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CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK (COVID-19) UPDATE THE EXPANSION & ENCLOSURE PROJECT BOD & FINANCE COMMITTEE BUDGET WORKSHOP ANNUAL HOMEOWNER'S MEETING & BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION 2020 CLARK COUNTY PRIMARY ELECTION – ALL MAIL BALLOT ELECTION RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT – THE SUN CITY ALIANTE BOOK CLUB VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK & PATIO – COMMEMORATIVE BRICK PROJECT ENTERTAINMENT PREVIEW COMMEMORATING MEMORIAL DAY
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) Dear Residents, As you know, based on the situation with the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Sun City Aliante Board of Directors held an emergency meeting on March 16 and voted to close the Community Center, effective March 17 at 5 p.m., for the health, safety and welfare of our residents. Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak recently extended his orders closing the state's casinos, schools and nonessential businesses an additional two weeks, through April 30 to contain the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), which directly affects our Community Center. The Board will continue to monitor and evaluate the situation on a daily basis and keep you informed of any changes. We will remain closed until the Board believes it is in the best interest of the community to reopen. During the meeting, the Board of Directors approved the following: • All Club and Special Interest Group Meetings and Events held inside or outside, will be cancelled until further • • • • • • • • •
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notice, including the Bocce Ball Court, Horseshoe Pit and Tennis and Pickleball Courts. All Fitness Classes and Fitness Orientation will be cancelled until further notice. All Lunch 'n' Learn and Snack 'n' Learn seminars will be cancelled until further notice. Church Services held in the Community Center will be cancelled until further notice. No team member will be available for homeowner interaction during the closure period. Sun City Aliante staff will continue to be paid during the closure period. While the Community Center is closed, some team members will continue to carry out important operational responsibilities related to community. The Architectural Review Committee (ARC) will not accept, review, approve or deny any Home Improvement Review Applications until the Community Center reopens. (Subject to change) The Patrol Committee has suspended operations. (Subject to change) The Construction Project has continued. All Ad Hoc Committees vital to the completion of the project have continued to meet. (Subject to change) The last Board meeting scheduled on Friday, April 29 was held via conference call. The next Board Meeting will be May 13 (Subject to change). We inform you of the next Board meeting through the eBlast and announcements on the website (www.suncityaliante.org) HOA Payments for Sun City Aliante will not be accepted at the Community Center. HOA Assessments for both Sun City Aliante and the Aliante Master Association can be dropped off at the Aliante Master Association Office, located at 2760 West Deer Springs Way, Suite # 104 in the Aliante Marketplace by Smith's grocery store. The office will allow for drop-offs through the door, but no face to face meeting will occur.
Payments may also be mailed to the following address: Sun City Aliante or Aliante Master Association, c/o FirstService Residential, P.O. Box 62049, Newark, NJ 07101. Please place the payments in separate envelopes with the respective community.
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TIPS FROM HEALTH EXPERTS In the meantime, here are some tips from health experts regarding what you can do to help prevent contracting and spreading both the flu and Coronavirus: • Wash your hands frequently in warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds or with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Experts say washing your hands frequently has the potential to prevent 40-60% of illness. • Cough or sneeze into your sleeve or a tissue. • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands. • Put distance between yourself and other people who are ill. • Stay home if you show signs of illness. • Get a flu shot if you haven't already. Although the standard flu shot will not prevent the spread of coronavirus, it will prevent you from getting the flu. If you get Coronavirus while you are sick with the flu, you are more likely to suffer adverse effects. • Wash your hands immediately after touching common hard surfaces or shaking hands with others. Who is at Higher Risk? According to the CDC, those who are at a higher risk of getting very sick from this illness. This includes: • Older adults • People who have serious chronic medical conditions like: - Heart disease, Diabetes and Lung disease Watch for symptoms and emergency warning signs Pay attention for potential COVID-19 symptoms including, fever, cough, shortness of breath. If you feel like you are developing these symptoms, call your doctor. If you develop warning signs for COVID-19, seek medical attention immediately. In adults, emergency warning signs include: Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath Persistent pain or pressure in the chest New confusion or inability to arouse • Bluish lips or face
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The CDC recommends you cover over your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when you are around others. You could spread COVID-19 to others even if you do not feel sick. Everyone should wear a cloth face cover when they must go out in public, for example to the grocery store or to pick up other necessities. Cloth face coverings should not be placed on young children under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance. The cloth face cover is meant to protect other people in case you are infected. Do NOT use a facemask meant for a healthcare worker. Continue to keep about 6 feet between yourself and others. The cloth face cover is not a substitute for social distancing. For instructions on to make a facial mask, please go the following website https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-facecoverings.html For more information about the Coronavirus Disease, please visit the websites for The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at https://www.cdc.gov/ or the World Health Organization (WHO) at https://www.who.int/ With all of our efforts and the support of our team, we feel confident that we are doing all we can to make our Community Center a safe place for you. We will continue to monitor the situation daily and communicate with you through the website (www.suncityaliante.org), eBlasts and The Breeze on a regular basis as needed. Sincerely, Sun City Aliante Community Association Board of Directors
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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COVER & PAGE 8 THE TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER - On March 4, 1921, Congress approved the burial of an unidentified American soldier from World War I in the plaza of Arlington National Cemetery's new Memorial Amphitheater. President Warren Harding presided over the dedication on November 11, 1921.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION 2020
RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT THE SUN CITY ALIANTE BOOK CLUB
FROM THE PRESIDENT President’s Message, Warren Geller, President SCAL Board of Directors.
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BOARD MEMBER'S MESSAGE Nancy Prince, Director, Sun City Aliante Board of Directors
COMMUNITY MANAGER'S MESSAGE
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VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK & PATIO – COMMEMORATIVE BRICK PROJECT Surrounding the new Veterans Memorial will be an area with inscribed bricks. Residents are invited to purchase a brick and have it inscribed in memory of a loved one or friend.
NEWS & NOTES Commemorating Memorial Day
Damian Carrasco, Community Manager Sun City Aliante.
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SUN CITY ALIANTE HIGHLIGHTS Photo album of past events.
ENTERTAINMENT PREVIEWS
EXPANSION PROJECT Update on Expansion & Enclosure Project of the Community Center.
