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December 2018
A Monthly Publication of Sun City Aliante Community Association, Inc.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Andrea Bocelli in Concert MGM Grand Hotel & Casino
Festival of Lights Vista Room
The SCAL Songsters Holiday Concert - Vista Room Vegas Golden Knights T-Mobile Arena
Christmas Tree Lighting Vista Room
Las Vegas Spotlight The Monumental Mammoth Tule Springs
Nevada Ballet Theatre Presents "The Nutcracker" The Smith Center
Holiday Caroling Event SCAL Community
The Beach Boys in Concert The Smith Center
"Come From Away" - A New Musical The Smith Center
American Red Cross Blood Drive SCAL Community Center
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December 2018
ENTERTAINMENT
Happy Holidays toYou and Yours!
Vegas Golden Knights - Cheer on your favorite team, Winners of the Western Conference Title & a trip to the Stanley Cup - T Mobile Arena. Go Knights Go!
A Monthly Publication of Sun City Aliante Community Association, Inc.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Andrea Bocelli in Concert MGM Grand Hotel & Casino
Festival of Lights Vista Room
The SCAL Songsters Holiday Concert - Vista Room Vegas Golden Knight vs. Dallas Stars - T-Mobile Arena Christmas Tree Lighting Vista Room
Las Vegas Spotlight The Monumental Mammoth Tule Springs
Nevada Ballet Theatre presents… THE NUTCRACKER - Special Performance by the Sun City Songsters in the Lobby of The Smith Center before The Nutcracker.
Nevada Ballet Theatre Presents "The Nutcracker" The Smith Center
Holiday Caroling Event SCAL Community
The Beach Boys in Concert The Smith Center
"Come From Away" - A New Musical The Smith Center
WE ARE... FROM THE PRESIDENT
The Beach Boys - America's Iconic Band performs rock 'n' roll favorites The Smith Center.
Warren Geller, President Sun City Aliante Board of Directors
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COME FROM AWAY - A NEW MUSICAL The Smith Center. A true story about a small town that welcomed the world.
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH Check out their safety tips for the holidays.
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LAS VEGAS SPOTLIGHT
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LUNCH ‘N LEARN
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ENTERTAINMENT
Las Vegas Spotlight - The Monumental Mammoth - Tule Springs. Learn about how you can participate in the project.
Lunch 'n' Learn- Explore the Exciting Features of our new website at www.suncityaliante.org
Photo album of past events.
Andrea Bocelli in Concert The best-selling solo artist in the history of classical music.
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COVER
DECEMBER 2018
COMING ATTRACTIONS SCAL Festival of Lights. Come and Celebrate Hanukkah. All residents are invited to this complimentary event.
Christmas Tree Lighting. Celebrate the lighting of the SCAL Christmas Tree. All residents are invited to this complimentary event.
Holiday Caroling - Meet at 1:45 p.m. in the Vista Room before caroling.
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DECEMBER 2018
FROM THE PRESIDENT
Message From The President Hello Neighbors, Sun City Aliante Community Association 7394 Aliante Parkway N. Las Vegas, Nevada 89084 www.scalnlv.com
Association office Hours Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Community Center 702-638-5065 Monday-Saturday 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
It's hard to believe but we are in the last month of 2018; and very soon, we will be welcoming another year. I normally take a few minutes, especially at this time of year, to reflect on what meaningful events I shared with friends and family during the year and how very fortunate I am to live in a beautiful place filled with activities to occupy each day if I so choose. I am very blessed with many people in Sun City who add immense value to my life, and I hope I return the love I receive from you. It is good to reflect on the positive as our bodies remind us that we are no longer youngsters (to me anyone under age 70 is a "kid").
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 assistantmanager@suncityaliante.us 702-638-5006
I am extremely gratified that many of you feel that I and the rest of your Board of Directors are doing the job you expected when you gave us your vote of confidence. As I see many of you, I often ask if there are any issues you have with our HOA and almost always hear that you have none. If the Board is doing its job correctly, that is the answer we want to hear. Successful HOAs take a great deal of effort to be fiscally sound and managed effectively. A major key to our reputation as a superior Association is the mutual respect that is shown between FirstService employees, the Board of Directors and you, our residents. Working together, we are a family who genuinely cares about each other.
Lifestyle Director Debbie 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
My commitment is to continue to be a good neighbor and effective member of your Board of Directors. My sincerest wish is that you have a healthy and happy holiday season and that you take a few minutes to realize how much you have to thankful for. See you all next year; if not sooner. Thank you for enriching my life. Respectfully, Warren M. Geller President, Sun City Aliante Board of Directors
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 Mark Smith, Vice President Wayne Headrick, Secretary Ed Sloman, Treasurer Betty Kramer, Director Don Schaefer, Director Mark Pallans, Director
Aliante Master Association Info 702-638-7770
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WE ARE...
DECEMBER 2018
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 monitor's desk and on the Association's website (www.suncityaliantenlv.com). 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.
You might have heard that computers contain valuable materials; that's actually true, but the effort it takes to recover them makes their recovery financially feasible only in large-scale operations. A typical computer or another electronic device can contain such substances as lead, chromium, beryllium, mercury, cadmium, and copper. Older CRT monitors and television sets can contain up to eight pounds of lead. So now you've got those old computers, monitors, speakers, CD/DVD players and/or stereos that are taking up space and you'd like to get rid of them. Being environmentally conscious, you check online to see who might be interested in recycling your stuff, and you see that Best Buy will take your old computer off your hands. But then you read the fine print and see that it will cost you $15. You could continue your search, but you will end up figuring out that no one really wants your hazardous waste.
BOARD MEETINGS TIME
BOARD MEETING NOTICE Wednesday, December 12, 2018, Wednesday, January 9, 2019, Wednesday, February 13, 2019,
7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
BOD EXECUTIVE SESSION NOTICE Wednesday, December 12, 2018, Wednesday, January 9, 2019, Wednesday, February 13, 2019,
6:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m.
BOARD MESSAGE LET'S TALK TRASH!! No, not like some of us did on the schoolyard when we were 12 years old. No, not even about what we should put in either of those bins hiding out in your garage. We need to talk about that really nasty stuff like used fluorescent bulbs, batteries, motor oil, and old computer parts. How many of you bought lots of those CFL (compact fluorescent lamp) bulb to save energy - before LED bulbs came onto the scene? Did you know CFLs contain a small amount of mercury and, as such, are considered to be hazardous waste? I'm sure you already know about the lead, acid, etc. in batteries, but did you know about what that old dead computer, monitor and keyboard contain?
