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BOARD MEMBER S MESSAGE
JANUARY 2021
BOD NOTICE
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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, January 13, 2021 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 10, 2021 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2021 10:00 a.m.
BOD EXECUTIVE SESSION NOTICE Wednesday, January 13, 2021 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, February 10, 2021 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2021 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.
ARE YOU HAPPY LIVING IN AN HOA?
Nancy Prince
Do you enjoy living in an HOA? According to the 2019 Fact Book published by the Foundation for Community Association Research, 25 to 27% of the U.S. population resided in a community association in 2019. For perspective, in the U.S. in 1970, there were about 10,000 community associations with 2.1 million residents. The Foundation estimates the number of U.S. community associations in 2020 is between 352,000 and 354,000. These statistics grow larger every year as HOA living appeals to more and more Americans and developers. Seventyseven percent of new housing built for sale is in a community association.
Why do Americans enjoy living in a Homeowners Association? According to the 2020 Homeowner Satisfaction Survey conducted by the Foundation for Community, a clean and attractive neighborhoodis one of the main reasons. An essential element for an association to function properly is effective board leadership. According to the survey, most respondents said their board serves the best interest of the community. The community manageris responsible to carry out policies set by the board and to manage the association's daily operations. The survey results indicate most residents see their community manager as providing value and support to them. And on the topic of assessments for services and amenities, most respondents said their assessments are not too high. These results indicate that Community Associations remain preferred places to call home. Residents indicate overwhelmingly they are satisfied in their communities.
If you find yourself not agreeing with the results below, contact a board member and let us know how you feel and how we can best meet the needs of our community. Your Board works hard to make informed decisions that maintain, enhance, and protect all of our property values in Sun City Aliante.
Association Experience & Effective Board Leadership
How would you rate your overall experience living in a community association? • 89% of residents rate their overall community association experience as good or very good. • 89% say they are on friendly terms with their association board. • 89% say members of their elected governing board “absolutely” or
“for the most part” serve the best interests of their communities.
Community Managers
In your view, does your community manager provide value and support to residents and the community as a whole? • 74% say their community managers provide value and support to residents and their associations. • 85% who had direct contact with their community manager say it was a positive experience (continued on page 14)
WE ARE... COMMUNITY MGR
AN UNPRECENTED, YET VERY SUCCESSFUL YEAR
Dear Residents,
The year 2020 has been an unprecedented, yet successful year. We have accomplished many things in spite of multiple challenges presented to the team and Board of Directors.
I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the resiliency of our team members and management, who worked out of a trailer and in hallways for approximately 18 months, taking care of our residents in the midst of a construction project and COVID-19. We were excited to finally move into our new home in September.
Damian Carrasco
As a result of the Expansion and Enclosure Project, we have added approximately 3.500 square feet and remodeled approximately 2,200 square feet in the Community Center. The overall feedback from the residents has been very positive.
This project included many significant changes within the Community Centeritself:
Main Entrance – A centralized point of entry to the building, providing easy access and better security. Front Desk Area– As you enter the building, you have easy access to check-in at the new Front Desk with an expanded work area and new offices for the Lifestyle Department team. Grand View Room – An amazing space with high ceilings and expanded windows and seating areas which invites you to enjoy the picturesque view of the Aliante Golf Course and Sheep Mountains, socializing and watching T.V. (when health guidelines permit). Library/ComputerRoom– They were relocated to the former Front Desk space. Furnishings-- New attractive furnishings in the Grand View Room, the Fireplace Room, Library and Computer Room. Office Furniture – Office furniture for the Front Desk staff and management. Artwork– New artwork for all the expanded and enclosed areas. Game Area – Five new Billiard Tables and Shuffleboard and Dartboard games. Painting– All the new and remodeled spaces were painted as well as all the interior and exterior metal trim throughout. Security- Additional security cameras were added to the new spaces.
Also, the following outside areas of the Community Center were upgraded:
New Signage– An attractive new Sun City Aliante sign was added to the front of the building. Landscaping– New colorful flowers and plants were installed in the front and back of the Community Center. Veterans Monument – The new Monument and memorial pavers and colorful landscaping enhanced the front of the building and tied into the interior. Painting– The exterior of the building was painted.
Additional projects completed during the yearinclude:
At the completion of the construction project, we contracted with MicroShield 360 to apply a specialized chemical spray to all the contact surfaces and touch points throughout the Community Center. The company advised that once the chemical spray was applied, it would will not permit viruses to adhere to these surfaces. The Sun City Aliante sign at Aliante Parkway was painted and LED lights were installed. The curbs throughout the community were painted red in front of the fire hydrants. The rock at Widewing Park was refreshed. New display cases were ordered for the Grand View Room which will provide more space for all the Chartered Clubs and Special Interest Groups to display their items. An auto-chemical fill system was added to our pool and spa. AED equipment was installed in the gym for the safety of our residents. Hand-sanitizer devices were installed through the Community Center. COVID-19 testing was offered, and 398 residents took advantage of this opportunity. The bi-annual Age Verification Survey was completed. Anew Patrol Committee was established. After recently changing to a new printer for The Breeze, we were able to realize a cost-savings of $1,000 per month.
I would just like to thank the countless individuals who made all these projects possible – our Board of Directors, the Expansion Project Group, the Property & Grounds Committee, The Finance Committee, and all our team members.
Beginning in March 2020, we had to adapt and adjust to the COVID-19 restrictions on multiple occasions, a combination of closing the Community Center and reopening it, based on Governor Sisolak's recommendations. We constantly worked to establish whatever “new normal” was required to provide the maximum offerings we could in the most safe and welcoming way.
In the absence of the ability to provide events, seminars, and “Meet 'n' Greets,” Trish and Debbie have worked to find creative ways to introduce events and advertisers to the community. These included outside events, such as, the Skechers Shoe Sale, Shredding, “The Medicare Store on Wheels” and Partners in Primary Care “Mobile Discovery Experience.”