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FROM THE PRESIDENT
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Residents, I will not repeat all the advice that we have been receiving on how to prevent exposing ourselves to the Covid-19 virus. Suffice it to say that these are unique and trying times, and I congratulate the way you have handled the closing of our community center and all the unknown times that will certainly lie ahead of us. As of this writing, work continues on the expansion project. Although it will probably not be finished by the end of April, I am hopeful that I will have a better idea of the opening in a month or so and will advise you as soon as I know a realistic date. Association business continues albeit at a diminished rate. Bills are being paid and our maintenance team is thoroughly scrubbing and sanitizing the entire community center in anticipation of the re-opening. Some committee meetings and community center ad-hoc committees are being held via teleconferencing. A positive result of the virus is that we are once again happy to see our neighbors and people are genuinely eager to talk to others as we walk our community. One can only hope that the spirit of togetherness and caring will continue after the virus is a memory. Please stay safe and take care of each other. Respectfully submitted, Warren M. Geller President, Sun City Aliante Board of Directors
Community Center 702-638-5065 Monday - Saturday 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
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Community Association Manager Damian Carrasco -702-638-5007 gm@suncityaliante.us
Community Association Assistant Manager Director of Standards and Compliance Nelenie Aronce - 702-638-5006 assistantmanager@suncityaliante.us
Lifestyle Director Debra Kent - 702-638-5061 dkent@suncityaliante.us
Assistant Lifestyle Director Trish Williamson-702-638-5035 twilliamson@suncityaliante.us
Lifestyle Department Office Manager Lori Daniels - 702-638-5065 ldaniels@suncityaliante.us
Customer Service Coordinator Carol Garbarino 702-638-5023 cgarbarino@suncityaliante.us
Facilities Manager Juan Macias - 702-638-5009 jmacias@suncityaliante.us
Board of Directors Warren Geller, President Mark Pallans, Vice President Wayne Headrick, Secretary Ed Sloman, Treasurer Mark Smith, Director Nancy Prince, Director
Sonja Bankston-Cullen, Director Aliante Master Association Info 702-638-7770
In commemoration of Memorial Day, the SCAL Administrative Offices will be closed on Monday, May 25.
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BOARD MESSAGE
BOD NOTICE This Notice is distributed according to NRS116.31083. At the beginning of every Board Meeting, there is a member comment period for comments relating to agenda items only. At the end of every Board meeting, there is a member comment period for comments on any subject. During this period, the Board will hear member comments. The Board of Directors will not take action on comments or requests made during the comment periods. Agendas for the Board meeting are available one week prior to the meeting at the Front Desk and on the Association's website (www.suncityaliante.org). Copies of the minutes from a Board of Directors meeting are available from the Association Office after approval by the Board of Directors. Audio copies of a Board of Directors meeting are available from the Association Office after the minutes have been approved by the Board of Directors. The Association Office is located at 7394 Aliante Parkway, North Las Vegas, Nevada 89084. Office Hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The telephone number for obtaining an agenda is 702-638-5000.
BOARD MEETINGS BOARD MEETING NOTICE Wednesday, May 13, 2020 Wednesday, June 10, 2020 Wednesday, July 8, 2020
TIME 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
BOD EXECUTIVE SESSION NOTICE Wednesday, May 13, 2020 Wednesday, June 10, 2020 Wednesday, July 8, 2020
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10 WAYS TO MAINTAIN A POSITIVE OUTLOOK DURING TIMES OF CHAOS As I write this message and reflect on the past few weeks, I recognize that all of our lives have been upended by these unprecedented and extraordinary times. It seems one day we were going about our routine activities, and suddenly the next day we were experiencing a new eerie dynamic filled with uncertainty, anxiety, and changes in our lives that were occurring at an astonishingly rapid pace. We picked up new ways of living along with new terminology, not imagined just a month prior: social distancing; self-isolation; shelter in place; non-essential businesses. Many communities around the world are ceasing operations, shutting their doors, and facing an uncertain future. As we experience this exceptional situation, there are things you can do to take care of yourself and keep you healthy in body and spirit. Actually, these suggestions may be helpful even in steady and more certain times. 1. Channel your energy into something positive. Find joy in small things. Establish a routine. Show greater compassion to others. Appreciate life's simple processes. 2. Go outside and take a walk in our beautiful community – even a short one. Walking is not only good to maintain a healthy body; it can lift your spirits and clear your mind. Appreciate the many desert blooms that are bursting forth with their colors and aromas. Take a moment to listen for the chatter and songs of birds. And don't forget to take in the vistas of our mountains with all their grandeur, character and strength. 3. Drink plenty of water and eat healthy. Keeping your body hydrated will help you stay energized and feeling good. Resist the temptation to snack on foods with high calories, sugar, salt or fat. Keep nutritious foods handy. 4. Stay connected with friends – both old and new. Old friends have been through many things with you and can provide you with support and a sense of worth. Together you can reminisce on fun times of the past. New friends can be an opportunity to learn more about each other and about yourself. continued on page 12
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Sun City Aliante Board of Directors (l-r) Ed Sloman, Treasurer; Nancy Prince, Director; Mark Smith, Director; Warren Geller, President; Mark Pallans, Vice President; Wayne Headrick, Secretary; and Sonja BankstonCullen, Director.
Sun City Aliante Community Association, Inc. Board of Directors and Finance Committee Budget Workshop Wednesday, May 6, 3 p.m.
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. SCAL disclaims 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 SCAL be 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.
The Sun City Aliante Association, Inc. Board of Directors and the Finance Committee will hold a Workshop to discuss the Proposed 2020-2021 Budget for the Sun City Aliante Community Association, Inc. This Workshop will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at 3 p.m. via teleconference call. The phone number is 312-757-3121 and the Access Code is 589-207-757. This Workshop is open to all Sun City Aliante Community Association, Inc. homeowners.
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COMMUNITY MGR COMMUNICATIONS DURING THE COMMUNITY CENTER CLOSURE Dear Residents, We hope during these unprecedented times that you and your family are staying safe and healthy. I wanted to take this opportunity to update you on what we have been doing since the closure of the Community Center on March 17.
Damian Carrasco
We stepped up our communication efforts to keep you informed about what we have done and are currently doing, as well as to provide more information and resources from City, State and Federal agencies to help you during these uncertain times.
We have communicated with you on a daily and weekly basis through our frequent eBlasts and postings on the website. For example, through the Sun City Aliante Board of Directors Weekly eBlasts, we have provided a wide variety of information, including: • • •
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Updates on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) including, health tips from the experts and a link on how to make a face mask. Updates on the Expansion and Enclosure Project. Board of Directors, Budget Workshop and Committee Meeting dates and how to access them via teleconference (including phone numbers and access codes). Clark Country Election Commission announcements about the upcoming Primary Election which will be done by mail. Announcements from Federal agencies about the Economic Impact Payments. Tips on what your can do while you are “Home Sheltering,” such as, virtual tours to famous museums, zoos, and theme parks around the world.
We sent frequent “Messages from North Las Vegas Councilman Richard Cherchio” through eBlasts, which offered valuable information about store shopping hours for seniors, home deliveries, organizations offering critical services, how to file for unemployment and more. Our Consumer Alert eBlasts have contained the latest information from the Federal Trade Commission, Internal Revenue Service and Treasury Department about potential scams and updates on how to collect your Economic Impact Payment. Our weekly Lifestyle eBlasts have provided fitness tips, health and wellness resources and updates on events. Currently, the eBlasts and website are the greatest resources we have to bring you timely information every day, every hour! This is where you will continue to receive news about reopening the Community Center, changes regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) and important information that directly affects you and your quality of life. If you already receive eBlasts, that is great. If not, it is not too late! We urge you to sign up today. The first step is to go to our website at www.suncityaliante.org. Login with your username and password or register if you are a new user. (After you fill out all the information, you will be contacted on how to proceed.) If you cannot remember your username/password, go to “Contact Us,” select “Webmaster” and complete the required information. You will receive an email on how to proceed.
