October 2018 A Publication of Sun City Grand
WHO YA
GONNA ASK?
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FOAM ROLLING
BENEFITS
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SHARE YOUR
THOUGHTS WITH US
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This year, resolve to
LAUGH MORE.
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VETERANS DAY EVENT Come out and support your Sun City Grand Veterans as they participate in the 4th Annual City of Surprise Veteran’s Day Parade
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NOVEMBER 12TH
Parade begins at 9:30 am City of Surprise Recreation Campus on Bullard Avenue Wear your best Red, White and Blue to show your patriotism and support for your fellow resident veterans. We look forward to seeing you there!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SCG VETERANS:
It is our honor to recognize, you, our Sun City Grand resident veterans. To assist us in accommodating those who would like to participate in this event: Please RSVP at the activities desk to be a part of the City Parade, by 4:00 pm, Monday, October 29th. Email activities@scgcam.com, call 623-546-7449 or stop in the activities office to reserve your seat on the trolley (due to limited seating, veterans only please). Upon return from the parade, we will host a special luncheon in your honor.
RSVP
FOR YOU AND 1 GUEST BY 4 PM, MONDAY OCTOBER 29TH
Email activities@scgcam.com or call 623-546-7449 or stop in the activities office
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Sun City Grand resident veterans who have rsvp’d for this event will be contacted with further information prior to November 12th.
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MISSION STATEMENT
To enhance, preserve and protect the quality of life, aesthetics, and activities of the community and its homeowners by providing and maintaining positive, creative, compassionate customer service through teamwork, communication, and a progressive vision.
THE GRAND LIFESTYLE
RESOURCE NUMBERS
Aerobic Schedules..................................................... 42
Advertising Information.............................................. 5
Ask Cappie the Computer Cat.................................. 72
City of Surprise Numbers........................................... 67
Community Special Events....................................... 68 Connect with the Colonnade.................................... 24 Club Special Events................................................... 46 Destination Get Away Trips...................................... 69
Please cancel delivery of your complimentary newspapers whenever you will be gone— delivery can be restarted upon return. YourWestValley.com 623-972-6101 Independent 623-972-6101
Classified Ads............................................................. 78 Community Association Numbers............................ 77 Employment Information............................................ 5
Director of Golf Operations....................................... 12
Mission Statement....................................................... 5
Financial Results.......................................................... 6
Resource Numbers..................................................... 76
Fitness Manager’s Message......................................... 16 General Manager’s Message......................................... 8
2 TRIPS FEATURED
Grand Learning Communication.............................. 59
OUT & ABOUT
Lifestyles Manager’s Message..................................... 14 Presentations.............................................................. 58
LAKE HAVASU CITY FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS & BOAT PARADE AND TITAN MISSILE MUSEUM
Ticketed Events.......................................................... 60
Surprise Today 623-972-6101
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ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
The Association provides this publication for informational purposes only. SCG Community Association, its Board, its employees and all other entities within SCG do not guarantee, endorse, nor promote any of the products, services or individuals advertised herein and assume no responsibility or liability for the veracity of the statements made in this publication. Information regarding advertising rates can be obtained on our website at www.grandinfo.com (under Life in SCG/Communication News/Grand Lifestyles Information); or by coming to the Sonoran Plaza and visiting the Activities Office. The deadline for commercial ads is the 10th of the month and classified ads is the 10th of the month prior to placement. Sun City Grand Community Association, Inc. reserves the right to revise or refuse submitted articles and/or ads. If you have any questions about the Grand Lifestyles, please feel free to contact the Activities Office at 623-546-7489. If you have suggestions or comments for the website or GrandTV, please feel free to contact our Creative Project Coordinator at communications@scgcam.com or 623-546-7563.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Job opportunities are posted on the website at www.grandinfo.com (Grand Living/Human Resources & Employment). You may submit your application to the Human Resources Department at 19726 N. Remington Dr., Surprise, AZ 85374, fax to 623546-7447 or email hrgrand@scgcam. com. You are encouraged to submit an application for each employment opportunity for which you would like to be considered.
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Share Your Thoughts with Us Page 21
Foam Rolling Benefits Page 16
Our Upcoming Gala at the Colonnade Page 24
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SCG AUGUST 2018
FINANCIAL RESULTS Aug-18 Actual
ASSOCIATION
Aug-18 Budget
Variance Fav/(Unfav)
YTD Actual
YTD Budget
Variance Fav/(Unfav)
Forecast CY18
Budget CY18
Variance Fav/(Unfav)
Operating Assessment Revenue $
914,912 $
916,508 $
(1,596)
Fitness & Activities Grand Lifestyles Rent Food & Beverage Membership Fees Recreation Revenue
62,887 11,761 26,162 30,081 33,017 163,908
39,276 9,381 22,091 20,840 35,748 127,336
1,045,164 92,457 245,576 588,727 430,326 2,402,249
736,614 87,211 241,816 503,570 412,809 1,982,020
308,550 5,246 3,760 85,157 17,517 420,229
1,387,675 135,969 356,043 789,299 595,343 3,264,328
1,079,125 130,723 352,283 704,142 577,826 2,844,099
308,550 5,246 3,760 85,157 17,517 420,229
Annual Pass Flex Pass Resident Daily Guest Public Merchandise Driving Range Golf Revenue
93,299 65,271 11,719 38,818 15,858 8,961 233,925
92,151 61,105 7,541 30,022 19,953 7,361 218,133
23,611 2,380 4,071 9,241 (2,731) 36,572 1,148 4,166 4,178 8,796 (4,095) 1,600 15,792
1,048,599 361,324 2,814,653 741,581 187,532 560,622 172,801 5,887,111
1,029,969 357,484 2,704,396 711,864 165,086 492,588 160,241 5,621,628
18,630 3,840 110,257 29,717 22,446 68,034 12,560 265,483
1,541,941 522,165 3,694,735 932,676 307,173 779,181 246,792 8,024,662
1,523,311 518,325 3,584,478 902,959 284,727 711,147 234,232 7,759,179
18,630 3,840 110,257 29,717 22,446 68,034 12,560 265,483
Other Revenue Interest Income TOTAL REVENUE
5,995 22,368 1,341,108
3,792 13,300 1,279,069
2,203 9,068 62,039
128,876 141,349 15,753,100
126,067 106,400 15,032,332
2,809 34,949 720,768
174,818 194,949 22,539,427
172,009 160,000 21,818,659
2,809 34,949 720,768
Cost of Sales GROSS PROFIT
69,983 1,271,125
46,362 1,232,707
(23,621) 38,418
1,322,328 14,430,772
1,036,545 13,995,787
(285,783) 434,985
1,793,735 20,745,692
1,507,952 20,310,707
(285,783) 434,985
Payroll Utilities Repairs & Maintenance Insurance Professional Fees Landscaping Operating Expense Depreciation TOTAL EXPENSES
747,369 215,242 92,459 33,200 3,567 185,270 235,028 1,499 1,513,633
761,360 224,856 63,655 34,335 21,300 188,891 271,583 2,000 1,567,980
13,991 9,614 (28,804) 1,135 17,734 3,621 36,555 501 54,347
6,263,102 1,540,603 576,209 263,901 90,528 1,493,535 2,685,160 12,148 12,925,186
6,467,655 1,535,546 513,863 269,775 103,800 1,511,128 2,669,965 16,000 13,087,732
204,553 (5,057) (62,346) 5,874 13,272 17,593 (15,195) 3,852 162,518
9,457,722 2,233,048 869,879 401,241 116,528 2,249,099 4,626,044 20,148 19,973,709
9,662,275 2,227,963 807,533 407,115 129,800 2,266,692 4,610,849 24,000 20,136,227
204,553 (5,085) (62,346) 5,874 13,272 17,593 (15,195) 3,852 162,518
SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) Before Capital $ Project Expense SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) R ounds
RESERVE FUND Money Market Investments TOTAL
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$
$ 7,193,515 $ 7,196,217 $
(2,702)
(242,508) $
(335,273) $
92,765
$ 1,505,586 $
908,055 $
597,503
4,500
-
(4,500)
115,795
-
(115,795)
(247,008) $
(335,273) $
88,265
$ 1,389,791 $
908,055 $
481,708
7,968
6,999
Aug-18 Balance $206,492 14,820,000 1.60% $ 15,026,492
YIELD
970
CARE FUND Money Market Investments TOTAL
137,728
130,550
Aug-18 Balance $508,422 2,120,000 1.20% $ 2,628,422
YIELD
$ 10,880,670 $ 10,883,372 $
$
771,983 $
174,480 $
597,503
-
(115,795)
656,188 $
174,480 $
481,708
190,348
183,169
115,795 $
7,179
STAFFING Full Time Part Time Total
(2,702)
Aug-18 Actual 166 130 296
7,179
Aug-18 Variance Budget Fav/(Unfav) 169 (3) 131 (1) 300 (4)
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SUMMARY OF
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING Board Approved Resolutions: A. General 1. The sale of raffle tickets within Sun City Grand, at the Adobe Spa, Cimarron, and Village Center by the City of Surprise Police, Fire and Medical Departments for a timeframe to begin ten days prior to their charitable fund-raising event on or about November 12, 2018; 2. The Architectural Review Committee’s revised Charter as amended (Authority, Article 1.5 – change “committees of the board to “Architectural Review Committee”; 3. The proposed plant list for the Maintained Properties; 4. The proposed minimum and maximum quantities of trees, shrubs and accent plants for each of the different sized Maintained Property lots.
B. Operating and Capital 1. Maintained Properties – Replacement of irrigation and landscape materials for front & side yards as needed, for the 583 homes
in the amount not to exceed $625,000 estimated over 18 to 20 months; 2. Cimarron Golf Equipment Lease in the amount not to exceed $15,000 per month for a five-year lease, totaling $900,000; 3. Cimarron Golf Equipment – Purchase one (1) used Pro-gator HPX in the amount not to exceed $5,000 from the expiring John Deere lease; 4. Annual Purchase of Range Balls in the amount not to exceed $20,300; 5. Global Service Plan (GSP) for all three (3) the Golf Courses in the amount not to exceed $23,645; 6. EXOS Software expansion up to 50 licenses in the amount not to exceed $16,215 ($15,000, plus tax); 7. Storm damage invoices in an amount not to exceed $1,050,000; 8. Approved to direct staff to investigate and provide bids for a Landscape Architect to provide landscape enhancements to mitigate the storm damages on the four (4) Golf Courses; 9. Approved payments for the monsoon
storm damages through insurance proceeds, any 2018 operating surplus and retained earnings by reprioritizing 2018/2019 Capital projects as discussed at the Special Board meeting on September 11, 2018. C. Reserve Project 1. HVAC replacements (27 units total) in the amount not to exceed $230,000; 2. Desert Springs Golf Course – Replace hole #6 lake fountain and motor in the amount not to exceed $6,500; 3. Adobe Outdoor Pool – Purchase 120 (Seat & Back) Dining Chair Cushions in the amount not to exceed $12,100; 4. Adobe Outdoor Pool – replace three (3) Shade Sails in the amount not to exceed $6,100 for which an insurance claim has been filed; 5. Cimarron Pool – Replace (1) Shade Sail in the amount not to exceed $6,900 for which an insurance claim has been filed. Note: No Board Resolutions were denied at this meeting
PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENT
SECRETARY
TREASURER
BOARD MEMBER
BOARD MEMBER
BOARD MEMBER
grand.ellie.brooks@ gmail.com
murphy4grand@ gmail.com
grandwilton@gmail.com
Jeffgibbs.grand@ gmail.com
grandaiken@cox.net
grandmarden@ cox.net
granddonlove@ icloud.com
Ellie Brooks 623-544-8848
Terry Murphy 623-388-6721
Ray Wilton 847-373-6240
Jeff Gibbs 623-866-9669
Bob Aiken 623-214-6716
Larry Marden 623-748-9276
Don Love 530-391-4356
ARE YOU A VETERAN LIVING IN SUN CITY GRAND?
Have you noticed the list of Veterans that we publish each November in the Grand Lifestyles magazine? Are you listed? If you are not and would like to be listed, please send an email to communications@scgcam.com; or stop by the Activities Desk located in the Sonoran Plaza and tell us your name and what branch of the service you served in and we will make sure you are listed in the November 2018 issue of the magazine.
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FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER
WHO YA GONNA ASK? “Communication is a skill that you can learn. It's like riding a bicycle or typing. If you're willing to work at it, you can rapidly improve the quality of every part of your life.”
Kenneth Olson, CMCA, AMS General Manager
Sun City Grand is widely known as a premier community, and we are always looking for opportunities to further enhance that position in this industry. The Board of Directors and CAM have collectively investigated ways to enhance the communication levels for our residents. The outgrowth of our efforts is tied to the introduction of our new website through a single point of contact utilizing the “Contact Us” and “Work Order” buttons on the home page. The Board of Directors has endorsed this protocol and wants CAM to introduce this system with the rollout of the new website. The single point of contact means that residents will utilize the website to easily ask questions of the Board or CAM and also to file service requests online. This new system will provide tracking details for the resident that filed the question or request, the Point of Contact Administrator and the person answering the email. The response times will be monitored to ensure residents get a timely response within a 48-hour window and the reporting mechanism will enable us to analyze the data to enhance our service levels to the community. Residents will use the “Contact Us” button to send a comment, question, or suggestion to a specific CAM department or the Board of Directors. For example, they can select the Activities department, input a comment about an upcoming event and hit submit. The Board of Directors are also listed under the “Contact Us”
– Brian Tracy category, and residents can follow the same process of submitting a comment, question or suggestion to the Board of Directors. The “Work Order” button is also located next to the “Contact Us” button. This button can be utilized by residents for submitting comments about landscaping, facility maintenance, golf work orders, line of sight and maintained homes. After a request is submitted by using the “Work Order” or “Contact Us” button an email is automatically sent to all involved parties, and the 48-hour response timeframe begins. If desired, residents will have the ability to review all of their submitted requests by clicking submitted service requests on their grandinfo.com member dashboard or by clicking the “Work Order” or
“I’m a great believer that any tool that enhances communication has profound effects in terms of how people can learn from each other, and how they can achieve the kind of freedoms that they’re interested in.” – Bill Gates
“Contact Us” profile on the homepage. When the service request is completed, the resident who submitted the request will receive an email that includes the answer to their comment, question or suggestion. The request will remain in the submitted service requests page on their member dashboard with the competed date stated on the request. Popular or frequent “Contact Us” and “Work Order” submissions will be available to residents under the frequently asked questions section (FAQs). Residents can search through the frequently asked questions to view what items have been asked or possibly find the answer to their problem without having to submit a request. On Friday, October 5th at 2:00 p.m. in the Sonoran Plaza Sagebrush room, we are holding a grandinfo.com town hall. Residents are encouraged to attend and listen to a presentation on how to sign up to the website, sign up for eNotifications, submit and “Contact Us” or “Work Order” request, and ask questions about the new website for Sun City Grand. We are excited and eager to begin implementation of the new Single Point of Contact system and are confident that we will enhance our communication and delivery of services to our residents moving forward.
CONVERSATION WITH KEN
The Conversation with Ken session provides a good opportunity for homeowners to bring questions to the General Manager and engage in discussion in a casual format. Conversation with Ken is on October 17th at 6 p.m. in the Palm Center. 8
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A NIGHT AT THE OSCARS OCTOBER 23 • TUESDAY
movie music magic
A must-see show featuring award-winning songs and iconic movie favorites from the Golden Age of Hollywood to today’s Blockbusters. A Night At The Oscars will entertain and thrill you with the familiar and beloved music that made many films even more memorable: “City of Stars,” “Over the Rainbow”, “Up Where We Belong”, “Moon River”, “The Way You Look Tonight”, “Skyfall”, “A Hard Days Night”, and many others! Produced by Jean Bayus Entertainment and performed by a talented ensemble cast comprised of some of the Valley’s best singers and musicians, A Night At The Oscars will bring the magic of the movies to the stage in one unforgettable evening! $20/person Front of House $17/person Back of House 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar 7 p.m. Performance Sonoran Plaza
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RUN SMART
Are you thinking of running for the Board of Directors?
Then Get SMART before throwing your hat in the ring.
DIRECTORS: Serve a two-year term April 1 – March 31, and are n
elected by association members Attend required board meetings, workshops, chats and committee meetings n Receive training and continue to learn on the job n Do not receive compensation n Establish policies and ensure those policies are followed n Do not interfere with the day-to-day operations of the CAM staff n Hire a General Manager to run the day-to-day operations n Prepare and adopt an annual budget n Oversee contracts n Usually have previous experience on committees or boards – either here or in other communities n Etc., Etc., Etc. n
STILL THINKING OF RUNNING? THEN RUN SMART.
S tudy the governing documents. M eetings are open and posted online. Show up and observe. A ttend board chats, committee meetings, neighborhood rep and block watch meetings. R esidents have history, ideas, energy. Meet them, greet them and listen to them. T ime management is crucial. Develop a personal plan. Watch for articles in this and upcoming Grand Lifestyles featuring insights and advice from three of our current board members. Candidate applications will be available: n December 17 at the Membership Desk in the Palm Center n Online at www.grandinfo.com n Application must be returned by January 7, 2019 at 4 pm at the Membership Desk We’re here to Help! Your Grand Election Team scgelections@gmail.com OCTOBER 2018
MONDAY
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THURSDAY
S U P P LY L A S T S
PrimennRer ifb or Two! Di
Come in for TWO freshly roasted 8oz. Prime Rib Dinners served with au jus and horseradish sauce, two side dishes of your choice, and TWO slices of pie. The weekend can wait!
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SPACE ALLOCATION
AD-HOC COMMITTEE UPDATE At the present time, Sun City Grand has limited physical space in our buildings and several clubs need/desire more room for their activities. Some involve large equipment that generally stays in one place, and the room is dedicated for use by that club. Examples are the Billiard Club and Clay Arts. Others take up large table space such as Quilting. Sun City Grand is a wonderful community, but we are aging. Other communities are offering some different activities than we currently offer. If we want our community to remain at the top of the desirable list of Age Restricted Communities what will we need to be able to offer? What do our residents want that we don’t currently have?
square footage of a building, we must comply with the current city building codes and parking requirements.
Chartered Club Needs Sub-Committee:
This committee is investigating which clubs feel they need more space and why. It has become apparent that several clubs need storage space as well as working space. This is a big undertaking.
Room Scheduling Sub-Committee:
Who gets to reserve what space, in what order and in what timeframe? Clubs are
We have limited space for clubs and interest groups to meet, not to mention having “open use space” for drop-in games and get-togethers. What are the criteria for allocating the space? Who has priority and why? To address these issues, the Board appointed the Space Allocation Committee. To date this committee has been busy developing surveys, interviewing club representatives and thinking outside the box. The Space Allocation Ad-hoc Committee has six sub-committees that are charged with working on certain aspects of all the above.
Value Statement Sub-Committee:
This committee is currently working to develop survey questions that will help them learn just what is important to the residents and how do our facilities and activities satisfy them. This survey will be emailed to a random selection of residents in the next 30 days or so.
Physical Expansion Sub-Committee:
This sub-committee is looking at the space currently available in our community. Sun City Grand is a Planned Area Development (PAD) which identifies open space, commercial and residential. When SCG plans to add a new building, change the size, shape and Grand Lifestyles | October 2018 | grandinfo.com
being interviewed to learn how they go about scheduling for space, how much do they request and how will it be used. Do they require storage? Maybe there is a better way to allocate by sharing space or using some of the hours that are not requested for other activities.
Trends And Opportunities Sub-Committee:
This committee has a full plate as well. What are other communities doing to attract new residents? Visits have been made to numerous other age-restricted communities to find out if they are offering activities or social area that we might enjoy. An online search of some of the top-rated communities like ours was also conducted. This committee will come up with recommendations for change that will help keep us looking as inviting and exciting as we can be.
Communications Sub-Committee:
SPACE ALLOCATION COMMITTEE BOARD ADVISORS: Ellie Brooks Bob Aiken Jeff Gibbs COMMITTEE CHAIRS: Value Statement Cj Rainaldi Physical Expansion Martha Bails Chartered Club Needs Melanie Houser Room Scheduling Judy Snedecker Communications Bob Cornfield Trends And Opportunities Arline Inman CONTACT: scgspaceallocation@gmail.com Bob Cornfield 925.998.1813
This committee is charged with keeping you, the residents, as informed as possible about the what and why of the Space Allocation Ad-hoc Committee. The Grand Lifestyles magazine is just one source to get information out to the community. Eblasts to those who have signed up to receive them is another. This article and other information are being sent to the Neighborhood Reps for them to pass on. We are also coordinating with the Long Range Planning Committee, so our work is made available to them in a timely fashion. This preliminary work will be completed in October to enable the Space Allocation Committee to pull together a plan of action later in the year. All meetings of the Committee’s Core Group are open to the public. The next meeting of this CORE group is scheduled for October 3, 2018, at 10 a.m. in the Palm/Palo Verde rooms.
To contact the Space Allocation Committee: Bob Cornfield scgspaceallocation@gmail.com
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FROM THE DIRECTOR OF GOLF OPERATIONS
Jeff Hochman Director of Golf Operations
The Professional Golf Staff at Sun City Grand is committed to growing the game of golf and keeping the residents busy and active. For several years now, we have worked closely with the following clubs and provide what ever assistance is requested. When you put all of our clubs/programs together, it is a great way to get a potential golfer interested in the game and keeping those playing; playing.
LADY PUTTERS This group is one of the larger golf groups with about 700 members. This lady group putts on a 22,000-square foot putting green 5 days a week to work on their putting skills as well as meet and enjoy the camaraderie of friends and neighbors. This is also a great way for someone to get interested in the game of golf. MEN PUTTERS Because of the success of the Lady Putters, the Men 12
decided to give it a try as well. This club is growing quickly and is just another way to get out and work on your short game no matter what skill level you are at. You can find the men out putting on Tuesday and Wednesday in season.
COUPLES PUTTERS Now the Men and Women have a chance once a month to combine their skills and get to socialize with other co-ed teams. This has proven to be very popular and selling out almost every month. CACTUS PRACTICE This is a supervised practice session in a group setting where golfers of all levels can participate. There is a PGA Professional on hand to give them some instruction to improve their game, teach them proper etiquette of the game and even a rule here and there. This takes place at Cimarron on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00am to 11:00am at a cost of $15 per person. To sign up or to get more info, please visit the Cimarron Golf Shop. 150 CLUB This is a co-ed golf group that plays 9 holes of golf from a tee box of 150 yards or less with a par of 27. The goal of this club is to provide an atmosphere
where new golfers can begin, experienced golfers can improve their short game and matured golfers are welcomed and can continue to play. Fun and sociability are the club’s top priorities. This group plays on Sunday.
MEN’S AND LADIES 9-HOLE CLUBS This is the great “next step” from the Lady Putters, Men Putters, Couples Putters, Cactus Practice or the 150 Club. If you want to experience golf a little more and move into a par 36 for 9 holes and tee off from yardages outside of 150 yards, then this is the club for you. This club is also right for the experienced golfer that just wants to play 9 holes. MEN’S AND LADIES 18-HOLE CLUBS If you have played some golf and want to be a little more competitive on 18 holes of golf, then this is the next step for you. Both these clubs are extremely active and strive to have both the competitive nature as well as camaraderie of friends and neighbors. The staff at Grand Golf has also made some adjustments to help grow the game of golf. We have had several golfers tell us that sometimes the course is too short from a particular set of tees yet it is
too long if they used another set. So, we have “combo tees” for all of our tee boxes. We have essentially created 4 additional tee boxes. We have not stopped there. We implemented a “Game Improvement Tee.” This tee is about 1,000 yards shorter than our most forward tees. Whether you are a beginner, junior or an experienced player that wants to work on your game, this new set of tees is sure to be a hit. With all of this, we are still committed to growing the game of golf. We have implemented a junior golf program. For several years Sun City Grand has offered its courses to the local high schools for their golf teams to practice and have their matches. We have also started a junior program that all junior’s year round will have the opportunity to take advantage of. All juniors 16 years and younger will be able to golf anyone of our 4 courses for free after 3:00pm everyday of the year. Any junior that has a paying adult with them will be offered this special program. Junior golf is our future and we need to make sure that we continue to offer opportunities to allow them to play this wonderful sport.
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RUN SMART
Are you thinking of running for the Board of Directors?
Then Get SMART before throwing your hat in the ring.
This is the first of several articles in which Board Members will share some of their experiences in running for the Board, and offer their advice to those thinking about running in the upcoming Board Election. Ellie Brooks is a Board Member who is passionate about Sun City Grand: She is the current Board President, a volunteer, decision maker, planner, researcher, and historian. Ellie has been volunteering since she came to SCG. She was active in ladies golf, the 18-holers, and the Art Club. Ellie got involved in the Golf Advisory Committee and brought her passion – research-based decision making - to the Committee and to the Board. Ellie served on the Finance Committee and helped to consolidate 19 separate budgets into a single budget. Upon examining the Long Range Plan she saw it was not going anywhere and helped move it into a working document. Ellie has reviewed every Board resolution since minutes have been kept and developed a searchable spreadsheet providing an historical overview of past actions which can then inform future actions – a valuable tool for every Board Member to use. Ellie supports our Staff, and looks to add staff to oversee and support our three dozen plus charter clubs. Still on her agenda, develop a course for Grand Learning: Sun City Grand 101.
