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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GRAND VISION STATEMENT
Grand is the premier active, age−restricted community in Arizona.
GRAND MISSION STATEMENT
Grand provides residents with a high−value community, with resort−style amenities, in which every person can choose to participate and live well, based on their needs and desires. This high standard will maximize our investments and promote our well−being in an active close−knit community.
GRAND VALUE STATEMENTS
In support of our Mission Statement, we hold to these values: We foster relationships built on respect, trust, and effective communications. n
We listen to understand.
Ask Cappie the Computer Cat............ 36 Club & Interest Group Information.... 30 Connect with the Colonnade.............. 21
Advertising Information........................ 5 Community Association Numbers...... 41 Employment Information...................... 5
Director of Golf Operations................. 10 Mission Statement................................. 5 Financial Results.................................... 6
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We are open−minded, collaborative, and always look for ways to improve our community. n
We believe in life−long learning and a desire for active well−being. n
We are a forward−looking, fiscally−sound community.
Fitness Manager’s Message................... 14
Resource Numbers............................... 40
General Manager’s Message................... 8
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We encourage an environment of empowerment and personal responsibility.
Please cancel delivery of your complimentary newspapers whenever you will be gone—delivery can be restarted upon return.
Grand Learning Communication........ 35 Lifestyles Manager’s Message............... 12
It's Apple Picking Time Page 17
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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.suncitygrand.com (under Life in SCG/Communication News/Grand Lifestyles Information). The deadline for commercial 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 623-546-7452.
Hello Sun City Grand Members Page 14
Best Burger Contest Page 19
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Arizona Winter Flowers Page 34
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Job opportunities are posted on the website at www.suncitygrand.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 623-546-7447 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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SCG JULY 2020
FINANCIAL RESULTS Jul-20 Actual
ASSOCIATION Operating Assessment Revenue
$
Jul-20 Budget
Variance Fav/(Unfav)
1,011,488 $
1,011,386 $
9,654 25,034 51,615 86,303
57,123 8,201 21,067 31,003 43,874 161,268
112,577 92,985 9,611 12,288 9,212 236,673
Other Revenue Interest Income TOTAL REVENUE
Variance Fav/(Unfav)
889,699 70,032 219,393 565,029 357,146 2,101,298
(410,085) (26,815) (48,487) (285,556) (29,560) (800,504)
479,614 99,627 288,533 383,209 521,362 1,772,344
1,309,156 126,442 354,817 802,590 550,922 3,143,926
(829,542) (26,815) (66,285) (419,380) (29,560) (1,371,582)
97,356 64,454 8,430 10,495 25,130 7,134 213,000
1,125,376 295,965 3,172,156 556,859 34,922 363,454 179,961 5,728,693
979,643 339,758 2,847,361 755,934 100,906 588,532 169,831 5,781,965
145,733 (43,793) 324,795 (199,075) (65,984) (225,078) 10,129 (53,272)
1,720,917 454,927 4,186,680 761,883 137,219 590,430 271,716 8,123,773
1,575,184 498,720 3,861,885 960,958 203,203 815,508 261,586 8,177,045
145,733 (43,793) 324,795 (199,075) (65,984) (225,078) 10,129 (53,272)
4,409 11,308 1,350,180
4,448 21,000 1,411,101
(39) (9,692) (60,921)
101,851 122,739 14,143,719
127,601 147,000 15,046,263
(25,750) (24,261) (902,544)
151,544 172,739 22,221,272
177,294 252,000 23,749,894
(25,750) (79,261) (1,528,622)
Cost of Sales GROSS PROFIT
34,128 1,316,052
74,153 1,336,948
40,025 (20,896)
798,412 13,345,307
1,302,072 13,744,192
503,660 (398,884)
1,337,885 20,883,386
1,841,545 21,908,349
503,660 (1,024,962)
Payroll Utilities Repairs & Maintenance Insurance Professional Fees Landscaping Operating Expense Depreciation TOTAL EXPENSES
802,379 214,354 62,247 65,100 17,359 190,070 566,346 1,500 1,919,355
867,937 229,930 66,025 35,382 36,675 190,794 510,135 1,500 1,938,376
65,557 15,576 3,778 (29,719) 19,316 724 (56,212) 19,022
6,056,483 985,355 500,372 357,038 81,308 1,330,490 2,488,949 10,500 11,810,495
6,485,172 1,146,428 487,508 238,021 103,175 1,335,558 2,638,017 10,500 12,444,379
428,689 161,073 (12,864) (119,017) 21,867 5,068 149,068 633,884
10,340,964 1,900,819 851,197 682,538 172,588 2,284,460 4,812,255 18,000 21,062,822
10,929,853 2,061,871 838,333 414,929 169,455 2,289,528 4,980,823 18,000 21,702,792
588,889 161,052 (12,864) (267,610) (3,133) 5,068 168,568 639,970
Project Expense SURPLUS/(DEFICIT)
$
(603,303) $
(601,428) $
(1,875)
17,124
-
(17,124)
(620,427) $
(601,428) $
(18,999)
8,590
6,721
1,869
ROUNDS
$
$
1,534,813 $
1,299,813 $
235,000
192,934
-
(192,934)
1,341,879 $
1,299,813 $
42,066
136,826
125,280
11,546
Jul-20 RESERVE FUND
YIELD
Money Market
$893,712
Investments TOTAL
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Balance
0.12% $
Jul-20 CARE FUND
YIELD
Money Market
18,820,000
Investments
19,713,712
TOTAL
Balance $286,618
0.80% $
STAFFING Full Time
$
12,000,872 $
Variance Fav/(Unfav)
479,614 43,217 170,905 279,472 327,586 1,300,794
$
$
Budget CY20
(57,123) 1,453 3,966 (31,003) 7,741 (74,965) 15,221 28,531 1,181 (10,495) (12,842) 2,078 23,673
SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) Before Capital
1,243
Forecast CY20
6,888,399 $
Annual Pass Flex Pass Resident Daily Guest Public Merchandise Driving Range Golf Revenue
$
YTD Budget
6,889,642 $
Fitness & Activities Grand Lifestyles Rent Food & Beverage Membership Fees Recreation Revenue
102
YTD Actual
(179,435) $
11,999,629 $
205,557 $
(384,992)
-
(192,934)
(372,369) $
205,557 $
(577,926)
195,546
184,000
192,934 $
1,243
11,546
Jul-20
Jul-20
Variance
Actual
Budget
Fav/(Unfav)
174
176
(2)
3,410,000
Part Time
126
136
(10)
3,696,618
Total
300
312
(12)
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SUMMARY OF
AUGUST 13, 2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING BOARD APPROVED RESOLUTIONS to four (4) year terms to the Architectural Review SubCommittee, effective August 27, 2020;
A. General 1. Appointment of Barbara Minick to the Desert Springs Large Scale Project, effective August 13, 2020. 2. Dissolution of the Board Ad Hoc committee created on March 14, 2019, consisting of Bob Aiken and Earle Greenberg, which completed its job of assisting the Chartered Club Peer Group Council in revising the Chartered Club Policies and Procedures. 3. Appointment of Bonnie Jermain, Jim McDermott, Bill Pond and Chuck Wilson
PRESIDENT
Don Love granddonlove@ icloud.com
VICE PRESIDENT
Alan Meyer grandameyer@ aol.com
4. Plan and rules to reopen the Sun City Grand Wood Shop facility submitted to the Board of Directors by Sun City Wood Shop Club, with the reopening date to be determined by CAM. 5. Plan and rules to reopen the Sun City Grand Glass Art facility submitted to the Board of Directors by Sun City Glass Art Club, with the reopening date to be determined by CAM.
SECRETARY
Steve Bowen Steve4grand@ gmail.com
TREASURER
Stephanie Sloggett O’Dell Stephanie4grand@ gmail.com
6. Plan and rules to reopen the Sun City Grand Desert Springs, Granite Falls and Cimarron golf shops submitted to the Board of Directors by the General Manager, with the reopening date to be determined by CAM. 7. Plan and rules to reopen the Sun City Grand Dog Park facility submitted to the Board of Directors by the General Manager, with the reopening date to be determined by CAM.
BOARD MEMBER
Barbara Minick Barbaram4grand@ gmail.com
BOARD MEMBER
Earle Greenberg greenberg4grand@ gmail.com
BOARD MEMBER
Gene Neigoff Gene4grand@ cox.net
15003 W. Bell Rd., Ste. 100 Surprise, AZ 85374
SCG Resident
Cell: 623.299.8302 Office: 623.533.3100 Email: tmagee@azpros.net
Treedah J. Magee, REALTOR® CRS, SRES, ABR, CNE, CLSS
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“I Sell Miracle Homes”
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FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER
W. David Twiggs General Manager
I want to thank our residents for their cooperation in adhering to the new covid related procedures that have had to be enacted in order to open our amenities for member use. We have seen very good compliance from our members as they are using those facilities we have been allowed to open. For the most part our restriction come from the Arizona required mandates for re-opening. All of Executive orders and the processes they put in place for applications from must be reviewed to see how they impact and apply to all of our many various activities. These government policies have been somewhat fluid and vague as the are rolled out, but your staff is continually following these requirements and getting our applications to open in as soon as feasible. I also want to thank the staff for their diligent work on these issues and for their constant goal of keeping Sun City Grand as safe as possible during these trying times. I assure you that we will continue our efforts to open our amenities as safely and quickly as possible. I have enjoyed seeing residents enjoying themselves as their preferred activities become available. Continuing to do the things we love is very important even when those have to be adjusted with social distancing, zoom meetings, or wearing masks. At the core Sun City Grand is a festive active place to live and that will carry on regardless of the challenges we face.
Thank you, David W. David Twiggs
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TRAVEL LOCAL!
For 25 years Free Spirit Vacations has offered quality, regional, motorcoach vacations. Now more than ever, this type of travel is front and center. Free Spirit is taking this a step further to include whenever possible, locally owned small businesses in the tour itineraries. Call Free Spirit 480-926-5547 for more information.
PINE WITH A BIT OF FOLIAGE OCTOBER 9, 2020 Price: $115 per person Fall is the perfect time to travel to the small, quaint community of Pine. Begin by visiting the Pine Creek Canyon Lavender Farm where three varieties of lavender are grown using the water of the Pine Creek. An included lunch, some unique shopping, and wine tasting are also included.