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Once you have full access to the website, go to “Your Profile” (top of homepage), then to “Update Profile,” (left) check your information and at the bottom select “Yes” to receive eBlasts. After you complete this step, your name will be added to our eBlast list. Then you have the tools you need to receive important information that is vital to you during this critical time. You can view our monthly magazine, The Breeze, on the website (www.suncityaliante.org) and read relevant information and articles. You can also access advertiser's directly from our website. Many businesses on our website, which offer home maintenance and health services, are open and are following mandated procedures for distancing and protection. Besides what we have done in the communications area, Maintenance Supervisor, Juan Macias, and his team have been busy deep-cleaning, sanitizing and organizing the Community Center from top to bottom. Here are several examples: •
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Pool and Spa areas: Cleaned and sanitized all pool accessories (noodles, weights, nets, extension poles and lift) and pool door rails. We cleaned the pool and spa tiles and painted the exterior of the sauna. Aerobics Room: Cleaned and sanitized all the fans, light fixtures, sound system, speakers, weights and exercise balls and waxed the floor. Gym area: Cleaned and sanitized all the gym equipment, fans, light fixtures, mirrors and windowsills and shampooed the carpet. Social Hall: Cleaned and sanitized all the cabinets and waxed the floors. Craft Rooms: Cleaned and sanitized all the floors, tables, fans, windows and lockers. Bathrooms: Cleaned and sanitized the lockers and tiles; re-grouted the men's and women's restrooms; and repainted the men's restroom shower wall. Vista Room: Cleaned and waxed the floor and cleaned the cabinets. Storage Room: Waxed the floor in the area across from the Vista Room.
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In early May, we will install a new automatic fill system for the pool and spa which will regulate and test water to more efficiently keep the chemicals balanced. Repaired six treadmills in the Fitness Area. Completed painting of all curbs in front of the fire hydrants throughout the community. Assembled a new ping pong table. Installed a sound device on the roof of each building to get rid of the pigeons. Changed the air filters throughout the community center and lights in multiple rooms.
They will continue to clean and sanitize more areas during the closure so when we are ready to reopen, we will have a sparkling clean and sanitized Community Center for you to enjoy. During these unprecedented times, we are here for you. If you have any questions related to the Sun City Aliante community, you can contact us by email at www.suncityaliante@fsrnevada.com or by phone at 702-638-5000. We will check messages and return your call within a reasonable amount of time. We will continue to communicate with you on a daily and weekly basis though eBlasts and the website with all the important updates such as listed above. The Sun City Aliante Team wishes you the best. Stay safe and Stay healthy! We look forward to the day when we can reopen the Community Center and get back to our amazing activities and events that make Sun City Aliante an outstanding community. Damian Carrasco Community Manager, Sun City Aliante
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LIFESTYLE NEWS Dear Residents, In a time unlike anything we've gone through, we want you to know the Sun City Aliante residents are in our thoughts and prayers and we look forward to safe and healthy days ahead. It's been a challenge not being able to live the life we've known since this medical issue surfaced, but with following recommended protocol and guidelines, keeping a positive attitude, and human kindness, we will conqueror this enemy. The Lifestyle Department has been working with various organizations to keep apprised of the COVID-19 situation. Transportation companies, venues, sporting events, and entertainment box offices have all stayed in contact and are taking it one day at a time. Fitness Corner Two of our amazing Fitness Instructors are staying connected through their own media. Virtual Zumba is being offered by Christie White on-line through Facebook. Go to Christie Day-White, friend her, and she will add you to her group. Her classes are offered on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10 a.m. F a r a A b b a s i a n i s o ff e r i n g C h a i r Yo g a o n t h e s e l i n k s , https://youtu.be/8mj29jFpi5E and https://youtu.be/sWdW1dcFIRM. Sun City Aliante Events that will be rescheduled Sun City Aliante's Got Talent Variety Show Quarterly Poker Tournament Veterans Troop 102 – Spring Flag Retirement Ceremony Veterans Annual BBQ Picnic Papercrafting Club – “Scrappin' 9 to 5” Crop Inspiring Thoughts Looking ahead, we are planning on returning to the Smith Center for Carol Burnett and Mary Wilson; and a Grand Canyon Excursion in late October. As the restrictions are lifted, more events will be promoted. Movies that we had on our schedule will be shown at a later date when it is safe for everyone. Families are spending more time together, people are pausing and reflecting on their life, more people are walking (and dogs, too), lawns and yards have never looked better, and people are becoming neighborly helping those who need assistance. Observe beautiful sunrises and sunsets and find something special in every day. Send virtual hugs...Miss you all so very much! Stay safe and healthy, and “We'll get through this together”! Debbie Kent Lifestyle Director dkent@suncityaliante.us
COMMUNITY STANDARDS Dear Residents: Thank you for being part of our great Sun City Aliante community. During these unprecedented times, we want to do our best to stay in touch with you through The Breeze magazine, our frequent eBlasts and postings on the Sun City Aliante website. While we can't meet with you in our offices, you still have access to us. You can contact us by email at suncityaliante@fsrnevada.com or by phone at 702-638-5000. We will check messages and return your email or phone call within a reasonable amount of time. I know you have been responding to the 2020 Census. We have another important request. Every two years, the residents of Sun City Aliante are asked to fill out an Age Verification Survey that is used to collect information to ensure protection of the age restricted community and tax status of Sun City Aliante under state and federal laws. For your convenience, a 2020 Age Verification Survey will be included in the August issue of The Breeze. Homeowners please note: If you have a tenant living in your residence, you are responsible for insuring that your tenant completes the form and turns it into Sun City Aliante management. With the closure of the Community Center, HOA Assessments/payments will not be accepted at the Center. However, assessments for Sun City Aliante and the Aliante Master Association can be dropped off at the Aliante Master Association Office, located at 2760 West Deer Springs Way, Suite # 104 in the Aliante Marketplace near Smith's grocery store. The office will allow for drop-offs through the door, but no face to face meeting will occur. Your HOA payments may also be mailed to the following address: Sun City Aliante or Aliante Master Association, c/o FirstService Residential, P.O. Box 62049, Newark, NJ 07101. Please place the payments in separate envelopes with the respective community noted. Friendly reminder: please do not feed the birds, rabbits or other animals. Feeding them contributes to an unmanageable population growth and can have a significant impact on human health and safety and plants and property. Bird feeders and bird houses are prohibited. (The only exception is hummingbird feeders which are allowed because hummingbirds won't nest in them.) A very popular product to keep rabbits and other animals away from your flower beds or gardens is “Liquid Fence Deer & Rabbit Repellent.” It's harmless to plants and animals. You simply mix it with water and apply with a garden sprayer or sprinkler. This product is available at Lowe's and online. You may also want to consider placing green mesh (not silver) around areas you want to protect. If you are planning to change anything on the outside of your home, you must have written prior approval of the Architectural Review Committee (ARC). This means approval is needed for patios, pools, spas, play equipment, exterior painting, replacement of trees and plants, fences, gates, walls, solar panels, security doors and wall art. Don't make an investment in anything on the outside of your home, until you have ARC approval. It could cost you more if you have to remove it due to no approval. Currently the ARC Committee is not reviewing, approving or denying applications until the Community Center reopens. We all look forward to returning to the Community Center and enjoying our wide array of exciting activities and events. In the interim, please stay healthy and safe. Nelenie Aronce Assistant Manager, Director of Standards & Compliance
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EXPANSION UPDATE Update on Expansion & Enclosure Project"Pardon Our Dust” Currently, during the closure of the Community Center, construction crews will continue to work on the Expansion and Enclosure Project. (Subject to change).
called “Caution, Work in Progress” that contains an animated video showing the design concept and the current timeline. We appreciate your patience throughout the duration of this construction project. We are confident you will be excited about the changes we are making for a larger and more attractive Community Center.