THINKING OF RUNNING FOR THE BOARD? Here are some thoughts from one who serves: n
You have to be passionate about volunteering and about SCG. Board
Members spend upwards of 20 hours a week, and during the six weeks of Budget setting, the time commitment can double. n While we have resort-like amenities, we are first a community. Decisions should be based upon building/ maintaining community. n Sometimes agenda items are there just to promote conversation: some pass, some do not. Just because you are passionate about something doesn’t mean it will be approved by the whole board. n Attend the City of Surprise HOA training. n Learn about the CAI (Community Association Institute), their training programs and extensive, timely HOA information. Monthly meetings are informative and important. n Bring your past experience and be prepared to research the issues so you can make informed decisions. n Traits that lead to being a productive Board member: consensus building, good people skills, expertise and knowledge worth sharing, strong listening skills, the desire to play fair and value others’ ideas, and most importantly, a passion for SCG. We thank you, Ellie, for your continued service to Sun City Grand.
STILL THINKING OF RUNNING? THEN RUN SMART. S tudy the governing documents. M eetings are open and posted online.
Show up and observe.
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ttend board chats, committee meetings, neighborhood rep and block watch meetings. esidents have history, ideas, energy. Meet them, greet them and listen to them. ime management is crucial. Develop a personal plan. Watch for articles in this and upcoming Grand Lifestyles featuring insights and advice from three of our current board members. Candidate applications will be available: n December 17 at the Membership Desk in the Palm Center n Online at www.grandinfo.com n Application must be returned by January 7, 2019 at 4 pm at the Membership Desk We’re here to Help! Your Grand Election Team scgelections@gmail.com
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FROM THE LIFESTYLES MANAGER
Fall into Fun in Sun City Grand Lorena Nieto Lifestyles Manager
Fall is my favorite season; the weather is gradually cooling down –—it’s the perfect opportunity to venture out and enjoy SCG. There are so many event options for you to choose from, catch the latest Inside Lifestyles program on grandinfo. com, or on channel 1960 or visit our Ticketed Events section on page 60 for additional details. Everything you need for a fun getaway is at your fingertips.
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It’s the return of the Market at Grand! Market season is here and I couldn’t be more excited. Join us for this series of annual events as the Palm Center and Village Center are transformed into SCG’s very own Market at Grand. Peruse the Palm Center parking lot for all of those fresh market favorites! Visit the Village Center and find unique art created by your very own Sun City Grand art club members.
ADDITIONAL UPCOMING EVENTS! October 5th
Easy As Pie Apple Annie's in Wilcox
October 9-12
Temecula Wine Country & Julian, CA
October 18th
Desert Ridge Marketplace Shopping
October 18-19th
We’re Going to Sedona
October 26th
Come out and enjoy these special performances! Have we got music for you… SCHEDULED DATES ARE OCTOBER 23RD A Night at the Oscars NOVEMBER 20TH Divas through the Decades Tickets are available online at grandinfo.com or in the Activities Office – Monday thru Friday, 9am–4pm. Don’t miss out! POPCORN AND A MOVIE, ANYONE? We bring the theatre to you, join us for our next scheduled movie: OCTOBER 12TH Forever My Girl Movie begins at 1pm, doors open at 12:30pm. Additional details can be found in this month’s magazine in the Community Special Events section. Look for email blasts with more information regarding this event.
Ballet Arizona Sleeping Beauty
October 30th
Arizona Coyotes vs Ottawa Senators
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2019 Call for Board Appointed Advisory Committee Candidates If you missed the interviews last April or you’re thinking of stepping up in 2019, here is a GRAND way of helping out your community.
SAVE THE DATES
INTERVIEW SCHEDULE
April 8, 2019......................................................Monday pm...............................................Lifestyles Advisory Committee April 9, 2019......................................................Tuesday am............................................... C.A.R.E. Advisory Committee April 9, 2019......................................................Tuesday pm........................................... Architectural Review Committee April 10, 2019....................................................Wednesday am........................................................ Covenants Committee April 12, 2019....................................................Friday am......................................................... Golf Advisory Committee April 17, 2019....................................................Wednesday am.............................................. Code of Conduct Committee April 17, 2019....................................................Wednesday pm............................................ Finance Advisory Committee April 18, 2019....................................................Thursday am...........................Long Range Planning Advisory Committee
Anne Yost (602) 692-9563 Joe Wristen (480) 369-5804
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FROM THE FITNESS MANAGER
FOAM ROLLING BENEFITS Thank you to Chris Cavaletto, Sun City Grand Group Fitness Instructor for this month’s Fitness Department article. Chris currently teaches Sport Cycle and Tabata at Cimarron on Monday mornings.
Allison Adams Fitness Manager
Read on to learn more about the benefits of foam rolling for better movement and reduced pain. The Foam Roller is the round tubular shaped cylinder that you see in most gyms now. This is not to be confused with the pool noodle that is thinner and not as dense. You may see people rolling around on the floor gritting their teeth or laying on it relaxing and stretching. Originally the roller was used in physical therapy. When using the foam roller, start with CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE USING THE FOAM ROLLER. The roller is used for Self-Myofascial Release (SMR) which is a form of soft tissue therapy intended for pain relief and increasing range of motion. Now that you know what it is, why should you be doing self-myofascial release? SMR is used to release restriction in the fascia which is the connective tissue that surrounds the muscles but also runs throughout the body. It helps prevent injury and improve flexibility. Not only has the roller found its way from therapy clinics, to professional sports teams, fitness centers, and gyms, it is now in many types of classes including yoga and Pilates. 16
a large muscle area like the Glutes (the butt). Sit straight legged on the floor with the roller behind you. Place one hand on each end of the roller. Use your legs and arms to lift and prop yourself onto the roller in a seated position. Shift to the right glute and lean back using the right fingers on the floor for balance. Use the legs to slowly move the glute muscle over the roller. Move from the top of the glute to the area close to where the leg and glute meet. You are creating a rolling pin affect covering a 6-10-inch area. If you feel like you hit knots those are the areas that need to be rolled. This could cause some slight discomfort. The more you roll the less it will hurt. If the pain increases this is your body saying you are pushing to hard and ease off if the area is tender. Then move to the other glute muscle area on the left and repeat about 5-10
times. When an area is complete take time to stretch, then move the muscles to increase range of motion and release more tension. Another main area that is recommended to roll is the front of the thighs (quadriceps). Start on hands and knees. Place the roller close to the knees and lower self to the elbows (think elbow plank) keeping roller in the middle of the thighs and straighten the legs. Use the elbows to move the whole body forward and back. The roller will go from above the knees to the top of the thighs (think commando crawl). Additional descriptions and demonstrations utilizing the foam roller can be found by using a simple YouTube search. Remember, it is recommended to avoid rolling the abdominal areas and low back to prevent injury.
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FROM THE FITNESS MANAGER
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SCG FITNESS CENTERS WHY FOOD MATTERS! WORKSHOP Melissa 10 AM Cimarron Thur $60*** ACUPRESSURE WORKSHOP Tina 9 AM Pavilion Tue $15*** FOAM ROLLING WORKSHOP Chris 11-12 PM, 1-2 PM CIM Club/Agua Fria Tue $25*** SWEET 16 YOGA WORKSHOP Claudia 12:15-1:45 PM Cimarron Wed $40*** BURN IT UP! Jeanne 10:30 AM Adobe Amphitheater Mon/Wed/Fri $2 T'AI CHI WORKSHOPS Nancy 9:30 AM Pavilion Wed $24*** T'AI CHI BEGINNER WORKSHOP Nancy 11 AM Cimarron Wed $24*** CYCLE & CORE Sue 4:15 PM Cimarron Mon/Thur $2 YOGA Sherry 11 AM Cimarron Sun $3 ZUMBA SEATED Therese 1 PM Cimarron Mon $2
BOOT CAMP Nat 5:45 AM Cimarron Tue/Wed $2 PURE POWER Jeanne 5:45 AM Cimarron Thur $2 PURE STRENGTH Jeanne 7 AM Cimarron Wed/Fri $2 SPOR T CYCLE Chris 6 AM Cimarron Mon $2 STUDIO CYCLE Jeanne 6 AM Cimarron Fri $2 YIN YOGA Therese 11 AM Adobe Sat $3 BACK & BALL Marcy Variety Adobe M/Tu/We/Th $64*** H2O FITZI W/MITZI Mitzi 4 PM Adobe Wed $2 BARRE EXPRESS Sue 6 AM Adobe Mon/Wed $2 BEG. STRENGTH & BALANCE Maggie 6 AM Adobe Fri $2
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FORWARD EVOLUTION
As we told you last month the process for the Board of Directors’ election next year has changed. This month we are introducing you to one of those changes. We think you will find the new process helpful and more streamlined. Online voting will be a little different. There will be no cumbersome pre-registration in order to receive your ballot! Instead, we will use the e-mail address for the primary card-holder of each home as the vehicle for the link to vote online with your unique code. n n n
Does Membership have an e-mail address for you? Have you changed your e-mail address? Does Membership’s primary card-holder record have your desired e-mail address for your online ballot?
If you are unsure about any of the above answers, please contact Membership to confirm, or update, your e-mail address: 623-546-7444 Meda.cates@scgcam.com Voting electronically in the 2019 Board Election will enter your name in a drawing for an iPad! Watch for future articles with more details on the Board Election voting process. We’re here to Help! Your Grand Election Team. scgelections@gmail.com
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BOARD ELECTION CALENDAR
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DATE DAY FUNCTION
TIME
Dec 17 Mon
Candidate packets available at the Membership Desk (daily Mon-Fri) or on www.grandinfo.com web site
9 am - 4 pm
Jan 7
Mon
Application deadline and electronic statement due
4 pm
Jan 8
Tues
Required Candidate Briefing & Withdrawal Deadline
10 - 11 am
Jan 8
Tues
Candidate Photo Session - Photo Studio
11 am
Jan 9
Wed
GrandTV Candidate Taping – GrandTV Studio – Palm Ctr
9:30 am
Jan 10
Thurs
Flyers due for approval
4 pm
Jan 16
Wed
Campaign begins. Posters displayed.
9 am
Jan 17 Thu
Candidate Forum and Resident Questions Sagebrush Room - Sonoran Plaza
7 pm - 9 pm
Jan 19
Round-table "Meet the Candidates" - Cimarron Center
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Jan 22 Tues
Round-table "Meet the Candidates" Sagebrush Ballroom - Sonoran Plaza
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Jan 23
Wed
Voting begins
12:01 am
Feb 11
Mon
Mail-in paper ballots must be received by vendor.
4 pm
Feb 12 Tues
Voting Ends - Last opportunity to vote in person at designated location. All voting ends at 12 pm.
9 am – 12 pm
Feb 13
Wed
Reception for Candidates – Winners announced
4 pm
Feb 21
Thu
Candidate Debriefing – Palo Verde Room. Sonoran Plaza
9 am – 11 am
Sat
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LI FESTYL E S ADV I S ORY C OM M I T T EE
Share Your Thoughts with Us Do you have ideas that might add to, or improve, the enjoyment we all share as residents of Sun City Grand? Terrific … How we live and enjoy the facilities, the activities, the socialization opportunities, our hobbies, musical and theatrical programs, sports activities, each other … these are the essence of the Sun City Grand (SCG) lifestyle. These are the glues that attract us and keep us here. That’s what the Lifestyles Advisory Committee (LAC) is all about. And, you are invited to share your thoughts about these and other lifestyle matters with the LAC. The LAC … Created by the Board of Directors in 2015 to listen to residents and assist in the continued success of SCG as the residential community of choice, the LAC develops recommendations to the Board of Directors (Board), as appropriate, based upon input from residents and the Association’s management. Among its responsibilities: n to assure projects and new ideas align with SCG’s Strategic Plan. n to review issues relevant to Chartered Club and Interest Groups. n to consider new or changes in existing amenities that would enhance the lifestyle of current residents and attract future residents. n to consider new amenities and programs that might enhance the quality of life for residents planning to live here as long as they can. n to consider lifestyle issues brought forward to the LAC by residents. This is an advisory committee to the SCG Board, so all concepts discussed by the LAC are forwarded on to the Board in adherence with a process called the Project Development Process (PDP), whether the Committee supports them or not. This Process is posted on the website. See how to find it on the website towards the end of this article. Starting its work in November 2015 the Committee has reviewed and/or acted
availability at several sites, and possibly the development of a Virtual Reality program, a permanent basketball court, availability of the Corn Hole (bean bag toss) game …. and many more.
upon a number of concerns/concept ideas. Among its actions, it: n Reviewed a study of other similar agerestricted communities in the Valley to become familiar with their amenities and lifestyle activities. n Developed a list of services to assist those who wish to stay in their homes as long as feasible --“living life fully”, a term adopted by the LAC and the Strategic Planning Committee. This list is provided in the annually published Resource Guide. n Created, with Association staff’s assistance, a Safety/Emergency Information and Procedures Packet for all Chartered Club presidents to share with their club members. Information included the locations of 911 direct red phones, first aid kits, AED machines, trail markers and protocol while waiting for an emergency responder. n Updated the Board’s formal Project Development Process for presenting new project ideas, with a deliberation and feedback process. Instructions and forms for this are on the website along with a flow chart to help track the movement of proposals. n Reviewed concepts suggested by Chartered Clubs, Interest Groups and residents such as installation of dimmers in various rooms for flexibility, better use of lighting and cost savings; improvement of curb visibility and landscaping in the street markers at various sections of SCG; installation of 15 automatic door openers throughout the community, water and ice
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Your participation … These are only some of the issues, ideas and concerns addressed by the LAC. PLEASE NOTE: Residents are encouraged to bring forward proposed project concepts that may enhance SCG’s lifestyle. The process and instructions for doing this is called the Project Development Process (above). Accessible on the website at: n http://www.grandinfo.com page/23983~647161/SCG-Board-CAM n then click on Project Development Project (PDP) & Large Scale Project Process In addition, there are printed copies available at the Membership Desk in the Palm Center. Summary … While this Process may seem overwhelming at first glance, it has been designed by the Board to assure thoughtful decision-making on its part. In short, PDP applications are considered concepts. Enough detail is needed to give strength and meaning to each idea as it begins its journey. After initial LAC consideration, the Board evaluates the PDP at a workshop and then, should it accept the concept at the next Board meeting, it seeks more detail from the Association staff along with related costs and the details needed to make it an actionable proposal. When fully developed, the Board then considers this proposal and may seek input from other committees before again considering it at a Board workshop and, at a Board meeting, subsequently voting for denial or implementation. We welcome attendance at meetings held the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 1:00 in the Mediterranean Room in the Palm Center and we encourage your ideas and feedback on the lifestyle we enjoy in SCG. Pat Finnell, Chair, Lifestyles Advisory Committee 21
Titan Missile
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KINDRED TOURS
DECEMBER 1-2 LAKE HAVASU CITY
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS & BOAT PARADE $260 (Double Occupancy) $72 (Single Supplement)
Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area
Lake Havasu City Festival of Lights & Boat Parade
36th Annual Boat Parade of Lights The Annual Boat Parade of Lights is in its 36th year and has been the must-see event of the holiday season. Lake Havasu City’s Boat Parade of Lights has been repeatedly selected as one of the top 100 events in the U.S. by the American Bus Association. Up to 50 boats brightly decorated in their holiday best will delight children and adults alike. Watch the boats cruise through the Bridgewater Channel beginning in Thompson Bay and continuing under the London Bridge to the north end of the Channel, with a turnaround at Windsor Beach and back. Bundle up and take a stroll through the Channel – the only time you’ll see the Channel packed full of boats and boaters in winter gear at night. Come cozy up with family and friends and create treasured memories of a favorite holiday tradition! 2018’s Theme: “Light Up Paradise” 22
Proclaimed an Arizona Treasure by former Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano, the Titan Missile Museum is a unique facility that is comprised of two parts: The Count Ferdinand von Galen Titan Missile Museum Education and Research Center, and the Titan Missile National Historic Landmark. The Count Ferdinand von Galen Titan Missile Museum Education and Research Center is situated directly adjacent to the launch complex and houses an exhibit gallery, museum store, classroom, and an archival storage area. The Titan Missile National Historic Landmark is former Titan II launch complex 571-7. This former operational missile site was originally part of the 571st Strategic Missile Squadron (SMS), 390th Strategic Missile Wing (SMW), Davis-Monthan Air Force Base (AFB), Arizona. It is the sole remaining Titan II Intercontinental Ballistic MissiIe (ICBM) complex of the 54 that were "on alert" during the Cold War between 1963 and 1987.
FROM SWORD TO PLOWSHARE Launch complex 571-7 came off alert on November 11, 1982. Work to turn the missile site into a museum began in February of 1983, when Col Paul Comeaux, commander of the 390th SMW, contacted Charles Niblett, president of the Tucson Air Museum Foundation, the predecessor of the Arizona Aerospace Foundation. Colonel Comeaux proposed that the Foundation consider operating one of the soon-to-bedeactivated missile sites around Tucson as a museum. Niblett contacted Col Hugh Matheson, USAF (Ret.), the former deputy commander for maintenance at the 390th SMW, and Lt Col Orville Doughty, USAF (Ret.), the former commander of the 390th Missile Maintenance Squadron. Together, these three men took on the tremendous task of convincing the Foundation Board, the Air Force, and the Tucson community that this project was both worthwhile and feasible. By September of 1985, the necessary parties were in agreement and the paperwork was complete. The Air Force would retain ownership of missile site 571-7, but lease it to Pima County. Pima County, in turn, would sublease the site to the Foundation for the purpose of operating the Titan Missile Museum. Before the Foundation could open the Titan Missile Museum, several modifications had to be made to the missile site. All of these modifications were made for the purpose of demonstrating that launch complex 5717 is no longer an operational missile site. For example, before missile N-10 could go on display in the launch duct, holes were cut in each of its propellant tanks and Grand Lifestyles | October 2018 | grandinfo.com
Museum –An Arizona Treasure SSUN UUNN CCITY ITY TY GGRAND GR GRAN RAND
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TITAN MISSILE MUSEUM $85 PER PERSON Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area in the heat shield of the Reentry Vehicle. Then the missile was displayed on the surface of the site for 30 days to allow satellites to confirm that it was no longer operational. After the missile was installed in the launch duct, the silo closure door was permanently placed in the half-open position (six huge concrete blocks prevent it from opening any further) and a large window was placed over the open portion of the launch duct to facilitate visitor and satellite viewing. The Titan Missile Museum opened its doors to the public on May 21, 1986.
NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK The site was designated a National Historic Landmark in April of 1994, in recognition of the important role that the Titan II played in American history. There are fewer than 3,000 historic places in the United States that bear this national distinction, and this status is rarely conferred on sites that are less than 50 years old. Launch complex 571-7 was just 31 years old when it achieved its landmark status. It is further distinguished by the fact that it is one of only two ICBM sites in the entire world that have been preserved for the benefit of the public. Since opening its doors, the museum has hosted more than 1.5 million visitors from around the world. Parts of the Star Trek ® movie First Contact were filmed at the museum. Additionally, the Titan Missile Museum was featured on the History Channel in two separate series in August of 2007: Lost Worlds: Secret A-Bomb Factories; and Mega Movers: Army Mega Moves. In 2012 it was featured in the reality TV show The Great Escape on TNT. The museum was also featured in a short documentary on nuclear tourism by National Geographic (http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/ Grand Lifestyles | October 2018 | grandinfo.com
news/140915-nuclear-tourism-vin) and in two documentaries that appeared on PBS as part of the American Experience series: Uranium, Twisting the Dragon’s Tail (http://sploid. gizmodo.com/the-process-of-launching-a-nuclear-missile-iscompletel-1720483308) and Command and Control. Finally, the museum was featured twice on the Travel Channel’s Mysteries at the Museum series, most recently in a segment entitled The Man Who Saved the World, the story of Stanislav Petrov, the Soviet officer who may have prevented WWIII. The Titan Missile Museum showcases the dramatic vestiges of the Cold War between the U.S. and former Soviet Union and provides a vivid education about the history of nuclear conflict-a history of keeping the peace. 23
CONNECT WITH THE COLONNADE
Our Upcoming Annual Gala sacrificed and made a difference in our community and worldwide. This signature event in the West Valley will be an evening to remember. Mr. Smith will share a special championship message as part of an exciting evening that also features the Thaddeus Rose Band, fabulous dining and dancing, incredible auction packages and the chance to possibly win dessert with the NFL Hall of Famer.
Shirley Frizell
Resident, The Colonnade Member, Sun Health Foundation’s Gala Committee
Champions. They wear different hats, yet their accomplishments, deeds and messages often inspire and motivate us to follow their examples. Celebrating the champions among us is the theme of Sun Health Foundation’s Annual Gala on Saturday, Nov. 10 at the Renaissance Glendale Hotel and Spa. So it is fitting that our special guest presenter is the one and only Emmitt Smith, NFL Hall of Famer. Join us at the 2018 Gala to celebrate community champions past, present and future. We will also honor, celebrate, and remember champions in uniform – servicemen and women who have
Even more importantly, when you attend the Gala, you’ll help ensure the future of superior health care. All net proceeds will support the transformation of Banner Boswell Medical Center’s Emergency Department – a 40,000 square-foot expansion providing 33 percent more patient beds and faster, easier access for the community. Because these services meet a vital need for all of us in a growing Northwest Valley, you’ll be contributing to a lifesaving and life-affirming cause. Banner Boswell is ranked as one of the top hospitals in Arizona by U.S. News & World Report. The hospital scored as high performing in several different procedures and conditions including cardiopulmonary. Sun Health Foundation has
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 5:30 PM
Emmitt Smith
Celebrating Sun Health Champions of Yesterday and Today
NFL Hall of Famer COCKTAILS DINNER DANCING AUCTIONS SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT
championed healthy living, research and superior health care in this community for more than 50 years and is the exclusive philanthropic partner of Banner Boswell and Banner Del E. Webb medical centers. As a member of Sun Health Foundation’s Gala Committee and a proud resident of The Colonnade, a Sun Health community, I feel privileged to be a part of such an important event. What a great opportunity for you, your friends, family, and neighbors to champion superior health care right here at home. Your RSVP today helps to ensure a healthier community tomorrow. To purchase tickets, visit Http:// sunhealthfoundation.org/2018-gala. For more information, feel free to contact Jamie Rogers at 623-832-5734 or jamie. rogers@sunhealth.org.
2018 BUDGET WORKSHOP MEETING SCHEDULE COMMITTEE
DAY DATE TIME LOCATION
FINANCE ADVISORY/BOD
Monday
October 1
1 – 5 PM
Mediterranean Room, Palm Center
FINANCE ADVISORY/BOD
Tuesday
October 2
1 – 5 PM
Mediterranean Room, Palm Center
BOD
Friday
October 5
1 – 5 PM
Mediterranean Room, Palm Center
FINANCE ADVISORY/BOD
Tuesday
October 9
9 AM – 11 AM
Sonoran Ballroom
BOD WORKSHOP
Thursday
October 25
1 – 4 PM
Sagebrush Room
BOD MEETING
Thursday
November 8
1 – 4 PM
Sagebrush Room
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CONSENT CONVERSATIONS The Consent Committee is pleased to announce the first two Consent Conversation dates:
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9 1:00-3:00 p.m. Sagebrush Ballroom TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30 6:00-8:00 p.m. Cimarron Center These gatherings will share how feedback received from homeowners helped shape the long-overdue, critically important updates to our CC&Rs and Bylaws. The final Board-accepted language needing 67% Consent of Sun City Grand property owners will be presented. These Conversations will provide an opportunity to hear an explanation and clarification of the changes homeowners have told the Board they wanted and also ask questions about the approval process. In addition, a recap will be presented about the many benefits you, the homeowner, will realize through these modified governing documents. Consent forms will be available at these Consent Conversations and also available at various locations throughout the community. By consenting to improve our 20+ year-old documents that were written by and for the benefit of the developer of Sun City Grand, homeowners will be improving ways that our community can move forward, better manage its affairs, and be more responsive to you, the homeowner. Please come and hear the many ways these new documents will benefit our community.
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SUN CITY GRAND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.
WRITTEN CONSENT TO THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE DECLARATION OF THE COVENANTS, CONDITIONS & RESTRICTIONS AND BYLAWS Owners of multiple properties need to complete a separate form for each property. Limit one consent per lot.
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WRITTEN CONSENT FORM
By signature below, the undersigned Member of the Sun City Grand Community Association, Inc. hereby consents to the Second Amended and Restated Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) and to the Second Amendment and Restatement of Bylaws of Sun City Grand Community Association, Inc. _____ /_____ /_______
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By not submitting this form you are choosing not to consent to the documents.
Copies of the redline/updated documents are available online at www.grandinfo.com and at the Membership Office. Pursuant to Article XVII, Section 17.2 (b) of the Amended and Restated Declaration of CC&Rs for Sun City Grand, the affirmative vote or written consent, or any combination thereof, of sixty-seven percent (67%) of the Class “A” votes is required to approve the Second Amended and Restated Declaration. Pursuant to Article VI, Section 6.7 (b) of the Amendment and Restatement of Bylaws for Sun City Grand, the affirmative vote or written consent, or any combination thereof, at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the Class “A” votes in the Association is required to approve the Second Amendment and Restatement of Bylaws. To rescind your CONSENT go to the Membership Office. Grand Lifestyles | October 2018 | grandinfo.com
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BOCCE CLUB
President Don Bollard and Micki Brown, League Coordinator, Presented Pat with a beautiful Waterford Crystal bowl To Recognize the time and energy spent supporting the Bocce Club. She has served as Secretary, League Coordinator and Vice President. Pat’s expertise and historical knowledge will be missed by the board and club members. PAT SCULLY Recognition Award | 2006-2012 Congratulations Pat, and Thank You!