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After much searching, I found that Republic Services accepts hazardous waste on a drop-off basis, but don't waste your time looking for information on the program online. I looked everywhere and never found any useful information on it. I only found it by going to their West Gowan trash collection and recycle center. Talking to the folks that work there, I found that they accept a wide variety of hazardous materials CFL bulbs, paint, flammable liquids, pesticides, batteries, motor oil, computers, and pool chemicals. All you have to do is drop them off at 333 West Gowan Road between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on the prescribed days. Although the details are again, not on their website, they supplied me with a flyer that shows the schedule. The drop-off schedule is basically Wednesday through Saturday every other week beginning October 31, 2018, with the schedule carrying through next year. It is easy to find them, just hop on the 215 going east, get off at the Revere exit and continue south (Revere turns into Commerce along the way) until you reach the Commerce and Gowan intersection. Then turn right and look on your left for the gate (Gate B) with the appropriate signage on it. Your local landfill will thank you!! R. Wayne Headrick Secretary, Sun City Aliante Board of Directors
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ASSOCIATION NEWS
COMMUNITY STANDARDS
LIFESTYLE NEWS "A new year can begin only because the old year ends." Madeleine L'Engle This past year has been rewarding, challenging, and memorable for the Activities and Fitness Department! Some of our many highlights include: • •
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Vegas Golden Knights Hockey Games. The Wynn - LeReve and the many celebrities in the Encore Theatre, Diana Ross, John Fogerty, Kenny Loggins, Gipsy Kings, Paul Anka and many more. MGM Grand - Andrea Bocelli. The Smith Center's superb line up of performances, LION KING, On Your Feet!, Carol King, The Ten Tenors, and many more. Nevada Ballet, Showcase Theater with Cirque du Soleil, Dracula, and the Nutcracker with our famous SCAL Songsters. Cirque du Soleil's 7 amazing shows Las Vegas Headliners, Donny & Marie, Legends in Concert Lake Mead Dinner Cruises. Pahrump Winery & Symphony's Restaurant. Cocktail Cabaret at Caesars Palace. Signature Productions at Summerlin Theatre, Oliver Twist, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Oh What a Night! Spring Mountain Ranch Outdoor Theater - She Loves Me, Peter Pan, Pirates of Penzance. Lunch at Mt. Charleston. Tuachan Theatre - St. George Utah, Million Dollar Quartet Black Canyon Adventures River Raft - Colorado River, Lake Mead. MACY'S hosted a VIP shopping day for the SCAL residents in the Vista Room. Death Valley and Rhyolite Tour Las Vegas 51s Baseball Games. UNLV Womens Basketball Games. Philip Fortenberry, Freddie B, Barbara Brighton, High Rocktane, and the many other performances in our Vista Room. Themed dinners, Chinese New Year, Cinco de Mayo, Thanksgiving, Festival of Lights, Christmas Tree Lighting, and Appreciation of Committees Recognition Celebration. Box Office Movies and Dance Socials rounded out the Activities calendar. Lunch & Learns, Vendor Fairs, Arts & Crafts Fairs, Candidate Meet & Greets.
Our last month of 2018 brings you a variety of events to fill your calendar. December: 1 - Andrea Bocelli - MGM Grand 3 - Festival of Lights - Vista Room 6 & 7 - SCAL Songsters Concert - Vista Room 9 - Vegas Golden Knights - T Mobile Arena 11 - Christmas Tree Lighting 14 - Movie - Mamma Mia! 15 - Nutcracker Ballet & SCAL Songsters Lobby pre-show- The Smith Center This past year recognized the following new additions for Clubs and Special Interest Groups, Duplicate Bridge, Gin Rummy, Spades, and Phil-Am. Increased communication between the groups and forward thinking was accomplished through quarterly Inter Club Council (ICC) meetings. Information was shared with representatives from each group along with continuous process improvement with existing standards. Continued on page 29
Happy Holidays to you and yours! The SCAL Administrative Offices will be closed December 24 and 25 and December 31 and January 1 in observance of the season's holidays. Be sure your address light and any other outside lights are shining brightly, so Santa Claus won't miss your house on Christmas Eve! Exterior holiday decorations do not need the approval of the Architectural Review Committee (ARC), but please make sure your embellishments do not unreasonably disturb the peaceful enjoyment of your neighbors by illuminating bedrooms or creating noise. Holiday lights or decorations relating to any publicly observed holidays between December 1 and December 31 must be removed within 30 days after the holiday has ended. A heartfelt welcome to new homeowners. Please review your governing documents carefully, including the Architectural Design Guidelines. Per the CC&Rs, no approval shall be required to repaint the exterior of a structure in accordance with the originally approved color scheme. Owner may remodel, paint or decorate the interior of his or her home without ARC approval. However, modifications to the exterior of your home, such as screened porches, patios, and portions of your home visible on outside of the structure shall be subject to ARC approval. Please be advised to keep your pets safely in your homes or do not leave your pets unattended outside as management has been receiving reports of coyote sightings. As many of you know, there is an active construction of new homes adjacent to our community; it is natural for wildlife to migrate to other locations to find shelter and food. Do not leave traces of food or food bowls outside near your home. If you encounter a coyote face to face, stay calm. If your pet is with you, keep a tight grip on their leash. According to professionals, you should yell and wave your arms if the coyote continues to approach you. It would be wise to bring along a walking stick or anything that makes a loud noise when you're out walking your pets. Should you feel immediate threat, call NLV Animal Control 702-633-1750 or Department of Wildlife 702-486-5127 ext.3851 The ARC's only workshop this month will be held on December 13 and the only ARC Committee meeting will be held on December 14. If you have questions about an exterior project, you are invited to attend the ARC Workshop held on the Thursday prior to each ARC meeting starting at 8:30 a.m. in the Vista Room. Please submit ARC applications no later than 3 p.m. on the Wednesday before the ARC Review Day. Late submissions will not be accepted and will have to wait until the next review meeting. Thank you for the work you do to take care of your property; it shows a real sense of community pride and makes me feel fortunate to have the opportunity to work with such wonderful residents! Please be mindful of your pets. Excessive barking and not cleaning up after your pets could be subject to a fine. In addition, all pets regardless of age must always be leashed, unless they are confined on or within your property. Did you get a new phone and change your phone number? Change your mailing address? Did your emergency contact get a new phone number? Email Carol Garbarino in the Customer Service Office at cgarbarino@suncityaliante.us to update your information today. Also, please remember trash cans should not be placed at the curb earlier than 6 p.m. on Mondays and removed from the street and put away no later than 6 p.m. on Tuesday. Trash pickup is every Tuesday and Bulk pickups dates are December 4 and 18. Nelenie Aronce Assistant Manager, Director of Standards & Compliance
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ALIANTE MASTER ASSN There will be no Aliante Master Association Board Meeting in December. The next Board Meeting will be held on Thursday, January 24th at 7 p.m. in the Master Association's ofce at 2760 West Deer Springs Way, Suite #104 in the Aliante Marketplace by the Smith's grocery store. All Aliante residents are encouraged to attend.
DECEMBER 2018
COFFEE WITH THE BOARD The Board of Directors (BOD) hosted a Coffee with the Board on October 23 at 10 a.m. All residents were encouraged to attend. This event, held every other month, offers the opportunity for you to meet with members of the Board and your neighbors one-on-one in an informal setting. This is a great opportunity to speak openly with the BOD on any matter that concerns you and get an answer to any question that is on your mind. BOD members, including President, Warren Geller; Vice President, Mark Smith; Secretary, Wayne Headrick; Treasurer, Ed Sloman; and Directors Betty Kramer, Mark Pallans and Don Schaefer participated in a lively discussion. President Geller welcomed residents and opened the discussion by giving an update on some of changes which resulted from the previous “Coffee with the Board.” He noted that a new hot water heater had been installed in the kitchen to assure there was an abundant supply of hot water and another stand-alone microwave had been purchased; so four microwaves were now available for use by residents. Many residents came to the podium during the event to ask questions. They inquired about several topics including, the number of Fitness Classes scheduled; how the new homes under construction by DR Horton around the perimeters of Sun City Aliante will effect our community; the new BOD expansion project in the SCAL Community Center; the current guest policy; the process for selecting applicants for the SCAL Committee; the need for new chairs in the Social Hall and Vista Room; and much more. President Geller encouraged everyone to check out our new eye-appealing website at www.suncityaliante.org, which offers exciting features, such as a calendar which allows you to select fitness, events and events. He thanked BOD Secretary Headrick and the Communication Communications for creating this fabulous new website. In addition, President Geller encouraged everyone to attend the upcoming “Coffees with the Board” which are scheduled every other month during the year. The next “Coffee with the Board” will be held on January 16 at 10 a.m. in the Vista Room.
