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POOLAREA- Residents must use the shower inside the Pool Area before and after they use the pool. Equipment will be provided and sanitized before the next use.
FITNESS CENTER – Residents must wipe down equipment thoroughly with Gym Wipes provided before and after using each machine.
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FITNESS & POOLCLASSES– When you have a completed class, please leave the equipment you have used for the maintenance team to sanitize.
POOLPATIO AREA– This area is available and does not require a reservation, but please call ahead to let us know you are coming.
BILLIARD AREA– You may bring your own equipment or check in at the Front Desk for pool sticks and balls. Please return any equipment owned by Sun City Aliante to the Front Desk; so, it can be sanitized by the Maintenance Team.
SOCIALHALL– Usage of the room must be coordinated by Office Manager Lori Daniels or Lifestyle Director Debbie Kent.
CRAFTROOMS #1, #2, & #3 – Club times will be established with Office Manager Lori Daniels or Lifestyle Director Debbie Kent. Club Presidents will decide which club members can attend based on available occupancy and on a rotation schedule to allow all members the opportunity to participate. No sharing of materials will be permitted, and residents must stay at least six (6) feet apart from other residents with no physical contact.
VISTAROOM – Usage of the room must be coordinated by Office Manager Lori Daniels or Lifestyle Director Debbie Kent.
AREAS INSIDE THE COMMUNITYCENTER CLOSED AT THIS TIME:
• Spa • Sauna • Bathroom Showers • Bathroom Lockers • Kitchen • Water Fountains • Coffee Services
PATROL CAR – At this time, due to the lack of volunteers and because of the health guidelines which need to be followed, the Patrol will not yet resume operations. The Patrol Committee will continue to revisit when it is appropriate to begin Patrol operations.
The Board has advised that certain groups be permitted to meet in the Community Center subject to their compliance with the mandatory distancing and sanitation guidelines.
The Chairs of all the Chartered Clubs and Special Interest Groups have been contacted to explore theirinterest in resuming meeting
in the Community Center. Many of them have expressed interest in meeting as soon as health guidelines permit. The Chartered Club page in The Breeze and posted online lists your point of contact for all Chartered Clubs and Special Interest Groups.
Due to the need for social-distancing guidelines from health officials and in the best interest of the health, safety and welfare of residents, the Board of Directors agreed to restrict the following activities in the Community Centerat this time.
• All Card Games, Tile Games and Clubs/Special Interest Groups that require participants to be in close proximity and share materials. All Entertainment Clubs and Group Activities that require participants to be in close proximity and share materials. No Lunch 'n' Learn or Snack 'n' Learn seminars will be scheduled at this time. In lieu of the seminars, we now offer “Watch 'n' Learn” Webinars/Teleconferences. Please check The Breeze and eBlast for upcoming Webinars.
OUTDOOR COURTS – The Outdoor Courts are open including, pickleball, tennis, basketball, bocce courts and horseshoe pits consistent with social-distancing guidelines and sanitation measures and only during specified hours of operation.
PRACTICE SOCIALDISTANCING DURING ACTIVITIES:
• Stay at least six (6) feet apart from other residents. Do not make physical contact with them by shaking hands, exchanging high fives, etc. • Avoid touching your face after handling a ball, racquet/paddle, or other equipment. Wash your hands promptly if you have touched your eyes, nose, or mouth. • Avoid sharing food, drinks, or towels. • Although there is no specific evidence that tennis balls, pickleballs or basketballs can spread COVID-19, avoid using your hands to pick up tennis balls or pickleballs if possible. Basketball players should each have their own balls.
PLEASE DO NOT COME TO THE COMMUNITY CENTER OR VISITTHE OUTDOOR COURTS IFYOU…
• Exhibit any symptoms of COVID-19: mild to severe respiratory illness with fever, cough and difficulty breathing, or other symptoms identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). • Have been in contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last fourteen (14) days; or • Are a vulnerable and at-risk individual (i.e., elderly and/or have underlying health conditions, including high blood pressure, chronic lung disease, diabetes, obesity, asthma and those whose immune system may be compromised such as by chemotherapy for cancer and other conditions requiring such therapy). • Do not have a reservation for a specific activity at a specific
time.
PROTECTAGAINSTPOSSIBLE INFECTIONS BY…
• Washing your hands with disinfectant soap and water (for 20 seconds or longer) or use a hand sanitizer if soap and water are not readily available, before going to the Community Center or the Association's Common Area facilities. • Cleaning and wiping down your equipment, including racquets/paddles and water bottles. Do not share racquets/paddles or any other equipment such as wristbands, grips, hats, and towels. • Bringing your own water bottle or other method of hydration and avoid using any communal water source. • Using new/disinfected balls and new racket/paddle grips when possible. • Considering taking extra precautions such as wearing gloves. • Sneezing/coughing into a tissue or upper sleeve when necessary. • Arriving as close as possible to the time you need to be in the Community Center.
