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Ukulele Club Leaders: Bill Abel, Ann Olsen, and Mel Borses StoryStory onon pagepage 20X Photo by Robert DeLaurenti Important Contact Numbers SUN CITY SHADOW HILLS Sun City Shadow Hills Community Association COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 80-814 Sun City Boulevard, Indio, CA 92203 Hours of Operation 760-345-4349 · www.scshca.com Association Office Montecito Clubhouse ...... 760-772-9617 Monday – Friday · 9 AM – 12 PM, 1 – 4 PM Montecito Clubhouse Fax ...... 760-772-9891 First Saturday of the Month · 8 AM – 12 PM Montecito Fitness Center ...... 760-772-0430 Lifestyle Desk Santa Rosa Clubhouse ...... 760-342-2850 Daily · 8 AM – 5 PM Santa Rosa Clubhouse Fax ...... 760-342-5976 Montecito Clubhouse Ceasar Larrach, General Manager Daily · 6 AM – 10 PM [email protected] ...... 760-345-4349 Ext. 225 Montecito Fitness Center Richard Smetana, Assistant General Manager Daily · 5 AM – 8 PM [email protected] . . . . . 760-345-4349 Ext. 227 Ozzie Lopez, Facility Maintenance Director Santa Rosa Clubhouse [email protected]...... 760-347-6780 Ext. 202 Daily · 5 AM – 10 PM Evangeline Gomez, Lifestyle and Fitness Director Shadows Restaurant [email protected]. . . . 760-772-0430 Ext. 231 Monday · 4 PM – 8 PM Brenda Avina, Lifestyle Coordinator Tuesday – Thursday · CLOSED [email protected]...... 760-772-9617 Ext. 241 Friday · 11 AM – 8 PM Gus Ramirez, Communications Manager Saturday – Sunday · 8 AM – 8 PM [email protected] ...... 760-772-9617 Ext. 249 Join us for Monday Night Football! Tony Chavez, Director of Golf Operations [email protected] ...... 760-200-3375 Ext. 221 Montecito Café David Archer, Community Safety Director Closed for the Summer [email protected] ...... 760-342-2850 Ext. 202 Santa Rosa Bistro Main Gate House ...... 760-345-4458 Daily · 6 AM – 1 PM Phase III Gate House ...... 760-342-4725 Golf Snack Bar Sales Office ...... 760-772-5400 Daily · 6 AM – 2 PM Shadow Hills Golf Club...... 760-200-3375 All hours are subject to change. Shadows Restaurant...... 760-772-4342 Visit www.scshca.com for the latest hours. Sun City Shadow Hills Community Association Board of Directors Joan Dzuro, President [email protected] ...... 760-347-6496 Greg Middlebrook, Vice President [email protected] ...... 760-702-3870 The View is published monthly by the Sun City Shadow Hills Community Stu Stryker, Treasurer Association. This publication is copyrighted and may not be reproduced [email protected]...... 760-469-3922 or reprinted without the written permission of SCSHCA. For inquiries about articles, content, and advertising, contact the Lifestyle Department, John Council, Secretary 760-772-9617, or email [email protected]. [email protected]...... 760-360-9331 Mission Statement Erica Hedlund, Member at Large To promote the community and recognize the individuals [email protected] ...... 760-200-1939 who contribute to the identity of the community, and to impart information relevant to the community as a whole. Staff For warranty or customer service needs concerning Editor-In-Chief: Ceasar Larrach, General Manager your home, please email: [email protected] Editor: Evangeline Gomez, Lifestyle and Fitness Director All warranty issues and questions must go through this email. Production: Gus Ramirez, Communications Manager You will receive an auto-reply stating your email has been received. Residents SCSHCA Communications Committee: Shaun Casey, Chair; Mailbox Repair . . . Ozzie Lopez, 760-347-6780 Ext. 202 Beth Bolduc; Arnold Choy; Aggie Jordan; Lee Powell; Sid Weiss

2 September 2015 theView President’s Report

BY STU STRYKER FORMER PRESIDENT

Changing of the Guard These articles are written a month in advance so, by now, you probably know we shuffled some positions on the Board. At the July Board meeting, when the Treasurer’s position became available, I made a motion that I take over that position and I nominated Joan as President, Greg as Vice News from the Board President, and Erica as Member at Large. The motion passed. As your new Board President, Joan will do an excellent job. She brings a wealth of knowledge to the position, and her attention to detail will be a great benefit to our community. John will still hold the position of Secretary. As your new Treasurer, effective mid-August, Next Board Meeting: I will have two final goals to complete this year. One is to bring you a Treasurer’s Report, in the Date: Monday, Sept. 21, 2015 Board-approved format, for the same period of financials that the Board is accepting. A few days Time: 2:00 pm later when the financials go onto the website, so will the corresponding Treasurer’s report. Location: Ballroom Because of publishing restraints, the report won’t Please join us! appear in the View until the following month. As you know, the Board was dark in August; so we will also be accepting the July financials as well. My second goal will be to bring to you — with the help of staff, the Finance Committee, and my fellow Board members — the budget for 2016. Happy Labor Day! I have written before about the budget process. It is a tedious and time-consuming, and it News from the Board ...... 3 requires all hands on deck to complete. Our Association News ...... 8 objective is to bring you a budget that is fiscally Feature Stories ...... 10 smart and that will maintain our community in Food & Beverage ...... 24 the fashion we are accustomed to. Finally, I want to wish my fellow Board Fitness Update ...... 25 members well in their new positions. Lifestyle Update ...... 28 Club News ...... 40 In this issue: Stu Advertising ...... 56

Log on to www.scshca.com September 2015 3 Meet a Board Member You’ve probably read short biographies about our HOA Board members during a past election campaign. And maybe you’ve heard them speak during a monthly Board business meeting. But have you really had the chance to get to know them personally? If not, please read on.

Joan has always had a passion for being involved in the Joan Dzuro local community. When she decided to run for our Joan Dzuro is one busy lady. Board, she did so because she loves our community and Aside from putting in over 25 wants to help keep it great. uncompensated hours a month As her biggest achievements on the Board so far, Joan as our Board Vice President, points to two projects she instituted. The first is the she is also a member of the monthly “Meet a Board Member” sessions in which Planning Commission of the she and fellow Board member Greg Middlebrook get City of Indio, the Women’s together informally with residents to listen to their Club of Indio, the Indio concerns. Rotary, and a board member of The second is her effort, along with other Board the Indio Performing Arts Center. If that weren’t members, to provide more transparency by publishing enough, Joan plans to run for the Indio City Council in committee agendas and minutes on the SCSH website. the next election. Joan also chairs our Strategic Planning Committee Born in Grants Pass, Oregon, Joan moved to which, among other ideas, is studying the pros and Murfreesboro, Arkansas, with her family when she was cons of a professionally managed vs. a self-managed 16, graduating from high school there with only 50 other community. students. She then went on to Cal Lutheran University. Just so you don’t think Joan is all work and no play, Married to Bill, a retired policeman, for 26 years, Joan she is an avid reader partial to historical fiction and enjoys has two stepchildren, Sandie and Will. She also has doing hand embroidery. Joan is also a member of two grandchildren: Jessica, a sophomore at Nebraska SCSH’s Lady Putters and is regularly out there on University, and Ryan, who will be a high school senior Monday mornings. Her favorite thing about living here this fall. is the people she has met and the many good friends she Joan and Bill moved to SCSH in August 2006 while has made. Joan especially appreciates that people here Joan was still working at her own Human Resources firm. look out for one another so that, as seniors, we don’t Her career spanned 37 years before she retired in 2012. become isolated.

wanted Greg to follow in his footsteps. But Greg had Greg Middlebrook other ideas: someday he wanted to become a lawyer and, Who would have guessed that after graduating from St. Mary’s College in northern our own Board member Greg California, he enlisted in the Navy to pay for his law Middlebrook was a secret agent? school tuition. Well, not exactly, but close After leaving active service, Greg worked for Douglas enough. During a five-year Aircraft in Long Beach in contract and subcontract active duty stint in the US Navy, administration while he attended Pepperdine Law School Greg was a Nuclear Weapons at night. After passing the bar, Greg practiced insurance Courier with the Polaris Missile defense law, eventually starting his own San Bernardino Facilities West division, where law firm with one of his Pepperdine classmates in 1978. one of his duties was to carry secret documents across the That firm ultimately grew to employ 14 attorneys. He country. Greg also traveled to Guam every month by ship retired earlier this year after enjoying a successful career to transport Polaris missiles. Do we see a book and movie that he says he truly loved. in Greg’s future? Married for 38 years, Greg and his wife, Sandy, have Greg was born and raised in Long Beach. His father, four children between them – James, Krista, Randy, and the first real estate developer to build in Irvine Ranch, Jeff. Greg notes they are currently “dogless” although

4 September 2015 theView News from the Board 5 September 2015 September Ceasar The use of black lava sand means our roadways our means sand lava black of use The The gleaming white striping paint will last The product is 100% environmentally friendly Resealing will be necessary only every 7 – 10 will never turn gray coating and ashy. actually In gets fact, better the essentially becomes part of the original asphalt with wear – it to which it is applied. plus the roadlonger, surface will stay “grippy” even when wet. (no odor or fumes), giving and us a three-year the warranty, triple contractorthat of is conventional sealants. less creating years, 5 – 3 every than rather years, traffic disruption and saving the Associationmoney. “Interesting, I suppose,” you may be saying. As you would expect, it will take several years Greg is also proud of his participation in “Meet in participation his of proud also is Greg His favorite thing about living in SCSH, Greg “But why should I really care?” • • • • to apply the new coating to streets throughout Meanwhile, we the can community. all be proud innovative an such of adopters” “early are we that product before it is marketplace. officially released to the beverage). beverage). a Board Member” sessions along Joan Dzuro.colleague with Board says, is that there are so many options to pursue here. Beyond his Board duties, Greg is active in Men’s Golf – he member has board a as servesa also He 13 Club. handicapVeteran’s – and the of the Indio Performing Arts Center. ARRACH ANAGER L M EASAR C ENERAL Y From the General Manager B G

Without getting too technical, the new material new the technical, too getting Without The process began last month with asphalt repairs asphalt with month last began process The As you read in former Board President Stu Spending 30 – 40 hours a month on Board On the Cutting Edge: On the Cutting Edge: for Our Community StreetsA Beautiful New Look this coating is applied distribution with more a even trowel and consistent; making product resists unsightly “tire twists” better. so the helped to coin the name of theBlack Rock Mortar Mix! new product: is an innovative combination interlock of with microscopic binders particles thatof crushed lava rock to create a “blanket on, effect”sprayed being of more Instead like mortar. brick cement to some of the streets in Phase 1. We are startingnow application of the new material itself, a delicate balance of crushed black lava combined with polymers similar to pick-up those truck that bed compose liners even Lopez, Ozzie like Director, Maintenance Rhino-Tuff. Facility Our Stryker’s column last month, you’ll soon be seeing be soon you’ll month, last column Stryker’s some great changes to our roadways in slurrysealant SCSH.oil-based messy usual the of Instead that tracks onto your driveway and garage floor and – all too soon – we fades from black to gray, asphalt Linda of generation” Loma “next the at to converting are team research a by developed renewal University’s School of Environmental Sciences. Log www.scshca.com to on they previously owned Middlebrooks moved to SCSH in 2007 and threeare Bichons. road especially fond of traveling, trips. The activities keeps Greg develop to prettyhelping is far thus achievement busy. biggest He says his a new review process During thatcontracts. Association all of ensures review annual a complete his term, three new contractors have been hired (landscape, golf management, and food and Motions Passed By Board · July 27, 2015

PENDING APPROVAL AT SEPTEMBER 21, 2015 BOARD MEETING

FINANCIALS widen the cart path in front of the driving range for safety May 2015 Association Financials reasons and to build a starter’s kiosk for the starter to direct golf traffic for golf events and tournaments. The kiosk will have The Board accepted the May 2015 Association Financials as a microphone and electric outlet. It will also have a shade presented, subject to audit. awning to match existing golf club awnings. The total cost is June 2015 Association Financials not to exceed $36,000.00. The Board accepted the June 2015 Association Financials as Acceptance of Revised 2015 Reserve Study and Budget presented, subject to audit. 1. The Board voted to accept the revised Budget and Reserve April 2015 North and South Course Golf Financials Study and transfer excess funds of 1.5 million from the The Board accepted the April 2015 North and South Course Operating Account into the Reserve account. The transfer Golf Financials as presented, subject to audit. will be made in equal installments of $250,000.00 per month starting July 2015. May 2015 North and South Course Golf Financials 2. The Board voted to move the Golf Subsidy from reporting The Board accepted the May 2015 North and South Course it in Golf Funding to reporting it in Golf Contingency. This Golf Financials as presented, subject to audit. will allow for clearer golf reporting as recommended by June 2015 North and South Course Golf Financials Wayne Carlsen and the Finance Committee. The auditor at the end of the year will make any/all adjustments to The Board accepted the June 2015 North and South Course reconcile the contingency Line item in the budget with the Golf Financials as presented, subject to audit. Golf Subsidy. Liens on Member Accounts Pulte Bond Exoneration for Phases 14; 25-26; 29-34; 36-40; The Board approved the following delinquent member 81; 89; 105; 109; 114; 116 122;125-126; 130-132 accounts for lien if not paid within the time period established The Board tabled the matter until the punch list is completed in the intent to lien letter: SH31167-5; SHS3073-6 by Pulte. Board Member Reports EPC Emergency Plan Update The Board accepted Director Hedlund’s resignation from the The Board voted to approve the EPC Emergency Plan position of Treasurer. contingent on the removal of the job descriptions from the CONSENT AGENDA plan. The focus is on education and training for residents so The Board accepted the Committee Minutes that comprise the they are able to help themselves during an emergency. Consent Agenda. Included in this motion was the approval of NEW BUSINESS the following routine business and maintenance expenditures. Accept That’s Entertainment Club Request for November 8, A.) Committee Reports 2015 Entertainment Contract B.) Committee Minutes The Board accepted the entertainment contract for Gary Mule C.) Accept Robert Firring as Member of the Information Deer to perform on November 8, 2015 contingent upon Advisory Committee Lifestyle Director receiving the appropriate insurance D.) Accept John Hoffner as Sub-Committee Member of the information. Information Advisory Committee Preventative Maintenance Proposals for Fitness Equipment E.) Accept Linda Bostjanick as Alternate Sub-Committee for Both Clubhouses Member of the Ad-Hoc Strategic Planning Committee The Board accepted the proposal from Royal Gym Services for F.) Accept Charlene Oman as Member of the Golf Advisory preventative maintenance on the fitness equipment for both Committee clubhouses for a total annual cost of $2,720.00. G.) Ratify Emergency Expenditure for the Santa Rosa HVAC Microprocessor Ballroom Cabinet/Counter Tops Replacement The Board approved the proposal from Cabinets of the Desert, UNFINISHED BUSINESS MC Tile & Stone & Palm Springs Mirror for the installation Driving Range Golf Cart Parking Improvement of the new cabinets, countertops and mirror frames in the The Board accepted the proposal from ARC Concrete to ballroom for a total of $12,601.00. This is a Reserve expense.