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ASSOCIATION NEWS
DECEMBER 2018
HOLIDAY HOURS DECEMBER Christmas Sun City Aliante Association ofces will recognize Christmas by closing the Administration Ofces on Monday and Tuesday, December 24 and 25. The SCAL Community Center will close at noon on Monday, December 24 and all day on December 25. The SCAL Community Center will reopen on Wednesday, December 26 at 6 a.m.
New Year's The SCAL Association ofces will recognize the New Year by closing the Administration Ofces on Monday and Tuesday, December 31 and January 1. The SCAL Community Center will close at noon on Monday, December 31 and all day on New Year's Day. The Center will reopen on Wednesday, January 2 at 6 a.m. the Association ofces will reopen on January 2.
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COMMITTEE NEWS
HOLIDAY SAFETY Happy Holidays from your Neighborhood Watch Block Captains and Volunteers. Just as you, we are making our lists … Here's our Holiday Safety List: 1. Make sure all outdoor lights are working and on every night, dusk to dawn. 2. If you do not have lights outside of the garage, now would be a good time to install solar powered flood lights. 3. When you order packages to be delivered to your home, be sure to be there when they arrive or ask a neighbor to pick them up. 4. When you leave the house, make sure the garage door is shut . 5. When you go shopping, always take your garage door opener with you. 6. Make sure the door from your garage into your home is kept locked. 7. When you leave home always look around to make sure no one is watching you leave. 8. Watch for people walking along the street looking at front doors. 9. Get to know your neighbors. Let them know if you are having visitors for the holidays. 10. It's a good idea to notify your Block Captain if you are going away or have visitors for the holidays. 11. Never leave your garage door open except to move your car in and out. And at the top of your Gift List: How about a camera doorbell? These devices will not only ring your phone, but they will take a picture of the package being delivered or anyone who should not be at your door. Let's make this the "year of the camera." A solar powered camera with a motion sensor flood light is great for night and day video. And at the top of our Wish List: We really need at least 100 more Block Captains. Consider becoming a Neighborhood Watch volunteer in the coming year. It is a muchappreciated service to your community. Be safe; if you see something, say something! Your Neighborhood Watch Block Captains
OPEN POSITIONS ON SCAL COMMITTEES The following SCAL Committee has openings for new members: Ÿ Communications Committee (one position) If you are interested in being considered for this committee, please pick up the SCAL Committee Interest Application at the front desk and return it after you have completed the form. Please contact the front desk at 702-638-5000 if you have any questions.
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COMMITTEE NEWS
DECEMBER 2018
COMMITTEES
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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 Don Schaefer at mrdon2@centurylink.net
FINANCE COMMITTEE Meets last Wednesdays, 3:15 p.m. Mike Rowen at mjr7thgreen@gmail.com
LIFESTYLE COMMITTEE Meets third Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Alan Melnick at cypruss@cox.net
PROPERTY AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE Meets third Thursdays, 1 p.m. Teke Sankey at tekes2@hotmail.com
ELECTION COMMITTEE Larry Rothstein at lilandlar@aol.com
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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
DECEMBER 2018
Monumental Mammoth - A Gift to the Ages A Public Art Project Inspired by 17-Year-Old Visionary Tahoe Mack By Trish Williamson You may not realize that herds of Ice Age Columbian mammoths - the largest ancient elephant species on the North American Continent - and lions, camelops, saber tooth cats, bison, llamas, horses, massive sloths and Dire Wolves once roamed the area known as Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument. This area includes fossils and fossilized pollen in geologic formations which span nearly 250,000 years offering important insight into at least two Ice Ages and multiple warming and cooling periods. The designation of Tule Springs National Monument came about through the efforts of community partners, led by the Protectors of Tule Springs, who worked together over an eight-year period to save and protect this land now enshrined as a National Monument under the protection of Congress. Southern Nevada will soon have an iconic, lifesized Columbian Mammoth sculpture inspired by the Tule Springs National Monument and The Protectors of Tule Springs. The sculpture will symbolize Nevada's rich Pleistocene past and highlight the importance of protecting and preserving the Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument, a National Park Service Unit located right behind the Sun City Aliante Community.
Tahoe Mack pictured with a model of the skeletal structure of the Monumental Mammoth with Tule Springs located at the base of mountains in the background.
Tahoe Mack, a student at Bishop Gorman High School and a member of Girl Scout Troup 41, conceived the Monumental Mammoth for her Girl Scout Gold Award project. The project's non-profit partner, the Protectors of Tule Springs, is collaborating to bring this monumental sculpture to life. Tahoe and the Protectors invite the Las Vegas community to participate in this public art project, which will serve as a trailhead feature to entice the public to enjoy and explore their national monument.
"I decided what I wanted to do for my Girl Scout Gold Award. The project required at least 80 hours of
work by me, outside the organization. The project had to be entirely my idea and it has to be sustainable," explained Tahoe. "If there's a national park in your back yard, I don't know what else would inspire you more. I knew this was the route I wanted to take," added Tahoe. "My idea was to create a life-size Columbian Mammoth structure. Then we could use the trash and metal collected on the site to create something beautiful." At first, Tahoe reached out to find potential artists and to the City of North Las Vegas to secure a location for the sculpture. Tahoe met with artist Luis Varela-Rico who agreed to design the skeletal structure. "When I told him about the project, he really understood the vision and was excited to be involved," Tahoe said. Then she was referred to Dana Albany to design the exterior. "Dana is an amazing artist. She is the perfect fit. She loves to work with the community and created a spaceship sculpture with school kids in Las Vegas for the Youth Educational Spaceship Project," she said.
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What does this project mean to Tahoe? "We want to create a magnificent structure, which tells the story of Tule Springs from the beginning when it was filled with animals. At the end of the day, this will be everyone's mammoth. We hope to have the project completed by September 2019; we would like it on tour in Nevada, starting with Burning Man. This is my dream come true!" Tahoe emphasized. How can people help? "We are reaching out to individuals and corporations for donations. We are looking for as many community partners as possible and seeking monetary and in-kind support. Every donation is tax deductible. We want everyone to be proud of this monument and feel like they have shared in creating it."
The Concept Standing nearly 14-feet tall and 20 feet long from tusk to tail, the internal structure of the mammoth will be composed of ¼-inch plate steel formed to represent the bony structure that became the fossils of Tu l e S p r i n g s . T h e mammoth "skin" will be composed of metal retrieved from the monument lands during efforts to cleanup years of illegal dumping, emphasizing the importance of conservation and sustainability in your backyard. We envision that glass retrieved during the cleanup will be used to create a collage in the sculpture foundation, representing the tules (tall grasses) and streams that covered the Las Vegas Valley during the Pleistocene Era. The trailhead installation will include interpretive information about the symbolic elements portrayed by the artwork, reinforcing the connection between those symbols and the efforts to protect Tule Springs.
