrandTV” 4) Browse through the archived videos!
Every 1st Saturday of the Month Market at Grand 9am-1pm, Palm Center Wednesday, November 2nd Drive In Movie 5:30pm/Dusk SCG Amphitheater Monday, November 7th Newcomer’s Coffee 8:30am, Sonoran Plaza Monday, November 7th Mancini The Band at SCG SOLD OUT Friday, November 11th Veterans Day Ceremony 11am, Sonoran Plaza Ballroom Saturday, November 12th SCG Semi-Annual Garage Sale 7am-12pm, Sonoran Plaza Parking Area Wednesday, November 16th Barleen’s Old Time Rock N’ Roll 4pm Bus departs Sonoran Plaza Parking Friday, November 18th Fall Shred Day 8:30am-3:30pm Sonoran Plaza Parking Area
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Sunday, December 4th
Tempe Festival of Arts
9am Bus departs Sonoran Plaza Parking Wednesday, December 7th Mamma Mia! At the Gammage 5:30pm Bus departs Sonoran Plaza Parking Wednesday, December 14th Holiday in the Village 3:30pm, Village Center Thursday, December 15th TAD Presents: In the Christmas Mood 7pm Performance, Sonoran Plaza Friday, December 16th The Nutcracker at Symphony Hall 6pm bus departs Sonoran Plaza Parking Saturday, December 31st NYE Celebration at Sonoran Plaza 7pm Dinner Saturday, December 31st NYE Celebration at Cimarron 6pm Dinner
Your support of our Activities and events is sincerely appreciated.
HELP US Help the SHELTER Animals It’s time again to help the animals that do not have forever homes. A collection of towels, blankets, beds, toys, office supplies and cleaning supplies for the animal shelters is underway. I will also take things that can be sold in their thrift shops. Donations will benefit the Humane Society and the Sun Valley Animal Shelter. Contact information is: 623-546-8128 or email to: jscott62@cox.net 13
FROM THE Community Manager
Introducing … the Softer Side of Standards
has reached a happy medium between maintaining a pleasant uniformity and allowing for personal individuality. Kym Stutzman Community Manager 623-546-7426 kymberlee.stutzman@ scgcam.com
Traditionally, of all the departments in a large community, Standards has been the least popular. Everyone dreads getting “the letter” or has an opinion about being told what they can and can’t do on their property. Here at Sun City Grand, we want to smash the stereotype and introduce the softer side of Standards. This department is tasked with enforcing the community standards of Sun City Grand. The department does not create the rules; the residents do that through their elected Board and its subsidiary advisory and standing committees. The standards are put into place for the enjoyment that is derived from a beautiful and harmonious look throughout the community. They also protect the property values for all of our owners. The Board believes it
Here are some changes that we will be introducing within the Department over the next several months. They include, but are not limited to: 1. Postcards – we will have available in the Standards office, a supply of blank postcards. How the program will work is similar to the purple compliance forms that people stop in and fill out about noted compliance issues. The difference here will be, your neighbors may stop in and report you … for being compliant! If your home is maintained in such a way that adds beauty and value to your neighborhood or if your home would help a neighbor sell their property, we want to thank you. So, anyone can fill in the address in the card and we will view the property and thank you for doing things right. 2. Positive, proactive staff inspections – if our inspectors, while out touring the property as part of the routine compliance check of neighborhoods, notice a home that is a shining example of what our Community Wide Standards are and appears to be
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fully compliant with the Residential Design Guidelines – they will “write you up.” You will receive a letter from Standards, but it will be a thank you note with a commendation for making our community shine that much brighter. 3. Home of the Month – we will take submissions from the residents (you can nominate your own beautiful property!), evaluate the postcard entries, and review the inspectors’ choices to select one home each month to recognize with a picture posted in the Standards office for the month. We want to recognize the huge majority of our owners who remain compliant with the governing documents year after year. 4. Quick compliance coupon – we recognize that you, as residents, do not have these rules memorized. You may be a part-time resident and weren’t aware of an issue or may have been given some bad advice through the grapevine about a change to your property. Things slip through the cracks and if we have to send you a letter asking for a correction, we want to reward you for getting the issue resolved quickly. We realize that you can’t fix a problem you weren’t aware of, so we want to reward those
Sun City Grand LGBT+ INTEREST GROUP The LGBT+ Interest Group meets monthly to connect and plan for a variety of social activities including movies, theater, concerts, bowling, dining out, sports, and many other interests. We welcome LGBT SCG residents and allies to join us. FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL
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necessary for them to make a decision about your requested modification.
of you who bring your property into compliance after the first notification. If our inspector does a recheck after the first notice and the issue is resolved – we will send you a coupon for a free ice cream cone at the Grand Café. Thank you! 5. Cover sheets for ARC applications – to help speed processing and avoid scheduling delays with contractors, etc. we have instituted a checklist for your ARC applications. This way you do not have to research your governing documents to see what is required to be submitted and your contractor will know what to gather on your behalf if you are hiring one. This saves you time and will hopefully prevent applications being returned for not having all of the information
FROM THE Community Manager
6. Hiring another inspector for more proactive inspections – you asked and we responded! We have had many requests by residents for more proactive presence in the community. We realize that you want to promote harmony with your neighbors, but also value beautiful views from your windows and driving through your community. The Standards Department is required by the governing documents to provide the name of the person who reports a compliance issue. There is a procedure to be followed for the non-compliant homeowner to request this name. If an issue comes in anonymously, we can’t do anything about it. We can only send an inspector out to the property in question if we have a name and phone number to list on the report. So, we are expanding the department to be out in the neighborhoods more – hopefully “catching” you doing everything right. We thank you all for your desire to keep Sun City Grand looking like a true resort community. We hope that these changes will be well received and that everyone will join together in the effort to stay compliant (yes, that means weeds too!) and congratulate neighbors when they are doing a great job. Wouldn’t you appreciate hearing that?
Did you know why we have a provision for garage doors to remain closed except for when you are entering or exiting? Most people believe it is strictly based on avoiding the creation of an “eyesore.” But that couldn’t be further from the truth. Here are some really great reasons why you should keep the garage door completely closed: a. It prevents theft from garages (got to protect those new golf clubs, right?), b. It protects homeowners from unwanted entry into their homes (keeping your interior door locked at all times is advisable), and c. It blocks wildlife from wandering in when the door is open, even slightly (there was a bobcat family recently reported hunkering down for the evening in a resident’s garage).
T h e E l e c t i o n C o m m i tt e e i s
KICKING OFF
the 2017 Board of Directors Election There are three (3) open Director positions. Become a candidate to use your talents for the betterment of Sun City Grand. Attend Board of Directors Meetings and Workshops, Chat with the Board and Board-Appointed Committee Meetings to learn more about the governance of your community.
Applications will be available
Tuesday, January 3, 2017. Our GOAL is to keep you informed. Watch Grand Lifestyles for further information. Grand Lifestyles | November 2016 | grandinfo.com
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Grand Photos
takes 2nd place
in International Competition By Shirley Bormann, EPSA, PSA Photo Travel Division Interclub Coordinator
Domes of Sheikh Zayed by Stan Bormann, APSA, EPSA, 1st place – May’16
Hanoi Musician, Arnold Becker, 2nd Place – Feb ‘16
Sun City Grand’s photography club, Grand Photos, has been competing with other Photographic Society of America (PSA) affiliated clubs internationally for the last 5 years. Interested club members submit photographs for the Photo Travel Division interclub competition that takes place three times a year. Grand Photos has always done well in these competitions, coming in 2nd or 3rd in its division, but this year Grand Photos came in 2nd place overall for the year, against 38 other clubs from around the globe. First place went to Cape Cod Viewfinders with 100 points, Grand Photos had 97 points and North Sydney (Australia) Photo Club had 96 points. In these competitions, each club is allowed to enter 6 photo travel images from 6 different photographers in their club, in each of the three different rounds. The club participants themselves choose which 6 images should be submitted to best represent Grand Photos. Clubs are placed into two divisions and judged by a club in the other division. The total scores of the club’s 6 images determine its standing in the round and the scores are cumulative until the end of the season. The playoff round consists of the top three clubs from each division submitting a total of 8 images, either new images or those that did well previously in the season. The Director of Interclub Competition is based in the UK and the 2016 playoff round images were judged in the UK.
Abu Dhabi Mosque, Shirley Bormann, EPSA, 1st Place Feb ‘16
Photo Travel images are reality-based
Nepalese Wedding – Shannon McLaren
Thailand Marble Temple – Sherry Weinstein
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Monks Rinsing off, Myanmar – Marvin Weinstein
Night Life-Xian – Audrey Pavitt
photographs. They cannot use a “setup” situation and there are restrictions on the type of adjustments that can be made during digital processing. Second place overall is a wonderful achievement for Grand Photos and one of which we are very proud. Some of the high scoring images that contributed to our success are shown. It is pretty obvious that even though there are no location restrictions for a photo travel image, Grand Photos members enjoy traveling a lot!
Come join us! Grand Photos offers classes, workshops and photo shoots for all levels of photographers. Club members also put on travelogues one night a month starting in October through spring, at Cimarron Center. Stop in to the clubroom Monday, Wednesday or Friday morning. Club members are there to provide help and answer questions.
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Ennis Miller
a Veteran You Should Know and One of our Own
Ennis Miller is a great neighbor who we are fortunate to have in Sun City Grand. He has a story to tell; actually he has many stories to tell. An African American retiree, he served in World War II, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. Still unable to land a good job, he reenlisted in the Army on February 28, 1946. He hoped to be placed in the Air Cadets but was not selected because “There was no quota for Negro Pilots.” Ennis was hugely disappointed. Mr. Miller experienced many incidences of racial bias throughout his military career. He endured these incidents and emerged with true grace and dignity.
I had the privilege and pleasure to accompany Ennis on an Honor Flight this past May. Honor Flight Arizona enables WWII veterans to visit Washington DC’s many memorials. The opportunity is being extended to the Korean Veterans and Rosie the Riveters as well. Returning to the war years, Nuremburg, Germany, 1945. As a member of the Military Police, Mr. Miller was assigned the task of rounding up Nazis and other German military personnel who were hiding out in tunnels under the city. He attended the Nuremburg trials and observed war criminals at the Palace of Justice. In 1946, Ennis was honorably discharged. Upon returning to the States, he was unable to find a decent job. He enrolled in flight school and obtained his private pilot’s license.
In 1950 he was assigned to Japan. His outfit was uprooted and taken to Korea. He, along with six other African American Military Police, was selected to set up the first POW camp in Taegu Korean. This is an unpublished but historical event. As the years passed, Ennis toured many areas, Fort Bliss, Texas, California, Chicago and Indiana to name a few. He had obtained the rank of Master Sergeant E7, however he sought the higher rank of E8. He contacted the Pentagon and was told that the only opportunities available to be come an E8, involved going to Vietnam. Training in boating, landing and harbor craft ensued and he shipped off to Vietnam. He became a 1st Mate on a 65-foot tugboat. This experience would lead him to receive the first of two Bronze Stars. Surrounded by burning, exploding and sinking barges with shrapnel everywhere, Ennis saved the lives of eight men by cutting a towline. This was a tricky and difficult task. He thought to himself, “God, I’m in your hands.” Indeed he was and still is in God’s hands. This heroic deed went unnoticed and unrewarded for thirtythree years. At the age of seventyfour, Mr. Miller finally received proper
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recognition, the Bronze Star with “V” for Valor. His heroism capped a military career of twenty-two years, three months, and twenty-eight days. After leaving the military he was employed by Diebold Incorporated for fourteen and one half years. He retired in 1989 in Ohio. Ennis married his wife, LaVerne in 1989. Retirement meant little to Ennis and he kept very busy. He became an active VFW participant, a church trustee pro temp, President of the local Oxford Ohio NAACP and CEO of the Oxford Advisory Welfare. He was also vice chair of the Habitat for Humanity and ran for City Council. In 2003, Ennis and LaVerne moved to Sun City Grand where they are enjoying retirement. Mr. Miller turned ninety in June. Ennis quoted, “I know that I have valiantly served my country and now am able to enjoy the reward of my hard work because God has taken care of me at every turn.” Eileen Joy Vice President Armed Forces Support Group
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US ARMY
Adams, Joseph Akers, David R. Algiers, Norbert Anderson, Anthony Anderson, Donald N. Anderson, Jim Anderson, Robert B. Anderson, Vern G. Andreas, Lloyd Apple, Larry J. Armstrong, David L. Artman, Edward J. Asbury, Craig Augspurger, Irvin Avard, John Bache, William F. Badsgard, Charles W. Bair, Bernie Baker, Tom Barberi, Robert J. Barish, Robert Barker, John C. Barkus, Chuck J. Barone, Vincent Bean, John Beggs, Gary L. Beltz, Ron Benbow, James E. Berger, John H. Bernard, Michael J. Bertholdy, John F. Biechler, William L. Bigornia, Art Blomquist, Rodney O. Blum, James K. Bognar, Jack Bonney, George W. Boostrom, Donn Borracchini, Angelo Bredlie, Rick Brockett, Bob Brown, Beverly J. Brown, Doug Brunner, Jerome Brunskill, Joseph Bowyer, John M. Burger, Tom F. Busuttil, John J. Cameron, Robert D. Campbell, John E. Cantrell, Jimmie Cappello, Frederick Carnes, Harry Carson, William A Chadwick, Donald Chapman, Leon D. Chilton, Bill
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Thank you, we will never be able to repay you, but we will never forget your bravery. Names listed here are Veterans who currently live here in Sun City Grand. Coffey, Jr., Denis M. Coffey, Elizabeth A. Collins, Steve Colville, Glen H. Cook, Ray M. Copeland, Thomas L. Coppola, Vito Coren, Lyle Cortinovis, Charles R. Costello, Stuart N. Craig, Robert Crawford, Kenneth E. Cromey, Ronald Crotty, Jim E. Cruz, Chuck Daly, John Deckhut, Joseph A. DeLanty, Perry Desmarteau, Mike (Medical Services) Di Domenico, Anthony Di Sano, Peter V Diekman, Frank C. Dienelt, Audrey Dietrich, Neil Ditton, James Dobbert, Arnold Donahue, James M. Dotts, Robert A. Douglas, Dana DowDell, Charles R. Draeb, Gus Drohomyreckyj, Jaroslaw
Drolet, Robert H. Drosky, Frank D. Dugan, Ralph Edwards, Donald P. Edwards, Thomas M. Eggermont, Al Eiger, Rich Eisele, Jean Ellenberger, Andrew C. J. Ellis, John C. Ellis, Phillip L. Engle, Glen B. Esch, Robert Evangelista, David Evans, William F. Everton, Eldon Farrand, David M. Faunce, Don Febock, Ida Febock, Paul Fee, Gary L. Fendrich, George W. Fentiman, Allen Ferguson, Joseph A. Ferrell, Charles E. Fisch, Sid Fitzgerald, John P. Fleck, Howard E. Fontejon, Sam P. Forde, Erwin B. Fortner, Rick C. Foy, Larry Frantzve, C Kenneth
Freeman, Wes J. Fromson, Howard M. Gacke, Dennis Galferin, Lance, J. Gallagher, Michael J. Gallivan, Tom Garcia, Roland Garrigan, Jim Genser, Dale S. Gentry, Herbert H. Geremia, Anthony J. Gialinas, Milton G. Gilcrease, William Lee Gioe, Peter Goodger, John Goodwin, Jerry A. Gosztola, Joseph A. Goto, Jerry S. Gould, Jerry A. Grab, Gerry Graham, Doug Granack, James Grose, Jim Grover, Don Gustincic, David Halligan, Robert J. Hanisch, Howard Hanneman, Roger R. Hansen, Dale Hardy, Jim Hardy, John Harris, Douglas D. Harrison, Roger A.
Hart, Jim Hartmann, William H. Heaton, John W. Heck, Gerald Hewes, Jim Hickman, William B. Hild, Leroy P. Hill, Lyle Hillas, Peter W. Holley, Norman Hilton, Joseph Hoffman, Arnold C. Holliday, Don Huston, Jerry Imming, Maurice M. Ittel, Bob Jacobsen, Steven C. Jaffke, Klaus H. Janquart, Roger J. Jensen, Ronald Johnson, Armand Lee Johnson, Kenneth Jones, L Edward Jorgensen, Dale R. Julian, Robert A. Justice, Robert A. Jutila, Vern Karonis, George Kautz, David Keavy, Bob Keeler, David Keim, Robert Kennell, Jim Kiddoo, Jack Kirby, Rich Kirkpatrick, Harry Kita, Henry F. Klemp, Tom Koch, Russell W. Kohler, Thomas A. Kohnen, Richard G. Kraker, Randy Krawczyk, John L. Kroencke, Daniel Krzeminski, Kenneth A. LaBlonde, Jr., George T. Lane, Rich Lang, William G. Lanning, Gary J. Larsen, Carl Larson, Gerald L. Laundy, Hank Lebrecht, Horst Lee Jr, Morris Harold Lervick, Robert M. Leshney, Tom Levy, Carl M. Lichenstein, Will
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Lindner, Lawrence R. Lints, Rick Loewith, H. Howard Long, Michael I. Luedke, George R. Lundquist, Loren G. Mackey, William Frank Madden, Howard Madio, Jack Madsen, Robert L. Maez, David J. Mahan, John T. Major, Loren L. Malinowski, Thomas S. Manne, Larry Manthie, Robert J. Manuelian, Robert Marcus, Elliot Marin, Dave A. Martin, Ronald D. Maryott, Jack Masters, George A. Matter, Matt Mayfield, Greg A. Mazzola, Graziano McCloskey, Thomas J. McCullough, James C. McGlynn, Ronald L. McNeilly, John T. Mead, James F. Merrill, Joseph J. Metzinger, Charles M. Miller, Allan Miller, Dave Miller, Ennis B. Miller, Glen D. Miller, Russell J. Milleville, Richard A. Mjelde, Ronald G. Montenare, Gene Montgomery, Phil Morgan, Dennis P. Morrison, Joseph Murphy, Bob Myers, R. Michael Myhre, Marvin Nasholm, Thomas Navratil, Sharon Neigoff, Eugene N. Nelson, Glen Nelson, Roger Nemchin, Jack Nerdahl, John H. Niccum, Thomas E. Noteboom, Donald Noto, Vic Nudo, James M. Oberg, Mike R.