During April, the construction crews completed the mechanical work on the ceilings, installed the grid ceiling, finished stucco on the outside of the building, started painting the exterior of both buildings, installed the remaining doors and
The front entrance door has been installed, along with the first coat of exterior paint
poured the concrete to the sidewalks in front of and behind the building.
During May, the crews will begin the flooring and install electrical above the ceiling. Throughout the project, we will continue to provide frequent updates in the eBlast, The Breeze magazine and on the new website (suncityaliante.org), including where we are, what's affected, what's next and new timelines as they develop. You can now obtain comprehensive information on the new website. On the bottom of the home page of the site, there is a dedicated section
View of the back exterior of the building
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5. Laugh – it really is the best medicine! Laughter can provide good exercise for your lungs and can also elevate your spirits. Studies have shown that laughter can allow you to see difficult circumstances in a different way. It can also decrease stress levels and can bring us joy. 6. Smile and share your smile. Smiling is contagious. It can elevate your mood, and when others see you smiling, they are very likely to smile back and increase their own mood. 7. Treasure your loved ones. Let them know how you are doing and find out how they are doing. Tell them you love them. 8. Pay it forward. When you pay it forward, you're usually changing someone else's circumstances for the better. Besides improving your mental health by boosting feelings of happiness and positivity, performing acts of kindness can benefit your physical health, too. Ultimately, the person paying it forward grows as much as the person receiving the act of kindness.
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9. Help others. Check in on your neighbors. Wave, smile, ask them how they are doing and if they need anything. Introduce yourself to those you do not already know. 10. Be grateful. Remember what you appreciate most. Focus on what you do have rather than what you wish you could have. Did you ever wonder why the members of your Board of Directors volunteer to put in countless hours of service to our community without compensation? It is because we care. We truly care about our community and our residents. While we cannot resolve every problem or issue, we always give it our very best, strive to make informed decisions, and make every effort to be fair. As we navigate these unchartered waters, you can rest assured that your Board and your community are here for you. Nancy Prince Director, Sun City Aliante Board of Directors Princen715@gmail.com
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MAY 2020
CLARK COUNTY PRIMARY ELECTION
SUN CITY ALIANTE 2020 ANNUAL MEETING AND BOD ELECTION
JUNE 9, 2020, PRIMARY ELECTION NOTICE OF ALL-MAIL BALLOT ELECTION
As of the candidate submission deadline on Monday, February 3 at 5 p.m., the Election Committee received five Board of Director's Candidate Interest Forms/Statements for the 2020 election.
Clark County Election Department, 965 Trade Dr., North Las Vegas, NV 89030
Because there were five open seats on the Board and five residents have submitted Candidate Interest Forms, there is no need for a formal election. At the February 12 Board of Directors meeting, Sonja Bankston-Cullen was appointed to the open seat, and she will serve until May 2020. Five Board Candidates (Wayne Headrick, Mark Pallans, Ed Sloman, Mark Smith and Sonja Bankston-Cullen) will be deemed elected by acclamation at the annual Homeowner's Meeting on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. Sonja will serve the remainder of the one-year term ending May 2021. The above actions were made in accordance with Nevada law NRS 116.31034(5) which was explained in detail in the March issue of The Breeze under Sun City BOD Election 2020. Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, the time of May 13th Homeowners' Annual Meeting, originally scheduled to convene at 8 a.m., has been rescheduled to 10 a.m. The Board of Directors Executive Session will be held prior to the Annual Meeting at 9:15 a.m. The regular Board Meeting will begin immediately following the Annual Meeting. The Annual Meeting and Board will be held via teleconferencing, and you will be notified through the Eblast and the website with the details if you wish to join the teleconference. Even though there will be no formal election process this year, much time and effort have led us to this point in time. I would especially like to thank my hard-working committee members: Chris Wickliff, Kay Drewlo, Linda and Owen Egge, and Kathryn Brandel for all their input and cooperation. We will add one or two more members to the Committee in time for next year's election. Many thanks also to our Community Manager, Damian Carrasco; Assistant Manager and Compliance Director, Nelenie Aronce; and Breeze Editor and Publisher Trish Williamson for their efforts and input. Until next year, Larry Rothstein Chair, Sun City Aliante BOD Election Committee 2020
ALIANTE MASTER ASSOCIATION The next Aliante Master Association Board Meeting will be held on Thursday, May 28 at 7 p.m. in the Master Association's office at 2760 West Deer Springs Way, Suite #104 in the Aliante Marketplace by the Smith's grocery store. All Sun City Aliante residents are encouraged to attend.
To help keep you, your family, and our community safer by limiting interactions that could spread the coronavirus, the June 9, 2020, Primary Election is being conducted entirely by mail ballot. On or before May 18, 2020, Clark County registered voters will receive a mail ballot packet from the Clark County Election Department which will include: • A ballot and instructions for voting a mail ballot; • A pre-addressed, postage-paid envelope that must be used for returning voted mail ballots; and • A list of mail ballot drop-off sites for voters to drop off their own voted mail ballot in-person, if they are unable to put their ballot in the mail. Registered Voters who do not receive their packet by May 18, 2020, should contact us at (702) 455-VOTE (8683). We STRONGLY ENCOURAGE VOTERS TO MAIL THEIR BALLOT rather than drop it off in-person. Please read this entire notice for important details. CONTACT INFORMATION WILL HELP US ASSIST VOTERS We strongly encourage all voters who do not have their current email or phone number listed in their registration records to contact us as soon as possible and no later than MAY 12, 2020, to provide that information. This is important because if a mail ballot has no signature on the envelope, or if the signature does not match the one the Election Department has on file, we will need to contact the voter as soon as possible to resolve this issue. To check if your phone number or e-mail is in your voter registration records or to add it if it is not. • Log-in on the Secretary of State's website at www.registertovotenv.gov; or • Send an e-mail to elinfo@ClarkCountyNV.com; or • Call us at (702) 455-VOTE (8683). •
Please note that NRS 293.558 requires the Clark County Election Department to keep your e-mail address CONFIDENTIAL. Meaning, it may not be given to third parties. We strongly urge voters to register to vote or to make any necessary updates as soon as possible so they may avoid having to go to the Election Department offices. • May 12, 2020, is the last day to register to vote or update your existing voter registration by mail for the June 9, 2020, Primary Election. • May 21, 2020, is the last day to register to vote or update your existing registration on the Secretary of State's website at www.registertovotenv.gov.