6 September 2015 theView News from the Board 7 September 2015 September Dan Boguslaw! Dan Boguslaw Please join us in congratulating Access to purchase and install (32) backup batteries as batteries backup (32) install and purchase to Access needed. The backup batteries in the swing motor are for emergency use. The total cost is $1,280.00. This is a Reserve expense. Approve ProposedMeeting Date Annual be to Meeting Annual 2016 the approvedBoard The March 3, 2016. held on Thursday, QuarterlyFood and Beverage Funding The Board approved to Western transfer Golf Properties $205,948.00 for the operation to of F&B. The funding comes from the 2015 budget and will cover the months ($71,411). A meeting will ($66,173) and September of July be scheduled with Western Golf Properties to clarify ($68,364), August the matter and to discuss how they want to proceed with the transfers in the future. Plant Installation along Sun City Blvd. in Phases I & II for Tech Hort from proposal the approved Board The a total of common $2,527.00area along Sun City Blvd. This is a Reserve for plant expense. replacement on We would like to recognize Golf Professional Golf recognize to like would We In the almost one year since he was hired, Employee of the Month · August 2015 Employee of the Month · August Dan Boguslaw as the Employee of the Month for August 2015. Dan is a Class A PGA Golf our in role important an plays and Professional operations as he is in charge of merchandise ordering, pricing, and accumulated receiving.vast experience from working in Dan has many clubs and golf specialty shops, and he is always willing to jump in and take on any task for us. Dan has proven to be a leader resource and a for good his residents coworkers. have commented Many on how of pleasant and how knowledgeable he is. our

Photo by Beth Bolduc People Who Make Our Lives Better Log www.scshca.com to on Ballroom Replacement Floor Stage VCT Flooring Del’s from proposal the approved Board The Contractors, Inc. to replace the underlayment and Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT) is This $10,932.00. of cost total a for Ballroom stage at the Montecito a Reserve Expense. Blvd. City Sun and Gate 40th at Plan Reduction Turf The Board approved the turf conversion Landscape to removefrom approximatelyHort Tech proposal 25,000 square for plants feet and granite decomposed of install and turfentrance area at the LAC The rebate). the (without $25,538.15 of Phasetotal a III has applied for a turf rebate will for which $25,000.00$451.50 for and rebate an Savings Clock Irrigation result in a net cost of $86.65. Common AreaRefurbish (July Inspection) Plant for Tech Hort from proposal the approved Board The common replacementon plant for $433.50 of total a area in Phase II on Monroe Reserve St. This is a Ave Expense. 40th exit and 40th and Back Motor Swing Gate of Installation and Purchase Up Batteries The Board accepted the proposal from Superior · COMMITTEE REPORTS · COMMITTEE REPORTS ·

Design Review Committee (DRC) BY JIM WIEBORG If you are installing artificial turf in your front yard, you need to submit a small sample of the product that From The Library you will be using with your application. The DRC will BY CINDY DEGRAF retain that sample to compare with the turf after it September is here and that means our snowbirds will has been installed to ensure that the quality is correct. begin to find their way back to the Valley. It also means After inspection, the turf sample will be returned to the we will once again welcome your book donations. Thank homeowner. The quality standards that have been you to those who held their donations over the summer. established for front yard artificial turf ensure that the If you have books to donate, please review the list below product will be of good quality and should last about to determine what we will and will not accept. We 10 years. request that the books be in excellent condition and that Many homeowners are installing courtyards in the you donate no more than 10 per month, per household. front of their homes. Check your Design Rules Please leave your donated and/or returned books on document, item 4.30.1, that specifically states the rules the designated carts located in the library, which is for courtyard walls before you begin designing your located in the Montecito Clubhouse. Thank you for courtyard. The measurement for the height of the wall supporting our library. “is measured from the finish grade of your lot on the side We Accept As Donations: of the courtyard visible from the street.” Some contrac- Fiction tors think that it is measured from the “weep-screed” of 3 Historical/political your house, which will result in a wall that is too high. 3 Biographies/autobiographies Some residents have submitted a plan that meets the 3 DVDs and CDs rules and their plan is only to put in a courtyard that is 3 (movies and audio books) different from their plan and doesn’t meet the rules. Puzzles Then they wonder why their project isn’t approved after 3 (no missing pieces, please) inspection and they have a problem to resolve. After your Recent magazines plan is approved, build what was approved and you will 3 have no problem. Removing part of your courtyard wall We Do Not Accept: or moving is stressful and expensive. 7 Cookbooks 7 Sports books 7 Self-help books 7 “How-to” books 7 Religious books 7 Travel books 7 VCR tapes or Music CDs If you have any questions or comments about the library, please contact Barbara Perler at 760-772-4484 or [email protected].

8 September 2015 theView COMMITTEE REPORTS · COMMITTEE REPORTS

Emergency Preparedness Committee (EPC) BY LARRY ZARDENETA The Emergency Preparedness Committee encourages all homeowners to prepare for being on their own for up to 7-10 days. Remember, preparedness is the key to survival. Your emergency planning should also address the care of pets and aiding handicapped family members with access and functional needs. Keep

on hand up to two weeks of medication, and Association News know how to shut off utilities safely if the need arises. Once you’ve collected this important FEMA: Disaster Preparedness Top Ten List information, gather your family members to It is important to have a plan in place for what discuss the information. Use it to develop a actions you should take to prepare you and your family emergency plan. Practice and review your loved ones in the event of a natural or manmade plan at least yearly. disaster. On November 7, 2015, Your Emergency The Federal Emergency Management Agency Preparedness Committee is putting on a seminar (FEMA) recently released its Top Ten Disaster from 9 – 11 am at the Montecito ballroom. Our Preparedness List of “must-have” items during guest speaker is Mr. John Williams of the an emergency: American Red Cross. Mr. Williams has an 1. Water, one gallon per person per day for at extensive background in emergency responses, least three days, for drinking and sanitation. and he will share with you how to prepare 2. Food, at least a three-day supply of non- yourselves better in the event of a disaster. perishable items. There will be raffle drawings and refreshmenst 3. Battery-powered/hand-crank radio. for those in attendance at the seminar. Vendors 4. Flashlight and extra batteries. will be onsite with emergency preparedness 5. First aid kit. equipment for purchase. 6. Whistle to signal for help. For additional information or to volunteer your 7. Dust mask, plastic sheeting, and duct tape to services, contact Beanie Goldsmith at help filter contaminated air and insulate your [email protected]. shelter. 8. Manual can opener. 9. Local maps. 10. Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger.

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Quiz So You Think You Know Something about College Information Advisory Committee (IAC) BY GEORGEANA MIMMS Nicknames and Mascots? Sun City Shadow Hills APP is here! BY DENNIS SHEENAN Now you can have community info at the touch of a It’s that time of year when college football enthusiasts finger. Use your phone to check on the latest goings-on have hopes that spring eternal – or, simply, create a in our community. sensation of nostalgia for that winning championship season. Everyone in this part of the world knows that the University of Southern California football team is known as the Trojans; Stanford, the Cardinals; and Oregon, the Ducks. Most of us also know the nicknames of the conference of teams known as the “PAC 12.” But how many of these university or college teams can you match with their nicknames WITHOUT using a search engine? Good luck and Go Irish (whoops)! Schools Nicknames 1. Appalachian State University the Sycamores (“ASU”) the Bonnies 2. Indiana State University the Gaels 3. California State University – the Scots San Bernardino the Bobcats 4. St. Mary’s College of California the Mountaineers 5. Macalester College the Coyotes 6. St. Bonaventure University 7. Quinnipiac University Bonus Question: Name the university whose second chorus of its alma mater is: Far above the busy humming Download our new Sun City Shadow Hills App from Of the bustling town, either the iTunes Store for your iPhone or iPad, or the Reared against the arch of heaven Play Store for your Android device. Looks she proudly down. Do it today, it’s free! Answers on page 22.

10 September 2015 theView Water, Water, Water, Not Everywhere! In our quest to assure our future water supply, the Water Districts have provided incentives and penalties for our water usage. Below is a summary of the restrictions as well as rebates and discounts. Although you may have received the material in the mail, we publish these particularly for our northern neighbors who may not have received them.

Coachella Valley Water District (www.cvwa.org) Rules Governing Phase I Restrictions have a penalty of $50 per violation. • Repair broken sprinklers within 24 hours. Stories Feature • Do not cause runoff by overwatering. • Do not wash down driveways, patios, or sidewalks. Rebates and Discounts • Convert lawns to desert friendly landscape. CVWD rebates are available. • Check for your eligibility to receive a free smart controller, including installation. • A rebate of $4 per spray nozzle conversion up to a max of $2,000. • Contact CVWD for applications for rebates. • City of Indio is offering additional rebates to their residents in the CVWD.

Indio Water District (www.iwa.org) Rules Governing Phases II and III Restrictions • Water only 6 pm to 6 am. • No washing down paved surfaces. • Decorative ponds and fountains cannot be refilled. • If you are washing your car with a hose, use a shutoff nozzle. Rebate and Discount Programs • Outdoor: Irrigation upgrade and turf removal. • Indoor: Low-flush toilets and efficient washing machines.

Log on to www.scshca.com September 2015 11 Cactus: Keeping Our Land Green and Dry

STORY AND PHOTOS BY AGGIE JORDAN

Most of us are trying to balance the need to conserve water during this period of drought and trying to help our green water-absorbing plants to survive. We don’t want to have them turn brown, and we certainly don’t want to replace them; so it is a struggle to keep the balance here in the desert. As we travel through the neighborhoods here in SCSH, we discover many beautiful landscapes that have captured the formula for low water use and lovely land- scapes. They have designed their yards with cacti and other succulents.

Yucca, aloe vera, and twisted columnar Can you identify the ten kinds of cactus here?

Barrel cactus and lava rocks arranged in circle Very low water use to produce this graceful design

What magnificent prickly pear we have as ground cover in this landscape.

12 September 2015 theView A lovely entrance lined with cactus Jumping Cholla sparkle as the focus in this yard.

Cactus have an exceptional ability to exist on a low amount of water. They can absorb and store the smallest amount of water that is present in the ground or in the air to help them through the dry season. Their spines shade them from the sun and, unlike leaves on other plants, do not photosynthesize.

That process is in their body, thus reducing the amount of surface over which the cactus can lose Stories Feature water. Most cactus plants have spectacularly beautiful flowers. Here is a columnar cactus or Peruvian Apple in full bloom in the spring. This ten-foot stem grew in five years from an 18-inch starter given to us by our dear friend. It blooms at least four times a year with large white flowers. We live in the desert and cactus includes many of the succulents such as yucca and aloe vera along with the more familiar: squatty barrel as well as the majestic ocotillo; the twisted columnar and the prickly pear, which can grow high and wide or low as ground cover; the pencil cactus and the jumping cholla, which glistens when the sun shines through it. When you walk or drive by these yards, you will understand the beauty cacti can create as well as the small amount of water it takes to create these gardens.

Contact the author at [email protected], but for more information for your landscape Google “cactus.”

Log on to www.scshca.com September 2015 13 Food Insecurity?

STORY AND PHOTOS BY ANNA KELLY

Like many of us here in SCSH, I found I had extra time on my hands and began searching out ways to volunteer to help those in need. One of our residents, Sue Henricksen, invited a group of us to tour FIND Food Bank. Sue has volunteered there for the past seven years and heads up a group of SCSH residents that holds a yearly golf tournament to benefit FIND’s work in the community. Of the many things I learned on this tour, the concept of “food insecurity” made the greatest impression. This was a new phrase for me – not only the definition but also just how many people in our area experience food insecurity, including many senior citizens. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says food insecurity means that a person’s “consistent access to adequate food is limited by a lack of money and other resources at times during the year.” On our tour of the food bank, we were introduced to Lisa Houston, CEO and President; Gwen Ford, past Board Chair and longtime volunteer; Deborah Hulsey, Office Administrator and Development Associate; and several others on the FIND team. They told us, “For one in six people in the Left bottom: FIND building location. Photos above: FIND storage areas. Coachella Valley, food insecurity is a reality. Right now Boxes of bread products. Gwendolyn Ford inspecting canned goods. thousands of our area residents and neighbors struggle Ms. Ford noted that, even in our gated community, with hunger. These are often hard-working adults, there are probably people who are going without meals, school-aged children, and seniors who simply cannot too proud to seek help or unsure of where to go. Existing make ends meet.” research on the senior population reveals that individuals age 60 and older are experiencing heightened rates of food insecurity and are particularly vulnerable to the negative health and nutrition implications of food insecurity. FIND stands for “Food In Need of Distribution,” and it has served the Coachella Valley since 1983. It is the regional food bank for eastern Riverside County, from Whitewater to Blythe, and from Joshua Tree to the Salton Sea. FIND is the area hub for food distribution to more than 100 community-based partners in eastern Riverside and southern San Bernardino Counties; partners like Coachella Valley Rescue Mission, Martha’s Village, and Galilee Center. FIND receives and distributes millions of pounds of food from farmers, corporate food manufacturers, and local food retailers. Donations to FIND reach an average of 90,000+ people each month across its service area. After meeting the staff and listening to them describe what they do, we toured the warehouse where the food is received and stored. It is HUGE and very well organized. Everything that is brought in must be inspected and entered 14 September 2015 theView into inventory. For fresh produce in crates, each piece must be inspected; sometimes, donations from food drives have to be sorted. Local drugstores or large warehouse stores contribute boxes of mixed goods that then need to be organized for later distribution. There are large refrigeration units for perishable items, and team members are constantly monitoring the temperature of newly arrived food sitting outside the refrigeration units before it goes into inventory. Volunteers are always needed and welcomed at FIND. Of course, monetary donations are greatly appreciated as well, especially when you consider Left to right: Debra Hulsey, Office Administrator and Development Associate; Lisa Houston, President/CEO; and Gwendolyn Ford, Board Chair Emerita. that every $1 donated equals 7 meals. There are volunteer positions for warehouse sorters, packers, and order processors. Plus, the front office can always use help with filing, folding newsletters, and preparing for visitors. Another way to help, we were told, is to be educated about this issue and to keep “hunger” in the conversation. You never know when you may be helping a friend or neighbor who is too embarrassed to let you know they are skipping meals or choosing to pay utilities over eating healthy food.