A TASTE OF ELGIN WINE OCTOBER 24, 2020 Price: $125 per person Travel to Elgin and visit Autumn Sage Winery, 16.5 acres of high desert bliss with 7,500 Sagrantino, Alvarinho, Counoise, Cabernet Franc, Aglianico, and Malvasia Bianca grape vines. Enjoy an educational tasting, entertainment and picnic lunch. Stops will be made at two additional wineries for anyone wanting to taste and purchase (additional cost).
VERDE VALLEY OVERNIGHT NOVEMBER 13-14, 2020 Price: $360 pp/double $415 pp/single Highlights of this overnight getaway include first-class seating on the Verde Canyon Railroad, dinner at the Blazin’ M Ranch, and the Copper Art Museum. Overnight is at the Best Western Cottonwood Inn.
INDEPENDENT DISCOVERIES. These are self-guided independent vacations. We do all the work and you are provided vouchers for hotels, transportation and attractions. One call to Free Spirit and your vacation is planned for you!
SAN DIEGO INDEPENDENT DISCOVERY SEPTEMBER 14-17, 2020 Price: $995 pp/double $1550 pp/single Fly to San Diego for a fun-filled four days out of the heat, a tour of the USS Midway, a harbor cruise, Hop-On Hop-Off two day pass, SeaPort Village, and Coronado Island. Your hotel will be the Embassy Suites and will include breakfast daily and nightly receptions. CALL FOR ALTERNATIVE ATTRACTION OPTIONS.
THANKSGIVING IN SAN DIEGO NOVEMBER 25-28, 2020 Price: $995 pp/double $1325 pp/single Fly to San Diego and enjoy the sites at a leisurely pace. Includes roundtrip airfare, three nights accommodations at the Embassy Suites, delicious Thanksgiving dinner, a harbor cruise, admission to the USS Midway, and many extras. Grand Lifestyles | September 2020 | suncitygrand.com
CALLING ALL SCG VETERANS To be included in our annual acknowledgement of SCG Veterans in the Grand Lifestyles magazine, please send an email to activities@scgcam.com; or call the Activities Desk at 623.546.7449 and tell us your name and what branch of service you served in. We will make sure you are listed in the November 2020 issue of the magazine. Thank You For Your Service!
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FROM THE DIRECTOR OF GOLF OPERATIONS
A GAME OF GUESS THAT COURSE/HOLE On July 28th we were out on our Sun City Grand Golf Courses and took photos from the various courses/ locations and ask for your participation in a game of…Guess that Course/Hole!
Jeff Hochman Director of Golf Operations
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Every Monday in August, your Grand Golf Department sent out a photo of a particular location on a specific course. Several hundred joined us for a game of Guess that Course/Hole!
Answers were due by Noon on Wednesday of each week. All correct answers submitted were put into a raffle. Prize winners were announced through a Grand Golf Eblast. If you did not participate, see if you can guess that Course/Hole. Let’s find out who is the smartest by “par.” Look for answers in next months magazine.
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GRANDTV INFORMATION
GrandTV brings you the entertainment that you cannot find anywhere else! We have a variety of content suited for what you are looking for. All of our programs are produced by Sun City Grand residents and the Communications Department. Enjoy content from Grand Cooking Shows and Grand Classic Cars, to Board Workshops and Golf Chats, and even Fitness Workout videos, and so much more! Check below to view 3 different ways to access GrandTV: 1. Visit Vimeo.com/grandtv 2. Visit www.suncitygrand.com: n Click Grand Lifestyles n Click Communications n Click GrandTV n Click GrandTV Videos 3. Visit Cox Cable 1960 (programming Guide found by visiting www.suncitygrand.com and following the steps to access GrandTV)
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INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING? GRANDTV IS CURRENTLY FILLING VOLUNTEER POSITIONS. No experience is required – as training is provided. If you are interested contact us at communications@scgcam.com
WE ARE LOOKING FOR GUESTS
We are currently seeking guests for our Classic Car Show & Grand Cooking Show. If you have a classic car or would like to cook on one of our shows contact Adam Nunez at adam.nunez@scgcam.com. Grand Lifestyles | September 2020 | suncitygrand.com
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FROM THE LIFESTYLES MANAGER
Lorena Nieto Lifestyles Manager
Fall is upon us. September 22nd marks the first day of fall and we have long awaited cooler weather. I am sending happy fall wishes everyone’s
fall season A R R I V I N G Hello Sun City Grand Residents,
FIND THE FLAG Our Find the SCG Flag weekly event has been very well received. We have featured all of our SCG trails, but one. Look for our last trail in this Friday’s (9/04/20) News of the Day. Leisurely stroll the trail – all the while searching for the flag! A BIG thank you to all who participated. See page 39 for our recent winners.
BATTLE OF THE BEST We’re on to our next Battle…this month is Build Your Best Sub Sandwich. n
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This contest will begin September 1st. You will have from September 1st – September 14th, at your leisure, to create your masterpiece. BUILD YOUR BEST SUB SANDWICH! Submit a photo of you and your creation, feel free to share your recipe with your fellow residents (recipe is optional), to activities@scgcam.com.
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The winning masterpiece will be based on creativity and presentation. There will be a prize for the winner.
Winner will be notified and announced through a community eblast, along with being featured in the Grand Lifestyles magazine. Put your apron on and get busy creating! Look for more updates regarding future battles! See page 19 for our winner and participants from our Burger Battle.
Visit us on suncitygrand.com or contact us at 623-546-7449. Thank you for your continued support of your SCG Activities Department. We look forward to seeing everyone again soon.
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FROM THE FITNESS MANAGER
Hello Sun City Grand Members We are prepared to re-open when our Governor grants permission to do so.
Allison Adams Fitness Manager
Raise your hand if you are tired of the restrictions in your life due to the pandemic. I can say with confidence that the last several months have forced our team to pause and redirect our ideas about planning for the fitness department this summer an onward. Without a precedent on how to operate during a pandemic, SCG Fitness is paying close attention to recommendations from the CDC, our state Health Department, and national leaders in the fitness community. We have in place, protocols which meet the suggestions by the CDC, and the requirements outlined by the AZ Dept. of Health and the Sun City Grand Board of Directors.
With constant media attention on the issue of COVID-19, volumes of information have already been shared on how to maintain your safety. Our focus is to provide opportunities for you to treat your health and wellbeing now, regardless of whether our fitness facilities are open or not. Making healthy lifestyle choices is one of the ways to maintain your safety. It’s no surprise that exercise is a great tool to boost the immune system. We hope you are taking measures to keep your body moving, not only for the physical advantages, but the mental value as well. The isolation many of us are experiencing is one facet that takes a toll on us physically and mentally. It’s easier to slide into a more sedentary way of life since our ability to move about has become more of a challenge. We want to help with that. Back to the concept of the effects on physical and
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FREE ESTIMATES
mental health with regard to isolation. In our attempts to fend off a serious virus, we are putting other aspects of our health at risk. Clothing manufacturers are selling inventory in higher size ranges since March 2020. Revenue for the sale of processed foods have gone up. Reports on “quarantine fatigue” have shown increases in anxiety, emotional distress and depression. An increase for counseling services and psychiatric medication have risen. The benefits of social interaction and physical movement should be prioritized to offset the results of our current way of life. Let’s remember that exercise benefits brain health as it does the physical being. In addition to body benefits, blood flow increases the vasculature of the brain to help reduce the risk of dementia. This improved blood flow also improves neural activity, which helps in better motor control (balance), executive function, attention, learning memory and mood (now you’re talking). We are excited that we have
launched a limited number of group fitness classes both online, via Zoom, and outdoors at the pavilion. As weather permits, and as we watch for interest in outdoor classes, more will be added. Aqua Aerobics classes are in the works on a limited basis and may already be up and running by the time of this printing. Maybe you read the email from August 5 outlining exactly how to register for both online and outdoor fitness classes. If you didn’t, here’s the link to get you started. Reservations and payment are made through the Grand Learning reservation site, ASAP. You can watch the tutorials on how to register at https://www.suncitygrand. com/Home/Components/ News/News/2824/303 So, we encourage you to get moving. Stay in touch with friends and family. We are so fortunate to have technology that can keep us connected to one another, and to have access to physical activity in a variety of ways. We wish you a safe and happy September!
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FROM STANDARDS
Zoom Town Hall on Residential Design Guidelines WEDNESDAY | SEPTEMBER 9TH | 1:00–4:00 PM. The Architectural Review Committee and Subcommittee and the CAM Standards Department are undertaking a review of the current Sun City Grand Residential Design Guidelines (RDGs). The RDGs apply to all exterior modifications to residential properties in Sun City Grand, and are one of the ways in which our community stays attractive and current. This review has several goals, including making sure the RDGs are clear and internally
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consistent, removing unnecessary items, adding items that need guidelines, and modifying existing guidelines to take account of new developments and resident opinion.
or Cimarron. That is currently not possible, so we will have a virtual Town Hall via Zoom, on Wednesday, September 9th, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Part of this review process is to get residents’ views on the current RDGs, and on changes to the RDGs that would be appropriate. Pre-COVID-19, we would have had an in-person Town Hall in the Grand Ballroom
You can use Zoom on your desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. If you need assistance with setting up Zoom, you can visit the Sun City Grand website for information. Please join us on September 9th!
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HOURS OF OPERATION 8am to 5pm daily
It's Apple Picking Time September is just beginning and in Arizona that means apple season is in full swing. Did you know our Arizona apple growers produce close to 20 million pounds per year? That is a lot of apples.
Please feel free to give them a call with any questions or concerns 520-384-2084. www.appleannies.com
Need to get out and about? Apple Annie’s Orchard is open during COVID-19. Apple Annie's opened the Farm and the Orchard to pick your own fruits and vegetables in early
July. With plenty of fresh air and wide-open space, it allows visitors to select and harvest their own essential produce directly from the fields while maintaining social distance.
Spirit of Grace Lutheran Church Pastor Scott Hackler and Pastor Gary Benson 15820 W Clearview Blvd In the
of Sun City Grand
623-977-6000 . . . . . www.spiritofgrace.com
Please visit our website and click on the YouTube button in the upper right-hand corner for our weekly online worship services. If you would like to receive our emails with updates on worship services, our monthly newsletter, and events that are impacting our lives today, please send your request to: sheila@spiritofgrace.com “Trust me in your times of trouble, and I will rescue you, and you will give me glory.” . . . . Psalm 50:15
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FROM THE MEMBERSHIP MANAGER
The Stats of Our Community other than SCG. Beyond Arizona, the State with the most closings was Washington with 10%.