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NEIGHBORHOOD NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH MONTHLY BULLETIN: Planning for the Upcoming Season
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Meets every other Friday, 8:30 a.m. Harlan Nelson at hnelson867@cox.net
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Meets third Fridays, 10 a.m. Linda Towers at linda1229@msn.com
COVENANTS COMMITTEE We are writing this column before we know when Las Vegas will reopen the casinos and local businesses. Many residents will be trying to decide if they Meets third Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m. in the Conference Room will make annual visits to family and friends. It is a time of uncertainty, but of Mark Smith at MAS7809@hotmail.com one thing we can be sure, we must stay focused on our personal safety and the security of our property. Unfortunately, criminals will try to take advantage of ELECTION COMMITTEE us in times of confusion. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you plan for Larry Rothstein at lilandlar@aol.com the upcoming season: FINANCE COMMITTEE • As a homeowner or landlord, does your house have a metal security door? When someone comes to your door saying they are a Census taker or Meets last Wednesdays, 3:15 p.m. maybe a utility worker, having a locked barrier can be important for your David Grossman at dt.grossman@yahoo.com personal safety. We cannot emphasize enough how vulnerable you are when you open a door with no barrier. A locked barrier door gives you the LIFESTYLE COMMITTEE needed time to call to verify credentials you are being shown. Also, single Meets third Wednesdays, 10 a.m. doors are quickly broken down if a burglar is watching and waiting for you Art G Davis at artgdavis@yahoo.com to leave the house. PATROL COMMITTEE • As a landlord, are you giving your renters important information about the Coming Soon HOA rules? Don't place nearby neighbors in danger because someone is using the property unsafely. Compliance is an HOA responsibility, but PROPERTY AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE neighbors need to know that renters are aware of how to notify you of Meets third Thursdays, 1 p.m. issues such as sprinkler system breaks, overgrown bushes around Teke Sankey at tekes2@hotmail.com windows, the comings and goings of individuals who are not part of the community, to name just a few concerns discussed with the Block Captains of Neighborhood Watch. • If you are staying at home this summer, we recognize that our garages do get hot. But leaving your garage open is very unsafe. You are providing the criminal a perfect crime of opportunity. Before you lose precious tools, supplies on the shelves, those new golf clubs, or even your car, close the garage door! Also, when you leave home, make sure your doors are locked – especially the garage door. An open garage door is a bulls-eye when there is no car parked in it. • Are you going to go ahead with a visit or vacation? Let your neighbors and your Block Captain know when you are leaving and when you will return. Give them a way to contact you. Your Block Captain and neighbors are the ones who will see unusual activity at your home or maybe a problem such as a water or sprinkler break. • We are also being warned by the local authorities of phone and email scams. No matter how quickly you are promised a tax return, coronavirus prevention, completion of the Census, or a fix for a fake computer problem, don't give out your personal information. The representative of a legitimate company or agency will be willing to allow you to check out the request before anything is done by phone or over the internet. In fact, we can't think of any unsolicited calls or emails that require giving personal or Open Positions on Finance, Lifestyle and Property & Grounds banking information. Committees • Consider becoming a Neighborhood Watch Block Captain. Being involved with Neighborhood Watch is one of the best ways to give back to The Finance, Lifestyle and Property & Grounds Committees have one your community.
COMMITTEE OPENINGS
Open Positions on Finance, Lifestyle and Property & Grounds Committees
opening for a new committee member on their respective committees.
For information regarding the Sun City Aliante Neighborhood Watch p r o g r a m , c o n t a c t o u r C o o r d i n a t o r , J i m B l o s s e y , a t 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 jimandpatb@embarqmail.com or 775-530-5119. Be safe; if you see something, say something! Your Neighborhood Watch Block Captains
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JOIN THE BOOK CLUB TO EXPAND YOUR MIND AND MEET NEW FRIENDS By Trish Williamson
“The real purpose of reading books is to trap your mind into doing its own thinking.” ~ Christopher Morley Are you aware that we have an active, vibrant book club right here at Sun City Aliante? If you're an avid reader, want to strengthen your cognitive skills, challenge your mind, have fun and meet new friends, you should put joining this club on your “To Do” list. Originally established in 2005, the Book Club is one of our oldest clubs, and it's still going strong thanks to two longtime members: Jeannette Smith and Kathryn Brandel. Currently, there are approximately 25 members who meet monthly. “We like to read, and we like to have conversations about what we read,” explained Jeannette. “Right from the start, we established criteria for the books we discuss. Because we meet once a month, we decided the length of the book should be no more than 300 to 400 pages. The most important thing is the book should be intellectually challenging; so, we would have something interesting to talk about.” “The book should have real substance and be thought-provoking” added Kathryn. “The person who nominates the book must have read it; and they must be convinced it's worthy for an hour's discussion. Some of the books we read have discussion questions provided by the publisher.” Club members read a wide variety of books including, fiction, nonfiction, biographies, old favorites, classics and bestsellers. Examples of recently read books include best sellers, such as, “Educated” and “Where the Crawdads Sing” the historical novel “Island of Sea Women” which took place in Korea; and “Midnight in Broad Daylight.” You can view the entire list of books on the Book Club's website: www.scaliante.com or at our Sun City Aliante website www. suncityaliante.org under Clubs. Twice annually, at their April and October meetings, they review the recommendations from Club members and vote on the book selections for the next six months; they also ask for volunteer facilitators for each month to direct the discussions. “One of the criteria is that the book is available in the library,” explained Jeannette. “That's why we have the six-month process; so, people have a chance to reserve the book ahead of time at the library and avoid the expense of purchasing a book.” Kathryn and Jeannette enjoy the Book Club because they are stimulated by the discussions. “Some of the best discussions we've had were on books that we didn't particularly enjoy; but the more we talked about the book, the more interesting it became. We were amazed at how many times we end up liking a book more, because it brought us to see so many different perspectives,” said Kathryn. Jeannette and Kathryn welcome you to join the Book Club. “We always want to add new members and get input from our male and female members,” they agreed. Jeannette retired as Director of IT at AT&T in 2004 and moved to Sun City Aliante. “I was in one of the first meetings regarding miniaturing of the cellular phone, and I remember people wondering why anyone would want to carry a phone around in their pocket. Who would have thought?” she reflected.
Shown (l-r are Jeannette Smith and Kathryn Brandel)
Kathryn worked as a social worker in child welfare. Later she became an educator, overseeing undergraduate and graduate degree programs for adults in the workforce. She moved to Sun City Aliante in 2005.
WHY BOOK CLUBS ARE A GREAT THING • • • • •
Reading keeps your brain sharp. You'll meet new friends. Reading books -- you might never read otherwise -- can expand your horizons. Book clubs are sociable and offer prompt discussion. Books offer great stress relief.
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Book clubs can boost your creative powers. Book clubs increase your confidence and offer emotional support. Book clubs are fun!
(Source: writingandwellness.com and stratforwritersfestival.com)
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THE VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK & PATIO “LEST WE FORGET”
The Sun City Aliante Veterans Club has unveiled plans for a new Veterans Memorial located on the front side of the newly expanded and enclosed Community Center to the left of the main entrance. The project was spearhead by The Memorial Committee of the Veterans Club, headed Sy Nielson, in coordination with the Property & Grounds Committee and Gothic Landscape Company. The new memorial is designed to serve as to a place to remember and reflect and is dedicated to all members of the United States Armed Forces. Surrounding the monument, will be approximately 800 inscribed bricks (5 ½ X 11-inch) laid in a grid pattern. Residents are invited to purchase a brick, and to have it inscribed as a lasting remembrance for a loved one, family member or friend; the person being recognized does not have to be a member of the U.S. Armed Forces. All residents are invited to participate in the Sun City Aliante Veterans Club's Commemorative Brick Project. Buy a brick and remember a loved one… IT'S MORE THAN A BRICK. IT'S THEIR STORY. The cost per engraved brick is $130. For more information, please contact Sy Nielson at synlo@yahoo.com or 702-234-9183.