What I took away from my tour of FIND Food Stories Feature Bank was more than just a definition of “what the heck is food insecurity?” I left with a better understanding of how this issue affects so many people over 60. I feel fortunate not to have experienced “food insecurity” but, in thinking more about it, I see that I’ve been finding ways to cut back on spending thinking that, in 10-20 years, I could easily find myself in that category. I no longer buy the most expensive vitamins, Above: Stacks for product for distribution. Below: Gwendolyn Ford offers help. make-up, or clothing. My days of buying St. John knits are definitely in the past. We look for the best deals on happy hours, golf, and more. Interestingly, my foray into searching out a volunteer opportunity opened my eyes to a whole new awareness of just how pervasive hunger is in our Valley and how it affects seniors in particular. Visit FIND’s website or Facebook page for more information on how to get involved: www.FINDFoodBank.org.

Contact the author at [email protected].

Log on to www.scshca.com September 2015 15 Queen of the Papayas BY VICKI PRINCE

Sometimes the best things come from the most When we got back to Honolulu, my boss called me unexpected sources, like how I became the Papaya into his office and announced that I would become the Queen of Hawaii. In 1976 we moved to the island of papaya expert and liaison with the growers. As he put it, Oahu when my husband got transferred. I tried to get a I could converse on their level. job but was frozen out because I wasn’t a kamaina, or Over the next few weeks I read everything I could find local. Being a newcomer, I wasn’t accepted. about growing papaya, which wasn’t much. I spent quite After a few weeks’ search, I finally got a call for an a bit of time with Del Monte specialists learning about interview at Aloha Papaya Company. The job was only diseases, and they came up with a couple of ideas to temporary, to replace a person out on medical leave. I control stem rot. It was up to me to sell it to the growers. worked for them for four weeks and, in a sudden move, So off I went to Hilo again to tour each farm. the company sold the fresh fruit division to Del Monte Corporation. Del Monte came and interviewed all of us and, for some unknown reason, I was one of four they chose to work for them, giving me a permanent position. Our primary product was fresh pineapple, which we sold and shipped to the mainland via aircraft containers. The pineapple was grown by Del Monte on Oahu. They were pineapple experts. We also sold papaya, but no one in Del Monte had any idea about how to produce papaya. We bought directly from a co-op of growers on the Big Island of Hawaii. Soon we started to get some complaints that the papayas weren’t holding up for the buyers. They had some disease called stem rot. So my boss and I headed to Hilo to the packing shed to meet with the growers. My boss was a tall man (about 6'2"), and I’m short. The 20 or so growers turned out to be little, older Filipino men no taller than 5'2". They directed all their comments to me, and they totally ignored the boss.

16 September 2015 theView The old grower guys were so happy to have their baggage. This came in handy because I was very own person to talk “papaya” with, and soon I shipping our dog, cat, and six cases of fresh was being treated like royalty. They even referred pineapple from Del Monte. to me as “Princess” based on my last name. I When I reached the airline check-in counter, secretly referred to them as my little turtle men. there was a message that the papaya growers had Somehow they all looked alike with skin wrinkled flown in gifts that were on the way to join the by the sun and almost no necks. Their heads sort rest of my baggage. I was shocked when the gifts of shrunk into the collars of their shirts. arrived. There were 10 cases of fresh papaya, 4 After a while, the Del Monte hierarchy got wind cases of anthuriums (a beautiful red flower that of my new title and ran with it. An article in the is grown in the shade of the papaya trees), and a company newsletter dubbed me “Princess Vicki, 6'2" carved tiki, which I named after my boss. Feature Stories Feature Queen of the Papaya Growers.” I had gone from Believe me, we made quite a spectacle when we unemployed to Papaya Queen in nine months. arrived at the Palm Springs airport My relationship with the growers lasted for with all our strange luggage. almost three years. They were wonderful to me and, when it was time for my family to transfer back to the mainland, many of my turtle clan Contact the author at were heartbroken. Through the relationship I’d [email protected]. developed with the airlines, I was given unlimited

Log on to www.scshca.com September 2015 17 My Twitter Won’t Tweet

BY ED DECKER

Things are spiraling out of control. I think I have Well, my son finally took me to the phone store, and become lost in a world of electronic craziness, and I think I am now the owner of a new phone called the I may be too old to deal with this new world. Galaxy something. It is a lot prettier than my old phone, One of my sons informed me this week that my cell but I still can’t help hanging up on everyone who does phone is obsolete and I should head down to the cell call me. phone store to get a new more contemporary model. I I signed up under duress for Twitter and Facebook so pointed out that, two years ago, he made me trade my my seven kids, their spouses, 10 grandkids, and five great perfectly good flip-top Motorola phone for a fancy grandkids could communicate with me in the “modern “Razor” slim one with a camera, and it still works way.” I figured I could handle something as simple as perfectly fine. Well, except for the camera thing. Never Twitter with only 140 characters per “tweet.” could figure that out. Even the few times when I actually That was before one of my grandkids hooked me up did take pictures, I couldn’t understand what to do with for Tweeter, Tweetree, Twhirl, Twitterfon, Tweetie, them and gave up – except when I would push the wrong Twitterrific, Tweetdeck, Twitpic, and something that button and take a video of the ceiling or my feet. sends every message to my cell phone and every other Another issue I’m having is that I am unable to text program within the texting world. It is a nightmare! with the tiny little character buttons. “Hi, son,” comes My phone was beeping every three minutes with the out looking like, “Gh Qmo.” My grandkids have even details of everything except the bowel movements of the spoken to my wife about Poppa’s crazy text messages. entire next generation. I’m not ready to live like this. Give me a break. What ever happened to actually talking So now I keep my new cell phone in the garage in my on a phone? Isn’t that what they were invented for? golf bag.

18 September 2015 theView The kids bought me a GPS for my last birthday cushions plus checking bathrooms and the dirty because they say I get lost every now and then laundry baskets when the phone rings. going to the grocery store or library. I mean, the The world is just getting too complex for me. I GPS looked pretty smart on my dashboard; but even get confused every time I go to the grocery the lady inside – I call her Gypsy – was the most store. You would think they could settle on annoying, rudest person I had run into in a long something themselves. What’s with this continual time. Every five minutes, she would sarcastically “paper or plastic?” challenge every time I check say, “Re-calc-ul-ating.” out? Finally I bought some of those cloth

You would think that she could be a little nicer. reusable bags to avoid looking confused, but of Stories Feature It was like she could barely tolerate me. She course I never remember to take them in with me. would let go with a deep sigh and then tell me to make a U turn at the next light. Then when I would make a right turn instead, that was not good. When I get really lost now, I call my wife and tell her the names of the cross streets. Although she is starting to develop the same tone as Gypsy, at least she still loves me, I think. I keep the GPS in a box under my tool bench along with the Bluetooth ear thing (it’s actually red) I am supposed to use when I drive. I wore the Bluetooth once and was standing in line at Barnes and Noble talking to my wife. Everyone within 50 yards was glaring at me. Maybe that’s because I have to take my hearing When they ask me “paper or plastic?”, now I aid out to use it, and I get a little loud. They toss it back to them. I just say, “Doesn’t matter asked me to leave. to me. I am bi-sacksual.” Then it’s their turn to To be perfectly frank, I am still trying to learn stare at me with a blank look. how to use the cordless phones in our house. We’ve had them for four years, but I still haven’t figured out how I can lose all three phones at the Contact the author at same time. I run around digging under chair [email protected].

Log on to www.scshca.com September 2015 19 Ukulele Club members – 1st row: left to right: Gerry Cooper, Dawn Cooper, Claudine Ray, Mel Borses, Ray Trujillo; 2nd row: Ray Rede, Bill Abel, Ann Olsen, Charlie Jenkins, Bill Wolfe What Do You Know about Ukuleles? BY AGGIE JORDAN

When you think of a ukulele, Hawaiian music may warmth and friendship that has developed among the come to mind. The ukulele, however, has its origin in musicians.” Bill Abel, who is the Vice President of the Portuguese music. In Portugal the instrument was called club, says he joined because he has always wanted to play the machete. It was introduced into Hawaii in 1879 an instrument and this was easy to learn. “In two or three when the Portuguese ship, the Ravenscrag, docked in months, I was able to play.” Honolulu. The machete was redesigned with koa wood and some tuning, and it became easier to play and to carry. The four-string instrument has become quite famous throughout the Hawaiian culture because of the support of the royal family. When Hawaii was struggling for its independence, the ukulele became the symbol of loyalty and love for the land. Our SCSH Ukulele Club of 20 members enlivens the Montecito Clubhouse with their music on Thursday afternoons from 12:30 – 3 pm. Ann Olsen has been playing the ukulele ever since she can remember and has willingly given of her time to instruct those interested in playing this delightful instrument. Ann is a retired officer of the club, but she is there to take a leadership role whenever it is necessary. Mel Borses, the present President, tells us, “One of the most satisfying experiences is the Above from left to right: Bill Abel, Ann Olsten, and Mel Borses

20 September 2015 theView If you are interested in joining the Ukulele Club, you will be greeted with a warm welcome. Ukuleles cost anywhere from $25.00 to $2,500 dollars. You will have a choice of at least five different ranges: baritone, tenor, concert, baritone/soprano, and soprano.

“Without music the soul would have no language.” ~ MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUSEUM You may not have the talent of Jake Shimabukuro, the Hawaiian ukulele virtuoso, but you will learn to play quickly and the music will lift your spirit while your soul will rejoice in Charlie Jenkins its new language. Charlie Jenkins says it took him five months to feel comfortable playing for others. He loves to sing. The ukulele demands that you sing along Contact the author at with it. When the Portuguese arrived at the dock [email protected]. in Honolulu and broke into their folk songs, the music took on its own life. All of the club members love music and love to perform for others. The club has been asked to play for the Menorah and Christmas Tree Lightings in

December, for the Lady Golfers, and even for a Stories Feature memorial service. They have also played at homes for the elderly. Although Gerry Cooper has been playing only a few months, he has melded right into the music on his tenor instrument. “I love music and dance. Playing love songs on the ukulele brings joy not only to me but to those we play for.

Gerry Cooper

Log on to www.scshca.com September 2015 21 Book Review BY DENNIS SHEEHAN

The Thing with Feathers: The Surprising Lives of Birds and What They Reveal about Being Human by Noah Strycker

When fellow Sun City Shadow Hills resident and friend a group. Perhaps starling flocks might be more spontaneous Bill Blair suggested The Thing with Feathers was an than they seem? The author cites researchers who think excellent read, one that was a real “page-turner,” I made a complex system such as a starling flock at dusk forms a mental note along the lines of, “Gee, I didn’t know my strictly though simple interactions, a property defined as friend was that interested in ‘birder’ stuff, or ornithology “emergence.” And emergence can apply to art, religion, generally.” and financial markets, too. However, author Noah Strycker sets out at once to If that isn’t enough, Strycker has the reader consider the demonstrate this is a book as much about human albatross, a bird for many of us only imagined negatively behavior and humanity as it is a work about birds for in Coleridge’s “Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner,” a truly keen biologists. Of course, there is ample discussion of bad omen and an expression with which we are all familiar: studies, experimentation, and human observation of a “an albatross hung round one’s neck.“ An albatross variety of the 10,000 bird species that populate our spends 95 percent of its life over the open ocean, living world. But the reader will conclude there are plenty of quite differently than most creatures on planet Earth. comparisons between bird behavior and human endeavor Wandering albatrosses, with the largest wingspan of any that are, in a word, fascinating. flying bird, 12 feet from tip to tip, can log several hundred Strycker asks the reader first to think through the miles a day in flight, even resting on the wing to catch capabilities of homing birds, including species such as a sleep at 40 miles per hour! Manx shearwater – a kind of streamlined seabird – and The reader might think a long-traveling species of bird homing pigeons. The average reader would conclude might not have any romantic life, yet Strycker says research that birds, with far less of a physical brain, can process indicates the globe-trotting, wandering albatross mates for less things in proportion to their brain size. If that holds life, is incredibly faithful to its partner, and demonstrates true, then why is it that homing birds have shown in what real devotion is like. Thus unfolds a most interesting studies that they have a nearly innate, built-in map and discussion and comparison of human love and devotion compass to safely return home to their crofts, and not to that of similar emotions in animals. just in simple contests, but in trials covering as much as These parallels make for compelling reading, and 3,200 miles across the Atlantic? Even in experiments by thanks to Bill Blair for an excellent suggestion for our ornithologists in which the eyes, nostrils, and ears of collective reading list. homing birds are covered and plugged, these birds demonstrate something like a sixth sense to be able to complete their journeys. Contact the author at Homo sapiens? Thank goodness man has GPS systems [email protected]. to make as complicated a journey from Sun City Shadow Hills all the way to, say, O’Donnell Country Club in Palm Springs! When one thinks of a bird such as a starling, images of a Answers to the Quiz on page 10 small, black, flying bunch of pests probably come to mind. Strycker asks the reader to evoke this picture and writes that 1. The Mountaineers 5. The Scots this is nothing more than a bunch of individual starlings 2. The Sycamores 6. The Bonnies acting as a crowd. Rather than flying toward disorder and 3. The Coyotes 7. The Bobcats even chaos, the starling’s behavior is self-organizing – 4. The Gaels Bonus: Cornell University and funny things can happen when individuals behave as

22 September 2015 theView Feature Stories 23 September 2015 September The highest number are in Italy (50), China Responsibility for protection is shared between shared is protection for Responsibility Sites Heritage World UNESCO to: line on Go archeological, scientific,anthropological value. Natural heritage refers to ethnological, outstanding physical, biological, and geological or formations, habitats of threatened animals and plants. species of (32), India each), (39 France and Germany (47), UK (28), Russia and the U.S. (22 each). Our American sites include our National Parks, the University the and Monticello Liberty, of Statute of Virginia, Taos Pueblo, Missions, as well as many others. and San Antonio countries. Headquarters for UNESCO is in Paris, in is UNESCO for Headquarters countries. France. and see how many you have already visited. World Heritage Site #307: Statue of Liberty (New York, US) Libertyof Statue #307: Site York, Heritage (New World

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across a World Heritage Site with a dedication plaque. Have you magnets for tourism seenand local economies, there some of are 1,030 in 161 countries. them? As Log www.scshca.com to on A World Partnership for Conservation A World Welcome, Jason Hollida, Director of Food & Beverage!