We are excited to welcome you to the new areas in the Community Center! Thank you so much for your patience and understanding during the construction. As the guidelines for social distancing and health directives change, we look forward to the day we can resume all our amazing excursions, activities and events that you love and enjoy.
Respectfully, Sun City Aliante Board of Directors
Sun City Aliante Community Association 7394 Aliante Parkway N. Las Vegas, Nevada 89084 www.suncityaliante.org
Customer Service Office Hours Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Community Center 702-638-5065 Monday - Saturday 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
First Service Residential 702-399-4273 - www.fsresidential.com
Community Association Manager Damian Carrasco -702-638-5007 gm@suncityaliante.us
Community Association Assistant Manager Director of Standards and Compliance Nelenie Aronce - 702-638-5006 assistantmanager@suncityaliante.us
Lifestyle Director Debra Kent - 702-638-5061 dkent@suncityaliante.us
Assistant Lifestyle Director Trish Williamson-702-638-5035 twilliamson@suncityaliante.us
Lifestyle Department Office Manager Lori Daniels - 702-638-5065 ldaniels@suncityaliante.us
Customer Service Coordinator Carol Garbarino 702-638-5023 cgarbarino@suncityaliante.us
Facilities Manager Juan Macias - 702-638-5009 jmacias@suncityaliante.us
Board of Directors Warren Geller, President Ed Sloman, Vice President Wayne Headrick, Secretary Nancy Prince, Treasurer Mark Pallans, Director Mark Smith, Director Sonja Bankston-Cullen, Director
Aliante Master Association Info 702-638-7770
e Breeze Publisher & Editor - Trish Williamson Managing Editor - Debbie Kent
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Hello Residents,
It is with a true sense of humility that I confess that my last month's “Breeze” article was not completely factual. Yes, we proudly won the award for outstanding association of the year award sponsored by the Community Association Institute, but we were unable to open the long-awaited renovated Community Center as promised on September 1.
In short, much of the necessary new furniture was delivered damaged, which pushed the schedule beyond our expected opening date. Hopefully, as you read this, we are now open and can put the overly long construction behind us.
On a happier note, we are looking at ways to allow all residents the ability to enjoy more activities while remaining safe as mandated by the Governor.
The housing market in Las Vegas and, in particular, in North Las Vegas, is in a huge expansion. I know personally what low interest rates and a low inventory of homes has created, as my daughter and husband are moving to North Las Vegas, and I accompanied her on her search for a new home.
Existing homes that were priced at around $400,000 were repeatedly sold within 3-4 days of listing; so, we were kept very busy looking for a suitable place which she eventually bought. We see this within our own community, as homes here (while restricted to 55+ individuals) are selling quickly as our inventory of available homes, in many months, are around 20 in total.
This is obviously a very desirable community for perspective buyers to live in and any of our Board of Directors is committed in continuing to protect your investment as well as provide the services you desire.
As always, stay safe and hold your friends and family close to you. “I love you” are magic words to those you care about.
Respectfully submitted,
Warren M. Geller
President, Sun City Aliante Board of Directors
OCTOBER 2020
BOD NOTICE
This Notice is distributed according to NRS116.31083. At the beginning of every Board Meeting, there is a member comment period for comments relating to agenda items only. At the end of every Board meeting, there is a member comment period for comments on any subject. During this period, the Board will hear member comments. The Board of Directors will not take action on comments or requests made during the comment periods. Agendas for the Board meeting are available one week prior to the meeting at the Front Desk and on the Association's website (www.suncityaliante.org). Copies of the minutes from a Board of Directors meeting are available from the Association Office after approval by the Board of Directors. Audio copies of a Board of Directors meeting are available from the Association Office after the minutes have been approved by the Board of Directors. The Association Office is located at 7394 Aliante Parkway, North Las Vegas, Nevada 89084. Office Hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The telephone number for obtaining an agenda is 702-638-5000. (Please note: This schedule is subject to change)
BOARD MEETINGS BOARD MEETING NOTICE TIME Wednesday, October 14, 2020 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 11, 2020 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 9, 2020 10:00 a.m.
BOD EXECUTIVE SESSION NOTICE Wednesday, October 14, 2020 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, November 11, 2020 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, December 9, 2020 9:15 a.m.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sun City Aliante Board of Directors (l-r) El Sloman, Vice President; Nancy Prince, Treasurer; Mark Smith, Director; Warren Geller, President; Mark Pallans, Director; Wayne Headrick, Secretary; and Sonja Bankston-Cullen, Director.
The Breeze is a monthly publication of Sun City Aliante Community Association, Inc. (SCAL), designed to provide information and news to the members of Sun City Aliante. Advertising does not influence editorial decisions or content. We reserve the right to refuse advertising for any reason or cause. Information, services, products and materials contained in The Breeze magazine are provided on an "as is" basis with no warranty. SCALdisclaims all representations and warranties, express or implied, with respect to such information, services, products and materials including, but not limited to, warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, noninfringement, and implied warranties arising from course of dealing or course of performance. In no event shall SCALbe liable for any damages whatsoever whether in an action, arising out of or in connection with the use, inability to use, or performance of the information, services, products and materials available from this publication.