Despite the continual challenges throughout the past year, I am so proud that for the second consecutive year, the Community Associations Institute named Sun City Aliante as the Southern Nevada Outstanding Large Association of Year. This is a tribute to dedication of our Board of Directors, Committees, volunteer residents, and team members who have worked to enhance the value of every property and the lifestyle of every resident in our awesome community.
I wish everyone a healthy, happy and safe New Year. I look forward to all the exciting things we are going to accomplish in 2021.
Damian Carrasco
Community Manager Sun City Aliante
JANUARY 2021 LIFESTYLE NEWS
DearResidents,
ASSOCIATION NEWS COMMUNITY STANDARDS
Happy New Yearto you and yours!
Happy New Year The Customer Service and Compliance office has seen an influx of new As we enter the New Year, we pray that 2021 will homeowners and new renters. We bring with it healing and prosperity. welcome you, and we hope you are enjoying our beautiful community. While many rules have changed, one thing remains Please be reminded to take the time to constant: Relationships are the heart and soul of the read through your governing documents. quality of life. The relationships at Sun City Aliante If you have a property manager who will are selfless dedication to others and are priceless. be the main contact for your renters, Difficult times make us stronger, and those shared experiences bring us closer please have them provide the Rules and together in understanding and empathy. Regulations of our community to the renters and encourage them to register at the Customer Service Office. This past year proved, once again, that discoveries in science and history never stop. As we rebuild our “Active Lifestyle”, we will take nothing for granted and Homeowners who are new to HOAliving, please read the CC&Rs, be more aware of gratitude. It has been said that gratitude is a practice long held together with other governing documents, such as, the association as having powerful effects on our brain. Start your day with the attitude of bylaws, design guidelines, and rules and regulations. They are gratitude and watch how much better you feel! intended to preserve the character and value of properties in the community but may also restrict what you want to do to improve or change your property and limit how you use and enjoy it. By January Upcoming Events purchasing a property encumbered by CC&Rs, you are agreeing to limitations that could affect your lifestyle and freedom of choice. ◦ 8 – Friday – Inter Club Council Meeting for Chartered Club and Special Interest Group Officers – 10 a.m. – Noon – Vista Room Reservations Required 702-638-5000 – All safety protocol will be observed Friendly reminder: no individual estate sales or garage sales are allowed in the community. The Aliante Master facilitates a community garage sale twice a year (spring & fall). Announcements will be sent for preparation for these two events. ◦ 21- Thursday - American Red Cross Blood Drive – 9 a.m. Vista Room Reservations Required 1-800-733-2767 – protocol will be observed – 2 All p.m. – safety Also, please be careful when riding bicycles in the community, and cyclists please be mindful of the cars that cannot see you around the corners. Display Cases The Architectural Review Committee has an open position for a new member. The Committee protects and enriches the property The Chartered Clubs and Special Interest Group Display cases are scheduled to arrive at the Community Center mid-January, and we are looking forward to promoting the excellent organizations for residents to join. values of the community by ensuring homeowners follow the Sun City Aliante CC&Rs and Design Guidelines. This includes any change to a house or property that is visible to the public, including exterior colors, landscaping, fencing, swimming pool and more. If Thank You you are interested, please submit a Committee Interest Application to the management office. You can obtain the form online at the website www.suncityaliante.org. Just select “Documents” at the Sincere appreciation to all the “Elves” who helped decorate the Community top of the Homepage; then select “Commonly Used Forms.” Center for the holidays! It was beautiful and lifted the spirits of all who entered the building. Please remember to pack up and put away all those lovely holiday decorations; the association requires outside decorations to be taken down within thirty (30) days after the holidays. The Lifestyle Department Commitment I read a quote by Byron R. Hanke and Thomas S. Kenny that says, Each of us here will continue to work hard and put our best efforts behind making Sun City Aliante the premier Active Adult Community and providing exceptional customer service. Our goal is to make life in the community exciting and fulfilling! This past year has been unprecedented, and we are cautiously optimistic about the future. As a famous humorist once said, “Worry is like a “Heaven and hell are the only mandatory membership organizations which can guarantee compatibility of neighbors.” Though this may be true and/or funny, we can still try to be kind and respectful to our neighbors. I hope this new year brings brighter days for all. rocking chair. Bombeck. It gives you something to do but never gets you anywhere.” Erma Stay warm, stay safe, and stay healthy. Once the vaccine has been distributed and it is safe to resume activities, we will start living again! If you have any questions please contact assistantmanager@suncityaliante.us. me, at 702-638-5006 or Enjoy your day, Debbie Kent Nelenie Aronce Assistant Manager, Director of Standards & Compliance Lifestyle Director
ASSOCIATION NEWS LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
DearResidents!
The New Year has a special meaning as we move into 2021. I look forward to happier days with family and friends and enjoying whatever the “new normal” will bring us.
Do you regularly read The Breeze and visit the Sun City Aliante website, suncityaliante.org, to stay informed on the latest events, announcements, club activities? Your input is important to us.That is why we have included a
survey (on blue paper) as an insert in this issue. We would like to read your comments about The Breeze and the website.
Please complete the survey and turn it into the Front Desk on orbefore January 29, 2020 by 5 p.m., and you will be eligible to be entered into a
drawing to win a $100 Gift Card.Remember to include your name and contact information on the form. We will hold a drawing at 10 a.m. on February 1 to choose a lucky winner in the Grand View Room near the Front Desk. You do not have to be present to win.
This year we are celebrating the holidays by enhancing the Sun City Aliante Community Center with festive, attractive decorations to make the season merry and bright. Please enjoy the photographs showing our holiday spirit inside this issue.
We have also included a photo page featuring memories of the “Drive Up Lighting of the Menorah.” This year, unfortunately, there were no latkes & sour cream and jelly-filled donuts, but it was nice to see everyone and experience the Chanukah-Hanukkah ceremony. Thank you to Stan Nudelman and others for sharing their photos.