We are pleased to announce the appointment of our serving new “signature drinks menu” during lunch and new Director of Food & Beverage, Jason Hollida. Jason dinner as well as your favorite domestic and imported comes to the Shadow Hills Golf Club community with beer and liquor favorites. more than 20 years of experience in the food and beverage industry. Jason has a breadth of knowledge that spans guest service standards, leadership, and restaurant Montecito Cafe training. Jason is a passionate wine aficionado and Offering great coffee and a traditional “grab ‘n go” looks forward to working with the staff and owners of breakfast menu, the Montecito Cafe is sure to give the Shadow Hills Golf Club. You can reach him at the local Starbucks a run for its money! You will also get [email protected]. to enjoy fresh donuts delivered every day as well as monthly evening events that will include tray-passed hors d’oeuvres and entertainment on the patio. Fresher Lifestyle. Healthier Lifestyle. Your Lifestyle! Santa Rosa Bistro Western Golf Properties is committed to guest service With a renewed focus on Lifestyle Wellness, the Santa at all of the food and beverage outlets at Shadow Hills. Rosa Bistro will be your daily destination to enjoy a Our new and exciting menus will begin in October and healthy menu that includes grab ‘n go items, fresh salads, will reflect your lifestyle, and our management teams are nutritious juices, tasty sandwiches, and chef-inspired committed to making every visit the best it can be! flatbreads. We will also be offering a selection of organic We also have exciting promotions that include a Dining wellness products that include soaps, creams, and Rewards Program, a Coffee Club, and Weekly Socials essentials. Our personally curated wine selection will that are sure to please everyone! be the perfect accompaniment to our selection of More information to come as we get the season international cheeses and meats to enjoy at the bistro or underway this fall. your home! Shadows Restaurant Golf Snack Bar With a strong focus and commitment to guest service, We’ll be bringing the farm to the greens as you enjoy Shadows Restaurant will continue to offer our popular a selection of fresh fruits and snacks at our newly daily happy hour specials as well as a new and exciting designed farmer’s market-styled Golf Snack Bar. Our Sunday Brunch offering a selection of the best meats, golfers will appreciate a broader selection of grab ‘n go freshest produce, traditional breakfast favorites, and items to enjoy at the snack bar or to take along with savory sweets for you to enjoy. Shadows will also be them as they play their game. We’ll also be offering offering new menus created by our chef with healthier weekly events like traditional BBQs and picnics at the choices for you to enjoy, and our new bartenders will be Snack Bar!

24 September 2015 theView Fitness Update 25 September 2015 September Evangeline Classes are a group activity. We request that you that request We activity. group a are Classes Gym bags are not permitted on the Aerobic Water must be in an enclosed unbreakable are Towels encouraged and wipes are supplied All equipment (mats, steps, weights, etc.) Please remember personal hygiene and please should Remember why you came to class. You follow the instructor’s routine. If you must “do must you If routine. instructor’s the follow your own thing,” please choose a spot to the side or back of the studio or room. Studio floor. Please use the bench and cubbies Studio floor. to store items during class. classes. the permittedin not is Food container. for you to wipe off the mats after use. area. storage proper their to returned be should refrain from perfume wearing or cologne. show up focused on the reason you are there goals. fitness personal your achieve to work and Listen to your competition body a never It’s times. and all at boundaries respect your own but feel your own personal challenge. • • • • • • • IRECTOR D OMEZ ITNESS G F ND A VANGELINE E Y IFESTYLE L B Fitness Update The following is an etiquette reminder for Appropriate fitness attire must be worn. Please do not enter the Aerobic Studio or room or Studio Aerobic the enter not do Please Our classes have a maximum number of Please silence your cell phones and keep Please refrain from talking/socializing during Please be on time. If you should arrive more prior to the current class finishing. participants (dependent on area). To ensure your space please arrive early. conversations to a minimum. Cell phone use is use phone Cell minimum. a to conversations not allowed in class. the class, it is a distraction to others and makes and others to distraction a is it class, the it difficult for class instructions to be heard. than five minutes late, entry will not be allowed be not will entry late, minutes five than due to safety concerns (warm up is completed in the first few minutes of class). Should you enter late, please take a spot in the back or to the side so as not to disturb a member who is already in place. Be considerate of their space. those that attend the Group Exercise classes at Sun City Shadow Hills: • Log www.scshca.com to on • • • • • Sunday Monday Tuesday 2015 Fitness Guest Mixed Doubles 3.5 Women’s 3.0-4.0 Men’s 3.0 Punch Card 7:00 AM (TC) 7:00 AM (TC) 7:00 AM (TC) (2nd & 4th Sunday only) The 2015 Fitness Pickleball Club 7:00 AM (SR) Pickleball Club Guest Punch Card Table Tennis Club 7:00 AM (SR) Total Body Circuit are available at the 2:30 PM (SR) 8:00 AM (AS) $ Montecito Fitness Center Total Body Circuit Bocce Buddies after 12 pm. 8:00 AM (AS) $ 8:00 AM (MC) Please make sure to pick up your Zumba Balance the Brain punch card. It is required for 9:00 AM (AS) $ 9:00 AM (AS) $ any guests that will be using Men’s 3.5 the Fitness Center (pool not 9:00 AM (TC) Integral Yoga 10:00 AM (SR) $5 included). This card must be Integral Yoga presented at the desk prior to 10:00 AM (SR) $5 Aqua Fitness using the Fitness Centers. One Aqua Fitness 10:00 AM (IP) $ of the 50 squares will be signed 10:00 AM (IP) $ (No class 9/1, 9/8) (No class 9/7) off for each guest for every day Reformer Pilates of use. If a guest does not have Mat Pilates 10:00 AM (AS) $ 11:00 AM (AS) $12 the punch card, a fee of $5 per Men’s 3.5 visit will be charged. Lively Liners 11:00 AM (TC) Intermediate Legend Reformer Pilates 12:30 PM (AS) 11:00 AM (AS) $12

Fitness Orientations AS – Aerobic Studio Lively Liners Beginner Stretch 2:30 PM (AS) By Appointment Only. FC – Fitness Center 12:30 PM (AS) (No class 9/1, 9/8) If you are unfamiliar with the GC – Golf Club Stretch IP – Indoor Pool 2:30 PM (AS) Bocce Buddies fitness equipment in the MC – Montecito CH (No class 9/7) 7:00 PM (MC) Montecito or Santa Rosa Fitness SR – Santa Rosa CH Aqua Walk Centers, you may want to OS – Offsite 3:30 PM (IP) schedule a complimentary TC – Tennis Courts (No class 9/7) $ – $3 charge Fitness Orientation. We are Lively Liners Int./Adv. 4:00 PM (AS) happy to familiarize you with all Listings in BLUE indicate Charter Club Lively Liners Advanced of the fitness equipment and membership required. 4:30 PM (AS) create a workout card with all of your settings for you to follow. Please call the Montecito Fitness Center at 760-772-0430 or the Santa Rosa Fitness Center at 760-342-2850 to September schedule an appointment.

26 September 2015 theView Fitness Calendar 27 ) ) ) SR AS TC ( ( ( PM AM AM September 2015 September www.scshca.com Men’s 3.0 Men’s 3.0 Open Play 9:00 Table Tennis Tennis Table 7:00 12:00 760-772-0430, This schedule is subject to change. Open Line Dance on calendar listings, to ensure your spot. For more information for class cancellations. call the Fitness Center page on or log on to the web site Studio classes are limited Check the Fitness Center page for class descriptions. to 30 participants for safety purposes. Please arrive early and check the Fitness Center ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) )$ ) $ ) $ ) $ SR ) $6 SR SR AS SR IP TC TC ( AS MC ( ( ( ( AS AS ( ( ( ( ( SR ( ( ( AM PM PM AM AM AM AM AM AM AM AM AM Yoga Yoga AM Circuit Circuit Zumba Advanced & Stretch Chair Yoga Chair Yoga Total Body Total 1:00 2:30 7:00 8:00 Aqua Fitness Lively Liners 9:00 7:00 8:30 10:00 Weight Room Weight (No class 9/4) (No class 9/4) Men’s 3.5-4.0 9:00 8:00 Bocce Buddies Pickleball Club 10:00 11:00 9:30 Wake Up Stretch Wake Women’s 3.0-4.0 Women’s Table Tennis Club Tennis Table ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) $ ) $ ) $5 ) $ ) $ ) $12 SR SR AS AS AS IP TC TC AS ( ( ( ( ( AS AS SR ( ( ( ( AS ( ( ( ( PM PM PM AM AM AM AM AM AM AM AM AM AM Stretch Stretch Wake Up Wake Men’s 3.0 Thera-Band 1:00 2:30 5:00 8:00 7:00 Aqua Fitness Lively Liners 7:00 7:00 Integral Yoga Integral Yoga (No class 9/3) (No class 9/3) (No class 9/3) 8:00 9:00 Pickleball Club Zumba Toning 10:00 10:00 Reformer Pilates Women’s 3.0-3.5 Women’s 10:00 Balance the Brain 11:00 Total Body Circuit Total Intermediate Review ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) $ ) $ ) $ ) $6 ) $ SR SR ) $6 ) $5 ) $12 SR AS AS SR SR TC TC ( ( AS IP ( ( ( ( ( AS AS AS ( ( ( AS SR SR ( ( ( ( ( ( ( AM AM PM PM PM PM AM AM AM AM AM PM AM AM Yoga Yoga AM AM AM Stretch Zumba Zumba

Men’s 3.5 Men’s 3.5 Men’s 3.5 Mat Pilates 2:30 3:00 4:30 3:30 7:00 Lively Liners 7:00 9:00 Aqua Zumba 11:30 10:00 (No class 9/2) (No class 9/2) (No class 9/2) 9:00 Beginner Yoga Beginner Yoga 9:00 8:00 Pickleball Club Pickleball

Aerobic Circuit 10:00 9:30 8:00 Reformer Pilates Beginner Review Interval Training 12:30 Table Tennis Club Tennis Table 11:00 Weight Room Circuit Weight

Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Log www.scshca.com to on Table Tennis Open Play Tennis Table A Huge Thanks!

BY JUEL SICILIAN At the end of the school year, I received this note from the Special Education class taught by one of our residents, Marci Robman, at Las Palmitas Elementary School. If you are new to the project, Las Palmitas is located in Thermal and is in the heart of one of the lowest income areas in our valley. With cuts to education, there are many things that these students just don’t have to enhance their learning experience. So far we have turned over both Box Tops for Education and Labels for Education, and I am so grateful to those of you who have contributed. If you haven’t started, then check the products in your pantry and closet for the Box Top logo. Here is how it works:

1. Find Box Tops on hundreds of products. 2. Clip Box Tops from each package.

4. Box Tops are each worth 10¢ 3. Send the Box Tops to your school. for your school.

You don’t have to send the Box Tops to the school. Just drop them in the mailbox at the Montecito Clubhouse. So far we have turned over about 600 Box Tops points which provided $60 to the school to use toward art supplies or library books or jump ropes – whatever the school felt that it needed the most. Thank you for taking time to participate in the ongoing project. This year I am asking you to ask your friends and neighbors to join you. If you work in an office, ask those who are not already contributing to another school to help you. This gift costs you nothing but your time, and the return from the children and teachers is amazing.

Contact the author at [email protected].

28 September 2015 theView Lifestyle Update

THE LIFESTYLE DESK ACCEPTS VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER AND AMERICAN EXPRESS.