Debbie Goodman Membership Manager
Ever wonder what our average age is, or how many resales there are in Sun City Grand every year? The average age in Sun City Grand is now 73. That’s a .56 increase from one year ago. The number of homes with owners under age 55 is less than 2%. We had 682 homes that closed escrow in the year 2019. Of those closings, 22% were Sun City Grand owners purchasing another Sun City Grand home. An additional 19% were Arizona buyers
EXPECT
Although there has been a decrease of visitors stopping by our Welcome Center due to the Covid-19 restrictions, our home sales have remained strong. As of July 2020, we have had 390 homes that closed escrow.
CARE Fee Effective July 1, 2020, the CARE fee is $3,500.00. The CARE fee is a one-time fee to each new purchaser. The CARE fees are used only for expenses related to (a) planning, developing or expanding new community facilities or programs, or (b) capital projects.
Credit Cards Accepted The Membership Office now accepts credit cards; we will no longer be accepting cash.
Exceptional
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Kathy Woodhead (WINNER)
Since we are from Alaska, we tend to catch and eat quite a bit of Salmon during the summer months. I enjoy having our Alaska Salmon canned so we can use it in various types of recipes throughout the year. My "Alaska Salmon Burger" is one of our favorites. Although we love to fish for all species of fish, the Silver Salmon from Resurrection Bay in Seward, Alaska is definitely my favorite.
Alaska Salmon Burgers INGREDIENTS n 2 Cans of Alaska Salmon (I prefer to use Silver Salmon caught in Resurrection Bay in beautiful Seward, Alaska) n 2 Tsp of freshly squeezed Lemon Juice n 1 Egg (beaten) n ½ Cup of Panko Bread Crumbs n ½ Cup of Mayonnaise n 2 Tablespoons of chopped red onion n 2 Tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley n 1 Tablespoon of chopped fresh dill or ½ tsp of dried dill n 1 Tsp of dry mustard DIRECTIONS Drain canned salmon, (reserving 2 tablespoons of the liquid;) Flake the salmon into a bowl. Sprinkle with freshly squeezed lemon juice. Add panko bread crumbs, mayonnaise, beaten egg, chopped red onion, parsley, reserved liquid from the salmon, dill weed and dry mustard. (Use fresh herbs if possible.) Mix well. Form into 4 or 5 patties depending on your burger size preference. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled. (I usually let them chill for a couple of hours.) Pan fry the burgers in a lightly oiled skillet on medium heat for about 5 minutes or until lightly browned; turn the burgers over halfway through cooking time. Place Salmon patty on bottom half of each bun. Top with homemade tarter sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion. If preferred, you can also add a slice of cheese to your salmon patty while it is cooking. HOMEMADE TARTER SAUCE n ½ Cup Mayonnaise n 2 Tablespoons of Sweet Pickle Relish n 1 tsp of lemon juice n ½ tsp of Dijon mustard n 2 Tablespoons of finely chopped green onion (optional) n Mix together Burger is best served on a Fresh Kaiser Bun with Sweet Potato Fries, Watermelon Wedge, Veggie Garnish and a cold “Alaska Amber Beer.” Enjoy!
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Ken & Diana Duex Go big or go home!! Moose meat on a grilled bun with mustard, relish, sliced pickle, Swiss, tomato, avocado, lettuce & mayo.
Don Bartolotta This is our family’s Famous Bartolotta Burger. It is usually prepared on special occasions. It is a stuffed hamburger, generally stuffed with whatever each person may want. This particular burger is stuffed with sautéed mushrooms, bacon bits, onion and cheddar cheese, served on a hollowed out Italian roll and garnish with jalapeño and sweet pickled red peppers. And let me tell you it was delicious!!
Fred Cohn Caramelized Onion Cheese Burger
Thomas Braga I have made a 1-1/2# 1/2 cup of whiskey, Smoked Bacon and Havarti Cheese, whiskey burger with chipotle sauce on a toasted onion roll with all the trimmings with thousand island sauce.
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CONNECT WITH THE COLONNADE
introducing
Nina Louis, Executive Director of The Colonnade in Surprise Administrator and Assisted Living Managers. She has a master’s degree in Business Administration with a focus in healthcare management and is currently pursuing a doctorate of Health Administration degree with a focus in health policy and advocacy. Nina Louis Executive Director, The Colonnade
Last month, Nina Louis, LNHA, joined the Sun Health as the executive director of The Colonnade in Sun City Grand, one of three Life Plan communities owned and operated by Sun Health Communities in the West Valley, along with Grandview Terrace in Sun City West and La Loma Village in Litchfield Park. As executive director, Nina oversees all operations at The Colonnade, a 40-acre campus with more than 300 residents in Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Support Services and a staff of over 120 team members who work right in the heart of Sun City Grand. Nina comes to Sun Health from LifeStream Complete Senior Living, where she was the executive director of Healthcare Services since 2013. Prior to LifeStream, she was the director of Social Services and Case Management at Bella Vita Rehabilitation Center and she served eight years in the U.S. Army as a pharmacy technician, NCO. Nina’s clinical and educational background includes being a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, Certified Assisted Living Manager, and a board member of the Nursing Care Institution of
“I am happy and excited to join Sun Health as executive director at The Colonnade,” she said. “My vision and passion are to transform every aspect of the aging experience for the better by fostering an environment where seniors thrive in every aspect of their life. I have a love for serving others and a particular joy for serving seniors.” Her first impressions of the campus were of warmth and energy. “I was welcomed so warmly by so many residents and you could really feel the positive energy,” Nina said. “I’d been at my last company for seven years. And it was hard to leave that family where I had a lot of strong ties to come to a new family. I was nervous and hesitant. So, to be able to walk into here and immediately be greeted so warmly and feel that energy is amazing. That energy has come both from the residents and the staff here, and that is all anybody can ask for.”
has come up with creative solutions in so many ways. “Sun Health and The Colonnade have been creative and innovative with reopening and soft-opening of events and programs, such as the fitness program where we moved everything inside to our La Vita ballroom to allow for social distancing,” Nina said. “It’s just great to see how the team has continued to provide an environment where people can strive, even during the pandemic.” Nina also points out that it will be important to look back someday on lessons learned during the pandemic. “Our most important measurement of success will
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The Colonnade’s new executive director’s commitment to providing health and wellbeing services to aging populations extends beyond her new role. Nina is an active member in LeadingAge Arizona, an association of people and notfor-profit organizations that advocate and educate on issues related to the continuum of care for people over the age of 65. Louis is also married with three children.
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Nina is focused on building a foundation of trust with her new family at The Colonnade. “I want to take it slow and let everyone know that I am committed and invested in the success of The Colonnade, the residents and the staff.” She is constantly amazed about the COVID-19 pandemic and the different ways we are challenged by it and how Sun Health
be our data. How we have mitigated exposure here on our campus and our community, and how we were able to find innovative and creative ways to continue to have a quality of life while keeping residents and staff safe.”
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CU LI NARY CO R N E R
Cinnamon-Apple Pork Chops
Apple Pie Milkshake Total Prep Time: 25 min | Yield: 6 servings
Total Prep Time: 25 min | Yield: 4 servings
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In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add pork chops; cook 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Remove chops; keep warm. Add apples, pecans, brown sugar mixture and remaining butter to pan; cook and stir until apples are tender. Serve with chops.
NUTRITION FACTS
1 pork chop with 2/3 cup apple mixture: 316 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 232mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 4g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 fruit, 1 fat.
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2 granny smith apples peeled, cored, and chopped (should yield 3 cups chopped apples)
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In a large saucepan, combine the apples, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, salt, and water. Place over medium high heat and cook until the apples have softened, which should take about 12-15 minutes. Let the filling cool, then puree it in a blender until smooth. Place the ice cream or gelato into a blender, and add 2 tbsp of apple pie filling and the milk. If you plan to make more than one milkshake, keep in mind you want 2 tbsp of apple pie filling puree and 1 tbsp of milk for every cup of ice cream. Blend until smooth, then serve with a caramel drizzle on top. Enjoy!
NUTRITION FACTS Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 47mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g
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It’s Time for the Democrats Candidate Rally . . . Virtually S AT U R D AY
SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 2-4 P.M.
—Meet the Candidates— Mark Kelly for U.S. Senate for the State of Arizona Michael Muscato for U.S House for Congressional District 8 Adrian Fontes for Maricopa County Recorder Paul Penzone for Maricopa County Sheriff Julie Gunnigle for Maricopa County Attorney
Vacation at Home
Preparing for a bliss-filled retirement or a vacation home in paradise? Whatever your home dreams are, I will help you get there.
Jeanne Casteen for Maricopa County School Superintendent Daniel Toporek for Maricopa County Treasurer Aaron Connor for Maricopa County Assessor Linda Thor for Maricopa Community College Board, At Large Suzanne Story for Maricopa County Supervisor, District 4 Bill Mundell for Arizona Corporation Commission
Donald Simpson Senior Mortgage Lender NMLS# 450311
623.428.2202 dsimpson@bell.bank | homeloansbydonald.com 15331 W. Bell Rd. | Suite 212, Office 31 | Surprise, AZ 85374
Shea Stanfield for Arizona Corporation Commission Anna Tovar for Arizona Corporation Commission Sarah Tyree for Legislative District 22 Senate Wendy Garcia for Legislative District 22 House Kathleen Honne for Legislative District 22 House
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.
All voters residing in LD-22 are invited to attend this Zoom rally.
You must register in advance for this event.
Remember, your vote is your voice! To get voting information and to sign up for vote by mail (PEVL), go to MaricopaVoterGuide.com For more information, go to www.granddems.org or contact Joyce at 623-214-3458. Sponsored by Grand Democrats, Northwest Valley Democrats and LD-22.