O’Donnell, Richard Oehler, Orlin Olmstead, Lee Olmsted, Jim Olson, John O’Meara, Mike Oristian, Joan Paakh, Bruce Pallavicini, Jose Palma, Jim F. Parise, Frank S. Parkel, Lynn Parks, Jack G. Paulsen, Jerald D. Pauwels, Richard Perna, Joe Peterson, Richard W. Petrillo, Larry Pietrandoni, Ron Pihl, Niels Platt, Mel Polidoro, Vince Pope, Anthony Prygocki, Peter J. Pullmann, Dutch Purpura, Robert Quigley, John Quigley, John J. Quimby, Robert W. Quintrall, Jack A. Raffo, A.V. Ralston, Douglas E. Randall, Larry Ranft, Ruth M. Rauenhorst, James A. Regan, Wayne Reinsmoen, Mark P. Richardson, Gordon Rivers, Horace Riviere, Burt Rohrich, Francis C. Rosenfeld, Chuck Roth, Gary R. Royer, Pat Rufrano, Tom Ryan, Louise Sailer, Ray A. Salsbury, Richard D. Sanders, Bob Santelman, Bruce Saunders, Ralph Scavo, Sam A. Schaffner, Hermann Scheidegger, Larry Scherer, Robert C. Schmidt, Charles W. Schmidtke, Lowell W. Schneider, Vance V.
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Scholtes, Albert Schubring, Robert O. Schuver, Fred Schweig, Barry B. Scott, Don W. Scott, Harry J. Scovill, Nicholas Seago, Anna Lea Seddon, Michael Seiler, David Seith, Howard Seitz, Warren A Shanahan, Bill P. Shank, Norman Sheer, Edward Siemieniec, Leonard Sikes, David B. Silversteen, Patricia Simpson III, Thomas B. Simpson, John W. Sinder, Carl J. Skilling, Gerald B. Slinger, Billy J. Smith, Carlyle A. Smith, Gerald W. Smith, Jeffrey C. Smith, Roland Smith, Shirley E. Sonstroem, Jon M Solomon, Arthur A. Sosna, Herbert Spendlove, Gary Stamp, Meryl Starr, Charles A. Stead, Ivan W Stewart, Joseph J. Storm, Benjamin G. Stype, Bob Swafford, Dan Tamburello, Bob Teawalt, Mike Tennison, Richard C. Terry, Tom Thomas, Jim Thomas, Michael Thomczek, Larry Timgren, Lynn W. Tolar, Larry Tolliver, Melvin J. Ulrich, Phillip Vaccaro, Joseph M. Vachon, Roy Valdez, Robert Valenti, Sam Van Cleef, Alfred Van Winkle, Ken VanNoy, Ronald M. Vaske, Jim
Vreeke, Bill A. Wakeen, Norm J., Jr. Wall, Dana H. Wallner, David Warth, Marvin L. Washburn, Clarence D. Waters, Elizabeth A. Wathey, Wes Weber, Daniel R. Weintraub, Joseph Werrner, William J. Westfall, James M. Whitehill, Michael W. Widick, James L. Wilityer, Steve Will, Roger L. Williams, Dale A. Williams, James P. Williams, Roger A. Wilton, Michael Wirebaugh, Ralph S. Wirth, Richard G. Wisner, Paul D. Wisner, Phillip W. Witkowski, Jim Wojda, Wayne Wojtas, Jerry Wolcott, James L. Wresh, Frederick L. Wynant, Dick Young, Brenda Zagorski, Joseph Zander, Hank Zapka, William Zech, Robert D. Zell, Hans Peter Ziegelmann, Lee Ziegler, Al
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Ahal, Bob Alton, Dennis R. Andersen, Donald Anderson, Arnold G. Anderson, Jr. John C. Anderson, Maynard C. Anderson, Paul Anderson, Robert Askern, Lee Auberg, Lanny Bailey, Myrl K. Barborak, Kenneth J. Barnes, Jerry P. Barnicoat, Jr., William J. Bartolotta, Donald A. Bedwell, Ray B. Beelman, Robert
Berry, William L. Blake, Maurice N. Blazek, Ernest E. Bobeck, Adrian Boller, James H. III Bornhoeft, Fred Borseth, James M. Borst, Raymond H. Botteri, Frank V. Bromberg, Victor Bronersky, John E. Brooks, Howard P. Brooks, Loy Brotemarkle, Robert E. Brotsky, Larry J. Brower, Larry V. Brown, Kent Brown, Jack C Brown, Michael Campbell, Donald Carson, Arnold B. Cavalier, James A. Christensen, Harvey L. Clark, Kenneth H. Clark, Larry G. Clark, Roger E. Clesi, Philip A. Clift, Jane (Mary) Clift, Larry Cloonan, Timothy G. Cook, Georgianne Brill Coslett, Ron Crane, Thomas Cushing, George E. Cuyler, Marvin Daniels, Ron Davis, Bobby J. Derbas, Philip Dobias, David V. Doucet, Gerald O. Dourney, Marty W. Downing, Jeff Dushan, George Dye, Richard Ellis, Lynn Fedor, William Felling, Merle J. Ferrell, Chuck Fischer, Raymond P. Fossey, Kenneth Francis, John E. Frank, John E. (Jeff) Frese, Gerald W. Gartlan, Robert Geer, Michael Geller, David E. Gerke, David J. Gerlach, Gerry
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Gibson, Raymond Gilboy, James Goldberg, Edward Gossett, John F. Goto, Carol S. Gray, Lonnie Gray, Theodore F. Groth, Gene A. Gulden, Dean Gural, Cheryl L. Gural, Steve A. Halsey, Daniel Hammel, John Hanson, James W. Harala, Wayne H. Haubrich, James H. Haxton, Doug Heikkinen, Gilbert Heroux, Mark A. Herr, William Heskin, Robert Hitchcock, Jack B. Holden, John Homan, John Homolka, Alfred Hopkins, Walter C. House, James G. Houston, Richard D. Huendorf, Robert H. Hughes, Richard Humphrey, Larry Huntley, Lyle E. Iaria, Frank J. Inman, Gary G. Jevens, James M. Jilek, Dennis Johnson, Roger D Johnson, William J. Kennedy, Richard P. Kepler III, George W. Kerekes, Michael A. Kimble, James L. Kingham, Sandra Klemmer, Howard Kloncz, Lenny Korski, Edward P. Kravitz, Kenneth B. Kundrot, Joseph M. Kurpius, Dewayne J. Langer, William Langlois, Ronald J. Lanigan, Richard Lasater, William Latourelle, Eugene Lee, Don E. Lemcke, James R. Lervick, John Lickteig, Fred C.
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Lloyd, Bruce C. Logan, John L. Lucchetti, Lynn Ludwig, Robert J. Lyes, William G. Lynch, Henry Macy, John E. Maloney, Robert J. Marker, Richard Markitans, Ansis Martin, Cynthia L. Marx, William F. Maynard, Larry G. McDonald, Richard Q. McGill, Jack McKean, Winston (Mick) McKinny, William G. McMullen, Gordon C. Meine, John Melville, Milton A. (Andy) Meschi, John Miller, Robert E. Montiy, Donald Moody, Joseph E. Morone, Ralph P. Nelson, Robert E. Newark, Dave Norman, Duward O. Nussbaum, Sigmund O’Dowd, Bernard J. Olsen, Thomas R Olson, Dwight R. Opp, Gilbert M. Parkin, Stephen E. Pescitani, Ronald J. Peterson, Donn L. Petty, Ralph B. Pickens, Emory (Jim) Piemme, Tom Pintler, Curt N. Powell, Berry Price, Charles Roger Quamma, Thomas Ramstine, Kurt Rebenack, Larry Reeves, Don A. Reineking, George A. Rice, Jim Rogerson, Ron Rohan Jr, Thomas J. Romine, John Rosiek, Judith Ryan, Bernard D. Ryan, Michael Edward Sabo, James Sandoval, Diana A. Sandoval, Harry Sbrega, John A.
Scanlon, Joe Schaefer, Charles K. Schanche, Clarence Schierscher, Anton Schum, Robert Schwab, Mike Scott, Glenn D. Seago, Donald A. Seike, Ullrich Seiter, Charles E. Sewell, Richard M. Shadwick, Barry A. Shirley, Richard Sibson, Al Simon, Robert F. Simson, Laurence R. Sitzman, Steven B. Sjoberg, Oscar Smith, Larry D. Speaks, Ken Specht, David Spedale, Dan Stansbury, Bob Statman, Al Stepnitz, Connie J. Stepnitz, Walter Stevens, Darryl Stirling, Jim Stollar, William P. Swafford, Marc S (security service) Taras, Steven Tibolla, Frank Trissel, Phil A. Urban, John E. Vandever, Wayne G. Vasica, Frank P. Veigel, Jon Verderose, William Vleming, Don Walker, Leo R. Walsh, Richard K. Walters, Robert H. Ward, David Wegmann, Curt S. Westgate, E. Whitney Wexler, David L. Whaley, Mel White, Leonard C. Whitlock, Jim Wilder, Richard Wilkinson, H. Dale Williams, John W.O. Willis, Herbert Willis, Jimmy R. Winger, Clayton E. Yakel, Theo L. Zeitz, Stan Zielsdorf, Bernie
US COAST GUARD Brown, Ronald James Barnes, David B. Bengtson, Allen Borchert, Ray Elliott, John S. Gordon, William Kay, Dennis Kuhn, Ted J. Lockner, Ed Parker, Bill Wood, Winston
BELGIAN ARMY Audenaerd, Leon I
US ARMY AIR CORP
Ballard, Bob Colville, Glen H. Guyette, Clayton Hutt, Wayne J. LaBlonde, George T., Jr. Lobitz, Bill Seiter, Charles
WOMEN’S ARMY CORP
Gunderson, Susan J.
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Abate, Sam Abrams, Duncan Aiken, Bob Anderson, Russell C. Andrus, Wyman Armenti, Dominick Axelrod, Phil Baker, Bruce T. (“B.T.”) Baker, Edward Baldridge, Mike Banner, Scott Barbour, Joseph P. Barnes, Sanford H. Bernauer, Bernard Binette, John R. Blick, Kenneth W. Bliss, Ronald J. Block, Marvin Boche, Robert Boehm, William E. Bopp, Alex Borchert, Karen Borden, Richard C. Borkenhagen, Keith Bowers, John R. Bradford, David M. Brandt, John O. Brenner, Mark
Butler, John Cahill, Lyle Calvert, Jerry Camarigg, Don “Cam” Carlson, Gary Carpenter Jr., Norris R. Carpenter, Robert P. Chamberlin, David I. Chase, Chuck Chavez, John Cohen, Irwin Conn, George Conway, Ed Cooper, Lester B. Corns, Kenneth L. (Navy Air Force) Cosentino, Anthony F. De la Torre, Anthony Denton, William H. DeVries, Ted Diekmann, Bob Dietrich, Manford Dillon, F Patrick Dionne, Richard Donlan, Michael Eissing, Frank Ellingson, Kenneth I. Elliott, CDR Larry R Ellsworth, Earl Erwin, J.D. Faraone, Joe Field, Mark Ivan Fink, Bill Flanagan, Rich Fordney, Don P. French, Paul F. Gardella, Jay Garry, Richard L. Giel, Michael Gossard, Raleigh Earl Groh, Jake Hannigan, Tom Hansen, Richard L. Hanson, Harl T. LCDR Hartman, Thomas J. Harvey, Tom E. Haskel, Luana Hayes, Tom C. Hessler, Paul Hicks, Harold R. Hilscher, Gary (Navy Air Force) Hodges, Sam Holcomb, Kenneth Holden, Jim Holl, William W. Homewood, William C.
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Hutchinson, William Innecken, Ron Insler, Stuart R. Jack, Robert W. Johnson, Robert D. Jones, David Juhl, Ronald E. Kaiser, David A. Kalinski, Anthony R. Kelleher, John M. Kolstad, Joe Kozak, Joe Krawiec, Stanley A. Kumke, John Lambert, Raymond A. Landwehr, Gary R. Larson, Roy A. Laskowski, John (Seabees) Lebsack, Will D. Lindner, Howard L. Lobsenz, Herbert Loewith, H. Howard Lucas, David E. Ludolph, Ron Lundin, Norman (Navy Air Force) Maddocks, Douglas W. Madison, Donald L. Madvig, Michael J. Magno, Dante Magno, Marianna Marsh, Ronald Marshall, Charles Martin, Tom Materie, Mike McCarthy, Thomas W. McCaskill, John P. McClintock, Thomas W. McDermott, Gene McDonald, Michael McGill, Jack McHenry, Bill McVey, Thomas Mell, Leroy Miller, Alan H. Miller, Myles P. Miller, William Minnick, Kristine Minnick, Thomas Minnix, Daniel D. Montoya, LeRoy N. Muller, John D Murphy, Rosemary Myer, Al Nash, Claudetta D. Nash, Ronald Nesbit, George “Mike” Nielsen, Alan E. Sr.
Nothwang, Dave R. Nyman, Terry Olson, John Olson, Robert C. Overson, Larry Pahlke, Don Pannecouk, Gary Pappalardo, John R. Parkins, Jack M. Pearlstein, Lawrence D. Pegler, Dale Perlis, Seymour Phillips, Thomas A. Pickering, Claude Piearson, Donald Pitner, Lee Platts, Donald E. Plowman, Herschel Pond, Bill Poole, Wayne Potemski, Robert M. Prough, William Pryhuber, Ronald Ranft, James J. Ranzinger, William Rautenkranz, Arden D. Reck, Mel Reinke, Ralph Rhodes, Robert E. Ribaudo, Frank Riley, Richard E. Roberts, Mike G. Roberts, Nicholas I. Robinson, Kenneth C. Roover, Ronald Roskens, Tom L. Rumsey, Jim Schlogel, Raymond P. Schenck, Gary A. Schmidt, Don L. Schmit, Gary Schnyders, Don Schroeder, Dale A. Schumacher, Tom Schwartz, Bill Schwartz, Steven R. Scott, Anne Sexton, James H. Shackelford, Clyde Shanahan, Patrick Skinner, Steven L. Smith, Bill Smith, Lloyd L. Smith, Thomas M., Sr. Sohreiber, Gerald A. Stenzel, Fred K. Storck, Theodore Strachan, John L.
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Stretz, Robert C. Svitak, Don E. Talbot, Richard B. Tedell, John Tenan, William N. Thiltgen, Kenneth J. Torrey, Harry Truttman, John Umbarger, Richard L. Vaughters, Jon Wall, Liberty B. Wallace, James A. Walton, Pete Ward, Charley Waskosky, Larry Weber, Robert Weisheit, Donald F. Westhoff, Dennis A. Wetzel, Wes W. Whitmore, Bob H. Wilke, Edward Wilkins, Ray G. Williams, George O., Jr. Willis, David Wilson, Robert E. Wynn, Larry Zahay, Al F. Zentner, Darryl D.
Chamberlin, Vicki L. Clements, John Collins, Jack E. Collins, Jack E. Cuyler, Marvin Dennis, Richard E. Dickstein, Jack Diekman, Jim Diener, Delbert Ditton, James Dvorak, Louis J. Edwards, Allen Engdahl, Donald K. Faso, Salvatore P. Feuling, Gene J. Foerster, Edward G. Fournier, Ernie E. Fouts, Gordon Fowler, George Gaver, Jim Graham, G. Richard Greene, Kenneth A. Grosvenor, Forrest Hatfield, Rick Hirschfeld, David Hofmann, Frank C. Huber, John “Jack” Hughes, Donald Hughes, Therlon Indig, Jack MERCHANT Ireland, Robert W. MARINES Jaskowick, Dick Borczak, Richard Jessen, Mark H. Griffin, Ronald Johnson, Art Kellerman, Dale USMC Kreis, Virginia (Ginger) Abate, Anthony J. Kreis, Clair (Rocky) Ahrens, Fred E. Kubiszyn, Jerry Aiello, James Lambert, Richard L. Allison, Jim Llewellyn, Joe Andersen, Robert W. Lockwood, Robert R. Asher, Hal McCambridge, Jack Ballantine, Carlyle M. (Jack) McGeever, John E. Beauprey, Richard (Ray) McInerney, Ken Beazie, Richard McIntosh, Jack L. Biundo, Jim McLaughlin, Ronald P. Bisson, Edward E. McPherson, Harry J. Bone, William R. Melchionda, Ron Braun, James L. Meng, John A. Bray, Bob Merring, Richard Briody, William V. Miglino, Michael J. Brown, Coy M. Morgan, Harv Brown, Larry R Nakagawa, Morio W. Brown, William F. Negron, Bill P. Bryant, Charles E. Nemetz, Mike Burke, Thomas F. Neuber, Rick Perry, Herb Callies, Curt Petras, John (Ed) Caulfield, Denis R.
Politi, Salvatore F. Porter, Donald Pricer, Keith M. Purtee, Bob Raines, Richard Ratajczak. Arlin Reber, Joseph M. Richter, John Roccanova, Rocky Rodosta, Anthony J. Sather, Jerry Schwab, Jack Sciabica, Sib Sefic, Ed Sicilia, Terry J. Smith, Don Smith, James T. Smith, Larry Smith, Richard Stanley, Allan F. Steinkraus, Lawrence Stillwell, Dick Struck, Steven G. Swafford, Dan Thompson, Rod Velasquez, Dan G. Weidner, Dick J. Werner, Claude B. Whipple, William Williams, George E. Yuma, Margaret
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NATIONAL GUARD Diekmann, Bob Fischer, Raymond P Glanzer, Roger Lyes, William G. Mercil, Wayne D. Olson, Dwight R. Raymond, LeRoy A.
Royal Canadian Air Force Blainey, Robert
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The Tempe Festival of the Arts consistently ranks among the Top 100 Classic & Contemporary Craft Shows in the nation by Sunshine Artist magazine and has received the prestigious Pinnacle Award from the International Festival and Events Association. The spring and fall events each attract nearly 225,000 visitors to the Downtown Tempe over the course of a 3-day weekend. Quality independent artists are fundamental to the success of the event. Each Festival receives more than 700 applications from throughout North America, in 16 different visual arts categories that range from wood to photography to ceramics, wearable art, jewelry and other categories. From these applicants, a jury comprised of members of the local art community ranks the top artisans in each category to participate in the Festival, and the highest
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ranking artists receive invitations to participate. During the Festival, a new jury selects the best overall artist and the top artist in each category and these winners receive cash honoraria awards. As many as 400 artist booths line Mill Avenue and the surrounding streets presenting unique, and hand-made artwork that offers visitors a distinctive shopping experience. While the Tempe Festival of the Arts focuses on visual art and the artists who create it, there also is a wide variety of other activity for guests to enjoy. Live entertainment provides fun for festival-goers. Performances throughout the venue keep audiences in high spirits throughout the day. In addition to the Festival Stage, street performers, food and beverage vendors, sponsor exhibits, and entertainment booths are set up for the amusement of Festival visitors. Visit the Arizona Wine Festival for tastings and sales by the glass, bottle, or case. And, enjoy The Art of Beer featuring local microbrewery sampling and sales.