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We are looking for SCG men and women volunteers to help with Vacation Watch and Evening Patrol. We areWe looking for SCG menmen and and women volunteers totohelp Vacation Watchand andEvening Evening Patrol. are looking for SCG women volunteers helpwith with Vacation Watch Patrol. We will supply vehicles and training. Call Monica Rodriguez (CAM) 623-546-7468 or the C.H.A.P.S. We willWe supply vehicles and training. Call Call Monica Rodriguez (CAM) the C.H.A.P.S. will supply vehicles and training. Monica Rodriguez (CAM)623-546-7468 623-546-7468 ororthe C.H.A.P.S. office 623-546-7553 and leave a message if you are interested in joining us! office 623-546-7553 and leave a message if you are interested in joining us! office 623-546-7553 and leave a message if you are interested in joining us!
Thank you for your service! Thank you for your service! Thank you for your service
Article submitted by: Article submitted by: Dennis Hanscom Dennisarticle Hanscom The monthly appearing in this C.H.A.P.S. Member C.H.A.P.S. publication usuallyMember explains in detail the
duties perfomed by our C.H.A.P.S. members.
The monthly monthly article article appearing appearing inin this this The In a capsule form we patrol in thethe evening publication usually explains in detail duties ublication usually explains in detail the duties looking forC.H.A.P.S. open garagemembers. doors and street lights perfomed byour our erfomed by C.H.A.P.S. members. that are not operating. In the early morning In a capsule form we patrol theevening evening In a capsule form we patrol ininthe hours we check homes that have beenlights vacated ooking for open garage doors and street ooking for open garage doors and street lights fornot at least two weeks. The latter service is hat are operating. In the early morning hat are not operating. In the early morning Vacation Watch. hours we check homes that have been vacated ours we check homes that have been vacated or at at least least two weeks. weeks. Thelatter latter serviceisis This two month we areThe showing ourservice appreciation or Vacation Watch. Gerry and Nancy Grab Jerry and Pam Wojtas to two couples that have served C.H.A.P.S. for acation Watch. Thismonth month weare areshowing showing ourappreciation appreciation Gerry and Nancy Grab Jerry and Pam Wojtas more than fifteen years. our This we Gerry and Nancy Grab Jerry and Pam Wojtas twocouples couplesthat thathave haveserved servedC.H.A.P.S. C.H.A.P.S.forfor oo two Why do you still feel the desire to serve or The wife of the driver had gone to the door Pam and Jerry Wojtas began serving May of homes each night and patrollers reported to the place place while out on patrol that you would morethan thanfifteen fifteenyears. years. homes each night and patrollers reported to the while out on patrol that you would likelike more “give back” to the SCG community? and when she learned the people were home 2001, and Nancy and Gerry Grab started in Dispatcher’s homes prior to going out on patrol. to share? Pam and Jerry Wojtas began serving May of Dispatcher’s homes prior to going out on patrol. to share? Pam and Wojtas began serving May of The Wojtas’: We love SCG and gain a sense she yelled to her husband, “they’re home, JuneJerry of 2002. Why you stillfeel feel the desire to serve come The Wojtas’: were out patrolling 2001, and Nancy Nancy and and Gerry GerryGrab Grabstarted startedinin Why dodoyou still the desire serve The WeWe were out patrolling 001, and of personal satisfaction when we canto help to onWojtas’: in”. The driver said he totally forgot andand What “giveit back” the SCG community? The came a vehicle parked at the curb June 2002.made you decide to live in SCG? oror“give back” SCG community? The vehicle parked at the curb withwith une ofof2002. keep safe. totothe tocame turnupon offupon thea motor. The Grabs: Nancy’s parents had retired to Sun Wojtas’: We love SCG and gain a sense of the motor running and with no one in it. Jerry What made you decide to live in SCG? Wojtas’: loveI enjoy SCG keeping and gain a sense of the motor running and with no one in it. Jerry What made you decide to live in SCG? NancyWe Grab: statistics Nancy Grab: When Phaseand 3 was being if they knew City in 1974. We came out to check out the personal satisfaction when we can help to went up to the door asked The Grabs: Nancy’s parents had retired to personal satisfaction when we can help to went up to the door and asked if they knew The Grabs: Nancy’s parents had retired to on the number of open garage doors and built we sawabout things beingcar stolen frominanfront of their area bought houseout in in 1997. keep safe.Nancy Nancy Grab:Iweenjoy I report enjoykeeping keeping anything anything parked Sun City 1974. Weacame came outSCG check out keep it itsafe. Grab: about thethe car parked in front of their un City ininand 1974. We totocheck out malfunctioning street lights uncompleted house at night. During the stopped by. The Wojtas’: We searched for two years, and house. It turned friends he area areaand andbought boughtaahouse houseininSCG SCGinin1997. 1997. house. It turned outout friends hadhad stopped by. he monthly. These stats help to keep the Christmas season the night patrollers arethe door and decided SCG offered everything we were The wife of the driver had gone to The wife of the driver had gone to the door and The Wojtas’:We Wesearched searchedfor fortwo twoyears, years,and and he Wojtas’: SCG community informed as to the roles treated by seeing all of the decorated homes. when learned people were home when sheshe learned thethe people were home sheshe decided SCG for. offered everything everything we we were were ecided looking SCG offered C.H.A.P.S. plays in keeping our neighbors Gerry Grab: One evening we stopped at a yelled to her husband, “they’re home, come yelled to her husband, “they’re home, come on on ookingfor. for. year did you move to SCG? What ooking safe. I also enjoy the connection we have house with an open garage door. Weforgot couldn’t in”. The driver said totally to turn in”. The driver said he he totally forgot to turn off off WhatThe year didand you move2000 SCG?The The Grabs Wojtas’: What year did you move totoSCG? with the Surprise police. getthe any response when we rang the Phase door bell3 was the motor. Nancy Grab: When motor. Nancy Grab: When Phase 3 was Grabs Wojtas’: 2000 Grabsand and Wojtas’: 2000 Gerry Grab: I enjoy the people we meet Where did you move from? sobeing my built partner next door. After astolen fewfrom being wewent saw things being stolen an an built we saw things being from Where did you move from? The Grabs: Where did you move from? The Grabs: while out on Evening Patrol especially the The Grabs: Trenton, Michigan. minutes I thought I would the door again house at try During the the uncompleted house atnight. night. During renton,The Michigan. Trenton, Michigan. The Wojtas’: Wojtas’: Cupertino, ones with the “clever” excuses as to why their uncompleted Wojtas’:The Cupertino, CA. Cupertino, because I could hear loud music playing. I Christmas season thethe night patrollers areare Christmas season night patrollers A. CA. garage doors were left open. I also appreciate wasC.H.A.P.S. C.H.A.P.S. like when you you joined? rapped loudly on thealldoor andthe wasdecorated about homes. treated by by seeing of the decorated What was like when treated seeing all of homes. the many thank you’s we receive when WhatWhat was C.H.A.P.S. like when you The Grabs and the Wojtas’: Originally to leave when a women wrapped in a towel Gerry Grab: One evening we stopped at aat a oined? Gerry Grab: One evening we stopped letting the homeowner know their garage oined? The The Grabs Grabs and and the the Wojtas’: Wojtas’: there were onlyonly 14 people, and only Vacation came rushing theopen door cursing with every house with antoan open garage door. We couldn’t Originally there were 14 and only house with garage door. We couldn’t door was left open. Originally there were only 14people, people, and only ––no Evening Patrol. We had to go step. Needless to saywhen I left! get any response we we rang thethe door bellbell acationWatch Watch Evening Patrol. We had toto get any response when rang door Vacation Watch –no no Evening Patrol. We had Can you think of any event that took to one the of the guardhouses houses to totopick pick up ourour statistics so mymy partner went next door. After a few ononthe number of of open garage doors o to guard so partner went next door. After a few statistics the number open garage doors go to one one ofofthe guardhouses pickupupour Today C.H.A.P.S. has approximately 140 place while out on patrol that you would materials, then back drivetoback to village the village minutes I members, thought Ianwould trythe thePalm door again malfunctioning street lights wewereport materials, center minutes I thought I would try the door again andlike malfunctioning street lights report materials,then thendrive driveback tothe thevillage center and volunteer office in to share? center tocart. pick up a golf cart. There were because I could hear loud music playing. I I These stats help to tokeep thetheSCG oopick because I could hear loud music playing. monthly. These stats help keep SCG Center, and cars to drive. And, we are always pickup upaagolf golf cart.There Therewere wereno noC.H.A.P.S. C.H.A.P.S. monthly. The Wojtas’: We were out patrolling and no C.H.A.P.S. cars atthe thatEvening time. When the community rapped loudly on the door and was about to informed as to the roles C.H.A.P.S. ars at that time. When Patrol rapped loudly on the door and was about to informed to the C.H.A.P.S. looking for more members. Thank you Gerry, cars at that time. When the Evening Patrol community came upon a vehicleas parked at roles the curb with Evening Patrol began no operation therefore we still had leave when aand women wrapped in aintowel came ininkeeping our neighbors safe. I also egan operation leave when a women wrapped a towel came Nancy, Jerry, Pam for your dedicated plays keeping our neighbors safe. I also began operationwe westill stillhad had nooffice, office, therefore plays the motor running and with no one in it. Jerry no office,taken therefore materialsDispatcher’s were taken to the door cursing withwith every step. the connection wewe have with thethe Surprise materials service toto theto community. rushing the door cursing every step. enjoy the Surprise rushing materials were were takentotodifferent different Dispatcher’s enjoy went upconnection to the door andhave askedwith if they knew different Dispatcher’s homes each night and police. Needless to say I left! Gerry Grab: I enjoy the people we meet Needless to say I left! police. Gerry Grab: I enjoy the people we meet about the car parked in front of their patrollers reported to the Dispatcher’s homes whileanything out Evening Patrol especially the ones while outonIt on Evening Patrol especially house. turned out friends had stoppedthe by. ones prior to going out on patrol. with the “clever” excuses as to why TodayC.H.A.P.S. C.H.A.P.S.hashasapproximately approximately140140 with the “clever” excuses as to whytheir their Today an an office in in thethe Palm garage open. I also appreciate volunteermembers, members, office Palm garagedoors doorswere wereleftleft open. I also appreciate volunteer C.H.A.P.S. meets next on Tuesday, October 23 at 1:30letting p.m. inCenter, the Sonoran Plaza. and cars to drive. And, we are always the many thank you’s we receive when the many thank you’s we receive when letting Center, and cars to drive. And, we are always EVERYONE ISthe WELCOME. MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH C.H.A.P.S. forfor more members. Thank youyou Gerry, was looking more members. Thank Gerry, thehomeowner homeownerknow knowtheir theirgarage garagedoor door was looking Nancy, Jerry, and Pam for your dedicated left open. Nancy, Jerry, and Pam for your dedicated left open. service to the community. Can service to| the community. 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The Camerons Mike Cameron And Cheri Cameron (623) 451-4451 (623) 521-1951
Specializing In Arizona Real Estate For More Than 35 Years And Live In Sun City Grand! We Are Offering A Very Special Opportunity For Our Neighbors In Sun City Grand! The Realtors That LOVE Helping People! The Camerons Are Members Of The Diamond Club For Being Top Producers With HomeSmart! HomeSmart Is The #1 Selling Real Estate Company In Arizona Again / The Phoenix Business Journal! HomeSmart Sells A Home On An Average Every Two Minutes!
EUCHRE CLUB We meet each Thursday in the Chaparral Center.
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HOOKED ON FISHING CLUB OF SUN CITY GRAND Promoting Fishing, Fellowship and Recreation
The Club stocks our Lake 9 each year, to provide fishing for residents and their grandkids. We provide gear, bait and help to fish for bass and blue gill. The club organizes trips to nearby Arizona locations and throughout the southwest along with Canada and Alaska. Our community services are the annual Adaptive Kids fishing events at Surprise Lake, a fishing day for the VA disabled vets, support and participate in the “Healing Waters” program for wounded vets with a day of fly fishing and we support a Wounded Warriors fundraiser. The club works with the Arizona Game and Fish in a program to control cormorants. We participate with Federal agencies in such activities as the Lee’s Ferry brown trout reduction study. The club has social activities for members and their wives such as: social dinners, Christmas banquet, casting contest with prizes and spring picnic.
For more information contact President Al Stiles, 623.337.5757 Contact Ron Turner for Fishing Lake 9 at: 623.537.5864 HOF website is: scghookedonfishing.weebly.com We welcome new members
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The charter club meets the third Wednesday of the month, October thru April, and a Fly Fishing S.I.G that meets the first Tuesday of the month. Educational programs are a part of most meetings. We cater to all kinds of fishing, spin, bait, and fly. We encourage men and women to join and to participate in all phases of the club. Grand Lifestyles | October 2018 | grandinfo.com
Grand Series Ticket Sales a Success ENJOYING THE
RAND LIFESTYLE
DATE OF EVENT
Tuesday, September 4 LOCATION OF EVENT
Sonoran Plaza
ENJOYING THE
Enjoying the
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170+
FOOD
Provided by Grand Café The residents of Sun City Grand lined up outside the Sonoran Plaza in the early hours on Tuesday, September 4th waiting for the doors to open as the 2019 Grand Series tickets went on sale. The morning was a great success; residents enjoyed coffee, crepes and muffins, provided by the Grand Café and visited with friends while waiting to purchase their 2019 Grand Series tickets.
DIVAS THROUGH THE DECADES MUSICAL TRIBUTE
Divas Through the Decades is a musical tribute to some of the most influential female vocalists in American pop music, featuring songs from the 40’s, through today’s current hits! The show features music made famous by various Divas including Tina Turner, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Celine Dion, Aretha Franklin, Gloria Estefan, Madonna, Beyonce, Shania Twain, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, and many more!
TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Tuesday, November 20th at 7pm Sonoran Plaza Ballroom $20 Front of house, $17 back of house Cash Bar and Doors open at 6:30pm
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The Diva’s stage show is filled with electrifying vocals, cutting edge choreography, great costume changes, and a high energy performance that is second to none! Their musicianship offers unequalled authenticity as well as tons of fun! Not only will you experience iconic music and incredible singing and dancing, you will find comedy and sentiment throughout the performance as you witness the girls getting the audience involved and participating in the show! There is truly something for everyone in this timeless production! Perfect for fairs, festivals, special events, corporate parties, conventions, and trade shows, Divas Through the Decades will give you an opportunity to experience female artists’ great contribution to American music. 35
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Fearful of Using a computer or tablet? Want to learn how to "surf" the Internet? Text message a friend? GRAND COMPUTERS CLUB IN CONJUNCTION WITH YOUR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT
Presents
A NEW SERIES OF "HOW TO" WORKSHOPS
First session
HOW TO STAY SAFE ON THE INTERNET
Oct. 22 at 10 a.m. in the Mediterrean Room Palm Center Free to all Sun City Grand Residents
For Computer Club Members
FALL CLASSES FROM $5 TO $20 PER SESSION Registration begins October 8th
Oct. 22 at 10 a.m. in the Mediterrean Room Palm Center Free to all Sun City Grand Residents
For residents with limited or no computer skills Courses designed for beginners to Advanced Students. Mac and PC, Android and Apple, Smartphones, Photoshop, Social Media, and more... Check out our website for a full listing of courses.
Website: www.grandcomputers.org Email: new2computers@grandcomputers.com Grand Computers Club is located in the Chaparral Center Grand Lifestyles | October 2018 | grandinfo.com
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SPIRIT OF GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH
Saturday Worship 5:00 pm Sunday Worship 9:00 am
15820 W. Clearview Blvd.
In the
of Sun City Grand
623-977-6000 www.spiritofgrace.com
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Arizona Coyotes Hockey Team VS Ottawa Senators 5:45pm – SPP
Consent Conversations Town Hall 6pm – CC
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Night at the Oscars 7pm – SP
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CHAPS General Mtg 1:30pm – SP
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Finance Advisory Mtg 8:30pm – PC
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FAC/BOD Budget Mtg 9am - SP Consent Conversations Town Hall 1pm – SP Temecula Wine Country & Julian. California – SPP
FAC/BOD Budget Mtg 1pm - PC
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Conversations w/Ken 6pm – PC
Temecula Wine Country & Julian. California – SPP
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Lifestyles Advisory Committee Mtg 1pm – PC
Block Watch 4:30pm
wednesday
Chat w/BOD & Board Workshop 1pm - SP
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Suite Surrender 7pm – SP
We’re Going to Sedona – SPP
Desert Ridge Marketplace – Shopping 10:15am – SPP
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Temecula Wine Country & Julian. California – SPP
BOD Mtg 1pm - SP
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Long Range Planning Mtg 1pm - PC
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thursday
Halloween Dance #2 with Thaddeus – SP – SOLD OUT!
Halloween Dance #1 with Harry – CC
All items in red are Cancelled Meetings
All items in purple are Board Meetings
All items in black are Committee Meetings
All items in blue are Activities or Community Events
Ballet ArizonaSleeping Beauty 6pm - SPP
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Diamond in the Rough 3 & 7pm - CC – SOLD OUT!
Suite Surrender 7pm – SP Diamond in the Rough 7pm - CC – SOLD OUT!
Suite Surrender 7pm – SP
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The 58th Annual Phoenix Greek Festival – SPP
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Bobby Wilson Brooks 3 & 7 pm - SP
Market at Grand 9am - PC/VC
The 13th Annual Crown King Apple Festival – SPP
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saturday
We’re Going to Sedona – SPP
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Grand Movie Series 1pm – SP
Temecula Wine Country & Julian. California – SPP
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Neighborhood Rep Mtg. 8am - SP ARC Committee Mtg. 9:30am - PC BOD Budget Mtg 1pm - PC New Website Town Hall 2pm - SP Easy As Pie-Apple Annies In Wilcox – SPP
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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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The Apache Trail Scenic Drive & Tortilla Flats – SPP
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Fireside Chat 4pm - CC
Golf Advisory Mtg 2:30pm – PC
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Covenants Mtg 9am – PC
Fireside Chat 4pm - CC
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CARE Mtg 9am – PC
FAC/BOD Budget Mtg 1pm - PC
monday
AZ Winds Free Concert 3pm – SP
Diamond in the Rough 7pm - CC – SOLD OUT!
Suite Surrender 3pm – SP
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CHAPS General Mtg 1:30pm – SP
Fall Foliage Finale at Boyce Thompson Arboretum – SPP
Divas Through The Decades 7pm – SP
Golf Advisory Committee Mtg 2:30pm – PC
Fireside Chat 4pm - CC
Finance Advisory Mtg 8:30am – PC
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Covenants 9am – PC
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Fireside Chat 4pm - CC
tuesday
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Conversations w/Ken 6pm – PC
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Lifestyles Advisory Committee Mtg 1pm – PC
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Block Watch Mtg 4:30pm – CC
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wednesday
Chat w/ BOD & BOD Workshop 1pm – SP
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Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving in Las Vegas – SPP
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Southern Arizona Missions & Churches – SPP BOD Meeting 1pm – SP Monthly Line Dance Social 6:30pm – CC Overnight Mystery Tour – SPP Comedy Capers 7pm – CC
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Long Range Planning Mtg 1pm – PC
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thursday
Phoenix Symphony Holiday Pops 6pm – SPP
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CAM Closed
Thanksgiving in Las Vegas – SPP
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Shred Day 8:30am – SPP Barleen’s Old Time Rock ‘N’ Roll – 4pm – SPP Welcome Back to Ballroom 7pm – SP Celebration of Music – 2018 Rewind 7pm – SP
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Comedy Capers 7pm – CC
Overnight Mystery Tour – SPP
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Country Western Dance 6pm – SP
ARC Committee Mtg 9:30am – PC
Neighborhood Rep Mtg 8am – SP
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Thanksgiving in Las Vegas – SPP
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Celebration of Music – 2018 Rewind 7pm – SP
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Comedy Capers 7pm – CC
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Oldies Monthly Rock & Swing Dance 7pm – SP
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Thanksgiving in Las Vegas – SPP
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Kierland Commons 9:15am – SPP
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CARE Mtg 9am – PC
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All items in purple are Board Meetings
All items in black are Committee Meetings
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ADOBE AEROBIC SCHEDULE SUNDAY
MONDAY
Barre Express
Resumes October
6-6:45 am Sue
Aqua
7-7:50 am Cynthia
Beg. Strength & Balance 7-7:50 am Maggie
Interval Maxx Meditation 8:30-9:15 am Sherry
8-9 am Jan
Aqua
8-8:50 am Cynthia
Stretch & Relax 9-10 am Marcy/Sherry
TUESDAY
Aqua 7-7:50 am Mitzi
Stretch, Flex 7-8 am Michele Z
Cardio Interval 8-9 am Michele Z
Acupressure Workshop*** Starts October
9-10 am (Pavilion) Tina
Advanced Pilates* 9:15-10:15 AM Georjia
Adv. Stability Ball***
Aqua
10:15-11:15 am Marcy
Zumba™
Resumes October
Burn It Up!
10:30-11:30 am Starts October
(Amphitheater) Jeanne
10-10:50 am Maggie 10:15-11:15 am Laurie
Grandettes 12-1 pm
Dance Club 2-6 pm
11:15-12:15 pm Marcy
Rusty Hinges H2O 12-12:45 pm Maggie
Yoga*
1-2 pm Renee
PWR! Moves* 2-3 pm Therese
Chair Yoga* 3-4 pm Therese
Aqua
4-4:50 pm Sherry
Resumes October
2-3 pm Marcy
Beg. Stability Ball***
Resumes October
3-4 pm Marcy
Aqua 4-4:50 pm Maggie
Adv. Back, Strength, Flex*** Resumes October
4-5 pm Marcy
4:30-5:30pm Marcy
5:45-8:45 pm
Grandettes
5:45-8:45 pm
# Reserved for Drama Club Practice
THURSDAY
Aqua
Resumes October
7-7:50 am Mitzi
6-6:45 am Sue
Stretch, Flex
Aqua
7-8 am Michele Z
7-7:50 am Cynthia
Cardio Interval
Beg. Strength & Balance
8-9 am Michele Z
7-7:50 am Maggie
Pilates*
Aqua
9:15-10:15 am Jerry
8-8:50 am Linda
Aqua
Core Cardio 8-9 am Jan
10-10:50 am Maggie
Yoga/Pilates*
Adv. Stability Ball***
9-10 am DeAnn
Resumes October
10:15-11:15 am Marcy
™
Zumba
Burn It Up!
Resumes October
Starts October
11:15-12:15 pm Marcy
10:30-11:30 am (Amphitheater) Jeanne
Grandettes 12- 1 pm
Grandettes 1-2 pm
PWR! Moves* 2-3 pm Therese
Chair Yoga* 3-4 pm Therese
H2O Fitzi 4-4:50 pm Mitzi
SATURDAY
Beg. Strength & Balance
Aqua
Resumes October
6-6:45 am Maggie
Aqua 7-7:50 am Cynthia
Muscle Works 7-8 am DeAnn
Aqua 8-8:50 am Jeanne
7:15-8:05 am Michele
Jammin 7:15-8:15 am Jeanne
Core & More 8:30-9:30 am Michele Z
Zumba 9:45-10:45 am Laurie
Yin Yoga*
Body Blast
11 am-12 pm Therese
8-9 am Jan
Grandettes
Yoga* 9:30-10:30 am Jerry
(Amphitheater) Jeanne
12-1 pm
Grandettes 1-2 pm
Grandettes 2-3 pm
Grandettes 3-4 pm
Zumba Rusty Hinges Land 10:30-11:30 am 1-1:45 pm Maggie
11-12 pm DeAnn
Maggie
FRIDAY
Burn It Up! Interm. Back, 10:30-11:30 am Strength & Flex*** Starts October
10-11 am Therese
Rusty Hinges H2O Beg. Back Strength & Flex*** 12-12:45 pm
Int. Stability Ball*** Grandettes Resumes October
Barre Express
Rusty Hinges Land Muscleworks
Int. Back, Strength & 1-1:45 pm Maggie Flex*** Resumes October
WEDNESDAY
Jerry
Rusty Hinges H2O Beg. Back Strength 12-12:45 pm & Flex*** Maggie Resumes October
2-3 pm Marcy
Grandettes
Beg. Stability Ball***
Yoga*
12-1 pm
Resumes October
3-4 pm Marcy
1-2 pm Renee
Grandettes 2-3 pm
Aqua 4-4:50 pm Maggie
Grandettes 3-4 pm
Adv. Back Strength & Flex*** Resumes October
4-5 pm Marcy
Int. Stability Ball*** Grandettes Resumes October
4:30-5:30pm Marcy
5:45-8:45 pm
Grandettes 5:45-8:45 pm
$2.00 Classes
*$3.00 Specialty Class
***Pre-Paid Prices
All Yoga class participants must be present in class 5 minutes ahead of starting time. Door will be closed 5 minutes prior to the start of class.