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CONSUMER ALERTS The Federal Trade Commission And Internal Revenue Service Warn You To Avoid Scammers Older adults may be hard hit by the coronavirus - and scammers prey on that. If you or someone you know must stay at home and needs help with errands, you'll want to know about this latest scam.
Scammers are offering help with errands, and running off with your money If you're an older adult or a caregiver for one, you may need help picking up groceries, prescriptions, and other necessary supplies. If someone you don't know offers to help, be wary. Some scammers offer to buy supplies but never come back with the goods or your money. It's usually safer to find a trusted friend or neighbor or arrange a delivery with a well-known company. If you're ordering supplies online, know who you're buying from. Online sellers may claim to have in-demand products, like cleaning, household, and medical supplies when, in fact, they don't. Use an established delivery service, or order directly from the store. Many grocery stores and pharmacies are offering contact-less delivery. If you need additional help for yourself or a loved one, the Eldercare Locator at https://eldercare.acl.gov/, a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging, can connect you to services for older adults and their families. You can also call 1-800-677-1116. SOCIAL SECURITY SCAMS - In addition, while most of you are home, practicing social distancing and frequent hand washing to avoid the Coronavirus, remember that scammers are still busy trying to take advantage of people. Some scammers are pretending to be from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and trying to get your Social Security number or your money. • Do not trust caller ID. Scam calls may show up on caller ID as the Social Security Administration and look like the agency's real number, but it's not the SSA calling. • Your Social Security number is not about to be suspended. And your bank accounts are not about to be seized. • Don't verify your Social Security number or any other personal information to anyone who calls out of the blue. If you already did, visit IdentityTheft.gov/SSA to find out what steps you can take to protect your credit and your identity. • SSA will never call to threaten your benefits or tell you to wire money, send cash, or put money on gift cards. Anyone who tells you to do those things is a scammer. Every time. • Talk about it. If you're getting these calls, chances are your friends and family are too. Please talk with them about it. People who know about scams are much less likely to fall for them. So, by discussing them, you are helping protect people you care for and people in your community. IRS SCAMS - That's not the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) calling, texting, or emailing! Scammers are sending official-looking messages - including postcards with a password to be used online to "access" or "verify" your payment or direct deposit information. Taxpayers should be aware that aggressive criminals pose as IRS agents in hopes of stealing money or personal information. The tax filing season is a prime time for phone scams because people are thinking about taxes. Here are some tell-tale signs of a tax scam along with actions taxpayers can take if they receive a scam call. The IRS will never: • Call to demand immediate payment using a specific payment method such as a prepaid debit card, gift card or wire transfer. Generally, the IRS will first mail a bill to any taxpayer who owes taxes. • Threaten to immediately bring in local police or other law enforcement groups to have the taxpayer arrested for not paying. • Demand that taxes be paid without giving taxpayers the opportunity to question or appeal the amount owed.
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Call out of the blue about an unexpected tax refund.
Taxpayers who receive these phone calls should: Hang up the phone immediately. Report the call to TIGTA using their IRS Impersonation Scam Reporting form or by calling 800-366-4484. • Report the number to phishing@irs.gov and be sure to put IRS Phone Scam in the subject line.
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The IRS will not contact you to collect your personal information or bank account. It's a scam. For trusted information and updates about IRS payments - including eligibility, how to sign up for direct deposit, or where to file a short tax form - always start with irs.gov/coronavirus. Learn how to avoid scams by subscribing to the FTC's consumer alerts, and report scams to the FTC at ftc.gov/complaint. MEDICARE SCAMS – Scammers might call to offer things like a “COVID-19 kit,” “Coronavirus package,” or Medicare benefits related to the virus. But they'll ask you to verify personal information like your bank account, Social Security, or Medicare numbers. If you get a call from someone who says they're a Medicare representative and they ask for this information, hang up. It's a scam, not Medicare calling. Report it to the FTC at ftc.gov/complaint. The FTC is getting a lot of reports about fraudulent calls, texts, and emails coming from people pretending to be from the Social Security Administration, IRS, Census, USCIS and the FDIC. These fake government messages might say that you're approved for money, can get quick relief payments, or get cash grants due to the Coronavirus. Scammers might also promise you small business loans or send a (phishing) alert that a check is ready to be picked up. These are all scams, and none of those messages come from a government agency. If you respond to these calls or messages, they might ask you for money, personal information, or both. Don't give it. And remember that the surest sign of a scam is anyone who asks you to send cash, pay with a gift card, wire money, or pay with cryptocurrency. Stay on top of all types of imposter scams by visiting ftc.gov/imposters, and sign up for the FTC's Consumer Alerts to get the latest on all kinds of scams.
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COMMEMORATING MEMORIAL DAY
The Civil War, which ended in the spring of 1865, claimed more lives than any conflict in U.S. history and required the establishment of the country's first national cemeteries. By the late 1860s, Americans in various towns and cities had begun holding springtime tributes to these countless fallen soldiers, decorating their graves with flowers and reciting prayers. In 1966 the federal government declared Waterloo, New York, the official birthplace of Memorial Day. Waterloo-which first celebrated the day on May 5, 1866-was chosen because it hosted an annual, community-wide event, during which businesses closed and residents decorated the graves of soldiers with flowers and flags. For decades, Memorial Day was officially observed on May 30, the date General John Logan had selected for the first Decoration Day. But in 1968 Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which established Memorial Day as the last Monday in May in order to create a three-day weekend for federal employees; the change went into effect in 1971. The same law also declared Memorial Day a federal holiday. Today this holiday honors all men and women who have served in the US Armed Forces. (Source: www.history.com)
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TAMPA BAY LIGHTING VS VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS – T-MOBILE ARENA – FEBRUARY 20
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HARRY CONNICK JR. LIVE – WYNN LAS VEGAS – FEBRUARY 29
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SHEN YUN – THE SMITH CENTER – MARCH 1
GRAMMY AWARD WINNER MICHAEL BOLTON – MARCH 4 – THE SMITH CENTER
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HEALTH & FITNESS TIPS FROM THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION TO STAY PHYSICALLY ACTIVE DURING SELF QUARANTINE Staying at home for prolonged periods of time can pose a significant challenge for remaining physically active. Sedentary behavior and low levels of physical activity can have negative effects on the health, well-being and quality of life of individuals. Self-quarantine can also cause additional stress and challenge the mental health of citizens. WHO recommends 150 minutes of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity per week, or a combination of both. These recommendations can still be achieved even at home, with no special equipment and with limited space. The following are some tips on how to stay active and reduce sedentary behavior while at home in self-quarantine:
Take short active breaks during the day. Short bouts of physical activity add up to the weekly recommendations.
Follow an online exercise class. Take advantage of the wealth of online exercise classes. Many of these are free and can be found on YouTube. Walk. Even in small spaces, walking around or walking on the spot, can help you remain active. If you have a call, stand or walk around your home while you speak, instead of sitting down.