In the absence of our awesome events, Lunch 'n' Learns and Meet 'n' Greets, we created some outdoor experiences. Please check out the photos of the Shredding Event and Skechers Shoe sale.
Our Historical Spotlight offers an interesting perspective on Pearl Harbor in a letter from Fleet Admiral Nimitz as well as some comments from women stationed at Tripler Hospital at Pearl Harbor on the day the attack.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 702-638-5063 or twilliamson@suncityaliant.us.
Here is to an awesome New Year!
Trish Williamson Editor, The Breeze
**REMINDER: Please complete the survey and turn it into the Front Desk on or before January 29, 2020 by 5 p.m., and you will be eligible to be entered into a drawing to win a $100 Gift Card.**
JANUARY HOLIDAY HOURS
New Year's: The Association offices will recognize the New Year by closing the Administration Offices on Thursday and Friday, December 31 and January 1.
The Community Center will close at noon on Thursday, December 31 and all day on New Year's Day. The Center will reopen on Saturday, January 2 at 6 a.m.; the Association Offices will reopen on Monday, January 4.
SUN CITY ALIANTE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2021 ELECTION
Sun City Aliante Board of Directors 2021 Election
As a resident of Sun City Aliante, your v o i c e a n d participation are important in making many decisions that affect you and your community. Now is your chance to get involved!
Three seats will be o p e n f o r t h e upcoming 2021 Board of Directors election. Three Board members will be elected to serve a two-year term. This election process begins this month.
ACandidate Interest Form and Disclosure Statement will be included as an insert in the January 2021 issue of THE BREEZE for those candidates interested in running for a seat on the Board.
Please complete this form and turn it in to the Front Desk no later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. You may also pick up a copy of the form at the Front Desk.
The election will take place at 7394 Aliante Parkway, North Las Vegas, NV89084. The Annual Meeting of all members of the Sun City Aliante Community Association will be held at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, and then recess to count the ballots.
The Annual Meeting will reconvene at 6 p.m. that night. The results of the election will be announced that evening at the regularly scheduled Board of Directors meeting.
If you have any questions regarding this process or wish to assist with counting the ballots, please send an email to lilandlar@aol.com
JANUARY 2021 COMMITTEE NEWS [ NEIGHBORHOOD NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH MONTHLY BULLETIN: NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH Let us throw the 2020 calendar in the recycle bin. Most of us are glad that the year is over. We can now look forward to 2021. This sounds good, but the COVID-19 pandemic with its restrictions will probably be with us for a number of months. Neighborhood Watch is changing with the times. The first thing that will change is our meetings. F o r o u r Neighborhood Watch Block Captains, it means they have the option of attending our meetings in 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 ELECTION COMMITTEE Larry Rothstein at lilandlar@aol.com Mark Smith at MAS7809@hotmail.com [PATROL COMMITTEE Meets third Mondays, 2 p.m. person or joining Phil Zanello at zp9@aol.com us via Zoom. PROPERTY AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE The same thing applies to the community. You are welcome to attend Neighborhood Watch meetings. Due to limited seating and access codes required for Zoom, you will need to contact Jim Blossey to Meets third Thursdays, 1 p.m. Teke Sankey at tekes2@hotmail.com make a reservation. Email Jim at jimandpatb@embarqmail.com. Our first meeting of 2021 will be January 21. PATROL COMMITTEE Neighborhood Watch is the “eyes and ears” of the North Las Vegas Police Department. At every meeting, a member of the Police Department will attend via Zoom. They will talk about things that are going on in our community and our city. With this type of meeting, we can reach out to residents, who may be away for the As the New Year is upon us, the Patrol Committee continues to plan for a future Patrol re-start. We are moving forward on some important tasks. Listed below are three areas of progress. season or just want to stay informed and are not able to attend in person. After attending a meeting, if a resident would like more information about becoming a Neighborhood Watch Block Captain, please call or email Jim Blossey. Ÿ Ÿ We have met with our design and print vendor, who viewed our patrol vehicle, and is making a mockup of the stenciling of the vehicle. We have received a new patrol volunteer polo shirt and cap from our embroidery vendor. Ÿ Our Community Center Customer Service Coordinator has received the Besides attending meetings, our Block Captains are still looking out design for the new patrol volunteer identification badge and is creating a for their neighbors. They may watch over a neighbor's home while mockup of the new design. they are away, check on them if they have not been seen for a few days, pick up a newspaper left in the driveway for a few days or Once all three of these items are ready for approval, they will be forwarded to possibly a trash can that has been left in the street after trash pickup the General Manager for inclusion in an upcoming Board of Directors agenda day. Block Captains also watch for packages delivered and left on for approval. the porch. Being a Block Captain is a good way to meet your neighbors and means just being a good neighbor. At our December patrol committee meeting representatives from the Aliante Master Association Safety Team made a presentation about how Securitas For information regarding the Sun City Aliante Neighborhood Security interacts with Sun City and our volunteer force. Watch program, contact our Coordinator, Jim Blossey at or 775-530-5119 or jimandpatb@embarqmail.com Securitas is a third-party security vendor, which patrols all of the Aliante master plan communities, including Sun City Aliante. You may have seen them driving around our community in their white pickup trucks. Securitas is Be safe: if you see something, say something! YourNeighborhood Watch Block Captains on patrol 24 hours a day. They are a huge help in reporting information for us and assisting our Sun City Patrol volunteers. out future articles for updates on our progress. and tracking Please check
COMMITTEE NEWS
OPEN POSITIONS ON SUN CITYALIANTE COMMITTEES The Architectural Review Committee ( A R C ) , F i n a n c e C o m m i t t e e ,
Communications Committee and Property & Grounds Committeeeach have an opening for one homeowner on their respective committees.
The Patrol Committee has openings for two homeowners on its committee.