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CIMARRON AEROBIC SCHEDULE SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Pure Strength Sport Cycle
Boot Camp
Boot Camp
Pure Power
Studio Cycle
7:30-8:30 am Jeanne
5:45-6:45 am Nat
5:45-6:45 am Nat
5:45-6:45 am Jeanne
5:45-6:45 am Jeanne
Tabata
Jammin 8:30-9:30 am Jeanne
Deep Water 8:30-9:30 am Cynthia
Stretch and Tone 9:45-10:45 am Sherry
Yoga Nidra Meditation 11-12 pm Sherry
6-6:45 am Chris
7-8 am Chris
Dance Fitness
Body Sculpting
8-9 am Patti
Deep Water
Acupressure Workshop***
Dance Fitness 9-10 am Patti
Stretch & Relax 10-11 am Maggie
8:30-9:30 am Patti
9:45-10:45 am Patti
OCTOBER 2, 9, 16
OFFERED ONLY ON
11 am-12 pm Chris
Michele Z
12-2 pm
Zumba Seated
Foam Rolling Workshop***
1-2 pm
OFFERED ONLY ON
Cardio Tone Lite 2-3 pm DeAnn
Yoga/Pilates* 3-4 pm DeAnn
Cycle & Core Resumes October
4:15-5:15 pm Sue
Yoga* 1-2 pm Jerry Gilla Room
9:45-10:45 am Patti
Stretch & Relax 10-11 am Maggie
Why Food Matters! Workshop***
Tai Chi Beginner***
10-11 am Melissa
12:15-1:45 pm Claudia
Grandettes
2-3 pm DeAnn
Qi Gong/ Body Blade*
Zumba™
2-3 pm Tina
4-5 pm Jerry
Zumba™ 3-4 pm Jerry
Cycle & Core
3-4 pm Debbie
Resumes October
4:15-5:15 pm Sue
Gentle Yoga* 4-5 pm Jerry
$2.00 Classes
Pure Strength 7-8 am Jeanne
Cardio MIx 8:15-9:15 am DeAnn
Dance Fitness 8-9 am Patti
Yoga/Pilates* 9:30-10:30 am DeAnn
8:30-9:30 am Cynthia
Dance Fitness Circuit 9-10 am Patti
Stretch & Relax 10-11 am Maggie
PWR! Moves* 11 am-12 pm Therese
Pilates* 12-1 pm Jerry
1-2 pm
Cardio Tone Lite
Gentle Yoga*
# Reserved for Drama Club Practice
Grandettes 12-1 pm
2-3 pm
7:15-8:15 am DeAnn
Starts October
Sweet Sixteen Yoga***
Tone Zone
Zumba™
8:30-9:30 am Patti
9:30-10:30 am Nancy (Pavillon)
3-4 pm Jerry
DeAnn
Deep Water
11 am-12 pm Nancy
Grandettes
Total Body Conditioning
Deep Water
Tai Chi Dance Fitness Intermediate*** Circuit
Dance Fitness Circuit
1-2 pm Chris
Deep Water
8:15-9:15 am Mitzi
9-10 am Jeanne
Deep Water
OCTOBER 22, 30
Stretch, Flex, Tone
Kickstart Core
11 am-12 pm Tina
Therese
8-9 am Jeanne 8:30-9:30 am Cynthia
9-10 am (Pavilion) Tina
Foam Rolling Workshop***
12-1 pm
7-8 am Patti
Jammin
Qi-Gong Workshop*
Barre Above
Body Sculpting
7-8 am Jeanne
Stretch, Flex, Tone 8:15-9:15 am Mitzi
8:30-9:30 am Jeanne
Pure Strength
7-8 am Patti
SATURDAY
*$3.00 Specialty Class
Chair Yoga* 1-2 pm Therese
Tone Zone 2-3 pm DeAnn
Cardio Tone Lite 3-4 pm DeAnn
***Pre-Paid Prices
All Yoga class participants must be present in class 5 minutes ahead of starting time. Door will be closed 5 minutes prior to the start of class. SEPTEMBER 2018
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n Merchandise sales, home sales or rentals only-no business
advertising or personals ads.
n Deadline for submission is the 10th of the month prior to the ad
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n All payments are final with no refunds. n Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
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CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS 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 EVERY THURSDAY • EUCHRE CLUB
EUCHRE CLUB If you have ever loved the game of Euchre, you will enjoy being part of our Sun City Grand Euchre Club. We meet each Thursday evening at the Chaparral Center (Hopi) room, beginning promptly at 6:30 pm. It is nice if everyone is signed in no later than 6:20pm. Membership is $10.00 annually. One dollar is collected each night you play with these funds given as prizes at the end of the evening. If you are new to the game, or those of you who have not played in years, we will upon request, before regular play, offer a training session at 5:30 pm. You may call President (Lee Ball) 623–764–5376 or 623– 734–4448 for additional information. EVERY MONDAY • PAPER ARTS AND MEMORIES
PAPER ARTS & MEMORIES A place to create and share your greeting cards, paper crafting, digital crafting, mixed media, scrapbooks & more. We meet each Monday from 8am – 2pm in the Hopi & Pima rooms located in the Chaparral Center. We are back selling our homemade, personally crafted cards from 8am – 1pm on Mondays in the Chaparral Center outside the Hopi Room. Please join us! All are Welcome! Website: www. paperartsandmemories.com. EVERY TUESDAY • MAH JONGG CLUB
MAH JONGG We have sets come and play. There will be ladies to guide the way. Summer’s hot and so are our games, Play Mah Jongg and have fun is our aim!! Tuesday play is from 12:30–4pm. Wednesday play is from 5:45–9:30pm. All you need to participate is a CAM card, a current Mah Jongg card and $5.00 in change, must know how to play the game. Nonmembers may play twice before joining. We welcome you to come and play. Lessons are offered at specific times throughout the year. For further information contact Club Officers for 2018. President, Johanna Roccanova at johannaroccanova@yahoo.com, Vice President, Susan Berk at suz1027@hotmail.com, Secretary, Saran Hirshman at saran424@aol.com Treasurer, Jean Cameron at je36ca@cox. MAH JONGG
PLEASE JOIN US FOR AN AFTERNOON OR EVENING OF MAH JONGG The Mah Jongg Club plays according to National Mah Jongg League Rules. We generally play in the Hopi Room at the Chaparral Center. Bring with you your current NMJL card, five dollars in change, and your CAM card. We play a five dollar “pie.” If you lose your five dollars, you may continue to play. Who knows – you may win some or all of your money back! In order to join us, you must already know how to play. However, we generally give lessons in April and November. You may play up to two times as a guest before becoming a member. You may arrive or leave at any time during play. After you are East, you move to the next available table This way, you will meet many of the other members and make new mah jongg friends. We play on Tuesdays from 12:30 P.M. to 4 P.M., and on Wednesdays from 5:45 P.M. to 9:30 P.M. You do not have to bring your own mah jongg set. 46
We run tournaments for members several times a year and we have three social events. On January 1st, we have a “pot–luck” lunch. In April, when the new NMJL card comes out, we run a “New Card” luncheon, and in December, we combine a “Holiday Luncheon” with a semi–annual meeting, at which time we elect the officers for the following year. All three events are followed by mah jongg play. If you would like additional information, you may contact any of the officers listed below, or send an email to scgmahjonggclub@gmail.com. Johanna Roccanova,President – 623–293–8223 Susie Berk,Vice President – 623–399–9245 Saran Hirshman, Secretary – 623–214–3179 Jean Cameron, Treasurer – 623–451–2810
DRAMA - CABARET PLAYERS Cabaret Players is a venue for actors who enjoy performing without the stress of memorization. Actors use scrips and props to perform in an intimate setting at the Cimarron Club. Comedy sketches lasting between 10 and 20 minutes. BOCCE Summer is here and all of our leagues have completed their seasons. All Grand residents are invited to join us for Drop–In Bocce. We’ll teach you the game if you’re new to it, or just join us to play twice a week. No registration or fees required. Tuesdays 8 a.m., Wednesdays 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join in. We’re having fun over the summer. The start time is subject to change as it heats up. For information, contact Bob Cornfield bobcornfield@ gmail.com or 925 998–1813. PINOCHLE We play single deck on Tuesday evenings and double deck on Friday evenings. Play is in the Hopi Room of the Chaparral Center. Play begins at 6:30 with sign in by 6:20. For more information call Marcia at 623–516–2219 (please leave a message) or Susan 623–546–4820. LAWN BOWLING We welcome all levels and ages to join us for a friendly and relaxing game. Free instruction (and use of club bowls) for beginners. Played on the bowling green at the back of the tennis courts. Currently bowling every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 7.00 am. Come and join us, you’ll enjoy it! For more information please contact David Shaw at 623–584–2743. TABLE TENNIS CLUB The Table Tennis Club would like to invite you to come and join with others enjoying the game of ping pong. All skill levels welcome, great exercise. Paddles and balls provided. Tennis type shoes required. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays (Apr–Dec) 9am – Noon, Wednesdays 1pm – 3pm, Thursdays 12:30pm – 3:30pm, Cimarron Center, Mondays (Jan–Mar) 1pm – 4pm and Saturday and Sunday 1pm – 4pm. For more information please contact, Steve Miller at 602–980–2485. SOUND & LIGHTING TRAINING AVAILABLE The Drama & Music Clubs have an opportunity to learn new skills and participate in the performances at SCG. We are looking for residents who would like to learn how to operate the sound and lighting systems for various shows. Prior experience or knowledge is not required as we will train anyone who is interested in learning the systems. With the many performances we have, there will be opportunities for more trained technical people. This is a way to learn some new skills that will benefit you as well as the clubs. If you have an interest or would like information, please contact Dennis Muehling at dmuehling@cox. net or 623–748–9980. Grand Lifestyles | October 2018 | grandinfo.com
CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS BOOMERS Grand Boomers is a social club open to all Sun City Grand residents. Our primary goal is to have a great time and to meet other people living in our beautiful and active community. We offer dances, happy hours, ladies' luncheons, men's breakfasts, crafts classes, book club, convertible car club activities, special events like game nights, movie and a slice, Cinco de Mayo fiesta, golf tournaments and much, much more!! Our activities reflect the interests of our club members. Annual Dues are $15 per person. If you are interested in joining a club focused on having fun, meeting new friends, and offers all kinds of events and activities year round, join us! We are adding Bunco, Hand & Foot, Games and Book Club groups right now based on interest shown by club members. Check us out at www.scgboomers.com BRIDGE CLUB Join us for bridge, there are games every day except Saturday. All skill levels are welcome, check out the game that best suits your skill level and goals. Visit our website for more detailed information. www. scgbridgeclub.com SOCIAL GAMES CLUB Come and play every your favorite game, every Tuesday and Friday. $1 lifetime dues. Such a bargain!! Bring your friends. Bring your games. Make new friends or bring your “old” friends and just have a grand time at the social games club. Stop by and check us out! Free bridge lessons & tips on Mondays. For more information call Sherry Gelb at 623–975–6899. SCG LADY PUTTERS Improve your putting skills, learn how to putt, and meet new friends. We have over 400 members in the Lady Putters Chartered Club. Putting is weekly from November thru May at the Cimarron Putting Green. For additional information contact Linda Wright at: wright0514@gmail.com. GARDEN CLUB New to Sun City Grand? Consider joining the Garden Club. Though we can’t teach everything one needs know to be successful with their landscape in one meeting, we have resources and info every month that can help solve the mystery about gardening in the Low Sonoran Desert in which we live. HIKING 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 Club President president@scghikers.org, or Hike Director, hikedirector@scghikers.org. SPORTS MEMORABILLA We are still looking for contestants for Sports Jeopardy that we plan to do at some point in the Fall. Let me know if you would like to be a participant. GRAND PHOTO CLUB Provides opportunities for creative expression through photography. Meet new friends who learn from one another at all levels – smartphones to DSLR’s. Our Studio is equipped with a classroom for teaching the art of seeing, composition, processing, printing, sharing and much more. Numerous special interest groups offer members more creative ideas and technical facts. Grand Lifestyles | October 2018 | grandinfo.com
State–of–the–art computers and software for processing images, as well as equipment for printing, mat cutting, card making, and dry mounting are also available along with a library, two presentation screens, a light box and studio lighting for portraiture. Members participate in photo walks or shoots, planned or spur of the moment, to visually interesting destinations. Visit the Grand Photos Studio in Village Center or at grandphotos.org. Come share with us, We Click!
LINE DANCE LESSIONS Line Dance Lessons go year-round with Brenda Thomason at Cimarron Center. Line dance lessons through December are Wednesdays and Saturdays (9 a.m. to noon). For January, February and March, lessons are Mondays and Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. Residents $5, nonresidents $7. For information contact Howard at 623-556-9438. $5 Residents, $7 non -residents BALLROOM LESSONS Ballroom lessons with Jason Wong are held each Tuesday at Cimarron Center. Fall lessons begin Tuesday, October 16. To prepare dancers for the November 16 ballroom dance, Jason recommends that new and returning students take: Introduction and Review of Waltz and Foxtrot from 4-to 5 p.m.; and Review of Cha-Cha and Rumba from 5:15-6:15 p.m. For November, the plan is for the 4 p.m. class to be Cha-Cha and Rumba; and the 5:15 class to be Waltz and Foxtrot. Class plans may change depending on attendance. For more information contact Arline at 623-556-4059. $5 Residents, $7 non -residents| No pre-registration is necessary. OCTOBER 1, 8, 15, 22 • MONDAY • ART CLUB
OIL & ACRYLIC-201/301
(PREREQUISITE: OIL & ACRYLICS 101) WITH ANNE PORTER This class is for Intermediate to Advanced students. The class will stress composition and color mixing as well as how to bring your work to a professional level. It will include discussions and critiques about your strengths and weaknesses. Students use their own photos or may select from Anne’s. Syllabus and signup: $80 (MIGS: $70) 4 Monday's/ 9-12 noon, 3 hours sessions SCG Art Club Studio
OCTOBER 1 • MONDAY • GRAND HIKERS
MONTHLY 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 Club President president@scghikers.org, or Hike Director, hikedirector@scghikers.org. FREE | 3 p.m. | Cimarron Agua Fria Room
OCTOBER 2 • TUESDAY • DRAMA CLUB
MONTHLY GENERAL MEETING Join us and meet a great group of people. See how the club works. Have you ever said to yourself I can do that well you can be a part of it all. We meet the first Tues of the month in the Pima Room at 7pm come early Snacks will be served. If you any questions call Kate Heiser 623-544-7107 7 p.m. | Chaparral Center/Pima Room
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CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS OCTOBER 2 • TUESDAY • SINGLES CLUB
BRUNCH AT THE STAR Come enjoy the new tastes for Fall at Starbuck’s located at 14369 W Bell. They have a private room reserved for us and offer all kinds of tea, coffee, breads, muffins etc. No need to call…just show up. It’s in the new restaurant area with Tokyo Joe’s and Cane’s Chicken. Questions to Karen Ehrlich (316) 303-5505 10 a.m.. | Starbucks located at 14369 W Bell Rd.
OCTOBER 2 • TUESDAY • MUSIC CLUB
PIANO CONNECTION The Piano Connection is a fun gathering the 1st Tuesday, October to May for pianists and singers of all levels and musical interests to come together in a relaxed setting. It is a comfortable way to get over stage fright, play and sing for others or just come and enjoy the impromptu music. We encourage people to come and play unusual instruments. We have wine and cheese afterwards which is a great chance to meet new musical friends. Please contact Barbara McCormack for more. information at 623–374–4533 FREE | 1–3 p.m. | Cimarron Center
OCTOBER 3 • 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 Club President president@scghikers.org, or Hike Director, hikedirector@scghikers.org. Carpool fee $3. Entry/parking fees $7 shared by all riders. Circle up at Spirit of Grace Lutheran Church on Clearview and Rim Drive. OCTOBER 3 • WEDNESDAY • ART CLUB
MAGIC AND BEAUTY OF FLOWERS WITH BONNIE CHENEY To Learn how to regulate water on the brush at the time of painting. We will sketch in the flowers and some leaves with pencil. Then we will be doing a wet on wet wash for the background and a wet on dry and wet on wet for the flowers. The assumed flowers in the background will also be done in wet on wet & wet on dry. These flowers are very wispy and free looking. The centers have a very delicate look to them. Syllabus and signup: http://www.scgartclub.org $30 (MIGS Fee: $20)s | 1–4 p.m. | Art Club Studio
OCTOBER 4 • THURSDAY • GRAND PHOTOS
INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHIC PAPERS AND PRINTING Create inexpensive high–quality prints of your best photographs. A hands–on beginner’s guide to understanding and selecting photographic print papers and printing on the Club’s Canon Prograf Printer.Sign up at http://scgpc.wildapricot.org/Workshop $10 Non–Members | 10 a.m.–12 p.m. | Grand Photos–Village Center
OCTOBER 4 • THURSDAY • SINGLES CLUB
TRIVIA CONTEST Come and test your trivia knowledge on a variety of subjects. You don’t need a team to play…teams will be selected randomly that evening. Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Your $10 ticket includes a sub sandwich, chips and dessert. Bring your own soft drink. Hosted by Renee Rut (623) 266-9047 and Roger Tharp (623) 444-9622. Ticket deadline is Monday, October 1. Tickets are required and available from the ticket sellers at Social Hour events. YOU MUST SHOW YOUR CAM CARD TO TICKET SELLERS. $10 | 6 p.m. | Cimarron Center
OCTOBER 5 • FRIDAY • PET CLUB
PET SITTERS IN SUN CITY GRAND Our October meeting will feature an overview of the pet sitters available in Sun City Grand.Please note that Pet Club meetings will be held in a new location for 2018. Guests are welcome. Sun City Grand Community Association does not endorse, promote or suggest any products or services mentioned at this meeting. The information is provided as a courtesy only. Please conduct your own investigation and seek professional guidance before buying or using any product or service. The Association has not vetted any product or service listed and therefore disclaims any liability or responsibility for any loss or damage resulting from any product or service. FREE | 10 a.m. | Sonoran Plaza (Mesquite/Palms Room)
OCTOBER 5, 12, 19, 26 • FRIDAY • ART CLUB
DRAWING 101 (No prerequisite required) with George Palovich Course Fee: 4 Friday, 3 hr. sessions for $70 (MIGS: $60) (SAVE: register for BOTH this drawing class and the November Drawing 201 course and receive a $20 refund in one of the November classes) Drawing 101 or Beginning Drawing, is the first part of a complete drawing course designed by George Palovich to enable the most inexperienced student to learn to draw. The course starts with simple copying exercises to help train the hand to execute control over the drawing instrument. In all but Advanced Drawing Faces the only materials necessary are a pencil, an eraser and a tablet of drawing paper. Students will all draw from the same subject matter and printed handout exercises are given. Since drawing is a skill learned only from practice, homework assignments are also part of the course. Instructor info at https:sites.google.com/site/artbytripal/welcome Syllabus and signup: http://www.scgartclub.org $70 for 4 Friday, 3 hr. Session | 9-noon | SCG Art Studio
OCTOBER 5 • FRIDAY • BOOMERS CLUB
MEN’S BREAKFAST It’s a Guy Thing! Start the day with some conversation and a few laughs over breakfast with the guys. Not a member? No problem. Come and check the group out. We are all about making new friends. Please sign up at www.scgboomers.com so the host can contact the restaurant and have a big enough table for the group! Join us at Golden Corral 17674 N. Litchfield Road, Surprise, AZ 85374 No Host Event | 8:30 A.m. | Golden Corral
OCTOBER 6 • SATURDAY • STITCHERS CLUB
GRAND BOUTIQUE The Grand Boutique has handcrafted items for you, your friends, and your home. Jewelry, hats, scarves, beaded dishes, embroidered and stitched clothes, towels and much, much more. Gifts for everyone on your list! 9 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | Stitchers Room, Palm Center
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CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS OCTOBER 8 & 22 • MONDAY • MUSIC CLUB
ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENT GROUP If you play the guitar, banjo, mandolin, bass, ukulele, fiddle, conga/ bongo drums, harmonica (any non–amplified, non–horn instrument), then this is the group for you. Come and play, sing and jam in a friendly and no pressure setting. We will meet the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month in the Cimarron Club Room. Please contact David Durham at 623–251–5301 or sonid@msn.com for more information. FREE | 1:30–3:30 p.m. | Cimarron Center
OCTOBER 8 • MONDAY • GRAND DRAMA CLUB
GRANDETTES AND GUYS ANNUAL MEETING Come find out what is new with the Grandettes and learn what we have planned for the 2019 25th Anniversary Variety Show. All former, current and prospective dancers are welcome to join us. The choreographers will also share with us what Music and Dance numbers they have prepared for us to learn. Call Barb at 507–382–7006 if you have any questions. FREE | 1 p.m. | Sonoran Plaza Palo Verde Room
OCTOBER 8 • MONDAY • SINGLES CLUB
BIRTHDAY LUNCH Come celebrate October Birthdays at the Indigo Grill 25477 W Desert Vista Blvd at Sun City Festival. Enjoy lunch even if your birthday is not in October Contact Mary Neuenschwander at (623) 266-2622 by Friday October 5 for reservations. 1 p.m. | Indigo Grill 25477 W desert Vista Blvd., Sun City Festival
OCTOBER 8, 15, 22, 19 • MONDAY • ART CLUB
INTRODUCTION TO PASTELS 101 WITH JUDY AZEMOVE Come and be inspired with pastel painting. Beginning to Intermediate students welcome. Bring a photo enlarged to the size you want the finished painting to be. Judy also has several photographs all about 11 x 17 you can use if you prefer. Syllabus and signup: http://www. scgartclub.org. $80 for 4 Monday, 3 hr. sessions (MIGS: $70)| 1–4 p.m. | SCG Art Studio
OCTOBER 9 • TUESDAY • GRAND PHOTOS
BASIC SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY Learn quick, easy steps to better photos including the basics of image composition and photo processing using your Smartphone. As a part of the course the group will participate in a mentored photo walk that enables participants to practice new skills that will be shared with others during a fun classroom presentation. Sign up at http://scgpc.wildapricot.org/Workshop $10 Non–Members | 10 a.m.–12 p.m. | Grand Photos Studio– Village Center
OCTOBER 9 • TUESDAY • BOOMERS CLUB
MEN'S LUNCH Enjoy good food, conversation and lots of laughs over lunch. We go to a different restaurant each month. Not a member? No problem. Come and try this group out. We are all about making new friends. Please sign up at www.scgboomers.com so your host, Harry Wheeler, can contact the restaurant and have a big enough table for the group! Please join us in October at Irish Wolfhound at 16811 N. Litchfield Road, Surprise, AZ 85374 No host event | 11:30 a.m | Irish Wolfhound Restaurant
OCTOBER 11 • THURSDAY • GRAND PHOTOS
CARD MAKING WITH PHOTOGRAPHS Print your photos on custom made greeting cards as a great gift for friends and family members. Join us for a Photoshop class on making 5” x 7” greeting cards using an in–house designed template and purchased card stock. Sign up at http://scgpc.wildapricot.org/Workshop $10 Non–Members | 7–9 p.m. | Grand Photos Studio–Village Center
OCTOBER 12 • FRIDAY • GRAND PHOTOS
THE ART OF SEEING FOR THE PHOTOGRAPHER A seven–session workshop, in an intimate small group setting, to guide photographers in discovering their inner creative vision by using the elements of design to effectively convey that vision through classroom photographic exercises.Sign up at http://scgpc.wildapricot. org/Workshop.This course includes 7 sessions, every 2 weeks Friday, Oct. 12, Oct. 26, Nov. 9, Nov. 23, Dec. 7, Dec. 21 and Jan. 4. $10 Non–Members | 10 a.m.–12 p.m. | Grand Photos Studio– Village Center
OCTOBER 12 • FRIDAY • SINGLES
DINING OUT OKTOBERFEST AT HAUS MURPHY Meet your friends to enjoy Oktoberfest at Haus Murphy 5739 W Glendale Ave Glendale 85301. NOTE – THERE IS A $10 ENTRANCE FEE – you will be enjoying traditional German Entertainment. Contact Elizabeth Haught at (623) 544-2882 for reservations no later than October 9. Please only contact by phone – no emails! $10 entrance fee | 5:30 p.m. Haus Murphy 5739 W Glendale Avenue, Glendale 85301
OCTOBER 14 • SUNDAY • SINGLES