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SELLING A PIANO? RENTING YOUR GOLF CART? WANT TO RENT YOUR HOME? PLACE YOUR CLASSFIED AD TODAY! To submit an ad online visit suncitygrand.com or email communications@scgcam.com or fill out your form and submit it to the Activities Ticket Desk. n
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COMMUNITY LIFE SAFETY EDUCATION DIVISION
14250 W. Statler Plaza , Ste. 101 Surprise, AZ 85374 P: 623.222.5400 F: 623.222.5002
CITY OF SURPRISE
www.surpriseaz.gov, 623.222.1000 Non-emergency police, 623.222.4000 Non-emergency Fire, 623.222.5000 Mayor’s and Council’s Office, 623.222.1300
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We are looking for SCG men and women volunteers to help with Vacation Watch and Evening Patrol. We will supply vehicles and training. Call Julie Madden (CAM) 623-546-7473 or the C.H.A.P.S. office 623-546-7553 and leave a message if you are interested in joining us! THE HISTORY OF CHAPS Ed Harrold, Director of Sun City Grand’s Community Association Management (CAM), introduced the idea of a vacation watch program at a 2001 meeting of Block Watch volunteers. A group of fifteen interested Sun City Grand homeowners met to organize a vacation watch service for residents who spend weeks/months away from their homes. With about two dozen volunteers and two golf carts, Vacation Watch inspections began in March 2001. In January 2004, C.H.A.P.S. expanded its service to include nighttime patrolling of Sun City Grand neighborhoods. Today there are approximately 140 active volunteers using three Association vehicles. C.H.A.P.S. plays a large role in maintaining a low crime rate in Sun City Grand.
VACATION WATCH When residents are away from home for two weeks or more, they are encouraged to fill out a Vacation Watch form which is available in the Welcome Center and the Membership Office at the Palm Center, as well as online at grandinfo.com. Completed forms are to be returned to the Membership Office in the Palm Center.
2 DOZEN VOLUNTEERS & 2 GOLF CARTS LATER Three criteria are required for homeowners to use this program: (1) homeowner must be away for a minimum of two weeks; (2) a keyholder must be identified on the request form; and (3) homes for sale and those using paid house-sitting services will be accepted. C.H.A.P.S. volunteers will walk around the home checking for unlocked doors, unlocked or broken windows, etc. The goal is to make the house look occupied. When an irregularity is found, the designated keyholder will be notified. C.H.A.P.S. does not report homeowner violations to the Standards Office.
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EVENING PATROL During evening hours, volunteers patrol our streets in Association vehicles to observe and report unusual activity. The volunteers look for breaches of security such as open garage doors, suspicious vehicles and/ or people. Street light outages and road hazards will be reported to the proper authorities. Due to COVID-19 we are presently not going out on Evening Patrol. During the evening homeowners are encouraged to develop the habit of checking the position of their garage door prior to retiring for the night.
TO VOLUNTEER We are actively looking for new volunteers. All residents are welcome. We will provide classroom and field training. There are two-person patrols where you select your days/ evenings to volunteer and you select how many times each month you wish to volunteer.
GENERAL MEETINGS We meet the fourth Tuesday of each month at 1:30 pm at the Sonoran Plaza. We welcome you to come to one of our meetings to learn more about C.H.A.P.S. or you may call the CAM office at (623)546-7473 or the C.H.A.P.S. office at (623)546-7553. At the present time our in-person meetings have been put on hold. Our C.H.A.P.S. Board in conjunction with CAM will inform us when meetings can once again safely take place.
DONATIONS C.H.A.P.S. welcomes all donations. Those wishing to make donations may do so at the Membership Office. Make checks payable to Sun City Grand Community Association and designate “Donation to C.H.A.P.S.” on the note line. 27
ARTESIA—49
Tony Lorenz................. 509-551-2069 tplorenz2@gmail.com Pat Lorenz.................... 509-551-2068 plorenzaz@gmail.com BLUE SKY—282
Nancy Collins.....................398-5286 Nancy.Collins.AZ@gmail.com CAPITAN—237
Vacant (Gina Evangelista (temp))
CARLSBAD—97
Susan O'Dea (no alt.)..........810-8856 odeaj65@cox.net CATALINA—106
Vacant (Scott Banner (temp))
CHOLLA RIDGE225
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At this time, 17 of Sun City Grand’s 63 neighborhoods are without representation in the SCG Neighborhood Representatives (NR) organization. The 17 neighborhoods listed include 2,905 homes, 28% of the homes in Grand! If your home is in one those neighborhoods, you are not receiving monthly (or more frequent) communications from your Neighborhood’s own volunteer Representative to the NR group. (Generously, a few experienced NReps have volunteered to temporarily fill in for a neighborhood without representation.)
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You can make a meaningful contribution to your fellow neighborhood homeowners by volunteering to act as their Neighborhood Representative. If you’d like to learn more about the role of a Neighborhood Rep, you may email Scott Banner, NRep for the Pima neighborhood. Scott will share his NR knowledge and experience, and if you wish, will help you get enrolled. Sbanner2@cox.net or email Julie.Madden@ scgcam.com.
Nicholas Scovill.......... 503-504-7800 ndscovill@gmail.com
Neighborhoods needing representatives are: Capitan Desert Sage II Ocotillo Catalina Escalante Patagonia Cholla Ridge Granite Falls I Sierra Desert Horizon Hacienda The Point Desert Mesa Lago Vista Willow Grove Desert Sage Mission Please consider volunteering for your neighborhood. REMINDER TO ALL HOMEOWNERS: If any piece of your contact information has changed (phone #s, email addresses, alternate mailing address, etc…), please inform the Membership Office at 623-5467444 to UPDATE your year-round contact information. 28
Connie Tesar................ 319-551-6884 ctesar55@gmail.com CLEARVIEW I—41
Becky Jensen, Rep........910-528-0581 BeckyJensen927@gmail.com Steven Jensen (alt) x.....910-235-0599 CLEARVIEW II—67
CORONADO—201
Joe Phipps................... 602-402-7666 azgchiker@hotmail.com DESERT BLOOM—214
Kris Ranalls................ 623-640-6199 krisazhomes@gmail.com John Stroud (alt)..........708-431-5801 JStroud723@aol.com
DESERT MESA—109
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DESERT OASIS—322
Nancy Alcock.................... 266-0988 galcock56@msn.com DESERT PALMS—140
Linda Etherton...........623-734-4468 LJEtherton01@gmail.com Monica Tofil (alt).........623-594-0188 mltofil@hotmail.com DESERT SAGE—441
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Vacant (Nancy Collins (temp)).623-398-5286 Nancy.Collins.AZ@gmail.com
DESERT TRAILS I—193
Mona Heglin...................... 214-9658 mlee5320@gmail.com Kathleen Fontaine..............556-0202 kefontaine@cox.net DESERT TRAILS II—257
Bob Walling.................602-573-5942 bobwalling@cox.net Dan Barthel (alt) x.......623-975-5445 danbarthelca@gmail.com DESERT VISTA I & II—290
Trevor Dyce................ 805-368-4473 tdyce@outlook.com Fred Orr (alt)................763-242-4768 fredorr@yahoo.com DURANGO—220
Karen Manning (no alt).623-476-5026 kmann1026@aol.com ESCALANTE—156
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ESPERANZA—107
Gina Evangelista 261-3936...................gusups@cox.net
Hilda Sciabica..............623-584-1941 sibhil@aol.com Frances Belmont.......... 847-732-6199 fbelmont@mac.com
DESERT CANYON—152
ESTANCIA—166
DESERT BREEZE—323
Andy Garbacz......................975-1615 garbazandy@msn.com
Jonita Bigelow (no alt).. 623-256-6093 jbigelow5@cox.net
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GRANITE FALLS I—161
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GRANITE FALLS II—157
Jim Braun............................693-8840 jbraun001@cox.net HACIENDA—99
Vacant (Judy Pratt (temp))...... 408-489-1660 judypratt1@cox.net
HAVASU—117
Cheryl Newlands........ 602-821-3444 cdnewlands@gmail.co IRONWOOD—131
PARK PLACE—166
TAOS—94
Carl Goldina.......................533-4777 cgoldina@yahoo.com Lois Fairchild (alt)...............243-7388 monacantoo@gmail.com
Ira Simmons........................ 556-9412 topthecharts2@yahoo.com Steve Rothschild (alt)..........266-8778 Sbaron24@aol.com
PATAGONIA—119
THE ENCLAVE—101
THE FALLS—108
PIMA—96
Jackie Couzens (no alt)..623-584-1231 jcbear2@cox.net
Scott Banner................ 623-214-5091 sbanner2@cox.net Dale Rees (alt).....................979-6347 rees4923@yahoo.com
Debbie Meyer..............623-584-5281 dameyer492@aol.com Connie Bollard............623-221-6681 cpelhambollard@icloud.com
QUAIL RUN—249
JASPER POINT—115
Mark Hamilton........... 971-801-5496 mhamipdx@gmail.com Nancy Hamilton.........480-404-8488 nancyhamiltonpdx@gmail.com
Kim Andrews.............. 936-443-9187 klandrews@msn.com LAGO VISTA—80
John Van Fossen..........480-427-9552 jvf5090@cox.net RINCON—216
Vacant (Gina Evangelista (temp))..........................623-975-1271
SAGUARO—84
LA SOLANA—252
SANTA FE—140
Carl Larsen......................... 594-1783 farklexfbe@aol.com Mike Holmen (alt).......602-696-2190 mholmen1@q.com
MISSION—147
SIERRA—86
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MOUNTAIN VIEW I—240
SKYVIEW—175
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Michael McDonald.... 320-249-0666 mac56374@gmail.com John Power (alt)........... 623-271-1265 jjpower42@gmail.com
Gene Krause.......................556-0844 sandgk@cox.net
STARRY NIGHT—102
OCOTILLO—142
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PALM VIEW—100
Dan McNeive.....................322-0541 dmcneive@cox.net Barbara Ryan (alt)........602-402-1745 gebail@hotmail.com
THE MANORS—77
Denise Midkiff............505-681-8065 dcmhoney@aol.com THE PEAK—90
Sheryl Berg..........................556-9377 grandpeak87@gmail.com THE PINNACLE—72
Saunders McDonald........... 249-3392 saundersmcd@cox.net Jane Cohen (alt) x...............322-0693 janecohen2@icloud.com Pat Silversteen (alt) x... 623-262-4773 pas44077@cox.net
Vacant
THE REGENT—63
Dodie McManamy.......712-253-3171 dodiemac2@gmail.com Skip McManamy (alt) x............................ 712-301-3543 dodiemac2@gmail.com THE RESERVE—59
Judy Pratt.................... 408-489-1660 judypratt1@cox.net THE SUMMIT—97
Bonita Nordstrom................374-6111 bonnien44@comcast.net TRANQUIL CANYON—123
Charles Olmsted .........719-930-4712 cm9466@gmail.com WILLOW GROVE—195
Vacant
Bruce Lucas..................908-242-1797 brucemlucas@gmail.com
Russ Anderson....................583-8604 russarca@gmail.com Robert Sylvester (alt)...623-248-4642 RLSylvester41@gmail.com
Phyllis Borchardt.........623-521-0790 phyllisborchardt574@gmail.com
Melanie Bett................612-275-7799 winnbetts@yahoo.com
Vacant (Nancy Collins (temp)).623-398-5286 Nancy.Collins.AZ@gmail.com
THE POINT—76
Linda Etherton...........623-734-4468 LJEtherton01@gmail.com SUMMERWIND—167
Donna Grove......................466-7440 groveaz@cox.net SUNRISE VISTA—137
Theresa Smith.............. 414-581-0053 Theresa.Smith30@gmail.com
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CLUB & INTEREST GROUP INFORMATION ARMED FORCES SUPPORT GROUP
You do “not” have to be a Veteran to belong to the AFSG, although many of our members are Veterans. You only need to have a desire to say “Thank You” to our active and Veteran military families and wish to continue to help many of them on their journey of healing. The AFSG has been very successful raising and donating money to vetted 501c 3 Veteran support foundations. Three of these foundations are within the state of AZ – Honor Flight AZ, Soldiers Best Friend, Foundation for Service Dog Support, and one national organization, Feherty’s Troop First Foundation. We would like you to join us in our mission of supporting those who have served, do serve and continue to serve and sacrifice so much to give us our freedom. For more information check out our website – scgarmedforcessupportgroup. “We shall never forget”
BOCCE
Please go to www.scgbocce.com for our latest updates. Everything relating to this club is in flux as this is being written. We will post the latest on our homepage. This club’s board of directors is very concerned for the health of all bocce players on our courts and we are finalizing plans so that the courts may be opened safely. We need to sanitize the balls as long as this covid-19 virus is a threat. When the summer winds down, like in September, we hope to begin organizing DROP-IN BOCCE, a popular event open to all Grand residents. At these events, we teach those who are new to the game and get everyone playing just for fun. Weather permitting, we will offer it on Tuesday mornings and Wednesday evenings. Our league play will begin in mid-October providing we can do it safely relative to the virus. We will be opening up new leagues of 16 players each. We will announce the day and time of available openings, so keep an eye out for this in September.
