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General Manager’s Message
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
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
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
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
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.