DOWN HOME BLUES Please join us for another incredibly fun and exciting Blues Party with fantastic music, fabulous food, and an extraordinarily good time. This is the “Big One” and we have reserved both the Agua Fria and Gila rooms! Just for fun, let’s see how BLUE we can make this party by wearing blue (optional of course)! We are thrilled to have one of our favorite bands, the incredible, award winning “JC and The Juke Rockers” performing for your listening and dancing pleasure! Our Down Home Dinner is going to be awesome: Pot Roast with potatoes and veggies, Chicken in Orange Sauce, mashed potatoes and gravy, green salad, fruit bowls, vegetable, rolls and for dessert two kinds of pie (lemon meringue and chocolate chess). If you have special dietary needs, please contact Everett at epincolini@cox.net and he will take care of you. Cash bar available. Tickets for future events on sale 6:00 – 6:30. Hosted by Susan Sellars (480) 528-4789 and Everett Pincolini (602) 621-3591. Deadline for $20 ticket is Monday October 8. Tickets are required and available from the ticket sellers at Social Hour events. YOU MUST SHOW YOUR CAM CARD TO TICKET SELLERS. $20 | 6 p.m. | Cimarron Center
OCTOBER 17 • WEDNESDAY • ART CLUB
FROM LINE AND SHAPE TO COMPLEX SURFACES – DVD SHOWING By: Gerald Brommer – 75 min Using the basic elements of line and shape, Gerald shows you how to add depth with collage, watercolor, and gesso. FREE | 12:30pm. | SCG Art Club Studio II
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CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS OCTOBER 17 • WEDNESDAY • SINGLES CLUB
NEW MEMBER MEETING Get your questions answered and find out all that the Singles Club has to offer at the Sago Room at the Palm Center Hosted by Marilyn Koelling (623) 536-4976. 10 a.m.. | Palm Center
OCTOBER 17 & 24 • WEDNESDAY • SINGLES CLUB
GAME NIGHT Bring your favorite game (scrabble, mah jongg, deck of cards and a shuffler for hand and foot, or any other game.) Also bring your own soft drink. Host for this event is Nancy Dailey (623) 266-7017. 6 p.m. | Cimarron Center
OCTOBER 18 • THURSDAY • GARDEN CLUB
GARDEN CLUB FIRST MEETING OF THE YEAR Welcome to the Garden Club first meeting of the gardening year! It is Thursday, October 18, 2018, in the Cimarron Center Gila Room with check-in at 8:30 am. Master Gardener and Club President Cherie Czaplicki will present Anne Thomson’s “Euphoric about Euphorbias”. Do you have an unusual Euphorb in a pot? Bring it to show club members. Club dues are payable in October or when members arrive back in SCG. BRING your CAM card for presentation on check-in. BRING snacks to share with garden club friends, the club provides coffee. BRING giveaway plants and garden items for the drawing at the end of the meeting. More is better, it is always so fun when everyone gets something from the plant table! Questions or more info? Contact Club President Cherie Czaplicki at 623-975-5397 or cczaplicki@cox.net. FREE | 8:30am. | Cimarron Center
OCTOBER 18 • THURSDAY • ART CLUB
EXPLORING COLOR WITH OIL PASTELS (Prerequisite: None) with Loretta Warner. Play and experiment with this fun, colorful medium. We will explore compositions using various color schemes, e.g., monochromatic, complementary, and metallic. Syllabus and signup: http://www. scgartclub.org $40 (MIGS: $30) | 9 a.m.–noon | SCG Art Studio
OCTOBER 18 • THURSDAY • PHOTO CLUB
DOWN UNDER TRAVELOGUE Phil & Mikey Santens are inviting you on another Road Trip…this time they will touring South Island, New Zealand for 2 weeks by car, staying in some great VRBOs and Airbnbs; then over to Australia for 2 more weeks to find out what the Land Down Under has to offer. They have room for 2 more in the back seats, so come along “mates,” while the weather holds…and don’t forget your “budgie smugglers.” Free | 7 p.m.| Chaparral Center, Apache Room
OCTOBER 18 • THURSDAY • SINGLES CLUB
POKER NIGHT Your ticket includes pizza and game chips. Bring your own soft drink. Prizes for the top three winners. Beginners and guests of members are welcome. Hosted by Rick Haskell (623) 810-5068 and Jan Clark (623)810-2236. Deadline for $10 tickets: Monday October 15. tickets are required and available from the ticket sellers at Social Hour events. YOU MUST SHOW YOUR CAM CARD TO TICKET SELLERS. $10 | 6 p.m.| Cimarron Center
OCTOBER 19 • FRIDAY • PHOTO CLUB
OH, THE PLACES WE'VE BEEN! Drop in with your friends to see Oh, the Places We've Been! - October Showcase Exhibit, Friday, 19 October, 3 pm to 5 pm. Spend time socializing with friends and Club members over refreshments while you enjoy a diverse array of photographs highlighting scenic locations in the American Southwest visited by Club photographers during photo shoots over the past decade. Enjoy the exhibits, discover the iconic scenes and locations you will want to visit or photos you will want to have on your wall! FREE | 3–5 p.m. | Grand Photos Studio–Village Center
OCTOBER 19 • FRIAY • ART CLUB
GRAND PAINT PARTY This will be a fun event where painters will learn to paint a beautiful Fall painting with 3 large sunflowers in a relaxing environment. The instructor will walk each participant through the whole painting and work to make sure everyone feels successful in their art making process and has a fun afternoon. Any SCG Resident can sign up for this event at the Art Club. Best Days to sign up are Monday or Wednesday mornings. $35 | 1–4 pm. | SCG Art Club Studio
OCTOBER 20 • SATURDAY • SINGLES CLUB
WELCOME BACK SNOWBIRDS BREAKFAST AT THE PAVILLION Let’s all get together to welcome back our snowbirds with a fantastic breakfast at our beautiful Lakeside Pavilion (19850 Remington – behind Angela’s). We will be featuring live music, prizes and a breakfast buffet. There will also be a cash bar with Mimosa’s and Bloody Mary’s. The breakfast buffet includes scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, potatoes O’Brien, biscuits and gravy, fruit salad, cinnamon and pecan rolls, and blueberry muffins. Hosted by Barb Jones (971) 400-6481 and Elizabeth Haught (623) 544-2882. Deadline for your $15 ticket is Monday October 15. Tickets are required and available from the ticket sellers at Social Hour events. YOU MUST SHOW YOUR CAM CARD TO TICKET SELLERS. $15 | 9:30 a. m. | Lakeside Pavilion
OCTOBER 22 • MONDAY • SHALOM CLUB
DR. DIANE CHENEY We are very fortunate to have Dr. Diane Cheney, who was a nurse at Parkland hospital on the day President Kennedy was assassinated. She has written a book about her experiences there. Can’t wait to hear her speak. 7–9 PM, Aqua Fria, Cimarron. EC Marc Most For information, please contact Kathy Crotty 623–266–0310 or Natalie Morrison 623–518–3494 7–9 p.m. | Cimarron Center, Agua Fria Room
OCTOBER 22 • MONDAY • COMPUTER CLUB
GATHERING NEW 2 COMPUTERS & DEVICES MONTHLY TOPIC: How To” stay safe on the internet. Are you fearful of being scammed, hacked, etc. Come find out some basic, simple ways to keep yourself safe while surfing the internet. Presented by Dan Wallen, Vice President of the Computer Club. This session will include a question and answer time to help with your specific concerns or fears. This is the first of a series of monthly meetings for SCG residents with little or no computer/device experience that want to increase their knowledge and comfort with computers and other devices. We hope you will join us. For more information contact Gloria Young, president@ grandcomputers.org FREE | 10–11:30 am | Mediterranean Room | Palm Center
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CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS OCTOBER 23 • TUESDAY • SPORTS MEMORABILLA
PHONE CONVERSATION WITH LINDA RUTH TOSETTI On October 23 we will have a speaker phone conversation with the grand daughter of the Bambino FREE | 10 a.m. | Mesquite Room, Sonoran Plaza
OCTOBER 23 TUESDAY • NOVEMBER 19 MONDAY • PHOTO CLUB
CREATING A PHOTO–BOOK This 2- session course will teach you how to create a beautiful photo book using an online publishing company called Picaboo. Session 1 will introduce you to the many features that Picaboo offers and get you started on your own book. Session 2 will provide hands-on assistance to finalize your book for publishing. In between the two sessions, mentoring will be available during several open studio hours for individual or small group assistance. As pre-requisites for this course, participants are required to: i) Bring a laptop computer to class. ii) Prepare some photos in advance, according to the directions in the online handout Sign up at http://scgpc.wildapricot.org/Workshop Free with membership ($20) prior to registration $10 Non–Members | 1–3 p.m. | Grand Photo Studio–Village Center
OCTOBER 23 • TUESDAY • ART CLUB
CHARCOAL 201/301 (Prerequisite: none) Instructor: Steve Plichta Steve’s charcoal rendering class is intended for those who are at a beginner, intermediate or advanced level. He will demonstrate various tools and techniques for charcoal renderings. The class will work on a subject provided by the instructor or student with hopes of completing the rendering in a one-day workshop. He will provide a subject to correct size to transfer to working surface. His approach to this subject matter for this class allows his students to learn a new, fast, fun and effective approach. He will give a demo during the first hour of the class. Syllabus and signup: http://www.scgartclub.org $70 2,3 hr. sessions (MIGS: $60) Non–Members | 9–4 p.m. | SCG Art Studio
OCTOBER 23 & 30 • TUESDAY • GRAND PHOTOS
IMPROVING YOUR COMPOSITION SKILLS Composition 1A Improving your composition skills always leads to better pictures. In this two-session course we’ll discuss the basics “rules” and apply them together in class. You’ll have an assignment to practice on your own with your results discussed during the Composition 1B class. Composition 1B In this session we’ll discuss some finer points of composition, share Composition 1A pictures and learn from each other’s efforts. Improvement in your photographs guaranteed! Sign up at http://scgpc.wildapricot.org/Workshop $10 Non–Members | 10 a.m.–12 p.m. | Grand Photos Studio– Village Center
OCTOBER 24, 31 & NOVEMBER 7 • WEDNESDAY & TUESDAY NOVEMBER 13 • GRAND PHOTOS
GOOGLE FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS A series of four classroom sessions to familiarize participants with the various Google products, including Google Photos and Snapseed for photo processing, that are of great value to photographers of all skills. Advance your skills in photo processing and image sharing while improving your productivity. Sign up at http://scgpc.wildapricot.org/ Workshop Free with membership ($20) prior to registration
OCTOBER 24 • WEDNESDAY • ART CLUB
BIRD ON A CEDAR BOARD WITH GILL MUIR In this class, you will learn the step by step approach on how to paint a beautiful bird on a board using acrylic paints. Choose one of two birds to paint. Everything is provided by the instructor except a table cover and apron. Syllabus and signup: http://www.scgartclub.org $35 (MICG $25) | SCG Art Club Studio
OCTOBER 25 • THURSDAY • ART CLUB
POUR YOUR HEART OUT WITH MICKIE RYNN & SHARON KING Learn how to produce a painting with pored acrylics. This class will guide you through a poured acrylic abstract design. Syllabus and signup: http://www.scgartclub.org $70 (MIGS: $60) | 9 a.m.–4 p.m. | SCG Art Studio
OCTOBER 25 • THURSDAY • DRAMA CLUB
CABARET PLAYERS MEETING Come be a part of the fun. See skits try improvisation. Get involved learn how to perform without having to memorizing lines. A little bit of business and a lot of fun. A continental breakfast will be served. The last Friday of the month in the Cimarron Room at 9am, come early and socialize. Questions call Diane Brenner 623-537-7086 9 a.m. | Cimarron Center
OCTOBER 25 • THURSDAY • SPORTS MEMORABILIA
ANNUAL BASKETBALL PANEL Our annual basketball panel will be on Thursday October 25 at 10 a.m. – We will be in the Apache Room – Chapparal––more details to follow. FREE | 10 a.m. | Apache Room, Chaparral Center
OCTOBER 26 • FRIDAY • SINGLES CLUB
HALLOWEEN PARTY Come and join us for our annual Halloween Bash! Costumes are encouraged as usual, but not mandatory, with $CASH$ prizes for the members who are in the most creative and best costumes. Great food and music by Tru Memories will add to the Halloween Fun!. A cash bar will be available. Hosted by Nick Nasalli (847) 421-2769 and Melanie Betts (612) 275-7799. Get your $20 ticket by Monday, October 22. Tickets are required and available from the ticket sellers at Social Hour events. YOU MUST SHOW YOUR CAM CARD TO TICKET SELLERS. $20 | 6 p.m. | Cimarron Center
OCTOBER 30 • TUESDAY • SPORTS MEMORABILLA
FINAL GROUP OUTING With Don and Charlies scheduled to close in 2019 our final group outing will be Tuesday October 30 so make note and plan to join us that evening. We will plan on leaving from my home at 4:30PM and I will need RSVP for this one once final arrangements are definite. OCTOBER 31 • WEDNESDAY • PET CLUB
HALLOWEEN PARTY FOR DOGS The Pet Club is hosting a Howl–a–ween party for all SCG residents and their dogs. Dress your furry child up and join the fun! Treat bags will be available for all dogs that attend! A free raffle will also be held for all dogs in costume. Non-dog owners are welcome as well to observe the cuteness! FREE | 10 a.m. | Small Dog Park (all size dogs allowed on leash)
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CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS NOVEMBER 1 • THURSDAY • GRAND PHOTOS
SPECIALTY APPS Have you ever wondered how to get all those special effects with your photographs – if so this is the course for you, as you will be introduced to several programs to spice up your photos. Come learn from the Master! Sign up at http://scgpc.wildapricot.org/Workshop Free with membership ($20) prior to registration. Sign up at http:// scgpc.wildapricot.org/Workshop Free with membership ($20) prior to registration. $10 for non-members | 10 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Grand Photos Studio– Village Center
NOVEMBER 1 • THURSDAY • GRAND PHOTOS
CREATIVE EDITING TECHNIQUES A series of monthly sessions (Oct thru May on first Thursday of each month). If you would like to try new creative ways to interpret your photos, this course is for you. The course is about making photos more “artistic” or “impressionistic” using the editing tools in Photoshop, Affinity Photo, Topaz plug-ins and the new Topaz Studio and other apps that use layers. The November session will feature texturizing and creating images using a “Line and Reveal” technique. While digital art is the objective, learning more about the use of layers and other editing tools will be useful for “normal” editing as well. There is a lot to learn and it’s a lot of fun! Sign up at http://scgpc.wildapricot. org/Workshop Free with membership ($20) prior to registration.
All of this for just $35.00 per person. Open Seating - Cash Bar Ticket Deadline October 28th - No tickets sold at the door. Contact: Stan Johnson 623 544-7154 or Betty Shelton 623 561-8525 for tickets $35pp | 5–9:00 p.m. | Cimarron Center, Gila Room
NOVEMBER 3 • SATURDAY • STITCHERS CLUB
GRAND BOUTIQUE The Grand Boutique has handcrafted items for you, your friends, and your home. Jewelry, hats, scarves, beaded dishes, embroidered and stitched clothes, towels and much, much more. Gifts for everyone on your list! 9 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | Stitchers Room, Palm Center
NOVEMBER 4 • SUNDAY • BOOMERS CLUB
WELCOME BACK DANCE Our Boomers’ Welcome Back Dance is one of our largest events, featuring "Mancini The Band", a collection of some of the most talented and seasoned professional musicians in all of Arizona! The band is a full 6 piece ensemble which includes powerful vocals and dynamic instrumentation. Cash bar begins at 6 p.m. Dance to the "Mancini the Band" from 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Get ready to rock n’ roll and dance the night away! For more info, and to purchase your tickets, go to www.scgboomers.com and click on the Special Events tab for November.
$10 per session for non-members | 1–3:00 p.m. | Grand Photos Studio- Village Center
$10 Members/$15 Non–Members | 6–9:30 p.m. Kiva Ballroom at Sonoran Plaza
NOVEMBER 1 • THURSDAY • GRAND PHOTOS
NOVEMBER 5 • MONDAY • GRAND HIKERS
HOW I APPROACH PHOTOGRAPHY Come and enjoy this panel discussion and interact with a diverse group of photographers as they share with us, in words and in images, their individual approaches to photography. Sign up at http://scgpc. wildapricot.org/Workshop Free with membership ($20) prior to registration
MONTHLY 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 Club President president@scghikers.org, or Hike Director, hikedirector@scghikers.org.
$10 for non-members | 7–9 p.m. | Grand Photos Studio– Village Center
FREE | 3 p.m. | Cimarron Agua Fria Room
NOVEMBER 5 & 19 • MONDAY • MUSIC CLUB
NOVEMBER 2 • FRIDAY • GRAND PHOTOS
ACOUSTICS 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.
IMAGE SHARPENING AND NOISE REDUCTION TECHNIQUES What is sharpening and how does it work? What do the different sharpening controls like radius, detail, masking do? What about noise reduction – how does that interact with sharpening? How should images be sharpened for best creative impact? These questions will be addressed using the e-book “The Photographers Guide to Image Sharpening in Lightroom” by Robin Whalley and accompanying videos. While the workshop is Lightroom oriented, the principles – and in many cases the tools – are applicable to all photo editing software. Sign up at http://scgpc.wildapricot.org/Workshop Free with membership ($20) prior to registration. $10 for non-members | 1–4:00 p.m. | Grand Photos Studio– Village Center
NOVEMBER 2 • FRIDAY • GRAND CONNECTION INTEREST GROUP
ANNUAL FALL FLING DINNER DANCE The Grand Connection is proud to present Silhouette a vibrant and versatile band specializing in jazz, Motown and contemporary music, a special treat not be missed. This dinner dance has been a sell out for the last 6 years. People meet new friends and unite with old friends and just have a great time. Enjoy a catered meal, door prizes, drawings and an opportunity to win mega bucks by purchasing 50/50 tickets. 52
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NOVEMBER 5 & NOVEMBER 8 • MONDAY & THURSDAY GRAND PHOTOS
BASIC SMARTPHONE CLASS In this 2-session course learn quick, easy steps to better photos including the basics of image composition. As a part of the course the group will participate in a mentored photo walk November 8 that enables participants to practice new skills.Sign up at http:// scgpc.wildapricot.org/Workshop Free with membership ($20) prior to registration. $15 for non-members | 10 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Grand Photos Studio– Village Center
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CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS NOVEMBER 6 • TUESDAY • GRAND PHOTOS
HOW TO TAKE FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS If you’d like to feel less nervous and more confident about photographing your family, this is the course for you. We’ll focus on helpful hints and each other, so bring your camera.Sign up at http://scgpc.wildapricot. org/Workshop Free with membership ($20) prior to registration
NOVEMBER 8 • THURSDAY • GRAND PHOTOS
$10 for non-members | 1–3 p.m. | Grand Photos Studio- Village Center
ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BUYING A NEW CAMERA? If you are thinking about buying a new camera but find it all a bit confusing come and get the process demystified. Topics range from smartphones, to mirrorless & DSLR’s, not about brand but capabilities to match your specific needs. Sign up at http://scgpc.wildapricot.org/ Workshop Free with membership ($20) prior to registration.
NOVEMBER 7 • WEDNESDAY • GRAND HIKERS
$10 for non-members |1–3 p.m. | Grand Photos Studio- Village Center
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 Club President president@scghikers.org, or Hike Director, hikedirector@ scghikers.org $3.00 carpool fee/entry parking fee $7 shared by all riders | Circle up at Spirit of Grace Lutheran Church on Clearview and Rim
NOVEMBER 8 • THURSDAY • WASHINGTON INTEREST GROUP
WASHINGTON TAILGATE PARTY! Calling all Sun City Grand Washingtonians! Wear your favorite sports team attire and come join in a fun happy hour and social. Do you have a favorite tailgate appetizer? Please bring a plate to share. If you have any questions contact Susan Brinkley at susanbrinkley7@gmail. com. To be put on the Washington roster, contact John Nuerenberg at wainterestgroup@yahoo.com. RSVP to John for the tailgate party is helpful, but not required. Please remember to bring your CAM card. $3.00/pp | 5–7 p.m. | Lakeside Pavilion
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NOVEMBER 12 • MONDAY • GRAND PHOTOS
PHOTO PROCESSING WITH SNAPSEED Learn how to process your Smartphone and/or I-Pad pictures using “Snapseed”, a free, complete and professional photo editor developed by Google. Basic techniques and workflow will be discussed and demonstrated. You will have the opportunity to process your own photos with the guidance of mentors. A good companion class to Basic Smartphone Photography. Sign up at http://scgpc.wildapricot.org/ Workshop Free with membership ($20) prior to registration $10 for non-members | 1–3 p.m. | Grand Photos Studio–Village Center
NOVEMBER 13 • TUESDAY • GRAND PHOTOS
IMPROVING COMPOSITION SKILLS Composition 1A Improving your composition skills always leads to better pictures. In this two-session course we’ll discuss the basics “rules” and apply them together in class. You’ll have an assignment to practice on your own with your results discussed during the Composition 1B class. Composition 1B In this session we’ll discuss some finer points of composition, share Composition 1A pictures and learn from each other’s efforts. Improvement in your photographs guaranteed! Sign up at http:// scgpc.wildapricot.org/Workshop Free with membership ($20) prior to registration. $10 for non-members | 10 am–12 pm | Grand Photos Studio Village Center
NOVEMBER 21 • WEDNESDAY • ART CLUB
DESIGNING GREAT STARTS WITH TEXTURE AND FORM – DVD SHOWING By: Pat Dews Pat presents a new outlook on how to work with watercolor, inks, acrylics, and collage media. Jam–packed with information! Free | 12:30 p.m. | SCG Art Studio II
NOVEMBER 25 • SUNDAY • SINGLES CLUB
"MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET AT ARIZONA BROADWAY THEATRE Premium seating for show and dinner including coffee or tea and tip for the group rate of $65. Hosted by Marilyn Koelling (623) 556-6708. Checks to Marilyn – paid reservation deadline is Saturday October 27th. $65 | 5:30 p.m. | Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W Paradise Lane, Peoria 85382.
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NOVEMBER 25 • SUNDAY • MINNESOTA INTEREST GROUP
WELCOME BACK Minnesota Interest Group welcomes all to our Welcome Back with hors d'oeuvres and coffee, cash bar available, on Sunday, November 25 at 530 p.m. in the Gila Room at Cimarron. Dues for 2018-2019 season $5.00 per person. Kindly RSVP to grandmn2016@yahoo.com. 5:30 p.m. | Gila Room, Cimarron Center
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CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS DECEMBER 1 • SATURDAY • STITCHERS CLUB
DECEMBER 6 • THURSDAY • GRAND PHOTOS
9 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | Stitchers Room, Palm Center
$10 for non-members | 10 am–12 pm | Grand Photos Studio– Village Center
GRAND BOUTIQUE The Grand Boutique has handcrafted items for you, your friends, and your home. Jewelry, hats, scarves, beaded dishes, embroidered and stitched clothes, towels and much, much more. Gifts for everyone on your list! DECEMBER 2-DECEMBER 10 • SUNDAY-SUNDAY • SHALOM CLUB
2018 CHANUKAH CELEBRATION After the lighting of the Menorah in front of the Chaparral Center we will sing traditional holiday songs and donuts will be served. First Candle – Sunday, December 2nd, 5:30 PM Second Candle – Monday, December 3rd, 5:30 PM Third Candle – Tuesday, December 4th, 5:30 PM Fourth Candle – Wednesday, December 5th, 5:30 PM Fifth Candle – Thursday, December 6th, 5:30 PM Sixth Candle – Friday, December 7th, 4:45 PM Seventh Candle – Saturday, December 8th, 6:15 PM Eighth Candle – Sunday, December 9th, 5:30 PM For information and questions, please contact Natalie Morrison at 623-518-3494.Free to all SCG Residents….Times above FREE | Palm Court, Chaparrel Center
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PHOTO PROCESSING USING APPLE PHOTO EDITING A basic introduction to photo editing using your Apple ‘Photo’ editing tool that comes with your iPhone, iPad and Mac computer. This class is for beginners. Sign up at http://scgpc.wildapricot.org/Workshop Free with membership ($20) prior to registration.