A l l C o m m i t t e e positions are voluntary. We encourage you to peruse the scope of work for the various Sun City Aliante committees.
If you are interested in joining one of these Committees, you can pick up “Sun City Aliante Committee Interest Application” at the Front Desk, in the Customer Service Coordinator'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. ARE YOU HAPPY LIVING IN AN HOA? (continued from page 9) Assessments • Only 4% say the rules harm property Thinking about the amount of your overall values. assessments that you pay for the services provided by your association, do you feel Best aspects of living in a community the amount of your assessments are too association (average top 5 responses from much, too little, or just the right amount? 2005 – 2020) • 62% say their association assessments • Clean/attractive neighborhood are “just the right amount” or “too • Maintenance-free neighborhood little.” • Safe neighborhood • 70% say their association should insist • Property values that every homeowner pay • Responsible neighbors assessments involving attorneys only if delinquent accounts are not brought Worst aspects of living in a community up to date after sufficient notification. association (average top 5 responses from 2005 – 2020) Community Association Governance • Nothing bad The governance of community • Restrictions on exterior home associations is subject to differing state improvements laws and regulations. Would you like to • Paying dues see more or less governmental control of • Dealing with neighbors/members these associations, or would you prefer no • Restrictions on landscaping, the rules change? • 74% prefer either no change or less To view the full report and the statistics, government control within their visit association. https://foundation.caionline.org/research Do the rules in your community protect /survey_homeowner/ and enhance the property values, harm Respectfully, them or make no difference? • 94% say their association's rules Nancy Prince protect and enhance property values or Treasurer, Sun City Aliante Board of have a neutral effect. Directors
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Join Dr. Devin Luzod for a live webinar for tips on solving pain and health problems naturally. Dr. Devin will share secrets from the past 20years of working with neck and back pain, headaches and migraines, arthritic shoulders, hips, and knees, solving pinched nerves and other painful conditions! Learn stretches, exercises, self-care maneuvers and more. Q&Ato follow.
You are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: January 12, 2021, 11 a.m. Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Registerin advance forthis meeting through a Zoom Link sent out in the weekly WebinareBlast.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
If you have any questions, please contact Trish Williamson at 702-429-1623 ortwilliamson@suncityaliante.us.
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ARE DRUGSTORE READING GLASSES OK FOR MY EYES? Experts say they're usually fine - but here's what to consider when choosing your specs
by Sarah Elizabeth Adler
Who needs reading glasses? All of us do, eventually, thanks to a condition called presbyopia - a gradual loss of the ability to clearly see things up close - that becomes noticeable for most people beginning in their 40s.
Because presbyopia is caused by age-related changes to the lens of the eye, it isn't preventable or reversible. But experts say that the right pair of reading glasses, including those readily available at retailers like a dollar store or pharmacy, can help bring small print and other objects, like your smartphone screen, back into focus.
Here's how to find your perfect pair.
Over-the-counterreading glasses
"Reading glasses from a drugstore are in fact perfectly safe," says ophthalmologist Michelle Andreoli, M.D., a clinical spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology, who notes that over-thecounter reading glasses, including low-cost dollar store options, can help you focus up close and will not damage your eyesight. But, she adds, once your up-close vision starts changing, you can expect it to continue to worsen into your mid-60s.
That means the reading-glass strength you start out with will need to increase as the years go by. "Agood rule of thumb is that any strength of [reading glasses] will last someone between 45 and 65 about two years," Andreoli says.
Experts say the best way to determine what strength you need in the first place is with a yearly eye exam, which can tell you what power (notated with a number like +1.00 or +2.50) you need. The higher the number is, the stronger the glasses are.
If you haven't been to the eye doctor or want a way to double-check in the store, Andreoli recommends grabbing a greeting card from the stationery aisle to carry out a DIYtest: Hold the card at a comfortable reading distance and try on several pairs until you find the ones that work best.
If you're stuck between two pairs? "In most cases, when two reading-glass powers seem equally suitable, choose the glasses with the lower power, " says optometrist William Reynolds, president of the American Optometric Association. "Picking reading glasses that are too strong typically will cause more discomfort problems than reading glasses that are a little too weak.”
Another thing to keep in mind is the activity you'll be using the reading glasses for. Working on the computer, for example, typically takes place at a greater distance than reading a book, and thus requires a lower strength.
Prescription reading glasses
The over-the-counter route isn't right for everyone, Reynolds says, including people who have astigmatism (meaning the eye's cornea or lens isn't perfectly round) and those who need a different strength for each eye. In those cases, prescription reading glasses from the eye doctor are a better option.
The most popular choice of prescription reading glasses are progressive lenses, Reynolds says. They combine multiple prescriptions in one lens, with a gradual top-to-bottom change, allowing someone to wear just one pair of glasses to correct far-away, middle-distance and up-close vision.
For people who otherwise have no vision problems, Andreoli says that reading-glass lenses that are clear (nonprescription) on top are another popular option available from the eye doctor. They can be worn continuously and eliminate the need to take your reading glasses on and off throughout the day.
Fredric Grethel, a board member of The Vision Council, a nonprofit optical industry trade association, notes that prescription reading glasses might also be a better choice for someone who wants more options, such as blue-light blocking lenses or an antireflective coating - not to mention a greater selection of fashionable frame choices.
"The world has really changed from some years ago," Grethel says of the numerous reading-glass options - both over-the-counter and prescription - available today. "Now they're fashionable, they're fun, and they can give you personality.”
(Source: AARP, September 24, 2020)
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
Sun City Aliante Community Center Vista Room Thursday, January 21 & Friday, February 12, 2021 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
YOU CAN HELPMAKE ADIFFERENCE!
Right now, there is a critical need for blood because of the COVID-19. To assist the American Red Cross in its lifesaving efforts, the Lifestyle Department is sponsoring Blood Drives for the Red Cross on Thursday, January 21, 2021 and Friday, February 12, 2021.