BON APPETIT DINNER CIRCLE
Meeting Information: The 3rd Saturday of the month groups of 6 or 8 or 10 meet in members’ homes for dinner, November thru June. Host duties and guests alternate each month. Interest Group Description: We provide opportunities for making new friends and enjoying a meal together. The host furnishes the entrée and beverages…the guests contribute the appetizer, salad, and dessert. We have two meeting per season where everyone is invited to a potluck so we can all meet each other and visit. Many lasting friendships have been created. Contact(s) for Interest Group: Kathy, 623-266-0310.
BOOMERS
Boomers Club is a 400+ member social club open to all Sun City Grand residents. Our goal is to have fun with new and newer friends! In normal times, we offer monthly happy hours and a variety of special events. Prior to the Covid quarantine, we visited Amazon's local distribution facility, had a day at the races at Paradise Downs and most recently had a social event at TopGolf. Our club is the antitheses of social distancing so all of our events are on hiatus at the moment. Please check us out at www.scgboomers.com We look forward to meeting you!
BRIDGE CLUB
There is always an eventual winner in bridge but for most players it is the social aspect of the game and particularly the partnership dynamic that a gives bridge it’s main appeal. The Sun City Grand Bridge Club is unique as we have 6 days a week of bridge, they include 3 sanctioned ACBL Duplicate games and 5 social games. All skill levels are welcome. Due to the Pandemic resumptions of our game will be announced at a later date. Be safe and careful. For any up-to-date information please check out our website www.scgbridgeclub.com.
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CLAY ARTS The Clay Arts Studio might still be closed but you can visit us on line. Classes and workshops will resume as soon as we are permitted. We look forward to your joining us when we open our doors. Grandclayarts.com
GRAND COMPUTERS
The Grand Computers Club is welcoming new members and we invite all Sun City Grand Residents to join us. We began resuming most major activities using Virtual video conferencing (www.Zoom.us) . You can join these activities while at home using your PC, your Mac, or a Tablet -and you can be in ANY location to participate! Tech Help (one of our most popular membership benefits) is offered via Zoom on Tuesdays, several Special Interest Groups are conducting regular meetings, all Fall classes, our General meetings, and Coffee Chats will be conducted online using Zoom. We are so excited about the use of this technology that we want everyone to come join us to see and use it. NEW: We will be conducting two weekly Zoom meetings for all club members to attend. 1. Little Bytes Live - every Monday from 1 - 2 PM beginning August 17. Check your Little Bytes E-Blast for the link to join Little Bytes Live where you can ask our President, Rich Gorczyca any question you may have about what you read in the most recent Little Bytes E-Blast. 2. Chat with Dan and Friends - every Thursday from 9:00 am beginning August 13. Look for your Little Bytes E-Blast for the link to join Dan & Friends where you may ask Dan and his team any technical questions that you have. Not familiar with Zoom? We are offering 1-on-1 Zoom Basic Training for our members as well as Zoom classes. Visit us at www.grandcomputers.org for all the details! Topics are subject to change. Please check www.grandcomputers. org to confirm. The meetings below are FREE and open to all Sun City Grand residents.
GENERAL MEETING – 1ST WEDNESDAY
October 7, 2– 3:30PM. “Grand Computers Club Education Programs” presented by Education Director, Marie Frasca via Zoom Video Conferencing. See grandcomputers.org for sign in info. Contact Rich Gorczyca for additional information at president@grandcomputers.org.
COFFEE CHAT – 2ND THURSDAY
September 10. 8:30 – 10 AM “Why You Need Photoshop Elements” via Zoom Video Conferencing.. See grandcomputers.org for sign in info. Contact Bob Babicke for additional information at vicepresident@grandcomputers.org
DANCE CLUB
The SCG Dance Club is eager to get back to hosting our dances and dance lessons. To that end, we are closely monitoring data from the SCG Board of Directors, the pertinent advisory committees, and the CDC. At the moment, we do not see a path forward for the next several months. So, we have cancelled the August ballroom dance and all line dance lessons for the summer. We have learned that it is not safe for our dancers to dance indoors, without masks and to maintain physical distancing. We will post the latest information we have on the dance club website: scgdanceclub.org.
GRAND DEMOCRATS
Due to the COVID-19 virus, the Grand Democrats in-person gatherings through October have been cancelled. Instead the Grand Dems will be holding virtual meetings. On September 26, 2020 from 2-4 p.m. the Grand Democrats will host a virtual candidate rally on Zoom. Here’s your opportunity to hear and see Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate, Congressional District 8, Arizona Legislative District 22, Maricopa County and the Arizona Corporation Commission. Join us to learn about their platforms and how they intend to serve the constituents Grand Lifestyles | September 2020 | suncitygrand.com
CLUB & INTEREST GROUP INFORMATION of LD22, the County and our State. To get voting information and to sign up for vote by mail (PEVL), go to MaricopaVoterGuide.com Check out the Grand Democrats Interest Group’s website at www.granddems. org to learn more about this and other upcoming Zoom presentations. For more information, contact Joyce at 623-214-3458. Stay safe and healthy.
DOMINOES CLUB
For more information, call the President, Pat Johnson, 623–203–7713.
DRAMA & COMEDY CLUB
summer to develop its plans for the 2020-2021 season. The early Fall play has been moved to the Spring, and of course we’re watching every day to course adjust as necessary. There’s an old saying that the flip side of crisis is opportunity. The Club has been reviewing options and planning virtual productions for the new season. Many plays are being written, or re=written for online delivery, in a Zoom like environment. We’ve identified our first virtual production and are in the process of casting and working out technical details. So, stay tuned. When we come back, and we will be back, we’ll see you both live and virtually.
EUCHRE CLUB
Call President (Rich Eggen) 248–310–7561 for additional information.
FISHING CLUB
Club members have fishing experience in all parts of the U.S., Canada and around the world. Check our Club Website www.scgfishing.weebly.com for more information. Club goals include sport fishing and enjoying the outdoors with friends. Members enjoy fly fishing and spin fishing and taking an active role in the promotion of fishing and conservation. Fishing trips are organized to areas in Arizona such as day trips to Lake Pleasant and the Salt River and overnight to the White Mountains, Lees Ferry, the San Juan River in New Mexico, Alaska and Canada. The Club assists in stocking fish at Lake Nine and has directions and fishing equipment for kids or grand kids to fish Lake Nine. The Club also supports community efforts including Healing Waters, Adaptive Kids Fishing, and the Veteran’s Home fishing outing. Feel free to contact President John Pierson (623–640–1694) or Vice President Skip Onstad (623–363–1313) with questions or comments. For assistance with Grandkids fishing contact Paul Battiste (623–214–7729) , Mark Hamilton (971–801–5496) or Ron Turner (480–280–7867).
GLASS ARTS
The Grand Glass Arts Club is welcoming new members! Whether you aspire to make a beautiful stained-glass window for your home, design a mosaic masterpiece, or enjoy creating a one-of-a-kind fused glass piece, Grand Glass Arts encourages you to explore the world of glass art. The first step to creating your masterpiece is to join the club by going to grandglassarts.com and clicking on the ‘Join Us’ tab and following the next buttons to complete and submit an application. Next, you’ll receive information on how to register for the two day ‘New Member Class’ and pay annual dues. The New Member Class helps you understand how our Club operates and where you learn to lay out patterns on glass, use glass tools to cut and separate glass, and learn how to set up and use a grinder to perfect glass pieces. For experienced glass artist , we offer a ‘fast track’ option for you. Please note that there will be a delay in processing applications due to the Covid-19 requirements for Sun City Grand and Grand Glass Arts Club. We hope to be reopen and resume New Member Classes later this year. Questions? Contact the Membership Chair at membership@grandglassarts. com for additional information.