Sunday December 4 G.R.E.A.T Trip
Tempe Festival of Arts $20 per person
9 a.m.
bus departs Sonoran parking area
4 p.m.
bus departs Festival Stop by the ASU Art Museum Ceramics Research Center and Brickyard Gallery, located at the Brickyard on Mill. Check out their latest exhibition, participate in an interactive community art project, and much more.
Interested in this event? Sun City Grand has a deal for you! Join us for the 48th annual Tempe Festival of Arts! As many as 400 artists and craftspersons display and sell their original work amid a street festival atmosphere throughout downtown Tempe. A beloved, award-winning tradition, the event is one of the oldest and largest festivals of its kind in the state of Arizona, hosting as many as 225,000 festival visitors.
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CONNECT WITH THE COLONNADE
Club Solé to Open in Early 2017
“Architecture is really about well-being. I think that people want to feel good in a space.” – Zaha Hadid This quote by internationally acclaimed architect Zaha Hadid captures the spirit of our new recreation and dining-center clubhouse currently under construction. A well-equipped gym An exercise room, suitable for yoga, aerobics and other group exercise classes n Locker rooms n A spa/salon providing massages, a beauty salon/barber shop as well as manicures and pedicures n A dog park n n
will be adjacent to the pool. There will be plenty of shaded poolside tables, chairs and chaise lounge recliners. Barbara Foster Executive Director, The Colonnade 623-236-3700
Called Club Solé, this 17,755 sq. ft. structure will serve as a “feel-good space” for residents and their guests seeking casual indoor and outdoor dining, spa services, a variety of recreational and exercise offerings, or just a “nice place” to spend time with friends and family. It will only be open to residents and their guests. We broke ground on Club Solé in May and plan to unveil it early in 2017. It will offer numerous amenities that promote a social and healthy lifestyle.
GARDEN Our landscape designers will create a garden that delights the senses. A gentle stream will begin in the garden and wind its way through the center of the clubhouse. Along the garden path, we’ll have three shaded seating areas where residents and guests can sit and commune with nature.
Other amenities include: n A putting green n An activities lawn, suitable for bocce ball n A game room, which includes a ping pong table
Additionally, many of the rooms have window panels inside pocket doors that can be opened to the outside when the weather is pleasant. The entire clubhouse is being built with smart technologies so it will be easy to adjust the temperature and lighting for each area depending on needs. Zaha Hadid also was quoted as saying that architecture “should be able to excite you, to calm you and to make you think.” I believe that Club Solé will live up to these expectations and then some. But don’t take my word for it. Call 623236-3700 to schedule a meeting with a residency counselor and join the club.
Dining The club will feature indoor and outdoor dining with a healthy-fare menu. Diners will be able to watch chefs prepare their orders in an open-style kitchen. The area also includes a large pizza oven and an indoor/outdoor bar.
POOL In addition to standard feature, the swimming pool will have a resistance area where guests can swim or exercise against a smooth current that’s adjustable to any speed or ability. A large hot tub Grand Lifestyles | November 2016 | grandinfo.com
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World War II Veterans & Rosie the Riveters Reception The Armed Forces Support Group is very proud to invite WWII Veterans and Rosies and their guests to our 5th Annual Reception on December 3rd, 2016. In 2012 we honored 23 WWII Veterans! In 2013 we honored 73 WWII Veterans and 11 Rosie the Riveters! In 2014 we honored 79 WWII Veterans and 9 Rosies. In 2015, 69 WWII Veterans and 13 Rosies were honored! We continue this special remembrance to recognize the Members of our Greatest Generation! Our AFSG motto is:
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For Your Afternoon Enjoyment: Live Music for Your Listening Pleasure Guest Speaker Joe Johnson “Baby of Bataan” Heavy Hors d’oeuvres Cash Bar Opens at 1:30 pm
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WWII Veterans & Rosie the Riveters Reception WHEN
2 pm - 4 pm ✭ Saturday ✭ December 3, 2016 WHERE
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Casual Dress—Uniforms and Covers are encouraged
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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 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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FROM THE FITNESS MANAGER
Golf Workshop
Saturday, November 5th 9 am-12 pm, $5
EXERCISE AS MEDICINE
Led by Athletic Trainer, Caleb Lionberger, from Arrowhead Physical Therapy.
This month, another of our personal trainers, Charlotte Versagi, offers a great article on the medical aspects of exercise. If interested in more information, Charlotte includes her contact information at the end of this article. I hope you continue to be inspired by learning how exercise can be one of your most effective tools in living a long and healthy life.
Allison Adams Fitness Manager 623-546-7463 Allison.Adams@ scgcam.com
This month, another of our personal trainers, Charlotte Versagi, offers a great article on the medical aspects of exercise. If interested in more information, Charlotte includes her contact information at the end of this article. I hope you continue to be inspired by learning how exercise can be one of your most effective tools in living a long and healthy life. Doesn’t it irritate you when someone says, “But it’s good for you?” It makes you want to flee in the opposite direction. And of course you’ve noticed how the “it’s good for you” movements change annually……one year you can drink all the coffee you want, the next year it’s off the list; then eggs come out of the “banned” closet, then the next year cardiologists ask you to steer clear. Yet there is something that has been showing up on the “it’s good for you” list for over a decade that has finally come center stage and there’s no ignoring it. The latest – and highly researched – “new” thing on the “it’s good for you list” is – you guessed it – EXERCISE. Organizations like the American College of Sports Medicine, the U.S. Department of Health and 26
Human Services, the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America and hundreds of researchers and physicians are now drawing direct parallels between longevity, mental health, physical health and quality of life and regular exercise. For the purposes of this article, I’ll focus on one impressive reference. Jordan D. Metzl, M.D. wrote the book Exercise Cure in which he not only clearly outlines the amazing positive, life-giving effects of medicine, he breaks down specific exercises for specific ailments. The book is broken down into references that prove how effective exercise is (“The Miracle Drug You Need to Take,”) then gives very specific exercises for brain and psychological problems, cardiopulmonary and heart disease challenges, metabolic problems, bone and muscle problems and yes, even hormonal and sexual dysfunction. The second section outlines exercise programs starting from the “beginner” level to “Go for the Gold.” Finally, he gives nutritional advice. Each section gives the medical research supporting how impressive exercise is in slowing or eliminating a specific medical problem – and then he gives very clear graphics for every exercise. It seems like such a small task, but did you know that during your annual wellness exam, many physicians are now asking their patients to simply “get out of a sturdy chair without using your arms.” Did you know that your inability or ability to perform this seemingly simple task is an important indicator of 1) your overall
fragility and 2) your longevity! Did you hear that? Your ability to get up and down out of a chair indicates how long you’re going to live and how fragile (vulnerable) are! If that’s not an argument for exercise, I don’t know what is. So what does “exercise” mean? Walking the dog? Playing golf? Running a marathon? The ideal is to perform 30 minutes of “cardio” exercise five days per week; perform some form of weight/ resistance training at least two days per week; and stretch every day. What’s “cardio”? Get yourself to the point where your breathing becomes a little challenged, when it’s not so easy to talk while you’re working out. The new research indicates you can actually do something for as little as 10 minutes at a time – as long as you total 30 minutes in a day. Vacuum with vigor, do yard work with a little more effort, push yourself walking across the parking lot, etc. Weight/resistance means using the Nautilus, Free Motion, bands, free weights, or mat (floor or bench) work that uses your body weight. And stretching means – stretching! Taking the time to really lean into that stretch and hold hold hold. At this point, I know you’re thinking “Oh boy, this is too much work,” and you’re putting down the magazine. Wait! I tell all my clients I train one thing I want you to think about: At our age, I can say that because I’m 68 years old and I’m aging too, every day we decide how we are going to age. Today, everything I do, I’m making the decision to “be looking for my walker” in five years – or if I’m going to be planning my next cruise or vacation, cleaning my own house, doing my own shopping and living life to the fullest. Exercise can make all the difference today, right now, in how you age. And it doesn’t come in pill form, the only “side effects” are feeling better. The “prescription” is easy and life-changing. Exercise is “medicine.” You can prove it to yourself. Now, come on, get out of that chair. For more information, contact Charlotte Michael Versagi at return2heat@gmail.com
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CA B ARE T P LA Y ERS – READERS T HEA T ER
Presented By SCG’s Drama & Comedy Club
“Comedy Is Our Name. Humor Is Our Game” And the theme for our November Production is...“FALL FUNNIES”
WOW is our opening skit, The Naked Man On A Couch, written by Richard Davis, Jr. Three elderly housemates, Mildred, Harriet, and Sophie (one smart and practical, one a bit of a free spirit, the third a touch flighty) bustle about preparing breakfast as a start to a fun road trip. A fourth person lurks in a corner, Brad, sans clothes, asleep on a couch. Yikes! A home invasion! Watch how the wily women handle the situation as they progress through the various steps of discovery, realization, and finally acceptance. But one wonders why is Brad there? How did he get there? And, most importantly, what to do with him? Next we join Alice Portnoy At the Hospital, one of Carol Burnett’s many classics. Mr. Cross, poor fellow, is abed claiming whiplash, broken bones, back pain, shock, double vision, and headaches. His story? Hit by a redlightrunning oil truck, but that may not be the entire truth as the story unfolds. His treating doctor is his brother-in-law, contrasted with the medical profession’s doctrine of not treating members of one’s own family. So, why is he? Enter Alice, soliciting donations for her troop of Fireside Girls, who quickly dives to
The Cabaret Players
Performing at Cimarron Club Cabaret Theater
November 10, 11, 12, 2016 Doors Open at 6:30pm, Cash Bar Available, Performance at 7:00pm Tickets $8 ~ Buy online at www.granddrama.com or at the Sun City Grand Sonoran Plaza Ticket Desk
Join & Enjoy Cabaret Players at the Cimarron Center November 10, 11, and 12, 2016 6:30 PM Doors Open/Cash Bar 7:00 PM Performance Tickets—$8.00 (On-Line at www.grandinfo.com and at the Activities Center)
the bottom of the tale, exposing a duplicitous scheme of—oops, why reveal the duplicitous scheme when you have paid $8.00 to uncover it?!! Arthur Keyser wrote School For Wives. Why not one for husbands, or parents,
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or obedient children? Topics for another day. Penny, Carla, and Maggie are gathered in a restaurant, each discussing her former husband. Not a very charitable conversation either but a certain common thread weaves through it. When Dee joins them, the tone does an about face and wanders down a different road. The ending tells you why. The evening closes with a greeting card for the coming December’s Holiday Season, Mrs. Claus Gets Menopause, written by Daniel Guyton. Santa and the Missus chat in his workshop as the old guy prepares for his one day of annual work—delivery not by FedEx or UPS, but by the storied “sleigh and eight tiny reindeer.” All is well until this chat. Mrs. Claus is cranky, out of sorts, accusatory, “Santa, don’t leave me.” She has no concern about breaking the centuries-old tradition or shattering the hopes of many millions of “little ones” throughout the world. Since it’s Santa and Christmas there must be a happy ending in here somewhere. Come and see what it is.
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GOLF CART PARADE
LIVE MUSIC FEATURING TRIPLICITY
FOOD TRUCKS Hop Scotch SIGNATURE DRINK
Hot Chocolate with Butterscotch Schnapps HoT PEPPER SIGNATURE DRINK
Hot Chocolate with Peppermint Schnapps
Specialty Beer☞Bell’s Christmas Ale holiday carolers
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GOLF CART PARADE
DECEMBER 14
Entry Process
Complete the Golf Cart Parade entry from provided. Return your entry form no later than Friday, December 9th. Applications are considered in order of receipt.
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NO MORE than 3 people are allowed to ride in each golf cart at any time.
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Any golf cart with questionable costumes, music, or decorations will be asked to remove the said item(s), or will not be allowed to participate in the parade.
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MOST OF ALL BE CREATIVE AND HAVE FUN! Here are some fun themes to get you thinking 1. Simply Homemade 3. Clark Griswold 2. Norman Rockwell 4. Best Theme or Storyline
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GOLF CART PARADE REGISTRATION I had read the above and agree to abide by what it says.
Your Signature__________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name_________________________________________________________ Phone Number_______________________CAM#_____________ Email___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Fun Description That Describes Your Golf Cart Décor (This description will be read during judging) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Celebrate New Years Eve Saturday, December 31, 2016 Mark Your Calendar and Choose One of These Exciting Events to Bring in the New Year!
Cimarron Center
A Toast on Eastern Time Zone: To the New Year! Entertainment provided by Beth Lederman Quartet, dance the night away to your favorite music! Enjoy a buffet dinner, champagne toast, and the company of your Sun City Grand friends.
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Sonoran Plaza A new beginning for a new year! Ring in 2017 with The Spin Band. With an amazing selection of food stations to choose from and champagne toast at midnight, you will not want to miss this special evening!
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Finally!! The train is leaving the station… DESTINATION: THE 21st CENTURY!! Six months of hard work by the Online Voting Ad Hoc Committee has resulted in Sun City Grand being able to offer Online Voting to all residents who choose to sign up. Beginning November 1st, Sun City Grand residents may register to vote Online for the up-coming Board election in January and all future elections. The deadline for registering for next year’s election is December 23rd. The committee, which is made up of Diane Hammann and Joan Mattick from the Election Committee, General Manager Ken Olson, Technology Coordinator Mark Jibilian, Board Treasurer Larry Marden, and Board Member Bob Aiken, has been working with the Online Voting provider to design elements which will meet the needs of all residents who decide to use Online Voting.
Why register to vote online? Some benefits include: n Saves monies for residents and the Association n Access to voting for those traveling n No lost or delayed mail service for winter residents n Reliable, accurate and timely information n Easy process n All information is secure and verifiable 32
Are There Challenges? Absolutely…… n Trust of something new and different. n Residents with multiple homes must register and vote multiple times. n Residents of La Solana condominiums will not be able to vote online in the 2017 election. As stated in earlier communications, those residents who choose not to register to vote online will continue to be mailed a paper ballot just as in prior years. All residents will have the opportunity to vote in the maner they choose. For those residents who do choose to register to vote online, our primary vehicle will continue to be our website: www.grandinfo.com. Once you are signed on to your member page, the steps to register will be minimal and easy. Specific steps are listed on the page opposite this. Beginning November 1st, you will begin seeing signs promoting the opportunity for residents to register to vote online. These banners will be located at the Adobe and Cimarron Fitness Centers, the Palm Center, the Sonoran Plaza and at the Chaparral Center. Adjacent to each will be a dispenser which will contain information on how to register. Please
be sure to take one home with you. Each reviews the specifics on how one registers to vote online. Two Town Hall Meetings are scheduled to review the process of Online Voting and to answer any questions residents may have. We will show step by step on how to register and will also review a sample of what a ballot will look like and show how easy it will be to vote.
The dates for the Town Hall meetings are: Thursday, November 3rd @ 9:00 a.m. in the Sonoran Ballroom Monday, November 7th @ 1:00 p.m. at the Cimarron Center You will see members of the committee at various events including the Market @ Grand on Saturday, November 5th and Saturday, December 3rd as well as at the Garage Sale scheduled for Saturday, November 12th. Thank you in advance for considering to register to vote online beginning this January and in the future. Remember that registration closes December 23rd, so please do not hesitate. The more residents who sign up, the more successful this will be for our entire community. Should there be any questions feel free to contact a member of the Election Committee or email us at scgelections@ gmail.com. We will do our best to get back to you in a timely manner. Thank you and have a “Grand Holiday.” Bob Aiken Election Committee Chair
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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 mailed 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 Friday, Dec. 23rd, 2016.
Important Dates
Opting-in for Online Voting is available NOW. Online Voting Town Hall Meeting – Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016 @ 9:30AM in Sonoran Plaza. *Note that Town Hall meeting on November 7th will cover the same information. Online Voting Town Hall Meeting – Monday, Nov. 7, 2016 @ 1:00PM in Cimarron Center. Deadline for opting-in to Online Voting – Friday, Dec. 23, 2016 2017 Board of Directors Election voting starts – Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017
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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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Holiday Lights Contest
2016 Start off your season with a little friendly competition. Gather your lights and décor and spread the holiday cheer!
Deck YOUR home! Rules 1. The entry form must be received by Friday, December 2, 2016. (by mail, email to holidaylights@scgcam.com, or deliver to the Activities office). 2. The association will begin marking yards for judging the week of Monday, December 5, 2016. 3. Residents are not required to be at home, however, the holiday display must be illuminated from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. starting on Monday, December 12 and ending on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. 4. Winners will be notified by the Activities office at the Holiday in the Village event on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 or by email. *A link to vote for the People’s Choice category will be sent via an email blast on December 12, 2016. 5. Contestants must be a member in good standing with all assessments current and no existing compliance matters outstanding with the association. Photographs will be taken of winning displays and are property of the Association. Map of general holiday display locations may be provided.
PRIZES 1st place 2nd place 3rd place People’s Choice*
Trophy Trophy Trophy Trophy
and and and and
$150 Visa gift card $ 75 Visa gift card $ 50 Visa gift card $ 25 Visa gift card
To enter, please return this form by Friday, December 2, 2016 Name: Address: Neighborhood: City:
State:
Zip Code:
Phone: Email:
Questions, please contact us at:
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November 1 set for Surprise, American Water utility billing transition If you are currently billed for city water and/or wastewater and solid waste services through American Water, your utility service billing provider is changing to the City of Surprise in November! On March 1, 2016, Surprise City Council voted to transition its billing services from American Water to an in-house operation.
The most significant changes you will notice include: n A new account number; n More payment options and a new, secure online payment system; n
If you are enrolled in automatic bill pay or who use online banking to manage payments, you will need to update your information with the new account number when you receive your City of Surprise bill statement on November 1;
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If you would like to receive electronic statements you will need to choose the e-statement option under the new system when it launches in November.
For more information about the transition, visit surpriseaz.gov/waterbill or call customer service at 623.222.1900. 36
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Hey, What’s Your Sign?