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Lifestyle Update 39 September 2015 September Log www.scshca.com to on Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday 12 8:00 AM Ceramics (CAM/MIR) 9:00 AM Quilters (CAM/MIR) 9:30 AM DRC Meeting (LJ) 10:30 AM Safety Meeting (LJ) 12:00 PM Duplicate Bridge (CAP) 11:00 AM Women’s Golf (SHA) 12:00 PM Tuesday Pan (NEW) 11:30 AM Table Tennis (PIS/NEW) September 2:00 PM GAC Meeting (LJ) 12:30 PM Mah Jongg (CAP) Sign up or purchase tickets to Lifestyle events at the 5:00 PM King & Queens Poker (PIS) 1:00 PM Jewelry Club (MIR) 2:00 PM Landscape Advisory (LJ) Lifestyle Desk in the Montecito Clubhouse. 3:30 PM Table Tennis (PIS) 760.772.9617 6:00 PM Bridge (CAP) Credit cards accepted. 7:00 PM Billiards Club (PAC)

6 7899:00 AM Quilters (CAM/MIR) LABOR DAY 11:00 AM Women’s Golf (SHA) 10:00 AM Mountain View Church (CAP) HOA Closed 8:00 AM Ceramics (CAM/MIR) 11:30 AM Table Tennis (PIS/NEW) 2:30 PM Table Tennis (PIS/NEW) 10:00 PM Desert Life Board (LJ) 12:30 PM Mah Jongg (CAP) 7:00 PM Movie Night: 7:00 AM Lady Putters (CAP) 12:00 PM Duplicate Bridge (CAP) 1:00 PM Jewelry Club (MIR) Indochine 9:00 AM Creative Arts (CAM/MIR) 12:00 PM Tuesday Pan (NEW) 2:00 PM Men’s Golf Board (LJ) (CAM/MIR) 12:00 PM Pan (CAP) 2:00 PM Strategic Planning 3:00 PM Camera Club (MON) 12:30 PM Needles & Pins (CAM) Study Session (MIR) 3:30 PM Table Tennis (PIS) 12:30 PM Paper Crafters (MIR) 2:00 PM View Subcommittee (LJ) 6:00 PM Bridge (CAP) 1:30 PM Gin Rummy (NEW) 5:00 PM King & Queens Poker (PIS) 6:00 PM Gin Rummy (NEW) 3:30 PM Communication Mtg. (LJ) 6:30 PM Pet Club (CAM) 6:00 PM Rainbow Friends (CAM) 5:30 PM King & Queens Poker (PIS) 7:00 PM Billiards Club (PAC) 7:00 PM Performing Arts (MIR)

13 ROSH HASHANAH 14 15 16 Begins at Sundown 7:00 AM Lady Putters (CAP) 8:00 AM Ceramics (CAM/MIR) 9:00 AM Quilters (CAM/MIR) 8:00 AM Ronald Reagan Library (OS) 9:30 AM DRC Meeting (LJ) 9:30 AM Bridge Lessons (CAP) 10:00 AM Mountain View Church (CAP) 9:00 AM Creative Arts (CAM/MIR) 12:00 PM Desert Life (OS) 10:00 PM Mah Jongg Lessons (MAR) 1:00 PM Quilters (CAM/MIR) 12:00 PM Pan (CAP) 12:00 PM Duplicate Bridge (FH) 11:00 AM Women’s Golf (SHA) 2:30 PM Table Tennis (PIS/NEW) 12:30 PM Needles & Pins (CAM) 12:00 PM Tuesday Pan (NEW) 11:30 AM Table Tennis (PIS/NEW) 7:00 PM Movie Night: 12:30 PM Paper Crafters (MIR) 5:00 PM King & Queens Poker (PIS) 12:30 PM Mah Jongg (BH) Woman in Gold 1:00 PM Games Plus (MAR) 6:30 PM RV Club (CAP) 1:00 PM Jewelry Club (MIR) 3:30 PM Table Tennis (PIS) (CAM/MIR) 1:30 PM Gin Rummy (NEW) 7:00 PM Veterans Club (CAM) 6:00 PM Bridge (CAP) 2:00 PM Finance Committee (LJ) 7:00 PM Billiards Club (PAC) 5:30 PM King & Queens Poker (PIS) 7:00 PM Comedy Night (BR) 20 21 22 23 7:00 AM Algodones, Mexico (OS) YOM KIPPUR AUTUMN BEGINS 10:00 AM Mountain View Church (CAP) 7:00 AM Lady Putters (CAP) Begins at Sundown 9:00 AM Quilters (CAM/MIR) 2:30 PM Table Tennis (PIS/NEW) 9:00 AM Creative Arts (CAM/MIR) 9:30 AM Bridge Lessons (CAP) 5:00 PM Solos Club (CAP) 9:00 AM Executive Session (LJ) 8:00 AM Ceramics (CAM/MIR) 10:00 PM Mah Jongg Lessons (BH) 7:00 PM Movie Night: 12:00 PM Pan (SY2) 12:00 PM Duplicate Bridge (FH) 11:00 AM Women’s Golf (SHA) Danny Collins 12:30 PM Needles & Pins (CAM) 12:00 PM Tuesday Pan (NEW) 11:30 AM Table Tennis (PIS/NEW) (CAM/MIR) 12:30 PM Paper Crafters (MIR) 2:00 PM Readers Ink (CAM/MIR) 1:00 PM Games Plus (MAR) 5:00 PM King & Queens Poker (PIS) 12:30 PM Mah Jongg (BH) 1:30 PM Gin Rummy (NEW) 6:00 PM Lifestyle Dance Social (BR) 1:00 PM Jewelry Club (MIR) 2:00 PM Board Meeting (BR) 6:00 PM Rainbow Friends (CAM) 3:30 PM Table Tennis (PIS) 4:00 PM Community Singers (CAP) 6:00 PM Bridge (CAP) 5:30 PM King & Queens Poker (PIS) 7:00 PM Billiards Club (PAC) 27 28 29 30 SUKKOT 9:00 AM Quilters (CAM/MIR) Begins at Sundown 7:00 AM Lady Putters (CAP) 8:00 AM Ceramics (CAM/MIR) 9:30 AM Bridge Lessons (CAP) 9:00 AM Creative Arts (CAM/MIR) 12:00 PM Duplicate Bridge (FH) 10:00 PM Mah Jongg Lessons (BH) 10:00 AM Mountain View Church (CAP) 12:00 PM Pan (CAP) 12:00 PM Tuesday Pan (NEW) 11:00 AM Women’s Golf (SHA) 1:00 PM Quilters (CAM/MIR) 12:30 PM Needles & Pins (CAM) 5:00 PM King & Queens Poker (PIS) 11:30 AM Table Tennis (PIS/NEW) 2:30 PM Table Tennis (PIS/NEW) 12:30 PM Paper Crafters (MIR) 12:30 PM Mah Jongg (FH) 7:00 PM Movie Night: 1:00 PM Games Plus (SY2) 1:00 PM Jewelry Club (MIR) 3:30 PM Table Tennis (PIS) Longest Ride 1:30 PM Gin Rummy (NEW) 6:00 PM Bridge (CAP) (CAM/MIR) 4:00 PM Community Singers (FH) 6:00 PM Movie Group (CAM) 5:30 PM King & Queens Poker (PIS) 7:00 PM Billiards Club (PAC) 7:00 PM Bunco (MAR/SY1) 40 September 2015 theView Thursday Friday Saturday 345 8:30 AM The Huntington (OS) 9:00 AM Creative Arts (CAM/MIR) 8:00 AM Ceramics (CAM/MIR) 9:00 AM EPC Meeting (MON) 10:00 AM Writer’s Club (MON) 9:30 AM Performing Arts Board (CAP) 12:00 PM Pan (CAP) 1:00 PM Canasta (MIR) 12:30 PM Ukulele Lessons (CAM) 2:30 PM Table Tennis (PIS/NEW) 1:30 PM Ukulele Strummers (CAM) 7:00 PM Movie Night: 2:00 PM EPC Task Force (MIR) Bounce 2:00 PM Information Advisory (LJ) (CAM/MIR) 2:30 PM Couples Golf Board (MON) 5:00 PM King & Queens Poker (PIS/NEW) 6:00 PM Bridge (CAP) 6:00 PM Lively Liners (KSK)

10 11 PATRIOT DAY 12 Lifestyle Calendar of Events 9:00 AM Creative Arts (CAM/MIR) 12:00 PM Pan (CAP) 8:00 AM Ceramics (CAM/MIR) 12:30 PM Ukulele Lessons (CAM) 1:00 PM Canasta (MIR) 1:30 PM Ukulele Strummers (CAM) 2:00 PM Computer Club Workshop (MON) 5:00 PM King & Queens Poker (PIS/NEW) 2:30 PM Table Tennis (PIS/NEW) 6:00 PM Bridge (CAP) 7:00 PM Movie Night: 6:00 PM Lively Liners (KSK) Foxcatcher (CAM/MIR)

17 18 19 9:00 AM Creative Arts (CAM/MIR) 10:00 AM Writer’s Club (MON) 8:00 AM Ceramics (CAM/MIR) 7:00 PM Tutta Bella Vino (BR) 12:00 PM Pan (CAP) 9:00 AM Strategic Planning 12:30 PM Ukulele Lessons (CAM) Study Session (FH) 1:30 PM Ukulele Strummers (CAM) 1:00 PM Canasta (MIR) 2:00 PM Food & Beverage Comm. (LJ) 2:30 PM Table Tennis (PIS/NEW) 3:00 PM Meet a Board Member (FH) 7:00 PM Movie Night: 5:00 PM King & Queens Poker (PIS/NEW) Words and Pictures 5:00 PM Oke Dokey Karaoke (FH) (CAM/MIR) 6:00 PM Bridge (CAM) 6:00 PM Democrats (CAP) 6:00 PM Lively Liners (KSK) 24 25 26 8:00 AM Ceramics (CAM/MIR) 9:00 AM Creative Arts (CAM/MIR) 9:00 AM Covenants Committee (LJ) 6:00 PM Lively Liners (BR) 12:00 PM Pan (CAP) 1:00 PM Canasta (MIR) 12:30 PM Ukulele Lessons (CAM) 1:00 PM Strategic Planning 1:30 PM Ukulele Strummers (CAM) Study Session (CAP) 5:00 PM King & Queens Poker (PIS/NEW) 2:00 PM Computer Club Workshop (MON) 6:00 PM Bridge (CAP) 2:30 PM Table Tennis (PIS/NEW) 5:00 PM Resident Appreciation (BR) 6:00 PM Lively Liners (KSK) 7:00 PM Movie Night: The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (CAM/MIR)

• = Montecito Clubhouse • = Santa Rosa Clubhouse PAC – Pacifica PAT – Patio by Capistrano AMP – Amphitheater GC – Golf Clubhouse PC – Putting Course AS – Aerobic Studio GR – Green Room PIS – Pismo BC – Bocce Courts KSK – Kiosk PRK – Parking Lot BH – Back Half Ballroom LJ – La Jolla SC – Sports Court BR – Ballroom MAR – Marisol SEL – Santa Rosa Events Lawn BW – Breezeway MC – Montecito Clubhouse SHA – Shadows Restaurant CAM – Cambria MIR – Mirada SRC – Santa Rosa Clubhouse CAP – Capistrano MON – Monterey SRP – Santa Rosa Patio CL – Clubhouse Lobby NEW – Newport SY – Santa Ynez FC – Fitness Center OS – Offsite SY1 – Santa Ynez I FH – Front Half Ballroom OUT – Outdoor Event SY2 – Santa Ynez II

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Lifestyle Update 43 September 2015 September Log www.scshca.com to on Club Contact Information Billiards Discussion Forum Opera Appreciation Club Travel Club Jewish Outreach Group Don Salvatore Martin Lapides Tony Davis Jerry Irwin Arnie Gillman 760-775-8394 760-772-2946 760-775-9521 760-289-6748 760-347-8873 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Bocce Buddies Games Plus Pairs 9-Hole Golf Club Tuesday Night Putters Republicans Carolyn Braun Pat Rosandich Marvis Borens Bud Nautel Al Miller 760-636-1591 760-343-0783 815-546-2120 760-636-1030 760-863-1115 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] tuesdaynightputters@ [email protected] Bowlers Club Gin Rummy Pan gmail.com Rimona Hadassah Rose Borses Marie Devito Susan Regier Tutta Bella Vino Cindy Hailpern 760-636-4788 760-636-5593 559-361-4552 Julie Harris [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 760-217-6062 760-360-4902 [email protected] Bridge Happy Tappers Paper Crafters [email protected] Marty Martin Caroline Konczey Margo Pagnini Ukulele Strummers The Voice 760-262-8104 619-890-2916 760-565-1930 Mel Borses Darlene Turner [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 760-636-4788 760-200-5022 [email protected] Bunco Hiking Club Performing Arts [email protected] Marcia Guntman Marney Weaver PJ Nilson Veterans Club 760-347-1534 805-377-2408 714-970-7454 Tom Hutson [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 760-347-6317 Clubs in Formation Backgammon Camera Club Holistic Health Club Pet Club [email protected] Bud Krause Jeff Fier Jill Coleman Bob Schuster Women’s Golf Club 760-321-5545 408-410-5616 760-912-3797 818-437-3699 Grace Hutchings [email protected] [email protected] lightingprofessionals@ 760-200-0114 Car Club yahoo.com Canasta Jewelry Club [email protected] Doug Fulton Mary O’Hara Pat Melvin Pickleball Writers Club 760-347-8197 760-863-2108 760-702-3410 Ray Colletti Tony Davis [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 805-558-0692 760-775-9521 Motorcycle Rides [email protected] Ceramics Club King & Queens [email protected] Robert Mastrangelo Wes Warner Card Club Rainbow Friends 760-636-0093 760-775-7501 Mike Strittmatter Frances Panster Resident Groups [email protected] 760-698-2790 760-393-8493 [email protected] Baptist Church Group Off-Road Jeeps [email protected] [email protected] Classy Niners George Vivlamore Lou Padilla Cynthia Bakshy Lady Putters Readers Ink 760-775-7271 951-265-7222 714-914-5480 Maureen Whittaker Connie Brennan [email protected] [email protected] 760-360-7182 [email protected] 760-342-1260 Road Bicycle Riders [email protected] [email protected] Democrats Community Singers Erica Hedlund Dario Fadiga Mary Harder Let’s Meet and Eat Club RV Club 760-200-1939 760-345-7398 760-775-1427 Tami Lamporte Charlotte Emert [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 760-399-2299 760-485-2990 [email protected] [email protected] Computer Club Traci Barnett Hone Lively Liners Shall We All Dance 760-360-1545 Katy Linkjendal Lynn Trahan-Miller [email protected] 760-610-5710 760-393-2390 [email protected] [email protected] Couples Golf Interested in starting Arnold Choy Mah Jongg Solos 760-501-0345 Arlene LaPierre Mary Solty a new club? [email protected] 760-403-7467 760-863-4727 [email protected] [email protected] Creative Arts Table Tennis Are you interested in Judie Markson Men’s Golf Club 760-834-0460 Dennis Hooper Ron Case another hobby? Drop by the [email protected] 760-636-1048 714-883-4509 [email protected] [email protected] Desert Gardeners Lifestyle Desk to pick up an Tennis Club Linda Delaney Needles & Pins George Cerny 714-732-1225 Pat Miller informational packet. 760-347-9408 [email protected] 760-863-1115 [email protected] [email protected] Desert Life Oke Dokey Karaoke That’s Entertainment 760-772-9617 Kathy Reid Gary Miller Julie Johnston 760-469-2335 760-393-2390 760-772-0317 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