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GOLF—150 GOLF CLUB Par–3 golf at Sun City Grand. The co–ed 150 Golf Club plays nine holes from tees 150 yards or less from the pin Sunday afternoon. If you want to work on your short game, are new to golf or just want enjoy nine holes from a shorter distance, give us a try. We would love to have you as our guest. We are a relaxed, fun–loving group. Info: Denny Spencer 425–210–6973.
GOLF—LADIES GRAND NINERS
Club Web site: www.ladiesgrandniners.golfgenius.com Meeting information: The Ladies Grand Niners membership year is October 1- September 30 each year. We play golf in a shotgun format on Tuesdays, November through May. Based on availability, members sign up to play at either 12:30 or 3:00. (Please note that with restrictions related to COVID-19, we have been playing with tee times instead of in a shotgun format since mid March 2020). In the summer months, members can choose to play 9-holes of golf between 6–7AM or 18 holes at 7AM. Members are required to have an active membership in the Arizona Golf Association (AGA) and be a resident of Sun City Grand with a valid Community Association Member (CAM) number. Members are required to have a GHIN handicap index. If you do not have a GHIN handicap index, you are required play a minimum of six 9-hole rounds or a combination of 9 and 18hole rounds to equal 54 holes to establish an 18-hole World Handicap System (WHS) GHIN Handicap Index which is converted to a 9-hole handicap index for our league. A member must play with the Ladies Grand Niners a minimum of 5- 9-hole rounds in order to be eligible to play in the annual tournament (held in March each year). A 9–hole handicap index is also required to be eligible for prizes in any of our monthly Play of the Day events. Club Description: Ladies Grand Niners currently has nearly 300 members who prefer to play 9-holes of golf instead of the traditional 18-holes of golf. Although Desert Springs is our home course, we also play Cimarron, Granite Falls North and Granite Falls South during our season. We play by USGA Rules and expect our members to have a general knowledge of the Rules of Golf and some golf experience. Our motto is “Fun, Friendship, and Golf”! For more information about becoming a member of the Ladies Grand Niners, contact Kathy or Diana by email membership.ladiesgrandniners@gmail.com or go to our web site ladiesgrandniners.golfgenius.com
GOLF—LADIES 18 HOLE LEAGUE
If you enjoy golfing and socializing with other friendly women, then the Grand Ladies 18-Hole Golf League is a perfect fit for you. GLGA 18-Hole League is affiliated with the Arizona Golf Association (AGA) and members are required to comply with USGA rules of golf. We play every Tuesday, rotating among all four SCG golf courses. GLGA is a year-round league with a morning and afternoon shotgun start time from November thru March and morning only April thru September. You must have a current handicap or, establish a handicap within 30 days of joining the league in order to compete in weekly (Tuesday) play events. The maximum handicap allowed on each golf course is 40. In addition to our weekly play events, several major tournaments are held throughout the year, including a Member-Member, Member-Guest, League Championship. The League also supports a variety of charitable activities. Our President is Carol Eberhart. To learn about GLGA, go to our website: www.glga-grandladiesgolfassociation. golfgenius.com Or, feel free to contact our Membership Director, Lisa Sobba at 816-260-3125. Membership applications are also available at Granite Falls Golf Course and Sonoran Plaza just left of the library entrance.
GOLF - LADY PUTTERS
Lady Putters is a way to get outdoors, socialize and enjoy a game. It's a way to practice your putting skills or learn to play a new game. Every week, the putting course is arranged differently so it remains a challenge. You can putt once a week in Sun City Grand from November through May. Join Lady Putters. We would love to see you. For information, go to our website at ladyputters.weebly. com or send an email to pamlang22@gmail.com
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CLUB & INTEREST GROUP INFORMATION GOLF – MEN PUTTERS
HAVE ANY INTEREST IN PUTTING? Want to meet others that share this interest? If so, then plan to come over to the beautiful 18-hole putting green located just west of the Cimarron club house, right off of W. Clearview Blvd. You are invited to play a “guest” round with one a Men Putters club member. PUTTING SCHEDULE The Men Putters do “their thing” weekly on Tuesday and Wednesday at 1:00 PM, on both days, starting in November. (In the summer, we go to an early morning start time in order to beat the heat.) Members feel free to pick whatever day they prefer to participate and some even putt both days. HERE IS A TYPICAL DAILY EVENT Register to play, be paired with another person, putt 18 holes, and lastly, participate in a 19th hole challenge (this is a special one-hole challenge). Other change-of-pace fun putting challenges are offered throughout the year long program. SOCIAL ACTIVITIES There are some occasional social activities when members meet to vote on new officers OR just meet for club sponsored soda and hot dogs. VOLUNTEERS Member volunteers run the club’s daily putting activities such as setting up the course, registering members and guests, etc. The Men Putters is a new club, started several years ago, and membership has continued to grow with each new season. Membership, pictures and lots of other information can be found on our website: www.scgmenputters.weebly.com.
HIKING
During these challenging times, Grand Hikers understand that the Sun City Grand community is still very focused on staying healthy and well. Enjoying the beauty of the desert environment, getting fresh air and exercise and enjoying nature are all the great reasons to participate in the Grand Hikers club! While we have cancelled our summer club hiking schedule, we are working diligently on our plan to begin club activities again in October. This will look a little different, as we embrace practices to keep our members safe and healthy. Group meetings will remain the first Monday of the month starting in October, but will be virtual (yes, you get a little peak into everyone's home!) Group hikes will resume in October (once our plan is approved by the Sun City Grand Board) with a few changes to circle up, carpooling and other practices. And, as a member of Grand Hikers, you have access to all of the club hike details (present and past) in order to enjoy your own private and small group hikes.
HORSESHOES INTEREST GROUP Are you kidding me? We don’t have Horseshoes here? Yup…WE DO! We play at 8 AM every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and we always need more Lady and Men pitchers so come join us by the Baseball Field. Just “show up” at the 5 pits beside the Del Webb Ballpark on W. Mountain View Blvd, just west of N. Goldwater Ridge Dr.
IOWA INTEREST GROUP
Interest Group Description: The Iowa Interest Groups was established as a social group to allow all people with an Iowa connection to gather. It provides the opportunity for people to meet with current friends, create new friendships and possibly find old friends or acquaintances. The warmth and generosity of Iowa is seen in the people attending. Meeting Information: The current COVID guidelines or regulations for Interest Groups make it difficult to meet and continue the group activities we currently enjoy. Therefore, the decision has been made to suspend the Iowa Interest Group until at least the first of the year. We have requested dates for events in the spring the hopes that we will be able to resume activities. We will contact you by email if plans change. Contact for Interest Group: Ginger Pollock 623-512-3637, gingerandjohn@hotmail.com
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LANGUAGE CLUB The SCG Language Club would like to increase its Foreign language offerings to our residents. We currently offer Spanish, French, Italian, German, and ASL (American Sign Language). We need volunteers in any other languages, to teach our resident students. Email president@grandlanguageclub.com
LAWN BOWLING
We welcome all levels and ages to join us for a relaxed but competitive game. We have a state–of–the–art bowling green that is arguably the best green in the COUNTRY and it is situated just behind the tennis courts. You absolutely have to check this out and then ask about the free introductory lessons (and use of club bowls) we offer. See more information on Grandinfo.com or go direct to our website at www.grandlawnbowling.org for starting times, contact information, pictures and much, much more or contact David Shaw at 623– 584–2743.
MAH JONGG
The Mah Jongg Club 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. We as a club offer lessons usually in April and again in October If you would like additional information you may contact any of the officers listed below or send an email to scgmahjonggclub19@cox.net. Jan Hylen, President 623–266–0703; Betty Paulsen, Vice Pres. 206–730–1255; Fern Bentkover, Secretary 623–546– 6248; Gail LaBelle, Treasurer 623–214–9839.
PAPER ARTS & MEMORIES (PAM)
Paper Arts and Memories Club (PAM) is a place to learn, create and share greeting cards, paper crafting, digital crafting, mixed media scrapbooks and more! During this time when most clubs are shut down, you can still learn about PAM by visiting our website www.paperartsandmemories.com While there, you can see what tools we have, get inspiration from examples of cards our members have made, and even download a Membership Form to bring in once our club reopens. In the interim, please check our website for updates on all of our offerings and more information on how we will operate once our club reopens.
PHOTO CLUB
Grand Photos has been very creative in adapting to the challenges of the past few months. We have implemented some great new ideas for sharing our photography and meeting, virtually, with our friends and colleagues. We have had lots of Zoom meetings, supportive; and continually learning and sharing as the fall approaches. • We are here to help and share! Our Virtual Open Forum is the most accessible, helpful, and friendly place to get connected. The Virtual Open Forum meets at 10 AM on Monday, Wednesday & Friday. It is a fun and safe place to ask questions, exchange ideas and connect with experts on all kinds of photography subjects and interests. • We know this whole new virtual world and its competing platforms can be daunting! We will be offering mentoring sessions and classes on getting comfortable with Zoom and Google Meet and sharing your photos on these virtual platforms. Visit our website regularly (grandphotos.org) for news and offerings. • We are planning more Virtual Photo Shoots. • Our Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are staying active and involved. • We have challenges and photo sharing. Join us. Remember, the best way to get involved and stay informed is through our award-winning website, www.grandphotos.org.
GRAND PICKLEBALL CLUB
The Grand Pickleball Club is a great place to meet other fun-loving active residents, and get a great workout! There are 22 pickleball courts located at the Cimarron Center. The club offers introductory lessons and has ongoing
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CLUB & INTEREST GROUP INFORMATION group lessons, clinics and ball-machine drills all designed to help you learn pickleball skills. Check out the club website at www.grandpickleball.org. The website is updated regularly and includes information about how to join, daily activites and how to reserve a court. Any Sun City Grand resident can make court reservations at any time that is not set aside for club functions. Court reservations are displayed on the monitors located in the pavilion and in both breezeways. If you are unable to use your reservation, please delete your reservation so that other residents can use that time. Non-marking, court shoes are recommended. For more information check website www.grandpickleball.org. Hope to see you on the courts soon!
PINOCHLE For information call Ron 708–415–2063 or 623–399–9083 or Stuart 206–245– 5142.