Not Just Another Pick-Up Line Submitted by BOB RICHARDS C.H.A.P.S. Board Member
also look for damaged or fallen street signs and traffic signs and suspicious vehicles or persons, as well as patrol the parking lots at the La Solana Condominiums. C.H.A.P.S. is all about making sure our streets are not only welllighted, but also well-marked.
C.H.A.P.S. volunteers are not required to bring back physical evidence that they indeed covered their entire evening patrol route. So why is C.H.A.P.S. volunteer Mark Higdon embracing a Surprise street sign indicating the intersection of Desert Cove Way and Goldwater Canyon Drive? We trust you, Mark, that you covered that neighborhood in Sun City Grand that evening.
Incidentally, should you find a fallen City of Surprise street sign, you can report it to Surprise Public Works at 623-222-6232. Leave the sign at its location and Surprise employees will re-install or replace the sign as needed.
Well . . . just in case you thought C.H.A.P.S. evening patrollers just look for open garage doors and burned-out street lights. . . wait, there’s more! They
Oh, the next C.H.A.P.S. General meeting is Tuesday, November 22 at 1:30 at the Sonoran Plaza. You are welcome to “sign up” with C.H.A.P.S. at that time.
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) 623-546-7473 or the C.H.A.P.S. office 623-546-7553 and leave a message if you are interested in joining us!
Congratulations
Jennifer & Darrell Bradley The C.H.A.P.S. volunteers of the 3rd quarter!
Wine Down Wednesday Wednesday JANUARY 18 • 2017
FROM 3-5 P.M. IN THE VILLAGe CENTER
Food trucks, live music, a cash bar, and drink specials from the Grand Café! Come out and enjoy the beautiful weather, meet your neighbors, make new friends!
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ADOBE AErOBic schEDulE SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
Aqua
Aqua
Aqua
Aqua
Aqua
Aqua
7-7:50 am Charlotte
7-7:50 am Mitzi
7-7:50 am Charlotte
7-7:50 am Mitzi
7-7:50 am Chris
7:15-8:05 am Michele
Beg. strength & Balance
stretch, Flex
Beg. strength & Balance
stretch, Flex
Muscle Works
4-3-2-1
7-8 am Michele Z
7-8 am DeAnn
7:15-8:15 am Charlotte
cardio interval
Aqua
core & More
8-8:50 am Charlotte
8:30-9:30 am Michele Z
Body Blast
Zumba
8-9 am Jan
9:45-10:45 am Laurie
Yoga*
Grandettes
9:30-10:30 am Jerry
12-1 pm
challenge Yoga*
1-2 pm
7-7:50 am Maggie
Aqua 4-3-2-1 8-8:50 am Charlotte
step 8-9 am Jan
Amp Fit 8:30-9:30 am at the Amphitheater
Arden
stretch & relax 9-10 am Marcy/Maggie
7-8 am Michele Z
cardio interval 8-9 am Michele Z
10:15-11:15 am Marcy
Advanced Pilates* 9:15-10:15 AM Georjia
8-9 am Jan
Aqua
Jazzercise
10-10:50 am Maggie
9-10 am Jeanne
Zumba™
Zumba™
10:15-11:15 am Linda
10-11 am Therese
12-1 pm
Maggie
Beg. Back rusty hinges h2O strength & Flex*** 12-12:45 pm Maggie
Yoga* 1-2 pm Renee
PWr! Moves* 2:15-3:05 pm Therese
chair Yoga* 3:20-4:15 pm Therese
Aqua 4-4:50 pm Maggie
int. stability Ball***
Aqua 4-3-2-1
core cardio
rusty hinges int. Back, strength land 1-1:45 pm & Flex*** 11:15-12:15 pm Marcy
7-7:50 am Maggie 8-8:50 am Linda
Adv. stab.Ball*** Grandettes
2-3 pm Marcy
Muscleworks 11-12 pm DeAnn
3-4 pm Marcy
5:45-8:45 pm
Advanced Pilates* 9:15-10:15 am Georjia
Aqua 10-10:50 am Maggie
Adv. stability Ball*** 10:15-11:15 am
10:30-11:30 am Jerry 12-12:45 pm Maggie
int. stability Ball*** 4:30-5:30pm Marcy
Grandettes 5:45-8:45 pm
Beg. Back strength & Flex***
2-3 pm 3-4 pm
12-1 pm
Yoga* 1-2 pm Renee
Grandettes
2:15-3:05 pm Therese
Grandettes
Grandettes
1-1:45 pm Maggie
PWr! Moves
Grandettes
rusty hinges h2O Grandettes
Grandettes
Grandettes
2-3 pm 3-4 pm
2-3 pm Marcy
Beg. stability Ball*** 3-4 pm Marcy
Aqua 4-4:50 pm Maggie
Adv. Back strength & Flex*** 4-5 pm Marcy
Grandettes
5:45-8:45 pm
# reserved for Dance club Practice $2.00
Arden
rusty hinges land
Adv. Back, 4-4:50 pm strength, Flex*** Linda Grandettes
at the Amphitheater
Grandettes
Aqua
4-5 pm Marcy
8:30-9:30 am
Marcy
3:20-4:15 pm Therese
4-4:50 pm Maggie
AmpFit
12- 1 pm
chair Yoga*
Aqua
8-9 am Michele Z
rusty hinges h2O Marcy 12-12:45 pm interm. Back, strength & Maggie Flex*** Grandettes 11:15-12:15 pm
1-2 pm
Beg. stability Ball***
4:30-5:30pm Marcy
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5:45-8:45 pm
* $3.00 class
*** special Price
$2.00 spin & Muscle Works @ SEPTEMBER 2016
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Cimarron aerobiC sChedule SUNDAY
Jazzercise dance mixx 8:30-9:30 am Jeanne
stretch and Tone (neW) 9:45-10:45 am Sherry
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
indoor Cycling
Fitness Camp
Fitness Camp
Fitness Camp
Fitness Camp
6-6:45 am Arden
5:45-6:45 am Arden
5:45-6:45 am Arden
5:45-6:45 am Arden
5:45-6:45 am Arden
Tabata (neW)
body sculpting
Fitness Camp
body sculpting
Fitness Camp
7-8 am Chris
7-8 am Patti
7-8 am Arden
7-8 am Patti
7-8 am Arden
dance Fitness
stretch, Flex, Tone
dance Fitness
stretch, Flex, Tone
dance Fitness
8-9 am Patti
deep Water 8:00-9:00 am Josh
dance Fitness 9-10 am Patti
stretch & relax 10-11 am Maggie
Qi-Gong*** Workshop (Pavillion) 11 am-12 pm Tina
Piyo Fusion 12-1 pm
8:15-9:15 am Mitzi
deep Water 8:30-9:30 am Patti
dance Fitness Circuit 9:45-10:45 am Patti
indoor Cycling 11-11:45 am Arden
Grandettes 12-2 pm
Yoga* 1-2 pm Jerry Gilla Room
Michele Z
Flex bar 1-2 pm Michele (bring your own)
Cardio Tone lite 2-3 pm DeAnn
Yoga/Pilates*
Tone Zone 2-3 pm Arden & DeAnn ™
Zumba 3-4 pm Debbie
8:15-9:15 am Mitzi
deep Water 8:30-9:30 am Josh
Yoga/Pilates* 9-10 am DeAnn
stretch & relax 10-11 am Maggie
Tai Chi beginner*** 11 am-12 pm Nancy
Tai Chi Con’t.*** 12-1 pm Nancy
4-5 pm Jerry
8-9 am Patti
deep Water
deep Water 8:30-9:30 am Patti
dance Fitness Circuit 9:45-10:45 am Patti
indoor Cycling 11-11:45 am Arden
8:00-9:00 am Josh
dance Fitness Circuit 9-10 am Patti
stretch & relax
Total body Conditioning 7:15-8:15 am Jan/DeAnn
step 8:15-9:15 am Jan/DeAnn
Yoga/Pilates* 9:30-10:30 am DeAnn
Fitness Camp 10:30-11:30 am Arden
Jazzercise dance mixx 11:30 am12:30 pm Jeanne
10-11 am Maggie
PWr! moves*
Grandettes
11 am-12 pm
12-1 pm
Therese
Grandettes
Pilates*
1-2 pm
12-1 pm Jerry
Qi Gong***
Cardio Tone lite 2-3 pm DeAnn
2-3 pm Tina
Tone Zone 2-3 pm Arden & DeAnn
Zumba™ 3-4 pm Jerry
Zumba™
Gentle Yoga*
3-4 pm Jerry
step 3-4 pm DeAnn
Gentle Yoga* 4-5 pm Jerry
3-4 pm DeAnn
# reserved for dance Club Practice
8-9 am Patti
SATURDAY
* $3.00 Class
*** special Price
$2.00 indoor Cycling & muscle Works SEPTEMBER 2016
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CARE Advisory Committee Mtg. 9AM – PC
Online Voting Town Hall Meeting 1PM – CIM
Jean Bayus Presents: Mancini 6:30PM – SP
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Newcomers Coffee 8:30AM – SP
Cliff Castle Exp. 8AM - CM Finance Committee Meeting 8:30AM – PC Barleen’s Old Time Rock N Roll 4PM - SP
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Cliff Castle Exp. 8AM – CM
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Cliff Castle Exp. 8AM – CM
Board of Dir. Chat/Wkshp 1PM – SP
Barleen’s – Old Time Rock N Roll – SOLD OUT
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Cliff Castle Exp. 8AM – CM Club Presidents Mtg. 10AM – CC Vive La France 5PM – GC SOLD OUT Cabaret Players: “Fall Funnies” 7PM – CIM Monthly Line Dance 6:30PM – CIM
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BOD Budget Meeting 1:30PM – PC Online Voting Town Hall Meeting 9:30AM – SP
Board of Dir. Mtg. 1PM – SP
Cliff Castle Exp. 8AM – CM
Conversation w/Ken 6PM – PC
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Things Go Better With Coke, Art and Lunch
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Lifestyle Advisory Committee Mtg. 1PM – PC
Election Committee Mtg. 9AM – PC BOD Budget Meeting 1:30PM – PC Block Watch 4:30PM - SP Drive-in Movie 5:30PM – SCG Amphitheatre
Neighborhood Rep. Mtg. 8AM - SP ARC Meeting 9:30AM - PC Country Western Dance 6PM – SP Cimarron Night Club – Pazzazz 6:30PM – CIM
Cliff Castle Exp. 10AM – CM Cimarron Night Club – Pazzazz 6:30PM – CIM Market at Grand 9AM – PC/VC
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A Ballroom Dancers’ Dance 6:30PM – CIM Fall Shred Day 8:30AM – 3PM SP Parking Lot 2016 Celebration of Music: “A Magical World at Grand” 7PM – SP
Cabaret Players: “Fall Funnies” 7PM – CIM
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Veterans Day Ceremony 11AM – SP
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Cliff Castle Exp. 10AM – CM 2016 Celebration of Music: “A Magical World at Grand” 7PM – SP Mesa Marketplace Shopping 8:30AM – SP
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Cliff Castle Exp. 10AM – CM Cabaret Players: “Fall Funnies” 7PM – CIM SCG Semi Annual Garage Sale 7AM – Lot Behind Sonoran SOLD OUT Rockin’ Oldies Monthly Rock and Swing Dance 7PM – CIM
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Golf Advisory Committee Mtg. 2:30PM – PC
Covenants Committee Mtg. 9:00AM – PC
Tuesday Nite Live 6PM – CM
Cliff Castle Exp. 8AM – CM
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Cliff Castle Exp. 8AM - CM C.H.A.P.S. Gen Meeting 1:30PM – SP Thanksgiving in San Diego G.R.E.A.T. Trip
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Thanksgiving in San Diego G.R.E.A.T. Trip Beautiful – Carole King Musical 5:30PM – SOLD OUT Admin Offices & Welcome Center 9AM – 3PM Activities Office 9AM – 3PM Fitness Centers 5AM – 9PM Golf Course 7AM – 5PM Grand Café 7AM – 2PM
Grand Café 7AM – 2PM
Golf Course 7AM – 5PM
Fitness Centers 5PM – 9PM
Activities Office CLOSED
Admin Offices & Welcome Center CLOSED
Thanksgiving in San Diego G.R.E.A.T. Trip
Cliff Castle Exp. 10AM – CM
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All items in red are Committee Meetings
All items in black are Community events/meetings
All items in blue are from the Activities Dept
THANKSGIVING DAY
Cliff Castle Exp., 8AM - CM Thanksgiving in San Diego G.R.E.A.T. Trip Admin Offices & Welcome Center CLOSED Activities Office CLOSED Fitness Center Adobe Only 7AM - NOON Golf Course 7AM – 2PM Grand Café CLOSED
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.
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2016 Celebration of Music: “A Magical World at Grand” 3PM – SP
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NASCAR Can AM500 at Phoenix International Raceway 8:30AM G.R.E.A.T. Trip
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Cliff Castle Exp. 8AM - CM Golf Chat 9AM – SP Meet & Greet w/City Council 10AM – PC BOD Budget Meeting 1:30PM – PC
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All items in blue are from the Activities Dept
Grand Singers and Chorale, Holiday Sounds of Joy and Peace 7PM – SP
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TAD’s – In the Christmas Mood 7PM – SP
Cliff Castle Exp. 8AM – CM
Holiday in the Village 3:30PM – VC
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Cliff Castle Exp. 8AM - CM Nifty Fifties Night 5PM – SOLD OUT Monthly Line Dance Party 6:30PM - CIM Club Presidents Mtg. 10AM – CC Board of Dir. Mtg. 1PM - SP
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Lifestyle Advisory Committee Mtg. 1PM – CANCELLED
Block Watch 4:30PM - SP
Mamma Mia at the Gammage 5:30PM – SP Lot
Election Com. Mtg. 9AM – PC
“Sex Please, We’re Sixty” 7PM – SP
Cliff Castle Exp. 8AM – CM
Neighborhood Rep. Mtg. 8AM – SP “Sex Please, We’re Sixty” 7PM – SP ARC Meeting 9:30AM – PC Desert Botanical Gardens & Mill Ave Fair – SP Lot Country Western Dance 6PM – CIM
Cliff Castle Exp. 10AM – CM Market at Grand 9AM – PCVC Prescott Day Christmas Parade – SP Lot “Sex Please, We’re Sixty” 7PM – SP Katie Iverson & Bonnie Stenzel–Christmas is Almost Here 6PM – SOLD OUT
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Holiday Glitter Monthly Rock and Swing Dance 6:30PM – SP
The Nutcracker 6PM – SP Lot
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Enchanted Evening: A Holiday Ballroom Gala 7PM - SP
Zoo Lights, Dinner & Morman Temple – SP Lot
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Desert Divas – Sing & Ring in the Season 6:30PM – SP
Cliff Castle Exp. 10AM – CM
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Cliff Castle Exp. 10AM - CM Winterhaven & 4th Avenue Holiday Fair – SP Lot Grand Singers and Chorale, Holiday Sounds of Joy and Peace 7PM - SP
Cliff Castle Exp. 8AM – CM C.H.A.P.S. Gen Meeting 1:30PM – CANCELLED
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Admin Offices & Welcome Center CLOSED Activities Office CLOSED Fitness Centers 5AM – 9pM Golf Course 7AM – 10AM Grand Café CLOSED
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Conversation w/Ken 6PM – PC
Cliff Castle Exp. 8AM – CM
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Holiday Hootennny for Heroes 7PM – SP
Cliff Castle Exp. 8AM – CM
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Cliff Castle Exp. 10AM – CM Rose Bowl Parade Mini-Getaway NYE Celebration 6:30PM – SP NYE Celebration 5:30PM – CIM
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Christmas Eve
Activities Office CLOSED Fitness Centers 7AM - 5PM Golf Course 7AM – 2PM Grand Café 7AM – 2PM
Cliff Castle Exp. 10AM – CM
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.
Christmas Day
Admin Offices & Welcome Center CLOSED Activities Office CLOSED Fitness Centers: Adobe Noon – 5PM; Cimarron Center 7AM – Noon Golf Course 7AM – 10AM Grand Café CLOSED
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Finance Committee Meeting 8:30AM – CANCELLED
Tuesday Nite Live 6PM – CM
Golf Advisory Comm. Mtg. 2:30PM – CANCELLED
Barleen’s – Home for The Holidays 4PM – SP Lot
Cliff Castle Exp. 8AM – CM
Covenants Comm. Mtg. 9:00AM – CANCELLED
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Tuesday Nite Live 6PM – CM
Cliff Castle Exp. 8AM – CM
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CARE Advisory Committee Mtg. 9AM – CANCELLED
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Tempe Festival of Arts 9AM – SP Lot
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Admin Offices & Welcome Center CLOSED Activities Office CLOSED Fitness Centers 7AM – 5pM Golf Course 7AM – 5PM Grand Café 7AM – 2PM
New Year’s Eve Hours: December 31, 2016
Cliff Castle Exp. 8AM - CM Tuesday Nite Live 6PM – CM Meet & Greet w/ City Council 10AM – PC Chandler Fashion Center Shopping 8:30AM – SP Lot
“Sex Please, We’re Sixty” 3PM – SP
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All items in red are Committee Meetings
All items in black are Community events/meetings
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CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS Every Monday • Paper Arts & Memories
November 1 • Tuesday • Dance Club
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
Tuesdays at Cimarron Center with Jason Wong. Lessons start with a refresher in October for dancers who have already completed basic lessons but who need to jog their mind and muscle memories. November is the real start of the season: Basic lessons begin the first Tuesday in November (November 1) and continue through December 27. Contact: Arline at inmana@cox.net for additional information.
Handmade Greeting Card Sales
Prices Vary | 8 a.m – 1:00 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.
Ballroom Lessons
Cost: $5 for residents; $7 for non-residents. 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. - Foxtrot Basics & West Coast Basics 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. - Beyond Basics: Waltz
November 2 • Wednesday • Dance Club
Country Western Lessons
Annual dues are $5
Mark your calendars on Wednesdays starting at 5 p.m. at Cimarron Center with Rich and Ginna Mitch. For additional information contact Earlene at: eswafford1@cox.net.
Sound & Lighting Training Available
Cost: $5 for residents; $7 for non-residents. 5:00 p.m. - 22 Step and Cotton Eye Joe
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.
Line Dance Lessons
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.