DECEMBER 6 • THURSDAY • GRAND PHOTOS
CREATIVE EDITING TECHNIQUES A series of monthly sessions (Oct thru May on first Thursday of each month). If you would like to try new creative ways to interpret your photos, this course is for you. The course is about making photos more “artistic” or “impressionistic” using the editing tools in Photoshop, Affinity Photo, Topaz plug-ins and the new Topaz Studio and other apps that use layers. The December session will feature using Topaz Simplify with a favorite workflow. While digital art is the objective, learning more about the use of layers and other editing tools will be useful for “normal” editing as well. There is a lot to learn and it’s a lot of fun! $10 per session for non-members | 1–3 pm | Grand Photos Studio– Village Center
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PRESENTATIONS OCTOBER 6 • SATURDAY • SEMINAR
GOT AFIB? TIRED OF YOUR BLOOD THINNER? Join us for a seminar on heart health! Dr. Vijay Swarup is a highly regarded expert in cardiac electrophysiology. He will discuss cuttingedge therapies for arrhythmia, stroke prevention and other heart conditions. Please RSVP by calling Mandy at 602-456-2342 or rsvpazheart@gmail.com. FREE | 8:00 a.m. | Cimarron Center
OCTOBER 9 • TUESDAY • SEMINAR
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT! Health risk screenings using the most advanced thermal imaging technology. Thermography is a non-invasive, radiation-free, FDA approved (1982) test of physiology. Adding thermography to your regular health screenings opens the door to “true” early detection (up to ten years early); without harmful radiation exposure or painful examination procedures. FREE | 2:30 p.m. | Palm Center
OCTOBER 11 • THURSDAY • SEMINAR
FIRST FINANCIAL EQUITY CORP Please join Patrick Duffy, Associate Vice President at First Financial Equity Corporation for a complimentary seminar on 2018 market update and what to expect! Get an in depth perspective on current market conditions and how we think the rest of the year will shape up. We will look into the equity and bond markets, Interest rates and current economic conditions and forecasts. Please RSVP by October 10th with Patrick Duffy at (623) 385 8517 or by email at pduffy@ffec.com. FREE | 10:00 a.m. | Palm Center
OCTOBER 17 • WEDNESDAY • SEMINAR
LIVING TRUST SEMINAR LATEST STRATEGIES TO PROTECT YOUR ESTATE. 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. Why a Will is not enough. Why many people with Trusts will end up in Probate and how to avoid it. PRESESENTED BY: Dwornik Law. RSVP 480-809-1014 info@dworniklawaz.com FREE | 10:00 a.m. | Sonoran Plaza
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OCTOBER 17 • WEDNESDAY • SEMINAR
RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN Having window problems, feeling the heat of the season, getting a lot of dust inside your home or thinking of upgrading your windows and/or patio doors? Then reserve a seat at the Renewal by Andersen Window & Door Presentation in the Palms Room. Get an exclusive look into our windows and doors. Enjoy a complimentary dinner. Seats are limited. Register online at http://renewalevent.com/ or call us at 480-612-0700. FREE | 6:00 p.m. | Sonoran Plaza
NOVEMBER 3 • SATURDAY • SEMINAR
ASSET PRESERVATION TAX & RETIREMENT If you’re between the ages of 56 and 66 you cannot afford to miss this free workshop. Justin “Judd” Carlson & Stewart Willis of Asset Preservation Tax & Retirement Services, LLC invite you to join us and learn about common mistakes people make filing for social security benefits and taxation in retirement. RSVP 623-239-1748 to reserve your seat. Registration opens at 9:30 am, Presentation from 10:00 am - 11:15 pm. FREE | 10:00 a.m. | Sonoran Plaza
NOVEMBER 8 • THURSDAY • SEMINAR
RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN Having window problems, having areas or rooms that are uncomfortable when you walk in them, experiencing dusty areas inside your home or thinking of upgrading your windows and/ or patio doors? Then reserve a seat at the Renewal by Andersen Window & Door Presentation in the Pima Room. Get an exclusive look into our windows and doors. Enjoy a complimentary dinner. Seats are limited. Register online at http://renewalevent.com/ or call us at 480-612-0700. FREE | 5:00 p.m. | Chaparral Center
NOVEMBER 13 • TUESDAY • SEMINAR
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT! Health risk screenings using the most advanced thermal imaging technology. Thermography is a non-invasive, radiation-free, FDA approved (1982) test of physiology. Adding thermography to your regular health screenings opens the door to “true” early detection (up to ten years early); without harmful radiation exposure or painful examination procedures. FREE | 2:30 p.m. | Palm Center
NOVEMBER 15 • THURSDAY • SEMINAR
GASSER DENTAL Join Dr. Kevin Gasser and his team for a FREE Italian dinner and no obligation informative presentation about dental implants. All attendees will receive FREE: Dinner, Raffles and Gift bag (value $60) RSVP today at 623.972.8217 or online at www.drgasser.com. Seating limited to first 50 people. FREE | 5:00 p.m. | Cimarron Center
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GRAND LEARNING Information and Registration at 623-546-7470 or grandlearning.org SAVE THE DATE The Grand Learnings fall semester gets underway on October 8! Find our class listings online at grandlearning.org or look for hard-copy catalogs in the Sonoran, Cimarron and Chaparral Centers. NEW CLASSES OFFERED This semester we’ll begin taking a look at Inner and Outer Space. Look for classes on the Brain and Artificial Intelligence led by Joe Aibinder, and the Robots, Artificial Intelligence, and the Future of Us with Bruce Moscoe. Both are sure to be thought provoking and informative. Is there other life in Outer Space? Dr. Lynn Kitai will share her extensive research into the Phoenix Lights…the purported UFO sighting in Phoenix in March of 1977. We’ll also offer Joe Aibinders’ Astronomy class again…packed with mind-blowing concepts about space and it’s exploration. We are privileged to have Dr. Zuhdi Jassar come and speak to us about his experiences as a Muslim and a patriot. This will fill fast so get your registration in now! Dr. Winnie Fritz will address Immigrants, Refugees, Asylees, Migrants looking at the differences between these term and the implications for their (and our) lives. And we have some of our perennial favorites … with a new twist. Allen Reamer will be looking at some new artists … Dali and the Surrealists, Caravaggio, a new look at Michelangelo, and Remington and Russell. If politics and ethics (or the lack thereof) are your thing, we have our usual Current Events discussion classes, and Socrates Café. Harvard Justice is back by popular demand, starting the series over with Jack Elliott. Dr. Bonnie Saunders’ will discuss the Cold War. Sal DiLiberto’s classes are continuing their march through time and he will give his energetic take on WWII. You can register for classes from the comfort of home with a cup of coffee. Just go to grandlearning.org. If you forgot your password, we can reset it for you in the office, or you can click on “Forgot Your Password” and follow the prompts from there. BE SURE TO PRESS THE LOGIN BUTTON (not the Enter key) when you login as a Returning Customer. Our pages look a little different (the software company is trying to “improve” things, but it’s all there!) check your invoice for a ZERO When paying online with a credit card,
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TICKETED EVENTS Tickets available online at www.grandinfo.com or at the Activities desk unless noted otherwise. OCTOBER 5 • FRIDAY • FREE SPIRIT
EASY AS PIE — APPLE ANNIES IN WILCOX Travel to Wilcox for some of the best pie ever! Spend the day on the farm enjoying a flavorful harvest of pick-your-own apples, pears, peaches, pumpkins and more! Browse in the sensational assortment of butters, salsa, jams, and jellies. Enjoy lunch, including awardwinning apple pie. *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
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THE 13TH ANNUAL CROWN KING APPLE FESTIVAL — SOLD OUT! $75/person | Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area
OCTOBER 9–12 • TUESDAY–FRIDAY • TJ TRAVEL
TEMECULA WINE COUNTRY & JULIAN, CALIFORNIA Day One: We’ll leave the Valley, with a stop for coffee & goodies, on our way to enjoy lunch on self in Yuma, Arizona. After lunch we’ll sightsee our way to Alpine, California—just 40 miles outside of San Diego. Alpine is home to the beautiful Viejas Casino Resort, our headquarters for the next three nights. This luxurious hotel offers a spacious pool and lounge area, two state-of-the-art fitness centers, and several fabulous restaurants. We’ll be offered for the first two nights: $25 in gambling bucks and a $10 coupon towards any of the restaurants at Viejas Casino Resort. We’ll check into our hotel and after a refresh, we’ll gather at the award winning and newly expanded Viejas Buffet, for a meal that includes selections such as mustard crusted prime rib, a delicious snow crab & seafood station, Mexican food action station, the most amazing dessert spread, beer, wine, champagne, and so much more! Dinner’s included and later we’ll enjoy a free evening. Day Two: Breakfast is on self at the hotel, and here’s your chance to cash in your $10 voucher towards any of the Viejas food outlets. After breakfast it’s back on the bus and we’re headed for Temecula Valley Wine Country. Just 22 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean, on the eastern side of the South Coast Mountain range, Temecula Valley offers a unique micro-climate; cool fog from the Pacific, meets warm air from the east—ideal conditions for producing wine grapes. We’ll begin our wine tour at the very modern Callaway Vineyard and Winery. We’ll go behind the scenes for a tour of the facility. Led by a knowledgeable guide, we’ll enjoy two barrel tastes—one red, one white—then a flight of 4 more wines in the tasting room. We’ll leave
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Callaway and explore some of the spectacular scenery of Temecula Valley, before heading to small and family owned Cougar Vineyard and Winery. We’ll enjoy a picnic style lunch at Cougar, served with a half-glass of wine. Later in the tasting room, we’ll have an opportunity to sample three wines from their menu. After lunch and tasting at Cougar, we’ll explore more of this fascinating region before wrapping up our afternoon with “dessert” at Thornton Winery. Famous for champagne and sparkling wines, we’ll enjoy the “Sweet Flight,” a sampling of four wines, including their famous Kiss of Chocolate. Late afternoon we’ll return to our hotel, where we’ll enjoy a free evening and dinner on self. Wine Tasting at 3 Wineries and Lunch included. Day Three: Breakfast is on self at the hotel, and we’ll again have $10 towards Viejas food outlets. After breakfast we’ll jump back on the bus headed for Julian, a historic gold mining town, famous for their apple harvest and fall colors. We’ll spend some time exploring the charming streets of downtown Julian, and then back on the bus, we’ll head just three miles west of Main Street to Julian Station. Housed in an original 1943 apple packing facility and cider house in the beautiful Wynola Valley, Julian Station is home to unique shops and antique stores, four tasting rooms—including wine, beer, mead and hard cider. We’ll enjoy lunch on self at Mr. Manita’s—a fabulous Mexican restaurant offering super casual patio dining. After lunch we’ll explore the Julian Hard Cider tasting room and taste a flight of eight different hard ciders, including: Cherry Bomb, PEARanormal, Black & Blue, Apple Pie, Phenomenal, Razamatazz… fun and delicious! We’ll spend some time exploring this scenic region before heading back to our hotel for dinner on self and a free evening. Hard Cider Tasting included. Day Four: Breakfast is on self at the hotel, and after breakfast it’s bags out and we’re headed for home. We’ll enjoy plenty of great sightseeing stops and lunch on self along the way. Call in your reservations for this remarkable tour! Times and pick-up locations subject to change per tour vendor. You will be contacted 2-3 days prior to your tour with definite pick up times. $699/person dbl occ (sgl occ avail upon request) | Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area
OCTOBER 13 • SATURDAY • TJ TRAVEL
THE 58TH ANNUAL PHOENIX GREEK FESTIVAL We’re off to celebrate the 58th Annual Phoenix Greek Festival, the longest running ethnic festival in the Valley—fantastic food, music, art, and activities—at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Community Center. Food is at the heart of this festival! Gyros, kalamari, pastitsio (Greek lasagna), spanakopita (spinach pie) and lamb roasted on a spit will be served up all afternoon. Save room for fresh-baked Greek pastries lovingly prepared by Greek yiayias (grandmas) —baklava, melomakarouna dipped in honey, Greek doughnuts and more. Top it all off with a little Ouzo or Metaxa brandy, a Greek beer, or Greek wine. Award winning dancers will be performing throughout the day. They also offer lessons, and everyone is welcome to join in. This fabulous festival is manned entirely by volunteers, with proceeds benefitting Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral ministries—tons of fun, and all for a good cause. Call in your reservation and come with us! Times and pick-up locations subject to change per tour vendor. You will be contacted 2-3 days prior to your tour with definite pick up times. $48/person | Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area
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TICKETED EVENTS Tickets available online at www.grandinfo.com or at the Activities desk unless noted otherwise. OCTOBER 18 • THURSDAY • GRAND EVENT
DESERT RIDGE MARKETPLACE — SHOPPING Desert Ridge Marketplace, Arizona’s premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination, delivers the ultimate shopping experience in a distinctive outdoor setting. Immerse your shopping senses in a unique blend of specialty retailers. $25/person | 10:15 a.m. Bus Departs the Sonoran Parking Area | 2 p.m. Bus Departs Desert Ridge
OCTOBER 18 • THURSDAY • GRAND EVENT
THE GRAND CAFÉ PRESENTS: PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGIONAL ROAD TRIP — SOLD OUT! $25/person | 5 pm | Grand Café – Chaparral Center
OCTOBER 18–19 • THURSDAY & FRIDAY • FREE SPIRIT
WE’RE GOING TO SEDONA Travel to the Red Rocks of Sedona for two days of relaxation and celebration! A special un-birthday party is planned where many travel prizes will be given away. Dinner and breakfast are 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. $250pp/double $325 pp/single | Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area
OCTOBER 18, 19, 20 & 21 • THURSDAY-SUNDAY
DRAMA & COMEDY CLUB SUITE SURRENDER The Year- 1942. The Event- “A Night of a Thousand Stars”, a benefit to support our soldiers in WWII. The luxurious Palm Beach Royale Hotel is under siege as two of Hollywood’s biggest divas vie for the same suite. Mistaken identities, overblown egos, double entendres, and one pampered lap dog round out this fall-down-laughing riot of a comedy. An all-out love note to those wonderful farces of the 30’s and 40’s.
OCTOBER 26 • FRIDAY • GRAND TRIP
BALLET ARIZONA — SLEEPING BEAUTY A treasured fairy tale full of curses, fairies and fantasy, The Sleeping Beauty displays all the charms and grandeur of classical ballet. This enchanted work mesmerizes with stunning costumes, dazzling sets and Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score. Performance run time is approximately two hours and thirty minutes. Seats will be located in Section 2. $76/person | 6 p.m. Bus Departs the Sonoran Parking Area | Bus Departs Ballet at the end of the performance
OCTOBER 27 • SATURDAY • DANCE
HALLOWEEN DANCE #1 WITH HARRY Sun City Grand will be rocking and jiving to two almost identical Halloween dances on the same night. Dance No. 1 will feature one of our favorite entertainers, Harry Mathews at Cimarron Center. The only difference between the dances will be the entertainer and the place. Both dances have costume contests, will rock to the 50s to the 90s music you love. Both dances will sell out so there will be no refunds, no exceptions! Tickets, $10, are on sale now. They may be purchased online at www.grandinfo.com or at the Activities Office. Snacks and soft drinks welcome. For further information contact: Louise at 623-680-2056. $10/person | 6:30 p.m. cash bar; 7–10 p.m. dancing | Cimarron Center
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OCTOBER 19, 20, 21 • FRIDAY-SUNDAY • SCG MUSIC CLUB
CIMARRON NIGHTCLUB - DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: TRIBUTE TO NEIL DIAMOND — SOLD OUT! $20/person | 6 p.m. Cash Bar; 7 p.m. Performance| Cimarron Center
OCTOBER 23 • TUESDAY • GRAND EVENT
A NIGHT AT THE OSCARS: MOVIE MUSIC MAGIC A must-see show featuring award-winning songs and iconic movie favorites from the Golden Age of Hollywood to today’s Blockbusters. A Night At The Oscars will entertain and thrill you with the familiar and beloved music that made many films even more memorable: “City of Stars,” “Over the Rainbow”, “Up Where We Belong”, “Moon River”, “The Way You Look Tonight”, “Skyfall”, “A Hard Days Night”, and many others! Produced by Jean Bayus Entertainment and performed by a talented ensemble cast comprised of some of the Valley’s best singers and musicians, A Night At The Oscars will bring the magic of the movies to the stage in one unforgettable evening! $20/person Front of House | $17/person Back of House 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 7 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Plaza
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HALLOWEEN DANCE #2 WITH THADDEUS—SOLD OUT! $10/person | 6:30 p.m. cash bar; 7–10 p.m. dancing | Sonoran Plaza
OCTOBER 28 • SUNDAY • GRAND EVENT
AZ WINDS FREE CONCERT — SOLD OUT! FREE | 2 p.m. Doors Open | 3 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Plaza
OCTOBER 29 • MONDAY • TJ TRAVEL
THE APACHE TRAIL SCENIC DRIVE & TORTILLA FLATS We’re off to travel the same route as the wagon trains in the days of the old west, the very same trail that served the stage coaches traveling through Arizona. The Apache Trail is said to be one of the most scenic drives in the entire state— winding past canyons, crazy geologic formations, desert flora and fauna and magnificent lake views. Just a few miles into the Apache Trail, we’ll find ourselves at Tortilla Flat for lunch on self. The menu runs from burgers and hotdogs, to sandwiches, chicken platters and more. This authentic remnant of a ghost town started out as a stage stop in 1904 and now serves as a great lunch stop along the Apache Trail. Call in your reservations for this exciting backroad adventure! Times and pick-up locations subject to change per tour vendor. You will be contacted 2-3 days prior to your tour with definite pick up times. $75/person | Bus Departs the Sonoran Parking Area
OCTOBER 30 • TUESDAY • GRAND TRIP
ARIZONA COYOTES HOCKEY TEAM VS OTTAWA SENATORS Come support Arizona’s hockey team. Leave the driving to us and cheer our Arizona Coyotes to a win over the Ottawa Senators in the comfort of the Gila River Arena. $65/person | 5:45 p.m. Bus Departs the Sonoran Parking Area | Bus to return to SCG at the end of the game
NOVEMBER 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. Recently, J David Sloan was inducted into the Arizona Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame. In addition, there will be a free, onehour Arizona Two-Step Dance 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 623-544-3602. $10/person | 6–7 p.m. Arizona 2–Step lesson | 7–10 p.m. Dancing | Sonoran Plaza
NOVEMBER 3 • SATURDAY • DANCE
OLDIES MONTHLY ROCK AND SWING DANCE 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 623-680-2056. $10/person | 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 7–10 p.m. Dancing | Sonoran Plaza
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NOVEMBER 7 • WEDNESRDAY • GRAND EVENT
ASU GAMMAGE - ON YOUR FEET! On Your Feet! is a jukebox musical that played on Broadway at the Marquis Theatre. Based on the lives and music of 26-time Grammy Award-winning husband-and-wife team Gloria and Emilio Estefan, the musical has a book written by Alexander Dinelaris and a score built around the Cuban-fusion pop music made famous by Gloria Estefan, such as "Get on Your Feet", "Conga", "1-2-3" and "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You." It also features an original song called "If I Never Got to Tell You," with lyrics by Gloria Estefan and music by her daughter, Emily Estefan.[1] After playing on Broadway for two years, Gloria Estefan announced there are several international productions in the works $85/person | 6 p.m. Bus Departs Sonoran Plaza Parking Area
NOVEMBER 8 • THURSDAY • TJ TRAVEL
SOUTHERN ARIZONA MISSIONS & CHURCHES Early Spanish missionaries built adobe chapels and missions throughout Mexico, which at the time included San Xavier del Bac, once part of the chain of churches that stretched from northern Mexico to the western United States. This amazing structure is considered the “Sistine Chapel of North America” for the intricate paintings on the walls and ceiling. It is still a Catholic parish serving the Tohono O’odham community for whom it was established in the late 1600’s. Today San Xavier del Bac hosts daily nonsectarian tours led by well-trained docents, each with their own unique perspective on this Mission. After this fascinating tour of San Xavier del Bac, we’ll head south to Tumacacori for lunch on self, at Wisdom Café. Owned and operated by four generations of the Wisdom family, serving great Mexican food that is steeped in tradition, the Wisdom Café has been a popular tourist destination for decades. After lunch we’ll explore the Tumacacori National Historic Park, home to San Jose de Tumacacori. This massive and haunting ruin was originally built around 1800 by Franciscan priests. It was abandoned before completion, and later gutted by Apache warriors and various fortune hunters. Today San Jose de Tumacacori serves as a fascinating reminder of early American and Spanish history. From here, we’ll head into to the village of Tubac, home to lovely and historic St. Ann’s Catholic Church, a place of continuous worship for over 250 years. Southern Arizona is rich with historic churches and missions—some elaborately constructed with imported materials during the mining boom era, are still in use. This fascinating tour fills quickly—don’t wait to call in your reservations! Times and pick-up locations subject to change per tour vendor. You will be contacted 2-3 days prior to your tour with definite pick up times. $75/person | Bus Departs the Sonoran Parking Area
NOVEMBER 8 • THURSDAY • DANCE
MONTHLY LINE DANCE SOCIAL 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 8-9 • THURSDAY-FRIDAY • FREE SPIRIT
OVERNIGHT MYSTERY TOUR If you loved our one-day Mystery Tours you won’t want to miss this value-packed, fun-filled getaway. Hotel, four meals and much more are included. $299 pp/double, $350 pp/single | 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Sonoran Plaza Parking area Grand Lifestyles | October 2018 | grandinfo.com
TICKETED EVENTS Tickets available online at www.grandinfo.com or at the Activities desk unless noted otherwise. NOVEMBER 8, 9, 10 • THURSDAY-SATURDAY • DRAMA
SCG DRAMA & COMEDY CLUB PRESENTS THE CABARET PLAYERS - "COMEDY CAPERS" Cabaret Players is a venue for actors who enjoy performing without the stress of memorization. Actors use scripts and props to perform in an intimate setting at the Cimarron Club. Comedy sketches lasting between 10 and 20 minutes. Contact: Diane Brenner Cabaret Players chair person 623-363-7647. $8/person | 6:15 p.m. Doors Open and Cash Bar, 7 p.m. Performance Cimarron Center
NOVEMBER 11 • SUNDAY • GRAND EVENT
NASCAR CAN-AM 500 Experience the intensity of the Playoffs – NASCAR style – at the CanAm 500 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Semi-Final Playoff Race, November 11th . Watch 8 Drivers battle for a Championship 4 spot. Come out to cheer your favorite driver to a win and leave the hectic racetrack driving to our motor coach driver! Please visit www. phoenixraceway.com for gate policies on what you can bring in to the racetrack with you. Always layer yourself (you never know how long the race will go!) and bring hearing/ear protection and sunscreen to the track. Food and beverages available at the track. $78/person | 8:30 a.m. Sonoran Plaza Parking area
NOVEMBER 16 • FRIDAY • GRAND EVENT
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 two clothes baskets of documents. Ticket for appointment times can only be purchased at the Activities Desk prior to this event. Tickets are limited.
features SCG residents singing and playing favorite pop songs ranging from the 1950’s through the 1980’s; from oldies, to classic rock, to folk and country. This is alive and lively musical event which is sure to make you think of the good times in your life, bring a smile to your lips, and maybe even a nostalgic tear to your eye. Sonoran Skies Band will serve as the studio musicians and will be accompanying the SCG guest artists for their musical selections. In addition, the band will also be featured performing some of their own repertoire of pop music. For more information, contact Sherry Bennett at 616-4500327 or dbennettfam.@yahoo.com. Tickets are available at www. scgrandmusicclub.com or www.grandinfo.comor at the Activities Desk open M-F 9am-4pm. $15/person | 6 p.m. Cash Bar; 7 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Plaza
NOVEMBER 18 • SUNDAY • GRAND EVENT
KIERLAND COMMONS WITH A SPECIAL VISIT TO SOFT SURROUNDINGS Kierland Commons is a unique, upscale Main Street outdoor lifestyle center that artfully blends shopping, dining and entertainment. The one-of-a-kind development incorporates more than 70 high-end specialty stores that include a distinctive selection of national retail choices, such as Anthropologie, Michael Kors, Crate & Barrel, Athleta, Sur La Table, and Tommy Bahama. Guests may also choose from a variety of the Valley’s consistently ranked best restaurants with patio dining like The Greene House, The Mission, and Postino Wine Cafe. You will be treated to a special visit exclusively for Sun City Grand Residents to: Soft Surroundings store from 10 am to 12 pm. Enjoy light refreshments and use a coupon for $10 off a $50 purchase! SCG residents will be able to shop leisurely for two hours exclusively. All other stores open at 12 noon on Sunday for additional shopping enjoyment.
$5/ticket | 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. | Sonoran Plaza Parking area
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NOVEMBER 20 • TUESDAY• GRAND EVENT
WELCOME BACK TO BALLROOM Welcome back. Vacation’s over! It’s time to practice your dancing skills. This month’s fun ballroom dance features Vito Mandarino of Music by Vito! He has performed at dance clubs, on the radio, and in New York nightclubs for 40 years and recently relocated to Arizona. He has a repertoire of danceable tunes and an easy, relaxed style that’s just right for getting back to foxtrots, rumbas, waltz, cha-cha, tango, meringue, West Coast Swing and East Coast Swing. So, pull out your dancing shoes but please no jeans, shorts, or flip flops. For information about ballroom lessons and dances contact Charlie at 623-282-8419 or ScgBallroom@cox.net or contact Arline at 623-556-4059. Tickets may be purchased online at www.grandinfo.org, or at the SCG Activities desk. Call for tickets at the door. Ballroom lessons begin with a review on Tuesday, October 16, 4 p.m. at Cimarron Center.