A MATINEE PERFORMANCE WITH MARY WILSON OF THE SUPREMES - Myron's Cabaret Jazz – The Smith Center SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 Cost: $60 (includes ticket, bus transportation, and driver gratuity) Depart SCAL at 2 p.m. Tickets will go on sale as soon as the Community Center Reopens. Celebrated worldwide for recording a torrent of hits as a founding member of Motown supergroup the Supremes, Mary Wilson continues to lead a prominent solo career, packing top venues across the globe. She returns by high demand to The Smith Center, fresh on the heels of releasing her new book chronicling her glittering career, “Supreme Glamour,” which also coincides with the Supremes' 60th anniversary. As a group, The Supremes has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and earned the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. In her highly anticipated show, Wilson will enchant audiences with her smooth renditions of classic standards and celebrate her legacy by delivering Supremes hits engrained in American pop culture.
LEGENDARY COMEDY ICON CAROL BURNETT LIVE AN EVENING OF LAUGHTER AND REFLECTION The Smith Center
Stand up. Reduce your sedentary time by standing up whenever possible.
Friday, November 6 Cost: $140 (includes ticket, bus transportation, and driver gratuity) Depart SCAL at 6 p.m.
Ideally, aim to interrupt sitting and reclining time every 30 minutes.
Tickets will go on sale as soon as the Community Center Reopens.
Relax. Meditation and deep breaths can help you remain calm.
For optimal health, it is also important to remember to eat healthily and stay hydrated. WHO recommends drinking water instead of sugarsweetened beverages. Limit or avoid alcoholic beverages. Ensure plenty of fruits and vegetables, and limit the intake of salt, sugar and fat. Prefer whole grains rather than refined foods.
A highly acclaimed actress and comedian whose work spans Broadway, film and television, Carol Burnett remains best known for “The Carol Burnett Show,” which ran for 11 years, averaged 30 million viewers per week and earned 25 Emmy Awards, making it one of the most honored shows in television history. Promising an unscripted evening of fun and spontaneity, Burnett will conduct an unfiltered Q&A session with the audience and show thrilling video clips from her entertainment career.
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COMING ATTRACTIONS Movies are free to SCAL residents. Guests pay $4. You must sign up at a Lifestyle Associate's 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. FREE/SCAL residents; $4 per guest
Our previously advertised movies will be shown at a later date, including Ford vs. Ferrari, Knives Out and Parasite.
DUE TO THE CONORVIRUS MOVIES & DANCE IN MAY ARE CANCELLED AT THIS TIME.
THE TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER Exactly three years after the end of World War I, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was dedicated at Arlington Cemetery in Virginia during an Armistice Day ceremony presided over by President Warren G. Harding.
Two days before, an unknown American soldier, who had fallen somewhere on a World War I battlefield, arrived at the nation's capital from a military cemetery in France. On Armistice Day, in the presence of President Harding and other government, military, and international dignitaries, the unknown soldier was buried with highest honors beside the Memorial Amphitheater. As the soldier was lowered to his final resting place, a two-inch layer of soil brought from France was placed below his coffin so that he might rest forever atop the earth on which he died. The Tomb of the Unknown Solider is considered the most hallowed grave at Arlington Cemetery, America's most sacred military cemetery. The tombstone itself, designed by sculptor Thomas Hudson Jones, was not completed until 1932, when it was unveiled bearing the description "Here Rests in Honored Glory an American Soldier Known but to God." The World War I unknown was later joined by the unidentified remains of soldiers from America's other major 20th century wars and the tomb was put under permanent guard by special military sentinels.
In 1998, a Vietnam War unknown, who was buried at the tomb for 14 years, was disinterred from the Tomb after DNA testing indicated his identity. Air Force Lieutenant Michael Blassie was returned to his hometown of St. Louis, Missouri, and was buried with military honors, including an F-15 jet "missing man" flyover and a lone bugler sounding taps. (Source: History.com Editors)
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CHARTERED CLUBS
8BALLERS POET LAUREATE After a long hiatus from playing pool in our Aliante Billiards Room, the Aliante 8Ballers are anxiously anticipating our new tables and exciting game room at completion of the Community Center expansion. No one in our club is more excited than our own Mort Loeb. Mort is a man of many talents. Besides being one of our most improved 8Ballers on the pool table, Mort is an accomplished ballroom dancer, writer, and poet. Did I mention that he just celebrated his 90th birthday? In anticipation of our new space, and just because he likes to put a smile on all our faces, our official 8Ballers Poet Laureate penned this little ditty: A jovial bunch of folks ya see, and the Eight Ballers is their name. They play for fun and play to win but not for money or fame. Getting together whenever they can and showing their skills it's true. You can always join 'em if you'd like, won't cost ya a penny or two. They're part of Sun City Aliante where soon with five tables will be. But other folks can join right in for darts & shuffleboard ya see. So, drop on by and check 'em out; sit around and watch what they do. Or jump right in and play a game; you'll be so darn glad it's true.
BOOK CLUB The Book Club selection for May is BORN A CRIME, STORIES FROM A SOUTH AFRICAN CHILDHOOD, by Trevor Noah. Join us for a discussion at the Community Center at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2020. For a list of upcoming book selections, please visit our website at www.scaliante.com. For more information, please contact Jeannette Smith at 702-649-2468.
CERAMICS CLUB The Ceramics Club members are looking forward to working on our latest projects. We meet from 9 a.m. to 12 noon on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The Ceramics Club would like to invite residents to stop by and check out our club and all we have to offer. We are always looking for new members, and we have three teachers who are willing to help anyone who may be interested
PAN CLUB
SENIORS WITH WARM HEARTS Seniors with Warm Hearts is looking toward the future and moving forward with their volunteer efforts. Due to the circumstances we have all experienced in the last couple of months, the PKD Walk, which was scheduled for May 2, was postponed to October 24. Members look forward to participating and volunteering for this great event in the fall. This summer they are also expecting to assist many of the organizations here in the Las Vegas Valley that they work with on a regular basis. Some of the organizations include Serving Our Kids Foundation, Baby's Bounty, Project 150, Street Teens, Helping Hands of Vegas Valley and SAFE House, to name a few. They will also prepare to combine their annual food drive with their school supply drive; more information will be available next month. Their next meeting is scheduled on Thursday, June 18. New members are always welcome. In the meantime, if you are interested in finding out more information about the organizations they support or joining their group, please contact Carol Hoyt at 702-647-1289 or Karen Nutto at 201-7879391.
VETERANS AUXILIARY Congratulations to the Veterans Auxiliary Officers for 2020 – 2021! Donna Lawhead and Lynda Towers are the Co-Chairs. Martha Martin will continue as Secretary and Pam Vonderohe will be Treasurer. Nancy Wiegand will continue to oversee fundraising for the Veterans Auxiliary. The Auxiliary hope that everyone is doing well and healthy. They plan to resume their normal activities as soon as possible. The Veteran's BBQ Picnic on May 9 has been cancelled. A new date is TBA in an upcoming issue of The Breeze.
SUN CITY ALIANTE VETERANS CLUB As I write this article at the end of March, I hope by May that everything is back to normal for our community and the Veterans Club activities.