The Artists Inspired by Tahoe's vision, two well established sculpture artists have committed to mentoring Tahoe's project and overseeing the construction of the Monumental Mammoth. Luis Varela-Rico will oversee the creation of the internal steel structure of the Monumental Mammoth. Luis' sculptures are a well-known part of the valley's public art scene. Dana Albany will design the mammoth's exterior skin with artifacts collected at the monument. Dana began making sculptures out of salvaged materials found on the streets of San Francisco. She has exhibited at the San Francisco Arts Commission, SOMAR Gallery, produced several large-scale sculptures for Burning Man, and has been hired to collaborate on numerous public art projects in San Francisco and Seattle. Pictured above is Tahoe Mack holding the steel skeletal structure with the artist Luis Varela-Rico.
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Pictured (l-r) are SCAL resident and founding member of the Protectors of Tule Springs Jill DeStefano, Tahoe Mack holding a model of the skeletal structure of the Monumental Mammoth and her mom, Dawn Tahoe.
About Protectors of Tule Springs
Pictured here is Dana Albany with her amazing sculpture.
Protectors of Tule Springs is a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization, founded in 2006, to advocate for the preservation of the unique paleontological and biological resources contained in the last undeveloped portions of the Las Vegas Wash Basin before they were forever lost to housing and commercial development. Their efforts led to a passage of a Congressional Bill to establish the Tule Springs Fossil Beds as a National Monument in December 2014. The organization now serves as the non-profit partner of the National Park's management of the Tule Spring Fossil Beds National Monument and the Monumental Mammoth's non-profit partner.
Monumental Mammoth Donor Recognition With an overall budget of $150,000, the Monumental Mammoth will require a community effort. Your participation though a monetary gift or in-kind donation of goods or services will show your commitment to the importance of preserving the future by protecting the past, the benefits of public lands and outdoor experiences and working together to do monumental things. More details about the project and the opportunities to contribute may be found online at https://protectorsoftulesprings.org/get-involved/#donate or by mailing a check or money order to Sherri Grotheer, Director, Protectors of Tule Springs, 517 S. 9th Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101 or contact SherriG@ProtectorsofTuleSprings.org. Monetary giving opportunities range from the Grass Roots Level (under $250) to $500, $1,000, $5,000, $10,000 and $50,000. Name recognition at the permanent installation site starts at $500. All donors will receive an invitation to the Art Unveiling Ceremony scheduled next year. In-kind giving opportunities include fabrication materials, supplies and heavy equipment to borrow or rent, lighting and more. In addition, people can donate their time as volunteers. All donations are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law, as the Protector of Tule Springs is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) tax-deductible charitable organization.
DECEMBER 2018
SEMINARS
MONTHLY SEMINARS Free Computer Clinics Every Thursday, 8 a.m. - noon Jim Davis, the Sun City Computer Guy, continues to hold his free computer clinics from 8 a.m. to noon every Thursday in the SCAL Community Center. However, he will not be here on December 20 and 27. Bring your sick computers, your computer questions and any problems you're having with your Windows computer. Jim has been holding his clinics as a free community service for over eight years. If you have any questions, send Jim an email at SCALcomputerguy@gmail.com, or visit Jim's website at http://suncitycomputerguy.com.
Chronic Back Pain Wednesday, December 5, 11 a.m. Back pain affects thousands of people in America. 80% of Americans will have back pain at least once in their life. Duel Certified Physical Therapist and Occupational Therapist, Dr. Mike Rantissi Jr., PT, DPT, MOT, MTC, of Advanced Manual Therapy Institute, will be talking specifically about chronic back pain that persists but escapes diagnosis. What makes this unexplained pain last for years, and what is the best way to treat it? Lunch will be provided. Please sign up at the front desk by December 4.
Help is On the Way to Better Hearing! Monday, December 10, 11 a.m. Do your ears ring? Does everyone around you seem to mumble? Do you often ask people to repeat themselves? Is your TV so loud that your neighbors can probably hear it? Do you hear, "There's a cockroach, instead of we're having a pot roast?" Join Sonya Blaquiere, A.A.S. BV-HIS, owner and hearing instrument specialist at Helping You Hear on December 10 to learn the answers to these questions and more. Discover how the newest advancements in hearing technology are bridging the gap between hearing impairment and normal hearing. Let Sonya, who has been practicing for 13 years, help you reconnect with the people and things you love. Please sign up at the front desk by December 7.
Time Matters: A Women's Retirement Outlook Tuesday, December 11, 11 a.m. Greg Adams of Edward Jones will present "Time Matters," a 50minute educational program that shares perspectives on financial concerns facing women who are getting ready for or have recently transitioned to retirement. The presentation on December 11 shares retirement income strategies, including perspectives around Social Security, withdrawal and reliance rates. It also addresses how to prepare for the unexpected, including market and inflation risks, and the rising costs of health care and long-term care. The presentation will help you review your retirement vision, savings and investment sources and preparing for the unexpected. Please sign up at the front desk by December 10. WWW.SUNCITYALIANTE.ORG | THE BREEZE
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LUNCH ‘N’ LEARN Commissioner Kirkpatrick Invites You to a Holiday Lunch Wednesday, December 12, 11: 30 a.m. Come one. Come all. It's time to celebrate the holiday season with Clark County Commissioner Marilyn Kirkpatrick (District B). On December 12, she will host a special holiday lunch at 11:30 a.m. in the Vista Room. She invites SCAL residents to join her for a delicious turkey lunch with all the trimmings. During the event, she will also give you an update on all the important issues affecting the Sun City Aliante community. Don't miss this opportunity to wish her a very happy holiday season. Please sign up at the front desk by December 11.
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Great Options for Senior Care Living Thursday, December 13, 11 a.m. While no one wants to envision themselves needing homecare or living in a senior living facility, the reality is that approximately two-thirds of the senior population will need an increased level of support at some point in their lives. When it comes to looking for the right care, it can be confusing! What’s the difference between Assisted Care, Independent Living and Memory Care? What type of care do you really need for your loved one? For answers to these questions and more, join Emely Bitanga, marketing director for Legacy of Centennial Hills, on December 13 at 11 a.m. Legacy House is the newest senior living community in the Las Vegas Valley that offers: Assisted Living and Memory Care-all at one convenient location. Emely will present details about various housing options available to older adults and why it should be your first choice for premier senior living and quality care for your loved one. Following your presentation, you will enjoy lunch and Emely will be available to answer your questions. Please sign up at the front desk by December 12.
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Tuesday, December 4, 10 a.m. Imagine having eyewear that can allow you to phone home to mom, find out the weather report, learn who won the game, change a song…. at the same time, you're recording a video! It's a portable "Alexa Echo." Does this sound too amazing to be true? Meet Dan Shannon, founder of AViwear, A Wearable Tech Eyewear Company, on Tuesday, December 4 at 10 a.m. Branded as "Boneheads," this revolutionary eyewear is taking the world by storm, as the newest accessory for 3 billion Smartphone users. "Boneheads" eyewear features Bluetooth, Bone Conduction, HD Video, Safety Certified, Polarized, Transition and SmartGlasses. Learn how these revolutionary new sunglasses (for use outdoors or indoors) can give you "hands-free" Bluetooth connectivity and access to music (Pandora/Spotify), voice to text SMS, Siri, Alexa, GPS directions, phone calls and recording up to 1080P video to capture your favorite memories with ease and speed. Please sign up at the front desk by December 3.
Wine & Cheese Party Get the Facts on Medicare Changes
Thursday, December 6, 3 p.m. Come and enjoy wine and cheese with your friends and neighbors and bring all of your questions about Medicare. Meet your host Todd Walker of Physicians Mutual and get a better understanding of Parts A, B, C, D of Medicare. Please sign up by December 5 at the front desk for the Wine and Cheese Party.