44 September 2015 theView Club News 45 September 2015 September Continued on page 42… you still have This Could Be You! Bridge is the greatest card game card greatest the is Bridge Winter league isn’t far off. year last league our ended we that exciting so It’s We’re excited at the prospect of expanding this have bowlers our of many season past this During of all, offering every new time you play! challenges Our 12-weekWednesday, starts which Course, Bridge Beginning October 14, 9:30 – 11:30 am in the Capistrano Teams Teams are beginning to form for our October start but time. with 10 full teams and several subs. We’ve beenreceiving emails beginners from and experienced asking “When locals are we starting?” and snowbirds, fun filled, exciting, pay minimal we that meaning competition league unsanctioned an group. is This no dues to a national organization do and we also don’t what However, National. from awards receive get is a chance to have a passive period of exercise. Did you know that bowling is recommended as a good exercise for seniors? The best part is having the “funnest” time of the week. them see we’d veryoften and friends good become go off to lunch and then spend an afternoonfun and excitement at Fantasy of Springs. As we said you still have time! earlier, Bridge Club Bowlers Club

Whilst the construction is Come along and meet a nice group of residents We have five bocce courts at the Montecito The club plays year round in foursomes and Due to the very hot weather the Tuesday night For more information, please call Carolyn On Wednesday, July 29 we Our club continues to meet every Wednesday Women and men of all levels of experience are For any further information please call Don ongoing at clubhouse, we are playing bocce the at Santathe Montecito Rosa Clubhouse Friday at 8 everyam and on Tuesday evenings at 7 pm. Monday and All are welcome to play and join our club. There are no membership dues. have you if matter not does It game. the enjoy who never played before, we can teach you. clubhouse and only two now at the clubhouse due to Santathe additional Pickle Ball courtsRosa that are being constructed. groups of six. game may be cancelled. (760-775-9521). (760- 636-1591) or Tony held our monthly We tournament. played a tournament doubles with eight the also pockets. played We a round onerobin ball format. We and fifteen had 10 teams in in competition. First place was won side by the team of Gary Hammer and Gary Lovelace. There was a tie for second placeEveryone and had a great played well time. by five teams. at 7 pm in the Tournaments are Billiardsheld the last Room Wednesday of the for openmonth at a cost of $3 per player each tournament. play. monthly the in play to member club a be must You tournaments. welcome and encouraged to join. It’s a great way to make new friends and meet Come your neighbors! to the Wednesday nights for open Montecito play. Free lessons are Billiards available at 10 Room am every Monday in on the Billiards Room by Bryan Murray (760-342-9028). Wednesday on you See (760-775-8394). Salvatore at the Billiards Room.

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Room of the Montecito Clubhouse, is geared towards photograph you like. Most, but not all, will be for sale. Each novices and those who have not played in many years. photographer will price his or her own photo depending on Instructor Carole Morgan will have you playing cards size and paper quality requested. If you go to our website from day one while learning the fundamentals of modern and see a photo you admire, inquire if it is for sale. bidding, play of the hand and defense. For more experienced players, a six-week Intermediate Bridge Course starts on Monday, October 12, 10:30 am – 12 pm in the Monterey Room at the Santa Rosa Clubhouse. Instructor Lou Goldsmith will teach the popular “2 over 1’ bidding system! Class size is limited, so register early. Cost: $20 per person for instructional materials. Put your nonrefundable check payable to “SH Bridge Club” and marked “Beginner” or “Intermediate,” in the Bridge Club’s mailbox (located outside the Billiard Room). Include your name, phone number and email address. For more information about Beginning Bridge classes, contact Carole Morgan at [email protected] or 760-262-8408. For Intermediate Bridge classes, contact Bev Grushkin at 760-296-1477 or “Come and Get It” by Glen Jones Meetings will resume in October on the second [email protected]. Wednesday and fourth Thursday of each month. Our club For information about membership or our Tuesday, is open to everyone from beginners, with “point n shoot” Wednesday and Thursday duplicate games, contact Club or cell phone cameras, to advanced DSLR and mirrorless President Marty Martin at [email protected] or users who want to actively participate in improving skills 760-262-8104. and expanding knowledge. For more information contact our president, Jeff Fier at Bunco [email protected]. Website: scshcameraclub.com. We had a wonderful time at Bunco on Wednesday evening July 29. We had a lot Canasta Club of people attending and had three new people As the temperatures rise, the Canasta join us who I would like to welcome: Rona Kaufman, Linda Club stays cool on Fridays from 1 – 4 pm Billings, and Judy Wilabee. We would love to see more of in the Mirada Room. New players are you join us we have a wonderful time the last Wednesday welcome to observe, learn and play. For more information, night of each month at 6:45 pm at the Montecito clubhouse. please call Mary at 760 863-2108. We have such fun yelling, screaming, and laughing at the dice, so please join us. Any questions please call Marcia, also known as the Bunco Queen at 760-347 1534. Ceramics Club Ceramics Club members have been Camera Club spending this hot summer learning how to create some exciting new projects. Club Photographs from Camera Club member Paula Nadel taught a Sgraffito class, and club members can be seen in both clubhouses’ member Cindy Halpern taught a David Hoff inspired display cabinets. We hope you have enjoyed project with tiles and tray called “From Vine to Vine.” viewing them as much as our members have Check our display cabinet in the next few months to see enjoyed making them. We try to approach photography as these finished projects. art. It is our interpretation of what we see. Our members Club member Mary Coco encouraged the club to often take time to compose the shots and then post process participate in collecting food and cash for donation to the CV them on the computer. If you are interested in purchasing Rescue Mission. The photo attached shows club members any of the photos you see, please email us via our website with the food they collected for donation to the Rescue “Contact” area to get the contact information for the

46 September 2015 theView Club News 47 . September 2015 September Continued on page 44… www.scshcomputerclub.com This is going to be an exciting new year and we Your board members, under the guidance of like you if and welcome always are members New Don’t forget the date, September 21, 2015 and Although we are “dark” for the Show up in the Monterey Room, Santa Rosa Please become a member and take advantage of And write in the date for our first General Email [email protected] the Capistrano room where we get info and some music for the first anxious concert. to We meet know our temporary you about greethear and to meet friends, to old Stave, are director, Laura and months summer the over took many vacations first the for us joining are who people new greet to time. to the first gathering. hope all will come Mary Harder, have met several times with Karen and Jim to help facilitate the new year with Laura. attendance, in be not will Jim and Karen Although we know they will advise wherever they during the coming year. may be to sing, please president, do Mary not hesitate Harder contact her at [email protected] and at call 760-775-1427 our or start practicing those scales now to be in fine tune when we begin the new season! summer months, our season opening season our months, summer Couples Golf Couples Computer Club Computer Workshops Open Club Computer will continue through September. Upcoming Open Workshop dates September 11 and September 25. are Friday, Clubhouse, any time between 2 Bring your and devices, 3:30 your pm.power to attempt cords, will users power and and Mentors yourquestions. help you solve your computer problems. available is form membership The offering. great this on our website at Simply print out and complete the form. Bring it and your $10 to an Open or Workshop drop it in our mailbox in the Montecito Clubhouse. Meeting: Friday, October 2 at 10 am.forward with you all again! to connecting We look for any questions. photo by Sonja Warner

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The Ceramics Club added new members this Log www.scshca.com to on pleased to announce that we will begin Community September 21, at 5 pm for a social in the Monday, Singers outside patio area followed by a short on meeting in morning group is playing at 7 am for the at holes 18 or 9 either playing are Niners Awesome summer information updated For mornings. Friday months. on am 7 The about club activities please visitshclassy9ers.com. the website at three-day Spring Golf Outing. This year’s trip will be held at Temecula should Creek Weather course. golf championship Inn 27-hole Golf Resort, a be perfect for golfing, wine tasting, balloon tours, shopping and much announced more. at Sign-ups a mentioned website under events. later will date. be Check the above month, and we are join to happy you invite We to club. the to friends” “ceramic welcome our new us and create your own unique masterpieces. Our get to available and welcoming always are members you started on making your own meet creations.Tuesday and We Friday morning from 8 am 12:15 pm. For moreWarner, information – call Wes at 760-775-7501.

Community Singers Classy Niners Classy Mission. This is a positive way for us to give back to back give to us for way positive a is This Mission. challenges Club Ceramics the and community, our us in this endeavor. clubs to join other SCSH Welcome Back CoffeeWelcome and first general meeting of the new season. …continued from page 43

event will be in November with the annual Wine & Cheese Social. Membership dues and renewals kick off in Desert Gardeners September, with membership application and waiver forms The Desert Gardeners Club focuses on on our website and in the Couples Golf drawer in the learning more about gardening in the Shadow Hills GC Pro Shop. desert, and sharing experiences among its The current Board Members for 2015/2016 are: members. • Arnold Choy, President The club has no activities planned this summer. We will • Susan Toder, Vice President restart on October 14, 2015. Please watch the View for • Nancy Zimmerman, Membership announcements later in the summer. • David Moss, Treasurer The club usually meets on the second Wednesday of • Vivian Rayson, Secretary each month at 4 pm in the Montecito, although the date, • Joyce Johnson, Handicap time, and location may change depending on the event. • Bill & Shirley Bergman, Tournaments If you would like to be added to our email list and A big heart-warming and appreciated thanks goes to the receive notices of our meetings, please send an email to departing Couples Golf Club Board members Ethelwyn [email protected]. Hintz, Gloria Mossman and Merlina Tate, who have For more information, please contact Linda Delaney at provided strong leadership, spirited enthusiasm and the above club email address. tremendous insight in making our club what it is today. Check the website at www.shcouples.com for events, schedules, membership info, green fees, pairings, games Desert Life formats, etc. For website information, contact Rita Fall is just around the corner and, yes, Drinkard, [email protected]. Desert Life will be back in full swing with Questions concerning golf activities can be directed to a new location and new, interesting our Golf Advisory Committee (GAC) members, Joyce programs. Come, meet new neighbors and regroup with Johnson, [email protected], or Don Hauser, old friends. [email protected], 760-345-6223. If you would like to join Desert Life, pick up a Questions regarding membership can be directed membership application at the front desk (or with handouts to Nancy Zimmerman at [email protected] or at Santa Rosa). Fill out the application, and attach a check 916-825-4356. for the $15 membership fee made out to SCSH Desert Life. General inquiries about the club can be directed to Write “new” or “returning member” on your check and Arnold Choy, [email protected], 760-501-0345. drop it into the Desert Life mailbox in the Montecito “They say golf is like life, but don’t believe them. Golf is more Clubhouse. For more information, contact Membership complicated than that” ~ Gardner Dickinson Chairperson, Marie DeVito, at 760-636-5593. September’s Luncheon Date: September 15, 2015 Time: 11:30 am – 2 pm Creative Arts New Location: Heritage Palms Clubhouse We are artists of varied skill levels, styles (Jefferson to Fred Waring, Left on Fred Waring who love to draw and paint. We meet and right into Heritage Palms) Monday and Thursday mornings from 9 am Program: Red Jeep Tours – 12 pm. Since the Montecito Clubhouse is a designated Charity for the Month: Street Life Project. Donations cool zone, come, and join us and exercise your creative of travel size toiletries, tarps, blankets, shoes for spirit while keeping cool. The Artist of the month for the encouragement and love of those in despair September will be Judy Markson who paints using mixed and on the street. media and enjoys adding textures to her painting. Menu: Chicken Saltimbocca with Tiramisu Cake for Dues of $22.50 are now due and payable for the July 1, dessert. A vegetarian option is available. (Please 2015 through December 31, 2015 and 2016 fiscal year. If indicate a vegetarian preference on your check.) you have any questions and concerns contact: Geoffrey Price: $23. Checks must be in by September 8th – in mail Toner at 760-345-8785 or email: [email protected] slot at Montecito. or Vice President, Judy Markson at 760-834-0460. We are looking forward to an exciting new season at Desert Life! Hope to see you there.

48 September 2015 theView Outside guests are always welcome. Discussion Forum Club Bingo will be dark for the month of September. Mark Your Calendars: Our next session will be October 2, 2015. Meet the Clubs: Saturday, On Mondays of each week there is a room October 31, 10 am – 12 pm available from 1 – 4 pm for Scrabble and other Speaker Series: games. There is no charge or dues to play on Thursdays, 7 – 8:30 pm Monday. 2015: If you have questions, please contact Pat at November 5 760-343-0783. December 7 2016: January 14 Gin Rummy February 11 The gin rummy club meets March 10 every Monday at the Santa Rosa April 14 Clubhouse at 1:30 pm in the New- May 12 port Room. The game usually lasts until 5 or 5:30 All the above events are in the Montecito Ballroom. pm. Do you want to help choosing new speakers or If you play gin rummy or would like to learn, planning meetings? please contact Marie DeVito at 760-636-5593. We Every month, beginning on Monday, October 5, are a fun group and all are welcome. the DFC will meet to plan, organize and support our Speaker Series. Join us if you want to participate. These Monday meetings are at 7 pm in Happy Tappers the Santa Rosa Clubhouse La Jolla room on the For more information, contact Mondays before a Speaker Series presentation. Caroline Konczey at 619-890-2916 We are very excited about next season’s program or [email protected]. of distinguished speakers, which will begin in November 2015. Please join us for another year of informative and engaging presentations! For information, please contact President John Hiking Club

Crawford at [email protected] or call SCSH’s Over the Hill Hiking Club News 760-565-1311. Club offers hikes from October to April, most on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month – exceptions – Games Plus November and December. To be placed on the Club Email list until Games Plus was formed to play November 1, please contact Dave Hendrickson at: various games. Currently we play [email protected]. After Nov. 1, please contact Bingo the first Friday of each Marney Weaver at [email protected]. month, unless otherwise notified. Doors open at Members will receive additional hike information 5:30 pm with games starting at 6:30 pm. Paper sells by email. There are no dues! for $5 for 12 games, each game sheet has three • October 29, 2015 Deer Springs Trail to Suicide cards. You can add an additional set of paper for $4. Rock (Idyllwild); 7 miles, 1400' Moderate, There are two special games throughout the Lunch at Café Aroma evening. You can purchase double action paper for • November 12 Eagle Canyon $1 each (or 3 for $2.) and the final game for $2. (Cathedral City); 3 miles, 500' Easy You may purchase as many of these as you would • November 19 Crazy Eight Loop like. These two special games pay the biggest pots. (Indian Canyons); 8 miles, 800' Moderate We also have a free door prize raffle right after • December 10 Pushwalla Palms intermission. It’s a fun evening with lots of (Coachella Preserve); 6 miles, 300' Easy fellowship. Bring your friends or family members.