WE ARE... BOARD MESSAGE
FOND REMINISCES I received a phone call from Trish Williamson earlier today. In case you don't know it, Trish is the “ramrod” who makes sure The Breeze gets to the printer on time and that it has the proper mixture of content that keeps the residents of Sun City Aliante interested in reading it.
These days all of us are under this huge gray cloud of COVID and everyone suffers from the futility of not being able to do anything or go anywhere. I Mark Pallans enjoy talking about “the good old days;” so, I thought I would reminisce about those experiences that I have had while growing up.
Ed Sloman
I grew up in New York City and had all of its great advantages. In the 1960s, I dropped out of college and decided to see what was out there, at least in the metropolitan area. My background was in electrical engineering and communications; so, I looked at advancing my technical skills.
I got hired as a “summer relief” engineer at WOR radio and television. The broadcasting industry hired temps to fill in for vacationing staff over the summers. The most enjoyable part of the job was working in the field when the station “talent” (the broadcasters and newsmen) would interview celebrities, and I got to meet them. My most memorable jobs were with Angela Lansbury and the French acting couple of Marisa Pavan and her husband, Jean-Pierre Aumont.
For interviews in the field, the station would send out an engineer (me) to set up the microphones and recorders (There were no such things as VCRs in those days.), and wait for the broadcaster who would do the interview. I nervously rang the doorbell to Angela Lansbury's apartment. The interview was about an hour later. It was about noon time, and she graciously asked me if I would like some lunch. I thanked her and declined. She said she would make us both peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. I accepted and, to this day, have never forgotten what a wonderfully friendly and just plain nice person she was.
My other WOR story was with the same broadcaster who did a live interview show from the Plaza Hotel's world-famous Palm Court Café/Bar. He would invite famous personalities to an alcove of the Palm Court and do a live 60minute broadcast. This time it was with Marisa Pavan and Jean-Pierre Aumont. As a young, somewhat naïve 20 something, I was in awe of these international stars. The broadcast went well. It was a hot August day, and we were all drinking what appeared to be an orange punch to keep cool. While packing up all of the broadcast equipment Miss Pavan asked, with a smile on face, if I was feeling all right. I told her I was a little light-headed. She told me, “That's because we were drinking screwdrivers for the past hour.” C'est La Vie!
I could go on with other anecdotes, but I am going to save them for the next time Trish bugs me. To pique your curiosity, here are some snippets: talking to an astronaut on the Space Shuttle, the 1996 Olympics, Mohammed Ali and me and being a ski instructor.
This is the 75th Anniversary of World War II. Take a look at our new Veteran's Memorial and its patio when we reopen our facilities. Thank you for your service.
WE ARE... COMMUNITY MGR
Dear Residents,
We are so excited that we're finally able to open the Community Center to our residents on September 17. The initial responses from everyone have been “overwhelmingly, amazed, excited, and wowed” by everything that was done.
Damian Carrasco
We now have an amazing open, spacious area with a high ceiling and expanded windows, which allows you to enjoy the picturesque view of the golf course and mountains. We finally have the space we needed for our residents to enjoy their Community Center.
We are really happy to see you come in and take part in the activities that are available now and see all the new areas.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank our hardworking and dedicated team for 18 months they have spent working on this project and taking care of the residents.
Although our Front Desk Team, led by Lifestyle Director, Debbie Kent, was displaced and working at two locations, they all demonstrated the same attention and concern in taking care of all of our residents during the construction. This is a tribute to their dedication, especially during these even more challenging times. I would like to recognize every member of the Front Desk team: Office Manager, Lori Daniels, and team members, Elaine Goddard, Jan Davis, Kotch Bergman, Angie Stepp, Shirley Spivey, and Nancy Anderson. A special thank you to Debbie for keeping the spirits of the team up while they were taking care of everything needed to run the community center including taking reservations for multiple activities during this unprecedented time.
My sincere appreciation to the Maintenance Team, led by Maintenance Manager, Juan Macias, who has managed and worked through all of the challenges of the construction project in cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining the Community Center to have it ready for the residents to come in and enjoy all the available activities. I would like to recognize and thank every member of the Maintenance for their exceptional work and attention to detail throughout the project: Juan Macias, Sharon Roe, Angel Martinez, Jose Vargas, Alonso Ledesma, Alfred Taylor, and Dante McLean.
Aspecial thank you to our Administrative Team, Assistant Manager and Director of Compliance, Nelenie Aronce, and Customer Service Coordinator, Carol Garbarino, for managing the ups and downs of the administrative functions throughout the project and working through the noises and smells they experienced due to the construction project in their area.
I also want to express my gratitude to Nelenie for supporting me throughout the entire project and for planning and executing the amazing landscaping that was done in the front and rear of the
Community Center and other common areas, in coordination with
Gothic Landscape and the Property and Grounds Committee, led by
I am very grateful to The Breeze Editor, Trish Williamson, for working out of a trailer for 18 months through the COVID-19 and still producing an amazing magazine that had substance, good content, relevance and helpful information and photos that depicted the progress of the construction project, as well as handling updates to the website and a litany of Eblasts to keep residents informed about the progress of the project.