Each Red Cross blood drive and donation center follows the highest standards of safety and infection control.
The Blood Drive will be held on both days from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. To receive more information or schedule an appointment, please contact the Front Desk at 702-638-5000.
All residents who participate in this Blood Drive will receive a $5 Amazon Gift Card via email courtesy of Suburban Propane.
BUYING OR SELLING IN SUN CITY ALIANTE?
"The Japanese Sneak Attack on Pearl Harbor" by Commander Griffith Bailey Coale, USNR, Official US Navy Combat Artist, 1944. Shows U.S. ships attacked in their berth by scores of enemy planes while USS NEVADA steams past the geysers. (Naval History and Heritage Command)
PEARL HARBOR EPILOGUE
Compiled by Trish Williamson
The story of the attack on Pearl Harbor of dive bombers coming in from the southeast actually started on the evening before on hit Navy Yard and “Battleship Row.” Two December 6, when the USS WARD detected more groups from the northwest bombed and and sank an unidentified submarine. strafed Ford Island and the ships in Middle Loch. Atotal of 27 Japanese made that attack. Ironically, the sinking of this submarine did The Japanese lost 28 airplanes and three not alarm the Army or Navy commands in midget submarines, including the one sunk by Hawaii. The next morning, Sunday, the WARD the night before. December 7, an Army private operating a listening device reported approaching planes. The United States' losses qualified as a He was ignored. Fifty minutes later at 7:55 disaster. Of the 86 ships moored there, 19 a.m. – the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor were sunk or severely damaged. Fortunately, began. It lasted nearly two hours. no aircraft carriers were in port. The attack destroyed 80 naval aircraft and 97 army The attack was conducted in four phases. planes on Hickam and Wheeler Fields. Initially, 18 dive bombers raided the air base blasting army aircraft. The same planes also The greatest blow was the human tragedy – hit bombers at the smaller base on Ford aboard ship and shore 2,638 sailors lay dead Island. The heavy ships of the Pacific Fleet or dying. One hundred nine Marines gave up moored in their berths were attacked by 21 their lives; 218 soldiers and 68 civilians were torpedo planes that made four runs, while 30 counted among the American fatalities. dive bombers make eight strikes at the same targets and 15 bombers executed a high-level The Japanese simultaneously struck Hong attack. The ships and planes were sitting Kong, Thailand, The Thailand-Malayan ducks. border, the Philippines and the islands of Wake and Guam. Phase Two saw 15 dive bombers attack the submarine base and some already damaged Following the attack, many people were surface units. found in dereliction of duty – information had been available, the submarine sinking the During Phase Three, 30 bombers and 18 dive evening before and the radar operator's bombers raided “Battleship Row” for the warning on the morning of the 7th were second time and then they hit the smaller ships ignored. Absolute responsibility for what in Middle Loch. happened was never established.
Phase Four saw dive bombers that were of bombs rake the docks of the stricken ships with machine gun fire, while two other groups After the attack on Pearl Harbor and the chaos of the following days, President Franklin D. Roosevelt relieved Admiral Husband Kimmel as the Commander and Chief of the Pacific Fleet and selected Rear Admiral Chester Williams Nimitz to replace him.
Roosevelt told the Secretary of War Henry Stimson, “Tell Nimitz to get the hell out to Pearl and stay there till the war is won.” Nimitz was promoted to full admiral, skipping the rank of vice admiral.
Admiral Nimitz flew to Hawaii on Christmas Eve 1941. On Christmas Day, he was given a boat tour of Pearl Harbor cluttered with sunken battleships and Naval ships. During the tour, the Admiral commented, “Then Japanese made three big mistakes an attack force could make, or God was taking care of America.”
Nimitz explained, “Mistake number one: the Japanese attacked on Sunday morning. Nine out of ten crewmen of those ships were on shore leave. If those ships would have lured to sea and sunk, we would have lost 38,000 men instead of 3,800.
“Mistake number two: when the Japanese saw those battleships lined in a row, they got so carried away sinking those battleships, they never once bombed our dry docks opposite those ships. If they had destroyed those dry docks, we would have had to tow everyone of those ships to America to be repaired. As it is now, the ships are in shallow water and can be raised. One tug can pull them over the dry docks, and we can have them repaired and at sea by the time we could have towed them to America. And I already have crews anxious to
“Mistake number three: Every drop of fuel in the Pacific theater of was on top of the ground in storage tanks five miles away over the hill. One attack plane could have strafed those tanks and destroyed our fuel supply. That's why I say, 'the Japanese make three big mistakes an attack force could make, or God was taking care of America.'”
Admiral Nimitz played a crucial role in the naval history of World Admiral C.H. Nimitz (US Navy photo, Naval History W Co a m r ma I n I der a i s n and Heritage Command) Chief U.S. Pacific Fleet and Commander in Chief Pacific Ocean Areas, commanding Allied air, the island at a medical convention. Eyewitness accounts of the bombing are taken from the register entries of the Women in the Military Service for America Memorial. Madelyn Blonsky Knapp, of Maryland, was ready to go on duty as the head nurse heard the planes flying overhead. “At first, I thought that the planes were flying maneuvers from Hickam Field, but then I looked out the window and saw smaller planes and the smoke and realized that Pearl Harbor was on fire,” Knapp
land, and sea forces during World War II.
EXTRACT OF A LETTER FROM ADMIRAL C.H. NIMITZ TO ADMIRAL DAVID L. McDONALD, CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS, DATED 3 APRIL1965
"Several times in recent weeks I have been quoted - correctly - that 'as bad as our losses were at Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941 - they could have been devastatingly worse - had the Japanese returned for more strikes against our Naval installations, surface oil storage and our submarine base installations. Such attacks could have with impunity as we had little left to oppose them. ‘
"Furthermore, I have been correctly quoted in saying, 'that it was God's divine will that Kimmel did not have his fleet at sea to intercept the Japanese Carrier Task Force that attacked Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941. That task force had a fleet speed of at least 2 knots superior to our speed - and Kimmel could not have brought the Japanese to a gun action unless they wanted it.’