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SNACK ‘N’ LEARN Take Years Off Your Looks with "Facercise” - The Age Defying Secret Tuesday, December 11, 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. According to the New York Times, "Facercise Bends Times's Arrow the Other Way." Join Dr. Kathryn Parslow for a seminar that may change your life on December 11 at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. Do you want to look younger? Who doesn't? Many people turn to popular (and costly) surgeries and procedures like facelifts, Botox and fillers which are temporary and need to be repeated over time. "Facercise - on the other hand - is yours for a lifetime once you conquer the 13 easy-to-do exercises that tighten the 57 muscles of the neck and face. Does this seem to good to be true? Why not find out for yourself? Whether you are 39 or 79, "Facercise" will take years off your looks! (Don't be shy if you're a guy. They also get amazing results.) Dr. Parslow holds a PhD and is Board Certified through the International & American Association of Clinical Nutritionists. She heads the nutrition department at Kingdom Life University. She has 25 years in clinical, private practice and corporate education. She is a nationally published author and a media personality. Find how you can look and feel younger in just a few weeks and it lasts a lifetime. Please sign up at the front desk by December 11. Her seminars are limited to 15 people per session, so she can give people the individual attention required.
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The new Sun City Aliante website has a modern, attractive look. It's easier to navigate, more user friendly and has more content. Here's your chance to become computer savvy about the new site. The SCAL Communications Committee invites you to a Snack 'n' Learn Seminar on December 12 at 2 p.m. to familiarize you with the new website. For example, do you know how to post something for sale on the website? Would you like to read "The Breeze" before you receive it in your mailbox? Do you know how to check for updates on the latest shows and excursions? Learn all of this and more. The SCAL website is a great resource for the entire community. During the seminar, you will learn how to navigate the site and find useful information, such as the monthly calendar, photos and bios of the Board members, the eBlast, the Message Board, Classifieds, Governing Documents and much more. Light snacks will be served. Please sign up at the front desk by December 11.
Learn How You Can Switch Your Medicare Advantage Plan Thursday, December 13, 10 a.m. The Medicare Open Enrollment Period (OEP) is coming back in 2019! What does this mean for you? The Medicare OEP, offered at the beginning of each new year, gives Medicare Advantage Plan enrollees the opportunity to make a one-time switch to a new plan. If you want to learn more about the new benefits of various Medicare Advantage Plans, take this opportunity to educate yourself. You may discover another plan is better for your needs. Please sign up at the front desk by December 12.
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Vegas Golden Knights - Vegas Golden Knights vs. Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Wins 3-2 Go Knights Go! T-Mobile Arena - October 24
Vegas Golden Knights - Vegas Golden Knights vs. Carolina Hurricanes VGK wins 3-0 Go Knights Go! T-Mobile Arena - November 3
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Diana Ross - Wynn Las Vegas - November 7
THE LION KING- The Smith Center - November 8
Pahrump Valley Winery Tour - Wine Tasting & Lunch at Symphony’s Restaurant - November 13
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Thanksgiving Dinner Celebration - Vista Room - November 16
Art Davis - winner of $100 Visa Gift Card for completing Activity Department Survey
Eloise Turney - winner of 2 tickets to Blue Man Group
Suzy Campbell - winner of 2 tickets to a Cirque du Soleil show
Cecil Ehlers winner of a spa certiďŹ cate - Aliante Casino
(l-r) Darren, David ,JoAnne, Sarah Lou Oliver Joanne Oliver and her son, David, are SCAL residents
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ENTERTAINMENT Vegas Golden Knights T Mobile Arena February 28, March 6, and April 4 Cost $85 per person (includes ticket, transportation and gratuity) Depart SCAL at 5 p.m. Hello Hockey Fans! It's time to cheer on our favorite team. What a remarkable rst season the Vegas Golden Knights had. They won the Western Conference title and a trip to the Stanley Cup Final! Here we go for another exciting year. Join us to see the Vegas Golden Knights face off against their opponents. Please sign up at the front desk. The SCAL Activities Department has reserved tickets for home games through the 2019 season. Please sign up at the front desk to reserve your seats today.
Nevada Ballet Theatre Presents… The Nutcracker Date December 15 The Smith Center Cost: $85 (includes ticket, transportation and gratuities) Depart SCAL at noon "The most visually b e a u t i f u l production ever staged in Reynolds Hall." - Las Vegas Sun Choreographed by James Caneld, Nevada Ballet Theatre's The N u t c r a c ke r i s a magical journey through a larger than life world lled with waltzing owers, nimble fairies, and moonlit snow. Glittering holiday cheer abounds as Clara and her handsome Prince travel from the warmth of her family home to a land of toy soldiers, mischievous rodents and exotic visitors from faraway lands. Special Performance by The Sun City Aliante Songsters Prior to Nevada Ballet Theatre's The Nutcracker; your very own SCAL Songsters will perform holiday songs in the Lobby of The Smith Center. Please buy your tickets now to support them. Please sign up at the front desk.
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ENTERTAINMENT THE BEACH BOYS The Smith Center Saturday, February 2, 2019 Cost: $95 (Center Orchestra) Depart SCAL at 6 p.m. After rapidly selling out past per formances at The Smith Center, America's most iconic band, The Beach Boys, returns by overwhelming demand to perform the group's torrent of hits that have forever changed the world's musical landscape. Still creating and recording today, including releasing a new hit Christmas album in 2018, The Beach Boys are led by Mike Love and Grammy-winning songwriter Bruce Johnston, who, along with Jeffrey Foskett, Christian Love, Tim Bonhomme, John Cowsill, Keith Hubacher and Scott Totten, continue the legacy of the worldrenowned band. Performing with the group since 1965, Johnson's vocal work with such legendary artists as Elton John and Pink Floyd have ď€ rmly established him among rock's elite artists. Touring the globe with an average 150 shows a year, The Beach Boys have sold tens of millions of albums since the group's explosive launch over 50 years ago, including recording rock 'n' roll classics like "Good Vibrations," "Fun, Fun, Fun," "I Get Around," "Help Me Rhonda," "Kokomo" and "California Girls." In addition to serving as the band's current front man, Love wrote and co-wrote many of the group's timeless hits. Please sign up at the front desk by December 28.
COME FROM AWAY A New Musical The Smith Center Wednesday, February 20, 2019 Cost: $140 (Box Seats, Front Rows) Depart SCAL at 6 p.m. This moving musical production will leave you feeling uplifted with a new faith in humanity. It's the true story of a small town that welcomed the world. The New York Times Critics' Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. Don't miss this breathtaking new musical written by TonyÂŽ nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein, and helmed by this year's Tony-winning Best Director, Christopher Ashley. Newsweek cheers, "It takes you to a place you never want to leave!" On 9/11, the world stopped. On 9/12, their stories moved us all. Please sign up at the front desk by December 21. WWW.SUNCITYALIANTE.ORG | THE BREEZE
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COMING ATTRACTIONS Festival of Lights Hanukkah Celebration Monday, December 3, 5 p.m.
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Christmas Tree Lighting Tuesday, December 11 6 p.m.