POKER CLUB
For information, visit our website: http://scgpoker.org or contact Paul Livernash, President, at paulscgpoker@gmail.com or text him at 206–790–7655. “
GRAND CENTRAL RAILROAD INTEREST GROUP
If you enjoy large scale (G Scale) outdoor model trains, the Grand Central Railroad Interest Group is the place for you. From operating trains, painting buildings, decorating and landscaping, track maintenance, electrical service and repair, to public relations and more…. there is literally something for everyone. While most members own and operate their own trains, it is not a requirement to join the group. Our primary function is operating and maintaining the Model Railroad Park for the enjoyment of our members, residents and visitors, young and old alike. The Railroad Park is located near the tennis courts behind the Chaparral Center. Trains run on a regular schedule as posted at the Railroad Park and on our website (GrandCentralRailroad.info). For information please contact chairman@GrandCentralRailroad.info
GRAND REPUBLICANS
Frank Rizzo, President – President@scggop.com. See details on the website https://scggop.weebly.com as location, time and place change with the membership attendance. Special events location, time and place are on the site also. The Republican Interest Group promotes principles, objectives, and ideals of the Republican Party to all interested residents at our monthly meetings. The group’s primary focus is establishing an informed electorate of current events through education and subject matter expert speakers. The Interest Group supports various Veteran and Community organizations through donations and members participation in various events county and state wide.
SHALOM CLUB
The Shalom Club is welcoming new members and we invite all Sun City Grand Residents to join us! We’re a fun–loving and energetic social club with over 300 members who enjoy a variety of social, educational and cultural activities related to Judaism, although we are not a religious group. We have an annual calendar of diverse Monthly Program Meetings and our members host many fabulous Socials throughout the year. We also enjoy our partnership and periodic socials with all the West Valley Shalom Clubs. Check out our Club at www.scgshalomclub.com for the latest on events and activities. For more information, or if you would like to join us as a guest to look us over, please contact our Membership Director, Darlyne Posternack, membership@ scgshalomclub.com or 623–243–6900.
SINGLES CLUB
Please refer to our website for any updates www.scgsingles.com.
SOCIAL GAMES CLUB
For information call Sherry Gelb at 623–975–6899.
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
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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.
STITCHERS
During this pandemic our Beaders SIG has continued to order beads and create beautiful items that remain unseen because of Covid-19.. The creativity of our beaders using a pattern or not needs to be seen. Our Quilters SIG has continued to work numerous hours to meet the needs of our community whether making masks or Caring Quilts. Our story of Caring Quilts is a simple one. Quilters found a need to provide comfort quilts to women going thru breast cancer surgery at Banner Del Webb. Every patient gets a quilt from us. We have donated hundreds of quilts to this program, and our quilters did not Quit just because the Sewing Room was closed. This program has extended to Donor Families as well. When a Organ Donor Patient goes into surgery, the family gets a quilt to remember their loved one. A lot of work goes into each quilt, from sorting donated fabric, cutting quilt kits, assemble of quilts, creating an attractive quilt back, cutting the batting and binding, quilting them on both our Long Arm at the Sewing Room or members home machines, binding, labeling and washing and packaging the quilts. Many hands touch each quilt, and each hand is a gift of their hearts. The director of Quilting has a motto she uses "A quilt is a hug from me to you". And that's what we try to give cancer patients at one of the most difficult times of their lives. Paula Forster, President, SCG Stitcher's. Paulaszoo@aol.com
TABLE TENNIS CLUB
When the SCG Board approves our re-opening, please come in to enjoy a great game of table tennis. Why are Bill Gates & Warren Buffet the world’s wealthiest persons? Do you think that playing table tennis has something to do with it? Dr. Amen claimed in his book that table tennis is the world’s best brain sport. Dr. Oz claimed in his TV show that Ping Pong can keep the brain young. Join the fun | First 3 times as a guest | $15.00 annual membership dues • Instructions are provided by tournament players. • The robot is available for novices & advanced players. • All levels of playing skill are welcome. • Join men and women who enjoy the game. • Come check with the monitor and get started. The club has paddles, wear your tennis shoes Please contact David Downs at 623-208-0116, or Apollo Chen at 623-215-7011, or visit www.suncitygrand.com/ tabletennis for more information.
TENNIS CLUB
The courts are open and we are back at it again! Playing the sport we love with safety measures in place. The Plan For Safe Tennis is posted at each court. Find a foursome or twosome and come out early to play. Check out the Club Website at: suncitygrandtennisclub.wildapricot.org for the latest in Club news or to make a reservation to play. Club membership continues to be only $15 per years. SEE YOU ON THE COURTS!
WISCONSIN INTEREST GROUP
Welcome to a fun-loving, adventurous, traveling, dining group of more than 150. Visit our web site www.wigazinfo.weebly.com to learn more. Click on the ‘Contact’ tab and send us a message or email directly to wigmessage@ gmail.com. For our friends who are returning to Northern locations, have a wonderful summer and a safe return to beautiful Sun City Grand .
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ARIZONA WINTER FLOWERS Arizona Winter Flowers By: Tami Cascio
Arizona Winter Flowers Credit: Arizona Living Landscape & Design
Fall is time to plant and enjoy the winter blooms. Below is a short list of my favorites. By TAMI CASCIO
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GRAND LEARNING Information and Registration at 623-546-7470 or grandlearning.org Grand Learning has been providing educational opportunities for adults in Sun City Grand and the surrounding area for nearly 20 years. Traditionally held in our well-equipped classrooms, we have offered 100+ classes in the spring and fall semesters. This year has been challenging because of the covid restrictions and having to close our buildings as a result. But as they say…the show must go on! We are diligently working with instructors, making modifications, and are excited to offer several online classes with Zoom beginning in October. To avoid problems joining a meeting and possibly missing your class, it is highly recommended to download Zoom to your device in advance. Just visit zoom.us/ download. Also, please make sure that you are in (ASAP) the Grand Learning registration database in order to sign up
for classes online. Visit grandlearning.org and click on “log-in/register” to create an account with a user name and password. (Note: All Zoom links to access classes are sent to the email in your ASAP account) Now, back to the show. One of the hottest topics these days is the upcoming election. November 2020 Elections will
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meet before and after the election for discussions in a non-partisan manner (is that even possible?) Winnie Fritz explores health-related trends and changes occurring in the U.S. and around the world in Staying Healthy in an Often Unhealthy World. Dr. Edelita Jamis offers alternatives to medication and costly procedures with Lifestyle Medicine. Allen Reamer is back on Fridays…with 8 classes from Gothic Cathedrals to the Prado Museum of Art. History buffs will enjoy Civil War classes, or a presentation about Eleanor Roosevelt by Historian Ken Sorensen. Women’s History month may be over, but Bonnie Saunders will take you through the history of Women’s Rights. Staying home a lot these days? Why not learn how to make your home smarter? Tony Spata will show you how! And we’ll “zoom” to outer space in Astronomy Part I and Astronomy Part II. Plus much more! Check our website for updates and class listings.
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ASK CAPPIE THE COMPUTER CAT
ALL ABOUT ZOOM
We are not the most computer-savvy but would like to know how difficult Zoom is. Almost all the clubs we belong to in Grand are going to have Zoom Meetings in lieu of regular meetings when we return in September and now we hear some of our favorite clubs are teaching classes also via Zoom. All our relatives and friends want us to participate in Zoom Meetings too. Is it safe? Hard to install? Difficult to learn how to use? Greg and Laura
Dear Greg and Laura, Yes indeed, everyone seems to be video conferencing via Zoom. While Zoom had some issues earlier this year with hackers bombing meetings (a term which describes uninvited guests entering meeting), this issue has been remedied with the following changes: n Guests cannot join the meeting before the host of the meeting n Password protections are on by default when setting up meetings and it is recommended that users keep those protections on to prevent uninvited users from joining n Encryption has been beefed up for free users as well as paid
Hundreds of thousands of people are now using Zoom. Simply put, Zoom Meetings are audio and video conferences that allow two or more people to communicate online. You can use Zoom on a PC, Mac, smartphone or tablet. There is a free version and a paid version, but the great majority use only the free version. The easiest way to join Zoom is if a friend, family member or organization sets up the Zoom Meeting and invites you. All you need to do is follow the instructions in the email invitation to start using Zoom. n You will need to click a link to install the Zoom app. You will be asked for permission to install YOU’LL ALWAYS BE TREATED LIKE FAMILY... AND WE LIKE OUR FAMILY!
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and run the app. This process will take just a few minutes and then USUALLY you will see a series of screens asking if you want to test your audio and video. You will also be asked to provide a name, which you will want to do so that the “host” knows who is asking to join the meeting. n Rarely, you might be asked for the conference ID and/ or Password so it is helpful to write down those two numbers from the email invitation which you received. n At that point, you will probably get a message that says you have been put in a “waiting room,” or a message that the host has not yet started the meeting. Just wait patiently because the host is busy signing in and/or okaying people to join the meeting. To host (start) your own meeting, you have to go to the Zoom website (https:// zoom.us/), click “Sign Up, It’s Free” at the top of the page and follow the instructions. Once completed, you will be able to host your own meetings. There are numerous videos and Support on the site itself and as well as on You Tube, to help you through the finer points of using the app. For mobile devices, you can
Special thanks to Judy Pepper for submitting her photo of Abby, a 6-year-old rescue Labrador-Greyhound. View/print the digital version of “Ask Cappie” monthly column by going to www. grandinfo.com. Click on the More News>Grand Lifestyles Magazine> to choose the month you want to view.
get the Zoom app in the App Store or Google Play Store. This app is so popular because it is easy to use, offers a lot of options for free, and is a relatively reliable tool that works easily and effectively. Within Sun City Grand, the Computer Club will provide an experienced Zoom user to help a member via telephone and to host a quick Zoom meeting just with you, and will offer free classes on Zoom, for members--but try it yourself first. It is quite easy to use. Hopefully, you will be “zooming” in no time.