Wanda Tacey
We had a Spring Flag Retirement Ceremony with Troop 102 scheduled for April 25 and our Annual Picnic for May 9. Both events are cancelled. A new date is TBA in an upcoming issue of the Breeze.
Our Memorial Committee has finalized plans for the new location of the Veterans Memorial. The plans for the rededication of the memorial will be announced, following the opening of the new community center. We welcome the community to participate in this event.
If you're a card player, or enjoy any games, and are not familiar with Pan (“panguingue”), you might just love this game. It incorporates some of the aspects of gin rummy and poker, and has some oddball rules that make the game a lot of fun!
Our March 17 club meeting was cancelled due to the closure of the Community Center. Because there was one nomination for each of the elected board positions, The SCAL Veterans Club Board for April 2020 to March 2021 was elected by acclamation.
An ideal game has 7 or 8 players at a table; players strive to have two or more tables; so they are attempting to attract more players. They play at the Community Center on Monday evenings and Friday afternoons.
Chair – Wanda Tacey, Vice Chair – David Hollander, Secretary – Sheila Cohen, Treasurer – Toni Stuart
Come by and observe their game, and if you're interested, let them know, and they will arrange a time and place to teach you. They are a friendly group, and would love to have you join them! Please contact Renée Snodgrass at 702-458-0013 or 818-807-3369, or email reneesnodgrass@cox.net for more information.
Flags Up in the community with the help of Troop 490 will be May 16 – 30 for Armed Forced Day and Memorial Day. Please keep our service personnel and their families in your prayers as well as all our country's support personnel who are helping us to weather this difficult time. Wanda E. Tacey Chair, Sun City Aliante Veterans Committee
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CHARTERED CLUBS
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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 Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Contact classychefs@yahoo.com or Amy Redd at 501-773-5201.
American Mah Jongg. Meets 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.
Art Workshop. Meets Tuesdays at 12:15 p.m. Contact Karen Franklin at 702-633-4833 and jlfra100@juno.com or Denise Simon at simond2571@gmail.com.
Basketball Club. Meets Wednesdays at 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
Hand and Foot. Meets Tuesdays from
Contact Art and Sue Davis at 309-714-2348 and artgdavis2@yahoo.com.
Kaluki. Meets Thursdays at 1 p.m. Contact
Veterans of Sun City. Meets the 3rd
Hiking. Meets on the second Tuesday,
Dorothy Martin at 702-399-2045.
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. Pan. Meets on Mondays at 6 – 8:30 p.m. and Fridays at 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. For more information contact Renée Snodgrass at 818-807-3369 or 702-458-0013 and reneesnodgrass@cox.net
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.
Saturdays from 9 a.m. - noon. Contact Jill Ernest Pickleball. Club days are Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings starting at 702-954-6299 and jilljack16@yahoo.com at 8 a.m.Contact Ken Schmitz at 925-708-5728. or Denise Simon at 702-463-2228 Skills and drills on Mondays at 8 a.m. and simond2571@gmail.com. contact Sarah Smith at 702-778-0120 Chicago Scoring Bridge. Meets Pinochle. Meets Tuesdays from 5:30 - 8:30 Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Contact Mary Jane and p.m. and every Sunday from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Charles D'Agati at 201-321-1691 or Contact Rene Swanson at 702-773-2383 mjdagati@aol.com. and reneedswanson@hotmail.com. Club DIAL (Dance in a Line). Poker. Meets Wednesdays and Fridays at 4 Beginners lessons offered Mondays at p.m. Contact Ralph Punzi at 702-839-9898 and 6:30 p.m. The Club meets every Tuesday at ralphp629@yahoo.com or Qung Go at 6306:30 p.m. Classes and meetings in the Fitness 665-9802 and qungwgo@gmail.com. Studio. Contact Sharon Benac at 702-278-1757 Silver Needles and Threads. or smbenac@gmail.com. Quilting. Meets Tuesdays and Computer Club. Meets the first Wednesdays from 9 a.m. - noon. Contact Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Vista Ballroom. Connie Munson at 612-810-9439 and conmun45@gmail.com. Contact Wayne Headrick at 702-823-2627 and wayne@headrick.us.
Eight Ballers. Meets Mondays & Thursdays 10 a.m.- noon. Contact David Meteyer at 702-290-3242
Euchre. Meets 1 p.m. on Mondays. Contact Cheryl Gustin at 319-415-0471 or gusto32742@yahoo.com.
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.
Glass Crafters. Meets the first and
third Saturday of the month at 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Contact Jill Ramsey at 702-642-8716 and cpigs@aol.com.
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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 9 a.m. The weather may affect start times. Contact Larry Rothstein at 702-649-8766 and lilandlar@aol.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.
Solos. Social group for singles. Social group for singles.
Contact Teri Narveson at 702-642-0683 and tnarveson@hotmail.com or Angie Bidell at 702-639-2365 and ambidell@aol.com.
Sun City Aliante Songsters.Meets Thursdays, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.. Contact Contact Lorraine Zanello at 702-460-9583 or lcompozr@aol.com.
Spades. Meets Mondays at 6 p.m. Contact
Sonja Bankston-Cullen at 310-612-3340 and mrssbc@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.
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Tuesday at 7 p.m. Contact Wanda Tacey at 702998-1488 and ltlwandat@aol.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 and 1h93065@hotmail.com The following Special Interest Groups are Board-recognized and may schedule meetings in advance. Please check the calendar.
Aliante Fil-Am Interest Group. Social group for fun & entertainment. Contact Mel Coloma at 702-556-4622 or Epi Coloma at 571-228-0390. Ballroom Dancing. Enjoy dancing & improve your abilities. Meets 2nd Friday & 4th Sunday, 6-7:30 p.m. Contact Mort Loeb at 707-350-7012 or emmortlo@att.net.
Bowling.
Meets Tuesdays & Wednesdays at noon at Texas Station Bowling Center. Contact Ray Wong at 702-646-9664 and wrongway9664@embarqmail.com.
Havarah. Meets monthly to share & celebrate Jewish holidays/heritage. Contact Mady Shapiro at 702-399-5347 and scahavarah@gmail.com.
Horseshoes. Meets Saturdays at 8 a.m. (summer), and 9 a.m. (fall/winter). Contact Jack Witt at 702-642-6282 or Deena Gaither at 630-341-0994.
Ladies’ Golf. Meets Thursdays at Aliante Golf Course. Contact Kay Carow at 847-529-6412 or Vicki Briggs at 303-884-1113.
Minnesota Nice Group. Minnesota folks meet monthly for events. Contact Obbie Harvieux at 702-399-4340 or Rory Raymond at 702-489-2405 to get on mailing list.
Neighborhood Watch. Meets 3rd Thursday, Social Hall, 4-5 p.m. Contact Jim Blossey at 775-5305119 and jimandpatb@embarqmail.com. Seniors Assisting Seniors. Helps seniors with limited home needs & medical equipment. Hot line 702-981-3149. Contact David Hollander at 702-480-7668. Seniors With Warm Hearts. Helps disadvantaged children. Contact Karen Nutto at 201-787-9391 or Carol Hoyt at 702-647-1289.
Ukulele Strummers. Meets Sundays in Craft Room 2. Beginners 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Advanced Beginners 4 p.m.-5 p.m. Contact Kevin Smith at 916-847-7422 and KHSNLV@gmail.com
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