Round Dance Lessons
Begin in January on Wednesday evenings at Cimarron Center with Annie Brownrigg. We are planning both Basic Round Dance and Extended Basic Round Dance this year. Some Round Dance events may be held in December. Contact: inmana@cox.net. Cost: $5 pp (for everyone)
November 1 • 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. Please contact Barbara McCormack for more information at 623-374-4533. FREE | 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Contact Barbara
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November 2 • Wednesday. Computers Club
Windows 10: A Work in Progress
It is more than one year after its release but Windows 10 is still causing a stir. Arnie Gelb will answer your questions and also explore the recent Anniversary Update. For more information please contact Ira Simmons (623-556-9412, president@grandcomputers.org FREE | 2:00 p.m. | Apache Room, Chaparral Center
November 5 • Saturday • Grand Stitchers
Grand Boutique
The Grand Boutique has handcrafted items for you and your home. Jewelry, knitted, quilted and embroidered items, doll clothes, and more. Great gifts for everyone! FREE to all | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Stitchers Room, Palm Center
November 7 • Monday • Paper Arts & Memories
Make and Take
Join Paper Arts & Memories to make a greeting card for a fall occasion. Sign-ups are required ahead of time to secure one of 25 places. Come to the Pima Room in the Chaparral Center any Monday (not Labor Day) between 8:00am and 1:30pm to sign up. The cut off day for signing up is Monday, October 24th. Step by step directions and all materials will be provided. FREE | 12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m. | Pima Room, Chaparral Center
November 7 • Monday • Grand Hikers
Membership Meeting
Interested hikers are welcome at our monthly general meetings, held first Mondays of the month. Learn more about the club, upcoming hikes and tips for more enjoyment and safety in your hikes. More information at Gary Petersen, Club president president@scghikers.org, or Cindy Anderson, Hike director, hikedirector@scghikers.org. FREE | 3:00 p.m. | Hopi Room, Chaparral Center
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CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS November 9 • Wednesday • Dance Club
November 10 • Thursday • Computers Club
Country Western Lessons
Mark your calendars on Wednesdays starting at 5 p.m. at Cimarron Center with Rich and Ginna Mitch. For additional information contact Earlene at: eswafford1@cox.net 5:00 p.m. – Review of Dances
November 9 • Wednesday • Grand Hikers
Introductory Hike
Introduces new hikers and prospective members to desert hiking. Helps determine conditioning level and experience of “hiking-at-a-pace” in a club environment. Learn more about the club and membership. Wear sturdy shoes and bring plenty of water and a snack. Check start time at http://www.scghikers.org/hikes/hikelist.php. More information at Gary Petersen, Club president president@scghikers.org, or Cindy Anderson, Hike director,hikedirector@scghikers.org. Carpool fee $3 Circle up at Spirit of Grace Lutheran Church on Clearview and Rim Drive
November 9 • Wednesday • Computers Club
A Brief Tour of the Computers Club
Check Out the Latest in Smartphones and Tablets
The Fall shopping season always includes the release of new computer devices. Joe Parla will survey what’s new and what might fit your needs. Free donuts and coffee for all! For more information please contact Pam Kostel (623-214-5494, vicepresident@ grandcomputers.org). FREE | 8:30 a.m | Hopi Room, Chaparral Room
November 10 • Thursday • Grand Photos
Travelogue
Down Under the Southern Cross - Memories of a Grand Circle tour of Australia, New Zealand and Fiji are presented in this travelogue by Dik Salsbury from Grand Photos. The cities of Melbourne, Cairns and Sydney; the vast aboriginal Outback near Alice Springs and the Great Barrier Reef of Australia; Christchurch, Queenstown, Milford Sound and Auckland of New Zealand and the islands of Fiji are explored. FREE | 7:00 p.m. | Cimarron Center
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 Pam Kostel (623-214-5494, vicepresident@grandcomputers.org). FREE | 4:00 p.m. | Maricopa/Havasupai Room, Chaparral Center
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CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS November 11 • Friday • The Grand Connection
November 16 • Wednesday • Grand Glass Arts
The Grand Connection Social Club will be having their Annual Fall Fling dinner dance. This event has become very popular throughout our community. If you like good food, good music, and want to dance this event has something for everyone. It is an opportunity to meet new people and to have lots of laughs and fun. This year the Grand Connection will feature Moe Flavour, an established musician who has performed at various venues in the Valley of the Sun. His music portfolio includes jazz, R&B, pop, oldies, and much more. Sharkos will cater a delicious meal while you enjoy smooth jazz. After dinner put on your dancing shoes and lets’ boogie. There will be a 50/50 raffle & door prizes. Purchase your tickets early. NO tickets sold the night of the event. Contacts for information & tickets sales: Stan Johnson (623) 544 – 7154 or Betty Shelton (623) 910-0015
All Glass Arts Club members are encouraged to attend this important Membership meeting. There will be an election of new board members. In addition, members will learn about the most current issues the Club is working on and be offered an opportunity to provide input.
Annual Fall Fling Dinner Dance
$30/person | 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. | Sagebrush Ballroom, Sonoran Plaza
November 11 • Friday • Sports Memorabilia
ASU / Portland State Basketball Game
We leave from my home at 4pm for dinner and game. Please be prompt and no rsvp is necessary. You must purchase tickets on your own. Please contact Steven Rothschild for more information at 623-670-2859 or sbaron24@aol.com.
Annual Membership Meeting
Club Members | 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. | Palms/Palo Verde Rooms, Sonoran Plaza
November 16-20 • Wednesday – Sunday • Tennis Club
Shine in the Sun Tennis Spectacular
Sponsored by: Scott Shull with Edward Jones Investments, benefitting Eve’s Place Tournament Events: Ages 45 and over with events for Men’s, Women’s, Mixed Doubles, and Singles. Special Events: Exhibition Play, Hit To Win, Advanced Doubles Drills, Radar Court, and Demo Court. Please visit our website at shineinthesun.weebly.com. Entry Fees must be received before the draw deadline on Noon Friday November 4, 2016.
Entry Fees Per Event: $40 per team, $20 per player | Please visit website for times | Grand Tennis Complex
November 14 • Monday • Music Club
November 17 • Thursday • Minnesota Interest 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.
Welcome back fall gathering for Minnesota Interest Group Thursday, November 17, Gila Room, Cimarron, 5 to 730 pm. Hearty Hors d’ oeuvres and coffee, Cash Bar available. Minnesota natives and winter residents in Grand are invited to join us. Please RSVP by Monday, November 14 enabling us to plan our food presentation to: grandmn2016@yahoo.com
Acoustic Instrument Group
Welcome Back Fall Gathering
FREE | 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m | Cimarron Center
$5/person | 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Gila Room – Cimarron
November 15 – 18, 21, 22 Tuesday – Friday, Monday & Tuesday • Grand Glass Arts
November 17 • Thursday • Garden Club
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 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 | 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. | Glass Arts Studio
November 16 • Wednesday • SCG Art Club
DVD Showing
DVD Showing – Figure Painting Fast & Fun – Skip Lawrence – 45 minutes. This artist demonstrates a simple sure-fire, never fail method of painting expressive figures that add excitement to your landscapes, meaning to your greeting cards, or life to a sketchbook. For more information, please visit our website at www.scgartclub.com or call 623-546-7484 (Art Studio telephone)
The Desert Ironwood Tree
A “Mother Tree in the Low Sonoran Desert,” part of this year’s theme of “A Sense of Place.” Presented by Master Gardener and Garden Club President Cherie Czaplicki. Have plant questions? Bring (large-more than a few leaves) samples of plant problems, photos (close-up & farther away) and your questions, and club Master Gardeners will help determine what the problem is and how to take care of it. Everyone welcome! Only $1 for guests! Meet others interested in gardening in the pre-meeting social! Coffee is furnished by the Club, please bring brunch refreshments to share. Questions? Cherie Czaplicki, cczaplicki@cox.net, 623-975-5397. Yearly dues $10, Guests $1 | 8:30 a.m. | Gila Room, Cimarron Center
November 18 • Friday • Grand Photos
Photographer’s Showcase – Featuring Dennis Cutler
“Colors & shapes have always been of interest, especially in photographing historic sites in the USA & worldwide. The collection & use of old and new cameras, both film & digital, have been an integral part of my photography.” Refreshments served, for additional information please visit www.grandphotos.com. Reception 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Sonoran Plaza, Photo Studio
FREE to all SCG Residents | 12:30 p.m. | SCG Art Studio
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Help guide this Grand Community by sharing your Talents, Experiences and Passion as we enter the next 20 years.
RUN FOR THE BOARD Written information available at the following: Welcome and Activities Desks, Adobe, Chaparral and Cimarron Centers.
1 Nov. Tuesday
Opportunity to opt in for online voting via website
3 Jan. Tuesday
Candidate packets available at the Membership Desk (daily Mon-Fri) or on www.grandinfo.com website.............................................................................................9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
9 Jan. Monday
Application and Candidate Statement Deadline..............................................................................4 p.m.
9 Jan. Monday
Record date of voter eligibility
10 Jan. Tuesday
Required Candidate Briefing & Photo Session Palo Verde Room - Sonoran Plaza............................................................................................1:30 - 3 p.m.
10 Jan. Tuesday
Withdrawal Deadline................................................................................................................................3 p.m.
11 Jan. Wednesday GrandTV Candidate Taping.........................................................................................................................TBD 16 Jan. Monday
Official Campaign begins and Candidate Information Statements Posted..............................9 a.m.
19 Jan. Thursday
Candidate Forum and Resident Questions - Sagebrush Room - Sonoran Plaza................ 7 - 9 p.m.
21 Jan. Saturday
Round-table “Meet the Candidates” - Gila Room - Cimarron Center.....................9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
24 Jan. Tuesday
Online voting available and ballots mailed
25 Jan. Wednesday Wine and Cheese Round-table “Meet the Candidates” Sagebrush Ballroom - Sonoran Plaza....................................................................................... 4:30 - 6 p.m. 10 Feb. Friday
Online voting ends and ballots must be received............................................................................4 p.m.
14 Feb. Tuesday
Results announced
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CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS November 19-20 • Saturday and Sunday • SCG Art Club
December 3 • Saturday • Armed Forces Support Group
Art Show: Art Club members of the Art Chix Group will be exhibiting their artistic talents at this weekend show. Come see what is available in the Art Club.
The Armed Forces Support Group is very proud to invite WWII Veterans and Rosies and their guests to our 5th Annual Reception on December 3rd, 2016. In 2012 we honored 23 WWII Veterans! In 2013 we honored 73 WWII Veterans and 11 Rosie the Riveters! In 2014 we honored 79 WWII Veterans and 9 Rosies. In 2015, 69 WWII Veterans and 13 Rosies were honored! We continue this special remembrance to recognize the Members of our Greatest Generation! Our AFSG motto is: “We Shall Never Forget.” For your afternoon enjoyment: live music for your listening pleasure, guest speaker Joe Johnson “Baby of Bataan,” heavy hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar. For more information, please contact Eileen Joy at 623544-7275 or Rebecca Hennessey at 602-999-7287.
Art Chix Group
Prices vary | 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. | SCG Art Studio
November 23 • Wednesday • Sports Memorabilia
Football Talk
Former Penn State Football Player (late 90s) Daniel Drogan joins us for a football talk! We will be in the Mediterranean Room at the Palm Center on Remington across the street from the Sonoran Plaza. Please contact Steven Rothschild at 623-670-2859 or sbaron24@aol.com FREE | 2:00 p.m. | Mediterranean Room
November 26 • Saturday • Railroad Group
Night Train Run
Sun City Grand Railroad Group presents it’s Annual Thanksgiving Night Train Run. Come and enjoy the trains running on approximately 1800 ft length of track along illuminated buildings and complimentary cookies. FREE | 6:00 p.m. | Railroad Park
November 26-27 • Saturday and Sunday • SCG Art Club
Grand Easels Group
Art Show: Art Club members of the Grand Easels will be exhibiting their artistic talents at this weekend show. Come see what is available in the Art Club. Prices vary | 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. | SCG Art Studio
November 28 • 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
November 28 • Monday • Music Club
Auditions – Music Club Showcase of Music
Show Dates – January 27 & 28, 2017 The SC Grand Music Club invites you to audition, with a song of your choice, for the January Showcase of Music. We are looking for soloists, duets, trios and small vocal and instrumental groups. Any musical style is encouraged to audition –and we are especially looking for new SCG talent – those that have been singing and playing at home for many years and would like to step out on the stage! Live music is encouraged – back-up can be arranged for your selection. This show WILL NOT take a lot of your time – there will be two rehearsals and two shows. It will be lots of fun and a great experience for those that have never done anything like performing live. Please e-mail or call David and Soni Durham with your music choice and your preference for audition time, which will be every 10 minutes from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Cimarron Club Room. Contact David and Soni at sonid@msn.com or at 623251-5301. FREE | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p. m | Cimarron Club Room
WWII Veterans & Rosie the Riverters Reception
FREE | Cash Bar Opens at 1:30 pm, Event 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Chaparral Center
December 3 • Saturday • Grand Stitchers Boutique
Grand Boutique
The Grand Boutique has handcrafted items for you and your home. Jewelry, knitted, quilted and embroidered items, doll clothes, and more. Great gifts for everyone! FREE to all | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Stitchers Room, Palm Center
December 6 • 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. Please contact Barbara McCormack for more information at 623-374-4533. FREE | 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Contact Barbara
December 6 – 9, 12,13 • 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 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 | 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. | Glass Arts Studio
December 7 • Wednesday • Computers Club
Unusual Tech Gift Ideas
Following a Club Update, our December General Meeting will explore gift ideas with a techie twist. For more information please contact Ira Simmons (623-556-9412, president@grandcomputers.org) FREE | 2:00 p.m. | Apache Room, Chaparral Center
CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS December 8 • Thursday • Computers Club
December 29 • Thursday • Softball Club
In our monthly Coffee Chat, our experts will discuss how to properly backup your computer and also maintain maximum security. Free donuts and coffee for all! For more information please contact Pam Kostel (623-214-5494, vicepresident@grandcomputers.org)
For additional information, please contact the tournament czar, Jim Paizer, 623-584-9106 or the assistant czar, Dick Moore at 623-5467822. Donation $20.00 per player.
Backups and Security
FREE | 8:30 a.m. | Hopi Room, Chaparral Center.
December 12. 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
December 14 • Wednesday • Computers Club
Meet the Computers Club
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 Pam Kostel (623-214-5494, vicepresident@grandcomputers.org). FREE | 4:00 p.m. | Maricopa/Havasupai Room, Chaparral Center
December 17 & 18 • Saturday and Sunday • SCG Art Club
Art Chix Group
Art Show: Art Club members of the Art Chix Group will be exhibiting their artistic talents at this weekend show. Come see what is available in the Art Club. Prices vary | 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. | SCG Art Studio
December 21 • Wednesday • SCG Art Club
DVD Showing
DVD Showing – Colored Pencil Workshop – Gary Greene – 52 minutes. “Experience immediate success creating realistic colored pencil paintings. You’ll learn the two main colored pencil techniques: layering and burnishing and how to apply them.” For more information, please visit our website at www.scgartclub.com or call 623-546-7484 (Art Studio telephone)
ADVERTISING Opportunities
Relay for Life Holiday Benefit Tournament
January 4 • Wednesday • Computers 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 January, club member Ray Fagan will explore the topic from both sides. For more information please contact Ira Simmons (623-5569412, president@grandcomputers.org) FREE | 2:00 p.m. | Apache Room, Chaparral Center
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 | 1:30p.m. – 3:30 p.m | Cimarron Center
January 10 • 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. Please contact Barbara McCormack for more information at 623-374-4533. FREE | 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Contact Barbara
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
FREE to all SCG Residents | 12:30 p.m. | SCG Art Studio
January 16 • Monday • Paper Arts and Memories
December 24 – December 31 • Shalom 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.
Chanukah Celebration 2016
Open House
After the lighting of the Menorah in front of the Chaparral Center we will sing traditional Chanukah songs and donuts will be served. First Candle – Saturday, December 24th, 6:45pm Second Candle – Sunday, December 25th, 6:00pm Third Candle – Monday, December 26th, 6:00pm Fourth Candle – Tuesday, December 27th, 6:00pm Fifth Candle – Wednesday, December 28th, 6:00pm Sixth Candle – Thursday, December 29th, 6:00pm Seventh Candle – Friday, December 30th. 4:45pm Eight Candle – Saturday, December 31st, 6:15pm For more information, contact Natalie Morrison at 623-518-3494
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 to all SCG Residents | Times above | Palm Court – Chaparral Center
FREE | 1:30p.m. – 3:30 p.m | Cimarron Center
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FREE | Noon – 1:30 p.m. | Hopi/Pima Rooms, Chaparral Center
January 23 • Monday • Music Club
Acoustic Instrument Group
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PRESENTATIONS November 3rd • Thursday • Seminar
Pella Windows
Tired of your old windows and doors? Looking to lower your energy bills or just improve the functionality? Come to the Pella Windows seminar to learn how Pella Windows and Doors can help! Known for our innovative designs and the highest levels in quality and customer service. We have the solution to fit your needs and budget. Call John to reserve your seat at 480-580-1373 or e-mail esparzajh@pellamw. com. Lunch will be served! FREE | 9:00 a.m. | Sonoran Center
November 9th • Wednesday • Presentation
Men’s Health Seminar
Please join us for a free one-hour breakfast seminar focusing on two important issues affecting men’s health: Erectile Dysfunction and Male incontinence. Dr. Jonathan Agins, a Urologist and expert in Men’s Health, will discuss ED and incontinence-the causes of these diseases and the newest treatments available to the public. Partners and spouses are encouraged to attend. Registration starts at 7:45am. Seminar begins 8:00am. To RSVP call 877.433.2873. Seating is limited. FREE | 8 a.m. | Palm Center
November 9th • Wednesday • Seminar
Sun Valley Solar Solutions
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.