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• December 17 Lost Horse Mine play throughout the year giving you the chance to join in. (Joshua Tree); 8 miles, 600' Moderate, Who: Shadow Hills residents looking for a good night • January 14, 2016 Moon Country out with friends and neighbors (Coachella Preserve); 3 miles, 100' Easy When: Monday and Thursday nights at 5:30 pm and • January 28 Garstin Trailhead to Araby Trailhead Tuesday @ 6 pm starting times (Palm Springs); 6 Miles, 1200' Moderate, Where: Santa Rosa Clubhouse • February 11 Fern Canyon What: Dealers choice (Omaha, Stud, Hi Low etc.) (Indian Canyons); 3.5 miles, 400' Easy Everyone is welcome to participate and just have some • February 25 West Fork fun. We’re always looking for new players from our Shadow (Indian Canyons); 5 miles, 1800' Moderate Hills community. • March 10 Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail So let’s all shuffle up and deal!!! (Idyllwild); 5 miles, 300' Easy For more information call Mike (760-698-2790) or • March 24 Pipes Canyon to Chaparrosa Peak Bobby (310-977-1896). (Pioneertown); 8 miles, 1300' Moderate • April 14 Mission Creek to Whitewater Canyon 5 miles, 600' Easy Lady Putters • April 28 Keenwood to South Ridge Throughout September, one early (Idyllwild); 8 miles, 1750' Moderate putting session will continue. Sign-in is between 6:30 – 6:45 am on Monday mornings in the Capistrano Room of the Montecito Jewelry Club Clubhouse. Putting begins at 7 am on the practice green Come to the Mirada Room at the behind the clubhouse. Montecito Clubhouse any Wednesday We invite all ladies to visit us to try your hand at putting. afternoon between 1 – 3:30 pm. You will No experience is necessary. Come as a guest at no cost for have the opportunity to meet a delightful group of women the first time! You will meet many club members who will creating necklaces, bracelets, earrings, anklets, or bookmarks. make you feel welcome. Annual membership dues are $15, Or we are creating new settings for our family’s special plus the cost of a logo shirt. A putter, a ball and $2 is all treasures. Sometimes we are repairing jewelry that we would that is needed. No putter? We do have a few loaners to share enjoy wearing again. with prospective members. If you have the desire to make Are you wondering what it would be like to create new friends and have a good time, this is the club for you! jewelry? Stop by and watch us or jump right in and use one Please note that we do adhere to standard golf dress codes of our Newcomer kits and find out how you enjoy the (no jeans). No golf spikes, please. experience. One of our members will be available to provide Golf course reseeding is scheduled to begin in October guidance so that you can achieve success from the start. and therefore, Lady Putters’ last day of summer play will be We have all levels of experience among our membership Monday, September 28 with a Hawaiian dress up theme. from newcomers to incredible. Each month we shall provide We will restart with two sessions of putting after our infor- an opportunity for you to participate in a specific lesson if mational Meeting on Thursday, October 29 from 11 am – you choose including holiday focused classes as well as other 2 pm in the Montecito ballroom. The first day of regular specialties. If you would like to teach a class to us, that play will be Monday, November 2. opportunity will also be available. In early October, look for an announcement about the Don’t forget to look at our two shelves in the glass display Informational Meeting. All potential new members are cases in the hall. Our creative designs are available to see invited to join returning members to kick off our next year and some are also for sale. Questions, please call Sharon of putting fun! Degenhart, our president, at 619-777-3457. We are looking Visit the Lady Putters website at www.shputters.com forward to getting to know you! for more information and updates about the club. If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Hansen at 760-895-4611 or send an email message to scshladyputters Kings and Queens Card Club @gmail.com. The name of the game is POKER! Save this date: Thursday, October 28, 2015 for our Kings and Queens Card Club is open for informational meeting!

50 September 2015 theView Lively Liners Men’s Golf GO TEAM GO – Come on out The South Course at Shadow to our Sports-O-Rama Dance on Hills has been going through a Saturday, September 26 from major project over the past couple of 6 – 8:45 pm in the Montecito Ballroom and show months. The new golf management company, along off your team spirit. Club members are $5 and with a new person in charge of maintaining the guests are $10. Sports attire is optional. Bring your course and new equipment to assist them, have been favorite beverage and a snack. working to get the grass conditions ready so that If you haven’t tried line dancing or it’s been a when the course is closed down in September, it can while since you have danced, we would like to invite benefit the future. This task has many speculating, you to come to our Beginner class, Mondays at but only time will tell. 1 pm (please arrive at 12:45 pm to register). You While the course has been having this extensive may try line dancing one time for free before you work performed, our Men’s Club has been join our club. It is so much fun we don’t know how sponsoring many Monday away golf events. These you could dance just once! have been extremely successful with our being able To join, yearly dues are $15. Monthly classes are to play many private clubs where it would not be $15 per month, for the months you attend class. possible for us to play during the fall and winter We offer Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced seasons. An example of this is shown below – a classes as well as member led review classes. picture of our wonderful lunch after playing the For information about classes or membership, private equity course at Bermuda Dunes. Thanks to as well as dance steps, check out our website: James Townsend for your hard work in arranging www.scshlivelyliners.com or contact Katy Linkjendal these economical and fun golf days. at [email protected] or 760-610-5710. You may also contact our president, Arnold Choy, at [email protected] or 650-867-7089 for more information. Looking forward to seeing you at class! Keep On Dancing!

Mah Jongg Club News Our Mah Jongg club members are enjoying our Wednesday games in the Montecito Clubhouse. For information about joining the Shadow Hills Games are played starting at 12:30 pm and end by Men’s Golf Club, contact our membership 3:30 pm. New members are always welcome. Don’t chairman Joe Zelazny at 253-686-8882 or by email forget to arrive by 12:15 pm if you need a game. at [email protected]. Thank you to everyone that already paid their $10 annual dues. Please note: Needles & Pins • Babs will be resuming lessons in September Happy Hands at Work!!! The after Labor Day. You can contact her at knitters, crocheters, quilters, and 760-393-2056 if you are interested. needlecraft members meet Mondays • If you are interested in learning Chinese at 12:30 pm in the Cambria Room. Quilters also Mah Jongg, please contact Frances Panster, meet again Wednesdays from 9 am – 1 pm, and the 760-393-8493. second and fourth Sundays from 1 – 5 pm. Please remember to fold your table cloths when Although it’s summer, our members have been your games are finished. hard at work on a variety of projects. Rose Marie See you on Wednesday! Lombardo knitted a beautiful purple blanket for the

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Linus program. Vicki Dinkin wrapped up an impressive The Annual $10 membership fee is due now. Please be cross stitch piece. Donna Zelazny is working on an intricate sure to contact a Board member so that we have all your mint green and white crocheted baby blanket. Sally Hooper current information and put you on the Pan Club Roster. created a unique free motion quilt. And Connie Kidd and For those returning members, we would like to update our Pat Miller are working on needlepoint canvas that will be list and make sure that we have your correct email address, made into decorative pillows. Sharon Lubetsky made a and phone numbers. colorful quilt for Linus and continues to work on great Pan days: Monday at noon and 6:30 pm at the Montecito looking quilted totes. Alberta Stasiak is crocheting granny Clubhouse, Tuesday at the Santa Rosa Clubhouse at noon, squares in beiges and browns for older children in the Linus and Thursday at noon at the Montecito Clubhouse. program. In fact, our members recently were able to donate Feel free to stop by the Pan room at our designated times 16 blankets and five hats to Linus. and meet the Pan players. You may be asked to sub in a Six lady quilters are off to Big Bear where they will spend game, since we are always looking for players while people an exciting three days quilting and getting a head start on are traveling. holiday gifts. Please contact Susan Regier (559-361-4552) or Shelley New members are always welcome and can attend one Brown or (760-775-4130) if you have any questions or time before joining. Dues are $10 per year. want to find out more information. Oke Dokey Karaoke Paper Crafters Club Who: Oke Dokey Karaoke Club Alright, alright, alright! It should be When: September 17, 2015 starting to cool down out there, but the Everyone is welcome…B.Y.O.B and heat is on as far as card making goes. All snacks (remember, we’ve cancelled the potluck.). those wonderful autumn and holiday projects are just We are a unique, congenial, fun group of friendly people around the corner and we can hardly wait! composed of singles, couples; singers and non-singers. In order to be ready for those fun events, we’re starting It is always the perfect time to sing and start branching to “gear up” and plan what projects we want to work on out and have some fun. A whole new world will be waiting. through January. Not only that, but all our “snow birds” Karaoke is…selecting “Your Song”…then singing along will be flying in soon and our classroom will be brimming with the music, with lyrics on the large screen monitor! with old friends. You pick the song from a songbook of 10,000 songs (or The new Board would like to invite you to pop into our online). Songs by Artist; Songs by Title & write them on classroom on a Monday afternoon and take a look at what’s Song Slips: http://www.scshca. com/clubs-and-groups/okey- going on. It’s not just about the projects we make, but the dokey-karaoke/ friendships we form while making our cards, boxes, etc. If We have an efficient smooth-running format – Come as you’ve been wondering about us, give our new President, a guest and try us out for one meeting, then join as a Margo Pagnini, a call at 760-565-1930 or email her at member. Annual dues are $10. If you are shy or curious, [email protected] and let her know that you’d like to you can call our president, Gary Miller (408-234-4582) and attend one of our classes. he will be happy to help you with whatever questions you You do not have to join our club the first time you attend. may have. Don’t miss the fun – come early. We want you to enjoy making a card/project and see if what we’re doing is something you are interested in. All levels of card makers are encouraged to join our club. If you’re new Pan Club to paper crafting, we will teach you. If you’re experienced, We are all excited about kicking off the you can teach us! fall season with a Pan Tournament! We meet every Monday in the Mirada Room at the When you get the email be sure to respond Montecito Clubhouse at 12:30 pm to “set up” and “catch quickly so we can count you in since there will be limited up” with each other. Card classes begin at 1 pm and space. generally end at 3 pm. “Do It Yourself Time,” learning a The Pan lessons this summer have been a great success. new technique, or learning how to use equipment begins We have attracted a lot of new members. For lessons in the after class from 3 pm until 5 pm. Come join us and see what fall, please contact Shelley or Susan. we’re all about!

52 September 2015 theView We are planning a reception with a special wine and cheese event in November featuring booths explaining our various activities associated with the production of plays, and entertainment with short skits. We love to talk to you about our Club and activities. Please contact any of the Board members for additional information or just to chat: Gene Gambale, [email protected] or 760-772-7555; Vic Saraydarian, [email protected] or 760-912-5499; Maureen Abel, [email protected] or 760-289-6196; Geri Butler, [email protected] or 760-775-7846; and PJ Nilson, [email protected] “Inchie” Card (made with one inch pieces of paper) or 760-834-8698. Taught by Ginna Martinez Please visit our showcase in the clubhouse (opposite the Mirada Room) to view some of our current projects (or peek into our classroom on a Pet Club Monday and see first-hand what we’re all about). Attention all pet lovers! It’s Questions? Please call Margo Pagnini at time for the Pet Club to resume 760-565-1930 or email [email protected]. regular meetings. Our first meeting of the year on September 8 will be a pizza party to welcome all new and returning members. This will Performing Arts give everyone a chance to meet and greet new and The Performing Arts Club returning members and have input into the types celebrated its 10th anniversary of programs you would like to see. You will also this year. During the past ten years get a chance to hear about the programs that have club members have enjoyed enormous already been scheduled. opportunities to participate in many successful The Pet Club meets on the second Tuesday of shows…at least twice a year, as actors, directors, each month at 6:30 pm, and each meeting will producers, and participants behind the scenes. include a program designed to interest, inform, and In April, club members enjoyed a wonderful excite our members. You will not only get the Club News annual end-of-the-year /10th anniversary party. opportunity to learn, you will get to interact with Although some of our members have previous other pet lovers just like yourself. acting experience, many are newcomers who “catch It is time again to collect the $10 membership the acting bug” very quickly and cannot wait to fee for the year. You can bring your check to the audition for the next show. Members also enjoy meeting or put it in the Pet Club box behind the doing behind the scene activities involved in Library. production; such as stage managers, lighting, We hope you will be able to join us at our sound, props, costumes, make-up, building sets, meetings. If you plan to attend the pizza party on painting and art work, marketing, and much more. September 8th at 6:30 pm, please contact Bob We always welcome new members to participate in Schuster at [email protected] or any and all of these opportunities. 818-437-3699. Our next production has been scheduled for November 12-15, 2015 and will feature It’s a Wonderful Life which will be performed as a “radio Pickleball show.” Rehearsals will begin in the fall. If you have We are now in the middle of any interest in theater please stop by our regular our summer season with courts membership meetings at 7 pm on the second 1 & 2 reserved for the Pickleball Wednesday of each month beginning September 9, Club between the hours of 7 – 10 am Monday thru 2015 at the Montecito Clubhouse following the Friday. All other times can be reserved by calling or summer break. going to either clubhouse. Continued on page 50…