My deepest appreciation to the Construction Project Group members – Warren Geller, Ed Sloman, and Wayne Headrick – for their guidance throughout the project and the endless number of hours they spent working through the bumps, bruises, hurdles, and challenges to make the Board's vision a reality.
Finally, thank you to our amazing Board of Directors. We were most fortunate to have such a remarkable Board who had the vision and wisdom to understand the importance of this project, expanding on it, and seeing it through to the end. The process included seemingly endless Board reviews and approvals of project needs, and ultimately, as a whole, the Board approving what we now see as an incredible expansion project that our residents will be able to enjoy for years to come. The Board should also be credited with having the foresight to understand the project will enhance property values and the initial impression of our community to prospective buyers.
We now have a new community center for Sun City Aliante residents to enjoy, thanks to the efforts of our great leaders and team members.
Damian Carrasco, Community Manager Sun City Aliante.
BOARD MEETING
Sun City Aliante Board Meeting Summary
Please read below fora summary of the September9, 2020 Board of Directors (BOD) monthly meeting:
The Board decided which areas can be used in the newly expanded and remodeled Community Center. You must make reservations in advance through the Front Desk for all activities. Face masks are required to enter the building and worn at all times during the activities below.
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9. Shuffleboard – Available. Two-person limit per time slot. Dartboard – Available. Two-person limit per time slot. Library – Availability-TPA. Two-person limit per time slot. Computers – Available. Three-person limit per time slot. Activity Room – Available. Only open for meetings and Clubs. Grand View Room – Not available at the time due to healthcare guidelines. Fireplace Room – Not available due to healthcare guidelines. Approved resuming Ceramics Club activities with healthcare guidelines in place. Approved resuming Silver Needles & Threads Club activities with healthcare guidelines in place.
OCTOBER 2020 LIFESTYLE NEWS
Dear Residents,
Great News
Our long awaited expansion project has been completed and is now open. The following services are available with a reservation at the Community Center: Pool, Gym, Darts, Shuffleboard, limited Fitness Classes, limited Chartered Club and Special Interest Group use.
Please call 702-638-5063 to make your reservation. Please call this number to cancel your reservation if you are unable to attend. Residents who are on a waiting list will be contacted to fill your space. Thank you for your consideration.
However, with the opening of the Community Center, there are still restrictions in place in order to meet COVID-19 safety guidelines. These include required reservations, face masks, and limited occupancy.
Walking back to your car because you forgot your face mask is the new “annoying”, but keeping residents and staff safe and healthy is our number one priority.
Please be sure to check in at the Front Desk, located just inside the new main entrance to the facility, when entering the building. To maintain accurate numbers of residents visiting the center, it is important that everyone uses the Main Entrance.
The Lifestyle Department's commitment and dedication through this challenging time is apparent with delivering excellent customer service to the residents of Sun City Aliante and following CDC and Governmental Guidelines.
New Beginning
We are definitely not the same as we were when this year started. Life has taught us that we are not always in control. Life is full of experiences, lessons, heartbreak, and pain. But it also has shown us happiness, beauty, love, and new beginnings. Embrace it all, because we are leaping into a new beginning with new experiences and memories that will be created. COVID-19 may have broken our hearts, but it will not break our spirit.
InterClub Council (ICC)
The Inter Club Council will resume having quarterly meetings on Friday, November 6 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the Vista Room. Seating will be limited, so you will need to make a reservation through the Front Desk at 702-638-5061. Agenda items include: Club Guidelines (approved 6/10/10 by Board of Directors) and plans for 2021.
Thoughts
If 2020, has taught us anything, it has shown us to appreciate the people in our lives, everything we have, and to maximize opportunity in each day.
Kind regards,
Debbie Kent
Lifestyle Director
ASSOCIATION NEWS COMMUNITY STANDARDS
Hello Residents!
Thank you for your patience during the construction of our beautiful newly expanded and remodeled Community Center. We welcome you and we hope you are pleased with it. As you can see the landscaping around the center is new, vibrant, and growing. Please make sure your pets refrain from eliminating waste in these areas. Some of these plants may be harmful to your pets; so, I urge you to use the Widewing Park or Willow Wren pet areas.
I want to extend a warm welcome to new residents in our community. I hope you are enjoying your new home and making new friends. To maintain our amazing community as an attractive place to retire, please be aware that it is prohibited to feed wildlife. All seed-type bird feeders, bird houses, or hand bird feeding is not permitted. Bird feces on your back patio or roof tops will cause damage and bad odor. Feeding rabbits is also not allowed. Please understand this is a health, safety, and welfare issue.
The Sun City Aliante Master Association has organized a Garage Sale on October 10 and October 11 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. (COVID-19 permitting). Consider participating in this event, as it is prohibited to have individual garage sales, moving sales, rummage sales or estate sales in or from your home.