Educational Seminar. Representatives from Next Step Advisors, LLC will be available to help answer questions about your Rights, Options and Entitlements. The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is open from October 15th – December 7th 2016. TO RSVP call 480-7975615, seating is limited. FREE | 10:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. | Palm Center
November 10th • Thursday • Seminar
Harmon Solar
Please join us at our free “lunch and learn” to see why so many SCG and AZ residents chose Harmon Solar. We are a local, family owned business, that offers more different ways to go solar than any other company in AZ, including the popular prepaid lease. RSVP 480.235.2234 or by email at joshuaosborn@harmonelectric.net to save your spot. FREE | 11 a.m. | Sonoran Plaza
November 10th • Thursday • Seminar
Dream Vacations by CruiseOne
Join SCG residents Patty and Jeff Cretors for a vacation seminar to include land/sea getaways. We can plan your complete dream vacation anywhere i.e: Alaska, Australia, Baltic, Europe, Hawaii. Our vacations can include land, air, sea, transfers, excursions, and insurance to meet every wish. RSVP 573-353-4257 or p.cretors@cruiseone.com. FREE | 1 p.m. | Palm Center
November 14th • Monday • Seminar
Living Trust Seminar – DWORNIK LAW
Affordable and Comprehensive Estate Planning Solutions
Dynamic Wealth Management
Planning is essential-Do you have a plan? Everyone should attend this seminar-even if you have a Will or a Trust. Learn how to avoid the most common estate planning mistakes. Why a Will is not enough. Learn how to set up a Power of Attorney for Healthcare or Finances. Protect the privacy of your estate plan. Learn how to avoid probate. Find out what may have changed, needs updated, or is still applicable in Arizona. Come learn what estate planning steps are recommended to help you with a personalized plan and maintain a stress-free retirement. PRESESENTED BY: Richard M. Dwornik, MBA JD, Attorney At Law. RSVP 480-809-1014 info@dworniklawaz.com
FREE | 4 p.m. | Sonoran Plaza
FREE | 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. | Sonoran Plaza
November 10th • Thursday • Seminar
November 16th • Wednesday • Seminar
MEDICARE QUESTIONS, CONCERNS? Join us to learn more about navigating the Medicare Maze, at our Transition Made Simple
Phoenix Laser Therapy Center presents Dr. Jeffrey Farnham and MLS Laser Therapy. Effective, safe, painless treatment for all types of pain relief like: Back, Hip, Knee, Shoulder, Neck Pain, the list goes on! RSVP 623-544-4444 x 1.
FREE | 10 a.m. | Sonoran Plaza
November 9th • Thursday • Seminar
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.
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Beat the Pain!
FREE | 9:00 a.m. | Sonoran Plaza
November 17th • Thursday • Seminar
Renewal by Andersen
Having Problems or Thinking of Upgrading your windows and patio doors? Then reserve a seat at the Renewal by Andersen’s Window & Door Presentation. Get an exclusive look into our windows and doors. Enjoy a complementary lunch. Seats are limited. Register online at http://renewalevent.com/ or call us at 480-612-0700. FREE | 12:30 p.m. | Chaparral Center
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PRESENTATIONS November 18th • Friday • Presentation
“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.
What is it? Who needs it? It is a gift you give yourself and your loved ones. It is being able to make future healthcare treatment decisions now in the event you become incapacitated and unable to make those decisions later on. Presented by the office of Arizona’s Attorney General’s Outreach Division on Life Care Planning.
FREE | 10 a.m. | Sonoran Plaza
Life Care Planning (Health Care Directives)
January 9 • Monday • Seminar
Living Trust Seminar – DWORNIK LAW
Learn About The Latest Strategies To Protect Your Estate
Join Robin Loomis with Nova Home Loans and Dennis Manning with RE/MAX Professionals for an informal discussion about Reverse Mortgages. If you are over age 62, the federal government is offering you this significant benefit. Use it as a financial planning tool, pay off an old mortgage or buy a new home…all with no monthly mortgage payments. RSVP to 623-229-5308. Space is limited. Lunch will be served.
Affordable and Comprehensive Estate Planning Solutions. Planning is essential-Do you have a plan? Everyone should attend this seminareven 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 480809-1014 info@dworniklawaz.com
FREE | 11 a.m. | Sonoran Plaza
FREE | 10 a.m. & 12 p.m. | Sonoran Plaza
December 13th • Tuesday • Seminar
January 10th • Tuesday • Seminar
We will discuss these issues and more! The impact the Uniform trust code has had on your living trust; 3 ways to avoid probate; New Asset Based LTC policies; New places you need HIPAA verbiage AND MUCH MORE! To RSVP call 800-260-7542. FREE | 10:00 a.m. | Chaparral Center
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.
December 15th • Thursday • Seminar
FREE | 4 p.m. | Sonoran Plaza
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November 18th • Friday • Seminar
Reverse Mortgage Seminar
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Having Problems or Thinking of Upgrading your windows and patio doors? Then reserve a seat at the Renewal by Andersen’s Window & Door Presentation. Get an exclusive look into our windows and doors. Enjoy a complementary lunch. Seats are limited. Register online at http://renewalevent.com/ or call us at 480-612-0700. FREE | 12:30 p.m. | Chaparral Center
December 16th • Friday • Seminar
Reverse Mortgage Seminar
Join Robin Loomis with Nova Home Loans and Dennis Manning with RE/MAX Professionals for an informal discussion about Reverse Mortgages. If you are over age 62, the federal government is offering you this significant benefit. Use it as a financial planning tool, pay off an old mortgage or buy a new home…all with no monthly mortgage payments. RSVP to 623-229-5308. Space is limited. Lunch will be served. FREE | 11 a.m. | Sonoran Plaza
December 20th • Tuesday • Presentation
Task Force Against Senior Abuse
The Arizona Attorney General’s Advisory Group working with Adult Protective Service, Area Agency on Aging and local law enforcement. The focus is to educate and heighten awareness about what senior/elder abuse is, how we can help prevent it in our state and to prosecute cases. Presentation by the Arizona Attorney General’s Outreach Division on Task Force Against Senior Abuse. FREE | 10 a.m. | Sonoran Plaza
January 9 • Monday • Presentation
Consumer Scams/Identity Theft
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FROM THE RV Club
Remember the old song? “They paved paradise and put up a parking lot!”” For some of us, this IS paradise! Residents of Grand, West, original Sun City, Corte Bella and Festival have a place to park their RV’s, boats, campers, camper shells and utility trailers at amazingly low rates thanks to the foresight of Del Webb. If you’ve dreamed of having an RV or a boat or other fun or utility vehicle but wondered what you’d do with it when you’re not using it…here’s your answer! The “compound” as it’s known, is located at 16315 N. 115th Ave. in Surprise…just south of Bell Rd. It’s open every day of the year from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (closed Christmas). The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to Noon. The parking compound shown above is the 4th iteration of an ever-growing amenity. The first lot was created in the early 60’s and has been moved 3 times to larger and larger properties. The newest lot, opened in January of 1985, has just under 4500 spaces for the various vehicles listed above. An
additional 400 spaces are to be added in the near future. A covered area has recently been built where you can house your vehicle out of the sun. That limited space currently has a waiting list. Another covered area is being considered as well as a covered “wash rack” where you can wash your vehicles out of the sun. Good stuff!
The facility is self-funded, no tax dollars are collected. Representatives from each community are on the board of directors, including your neighbors John Francis and Mike Betcher of the Sun City Grand RV club. There is a full-time staff of 7 including general manager, Tom O’Gara as well as a contracted Security firm.
Security is on duty 24/7 and a current resident photo-ID card is needed to enter. You may bring guests but they will be required to turn in their driver’s license while on the compound property.
If you need information, or want to store your vehicle in the lot, don’t hesitate to contact the compound office at 623-9728019 or any RV club member.
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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.
Lesson from 6 to 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Snacks and soft drinks are welcome. Tickets are on sale at www.grandinfo.com or at the Activities Desk. For further information, contact Earlene at 623544-3602. $10/person | 6-7 p.m. Arizona 2-Step lesson | 7-10 p.m. Dancing Sonoran Plaza
November 4 & 5 • Friday & Saturday • Music
Cimarron Night Club – Pazzazz: A Classy New Trio in Town! – SOLD OUT!
$10/person | Bus Departs From Cimarron Center
$18/person | 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar 7:00 p.m. Performance Cimarron Center
November 1, 15, & 29 • Tuesdays • Music
November 5 • Saturday • SCG
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.
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!
Tuesday Nite Live
$5/person | 6 p.m. | Cimarron Center
November 2 • Wednesday • SCG
Drive-in Movie!
Drive your golf car, bicycle, or walk down (bring a blanket or chairs)! Featured movie is the 2016 Ghostbusters! You may bring your own snacks; glass containers are PROHIBITED. Snacks and limited beer/ wine for sale beginning approximately one hour before movie start time at dusk. Free | 5:30/Dusk | SCG Amphitheater
November 4 • Friday • Dance
Country Western Dance
This country western dance welcomes popular western entertainer, J. David Sloan and Western Bred. Western Bred features J David Sloan. A country music icon and owner of the legendary Mr. Lucky’s, J David Sloan and Western Bred hit the Arizona music scene in the 1980’s. In addition, there will be a free, one-hour Arizona Two-Step Dance
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November 7 • Monday • SCG
Newcomer’s Coffee
As a new resident, this is your opportunity to learn about the Sun City Grand community! Please contact the Activities desk to register for this event, or for more information call 623-546-7449. Free to attend | 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. presentation | Sonoran Plaza
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/Grand Lifestyles Information); or by coming to the Sonoran Plaza and visiting the Activities Office. The deadline for both commercial and classified ads is the 10th of the month prior to placement (September 10th for October).
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Ticketed Events Tickets available online at www.grandinfo.com or at the Activities desk unless noted otherwise. November 7 • Monday • SCG
Jean Bayus Presents: Mancini the Band at Sun City Grand – SOLD OUT!
$18/person | 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 7 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Plaza
November 9 • Wednesday • G.R.E.A.T Trip
Things Go Better With Beer, Art and Lunch
Our day will begin with a tour of the Zelma Basha Sameri Gallery of Western and American Indian Art in Chandler. It is a vast composite of over 3,000 pieces of art depicting numerous mediums. Lunch is included before tasting some specialty Coke drinks at Fiiz. You will sample; Cocalada (Coke, Pineapple, Coconut & Cream), Razzbear (Coke, Raspberry Purée, Vanilla & Cream), Schrute Fruit (Mountain Dew, Peach, Pomegranate & Pineapple), Strawberry Shortcake (Dr. Pepper, Strawberry, Vanilla, Cupcake & Cream) Finish the day with tasting and discussion of beer brewing at Four Peaks Brewery. *This trip is 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
November 10 • 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 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
November 11 • Friday • SCG
Veterans Day Ceremony
Please join us for our Annual Veterans Day Celebration. On this day, our nation and Sun City Grand will be honoring all who have served to defend our American freedom. Ceremony will take place at 11:00 a.m. in the Sonoran Plaza Ballroom. Please join us in honoring our Veterans. SCG Veteran residents who are participating are invited to gather in the Mediterranean room for a complimentary continental breakfast at 9:30 a.m. FREE | 11:00 a.m. Ceremony | Sonoran Ballroom
November 12 • Saturday • SCG
November 10 • Thursday • Grand Cafe
Vive La France – Dinner Night Out at the Grand Café – SOLD OUT!
SCG Semi-Annual Garage Sale – SOLD OUT!
November 10,11 & 12 • Thursday, Friday & Saturday • Drama
November 12 • Saturday • Dance
Through this theme Cabaret Players-Readers Theater invites you to four skits the playwrights guarantee will send you home chuckling. Three elderly women and housemates wake up one morning to The Naked Man On A Couch, an absolute stranger to them. Watch closely how delicately they handle the situation. Alice Portnoy At The Hospital depicts a “do-gooding” volunteer coping with crime after she stumbles on a scam perpetrated by a conniving doctor and con artist patient. Imagine some women attending a School For Wives to exchange gossip about the faults and flaws of their spouses—and they all married the same man at different times in their lives. Speaking of wives, of course Santa has one. Enjoy how this couple relates to each other one Christmas Eve in our closing act, Mrs. Claus Gets Menopause.
This rock and swing dance, formerly known as the Monthly Variety Dance, will feature The Rhythm Edition Band. The 7-piece Rhythm Edition Band 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 as well as here at Grand. Tickets may be purchased online at www.grandinfo.com or at the Activities Desk or at the door. For further information, contact Louise at 623-214-2704 or Tom at 623-594-0536.
$20/person | 5:00 p.m. | Grand Cafe
Cabaret Players Present: “Fall Funnies”
Free to attend | 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Outside parking lot near Sonoran Plaza
Rockin’ Oldies Monthly Rock and Swing Dance
$10/person | 6:30p.m. Cash Bar | 7-10 p.m. Dancing | Sonoran Plaza
$8/person | 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 7 p.m. Performance Cimarron Center
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Ticketed Events Tickets available online at www.grandinfo.com or at the Activities desk unless noted otherwise. November 13 • Sunday • G.R.E.A.T Trip
NASCAR Can AM500 at Phoenix International Raceway
Don’t miss the Quicken Loans Race for Heroes 500; be a part of the semi-final race in the chase for NASCAR Sprint Cup Series! Seat with backs are located in the Allison lower section, rows 7-11. Please visit www.phoenixraceway.com for gate policies on what you can bring into the racetrack with you. Always layer yourself and bring hearing/ ear protection and sunscreen to the track. Food and beverages are available at the track. $78/person | $20 per person BUS ONLY 8:30 a.m. Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area
November 16 • Wednesday • G.R.E.A.T Trip
Barleen’s – Old time Rock N Roll – SOLD OUT! $56/person | 4 p.m. Bus departs Sonoran Plaza parking area
what students have been learning for the past six months. There is room to socialize and space to step lively on the dance floor. Attendance is limited. Dress code: no shorts, no jeans, no flip flops. For information 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/person | 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 7 to 9:30 p.m. Dancing | Cimarron Center
November 18 • Friday • SCG
Fall Shred Day
Get rid of your unneeded and unwanted documents safely and securely at a minimal cost. One ticket allows you to shred two banker storage boxes or one 30 gallon trash bag of documents. Due to the generous sponsorship from Pat Johnson of Long Realty, ticket prices have been reduced for the fall shred event. Tickets for appointment time can ONLY be purchased at the Activities desk. Please bring your CAM card when you make your appointment
November 18 • Friday • Dance
$3 per ticket | 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. by appointment only Sonoran Parking Area
This boutique dance is a ballroom dancers’ ideal. The evening’s DJ is Jason Wong, the owner of the Flux Studio. He is an experienced DJ, dancer, and the Sun City Grand Ballroom Dance Instructor. He is known for playing our favorite dances at the perfect tempos for experienced and student dancers. This is an opportunity to practice
November 18, 19 & 20 • Friday, Saturday & Sunday • Music
A Ballroom Dancers’ Dance
Music Club Presents: 2016 Celebration of Music - ”A Magical World at Grand”
Directed by Jean McCurdy, Disney music, happy memories! Music that reminds us to keep the child within us alive. Beautiful Princesses, Mickey & Minnie, Tinkerbell, mischievous dogs & cats, a genie, a witch, seven dwarfs & even a Queen. The Show will feature such favorites as: He’s A Tramp, Friend Like Me, The Lion Sleeps Tonight, A Whole New World & so many others you will love hearing. Joining in the fun are our own John Clark on bass, Katie Iverson on piano & Ed Zacko on drums & a guest performance by Ms. Senior Arizona 2014. You don’t want to miss this show! We guarantee that you will leave with a big smile on your face. For more information contact, Producer Kristyne Olson at 623-6409093 Or arizonakris@centurylink.net Tickets available at www.scgrandmusicclub.com; grandinfo.com, Activities Desk M-F 9 am – 4 pm $15/person Nov. 18 & 19 | 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 7:00 p.m. performance Sonoran Plaza Nov. 20 | 2:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 3:00 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. November 19 • Saturday • G.R.E.A.T Trip
December 2 • Friday • G.R.E.A.T Trip
There is more to see here than anyone can see in one day! A single breezeway covers a mile and a quarter of shopping lanes with 900 merchants stocking 1600 shops; this place is enormous!
Shop for those one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts at the Tempe Festival of the Arts, one of the Top 100 Classic & Contemporary Craft Shows in the nation. Then enjoy a magical night as the Desert Botanical Gardens come to live with the soft glow from more than 8,000 hand-lit luminaria bags, thousands of white twinkle lights and the vibrant sounds and sights of live entertainment throughout. The Mormon Temple Light Display is also included. *This trip is 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.
Mesa Marketplace - Shopping
$20 per person | 8:30 a.m. Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area 4:30 p.m. Bus departs Marketplace
November 22-25 • Tuesday - Friday • G.R.E.A.T Trip
Thanksgiving in San Diego
Enjoy the sights of San Diego at a leisurely pace. Not to worry about your holiday meal, we have that covered as you cruise the bay and have a scrumptious meal. Come join us for a stress free couple of days! Includes roundtrip airfare, three nights’ accommodations at the Embassy Suites in the heart of downtown San Diego, delicious Thanksgiving dinner aboard the Hornblower Yacht, admission to the USS Midway, and many extras. *This trip is offered in conjunction with Free Spirit Vacations and Events and may be combined with other communities. Transportation to and from the airport is not included. If you would like pick-up service, please ask the Activities Department for more information. $899pp/double $1175/single
November 23 • Wednesday • G.R.E.A.T Trip
Beautiful – The Carole King Musical at The Gammage – SOLD OUT! $76/person | 5:30 p.m. Bus departs Sonoran Plaza parking area
December 1 - 4 • Thursday – Sunday • Drama
SCG’s Drama & Comedy Club Present – “Sex Please, We’re Sixty”
A saucy, senior scandal! Hilarious farce! So begin two reviews of “Sex Please, We’re Sixty.” Picture a small town B&B, appealing mostly to “older” women, and three such guests in attendance. Mix in the sex machine neighbor, “Bud the Stud,” or so he fancies himself, and Gentle Henry, infatuated with the proprietress, and we have the makings of a “saucy, senior scandal” and “hilarious farce.” Observe the effects of the yet –to-be-approved “blue pill” on unsuspecting men. Can this be “women’s revenge on men” or simply “role reversal”? Only through your attendance will you discover the answer.
Desert Botanical Gardens & Mill Ave Fair
$99/person | Sonoran Parking Area
December 2 • Friday • Dance
Country Western Dance
This country western dance welcomes popular western entertainer, J. David Sloan and Western Bred. Western Bred features J David Sloan. A country music icon and owner of the legendary Mr. Lucky’s, J David Sloan and Western Bred hit the Arizona music scene in the 1980’s. 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. $10/person | 6-7 p.m. Arizona 2-Step lesson | 7-10 p.m. Dancing Cimarron Center
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$12/person | Dec. 1, 2 &3 7:00 p.m.; Dec. 4, 3:00 p.m. Cash bar 6:30 p.m. | Sonoran Plaza
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street festival atmosphere throughout downtown Tempe. A beloved, award-winning tradition, the event is one of the oldest and largest festivals of its kind in the state of Arizona, hosting as many as 225,000 festival visitors.