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Currently under construction are four new Pickleball the abolitionist and women’s rights movements, and the courts for our community that the HOA Board voted for intriguing narrative of a young slave, Hetty, who was given last June. We would like to thank the Board Members, our to Sarah for her 11th birthday. As the title suggests, the General Manager Ceasar Larrach, and all that participated desire for freedom inspires both heroines to defy their in helping to secure the vote for the new courts. They hope restrictions – one overtly, the other covertly, and at times it to have construction completed by the end of September, almost seems as if Hetty is more psychologically free than just in time for the new fall season! With the addition of Sarah, despite the external reality of being a slave. Described these new courts we will have the opportunity to expand as a textured masterpiece, it quietly yet powerfully pokes our Pickleball Club, activities and playing time. We look our consciences and our consciousness. forward to next season and will have new scheduling in the For more information, contact Connie Brennan at near future. The Pickleball Club will have a Grand Opening [email protected]. and membership drive/sign ups in early October. News and events will be posted via email, the View, the bulletin board by the drinking fountain and soon a blog website. Look RV Club forward to seeing you all soon. September marks the beginning of our RV Club meetings. Note there is a change in our meeting date, time, and location from Rainbow Friends last season. Our first meeting for the 2015/2016 year will It’s already September, so perhaps the be held on Tuesday, September 15 at the Montecito hottest summer temperatures will soon be Clubhouse in the Capistrano room at 6:30 pm. Club dues over, and we will all be enjoying our for the next 12 months are $15 per person and will be due wonderful valley with its spectacular autumn weather before when we meet on September 15. Our September meeting we know it. Thank you to all who were able to attend the is a great time to join in the fun, meet our members, and delightful potluck dinner at one of our member’s homes in see what is planned for the upcoming year. August. Our first RV trip for the new season will be in October. Several of our members are dealing with serious health We will be traveling to Paso Robles, CA, Wine Country RV issues. Please know that you and your loved ones are always Resort with wagon masters Tom Stausberger and Bonnie in our thoughts and prayers. Heggen. And in November we will be enjoying a trip to Our next regular meeting will be held on Monday, Parker, Arizona, The Pirate’s Den RV Resort with wagon September 21 at 6 pm at the Montecito Clubhouse. We masters Dan Ruyle and Shari Stock. If you are planning on hope to see you there. joining our club in September and would like information Also please remember that our annual dinner dance will on any of the planned rallies, please contact us for details. be held on Saturday, October 17, so mark your calendars The October and November trips will require early payment and tell your friends, as this is always a sellout event. in order to secure your campsite. We would love to have We are a social club for gay, lesbian, family, and friends. you join us. For more further information, please contact Frances at Our meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month at 760-393-8493. 6:30 pm in the Capistrano room of the Montecito Clubhouse. If you are interested in the RV lifestyle, please come join us. For more information, call President, Charlotte Emert at Readers Ink 760-485-2990 or email [email protected]; or Vice Readers Ink meets on the fourth President, Pat Rosandich at 760-343-0783 or email Tuesday of every month in the Montecito [email protected]. Clubhouse at 2 pm. We read and discuss a variety of books, chosen by popular vote. Different members lead each discussion and all our meetings are lively. Shall We All Dance Everyone has the opportunity to be part of the conversation Our club is cooling our heels and our and rate the book. feet for the summer. We will be dark June, September 22 we’ll be discussing The Invention of Wings July, August, and September. Dances will by Sue Monk Kidd, a fictionalized history of the Grimké resume in October with our first dance of the season taking sisters, Sarah and Angelina, who were at the forefront of place with a Halloween party, October 31 at 6 – 9 pm in

54 September 2015 theView the Montecito Clubhouse ballroom. This is a may bestow on those that are still around. Speaking change from our previously announced October of coolness, let’s remind you that three times a date. Come in costume or not, just plan to attend week in the Santa Rosa Clubhouse, home of the the dance! Newport and Pismo Rooms, one can play Table Mark the date on your calendar and start the Tennis in a very comfortable 72 degrees. season off dancing. While you are wondering what Check your recent copy of your View for the days to do with your time this summer, resolve to and times the Club meets. become active in your dance club and volunteer this Be cool! Have fun! See you there. You won’t be coming season. Clubs cannot exist without the sorry. most valuable asset of all –people to take charge and help out with the many details of running a club, especially a dance club. A little bit of help from each Tennis Club person will go a long way! We love our tennis, no matter Be sure to check the View in October for up-to- the weather, but playing in our date information. In the meantime, have a wonderful humid desert climate, especially in the summer. See you in the Fall. summer months, creates perfect conditions for heat For more information, call Lynn Trahan-Miller exhaustion. The body cools itself by sweating and at 760-393-2390. You may also check our website, allowing that sweat to evaporate. This requires www.scshdancers.com. enough fluid in the body to make sweat, air circulating across the skin, and low enough air humidity to allow that sweat to evaporate. Activity in a hot environment Solos can overwhelm the body’s ability to cool itself, Are you single and alone? Would causing heat-related symptoms, such as, profuse you like to make friends with other sweating, muscle cramps, muscle weakness, nausea, singles who have similar interests? vomiting, headache and lightheadedness. Do you like to eat out, go to concerts and plays, If you feel you have any of these symptoms; stop take tours and travel? Then Solos is the club for you. playing immediately, get into a cooler environment The Solos Club meetings are held the third and rehydrate! Continuing play may lead to more Sunday of the month at 5 pm in the Capistrano complications and even heat stroke, which could be room. Our first meeting will be on September 20. life threatening. So, be aware of what your body is We have also been invited to a dinner at Sun City telling you. Club News Palm Desert by their Solos Club. All tennis club programs and court reservations Our year runs from July 1 to June 30 with annual continue to be on summer hours. Available times dues of $10. Membership forms are available at the begin at 7 am, 9 am, etc. Check our website, Lifestyle desk. Completed forms, along with your www.scshtennis.com, to view and sign up for the check for $10 made out to “SCSH Solos” can be summer programs. If you are not currently a placed in the Solos mailbox located in the hallway member and would like to join our club, an behind the library. application can be downloaded from the website or Monthly Solos Newsletters providing information obtained through the Fitness Center. regarding the events and details for the upcoming Questions? Please contact George Cerny at month are emailed or mailed to members. 760-347-9408 or [email protected]. Questions may be directed to Mary Solty at 760–863–4727 or emailed to Mary at [email protected]. That’s Entertainment The third Wednesday of every month we present Sir-Laffs Table Tennis Club A-Lot’s comedy night at the August is done and over and we Montecito Clubhouse. If you have never been to go into September looking for comedy night, we arrange for two LA comedians some cooler weather Mother Nature to drive out to Indio and do an amazing show for

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90 minutes. The comedians are different every month and Cabs and Cab rosés; and interesting and innovative Cab the show can be “R” rated for adult content, so plan blends that are now increasingly popular, particularly here accordingly. Please get your tickets early as this event sells in California. out quickly during winter season. Please see our ad in this Arguably the world’s most widely recognized grape magazine, the community website (scshca.com) or lobby varietal, Cabs are cultivated in nearly every wine-producing flyers for further details. country in a diverse spectrum of climates. Growing If you would be interested in helping to put on these conditions bring out different nuances, from “jammy” events from time to time as a member of the “That’s notes like black currant and black cherry to green bell Entertainment Club,” please call Julie at 760-772-0317. pepper, mint, olives, menthol and eucalyptus, and even That’s Entertainment Club is a proud sponsor of cedar. Which will be your favorite? Entertainment at Shadow Hills. The cost remains $20 per person (which includes a small plate of food pairings). This event is open to members and their guests only. (You may attend one event before Travel Club becoming a member.) Membership is $10/person for There are no more travel club meetings the season. until October. Flyers with registration instructions and a membership Our Nice to Paris River Cruise in July was application are available on the rounders at the Montecito sold out. We are still taking reservations for the September Lifestyle desk. 1st trip to Mt Rushmore and the Black Hills of South Questions? Please call Julie Harris, VP/Membership, at Dakota. 760-217-6062. We look forward to seeing you there! At the time of this writing we are planning some 2016 trips. They will include a trip in the spring of 2016 to The Heart of the South. This includes New Orleans, Natchez Ukulele Strummers and Lafayette LA. We also are planning a small ship cruise We must be doing something right our for about 50 travelers in June 2016 to the Dalmatian Coast membership has never been this large. of the Adriatic. Among other stops, it includes Dubrovnik Although we meet every Thursday from and Athens. This trip departs on June 23, 2016. Including 12:30 – 3 pm, our format has evolved. We continue to work airfare from LAX, the 16-day excursion will be $6,895 with newcomers but our wonderful teacher Darlene depending on the stateroom selected. Krechmer has a separate area where “beginners” get her The next trip on our agenda will be in late October 2016 undivided attention. At the same time experienced folks, to Argentina and Chile with a possible extra stop in Rio and with the guidance of our long time mentor, Ann Olsen Iguassu Falls. Those details will be made available when and more advanced Strummers work on problems the prices and dates are known. “intermediates” may have developing new skills to enhance I am also working on a golf trip to Ireland in August strumming. At 1:30 pm all players come together and strum 2016. The golf trip to Scotland was so successful that we their little hearts out while laughing and enjoying the songs want to try one in Ireland. Contact me ASAP if you have and friends. an interest. It will be limited to 20 travelers (golfers and We will reconvene our “music theory” group in non-golfers). September. Meeting in members’ homes in the evening, Our dues are only $5 per person. Contact Jerry Irwin at Darlene teaches reading and playing music (very different 760-289-6748 or [email protected]. from strumming). This is where you want to be if you’re interested in expanding your playing knowledge. Joining an ongoing group won’t be an issue; you’ll catch up while Tutta Bella Vino we review our work upon Darlene’s return. This is an Come join us on Saturday, September 19, extraordinary chance to expand your musical knowledge, 2015, at 7 pm in the Montecito Clubhouse broaden your ability and learn in a relaxed, no pressure ballroom as your wine club kicks off its new environment. season by saying, “Call me a Cab!” All this for $5 a year membership dues. What a bargain! We’ll be exploring the rich variety of the Cabernet grape: For more information, please contact Mel Borses at familiar reds like Cabernet Sauvignon; relatively new white [email protected].

56 September 2015 theView pass on. Everyone has a story to tell, wouldn’t you Veterans Club like to write yours now? Unlike many veterans groups, Many new members have never written before this club is not about rehashing and now they have published their book. We will war experiences. Our club is about show you how to self-publish for no cost! All you assisting members and their spouses as well as all pay for are the books you want to buy. It can be our neighbors. We sponsor speakers to make only one if that is all you need. veterans aware of the many benefits they have Try your hand at writing that story you have earned while serving their country. The club has also always wanted to tell. It does not matter if you established a reference file with the many agencies are writing; fiction, non-fiction, memoirs, or that deal with the elderly, including veterans. screenplays, write a page a day for a year and you The club provides services to the SCSH have a book! community: Veterans Day in the fall; a highly Every member has the opportunity to read one successful Toys-For-Tots drive to begin winter; and or two pages (double spaced) of their work to the our Memorial Day flagraising ceremony in the group; receive ideas, direction and gentle criticism. spring – providing recognition to those who have Part of being in our club, is the encouragement we served. The flag display in the lobby of the get from each other to write on a regular basis. Montecito Clubhouse is courtesy of our club. We The Writer’s Club meetings this month are also offer US flag disposal for worn flags as well as Thursdays September 3 and 17 at 10 am in the the sale of new flags. And finally, we offer an Santa Rosa Clubhouse. Who knows, you may find e-newsletter to our members with the latest the hidden writer in you. Free membership! How information concerning veterans and club can you go wrong? happenings, making this newsletter a “must have.” For more information: Tony at 760-775-9521 or We meet on the third Tuesday of the month, [email protected]. September 15, at 7 pm in the Montecito Clubhouse. Our new hats, with logo, are in – so be sure to see Pete Anderson. Resident Groups Women’s Golf Club Democrats September and Labor Day The Democrats in Sun City Club News generally means summer is coming Shadow Hills will have our next to a close and fall is around the corner. meeting Thursday, September 17, The Board has a planned a great season that begins 2015 at 6 pm in the Capistrano with the Welcome Back Party and special celebration Room at the Montecito Clubhouse. Our scheduled for November 2. Be sure to save the date meetings are now on the third Thursday of each and watch for details in the October View. month. In addition to conducting club business, we Interested in playing 18 holes of golf each plan to have a presentation on some of the new laws Wednesday? Please check out the Club’s website at passed by our State Legislature. We also plan to shwgc.com for information and an application. For provide a preview of some of the potential membership questions, contact Cres Conatser at initiatives that may appear on the November 2016 [email protected] and general questions can ballot. You may not believe some of the topics! be directed to President Susan Moss at If you have any questions, please send an email [email protected] or Vice President Mary to Dom Summa – [email protected]. Kunstler at [email protected]. Republicans Writer’s Club If you agree that Washington is Every year millions of great broken and it is up to us to fix it, stories disappear forever as people it is time to step up. It matters who

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we elect in 2016! Get involved now, because the process is impressive background and stories will bring laughter to already underway. our faces. Montecito Clubhouse at 10 am. Cost is $7, Although our meetings are over until September, stay continental breakfast will be served. tuned for our SCSHR articles coming your way throughout November 22, the Jewish Women’s Theatre is bringing a the summer. Articles will highlight how you can best be special theatrical performance to Hadassah. Men and involved and help us make a positive change for America women are invited – Sun City Palm Desert Speaker’s in 2016. Hall is the location, 2 pm is the time. A cocktail party reception will follow the performance and all are invited to meet the performers. $40 general admission, $50 preferred Rimona Hadassah seating with checks made payable to Hadassah prior to Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist November 9. For more information, please contact Cindy Organization of America is a volunteer Hailpern at [email protected]. organization with a commitment to the land and people of Israel. It supports medical care and research at the Hadassah Medical Organization in Jerusalem. The Voice Our Rimona Hadassah Group holds a variety of events To keep informed of issues affecting our that offer a rich blend of educational programming, lively community, it’s important to attend fundraising activities, and rewarding social interactions the monthly board meetings at which among members. Rimona Hadassah is made up of all types management issues are approved or denied. of women. We know that many homeowners never attend because Until December 31, 2015, Hadassah is offering “Free they think it is not important to do so or just a waste of Membership” for the year 2016. Annual Membership time. How our community is run, money spent, future to Hadassah is $36 per year or $212 for “Lifetime management, important decisions are made at the Board Membership.” Any woman who is a US Resident over meetings. These will impact the quality of your life in the the age of 17 and not a current Hadassah Member since coming years – that is why you should attend. 2013, is eligible to enroll in this Free, Gifted Membership The Voice, which is a resident advocacy group, is in the Program. For an enrollment form, contact Cindy Hailpern process of developing an Email Newsletter with alternate at [email protected]. views on community issues. October 13th we will be holding an informative and To sign up for the mailing list or volunteer please contact: enlightening program featuring aviator Peni Nelson whose [email protected].

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