"We might have had one carrier, but I doubt if the LEXINGTON could have joined in time - picture if you can - 6 Japanese carriers working on our old ships, which would be without aircover - or - had the Japanese wanted to avoid American air attacks from the shore - they could have delayed the action until out of range of our shore-based air. Instead of having our ships sunk in the shallow, protected waters of Pearl Harbor, they could have been sunk in deep water - and we could have lost ALLof our trained men instead of the 3,800 approximately lost at Pearl Harbor.
"There would have been few trained men to form the nucleus of the crews for the new ships nearing completion. Not only were the ships of the enemy task force faster - they were more modern - and the Japanese main fleet under Yamamoto was in the rear - in support - if needed. (Admiral) Nagumo - the Commander of the Pearl Harbor Attack Force - missed a great chance by not following up on his attack…”
Warmest regards and best wishes,
C.W. Nimitz
The devastation of Pearl Harbor reminds the roof. Some of the patients left their us that the price of freedom is constant wards and got hit with bullets from these vigilance. To ensure the legacy of freedom planes.” remains untarnished, we must never forget Anna Urda Busby, of Alabama, was a the lessons of Pearl Harbor. patient at Hickam Field for two weeks prior to the attack. She reported to duty within one hour of the bombing. “I went from my sick bed to tending the wounded. I was still ill and my Chief Nurse thought I was one of the casualties.” Agnes G. Shurr, of North Dakota, was aboard the USS SOLACE when Peal Harbor was attacked. She also served as a flight nurse during the Korean War. The women who served in Pearl Harbor are rarely remembered, though their presence meant so much to the Fighting fires on the sunken battleship WEST VIRGINIA, December 7, 194l. (Official US Navy Photograph, National Archives, Naval History and Heritage Command) The Women in Military Service for America Foundation (WIMSA) was founded to create a national memorial at the WOMEN'S MEMORIES OF gateway to Arlington National Cemetery to honor the women who have PEARL HARBOR served in the military since the American Revolution. Their goal is to register these On December 7, 1941, Tripler General Hospital, the main medical facility at Pearl Harbor, was staffed primarily by Army and Navy nurses. Most of the doctors were off women for the Memorial and to collect their history, stories and memorable experiences, before they are lost to the world. of anesthetics at Tripler Hospital when she American people that day. recalls. “Then the loudspeaker reported, Sailor and Marines are pictured outside Tripler Hospital 'This is not an alert. This is a real attack.' while recovering from wounds received during the Almost arrived, immediately, but most of the the casualtie doctors were at s a December 7 Attack on Pearl Harbor. Naval History and Heritage Command) (US Navy photo, meeting in Honolulu. We worked around the clock for the next two days. Before the attack, we thought we were stationed in the safest place in the world.” Elizabeth V. E. Murphy, of Mississippi, was sent immediately to the surgical For more information about the project or to register yourself, a friend or relative, write to the Women in the Military Service Foundation, Dept 560, Ref O, Washington DC or call 800222-2294 / 703-533-1155 theatre to assist the doc amputations. She remembers tors with standing in Editor's Note: This article was complied from materials by Brigadier General Wilma L. Vaught, USAF (Ret.), surgery as “the Japanese planes machine- President of the Women in the Military for America gunned the hospital sometime that Memorial Foundation. morning. I kept hearing the bullets hitting
HERE IS A SAMPLING OF WHAT SOME RESIDENTS WERE DOING TO CHASE AWAY THE CORONAVIRUS VIRUS BLUES
A SALUTE TO VETERANS ON VETERANS DAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2020 On the morning of Veterans Day, November 11, 2020, resting on the Veteran's Monument in front of Community Center, I was delighted to see this inspiring salute… a red rose - tied with a red, white and blue ribbon - with a beautiful note. The message read: “With deepest appreciation to our country's veterans” left by an anonymous well-wisher. I also discovered a beautiful rock painted red, white, and blue with hearts and a message that simply said, “PEACE” left by “The Rock Fairy.”
~ Submitted by an anonymous well-wisher
LOTTIE'S TAIL WAGGING ADVENTURES AT THE COMMUNITY PARK
Lottie, the Lhasa Apso has met a bunch of dogs since we moved to Sun City Aliante. The community park is the perfect place to mingle. The lush grass has been so welcoming during these dog days of summer. The residents truly appreciate having this oasis.
It was uncanny to learn that in just a few park visits that when I asked the owners for their pet names, they all started with an 'L'. Not to mention, my Lottie; there is Lilly, Lucy, Lucky, Luna and Louie. (Lilly and Lucy are also Lhasa Apso).
Our fur kids enjoy that there is no social distancing guidelines amongst one another. As the months went on, we have met several other pets with many different names and breeds. All are well behaved. It truly is a highlight to our day.
Lottie is the oldest and almost completely blind now, but the other dogs seem to bring the prance back in her step. I fondly call this bunch the "puppy brigade" when we are all together.
The tails wag with contentment as if conducting an orchestra. They are so busy being social that they are oblivious to the other life around them. It's common to see jack rabbits, quails, hummingbirds, chipmunks and lizards.
It's quite the show at the Sun City Aliante Park. One of these times I may even ask for the dog owners names.
It's wonderful to have found a home, right here, at Sun City Aliante. THE “MEDICARE STORE ON WHEELS” Because of COVID-19, informational seminars have not been permitted in the Community Center since March. In response to the situation, the Editor worked with Andrea and Brandon Scott to create "The Medicare Store on Wheels, " which gave residents the opportunity to update their Medicare Plans. They brought their sanitized RV and tent into the Community Center parking lot and had all the required health and safety guidelines in place. The best news is that residents had the opportunity to look at new Medicare offerings for 2021 and in some cases opt to sign up for a better plan.