FREE | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Palm Center and Village Center
$20 per person 9 a.m. bus departs | Sonoran parking area 4 p.m. bus departs festival
December 3 • Saturday • SCG
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! December 3 • Saturday • G.R.E.A.T Trip
Prescott Day Christmas Parade
Travel to “Arizona’s Christmas City,” Prescott and watch a legendary parade complete with floats, marching bands, and tap-dancing toddlers. Lunch is included. *This trip is 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 Parking Area
December 3 & 4 • Saturday & Sunday • Music
December 6, 13 & 20 • 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.
Katie Iverson & Bonnie Stenzel “Christmas Is Almost Here” – SOLD OUT!
$5/person | 6 p.m. | Cimarron Center
$18/person | 6 pm Cash Bar; 7 pm Performance |Cimarron Center
Chandler Fashion Center - Shopping
Sunday • December 4 • G.R.E.A.T Trip
Tempe Festival of Arts
Join us for the 48th annual Tempe Festival of Arts! As many as 400 artists and craftspersons display and sell their original work amid a
December 6 • Tuesday • G.R.E.A.T Trip
A premier regional mall, Chandler Fashion Center is anchored by Nordstrom, Dillard’s, Macy’s and Sears. You’re sure to find something special from the rest of its shops – more than 185 of them. Indoor and outdoor shopping includes The Village, and outdoor entertainment pavilion with restaurants, a 20-screen movie theater and be sure to check out the new, outdoor lawn – a fantastic outdoor event space. $20 per person | 8:30 a.m. Bus departs Sonoran Parking Area 4:30 p.m. Bus departs Chandler Fashion Center
December 7 • Wednesday • G.R.E.A.T Trip
Mamma Mia at The Gammage
MAMMA MIA! is the ultimate feel-good show that has audiences coming back again and again to relive the thrill. Now it’s your turn to have the time of your life at this smash-hit musical that combines ABBA’s greatest hits, including “Dancing Queen,” “S.O.S.,” “Super Trouper,” “Take A Chance on Me” and “The Winner Takes It All,” with an enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship. Whether it’s your first visit or your fourteenth, see the show that has the whole world coming back for more, because every time feels like the first time at MAMMA MIA!. Purchase price includes motor coach and admission to The Gammage; seats are located in the TierB1 section, rows 6 and 7. $76/person | 5:30 p.m. Bus Departs Sonoran Plaza parking area
December 8 • Thursday • Grand Cafe
Nifty Fifties Night – Dinner Night Out at the Grand Café – SOLD OUT! $15/person | 5:00 p.m. | Grand Cafe
December 8 • Thursday • Dance
Monthly Line Dance Party
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be purchased online at www.scgrandmusicclub.com or at the Activities Desk (M – F 9 am – 4pm).
$5/person | 6:30-9:30 p.m. Dancing | Cimarron Center
$10/person | Saturday, 7 pm Performance; Sunday, 3 pm Performance Sonoran Plaza
December 9 • Friday • G.R.E.A.T Trip
December 14 • Wednesday • SCG
The magical, colorful sights and sounds of the Phoenix Zoo’s holiday light spectacular will make your season sparkle! More than 3.8 million lights glow in a total 700 sparkling displays. An early dinner at Organ Stop Pizza and a stop at the Mormon Temple Light Display are also included. *This trip is 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.
Join us and celebrate with your family, friends and neighbors, a kickoff to the holiday season. Live music, food and specialty beverages to celebrate holiday cheer! Creating a Grand tradition with the return of the Golf Cart Parade and announcing our Holiday Lights Contest Winners. Tis the season to eat, drink and be merry! Additional information to follow in our November issue.
Zoo Lights, Dinner & Mormon Temple
$99/person | Bus departs Sonoran Parking Area
December 9 • Friday • Dance
Enchanted Evening: A Holiday Ballroom Gala
Amidst the sparkling silver and white décor, ballroom dancers will swing to the dynamic music of the valley’s most popular ballroom musicians, Michael Carollo and Manuel Dorantes. They are known for their danceable vocals and instrumentals. Along with witty repartee, the duo will include music to fit the holiday theme including foxtrots, waltzes, tangos, rumba, cha-cha, and swing dances as well as your requests. Holiday dress and jackets preferred. This is one of the two most attended ballroom dances. Snacks and soft drinks welcome. For information 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/person | 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 7 to 9:30 p.m. Dancing | Sonoran Plaza
December 10 • Saturday • G.R.E.A.T Trip
Winterhaven & 4th Avenue Holiday Fair
Experience Winterhaven in Tucson, now in its 64th year making it one of the longest running holiday light festivals in the country. Go on a hayride through the magnificently decorated neighborhood. Also shop til’ you drop at the 4th Avenue Holiday Street Fair which brings together 400+ arts and crafts booths, 35+ food vendors, 2 stages of live entertainment, street musicians, food, jugglers, and street performers. This is Tucson’s Largest Art Venue. This trip is 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 Parking Area
Holiday in the Village
Free | 3:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Village Center
December 15 • Thursday • SCG
TAD’s – In the Christmas Mood
In the spirit of holiday specials of days gone by, relive classic Christmas moments brought to you by a full cast of singers, musicians, and other entertainers. The show features timeless treasures such as “Sleigh Ride,” “Here Comes Santa Claus,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” and many many more. The perfect show to kick your holiday spirit into high gear this Christmas! $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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December 10 &11 • Saturday & Sunday . Music
Grand Singer and Chorale – 2016 Holiday “Holiday Sounds of Joy and Peace”
The 145 voice Grand Singers Chorus and 32 voice Chorale under the direction of Pamela Weir will be singing a wide variety of holiday music. Our audiences will hear many of their favorite secular and sacred songs which have been beautifully arranged for our singers. The concert will open with a song entitled “Christmas In About Three Minutes.” The concert will end with “A Merry Christmas Wish.” For more information, contact Judy Stuckey at 623-451-7125. Tickets may
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Ticketed Events Tickets available online at www.grandinfo.com or at the Activities desk unless noted otherwise. December 16 • Friday • G.R.E.A.T Trip
The Nutcracker
The magic of The Nutcracker illuminates the stage with more than 150 performers, hundreds of costumes and the beauty and athleticism of Ballet Arizona’s nationally recognized dancers. A timeless holiday tradition for all ages. Choreography by artistic director Ib Anderson danced to Tchaikovsky’s famous score. $65/person | 6:00 p.m. Bus departs Sonoran Parking area
December 16 • Friday • Dance
Holiday Glitter Monthly Rock and Swing Dance
This rock and swing dance, formerly known as the Monthly Variety Dance, will feature Harry Mathews. Celebrate the holiday season with SCG family and friends by dancing to your favorites from the 50s to the 90s. Reserved seating. No refunds. Tickets may be purchased online at www.grandinfo.com or at the Activities Desk or at the door. For further information, contact Louise at 623-214-2704 or Tom at 623594-0536. $10/person | 6:30p.m. Cash Bar | 7-10 p.m. Dancing | Sonoran Plaza
December 17 • Saturday • Music
Desert Divas Concert - Desert Divas Sing & Ring in the Season
Come and get in the holiday spirit as you support our Sun City Grand Women’s Vocal Ensemble, Desert Divas, under the direction of Wendy Fentiman. Seated in a festive setting at round tables of ten, you will experience the sounds of the season with a great variety of familiar and new Christmas 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; but you will also hear the sounds of handbells and sleighbells in many numbers.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)
Net proceeds from the show will go to Soldiers Best Friend, a Peoria AZ based charity whose mission is to train rescued dogs to become service companions for returning veterans with PTSD. This will be the perfect venue to have some great fun, raise some much needed money for a wonderful cause and put you smack dab in the Holiday Spirit!! For more information, contact David Durham at 623-2515301. Tickets may be purchased online at www.scgrandmusicclub.com or at the Activities Desk (M – F 9 am – 4 pm) $10/person; Reserved Floor & Tiered Seating | Cash Bar 6 pm; Performance 7pm | Sonoran Plaza
December 31, 2016 – January 2, 2017 • Saturday - Monday • G.R.E.A.T Trip
Rose Bowl Parade Mini-Getaway
Join Free Spirit Vacations for the Granddaddy of Them All - The Rose Bowl Parade. The “Parade of all Parades” will be making its way down Colorado Boulevard in grand style on New Year’s Day and you’ll have great seats along the parade route for up-close-viewing. It’s a sensory event you won’t want to miss. See the giant floral floats. Smell the aroma of the millions of roses and other flowers and hear the marching bands play robust sounds. Also included are an East Coast New Year’s Eve Dinner and toast, Float Barn, Huntington Library, breakfast daily, and a box lunch. *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. $595 pp/double | $695 pp/single
December 31 • Saturday • SCG
NYE Celebration at the Sonoran Plaza
A new beginning for a new year! Ring in 2017 with The Spin Band. With an amazing selection of food stations to choose from and champagne toast at midnight, you will not want to miss this special evening! $70/person | 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 7:00 p.m. Dinner | 8:00 p.m. Music
$10/person | Cash Bar 6:30 pm; Performance 7 pm Sonoran Plaza
December 31 • Saturday • SCG
December 19 • Monday • G.R.E.A.T Trip
A Toast on Eastern Time Zone: To the New Year! Entertainment provided by Beth Lederman Quartet, dance the night away to your favorite music! Enjoy a buffet dinner, champagne toast, and the company of your Sun City Grand friends.
Barleen’s – Home for The Holidays
Become a part of the Barleen family during the holiday season. Experience a joyful mixture of traditional and popular seasonal classic in this extraordinary performance. It’s bound to become one of your favorite holiday traditions! $56/person | 4 p.m. Bus Departs Sonoran Plaza parking area
December 22 • Thursday • Music
“Holiday Hootenanny for Heroes”
David Durham and several members of the SCG Acoustic Instrument Group are reprising their recent SOLD OUT and very well received “Hootenanny for Heroes” with a holiday version of the same. The first half of the show will feature many of your favorite 50’s and 60’sing-alongs – folk, western and rock & roll. The second half will be holiday themed songs, some traditional and some humorous. This will be a spirited sing-a-long with lyrics shown on the three overhead screens. 58
NYE Celebration at the Cimarron Center
$50/person | 5:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 6:00 p.m. Dinner | 7:00 p.m. Music
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
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Ticketed Events Tickets available online at www.grandinfo.com or at the Activities desk unless noted otherwise. January 5 • Thursday • SCG
2017 Grand Series 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 6 • Friday • Dance
Country Western Dance
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.
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 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
$99/person | Bus departs Sonoran Plaza Parking Area
$10 /person | 6-7 p.m. Arizona two-step lesson; dancing 7-10 p.m. Sonoran Plaza
Gridiron Mania, a Monthly Variety Dance
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 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/person | 6 pm Doors & Cash Bar Open; 7 pm Performance Sonoran Ballroom
January 12 • 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 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. | Cimarron Center
January 12 • Thursday • G.R.E.A.T Trip
Steel Guitar Festival and MIM
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January 13 • Friday • SCG
2017 Grand Series TAD’s – Bette Midler 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 14 • Saturday • Dance
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. $10/person | 6:30p.m. cash bar; 7-10p.m. dancing | Sonoran Plaza
January 14 • Saturday • G.R.E.A.T Trip
Barrett Jackson Collector Car Auction
Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Barett Jackson, the world’s leading collector car auctions and automotive lifestyle events, specializes in providing products and services to astute classic and collector car owners and automotive enthusiasts in the world. $50/person | 9:00am Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area
January 16 • Monday • SCG
NPA’s – Rich Natole & Adriann Black Show
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 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
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Ticketed Events Tickets available online at www.grandinfo.com or at the Activities desk unless noted otherwise. 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!
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.
FREE | 3– 5 p.m. | Village Center
$15/person | 6:30 p.m. cash bar; 7 to 10 p.m. dancing | Sonoran Plaza.
January 19 • Thursday • G.R.E.A.T Trip
January 23 • Monday • G.R.E.A.T Trip
The Majestic story of the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table is brought to life with pageantry, splendor and a magical story of romantic love. Price includes a professional Broadway show, a full meal, complimentary coffee/tea, and *basic gratuity.
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.
$76/person | 4:30 p.m bus departs Sonoran Plaza parking area; Dinner 5:30p.m.; 7:30 p.m. Performance begins.
January 24 • Tuesday • G.R.E.A.T Trip
January 19-21 • Thursday - Saturday • G.R.E.A.T Trip
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.
Camelot at Arizona Broadway Theatre
Road to California Quilt Show
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. $375 pp/double $499 pp/single
January 20 • Friday • G.R.E.A.T 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 20 & 21 • Friday & Saturday • Music
Over the Rainbow with Judy Garland
Cheri Seith & Terry Pierce 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/person | 6 pm Cash Bar; 7 pm Performance | Cimarron Center
January 21 • Saturday • Dance
Sixth Annual Black and White Ballroom Gala!
The SCG 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, 60
Arizona Coyotes vs Florida Panthers
$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/person | Cash Bar 6 pm; Performances 7 pm | Sonoran Plaza
January 28 • Saturday • G.R.E.A.T 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 • Tuesday • G.R.E.A.T Trip
Phoenix Suns
Leave the driving and parking to us and cheer our Phoenix Suns basketball team to a win over the Miami Heat in the comfort of the Talking Stick Arena. $65/person | 7:00 p.m. Bus Departs Sonoran Plaza Parking Area
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The Grand Learning Fall Semester will be here before you know it! It’s here!
We’ve all been waiting for this wonderful weather and now we can plan what to do! Grand Learning has lots to offer…and something for everyone! Our catalogs are here, registration is open, and we have lots of new offerings- and a few old favorites! It’s a good idea to register to be sure you have a seat, but dropins (don’t forget to bring a friend or visitor!) are welcome as long as there is room. Just pay at the door or in the office.
Artist-In-Residence’s (AIR’s)
We are excited to offer for the first time a class on Artist-InResidence’s(AIR’s)….and if you are involved in some SCG clubs (Art, Photography, Ceramics, etc.) and would like an opportunity to share your work in a different setting, then this class is for you! Learn what AIR’s are, how to get one, and what you would get out of it. AIR’s are fabulous opportunities you should get to know. Find out more on Thursday, December 8 at 1 p.m.
Plan Reading
Are you looking to do a little remodeling? Then the Plan Reading class is sure to be helpful. Take a look at actual Sun City Grand blueprints and learn what all those lines and abbreviations mean. Find out what that mystery light switch is supposed to control! This class meets on Monday, November 7 at 3 p.m.
to the topic, then the Grand Computers Club has more specific classes (and lots of help) to help you continue on your journey. See grandlearning.org or a Fall 2016 catalog for more details.
Winter Event
Our popular Winter Event will be held on Friday, December 30 from 10 am to 12 noon. There will be lots of smiling faces as kids big and small enjoy the presentations by the Wildlife World Zoo, the Fantastic Firetruck, the Train Club will have the outdoor display in action, and there will be things to do, too. The Grand Café will have a “Worms in the Dirt Sundae” for a snack. We do ask that you register (just a name, headcount, and contact #) and those registering by December 15 will be in a raffle for two free tickets to the Wildlife World Zoo. All it takes is a phone call…623-546-7470. Do you have an idea for a class…some experiences you want to share? Or just the urge to get in front of a group and speak? We are always happy to talk with you about Grand Learning. Our office (623-546-7470) is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. 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. The Grand Learning office will be closed Wednesday, November 23.
Buying and Displaying Art
There’s time to make some gifts for sharing. You can make custom soaps (take a Basics class or Two-Color Designs) for your home or sharing, or give an early gift certificate to allow that special person to make some Classic foods at an Amuse Bouche cooking class (your choice of two fall dates). Find out more about Buying and Displaying Art (Friday, December 9 at 1:00 p.m.) with Allen Reamer.
Technology
If you’re interested in dabbling in technology we have classes on Social Media, Tablets, and Apple products. These topics overlap in what they offer…from a calendar and list of contacts, to birthday reminders and e-books. Many people can get rid of that clunky old desktop computer! These Grand Learning classes introduce you
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“SEX PLEASE, WE’RE SIXTY” Presented By SCG’s Drama & Comedy Club
WHAT A TITLE!!! “Calling all seniors,” it seems to say. Playwrights Michael & Susan Parker certainly know how to capture one’s eye and foucus our attention. But that’s the purpose of a headline (or play title).
a temporary transplant from the Deep South, Charmaine Beaureguard, wellbred and born to wealth. Even so, she is outgoing and sometimes described by those who know her well as “gushing” and “demonstrative.”
Picture a beckoning rustic B&B nestled in a pine tree forest, fronting an absolutely still lake, glistening in the early morning sun. Place it somewhere near a small and serene village in northern New England, perhaps not far from the Canadian border. Let your imagination tweak the scene to your liking, perhaps evoking a memory or two. Now you are in tune with Mrs. Stancliffe’s Rose Cottage Bed & Breakfast. Our proprietress is stern in attitude, precise in speech and manner, tolerates no departure from her household rules, the apex of efficiency. She caters mostly to the “over 60” crowd and strictly women. None lack the resources to meet Mrs. Stancliffe’s high rate structure, or the “fee-added” charge for a “box lunch” to take on a day’s outing. Her exorbitant “cleaning” fee appears on one’s invoice only at the end of a stay. This week the Rose Cottage B&B hosts
a small gathering of very fascinating and interesting folks. Let’s take a look at the guest register. In one room naps Victoria Ambrose, a renowned author. Renowned, that is, to those who revel in “hot, steamy, romantic novels.” Even if such is not for you, each new offering lands Victoria a potful of money. Yet, this author comes across as highly intelligent. Next we find
Although not a guest but a resident of the nearby village, Henry Mitchell is a daily visitor to the Rose Cottage B&B. A gentleman of the “old school” and retired chemist of note in certain research and university circles, Henry is an ardent admirer of Mrs. Stancliffe, thus his daily visits. Our third guest for the week is Hillary Hudson, well-educated, articulate, sophisticated, and served as a valued assistant to Henry for many years. She’s there at Henry’s specific invitation to test a yet untested mysterious “blue pill” he developed, strictly for the benefit of women “over 60.” Neighbor Bud “The Stud” Davis (or so he fancies) saunters in and out, making a nuisance of himself. His objective? Checking out the new crop of ladies who arrive each week. Brazen in manner and definitely chauvinistic, Bud is especially enamored with certain returning guests. But somehow he makes himself exceptionally likeable. Using this environment, this group, and this time, Henry plans to test his untested “blue pill.” As he is quoted as saying, “I saw some peppers advertised as a natural Viagra for..............,” he extracted the enzymes and voila! What might be the effects of this pill on the two genders of our species? Can they be described as “women’s vindicative revenge on men” or simply “role reversal”? Why did Henry develop this pill? Come join the audience to learn the answers and go home laughin’. Playwrights Michael & Susan scripted this as “An American Farce” and it certainly qualifies. As our audiences consist mostly of the “over 60 crowd,” we all will relate very well to the humor and hilarity generated by “Sex Please, We’re Sixty.”