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GRANDKIDS CORNER
SEPTEMBER FAMILY ACTIVITIES Each month GrandKids Corner features fun ways to spend family time. While we find new and creative ways to pass the time safely at home, we’re here to offer a few options along with outdoor possibilities as well. Enjoy! OUT OF AFRICA WILDLIFE PARK n 3505 W. State Route 260 I-17, exit 287
(State Route 260), three miles west to Cherry Creek Road Camp Verde n outofafricapark.com/ n Phone: (928) 567-2840 n Fax: (928) 567-2839 Nestled against the beautiful Mingus Mountains in the Verde Valley sits a wildlife park entirely different than any typical zoo or animal park. Here, you'll experience the splendor of the animal kingdom closer than you ever thought possible, blending the spirit of Africa with the harmony of nature. Whether it's the exciting ner 20 shows like Tiger Splash® and Predator Feed, or an ndKids Corner features fun ways to spend family time. While we immersive safari tour that will have you surrounded ative ways to pass the time safely at home, we’re here to offer a ng with outdoor possibilities as well. Enjoy! by free-roaming African plains animals, or whether it's a hands-on, close encounter with the wiliest RICA WILDLIFE PARK critters, there's something for everyone here – all Route 260 I-17, exit 287 (State Route 260), three miles west with the price of admission! If you're feeling a bit k Road Camp Verde, AZ 86322 more daring, try the world-class Predator Zip Line tour and soar over the animals. Other options include the VIP Behind-the-Scenes tour, the SuperMog Safari Adventure, Sloth Encounters, and more. Giraffe kisses are free! Gift Shop and Food available. Located just 90 minutes north of Phoenix and 30 minutes south of Sedona, Out of Africa lets you experience Africa in the heart of Arizona. Your adventure awaits!
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WASTE CLEANUP EVENT
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S E P T E M B E R !
Nancy Hayden Council Member, District 2
We are definitely going through some hard times due to the heat and COVID-19. I thank you all for your patience, commitment and creative new ideas to work through these troubled times. I have no idea what the future brings, but I do know that we will survive!!!
LABOR DAY
As you know, this month, we celebrate Labor Day. Labor Day occurs on September 7th. It is a day to pay tribute to the achievements of American workers. I want to thank all of the workers and businesses here in Surprise that provide such wonderful services to our community.
SURPRISE RETAIL SURVEY
Many of you showed your support for our businesses by participating in the 2020 Surprise Retail Survey. The results are in, and thank you to everyone that responded! The data is used to identify the City’s Retail
Strengths as well as opportunities to bring additional amenities to the city. Over 4,000 responses were received. The top five desired restaurants were, Cracker Barrel, Cheesecake Factory, P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, El Pollo Loco, and BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse. The top five desired retailers were, Whole Foods Market, Hobby Lobby, Aldi Supermarket, JoAnn’s Fabrics, and AJ’s Fine Foods. The survey also asked participants to recognize current favorite local businesses. Congratulations to the Top 10 Local Favorite Restaurants, and Top 10 Local Favorite Retailers: Top 10 Local Favorite Restaurants:
1. Oregano’s Pizza Bistro 2. Babbo Italian Eatery 3. Vogue Bistro 4. Saigon Kitchen 5. Rio Mirage Cafe 6. State 48 Brewery 7. Angry Crab Shack 8. Nick’s Diner II 9. Big Buddha Restaurant 10. Bonfire Craft Kitchen & Tap House Top 10 Local Favorite Retailers:
1. Son Glow Boutique 2. PinkaBella Cupcakes (Note: PinkaBella Cupcakes has closed their retail location) 3. Joe Streckfuss Plumbing 4. Kimbur Pet Wash & Suites 5. Surprise Comics 6. Musical Surprise 7. Gifts to Go 8. Rocket Fizz 9. Spencer’s Place 10. Dale’s Town and Country For complete survey results, please visit surpriseaz.gov/retailsurvey.
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On Saturday, September 12th, from 7 am. to 1 pm., Surprise is hosting a Residential Waste Cleanup Event. Residents can dispose of a single load of residential waste, up to 2,000 pounds, at no cost, at the Northwest Regional Landfill, located at 19401 W. Deer Valley Road. PROOF OF RESIDENCY is required, one load per household and no hazardous waste items.
AMAZON IS COMING
As you have probably read in the newspaper, development is happening in Surprise! Yes, Amazon will be coming to Surprise! They will be locating a new 145,000 square foot “last mile delivery station” at the Surprise Rail Plex, just south of the entertainment center near Uptown Alley on Litchfield Road. This new operation will serve the northwest Greater Phoenix market and will bring tremendous employment, capital investment and revenues to the community. Amazon plans to open this location by 2021 and estimates it will bring hundreds of jobs to our community! Thank you to the City of Surprise Economic Development Team for your hard work in bringing this project to Surprise!
COSTCO SET TO OPEN
I know you have heard this before, but Costco is opening soon! The new Costco Wholesale, located at 13614 N. Sarival Avenue, is set to open September 24th. The gas station is currently open. Stop by and fuel up between 8 am. to 6 pm., 7 days a week! If you’re not already a member, you will be able to sign up at that time.
MEET LEE LAMBERT
Surprise City Manager Mike Frazier has announced that Mr. Lee Lambert will be promoted to Water Resource Management Director. Lee has had more than 25 years of professional experience in the water industry. Lee has served as Acting Director of the Water Resource Management (WRM) Department since February, stepping up
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Activities in Action from his role as Assistant WRM Director.
Congratulations to these winners of Find the SCG Flag. We appreciate your participation! Look for upcoming trails to search in News of the Day every Friday in the coming weeks. We hope you will join in the fun! (One prize per resident).
Lee has worked for the City of Surprise since 2005, starting in project management roles that included work on multiple Capital Improvement Projects. Lee was named Water Manager in 2013 and was promoted to WRM Assistant Director in January of 2019. Previous to the city of Surprise, Lee held positions with the Maricopa County Planning Department and Arizona Department of Water Resources. The City of Surprise selected Lee as the permanent WRM Director after a very competitive process that included candidates from around the country.
MEETINGS
Rick Hofeditz, Capitan Trail
Daniel Herrmann, Reems Trail
Mike Dawson, Sonoran Trail
John Steele, Desert Sage II Trail
Please tune in for our September City Council Meetings, held on September 1st and 15th at 6 p.m. They are broadcast live on Surprise TV at surpriseaz.gov/ surprisetv and on the Surprise City Gov Facebook page at facebook.com/ cityofsurprise. Please note that City offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. As always, I am happy to hear from my constituents. Please email me at nancy.hayden@surpriseaz.gov with any questions or concerns you may have. Please also check the city website at www. surpriseaz.gov for important updates and information.
Thank you for your support of your Activities Department.
Denise Bouchard, Desert Horizon
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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
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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.................................................................... 623.222.6150 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................................................................ 623.506.1511 We Care Program............................................................... 623.222.4277
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CONSUMER SERVICES
Birth/Death Certificates...................................................... Hazardous Waste Questions.............................................. 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.......................................................... 623.222.1900 Arizona Public Service (APS).............................................. 602.371.7171 APS Street Light Outage................................................602.371.6140 and/or APS Street Light Outage.com Cox Communications......................................................... 623.594.1000 Century Link......................................................................... 800.244.1111 Epcor Water......................................................................... 623.445.2400 Southwest Gas Co............................................................ 1.877.860.6020 PULTE WARRANTY SERVICE.................................................. 800.664.3094
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COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION NUMBERS BOARD COMMITTEES
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT
ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT
Architectural Review Committee Earle Greenberg, Chair greenberg4grand@gmail.com Terry Lerner, Vice Chair - none terryl@gmail.com Code of Conduct Committee John Bean, Chair..................................623-215-7037 johnfredbean@gmail.com Ted Grove, Vice Chair..........................623-466-7440 groveaz@cox.net Covenants Committee Gail LaBelle, Chair................................623-214-9839 glabelle@cox.net David Jordan, Vice Chair....................623-363-7618 Jor708@gmail.com Finance Advisory Committee Mitch Bryk, Chair...................................480-772-2778 Brykm0502@hotmail.com Dennis Gebele, Vice Chair..................623-670-0108 dennis@gebele.com Golf Advisory Committee Jane Barry, Chair..................................623-544-7158 janecbarry@gmail.com Dave Dotson, Vice Chair.....................623-512-1445 ddotson@dotson-assoc-ins.com Lifestyles Advisory Committee Steven Berwald, Chair..........................219-741-9977 Sberwald04@gmail.com Vicki Erickson, Vice Chair.....................816-810-4276 Verickson88@gmail.com Long Range Advisory Committee Don Love, Chair granddonlove@icloud.com Roger Barry, Vice Chair........................623-544-7158 Rgbarry.65@gmail.com
General Manager David Twiggs......................................... 623.546.7468 david.twiggs@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 Communications.................................. 623.546.7426 communications@scgcam.com Creative Project Manager Adam Nunez......................................... 623.546.7426 adam.nunez@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 Debra Goodman................................. 623.546.7435 debra.goodman@scgcam.com Standards Manager Jody Snider........................................... 623.546.7439 jody.snider@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 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
ADDITIONAL CAM INFORMATION
GrandTV............................................... 623.546.7426 Website................................................. 623.546.7454 communications@scgcam.com Membership Office.............................. 623.546.7444 Palm Center, 19726 N. Remington Drive Welcome Center .............................. 623.546.7501 Lost & Found...................................... 623.546.7501 Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Standards Compliance Office........................... 623.546.7450 ARC Applications.............................. 623.546.7474 Hours: Monday – Friday 8 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
Grand Learning.................................... 623.546.7470 Chaparral Center, 19781 N. Remington Dr. Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Grand Lifestyles Magazine.................. 623.546.7449 life.styles@scgcam.com 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..................................... 623.680.7280 Atlasta Catering................................... 602.242.8185 Babbo’s Italian Eatery......................... 623.825.1919 Classic Catering................................... 623.933.4903 Dillon’s Catering................................... 623.208.8677 Forum Café........................................... 480.556.0442 NYPD Pizza............................................ 480.922.0545 Sharko’s................................................. 602.242.2662 The Wild Bunch.....................................623-363-4226 CLUB ADDRESSES & PHONE NUMBERS
Art Club................................................. 623.546.7484 19745 North Remington Drive
GOLF
Billiards Club.......................................... 623.546.7482 19781 North Remington Drive
Cimarron Golf Course.......................... 623.975.5654 17100 West Clearview Boulevard
Clay Arts Club....................................... 623.214.9067 19751 North Remington Drive
Kirk Hanaway – Golf Pro...................... 623.975.5657 kirk.hanaway@scgcam.com
Computer Club.................................... 623.546.7508 19781 North Remington Drive
Desert Springs Golf Course................. 623.546.7401 19900 North Remington Drive
Glass Arts Club...................................... 623.214.6723 19751 North Remington Drive
Cassidy Stevanov – Golf Pro............... 623.546.7403 cassidy.stevanov@scgcam.com
Language Club.................................... 623.546.7488 19739 North Remington Drive
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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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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