MENORAH LIGHTING CEREMONY – TO CELEBERATE THE BEGINNING OF CHANUKAH THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2020 – SUN CITY ALIANTE PARKING LOT
THE SUN CITY COMMUNITY CENTER DECKED OUT FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Festive Entrance Lobby Holiday decorations behind Front Desk
Lighted Christmas tree reflecting in the expansive windows
Christmas Tree with lighting in the room
Front Desk trimmed for the holidays
Display of soldiers from the Nutcracker
Celebrating Chanukah
The Fireplace Room A Nativity Scene
WEBSITE NEWS ARE YOU RECEIVING EBLASTS? The rst step may be visiting the website - www.suncityaliante.org.
If you used to receive eBlasts on a regular basis, and you are not receiving them now, there is probably a simple solution. Help is on the way. The first step is to logon to our new website (www.suncityaliante.org). Now we are on the way to solving the problem.
If you remember your logon Username and Password from the old website, click on "Login" at the top of the home page, enter them in the appropriate boxes. If you were registered under the old website and your old Username or Password does not work, or you don't remember either of them, simply click on either the "Forgot Password" or "Forgot Username" link, enter your email address, click the green "Submit" button and wait patiently for an email that contains further instructions.
If your email address is found in the new system, an email should soon arrive with either your Username or instructions on setting your Password (depending on which link you clicked on). If you receive a message that says, "Unable to send login instructions, contact Sun City Aliante for assistance." Go to the blue bar near the top of website and click on "Contact Us," go the first line and select "Webmaster," then fill in your information and send a short message concerning your problem. (Be sure to check "I am not a robot.”)
If you are a new resident or were never registered on the old website, simply click on the "Register" at the top of the website, fill in the requested information, click the "Continue" button and wait for your request to be validated. Once your request has been validated, you will receive an initial Username (you can change it later) and a Password reset link to start the logon process.
If you are not receiving the eBlast and would like to, please login and select "Your Profile" at the top right of the website. Select "Update Profile," go to the last line "Receive eBlasts" and select "Yes." If you are having other problems, please select "Contact Us" on the top blue menu bar. On the first line, select "Webmaster," then complete your information, describe your problem and click Send.
The new website is an enhancement to tell the story of how our community is constantly improving. I hope you enjoy exploring the website. It's a great way to stay up to date on all SCAL's exciting activities, programs, clubs and special interest groups.
~ YourSun City Aliante Communications Committee
AMERICAN MAH JONGG CLUB
Dear American Mah Jongg players,
I miss seeing everyone in person and hearing from you. Have you missed hearing the clicking of the tiles? If so, try going online to Real Mah Jongg.com. You can play against the computer, with your friend or meet new people. In any case, you can keep up your skill.
I just heard from the National Mah Jongg League. I will again be the collector for the 2021 cards. There has been a price increase. The standard cards now cost $9.00 and the large print cards are $10.00. You may write a check for the appropriate amount and making it payable to me.
If you have any questions for concerns, please contact me at 702-6335798 or owllady43@gmail.com.
Arlene Harris American Mah Jongg Club Chair
BOOK CLUB
The Book Club selection for January is Triangle, The Fire That Changed America, by David von Drehle. Join them for a discussion at the Community Center at 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 21, 2021. 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.
CERAMICS CLUB
Winter is here and Ceramics Club members hope you enjoyed a safe and healthy holiday season. If you would like to try a new craft or create a fun new piece, come in and join the group.
Since guidelines are in place in the Community Center, a reservation is needed to participate. You can make a reservation by calling Jill Ernest at 702-954-6299. Club times are 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays and Saturdays. All participants will be required to wear face masks. All seating will be 6 feet apart. Tables will be marked for seating. Reservations are on a first come, first serve basis. Other procedures will be explained when you come to class.
The Club hopes to see some new faces join them as well as more of our current members. New members are always welcome, and they have certified teachers ready to help you if needed. For any questions or more information regarding the Club, contact Jill Ernest at 702-954-6299 or Denise Simon at 914-907-6899.
SENIORS ASSISTING SENIORS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
SAS is looking for volunteers to answer the SAS phone and to be of assistance to residents during certain assigned times. We also need people to fill in when necessary. As a SAS volunteer you will be assigned the SAS phone during your designated time.
The assignment will occur once a year for a half month (1st through 15th or 16th to the end of the month).
Our mission includes, but not limited to, changing light bulbs, smoke/CO2 detector batteries, furnace/AC filters and adding salt to water softeners. In addition, we loan out durable medical equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches, bedside toilets, knee walkers, etc. These items are stored at our Community Center storeroom.
The total number of calls received, and time involved are minimal (maybe 7-8 calls per week).
This is a valuable free service we provide to our residents and is greatly appreciated by those who are unable to perform these services themselves.
Please contact David Hollander at 702-981-3149 or email at david_hollander2003@yahoo.com if you have any questions or wish to volunteer.
SENIORS WITH WARM HEARTS
Seniors with Warm Hearts would like to extend sincere thanks and gratitude for the outpouring of generosity from the members of our community for the donations we received for our 2020 Season of Giving.
We can report that for the Project 150 Thanksgiving Meal Program we raised $650.00 from the community. Additional monies and gift cards through Christmas will be reported in next month's article.
We were also thrilled that we were able to supply many toys to the children at SAFE House as well as gift cards and checks. In addition, we were able to donate gift cards and checks to support Street Teens.
Last, but not least, Serving Our Kids was truly appreciative for the donations to help in their support of providing elementary school children in need with weekend food bags.
For more information about the organizations, we support or about joining our group, contact Carol Hoyt at 702-647-1289 or Karen Nutto at 201-7879391.
SUN CITY ALIANTE SONGSTERS
The Sun City Aliante Songsters have been meeting on Zoom to continue to connect with their members. Considering the continuing health guidelines directed by Nevada Governor Sisolak, they will not present a holiday concert.