Friendly reminder: Thank you to the many people who have already turned in an Age Verification Survey Form. This survey is required to maintain our status as an age restriction community. Violation letters will be sent out to homeowners who did not submit an Age Verification Survey that was due August 31. If you need the form, please come by the Customer Service Office and you can fill it out. Of if you would prefer that we email it to you, send a request to suncityaliante@fsrnevada.com.
For your safety and your furry four-legged family members, please refrain from taking a stroll on the Aliante Golf Course. Errant golf balls can seriously harm you and your pets, not to mention the coyotes that sometimes roam the golf course. The Aliante Golf Club has clear signage located in prominent places warning you about the dangers you might encounter if you wander on to the course. Check out the feature article in this issue of The Breeze and learn about the amenities offered by the Aliante Golf Club, such as, the 3100 Grille which offers delicious food and a scenic view of the course and mountains behind, happy hour and entertainment.
If you are thinking about making any changes to the exterior of your home, please don't use the old ARC form when submitting an application. You may download the new Home Improvement Application from the Sun City Aliante website at www.suncityaliante.org under commonly used forms or request a copy from the Customer Service office.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 702-638-5006 or email assistantmanager@suncityaliante.us.
Nelenie Aronce
Assistant Manager, Director of Compliance
ASSOCIATION NEWS EXPANSION UPDATE
WELCOME TO THE NEW AREAS OF THE COMMUNITY CENTER We hope you enjoy the photos of the newly expanded and remodeled Sun City Aliante Community Center which opened on September 17, 2020.
Main Entrance
Front Desk
Grand View Room
View out the Picturesque Window in Grand View Room
Fireplace Room
Computer Room Billiard Room TVViewing Area
Grand View Room
OCTOBER 2020
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
Dear Residents,
I am taking this opportunity to share a few heartfelt comments. We are so happy to welcome you to an incredible, stunning new Community Center. We have missed you!
I am delighted to say good-bye to the trailer and move into the spacious, attractive new Lifestyle Department spaces. My office is located behind the Front Desk right next to Debbie Kent's. Please take a minute to stop by and say hello. I welcome your suggestions for new articles, especially those about residents, and anything else related to the content you would like to see in The Breeze.
Aspecial thank you to the Chartered Club and Special Interest Group representatives who send me great photos and information month after month. Your important contributions to The Breeze are sincerely appreciated to keep the community well informed about the many opportunities you offer residents… there is something for everyone.
I also want to personally thank everyone who has sent photographs and write-ups for the “Resident Spotlight.” It was very special for you to share some of your interesting projects, travel adventures, birthdays, anniversaries, and other experiences during the past several months. You have made me and many other residents smile. Please keep those photos and write-ups coming for future issues.
In celebration of the 75th Anniversary of World War II, I plan to publish a series of articles in the “Historical Spotlight” to commemorate many of the significant stories related to the history of World War II. The series begins with the founding of the United Services Organizations (USO) in 1941. If you have any photos or stories you would like to share, please stop by or contact me.
For all of you golf gurus, we are featuring a special story about the Aliante Golf Club. Even If you don't play, you should stop by the 3100 Grille and enjoy their delicious food and spectacular view. Their popular entertainment venues will return when health guidelines permit.
This month we have moved to a new company, Rapid Color, for printing and mailing the magazine. Coincidentally, I recently learned they have been mailing The Breeze for the past 12 years for another company we used. Now, Rapid Color will print and mail The Breeze. This move will result in cost savings of approximately $1,000 per month.
Unfortunately, we had to temporarily stop the “Lunch 'n' Learns” and “Snack 'n' Learns, “Advertising Meet 'n' Greets” “Arts & Crafts Show” and other events, but we will bring them back as soon as health guidelines permit. In the interim, I looked for some creative ways to help our advertisers present valuable information to you. One of them is the “Watch 'n' Learn” Webinars. This may be something new for many of you. That's why The Breeze includes some helpful tips showing how you can participate by just using your smartphone or computer. We are also going to offer residents the chance to learn about new Medicare programs this month by offering “Medicare on Wheels” outside appointments. the operations fund.
If you have any questions or want to share information, please contact me at 702-638-5035 or email twilliamson@suncityaliante.us.
Have a fabulous day! Trish Williamson Editor, The Breeze
Mail-in-Ballots, Early Voting and In-Person Voting in the November 3, 2020 General Election
Voting Options: You will have a variety of voting options for the 2020 General Election. If you are concerned about being around too many people, you may vote by mail. If you would rather vote in person using a voting machine, you may do so at any early voting site or Election Day vote center of your choice. We strongly urge you to
mail ordrop off yourballot ratherthan vote in-person.
Mail Ballot Voting:All active registered voters in Clark County will automatically receive a mail ballot for the General Election, whether or not they requested one. Alisting of drop-off sites will be in your mail ballot packet and at www.ClarkCountyNV.gov/vote.
If you do not receive your mail ballot packet by October 17, 2020, immediately contact the Clark County Election Department at or (702) 455-VOTE (8683) MailBallotRequest@ClarkCountyNV.gov.