Hanukkah, or Chanukah, is also known as the "Festival of Lights." As the name suggests, the festival is a celebration of the miraculous event that occurred years ago at the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. The wicks of the Menorah stayed lit for an amazing eight days, although the sacred oil in the temple was only enough to light the wicks for one day. This is the reason why lights and lighted decors play such an important part in the observance of the celebration. It is a Jewish tradition to eat foods that reect the signicance of a holiday. For at least the last thousand years, Jewish people have traditionally eaten oily foods on Hanukkah. This year our very own Aliante's Classy Chef's will prepare the traditional potato latkes (pancakes) which are served with applesauce and/or sour cream and sufganiot (deep-fried doughnuts). You are welcome to bring your favorite spirit libation (BYOB). Hanukkah 2018 begins at sundown on December 2. In commemoration of the "miracle of the oil," Sun City Aliante will begin the observance in the Community Center parking lot in front of the Aliante Community Menorah. We suggest you arrive no later than 4:15 p.m. Mark Pallans will host the lighting of the Menorah; we'll say a prayer, sing a song and then proceed to the Vista Room to begin the festivities. The Menorah will remain in the SCAL parking lot for the holiday, and the lighting will take place every evening at 4:30 p.m. beginning December 2. Larry Rothstein and Harriet Shuman will host the Festival of Lights in the Vista Room. The celebration will include a performance by the SCAL Steppers, directed by Margo Young; and the SCAL Songster's, directed by Holly Strasser; Hanukkah songs; and the traditional holiday foods. You are welcome to bring your favorite spirited libation (BYOB). Everyone is invited to this complimentary celebration. Seating is limited. First come, rst served. Please sign up at the front desk. (Sources: chabad.org, iloveindia.com,)
Movie Nights - Vista Room MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN Friday, December 14 , 6 p.m. FREE/SCAL resident ($4 per guest) Movies are free to SCAL residents. Guests pay $4. You must sign up at the front desk by noon the day of the show to receive your tickets. You are welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks. Tickets must be presented at the door. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Alcohol is not permitted at the movies. In this musical romantic comedy, a woman grapples with running her mother's villa, while also expecting her rst child, and worries that she won't be able to handle everything on her own. So, she enlists two of her mother's friends for assurance, help and guidance. Along the way, she learns more about her mother's past and how she faces a surprise visit from someone she's never met: her own grandmother. The lm stars Amanda Seyfried, Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan. It's rated PG-13 (musical/romance), and runs 1 hour, 54 minutes.
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It's Starting To Feel A Lot Like Christmas! There are a lot of traditions that have become a wonderful part of the holiday season. One of the most anticipated events is viewing a Christmas tree when it is lit for the rst time. The tradition of lighting the community Christmas tree is an opportunity for all residents to come together to celebrate the season and to share the message of peace. Holly and mistletoe, along with Christmas trees decorated with tinsel, baubles, popcorn strings, candy canes and electric lights, make the season festive. SCAL residents will sing Christmas carols and join in the tree lighting ceremony on Tuesday, December 11. We invite you to join us in bringing in the holiday season with the lighting of the community Christmas tree, caroling, performances by the Sun City Aliante Songsters and Steppers, desserts and beverages. Children dancers from Heather's Dance School will also participate in the program. In addition, Special Guest Reverend Bob Sewell will inform guests about the value for our culture in celebrating holidays that have a religious signicance and the legend of the Christmas Tree and other holiday traditions. You are welcome to bring your favorite spirit libation (BYOB). This event will begin at 6 p.m. and is complimentary to the community. Special guests will include Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus. Seating is limited. First come, rst served. Please sign up at the front desk. There is limited seating - rst come, rst served. Please sign up at the Front Desk as soon as possible.
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I want to say a special thank you to those Clubs and Special Interest Groups who do so much for our city and touch the lives of so many in such enriching ways. My sincere gratitude to Qung Ho and Richard Lawhead for their valuable contributions in organizational development of the ICC. Many thanks to our resident graphic artist, Art Davis for the gallery of "masterpieces" he creates with his posters promoting each of our events Thank you to my amazing Lifestyle Department Sta who truly works miracles to make everything happen in such a professional, organized, and service orientated manner. To the Board of Directors, Damian, Nelanie, Carol, Juan and his team for their continued support of allowing us to do what we enjoy...making memorable memories for our community and creating an extraordinary environment for living!
"The yearend brings no greater pleasure then the opportunity to express to you season's greetings and good wishes. May your holidays and New Year be ďŹ lled with joy." Charles Dickens Sincerely, Debbie Kent Lifestyle Director
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CHARTER CLUBS The 8Ballers Club The 8Ballers Billiard Club gets together every Monday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon. Anyone who visits the SCAL Community Center may have noticed a sea of blue shirts in the billiard area. The 8Ballers are sporting brand new club shirts, as they get ready to compete with Sun City Summerlin and other Sun City Billiard Clubs in the coming months. Thanks to Art Davis, from the Hiking Club, who helped them out with their 8Ballers logo design, and Karen Nutto, from Seniors with Warm Hearts, who recommended a terrific screen print company, the 8Ballers are looking pretty snazzy in their new shirts. They want to thank Sun City Aliante and their fellow clubs in the InterClub Council for all their help. Go 8Ballers!!
Aliante Classy Chefs Club In the spirit of Thanksgiving, The Chefs feasted on holiday favorites at the November meeting! A menu of roasted turkey and gravy, sweet potato casserole, pumpkin torte, yam casserole, fresh cranberry sauce and Texas-style stuffing and pumpkin rolls. The Chefs will celebrate Christmas on Tuesday, December 4, which will also include a Secret Santa Gift Exchange this year! The menu for Christmas will be non-traditional this year. It includes beef roast, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole, mixed green salad, bread pudding, cheesecake and champagne. We invite our SCAL neighbors to join us for a morning of cooking, baking and laughter. We do have a binder filled with recipes that we have made, so feel free to join us and share in the fun at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 4 in the Kitchen at the Community Center. Please note the following changes: The January meeting at this time is NOT scheduled due to the tentative building schedule. Effective January 1, after two years as "Head Chefs," Sheila Gray and Shirlie Walker will be "retiring their aprons" but will remain as active and supportive members of the club. They thank the Sun City Aliante Community for their continued support of the Aliante Classy Chefs Club! The new Head Chefs will be: Nancy Wiegand 303-601-1477 and Amy Redd 501-773-5201. Both Nancy and Amy can be reached at ClassyChefs@Yahoo.com
Basketball Club The Basketball Club is very proud of their member, Mike O'Meara. Representing their club and proudly wearing the club tee shirt, he won three medals at this fall's Nevada Games' basketball skills competition. Mike is pictured with a Nevada Games official when he received a gold medal for the Hot Spot Shooting Contest. He was also won silver medals for his free throw and three-point shot competitive participation. Those weekly club sessions helped him sharpen his skills. Keep up the good work Mike!
Basketball Club October Monthly Contest Winner Larry Schlecht wins the October "Buck In the Bucket" monthly contest. Congratulations, Larry!
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In Memory of 8 Ballers Founder & President Hank Gulland
(center) Hank is ready for a holiday game.
The SCAL 8Ballers Billiard Club has lost their founder and former president Hank Gulland. He passed away on October 25, 2018. He was a friend to all the club members for more than 10 years, and he will be missed. The Club members also want to express their deepest sympathy to His family during this time.
Glass Crafters Club The members of the Glass Crafters Club wish everyone a joyous holiday season. They can help you make the perfect oneof-a-kind gift for your friends and family. It is so nice to receive a special gift that you made. We invite you to come and learn and share the art of glass fusion. If you have any questions, please contact Robin Sharp at 303-6412107 and dalerobin2@aol.com.
Book Club The Book Club selection for December is The Line Becomes a River by Francisco Cantu. Join them at the SCAL Community Center at 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 20. For a list of upcoming book selections, please visit their website at www.scaliante.com. For more information, please contact Jeannette Smith at 702-649-2468.