The Songsters have donated $500 to Three Square Food Bank in support of the continuing unemployment and other hardships that the Las Vegas community is facing due to the health crisis. The mission of Three Square Food Bank is to provide wholesome food to hungry people, while passionately pursuing a hunger-free community. They combine food banking (warehousing canned and boxed goods), food rescue (obtaining surplus or unused meats, bread, dairy and produce from hospitality and grocery outlets) and ready-to-eat meals and strive to be the most complete food solution for Southern Nevada.
The Songsters will evaluate whether they will present a spring 2021 concert. If you have any questions about Songsters, please contact the Director Lorraine Zanello at 702-460-9583.
VETERANS AUXILIARY
VETERANS CLUB
I hope you had a Merry Christmas. At the November Veterans Club meeting on November 17, the attending members voted to cancel the December meeting due to a combination of factors…the holidays, no upcoming club events in January or February and increased COVID-19 precautions. We also voted to start our meeting earlier as we have had to cut our meetings short due to the early closure of the Community Center. Wanda will arrange with Debbie Kent and Lori Daniels for the Club to meet at 6 p.m. for the January 19, 2021 meeting.
The Veterans Club joined the Auxiliary in donation to Wreaths Across Members of the Veterans Auxiliary recently Veterans Hospital to bring holiday cheer to delivered hand crafted blankets veteran patients. Pictured (l-r) to in the the America. This organization places wreaths on the graves at Veterans Cemeteries, including the one in Boulder City. We also voted to give gift front row are Henry Marshall (VA Hospital), Nurse (VA Hospital) Lynda Towers, cards to a women's homeless veterans organization to help the veterans, Darlene Balu, Laurie Hollander, Kay Burr, and a Nurse (VA Hospital). In the back some with children. row (l-r) are Nancy Wiegand and Kathy Huston. Happy New Year from the members of the Veterans Auxiliary! We hope everyone had a wonderful Holiday Season. We are looking forward to a wonderful New Year 2021! I want to thank everyone in our Veterans Club for your patience during this difficult year, and your care and support of each other. I am proud to be affiliated with this Club and so grateful for the members who work so hard for our community. On November 30, the Veterans Auxiliary delivered blankets to the VA Hospital. Thank you to our elected board of this past year: David Hollander, Vice Chair/SAS; Sheila Cohen, Treasurer; and Toni Stuart, Treasurer; as well as On December 8, the Veterans Auxiliary put together bags of items (such as - bath towels, hand towels, wash cloths, socks, blankets, gift cards, quilts, sheets, and children's toys) for Sgt. Dixie Thompson who is working with West Care for women and children. Thank you to everyone who donated all these items. Thank you to the Veterans Club who donated gift cards from McDonald's, Walmart, Smiths, and Target. our appointed board: Fred Schnelle, Quartermaster/Flags; Richard Lawhead, Communications/Military Appreciation Day; John Istle, Activites/Events; Sy Nielson, Community Outreach/Military Appreciation Day; Karl Vonderohe, SAS/FAS; Thomas Dinkel, Veteran's Services; Wayne Headrick, SCALBoard Liaison; Liz Meyer, 50/50 & Food Services; Santo Parisi, Food Services; Alan Melnick, Food Services; and Larry Zarate, Food Services. I also want to The Veterans Auxiliary is still collecting coupons for our Veterans and their families proudly serving overseas. If you are interested in saving recognize and thank the hard work of the Veterans Club Auxiliary and the co-leaders: Donna Lawhead and Lynda Towers. coupons, please cut and separate them (food, non-food, and pet). The coupons could be good even if they are expired up to six months. Please bring them to the Vista Room in the Sun City Aliante Community Center on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 9 a.m. Agrateful thank you to Karl Vonderohe, for all his work over these past several years for SAS and FAS. Avery special thank you to Sy Nielson and Jerry Balu for your diligence, persistence, coordination, and hard work in the establishment of the Veterans Memorial Garden. Abeautiful job so well In December, wreaths were placed on veterans' graves at the Southern done. Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City, donated by the Veterans Auxiliary and the Veterans Club. which were Don't forget, Veterans Club officer election is in March, with nominations starting in January. The offices are Chair, Vice-Chair, and Treasurer are We look forward to seeing everyone at our next meeting on January 19. Stay safe and stay well.The Auxiliary meets every 3rd Tuesday at 9 a.m. expected Too! to be open. Wishing you a Happy New Year and a Healthy One in the Sun City Aliante Vista Room. Sincerely, Co-Chairs Donna Lawhead, donnavegas10@gmail.com Wanda Tacey Chair, The Veterans Club NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH NEEDS YOU ~ BECOME A BLOCK CAPTAIN Neighborhood Watch is alive and well. We Captains, who have volunteered to be the to keep in contact with residents about community had a meeting on October 15. It is so good "eyes and ears" of the North Las Vegas Police news and even look after homes if their owners are to see everyone again. The topic of the Department. Their mission is to be on alert away. Unfortunately, there are many homes meeting was, "What are the Duties of the for your home and safety and observe and without a Block Captain, so volunteers are always Block Captains?" Our presentation report any concerns. needed for this position. featured a couple of informative videos. Thank you to to Richard Lawhead for Getting involved with Neighborhood Watch That is why Neighborhood Watch is inviting new shooting the videos, and Qung Go for is a great way to meet people. Block Captains volunteers, especially new residents, to explore taking the minutes during this meeting. help residents get acquainted with their the opportunity to serve as a Block Captain and neighbors and support the Coordinator by help them make a difference. If you would like to The Neighborhood Watch team is communicating with approximately 15-20 learn more about the Neighborhood Watch comprised of approximately 50 Block homes in their immediate area. It is their duty program, please contact Jim Blossey at 775-530 34 WWW.SUNCITYALIANTE.ORG | THE BREEZE 5119 or email jimandpatb@embarqmail.com.
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