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ASK CAPPIE THE COMPUTER CAT
PHOTO SHARING TIPS In last month’s article, Ron, a resident of Sun City Grand, asked Cappie if there were an app or website where he could combine, in one location, photos from the various devices he owns (camera, smartphone, tablet, PC) as well as those he posted to social media sites like Facebook and Twitter. Cappie reviewed several established photo sharing sites (Flickr, Google+, Photobucket, etc). and this month continues with the discussion of some newer specialty photo sharing sites. To recap, Cappie suggests that the ideal photo sharing site should have the option of 1) automatic syncing from all devices, 2) full-resolution image upload/ download capabilities, and 3) complete control over ownership and privacy (who sees your photo albums). Although it has been around for about three years, Cluster is a relatively new photo sharing site that has been recently revamped. As of this writing, storage is still free but it is rumored that future updates will include premium-for-pay options. While there is no automatic syncing, you can upload/download fullsized images. While the display format is similar to Instagram or Facebook, in terms of privacy, it is the exact opposite. It is a great option for privately sharing family/friends photos or special-event photos. You can invite people to join selective groups via emailed links. Members can view, comment, and share within the group you create. There is no limit on group size, so the app works equally well for small and large group events (like camping trips or family dinners) to larger events such as graduations, class or family reunions, and weddings. Any member of a group is able to download all posted photos to their computer or smartphone, in the full resolution the photo was taken.
Photos can be uploaded from your tablet or smartphone camera at the time when you take them or later; also from your PC photo folder. Pictures are viewed in photo feeds on your desktop or smartphone/tablet and each member of the group can like specific photos. Photos are organized chronologically according to when they were uploaded. You can add new members anytime, change permissions for posting photos, monitor and delete comments, etc. There are no actual photo editing options within the app itself. The Gallery View allows different ways of sorting, including by time taken, photographer, number of likes, and chronological order. Eye-Fi Cloud is especially good for folks who take their photos on multiple devices, especially DSLR cameras. If you take photos on your smartphone, tablet and with several digital cameras, it is a great way to back them all up online in one specific place. If you are using a digital camera, you will need an Eye-Fi memory card or Eye-fi Pro card (for RAW file formats) which
allows a wireless transfer of photos. The cards come in various memory configurations (8/16/32GB). The card transfers files using its own Wi-Fi network and pairing with the Eye-fi app on your phone or tablet (Android, iPhone, Windows Phone, Amazon Fire) – so you don›t even need to be anywhere near an internet connection. You can also upload pictures directly from smartphone, tablet or desktop. The app will create albums and tag photos for easy organization. You can view your photos by cameras used, or using the Smart View feature, automatically sort images by date taken, hour of day, shutter speed, ISO and exposure mode. The site displays stats such as the most common time you take photos and your most-used settings. Regardless of which device you use to take the photo, the mobile app lets you crop, edit and share to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The cost of the memory cards vary based on memory size configurations, their ability to support RAW format or not, and place of purchase (generally from $25 to $99). You have the ability to do full size uploads and downloads of photos and videos. The app has auto syncing abilities and the cost is $4.99 per month. You can send web links of albums so others may view your images. If you consider yourself leaning more in the direction of a professional
For more information about photo sharing on the web, classes in editing graphic images, technology, social media, 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 . 66
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ASK CAPPIE THE COMPUTER CAT photographer, Zenfolio might be a site to consider. This website hosts digital portfolios with several professional layouts to present your images and a blog where you can discuss your images in detail. Photos can be viewed in a slideshow, and you control the background music and the speed and transitions. There is no limit on the number of photos you can upload but the file sizes are limited to 64MB
per file. It is a great site to store your high resolution DSLR images. Photos are sorted into galleries which have searchable descriptions, category, and keyword tags. The site supports plug-ins to transfer pictures from professional photo-organizing and editing software, like Lightroom and Aperture. If you want to sell your images, you also have the option to build in a shopping cart, as well as guestbook and contact pages. There
is an option to automatically photo sync from your Android or IPhone. The cost is $60 yearly for unlimited storage and for shopping cart and other selling features $240+ per year. You can also add passwords to keep galleries private. Depending upon you needs, each of these sites offers options to store all your images plus gives you the ability to manage them as well.
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FROM THE DIRECTOR OF GOLF OPERATIONS
The Golfing season has begun Jeff Hochman Director of Golf Operations 623-546-7402 jeff.hochman@ scgcam.com
The golf season is now upon us and the golf staff is ready to be of service. We hope that everyone had a great summer and is ready for a great golfing season. For many years, the Golf Advisory Committee and the Sun City Grand Board of Directors have wrestled with the idea of offering a refund on golf passes for those who have a major injury or illness. Well, after much debate and 2 different sub-committees I am happy to announce that there is now a refund policy available for those who need it. The trial refund policy that was passed by the Sun City Grand Board of Directors is as follows:
GOLF TRIAL REFUND POLICY (Effective September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017) Approved August 11, 2016 Amended and Approved September 14, 2016
Over the years, many residents have had situations that caused them to not be able to fully utilize their golf pass that they have purchased. Also, more and more players have migrated over to the Resident Daily Fee category. In an effort to encourage more residents to purchase a pass to create more loyalty, the following refund policy is being requested. The refund will be issued for any reason. The refund policy would go into effect for one year as a trial period. All refund requests must be made prior to the expiration date of the effective pass.
under the Annual Pass will be totaled by month and each month’s value calculated at the peak resident daily fee for that month.
Premium Pass
FLEX Pass
If a resident is seeking a refund for an unused portion of the Premium Pass, the following methods will be used to determine what, if any, refund will be returned. There will also be a $75 administration fee.
If a resident is seeking a refund for an unused portion of a Flex Pass, the following methods will be used to determine what, if any, refund will be returned. There will also be a $75 administration fee.
Using our point of sale system, the number of rounds that have been played under the Premium Pass will be totaled by month and then calculated at the peak resident daily fee for that month.
Using our point of sale system, the number of rounds that have been played under the Flex Pass will be totaled by month and then each month’s value calculated at the peak resident daily fee for the month and totaled to determine the value amount of the rounds played.
If that total calculated amount is less than the Premium Pass fee, then the resident would be issued a refund, minus the $75 administration fee.
Annual Pass If a resident is seeking a refund for an unused portion of an Annual Pass, the following methods will be used to determine what, if any, refund will be returned. There will also be a $75 administration fee.
Using our point of sale system, the amount actually paid for these same number of rounds played charged at the peak rate for the month of Annual Pass daily fee (copay) will be calculated and subtracted from the value above. If the difference is less than the Annual Pass fee, then the resident would be issued a refund minus the $75 administration fee.
This total value amount will be subtracted from the total Flex Pass fee. If the difference is less than the Flex Pass fee, then the resident would be issued a refund minus the $75 administration fee.
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Come out and learn more about the 8 different golf clubs you can join and become involved with. There will be food, popcorn, candy, drinks and the classic movie Caddyshack being played (movie begins at 5:30 and will be the original un-cut version – rated R) The Grand Cafe will be serving Pulled Pork/Chicken Sandwiches for $5.50 each. Make it a combo for $2 more with chips and a soft drink. Beer and wine will also be served.
Ladies 9 Ladies 18 Lady Putters 150 Club
Men’s 9 Men’s 18 Men’s Putters Couples Putters
Feel free to come and go as you wish.
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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 Joe Ricci, President SCG Language Club if you are interested in volunteering.
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MEET PAMELA WEIR…
the New Director of the Grand Singers and the Chorale By Judy Stuckey
It is a privilege to introduce to you the new director of the Grand Singers and the Chorale, Pamela Weir. Pamela came to SCG from the North Suburbs of Chicago, where she has been involved in music her whole life. She can’t recall a time when music was not a key part of her life! She has held a myriad of music related positions, many volunteer, through the years following her degree in Music Education. She attended Illinois Wesleyan University and Olivet Nazarene University. Pamela was the Director of Children’s Music for her church in Illinois where she directed Christmas Pageants and Mother’s Day shows. She also directed Children’s Musicals, including Annie, The Music Man and The Wizard of Oz. She directed a 12-piece orchestra, directed and accompanied a high-school girls’ choir, led a contemporary music team in Chicago, and recently directed a contemporary Praise Team in Surprise. For the past two seasons Pamela has conducted sectional rehearsals for the
Pamela Weir SCG Chorale, and last year she began leading sectionals for the Grand Singers. Pamela and her spouse, Ziggy, moved to SCG in September 2011, and she continues to work full time for the Bruce Gendelman Company, based out of Wisconsin. When Pamela was asked why she wanted to direct the Grand Singers, her first response was, “I absolutely love the Grand Singers!” From the first and only concert she attended, she knew she wanted to be involved. Pamela said, “I also said to myself, ‘someday I will be the leader of this group’!” (She didn’t realize that ‘someday’ would come so soon!) Pamela brings to all Singers the gift of energy, creativity and imagination. A quote she has always loved, (author
unknown) is: “Music speaks what cannot be expressed, soothes the mind and gives it a rest, heals the heart and makes it whole, flows from heaven to the soul.” Music has the power to create such positive feelings, and those feelings combined with emotion is what she will bring to us as Director of the Grand Singers and the Chorale. Pamela knows that with her Assistant Director and accompanist, Sherry Bennett, they will work tirelessly to continue to strengthen the group. Their combined goal is to have fun, smile and feel the joy that music can bring, sharing that objective with fellow Grand Singers and the community of Sun City Grand. Grand Singers concerts will be given at the Sonoran Plaza Dec. 10th and 11th, 2016 and April 8th and 9th, 2017. $10.00 tickets will be available at www. scgrandmusicclub.com, grandinfo.com, or at the Activities Desk. What better way to celebrate the holiday and enjoy a variety of music than to attend our concerts? We hope to see you there!
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The Blackfoot Daisy (Melampodium leucanthum) is a plant that you may see in some of the common areas this year. The Blackfoot Daisy, Plains Blackfoot Daisy, or Rock Daisy is a low bushy perennial that forms an evergreen mound of around 6 to 12 inches. It prefers full sun and well drained soil. Blooms appear in early spring and will last through the summer. The flowers are white with a yellow disk center. The Blackfoot Daisy is a Southwest native and is a low water user. Blackfoot refers to
the foot-shaped brackets on the ray flower. Malampodium is from the Greek malas (black) and pod (foot). Leucanthum is from the Greek leucos (white) and anthos (flower). This plant is well suited around boulders and on hill sides as a ground cover. The Blackfoot Daisy is a Butterfly attractor with fragrant blossoms that remind you of honey. This plant would be a welcomed addition to any yard where a small showy plant is needed.
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Valley Events Events have been confirmed. Call venue before attending in case of last minute changes. Nov. 11
Veterans Day Parade Celebration in Surprise
Starting with a pancake breakfast catered by Nick’s Diner, $4 from 7-9 am. Parade at 9:30 with floats and organizations such as the Boy Scouts + a Veterans’ Art Show. Purchase breakfast tickets at Community Office at 222-2000.
Now-Nov. 13
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 and others. “Selfie” photo opportunities. Handson activities. $24 adult, $19 child 3-17 includes admission. AZ Science Center, 600 E. Washington St. (602) 716-2000.
Nov. 6
The Animal Kingdom
Gearing up for the election season, this high-energy, multi-media production takes a non-partisan look at what it means to be president. From Washington to Obama, the 44 men who rose to the highest office are brought to life through rock, pop and folk music. A super fun history lesson! Ages 7 & up. $26 adult, $21 child & senior. Childsplay, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe. (480) 350-2822.
The first in this year’s Family Series, takes a walk on the wild side featuring music from “Lion King,” “Peter and the Wolf” and other animal-themed classical selections. Concert 2:00, free pre-concert with instrument petting zoo and station activities throughout the lobby at 1:00. $11 and up. Orpheum Theatre, 203 W. Adams St. Phx. (602) 2626265, but must call the Phoenix Symphony, (602) 495-1999 to order tickets ASAP for this popular series.
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Nov. 13
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Featuring Animals as this month’s theme lead by a local artist with hands-on activities, scavenger hunts, story hour, tours and more. Free. 12-5 pm. Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N. Central Ave. (602) 257-1880.
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Billy Elliot
Award-winning show that is an inspiring celebration of a boy who trades in his boxing gloves for ballet shoes. Featuring a timeless score by Elton John, this sensational and a powerful story is funny, uplifting and a spectacular theatrical experience. $ 36-$81. Phoenix Theatre, 100 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix. (602) 254-2151.
Save the Date! Grand Attraction Dec. 30: “Winter Holiday Party”
Featuring The Fantastic Fire Truck, Surprise Police & Fire Depts., Face Painter, Balloon Twister, animals from the Phoenix Zoo & World Wildlife Zoo (10:20 & 11:20) with an assortment of small animals, crafts and an outdoor railroad display. Admission is a can or box food donation. Registration required. Do so by Dec. 15th to win 2 free Wildlife World Zoo tickets. 10-12 pm, Chaparral Center, 546-7470. Also enjoy a Grand Learning Special, “Worms in Dirt Sundae” for $1.50 served from 10-12 at The Grand Café.
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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
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CLASSIFIED ADS RENTAL AVAILABLE
ITEMS for sale
Super Location Near Rec Center; 2BR/2BA, Fully Furnished, Non-Smoker, No Pets. Ksecan@sbcglobal.net
2015 Terratrike Recumbent Trike like new 2 avail, $900 ea pics avail. Chrome golf cart wheels 13 x 5.5 for Columbia, $100, set 4. 623-261-6152. Kitchen Aid Ref SST 22 cu ft. $699. Energy Star (512) 948-6115. Must See!
Golf Cart for Rent All Year Round. Call 623-670-6087 Nov. - Dec. 17 min 4 months 623-221-5221 January 2017 home rental available. Also available Oct. and Dec. 2016. See pics and prices @ VRBO.com, #475586. 623-5942118 NON-Smoking. 2 BR and Den 1500 sq. ft. fully furnished. Walking distance to Adobe Rec Center. Available immediately long or short. 623975-0406 Furnished Cypress Model, December Thru 2017, Prefer 3 - 4 Months, Small Dog Allowed, Great Décor, Ns, Owner Traveling Till Nov. 14th. Call 623-214-5213 or cell 708-341-3087 or email Saxman38.dm@ gmail.com Azalea 2 Bd/ 2Ba, Den, Furnished, Sleeps 6 - 8 , Flp, Bbq Avail. Nov - May. Non - Smoker/ No Pets. 623-544-5263 or Jnmc@Q.com RENTAL WANTED
2006 Harley Davidson Electric Glide Ultra Classic, full fairing, dual seats, CD radio, saddle bags/luggage, excellent condition, low miles (16,000). Asking $13,000 OBO (623) 476-7478. Grand Children Coming? Pack n Play w/changer $75, Fischer Price space saver highchair $25 used twice. 623-533-6983 Go - Go 3 Wheel Scooter, 2 yr old used 3 times, new batteries $500. 602-826-9374 Livestrong Exercise Bike w/ fan, MP# speakers, pulse, USB port and Schwinn ladies Trailway bike. 623-249-2622 Broyhill Queen Sleeper Sofa - like new call or text: 480-430-3429 $499/OBO RED HAT Jewelry, umbrella, shoes s -8, gloves, books, photo album, clothes M-L, clutch purse, lrg bag and etc. 623385-6415
02 Monaco Windsor 40ft Motorhome, 2 slides, 88861mi with 09 Saturn Vue tow car, package deal. $75,000 or best offer. 623-544-9249 Lowrey Premier Spinet Organ, roll top, walnut, like new $2,500. 623-363-3956 Real Lazyboy recliner, paid $855, asking $550, brown. 623-546-4889 Custom Plantation shutters, Rosewood model. LR & DR windows $1,000 OBO. Walk - In tub Presidential Air Spa w/138 jets! $2,000 OBO. 928-830-2814 4 Rent Sycamore Seasonal. 602-819-9149 Sundance Spa Model #880 W/ Thermal Cover New 8/15/06, Excellent Condition. Original Price $12,647 Asking $5,000 Call 623-214-8308 Two Inch Off White Mini Blinds For Mission Model . Sizes 59 X 59 (1) 35 X 65 (2) 23 X 35 (4) 70 X 65 (1) Sell Separately Or Together. Best Offer 602-909-7109, Leave Message. 2005 Electric Sun Classic Yamaha, Mag Wheels, Forest Green, Ex. Condition, $4,800. 623-556-5226 Rc Gorman Lithos Framed In Rustic Frame, 4 Ft X 5 Ft, Matching Pair. 214-9253
Palo Verde Primer Series/Furnished or unfurnished yearly renter only. Contact 509899-5050 or richardomans@me.com HOME FOR SALE
Condo, SCG, top floor, facing east. 1 BD, Den, 1 Bath, upgraded turn key. Contact Suzanne 623-224-8602 or RadiSuzanne@ yahoo.com For sale by owner sc festival home, fully furnished jamboree, like new. 623-544-2607 or kayemasco17@gmail.com
City of Surprise
Weeds
Friendly Reminder from Standards We all want to maintain the beauty and cleanliness of our homes in Sun City Grand. We also recognize that there are many things that impede us in this common desire. The intrusion of nature in the form of weeds is certainly on top of our list. Weeds do nothing but detract from the effect we sought to achieve when we landscaped our property. Please help us to help you and your fellow owners by ensuring that your property stays free of these unsightly intruders.
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Community Life Safety
Education Division www.surpriseaz.gov, 623.222.1000 14250 W. Statler Plaza , Ste. 101, Surprise, AZ 85374 Non-emergency P: 623.222.5400 F: 623.222.5002 City of Surprise Police, 623.222.4000 Non-emergency City of Surprise Fire, 623.222.5000 Mayor’s and Council’s Office, 623.222.1300
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. The Golf Courses and Fitness Centers keep their found items, so if you lost something there, please check at those facilities.
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