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Pickleball Club Now that the season has changed to bring cooler temperatures, the migrant Pickleball Club members return like geese returning to their nesting area. Annually, as members welcome back residents, several local and nearby pickleball tournaments are on the docket anticipating the fair-weather faithful's arrival and participation. The photo shown below, which was taken on a club day in October, includes some of the recent returnees. The Nevada Senior Games, held in early October at Lake Las Vegas, drew a record 350 pickleball contestants, including several players from Sun City Aliante. Also, in October, The Plaza Hotel in Downtown Las Vegas hosted the initial Las Vegas pickleball open. The event was held on the rooftop of the Plaza overlooking Fremont Street on 13 permanent courts. Over 300 players participated in that event with four countries represented: The United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom. More than $25,000 in cash prizes was awarded. One of the SCAL residents, Lynn Hyche, won a gold medal in the hotly contested 65+ women's doubles category. Unfortunately, a cash prize was not awarded for that win. Not to be outdone by The Plaza, Bally's Hotel & Casino showcased its 14 brand-new dedicated pickleball courts in
Poker Club On Saturday, October 20, the Sun City Aliante Poker Club held its quarterly No-Limit Texas Hold 'em Tournament. Fifty (50) residents participated and the following people placed in the tournament:
SCAL volunteers are pictured at the Las Vegas Pickleball Open recently held at the Plaza Hotel & Casino. Shown in the front row (l-r) are Felton Hyche, Barbara Durrant, Lynn Hyche, Sue Lavelle and Charli e Wilson. Shown in the back (l-r) are Nancy Schwarz and Sarah Smith.
October with an opening that included a three-day pickleball camp for players looking to improve their game.
1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place 4th Place 5th Place 6th Place 7th Place 8th Place 9th Place 10th Place
Brian Brockschmidt Al Rosenbloom Rick Warner Vicky Ingertson Derel Parker Jan Zimmerman John Neal Qung Go Jim Rodde Jim Beckham
The Huntsman Senior Games, held annually in St. George in October, initiated a new procedure for registration this year. In the past, when registration opened at midnight, all pickleball brackets were full within minutes. This year it opened as usual on March 1 but remained open until March 15. After March 15, participants were randomly selected from the pool of registered players and notified before April 15 that they were one of the fortunate players to be drawn. This allowed the registered players to get some valuable sleep; and maybe, win the pickleball lottery on Tax Day!
Brian Brockschmidt took home the 1st Place Trophy. Vicky Ingertson took home the flowers as the "Last Women Standing.” The members of the club thank the Activities and Maintenance Staff for their help. Also, they would like to express their appreciation to Ray Ramicone, Judy Darling and John Scia for their assistance with setting up. The next Poker Tournament is tentatively scheduled for January 26, 2019, depending on the expansion construction.
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Sun City Aliante Songsters "Make a Joyful Noise" Holiday Concert Get your tickets now for The Sun City Aliante Songsters "Make a Joyful Noise" holiday concert… Tickets can be purchased for $10.00 each from any Songster member. Stop by Songsters practice any Tuesday or Thursday from 3:15 - 5:30 p.m. to purchase your tickets if you missed the sale dates at the SCAL Community Center.
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Ceramics Club All of the members of Sun City Ceramics Club wish everyone in SCAL Aliante a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year. This is an amazing club; so, please come and join them in the New Year. They can't wait to welcome you into their fun club. For more information, please contact Judy Marr at 702-277-0236 or Jan Eckman at 702-339-5031.
The Seniors with Warm Hearts Invite You to Donate to Those Less Fortunate THE HOLIDAYS ARE UPON US... Seniors with Warm Hearts' Holiday "Giving" Tree (located near the front desk in the SCAL Community Center) brings holiday cheer to the children and parents of S.A.F.E. House as well homeless and at-risk teens supported by Project 150 and Street Teens. The "Giving Tree" program started on November 15 and will continue through Thursday, December 13. In addition, the group added another charity, Serving Our Kids Foundation, this year. You can choose a tag from the tree with a child's wish, or if you prefer, you may donate a children's gift of your choice. Gifts are needed for all ages: boys and girls, newborns to age 18, and there are tags for parents too. For the teens of Project 150 and Street Teens, tags are also available with requests for more necessity-type items and gift cards. If you have travel size toiletries from a recent vacation, please consider donating these items as well. On the tree this year, the group will have alternative tags for those who may want to give but may not want to shop. For example, you can donate $25 for a Holiday Meal for one of Project 150's many at-risk teens. Your donation will feed a teen and their family (4 persons). Checks can be made out to Project 150. The other option is to donate $25 to Serving Our Kids Foundation to help them provide food to more than 3,000 elementary school kids each week, who do not have a food source on weekends. Checks can be made out to Serving Our Kids Foundation. If you choose one of these options, please attach the tag to your donation envelope. Please consider donating one or two items if you can. Place unwrapped gifts in their collection box and attach the tag you took from the tree. Donations of wrapping paper, ribbon, bows, holiday decorations and stocking stuffers are always welcome. (If you take a tag and then change your mind, please return the tag to the tree as soon as possible, so no child will be left without a gift.) Members would also like to send out a very big "Thank You" for the generosity residents have shown through their Holiday "Giving" Tree and throughout the year, and they wish you a joyous, healthy and happy holiday season. Their next meeting will be Friday, December 14 at 10 a.m. in the Activity Room, when they will sort the gifts received through their "Giving" Tree and distribute them to the respective organizations. For more information about this event or about their group, please contact Carol Hoyt at 702-647-1289 or Karen Nutto at 201-787-9391.
We are closing in on the end of Annual Enrollment (AEP) for your Medicare Insurance choices… December 7th is the deadline to review or change (upgrade) your Medicare plan. It's especially important to check your (PDP) Rx drug benets to t your current prescriptions. The formularies and costs almost always change in all the plans when it comes to drugs. There are many changes to existing plans; two new Medicare Advantage companies; and seven different plans that weren't available in 2018. Not to mention, there are changes in doctor networks. Some of the new players and options are P3 and Optum doctor networks, SelectHealth, Anthem Mediblue, new Humana Gold and UnitedHealth Premier Medicare Advantage plans. Those of you loyal Senior Dimension plan holders will denitely want to see the more robust options rather than just auto renewing to the Medicare Focus plan. What you don't know will cost you!
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CHARTERED CLUBS
Chartered Clubs,
as outlined in the “Sun City Aliante Club Guidelines,” are Board-recognized and open to all Sun City Aliante residents. ese clubs are sanctioned strictly for the members of this Association with no exceptions, unless a club invites guest speakers, instructors, etc. A household guest will be allowed to participate at club activities, in compliance with required guest policies and fees. All club members should be familiar with these guidelines set forth by the Board, as well as their individual club bylaws and/or policies and procedures. If you have questions regarding your club charter, feel free to call Lifestyle Director, Debbie Kent, at 702-638-5061.
Afternoon Games. Meets Sundays from 1-4 p.m. Contact Jo Cox at 702-646-3467 and xnnaj@aol.com
Aliante’s Classy Chefs. Meets 1st
third Saturday of the month at 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Contact Robin Sharp at 303-641-2107 and dalerobin2@aol.com.
Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Contact Sheila Gray at 702-399-4247 or classychefs@yahoo.com or Shirlie Walker at 801--673-6501.
Gin Rummy. Meets Mondays from 1 p.m.