Mail Ballot Postmark and Receiving Deadlines: Voted mail ballots sent through the Post Office must be: (1) Mailed in the postage-paid return envelope provided,which the voter must also sign; (2) Postmarked on orbefore Election Day;and (3) Received
by the Election Department on or before the 7th day after
Election Day. For the November 3, 2020, General Election, mail ballots must be postmarked on or before Tuesday, November 3,
2020, and received by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, November10, 2020.
In-Person Voting Using Voting Machines: Clark County will have 35 early voting sites perday during the period of October
17-30, 2020 (Saturday-Friday) and over 100 Election Day vote centers on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2020, where you may cast your ballot on a voting machine.
If you have your mail ballot with you, you must surrender it at the voting site. If you do not have it with you, you must sign an affirmation that you are not voting twice in the same election. A schedule of early voting sites and Election Day vote centers will be in your sample ballot and on the Election Department's website at
www.ClarkCountyNV.gov/vote.
During early voting October17-30, the locations nearest to Sun City Aliante where you can vote are:
Las Vegas Athletic Club – North, 6050 N. Decatur Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. October 17 through October 29 and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. October 30
ON ELECTION DAYTHE NEAREST LOCATIONS, OPEN 7A.M. TO 7 P.M. ARE:
Aliante Library- 2400 W. DeerSprings Way Cram Middle School- 1900 W. DeerSprings Way Las Vegas Athletic Club– North, 6050 N. Decatur Shadow Ridge High School- 5050 Brent Lane
(Please see the insert in The October Breeze for Early Voting locations throughout the Las Vegas Valley)
OCTOBER 2020 COMMITTEE NEWS [ NEIGHBORHOOD NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH MONTHLY BULLETIN: NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH On August 25, 2020, our Sun City Aliante Neighborhood Watch group met in the Vista Room for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March. In attendance were 25 Block Captains; they wore face masks and were social distancing. Afirst for Neighborhood Watch was our virtual Zoom meeting. In case you are not familiar with Zoom, it is a video conferencing application that you can access from your cell phone or computer. Several of our Block Captains took advantage of Zoom as well as Gina Perez, Crime Prevention Specialist from the Community Services Division of the NLVPD, and Cris Williams and several coworkers from the Nevada Consumer Affairs. Cris was our guest speaker, focusing on consumer fraud. Neighborhood Watch Coordinator Jim Blossey leads the Zoom meeting COMMITTEES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Meets every other Friday, 8:30 a.m. Harlan Nelson at hnelson867@cox.net COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE Meets third Fridays, 10 a.m. Lynda Towers at lynda1229@msn.com COVENANTS COMMITTEE Meets third Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m. in the Conference Room FINANCE COMMITTEE Meets last Wednesdays, 3:15 p.m. David Grossman at dt.grossman@yahoo.com LIFESTYLE COMMITTEE Meets third Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Art G Davis at artgdavis2@yahoo.com PROPERTY AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE ELECTION COMMITTEE Larry Rothstein at lilandlar@aol.com Mark Smith at MAS7809@hotmail.com [PATROL COMMITTEE Meets third Mondays, 2 p.m. Phil Zanello at zp9@aol.com Jim Blossey, Neighborhood Watch coordinator, opened the meeting by welcoming five new Block Captains to our group. Gina then told the group of the relatively low Meets third Thursdays, 1 p.m. Teke Sankey at tekes2@hotmail.com crime rate in our community over the past three months. The most exciting news was, recently, we conducting vehicle burglaries in had a gang of five to six individuals the area. All but one (who has been COMMITTEE OPENINGS identified) was arrested. More than 30 car burglaries had been attributed to this gang. Do you have a video surveillance camera on your property? If you do, you might be interested in registering your camera with the Police Department and getting involved in a completely voluntary program called Community Cam Program. This voluntary program is designed to take advantage of the abundance of video Open Positions on surveillance systems at homes and businesses across North Las Vegas to help reduce crime. If there is a crime or suspicious activity committed on Lifestyle, Patrol and your property or nearby, your surveillance camera might be helpful to the police. For more information, go to www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com. Property & Grounds On the Home Page, go to the Department's Police and Community Cam Program. Committees
Cris Williams (head of Nevada Consumer Affairs) discussed the role and responsibilities of the Nevada Consumer Affairs Office. The mission of the Nevada Consumer Affairs Office includes protecting Nevada consumers from unfair and fraudulent products, services, and practices. Cris and her investigators discussed several different types of consumer frauds we might encounter, such as several Jim Blossey personally experienced such as DirecTV offering to give him $50 per month off of his bill or another was a random act of kindness. There are many scams out there, and you must remember if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
For information regarding the Sun City Aliante Neighborhood Watch program, contact our Coordinator, Jim Blossey, at jimandpatb@embarqmail.com or 775-530-5119. The Communications, Lifestyle, Patrol and Property & Grounds Committees have one opening for a new committee member on their respective committees.