DIVAS THROUGH THE DECADES Divas Through the Decades is a musical tribute to some of the most influential female vocalists in American pop music, featuring songs from the 40’s, through today’s current hits! The show features music made famous by various Divas including Tina Turner, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Celine Dion, Aretha Franklin, Gloria Estefan, Madonna, Beyonce, Shania Twain, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, and many more! The Diva’s stage show is filled with electrifying vocals, cutting edge choreography, great costume changes, and a high energy performance that is second to none! Their musicianship offers unequalled authenticity as well as tons of fun! Not only will you experience iconic music and incredible singing and dancing, you will find comedy and sentiment throughout the performance as you witness the girls getting the audience involved and participating in the show! There is truly something for everyone in this timeless production! Divas Through the Decades will give you an opportunity to experience female artists’ great contribution to American music. $20 front of house, $17 back of house
$10/pp. | 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 7–9:30 p.m. Dancing | Cimarron Center
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BARLEEN’S OLD TIME ROCK ‘N’ ROLL — SOLD OUT! $62/person | 4 p.m. | Sonoran Plaza Parking area
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NOVEMBER 16-17 • FRIDAY-SATURDAY • MUSIC
CELEBRATION OF MUSIC - 2018 REWIND We can’t physically transport ourselves back in time, but we can “REWIND” briefly and recall some of the important times in our lives through the music that was popular then. This year’s celebration Grand Lifestyles | October 2018 | grandinfo.com
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TICKETED EVENTS Tickets available online at www.grandinfo.com or at the Activities desk unless noted otherwise. NOVEMBER 22-25 • THURSDAY-SUNDAY • TJ TRAVEL
THANKSGIVING IN LAS VEGAS! Thanksgiving weekend is the perfect time to enjoy Las Vegas! Temperatures, crowds and rates are down—with plenty of fun to be had, both on and off the Strip! Day One: Thanksgiving Day is a great day to travel, with wide-open roads offering smooth sailing. We’ll make stops for coffee & goodies, and lunch on self, as well as plenty of pit stops, as we make our way to Las Vegas and the Golden Nugget Casino Resort—our headquarters for the next three nights. Upon arrival at our hotel, we’ll check in, and after a refresh, we’ll gather again to enjoy a fabulous dinner at the award winning Golden Nugget Buffet. We’ll enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner along with live cooking stations, serving up more than 100 delicious choices of Asian, Italian, and American cuisine, along with a remarkable salad bar, and a lovely spread of desserts. Dinner is included, and a full bar is available, on self. After dinner we’ll head for the glitzy Las Vegas Strip, and the Bellagio Hotel and Casino. This is the final weekend for Harvest at the Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Garden—a floral playground of autumn arrangements of seasonal plants among 45,000 flowers, 1,950 shrubs and 30 trees—an enchanting landscape featuring towering peacocks and mystical creatures. Over 20,000 people, from all over the world, pass through this garden daily. Later we’ll enjoy a free evening, and there is much to see and do in Las Vegas! Day Two: A full breakfast buffet is included at the hotel. After breakfast we’ll hop back on the bus and we’re off to enjoy a spectacular scenic drive through Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Just 15 miles west of Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon offers the most incredible views of desert beauty, towering red cliffs and abundant wild life—a stark contrast to the bright lights and glitz of Las Vegas! This gorgeous conservation area is home to about 200 different animals, which include: burros, coyotes, bighorn sheep, red tailed hawks, golden eagles, hummingbirds, wild horses, bobcats, and mountain lions, just to name a few. Don’t forget your camera! Early afternoon we’ll return to our hotel and grab some lunch on self, before heading to the The Mob Museum—The National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement. This nonprofit is dedicated to the history of organized crime and it is a world-class destination in downtown Las Vegas. The Mob Museum offers a bold and authentic view of organized crime from vintage Las Vegas to the back alleys of American Cities and— increasingly—across the border and networks the entire world. Explore the real stories and actual events of Mob history through interactive exhibits and one-of-a-kind Mob and law enforcement artifacts in the restored 1933 courthouse and post office. Later enjoy dinner on self, with unlimited restaurants to choose from. After dinner the evening
is yours to enjoy! Strike out on your own or explore the glitzy casinos along the Strip with Jeff. Day Three: Enjoy the award-winning Saturday Brunch Buffet at the hotel, included. After a relaxing brunch, we’ll jump back on the bus and head for beautiful Lake Mead. We’ll enjoy a mid-day 90-minute sightseeing paddleboat cruise—a wonderful opportunity to explore the full beauty and majesty of the area. We’ll enjoy a light lunch on self, onboard at the Paddlewheel Grill, where the super affordable menu runs from burgers and sandwiches to salads and nachos. A full-service beverage bar is also available. Later we’ll return to our hotel. Dinner is on self, and again, restaurant choices are unlimited. After dinner we’ll all head to the Mirage Casino for the remarkable Beatles LOVE by Cirque Du Soleil. Set to an iconic soundtrack that now features Twist & Shout, LOVE has been reinvigorated with vibrant new acts, costumes, choreography and astounding projection technologies. With seating in the round, LOVE tells a unique story from every angle, while a three-time Grammy winning soundtrack sets the backdrop for thrilling aerial acrobatics, colorful new imagery and reimagined choreography. Brighter, Bolder, Bigger! “It’s a Magical Mystery Tour you’ll never forget.” Toronto Star Day Four: Enjoy the award-winning Sunday Brunch Buffet at the hotel, included. After brunch it’s bags out and we’re back on the bus headed for home, with plenty of great stops and sightseeing along the way. Don’t miss out on this fabulous Holiday Tour! Times and pick-up locations subject to change per tour vendor. You will be contacted 2-3 days prior to your tour with definite pick up times. $729 (Double Occupancy) $125 (Single Supplement) Bus Departs the Sonoran Parking Area
NOVEMBER 27 • TUESDAY • TJ TRAVEL
FALL FOLIAGE FINALE AT BOYCE THOMPSON ARBORETUM You can always predict how the fall foliage will move around the state of Arizona, with the final and most dramatic blast of color to be enjoyed at Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Home to a grove of 40-foot Chinese pistachio trees—famously ablaze in shades of red and burgundy late November—the sight of this stand of trees alone is worth a fall pilgrimage. Founded in 1924 as a desert plant research facility and living museum, Boyce Thompson Arboretum is the oldest botanical garden west of the Mississippi. An easy main trail runs through the park, leading visitors to various exhibits and natural areas. Everyone will be handed a big brown bag chock full of delicious lunch and the Arboretum, with its lovely picnic area and cozy benches everywhere, just invites you to settle in with your lunch. Don’t miss this annual trek that fills very quickly. Call in your reservations! Times and pick-up locations subject to change per tour vendor. You will be contacted 2–3 days prior to your tour with definite pick up times. $90/person | Bus Departs the Sonoran Parking Area
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NOVEMBER 29, 30, DECEMBER 1, 2 • THURSDAY-SUNDAY • DRAMA
THE GAME'S AFOOT It is December 1936 and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. Then it’s up to Gillette himself, as he assumes the persona of his beloved Holmes, to track down the killer before the next victim appears. The danger and hilarity are non-stop in this glittering whodunit set during the Christmas holidays. $12/person | 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar; 7 p.m. Performance 2:30 p.m. Cash Bar Performance 3 p.m. | Sonoran Plaza
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TICKETED EVENTS Tickets available online at www.grandinfo.com or at the Activities desk unless noted otherwise. NOVEMBER 30 • FRIDAY • GRAND EVENT
PHOENIX SYMPHONY HOLIDAY POPS — SOLD OUT! $76/person | 6 p.m. Sonoran Parking area
DECEMBER 1-2 • FRIDAY & SATURDAY• MUSIC
CIMARRON NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS "SANTA'S HELPERS" A brand new show directed by internationally-acclaimed Composer and Pianist Craig Bohmier and brought to us by Showtune Productions. Craig is joined onstage by two AriZoni Award winning actors/singers Kristen Drathman and Brian Runbeck in a joyous show that combines Christmas tunes with upbeat popular favorites that everybody knows. All three performers have impressive stage careers and the Music Club is very pleased to welcome them to our Nightclub. Tickets may be purchased online at www.scgrandmusicclub.com or www.grandinfo. com. Also available at the Activities Desk at Sonoran Plaza (open M-F 9am - 4pm). Event Coordinator: Didi Nielsen 623-583-4406. $20/person | 6 p.m. Doors Open and Cash Bar, 7 p.m. Performance | Cimarron Center
DECEMBER 1-2 • SATURDAY-SUNDAY KINDRED TOURS (FORMERLY TJ TRAVEL)
LAKE HAVASU CITY FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS & BOAT PARADE Day One: Kick off your holiday season with this spirited trip to Lake Havasu City! We’ll head northwest with a stop for coffee & goodies, on our way to Bouse, AZ, where we’ll enjoy lunch on self. Back on the bus, we’ll explore a remarkable stretch of western Arizona as we make our way to Lake Havasu City. We’ll check into the Hampton Inn— the most beautiful hotel in town, after a recent nine-million-dollar renovation. We’ll take time for a refresh before heading to Cha-Bones, voted one of the top 10 restaurants in the state of Arizona. We’ll arrive at Cha-Bones in plenty of time to enjoy their fabulous Happy Hour, on self. Take advantage of specially-priced cocktails, beer and wine, along with half-price appetizers – TAPAS!—20 different Spanish inspired small-plates. Make it a meal or order an entrée from a menu that offers seafood brought in daily, hand-trimmed Angus beef and handcrafted scratch pizzas. Later we’ll stroll under the world-famous London Bridge and explore the walkway to enjoy 500,000 lights and settle in to experience the 36th Annual Boat Parade of Lights, repeatedly awarded one of the top 100 events in the US. Approximately 50 wildly decorated boats will cruise through the Bridgewater Channel, delighting the cozily dressed crowds along the shoreline. Day Two: Breakfast is included at the hotel, then it’s bags out and we’re headed for Oatman, a living ghost town on old Route 66. This crazy town began as a mining tent camp, over 100 years ago, but quickly became a flourishing gold mining center in 1915, when two miners struck a ten-million-dollar gold find! Mining in Oatman was short lived, but Oatman survived by catering to travelers on “The Mother Road.” The town nearly died when the route became what is now Interstate 40. Today tame burros roam the streets, descendants of the early mining burros. Make sure to check out the Oatman Hotel, where Clark Gable and Carol Lombard honeymooned in 1939. Later we’ll head for home with a stop for lunch on self, and plenty of great sightseeing along the way. This affordable holiday tour offers so much – don’t miss it! Times and pick-up locations subject to change per tour vendor. You will be contacted 2-3 days prior to your tour with definite pick up times. $260 (Double Occupancy) $72 (Single Supplement) | Bus Departs the Sonoran Parking Area Grand Lifestyles | October 2018 | grandinfo.com
DECEMBER 2 • SUNDAY • FREE SPIRIT
DESERT BOTANICAL GARDENS & MILL AVE FAIR Visit 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 life with the soft glow from more than 8,000 hand-lit luminaria bags, thousands of white twinkle lights and live entertainment throughout. $99/person | Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area
DECEMBER 3 • MONDAY • GRAND EVENT
SHOPPING AT ARROWHEAD TOWNE CENTER Get your holiday shopping done close to home! Let us do the driving and you can concentrate on your shopping list! $25/person | 10 a.m. |Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area
DECEMBER 4 • TUESDAY • GRAND EVENT
SCG TRIVIA NIGHT Grab some friends or come alone and accept the trivia challenge. Teams of up to 6 players and prizes will be awarded to winners. Don’t miss out! *Limited seating is available. Please note free tickets must be reserved prior and be presented upon arrival. FREE | 6 p.m. Trivia Starts |5:30 p.m. Doors Open | Sagebrush Ballroom
DECEMBER 6 • THURSDAY • KINDRED TOURS (FORMERLY TJ TRAVEL)
TITAN MISSILE MUSEUM Uncover the secrets of America’s largest nuclear weapon! At the Titan Missile Museum near Tucson, visitors journey through time to stand on the front line of the Cold War. This preserved Titan II missile site, officially known as complex 571-7, is all that remains of the 54 Titan II missile sites that were on alert across the United States from 1963 to 1987. This one-of-a-kind museum gives visitors a rare look at the technology used by the United States to deter nuclear war. What was once one of America’s most top-secret places is now a National Historic Landmark, fulfilling its new mission of bringing Cold War history to life for millions of visitors from around the world. We’ll descend 35 feet into the underground missile complex, on a one-hour guided tour of the launch control center and experience a simulated launch of the missile. Then we’ll journey down the cableway to level 2 of the missile silo to get an up-close look at the missile itself. Finally, we’ll stand on top of the launch duct and look down on the Titan II missile from above. Visitors to the museum must be able to ascend and descend 55 stairs. After the tour, we’ll head to Tubac, a charming and historic artist’s community, where we’ll enjoy lunch on self, with several wonderful restaurants to choose from. We’ll also take some time to explore Tubac before heading for home. Times and pick-up locations subject to change per tour vendor. You will be contacted 2-3 days prior to your tour with definite pick up times. $85/person | Bus Departs the Sonoran Parking Area
DECEMBER 7 • FRIDAY • DANCE
COUNTRY WESTERN DANCE This country western dance welcomes popular western entertainer, J. David Sloan and Western Bred. Western Bred hit the Arizona music scene in the 1980's and regularly fills the ballroom here in Grand. In addition, there will be a free, one-hour Arizona Two-Step Dance Lesson from 6 to 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cash bar. Snacks and soft drinks welcome. Tickets are on sale at www.grandinfo.com or at the Activities Desk. For further information contact Earlene at 623-544-3602. $10/person | 6–7 p.m. AZ 2-Step lesson | 7-10 p.m. Dancing | Sonoran Plaza
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TICKETED EVENTS Tickets available online at www.grandinfo.com or at the Activities desk unless noted otherwise. DECEMBER 8-9 • SATURDAY & SUNDAY • MUSIC
GRAND SINGERS AND CHORALE 2018 HOLIDAY CONCERT The 2018 Grand Singers and Chorale Concert is titled "Tis a Wonderful Thing!" Come celebrate the sounds of the season with the 144-voice Chorus and 32-voice Chorale, under the direction of Pamela J. Weir. The concert will open with "Carols, Bells & Boughs of Holly" a fastpaced medley of familiar holiday songs. Also included will be many more new arrangements of familiar songs, jazzy and upbeat, as well as a celebration of the lights of Hanukkah through "Candlelight Canon". You're sure to laugh at a spoof of a traditional song, "The Twelve Days of a Regifted Christmas," perhaps seeing a bit of yourself! The finale is a beautiful medley of Baroque masterpieces that will surely put you in the mood of the season. You might even find yourself singing along with "White Christmas" at the end! Don't miss the Holiday Concerts! Tickets are available online at www.scgrandmusicclub.com or www. grandinfo.com OR at the Activities Desk at Sonoran Plaza (open M-F 9am - 4pm). For further information, contact Marilyn Book at 618839-6349. $12/person | Saturday, Dec 8 at 7 p.m. | Sunday, Dec 9 at 3 p.m. Sonoran Plaza
DECEMBER 9 • SUNDAY • FREE SPIRIT
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DECEMBER 10 • MONDAY • FREE SPIRIT
ZOO LIGHTS AND DINNER AT ORGAN STOP Phoenix Zoo’s holiday light spectacular will make your season sparkle! Includes dinner at Organ Stop. $99/person | Bus Departs Sonoran Plaza Parking Area
DECEMBER 10 • MONDAY • KINDRED TOURS (FORMERLY TJ TRAVEL)
ILLUMINATION We’re off to explore the nation’s largest animated light show – Illumination! This holiday extravaganza is a symphony of light and sound, masterfully synchronized to your favorite holiday music. The technology behind Illumination is wild, using the most advanced hardware and software the lighting world has to offer – millions of lights – making it the first fully animated interactive holiday show in the Southwest. We’ll just kick back and enjoy the show from the comfort of our own bus. Later we’ll head to Holiday Boulevard where we’ll find a variety of fun food trucks and food vendors for dinner on self. We’ll top it all off with hot toddies and cookies, included. This holiday tour is a blast! $60/person | Bus Departs the Sonoran Parking Area
DECEMBER 13 • THURSDAY • GRAND TRIP
BARLEENS "HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS" CHRISTMAS DINNER SHOW Become a part of the Barleen family during the holiday season. Experience a joyful mixture of traditional and popular seasonal classics in this extraordinary performance. It’s bound to become one of your favorite holiday traditions! $62/person | 4:30 p.m. Bus Departs Sonoran Plaza Lot | 5:15 p.m. Doors Open | 6:30 p.m. Dinner | 7:30 p.m. Showtime
DECEMBER 13 • 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 Howard at 623-556-9438 for additional information. Tickets are available online at www.grandinfo.com, the Activities Desk or at the door. Everyone is welcome.
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DECEMBER 14 • FRIDAY • GRAND TRIP
BALLET AZ THE NUTCRACKER Celebrate the joy and wonder of the holidays with Ib Andersen’s The Nutcracker. Follow Clara’s wintry adventures as she battles mischievous mice and charms the Sugar Plum Fairy. With 150 performers, 100,000 Swarovski crystals, and Tchaikovsky’s cherished score performed live, Ballet Arizona’s The Nutcracker is the best way to celebrate the holidays with friends and family!
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TICKETED EVENTS Tickets available online at www.grandinfo.com or at the Activities desk unless noted otherwise. DECEMBER 14 • FRIDAY • DANCE
HOLIDAY BALLROOM DANCE This month's social ballroom dance features the return of one of our favorites, Manuel Dorantes. Manuel is recognized as the foremost keyboard player in the valley and is particularly adept at adapting music to dance tempos. He has a repertoire of hundreds of danceable tunes including foxtrots, rumbas, waltz, cha-cha, tango, and swing. This dance is extended until 10 p.m. for the holiday. This is one of our two dress up ballroom events, so think holiday and festive clothing. Dress code: Jackets preferred, no jeans, shorts, or flip flops. For information about ballroom lessons and dances contact Arline at 623-556-4059. Tickets may be purchased online at www.grandinfo.com or at the SCG Activities Desk. Call for tickets at the door. Snacks and soft drinks welcome. $10/person | 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar Dancing| 7-10 p.m. Dancing Sonoran Plaza
DECEMBER 15 • SATURDAY • MUSIC
DESERT DIVAS CONCERT THE DESERT DIVAS SING LOVE, PEACE AND JOY Come and get in the holiday spirit as you support our Sun City Grand Women's Vocale Ensemble, Desert Divas, under the direction of Wendy Fentiman. Seated in a festive setting at round tables of ten in the Colonnade La Vita Room, 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 Joyce Rader-piano, John Clark-bass, Jack Jackino-drums and Dan Reed-trumpet/flugelhorn. Contact Wendy Fentiman at 623640-6450. Purchase tickets at www.scgrandmusicclub.com; www. grandinfo.com or at the Activities Desk at Sonoran Plaza (open M-F 9am - 4pm). Please note venue change from our past concerts: The Colonnade - La Vita Room, 19226 N. Colonnade Way, Surprise, AZ 85374
DECEMBER 20 • THURSDAY • MUSIC
"HOLIDAY HOOTENANNY" David Durham and several members of the SCG Acoustic Instrument Group will once again be filling the Sonoran Ballroom with the lively and fun sounds of an old fashioned Hootenanny (sing along!!!) This will be a holiday version with the first half of the show featuring many of your favorite 50's and 60's sing-a-longs - folk, western and rock & roll. The second half will be holiday themed songs, some traditional and some humorous. As usual, this will be a spirited event with song lyrics shown on the three overhead screens. The accompaniment will be provided by guitars, mandolins, bass, harmonica and drum. The AIG voices, along with yours - will make for one lively evening of song. All five of the previous Hootenannies have sold out quickly, and this one will, as well - so get your tickets soon and get ready to sing! For more information, contact David at 623-251-5301. Tickets may be purchased online at www.scgrandmusicclub.com; grandinfo.com or at the Activities Desk (open M-F 9am - 4pm). $12/person Reserved floor and tiered seating | 6 p.m. Doors Open and Cash Bar, 7 p.m. Performance |Sonoran Plaza
DECEMBER 21 • FRIDAY • DANCE
HOLIDAY GLITTER ROCK AND SWING DANCE Formerly known as the Monthly Variety Dance, this holiday dance features our most popular artist, Thaddeus Rose. Celebrate the holiday season with SCG family and friends by dancing to your favorite songs from the 50s to the 90s. Reserved seating. No refunds. Tickets may be purchased online at www.grandinfo.com or at the Activities Office. For further information contact Louise at 623-680-2056. $10/person | 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar Dancing | 7-10 p.m. Dancing Sonoran Plaza
$12/person | 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar, 7 p.m. Performance | The Colonnade
DECEMBER 17 • MONDAY • GRAND EVENT
THE DUTTONS CHRISTMAS SHOW “CHRISTMAS WITH THE DUTTONS” combines the high-energy uplift of the Branson, MO family's year-long show - a blend of musical genres from classical to bluegrass to pop and more - with heartwarming holiday numbers that will inspire and cheer audiences. The Duttons were Top 10 finishers on America's Got Talent, have produced many of their own TV specials for PBS viewers across the country, and star in their own weekly TV series on RFD-TV, "The Duttons Through The Years!" Come enjoy a warm, family-friendly celebration close to home that'll be sure to put you in the holiday spirit. $23 front of house/ $20 back of house 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar | 7 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Plaza
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COMMUNITY SPECIAL EVENTS OCTOBER 6 • SATURDAY • GRAND EVENT
Sun City Grand clubs and visit their studios for unique resident made arts and crafts available for purchase.
The Market at Grand is an open-air market right in your own backyard. Purchase produce at the peak of freshness to meeting the people who grow your food, there are countless reasons to support farmers markets. Market at Grand creates a community gathering place by supporting small farmers and the businesses that strengthen sustainable food systems and produces products for the local community. Support our Sun City Grand clubs and visit their studios for unique resident made arts and crafts available for purchase.
FREE | 9 a.m.–1 p.m. | Palm Center Parking Area & Village Center
FREE | 9 a.m.–1 p.m. | Palm Center Parking Area & Village Center
NOVEMBER 5 • MONDAY • GRAND EVENT
MARKET AT GRAND
NOVEMBER 3 • SATURDAY • GRAND EVENT
FALL SEMI-ANNUAL GARAGE SALE
Come out and enjoy the many items for sale. There will be over 150 resident vendors with many great bargains and hidden treasures! Breakfast items and Kettle Corn will be available for purchase. FREE | 7 a.m. – Noon | Sonoran Plaza Parking Lot
OCTOBER 12 • FRIDAY • GRAND EVENT
NEWCOMER’S COFFEE
Experience the unique Grand Movie Series inside the comfort of the Sagebrush Ballroom as we feature award winning movies. We bring the movie theatre to you with giant viewing screens, tiered seating and even free popcorn. Grand Café is open for additional movie snacks, soda and even a limited bar. Limited seating available, first come first serve. Doors do not open until 12:30 p.m.
FREE | 8:30 a.m. Coffee Bar | 9 a.m. Presentation Starts | Sonoran Plaza
GRAND MOVIE SERIES - FOREVER MY GIRL
FREE | Doors Open at 12:30 p.m. | Sagebrush Ballroom
OCTOBER 28 • SUNDAY • GRAND EVENT
AZ WINDS FREE CONCERT
AZ Winds is an 85-member concert band located in Glendale, AZ. Conducted by Lt. Col. Richard Shelton, USAF Retired, they comprised of all ages and backgrounds, but together make some great music. The wind instruments will blow you away! Tickets required for entry, available at the Activities Desk. FREE | 2:30 p.m. Doors Open | 3 p.m. Performance | Sonoran Plaza
NOVEMBER 1 • THURSDAY • MUSIC CLUB
MUSIC AL FRESCO III AT THE SCG AMPHITHEATER
Come and join several groups from the SCG Music Club as they present the third in a series of outdoor events at the Amphitheater. The evening will feature a variety of music – oldies from the 50’s and 60’s, Broadway show tunes, Folk favorites and more. Enjoy the terraced Amphitheater, bring your lawn chair (or just a blanket) – and bring a snack or dinner to enjoy before the show. Think TAILGATING – make it a party for you and your friends and neighbors. Please do not bring any alcoholic beverages – cash bar services and hot dogs/brats will be available for purchase. MUSIC UNDER THE STARS on a crisp, cool Arizona Fall evening – it doesn’t get any better than that!! Oh, wait – it does get better – this is a FREE EVENT – no tickets required – just show up and have fun! Donations will be accepted at the gate to support the Sun City Grand’s Music Scholarship Program – at Glendale Community College. Event Coordinator – David Durham 623–251–5301. Amphitheater is located directly behind the adult pool at Adobe – just east of the Bocce Courts. Access by Adobe or by the Model Train Park. FREE | 5:30 p.m. Cash Bar 6:30 p.m. Performance| Amphitheater
NOVEMBER 3 • SATURDAY • GRAND EVENT
MARKET AT GRAND
The Market at Grand is an open-air market right in your own backyard. Purchase produce at the peak of freshness to meeting the people who grow your food, there are countless reasons to support farmers markets. Market at Grand creates a community gathering place by supporting small farmers and the businesses that strengthen sustainable food systems and produces products for the local community. Support our 68
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 please call the ticket desk at 623-546-7449 NOVEMBER 10 • SATURDAY • GRAND EVENT
GRAND FALL FEST
Join us for Sun City Grand’s Annual Fall Festival. Residents and the surrounding communities come out to be a part of our community tradition. Visit Club Avenue where all the SCG Clubs will be featured in one convenient area. Explore our 100+ Artisan Vendors. Everything from jewelry, art, paintings and more! Enjoy live entertainment throughout the day at the Main Stage, located near the Fountain Court. FREE | 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Fall Festival
DECEMBER 1 • SATURDAY • GRAND EVENT
MARKET AT GRAND
The Market at Grand is an open-air market right in your own backyard. Purchase produce at the peak of freshness to meeting the people who grow your food, there are countless reasons to support farmers markets. Market at Grand creates a community gathering place by supporting small farmers and the businesses that strengthen sustainable food systems and produces products for the local community. Support our Sun City Grand clubs and visit their studios for unique resident made arts and crafts available for purchase. FREE | 9 a.m.–1 p.m. | Palm Center Parking Area & Village Center
DECEMBER 12 • WEDNESDAY • GRAND EVENT
HOLIDAY IN THE VILLAGE
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. FREE | 3:30pm Cash Bar | 3:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Event | Village Center
DECEMBER 31 • MONDAY • GRAND EVENT
NEW YEAR'S EVE 2018
2019 will soon be upon us. As the new year approaches, we have a special celebration in store for you. Plan on joining us to celebrate! You won’t be disappointed, as this year we have something new for you, our Sun City Grand residents. Keep up to date with your monthly Grand Lifestyles and look for upcoming email blasts with important details. FREE | 3:30pm Cash Bar | 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Event | Village Center Grand Lifestyles | October 2018 | grandinfo.com
DESTINATION GET AWAYS–PLAN NOW! Tickets available online at www.grandinfo.com or at the Activities desk unless noted otherwise. DECEMBER 8–11, 2018 • SATURDAY–TUESDAY • FREE SPIRIT Full payment due by: October 25, 2018 or contact Free Spirit Vacations to make a deposit.
CALIFORNIA HOLIDAY SHOWTIME Travel to Southern California and enjoy four days of festivities. Experience the Festival of Lights in Riverside and dinner, Candlelight Theatre holiday performance and dinner, and a Venetian Holiday complete with gondola and dinner. Itinerary: available on Free Spirit Vacations website or in activities office. *This Tour Includes: transportation, 3 nights’ accommodations, Festival of Lights, Holiday Show at Candlelight Theater, Venetian Holiday featuring a cruise through the Canals of Naples and Alamitos Bay, three dinners. *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 $725/person dbl; $975/person sgl | Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area
DECEMBER 31–JANUARY 2, 2018/2019 MONDAY–WEDNESDAY • FREE SPIRIT Full payment due by: November 1, 2018 or contact Free Spirit Vacations to make a deposit.
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 fill the air with robust sounds. Day 1 – Depart the Valley and travel to Southern California. Lunch is on your own enroute. Stop at the Mission Inn in Riverside, which is fabulously decorated for the holidays. Continue to Diamond Bar and check into the Holiday Inn. An East Coast New Years Eve Dinner and Toast (at 9pm which is midnight on the East Coast) is included. Day 2 – A box breakfast is included this morning. Depart early for the Tournament of Roses Parade. Reserved seats are included. Lunch is on your own at Universal City Walk followed by a visit to Hollywood. A casual dinner is included this evening. Day 3 – Breakfast is included this morning at the hotel. See the floats up close and personal this morning at Victory Park. Then return home. *This Tour Includes: Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation, 2 nights accommodation at the Holiday Inn, Breakfast and dinner daily, Reserved Grandstand seating at the Tournament of Roses Parade, Viewing of the floats being made at float barn, East Coast New Years Eve Dinner (toast at 9pm – midnight East Coast time) $625/person dbl; $775/person sgl | Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area
FEBRUARY 24–27, 2019 • SUNDAY–WEDNESDAY • FREE SPIRIT Full payment due by: January 3, 2019 or contact Free Spirit Vacations to make a deposit.