American Mah Jongg. Meets
Hand and Foot. Meets Tuesdays from
– 4 p.m. Contact Terri Petrie at 702-405-7382 630-333-7095 and terri@terripetrie.com.
Wednesdays and Fridays 12:30-3:30 p.m. Classes taught on Fridays 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Contact Arlene Harris at 702-633-5798 and owllady43@gmail.com.
1- 4 p.m. This game is similar to Canasta. Contact Angie Bidell at 702-639-2365 and ambidell@aol. com. or Hjordy Wagner at 715-529-9728 and hwizwag@gmail.com.
Art Workshop. Meets Tuesdays at 12:15
Hiking. Meets on the second Tuesday,
p.m. Contact Karen Franklin at 702-633-4833 and jlfra100@juno.com or Denise Simon at simond2571@gmail.com.
Contact Art and Sue Davis at 309-714-2348 and artgdavis2@yahoo.com.
Kaluki. Meets Thursdays at 1 p.m. Contact
Basketball Club. Meets Wednesdays at
Dorothy Martin at 702-399-2045.
7 p.m. Contact Larry Schlecht at 702-657-8507 or larryfromomaha@yahoo.com
Book Club. Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. Contact Jeannette Smith at 702-649-2468. For book selections, visit visit www.scaliante.com
Bunco. Meets the 2nd Thursday from 6:30-9 p.m. Contact Mary Kaufmann at 702405 7092 and mjk89084@cox.net.
Ceramics. Meets Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. - noon. Contact Judy Marr at 702-649-9157 and marrjlv@gmail. com or Jan Eckman at 702-339-5031 and janeckman@ymail.com.
Chicago Scoring Bridge. Meets Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Contact Monte Eagle at 702-649-2912 or 702-688-9176.
Club DIAL (Dance in a Line).
Mahjong. Meets Mondays from 1 - 4 p.m. Contact Grace Wong at 702-646-9664 and wrongway9664@embarqmail.com.
Mexican Train Dominoes. Meets
every Friday at 1 p.m. Contact Carol Jones at 702-464-5916 or 661-466-3478 and carolannejones1956@gmail.com or Alanna Tiehes at 951-313-1349 and tiehes@msn.com.
Paper Crafting. Meets Mondays at 1
- 4 p.m. Contact Lillian Williamson at 702242-9298 and busybeaver@cox.net or Lynn Kiedrowski at 702-463-9141 and lynndrwski@ yahoo.com.
Pickleball. Club days are Tuesday,
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings starting at 6 a.m. For more information visit, www.aliantepickleballclub. org or contact Bob Ziegler at 801-414-4752 or bob.ripbc@gmail.comt.
Beginners lessons offered Mondays at 6:30 p.m. The Club meets every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Classes and meetings in the Fitness Studio. Contact Sharon Benac at 702-2781757 or smbenac@gmail.com.
Pinochle. Meets Tuesdays from 5:30 - 8:30
Computer Club. Meets the first
p.m. Contact Ralph Punzi at 702-839-9898 and ralphp629@yahoo.com or Qung Go at 630665-9802and qungwgo@gmail.com.
Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Vista Ballroom. Contact Wayne Headrick at 702-823-2627 and wayne@headrick.us.
Contract (Rubber) Bridge. Meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays from 6:30 -9:30 p.m. Contact Nancy Albers at 702-202-1265 and njalbers@cox.net.
Duplicate Bridge. Meets every Wednesday at 9 a.m. Contact Harry Levy at 630-464-3112 and hlevy343@gmail.com.
Eight Ballers. Meets Mondays & Thursdays 10 a.m.- noon. Contact David Meteyer at 702-290-3242
Forget-Me-Knots. Needlework, knitting, crochet and jewelry making. Meets Mondays from 1-4 p.m. Contact Collette Stickney at 702-399-2647 and acollette19@yahoo.com or Madeline Shapiro at 702-399-5347 and shapiromr@yahoo.com.
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Glass Crafters. Meets the first and
p.m. and the last Sunday of every month 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Contact Hermann Straif at 702722-2670 and hgstraif@aol.com.
Poker. Meets Wednesdays and Fridays at 5
Silver Needles and Threads. Quilting. Meets Tuesdays and
Wednesdays from 9 a.m. - noon. Contact Sandy Rust at 702-258-4167 and skrust@cox. net or Connie Munson at 612-810-9439 and conmun45@gmail.com.
Solos. Social group for singles. Social group for singles.
Contact Teri Narveson at 702-642-0683 and tnarveson@hotmail.com or Angie Bidell at 702639-2365 and ambidell@aol.com.
Spades. Meets Mondays at 6 p.m. Contact
gmail.com or Connie Bensler at 702-738-0025 and cbensler@gmail.com
Sun City Aliante Steppers. Meets
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2 p.m. Contact Margo Young at 702-649-1176 and jaxlady@ hotmail.com.
Table Tennis. Meets Monday through
Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in the Social Hall. Contact Ed Ernest at 269-591-0759 and eeernest@yahoo.com.
Tennis. Meets daily for Open Play. Start
time is 8 a.m. The weather may affect start times. Contact Larry Rothstein at 702-649-866 and lilandlar@aol.com
Veterans of Sun City. Meets the 3rd
Tuesday at 7 p.m. Contact Sy Nielson at 702234-9183 and synlo@yahoo.com. The Veterans Auxiliary meets the 3rd Tuesday at 9 a.m. Contact Pam Vonderohe at 702-372-4650 and kvonderohe@yahoo.com or Laurie Hollander at 805-404-1481.. The following Special Interest Groups are Board-recognized and may schedule meetings in advance. Please check the calendar.
Havarah. Meets monthly to share
and celebrate Shabbat, Simchas, Jewish holidaycelebrations, heritage, and culture. Contact Mady Shapiro at 702-399-5347 and scahavarah@gmail.com.
Aliante Fil-Am Interest Group.
A one-stop social club for friends, fun, entertainment, news and social gathering. Open to all residents. Contact Mel Coloma at 702-556-4622 or Epi Coloma at 571-228-0390.
Minnesota Nice Group. Folks from
Minnesota are meeting monthly for lunch and potluck parties. If you would like to join in, please call Obbie Harvieux at 702-399-4340 or Rory Raymond at 702-489-2405 to get on the mailing list.
Neighborhood Watch. Meets the
third Thursday in the Social Hall at 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information contact Coordinator, Jim Blossey at 775-530-5119 and jimandpatb@embarqmail.com.
Seniors Assisting Seniors. Helps
seniors with limited home needs and medical equip.m.ent. Hot line 702-981-3149.
Seniors With Warm Hearts. Helps
disadvantaged children. Contact Karen Nutto at 201-787-9391 or Carol Hoyt at 702-647-1289.
Bowling. Meets Tuesdays and Wednesdays at noon at the Texas Station Bowling Center. Contact Ray Wong at 702-646-9664 and wrongway9664@embarqmail.com..
Horseshoes. Meets Saturdays at 8 a.m.
Sonja Bankston-Cullen at 310-612-3340 and mrssbc@gmail.com.
in the summer and 9 a.m. in the fall/winter. Contact Jack Witt at 702-642-6282 or Deena Gaither at 630-341-0994.
Sun City Aliante Songsters. Meets
Ladies’ Golf. Meets Thursdays at the
Thursdays, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.. Contact Holly Strasser at 702-305-1768 or hollystrasser23@
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Aliante Golf Course. Contact Kay Carow at 847-529-6412 or Vicki Briggs at 303-884-1113.