If you are interested in joining one of these Committees, you can pick up a “Sun City Aliante Committee Interest Application”at the Front Desk, in Carol Garbarino's office or print one off the website (www.suncityaliante.org). On the website at the top of the Home Page, you will find the heading “Documents.” Click on the arrow and select “Commonly Used Forms. ” Then select Committee Interest Application. Please fill out the form and return it to the Front Desk. WWW.SUNCITYALIANTE.ORG | THE BREEZE 15
Introducing Sandy Holder, NP-C one of our Nature Park myGeneration Nurse Practitioners
1.Why did you pursue a career in medicine? Who or what inspired you to become a Nurse Practitioner?
I have always felt the most fulfilled when I am helping others, so a career in healthcare was a natural choice for me. I started my healthcare career as a Registered Nurse and worked in the hospital setting for over 10 years. However, I wanted the ability to impact people and their lives more directly by helping them before they ended up in the hospital.
My role as a Nurse Practitioner allows me the privilege to truly help patients live their healthiest lives possible. I believe a career in healthcare was a natural choice for me, and I have enjoyed every step of my journey.
2. Why did you choose to work forIntermountain Healthcare?
Intermountain Healthcare has a reputation for providing exceptional, high-quality healthcare and was the top consideration for me. Therefore, I was ecstatic when I was selected for their Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship. This fellowship is a one-year program designed to provide extensive clinical training in a myGeneration Senior Clinic. My experience and learning from this fellowship has been an invaluable part of my growth as a Nurse Practitioner.
I love working for Intermountain Healthcare because they prioritize their patients and their patient's health. This philosophy of patientcentered care is evident at all levels, from our executive leadership to the clinic level.
3. What are you looking forward to in caring forpatients at your myGeneration SeniorClinic?
I feel so fortunate to be part of the myGeneration Senior Clinics, because the concept behind these clinics align with my philosophy as a provider. What I love most about my role is the opportunity to build trusting relationships with each of my patients - and the myGeneration Senior Clinics are structured to allow me to develop lasting personal connections with my patients.
4. What are some of the benefits of the myGeneration Senior Clinic model that sets it apart? What are the benefits of your patients having access to virtual care options, like video visits?
I think two of the biggest highlights of the myGeneration Senior Clinics are improved access to care and the patient-centered quality of care. Patients can make an appointment to see their provider without a lengthy wait time. In addition, each appointment is approximately 30 minutes, to ensure that each patient receives the quality time they need with their provider. These 30 minute appointments are available in person or via virtual visits. Virtual care is such a wonderful tool that we are utilizing more now. It allows our patients to have seamless communication with their provider, while staying safe in the comfort of their own home. I truly believe virtual care will continue to be an integral part of healthcare moving forward.
5. When you're not caring for your patients, what are your interests and/orhobbies?
I recharge by being active and outdoors, so I enjoy hiking, camping, snowboarding and travelling. I also enjoy food of all types, so I love trying out new recipes or restaurants. My downtime is happily spent relaxing with my husband, our two cats, our family and friends.
6. How do you serve our community? What makes you proud to be a memberof it?
Having lived in Las Vegas for over 15 years, this community is home to me. It is wonderful to have this opportunity to give back to my community by providing healthcare for its growing population. I will be at the Nature Park clinic in Aliante, which is a quickly developing area in Las Vegas.
7. Tell us a little known fact about yourself. What would we be surprised to learn about you?
I welcome the opportunity to experience new cultures, and I have been fortunate to have lived in four countries. I have lived in Taiwan, Sweden, Germany and the USA. I feel these life experiences have helped me expand my horizons and develop a deeper understanding of our world.
8. What is yourphilosophy about practicing medicine?
My philosophy is that healthcare is an intricate lifelong journey. I feel it is my privilege to understand and embrace my patient's goals, so that I can guide them on their individual journey.
9. How would you describe your personality or approach to providing healthcare? What can potential patients expect when they meet you?
Patients can expect to meet someone who is down to earth, and easy to talk to. It is important to me that each patient feels listened to and cared for. I would say that my approach reflects my personal desire to care for each individual the way he or she deserves.
10. What issues/topics in medicine interest you that youraudience could learn about from you? (This question is related to future articles we plan to write around topics of interest to you and that you would like to speak about to your audience of myGen or future myGen patients. It can be related to pathologies/issues you specifically focus or like to help your patients manage and/or recoverfrom, orgeneral wellness tips, etc.)
Some of my interests include preventative care, general health and wellness including the benefits of exercise, healthy eating, cholesterol and statin medications, and diabetes.
THE WICKED LINK
"Your account is about to expire! All of your information will be deleted unless you verify your account! You must do this in the next 10 days!"
Many of our Sun City Aliante residents have been receiving emails similar to this over the past several weeks. They appear to come from very reputable sources: Microsoft; Wells Fargo Bank; Adobe…and so many more. Of course, these emails are fake. They may look very genuine, but they are fake. The real "kicker" is the box at the bottom of the email which says "Click Here to verify your account".