MIGHTY COLORADO This soft adventure vacation will feature rafting through the Black Canyon of the Colorado River, a jetboat ride from Laughlin, NV to Lake Havasu, AZ on the Colorado River, guided kayaking on the river and much more! Itinerary: available on Free Spirit Vacations website or in activities office. *This Tour Includes: Transportation, rafting tour on Colorado River, including a picnic lunch, two nights’ accommodations at Golden Nugget in Laughlin, one-way jet boat from Lake Havasu to Laughlin, guided kayaking tour.*This trip is Grand Lifestyles | October 2018 | grandinfo.com
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 $495/person dbl; $550/person sgl | Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area
MARCH 15–17, 2019 • FRIDAY–SUNDAY • FREE SPIRIT Full payment due by: July 2, 2019 or contact Free Spirit Vacations to make a deposit.
BNP PARIBAS OPEN - INDIAN WELLS - PALM DESERT Package includes: motorcoach transportation from Phoenix, two nights’ accommodations at the Courtyard by Marriott Palm Springs, one dinner, upper loge seating 3/16/19: Men’s semifinals/Men’s Women’s doubles finals and upper loge seating for 3/17/19: Men’s and Women’s singles finals. Upgrade to prime loge seating for only $150 per person additional. Don’t delay, book today! *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 $995/person dbl; $1350/person sgl | Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area
MARCH 14–17, 2019 • THURSDAY–SUNDAY • FREE SPIRIT Full payment due by: January 15, 2019 or contact Free Spirit Vacations to make a deposit.
WE’RE GOING TO DISNEYLAND Travel to the Happiest Place on Earth – Disneyland and California Adventure. Enter a magical kingdom where you can sail with pirates, explore exotic jungles, meet fairy-tale princesses, dive under the ocean and rocket through the stars—all in the same day! You will have two full days to explore the two parks. (Two-day Park Hopper Pass is included). Itinerary: Day 1 – Depart the Valley and travel to Anaheim. Check into the Wyndham Hotel. This evening is on your own to enjoy Downtown Disney. Day 2 – All day is spent at Disneyland and California Adventure. You have two-day park hopper pass, so you can come and go as you please. Day 3 – All day is spent at Disneyland and California Adventure. You have two-day park hopper pass, so you can come and go as you please. Day 4 – After a leisurely morning, depart for home. *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 $795/person dbl; $1250/person sgl | Bus Departs Sonoran Parking Area
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ASK CAPPIE THE COMPUTER CAT
SMART HOME SAFETY Last month we discussed what a “smart home” is and the types of devices and systems that make a home “smart.” This month we will delve into the pros and cons and safety issues you need to be aware of when installing these smart devices and systems. There are many positives to living in a “smart home.” Home automation systems, like automated sprinkler systems that optimize water consumption, or automated thermostats with preprogrammed temperature controls, have proven to be energy efficient; and when used correctly, can give you upwards to15% in annual savings according to several government and industry estimates. Another positive to living in a “smart home” is the convenience. This is especially true for systems with remote dashboard capabilities that can do such things as remotely close your garage door, unlock your kitchen door, shut off your smart crock pot when the food is done, close your curtains, and turn on your lights at nightfall--all with the tap of your finger or sound of your voice. Automated security systems and smart appliances can help to keep your home safe and alert you immediately if there is an intrusion, accident, or other issue.
is difficult, if not impossible, since there is not universal compatibility among the various protocols at this time. You may need several dashboards or apps to manage your smart home.
However, if you are not tech savvy, using a commercial contractor to install these systems can become very costly. Also, trying to find a platform that will centralize all these gadgets and systems
When adding smart technology to your home, the biggest concern for most people is security and safety. Most smart home manufacturers rank security as a high priority when they
First and foremost, before connecting any devices to it, make sure your home network connection is secure. Change your router password from the factory default and make sure your Wi-Fi network is using an encrypted WPA2-PSK connection. You can check by entering your router address, router name and password, then go to the settings menu and checking your wireless network security settings. If you are unfamiliar with how to accomplish this initial but very important task (find your router name, address, password), there is a simple, step by step process outlined in the link to this article-to help you complete these necessary steps: https:// www.lifewire.com/howto-encrypt-your-wirelessnetwork-2487653 .
sell a device or system, but, ironically, every time you add a new device to your home’s network, there is another chance (however slight in most instances) for a hacker to compromise your system. There is a search engine on the internet called Shodan that gives hackers or anyone else the ability to find any internetconnected device, and if users have not updated the default password they received when purchasing the item, or if the consumer created a very simple password easy to crack, there is a chance for a security breech. Most technology experts agree that the weakest link in any home network is either the password chosen by the consumer or a manufacturer’s faulty coding which allows a hacker a backdoor into the product. This is especially true for
“smart appliances.” Security flaws could possibly infect an entire network, and manufacturers have not always alerted the buyer or fixed the flaw. Always research products before purchasing. Older models of smart things, like wireless routers or security cameras that consumers have used for several years but never bothered to update, are also a risk. There are several safeguards you can put in place to ensure your smart home appliances are secure and safe. n The
most important one is to change or update the default password on every smart device you have to a unique password that contains symbols, letters, and numbers. n When shopping for a product, compare more than just price.
Special thanks to Judy L. for submitting the photo of her lovable feline, 4-year-old Toby. Visit the Club website www.grandcomputers.org for information about computer classes, Special Interest Groups, Coffee Chats, help with your computer, phone, tablet and more. You can view or print the digital version of “Ask Cappie the Computer Cat” monthly column by going to www.grandinfo.com. Click on the Life in SCG tab>Grand Lifestyles Magazine and choose the month you want. 72
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to buy products that automatically update their devices if flaws are discovered. n Check the reputation of the company and choose those that responded in the past to reports of bugs or flaws and conscientiously repaired the issue to protect their customers’ safety. Although it has been stressed time and again, Cappie again repeats this truism: Do not use the same password on multiple devices, social media sites, personal banking or credit card sites. Be very careful where you add any of your private information like email password and credit card details especially when appliances or devices request your personal email address and password in the setup process. Many tech experts suggest you create a separate email for that purpose
instead of using your personal email. Lastly, if you have smart appliances and devices, consider getting a cybersecurity hub that plugs into your stand-alone router. These hub manufacturers state that they “protect your devices against botnets, malware, ransomware, viruses, and more.” (Some products you might want to further research: Symantec Norton’s Core, Bitdefender’s Box 2, F Secure, etc.). Their specific purpose is to protect the connection between your router and an unlimited number of WiFi and internet connected devices. If an infection is found, some will quarantine the compromised devices and alert you. Smart homes need smart humans: be aware of disadvantages to any purchase, tech or otherwise.
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THANK YOU
Nancy Hayden Council Member, District 2
I’d like to begin this month’s message by thanking the voters of Surprise for participating in the August Primary Election. Every vote matters and I hope you realize that. I encourage everyone to educate themselves on who is running and what is being placed on the ballot, in order to make an informed vote for the November 6th General Election. To view all of the ballot issues visit https:// azsos.gov/elections/2018-publicitypamphlet. If you’re not already registered to vote, registration forms can be found at Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) Offices, the Post Office, or in the Clerk’s Office at Surprise City Hall. Voter registration deadline is 29 days before Election Day, which in the case of the General Election would be midnight, October 9th. If you would like to check the status of your records, I encourage you to call the Maricopa County Recorder’s office at (602) 506-1511. On a non-election topic, I feel it important to inform Sun City Grand residents about a potential change in water utility rates through EPCOR. The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) has ordered EPCOR to either keep their 11 water districts separate, or consolidate them into one district. Consolidation would allow 74
for consistent rates across the board and would produce cost savings for EPCOR, which would translate to us, the customer. If the consolidation happens, our rates will see a slight increase initially, then decrease over the next 5 years, ultimately landing at a rate consistent with the remaining water districts through EPCOR; based the average water consumption of 7,000 gallons with ¾ inch pipe, that would be $41.45 monthly at the end of the 5th year. Based on the same calculations, if the districts remain separate then our monthly rate would average $47.01. As of this writing, a decision has not been finalized, but if you would like to view more information on EPCOR’s rate consolidation case, please visit www. epcor.com/waterconsolidation.
Field in the Civic Center Complex. Support your local team! The October home games are scheduled for October 6 vs. Arizona Christian and October 13 vs. Texas College. Game times are 7 p.m. n Our signature street-festival, Surprise Fiesta Grande, kicks off on October 13! Enjoy live music, food trucks and more from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. next to our Senior Center on Hollyhock Street. n The Sunday in the Park Food Truck Festival at Mark Coronado Park is October 21 from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. n Our Arts Scene lights up this fall with a public arts bus tour, Sunset Theater, Lunchtime Theater performances and Wham’s Poetry Slam all set for this month. Get the details at surpriseaz. gov/arts.
I also remind you this is the time of year when the temperatures cool and our city has so many fun outdoor activities planned for you, your family and friends to enjoy! n Come cheer on our Ottawa University (OUAZ) football team at Spirit
And finally as our new distracted driving ordinance goes into effect, please remember to obey all traffic rules, drive safely and stay vigilant as more traffic will be in our neighborhoods and on our city streets as we welcome our Winter Visitors!
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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October Valley Events Events August Valley
In In the the event event of of last last minute minute changes, changes, we we recommend recommend contacting contacting the the venues venues below below at at the the numbers numbers and/or and/or website website listed listed for for additional additional details. details. CHILDSPLAY PRESENTS: CHARLOTTE’S WEB PENGUIN AWARENESS WEEK train ride, hay pyramid, corn box, adult/child AT ODYSEA AQUARIUM pedal cart track, jumping pillow and much more. One of our most beloved productions returns to Additional cost for pumpkins, train rides and food. In celebration of International African Penguin the stage with a brilliant version of E.B White’s American classic. Meet Wilbur, an endearing piglet For the thrill-seekers, don't miss the AZ Field of Awareness Day on October 13, OdySea trying to make his way in the world, and Charlotte, Screams haunted corn maze Tolmachoff Farms, Aquarium will be celebrating October 6-13 5726 N. 75th Ave, Glendale, AZ. 602-999-3276. the wise and winsome spider who becomes his with specialty programs, offerings, and penguintrue friend. Get caught up in Charlotte’s web as we www.azfieldofscreams.com. themed fun all week long! spin this timeless story onto the stage! Backstage Staff will be dressed to impress with black tuxedos COSMIC PLAYGROUND EXPERIENCE tours: Thru October 6th, following the 4pm in celebration of these feathered creatures while AT THE ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER performances. ASL performance: Sunday, October guests will get the chance to see a real life Penguin Arizona Science Center will inspire and delight 14th at 1pm. Thru October 14th, 2018. Recurring Parade and bubble enrichment involving some creators, climbers and space-lovers of all ages with weekly on Sunday and Saturday. Herberger the opening of the Cosmic Playground experience. of the littlest attendees on the upper level of the Theatre Center – Stage West, 222 E. Monroe Aquarium at 11:30am on weekdays and 11:30am Guests can climb, slide, and explore the galaxy in Street, Phoenix, AZ. 602-252-8497. $12-$30. and 2pm on weekends. Other activities will a unique all-ages play space made almost entirely www.childsplayaz.org/index.php/shows/18include Penguin Painting Sessions at the Penguin of household packing tape, and participate in an 19Season/CharlottesWeb. Point Exhibit daily at 12:20pm and 4:30pm. The array of space-themed activities while immersed in cosmic light, sound and motion. This unique space- Lighthouse Café will be offering specialty themed MIGHTY MONARCH BUTTERFLY EXHIBIT food items including Penguin Cake Pops and inspired, crawlable community art installation will Monarch butterflies and their friends return to the feature three distinct space-inspired play structures, Penguin Punch (adult beverage) during the special Desert Botanical Garden’s Fall Butterfly Exhibit. event week only. The OdySea Treasures gift shop or TapeScapes. Visitors to Cosmic Playground can Take a closer look at pollinators that care for and will be Penguin themed with extra-large penguin climb a tunnel of stars, slide into a wormhole, and protect our desert environment. Become a plant plush stuffed animals being offered for the price travel through a black hole—all artfully made protector to support these beneficial insects. Thru of $15.00 rather than $50.00. There will also be October 31st, 2018. Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 from packing tape. Explorers can spin like planets opportunities to purchase and decorate a “Penguin in SPUN chairs, bounce across Mars on Space N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ. P480-941-1225. Foot” for $1.00 in support of rescue organization, Hopper bouncing balls, let loose in the Milky Price: Included with paid Garden Admission. SANCCOB (South African Foundation for the Way Ball Pit or take an Astronaut Selfie. While www.dbg.org/explore/events/ Conservation of Coastal Birds). Thru October on their space-themed journey, guests can leap PUMPKIN DAYS & CORN MAZE AT 13th, 2018. Odysea Aquarium, 9500 Via De from planet to planet across our solar system and TOLMACHOFF FARMS Ventura,Scottsdale, AZ 85256. 480-291-8000. participate in daily activities and demos in the Let the unforgettable fall Aspiring Astronaut Station led by Arizona Science Regular admission prices apply. season memories began www.odyseaaquarium.com/ Center’s Blue Crew team of science interpreters. at Tolmachoff Farms Cosmic Playground is a shoe-free environment. GRAND ATTRACTIONS and experience the Guests must wear clean socks or purchase a pair “Hooked on Fishing” ultimate holiday outing at the Center for $1 (while supplies last). The Club supplies rods, reels, where there is something experience is ADA accessible. Thru October 31st, bobbers and lures for use for the whole family: 2018. Arizona Science Center, 600 E. Washington on Lake #9. Children Great big pumpkin Street, Phoenix, AZ. 602-716-2066. Members under 12 can use live patch, 6 acre family corn maze with a new theme $3.95, Non-Members $4.95(In addition to general bait. Free. Reservations every year (search for pieces of your map as you admission costs). recommended. Please call walk through), mini corn maze (perfect for the www.azscience.org/attractions/cosmic(623) 537-5864 for details. little ones), haunted corn maze (Do you have the playground/ courage to enter?). Other activities: petting zoo, Grand Lifestyles | October 2018 | grandinfo.com
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RESOURCE NUMBERS EMERGENCY..................................................................................... 9-1-1 Poison Control Center........................................................ 800.222.1222 Sheriff’s Office (Bell Rd. Substation)................................... 623.933.0153 Area Agency on Aging 24-Hour Helpline........................ 602.264.4357 After Hours and Weekend Landscaping Emergencies Gothic Landscape......................................................... 480.669.0369 ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES
Maricopa County Animal Control.................................... 602.506.7387 4 Paws Animal Rescue........................................................ 623.876.8778 Surprise Animal Care/Control................................. 623.222.4000 opt. 3 CITY OF SURPRISE
Adopt-A-Street.................................................................... 623.222.6000 Building Code Violation Reports.........................................623.222.3013 Citizens Patrol....................................................................... 623.222.4277 City Clerk.............................................................................. 623.222.1200 City Council......................................................................... 623.222.1300 City Hall................................................................................ 623.222.1000 Community & Recreation Services................................... 623.222.2000 Crisis Response.................................................................... 623.222.5040 Dead Animal Pickup (On Public Streets) ..........................623.222.6000 Disability Information........................................................... 623.222.2257 Noise/Nuisance Complaints................................... 623.222.4000 opt. 3 Non-emergency Fire.......................................................... 623.222.5000 Non-emergency Police..................................................... 623.222.4000 Northwest Regional Library................................................ 602.652.3000 Post Office (14955 W. Bell Rd.)............................................ 623.544.4672 Senior Services/Center....................................................... 623.222.1500 Trans Valley Metro................................................................ 602.266.8723 Voter Registration................................................................ 623.222.1200 We Care Program............................................................... 623.222.4277 CONSUMER SERVICES
Birth/Death Certificates...................................................... Hazardous Waste Disposal................................................. Health Department, Maricopa County............................ Motor Vehicle Department (MVD).................................... Registrar of Contractors..................................................... Social Security Administration............................................ PORA – SCW Consumer Services......................................
602.506.6800 602.771.4673 602.506.6900 602.255.0072 602.542.1525 800.772.1213 623.214.1646
HOSPITALS
Banner Del E. Webb............................................................ 623.524.4000 14502 W. Meeker Blvd. Banner Walter O. Boswell.................................................... 623.832.4000 10401 W. Thunderbird Blvd. NEWSPAPERS
Arizona Republic................................................................. 602.444.8000 Daily News Sun/ Surprise Today......................................... 623.977.8351 Surprise Independent......................................................... 623.972.6101 UTILITIES
City of Surprise Water.......................................................... Arizona Public Service (APS).............................................. Cox Communications......................................................... Century Link......................................................................... Epcor Water......................................................................... Southwest Gas Co...............................................................
623.222.1900 602.371.7171 623.594.1000 800.244.1111 623.445.2400 602.860.6020
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COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION NUMBERS BOARD COMMITTEES
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT
ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT
Architectural Review Committee Bob Aiken, Chair................................... 623.214.6716 grandaiken@cox.net David Jordan, Vice Chair....................623-975-9968 Jord708@gmail.com
General Manager Kenneth Olson...................................... 623.546.7468 kenneth.olson@scgcam.com Executive Administrative Assistant Monica Rodriguez................................ 623.546.7468 monica.rodriguez@scgcam.com Administrative Assistant Julie Madden....................................... 623.546.7473 julie.madden@scgcam.com Communication Coordinator Tiffany Newman.................................... 623.546.7454 tiffany.newman@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............................................... 623.546.7455
CARE Advisory Committee John Carmen, Chair............................ 623.466.0206 Joh1012@cox.net Gail LaBelle, Vice Chair.......................623-214-9839 glabelle@cox.net Code of Conduct Committee: ** Andy Garbacz, Chair...........................623-975-1615 garbazandy@msn.com Ted Grove, Vice Chair..........................623-466-7440 groveaz@cox.net **Actual Code of Conduct is available at www.grandinfo.com, and in all buildings
Covenants Committee Gail LaBelle, Chair................................623-214-9839 glabelle@cox.net Sheryl Berg, Vice Chair.........................623-556-9377 Sberg10@cox.net Finance Advisory Committee Marty Dourney, Chair........................... 623.266.7815 mwdourney@gmail.com Dick Walsh, Vice Chair.........................623-594-6820 Rkw3128@cox.net Golf Advisory Committee Craig Stevens, Chair.............................623-455-3995 1cssc1s1@gmail.com Jane Barry, Vice Chair..........................623-544-7158 janecbarry@gmail.com Lifestyles Advisory Committee Pat Finnell, Chair .................................. 623.975.6109 lewispat@aol.com Diane Hammann , Vice Chair............. 623.328.5505 dlhammann@aol.com Long Range Planning Advisory Committee Don Love, Chair.................................... 530.391.4356 granddonlove@icloud.com Roger Barry, Vice Chair........................623-544-7158 Rgbarry.65@gmail.com 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 Grand Election Team Joan Bean, Facilitator scgelections@gmail.com
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
After Hours and Weekend Landscaping Emergencies Gothic Landscape............................... 480.669.0369 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 The Wild Bunch.....................................623-363-4226 CLUB ADDRESSES & PHONE NUMBERS
Art Club................................................. 623.546.7484 19745 North Remington Drive Billiards Club.......................................... 623.546.7482 19781 North Remington Drive Clay Arts 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 UPSCALE, IMMACULATE 2BD/ 2BA HOME WITH SPACIOUS FRONT & REAR PATIOS, FIRE PIT, WATERFALL, GOLF CART, WIFI, CABLE TV, NS/ NP. AVAILABLE MAY 2018 - MAY 2019. INFO: RENAEAZ1@COX.NET. 3 BD 2 BA FURN, EXPAND BORGATA. AVAILABLE MAY - OCT 2018. 503-730-7581 FALL AND SUMMER RENTAL. FIVE UPPER END HOMES. $1,000 - $2000, FULLY FURNISHED SCG HOMES. CALL FOR DETAILS AND PICS. 623-556-7842 OR 509-899-5050 OR RFOMANS37@GMAIL.COM
2 BDRM/2 BATH, NEWLY REMODELED BORGATA, FURNISHED. AVAIL MAY-OCT 602-527-3964. 2BD/2BA FOR RENT JAN-MAR 2019; NEAR CIMARRON; EMAIL MATTMLR99@GMAIL.COM HOME FOR RENT-AVAILABLE 10/18 THRU 10/19, IN MIN 3 MO. INCREMENTS. 1706 SQ FT. 2 BDRM/2 BA & DEN. FURNISHED, WIFI, COVERED PATIO, FENCED. CONTACT MARILYN ON OR AFTER 9/22/18. 707-334-2613. GOLF COURSE HOME, 2BD/2.5BA, DEN, BAR, HOT TUB, CHEF'S KITCHEN, WATERFALL, GOLF CART, OCT-JAN, CHERI 623451-4451.
HOME FOR RENT 2BDR/ 2 1/2 BA, ON GRANITE FALLS GOLF COURSE. AVAIL JUNE - DEC. EMAIL JKBRWN47@GMAIL.COM
2BD/DEN/2BA NEWLY FURNISHED AVAIL SEPT-NOV BROCHURE AVAIL 250-951-6200 EMAIL GLEN@MCPHERSONGROUP.CA
2 BR 2 BA HOME FOR RENT NOV DEC. CALL 219-462-3010. GOLF CART OPTION
GOLF COURSE HOUSE 2BED/2BATH + DEN. On GFS#1 GREEN & MOUNTAIN VIEWS 1934SQFT OPEN PLAN, UNFURN, JWRIGHTZX@GMAIL.COM
WINTER, FALL AND SUMMER RENTALS. FOUR HOMES IN SCG 1 HOME IN SUN CITY, FULLY FURNISHED. CALL FOR DETAILS AND PICS, ALL 3 MO MIN. CALL 623-556-7842 OR 590-899-5050 OR RICHARDOMANS@ME.COM
2 BD/2BA PALO VERDE. SHADED SEMI-PRIVATE SOUTHERN EXPOSURE BACK YARD. NO SMOKING/NO PETS. AVAILABLE FALL THROUGH FEB. VRSCGLLC@ GMAIL.COM OR 360-356-3806.
DUE TO A CANCELLATIONSNOWBIRD RENTAL AVAILABLE NOW THRU DECEMBER. KIVA MODEL-2 BDRM-1.75 BATH - TURN KEY-CORKY 509-687-3817 OR IRMA 623-363-1300. 2 BD/2BA PALO VERDE. SPACIOUS SOUTHERN EXPOSURE BACK YARD; QUIET CUL-DE-SAC. NO SMOKING/NO PETS. AVAILABLE FALL THROUGH APRIL. VRSCGLLC@GMAIL.COM OR 360-3563806. SCG HOME FOR RENT - OCT + DEC 206-437-1439 BEAUTIFULLY FURNISHED 2BR 2BA WITH MOUNTAIN AND GOLF COURSE VIEWS. AVAIL IMMEDIATELY. GREAT LOCATION WITH NO BACK TO BACK NEIGHBORS. NO PETS OR SMOKERS. CALL JOE 509-845-6333.
HOME FOR SALE SAGE 2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS. MAINTAINED YARD EXTENDED PATIO-MANY EXTRAS 619-890-9994 2BD/2BA + DEN 1500 SF AZALEA NEWER AC, FURNACE, WTRHTR, EXT PAINT, SS KIT APPL, GRANITE CTTOPS. FR CT YD COOL DECKING, CV EXTENDED BK PATIO COOL DECKING, FENCED BACK YARD RTFICL TURF SPACIOUS VIEW. LYNN FRNKL@GMAIL.COM
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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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WANT TO RENT FURNISHED HOME IN SCG. FEB & MAR 2019. DESIRE 2BR/2BA. N/S. SM 11 LB NON-SHEDDING DOG. CAN PROVIDE SCG REFERENCES. CALL 440-823-3139. LONG TIME SCG RENTER LOOKING FOR SCG RENTAL HOME FOR JAN. FEB. MARCH 2019. PREFER GOLF COURSE LOT 309-219-1219 OR 309-645-0117.
WANTED: TO RENT OR BUY. RESPONSIBLE SCG RESIDENTS ARE INTERESTED IN A NEWER CLASS C MOTOR HOME IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. CALL DAVE 425-985-1614. WANT TO PURCHASE PALO VERDE/SIMILAR FLOOR PLAN. PREFER LARGER GARAGE. CASH PURCHASE. SCG RESIDENT. 312919-9840. WANT TO PURCHASE VERBENA OR VERANO. PHONE 403-860-6820.
ITEM(S) FOR SALE FOR SALE OR TRADE. CONDO LOCATED AT SAN CARLOS MARINA. SAN CARLOS MX. FREE AND CLEAR, CAN ADD CASH. FOR MORE INFO AND PICTURES EMAIL: HAVINGFUNMX108@ GMAIL.COM MOVING SALE-MISC. FURNITURE, TOO MUCH TO LIST, ACCENT PCS, ACCESSORIES, TOOLS, PATIO FURNITURE. CELL 314-941-8424. 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA 4 DOOR AUTO TRX 108,000 MI $12995. 623-266-4109-RECORDS PIANO YAMAHA CLAVINOVA DIGITAL LIKE NEW CONCERT QUALITY EBONY FINISH 623-374-7325 SCG $4000 541-954-4840. ELLINGTON UPRIGHT PIANO GOOD CONDITION MAKE OFFER 623-249-3187.
ITEM(S) FOR RENT GOLF CART FOR RENT! AVAILABLE WEEKLY OR MONTHLY CALL FOR RATE. 623-670-6087
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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