As the sage Yoda once warned the young Luke Skywalker, "Never click on a link in an email"! If you feel that there is a chance that your account is really about to expire, you should go directly to the webpage of that organization and log in there. Never go there by clicking on the link in the email.
If you have fallen for this scam, the fix is really easy. Simply go to the webpage of the organization that sent you the email, and change your password. Done! Next time don't click on the link in an email. Have a safe October!
Jim Davis
Sun City Computer Guy scalcomputerguy@gmail.com
SPECIAL EVENTS THE MEDICARE STORE ON WHEELS Friday, October 16 & Friday, October 30, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. By Appointment Only
THE MEDICARE STORE
We are excited to announce - "The Medicare Store on Wheels" for this Annual Enrollment Period.
Do not let COVID-19 stop you from having your plan reviewed or joining a new plan in 2021. Join Brandon and Andrea Scott at their mobile office located in the Community Center parking lot on Friday, October 16 & 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
You will receive unbiased information; so, you can decide what is right for you in 2021. They cannot wait to see you for this fun event!
They will have CDC-Compliant COVID-19 protocols in place and schedule one-on-one consultations at the Medicare Store RV (including face masks, social distancing). Guests will have the opportunity to watch a video explaining Medicare, while they wait. All guests who come for a consultation will receive a "thank you" gift just for attending and a raffle prize will be given away at the end of each day.
To schedule an appointment, please email Trish Willliamson at twilliamson@suncityaliante.us with your name, address and phone number. If you have any questions, call 702-429-1623.
Dear Residents,
As you know, all events such as Snack 'n' Learns and Lunch 'n' Learns have been temporarily cancelled. That's why, during this unprecedented time, we are coordinating with state agencies and current advertisers to offer "Watch 'n' Learn" Webinars /Teleconferences to keep you well informed on the latest issues and happenings that directly affect you.
These Webinars/Teleconferences will enable you to stay connected and to participate in live webinar discussions or teleconferences from the comfort of your own home via your computer or your phone, whichever you prefer.
There is no need to worry about using the webinar links our advertisers offer. They are safe and secured sights that will not damage your computer in any way. If you have not tried one before, that is even more reason to start now and learn something new. Please consider signing up today for the following Watch & Learn Webinars/Teleconferences and Stay in the Know. If you have any questions or concerns, please email Trish Williamson at twilliamson@suncityaliante.us or call 702-429-1623
Webinars Made Easy Please See Information Below on How to Sign Up and Participate in a Webinar
Signing up for and attending a webinar is easy to do. Because most of our Breeze magazine advertisers currently use a teleconferencing software package called Zoom, this “how-to” document has been composed with that package in mind. Although you can get quite sophisticated in your use of Zoom, very little in way of computer hardware and software is needed to get started and participate in a webinar. Computing devices ranging from a smart phone to a tablet/laptop to a desktop computer can be used to participate; you do not even really need a device with a camera or microphone, but they do add to the experience. In fact, all you really need is an Internet connection, a video screen and a speaker to see and hear what is being presented in the webinar.
While you don't need to download the Zoom application for your device prior to your first webinar (you would be asked to download and install it before entering the webinar if you haven't previously installed it), it will save you time when linking into a webinar to download and install it ahead of time. The process of downloading and installing the Zoom application depends on your device.
If you are using a smart phone:
1. Open the Apple Play, Play Store, Google Play, etc. App on your phone; 2. Search for the Zoom app; 3. Install it on your smart phone.
If you are using a tablet/laptop ordesktop computer:
1. Bring up your preferred browser (MS-Edge, Google Chrome, Safari, etc.); 2. Enter “Zoom.us/download” in the website address bar and press Enter; 3. Select the applicable version from the list of possibilities. 4. Download and install it on your computer.
You are now ready to sign up for, link into and participate in a webinar.
1. Use the link typically provided by an advertiser in his/her ad, sign up for their webinar. 2. Sometime before the webinar is scheduled to begin, the advertiser will email a link to you that you will use to enter the webinar – the link will look something like https://web.zoom.us/j/4677?pwd=KaWtnbVFYUT09”. 3. Afew minutes before the webinar is scheduled to begin, you can try entering the webinar by clicking on the link that was provided. If that does not work, simply copy and paste the link into your browser's address bar and press enter. 4. The webinar's host will accept you into the webinar when he/she is ready to begin. 5. If your device has a camera and/or microphone, the host will probably turn off your camera and mute your microphone, but that depends on the level of “audience participation” he/she wants; note that you also have control over those capabilities. Remember that even if your device does not have a camera and/or microphone, you will still be able to see and hear the presentation, other participants questions and comments, etc. 6. When the webinar has concluded, you will be disconnected from the session by the host. KITCHEN OR BATHROOM HALF OFF INSTALLATION PLUS $0 Down, 0% Interest, 0 Payments for 2 FULL Years!* Thursday, October 15, 2 p.m. Get insights of new trends in Kitchen and Bath remodeling on Thursday, October 15 at 2 a.m. They look forward to meeting you and making your dreams a reality!
